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Post by UWSaint » Wed Oct 14, 2020 5:27 pm
ESQ wrote: ↑Wed Oct 14, 2020 2:45 pm Does Sakic have a playbook, or does the Avalanche have a strict internal cap? I think its more the latter - they've been nearer the floor than the ceiling for many years. Which is very unfortunate, as they are undoubtedly wasting the best years of Mackinnon's career without ever gearing up for a run, and with the contract he's on they could have probably used the cap space to at least make the finals.
Sakic has a playbook. (1) Stick to a *small* core, and as a corollary (2) move out good players who aren't part of that core when there is value to be found (Soderberg, Barrie, Kerfoot); (3) don't pay for in demand free agents; concentrate on trades where you have negotiating leverage (Toews) or where you can deal from organizational depth (Saad).
There are two other things I've noticed about Sakic. He doesn't get taken to the cleaners on re-signings. And he knows that the season doesn't start on July 1. All GM's know this; Sakic is one of the few with the patience to ride it out.
It might also be that he's got an internal cap and this internal cap has made him squeeze the most efficiency out of everything he does. (This year they are going to get much closer to the cap).
As for not ever gearing up for a run during the Mackinnon years, they were geared up this year. The organization was a mess just 3 years ago and Sakic oversaw a tear down. Like as much of a mess as the Canucks were. Mackinnon looked good but not great, but Sakic signed him to many years and held onto Landeskog while letting other players move on, getting good returns where he could. In 3 short years, they are now a top 4 team in the conference through they seemed to have suffered a spate of injuries. They were beat in 7 games in a series where they had to use their third string goalie and by a team that went to the finals They have a defense comprised of Makar, Girard, Johnson, Toews, Graves, and Cole with Byram in the wings. That's talent in a lot of ways. And the offense? We know about the big three, but they've complemented that group nicely with the moves the past couple offseasons, which is a good thing because their homegrown guys haven't totally broken through (Compher's been good but you gotta think there's more, Jost has disappointed but could yet break out).
Goaltending might hold them back, but I think they are the team to beat in the west.
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Post by ESQ » Wed Oct 14, 2020 8:04 pm
I think we've had this debate a few times - either you're a big Sakic fan (understandable), or you're a big Avs fan (unforgiveable!).
So, Sakic started in 2013. He hired his buddy Patrick Roy as head coach, and rocketed off to a 52-win season. Surely, you would agree that season - the best regular season record in Franchise History - does not go to Sakic's credit, who made almost no moves other than re-acquiring Tanguay. Surprisingly, fan attendance remains low.
The following season, he started his process of trading off or letting go of very good young players, many of whom went on to win Cups. Starts with Stasny walking, while Sakic adds Iginla and Danny Briere. For reasons still unknown, Roy walks and the team middles its way to just missing the playoffs.
In 2015-16, he trades away ROR in an extremely lopsided trade. He signs Comeau on a fair UFA deal, and Beauchemin - who Sakic winds up having to buy out. Avs finish .500 and just miss the playoffs.
16-17: he really goes for the full-tank, having extended MacKinnon with a $6.3 mil cap hit after he'd established himself as a 50-60 point guy. Only 10 players on the team earn more than $2 mil. Sakic's trades acquire a pair of 4th round picks. Sakic strikes gold with Makar at 4th overall...but then extends Erik Johnson for $6 mil until he's 35.
17-18: Colorado establishes itself as a cap-floor team. However, Rantanen explodes to become a PPG player in his 2nd pro year. Thanks unreal years from Barrie, Mackinnon and Rantanen, the Avs are back in the playoffs! In spite of being a cap-floor team! Rebuild over! Sure, they were out in the 1st, but their young stars looked great!
18-19: The top line is the most dominant in hockey, Barrie's piling up the points, Soderberg is too, Kerfoot is an Elite 3rd Liner. And yet, Sakic sits on $10+ million in cap space. They look dominant in the 1st round, but lose to Ancient San Jose in the 2nd round. Sakic follows this up by:
- trading Barrie and Kerfoot for Kadri, acquiring a 3rd line center with grit...hey, I wonder how ROR would have looked in that spot?
- Trading Soderberg....off a 49-point season at 4.75 mil for one more year...for a 3rd
- letting Varlamov walk and going with career-back-up Grubauer and rookie Francouz
19-20: In spite of an encouraging step foward, Sakic decimates his goaltending and defence. He winds up with the 4th-lowest payroll in the NHL, but possibly THE lowest if he doesn't retain salary on Barrie. The forwards are hit by injury, but the top-end talent is so good they just roll through the reg season. In the playoffs, goaltending depth is pushed...and breaks. Meanwhile, Varlamov backstops the lunchbucket Islanders to game 6 of the ECF.
Interestingly, the year that Sakic dumps roster players is also the first year of the first Big Contract he's negotiated since Mackinnon - $9.5 mil for Rantanen. I think that's the 6th or 7th highest cap hit given to a player coming off an ELC. Taken to the cleaners? Certainly not a bargain.
In short, I don't think your two-chapter "playbook" of Sakic's really explains why he's spending at the floor year after year, and jettisoning so many players for such little return. This past season, imagine how they'd have done if they'd at least kept Soderberg? You call it a "value move", but Connauton and a 3rd is not value, its highway robbery. Neither asset will assist them last year, or this year - which coincidentally is the final year of Landeskog's bargain contract.
This year, I think Sakic is done making moves. He has 3 RFAs to extend, and that's it. Will Saad and Toews be enough to push Colorado through - finally - in the 7th year of Mackinnon's career and final year of Landeskog's bargain contract and final year of Makar's ELC?
Go back to Sakic's first year with Roy - the team was led by Duchene, ROR (2019 Stanley Cup, Conn Smyth), Landeskog, Mackinnon, Stastny (2019 Stanley Cup)
If you're talking about "finding value" in terms of bang for buck, I guess Sakic gets a lot of credit. But if you're talking about trading players and receiving better players, I don't see it in Sakic's record. I do see a team doing well for what its spending, but I see subtractions made for internal budget reasons and worse players coming back.
He inherited a team with a handful of lotto-pick players, won the lotto a few times himself, and hasn't taken advantage of a unique moment of high-value contracts in Landeskog, Mackinnon, and now Makar to go all-in.
Avs were the team to beat this year, according to yourself and myself and many others, but beaten they were.
Post by Curmudgeon » Wed Oct 14, 2020 9:13 pm
If they're still trying to add a RHD and the younger offer sheet type isn't going to happen, I wonder if they have any chance with Hamonic? He played the second most minutes on the Flames defense last season and logged a fair bit on the pk which would offset the Tanev loss.
Post by Meds » Thu Oct 15, 2020 1:04 am
UWSaint wrote: ↑Wed Oct 14, 2020 5:27 pm
Sakic is looking like a genius for MacKinnon's contract right now. Going long-term on the kid after he had "underwhelmed" over the course of his ELC. For a 1OA he was looking like another name on the list of projected franchise forwards who would top out as a very good second tier top-6. Even after his extension he only hit the 53 point mark, and did it skating in 10 more games. Since then he's scored at a 100 point pace every year. Sakic's belief in the kid (evidenced by signing him to a 7 year contract) has proven to be a huge difference maker for the Avs as MacKinnon is now one of the top-5 (if not top 3) centers in the league.
All that being said, MacKinnon has 3 years left on his current contract, Landeskog and Makar have just this season, and they just gave Rantanen $9.25M. They'll find money for Nate in Johnson's expiring contract, but Makar is looking like he's going to be looking at the same money as our own Quinn Hughes, and I can't see Landeskog staying for no raise.
As you said, they have no real goaltending of note, so that could definitely hold them back (though Grubrauer has looked quite solid when healthy).
I'd say that Colorado has a 3 year window that opens this season and closes when MacKinnon and Johnson become free agents because they will have tied up $23M in a winger and 2 defensemen (assuming that Makar lands the same $9M everyone here is projecting for Hughes). Add Landeskog at $7M and they'll have to accept being a team that has $40+M devoted to their top line and top pairing without a goaltender. They could end up being Toronto West, albeit with a solid top 2 guys on the blueline instead of 4 forwards, 1 defenseman, and an inconsistent starting goalie.
None of this is to say that Sakic has done a poor job, he's been one of the better GM's in the league since taking the reigns. But it's definitely a short window if there is an internal cap.
ESQ wrote: ↑Wed Oct 14, 2020 8:04 pm I think we've had this debate a few times - either you're a big Sakic fan (understandable), or you're a big Avs fan (unforgiveable!).
At the time the trade was not so lopsided. O'Reilly had been a 60 point player once in his career and was projecting to be a 2nd line pivot, his two-way game was not what it is now, neither was his leadership and dedication. His time in Buffalo saw now real change in his game, and he was then dealt to St. Louis for 3 players, none of who are exactly world beaters. Maybe it was his 3rd trade in a young career (plus almost being grabbed on re-entry waivers) that finally got through to him, or maybe he just felt like he finally landed on a team where winning actually mattered, who knows.
ROR is now a $7.5M forward, and he'd be the 2nd line center behind MacKinnon. That would be an incredible one-two punch. Though it would badly upset the cap situation there. Kadri is not a terrible consolation prize if looking for sandpaper that contributes 20 goals and 50 points.....he's also $3M cheaper (albeit probably $3.5M dumber as a player lol). But considering how Barrie and Kadri panned out in Leafland, I'd say Sakic won that trade handily.
Soderberg.....50 points and only a 3rd.....yeah, ouch. But only 35 points this past season with AZ, so maybe Burnaby Joe wasn't far wrong.
Varlamov had been an up and down goalie in Colorado for years. If it wasn't an injury it was ice cold play and brutal 3rd period collapses. He had seemed to steady under Roy, but after Patty left he wasn't the same and steadily declined overall as he played out his contract. Grubrauer has been his equal.
Again, too much credit to Varlamov. He's good when he's good, however the lunchbucket crew from Long Island is a Barry Trotz team. He's one of the best coaches going simply because he builds systems that maximize his roster. Varlamov reaped the benefits of playing for a coach who has one of the deepest young bluelines in the league (no true stud, but probably 5 top-4 guys, 3 of whom would be in 2/3 spots on any team). Either way you spin it, Varlamov only played one more round than Colorado.....who lost their starting goaltender during the second (but really first) round of the playoffs.
Definitely some things that point to an internal cap we don't know about.
Again, you overvalue players in hindsight. Would Soderberg's 35 points really have been all that difference making?
O'Reilly became what he is today several years after Sakic dealt him to Buffalo, and while the trade was far from an instant win (neither team really won actually), at the time, iirc, ROR's name was coming up as a player who just wasn't hitting his potential and possibly had attitude/teammate issues.
Why even mention Stastny.....plenty of players play for the Stanley Cup and don't win it. He's another name on a very, very, long list.
Canucks were the team to beat in 2011 and 2012.....the first year we ran into a red hot and tough as nails Boston team that was mostly healthy while we were softer and already had several guys playing through some pretty big injuries, the 2nd year we just fell apart. It happens.
Post by UWSaint » Thu Oct 15, 2020 8:18 am
I will tell you this: I hated the Avalanche in the 2000s, but that hatred ended with division realignment. Now I can't help admire Mackinnon and Rantanen and Makar ... and Sakic. They are a team I watch when I have the chance because they are entertaining and impressive. I am not a fan of the team, but I am a fan of what they are doing and how they play.
I don't have time to break down your post -- you make some good points and some contestable ones. I have time to respond to O'Reilly. You claim the O'Reilly trade was lopsided. And sure, O'Reilly became a very good player. But you have to understand the context of the trade. He was good at the time, not great. He had already given Colorado fits with RFA year signings; he held out. As a pup. He was a year away from free agency, and the Avalanche (1) almost certainly weren't going to be able to resign him given their history and (2) weren't yet competitive. So he became a piece to refuel the rebuild. This is the bold call I admire Sakic for -- was O'Reilly going to be part of the core? No, whether by the Avs choice or O'Reilly. So once you know that, go get value.
What they got in return wasn't nothing -- it was Zadarov (who became a decent defensemen who was used to acquire Saad), Compher (who was on his way to becoming a star in the NCAA and has subsequently become a good middle 6 player though not a solid top 6 I am sure they hoped for), Grigorenko (a 12th overall pick who was 21 at the time and coming off a season split between the AHL (where he did well) and Buffalo (where he did not) (he never succeeded in the NHL and fled to Russia), and a second round pick that the Avs traded at the draft for two more seconds and a sixth. That's a pretty decent haul for a guy walking in a year: three new-to-the-NHL or near-NHL prospects (two former first rounders and a second), and three draft picks (two being second rounders).
It turns out that O'Reilly got even better and that none of those picks and prospects provide anything close to O'Reilly's current impact, but picks and prospects can never be sure things and when you are committed to a rebuild, that's what you do. Giving yourself 5 quality chances (the extra sixth is a throwaway) for a guy that won't be yours in a year is a good return.
Post by UWSaint » Thu Oct 15, 2020 1:18 pm
All right. Time for a few more thoughts.
(1) Sakic gets no credit for the first year, I agree.
(2) A core can only be so big. Sakic made the call that the later 2010s early 2020s core was not going to include Stasny, Duchene and O'Reilly -- a decision that was probably partly influenced by whether they wanted to stick around (O'Reilly did not). I think it was a decisive, unpopular, but smart decision to move on from Stasny and Duchene, and I don't think he really had a choice with O'Reilly.
(3) Stasny wasn't part of the Blues for their Stanley Cup. He's a decent player with durability issues -- not one to make a core from, but the kind of player that many teams hold on to and overpay when they shouldn't.
(4) The Avalanche probably went into Sakic's second season with the idea that they'd be able to reproduce the magic. But they were underwhelming. I happen to think Sakic was correct to evaluate the first season as the unicorn. So he moved on from it, getting value from Duchene and O'Reilly.
Most teams wait too long to turn it over. How much have we seen complaints about the Canucks' waning core?
(5) Soderberg was 34 and coming off a career year. There's no doubt the organization is hoping for Jost to step up, but with Kadri, they didn't need Soderberg as a second liner if Jost didn't improve (and he didn't much). Its easy to imagine that this was influenced by cost sensitivity in the organization, but losing Soderberg didn't really have a negative effect on the team. I think the fact that Sakic didn't need to trade him and that all he returned was a 3rd and Connaughton is an indication of how much value a 34 year old like Soderberg has when making more than $4 million. I'd look at it the other way -- he might have gotten little value for him, but Soderberg wouldn't have been value to the 2019-20 Avalanche.
And what did the Avalanche do with this pick? They used it with other mid-to-low-value assets to acquire Burokovsky.
(6) I don't get this idea that Sakic hasn't taken advantage of the talent he has. He remade the team from a good 2018-19 team to a better 2019-20 team with a better chance to compete in the playoffs.
(7) Varlamov is an at times brilliant but largely inconsistent goalie who at 31 years if age signed for 5 years at 5 million a year. Yes, you don't want that. Grubauer isn't an improvement, but he's not worse and he is younger and cheaper. He outplayed Varlomov in 2018-19 and was as good as him last season.
(8) If the team has an internal cap that constrained Sakic, why is that a reflection on Sakic? It only makes what he's done more impressive.
(9) I don't know how you can criticize the Avs defense this season. They didn't need Barrie. Barrie's good to run a PP; they have Makar. They had a really solid top 6. And year they were decimated by injuries, but they still rolled on because the team Sakic built is pretty deep. Sakic's traded away a lot of talent because he's put himself in a position to more than adequately replace that talent.
(10) Rantanen's comp. in my view is Marner, with Rantanen being a slightly better scorer with a better playoff track record (small samples of course) and Marner getting more dimes. Compare their salaries. (Rantanen's actually at 9.25 million.) Sakic didn't get bent over like GQ. A great deal? No. But a fair one.
Post by ESQ » Thu Oct 15, 2020 7:14 pm
UWSaint wrote: ↑Thu Oct 15, 2020 8:18 am
I've always assumed from your alma mater that you possibly live somewhere that is within the Avalanche "catchment" for media coverage, as you are extremely knowledgeable about the team.
Re all the very fair points about applying hindsight to the ROR trade, I will say this - it is extremely uncommon that a player wins the Conn Smythe after being traded or changing teams from the team that drafted them. ROR - traded, Williams - traded, Niedemayer -UFA, and that's it for the past 30 years.
If you want to give Sakic a pass for trading away a 24 year old star-in-the-making, that's fine. But maybe management also wears some blame for failing to foster ROR the way he ultimately was in St Louis?
At the end of the day, Sakic took over a team that had been rebuilding for 5 years, won a lottery, and got to the second round 12 years after the rebuild started. I don't think that's particularly impressive.
Post by SKYO » Fri Oct 16, 2020 7:42 am
Meds wrote: ↑Thu Oct 15, 2020 1:04 am Sakic is looking like a genius for MacKinnon's contract right now. Going long-term on the kid after he had "underwhelmed" over the course of his ELC. For a 1OA he was looking like another name on the list of projected franchise forwards who would top out as a very good second tier top-6. Even after his extension he only hit the 53 point mark, and did it skating in 10 more games. Since then he's scored at a 100 point pace every year. Sakic's belief in the kid (evidenced by signing him to a 7 year contract) has proven to be a huge difference maker for the Avs as MacKinnon is now one of the top-5 (if not top 3) centers in the league.
Just like Jim Benning signing Bo Horvat - genius - after his playoff performance, dominant.
Post by The Brown Wizard » Fri Oct 16, 2020 7:50 am
Van has to be considered a contender out of the west now. 4 excellent top end fwds, 2 excellent top end dmen and a league best calibre duo in net.
(oh and no Turnover Troy!)
Post by Micky » Fri Oct 16, 2020 8:33 am
The Brown Wizard wrote: ↑Fri Oct 16, 2020 7:50 am Van has to be considered a contender out of the west now. 4 excellent top end fwds, 2 excellent top end dmen and a league best calibre duo in net.
Flames will be easy for the Canucks to beat. Be like practice. Score at will. Vegas will be a target for on-ice barbs thanks to new info.
Blues lost their heart and soul. Denver will choke, so will Dallas. California Golden teams are nowhere.
Whatever the format chosen to play this year, the Canucks will probably not be as challenged with a travel schedule and we can take advantage of that and better our round two playoff performance last season.
Post by Doyle Hargraves » Fri Oct 16, 2020 9:08 am
ESQ wrote: ↑Thu Oct 15, 2020 7:14 pm
What lottery did Joe Sakic win?
They finished last in 2016/17 and dropped to drafting 4th in 2017.
Byram wasn’t a lottery win. The pick to draft him was scooped up in a heist of a trade which shipped Matt Duchene out of Denver. That trade also gave them a top pairing D man in Girard and a pile of picks and prospects.
Rantanen was an excellent pick at 10 in 2015. Their system is loaded with good young players. Joe Sakic has done a great job in Colorado.
Post by ESQ » Fri Oct 16, 2020 9:17 am
Doyle Hargraves wrote: ↑Fri Oct 16, 2020 9:08 am
Mackinnon.
ESQ wrote: ↑Fri Oct 16, 2020 9:17 am
MacKinnon was drafted when Greg Sherman was the GM. Either way Makar, Girard, Rantanen,Byram, and an excellent young pipeline is due to Burnaby Joe’s shrewd drafting and trading.
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Post by BCExpat » Fri Oct 16, 2020 10:37 am
Micky wrote: ↑Fri Oct 16, 2020 8:33 am
While I really like the young core the Canucks have, I don't think that beating the flames will be easy. I think they will split the games they play each other. Calgary still has a pretty good offense, the D is probably better than the Canucks and at the very least, they have as good if not better goaltending. Although each team has different strengths and weaknesses, I view them as about equal at this point.
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CONTENT OF MACRO – AND TRACE ELEMENTS IN SWEET CHESTNUT PHYTOMASS IN BELASITZA MOUNTAIN, BULGARIA
The content of macroelements Ca, K, Mg and N, as well as of trace elements Fe, Mn, Cu, Zn and Pb has been studied in different phytomass fractions (leaves, bark, annual and perennial branches, catkins, cupolas, acorns, litter and mulch) and in soil horizons in three sweet chestnut communities – various in age and management activities in Belasitza mountain. The coefficient of biological absorption is calculated for all fractions and elements, and the elements turnover intensity is determined. Disturbances in studied functional parameters were determined, which is also connected with the observed health status of sweet chestnut forests in the mountain.
Key words: sweet chestnut forests, Belasitza mountain, macroelements, trace elements
According to data collected from European countries, sweet chestnut forests in Europe cover 2 000 000 ha, and 80% of them are private (Amorini et al., 2000). On the Balkan Peninsula, the occurrence of sweet chestnut communities is in direct dependence from Mediterranean and Black Sea climatic influence (Le Houerou, 1992). In Bulgaria, the sweet chestnut areas cover 3356 ha (data from 2003), which is only 0.1% of the forest fund. In spite of the various hypotheses about the provenance of sweet chestnut in Bulgaria, it is considered for the present that only 500 ha of the forests are natural (Kochev, 1973; Dobrinov et al., 1992). The degradation of sweet chestnut forests in Europe is considered to be a serious problem in the end of the 1970s. The main hypothesis for their poor condition, together with the global climatic changes and land use problems, is the predomination of ageing
stands. Castanea sativaMill. ecosystems have been an object of study within the projects ‘Sustainability of Mediterranean ecosystems – case study of the chestnut forest, 1994-1997’ and ‘Multidisciplinary chestnut research – COST Action G4, 1998’ (Romane, Grossman, 1997b; Heiniger et al., 2001). Even today the hard work for improvement of sweet chestnut forests continues in Western Europe. The most serious threats for sweet chestnut communities today are in disease (Phytophthora species), bark cancer (Cryphonectria parasiticaMurr. (Syn. Endothia para-siticaMurr) and the spreading of Loranthus europeusL. (Bourbos, Metzidakis, 2000; Vannini, Vettraino, 2001; Heiniger et al., 2001; Petkov, Rossnev, 2001). Sweet chestnut is also attacked by other diseases and pests on bark, leaves and acorns. For example, fungi from genus Melancolis, the dangerous chestnut weevil (Curculio elephasGyll.), etc. The spreading of diseases and pests depends on environmental, biotic (community and hu-man) factors – utilisation and management. During the last years, increasing interest is observed on the side of the society towards sweet chestnut, due to quality of timber, delicious acorns (with utilisation in food, pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries) and to the fact that communities are suitable for multifunctional management (Kitanov, 1986; Amorini et al., 2000; Bra-tanova-Doncheva et al., 2002).Basic directions, on which it is being worked to reduce degradation processes, are: determination of ecosystem criteria (structure and functions of sweet chestnut com-munities) and biological criteria (creation of sustainable sorts through improvement and hybridization with Castanea crenataSieb. et Zucc. and Castanea mollissimaBl.) for sustainability of communities, development of models for silvicultural intervention and way of utilisation and of pest control models. Numerous works have been published, concerning spreading, biology and phy-tocoenology of the species, its ecological requirements, diseases and pests, ideas about establishment of sweet chestnut plantations, improvement, introduction and hybridisa-tion of sustainable sorts (Zhelyazkov et al., 1980; 1982; Bratanova-Doncheva et al., 1995;
1998а,b; 2002; 2003; Marcelino et al., 2000; Queijeiro et al., 2000; Velev et al., 2000). The dynamics of sweet chestnut ecosystems is very fast and, in absence of man-agement, they turn into mixed deciduous forests, which is due to the invasion of shade tolerant broadleaved species (Conedera et al., 1998). Similar processes are observed in Western Balkan range – gradual replacement of sweet chestnut forests with Fagus sylatica L. and Carpinus betulusL. ones (Kochev, 1973; Lyubenova et al., 2002a,b; Bratanova-Doncheva et al., 2002). In Bulgaria, sites of Castanea sativaMill. are under special protection in the list of types of natural habitats of EU interest, which protection requires determination of ‘zones under special protection’ (type 9260 – Sweet chestnut forests) of Directive 92/43/ЕЕС (Council Directives 92/43/EEC; Bratanova-Doncheva, 2003). According to the degree of threat, sweet chestnut refers to the category ‘species threatened of extinction’. The assessment of ecosystem criteria for sustainability of sweet chestnut forests re-quires profound complex studies on the structure and functioning of communities. For example, studies on biogeochemical turnovers have been carried out in Portugal by Pires et al., in Spain by Gallardo-Lancho et al. and Santa Regina et al., in Italy by Leonardi et al. and in France by Romane et al. (1997a,b). The aim of this research is to make a comparative analyses of macro- and micro-element content and some geochemical coefficients in different phytomass fractions and investigated communities.
The present investigation is part of a complex study on structural and functional parameters of sweet chestnut communities in Southwest Bulgaria and has the aim to lay the application of ecological management of sweet hestnut forests in Bulgaria on scientific fundaments.
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I Smell Your Rookie Moves, New Writers
I am occasionally in a place where I read work by new writers. Sometimes this is at cons or conferences. Sometimes it’s in the sample of work that’s free online or a fragment from a self-published work. Sometimes I just roll over in my bed and there it is, a manuscript by a new writer, haunting me like a vengeful incubus.
I would very much like to yell at you.
Now, listen, before I begin the part where I scream myself hoarse about the things you’re doing wrong, I want you to understand that we’ve all been there. We’ve all done it poorly. Doing it poorly is the first step to, well, not doing it poorly. I have written my fair share of HOT PUKE, and it’s just one of those things you have to purge from your system.
(Though here we also enter into another caveat: HOT PUKE is not actually a delicacy. You do that shit over in the corner, barfing it up in the potted plant so nobody sees until morning. You don’t yak up today’s lunch in the middle of the living room and then do jazz-hands over it: “Ta-da! The Aristocrats!” What I’m trying to say is, your rookie efforts are not automatically worth putting out into the world, especially if those efforts cost readers money to access them. The mere existence of a story is not justification for its publication. Don’t make people give you cash for your inferior efforts. Get it right before you ask money to reward you for getting it wrong.)
Here, then, are some things I have noticed in drafts by new or untested writers, and these are I think standard errors — and they’re ones also that tested authors sometimes stumble into, so peruse this list, see if you have stropped up against any of these sins like a randy tomcat, and then fix your business. Get it? Got it? Good?
Let the yelling commence.
Telegraphing Every Goddamn Thing
It is compelling, I know, to figure out every single thing that is happening all the time always in your story. Characters smile and laugh. Okay. They fidget. Fine. They drink a cup of tea with their pinky out. Sure, why not? But if you’re writing out every hiccup, burp, fart, wince, flinch, sip, and gobble, you got problems. A character turns on a lamp? Super, you don’t need to describe how they turn it on. I don’t need to see John Q. Dicknoggin unzipping his fly before he pisses, and frankly, I may not need to see that he pisses unless it’s telling us something about his character. See, the problem is, when you telegraph all these movements — when you describe in detail every minute micro-expression and irritable bowel movement, you fill up the page with a laundry list of Incredibly Uninteresting Nonsense. Which leads me to —
Not Everything Is Interesting
At a rough guess, I’d say 90% of All Things Ever are uninteresting. Dull as drawing with white crayons on white paper. Things are boring. Life is boring. Details are mostly boring.
Storytelling, though, is the opposite of that. We tell stories because they are interesting. We offer narrative because narrative is a bone-breaker: it snaps the femur of the status quo. It is in fact the sharp, gunshot-loud fracture-break of the expected story is what perks our attention. Guy goes to work, works, comes home, has dinner, goes to bed? Not interesting. Guy goes to work, has the same troubles with his boss, endures the standard problems of the day (“where are my goddamn staples?”), goes home, eats an unsatisfying dinner, goes to bed and sleeps restlessly until the next day of the same thing? Still not interesting. Guy goes to work and gets fired? Okay, maybe, depending on if he does something unexpected with it. Guy goes to work and gets fired out of a cannon into a warehouse full of ninjas? I’M LISTENING.
Description is the same way. You don’t need to tell me what everything looks like because I already know, and most things aren’t that interesting. Leaves on a tree are leaves on a tree. For the impact of story, how many points each leaf has or how they move in the wind is not compelling. This isn’t a video game where you get points for painting every aspect of the environment with total authenticity. Skip it. Tell us the stuff that is unexpected. The things that shatter our notions: if one leaf has blood on it? Then we need to know that. We want to know that.
Cut the boring stuff.
Write the interesting stuff.
Trim, tighten, slice, dice. Pare it all down. Render. Render!
Which leads me to…
Going On Tooooooo Loooooooooong
Whatever it is you’re writing, it’s too long. Cut it by a third or more. Do it now. I don’t care if you think you should do it, just do it. Try it. You can go back to it if you don’t like it. Consider it an intellectual challenge — can you utterly obliterate 33% of your story? Can you do it mercilessly and yet still tell the story you want to tell? I bet you jolly well fucking can.
Get To The Fucking Story, Already
The story begins on page one.
Repeat: the story begins on page one.
It doesn’t begin on page ten. It doesn’t start in chapter five.
It starts on page one.
Get to the point. Get to the story. Intro characters and their problem and the stakes to those problems as immediately as you are able. You think you’re doing some clever shit by denying this? You think you need to invest us in your luscious prose and the rich loamy soil of the worldbuilding and the deep nature of these characters — ha ha ha, no. We’re here for a reason. We’re here for a story. If by the end of the first page there isn’t the sign of a story starting up? Then we’re pulling the ripcord and ejecting. We’ll parachute out of your airless atmosphere and land on the ground where things are actually happening.
Dialogue Works A Certain Way
Writing has rules.
Storytelling has fewer rules, and certainly more flexible ones.
But actual writing has legit rules.
It’s not math, not exactly — but things do add up a certain way and we are beholden to either apply the rules to our work or break the rules to create a specific effect.
You don’t just break the rules because it’s fun, or worse, because you don’t know them. That latter is where a lot of new writers fall. They simply don’t know that things work a certain way, and when you write in contravention to These Certain Ways, we can all smell it. It’s stinky. Your prose gains the vinegar stink of flopsweat as you gallumph about on the stage of the page, not knowing how to actually do this thing you promised us that you can do.
Dialogue, for instance, is one of those things that has rules. And for some reason, it’s one of the most common things I see get utterly fucked. The basic gist of dialogue is:
“Comment,” Dave said.
Right? Quotes, with a comment in the middle, the whole thing broken out with a comma tucked inside the quotes, and then a very simple dialogue tag.
“Comment.” Dave said.
That’s wrong. You need the comma.
That is also wrong. That comma wants to be warm and safe inside the quotes. Where bad writing will never hurt it ever again.
You can, of course, get fancier.
“I’m starting this sentence,” Dave said, “and now I’m going to finish it.”
“I want to start a new sentence,” Dave said. “Sentences are really cool.”
Note the difference between those two methods. The period versus the comma. The two complete sentences versus the dialogue tag interrupting a continuing sentence.
You cannot mix and match this.
“I want to say some more stuff,” Dave said. “so please let me say stuff.”
No! No. No. Stop that right now.
Sometimes you don’t even need the dialogue tag if you feel like orchestrating action in the appropriate arrangement around the quotes:
Dave adjusted his crotch. “My crotch is itchy ever since I let it become infected with ants.”
We don’t need to know that Dave said that because it’s pretty fucking clear Dave said it.
Certainly you can use other dialogue tag verbs other than said, but usually, you shouldn’t. Dave exclaimed, protested, shouted, screamed, shrieked, ejaculated, harrumphed, blathered, babbled, gabbled. Use those sparingly. And make sure they’re actual dialogue verbs. Don’t say:
“I don’t know which testicle is my favorite,” Dave shrugged.
Shrugging isn’t the proper verb there. You feel like because it’s a communicative verb it counts.
Spoiler alert: it doesn’t. You can’t shrug a word. Communicative gestures are not the same thing as proper dialogue verbs. No matter how hard you want them to be.
Once you get going with two characters, you can eschew dialogue tags entirely.
“I punched a fucking cat,” Dave said.
Eduardo winced. “You shouldn’t punch cats. That’s not nice.”
“I will fucking punch a cat when I fucking want to punch a cat. I’ll even fuck a cat.”
“Oh, Dave. You’re so funny!”
Also, watch your adverbs.
Adverbs get a bad rap in fiction, which is silly because adverbs are everywhere. In fact, the word ‘everywhere’ in that sentence? It’s an adverb! Holy shit!
Adverbs, though, become a problem when staple-gunned to all your dialogue tags. “I am made of bees,” Shirene said indubitably. “I like cake,” Roger exclaimed excitedly. “Porn is amazing,” Darrell ejaculated orgasmically. When you say those aloud, they sound terrible. Childish. They also do a very good job at telling and a very bad job at showing. If Roger in his love for cake tells us about how much he likes cake while grabbing us and shaking his violently, we can get a pretty good sense he’s pretty jacked up about some motherfucking cake. Even better, he doesn’t need to tell us. He just needs to stick a shiv between our ribs and steal our cake and then eat it greedily over our bleeding, mewling body. After that, we will possess little doubt how greatly he approves of the cake-eating experience.
Let Them Talk And Then Shut Them Up
You need to let your characters talk.
Dialogue is grease that slicks the wheels of your story.
And eventually it gets tiresome. You love the characters and you think they should be allowed to go on and on all day long because you think they’re just aces. They’re not. Shut them up. Keep the dialogue trim and vital. Concise and powerful. Let them have their say in the way they need to say it — in the way that best exemplifies who those characters are and what they want — and then close their mouths. Move onto the next thing. Let’s hear from someone else or something else.
I Don’t Know Who Your Characters Are Or What They Want
Each character needs to be a shining beam — each distinct from the next. Bright and demonstrative of its own color. Not archetypes, not stereotypes, but complex and easily distinguished people. And I want a reason to care about them. Right out of the gate, I want this. I need to know what they want, why they want it, and what they’re willing to do to get it. I need, in very short terms, their quest. Whether desired or a burden, I gotta know why they’re here on the page in front of me. That’s not true only of the protagonist, but of all the characters.
If you can’t tell me quickly, they become noise instead of operating as signal.
Too Many Characters Bumping Into Each Other
It’s very hard to manage a lot of characters.
I do it in some books and the way that I do it is by introducing them piecemeal — not in one big dump like I’m emptying a bag of apples onto the counter (where they promptly all roll away from me), but one or two at a time. Let them have a little oxygen. Let them have their time in the light so we can see the above task performed: they can use that stage time to tell us who they are, what they want, why they want it, what they’ll do to get it, and so on and so forth.
But jumping in with too many characters is a soup with all the ingredients.
It’s just a mushy, flavor-bombed mess.
It’s a thing I see in the work of new writers.
And it rarely works well unless you’ve developed the skill of working your characters the way a conductor commands all the musicians and instruments in a symphony.
Every Character Sounds The Same
Builds off what I was saying earlier about every character being her own shining beacon, separate from one another. And I think it’s pretty clear: if each character sounds like a replicant of the next, you’ve got a problem. It’s not just about vocal patterns. It’s about what they’re saying in addition to how they’re saying it. It’s about their ideas and vision and desires. Look at it this way: it’s not just your prose that makes you your author. It’s not just your style. It’s what you write. It’s the themes you express. Characters operate the same way. They have different viewpoints and needs. They have their own ways of expressing those viewpoints and needs, too. Get on that. Otherwise, they’re all just clones with different names and faces.
Trying To Show Off
Stop doing stunt moves. You can do that later. Right now, assume that you have a single goal: clarity. Clarity is key. It is king. If I do not know what is going on, then I’m out. If I am in any way confused about what’s happening on the page? I’ll fuck right off and watch TV or check Twitter or fondle myself. Do yourself a favor and aim to just tell the story. Get out of the way. Be clear. Be forthright. Be confident and assertive and show us what’s happening without compromise and without burying it under a lot of mud.
You don’t get points for being deliberately ambiguous.
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Light.
Imagine that first blast of light.
Light penetrating darkness.
Spoken into existence.
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Breaking to the edge of the universe.
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Located about 100 million light-years away in the constellation of Vela (The Sails), NGC 3256 is approximately the same size as our Milky Way and belongs to the Hydra-Centaurus Supercluster. It still bears the marks of its tumultuous past in the extended luminous tails that sprawl out around the galaxy, thought to have formed 500 million years ago during the initial encounter between the two galaxies, which today form NGC 3256. These tails are studded with young blue stars, which were born in the frantic but fertile collision of gas and dust.” -Mathias Jäger ESA/Hubble
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Obama's Jerusalem Apartheid
Daniel Greenfield November 17, 2010
When Obama attacked Israel for building housing on Jewish owned land in Jerusalem, he was doing more than just pandering to his Muslim hosts with an obligatory dose of Israel bashing. He was diving once again into the ugly pool of bigotry, that first surfaced when he used Joe Biden as a proxy to launch a hate campaign against Israel over the same issue back in March.
And what it comes down to is Apartheid. Plain and simple.
Obama does not object to Arab Muslims living in Jerusalem. He objects only to Jews living in Jerusalem. The issue is not about "Israelis", as the media likes to present it, because Jerusalem Arabs and Jews are all citizens of Israel. What distinguishes them is race and religion.
The media and the administration only attack the municipal authorities of Jerusalem and the Israeli government for providing housing for its citizens-- when those citizens happen to be Jewish. If they are Arab and Muslim, then there's no problem. If they're Jewish on the other hand, then the alarm bells go off and the politicians and the press denounce them as enemies of peace. How does one describe that as other than "Apartheid"? What else is it, other than the belief that one group of people should be segregated by race and religion. Forbidden from living in places that are deemed to be the sole property of their Muslim conquerors.
Mohammed's last act was to ethnically cleanse Jews and Christians from lands under his control. That is why you will find a shortage of synagogues and churches in Mecca and Medina. Today there are hardly any Jews left in territories under Muslim rule, and the number of Christians is dwindling year by year. In 1948, Jordanian forces invaded and ethnically cleansed all Jews from the parts of Jerusalem under their control. In 1967, Israel reclaimed the entire city, but now Obama and his media backers would like to turn the clock back to 1948.
According to Obama and the media, Muslims have a right to build a mosque near Ground Zero, but Jews don't have the right to live in apartments in their own city. How do you reconcile the two? Easy. Apartheid. Muslims can do anything they want, anywhere they want. If Muslims are offended by the odor of pork from a nearby restaurant, then the restaurant has to comply. If Muslims want exclusive use of municipal swimming pools, then they get them. If Muslims don't want a city that they conquered and ethnically cleansed to be filled with "dirty Jews", then Obama insists that they should get what they want.
And if they don't, it's an obstacle to peace. "Peace" being the condition in which Muslims finally stop blowing people up in the name of Allah. Anything that might serve as a justification for them to keep blowing people up, is an "obstacle to peace".
But this is not peace. It's bloody blackmail. It's an open invitation for Muslims to impose their hateful and bigoted demands on the rest of the world. And where exactly does it end? When the Jordanian conquered half of Jerusalem is as ethnically cleansed of Jews, as the villages and towns of Hamas ruled Gaza. And where next? Muslim persecution of minorities, including Jews, has gone on for over a thousand years. Surrendering to it will not bring "peace", only temporary hudnas, truces under which Muslims will agree to temporarily tolerate the Jews, before something makes them fly off the handle in a murderous rage again.
And among people who seriously believe that Israel laces chewing gum with aphrodisiacs, that it releases snakes and "super-rats" to terrorize them, or trains migrating eagles to spy on them, drops poisoned candies in front of schools or uses strippers in riot control-- just about any imaginary thing will set them off. And the victims will be held to blame.
Because there's no point in pandering to the victims. You always pander to the murderers. They're the ones with the real power. Even when they're on the wrong side of a technological and military disparity, their willingness to commit senseless acts of violence puts them in the driver's seat. The willingness to kill means power. Particularly when employed against those who are unwilling to kill.
In a nutshell, that is what Obama's trip is really about. Why are we so desperate to improve relations with the Muslim world? For all the nonsense about Islam being a "Religion of Peace", or rather the "Religion of Submit and We'll Stop Killing You"... it all comes down to a plea for mercy. Here, we'll give you a bunch of scholarships, some trade deals, foreign aid and praise for your insane book consisting of the 7th century homicidal fantasies of a megalomaniac-- and in return, maybe you'll stop killing us. Or at least kill us less.
In 1957, Golda Meir spoke at the National Press Club and opined that, "Peace will come when the Arabs will love their children more than they hate us." But such a form of love contradicts the expressed will of the Koran, that Muslims put Jihad above their own families. As long as Muslims continue to follow the Koran, there can be no peace. Because the need to subjugate non-Muslims will always be important than their own welfare and prosperity. That is the fullest measure of Islam.
But the lies continue. Newspaper stories now routinely describe Jerusalem as a "settlement", a thoroughly Orwellian appellation for one of the oldest cities in the world. To describe the Har Homa neighborhood in Jerusalem as a settlement, is akin to calling the Bronx a settlement.
The Administration predictably cloaks its bigotry in talk of "creating facts on the ground", but when Arab Muslims occupy and demolish Jewish holy sites, there is no concern about creating facts on the ground. When Western leftists, from groups such as Rabbis for Human Rights, arrive to help Arab Muslims terrorize Jewish farmers in order to drive them off their land, again nothing to be seen here. When the Qatari government, which funds Hamas and Al Qaeda, underwrites an entire new city for Arab Muslims-- the same international community which goes into a slavering fit over an Israeli house, applauds the project.
The term "Settlements" has now become completely meaningless, because it is being applied to housing in one of the oldest cities in the world. There can be no reasonable standard under which housing in Jerusalem is a settlement, and housing in Tel Aviv is not. After all Jerusalem is an ancient city whose very name comes from Hebrew. Tel Aviv is a fairly modern city. But in a twist of Orwellian logic, "settlement" is now a generic term for any place that Jews aren't supposed to be living. It has become a more genteel way to say "ethnic cleansing", to confine Jewish Israelis to a new Pale of Settlement, under a new Czar, in their own land.
What does one call a situation in which one race is permitted to build houses, but another is not? What else but Apartheid. Obama and the EU are not making this distinction based on citizenship. They are making it based on race and religion. While accusing Israel of doing the same.
We exist now in a land beyond history. A state of being adrift from fact and reason, governed not by historical events or realities, but hate and fear. By the Muslim hatred of the Jews. And civilization's fear of Islam. In the face of that hate and fear, words have lost their meanings and laws have lost their force. There is only the panicked imperative to appease the murderers of one's own country, with the land and freedom of others. To satiate the crocodile with another's flesh.
This is not about peace. It is not about fair negotiations. It is not about being an equal partner. It is about the same thing as in the UK or Australia or Canada or India. It is about giving Muslims what they want, at the expense of non-Muslims in the hopes of preventing Muslim violence. It's about Apartheid.
(Spanish translation at Reflexiones Sobre Medio Oriente)
Posted by: Daniel Greenfield at November 17, 2010
SabaShimon 17/11/10
Right on the money Daniel...as usual..
I would only add that in your reference to the ethnic cleansing of Jews from Hamas ruled Gaza, you neglected to mention that it was the Jewish government of Israel that perpetrated said ethnic cleansing.
I had a dream that Sharon woke from his coma and was wearing a black Kipa, and that he asked forgiveness from the Jewish People for what he'd done.
Chana @ Lemon Lime Moon 18/11/10
Barry Soetoro-obama serves his own people first and foremost.
And no, it is not about peace at all. It is about destroying Israel and destroying the Jewish people.
Pastor Joseph Goebbels 18/11/10
I am writing on behalf of the Church of Adolf Hitler (pbuh), formerly known as the Nazi Party.
Having decided to transform ourselves into a religion, we have abandoned all political ambitions, and intend to concentrate on our objectives of spiritual tranquillity, non-violent world conquest and peaceful extermination of the Jews.
Since we are now a religion rather than a political movement, we demand the following rights and privileges:
- An end to Naziphobia in the media, especially war films showing the Nazis in a bad light.
- Tax exemption for all places of worship including airfields, munitions factories, extermination camps etc.
- Destruction of all blasphemous cartoons of Adolf Hitler(pbuh) produced in the Second World War.
- An apology from the British government for the campaign of Naziphobia waged by Winston Churchill, and the hurt feelings inflicted on the Afrika Korps at El Alamein by the Naziphobic bigot Montgomery.
- An apology from the American government for the insensitivity by the raging Naziphobe Eisenhower for failing to forewarn Nazi community leaders of the D-Day landings, which caused much distress among the peaceloving Nazis occupying Northern France.
- Burning 'Mein Kampf' must become a hate crime.
- Application of our parallel legal system known as 'The Gestapo' within westerm countries.
- Affimative action to promote Nazis to high positions in the security services to maintain community cohesion.
- The occasional Blitzkrieg invasions of sovereign states should NOT be portrayed in the media as being typical of Nazis as a whole, rather they are the work of a tiny minority of extremists who have hijacked a peaceful spiritual movement.
Peace in our time and Heil Hitler!
- Pastor Joseph Goebbels
mindRider 18/11/10
Not even total adherence of all people to Islam will change anything: They love to blow their brethern up too, indiscriminatly wether on marketplaces or in mosques. Plain and simple: Arabs are a bunch of murderous tugs.
The audacity! Jews wanting to build on Jewish land. and the audacity of Muslims and their ilk to not make a peep when an Arab sells property to a Jew and is threatened with death.
Most of Obama's followers and supporters regard him as a messianic figure. There's a Muslim twisted version of messiah and I think that's what the Muslim world expects him to be.
Keliata
Daniel Greenfield 18/11/10
Saba, yes, but it was done in part in order to maintain current towns elsewhere, in response to international pressure... or that was the justification anyway
mind if I borrow that idea for an article?
mind Rider, no it won't, but appeasement knows only one logic
Yes please use it. It first appeared on the EDL Forum with explanatory links questioning Islam's status as a religon in the subsequent comments http://s1.zetaboards.com/EDL_The_Forum/topic/3936520/1/
HermitLion 18/11/10
"The willingness to kill means power. Particularly when employed against those who are unwilling to kill."
Finally, someone tells it like it is! Giving in to the demands of violent criminals only whets their appetites, and makes them more power-hungry.
Pastor's bit was quite clever, as well. I wouldn't mind seeing an article that leverages his idea - in fact, it might be a big hit.
The Other Half 18/11/10
In the category of "I wish I'd said that":
"According to Obama and the media, Muslims have a right to build a mosque near Ground Zero, but Jews don't have the right to live in apartments in their own city."
Daniel, I bow in admiration.
The weaker we become, they will increase their attacks. Israel today scrapes the bottom of the barrel in pride. They are being destroyed from inside by the weak, weak government, brainwashed by the media and education, don't know anymore who they are and what their purpose in life is, making money and traveling is not.
The term "ethnic cleansing" is a moral obscenity. Yet it sounds almost antiseptic. You're smart people. Could you come up with a term that would properly convey the monstrous evil that is this practice? "Extermination" is too intense, and "genocide" is too global. Find something that will stick. I challenge you all.
Paul 18/11/10
Well said and I can agree completely. It is still a capital offense to sell land to Jews in places controlled by Muslims in Israel. You can be executed by the governing authorities. Why is such a simple observation unobserved? Not even apartheid in South Africa saw such hysteria.
Anonymous, How about "targeted depopulation"?
It has an almost Orwellian ring to it.
I would like to see you write an article explaining why Netanyahu is allowing this to happen. Obama would be powerless if Netanyahu refused to go along with this travesty.
I understand Obama’s obsession (sort of) with demonizing and destroying Israel, but what drives Netanyahu? Any gains that he would seem to get have been proven to be illusionary. This has been the case time and time again.
I just do not get Netanyahu’s willingness to sell his country down the river.
Do you? If so, enlighten me, please!
SarahSue American Jewess
Obama unfortunately would not be powerless, and Netanyahu is trying to do what most PM's have done, put on a good show of wanting peace, to demonstrate that the other side does not. But since the balance is unequal, such demonstrations only make things worse.
But Netanyahu has a number of concerns, Iran, economic sabotage and an all out hate campaign aimed at Israel... all options for Obama.
I wish Netanyahu would put on a face of fighting for his life and the lives of his people.
There's a time for anger and it's now.
Politicians are politicians in every nation. They work for pay and if someone will pay them more, threaten them more, own them more they will do that person's bidding.
Strength of character is not found much anymore amongst leadership in any nation.
Lemon.....look to PM Stephan Harper of Canada for a rare example of a Nation's leader with the strength of character you seek.
Lord knows you won't find them in America or israel.
noboat1 19/11/10
I must have missed something in recent history, I thought Netanyahu always took a hard line with the Arabs, if so what happened to him? Or since I don't know much about the political landscape in Isreal, is that what he's dealing with as well?
TBS 19/11/10
Hi Sultan,
just letting you know about this blog, the writer of which writes a lot about terrorism and tactics and suchlike. Knows a lot about the jihad.
I don't know whether you want to link to him on your blogroll, but thought I would bring it to your attention.
he posts on jihadwatch.org.
The blog is:
http://freemendo.typepad.com/undaunted/
The willingness to kill means power. Particularly when employed against those who are unwilling to kill."
It is this line that made me think of the undaunted blog - he has a post on this subject somewhere in his blog.
Holger Awakens 19/11/10
This is a fantastic post - thank you.
Fun Fact: Korans make great coasters for schnapps and other tasty beverages. But seriously, this is a great, hard-hitting article. I have to reluctantly admit that I was initially on the Obama bandwagon--yes, I was foolishly sucked in--but it is so clear that his agenda is pro-Islamic. He has done nothing a Muslim wouldn`t do in terms of his policies and atrocious behavior. I fear the USA will be sold to the oil kings (who the big O bowed to as the first US president to do so), unless people wake up. I have no desires to learn Arabic. I move to impeach on the grounds that he is dangerous to the welfare of our children.
Miriam 20/11/10
@ SarahSue,
this is a website by Francisco Gil-White, I enjoy his articles. he has an article about Natanyahu.
http://www.hirhome.com/israel/netanyahu_eng.htm
Elsa 21/11/10
Why is the one-sided seeing-it-from-the-Muslim side happening? I've wondered about that. I see it as part of political correctness gone mad - when the West has gone from WE ARE RIGHT (white, male, Christian, etc) to WE ARE WRONG (whoever cries victim most is right). I write about this at:
http://www.elsas-word-story-image-idea-music-emporium.com/politically-correct.html
In fact, it's some of the rigid not-seeing-reality (all opinions, cultures and opinions are equal, etc) tha got me to do a lot of thinking and writing.
So, thanks for your blog post - and also the enlightening comments from Pastor Goebbels.
From the homeland of ozero
Irwin Ruff 5/2/11
The more time elapses, the more paranoid I become. At present I believe little of what I read on the web, except for some sites and a few blogers; yours included, of course. Unless there is corroborating evidence, I assume that any statement by a muslim is a lie, and likewise with anything from a newspaper or its web site. And of course anything coming from Obama or his administration must be untrue. There is some moderation to my paranoia: I realize that in a large group of people there are honest individuals. There were such even among the Nazis. But today it is almost impossible to know if anyone is to be believed.
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Kingsley Burrell Campaign Rally this Friday in Birmingham Following "Not Guilty" Verdict
Justice for Kingsley Burrell Campaign
Press release – For Immediate release
Rally Organised for this Friday 6th October at 4pm in response to the “NOT GUILTY” Verdict
Following todays outrageous “Not Guilty” verdict at Birmingham Crown Court in which three West Midlands Police Officer’s were acquitted of charges of Perjury and Perverting the Course of Justice.
The Kingsley Burrell Campaign for Justice and his Family have arranged a
Public Rally
outside Waterstone’s Bookstore
at 4pm.
We are calling on the public to attend and show solidarity in our continual quest for justice and thruth of why Kingsley is no longer with his family and friends.
Below is a press statement that was read outside Birmingham crown Court earlier today:
Justice 4 Kingsley Burrell Press Statement (Not - Guilty)
“Our Campaign has always been about the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth” of what happened to Kingsley Burrell on 30th March 2011.
It is with regret that yet again that refuge has been successfully sought by these three West Midlands Police Officer’s through their uniform, hence fuelling the belief of a two tier
“them and us” Justice System where they feel immune form the law of the land.
It is clear that Kingsley had a cover on his head area of his body, which was witnessed by over 20 people and also documented on video and photographs and this verdict on “not guilty” is totally confusing, as we cannot help but to arrive at the perception that if you are in a uniform you are licensed to do want you want without any level of accountability.
Yet again we have had to sit through a trial and listen to them dehumanise Kingsley, a son, a father, a brother, a nephew, a cousin an uncle and a friend, which is totally disrespectful and unacceptable.
Our quest for Justice will continue as we still want to know why Kingsley is no longer with us and why those involve appear reluctant to tell the truth.
Let this be a clear message to all that we will not rest until the truth is made available to all and also a clear message to the Chief Constable and West Midlands Police & crime Commissioner to take stock of this actions of these Police Officer’s, who appear to be above the law and the people that they are there to protect and serve.
We now demand that evidence given in this trial yet again be reviewed.
Furthermore, the damming narrative verdict of Neglect against West Midlands Police, West Midlands Ambulance Service, Solihull & Birmingham Mental health Trust and the NHS (Queen Elizabeth Hospital) is yet to be acted upon.
We now request that the Home Secretary now place our 2015 request for a public enquiry into these systemic failings; be placed back on the agenda as promised as these proceedings have now been concluded.
Let it be clear that we will not rest until the continual Injustice suffered by Kingsley Burrell which has extended to his family over these past 6 years are addressed.
Our campaign Continues…………….
Colin Braham aka Ras Tread
Greetings Desmond, I have checked my mail every day and nothing from you at all. Desmond why have you not contacted me regarding the no to guns and knives meeting that was held last Thursday the 19th October? .
wha really going on? Wha yu ah deal wid?
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by Michaels153 » December 16th, 2017, 11:02 am
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The Liberal Creed: Take all the money you can, from all the people you can, in all the ways that you can, for as long as you can.
Michaels153
Re: ...Evidence FBI not Russians meddled in election
by leftyg » December 16th, 2017, 2:55 pm
An extremely based and questionable article. But it shows the effort that the far right is putting in to discredit the FBI and the Russia investigation. "If" Mueller is fired there will be a fire storm of protest which will include this aging progressive. Firing Mueller on this thin evidence demonstrates Trump has something to hide.
Every American has a right to a political point of view, and that includes members of the FBI. You certainly do not criticize Roy Moore for his bizarre views, and he was supposed to be a judge. No, everybody, not just conservatives , has a right to political opinions. So what is the point of all of this? Besides, Mueller fired the agent when he discovered that he had a bias which was the right thing to do, just as CNN fired three reporters simply because they printed information that did not meet CNN standards" in an article about Russian investors and Trump http://money.cnn.com/2017/06/26/media/c ... index.html. When has your side fired anybody for outright lying about Hillary Clinton or Barack Obama?
No, the right does what it always does when it is backed into a corner; it attacks. And it is not afraid to undermine a cherished institution to protect itself and its president. Rule of law be damned.
leftyg
by Michaels153 » December 16th, 2017, 6:09 pm
First, Rod Rosenstein, in his congressional testimony, said he did not have cause to fire Mueller. He felt Mueller is above reproach and that Mueller's team did not violate "the appearance" of impropriety. All appearance is "in the eye of the beholder" as he said https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=ro ... ORM=VRDGAR The point is there is no evidence that Mueller has done anything wrong and every indication that Trump has something to hide.
Remember, Mueller is a Republican. He was a decorated war hero who has been applauded at ever level of government he has served. This guy has given no evidence of impropriety other than in the minds of conservative commentators and Donald Trump. Everybody knows that Trump is the one with a bias; he is likely an object of investigation; that gives him a strong bias.
It is very dangerous when the right wing media tries to prejudice its followers against completion of this investigation. If it is aborted, then one has to wonder what the president has to hide. My guess is there will be all hell to pay. All we need is an investigation, even handed and fair, and there is no evidence that Mr. Mueller will not do just that, the fears of the far right aside. If something emerges, I might change my mind, but there is nothing out there to indicate the need for that.
by Michaels153 » December 17th, 2017, 9:19 am
by leftyg » December 17th, 2017, 11:41 pm
Michaels, I gave a source that said people did not think Russia was a witch hunt according to polls https://www.politico.com/story/2017/03/ ... ls-235667; this source is credible. WND is a right wing hack source. And Rod Rosenstein said he felt Mueller has integrity and there was no legitimate reason to fire him. I have a legitimate source that says Russia is not a witch hunt and you have a suspect far right journal that says it is. I will let the reasonable among our audience decide.
And Bob Mueller is a man of honor and commitment. Mueller came from a privileged background and volunteered for the Marine Corp and then Vietnam. He was wounded; Trump hid behind a minor problem to get out of serving. And it was not because he was a peacenik; it was because he simply did not want to put his life on the line for things he now asks others to do.
It has been established that Russia hacked the DNC according to about 17 intelligence agencies https://www.google.com/search?q=Russia+ ... e&ie=UTF-8 As you can see volumes of articles have been written about it.
I agree one of us is an idiot. But if you think Donald Trump is a man of honor, I question your judgment.. Trump said he fired Comey over the Russia scandal. What is Trump afraid of? You did not address that. No, let Mueller do his job. What are you afraid of? Finding out that you have been seduced by a lie?
And some of the things you believe are beyond comprehension to me. The lack of evidence and of reason for them baffle me. I do know that President Trump is attacking some of our most cherished institutions to save himself, and you do not get it which is very sad. The acid test is the evidence which cannot be unearthed if we do not look for it. If President Trump was sincerely interested in our security he would embrace the Russia probe and stop trying to divert attention to non issues like Hillary Clinton and truly dangerous issues like attacks on our intelligence gathering community, our media and our scientific community.
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by JuicedTruth » December 21st, 2017, 9:08 am
I give Michaels credit for attempting to defend his beliefs here but this is some batshit crazy stuff.
By this point, most Trump supporters have retreated to their MAGA Twitter echo chamber where they mostly interact with Russians pretending to be attractive American women. MAGA, indeed.
JuicedTruth
by leftyg » December 21st, 2017, 3:43 pm
by hmmmmm » December 21st, 2017, 6:44 pm
The worst form of inequality, is to try to make unequal things equal ~~~~~ Aristotle
You can't cure poverty by creating more dependency ~~~~~
"Science flies you to the moon. Radical Islamists fly you in to buildings."
~~~~~ hmmmmm
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by Michaels153 » December 22nd, 2017, 9:55 am
by Michaels153 » December 22nd, 2017, 10:48 am
by leftyg » December 23rd, 2017, 5:23 pm
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I saw red when I looked at you response, literally. I am first going to respond to the Obama statement that "you can keep your insurance if you want to." The truth is that is an opinion based on his consultation with insurance company executives. Obama had no power to stop them from cancelling policies if they wanted to. He never had it before, and did not acquire it after Obamacare passed and was implemented. It was a foolish statement, and he should not have made it because it was not his call.
The equation that conservatives often make is with Bush and WMD. They say he was not lying because the information he got he thought was true. In the same way, Obama had to believe that he was getting accurate information. And Obama was making a prediction. I made a prediction over a year ago that the Indians would win the World Series; I was wrong. It was not a lie because you cannot lie about the outcome of a future event or an unknown event.
About private non-group insurance policies: a poll was done by the Urban Institute of 522 people 18-64 receiving these policies and 18.6 % said that they were cancelled in the year after Obamacare was implemented. The conservative group Americans for Prosperity said that 4.7 million policies were cancelled. The Centers for Disease Control said that there were 14 million such policies in force in the United States. Lead author on the study, Lisa Clemans-Cope said there was a 95% probability that the true percent of people losing coverage was between 16.2-23,3% of all enrollees which is far less than 4,7 million. Most likely it is about 2.6 million, or some number between 2.3 and 3.2 million people.
AND you have to remember that private insurance policies were cancelled before Obamacare for reasons that only insurers know. Forbes Magazine said that fewer policies were cancelled under Obamacare than before https://www.forbes.com/sites/brucejapse ... 25ea8b1f76. Which is something conservative never mention..
This is a lot of time spent on just one lie and Michaels because of the people you admire, you get lied to a lot and are bound to take it out on people like me. But when a lie is easily identifiable, as with Trump, it is easy to count. The fact that these are numerous, like shooting fish in a barrel, makes them easy to quantify.
But before I watch the Cav's play the Warriors I have to address this. You are right, that unemployment has gone down, but it is what you would expect as the economy imporves. What happens to this improvements remains to be seen. Remember that these numbers may adjust as Republican policies take effect next year. Right now we are still living under tax policies established by Obama. So we have to wait and see. And as the economy gets better and the job market tightens, you would expect the U6 number to go down faster. One problem: the Republicans do not like tight job markets; they like surplus labor. Got to go. LeBron is calling me.
by the whispering eye » December 27th, 2017, 7:50 pm
the whispering eye
First a cold fact: Obamacare is still going because it is becoming popular with people. This is basic logic Michaels: a Republican president with majorities in both Houses of Congress and a Supreme Court amenable to repeal could not get it done. Obamacare is a complete failure in the minds of delusional people like the folks at Powerline . That is why the repeal failed.
We both know it happened and the reason ought to be simple to you. You can wail in denial all you want, but to millions of people it has been a blessing. And if you could read your own polling data and not believe the overblown headline you would get your answer yourself. First this is a perception poll. Directly Helped got 15%; No Direct Help got 56% and Directly Hurt got 25% nationally. But in YOUR state it got 35% for Directly Helped; 21% for No Direct Help and 27% for Directly Hurt.
Also, your poll is old, from 2016. The trend line for more recent polling data shows that 51.3% of all respondents favor Obamacare while 40.5% oppose it. http://elections.huffingtonpost.com/pol ... ealth-bill So you are wrong on the data, and the the politics of if it confirm that outcome. There will be holy hell to pay with voters if it is repealed, and the GOP knows it. For a long time it was a tool they used with the base, but when they had the opportunity to wield the cudgel of repeal they failed to do so, and breathed a slight sigh of relief. Yeah, wingnuts like you will always believe it is a bad law. And this whole discussion should have ended when Wobbly put up the chart showing that the cost of public health care went up more slowly than private health care. But facts and reason be damned on this subject.
As to Devin Nunez, he was caught going to the White House with information from his House Committee which, if nothing else, is a clear violation of the separation of powers. His loyalty should be to the Constitution and not to the president. He serves the members of the House and the people of his district, not President Trump. He had no business going to the White House with information.
And Like your friend Whispering Eye, the Mueller investigation has a time table for releasing information, and they will tell you in due time and during appropriate proceedings. They sure as hell are not going to leak it now, either way. So all of what Nunez and his obviously biased talk implies means nothing. The wheels of justice move slowly.
by Michaels153 » December 29th, 2017, 12:27 pm
[quote="leftyg"]As to Devin Nunez, he was caught going to the White House with information from his House Committee which, if nothing else, is a clear violation of the separation of powers. His loyalty should be to the Constitution and not to the president. He serves the members of the House and the people of his district, not President Trump. He had no business going to the White House with information.He Leftyg, was Devin Nunez "caught"
going to the White House? Did somebody snap some photographs of him "sneaking in the back door late at night or in the early hours of the morning? Did Mr Nunez wear a disguise as he entered the White House?
I don't think that there is anything illegal about Mr. Nunez going to see the president or the attorney general about this investigation. He could be going over the problems that Mr. Nunez referred to, they could be discussing the next steps if their is not compliance to the January deadline. If you think there is something wrong here then I would like to see some kind of legal reference. This is an investigation of the FBI and DOJ, It might be different if it were about the Russian Collusion investigation, but even there I am not sure if there is anything wrong here. Couldn't Mr. Nunez call President Trump or Mr. Sessions on the phone and talk about the proceedings as well? And if he did call him on the phone, who would know about it?
Just as suspected. There was nothing wrong with last March meeting. Just a bunch off manure throwing libs whinning again.
by Michaels153 » January 24th, 2018, 8:29 pm
by JuicedTruth » January 25th, 2018, 2:28 pm
This is usually a good precursor to hearing more news coming from Mueller. Usually once the President and his propaganda outlets leach onto conspiracy theories like this, it's to distract and discredit what will soon happen.
I have noticed that. I would not call it a pattern but it almost appears so. This has nothing to do with the President, nor has it to do with propaganda. And it is the Democrats who proposed this conspiracy theory of Russian collusion. Plus it has been the democrats behind the leaks.
It wont go on forever.
Facebook tells Congress it can't prove or disprove Trump-Russia collusion
BY JOHN BOWDEN - 01/25/18
[quote]Facebook informed Congress in newly released documents that it could not prove or disprove collusion between President Trump's campaign and Russians who may have used the online platform to try to sway opinions during the 2016 presidential campaign. No Evidence of a Trump-Russia collusion regarding the 2016 Presidential campaign
In written questions from the Senate Intelligence Committee, Facebook representatives were asked whether metadata on their site could reveal possible collusion between Trump's campaign and the Russian government, a possibility raised by some researchers.
"Several independent researchers have said that Facebook has the ability to search for content or metadata that could substantiate or disprove allegations of possible collusion between the Russian disinformation operation and the Trump campaign’s own social media efforts, such as timing of certain posts and sharing of content. a. Is this true, and if so, has Facebook found any information relevant to these allegations?" the question reads. So "several Independent researchers have said that Facebook has the ability that could substantiate or disprove allegations of possible collusion between the Russian disinformation operation and the Trump campaign's own social media efforts."....
"Facebook does not believe it is in a position to substantiate or disprove allegations of possible collusion," the company responded, according to documents released by the committee Thursday. Although independent researchers believe that Facebook has the ability to substantiate (or disprove) allegations of possible collusion, Facebook says that it does not believe it is in a position to substantiate or disprove allegations of possible collusion. ....
"Facebook is, however, providing investigators, including this Committee, with information it has regarding the scope and nature of Russian information operations on our platform so that those investigators have information that may be relevant to their inquiries," it continued. "We are happy to schedule a meeting with your staff to discuss our findings in more detail."
The comments from Facebook come just months after the company turned over thousands of ads purportedly purchased by Russian agents on the platform during the 2016 race.
“We believe it is vitally important that government authorities have the information they need to deliver to the public a full assessment of what happened in the 2016 election,” Facebook’s general counsel Colin Stretch said in a post in September. “That is an assessment that can be made only by investigators with access to classified intelligence and information from all relevant companies and industries — and we want to do our part.”
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg also addressed reports that Russians used the social network to influence public opinion during the campaign in a video posted to the website last year.
“I don’t want anyone to use our tools to undermine democracy,” he said. “That’s not what we stand for.”
Earlier this week, Democrats in the House and Senate called on Facebook and other social media sites to fight the influence of Russian bots on their platforms, warning that foreign actors were trying to influence opinion against special counsel Robert Mueller's probe into ties between Trump campaign associates and Russia. And now, after having seeking out Facebook to find evidence of collusion and finding none, they nevertheless urge Facebook (and others) to fight -......uh, ...er.....THE LACK OF EVIDENCE of RUSSIAN INFlUENCE that is now aimed at Robert Mueller's probe.
“It is critically important that the Special Counsel’s investigation be allowed to proceed without interference from inside or outside the United States,” the lawmakers wrote. “That is why we seek your assistance in our efforts to counter Russia’s continuing efforts to manipulate public opinion and undermine American democracy and the rule of law.” Translation: Even though there is no evidence of wrongdoing here, (and there never has been any evidence of wrongdoing regarding collusion and the presidential election), IT is critically important to us and our fundraising efforts that this Sucker's Counsel of a witch hunt, be allowed to proceed
by the whispering eye » January 29th, 2018, 5:35 pm
by Michaels153 » February 1st, 2018, 11:01 am
by the whispering eye » February 1st, 2018, 11:11 am
by JuicedTruth » February 2nd, 2018, 10:10 am
We already know that the memo contains incomplete and misleading information. That's why a second memo was written, that the House and GOP leadership is choosing not to release.
The whole thing is just a political ploy to place distrust in the FBI so Trump has justification to fire Rosenstein and then replace him with someone who can fire Mueller.
If liars like Paul Ryan really view this as a separate issue from the Mueller investigation, they'd move forward with formally protecting Mueller.
This memo is part of the GOP's hail mary strategy for 2018, an election year they have no business losing due to their gerrymandered districts, but are now facing the possibility because they're so radically unpopular and corrupt.
by leftyg » February 2nd, 2018, 11:31 pm
by JuicedTruth » February 3rd, 2018, 5:28 pm
Trump supporters had 8 years of angry Fox News under Obama, peddling every crackpot conspiracy theory you could think of. Then they got the Fox News President they've always wanted, and he's more than happy to promote more crackpot conspiracies to try and discredit and destroy the institutions set up to protect us against abuses of power like Trump, Nunes, and Ryan are showing.
by Michaels153 » February 3rd, 2018, 5:56 pm
by Michaels153 » February 4th, 2018, 10:22 am
by leftyg » February 4th, 2018, 3:48 pm
by Michaels153 » February 4th, 2018, 4:58 pm
by leftyg » February 5th, 2018, 1:44 am
It would be hard to find a chief reason for this memo. The information in it benefits one person: Vladimir Putin who is sitting in his Kremlin office having a good time as Americans go after one another and compromise their own secret intelligence operations for Russian benefit.
by Scorpion » February 5th, 2018, 1:53 pm
Michaels, as many have inquired, to what benefit is a Trump presidency to Putin?
He was/is a political unknown as far as actions he would take on any foreign policy for the most part.
I have still yet to hear compelling arguments as to why he would work against a known commodity such as Clinton.
A man wants to have sex or he doesn't.
If he doesn't, its like trying to put a marshmallow into a parking meter.
by JuicedTruth » February 5th, 2018, 3:55 pm
by Michaels153 » February 5th, 2018, 10:02 pm
So, you can take two roads:
Road 1 - Wild speculation based on your biases that ignore all evidence and sits solely within your echo chamber. If evidence against your pre-conceived viewpoint arises, support a conspiracy theory that "explains" why the evidence is invalid.
Road 2 - Look at the publicly available information that clearly shows Russian interference, which almost entirely focused on damaging Hillary Clinton through theft and publication of private emails and a large scale disinformation campaign on social media.
The problem isn't whether or not Russia was successful in meddling with an election, just like it doesn't matter if a bank robber was successful in getting away with the money.
You also keep asking why Russia would want to help Trump. Does that mean you agree with the evidence that suggests Russia did attempt to help Trump win? Or are you saying they didn't try to help Trump win?
Juiced, I dont keep asking "why Russia would want to help Trump except to answer questions posed to me such as Scorpion's.
Next question - what evidence "suggests"? Evidence proves or falsifies something. "Evidence" does not suggest.
Do you want to specify what "suggests" that Russia wanted to help Trump.
You want to remember your bank robber analogy? It does not matter who likes who here.
Did you read what i posted to Scorpion? I dont think Russia really cared who won the election.
What evidence is there that Russia helped Trump win the election? Again, Hilary won the popular vote. No evidence of actual votes being changed in any state. Facebook - can't tell.
In plain English, Hilary lost, Trump won.
by Michaels153 » February 10th, 2018, 10:41 am
by Michaels153 » February 10th, 2018, 12:15 pm
by JuicedTruth » February 10th, 2018, 2:27 pm
I'd suggest starting out by reading this in its entirety:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian_i ... _elections
by Michaels153 » February 10th, 2018, 3:25 pm
by Michaels153 » February 11th, 2018, 9:21 am
by JuicedTruth » February 12th, 2018, 9:01 am
Did you read the Wiki entry on Russia?
by leftyg » February 12th, 2018, 10:33 pm
by JuicedTruth » February 13th, 2018, 11:12 am
Let's just ignore the fact that Mueller is a Republican, drew enormous amounts of support from Republicans previously, as well as when he was named special counsel. Let's also ignore the fact that there have been multiple indictments and guilty pleas from people surrounding Trump, related to the investigation. Let's also ignore that Page was a person of interest prior to the dossier and that these people around Trump had shady ties to Eastern Europe for many years, before their involvement with Trump. Let's also ignore how intertwined Trump and Kushner's real estate businesses are with Russian financiers and how Russia is a hot-bed for real-estate money laundering. Let's also forget that Charles Kusher, Jared's father, is a convicted felon who served time in federal prison. Let's forget all of Trump's comments and actions with him getting involved with the Justice Department in relation to the investigation involving him.
Let's ignore all that and instead peddle two-bit conspiracy theories and use the airwaves to stir up distrust in the FBI where it is completely unwarranted. Let's continue to focus on trying to throw Hillary Clinton in prison because she was our opponent. Let's continue to lend sympathy to white supremacists, domestic abusers, sexual assaulters and harassers. Because when I think of America being great, it involves all those things.
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by hmmmmm » February 16th, 2018, 3:35 pm
Kim Dotcom: "Let Me Assure You, The DNC Hack Wasn’t Even A Hack"
Kim Dotcom has once again chimed in on the DNC hack, following a Sunday morning tweet from President Trump clarifying his previous comments on Russian meddling in the 2016 election.
In response, Dotcom tweeted "Let me assure you, the DNC hack wasn't even a hack. It was an insider with a memory stick. I know this because I know who did it and why," adding "Special Counsel Mueller is not interested in my evidence. My lawyers wrote to him twice. He never replied. 360 pounds!" alluding of course to Trump's "400 pound genius" comment.
@KimDotcom
Let me assure you, the DNC hack wasn’t even a hack. It was an insider with a memory stick. I know this because I know who did it and why. Special Counsel Mueller is not interested in my evidence. My lawyers wrote to him twice. He never replied. 360 pounds!https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.smh.com.au/world/us-election/dnchack-did-kim-dotcom-warn-the-world-about-the-democratic-party-hacking-20160622-gpp15a.html … https://twitter.com/realdonaldtrump/sta ... 6204003328 …
Dotcom's assertion is backed up by an analysis done last year by a researcher who goes by the name Forensicator, who determined that the DNC files were copied at 22.6 MB/s - a speed virtually impossible to achieve from halfway around the world, much less over a local network - yet a speed typical of file transfers to a memory stick.
The local transfer theory of course blows the Russian hacking narrative out of the water, lending credibility to the theory that the DNC "hack" was in fact an inside job, potentially implicating late DNC IT staffer, Seth Rich.
John Podesta's email was allegely successfully "hacked" (he fell victim to a phishing scam) in March 2016, while the DNC reported suspicious activity (the suspected Seth Rich file transfer) in late April, 2016 according to the Washington Post.
On May 18, 2017, Dotcom proposed that if Congress includes the Seth Rich investigation in their Russia probe, he would provide written testimony with evidence that Seth Rich was WikiLeaks' source.
If Congress includes #SethRich case into their Russia probe I'll give written testimony with evidence that Seth Rich was @Wikileaks source.
5:42 PM - May 19, 2017
On May 19 2017 Dotcom tweeted "I knew Seth Rich. I was involved"
I knew Seth Rich. I know he was the @Wikileaks source. I was involved. https://twitter.com/seanhannity/status/ ... 7384072194 …
Three days later, Dotcom again released a guarded statement saying "I KNOW THAT SETH RICH WAS INVOLVED IN THE DNC LEAK," adding:
"I have consulted with my lawyers. I accept that my full statement should be provided to the authorities and I am prepared to do that so that there can be a full investigation. My lawyers will speak with the authorities regarding the proper process.
If my evidence is required to be given in the United States I would be prepared to do so if appropriate arrangements are made. I would need a guarantee from Special Counsel Mueller, on behalf of the United States, of safe passage from New Zealand to the United States and back. In the coming days we will be communicating with the appropriate authorities to make the necessary arrangements. In the meantime, I will make no further comment."
Dotcom knew.
While one could simply write off Dotcom's claims as an attention seeking stunt, he made several comments and a series of tweets hinting at the upcoming email releases prior to both the WikiLeaks dumps as well as the publication of the hacked DNC emails to a website known as "DCLeaks."
In a May 14, 2015 Bloomberg article entitled "Kim Dotcom: Julian Assange Will Be Hillary Clinton's Worst Nightmare In 2016": "I have to say it’s probably more Julian,” who threatens Hillary, Dotcom said. “But I’m aware of some of the things that are going to be roadblocks for her.”
Two days later, Dotcom tweeted this:
Hillary Clinton is raising a mountain of cash for her Presidential bid. I think it might turn into ash.
Around two months later, Kim asks a provocative question
Will hackers 0wn the U.S. presidential election and prevent Hillary Clinton? #Wikileaks
10:45 AM - Jul 12, 2016
Two weeks after that, Dotcom then tweeted "Mishandling classified info is a crime. When Hillary's emails eventually pop up on the internet who's going to jail?"
Mishandling classified info is a crime. When Hillary's emails eventually pop up on the Internet who's going to jail? http://mobile.nytimes.com/2015/07/25/us ... &referrer= …
8:08 PM - Jul 25, 2015
Hillary Rodham Clinton visiting Greenville Technical College in South Carolina on Thursday.
Hillary Clinton Emails Said to Contain Classified Data
Mrs. Clinton pledged accountability as investigators cited four emails from the personal email account she used as secretary of state.
mobile.nytimes.com
It should thus be fairly obvious to anyone that Dotcom was somehow involved, and therefore any evidence he claims to have, should be taken seriously as part of Mueller's investigation. Instead, as Dotcom tweeted, "Special Counsel Mueller is not interested in my evidence. My lawyers wrote to him twice. He never replied."
NO HACK!
NO COLLUSION!
NO OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE!
But that does not matter. The show must go on. Just ask Maxine
by JuicedTruth » February 19th, 2018, 12:33 pm
Wow, bringing up Seth Rich again
And Kim Dotcom? Really?
Yeah, I'm pretty sure the FBI did the right thing by ignoring Kim Dotcom. Nothing he has ever done in life has ever lent any credibility to what he says.
by Scorpion » February 19th, 2018, 4:36 pm
by leftyg » February 19th, 2018, 6:07 pm
Yes, let's compare someone with a 30 year career in intelligence to Kim Dotcom.
by Scorpion » February 20th, 2018, 8:31 am
by leftyg » February 20th, 2018, 8:38 am
I think it's worth pointing out that the subject of this thread has been proven wrong, unless you don't believe the FBI indictment.
Democrats, FBI & Russians meddled in election
Re: ... Democrats, FBI & Russians meddled in election
by Michaels153 » February 23rd, 2018, 4:42 am
More questions are coming out now regarding Mueller, the way he is controlling this investigation and his judgement in having certain people as part of his team.
Sean Hannity discussed the probe into the anti-Trump dossier has expanded to Obama, and to members of Obam's administration.
On Tuesday, Sean Hanity's opening monologue began with news of questions that Devin Nunes had prepared for the last occupant of the white house.
Also, Mr. Hannity questions whether Mr. Mueller is interested in the equal applicaton of the law as he looks at the contents of the Russian indictments and wants to know if the areas of the indictments could equally be applied to Hilary, Mr. Steele, Fusion GPS, and the law firm used as a go between to make the payments.
There is a sixteen minute video on the fox website that is worth watching.
by JuicedTruth » February 23rd, 2018, 10:53 am
A good way to make sure you avoid disinformation, idiotic conspiracy theories, and general asshole-ishness is to never listen to anything Sean Hannity says. He's by far one of the most prominent peddlers of fake news bullshit. See Seth Rich, Roy Moore, McCain seeking money from Russians, obsession over "deep state", etc. I'd say over the last year, he's lost whatever credibility he ever had, but really he never had any to begin with.
House Intelligence Committee releases Dem rebuttal to GOP FISA memo
I have text from the actual Democrat memo below:
свидетельства показывают, что мы общались с русскими
и что наша партия заполнена идиотами
Michaels, we all understand that these are just allegations right now. Get a dictionary and look up the words " circumstantial evidence." Cicumstamtial evidence cannot convict you, but it can get an indictment and it can lead investigators to the information they need to make a conviction. So my statements about the platform committee stands as evidence as does Trump's statement that the sanctions were seriously flawed. That is not a lie, and it should raise suspicion.
And that is how a case is built you bring up hearsay You say in a real laugher that Your point? By that definition any prosectution is hearsay. You simply do not know what you are talking about. I did not say Trump is guilty. I said he should be investigated because something stinks. The investigation, which is ongoing, will resolve the situation.
And You attack President Obama with an outdated article from 2013 when I have given many contemporary accounts that demonstrate the opposite. That makes you 0 for 3 because you just do not get the difference between he should be investigated and he is guilty.
And look at the utter lack of evidence and reason that sustained the right wing house through about nine fruitless and wasteful investigatins of Benghazi which was and is a non-issue to anybody who is not a right wing partisan hack.
Michaels, you are losin' it.
Michaels, this is a fact. Mike Rogers admitted that he has not been told by Trump to disrupt Russian hacks See video: https://www.msnbc.com/andrea-mitchell-r ... 1790915552 Hearsay may not be proof, but it often opens the door to important inquiry. And you have to ask the question Wyhy does Trump not care about this when he seems to still care about Hillary's emails. Why does he seem more intent on attacking domestic enemies than foreign threats to our democracy.
by Michaels153 » March 10th, 2018, 5:42 pm
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by Michaels153 » March 21st, 2018, 5:22 pm
by leftyg » March 21st, 2018, 10:31 pm
MIchaels, have you been drinking? Do you really believe this horse shit?
by JuicedTruth » March 22nd, 2018, 7:57 am
There's reality and then there's MAGA World, Disney World for the insane.
by leftyg » March 22nd, 2018, 11:07 am
by Michaels153 » March 26th, 2018, 10:01 am
by JuicedTruth » March 26th, 2018, 10:33 am
Wow, a constitutional crisis -- what a thing to hang your hat on.
by hmmmmm » March 27th, 2018, 11:11 am
by hmmmmm » March 27th, 2018, 12:29 pm
by JuicedTruth » March 27th, 2018, 2:22 pm
by hmmmmm » March 27th, 2018, 2:39 pm
Impeachment, barring a smoking gun, likely non-process crime (e.g. not obstruction, perjury, etc.), is just a political action. If the Dems take the majority, they could, and might, impeach Trump easily if they wished to. I don't think it would be that smart of a move but the point is that they could.
by JuicedTruth » March 28th, 2018, 8:08 am
by Michaels153 » March 30th, 2018, 8:34 am
Dems need to be more focused on winning as many House and Senate seats as possible. Trump impeachment is a separate issue that they shouldn't run on. Stopping Trump's power is more realistic and important than removing him from office. Besides, unless you also impeach Pence, are you actually better off with Pence as President than Trump? And if you remove Trump and Pence, you get Paul Ryan, which would be a catastrophic disaster.
The way to shield yourself against any of this is to get more votes in the House and Senate, so focus on that. Do to Trump what the GOP did to Obama in 2010, not what the GOP did to Clinton in 1998.
by Michaels153 » March 31st, 2018, 11:33 am
Uh Oh: New Texts Suggest Obama WH, CIA, FBI, And Harry Reid Colluded At Outset Of Russia Probe
By Matt Vespa |Posted: Mar 28, 2018
Despite Newly Disclosed Texts, Sessions Refuses Call for Second Special Counsel
by Michaels153 » April 4th, 2018, 11:58 am
by JuicedTruth » April 10th, 2018, 9:15 am
So just an update:
Paul Manafort (Trump Campaign Chair): indicted on 28 counts
George Papadopoulos (Trump Campaign Foreign Policy Adviser): Pleaded guilty
Rick Gates (Trump Campaign Deputy Chair): Pleaded guilty
Michael Flynn (Trump's National Security Adviser): Pleaded guilty
Michael Cohen (Trump's attorney and former Vice President of Trump Organization):
Under criminal investigation, search warrant executed (same thing that happened to Manafort, indictment very likely)
But yep, nothing to see here! Total witch hunt!
by Michaels153 » April 10th, 2018, 11:26 am
by JuicedTruth » April 10th, 2018, 11:43 am
Cohen is under investigation, in-part, in relation to campaign-finance, so it is election related. All indicted were involved in Trump campaign.
by leftyg » April 10th, 2018, 12:09 pm
Not a big fan of reason are you Michaels. Let's see this through to the end. If Trump is innocent, he will be exonerated; if he is guilty the congress will just give him a pass, but the people will know.
by Michaels153 » April 10th, 2018, 7:55 pm
by Michaels153 » April 11th, 2018, 8:29 am
Man, it must suck to simultaneously be so deeply enmeshed by paranoia while being sycophantically attached to someone.
Right back at you. Just file this away with the other faux facts that you continue to cling to like evolution is real, Creationism is not science, and Obama has nothing to hide.
by leftyg » April 12th, 2018, 11:59 am
by JuicedTruth » April 12th, 2018, 1:49 pm
Mueller is also a Republican and received widespread support when he was announced as Special Council. Once the indictments started coming down and it was shown that this investigation had teeth, that's when the right-wing propaganda machine started.
What's crazy is that Republicans are basically wanting the FBI to ignore potential evidence or criminal behavior because Republicans feel it's "out of scope". How do you, as a law enforcer, ignore evidence of criminal behavior? That's insane. I just don't see why Republicans would be so upset over Mueller handing evidence to the NY District for them to look into Cohen, other than the fact that Cohen is Trump's attorney. They have sold their souls to support Trump, so they must protect him (from Mueller, the media, himself, etc.) at all cost.
I think the chickens will be coming home to roost soon. Ryan's departure can't indicate a bright future. Even though Ryan was a small, sad, and pathetic shill for corporations and the rich, I doubt he'd be "retiring" if he thought he'd continue as Speaker, which means feared losing his district, losing the House majority, or losing Republican support in the House. I doubt the House GOP would turn on him, so it must be the other two scenarios and both are bad for the GOP.
Incredible propaganda campaign against Mueller. It's a sad attempt by the pro-Trump media to create a cloud around Mueller's competence in case Trump decides to recklessly fire him, Sessions, or Rosenstein. Of course, the Comey book promotion has triggered these people, hard.
Let's stop with the nonsense that Comey and Mueller are men of integrity and honor.
Whatever kind of positive characterizations they once received, their reputations have been sullied by their own actions, and not from the people who are aware of their history and have observed their actions in the Russian collusion investigation of the past election.
It is not just "the right" who find fault with both Comey and Mueller, and this investigation. Alan Dershowitz has pointed out some of the legal blunders of this investigation, and even the Salon is not convinced of the claim that the DNC server was hacked after publishing the article from the Nation which pointed out that the server was never even examined, so no determination could be made if it was hacked.
Why don't you stop the nonsense about Trump having integrity or honor. Mueller bravely fought in Vietnam despite the fact he really did not have to. Meanwhile, Trump hid behind his bones spurs back in the states. The truth is you care only about one thing: the privilege of the rich as you motto says:
You left out: and give it to the rich, the deserving rich.
What's amazing to me with Trump supporters is that there isn't a reality that could exist where both Trump and Mueller have integrity. To them, it's either one or the other.
It's seems like an exceptionally stupid way to look at things, considering Trump has proven to lie constantly and the attempts to smear Mueller have been pretty weak.
Why not just let the investigation run it's course without constantly bitching about it. We've already seen indictments and it's not like the FBI can just raid Cohen without a warrant, so an impartial judge would have had to approve of that. Of course, I'm sure the Trump wonks will just say that judge is part of the "deep state"
Howie Carr: Come clean on FBI frame-up, Bob Mueller
Howie Carr Thursday, April 12, 2018
What did Bob Mueller know about the FBI’s framing of four innocent men for a murder they didn’t commit, and when did he know it?
This is an important question for the “special counsel,” and for two days I’ve been emailing his press office, asking for answers about his tenure in the U.S. attorney’s office here, specifically, his time as acting US attorney in 1986-87.
No response. Zip, zero, nada.
This is a major FBI scandal, perhaps the most outrageous one in American history. The FBI railroaded four men to prison for a murder the G-men knew they did not commit, and then made sure they remained in prison for upwards of 30 years.
They (or their estates, because two of them died in prison) were eventually awarded a total of $102 million in 2007 by a federal judge for false imprisonment.
The four men were Henry Tameleo, Peter Limone, Louis Greco and Joseph Salvati. They were convicted of murdering a small-time hoodlum named Teddy Deegan in a Chelsea alley in March 1965. An FBI informant named Joe Barboza committed perjury in a state trial in 1968, to settle some old scores and protect one of his old friends, another serial killer who was the brother of another serial-killing FBI informant .
The FBI knew Barboza was lying. On March 19, 1965, one of the crooked G-men in the office, who later died in a prison hospital while under indictment for a 1981 gangland hit in Tulsa, wrote a memo to J. Edgar Hoover pointing out the names of the actual murderers of Deegan.
Yet the FBI remained silent as the four men were convicted, and then imprisoned. Two were sent to what was then Death Row.
As the years went by, it was more and more obvious that they had been framed. In 1973, a true-crime book by a Mafia associate, “My Life in the Mafia,” laid out the entire railroad. No one challenged the facts, but the men remained behind bars.
In the early 1980’s, Greco (who was in Florida the night of the murder) passed a lie-detector test on live TV. But still they were not released, in large part because U.S. attorneys in Boston continually demanded that the innocent men not be paroled.
Mueller went to work in the U.S. attorney’s office in Boston in 1982. His boss was then U.S. attorney Bill Weld, the future governor. On July 1, 1983, Weld wrote the following to the state Parole Board demanding Peter Limone not be released.
“This office,” Weld wrote, “recommends most strongly that the petition for commutation of Mr. Limone’s sentence be denied.”
Another letter opposing Limone’s parole was written by FBI Supervisory Special Agent John M. Morris, likewise recommending against release because “should Mr. Limone be released, he would enjoy a position of elevated status within the Boston Organized Crime Structure.”
That letter was written Jan. 27, 1983, approximately eight months after Morris had told a gangster the identity of a federal informant against gangster Whitey Bulger, which led to the murder of two men by Bulger in South Boston in May 1982. Morris had passed on the information to a member of Bulger’s mob, another corrupt FBI agent John “Zip” Connolly. Connolly is now serving a 40-year sentence in Florida for yet another Mob rubout, in Miami.
Morris has admitted that at the time he was lobbying the Parole Board not to release the innocent men, he was accepting $7,000 in payoffs from Bulger and his partner, Stevie Flemmi. Flemmi has told the DEA that he and Bulger were paying off six FBI agents in the Boston office.
Mueller succeeded Weld as U.S. attorney, serving from Oct. 10, 1986 until April 6, 1987.
Mueller was followed as U.S. attorney by Frank L. McNamara, Jr., who continued the office’s policy of demanding that the innocent men not be released from state prison.
“It seems to me wrong to conclude now that Mr. Limone has been sufficiently punished,” McNamara wrote the chairman of the parole board on Sept 22, 1987. “In my judgement, Mr. Limone must be considered among the most heinous criminals being held in the Massachusetts Prison System.”
Limone, who died last year, was awarded $26 million by Judge Nancy Gertner. The federal government did not appeal the judgment.
[So Mueller’s predecessor and his successor both lobbied state authorities not to release the innocent men. But did Mueller? Michael Albano, a former member of the Parole board, as well as a former mayor of Springfield, says he has seen a letter Mueller wrote about the imprisoned men.]
“I saw the letter – I will take a lie-detector test, make a sworn statement, whatever,” Albano was saying yesterday. “I reviewed the Parole Board records before I testified in 2003 before the House Government Reform Committee, and there was a letter from Mueller in the files.”
In 2013, the Boston Globe also reported the existence of such a letter from Mueller.
However, the Parole Board now cannot find such a letter. I have searched the files in the state archives, where I found the letters from the other two U.S. attorneys, as well as from the corrupt FBI agent on the Mob’s payroll. But I could find no letters from Mueller opposing the commutations or paroles.
So far, the special counsel’s office has not responded to two inquiries as to whether Mueller ever lobbied to keep the innocent men behind bars, despite the overwhelming evidence of their innocence, including records of the FBI, which he would eventually run for eight years.
I also inquired whether he was involved in the decisions during Weld’s tenure to demand the continuing incarceration of men who were widely known to be not guilty of the murder for which they were convicted.
So far, no answers. So let me ask him the question again publicly.
Mr. Mueller, what did you know about the framing of four innocent men for a crime they did not commit? When you were working in, and then running the office that insisted that the innocent men not be released from prison, did you ever write any letters demanding that the parole board not correct this gross miscarriage of justice?
[quote JuicedTruth: "What's amazing to me with Trump supporters is that there isn't a reality that could exist where both Trump and Mueller have integrity. To them, it's either one or the other." You have framed these two individuals in a false light. If that is the way that it appears to you it is because you want to look at it and believe that, but it is fallacious.
It's seems like an exceptionally stupid way to look at things, I agree, the way that you and Leftyg are looking at this is exceptionally stupid.considering Trump has proven to lie constantly No, President Trump has not been proven by anybody to lie constantly. You don't like it when he nails the media on their false reporting, so you focus on when he has not been accurate such as the size of the inauguation crowd.and the attempts to smear Mueller have been pretty weak. How is pointing out relevant facts about his work history as an investigator a smear campaign. I think your perspective is deeply flawed. You, the left, and some Democrats view this investigation of a non-crime as a legitimate undertaking. There is no need to question Mueller's integrity because after all, he served his country going to Vietnam. Why that alone is supposed to give him a free pass for the rest of his life and assure everyone that he can do no wrong (because he went to Vietnam.) Well, did he hone his skills to ignore evidence in Vietnam? Did he learn how narrow his focus in an investigation in Vietnam to only a single party regardless of what the other party does. Did he learn in Vietnam to exonerate his own co-workers in the FBI and to abusurdly contend that
they make no mistakes as he did in the anthrax investigation?
Why not just let the investigation run it's course without constantly bitching about it. I can think of a number of reasons beginning with-What is it's course?" Mueller spent 10 years in a botched Anthrax investigation costing millions of dollars. To Mueller, finding no evidence is a green light to look at anything else just to keep his paychecks coming.(Oh but maybe I should'nt say that because you know that Mueller went to Vietnam.) We've already seen indictments and it's not like the FBI can just raid Cohen without a warrant, so an impartial judge would have had to approve of that. Just like getting an impartial judge in the FISA court approved surveillance on Carter Page?
Hey JuicedTruth, why don't you just say it's not like the FBI could ever be corrupt. Or that the FBI could ever be dishonest.
I agree, the way that you and Leftyg are looking at this is exceptionally stupid.
First I am flattered that you put me in league with JT becasue I do not think he is been exceptionally stupid; only an exceptionally stupid person would say that with all the quality of argument JT has consistently presented. In 35 years it is likely that a prosecutor will make some mistakes, but notice this "big mistake " happened 15 years before his tenure began
No, President Trump has not been proven by anybody to lie constantly. You don't like it when he nails the media on their false reporting, so you focus on when he has not been accurate such as the size of the inauguation crowd.
Data shows Trump has told over 2400 lies since taking office https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics ... 426d5f6ee1 And they are documemnted
How is pointing out relevant facts about his work history as an investigator a smear campaign. I think your perspective is deeply flawed. I think your perspective is flawed by your bias. An event that happened almost 50 years ago when Mueller was defending his country in Vietnam (before he went to law school) has little relevance. Also, director Mueller is under incredible scrutiny right now, and it is unlikely he will cut any corners.
Just like getting an impartial judge in the FISA court approved surveillance on Carter Page?
The fact that Page had contact with the Russians in 2013 was probably enough to get him investigated http://time.com/5132126/carter-page-russia-2013-letter/ And his admission that he talked to Sergei Kyslyak in Cleveland at the Republican convention probably further warranted the FISA Court approval. https://www.politico.com/story/2017/03/ ... ing-235626
by JuicedTruth » April 17th, 2018, 12:20 pm
Okay, maybe I was using hyperbole when I used the word exceptional. It probably is more accurate to just place you two in the category of stupid. Maybe you could get matching shirts that say "I'm with stupid".
Or maybe you can get a t-shirt that say's "I stand with stupid."
Again, you do little to validate your argument. Not agreeing with you does not make anybody stupid; it might make them smart. What I want you to do is look up the Dunning-Kruger effect. It would be instructive, particularly for you. JT and I use evidence; we only use anecdotes to counter what you write because anecdotes do not prove anything. This link has a list of the weaknesses of anecdotal argument http://blog.minitab.com/blog/adventures ... unreliable. The idea is that anecdotes are not representative and can back up anything. For example, nobody knows if the tax cuts are working; historical evidence suggests that they merely help the rich. http://money.cnn.com/2018/01/31/news/ec ... index.html But one thing is for sure: we do not know how this round of cuts helps anybody yet, and to think you have "proof" is just to indulge in fanciful thinking.
When your position is wrong, all the pretty prose in the world can't change it. "A rose, by any other name ....
And your point? BTW poor prose don't make you right either.
If your willing to acknowledge that a prosecutor will make some mistakes, And accept that Mueller has made mistakes in this investigation, then concede the likelihood that he could make more mistakes in this investigation
That is a red herring (notice you tend to telegraph them by writing in red). What matters is this investigtion, and this investigation only. You do not know what Mueller has; you only know what your right wing handlers (not the brightest bulbs in bunch) tell you to believe. I have an idea Mueller knows some interesting things, and we can find them out in due time. Just let the process unfold.
That's the key word - HAD, but the FBI had to sell some excuse for their surveillance of President Trump.
I am sure they have found many connections between Trump and the Russians. It is curious that the party platform changed in Cleveland in Russia's favor, https://www.npr.org/2017/12/04/56831079 ... ne-support that sanctions against the Russians, passed by Congress, were never enforced by Trump https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa- ... SKBN1FI2V7 And the latest round of sanctions announced by Nikki Haley at the United Nations will not be enforced by Trump. http://digg.com/2018/nikki-haley-trump- ... t-confused The point is Trump does not insult Putin while he excoriates even our friends, but he will not say a bad word about Vlad the Inhaler.
by Michaels153 » May 18th, 2018, 7:51 pm
by Michaels153 » May 22nd, 2018, 5:46 pm
by leftyg » May 23rd, 2018, 1:56 am
by JuicedTruth » May 23rd, 2018, 9:08 am
Trump has already done a full-assault on the media, in an attempt to discredit any negative information reported on him. He's now doing the same thing to the Justice Department and the right-wing media is following right along, while the GOP either plays along or turns a blind eye.
Trump is completely engulfed in corruption. His campaign manager was corrupt, his National Security Adviser was corrupt, his personal attorney was corrupt. His son had meetings with multiple agents of foreign governments in an attempt to get dirt on his political opponent. One of those meetings resulted in multiple misleading statements by the Trump admin. on what the meeting was. There is no witch hunt. There is a sphere of corruption surround Trump and those layers are being peeled off by law enforcement.
by Michaels153 » May 23rd, 2018, 11:54 am
by Michaels153 » May 23rd, 2018, 12:23 pm
Juicedtruth, you are blind about the truth here. Or you just do not want to see anything except for your hoped for and imagined prosecution of President Trump. It is pretty pathetic on your part when you equate an individuals right to defend themselves with a "full assault" on the media, or anything else. The media has not been shown to errantly make claims? Members of the media have not resigned or have been demoted for publishing stories that were not substantiated? And just to set the record straight: President Trump, President Trump is not trying to discredit anyone. If in the process of defending himself, those who falsely accuse him of wrongdoing have their credibility shattered, then that is on them and not the President's fault. If you enter a contest and lose, it is usually not the fault of the contest that you lost, but rather it was the fault of your efforts that resulted in you losing. If the media do not like being wrong, or being exposed for the way they do their job, then they should look to a new job where that is not a possibility.
President Trump is not "engulfed in corruption." You, however, do not and will not see it any other way. The firing of Comey, the firing of McCabe, the demotions, reassignments, and retirements of people involved in this investigation from the FBI means what to you? The corruption here is coming from the FBI, not President Trump.
by leftyg » May 23rd, 2018, 1:20 pm
by Michaels153 » May 24th, 2018, 5:14 am
by Michaels153 » June 12th, 2018, 9:18 am
by Michaels153 » June 18th, 2018, 1:08 pm
by JuicedTruth » June 19th, 2018, 8:36 am
MIchaels, you clearly are living in Trump's fantasy world.
by JuicedTruth » June 19th, 2018, 10:26 am
by Mrtazeman » June 19th, 2018, 12:10 pm
Lets not forget that the FBI announced that they are investigating Hillary when she was in the lead just before voting day while the FBI kept investigating Trump a secret until after after the elections.
Real USA
Mrtazeman
by JuicedTruth » June 19th, 2018, 12:52 pm
There is no real connection between the FBI systematically working with Dems to stop Trump. There is not even a narrative to follow because it's clear the FBI's actions helped Trump far more than they helped Hillary.
The only narrative you see is the one from Trump and Trump sycophants who want to attach themselves to idiotic conspiracy theories.
I can guarantee you this -- if Hillary were elected and numerous people involved at high levels of her campaign or cabinet came under indictment and/or pleaded guilty to crimes -- it would not be called a witch hunt, fake news, and so on. There is ZERO honesty from Trump and his supporters.
by leftyg » June 19th, 2018, 2:02 pm
by Mrtazeman » June 19th, 2018, 5:29 pm
Michaels153 and BLM have something in common, they both want to go after corrupt law enforcement..
by Michaels153 » June 22nd, 2018, 10:59 am
[quote="JuicedTruth"]There is no real connection between the FBI systematically working with Dems to stop Trump.
There is a real connection here with the FBI and the Dems to stop Trump. The only angle you could argue would be that it was basically just some Rogue agents and not the entire FBI working with the Democrats to stop Trump.
JuicedTruth: "There is not even a narrative to follow because it's clear the FBI's actions helped Trump far more than they helped Hillary. "
There is a narrative to follow here.
A lot of it has been posted in this thread already. Some more details appeared at the IG report hearing, and some details you do have to extrapolate from that which has been presented thus far. I have been tempted to outline these connections in a narrative form, and maybe over the weekend, I will. But it seems that you have been unwilling to accept the very basis of this thread while you still wait in hope, and want to believe in the Russia Trump collusion allegation
JuicedTruth continues: "The only narrative you see is the one from Trump and Trump sycophants who want to attach themselves to idiotic conspiracy theories."
No. The narrative here has been presented by journalists, and Congress doing their jobs. You have gone from giving me credit for defending my positions to calling me a Trump sycophant espousing conspiracy theories. It seems like you have changed in your attitude towards me on this. Could it be that because this investigation has gone south, and more FBI agents than Presidential associates have come under the ax, that you are just frustrated?
JuicedTruth: "I can guarantee you this"
No you can't. You can't guarantee me that. Hilary has not stopped blaming everybody for her losing the elections. Considering everything she has done so far, there is no limit as to what she would do or say if she had an audience.
And considering all the moaning, whining, and wailing that has transpired since the election, including this farce about the Russia and President Trump collusion, there is nothing that Hilary's supporters, and the Democrats in general, would not do or say including calling any future indictments against Hilary as the witch hunt with news as to how much of a fake she has been.
by Michaels153 » June 22nd, 2018, 12:46 pm
IG Report Highlights FBI Counterspy Failings
Counterintelligence division under fire for mishandling Clinton email probe
By Bill Gertz. June 21, 2018
{ } - Here is another link between the FBI helping Democrat - Hilary, and...?Mr. Coleman said Mr. Strzok was picked to lead the email probe because he was "one of the most experienced and highly-regarded counterintelligence investigators within the FBI."
The email probe included an undisclosed number of FBI counterintelligence agents and intelligence analysts, and during the email probe Mr. Coleman was replaced by E.W. "Bill" Priestap as head of counterintelligence.
Further evidence of politicization of the email took place after Andrew McCabe became deputy FBI director in early 2016. Mr. McCabe assigned Page, an FBI lawyer who was having an affair with Strzok, to be the deputy director's personal liaison to the email probe.
Mr. McCabe was fired by President Trump earlier this year, and the IG report raised questions about his impartiality in the Clinton email probe based on his wife receiving $675,288 from Clinton associate Terry McAuliffe in 2015 to run for office in Virginia.
"Several witnesses told the OIG that Page circumvented the official chain of command, and that Strzok communicated important Midyear case information to her, and thus to McCabe, without Priestap’s or [FBI executive Michael] Steinbach’s knowledge," the IG report said.
The IG also said in internal FBI report criticized the Midyear probe and stated that FBI's Criminal Division should have conducted the probe as criminal rather than let the counterintelligence section handle it. This should have been a criminal probe from the beginning because actual crimes had been committed.
On Capitol Hill Tuesday, Rep. Bob Goodlatte (R., Va.), chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, questioned the FBI's counterspy competence in the case.
"The FBI's top counterintelligence official was unaware of possible evidence indicating Mrs. Clinton's private email server had been penetrated by a foreign adversary and unaware of relevant legal process obtained during the investigation," Goodlatte said.
Weakened U.S. counterintelligence
Critics have said U.S. counterintelligence was weakened during the Obama administration. One example was the mishandling of the arrest of 10 Russian illegal spies in New York in 2010.
Instead of charging the deep cover "illegal" spies with espionage – they did not enjoy the usual diplomatic immunity afforded to legal spies – the 10 Russians posing as Americans were sent back to Moscow without being fully interrogated.
As a result, valuable intelligence on Russian spying operations was lost.
The Obama administration at the time was seeking to curry favor with Russia as part of the failed reset policy toward Moscow.
The administration also failed to take action against Russian intelligence during its operations to interfere with the 2016 election. After the election, a group of Russian intelligence officers was expelled.
In contrast, during the Cold War, FBI counterspies achieved a major intelligence coup by recruiting as an informant the No. 2 official in the Communist Party USA, Morris Childs, who provided Kremlin and other valuable secrets between 1958 and 1982.
Michael Waller, an intelligence expert with the Center for Security Policy, said the IG report lays bare what some have been saying for decades: "The United States is the No. 1 target of every hostile intelligence service on earth."
"With few exceptions, the FBI has very little to show that it has the strategy and leadership to cut off much more than the low-hanging fruit," Waller said.
"It’s time to reorganize the whole FBI, retire a lot of the upper dead wood and fast-track the aggressive and capable younger field agents who think strategically and put the nation ahead of their careers," he added. "That will help give the FBI the new leadership the country so desperately needs it to have."
The IG report quoted Comey as concluding well before the email probe was ended that Ms. Clinton used the private email to discuss Top Secret information eight times and Secret data dozens of times. ( That is 20 security breaches) However Mr. Comey asserted that "there was no indication" Ms. Clinton knew sending the information was illegal, or that she intended to do so. Ms. Clinton was briefed about security classifications of material. She is also a lawyer, and the law does not prosecute breaches of security based on intent. It prosecutes breaches of security.He described it as a "fairly typical spill" of information.
Comey also told the IG that the same counterspies assigned to the email probe were working on the Russia probe and as a result were "overwhelmed."
"It was Russia, Russia, Russia all the time," Comey was quoted as saying, noting that he should have assigned "another Strzok" to the two investigations or even two separate teams of counterspies.
The IG questioned the assignment of Midyear probe members to the Russia investigation. A little bit of extrapolation is needed year.
"We were surprised to learn that FBI leadership decided to assign many of the key members of the Midyear team, immediately after determining that no charges should be brought against then-candidate Clinton, to the Russia investigation, which touched upon the campaign of then candidate Trump," the IG said in a footnote.
"This is particularly so given the questions being raised by candidate Trump and his supporters regarding the declination decision in the Midyear investigation. While we recognize that staffing decisions are for management to make, we question the judgment of assigning agents who had just determined that one candidate running in an election should not be prosecuted to an investigation that relates to the campaign of the other candidate in the election."
Strzok's text message "exacerbated" the concerns, the report said.
"Surely, the FBI’s Counterintelligence Division had talented agents who were not involved in the Midyear investigation who could have fully staffed the Russia investigation," the report said.
"Such a decision also would have eliminated the excuse we were given here about the Russia investigation impacting the ability of agents to address the Weiner laptop issue."
The report noted Strzok's "hostility for then candidate Trump and preference for a Clinton victory" in the text messages to Page.
Of particular concern was the Aug. 8, 2016 text from Strzok who told Page "we'll stop" Trump from being elected. And from this, JuicedTruth condludes that the FBI's actions helped Trump far more than they helped Hilary. Hilary should be serving time for what she did as others have for what she did. The FBI concluded that she did nothing wrong even though by the letter of the law she did violate law. She is left alone, while President Trump, is being investigated as if he did commit a crime, and is constantly being pursued to push him into a crime, any crime, by Mr. Mueller.
Communications from two other FBI counterintelligence agents, described in the report as Agent 1 and Agent 5, also raise concerns.
At one point after Comey sent the Oct. 28, 2016 letter to Congress reopening the Clinton email probe, Agent 1 told Agent 5 "Not sure if Trump or fifth floor is worse." The agent said the fifth floor was a reference to the Washington field office counterintelligence leaders.
Agent 1 was described as one of two agents who conducted the questioning of Clinton on July 2 that the IG said was tainted by the inclusion of two Clinton aides who were also witnesses in the email probe. Basic police work isolates witnesses from overhearing one being questioned. But the FBI allowed this to happen. Here is another FBI to Democrat link, that helped not just Hilary here.
Agent 5 was described as an experienced counterintelligence agent who worked on a "filter team" to identify privileged communications among seized FBI documents to make sure the material was not reviewed by investigators.
An FBI spokeswoman referred questions to the IG report's section containing the FBI response.
The FBI response included a single reference to counterintelligence. An FBI working group has been set up to examine whether in the future "it would be beneficial to team agents from different components and backgrounds to leverage respective skill sets and experiences, e.g., drawing on the experience of public corruption agents when conducting counterintelligence investigations.""[/quote]
by Michaels153 » July 4th, 2018, 9:44 am
by Michaels153 » July 4th, 2018, 10:12 am
by Michaels153 » July 13th, 2018, 6:04 am
by JuicedTruth » July 13th, 2018, 12:51 pm
If the right-wingers were half as concerned about what's actually happening in the investigation as it relates to Trump, his associates, and the numerous indictments and pleas as they are of accusing anyone involved in the actual investigative work of bias, bad behavior, etc., I'd actually listen to them
by JuicedTruth » July 13th, 2018, 1:15 pm
Witch hunt! No Collusion!
by leftyg » July 14th, 2018, 10:49 am
JT where are the righties and their defense? I hear crickets.
by Michaels153 » July 14th, 2018, 1:18 pm
by Michaels153 » July 21st, 2018, 1:17 pm
by Michaels153 » July 24th, 2018, 12:24 pm
by leftyg » July 26th, 2018, 4:27 pm
The simple fact is that the FISA warrants were signed by four different Republican appointees undermines much of what you say.
https://lawandcrime.com/politics/judges ... residents/
And the fact that the surveillance of Page continued after he left the Trump campaign further undermines the notion that this was a political hit job.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/pol ... 453cac8671
And Page had been a subject of interest since 2013, long before his work with the Trump campaign. https://www.newsday.com/long-island/pol ... 1.20051432
So painting this on the Steel Dossier is a bit much. There is a lot more going on here than what Laura Hollis is willing to admit.
by Michaels153 » July 29th, 2018, 11:34 am
by JuicedTruth » July 30th, 2018, 10:34 am
Why is Rudy going on TV now saying?
1) Collusion isn't a crime (where previously it was "No Collusion!")
2) Trump didn't attend Russian meeting in Trump Tower (where previously it was Trump didn't know about it -- which Cohen started claiming recently that Trump was told about it)
Neither seem like great moves to me and indicate further progression of both investigations and/or information becoming public. Point #1 is incredibly bizarre. Point #2 seems pointless since it was Cohen's word against Trump's word, unless there is now more evidence that Trump was aware of the meeting.
by Michaels153 » August 1st, 2018, 9:49 am
I couldn't figure this one out either.
A) We already know that collusion is not written in the statutes as a crime, so why repeat it?
B) And as Rush and others have stated, when you have been saying all along that President Trump did not collude with Russia, to now say collusion isn't a crime is confusing at best, or perhaps it was meant to try to
stop the media from it's nonstop barrage in this area? Perhaps if the media either recognize or admitted the truth about collusion and the law they would seek a different smear method. I don't know and frankly
when it comes to this media, it doesn't matter. When this probe/investigation is over and nothing comes of it, the mainstream media will find something else to bash this president about. But you did figure out why the media was being used during the election campaign. So maybe you can figure this one out too.
This isn't the first time I questioned Rudy's comments. i can't tell if he actually has some strategy or if he is just reactionary. I don't have any advice for him. It does seem though that going on a friendly talk show or media format is perhaps necessary. He can't expect the mainstream media to give him an opportunity to respond to every smear when they are trying to destroy President Trump. (why present the other side when your trying to convince your base and the president's supporters that he is X? ) So going on a friendly talk show allows him to discuss the last smear episode and perhaps speculate on what the next smear tactic will be in the upcoming week.
by JuicedTruth » August 1st, 2018, 2:15 pm
The real question for you, Michaels, is if Mueller does produce a strong case and evidence that the Trump campaign actively worked with Russia to hurt Clinton and help Trump, and Trump himself was a knowing and willing participant, would you views of Trump change at all?
by Michaels153 » August 1st, 2018, 3:43 pm
Of course they would change. And if it turns out that President Trump is innocent of all of these allegations, would your view of President Trump
by JuicedTruth » August 2nd, 2018, 9:06 am
Well, I wouldn't think he actively colluded with Russia.
He'd still be a person who lies to the U.S. on a daily basis, takes no responsibility for his failures, is not remotely a role model, and still runs an extremely flimsy operation in both the White House and his campaign, which, even if he didn't get involved in, still had far too many questionable ties to Russia.
by Michaels153 » August 2nd, 2018, 12:14 pm
Exactly what i would expect to hear from you.
by JuicedTruth » August 3rd, 2018, 8:44 am
It should be expected. Being exonerated of no knowledge or direct interactions with Russia to help him win would certainly make Trump look better but he has many, many other faults and shortcomings.
by Michaels153 » August 5th, 2018, 2:35 pm
by JuicedTruth » August 5th, 2018, 7:38 pm
I don't think he's a good man. I don't think he really cares that much about helping people. I think he's primarily driven by his own ego. His only desire to see success is so that he can be recognized for it.
His latest idiotic criticism of Lebron James for being "dumb" are a prime example of what a shitty person he is. On a week where Lebron opened a new public school for children seriously at-risk of failing, where students stay in school most of the day and most of the year, in a structured environment where they are fed and cared for. A school where each student who graduates is guaranteed tuition at the University of Akron, where there is no cost to the parents or students. The week he does that, the president calls him stupid, because Lebron referred to Trump as divisive. Trump is a thin-skinned ego-maniac, who readily takes advantage of people and situations.
And NONE of that has anything to do with Russia, which is why I'd still find him "deplorable" even if he's completely exonerated by Mueller.
by Michaels153 » August 6th, 2018, 10:48 am
by JuicedTruth » August 6th, 2018, 12:53 pm
Lebron referred to Trump as being divisive. That's not exactly a leap, nor is it an insult to Trump -- it's a critisim. Trump responded without an idiotic and baseless insult, because that's just type of person he is (bad hombre!)
Also, wage growth is not very strong. It's actually slowed from Obama to Trump's tenure. It's a big reason why the GOP isn't focusing on their tax plan in the mid-terms, they simply haven't helped most people, save for a one-off bonus that wasn't that meaningful. Unemployment is down, which is great, but there is also a lot of inflation happening, especially in the housing market, and wages aren't keeping pace. If price growth outpaces wage growth, you're decreasing buying power. That's not a good, even if you can point to positive metrics, buying power is a reality for everyone in the economy, unlike unemployment, so it's impact is felt across the board.
by Michaels153 » August 11th, 2018, 10:14 am
by leftyg » August 11th, 2018, 12:38 pm
Two years ago Sean Hannity was identified as an adviser to Donald Trump. Any number of articles will confirm that https://search.yahoo.com/search?ei=utf- ... 533_052918 And not much has changed since 2016. It is a violation of journalistic ethics to do something like that. Keith Olbermann was suspended at MSNBC for just giving a political donation to Gabby Giffords http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/rep ... donations/ https://www.politico.com/story/2010/11/ ... ons-044734 https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/ke ... ns-6652349
Hannity has clearly crossed the line between journalism and the people journalists are supposed to cover, and here it does not matter that he is a commentator. He has become part of the news.
As to Adam Schiff: I listened to the tape of the conversation on You Tube https://www.breitbart.com/big-governmen ... ald-trump/ and Schiff merely listened to the alleged Russian informant. He said he would give all the information to his House committee and to the FBI which is appropriate. He himself offered nothing to the spoofer. He merely listened and tried to pick up information.
Compare that with what Ian Murphy did to Scott Walker in a very famous 2011 spoof that revealed a lot. https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/02/ ... 27058.html Murphy posed as David Koch of the Koch brothers, and Walker spilled the beans on everything he was doing to this rich donor he suppossed Murphy to be, his plan to layoff thousands of workers to make a political point, his political dealings with Democrats, his feelings about paid protesters (he thinks they are legal) and his attempts to sow divisions between private and public workers. He said things he should not have said to this person who went public with it. But, or course, Republicans did not mind.
Notice also that it is Walker doing almost all the talking and spilling all the beans, telling this faux Koch brother everything that is on his mind; conversely it was the Russian informant that did all the talking in the Schiff "spoof."
Now Michaels, I took the time to listen to the spoof even though you did not provide a link. You should do me the courtesy of listening to the entire Walker spoof and tell me you cannot see the difference.
by Michaels153 » August 11th, 2018, 3:34 pm
[quote="leftyg"]Two years ago Sean Hannity was identified as an adviser to Donald Trump. There is nothing illegal nor unseemly regarding this. Both public and private or semi[- private media such as facebook pages and youtube broadcasts have people calling on their public leaders to do this or that. You have Sunday talk shows discussing the weekly events and world affairs and stating what they feel X should do about this or that. I don't think any of this is wrong, nor damaging.Any number of articles will confirm that https://search.yahoo.com/search?ei=utf- ... 533_052918 And not much has changed since 2016. It is a violation of journalistic ethics to do something like that. I don't understand this and would have to look into it further. Maybe news stations have a code of conduct that does not allow anyone and not just on the air personalities to give donations. That I don't know either. Keith Olbermann was suspended at MSNBC for just giving a political donation to Gabby Giffords http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/rep ... donations/ https://www.politico.com/story/2010/11/ ... ons-044734 https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/ke ... ns-6652349
Hannity has clearly crossed the line between journalism and the people journalists are supposed to cover,Sorry, I don't see it and don't agree with it. I remember Ed being upset with Billy Graham about something he said and I responded the same way. What is the point of having freedom of speech if you can't exercise it without somebody trying to restrict or deny you from using it? and here it does not matter that he is a commentator. He has become part of the news." [/color]
As to Adam Schiff: I listened to the tape of the conversation on You Tube https://www.breitbart.com/big-governmen ... ald-trump/ and Schiff merely listened to the alleged Russian informant. He said he would give all the information to his House committee and to the FBI which is appropriate. He himself offered nothing to the spoofer. He merely listened and tried to pick up information. You are correct about that. Mr. Schiff did say all that, and though I don't have a problem with this, that is not the point that Mr. Hannity was making. Look, both Mr. Schiff and Mr. Walker got punked. Mr. Schiff believed he was talking to a Russian and it did not seem like he thought there was anything wrong with that. Mr. Walker's conversation was different in that he believed that he was talking to somebody he wasn't talking to due to the editor impersonating a Kock brother. Now I had to look this up because I thought there was something illegal about this. I guess you can impersonate people except for a policeman or a lawyer. But beyond that, is what takes place while you impersonate someone that is often illegal. In Mr. Walker's phone conversation he was talking to the Press. And when the Press gather's to ask questions and place microphones and cameras up close the person sometimes says: No comment. don't they. But do people say: "No comment." in conversations with people over the phone? No, or at least not that I am aware of. They may do it if they know the conversation is with the media, but that was not the case in this conversation. Now, since I believe I am pretty aware of Mr. Walkers' positions on many issues, I did not read of him straying from any of his positions, although he could have.
I have to agree with the representative that said that this conversation reveals that Mr. Walker speaks the same on political issues publicly as he does in private. Now it is illegal to tape record someone without their knowledge and consent to do so. The impersonating editor did not do that. In a public meeting, or in a private interview, a person may tell a reporter or an interviewer that he or she will not say anything more about X on the record but he or she may be willing to discuss the topic further off the record, or after the interview. What I believe was illegal here was the editor failed to inform Mr. Walker who he was, and did not get Mr. Walker's consent to publish their conversation. (He could have done this at the end of the phone call)
The transcripts brought back the memory of the Democrats stunt of trying to hold up the state government because they did not like what was going on. The phone conversation that Mr. Walker shared about his thoughts on a strategy to deal with this was not as you put it "spilling the beans." Democrats have pulled this stunt before, but Mr. Walker may not have been aware of all the legalities involved (as I admit that I wasn't aware of all of these legalities.) And then there was the comment of his housekeeper? Now facebook was sued for improperly revealing personal information, so I wonder if Mr. Walker considered that option here. And the Republicans did mind the way Mr. Walker was treated after he was elected. He was treated much in the same manner that President Trump has been treated since he was legally elected by the people to be the President of the United Sates.
Notice also that it is Walker doing almost all the talking and spilling all the beans, telling this faux Koch brother everything that is on his mind; conversely it was the Russian informant that did all the talking in the Schiff "spoof." It does not matter who is doing most of the talking in either conversation. The point behind both conversations is the legal questions they raise.
Leftyg, I did take the time to listen to the spoof and I am glad I did. I furnished you a link to the Daily Caller which had a video embedded in it that I could not separately link to. What is fair is fair. As you can tell, I did go to your links and commented on what you provided as you did to my link. I have shared what I think are the differences to the two conversations.,
by leftyg » August 11th, 2018, 6:39 pm
As to your assertion that it is not illegal to be a presidential adviser when you re a talk show host, I do not know. But it is unethical and it certainly leaves you open to charges of bias. As you have probably noticed it takes a lot more to get you fired at Fox than it does at MSNBC. MSNBC has fired and suspended so many hosts for things they either said or tweeted that it is hard to keep track. Meanwhile Fox has stuck by hosts who have gotten caught red-handed doing bad stuff. They are only fired if the network thinks it has to, like with Roger Ailes and Bill O'Reilly and most recently, Kimberly Guillfoyle. All were gone while under extreme pressure.
That is because MSNBC was founded as a news organization. Fox was founded by Roger Ailes who was both a newsman and political operative. His job was to marry the two together, and sees no problem with it. It is kind of like a Protestant minister having a wife, but a priest not being able to. So maybe that explains it. But it also explains why Fox so slavishly defends President Trump. I have no doubt that were this situation with Trump to have happened before the advent of partisan splintered cable news, Trump would already be gone. I do not think the Bob Frantz's and Rush Limbaugh's alone would be able to keep him afloat. There is just too much lying and too many shenanigans going on.
About Mr. Schiff: I think I can say certainly, the spoofer talked way more than Schiff. Schiff gave him nothing, and a simple content analysis would demonstrate that.
Meanwhile, Walker was talking up a storm, telling the Faux David Koch everything. I do not think he would want to know that he laid off or was planning to lay off several thousand workers as a political ploy; you cannot mix politics with the operation of a state, at least you are not supposed to say it to somebody who is taping you. I am going to put up one of my favorite little Scott Walker bits: it is the one where he talks to Diane Hendrick and tells her how he is going to divide and conquer all labor unions by pitting them against each other. https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=Sc ... ORM=VRDGAR I think it is wrong for government to be run by business interests
by Michaels153 » August 17th, 2018, 9:49 am
by JuicedTruth » August 17th, 2018, 10:12 am
All those Obama people getting indicted and pleading guilty
by leftyg » August 17th, 2018, 11:05 am
Good Lord Michaels. Mueller will find what he finds, and he will prosecute accordingly. This speculation is nonsense. This is the score card: 35 indictments of Russians and people involved with the Trump campaign, 0 for the Clinton campaign and the Obama administration.
by Michaels153 » August 21st, 2018, 9:14 am
by Michaels153 » September 7th, 2018, 10:53 am
by JuicedTruth » September 7th, 2018, 12:30 pm
by Michaels153 » September 7th, 2018, 4:05 pm
by leftyg » September 7th, 2018, 7:04 pm
Demonstrators protesting abortion loudly is unbecoming in a senate chamber, but it cannot be compared to a state legislator going whacko at college students for their views http://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch ... at-college There is crazy on both sides of this issue. And when was the last time an pro-choice advocate killed a pro-life nun or advocate or a doctor that refused to do abortions?
But that does not address the question of why our investigations of your bad guys are so fruitful even when all three branches of government are ruled by the right and your investigations of our folks, but particularly Hillary, always come up snake eyes even when the dice are loaded in your favor?
BTW it was refreshing to hear a real president talk yesterday instead of an ignorant ass.
The state senator? What qualifications are you imposing on freedom of speech? And i have no room to talk here? There is no assumption here that abortion is murder. It is. Go pick your favorite Christian speaker for this month and report back to us of your findings. Of all the posts that i have made here on abortion, including the obvious that it is murder, and you say i am intellectually lazy?
Well thanks for dropping by and spewing your filth.
by leftyg » September 10th, 2018, 2:53 pm
by Michaels153 » September 11th, 2018, 7:39 am
By Gregg Re Catherine Herridge
[quotes raise “grave concerns” about an “apparent systemic culture of media leaking” among high-level FBI and Justice Department officials to release information damaging to President Trump, a top Republican congressman charged in a letter to Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein on Monday.
In the letter, Rep. Mark Meadows, R-N.C., points in particular to two text message exchanges in April 2017 between now-fired FBI agent Peter Strzok and former FBI attorney Lisa Page, in which the two discuss the bureau's "media leak strategy."
according to Meadows, who cited newly produced documents from the Justice Department.
Two days later,whom the FBI surveilled for months after obtaining a warrant from the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) court.
Fox News also reached out to lawyers for Strzok and Page; they did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
On April 11, 2017, the Washington Post published a story titled, "FBI obtained a FISA warrant to monitor former Trump adviser Carter Page. The article, citing "law enforcement and other U.S. officials," reported that the DOJ and FBI had convinced a FISA judge there was "probable cause to believe Page was acting as an agent of a foreign power, in this case, Russia."
The obvious, that this probe has been a hoax from the start, continues to be revealed for just that. With the help of some people in the DOJ and the FBI. President Trump and his campaign will eventually be exonerated from the scurrilous allegations leveled at them and the real criminals will be exposed and prosecuted by the very same agencies they sought to employ as a weapon against President Trump.
Page has not been charged with any wrongdoing. Heavily redacted documents have since shown that a dossier written by ex-British spy Christopher Steele and funded by the Democratic National Committee and Hillary Clinton campaign played a key role in obtaining the FISA warrant to surveil him beginning in October 2016.
Strzok, who was a leading investigator in both the Hillary Clinton and Russia probes, was fired in August after the DOJ inspector general excoriated him for a slew of anti-Trump text messages he sent on his FBI-issued phone, including one in which he said "we'll stop" Trump from becoming president.
Documents also have shown that the FBI inaccurately reassured the FISA court No, the FBI LIED to the FISA COURTon several instances that a Yahoo News article provided an independent basis to surveil Page, when in fact it also relied on Steele as its source.
In his letter, Meadows noted that the Post's reporting "[set] off a flurry of articles suggesting connections between President Trump and Russia."
The leaks involved other outlets in addition to the Washington Post, Meadows wrote. FBI and DOJ officials, including DOJ prosecutor and top Robert Mueller deputy Andrew Weissmann, (You can learn a lot about Mr. Weissmann in the book: "Licensed to Lie" By Sidney Powell. You will find how he abused the law in his work on prosecuting the Enron case.) met with several Associated Press reporters in April 2017, according to court filings in the Virginia federal trial of Trump's former campaign chairman Paul Manafort.
The leaks to the media continued even as FBI attorneys cited the U.S. Attorney's Manual in telling Congress that witnesses could not answer questions about pending probes, Meadows wrote.
There is "troubling evidence" that the FBI and DOJ continue to coordinate leaks to the media, Meadows said. While those disclosures may not be unauthorized, he added, they still compromise the appearance of impartiality at the bureau.
Meadows concluded by requesting written communications from FBI and DOJ officials, including Stu Evans, Mike Kortan and Joe Pientka, from June 2016 to June 2017, although he emphasized that he was not suggested they engaged in wrongdoing.
Congressional sources tell Fox News they expect President Trump will soon agree to a longstanding request by the House Judiciary and Intelligence Committees to declassify more documents used to justify Page's surveillance, as well as activities by embattled DOJ attorney Bruce Ohr.
Ohr had contact in 2016 with Weissmann, then his colleague, as well as other senior FBI officials about the controversial anti-Trump dossier and the individuals behind it, two sources close to the matter told Fox News.
Congressional Republicans are still trying to get to the bottom of Ohr's role in circulating the unverified Steele dossier. A Republican-authored House Intelligence Committee memo released in February said that Steele "maintained contact" with Ohr "before and after" the government fired the British ex-spy as a source.
But Republicans have said the FBI failed to disclose to the FISA court not only the funding sources for Steele dossier, but also Ohr’s involvement and the fact that his wife, Nellie, had worked on Russia issues for Fusion GPS, the opposition research firm behind the dossier.
by JuicedTruth » September 11th, 2018, 8:56 am
by Michaels153 » September 12th, 2018, 11:09 am
Leftyg,
In your recent failure to support your faux claim of political relativity, here are some recent headlines:
1) Suspect tries stabbing Republican candidate with switchblade
2) Mass Shooting tweet threatens Trump Hotel event
3) Secret Service probes actress calling for assassination.
4) Conservative columnist goes into hiding after Rape, Death threats.
5) Wyoming GOP office set on Fire less than 2 days after opening. Police say it was intentional.
by Michaels153 » September 13th, 2018, 12:24 pm
by leftyg » September 14th, 2018, 12:14 am
Leftyg, I am not going to attach links to the headlines. You want to read up on them then look it up yourself.
Your links, - are typical, a reliance upon corrolary data that does not support what you posit about President Trump inciting violence. I could make a convincing argument that Ms. Pelosi has done more to incite violence than President Trump, but I am not interested in doing that either.
You probably did not care about the numerous examples in your links that identified Anti-Trumpers assaulting President Trump supporters, nor about the protester who tried to steal a police officer's weapon to (as he stated, he wanted to shoot the candidate.) No, just find any headline that includes the President's name and the word violence and that is sufficient for you.
And just a reminder for your Liberal point of view. It still is politically incorrect to refer to someone who is an adult as "boy."
by Michaels153 » October 8th, 2018, 5:55 pm
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by leftyg » October 8th, 2018, 9:05 pm
by Michaels153 » October 16th, 2018, 9:19 am
by Michaels153 » October 18th, 2018, 5:15 pm
by leftyg » October 20th, 2018, 2:35 pm
by Michaels153 » October 22nd, 2018, 4:34 pm
by leftyg » October 22nd, 2018, 9:55 pm
Michaels, if yo had a brain in your head, you would have looked at Shep Smith's peice and how well sourced it was. These are all facts, and Uranium one is a joke and so is Sidney Powell.
by Michaels153 » October 23rd, 2018, 7:31 am
Leftyg, your an ass. It does not matter how well sourced or documented a article is if it is inaccurate. Shep Smith made comments eleven months ago. Ms. Powell's article
came early last week. We understand that cognitive dissonance regarding your love fest with Democrats makes it impossible to view contrary information objectively, but like your liberal organization, - move on. Get over it.
The Uranium One deal has never been one that I have focused on before with Hilary. Hilary has broken so many laws that if she never was prosecuted for one crime, she should still be serving time in prison for the others. But your so blinded by your own cognitive dissonance, and blind partisanship, you had to ask what crimes that she committed, and I showed you some of them. I showed you some of them not being a lawyer because Hilary's law breaking is so well known and documented in many sources. But you say Ms. Powell is confused. And you say you know that based on your years of experience prosecuting cases in court, and because, as you said; in all her claims there was not a lick of evidence."
Ms. Powell has written an article declaring the Mueller probe is all but over. In her and other's wording; "the jig is up." I will follow up on this later, but in this article you chose to focus on Uranium One. You really had no point to make in doing that. And you failed to understand what she was saying due to not remembering what had already been posted here on the Comey - Mueller court tandem. Add that to your lack of insight applying that information to her article, and you conclude that she is confused.
by leftyg » October 23rd, 2018, 9:17 am
The fact the Powell's article came last week demonstrates my point. We have know for a year that Uranium One was a dud. Shep Smith did impeccable research that you have not addressed. It is a right wing talking point and lie or not you will believe it.
by Michaels153 » October 23rd, 2018, 1:54 pm
by Michaels153 » November 20th, 2018, 5:31 pm
They never did!
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by leftyg » November 20th, 2018, 5:43 pm
This nonsense from the party that hounded Hillary Clinton over the faux Benghazi problem:10 committees, no indictments, is hysterical. And let's not forget the emails. Let's see what Mueller has because we do not know what Mueller has. Unlike Trump and many of his now departed lackeys in the House, Mueller is soldier and a professional with a tight upper lip and he tells no tells. Unlike his critics, he is a soldier with some discipline.
The assumption that Mueller has nothing is silly. The truth is you not know, nor does anyone else outside his tight-lipped team know, what this investigation has. They are not like Trump and his team, running off at the mouth continually.
You can dress knowing nothing up in all the overblown words you want; it still amounts to nothing. We will see what we will l see. The people who oppose you are much more convincing.
Having said that, I hope this fool stays in office. He is a serial liar and a fraud of the highest order. Just as long as he does not blow up the world.
by leftyg » November 30th, 2018, 12:34 pm
by Michaels153 » December 3rd, 2018, 7:12 pm
[quote = Leftyg] How deductive reasoning factors into mind reading escapes me. I can see that the obvious flaws to the Mueller Probe escape you. It is not mind reading.
People do not need to know anything more than to know what Rosentein said Rosenstein said, "There is no allegation in this indictment that any American citizen committed a crime. There is no allegation that the conspiracy changed the vote count or affected any election result.] You do not know what Mueller has period. Again, people do not have to know anything else about Mueller even if you want to leave out what Mr. Rosenstein said.There were articles written by people who interviewed election officials and found no votes changed anywhere, in any state. Now you take all of these sources together with what Rosenstein said, and you (well not you, because you had to ask how deductive reasoning fit in here, and wrongly attributed it to mind reading) But most people, will be able to deduce from the statements made by the election officials and Rosenstein that nothing outside of the election affected the votes in the election.and to pretend that you do only makes your position more intellectually bankrupt. So since I am not pretending anything here my position is not as you would like it to be. My position is not intellectually bankrupt. And it is not just my position. It is your position that is indefensible. You have nothing. And that is because there is nothing here but allegations hoping for any other reason that President Trump defeated Clinton in the election. We only have, as spectators, the option of watching it unfold. And yesterday we found that Trump had been pining over a tower in Moscow, going so far as to offer a 50 million dollar gift of a penthouse apartment to Vladimir Putin as an inducement to other Russian oligarchs to buy in to the Trump Moscow tower. We find that the idea was still on the drawing boards, even after Trump's denial during the election, during the election! Repeatedly, Trump has said that he has no financial involvement with Russia or Saudi Arabia only to have video recordings of Trump bragging about his financial dealings with Russia and Saudi Arabia. https://www.bing.com/videos/search? Leftyg, from what I know of President Trump, he has long wanted to invest in some things in Russia that have never happened. Offering inducements to land a business deal is nothing new. But you would like to spin this into being the illusion of collusion. And there is no crime that has been committed here. That is why the Democrats want to try to move from collusion to conspiracy, but again, there is no evidence of a conspiracy (At least no evidence of conspiracy from President Trump.
while a case can be made for conspiracy by the democrats.
q=Trump+brags+about+his+deals+with+Russia+and+Saudi+Arabia&&view=detail&mid=D486ED69300D8ECDDB08D486ED69300D8ECDDB08&&FORM=VRDGAR https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=Tr ... ORM=VRDGAR And there are the tax returns that he will not make available to the public which are damning. The cloud of emoluments violations surrounds Trump No the emolument violation is just more wishful dreaming by the ignorant.
Michaels, virtually every pundit I listen to says the iron is hot and Trump is in deep water. Then you have good reason to stop listening to them and listen to the people that I have posted here. It is obvious to all but the blind that Trump is dirty. He is definitely stupid for bringing in his family to the administration as his daughter's email difficulties (remember Trump's rage over Hillary's emails) represent. Keeping his businesses and having his family working in the White House are all dangerous and raise the specter of a conflict of interest. When you take your blinders off, you wont see that President Trump is as you want to believe "dirty." You have been quick to judge many people, and from my memory, you have been wrong when you did this. There is nothing wrong with his family helping him. Only people like you, who want to see anything that President Trump does as wrong, will find fault with President Trump's family helping him.
Stormy Daniels and the Playboy model are scandals that do not come from Mueller. But he involved himself in that before passing it off.Others are looking into these cases. Trump is in trouble on many fronts. President Trump is not in trouble. And he is strong enough to handle the Left's never ending campaign against him. I think the emoluments stuff is the most dangerous for him. And why did Paul Manafort lie to the Mueller team? I don't know what Paul Manafort said, nor what Mueller said to him. But in Mueller's effort to get President Trump, I can imagine how Mueller and Mueller's team could grill Manafort with a process crime and threaten to prosecute him to the fullest extent that he can, and try to squeeze him to say whatever he (Mueller) wanted Manafort to say. Mueller and his team have done this before. Why lie? There are reasons that a person might lie besides just to save himself if he was indeed guilty of something. Then again there have been people who spent years in prison who were realeased after finding them not guilty of something they had always said they were not guilty of. And that is what bothers me the most here. I don't believe that anybody in Mr. Trump's campaign did anything wrong, so all this effort by Mueller and his team to throw people in jail, or threaten people with jail is despicable. Again, look up Licensed to Lie: Exposing Corruption in the Department of Justice by Sidney Powell.
and why go to Trumps attorney's with information about the Mueller investigation? Why not? Manafort should expose everything that Mueller is doing or at least trying to do just as Carter Page should. This is very troubling; the only thing more troubling is your misspent loyalty to a guy like Trump and that of other members of his base.[/quote] Of course that troubles you. But your not troubled by me showing loyalty to President Trump, your troubled by something a lot more basic than that. Who knows, maybe someday you will get it. But it wont be today.
Since the drive by media resort to rehashing old allegations when Mueller is not leaking anything to them (especially those not so anonymous
anonymous leaks), this rebuttal by Mark Levin is both timely and fitting./color]
There is so much speculation about this witch hunt that I am not going to give it any legitimacy by addressing it. I am so looking forward to the White house Response to Mueller's crap and I wish I could work with the White House on it. I would include the response to this farce by the Drive by media and all the evidence that I could show of their participation in this.
[color=#FF0000]Rush Limbaugh recently commented how Hillary Paid for Steele Dossier, We’re Paying for Mueller Dossier 12/7/18 show, He also commented on what is felt by some to (now that everything is falling apart for the Democrats).... what the original purpose of this investigation was to do, and that is to reign in Trump.
he Deep State’s Original Purpose Was to Rein In Trump
see the following link as well:
Oh, Really: Democratic Operatives Copied Russian Deception Tactics In Alabama Senate Race
By Matt Vespa - Posted: Dec 21, 2018 1:35 PM
[quote]Oh, so while the Left is going insane over Russian interference during the 2016 elections, they also decided to allegedly copy their deceptive social media practices during a special election in Alabama. ...
t’s one thing to point out that Russia interference bad....t’s a completely other thing to say Russian interference is the worst attack since Pearl Harbor, Trump caused it, but also let’s totally copy what they did so we can screw over Republicans in the future. This was a possible test run. So, once again, Democrats show they’re the cancers to this country. And if there were no double standards, Democrats wouldn’t have any.
UPDATE: Oh, Democrats might have tried this same crap in North Dakota? ... Back to the New York Times report, if Democrats were dabbling in these tactics in Alabama, could this ad in North Dakota have been part of the same effort?
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by Michaels153 » March 1st, 2019, 2:48 am
by leftyg » March 1st, 2019, 11:27 am
You do realize that all of this palaver about "other people doing it too is a logical fallacy.* It is only important now what the president did, the millions of dollars in his slush fund, especially from the inauguration fund https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/13/us/p ... ation.html This is very different and special because the inauguration fund includes money that might be from foreign actors. So this is very different.
You see besides being a logical fallacy, the definition of which I give below** it does not address the question how much of whatever slush fund rhere was came from foreign actors, especially Russians. And are you familiar with the emoluments clause? Nothing Limbaugh or Trump says in this piece of yours addresses that .
* it is called tu quoque
**You avoided having to engage with criticism by turning it back on the accuser - you answered criticism with criticism.
Pronounced too-kwo-kwee. Literally translating as 'you too' this fallacy is also known as the appeal to hypocrisy. It is commonly employed as an effective red herring because it takes the heat off someone having to defend their argument, and instead shifts the focus back on to the person making the criticism. https://yourlogicalfallacyis.com/tu-quoque
by Michaels153 » March 2nd, 2019, 4:36 am
by leftyg » March 2nd, 2019, 3:36 pm
Michaels, I did not miss the point. The point is the Russia investigation and the money paid into the inauguration, possibly from Russians. I know all about the flush fund to payoff congressional indiscretions. But this thread is about Trump and Russia and what the FBI has found.
At MSNBC I have heard all about the fund to cover up and hush this stuff. They do not try to cover it up. This thread is about meddling in the election, not congressional slush funds. Your post was an effort at a red herring, and it is called tu quoque. I gave you a source and a definition. If you can explain to me how a congressional slush fund absolves President Trump of anything here with Russia, I wold like to hear it. And President Trump smears himself quite enough without my help.
And Hillary's "illegalities" were so well documented that she survived ten investigations of Benghazi and scrutiny of her email and an admission that no damning evidence had been found Hillary was exonerating in this exchange https://www.c-span.org/video/?c4609850/ ... ied-emails (listen to the first two minutes but listen to it all. There were no "confidential" emails on her server. Fact.
BUT now we are investigating Trump and the election. This is not about Hillary Clinton. We will find what we find, but palaver from Rush Limbaugh enlightens nothing when he goes off topic.
And the reason that the suit against President Trump was dismissed is because the plaintiffs could not show that they had been harmed by the action or that they had standing to file a complaint. Mueller is very different. And it is coming. I have committed no fallacy.
I would watch throwing comments like dullard around. Rush is a dullard, a community college drop out who is in sync with like minded community college drop outs and become rich because of it. I would look up Dunning-Kruger effect:The Dunning-Kruger effect is a type of cognitive bias in which people believe that they are smarter and more capable than they really are. Essentially, low ability people do not possess the skills needed to recognize their own incompetence. The combination of poor self-awareness and low cognitive ability leads them to overestimate their own capabilities. it is characterized by: Overestimating their own skill levels and Failure to recognize the genuine skill and expertise of other people https://www.verywellmind.com/an-overvie ... ct-4160740
That allows you to think that Rush Limbaugh and Donald Trump are smart and that Ivy League professors, scholars and people even like me are stupid. You simply lack the cognitive ability to present an actual argument, so you offer ad hominem attacks instead.
by Michaels153 » March 4th, 2019, 11:35 am
by Michaels153 » March 7th, 2019, 9:47 am
Here is Leftyg's examples of Dunning-Kruger effect
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z6Oczyk6nCw
by Michaels153 » March 8th, 2019, 2:57 pm
Manafort’s ‘mind-boggling’ 47-month sentence prompts debate over judicial system’s ‘blatant inequities’
By Reis Thebault and
Michael Brice-Saddler March 8 at 11:21 AM
Sure, the Washington Post is concerned over what they see as the judicial systems blatant sentencing inequalities - when it comes to not getting the maximum sentence they wanted for a former member of Trump's campaign staff. They didn't think there were any problems when the Justice system ignored Hillary Clinton's laundry list criminal activities.
And Herr Mueller was not to pleased by the sentence handed down by this judge. His statements seeking the maximum for Manafort should be thrown back in his face and used against him and every member of his team when his current farce is over.
by leftyg » March 9th, 2019, 1:07 pm
By Gregg Re of Fox News
[quote] Former FBI lawyer Lisa Page admitted under questioning from Texas Republican Rep. John Ratcliffe last summer that "the FBI was ordered by the Obama DOJ not to consider charging Hillary Clinton for gross negligence in the handling of classified information," the congressman alleged in a social media post late Tuesday, citing a newly unearthed transcript of Page's closed-door testimony.
Page and since-fired FBI Special Agent Peter Strzok, who were romantically involved, exchanged numerous anti-Trump text messages in the lead-up to the 2016 presidential election, and Republicans have long accused the bureau of political bias. But Page's testimony was perhaps the most salient evidence yet that the Justice Department improperly interfered with the FBI's supposedly independent conclusions on Clinton's criminal culpability, Ratcliffe alleged.
"So let me if I can, I know I’m testing your memory," Ratcliffe began as he questioned Page under oath, according to a transcript excerpt he posted on Twitter. "But when you say advice you got from the Department, you’re making it sound like it was the Department that told you: You’re not going to charge gross negligence because we’re the prosecutors and we’re telling you we’re not going to —"
Page interrupted: "That is correct," as Ratcliffe finished his sentence, " -- bring a case based on that."
The document dump was part of a major release by House Judiciary Committee Republicans, who on Tuesday released hundreds of pages of transcripts from last year's closed-door interview with Page, revealing new details about the bureau's controversial internal discussions regarding an “insurance policy” against then-candidate Donald Trump. Fox News has previously reviewed portions of Page's testimony.
Responding to the transcript revelations, Trump on Wednesday tweeted: "The just revealed FBI Agent Lisa Page transcripts make the Obama Justice Department look exactly like it was, a broken and corrupt machine. Hopefully, justice will finally be served. Much more to come!"
The just revealed FBI Agent Lisa Page transcripts make the Obama Justice Department look exactly like it was, a broken and corrupt machine. Hopefully, justice will finally be served. Much more to come!
8:21 AM - Mar 13, 2019
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Page also testified that the DOJ and FBI had "multiple conversations ... about charging gross negligence," and the DOJ decided that the term was "constitutionally vague" and "had either never been done or had only been done once like 99 years ago," and so "they did not feel they could sustain a charge." n July 2016, then-FBI Director James Comey publicly announced at a bombshell press conference that Clinton had been "extremely careless" in handling classified information, but insisted that "no reasonable prosecutor" would bring a case against her.
SPECIAL COUNSEL PHONES ISSUED TO STRZOK AND PAGE WIPED COMPLETELY -- AND FBI BLAMES SYSTEM-WIDE SOFTWARE FAILURE FOR OTHER MISSING TEXTS
*Note - No requirement of intent.
Originally Comey accused the former secretary of state of being “grossly negligent” in handling classified information in a draft dated May 2, 2016, but that was modified to claim that Clinton had merely been “extremely careless” in a draft dated June 10, 2016.
No requirement of intent, and yet this is what Mr. Comey said:
Comey also said that "although there is evidence of potential violations of the statutes regarding the handling of classified information, our judgment is that no reasonable prosecutor would bring such a case."
He added that "prosecutors necessarily weigh a number of factors before bringing charges," including "the strength of the evidence,/quote]
So Mr. Mueller is sent on a fishing expedition to "look for evidence" (where no crime has been committed), but ignores evidence of an actual crime that has been committed.
Yea, I guess that pretty much clears things up.
by Michaels153 » March 14th, 2019, 11:28 pm
by Michaels153 » March 21st, 2019, 11:01 pm
By Beth Bauman
By Greg Norman
By Caleb Parke
By Edmund DeMarche
by leftyg » March 25th, 2019, 7:25 pm
By Matt Vespa
#1) President Trump's win in the Mueller probe.
#2) the Department of Justice said they’re siding with a court ruling from last December that struck down Obamacare as unconstitutional
#3) The U.S. Department of Defense shifted $1 billion to plan and build a 57-mile section of “pedestrian fencing”, roads and lighting along the border between the United States and Mexico, the Pentagon chief said on
#4) a majority say they’re open to re-electing Donald J. Trump president of the United States in 2020.
Michaels, I am not going to chase you down any rabbit hole. The attorney general said that the Mueller report did not exonerate the president, Period. You can dance it around any way you want. I think that Mr. Mueller was leaving the investigation to the legislative branch. My view, Trump is as guilty as Jessie Smolett; like Smolett it is hard to prove.
by leftyg » March 28th, 2019, 11:13 am
Michaels I understood what Barr did, and I understand why he did it, I think. I am sure there has to be a undeniable proof that the president is guilty. I appreciate the legal language but the fact remains that like Jessie Smollet, Trump got away with it because of who he is. That is going to be in the back of voters minds and it should be. Afterall, what else would explain Trump's deference to Putin in Helsinki which undermined his own intelligence people
by Michaels153 » April 1st, 2019, 7:32 am
by Michaels153 » April 4th, 2019, 11:56 pm
by Michaels153 » April 7th, 2019, 5:20 pm
ttps://www.foxnews.com/politics/nunes-t ... ssia-probe
By Greg Re
House Intelligence Committee ranking member Devin Nunes exclusively told Fox News' "Sunday Morning Futures" that he is preparing to send eight criminal referrals to the Department of Justice this week concerning alleged misconduct from "Watergate wannabes" during the Trump-Russia investigation, including the leaks of "highly classified material" and conspiracies to lie to Congress and the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) court.
There is no place to hide. Now on to bring justice to those who were involved in this hoax.
by Mrtazeman » April 9th, 2019, 5:47 am
by Michaels153 » April 9th, 2019, 9:21 am
https://www.rushlimbaugh.com/wp-content ... ueller.jpg
Three days . . .
by Mrtazeman » April 30th, 2019, 2:54 pm
You were part of the Wacky "Lock Her Up" crowd that didn't produce any convictions, lasted for years, and was ended a couple days after Hillary lost the election (hmm). So why are you so upset about Muller's (R) investigation that lead to plenty of convictions of criminal activity..
by Michaels153 » May 1st, 2019, 5:03 pm
by Mrtazeman » May 2nd, 2019, 6:37 am
And you don't find it a little odd that whenever repubs are in trouble they start digging up the Hillary story? Then u guys start running around yelling Lock her Up, Lock Her Up! Year, after Year, after Year, after Year repubs couldn't find any criminal activity yet the investigation ended a day after the election.. hmmmm
by leftyg » May 2nd, 2019, 11:12 am
by Michaels153 » May 2nd, 2019, 11:32 pm
By Charles Creitz
"Conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh said Tuesday that the appointment of federal prosecutor John Durham to examine the origins of the Trump-Russia investigation is sending shockwaves through Washington.
On "The Rush Limbaugh Show," Limbaugh joked that listeners should keep an eye out for certain people "fleeing the country."
"If you see James Comey in Argentina or if you see [former Director of National Intelligence] James Clapper somewhere where they can't be extradited, then you will know that we are getting close... I'm only half-joking," he said.
"It hasn't started yet, but man, are they nervous," Limbaugh said.
Durham, the U.S. attorney in Connecticut, will conduct the inquiry, a source told Fox News Monday.
On Tuesday, a person familiar with the process told Fox News that Durham had actually been working on the endeavor "for weeks."
Limbaugh referenced the Fox News report that Durham had been working on his review for some time, remarking that "it does not surprise me."
Limbaugh chronicled Durham's work investigating the alleged use or misuse of FBI informants in the federal government's case involving organized crime boss James "Whitey" Bulger in Massachusetts.
"So, if you ask me, Barr could not have picked a man with better experience," Limbaugh opined. "Not only has Durham gone up against the FBI and won before and even Mueller, he has investigated the FBI’s use of informants, which played a larger role in the inception of the FBI’s case against the Trump campaign."
Limbaugh called Barr's decision to appoint Durham "an inspired choice."
"So, this has a lot of people very, very nervous," he said. "In addition to this, the just recently retired deputy attorney general, Rod Rosenstein, is out making speeches, and he is unloading on James Comey."
Limbaugh discussed how Rosenstein, speaking in Maryland on Monday, slammed Comey for judging the "fate of [his] immortal soul" and told the crowd the former director is beginning to sound like a "partisan pundit."
Fox News' Gregg Re, Jake Gibson, Catherine Herridge and Brooke Singman contributed to this report.
Inspector General Michael Horowitz is expected to present his findings sometime in June.
by Michaels153 » May 16th, 2019, 11:35 pm
by Michaels153 » June 4th, 2019, 7:27 pm
by Michaels153 » June 5th, 2019, 8:33 am
By Katie Pavlich
See also Robert Mueller unmasked by Congressman Louie Gohmert
https://www.hannity.com/wp-content/uplo ... MASKED.pdf
And get more popcorn
Looking forward to this. I don't think Mr. Mueller will add anything new to or from his report. Why, because he risks more trouble for himself if he does.
As Attorney General Barr and the Inspector General prepare their reports to the public; Mr. Mueller is already facing the very likely charges of prosecutorial misconduct. He does not want to add lying to Congress, nor does he want to add perjury to everything else he is facing.
Cite all the right wing nuts you like Michaels. Next Wednesday Mr. Mueller will testify before congress in an open forum, and we will hear from him. AG Barr can spin, and Dershowitz can spin; all of them can spin all they want. BUT the facts will get out there. Anybody who thinks Trump is clean has to be naive. I heard him on the podium in Helsinki next to Putin throw his own intelligence under the bus and embrace a far right dictator. Anybody who believes that Trump is innocent is delusional.
by Michaels153 » July 23rd, 2019, 9:13 am
by Michaels153 » July 23rd, 2019, 6:11 pm
Tomorrow, Congressional Democrats will be auditioning for an academy award for the show that they are about to stage.
In the back stage, Michael Moore will be checking to make sure that all of the Democrats scheduled to speak have their scripts with them and understand the cues listed at the side of each page.
Eyes wide, mean that after Mueller speaks you are to open your eyes as wide as possible. And remember to look directly into the camera so that they can get a closeup of your surprised look and expression.
BIT, means that you are to say "But I thought" and drift off in decending volume. Later, when you are asked by the reporter what you meant when you said 'But I thought" you will respond by saying "you didn't remember seeing in Mr. Mueller's report, what he just said, and it shocked me. You will then say that you immediately brought it to X's attention so they could follow up on it since you time allotment was up.
Now Cory, when Mr. Mueller replies to this question...., You are to reply with a loud Yes!, and then once the camera pans to you, you are to say: "I knew it."
And remember everybody, As soon as Mr. Mueller's testimony is finished, you are all to go up to him and thank him for coming and explaining the report. I want to see a lot of smiles out there. Remember when you are asked, that those smiles are smiles of satisfaction, and relief, knowing that the American people were finally given the opportunity to hear the truth about this president.
Adam, don't forget to hold back and stay in the hearing room for at least ten minutes. This will give our reporters time to collect their 5:00 soundbites. Just stay seated, and slowly collect your papers and put them carefully in your briefcase. When you do leave the chamber and enter into the corridor, remember that you will be asked "what do the Democrats plan to do next."
You will slightly pause before answering, and say: Well, I think that is pretty obvious, but we will all meet tomorrow and vote on how we should proceed." And then politely excuse yourself after you thank the reporter for covering this important event.
Tomorrow, Mr. Mueller will try to portray himself as the dutiful public servant. He will refer to the letter from the DOJ and make use of his own counsel.
But there are '"tricks to the trade" to drop a person's guard down, and I hope both Democrats and Republicans will be successful in doing just that.
by Mrtazeman » July 26th, 2019, 6:22 am
There is one thing Muller made very clear, Trump would be in jail if he wasnt President. Weird how Obama had no one from his staff go to jail ..
Muller, a republican, said that the Russians will try to interfer with the elections again which is one of the biggest threat to our democracy. So what do the Republicans do? They are killing every single attempt to protect our democracy.
GOP senators block election security legislation hours after Mueller warns of Russian interference
https://www-m.cnn.com/2019/07/25/politi ... gle.com%2F
How much more obvious does it have to be for their flock to start to question them
by Mrtazeman » July 26th, 2019, 12:15 pm
by Mrtazeman » July 26th, 2019, 2:36 pm
Comrade Michaels just an article I found this morning
the paperless touchscreen voting machines Georgia has used since 2002 are unsecure, vulnerable to hacking and can’t be audited. It seeks statewide use of hand-marked paper ballots.
https://m.chron.com/news/us/article/Geo ... 174519.php
Why don't you want a fair election?
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Well Comrade Michaels, I didn’t except anything different from you since you don’t mind foreign countries interfering in our election process. I have to admit; you are good little foot solider for the republican party. Why are you trying to hide the fact that General Shady Flynn didn’t last that long in the Trump administration because he lied to Pence about his connections with Russia…
When you are a highly decorated general like General Shady Flynn, you don’t sell out your country just to get a few bucks from your enemy. Turkey is not a alley (he might as well taken money from Iran and do their dirty work). Turkey never let the US to go through their airspace, Turkey disclosed secret US military bases putting our troops in harms way, Erdogen imprisoned Americans including an American Pastor, Erdogen even had his Thugs beat up protestors in the US (someone like you would appreciate that since Trump offered to pay legal fees for someone to assault protestors at his rally). And to top it off, Flynn violated lobby laws failing to register as a foreign agent on behalf of Turkey.
Erdogen wants to spread radical Islamic ideology in the US and is paying General Shady Flynn to do their dirty work. Muller had nothing to do with General Shady Flynn demise, he was just doing his job. Maybe you should expect General Shady Flynn to take some accountability for his actions.
If you Don't Love America then get the hell out and move to Turkey…
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by Mrtazeman » July 31st, 2019, 8:11 am
by Michaels153 » August 1st, 2019, 12:37 pm
by Mrtazeman » August 2nd, 2019, 7:48 am
Erdogan is a brutal dictator who controls the media. US put sanctions on Turkey not bc they are their pals. It is so bizarre to me that radical right wing nuts think North Korea, Russia, and Turkey are the US allies.
You are so disconnected from there real world, if Rush the druggie Limpballs dies, no one would shed a year, just like when that prev Roger Allies died.. under his own standards, Limpballs should be in jail. A black man commiting the same crime would still be in jail
by Michaels153 » August 3rd, 2019, 7:10 am
by Michaels153 » October 1st, 2019, 4:49 pm
by Michaels153 » October 4th, 2019, 8:34 am
by Michaels153 » October 4th, 2019, 12:50 pm
by Michaels153 » November 18th, 2019, 8:57 am
Barr says watchdog report on Russia probe's origins is 'imminent'
By JOSH GERSTEIN, KYLE CHENEY and ABBEY MARSHALL
Attorney General William Barr confirmed on Wednesday that an internal watchdog’s report on the origins of the FBI’s investigation of the Trump campaign’s dealings with Russia during the 2016 election is “imminent.”
The highly anticipated report, led by Justice Department Inspector General Michael Horowitz, seeks to establish whether the bureau violated laws and policies that govern the surveillance of American citizens.
“It’s been reported and it’s my understanding that it is imminent,” Barr said at a news conference in Memphis, Tennessee. “A number of people who were mentioned in the report are having an opportunity right now to comment on how they were quoted in the report, and after that process is over which is very short, the report will be issued. That’s what the inspector general himself suggests.
...Asked about the IG report, Page told POLITICO he was "just in the process of confirming specific details with DOJ, but I remain optimistic that this should happen imminently."
by Michaels153 » November 22nd, 2019, 12:17 am
by Michaels153 » November 22nd, 2019, 12:40 pm
by Michaels153 » January 3rd, 2020, 2:18 am
McCabe apologized for misleading investigators on leak, transcripts show
By Gregg Re
I have always believed in waiting for all the facts to come out as in the end of the trial before commenting on it. I encouraged patience on the Trayvon Martin incident, and was hesitant to make comments on other events as well. The Russian collusion hoax is where I came out very quickly and began expressing my thoughts on the events as they were unfolding. As everyone knows now, The Russian collusion allegations was more than a hoax it was part of a political coup to get rid of President Trump. The facts, or in most instances, the absence of facts were so glaringly transparent, that it did not need a complex analysis nor an investigation to conclude what I and others concluded long ago and were correct.
And now, some of the main actors in this scheme to take down the president, are facing the same kind of pressure that they enacted on members of President Trump and his campaign staff. And I have no sympathy for them.
Former FBI Director, Andrew McCabe has: denied any wrongdoing. But in 2018 the Inspector General concluded that Mr. McCabe "lacked candor" when speaking to then-FBI Director James Comey and DOJ Oversight and Review (O&R) internal investigators about a leak to the Wall Street Journal on May 9, 2017.) To this, Mr. Mcabe said he didn't do anything wrong and said the inspector general's conclusions relied on mischaracterizations and omissions, including of information favorable to McCabe. [* Now this is ironic, and I will get back to this later, but briefly Mr. McCabe is alluding to Brady material)
In recently released transcripts, an unidentified Department of Justice Oversight and Review Internal Investigator said that Mr. McCabe originally claimed that he did not give anyone permission to "divulge" the information to the media. The investigator also said that Mr. McCabe told him that he (McCabe) personally did not share the information nor grant anyone else permission to share the information.
Mr. McCabe claims that his firing last year was because President Trump had a plan to fire those that he perceived to be disloyal to him. And Mr. Mcabe sued the FBI claiming that those who were responsible in firing him, made up a reason to fire him.
And it isn't really now, now we know that back in 2017, when he (Mr. McCabe) was presented with evidence that was contrary to what he had said, he was asked again whether he was aware of the leak, and whether he authorized it. And then, Mr. Mcabe said: "Yep, yep he did." (That means Yep (yes ) he was aware of the leak, and yep (yes) he personally authorized the leak - he granted permission for the information to be leaked)
And now, now we or perhaps Mr. Durham, has to go back and assess the probable damage that Mr. McCabe's leak has done.
We now know that because of this leak, it confirmed the existence of a probe that was going on the Clinton foundation. The existence of which FBI Director James Comey did not want to be known.
This leak by Mr. McCabe effectively killed the FBI probe into the Clinton foundation. Mr. Durham can create a timeline around the leak and see if and where it lead to actions on the part of the Clinton Foundation (like BleachBit software to destroy the files on a hard drive)
So all the lies that Mr. McCabe had said previously are now exposed for what they were - lies. They were always lies, but we did not know about these facts until recently which have exposed them. The damage done will be completely assessed and presented eventually by Mr. Durham and perhaps others.
But lets return to the claim that Mr. McCabe made earlier; the claims that the inspector general relied on "mischaracterizations, and omissions, including information favorable to him." The mainstream media is going to try and frame the charge of Mr. McCabe lying to the FBI as being no different than the charge given to Michael Flynn. It is not the same, but what I want to point out here is that Mr. Mueller did not allow for "Brady" material to be included in his report, nor used in consideration for the people he prosecuted. Mr. Mueller's report mischaracterized many actions by President Trump and President Trump's campaign staff. But Mr. McCabe never seemed concerned about that. Mr. McCabe never brought that out publicly to defend President Trump's rights and the rights of his campaign staff. The main stream media will now be looking to see if they can help Mr. McCabe. They will say that he was already fired and that is or should be enough punishment. But Mr. Flynn was forced into bankruptcy by Mr. Mueller. Mr. Mueller tried to "leverage" all the power he had at his disposal to have Mr. Flynn turn on President Trump, and expose President Trump's involvement in a crime THAT NEVER EXISTED!
Now Peter Strozk, Lisa Page, and Mr. McCabe are all crying and wailing about the negative consequences of their actions. -
As they say: Payback is a _ _ _ _ _.
by Michaels153 » January 12th, 2020, 8:40 am
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by Michaels153 » March 3rd, 2020, 11:27 am
by Mrtazeman » March 6th, 2020, 6:05 pm
In 2001, he was nominated to the federal bench by President George W. Bush, and subsequently confirmed by the United States Senate. In 2004, Bush appointed him to chair the National Prison Rape Elimination Commission, investigating ways to curb prison rape. In May 2007, Chief Justice of the United States John Roberts appointed him to a seat on the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court.[4] His term on the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court ended May 18, 2014. He assumed senior status on December 31, 2015.
During his FISC tenure, Judge Walton was "exceptionally concerned" about the NSA's "flagrant violation" of the court orders regarding privacy, and he accused the agency of "misinterpretations."[5]
The Washington Post reported, "fellow judges and lawyers who appear before him say Walton's decisions do not appear to be guided by politics but by a tough-on-crime mentality." Walton is known by local defense attorneys as a "long ball hitter" – a judge willing to impose long sentences in order to deter future crimes.[4] In fall 2005, the judge was driving his wife and daughter to the airport for a vacation when he came across an assailant attacking a cab driver on the side of the road. Walton tackled the assailant and subdued him until police arrived. The D.C. police spokesperson noted in response, "God bless Judge Walton. I surely wouldn't want to mess with him."[4]
Michaels, what????
by Michaels153 » March 31st, 2020, 8:28 am
John Durham and AG Barr will come out with the results of their investigations and when they do there will most likely be prosecutions of the likely characters that have already been exposed in this scandal. One of the participants in this scandal, Robert Mueller, has violated numerous laws and should be held accountable for them. I seriously doubt that you have bothered to think about this.
by Michaels153 » May 1st, 2020, 8:12 am
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/mattvespa ... n-n2567940
More lessons learned from the Left and the media that supports them
by Michaels153 » May 8th, 2020, 7:46 am
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by leftyg » May 13th, 2020, 2:09 pm
Leftyg, you are a sad pathetic little man, with a big mouth that spews lies after lies. The people who read these posts can see that. You are not fooling anyone here. You are partisan puke. You do not care for the rule of law, the constitution, or the country as a whole. Your partisan concerns are only for the well being of your ideology and democrats in general. You get smaller and smaller with each passing day. You troll and troll. Go entertain yourself with others of your ilk.
by leftyg » May 14th, 2020, 12:53 pm
by leftyg » May 15th, 2020, 11:56 am
There is no legal justification for what Judge Sullivan is doing. He is not "protecting the constitution", he is not following judicial precedent, he would rather capitulate the Department of Justice and lawyers of all parties that are in agreement to drop this case. Because it is now recognized as an injustice, true justice would be to overturn / or drop the case. Judge Sullivan, by his action's is not doing the right thing here. Retired Judge Gleeson, like Robert Mueller, should not have accepted the role that he has been tasked to take. The actions by both judges are political activism, that will be struck down immediately when the Supreme Court is petitioned.
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When the epidemic improved, various hotel groups also began to expand. On August 14, according to the internal letter of Shangmei Life Group, the group also set new expansion goals in the hotel field. The internal letter pointed out that by 2024, the group will open 10,000 hotels and enter 10 countries, with mid-to-high-end hotels accounting for more than 20%; by 2030, the group will open 30,000 hotels and enter 50 countries, with mid-to-high-end hotels accounting for Over 30%, it has become the world's most extensive hotel group.
Ma Yingyao, founder and chairman of Shangmei Life Group, also stated that Shangmei will continue to focus on the hotel industry in the future and build a comprehensive and world-leading hotel group. Our products cover from budget hotels to three or four stars, and there will be five-star hotels and resorts in the future; our users are not only franchisees, but also hundreds of millions of consumers.
Ma Yingyao also believes that the current chain of economic hotels is in the ascendant, and there are still 50,000 market spaces for economic chains. This is also the space for Shangkeyou and Shangkeyoupin to continue to grow on a large scale; in addition, in the mid-market opportunities, The mid-end market is entering a state of fierce competition on the disk, but there is no leading brand, and it will also be an opportunity for its Lanou brand; in the high-end market, as consumption upgrades, the third- and fourth-tier markets have The demand for services is also increasing, and there will be a broader space in the future.
According to public information, at present, Shangmei Life Group has 10 hotel brands, namely Junrui (high-end hotel), M Hotel (boutique four-star hotel), Holiday Meidi (light luxury city resort hotel), Xunli (city Boutique Hotel), Lan Ou (Mid-Range Art Business Hotel), Lan Ou Shang Pin (Boutique Three-star Hotel), Thank You Pin (Mid-Rang Hotel), Thank You (Economy Hotel), Junyi (Economy Hotel), Orange Guest (Super budget hotel); home furnishing brand ONEZONE, and mass sales KTV brand Bao Ledi.
Although the layout is speeding up, the current major hotel groups are also starting to plan new expansion plans. Recently, Hanting, a subsidiary of China Lodging Hotels Group, stated that it will open 10,000 hotels by 2028, and will further sink the opened hotels in the market and open to the county.
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Forex | By Marcus Holland
The Pound Gains on Weak US Data
The dollar has been the pillar of strength over the past two weeks as the US has posted the best economic data for April when compared to the other developed regions. European data has been horrible, driving the Euro down to resistance levels, while the Pound has gained ground, on slightly better than expected data.
US data for April was strong in the beginning of the month of May, but there have been a number of data points, including Thursday Housing starts and Jobless Claims that show that the US is barely gaining economic traction. Inflation on the consumer level was reported reflecting a fall in prices. Manufacturing data continues to show weakness as witness by Thursday Philly Fed Survey.
Prior to the opening bell in New York, the Labor Department released CPI. With the Federal Reserve targeting a combination of both employment and inflation, both numbers have taken on significant meaning. The consumer price index fell 0.4% in April with the majority of the decline coming from a drop in energy prices. This compares to expectations of a decline of .3% and a March reading of a decline of .2%.
The soft inflation picture will allow the Fed to continue to argue that the economy is in need of significant stimulus and will likely continue to keep the dollar buoyed as investor purchase dollars to buy US stocks.
The employment picture in the US showed a surprising soft patch with an increase of jobless claims by 32,000 to 360,000 according to the Labor Department. It was the largest weekly climb in the past 6-months. Economists surveyed had forecast 330,000 new unemployment claims.
The housing market in the US has been improving and Thursday’s Housing Starts and Building Permits release somewhat clouded the picture. According to the Commerce Department housing starts declined to a rate of 853,000 in April, a 16.5 percent decline month over month. Building permit applications climbed 14.3 percent to 1.02 million, the highest since June 2008.
While economic data in the US has been soft, the UK has shown a bit of strength recently. Wednesday’s better than expected unemployment report has diminished the likelihood of the MPC voting to initiate a gilt purchase program. The UK government reported that the unemployment rate edged to 4.5% from 4.6% in April.
The new has helped the pound rebounded, as yield differentials favor a stronger pound.
The technical picture of sterling versus the dollar shows a currency pair that held support near the 1.52 level. A close below this area would likely see a test of the 1.5025 region and then the lows made in March at 1.49. Resistance on the GBP/USD is seen near the 10-day moving average near 1.54, which coincides with a 38.2% retracement of the decline from January to March. The next Fibonacci retracement level is 50% which comes in near 1.56 and the 61.8% level at 1.58.
Momentum continues to point to lower prices, with the MACD (moving average convergence divergence) index printing in negative territory after generating a sell signal during the second week of May.
Upcoming key resistance could offer insight into the future of the EUR/USD
Dollar expected to strengthen further on the Federal Reserve policy
USD/JPY rebounds, moving back towards ¥100 mark
Sterling hits one-month low against the Euro
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BESIDE BOWIE: The Mick Ronson Story theatrical and home video release
Mick Ronson's humble beginnings in Hull, England underpinned his values and modest, unpretentious personality as he worked with the city's council whilst pursuing his craft with consummate dedication.
Soon word of his talent reached David Bowie, who grabbed at the chance to work with Ronson, in what would become a career-long association, alongside collaborations with other greats such as Bob Dylan, Ian Hunter, Lulu, Lou Reed, Morrissey and John Mellencamp. The Man Who Sold the World, Aladdin Sane, Hunky Dory, The Jean Genie - all were constructed with Ronson on guitar.
Sadly in 1993, while working on a solo album, Ronson passed away before receiving the recognition he so richly deserved or before taking that final bow. Now, with unprecedented access to archival backstage footage - never before released - and iconic imagery from superstar photographer Mick Rock, this fascinating and at times controversial special reveals the ultimate authentic chronicle of the career of a cornerstone of rock.
Producer and director Jon Brewer commented, "Both Mick Ronson and David Bowie together were the ultimate duo. They performed and recorded like magicians and created masterpieces that will live on forever."
BESIDE BOWIE: The Mick Ronson Story is distributed in the US by MVD Entertainment Group via Blu-ray + DVD, transactional video on demand, and download to own rights from international distributor Content Media following the Parade Deck Films theatrical release .
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Junesploitation 2020 Day 5: Sci-fi!
Part alien. Part human. All nightmare!
Labels: junesploitation 2020, sci fi movies
J.M. Vargas June 5, 2020 at 2:00 AM
'1983's FUTURE, TODAY!' DOUBLE FEATURE!
2019: AFTER THE FALL OF NEW YORK (1983, YouTube, Patrick Bromley: 6/12/2014)
I'm down for a decent "Escape From NY" Italian copycat, and this Sergio Martino joint has the minimal resources and maximum effort to deliver a fun time. After a fiery car fighting intro ("Twisted Metal: Nevada Race") our antihero S̶n̶a̶k̶e̶ ̶P̶l̶ Parsifal is sent to controlled-by-bad-guys New York City by the leader of the Pan-American Confederacy looking for the last woman left on the planet who can procreate. You know the drill: amoral betrayals, appearances by exploitation veterans like George Eastman and Romano Puppo (Ratchet rules!), sound effects from "Mazinger Z," post-apocalyptic freaks (Jack Black midget? Check), boobs, exploding body parts, cute-as-a-button miniatures... "2019" has it all except an "LA"-style sequel. Shame. 4 John Carpenter Copyright Infringement Lawsuits (out of 5)
STARFLIGHT ONE (1983, A.Prime, Michael DiBella: 6/2/2016)
Lee Major pilots the first commercial hypersonic plane on its maiden voyage (complete with ex-wife Lauren Hutton and evil Aussie industrialist Terry "Weekend at Bernie's" Kiser onboard), but winds up stuck in orbit with zero gravity and a ticking clock to forced reentry. If you approach this with an "Airplane!" mindset forget it. The Irwin Allen disaster template is slavishly followed, including the 'guess which of our 'B' and 'C' guest stars ("Barney Miller's" Hal Linden? "Dark Shadow's" Gail Strickland?) won't live 'till the end' formula. It drags toward the end and its science is beyond hokey (Columbia shuttle takes off and lands FOUR TIMES in 24 hours), but worth seeing for John Dykstra working with an early 80's shoestring TV budget. 3 Baby-Faced Robert Englunds (out of 5)
But we're only halfway!
IVAN VASILIEVICH: BACK TO THE FUTURE (1973, YouTube, Mikko Viinikka: 6/1/2016)
A nebbish scientist completes his home-made time machine just as his landlord switches places with Ivan The Terrible (both played by Yuriy Yakovlev) alongside a burglar in the 16th century. And as Ivan frolics around modern day Moscow, women trouble complicates things for all the men. Low-hanging comedy fruit of the "Benny Hill/Three's Company" variety (complete with wacky music and sped-up foot chases) ensues, along with very mild social commentary (black market parts to fix the time machine, the real Ivan's newfound love for pop music, etc.). This comedy aims and clears the low bar it sets for itself... but just barely. 2.5 Contraband Cinzano Bottles (out of 5)
THE ENDLESS (2017, Netflix, hibachijustice: 6/28/2018)
Typical Justin Benson/Aaron Moorhead minimalist, lo-fi production about two 20-something brothers having trouble adjusting to life after being raised by "a UFO Death Cult" they escaped ten years prior. To appease baby brother Aaron's anxieties, Justin agrees to return to Camp Arcadia for a quick visit. Wish I'd seen this before "Midsommar," which raised the bar for the "cult" genre. Neat slow-burn premise when the truth is revealed, and Benson/Moorhead were smart in making the testy relationship between estranged siblings as important as whatever it is out in the woods. 3 Broken 8mm Videotapes (out of 5)
A Casual Listener June 5, 2020 at 12:00 PM
I keep waiting for 2019 to show up on Prime, J.M. So far it has not. Martino made some fun low-budget films in the 1980s. Hands of Steel, though a sad production with the death of one the actors, is great.
Chaybee June 5, 2020 at 1:51 PM
I highly recommend anyone who watches The Endless to see their 2012 film, Resolution, first.
J.M. Vargas June 5, 2020 at 2:24 PM
"2019" is available on home video, but YouTube is a safe tryout without committing.
Abd l'd be down for more Benson/Moorhead flicks. They have a Duplass Bros. thing going but less stuck on relationship and mumblecore trappings.
Paul Calvert June 5, 2020 at 5:03 PM
I really liked The Endless. Resolution was good too, but I watched it after The Endless, and it would be better to watch them in the order of release date. The Endless is on Netflix (Canada, US) and Resolution is on Prime (Canada, and US)
A Casual Listener June 5, 2020 at 2:30 AM
THE GREEN SLIME (1968, dir. Kinji Fukasaku)on the DVR
A Japanese production that has a cast made up of Americans and Europeans. Viewed by the standards of the 21st century, The Green Slime is laughable science fiction. The models for the ships and space station are noticeably made of plastic. Other special effects have a slapdash quality to them. But that is exactly the charm of the film. The Green Slime is the kind of pulpy sci-fi that reigned until 2001: A Space Odyssey raised the standards the genre is judged by. For the time period, The Green Slime had high production values and a script that sets up an entertaining ninety minutes of schlock.
The Green Slime is made up of two different plots, and they might sound familiar. The first involves an asteroid heading toward Earth, and the second is the infestation of a space craft by a dangerous alien species. All of this, of course, happens in a distinctly 1960s aesthetic. The story is anchored by two astronaut leaders who were once friendly but became rivals. The love interest, portrayed by the lovely Luciana Paluzzi, has more depth than one would expect in this kind of film. If anyone is a Paluzzi fan (like me), this will not disappoint. I cannot forget to add that the theme song for the American version is an absolute earworm. Green Sliiiiiiime!
Frank Dahlmeyer June 5, 2020 at 6:51 AM
Escape 2000 aka: Turkey Hunt (83)
Gotta love f this movie fest for encouraging me to wake up at 6am, while the baby is still asleep, in order to watch this gem. Enemies of the state are sent to "reconditioning camps" (please, 2020, don't get any ideas...) where a select group are thrown into a 'most dangerous game' hunt. Fun movie overall. A bit tamer, yet also higher production value, than anticipated so I suppose all is even in the universe. Glad to have discovered this one.
Frank Dahlmeyer June 5, 2020 at 11:33 AM
Junesploitation*. This is your brain on parent of a 7mo
Lindsay June 5, 2020 at 7:12 AM
Nines (2007, John August)
This was Dan's pick. Ryan Reynolds living three different realities in different segments. It was a tad up it's own ass at times or way up there depending on the segment, but I am a sucker for ' What is realit' cerebral movies. And I got a touch of Southland Tales or Under the Silver Lake with The Nines. Plus it is a chance to see Hope Davis be awesome. And her singing is worth the price of admission.
Patrick McAllister June 5, 2020 at 10:14 AM
Very entertaining Star Wars ripoff with a surprising cast.
Halfway through, Christopher Plummer reveals that he has the power to stop time so they can escape an explosion, and they never talk about that again.
"Imperial battleship, halt the flow of time!" was my favourite part of my first Junesploitation.
Aaron Mansfield June 5, 2020 at 10:40 AM
Corman Double Feature - Galaxy of Terror (1981) & Forbidden World (1982)
I like sci-fi, always have. I’ve always been a Star Wars kid through and through. Star Trek has always been a few dozen rungs down (although my exposure has been only been the movies, I know I need to deep dive into the shows at some point). Everything else is somewhere in the mix. That said, I have always avoided the movies that came in the wake of Star Wars, Close Encounters, and E.T. They all just looked so cheap (they were) and corny (they are) and lacking the charm that makes those movies what they are. I’ve seen Starcrash and Battle Beyond the Stars in the last few years and they are firmly in the “Star Wars knockoff” camp. I was not expecting these two Corman movies to be so firmly in the “Alien knockoff” camp.
FW is definitely the more straightforward of the two: space badass goes to science base on a backwater planet to take care of a “pest” problem that turns out to be a science project gone awry. GoT is a counterfeit miracle in terms of how closely it apes Alien. Team goes to planet at behest of the “Master”, finds creepy space pyramid filled with monsters that pick everyone off one by one. Now that I think about it, ironically, Prometheus is more a ripoff GoT than GoT is a ripoff of Alien.
Both are firmly in the “exploitation” zone. Gore, alien monsters, nudity, lasers, ro-bits, space ships, that weird state park with the pointy rock formations, 70s hair, aging TV actors, characters making asinine decisions, groovy tunes, abrupt endings, etc. Being straight up, really the only thing that I wish was left out was the slug rape scene in GoT. Rape scenes are never comfortable to watch in any movie but especially when it’s exploitative. No thanks, not sorry.
The cast of GoT is better in my opinion and more enjoyable to watch because it’s people you know and like (Sid Haig, Robert Englund, Grace Zabriskie, Ray Walston). The FW cast isn’t bad, but there’s nothing about Jesse Vint that makes me believe he’s a smooth space badass who would bag both of the women on this station within a matter of minutes, or that Fox Harris (who looks like warmed over flu diarrhea and is coughing gunk from the first moment you meet him) would be a credible scientist. Michael Bowen (aka Dr. Pussy Wagon from Kill Bill) is fun in his one scene that also happens to be his death scene.
That said, the petrie dish creature in FW is hands down cooler and better executed than any of the numerous monsters in GoT (which mostly hides and obscures it’s creatures). The production design is gaudy and cheap in both (lots of matte paintings in GoT, a “space station” hallway in FW made out of egg cartons, foam pipe insulators, and foam takeout boxes) but there’s a certain charm to the handmade character of both that elicits a nostalgia for when movies were actually “made” rather than just being “rendered”.
On that note, I’m not sure who said it, but on an old episode of KillerPOV someone said “If you know your budget is only $5K, write the best $5K script you can. Don’t write a $5M script that you can’t properly execute.” That’s some of the best general filmmaking wisdom I’ve heard and is overwhelmingly relevant for today’s DIY Indie culture. But ignoring that wisdom is kinda exactly why both of these movies (and so many other Corman’s flicks) are enjoyable to watch on a dull night. The filmmakers pushed the limits of what they could accomplish with the pennies they had and made these absurd and audacious knockoffs (or “sweded” movies if we want to use a more warm and loving term). They remind me of the stupid Star Wars, 36 Chambers, and Indiana Jones knockoffs my friends and I would make in the backyard when we were young. Are they any good? Not really. Are they original and creative? Absolutely not. But there’s lots to enjoy about them if you’re in that liminal late night head space and want something weird to throw on as you’re going to sleep.
A Casual Listener June 5, 2020 at 11:37 AM
There certainly is a lot to enjoy about that period of Roger Corman's career. He was trying to compete against the major studios, and these particular movies show how much of lost cause that was. Corman was at least still trying. I would much rather watch these than any of the made-for-tv CGI monsters flicks like Sharktopus that he has been involved with in the 21st century.
It will be a sad day when Roger leaves this world. Besides Lloyd Kaufman, I cannot think of any other big names from the heyday of independent exploitation films still left.
I guess Charles Band could also be listed there; he started out in the theatrical exploitation era.
Yeah, Corman and Band are the only ones left from the old vanguard still putting out product regularly. Even then, "quality" is still a foreign concept to Charles' output (and a low priority for Roger).
JP June 5, 2020 at 11:15 AM
Underwater (2020)
Kristen Stewart is a deep-sea mechanical engineer trapped almost 7 miles below the ocean’s surface with a hideous beast, but enough about co-star and alleged sex-monster TJ Miller (zing), there’s also an actual aquatic monster down there with them.
It’s really nothing you haven’t seen before in other monster movies, but it’s still a solid oceanic Alien riff. The undersea stations feel real and lived-in and the movie wastes no time at all getting to the dangerous stuff, it’s a lean monster movie standout in a time of bloated blockbusters. The characters are a tad underbaked, but the movie is propulsive and fun so that’s a minimal issue. Admittedly I’m a sucker for sea-bound stories to begin with, but I’m pretty sure this one will be making it into my regular rotation so it’s a win for me.
Universal Soldier (1992) dir. Roland Emmerich
I assumed this would take place in space
Dr. Bob Roberts MD June 5, 2020 at 12:33 PM
Alita: Battle Angel (2019)
I remember having an emotional response when I first saw this trailer. There was something about those big round eyes that got to me. I still had that feeling watching this. My only problem is that this feels like Rodriguez is trying to start a franchise as opposed to making a great movie. I wanted it to go to a place it never really reaches for. I still enjoyed it, I just wanted more.
Frank Levesque June 5, 2020 at 1:00 PM
Class of 1999 (1990, dir. Mark L. Lester)
Swearing teens, blood, violence, robot Pam Grier. Yeah, it's a damn good one.
Cullen June 5, 2020 at 1:12 PM
The Vast of Night (2019) "Amazon Prime"
A 50's era throwback with a twilight zone vibe. Light on action but makes up for it with amazing atmosphere and what I consider to be a stuck landing. The 50's, radio waves and potential conspiracies...I can do that all day!
Lindsay June 5, 2020 at 6:14 PM
I've hearing good things, it's been added to my que.
Cullen June 6, 2020 at 12:00 AM
Hope you like it. Either way would love to hear your thoughts. :)
Mikko Viinikka June 5, 2020 at 1:29 PM
Battle Beyond the Stars (1980, dir. Jimmy T. Murakami)
"The Magnificent Seven in Space" is such a great idea, it lends itself perfectly to showcasing inventive alien designs and special effects (made in part by a young Jim Cameron). Add in Junesploitation mainstays Sybil Danning and John Saxon, plus Roger Corman's skill of stretching a limited budget, and you've got yourself one damn enjoyable movie.
Retrograde (2004, dir. Christopher Kulikowski)
A cheap time travel movie with lazy plotting, paper-thin characters, stilted dialogue, shoddy directing and bad effects. But Dolph's in it, so it's all right.
Been wanting to see "Retrograde" for years. Was it streaming somewhere, rental?
No idea, I picked up a used DVD a while back.
Angela Hager June 5, 2020 at 10:27 PM
Matt Sollenberger June 5, 2020 at 1:31 PM
War of the Worlds (2005, dir. Steven Spielberg)
This movie is scary! Tom Cruise's portrayal of panic in tandem with Dakota Fanning's terror in reaction to it is pretty powerful stuff. A few minor problems (the draggy Tim Robbins scene, the ending) keep this from being a true masterpiece... but that first 40 minutes...
Adam Oh June 5, 2020 at 2:12 PM
What a sweet, sexy, trippy, sexy, fun and sexy movie. Did I mention it's super sexy as well? I'm curious if it's the first cinematic use of the classic "in the future, mankind has evolved beyond traditional sex" trope, also seen in things like Sleeper and Demolition Man. Any insight will be appreciated.
In other news, I finally understand the reference behind Duran Duran's name (I'm a fan, so that's a plus) AND the origins of that cute exchange in Wonder Woman about Chris Pine being an above average example of his sex - Jane Fonda was way more modest about it, btw).
A Casual Listener June 5, 2020 at 4:03 PM
"Barbarella, Bar-Barbarella"
I first saw part of Barbarella on a cable station in the 1990s. As a teen, I did not know what to make of it. I still do not know, but it is a fun time capsule of a film. Was it Vadim or de Laurentiis who made it the mess that it is? Maybe both.
I would guess both.
Big Boy Recliner June 5, 2020 at 3:36 PM
So, so close to being a great film IMO. Sean Connery is awesome. It's missing a great villain. Boyle is fine but I needed a bigger, meaner bad guy. Yes, it's High Noon in space with the look of aliens but still worth a watch and overall a solid flick.
Matt Sollenberger June 5, 2020 at 10:59 PM
I am struck by Sean Connery in this movie because he really seems scared/vulnerable which is rare for him. It's a really strong performance and a really cool movie.
Rob DiCristino June 5, 2020 at 4:17 PM
Mars Attacks! (1996):
This was my first rewatch in years, and I never realized then exactly what Burton was getting away with, here. Holds up beautifully.
Akira (1988):
First-time watch. Not quite my jam, but I was happy to see it and gain a greater appreciation for the aesthetic it helped inspire.
Dan D. June 5, 2020 at 4:38 PM
Sorry to Bother You (2018- dir. Boots Riley)
Really inventive and wonderfully funny, and pretty much every performance popped for me. Stanfield was fantastic, though there definitely wasn't enough Kate Berlant for my liking. I somehow managed to go into this completely cold, and I'd suggest anyone who sees this do the same. Great stuff.
JB June 5, 2020 at 7:57 PM
I got to tour the ADI special elects workshop a few years ago, and I got to see the animatronics they used for the horses. Really cool.
Patrick Bromley June 5, 2020 at 5:07 PM
Future Kick (1991, dir. Damian Klaus)
Was I going to NOT watch a movie called Future Kick? I've never fully warmed to Don the Dragon Wilson as a movie star, but maybe I still haven't seen the right vehicle.
2069: A Sex Odyssey (1974)
"A spaced out comedy with the most exciting climaxes!". It's much less lurid than you'd think (but still plenty of skin, but often casual, rather than sexual). Some alien women come to earth to gather 10,000 years worth of sperm. But they don't understand sex at all. Hilarity ensues.
Trancers (1984, Charles Band)
Hello to a new favourite Christmas movie!
GabrielMartin June 5, 2020 at 6:19 PM
HG Wells' The Shape of Things to Come. Amusingly cheap but deadly dull 70's crap. Shot in the finest paper mills and warehouses $1.78 could buy. Sparks is probably the lamest of the R2D2 ripoffs (not the most annoying, just the least impressive). I liked Jack Palance's cape though, and my wife thought the female lead's eye shadow was on point.
I watched the MST3K episode of Laserblast with my 8 and 10 year old too. The riffing keeps it interesting, but I still dig this silly little drive in movie, and the kids like the stop motion butt monsters. aliens.
Munkee June 5, 2020 at 6:21 PM
Battle Beyond the Stars(1980)
The choices on my list for today were Galaxina(1980) and BBtS. After yesterdays home run with Alligator I decided to stick with Sayles.
Okay Lets just cut to the point, this was Cormans attempt at a Star Wars cash in. But were Lucas took inspiration from The Hidden Fortress to make Star Wars Corman just remakes the Seven Samurai or more accurately The Magnificent Seven in space. Fueled by another brilliant genre script by Sayles, Horner's Classic Score, a game cast and some really effective practical effects one doesn't have to watch the credits to see Corman loaded up the production crew with talent. But watch those credits. Even the Matte painter is a GOAT candidate in the industry.
Mac McEntire June 5, 2020 at 6:32 PM
STAR ODYSSEY (1979)
Incomprehensible Star Wars ripoff from Italy. It has its moments, I suppose, but mostly it just bored me. For the scenes with the lightsaber props, they had to turn the lights way down in order to make the lightsabers look like they’re glowing, and it just turns into blue blurs swirling around the screen. That’s as amusing as it gets.
30 days of HELLO MARY LOU: PROM NIGHT II, day 5
On today’s viewing I concentrated on side character Jess, and her teen pregnancy subplot (and her HUGE hair). Right after her storyline is introduced, Jess gets taken out in a brutal death scene. I first thought Mary Lou was going to possess Jess, only to reject her because of the pregnancy. That’s incredibly distasteful, yet horror is where we go to confront the distasteful. On the other hand, Mary Lou’s spirit (or whatever) is reawakened by Vicki, not Jess. All I can conclude, then, is that Jess’s death is just the slasher trope of introducing characters and then killing them off one by one.
The Final Countdown (1980)
Sci-fi/war movie about a aircraft carrier that goes through a wormhole and gets sent back in time to the day before Pearl Harbour was to happen. You'd think the film would be about "do we intervene and risk changing the future", but nope, it's hardly touched on. It's about a 1/3 just footage of jets landing and taking off of the aircraft carrier (I think it was partly funded by the military). That being said, it was pretty cool to see the jets and carrier in action, and we're left wondering what will happen until very near the end as the morning of Pearl Harbour approaches. Then it wraps up so very abruptly. Quite enjoyable, but could have been a lot better.
Adam Riske June 5, 2020 at 7:31 PM
Lawnmower Man 2: Jobe's War (1996)
Holy sh*t y'all. I was watching this movie for about 30 minutes and like "Eh" and then I started to realize Patrick Bergin was giving an awesomely bad performance. Then I realized Matt Frewer was doing a Jim Carrey impersonation. Then I realized the "Milk Did That Body Good" kid from Rookie of the Year is in this as a hacker. Then everywhere kept saying "Jack in" and "Jack out" culminating with someone saying earnestly "Jack in to VR." Then someone said "Eye Phone." Then there was a sword fight climax on a plank in VR. Finally, during the end credits the movie runs out of score and finishes for the final minute in silence. This movie...I want to be its stepdad.
I might watch Johnny Mnemonic and Virtuosity now. Tonight. VIVA LA VIRTUAL REALITY!!!
Hot take: Jim Carrey was inspired by Matt Frewer aka Max Headroom
Hahaha I think this is my favorite Junesploitation review so far... And I think Virtuosity is aging like a fine wine... I hope you check it out!
Paul Calvert June 5, 2020 at 10:59 PM
This gave me a good chuckle. Thanks!
The Lost Skeleton of Cadavra (2001)
Animala: Rowr!
Jack C June 5, 2020 at 8:10 PM
Lockout (2012, dir. James Mather and Stephen Saint Leger)
Joe Gilgun was always my second favorite part of Preacher and he's really going for it here -- it is a shame that he hasn't been in more movies recently
Ross June 5, 2020 at 8:43 PM
Damnation Alley (1977)
Somehow five days into Junesploitation I found myself watching my second Jan-Michael Vincent movie of the month. This movie is a whirlwind race from nuclear war, through post-apocalypse, to the world starting to heal, with the movie ending pretty optimistically considering the hour and a half that proceeded it. The middle hour or so is a road trip movie dealing with the usual hassles of driving across country in your 12 wheel, amphibious rovers: flesh eating bugs, irradiated mountain men, and surprise oceans.
Donnie M June 5, 2020 at 9:31 PM
Attack the Block (2011)
I watched this with my 13 year old son. He had a blast. I thought was so inventive, kinetic, and propulsive. John Boyega feels more like a movie star in this than in any 3 of the new Star Wars movies. This movie did so much more on it's small budget and quick running time compared to the bigger, bloated superhero movies we get every week it seems. I want more like this!!
Dan Snyder June 5, 2020 at 9:39 PM
Dr. Otto and the Riddle of the Gloom Beam (1986)
This is by far the most fun I've had this month. Hell, in a while.
I haven't watched any of the Ernest movies in 2 decades, but this was better than my memory of those movies. This was so much fun, I had a blast laughing through this one.
The Toxic Avenger Part II (1989)
Toxie goes to Japan. It's okay. I much prefer the original.
The Toxic Avenger Part III: The Last Temptation of Toxie (1989)
Toxie is turned evil, he gets better.
Excellent villain design.
This movie's a weird, grungy mess but I like having it on every once in awhile.
Oh boy, I just watched Johnny Mnemonic, too. I think better lighting would improve this movie by 80%, but mostly it just makes me want a club sandwich.
Sunshine (2007)
Let's restart the sun!!! Despite the obvious choice of naming BOTH ships heading towards the sun Icarus (ugh) I do really like this movie.
Daniel Epler June 5, 2020 at 10:38 PM
Shocking Dark (1989, dir. Bruno Mattei)
Can't even imagine how interesting it would have been to watch this not knowing it's rip-off reputation going in. But of course I did, and it lives up to that insanity. All that aside, the movie may be cheap but it looks pretty terrific. It's fast, fun and just the right kind of schlock for this month.
If you haven't seen it yet, the BEAUTIFUL new Severin transfer is available free on Amazon Prime!
Alien: Covenant (2017)
My third time watching this, and I like it more every time. This watch I was really appreciating the background when they're in the forest, and when they first find the big ship in the woods. Although I know it's entirely digital, it looked almost like a matte painting (were they going for that? dunno). I think Katherine Waterston's acting is fantastic in this. Really like the minimal score as well. Ridley Scott is one of my favourites. I should seek out some of his lesser known movies.
Dan Snyder June 5, 2020 at 10:54 PM
Dark Star (1974)
"Let there be light."
Lakeith Stanfield is always great and so is Tessa Thompson. Directed by Boots Riley(best name ever?) Excellent white person voices by Patton Oswalt and David Cross. How much would it take to get you to be horse for 5 years?
High Life (2018)
BATMAN IN SPACE!!!
Michael Pomaro June 5, 2020 at 11:38 PM
Ad Astra (2019, dir. James Gray)
NOT ENOUGH LIV TYLER.
This felt a little like an extended Twilight Zone episode. That's not a dig on the movie. It's kind of hypnotic and has some excellent long takes. It's worth checking out.
Brian Street June 5, 2020 at 11:50 PM
The Blob (1988, dir. Chuck Russell)
Better each time I come back to it. Shawnee Smith is the greatest. Kevin Dillon’s doofy white puffy shirt underneath his leather jacket? *chef kiss* The gamut of practical effects is so incredible: many of the composite shots feel like a deliberate hat-tip to the original film, while other gnarlier effects are such an incredible leap forward and still hold up beautifully.
Also, this was my partner’s first time watching the film, so tonight was very much that giddy experience of sharing something you really like with someone you really care about while hoping they like it, too. She enjoyed the movie and that made me happy. I hope you all had a great evening, and I hope you’re enjoying your Junesploitation!
Adam Riske June 5, 2020 at 11:56 PM
Virtuosity (1995)
Basically Face/Off if you think of Denzel Washington as Sean Archer and Russell Crowe as Castor Troy. It's kind of a boring movie imho.
Dr. Bob Roberts MD June 6, 2020 at 12:10 AM
Mind Killer (1987)
When you can't pick up girls on your own, you have to learn mind control and telepathy to trick women into dating you. That's how it's always been. This movie was almost fun. Decent creature effects for such a low budget, though.
Scott Rees June 6, 2020 at 12:42 AM
I found this one on Amazon Prime. David Bowie plays an alien from outer space, which, given his out of this world persona that he had already captivated, he falls into perfectly. The film itself was one of those scifi vehicles that relied less on special effects than on overly ambitious ideas. It was bizarre. It doesn't always work, but I appreciated it for its unique take on the genre.
Ross June 6, 2020 at 1:30 AM
Welcome to Blood City (1977) Amazon Prime
I can only comment on about 50% of this movie as the other half appears to have been cropped out without even the courtesy of a pan and scan. Interesting premise, almost like some odd combination of Westworld and The Prisoner. It doesn't entirely live up to that potential but there's a nugget of something interesting in there.
James Locke June 6, 2020 at 1:47 AM
Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)
What else is there to say! Pretty awesome, effects look cool even today. I could watch an entire buddy cop movie with John trying to teach the Terminator how to do high fives.
Scott Rees June 6, 2020 at 4:45 AM
My bonus flik for the night.
Never Surrender: A Galaxy Quest Documentary (2019). It was a fun love letter to one of my favorite films, revisiting through interviews with cast and crew. Highly recommended if you are a fan.
Ed Button June 6, 2020 at 6:36 AM
This is the kind of movies I'm seeking at festivals and repertory cinemas, where there's nothing to distract you, no phone to pull you out of the director's world.
I wish we'd gotten more Paula Sheppard. This was her second and final movie after Alice Sweet Alice, and there really was something special about her (besides her obvious beauty).
J.M. Vargas June 6, 2020 at 10:04 AM
I second that. :-)
Michael Welbaum June 6, 2020 at 7:59 PM
I have this saved in my queue. I started it for today just based in the one sentence description on Shudder but my wife couldn’t get into it so we switched to something else.
Edge of Tomorrow aka Live Die Repeat (2014)
Tom Cruise does his best Groundhog Day to beat aliens trying to destroy the world.
Second viewing and an absolute underrated sci-fi. It’s a shame it bombed at the box office because it is really good. I’m a sucker for time bending stuff, so I’m sucked in just in the premise. Action is top notch. Totally recommend.
ROLLERWRITER June 7, 2020 at 4:26 PM
Star Trek VI:
I felt the need to have Kirk and Sulu come to save us from ourselves. All the big moments that I remember are still there, but I did not remember how slow it was between those moments. Nevertheless, it was good to see the old gang in their big farewell, and it does leave us with a good feeling.
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Breaking: Iran’s Interior Ministry Announced List of Qualified Presidential Candidates
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Iran’s interior ministry announced the list of qualified candidates of presidential election.
Saeed Jalili, Gholam-Ali Hadad Adel, Mohsen Rezaei, Hasan Rowhani, Mohammad-Reza Aref, Mohammad Gharazi, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Ali Akbar Velayati vetted by the Guardian Council and are official candidates for upcoming presidential election.
While Earlier today, Hasanali Nouri, head of the election desk of the interior ministry said in an interview with Iranian Nasim news agency that the list of qualified candidates will be announced on Wednesday, the interior ministry suddenly issued a statement on Thursday night and announced the list.
Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani and Esfandiar Rahim Mashaei are not in the list of qualified candidates.
“I didn’t wanted to register for candidacy till last moments, I entered the race to serve the country and will do my best for the development of Iran and revolution till I’m alive,” Hashemi Rafsanjani, a former two-term president said in a meeting with a group of lawyers and university professors today.
Mashaei, the controversial aide of the president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad also said to journalists today that he believe that he can be qualified and if the Guardian Council deny him, he will appeal in a legal procedure.
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Tag: cycles of violence
Ordinary Courage
By Wolffy July 10, 2014 May 19, 2017 Blog, Writing
Receiving somebody’s blog on the nature of direct action, I seem to hear the megaliths of destiny moving around to better positions. I’ve long said that ordinary courage requires witnessing and, for some, telling what was seen. As I contemplate the writing of Pale Criminal, the final book in The Falling Sky Trilogy, the mind keeps straying to drastic actions certain characters might take to deal once and for all with the psychopathy stalking their lives. Naturally. Suddenly I get it: the three stages of ordinary courage needed for the conquest of evil are witnessing, articulation and direct action.
The third level may be required of us if we are to stop idiocy like the Enbridge pipeline. Frightening idea. I realize anew how much I enjoy being alive. How much it takes to risk one’s only life for a cause.
White Birds: dreams for dancers traces the stages of courage symbolically. At first, the victim of abuse is barely even a witness: she becomes disembodied before the abusive act is fully perpetrated on her. In the second, third and fourth dreams, she moves from seeing her disembodiment to recounting her story; from telling the tale to daring to change her form. In the final dream, she moves from shape-shifting to taking the direct action that ends the evil. A warrior may not always be successful in eliminating evil, she learns, but the roles of victims and accommodator are surely insufficient.
In Broken Sleep, chronologically the first book in The Falling Sky Trilogy, Paul and Zack, reluctantly shaken out of the comfort zones of their professions, become witnesses to Jane’s story. Zack, the son of Holocaust survivors, can do no more than witness. Paul, son of a successful survivor of the Greek underground, takes action with compassion. Matt, to appearances the all-round American star of the American Dream, takes action as he sees fit — for your own good, of course. As for Jane, just as no one knows precisely what happened to her father as a POW, neither her friends nor we the readers find it easy to predict what she can or will do.
La Chiripa is all about articulation, the telling of lies that encourage the ongoing evil, and the courage it takes to tell the truth. In Guatemala, that courage is only beginning to break through what is called “El Silencio”, the silence that rules after 42 years of CIA-sponsored violence. The wonder of PIra is that somehow, in spite of — or perhaps because of — her mother’s victimization, the child is fearlessly articulate. That is why readers love her as she carries “La Violencia”, the bigger half of the book. That is also why readers love to hate Matt as he carries “El Silencio”, for in his fearless telling of his actions there is no love, no compassion, no right but his own. He’s his own private CIA, over and over again.
You see, the bad guys will always take action until their evils can stand futile. “All that is necessary for evil to take over the world is for enough good men to do nothing” — or something close to that. We must be alert to the moment when the ordinary courage of witnessing and truth-telling is no longer enough. To the hour of direct action.
Is it any wonder that the prospect of writing Pale Criminal scares the hell out of me?
Tagged abuse, action, American Dream, Broken Sleep, CIA-sponsored violence, courage, cycles of violence, direct action, domestic violence, El Silencio, Enbridge, fiction, friends, Greek underground, Guatemala, La Chiripa, La Violencia, nature, Pale Criminal, psychopathy, successful survivor, The Falling Sky Trilogy, the Holocaust, White Birds, witnessing, WWII
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Attack of the Gummy Dice – The Official, Unofficial Guide
by danman111111
Yes, it's true; there is yet ANOTHER dice game in Neopia! Don't worry; you don't have to roll the die in this game, all you have to do is... SQUISH THEM TO A PULP! Sorry, I got a little overzealous there, but that is what you have to do to them, squish them. Being the newest game to hit Roo Island it is bound to be a hit, so why not join the fun? Don't worry, this article will tell you how to become an expert in no time at all!
The controls in this game are semi-complex but not too hard to get the hang of with a little practice. To move the current complex of Gummy Dice across the top of the screen, use the arrow keys; they are exactly what you would think they would be! Hit the "s" key to spin clockwise and the "a" key to spin counter-clockwise. And finally, hit the spacebar to drop the Gummy Dice into place. As a side note: there will be a white shadow below where the cubes are going fall so make sure to check to make sure it's going to fall where you want it to.
As you know, the goal of the game is to rid Roo Island of the infestation of Gummy Dice. Sounds easy, right? Well, it is easy, but one thing you have to watch out for is the Gummy Dice on the screen getting stacked too high. Once a stack on the screen reaches nine Gummy Dice or more, it is Game Over!
There are only five important types you need to know. They are:
This is the worst die in the game, which is a shame, since it becomes very common in the later levels of the game. This die will not squish and the only way to remove one from the board is to use either a morph die or a bomb die on it. These start to appear in level three.
The bomb Gummy Die along with the morph Gummy Die will be your best friend, especially in the later levels of the game. This die will destroy all of the Gummy Dice below where it lands, including the stone dice! These start to appear in level three.
This die will change all dice below where it lands into Gummy Dice of the same type as the top of the cube shows. Note: The top of the cube will not always be a strawberry top but will vary between all of the possible color types available at the level you are at in the game. These start to appear in level four.
This Gummy Die is very useful if you know how to use it. When one of these Gummy Dice shows up, it will switch between all of the current regular cubes that are possible on the level it shows up on. As soon as you press the spacebar to drop it, it will stay the color it was when you hit the spacebar. These start to appear in level three.
The fifth and final type of Gummy Die is the regular, able-to-be-squished die that will allow you to score that great high score you're going to get once you finish reading this guide.
DIGGING DEEPER:
As you start the game you will notice that none of the above-mentioned cubes apart from the regular old Gummy Dice will appear. This gives you a chance to rack up some nice points. You may ask, "How does the first level being easy mean I get to score points?" Well, my curious friend, whenever you clear the board of all Gummy Dice you will get an extra 50 points! The first level is the only level where it is practical to get this, because in the later levels too many things are working against you to stop you from clearing the board. I recommend restarting your game over and over again until you pull off clearing the starting level's board, but it is not absolutely necessary. Also, even if you don't clear a later board, try to get as many Gummy Dice off the board as possible, because each die you have left at the end of the level counts for one negative point.
Now, with later levels, I mentioned earlier that they would get harder. The way that they get harder is four fold. The first way is that you have to clear more Gummy Dice the higher the level you are in; this is actually a good thing, because it means more points, but it will become difficult to squish enough dice without your dice getting stacked too high in the later levels of the game. The second way the game will get harder is that there will be more and more different types of Gummy Dice, making it harder to make a set of five to squish. Third is the stone dice; they will make the game much harder once they start appearing and you will learn to hate them like a bad case of Neomonia! And finally, fourth is that Gummy Dice will start to randomly appear after you drop each set of Gummy Dice. Not fun!
Now, the trick to this game is simple. Think before you drop the dice! There is no time limit, no time bonus, no reason to rush! This is not one of those tricky games where it's impossible to get a high score for some of us... more simple Neopians. This is a game anyone can do well at with a little practice. Just remember to keep the stacks at eight blocks or less and you can't lose!
EXTRA TIPS:
Turn the volume off. The problem here is that the music is too good. What I mean by that is this: The music stops a few seconds after you drop your di(c)e so this could make you rush, which is a bad thing.
PRACTICE ALREADY!
Alright, that's all I have to tell you, so go and get you a trophy or something.
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Many people are puttin’ on Puttin’ On the Dance. The conference organizers are Chrissy Fowler, Delia Clark, Linda Henry, and Mary Wesley. A host of other dance organizers are offering invaluable support – as advisors, workshop session leaders, promotion enthusiasts, and more. Meet the conference leadership!
Chrissy calling with the BFS All-Comers Band
Chrissy Fowler’s passion for contra dancing sprouted in graduate school at UNH in the early 1990s, with her roots nourished at Seacoast dances and the Ralph Page Weekend by leaders like Marianne Taylor and Peter Yarensky, and her branches stretched at NEFFA’s Thursday dance at the Cambridge VFW. In 1996, Chrissy co-founded a successful contra series in Dover, NH and in 1999 she called her first contra dance. She lived in Western MA for a year, then moved to Belfast, ME and co-founded the Belfast Flying Shoes Dance Series. Over the years, Chrissy has served on the Ralph Page Memorial Committee, co-catalyzed a mini-conference for callers & musicians, helped cultivate new callers in Maine, and led festival sessions on dance series management. A card-carrying fan of DEFFA, CDSS, NEFFA, and LSF, Chrissy is currently the registrar for Star Hampshire Dance Weekend, a regular presence at Maine Fiddle Camp, a self-employed educator, dance leader, freelance editor, and the parent of an aspiring dance musician named Theo.
Delia and Old Sam Peabody
Delia Clark’s work life focuses on building community sustainability through place-based education and the facilitation of deep dialogue among diverse groups, including extensive experience in meeting and conference coordination. (Her consulting business is Confluence Associates.) Over the past seven years Delia has been thrilled to find that she can leverage the expertise she has gained in her professional life and her long-time love of contra dancing, to the cause of building community through dance. With funding from the Vermont Folklife Center, Delia had the opportunity to complete a yearlong dance calling apprenticeship with David Millstone that opened the door to a world of other training and calling opportunities. In 2007 she helped launch the Woodstock Third Friday Community Dance, where she serves on the dance committee and calls regularly with the house band Old Sam Peabody, in which her husband, Tim Traver, plays accordion. Her three children are all accomplished musicians in their own right and, on the rare occasions all are together, they form a family band. Delia looks forward to welcoming all to her home region for Puttin’ On the Dance .
Linda’s fingers flying in Amherst
Over the last 20 years, Linda Henry has worn many hats on staff at the Country Dance and Song Society. She especially enjoys her current role as Outreach Manager, offering CDSS grants and logistical support for events and projects throughout the U.S. and Canada. She is committed to providing resources for dance organizers, has written a Make It Happen manual, and is excited to help make leadership conferences happen around the country, including this conference and the Southeast Leadership Conference in 2010. Linda’s contra dance roots date back to dancing in the early 80s at the original Old Farmers Ball near Asheville, NC. She learned to play contra piano and organized a local dance for several years, then followed her love of contra dancing to New England in 1986. After immersing herself in the Boston dance scene, Linda moved to western MA and organized the Northampton Family Dance for 5 years. When she realized that many families (including her own) were ready to graduate, she passed the torch and created a new community contra dance series, Fiddlers Green Contra Dance, that’s now in its 6th season. Linda enjoys welcoming sit-in musicians at these 4th Sat dances in South Amherst, MA. Y’all come!
Mary calling in Montreal
Raised in the cradle of Vermont’s Green Mountains, Mary Wesley found her way to a Burlington contra dance in the fall of 2005 and took to it like a duck to water. She was later happy to learn that the tradition is in her DNA – she is the grand-daughter of two square dance callers! Mary stirs many pots in her local community. In 2008 she helped found Burlington’s “On the Border Morris,” Vermont’s only Border side, and now serves as their Fore-woman. She also started calling in 2008 and keeps a full schedule, which has included gigs up and down both coasts! As a caller she is most proud to be a founding member of the Mad Robin Callers Collective – an innovative consortium of dance callers who work together to provide peer support and create opportunities for callers of all experience levels. As a Mad Robin, Mary helps run a monthly dance series on 4th Fridays in Burlington, featuring the Collective at the mic. Mary also wears her organizer hat as an active board member of Young Tradition Vermont, a non-profit fostering youth involvement in traditional dance and music, for which she helps coordinate various workshops, concerts and an annual Youth Showcase. In 2011, Mary became the newest CDSS Youth Intern. Mary moonlights as an archaeologist and museum caretaker.
Here’s a glimpse of our October 2011 planning retreat in Belfast, Maine: Delia & Linda in their dancing dresses and Chrissy & Mary in their cooking clothes.
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Patent application title: THERMOSENSITIVE RECORDING MATERIAL
Inventors: Toshiaki Ikeda (Shizuoka, JP) Hiroaki Matsui (Shizuoka, JP) Yoshitaka Sano (Shizuoka, JP) Yoshiaki Matsunaga (Shizuoka, JP) Yuhei Fujimoto (Shizuoka, JP)
Assignees: RICOH COMPANY, LTD
IPC8 Class: AB41M544FI
USPC Class: 428 326
Class name: Stock material or miscellaneous articles thermal transfer donor (e.g., ribbon, sheets, etc.)
Patent application number: 20110033642
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Inventors: Toshiaki Ikeda Hiroaki Matsui Yoshitaka Sano Yoshiaki Matsunaga Yuhei Fujimoto
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To provide a thermosensitive recording material, which contains: a base; a thermosensitive coloring layer containing a leuco dye and a color developer; at least one protective layer containing a resin, a crosslinking agent, and wax, wherein the thermosensitive coloring layer is disposed on the base, and the protective layer is disposed on the thermosensitive coloring layer, and wherein the resin is reactive carbonyl group-containing polyvinyl alcohol, the crosslinking agent is a hydrazide compound, and the wax is oxidized polyethylene wax.
Claims:
1. A thermosensitive recording material, comprising:a base;a thermosensitive coloring layer containing a leuco dye and a color developer;at least one protective layer containing a resin, a crosslinking agent, and wax,wherein the thermosensitive coloring layer is disposed on the base, and the protective layer is disposed on the thermosensitive coloring layer, andwherein the resin is reactive carbonyl group-containing polyvinyl alcohol, the crosslinking agent is a hydrazide compound, and the wax is oxidized polyethylene wax.
2. The thermosensitive recording material according to claim 1, wherein the protective layer is formed using a protective layer composite liquid, which is a wax emulsion in which the oxidized polyethylene wax is emulsified and dispersed with assistance of an anionic emulsifying agent.
3. The thermosensitive recording material according to claim 2, wherein the oxidized polyethylene wax has an acid value of 10 mgKOH/g to 30 mgKOH/g.
4. The thermosensitive recording material according to claim 2, wherein the oxidized polyethylene wax in the protective layer has a number average particle diameter of 0.3 μm to 2.0 μm.
5. The thermosensitive recording material according to claim 1, wherein the oxidized polyethylene wax is contained in the protective layer in an amount of 5 parts by mass to 100 parts by mass relative to 100 parts by mass of the resin in the protective layer.
6. The thermosensitive recording material according to claim 1, wherein the protective layer further comprises silicone resin particles.
7. The thermosensitive recording material according to claim 1, further comprising:an intermediate protective layer disposed between the thermosensitive coloring layer and the protective layer,wherein the thermosensitive coloring layer, the intermediate protective layer, and the protective layer are formed by simultaneously coating the layers by a curtain coating method.
8. The thermosensitive recording material according to claim 7, wherein the intermediate protective layer contains a (meth)acrylic resin.
[0001]1. Field of the Invention
[0002]The present invention relates to a thermosensitive recording material for use in the fields of printers for computer output or calculator, recorders for medical instrumentation, low-speed or high speed printers, automatic ticket machines, thermosensitive copying, handy terminals, and labels such as POS system.
[0003]2. Description of the Related Art
[0004]Conventionally, various proposals have been made in a recording material having a thermosensitive recording layer, which contains as main components a colorless or pale color leuco dye and a color developer for coloring the leuco dye, disposed on a base of paper, synthesized paper, plastic film or the like, and which uses a coloring reaction initiated by applying heat, pressure, or the like to the thermosensitive recording layer. This type of the thermosensitive recording material has advantages such that complicated processes such as developing, fixing, and the like are not required, recording can be performed using a relatively simple device within a short period of time, less noise is made, and the required cost is low. Because of these advantages, such thermosensitive recording material is widely used. For example, it is used for copying books and documents, and is used as a recording material of electronic computers, facsimiles, ticket venders, label printers, recorders, and handy terminals.
[0005]As the thermosensitive recording material, those coloring in high density at high speed, and providing images and back ground of high fastness are desired.
[0006]Recently, many thermosensitive recording materials have been used in the field requiring reliability of recorded images, such as for labels and receipts. Accordingly, a thermosensitive recording material having high storage stability against water and acidic compounds contained in foods, or a plasticizer or oil and fats contained in an organic polymer material used in packaging is desired.
[0007]Moreover, in recent years, printing has been often performed by a printer of low torque, because of the trends for energy saving, or downsizing so as to use as a portable handy type of the printer. In this case, a thermosensitive recording material has a low head matching property, printing cannot be carried out in the low temperature and low humidity environment as the thermal head and the thermosensitive recording material stick to each other. Therefore, a high matching property between a thermal head and a surface of the thermosensitive recording material is required.
[0008]Conventionally, the aforementioned problems have been attempted to solve by adding a wax agent (i.e. a lubricant) to a protective layer disposed on the thermosensitive recording layer.
[0009]Use of zinc stearate and calcium stearate as the wax agent improves the head matching property, but calcium stearate does not provide a sufficient lubricating effect. Moreover, though zinc stearate gives a sufficient lubricating effect, it reduces the plasticizer resistance of the thermosensitive recording material. Furthermore, zinc, which is a main substance of zinc stearate, is regarded as a compound which possibly adversely affect water environment, and use of such material is not very suitable in recent years (see, for example, Japanese Patent (JP-B) No. 2812040).
[0010]By using montan wax (see, for example, JP-B No. 3611231) or carnauba wax (Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open (JP-A) No. 2000-355165) as the wax agent, the head-matching property is improved. However, as both wax use natural materials as a main substance, there is a possibility that a supply thereof is unstable depending on the change in the natural environment.
[0011]Moreover, there has been proposed a technique in which a lubricant having a melting point of 75° C. or lower is added to a protective layer (see, for example, JP-B No. 3573833). However, when the lubricant having a low melting point, such as 75° C. or lower is used in a protective layer, and a protective layer composite liquid is coated by a coating device and dried by a drier, the lubricant melts at the time of drying and then solidified again after the drying. In such case, the original lubricating function cannot be performed, and it is not suitable for mass-production.
[0012]Furthermore, more wax (i.e. a lubricant) has been used to solve sticking. The wax is formed of various raw materials, and various wax such as vegetable wax, animal wax, mineral wax, petroleum wax, and synthesis wax formed by chemical synthesis has been used.
[0013]Examples of the vegetable wax include carnauba wax, candelilla wax, rice wax, and castor oil. Examples of the animal wax include bees wax, and Chinese insect wax. Examples of the mineral wax include montan wax. Examples of the petroleum wax include paraffin wax, and microcrystalline wax. Examples of the synthesis wax include hydrocarbon-based synthesis wax such as polyethylene wax, and Fischer-Tropsch wax, and other synthesis wax such as higher fatty acid ester, fatty acid amide, ketones and amindes. Various wax has been developed as listed above.
[0014]As raw materials of the wax, other than the case of the synthesis wax, various materials present in nature have been used. These raw materials have a difficulty in stable supply due to the changes in the natural environment, or depletion of raw materials.
[0015]There has been a proposal such that a non-oxidized polyethylene wax is used as the wax (see JP-B No. 2636895). However, even with this non-oxidized polyethylene wax, a sufficient lubricating function cannot be attained.
[0016]Moreover, there has been a proposal such that oxidized polyethylene wax is used as the wax, and carboxy-modified polyvinyl alcohol is used as a resin of a protective layer, and a polyacrylamide epichlorohydrin-based crosslinking agent is used as a crosslinking agent for the protective layer (see, for example, JP-B No. 3520648). However, in this technique, sufficient conveying performance cannot be attained in the high temperature and high humidity environment. Therefore, desirable functions cannot be attained.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0017]The present invention aims at solving various problems in the art, and achieving the following object. Namely, an object of the present invention is to provide a thermosensitive recording material, which can be stably provided without being affected by the surrounding environment, and can improves anti-sticking property in high temperature and high humidity environment.
[0018]As a result of the diligent studies and researches conducted by the present inventors, the present inventors have come to the insight such that stable supplies are possible without being affected by the natural environment, and head-matching property, plasticizer resistance, water resistance, and conveying property at high temperature and high humidity can be improved with a desirable balance by providing a thermosensitive coloring layer, which contains a leuco dye and a color developer for coloring the leuco dye, and a protective layer on the thermosensitive coloring layer, using a reactive carboxyl group-containing polyvinyl alcohol as a resin for the protective layer, a hydrazine compound as a crosslinking layer, and oxidized polyethylene wax as wax (i.e. a lubricant) for the protective layer. The present invention is based upon the aforementioned insight of the present inventors.
[0019]Means for solving the aforementioned problems are as follows:
<1>A thermosensitive recording material, containing:
[0020]a base;
[0021]a thermosensitive coloring layer containing a leuco dye and a color developer;
[0022]at least one protective layer containing a resin, a crosslinking agent, and wax,
[0023]wherein the thermosensitive coloring layer is disposed on the base, and the protective layer is disposed on the thermosensitive coloring layer, and
[0024]wherein the resin is reactive carbonyl group-containing polyvinyl alcohol, the crosslinking agent is a hydrazide compound, and the wax is oxidized polyethylene wax.
<2>The thermosensitive recording material according to <1>, wherein the protective layer is formed using a protective layer composite liquid, which is a wax emulsion in which the oxidized polyethylene wax is emulsified and dispersed with assistance of an anionic emulsifying agent.<3>The thermosensitive recording material according to <2>, wherein the oxidized polyethylene wax has an acid value of 10 mgKOH/g to 30 mgKOH/g.<4>The thermosensitive recording material according to any one of <2> to <3>, wherein the oxidized polyethylene wax in the protective layer has a number average particle diameter of 0.3 μm to 2.0 μm.<5>The thermosensitive recording material according to any one of <1> to <4>, wherein the oxidized polyethylene wax is contained in the protective layer in an amount of 5 parts by mass to 100 parts by mass relative to 100 parts by mass of the resin in the protective layer.<6>The thermosensitive recording material according to any one of <1> to <5>, wherein the protective layer further contains silicone resin particles.<7>The thermosensitive recording material according to any one of <1> to <6>, further containing:
[0025]an intermediate protective layer disposed between the thermosensitive coloring layer and the protective layer,
[0026]wherein the thermosensitive coloring layer, the intermediate protective layer, and the protective layer are formed by simultaneously coating the layers by a curtain coating method.
<8>The thermosensitive recording material according to claim 7, wherein the intermediate protective layer contains a (meth)acrylic resin.
[0027]According to the present invention, various problems in the art can be solved, the aforementioned object can be achieved, and a thermosensitive recording material, which can be stably supplied without being affected by the natural environment, has the improved head-matching property, plasticizer resistance, water resistance, and conveying performance at high temperature and high humidity with desirable balance, can be provided.
[0028]The present invention will be specifically explained hereinafter.
(Thermosensitive Recording Material)
[0029]The thermosensitive recording material of the present invention contains a base, a thermosensitive coloring layer, and a protective layer, and may further contain an intermediate protective layer, an undercoat layer, a back layer, and other layers, if necessary.
[0030]The base is suitably selected depending on the intended purpose without any restriction regarding the shape, structure and size thereof. For example, the shape of the base is a plate shape or the like, the structure of the base may be a single layer structure or a laminate structure, and the size of the base is suitably selected depending on the size of the thermosensitive recording material.
[0031]A material of the base is suitably selected depending on the intended purpose without any restriction. Examples thereof include various inorganic materials and organic materials.
[0032]Examples of the inorganic materials include glass, quartz, silicon, silicon oxide, aluminum oxide, SiO2, and metal.
[0033]Examples of the organic materials include: paper such as wood free paper, art paper, coated paper, synthesized paper, laminate paper, recycled pulp (containing 50% or more of recycled pulp); cellulose derivatives such as cellulose triacetate; and polymer films formed of a polyester resin such as polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and polybutylene terephthalate, or polymers such as polycarbonate, polystyrene, polymethyl methacrylate, polyethylene, and polypropylene. These may be used independently, or in combination.
[0034]Among them, wood free paper, art paper, coated paper and polymer paper are particularly preferable.
[0035]It is preferred that the base be surface-treated by corona discharge, oxidation reaction (with chromic acid and the like), etching, processing for improving adhesion, processing for antistatic, or the like for the purpose of improving the adhesion between the coating liquid and the base. Moreover, it is preferred that the base be colored in white by adding a white pigment such as titanium oxide and the like.
[0036]The thickness of the base is suitably selected depending on the intended purpose without any restriction, and is preferably 50 μm to 2,000 μm, more preferably 100 μm to 1,000 μm.
<Thermosensitive Coloring Layer>
[0037]The thermosensitive coloring layer is a layer formed on the base.
[0038]The thermosensitive coloring layer contains a leuco dye and a color developer, and may further contain other substances, if necessary.
--Leuco Dye--
[0039]The leuco dye for use in the present invention is an electron-donating compound, and is suitably selected depending on the intended purpose without any restriction provided that it is a colorless or light color dye precursor. Examples thereof include triphenylmethane phthalide compounds, triarylmethane compounds, fluoran compounds, phenothiazine compounds, thiofluoran compounds, xanthen compounds, indolyl phthalide compounds, auramine compounds, spiropyran compounds, azaphthalide compounds, indolino-phthalide compounds, chlormenopirazole compounds, methine compounds, rhodamine anilinolactum compounds, rhodamine lactum compounds, quinazoline compounds, diazaxanthen compounds, bislactone compounds and the like. These may be used independently or in combination.
[0040]The leuco dye is suitably selected depending on the intended purpose without any restriction. Examples thereof include 3,3-bis(p-dimethylaminophenyl)-phthalide, 3,3-bis(p-dimethylaminophenyl)-6-dimethyl-aminophthalide (i.e., crystal violet lactone), 3,3-bis(p-dimethylaminophenyl)-6-diethylaminophthalide, 3,3-bis(p-dimethylaminophenyl)-6-chlorophthalide, 3,3-bis(p-dibutylaminophenyl)phthalide, 2-anilino-3-methyl-6-(di-n-butylamino)fluoran, 3-cyclohexylamino-6-chlorofluoran, 3-dimethyl-amino-5,7-dimethyl-fluoran, 3-N-methyl-N-isobutyl-6-methyl-7-anilinofluoran, 3-N-ethyl-N-isoamyl-6-methyl-7-anilinofluoran, 3-diethylamino-7-chlorofluoran, 3-diethylamino-7-methylfluoran, 3-diethylamino-7,8-benzofluoran, 3-diethylamino-6-methyl-7-chlorofluoran, 3-(N-p-tolyl-N-ethylamino-)-6-methyl-7-anilinofluoran, 3-pyrrolidino-6-methyl-7-anilinofluoran, 2-{N-(3-trifluoromethyl-phenyl)amino}-1-6-diethylamino-fluoran, 2-{3,6-bis(diethylamino)-9-(o-chloroanilino)xantylic benzoic acid lactam}, 3-diethylamino-6-methyl-7-(m-trichloromethyl-anilino)fluoran, 3-diethylamino-7-(o-chloroanilino)fluoran, 3-dibutylamino-7-(o-chloroanilino)fluoran, 3-N-methyl-N-amylamino-6-methyl-7-anilinofluoran, 3-N-methyl-N-cyclohexylamino-6-methyl-7-anilinofluoran, 3-diethylamino-6-methyl-7-anilinofluoran, 3-diethylamino-6-methyl-7-(2',4'-dimethylanilino)fluoran, 3-(N,N-diethylamino)-5-methyl-7-(N,N-dibenzylamino-)fluoran, benzoyl leuco methylene blue, 6'-chloro-8'-methoxy-benzoindolino-spiropyran, 6'-bromo-3'-methoxy-benzoindolino-spiropyran, 3-(2'-hydroxy-4'-dimethylaminophenyl)-3-(2'-methoxy-5'-chlorophenyl)phtha- lide, 3-(2'-hydroxy-4'-dimethylaminophenyl)-3-(2'-methoxy-5'-nitrophenyl)p- hthalide, 3-(2'-hydroxy-4'-diethylaminophenyl)-3-(2'-methoxy-5'-methyl-phe- nyl)phthalide, 3-(2'-methoxy-4'-dimethyl-aminophenyl)-3-(2'-hydroxy-4'-chloro-5'-methyl-- phenyl)phthalide, 3-morpholino-7-(N-propyl-trifluoromethylanilino)fluoran, 3-pyrrolidino-7-trifluoromethyl-anilinofluoran, 3-diethylamino-5-chloro-7-(N-benzyltrifluoromethyl-anilino)fluoran, 3-pyrrolidino-7-(di-p-chlorophenyl)methylaminofluoran, 3-diethylamino-5-chloro-7-(α-phenylethylamino)fluoran, 3-(N-ethyl-p-toluidino)-7-(α-phenylethylamino)fluoran, 3-diethylamino-7-(o-methoxycarbonylphenylamino)fluoran, 3-diethylamino-5-methyl-7-(α-phenylethylamino)fluoran, 3-diethylamino-7-piperidinofluoran, 2-chloro-3-(N-methyltoluidino)-7-(p-n-butylanilino)fluoran, 3-(N-methyl-Nisopropylamino-)-6-methyl-7-anilinofluoran, 3-dibutylamino-6-methyl-7-anilinofluoran, 3-diethylamino-6-ethyl-7-(3-methylanilino)fluoran, 3,6-bis(dimethylamino)fluorine spiro(9,3')-6'-dimethylaminophthalide, 3-(N-benzyl-N-cyclohexylamino)-5,6-benzo-7-α-naphthylamino-4'-bromo- fluoran, 3-diethylamino-6-chloro-7-anilinofluoran, 3-N-ethyl-N-(2-ethoxypropyl)amino-6-methyl-7-anilinofluoran, 3-N-ethyl-N-tetrahydrofurfurylamino-6-methyl-7-anilinofluoran, 3-diethylamino-6-methyl-7-mesidino-4', 5'-benzofluoran, 3-(p-dimethylaminophenyl)-3-{1,1-bis(p-dimethylaminophenyl)ethylen-2-yl}p- hthalide, 3-(p-dimethylaminophenyl)-3-{1,1-bis(p-dimethylaminophenyl)ethyl- en-2-yl}-6-dimethylaminophthalide, 3-(p-dimethylaminophenyl)-3-(1-p-dimethylaminophenyl-1-phenylethylen-2-yl- )phthalide, 3-(p-dimethylaminophenyl)-3-(1-p-dimethylaminophenyl-1-p-chlorophenylethy- len-2-yl)-6-dimethylaminophthalide, 3-(4'-dimethylamino-2'-methoxy)-3-(1''-p-dimethylaminophenyl-1''-p-chloro- phenyl-1'', 3''-butadien-4''-yl)benzophthalide, 3-(4'-dimethyl-amino-2'-benzyloxy)-3-(1''-p-dimethyl-amino-phenyl-1''-phe- nyl-1'', 3''-butadien)yl}benzophthalide, 3-dimethylamino-6-dimethylaminofluorene-9-spiro-3'(6'-dimethyl-amino-)pht- halide, 3,3-bis12-(p-dimethylaminophenyl)-2-(p-methoxyphenyl)ethenyl-1-4,5- ,6,7-tetrachlorophthalide, 3-bis{1,1-bis(4-pyrrolidinophenyl)ethylen-2-yl}-5,6-dichloro-4,7-dibromop- hthalide, bis(p-dimethylaminostyryl)-1-naphthalene sulfonyl methane, bis(p-dimethylaminostyryl)4-p-tolyl sulfonyl methane, 3-dibutylamino-6-methyl-7-anilinofluoran, 3-di(n-pentyl)amino-6-methyl-7-anilinofluoran, and 3-(N-ethyl-N-p-toluidino)-6-methyl-7-anilinofluoran.
[0041]The amount of the leuco dye contained in the thermosenstive coloring layer is suitably selected depending on the intended purpose without any restriction, but it is preferably 5% by mass to 20% by mass, more preferably 10% by mass to 15% by mass.
--Color Developer--
[0042]The color developer is selected from various electron-accepting compounds, oxidant, phenol compounds, organic or inorganic acid compounds, esters thereof and salts thereof, which color the leuco dye at the time when they are made in contact (heated).
[0043]The color developer is suitably selected depending on the intended purpose without any restriction. Examples thereof include 4,4'-isopropylidene bisphenol, 4,4'-isopropylidene bis(o-methylphenol), 4,4'-sec-butylidene bisphenol, 4,4'-isopropylidene bis(2-tert-butylphenol), znc p-nitro benzoate, 1,3,5-tris(4-terbutyl-3-hydroxy-2,6-dimethylbenzyl)isocyanurate, 2,2-(3,4'-dihydroxydiphenyl)propane, bis(4-hydroxy-3-methylphenyl)sulfide, 4-{β-(p-methoxyphenoxy)ethoxy}salicylate, 1,7-bis(4-hydroxyphenylthio)-3,5-dioxahepane, 1,5-bis(4-hydroxyphenylthio)-5-oxapentane, monocalcium monobenzyl phthalate, 4,4'-cyclohexylidene diphenol, 4,4'-isopropylidenebis(2-chlorophenol), 2,2'-methylene bis(4-methyl-6-tert-butylphenol), 4,4'-butylidene bis(6-tert-butyl-2-methyl)phenol, 1,1,3-tris(2-methyl-4-hydroxy-5-tert-butylphenyl)butane, 1,1,3-tris(2-methyl-4-hydroxy-5-cyclohexylphenyl)butane, 4,4'-thiobis(6-tert-butyl-2-methyl)phenol, 4,4'-diphenyl sulfone, 4-isopropoxy-4'-hydroxydiphenylsulfone, 4-benzyloxy-4'-hydroxydiphenylsulfone, 4,4'-diphenol sulfoxide, isopropyl p-hydroxyl benzoate, benzyl p-hydroxyl benzoate, benzyl 3,4-dihydroxybenzoate (i.e. benzyl protocatechuic acid), stearyl gallate, lauryl gallate, octyl gallate, 1,3-bis(4-hydroxyphenylthio)-propane, N,N'-diphenyl thiourea, N,N'-di(m-chlorophenyl)thiourea, salicylanilide, methyl bis(4-hydroxyphenyl) acetate, benzyl bis(4-hydroxyphenyl) accetate, 1,3-bis(4-hydroxycumyl)benzene, 1,4-bis(4-hydroxycumyl)benzene, 2,4'-diphenol sulfone, 2,2'-diallyl-4,4'-diphenol sulfone, 3,4-dihydroxyphenyl-4'-methyldiphenyl sulfone, zinc 1-acetyloxy-2-naphthoate, zinc 2-acetyloxy-1-naphthoate, zinc 2-acetyloxy-3-naphthoate, α,α-bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)-α-methyl toluene, antipyrine complex of zinc thiocyanate, tetrabromo bisphenol A, tetrabromo bisphenol S, 4,4'-thiobis(2-methylphenol), 4,4'-thiobis(2-chlorophenol), bis(4-hydroxyphenyl) sulfone-monoallyl ether, 4,4'[oxybis(ethyleneoxy-P-phenylenesulfonyl)]diphenol, 2,4'-dihydroxydiphenyl sulfone, and 4-hydroxy-4'-isopropoxydiphenyl sulfone. These may be used independently, or in combination.
[0044]A mass ratio of the leuco dye contained in the thermosensitive coloring layer to the color developer contained therein is suitably selected depending on the intended purpose without any restriction, but it is preferably such that the color developer is preferably 1 part by mass to 20 parts by mass, more preferably 2 parts by mass to 10 parts by mass, relative to 1 part by mass of the coloring agent (leuco dye).
--Other Substances--
[0045]The thermosensitive coloring layer may contain, as the aforementioned other substances, a binder, filler, a thermoplastic material, a hindered phenol compound and hindered amine compound, a crosslinking agent, a pigment, a surfactant, a fluorescent whitening agent and a lubricant.
--Binder--
[0046]The binder may be used as necessary in order to improve the adhesiveness and coatability of the layer.
[0047]The binder resin is suitably selected depending on the intended purpose without any restriction. Specific examples thereof include starches, hydroxyethyl cellulose, methyl cellulose, carboxy methyl cellulose, gelatin, casein, gum arabic, polyvinyl alcohols, salts of diisobutylene/maleic anhydride copolymers, salts of styrene/maleic anhydride copolymers, salts of ethylene/acrylic acid copolymers, salts of styrene/acryl copolymers and emulsion salts of styrene/butadiene copolymers.
--Filler--
[0048]The filler is suitably selected depending on the intended purpose without any restriction. Examples thereof include inorganic pigments such as calcium carbonate, aluminum oxide, zinc oxide, titanium dioxide, silica, aluminum hydroxide, barium sulfate, talc, kaolin, alumina and clay, and commonly known organic pigments. Among them, acidic pigments (those exhibiting acidity in aqueous solutions) such as silica, alumina and kaolin are preferable in terms of their water proof property, and silica is more preferable in terms of color density in a resulting developed image.
--Thermoplastic Material--
[0049]In the present invention, various thermoplastic materials may be added depending on the intended purpose (e.g. as a sensitizer). In the case where the thermosensitive recording material is used on packages of prepared foods or the like and the heat resistance thereof is required, the thermoplastic material may not be added, or it is selected from compounds having a melting point of 100° C. or higher.
[0050]The thermoplastic material is suitably selected depending on the intended purpose without any restriction. Examples thereof include: fatty acids such as stearic acid, and behenic acid; fatty acid amides such as stearic acid amide, and palmitic acid amide; fatty acid metal salts such as zinc stearate, aluminum stearate, calcium stearate, zinc palmitate, and zinc behenate; and others such as p-benzylbiphenyl, m-terphenyl, p-acetylbiphenyl, triphenyl methane, benzyl p-benzyloxy benzoate, β-benzyloxy naphthalene, phenyl β-naphthoate, phenyl 1-hydroxy-2-naphthoate, methyl 1-hydroxy-2-naphthoate, diphenyl carbonate, glycol carbonate, dibenzyl terephthalate, dimethyl terephthalate, 1,4-dimethoxy naphthalene, 1,4-diethoxy naphthalene, 1,4-dibenzoxy naphthalene, 1,2-diphenoxy ethane, 1,2-bis(3-methylphenoxy)ethane, 1,2-bis(4-methylphenoxy)ethane, 1,4-diphenoxy-2-butene, 1,2-bis(4-methoxyphenylthio)ethane, dibenzoyl methane, 1,4-diphenylthiobutane, 1,4-diphenylthio-2-butene, 1,3-bis(2-vinyloxyethoxy)benzene, 1,4-bis(2-vinyloxyethoxy)benzene, p-(2-vinyloxyethoxy)biphenyl, p-aryloxybiphenyl, p-propargyloxybiphenyl, dibenzoyloxymethane, dibenzoyloxypropane, dibenzyl disulfide, 1,1-diphenyl ethanol, 1,1-diphenyl propanol, p-benzyloxy benzyl alcohol, 1,3-phenoxy-2-propanol, N-octadecylcarbamyl-p-methoxycarbonyl benzene, N-octadecyl carbamoyl benzene, 1,2-bis(4-methoxyphenoxy)propane, 1,5-bis(4-methoxyphenoxy)-3-oxapentane, 1,2-bis(3,4-dimethylphenyl)ethane, dibenzyl oxalate, bis(4-methylbenzyl) oxalate, bis(4-chlorobenzyl)oxalate, and 4,4'-diallyloxydiphenyl sulfone.
[0051]--Hindered Phenol Compound and Hindered Amine Compound--
[0052]To the thermosensitive coloring layer, if necessary, various hindered phenol compounds and hindered amine compounds, which are electron-accepting compounds but have relatively low coloring ability, may be added as an auxiliary additive. Specific examples thereof will be shown below.
[0053]The hindered phenol compound and hindered amine compound are suitably selected depending on the intended purpose without any restriction. Examples thereof include 2,2'-methylenebis(4-ethyl-6-tert-butylphenol), 4,4'-butylidenebis(6-tert-butyl-2-methylphenol), 1,1,3-tris(2-methyl-4-hydroxy-5-tert-butylphenyl)butane, 1,1,3-tris(2-methyl-4-hydroxy-5-cyclohexylphenyl)butane, 4,4'-thiobis(6-tert-butyl-2-methylphenol), tetrabromobisphenol A, tetrabromobisphenol S, 4,4-thiobis(2-methylphenol), 4,4'-thiobis(2-chlorophenol), tetrakis(1,2,2,6,6-pentamethyl-4-piperidyl)-1,2,3,4-butanetetracarboxylat- e, and tetrakis(1,2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4-piperidyl)-1,2,3,4-butanetetracarb- oxylate.
--Fluorescent Whitening Agent--
[0054]The fluorescent whitening agent is used for whitening the background area as well as improving appearances.
[0055]The fluorescent whitening agent is suitably selected depending on the intended purpose without any restriction, but it is preferably a diaminostilbene compound in view of the obtainable effect of whitening background, and stability of a protective layer composite liquid.
[0056]Further, when N-aminopolyacryl amide serving as a crosslinking agent is added to the protective layer, or both the thermosensitive recording layer and the protective layer, diacetone-modified polyvinyl alcohol preferably is added into the thermosensitive recording layer. This is because a crosslinking reaction readily occurs, and waterproof property can be improved without adding another crosslinking agent that could impede color formation.
[0057]The method for forming the thermosensitive coloring layer is suitably selected depending on the intended purpose without any restriction. For example, the following method is used to form the thermosensitive coloring layer. The leuco dye and developer have been pulverized and dispersed together with the binder and the other components so as to be a particle diameter of 1 μm to 3 μm by a disperser such as a ball mill, Atriter and sand mill. The resultant dispersion is mixed, if necessary, together with the filler and the hot-melt material (sensitizer) dispersion liquid in accordance with a predetermined formulation, to thereby prepare a thermosensitive coloring layer-coating liquid. Subsequently, the thus-prepared coating liquid is applied onto the base.
[0058]The thickness of the thermosensitive coloring layer is suitably selected depending on materials used in the thermosensitive coloring layer, intended use of the thermosensitive recording material and the like, without any restriction. The thickness thereof is preferably 1 μm to 50 μm, more preferably 3 μm to 20 μm.
<Protective Layer>
[0059]The protective layer is a layer formed on the thermosensitive coloring layer.
[0060]The protective layer contains a resin, a crosslinking agent, and wax (i.e., a lubricant), and may further contain filler and other substances, if necessary.
--Resin--
[0061]The resin is suitably selected depending on the intended purpose without any restriction, provided that it is polyvinyl alcohol containing a reactive carbonyl group(s).
[0062]The polyvinyl alcohol containing a reactive carbonyl group(s) is suitably selected depending on the intended purpose without any restriction, and examples thereof include diacetone-modified polyvinyl alcohol.
[0063]The polyvinyl alcohol containing a reactive carbonyl group(s) can be produced by the conventional methods, such as a method in which vinyl monomers each containing a reactive carbonyl group(s) and fatty acid vinyl ester are copolymerized.
[0064]The vinyl monomer containing a reactive group(s) is suitably selected depending on the intended purpose without any restriction. Examples thereof include monomers containing groups including ester bonds, and monomers containing acetone groups.
[0065]Among them, a vinyl monomer containing a diacetone group is preferable, and specifically, diacetone acryl amide, and methadiacetone acryl amide are preferable. As a structural example of a polymer having such residue, the modified PVA is listed below.
##STR00001##
[0066]In the above formula, X, Y, and Z are each independently an integer of 0 or larger.
[0067]To obtain the aforementioned diacetone-modified polyvinyl alcohol, diacetone acryl amide, methadiacetone acryl amide and the like are used.
[0068]The fatty acid vinyl ester is suitably selected depending on the intended purpose without any restriction. Examples thereof include vinyl formate, vinyl acetate, and vinyl propionate.
[0069]Among them, vinyl acetate is preferable.
[0070]The diacetone-modified polyvinyl alcohol may be copolymerized with vinyl monomers.
[0071]The vinyl monomer capable of copolymerizing such diacetone-modified polyvinyl alcohol is suitably selected depending on the intended purpose without any restriction. Examples thereof include acrylic acid ester, butadiene, ethylene, propylene, acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, maleic acid, maleic anhydride, and itaconic acid.
[0072]The amount of the diacetone group contained in the diacetone-modified polyvinyl alcohol is suitably selected depending on the intended purpose without any restriction, but it is generally about 0.5 mol % to about 20 mol % relative to the total amount of the polymer, and is preferably 2 mol % to 10 mol % for improving water resistance of a resulting thermosensitive recording material. When the amount thereof is less than 2 mol %, the water resistance thereof is insufficient for practical use. When the amount thereof is more than 10 mol %, the water resistance thereof does not improve further, but the production cost increases.
[0073]The polymerization degree of the diacetone-modified polyvinyl alcohol is suitably selected depending on the intended purpose without any restriction, but it is preferably 300 to 3,000, more preferably 500 to 2,200.
[0074]The saponification degree of the diacetone-modified polyvinyl alcohol is preferably 80% or more.
--Crosslinking Agent--
[0075]The crosslinking agent is suitably selected depending on the intended purpose without any restriction, provided that it contains a hydrazide compound.
[0076]The hydrazide compound is suitably selected depending on the intended purpose without any restriction. Examples thereof include dihydrazide compounds such as adipic dihydrazide, and phthalic dihydrazide.
[0077]Moreover, one or more crosslinking agents mentioned above may be used in combination with one or more crosslinking agents known in the art.
--Wax--
[0078]The wax is suitably selected depending on the intended purpose without any restriction, provided that it is oxidized polyethylene wax.
[0079]The oxidized polyethylene wax contains at least either of oxidized polyethylene or acid-modified polyethylene, and either of them provides the same effect.
[0080]A synthesis method of the oxidized polyethylene wax is suitably selected depending on the intended purpose without any restriction. Examples thereof include a method for polymerizing ethylene, a method for decomposing polyethylene, and the like.
[0081]A polymerization method for polymerizing ethylene is suitably selected depending on the intended purpose without any restriction. Examples thereof include a method in which ethylene monomers and olefin oxide are copolymerized, a method in which non-oxidized olefin monomers and olefin oxide are copolymerized, an oxidization method, and the like.
[0082]The monomer for use in the copolymerization is suitably selected depending on the intended purpose without any restriction in terms of the monomer for use, number of monomers for use, and polymerization degrees.
[0083]The oxidization method is suitably selected depending on the intended purpose without any restriction. Examples thereof include a method in which oxidization is carried out after polymerization, and a method in which oxidized monomers are copolymerized. Moreover, a catalyst for use in the polymerization is suitably selected depending on the intended purpose without any restriction.
[0084]At the time when the oxidized polyethylene wax is applied to a thermosensitive material, it is difficult to directly apply the oxidized polyethylene wax to the thermosensitive material, and thus it is preferable that a dispersion liquid of the oxidized polyethylene wax in which the oxidized polyethylene wax is dispersed with assistance of a dispersing agent in wet system is used.
[0085]Here, the embodiment of the dispersion liquid is suitably selected depending on the intended purpose without any restriction. Examples thereof include (i) an aqueous dispersion liquid in which the oxidized polyethylene wax is dispersed in water with assistance of polyvinyl alcohol serving as a dispersing agent, and (ii) an emulsion in which the oxidized polyethylene wax is emulsified and dispersed with assistance of an anionic emulsifying agent.
[0086]The anionic emulsifying agent is suitably selected depending on the intended purpose without any restriction. Examples thereof include a sulfonic acid-based emulsifying agent, and a carboxylic acid-based emulsifying agent. Note that, although it is possible to disperse the oxidized polyethylene wax with assistance of a nonionic emulsifying agent, use of a lubricant using the anionic emulsifying agent in the thermosensitive material increases water resistance of the resulting thermosensitive recording material after image printing higher than the case where the nonionic emulsifying agent is used, and produces a thermosensitive recording material of higher quality.
[0087]The melting point of the oxidized polyethylene wax, which is added to a protective layer coating liquid for forming the aforementioned protective layer, is suitably selected depending on the intended purpose without any restriction, but it is preferably 90° C. to 120° C. When the lubricant having a low melting point is used in the protective layer composite liquid, and such liquid is coated by a coating device and dried by a dryer, the lubricant melts at the time of drying and then solidified again after the drying. In such case, the original lubricating function cannot be performed, and it is not suitable for mass-production.
[0088]The acid value of the oxidized polyethylene wax, which is added to a protective layer coating liquid for forming the aforementioned protective layer, is suitably selected depending on the intended purpose without any restriction, but it is preferably 10 mgKOH/g to 30 mgKOH/g. The acid value is expressed by a weight (mg) of potassium hydroxide required to neutralize acid substances contained in 1 g of a sample. Specifically, it can be measured in accordance with the method specified in JIS K 2501.
[0089]When the acid value of the oxidized polyethylene wax is less than 10 mgKOH/g, a number of acid groups small, and thus sufficient stickiness cannot be attained. When the acid value thereof is more than 30 mgKOH/g, though lubricity can be attained, it is difficult to form the oxidized polyethylene wax into emulsion, and thus it is not desirable for mass production.
[0090]A number average particle diameter of the oxidized polyethylene wax, which is added to a protective layer coating liquid for forming the aforementioned protective layer, is suitably selected depending on the intended purpose without any restriction, but it is preferably 0.3 μm to 2.0 μm. When the number average particle diameter thereof is less than 0.3 μm, it is difficult to generate the oxidized polyethylene wax dispersion particles, which is hence not suitable for mass-production, and stickiness thereof reduces. When the number average particle diameter thereof is more than 2.0 μm, resistance to a plasticizing agent reduces.
[0091]An amount of the oxidized polyethylene wax contained in the protective layer is suitably selected depending on the intended purpose without any restriction, but it is preferably 5 parts by mass to 100 parts by mass, more preferably 10 parts by mass to 50 parts by mass relative to 100 parts by mass of the resin contained in the protective layer. When the amount of the oxidized polyethylene wax is less than 5 parts by mass, a sufficient effect of stickiness cannot be attained. When the amount thereof is more than 100 parts by mass, resistance to a plasticizing agent is insufficient.
[0092]The filler is suitably selected depending on the intended purpose without any restriction. Examples thereof include: inorganic powders such as aluminum hydroxide, calcium carbonate, silica, zinc oxide, titanium oxide, zinc hydroxide, barium sulfate, clay, talc, surface-treated calcium, and surface-treated silica; and organic powders such as silicone resin particles, urea-formalin resin, styrene-methacrylic acid copolymer, and a polystyrene resin.
[0093]Among them, aluminum hydroxide and calcium carbonate are preferable because they provide the thermosensitive recording material with excellent abrasion resistance against a thermal head when the thermosensitive recording material is used for printing for a long period of time.
<Intermediate Protective Layer>
[0094]The intermediate protective layer is a layer formed between the thermosensitive coloring layer and the protective layer.
[0095]The intermediate protective layer contains a resin and a crosslinking agent, and may further contain other substances, if necessary.
[0096]The resin is suitably selected depending on the intended purpose without any restriction. For example, (meth)acrylic resins can be used as the resin.
[0097]The (meth)acrylic resin is suitably selected depending on the intended purpose without any restriction, and may be selected from those suitably synthesized or commercial products. Preferable examples thereof include a monopolymer formed by polymerizing either of (meth)acrylic acid or (meth)acrylic acid ester, and a copolymer formed by copolymerizing (meth)acrylic acid and/or (meth)acrylic acid ester, and a vinyl monomer capable of copolymerizing (meth)acrylic acid and/or (meth)acrylic acid ester, such as styrene.
[0098]The (meth)acrylic acid ester is suitably selected depending on the intended purpose without any restriction. Examples thereof include monomers and oligomers generally used for an ultraviolet curing resin or electron-beam curing resin.
[0099]Among them those having flexible structures are preferable, and aliphatic compounds are more preferable.
[0100]Note that, among the aliphatic compound, aromatic compounds having chain structures are preferable. Moreover, monofunctional monomers and bifunctional monomers are preferable to polyfunctioanl monomers, that are tri- or higher functional monomers.
[0101]The (meth)acrylate is suitably selected depending on the intended purpose without any restriction. Examples thereof include alkyl(meth)acrylate having an alkyl group, amino(meth)acrylate having an alkyl group, glycol (meth)acrylate, allyl(meth)acrylate, trimethylolpropane tri(meth)acrylate, glycidyl(meth)acrylate, acryl amide, diacetone acrylamide, (meth) acrylonitrile, benzyl(meth)acrylate, dimethylaminoethyl(metWacrylate methyl chloride salt, trimethylolpropane tri(meth)acrylate, and glycidyl(meth)acrylate. These may be used independently or in combination.
[0102]The alkyl(meth)acrylate having an alkyl group is suitably selected depending on the intended purpose without any restriction, but those having a C1-18 alkyl group are preferable, and those having a C3-15 alkyl group are more preferable. Specific examples thereof include methyl(meth)acrylate, ethyl(meth)acrylate, n-butyl(meth)acrylate, i-butyl(meth)acrylate, cyclohexyl(meth)acrylate, 2-ethylhexyl(metWacrylate, lauryl(meth)acrylate, stearyl(meth)acrylate, amino(meth)acrylate, and glycol di(meth)acrylate.
[0103]When the number of carbon atoms contained in the alkyl group is excessively small, the resulting (meth)acrylic resin may not have sufficient flexibility. When the number of carbon atoms is too large, methylene chains present as side chains may align regularly, which leads lack of flexibility in the resulting (meth)acrylic resin.
[0104]The amino(meth)acrylate containing an alkyl group is suitably selected depending on the intended purpose without any restriction, but those having a C1-5 alkyl group are preferable. Specific examples thereof include dimethylaminoethyl(meth)acrylic acid ester, and dimethylaminoethyl(meth)acrylic acid ester.
[0105]The glycol di(meth)acrylate is suitably selected depending on the intended purpose without any restriction. Examples thereof include ethylene glycol di(meth)acrylate, and butylene glycol di(meth)acrylate.
[0106]The vinyl monomer capable of copolymerizing is suitably selected depending on the intended purpose without any restriction. Examples thereof include: vinyl arenas such as styrene, α-methylstyrene, monochlorostyrene, and dichlorostyrene; vinyl cyanes such as acrylonitrile, and methacylonitrile; halogenated vinyls such as vinyl chloride, vinyl bromide, and chloroprene; alkens such as vinyl acetate; halogenated alkenes such as ethylene, propylene, butylene, butadiene, and isobutylene; polyfunctional monomers such as allylmethacrylate, diallylphthalate, triallylcyanurate, monoethyleneglycol dimethacrylate, tetraethyleneglycol diacrylate, tetraethyleneglycol dimethacrylate, divinyl benzene, and glycidyl methacrylate. These may be used independently or in combination.
[0107]Among them, acrylic resins containing ethyl acrylate, butyl acrylate, and/or hexyl-2-ethyl acrylate as copolymerizing components, or acrylic resins obtained by copolymerizing the aforementioned components with copolymerizing components such as methacrylic acid ester, styrene, and vinyl acetate. In view of binding ability with the resin contained in an aqueous flexo ink, a styrene-acrylic acid copolymer is more preferable.
[0108]In the case where an acrylic resin emulsion is used as the (meth)acrylic resin, barrier properties such as plasticizer resistance and oil resistance reduces. Therefore, use of an aqueous solution thereof is more preferable over the emulsion.
[0109]An amount of the (meth)acrylic resin contained in the intermediate protective layer is suitably selected depending on the intended purpose without any restriction, but it is preferably 1 part by mass to 50 parts by mass, more preferably 5 parts by mass to 30 parts by mass relative to 100 parts by mass of the diacetone-modified polyvinyl alcohol resin.
[0110]When the amount thereof is less than 1 part by mass, water resistance thereof may not be obtained against images printed with an aqueous flexo ink. When the amount thereof is more than 50 parts by mass, antisticking property may degrades in low temperature and low humidity environment.
[0111]An acid value of the (meth)acrylic resin is suitably selected depending on the intended purpose without any restriction, but it is preferably 100 mgKOH/g or more, more preferably 150 mgKOH/g to 250 mgKOH/g.
[0112]When the acid value thereof is less than 100 mgKOH/g, sufficient water resistance to images printed with an aqueous flexo ink may not be attained.
[0113]The acid value of the (meth)acrylic resin can be measured, for example, by a method as defined in JIS K0070.
[0114]The mass average molecular weight of the (meth)acrylic resin is suitably adjusted depending on the intended purpose without any restriction, but is preferably 1,000 to 300,000.
[0115]Besides the aforementioned (meth)acrylic resin, a resin for use in the intermediate protective layer is suitably selected depending on the intended purpose without any restriction. Examples thereof include: polyvinyl alcohol; cellulose derivatives starch and derivatives thereof, methoxycellulose, hydroxyethyl cellulose, and carboxymethyl cellulose; polyacrylate soda; polyvinyl pyrrolidone, alkali salts of styrene-maleic anhydride copolymer; alkali salts of isobutylene-maleic anhydride copolymer; water-soluble polymers such as polyacryl amide, gelatine, and casein.
[0116]Among them, polyvinyl alcohol having a reactive carbonyl group is preferable, and itaconic acid-modified polyvinyl alcohol and diacetone-modified polyvinyl alcohol are more preferable, because they are not easily dissolved or soften with heat, has high heat resistance, and are advantageous for improving the antisticking property.
[0117]The crosslinking agent is suitably selected depending on the intended purpose without any restriction. Examples thereof include: a polyvalent amine compound such as ethylene diamine; a polyvalent aldehyde compound such as glyoxal, glutaraldehyde, and dialdehyde; a dihydrazide compound such as adipic dihydrazide, and phthalic dihydrazide; a water-soluble methylol compound (e.g. urea, melamine, phenol); a polyfunctional epoxy compound; a polyvalent metal salt (e.g. Al, Ti, Zr, and Mg as a metal for use); titanium lactate; and boric acid. Moreover, these may be used in combination with other conventional crosslinking agents.
<<Curtain Coating Method>>
[0118]The thermosensitive coloring layer, the protective layer, and the intermediate protective layer are preferably formed by simultaneously applying coating liquids thereof by a curtain coating method. By using this method, a number of processes, and cost required for the installation of equipments reduces, and multiple layers can be easily formed where each layer is functionally separated.
[0119]A viscosity (B type viscometer, at 25° C.) of the coating liquid for used in the curtain coating is suitably selected depending on the intended purpose without any restriction, but it is preferably 100 mPas to 500 mPas, more preferably 150 mPas to 400 mPas.
[0120]When the viscosity of the coating liquid is lower than 100 mPas, coating liquids for use are mixed to each other, which lowers a sensitivity of the resulting thermosensitive recording material. When the viscosity thereof is higher than 500 mPas, the flow rate differs between the flow adjacent to an edge guide of a curtain nozzle and the center part of the flow, and thus the deposition amount of the edge portion of the coated layer increases, which causes rising.
[0121]The thermosensitive recording material may contain an undercoat layer between the base and the thermosensitive coloring layer, an additional protective layer between the thermosensitive coloring layer and the protective layer for improving the image reliability, and/or a back layer disposed on the back surface of the base.
<Undercoat Layer>
[0122]The undercoat layer is a layer formed between the base and the thermosensitive coloring layer.
[0123]The undercoat layer contains a binder resin and hollow plastic particles, and may further contain other substances, if necessary.
--Hollow Plastic Particles--
[0124]The hollow plastic particles are fine hollow particles each containing a thermoplastic resin as a shell, and air or other gas in the inner part thereof, and are already in the foamed state.
[0125]The average particle diameter (outer diameter) of the hollow plastic particles is suitably selected depending on the intended purpose without any restriction, but it is preferably 0.2 μm to 20 μm, more preferably 2 μm to 5 μm.
[0126]When the average particle diameter is less than 0.2 μm, it is technically difficult to make particles hollow and the function of the under layer becomes insufficient. On the other hand, when the above diameter is more than 20 μm, the dried coating surface degrades in smoothness. Thus, the coated thermosensitive recording layer becomes non-uniform, and it is required to apply larger amount of thermosensitive recording layer coating liquid than necessary in order to provide a uniform layer.
[0127]Accordingly, the hollow plastic particles preferably have a sharp distribution peak with little variation as well as an average particle diameter falling within the aforementioned range.
[0128]The hollow ratio of the hollow plastic particles is suitably selected depending on the intended purpose without any restriction, but it is preferably 30% to 95%, particularly preferably 80% to 95%.
[0129]When the hollow ratio thereof is less than 30%, thermal insulating properties are insufficient. Thus, heat energy from the thermal head is emitted to the outside of the thermosensitive recording material via the support, resulting in that the effect of improving sensitivity becomes inadequate. The hollow ratio referred to herein is the ratio of the inner diameter (the diameter of the hollow part) of the hollow particles to the outer diameter, and can be expressed by the following equation:
Hollow ratio (%)=(inner diameter of the hollow particles/outer diameter of the hollow particles)×100
[0130]As described above, each of the hollow plastic particles has a shell of thermoplastic resin. Such thermoplastic resin is suitably selected depending on the intended purpose without any restriction. Examples of the thermoplastic resin include styrene-acrylic resins, polystyrene resins, acrylic resins, polyethylene resins, polypropylene resins, polyacetal resins, chlorinated polyether resins, vinyl polychloride resins, and copolymer resins whose main components are vinylidene chloride and acrylonitrile. Among them, styrene-acrylic resins, and copolymer resins whose main components are vinylidene chloride and acrylonitrile are preferable, because they have high void ratios, have less variation in the particle diameters, and are suitable for blade coating.
[0131]The thermoplastic material is suitably selected depending on the intended purpose without any restriction. Examples thereof include phenol-formaldehyde resins, urea-formaldehyde resins, melamine-formaldehyde resins, furan resins, unsaturated polyester resins produced through addition polymerization, and crosslinked MMA resins.
[0132]A coating amount of the hollow plastic particles is suitably selected depending on the intended purpose without any restriction, but it needs to be 1 g to 3 g relative to 1 m2 of the base, for maintaining sensitivity and coating uniformity. When the coating amount thereof is less than 1 g/m2, sufficient sensitivity cannot be attained. When the coating amount thereof is more than 3 g/m2, the binding force of the layer decreases.
<Back Layer>
[0133]The thermosensitive recording material of the present invention preferably contains a back layer, which contains a pigment, a water-soluble resin (binder resin), and a crosslinking agent, disposed on the face (back surface) opposite to the face of the base where the thermosensitive coloring layer is disposed.
[0134]The back layer may further contain other substances such as filler, and wax (lubricant).
--Binder Resin--
[0135]The binder resin is suitably selected depending on the intended purpose without any restriction, provided that it is either a water-dispersible resin or a water-soluble resin. Examples thereof include a water-soluble polymer, and an aqueous polymer emulsion.
[0136]The water-soluble polymer is suitably selected depending on the intended purpose without any restriction. Examples thereof include: polyvinyl alcohol; starch and derivatives thereof cellulose derivatives such as methoxy cellulose, hydroxyethyl cellulose, carboxymethyl cellulose, methyl cellulose, and ethyl cellulose; polyacrylate soda; polyvinyl pyrrolidone; acryl amide-acrylic acid ester copolymers; acryl amide-acrylic acid ester-methacrylic acid terpolymers; alkali salts of styrene-maleic anhydride copolymers; alkali salts of isobutylene-maleic anhydride copolymers; polyacryl amide; alginate soda, gelatin and casein. These may be used independently or in combination.
[0137]The aqueous polymer emulsion is suitably selected depending on the intended purpose without any restriction. Examples thereof include: latexes of acrylate copolymers, styrene-butadiene copolymers and styrene-butadiene-acryl copolymers; and emulsions of a vinyl acetate resin, vinyl acetate-acrylate copolymers, styrene-acrylate copolymers, acrylate resins and polyurethane resins. These may be used independently or in combination.
[0138]As the crosslinking agent, those used in the intermediate protective layer can be used.
[0139]As the filler, inorganic filler or organic filler can be used.
[0140]The inorganic filler is suitably selected depending on the intended purpose without any restriction. Examples thereof include carbonates, silicates, metal oxides and sulfate compounds.
[0141]The organic filler is suitably selected depending on the intended purpose without any restriction. Examples thereof include a silicone resin, a cellulose resin, an epoxy resin, a nylon resin, a phenol resin, a polyurethane resin, a urea resin, a melamine resin, a polyester resin, a polycarbonate resin, a styrene-based resin, an acrylic resin, a polyethylene-based resin, a formaldehyde-based resin, and a polymethyl methacrylate resin.
[0142]A method for forming the back layer is suitably selected depending on the intended purpose without any restriction, but it is preferably the method in which a back layer coating liquid is coated on the base to form the back layer.
[0143]The coating method is suitably selected depending on the intended purpose without any restriction. Examples thereof include spin coating, dip coating, kneader coating, curtain coating, and blade coating.
[0144]The thickness of the back layer is suitably selected depending on the intended purpose without any restriction, but it is preferably 0.1 μm to 10 μm, more preferably 0.5 μm to 5 μm.
[0145]As for a thermosensitive recording label that is one application example of the thermosensitive recording material, a first embodiment of the thermosensitive recording label has an adhesive layer and a release paper which are successively laminated on a back surface of the base or on the surface of the back layer of the thermosensitive recording material, and may have other structure, if necessary.
[0146]The thermosensitive recording material having an adhesive layer is obtained by applying an adhesive on the back surface of the thermosensitive recording material of the present invention and laminating a release paper thereon. As a result, the thermosensitive recording material can be used for POS labels, or labels used for physical distribution, and thus a range of applications thereof increases.
[0147]The materials for the adhesive layer can be appropriately selected in accordance with the intended purpose, and examples thereof include urea resins, melamine resins, phenol resins, epoxy resins, vinyl acetate resins, vinyl acetate/acrylic copolymers, ethylene/vinyl acetate copolymers, acrylic resins, polyvinyl ether resins, vinyl chloride/vinyl acetate copolymers, polystyrene resins, polyester resins, polyurethane resins, polyamide resins, chlorinated polyolefin resins, polyvinyl butyral resins, acrylate copolymers, methacrylate copolymers, natural rubber, cyanoacrylate resins and silicone resins. These may be used independently or in combination.
[0148]As a second embodiment of the thermosensitive recording label has a thermosensitive adhesive layer which develops adhesion by the action of heat and which is laid over the back layer or the back surface of the base of the thermosensitive recording material, and, if necessary, may include other components.
[0149]The thermosensitive adhesive layer contains a thermoplastic resin and a thermofusion compound, and may further contain a tackifier, if necessary. The thermoplastic resin provides adhesion and bonding force. The thermofusion compound does not provide plasticity to the resin at normal temperature, as it is in a solid state at normal temperature, but it fuses by an application of heat and makes the resin swollen or softened to exhibit adhesion. Moreover, the tackifier functions to improve the adhesion.
[0150]A thermosensitive recording magnetic paper, which is another embodiment of the thermosensitive recording material of the present invention, contains a magnetic recording layer on a back surface of the base or the back layer of the thermosensitive recording material, and may further contain other components.
[0151]The magnetic recording layer is formed on the support either by coating method using iron oxide and barium ferrite or the like together with vinyl chloride resin, urethane resin, nylon resin or the like, or by vapor deposition or sputtering without using resins.
[0152]The magnetic recording layer is preferably disposed on the surface of the base opposite to the surface thereof where the thermosensitive recording layer is disposed, but may be disposed between the base and the thermosensitive recording layer, or on part of the thermosensitive recording layer.
[0153]The shape of the thermosensitive recording material is selected depending on the intended purpose, but is preferably in the shape of a label, sheet, roll, or the like.
[0154]A thermosensitive recording label, which does not require a release paper, can be obtained by applying a thermosensitive adhesive, which exhibits adhesion by an application of heat, on a back surface of the thermosensitive recording material of the present invention. As a result, the thermosensitive recording material can be used for POS labels, or labels used for physical distribution, and thus a range of applications thereof increases. Moreover, since this label does not require a release paper, a more environmentally friendly label can be attained.
[0155]Recording performed on the thermosensitive recording material of the present invention can be performed by heating with a thermal pen, a thermal head, leaser or the like depending on the purpose for use, without any restriction.
[0156]The thermosensitive recording material of the present invention can be suitably used for in the various fields, including: POS such as for perishable foods, packed lunch, and prepared foods; copying such as for copying books and documents; telecommunication such as facsimile; tickets such as ticket vendors, and receipts; and tags for packages in the airline industry.
[0157]According to the present invention, there can be provided a thermosensitive recording material, which can be obtained by high-speed coating, is highly sensitive, and is excellent in storage stability, printability, and head-matching properties.
[0158]Examples of the present invention will be explained hereinafter, but these examples shall not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention in any way. Moreover, in Examples, "part(s)," "%," and "ratio" are all mass basis such as "part(s) by mass," "% by mass," and "mass ratio", unless otherwise stated.
1. Preparation of Undercoat Layer Coating Liquid
TABLE-US-00001 [0159][Liquid A (undercoat layer coating liquid)] Hollow plastic spherical particles (copolymer resin 36 parts mainly formed of styrene-acrylic acid copolymer, product name: ROPAQUE HP-91, manufacturer: Rohm and Haas Company, solid content: 27.5%, number average particle diameter: 1 μm, void ratio: 50%) Styrene-butadiene copolymer latex (product name: 10 parts SMARTEX PA-9159, manufacturer: Nippon A & L Inc., solid content: 47.5%) Water 54 parts
2. Preparation of Thermosensitive Coloring Layer Coating Liquid
TABLE-US-00002 [0160][Liquid B (leuco dye dispersion liquid)] 2-anilino-3-methyl-6-(di-n-butylamino)fluoran (leuco 20 parts dye) 10% itaconic acid-modified polyvinyl alcohol 20 parts (modification ratio: 1 mol %)(product name: KL-318, manufacturer: Kuraray Co., Ltd., molecular weight: about 80,000) solution Water 60 parts
TABLE-US-00003 [Liquid C (color developer dispersion liquid)] 4-hydroxy-4'-isopropoxydiphenyl sulfone (color 20 parts developer)(product name: D-8, manufacturer: Nippon Soda Co., Ltd.) 10% itaconic acid-modified polyvinyl alcohol 20 parts (modification ratio: 1 mol %)(product name: KL-318, manufacturer: Kuraray Co., Ltd., molecular weight: about 80,000) solution Silica (product name: MIZUKASIL P-527, 10 parts manufacturer: Mizusawa Industrial Chemicals, Ltd.) Water 50 parts
[0161]Liquid B and Liquid C each having the aforementioned formulation were each separately dispersed by means of a sand mill to have a number average particle diameter of 1.0 μm or less, to obtain a dye dispersion liquid [Liquid B], and a color developer dispersion liquid [Liquid C], respectively.
[0162]Next, Liquid B and Liquid C were mixed together in the ratio of 1:7 so as to adjust the solid content to be 25%, and then the mixture was stirred to obtain a thermosensitive coloring layer coating layer [Liquid D].
3. Preparation of Protective Layer Coating Liquid
TABLE-US-00004 [0163][Liquid E] Aluminum hydroxide (filler) (number average 20 parts particle diameter: 0.6 μm, product name: HIGILITE H-43M, manufacturer: Showa Denko K.K.) 10% itaconic acid-modified polyvinyl alcohol 20 parts (modification ratio: 1 mol %)(product name: KL-318, manufacturer: Kuraray Co., Ltd., molecular weight: about 80,000) solution Water 60 parts
[0164]The material of the aforementioned formulation was dispersed by means of a sand mill for 24 hours to thereby prepare Liquid E.
TABLE-US-00005 [Liquid F] Liquid E 75 parts 10% diacetone-modified polyvinyl alcohol 100 parts (modification ratio: 4 mol %)(product name: DM-17, manufacturer: Japan Vam & Poval Co., Ltd., molecular weight: 80,000 to 90,000)(resin) solution 10% adipic dihydrazide (crosslinking agent)(product 10 parts name: ADH, manufacturer: JAPAN FINECHEM COMPANY, INC.) solution Wax Emulsion 1 (product name: RP-960, 20 parts manufacturer: Chukyo Yushi Co., Ltd., solid content: 30%) shown in Table 1 Water 90 parts
[0165]The materials of the aforementioned formulation were mixed and dispersed to prepare a protective layer coating liquid [Liquid F].
[0166]Emulsification dispersions of Polyethylene Wax Emulsions 1 to 10 were each performed using polyethylene wax and an emulsifying agent. An acid value and number average particle diameter of each polyethylene wax used, and each emulsifying agent used were as shown in Table 1.
TABLE-US-00006 TABLE 1 Acid value Particle of wax diameter (mgKOH/g) (μm) Emulsifying agent Wax Emulsion 1 15 0.5 Anionic emulsifying agent Wax Emulsion 2 30 0.5 Anionic emulsifying agent Wax Emulsion 3 10 0.5 Anionic emulsifying agent Wax Emulsion 4 15 2.0 Anionic emulsifying agent Wax Emulsion 5 15 0.3 Anionic emulsifying agent Wax Emulsion 6 15 0.1 Nonionic emulsifying agent Wax Emulsion 7 0 0.4 Nonionic emulsifying agent Wax Emulsion 8 5 0.8 Anionic emulsifying agent Wax Emulsion 9 17 0.1 Anionic emulsifying agent Wax Emulsion 10 15 3.0 Anionic emulsifying agent
[0167]Moreover, acid values, and particle diameters of polyethylene wax in Table 1 were measured in the following manners, respectively.
<Measuring Method of Acid Value>
[0168]The acid value of the wax was measured in accordance with a method specified in JIS K 2501.
<Measuring Method of Number Average Particle Diameter>
[0169]As the particle diameter, a number average particle diameter of dispersed particles was measured by means of a laser diffraction particle size analyzer (product name: LA-920, manufacturer: Horiba, Ltd.)
4. Preparation of Thermosensitive Recording Paper
[0170]Liquid A was applied to a surface of a paper base (high quality paper having a basis weight of 60 g/m2) so as to have a deposition amount of 3.0 g/m2 on dry basis, and dried to thereby form an under layer.
[0171]Onto the under layer, the thermosensitive coloring layer coating liquid [Liquid D] was applied so as to have a deposition amount of 4.0 g/m2 on dry basis, and dried to thereby form a thermosensitive coloring layer. Thereafter, the protective layer coating liquid [Liquid F] was applied onto the thermosensitive coloring layer so as to have a deposition amount of 3.0 g/m2 on dry basis, and dried to thereby form a protective layer.
[0172]Thereafter, calendaring was performed so that the surface had Oken-type smoothness of about 2,000 seconds, to thereby prepare a thermosensitive recording material of Example 1.
[0173]A thermosensitive recording material of Example 2 was prepared in the same manner as in Example 1, provided that 20 parts of Oxidized Polyethylene Wax Emulsion 1 used in the protective layer coating liquid [Liquid F] was replaced with 20 parts of Oxidized Polyethylene Wax Emulsion 2 in Table 1.
[0174]A thermosensitive recording material of Example 3 was prepared in the same manner as in Example 1, provided that 20 parts of Oxidized Polyethylene Wax Emulsion 1 used in the protective layer coating liquid [Liquid F] was replaced with 20 parts of Oxidized Polyethylene Wax Emulsion 3 shown in Table 1.
[0177]A thermosensitive recording material of Example 6 was prepared in the same manner as in Example 1, provided that 20 parts of Oxidized Polyethylene Wax Emulsion 1 used in the protective layer coating liquid [Liquid F] was replaced with 5 parts of Oxidized Polyethylene Wax Emulsion 1 shown in Table 1.
[0178]A thermosensitive recording material of Example 7 was prepared in the same manner as in Example 1, provided that 20 parts of Oxidized Polyethylene Wax Emulsion 1 used in the protective layer coating liquid [Liquid F] was replaced with 100 parts of Oxidized Polyethylene Wax Emulsion 1 shown in Table 1.
[0179]A thermosensitive recording material of Example 8 was prepared in the same manner as in Example 1, provided that 30 parts of the following [Liquid G] was further added to the protective layer coating liquid [Liquid F].
TABLE-US-00007 [Liquid G] Spherical silicone particles having a volume average 30 parts particle diameter of 2.0 μm (product name: KMP-590, manufacturer: ShinEtsu Chemical Co., Ltd.) Water 60 parts
[0180]The materials of the aforementioned formulation were stirred by a stirrer for 1 hour, to thereby prepare Liquid G.
[0181]A thermosensitive recording material of Example 9 was prepared in the same manner as in Example 1, provided that an intermediate layer coating liquid [Liquid H] was prepared in the manner mentioned below, and an intermediate protective layer was formed.
TABLE-US-00008 [Liquid H] 10% diacetone-modified polyvinyl alcohol 100 parts (modification ratio: 4 mol %) (product name: DM-17, manufacturer: Japan Vam & Poval Co., Ltd.) solution 10% adipic dihydrazide (product name: ADH, 10 parts manufacturer: JAPAN FINECHEM COMPANY, INC.) Water 90 parts
[0182]The materials of the aforementioned formulation were mixed and stirred, to thereby prepare an intermediate protective layer coating liquid [Liquid H].
Preparation of Thermosensitive Recording Material
[0183]Liquid A was applied to a surface of a paper base (high quality paper having a basis weight of about 60 g/m2) so as to have a deposition amount of 3.0 g/m2 on dry basis, and dried to thereby form an under layer.
[0184]Onto the under layer, the thermosensitive coloring layer coating liquid [Liquid D], intermediate protective layer coating liquid [Liquid H], and protective layer coating liquid [Liquid F] were simultaneously applied by a curtain coater at 600 m/min. so as to have deposition amounts of 4.0 g/m2, 1.0 g/m2, and 1.0 g/m2, respectively, and dried. Thereafter, calendaring was performed so that the surface thereof have Oken-type smoothness of about 2,000 seconds, to thereby prepare a thermosensitive recording material of Example 9.
[0185]A thermosensitive recording material of Example 10 was prepared in the same manner as in Example 9, provided that 37 parts of 27% styrene-acryl copolymer [acid value: 230 mgKOH/g] (product name: JDA-6180, manufacturer: BASF Japan Ltd.) was further added to the intermediate protective layer coating liquid [Liquid E].
[0186]A thermosensitive recording material of Example 11 was prepared in the same manner as in Example 1, provided that 20 parts of Oxidized Polyethylene Wax Emulsion 1 used in the protective layer coating liquid was replaced with 20 parts of Oxidized Polyethylene Wax Emulsion 6 (product name: L-787, manufacturer: Chukyo Yushi Co., Ltd.).
Comparative Example 1
[0187]A thermosensitive recording material of Comparative Example 1 was prepared in the same manner as in Example 1, provided that 20 parts of Oxidized Polyethylene Wax Emulsion 1 used in the protective layer coating liquid was replaced with 20 parts of Unoxidized Polyethylene Wax Emulsion 7 (product name: DP-2401, manufacturer: Tokyo ADL Corporation).
[0188]A thermosensitive recording material of Example 12 was prepared in the same manner as in Example 1, provided that 20 parts of Oxidized Polyethylene Wax Emulsion 1 used in the protective layer coating liquid was replaced with 20 parts of Oxidized Polyethylene Wax Emulsion 8.
[0189]A thermosensitive recording material of Example 13 was prepared in the same manner as in Example 1, provided that 20 parts of Oxidized Polyethylene Wax Emulsion 1 used in the protective layer coating liquid was replaced with 20 parts of Oxidized Polyethylene Wax Emulsion 9 (product name: Nopcote PEM-17, manufacturer: San Nopco Limited).
[0190]A thermosensitive recording material of Example 14 was prepared in the same manner as in Example 1, provided that 20 parts of Oxidized Polyethylene Wax Emulsion 1 used in the protective layer coating liquid was replaced with 20 parts of Oxidized Polyethylene Wax Emulsion 10.
[0191]A thermosensitive recording material of Example 15 was prepared in Example 1, provided that an amount of Oxidized Polyethylene Wax Emulsion 1 used in the protective layer coating liquid was changed from 20 parts to 3 parts.
[0192]A thermosensitive recording material of Example 16 was prepared in Example 1, provided that an amount of Oxidized Polyethylene Wax Emulsion 1 used in the protective layer coating liquid was changed from 20 parts to 120 parts.
[0193]A thermosensitive recording material of Comparative Example 2 was prepared in the same manner as in Example 1, provided that 20 parts of Oxidized Polyethylene Wax Emulsion 1 used in the protective layer coating liquid was replaced with 20 parts of 30% montanic acid ester wax (product name: J-206, manufacturer: Chukyo Yushi Co., Ltd.) dispersion liquid.
[0194]A thermosensitive recording material of Comparative Example 3 was prepared in the same manner as in Example 1, provided that 20 parts of Oxidized Polyethylene Wax Emulsion 1 used in the protective layer coating liquid was replaced with 20 parts of 31.5% zinc stearate (product name: Hydrin Z-7-30, manufacturer: Chukyo Yushi Co., Ltd.) dispersion liquid.
[0195]A thermosensitive recording material of Comparative Example 4 was prepared in the same manner as in Example 1, provided that the protective layer coating liquid [Liquid F] was replaced with the following protective layer coating liquid [Liquid I].
TABLE-US-00009 [Liquid I] Liquid E 75 parts 10% itaconic acid-modified polyvinyl alcohol 100 parts (modification ratio: 1 mol %) (production name: KL-318, manufacturer: Kuraray Co., Ltd., molecular weight: about 80,000) Polyamide epichlorohydrin resin (product name: 30 parts WS525, manufacturer: Seiko PMC Corporation) Oxidized Polyethylene Wax Emulsion 1 20 parts Water 90 parts
[0196]The materials of the aforementioned formulation were mixed and stirred to thereby prepare a protective layer coating liquid [Liquid I].
[0197]A thermosensitive recording material of Example 17 was prepared in the same manner as in Example 1, provided that the protective layer coating liquid [Liquid F] was replaced with the following protective layer coating liquid [Liquid J].
TABLE-US-00010 [Liquid J] Liquid E 75 parts 10% diacetone-modified polyvinyl alcohol 100 parts (modification ratio: 4 mol %)(product name: DM-17, manufacturer: Japan Vam & Poval Co., Ltd., molecular weight: 80,000 to 90,000)(resin) solution 10% adipic dihydrazide (crosslinking agent)(product 10 parts name: ADH, manufacturer: JAPAN FINECHEM COMPANY, INC.) solution Dispersion Liquid A described below 40 parts Water 60 parts <Preparation of Dispersion Liquid A> Oxidized polyethylene wax (product name: 12 parts LICOLUB H12, manufacturer: Clariant Japan K.K., melting point: 105° C., average molecular weight: 1,000, acid value: 17 mgKOH/g) 30% vinyl alcohol-sodium allylsulfonate copolymer 4 parts (product name: GOHSERAN L-3266, manufacturer: Nippon Synthetic Chemical Industry Co., Ltd., molecular weight: about 15,000) solution 10% alkyl sulfonate (product name: Newcol 290M, 1 part manufacturer: Nippon Nyukazai Co., Ltd.) solution Water 80 parts
[0198]The mixed solution prepared by mixing the materials of the aforementioned formulation was dispersed by means of a sand mill until the number average particle diameter of the oxidized polyethylene wax became 0.5 μm, to thereby prepare Dispersion Liquid A.
[0199]The thermosensitive recording materials obtained in Examples and Comparative Examples above were each subjected to the evaluations in terms of "sticking under low temperature and low humidity environment," "plasticizer resistance," "water resistance," "conveying performance in high temperature and high humidity environment," "measurement of coloring sensitivity magnification," and "water resistance of aqueous flexo print". The results are shown in Table 2.
1. Evaluation on Sticking Under Low Temperature and Low Humidity Environment (Evaluation on Head Matching)
<Evaluation Method>
[0200]Each thermosensitive recording material and a printer (product name: L' esprit R-12, manufacturer: Sato Corporation) were left to stand in the low temperature (5° C.) and low humidity (30% RH) environment for 1 hour for moisture conditioning, and then printing was performed using the thermosensitive recording material and the printer. A printing length was a length of a print from the starting portion of the print where a certain printing pattern was started to print by the printer to an ending portion of the print. When the thermosensitive recording material has an excellent anti-sticking property, the printing pattern is printed accurately. On the other hand, when the thermosensitive recording material has a poor anti-sticking property, the patterns are printed so as to be superimposed on the same portion of the thermosensitive recording material, and thus the printing pattern is not printed accurately. Moreover, quality of the resulting print was confirmed visually, and the evaluation of sticking was performed based on the following criteria.
<Evaluation Criteria>
[0201]5: No sticking occurred.4: Sticking occurred, but there was no problem in the quality of the print.3: Sticking occurred, and there was a problem in the quality of the print.2: The thermosensitive recording material could not be perfectly conveyed, and sticking occurred.1: The thermosensitive recording material could not be conveyed at all.
[0202]Note that, 4 and 5 are levels sufficient enough to commercial use.
2. Evaluation on Plasticizer Resistance
[0203]Each thermosensitive recording material was subjected to printing using a printing simulator manufactured by Okura Denki Co., Ltd. at the energy of 1.00 ms to prepare a test sample. On a surface of the test sample, a polyvinyl chloride film containing a plasticizer was laminated, and left to stand for 24 hours at 40° C. Then, density of the imaging part was measured by Macbeth Densitometer RD-914.
3. Evaluation on Water Resistance
[0204]Each thermosensitive recording material was subjected to printing using a printing simulator manufactured by Okura Denki Co., Ltd. at the energy of 1.00 ms to prepare a test sample. The test sample was immersed in 100 mL of water in the environment having the temperature of 20° C. for 24 hours, and then density of the imaging part was measured by Macbeth Densitometer RD-914.
4. Evaluation on Conveyance in High Temperature and High Humidity Environment
[0205]Each thermosensitive recording material and a printer (product name: SM-90, manufacturer: Teraokaseiko Co., Ltd.) were left to stand in the high temperature (40° C.) and high humidity (90% RH) environment for 1 hour for moisture conditioning, and then printing was performed using the thermosensitive recording material and the printer. A printing length was a length of a print from the starting portion of the print where a certain printing pattern was started to print by the printer to an ending portion of the print. When the thermosensitive recording material has an excellent conveying performance, the printing pattern is printed accurately, and the length of the printing pattern matches to a length of the resulting print on the sample. On the other hand, when the thermosensitive recording material has a poor conveyance performance, conveyance failures may occur due to sticking occurred between the thermosensitive recording material and a thermal head. As a result, the printing portion is printed so as to be shorter than the actual printing portion, and meandering of the thermosensitive recording material occurs during conveyance thereof. Therefore, the printing length of the resulting print is shorter than the printing length of the printing pattern.
[0206]In the test, a printing pattern having a printing length of 100 mm was used.
5. Measurement of Coloring Sensitivity Magnification
[0207]Each thermosensitive recording material was subjected to printing by means of a thermosensitive print testing device having a thin film head manufactured by Panasonic Electronic Device Co., Ltd. at the head power of 0.45 W/dot, 1-line recording duration of 20 msec/L, and scanning density of 8×385 dot/mm per milli second with pulse width of 0.2 msec to 1.2 msec. The density of the resulting print was measured by Macbeth Densitometer RD-914, and the pulse width provided the printed pattern having the density of 1.0 was calculated.
[0208]Using Example 1 as a standard, the sensitivity magnification was calculated by the following formula. The larger the value is, more excellent sensitivity (thermal response) is.
Sensitivity magnification=(pulse width of Example 1)/(pulse width of measured sample)
6. Evaluation on Water Resistance of Aqueous Flexo Print
[0209]Onto each thermosensitive recording material, an aqueous flexo ink (product name: MTQ 30302-404, manufacturer: AkzoNobel) which had been diluted to 25% was applied by a wire bar having a line diameter of 0.10 mm, and was left to stand for 1 hour in the environment having the temperature of 23° C. and humidity of 50% RH so as to dry the ink. Thereafter, one droplet of water was dripped on the printed image. Five minutes later, the image was strongly rubbed with a finger once, and water resistance of the flexo print was determined based on the peeling degree of the printed image.
[0210]The evaluation criteria of the pealing test for determining water resistance of the aqueous flexo print was as follows.
[0211]A: There was no peeling in the printed portion.
[0212]B: Less than 25% of the printed portion was peeled.
[0213]C: 25% or more but less than 50% of the printed portion was peeled.
[0214]D: 50% or more of the printed portion was peeled.
TABLE-US-00011 TABLE 2 Water resistance Conveyance Coloring evaluation of Head Plasticizer Water in high temp/ sensitivity aqueous flexo matching resistance resistance high RH magnification print Ex. 1 5 1.21 1.20 98 1.00 B Ex. 2 5 1.20 1.21 98 1.01 B Ex. 3 4 1.20 1.20 98 1.00 B Ex. 4 5 1.18 1.21 98 1.00 B Ex. 5 5 1.22 1.20 98 0.99 B Ex. 6 4 1.23 1.21 98 1.00 B Ex. 7 5 1.16 1.20 100 1.01 B Ex. 8 5 1.20 1.20 100 1.01 B Ex. 9 5 1.23 1.22 98 1.05 B Ex. 10 5 1.23 1.21 98 1.05 A Ex. 11 4 1.19 1.07 98 1.01 B Comp. 1 1.05 1.05 30 0.99 B Ex. 1 Ex. 12 4 1.21 1.20 80 0.99 B Ex. 13 4 1.21 1.21 98 0.99 B Ex. 14 5 1.08 1.19 98 1.00 B Ex. 15 4 1.22 1.20 80 1.00 B Ex. 16 5 1.06 1.19 100 1.01 B Comp. 5 0.89 1.19 98 0.99 B Ex. 2 Comp. 5 0.61 1.20 98 1.01 B Ex. 3 Comp. 5 1.22 1.19 32 1.00 A Ex. 4 Ex. 17 5 1.19 1.19 98 1.00 B
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Band: Paloma Faith
Title: Infinite Things
Band:Paloma Faith
Title:Infinite Things
Label:RCA
‘Infinite Things,’ the fifth album by the Hackney-based BRIT Award-winning singer, songwriter and actress Paloma Faith, was created with long-time and new collaborators including producers Patrick Wimberly and Detonate, songwriters Starsmith, Ed Harcourt, Tre Jean-Marie, producer and songwriter MNEK and friend Josef Salvat. The recording was completed just before lockdown. Stuck in her East London home, enjoying a quiet time with her partner, French artist Leyman Lahcine, and their three-year old daughter, Faith, however, decided to rework her songs with a more intimate touch, learning how to engineer her songs working remotely with a large supporting cast.
The result is a transformative journey of survival, thirteen tracks exploring sadness, sickness, loss and the complexities of trying to make a relationship work in a tumultuous and ever-changing world. Faith comments, “I’m trying to relinquish the expectation that a lot of people are raised with, that the only good life is a happy one. I don’t think that’s realistic. It’s about the peaks and troughs, because if you didn’t have one you wouldn’t recognise the other.”
Standout tracks include the catchy electro pop track ‘Monster’ with its dancefloor beat, co-written with MNEK, its theme the pressures of fame: “Now I’m a monster/Created a monster/Rattling the bars, dancing with the stars/But I’m a monster/So hear me howl, I’m coming out/Make you say “Ahh”/Make you say “Ahh”’. Also, the album’s lead single the emotive ‘Better Than This’ about enduring love in a time of violence, the music video highlighting the existential threats of climate emergency, police brutality, the race divide and the savagery of war: “I saw you and I knew I can do better than this, better than this/I heard a language I thought I can’t speak/I saw an ocean I thought was too deep/I see you and I know we can do better than this, better than this,” and the second single ‘Gold’, the only song to be recorded in an outside studio, Faith’s response to gentrification in the area - the accompanying video with its abandoned building site stage a dramatic platform for her performance alongside a choir and a host of dancers, celebrating life, freedom and joy. As Faith explains, “I feel a lot of people saw Hackney as an investment opportunity rather than what it really is…This guy is trying to buy the flats out there but me and my dancers represent the community – which is the actual gold. The gold isn’t money.”
Opening with the optimistic 80s-sounding ‘Supernatural’, its romantic lyrics carried by nostalgic 80's synth, the album closes powerfully with the stripped back, reflective ‘Last Night On Earth’. The collection showcases Faith’s instinctive creative flair and lyrical ability, her expressive voice driving its uplifting songs, mixing 80s sound with a modern complexion.
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Speaking to Qatar Tribune, Razak, an Indian expat who visited the beach for the first time with his family, said:"We visited malls and other places on the first day of Eid Al Adha festivities. The activities were real fun. Today, we wanted to have a different kind of experience, and that's why we decided to come to the beach. At first, we had planned to visit Mesaeeid Beach but a friend informed us about the family beach. We like the experience here."
Ehab, an Egyptian, who enjoyed barbequing, said the beach was an ideal place for barbeque because there is a free barbeque kitchen at the beach."I plan to come here more often. We have been here since 4pm and we are planning to go back home at 2am."
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Pope Francis revealing his take on Synod controversies in his private homilies?
By John-Henry Westen / LifeSiteNews.com
While Pope Francis has been silent about many of the controversial matters being debated at the Synod, both in the lead-up to the Synod and in the Synod Hall, veteran Vatican watchers say he has been obliquely making his views known through other avenues, including through some of his close advisors, as well his homilies at his private morning masses.
When it comes to advisors, none have sparked more speculation than Cardinal Walter Kasper, with debate swirling for months about whether Pope Francis himself personally supports Cardinal Kasper’s controversial proposal to allow divorced and remarried Catholics to receive communion in some circumstances.
While the cardinal himself has repeatedly claimed the pope’s support, and Francis has repeatedly praised the cardinal on a personal level and his writing in general, no explicit confirmation of the pope’s position on the specific issue has been forthcoming. But in an explosive interview yesterday Kasper was arguably more explicit than ever before, bluntly telling Edward Pentin of Zenit that the pontiff “wants” the change. "Of course, the pope wants it and the world needs it," he said.
If so, it is hard to interpret a homily from Pope Francis on the morning of October 13, 2014, the day the controversial “mid-term” report was released, creating a firestorm inside and outside the Synod, as anything other than the pope strongly hinting at his views on this, and possibly other controversies at the ongoing Synod.
Indeed, even consummate Vatican journalist John Allen of the Boston Globe agreed, writing: “In his usual impromptu homily at morning Mass (Monday), Pope Francis seemed to prepare the ground for the (interim report), and the conflicting reactions it was destined to stir, by delivering a strong rebuke to rigid legalists of all stripes.”
During the homily, Pope Francis spoke of the “Doctors of the Law” who were “unable to understand the signs of the times.” They were, he said, “closed within their system, they had perfectly systemized the law, it was a masterpiece.
“Every Jew knew what they could do and what they could not do, how far they could go. It was all systemized. And they were safe there."
The pope noted that the Doctors of the Law "did not like” Jesus, he “was dangerous; doctrine was in danger, the doctrine of the law” which the theologians had formulated over the centuries. Pope Francis said that while the theologians had "done this out of love, to be faithful to God," they had become “closed", they had "simply forgotten history. They had forgotten that God is the God of the Law, but He is also the God of surprises."
Seeming to address one of the major sub themes of the Synod, that doctrine will never change, but pastoral practice should, Pope Francis said: "They did not understand that God is the God of surprises, that God is always new; He never denies himself, never says that what He said was wrong, never, but He always surprises us. They did not understand this and they closed themselves within that system that was created with the best of intentions.”
But while the pope seemed to frame the controversies of the Synod as a dispute between legalists and those who are open to God’s “surprises,” leading Synod Fathers who are concerned about attempts to change long-standing Church practice and teaching, have been arguing that the controversy is ultimately about whether or not the Church will conform “to the mentality of today’s world.”
Numerous Vatican Synod Fathers have voiced grave concerns both within and without the Synod hall over the last few days that the Synod mid-term report has indeed endangered assurance of doctrinal security, and with potentially grave consequences.
Most recently, Australian Cardinal George Pell said: "In seeking to be merciful, some want to open up Catholic teaching on marriage, divorce, civil unions, homosexuality in a radically liberalising direction, whose fruits we see in other Christian traditions.” He urged, “the task now is to reassure good practising Catholics that doctrinal changes are not possible; to urge people to take a deep breath, pause and to work to prevent deeper divisions and radicalising of factions.”
His remarks echo the even more blunt words of Cardinal Raymond Burke, who himself directly addressed Pope Francis in his criticisms of the Synod’s mid-term report, saying that a statement from the pope strongly re-affirming Church teaching is “long overdue.”
“The faithful and their good shepherds are looking to the Vicar of Christ for the confirmation of the Catholic faith and practice regarding marriage which is the first cell of the life of the Church,” he added.
The mid-term report, he said, proposes views that many Synod fathers “cannot accept,” and that they “as faithful shepherds of the flock cannot accept.”
The push to radically alter so-called “pastoral practice” without simultaneously affecting doctrine is not possible. One African bishop who was appraised of the situation at the Synod reportedly wept at the proposals on the table. “Oh my God, what are they doing? The people will soon get hold of declarations like these and they'll prefer to become evangelicals or even Muslims than remain Catholic! What are they doing in Rome? Oh my God, oh my God!,” he declared.
It’s not the first time the pope has seemed to address tensions of the Synod in his morning homilies. Before the official launch of the Synod, while various polarized positions were being laid out in the media via book releases and such, Pope Francis sounded a remarkably similar tone to Monday’s homily.
“It’s the ruling class which closes the door to God’s way of salvation,” Pope Francis said, referring to Church leaders, in the homily at his private Mass on October 4. “This attitude is quite different from that of the people of God, who understand and accept salvation brought to them through Jesus,” he added. “Their leaders, on the other hand, reduce salvation to the fulfilment of the 613 commandments they have created through their intellectual and theological fervour.”
“These leaders,” the pope said, “don’t believe in mercy and forgiveness but simply in sacrifices.” He urged asking ourselves: “How do I want to be saved? On my own? Through a spirituality which is good, but fixed and clear so that there are no risks? Or following the footsteps of Jesus who always surprises us, opening doors to that mystery of God’s mercy and pardon?”
That homily too was interpreted by veteran Vatican watchers as Pope Francis staking out a position on the matters of the Synod. “The Pope has hinted in homilies, addresses and interviews,” said the Telegraph’s Vatican correspondent Nick Squires, “that he is in favour of adopting a more ‘merciful’ approach towards remarried divorcees who want to receive the Sacrament.”
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Sarah Connolly
Labor Member for Tarneit
Inaugural Speech
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PUTTING THE MENTAL HEALTH OF VICTORIANS FIRST TARNEIT
Today Member for Tarneit Sarah Connolly welcomed the announcement from the Premier and Deputy
Premier that the Victorian Budget 2020/21 will include $868.6 million to ensure Victorians have the
mental health support they need as we get on with fixing a broken system.
This includes funding the rollout of the interim recommendations from the Royal Commission into
Mental Health, including $492 million to deliver 120 mental health beds in Geelong, Epping, Sunshine
and Melbourne. This is an addition to the 24 Hospital in the Home beds announced earlier this year
bringing the total to 144.
An additional $18.9 million is provided for 35 acute treatments beds for public mental health patients
in private health services.
The Budget invests $21.4 million to support the state-wide expansion of the Hospital Outreach Post Suicidal Engagement (HOPE) service, with individual, intensive, and one-on-one support for Victorians
as they rebuild their lives. Completion of the state-wide rollout will deliver services in Albury-Wodonga, Bairnsdale, Ballarat, Broadmeadows, Box Hill, Clayton, Epping, Heidelberg, Mildura,
Parkville, Shepparton, and Warrnambool.
As we begin the work to rebuild our system, learning from the lived experiences of Victorians is vital.
It’s why $2.2 million will help design the Victorian Collaborative Centre for Mental Health and
Wellbeing, a new centre dedicated to bringing together the experts on our mental health system –
researchers, academics and those who’ve experienced it firsthand.
A further $16 million will help those same Victorians use their own very real and personal experience
to support and champion for others in need – with new training positions, education, and
opportunities for employment. This includes $7.3 million for a service designed and delivered by
people with lived experience.
The Budget also includes $8.7 million to establish a residential mental health service, specifically
designed and delivered by those with lived experience. This service will deliver short-term care and
support in a residential community setting, designed as a true alternative to acute hospital-based care.
The Budget includes additional training opportunities to support students and job seekers looking to
pursue a career in the mental health sector. It includes $1.9 million for allied health, nursing, and
medical undergraduates to work part-time in community mental health settings while completing
their studies. A further $3.1 million will support experienced general nurses to retrain as mental health
nurses; and $7.7 million for specialist training roles in child and adolescent psychiatry to address the
shortage of trained psychiatrists in these roles, including in regional areas.
A further $7.7 million in funding is provided to begin to address workforce shortages in the mental
health sector, to support future expansion of the workforce. This includes funding to increase the
annual number of junior medical officer psychiatrist rotations, graduate nurses and postgraduate
mental health nurse scholarships.
The Budget also delivers $20 million towards upgrading state-owned facilities across Victoria. The
Budget will also deliver an extra 19,000 hours for community mental health support
Supporting the mental health of our young people will remain critical as we begin our recovery, with
this year’s Budget investing $47.8 million dedicated to early intervention support for young people –
recognising that sometimes the most important help is the earliest help, as well as $7 million to
support critical research into youth mental health and operations at the Orygen centre.
Quotes attributable to Member for Tarneit, Sarah Connolly
“As we recover from this pandemic, we can’t lose sight of what matters most – the health and
wellbeing of our families, friends and communities.”
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Sentinel Oncology enters exclusive collaboration with PharmaEngine Inc for SOL578
Cambridge, UK, November 26th, 2020 – Sentinel Oncology Limited today announced that it has entered into a collaboration and license agreement with Taiwan based pharmaceutical company PharmaEngine, Inc. (TWO: 4162) to advance the development of SOL-578 , their checkpoint kinase 1 (Chk1) inhibitor. Under the terms of the agreement, PharmaEngine will fund IND enabling studies for SOL-578.
Sentinel Oncology Limited is a drug discovery company passionate about the development of novel therapeutics to treat cancer patients for whom there is currently an unmet medical need. The company’s mission is to increase survival and improve outcomes for cancer patients with CNS tumors. SOL-578 is a best-in-class checkpoint kinase 1 (Chk1) inhibitor featuring high kinase selectivity and oral bioavailability which targets the DNA Damage Response (DDR) network.
Under the terms of the Agreement, Sentinel Oncology will receive an exclusivity payment and PharmaEngine will obtain an option to receive the exclusive rights to develop and commercialize SOL-578 worldwide. In the event that PharmaEngine completes the IND enabling studies and exercise its option, Sentinel Oncology will be eligible to receive an upfront and development milestone payments in addition to tiered royalties based on future worldwide net sales of SOL-578.
Robert Boyle, CEO of Sentinel Oncology commented: “We are very excited about the prospects for this programme and the collaboration with PharmaEngine will enable SOL-578 to reach clinical trials and provide a real benefit for patients for whom there is currently a poor prognosis”.
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SFU Geography Statement: Black Lives Matter
The Department of Geography at SFU stands in solidarity with all who are engaged in the long fight for justice and equity for Black people and against anti-Black police violence, racism and white supremacy. The police killing of George Floyd and countless other Black people worldwide remind us that anti-Blackness is a particular form of racism that needs to be named and confronted. The recent death of Regis Korchinski-Paquet in Toronto reminds us that Canada is not immune to anti-Black racism. We commit to educating ourselves about the long history of systemic racism in Coast Salish territories, Canada and beyond (links below).
The forms that racism takes against Black people, Indigenous people, Asian people and other people of colour are different, but these racisms are all part of white supremacy and the settler-colonial project. From its origins, the discipline of geography directly advanced these structures, and our discipline’s whiteness has been durable, despite longstanding efforts by racialized scholars and their allies. SFU Geography has its own histories and cultures of whiteness that we are learning from in order to enact norms and practices welcoming to all. We commit to stand against all forms of racism and to strive to dismantle white supremacy and colonial practices in our department, across the SFU campus and in our lives outside the university. We urge anyone affiliated with SFU Geography and who has sufficient means, to donate money to support anti-racism organizing efforts here in unceded Coast Salish territories and elsewhere (links below).
We commit to:
Undergo anti-racism training in our department
Support Black-owned businesses through departmental activities and purchases
Review and modify any aspects of our departmental culture or physical surroundings that suggest ongoing legacies of white supremacy
Advocate for targeted university funding for BIPOC students at SFU
Consider how we can address racism, white supremacy, and/or colonialism in our courses.
Further diversify our faculty, with a particular focus on racial diversity
Create and communicate clear pathways to support racialized students experiencing racism, including harassment or bias, on or off campus
Organizations to support
Black Lives Matter Vancouver: https://www.gofundme.com/f/blmvan
Hogan’s Alley Society, Vancouver: https://www.hogansalleysociety.org/
Black in BC Community Support Fund for COVID-19: https://ca.gofundme.com/f/covid19-black-community-support-vancouver
Black Lives Matter Toronto: https://blacklivesmatter.ca/donate/
Student groups supporting Black students at SFU
SFU SOCA - Students of Caribbean and African Ancestry: https://www.sfusoca.ca/about.html
SFU Somali Students Association: https://www.sfusoca.ca/sfu-somali-students-association.html
SFU Nigerian Students Association: https://www.sfusoca.ca/sfu-nigerian-students-association.html
Resources for reading and listening
Policing Black Lives by Robyn Maynard: https://fernwoodpublishing.ca/book/policing-black-lives
The Skin We’re In by Desmond Cole: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/536075/the-skin-were-in-by-desmond-cole/9780385686341
The Secret Life of Canada podcast, hosted by Leah-Simone Bowen and Falen Johnson: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/secretlifeofcanada
The Hanging of Angélique: The Untold Story of Canadian Slavery and the Burning of Old Montréal, by Afua Cooper: https://ugapress.org/book/9780820329406/the-hanging-of-angelique/
North to Bondage: Loyalist Slavery in the Maritimes, by Harvey Amani Whitfield: https://www.ubcpress.ca/north-to-bondage
White Fragility: Why it’s so hard for white people to talk about racism, by Robyn Diangelo: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/566247/white-fragility-by-robin-diangelo/
How to Be an Antiracist, by Ibram X Kendi: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/564299/how-to-be-an-antiracist-by-ibram-x-kendi/
The Equity Myth: Racialization and Indigeneity at Canadian Universities, by Frances Henry, Enakshi Dua, Carl James, Audrey Kobayashi, Peter LI, Howard Ramos and Malinda Smith: https://www.ubcpress.ca/the-equity-myth
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PINES:
What better place to find what you're looking for than the library's own catalog? Find out what you have out, what you can check out, renew items, and much more!
GALILEO:
The GALILEO Virtual Library has a ton of resources available for all ages, from children's dictionaries to resources for college students. Newspapers, historical information, and much more are available to any citizen of Georgia for free! Highlights include:
- Mango Languages: Learn any of 72 different languages
- Georgia Historic Newspapers: From the Atlanta Journal to the Augusta Chronicle, you'll find newspaper articles on just about every major event in Georgia history, plus more.
- Learning Express: From math and reading improvement tests for grades 4 - college to GED prep classes in English and Spanish, to US Citizenship tests in English and Spanish as well as access to Gale Legal Forms, this is a great resource for both kids and adults!
- HeritageQuest: Unique resources for finding information about your ancestry
- Ancestry Library Edition: Normally accessible only through library computers, it is now free to access until April 30, 2020!
Libby:
Looking for something to read on your phone, tablet, or computer? Libby has you covered! E-books, audiobooks, and more are all available for free with your library card!
eREAD Kids:
If your kids love to read, or if they need a little help improving their reading skills, eREAD Kids is great! Kids have the option of reading the books independently or of reading along as the book is read to them. E-books and audiobooks are both available.
Georgia Libraries for Accessible Statewide Services (GLASS) is part of the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, and is dedicated to helping provide the joy of reading to those with visual or physical challenges which make it difficult to read books. GLASS can provide books, magazines, and newspapers for free, delivered to the home or available for download, Provided in audiobook or Braille.
Learn about the history of Georgia, see photos from the past and present, explore biographies of famous Georgians, and more. Includes grade-level, GSE-aligned primary source sets for homeschooling.
Kid's sites
Screven Co. Schools:
Screven County School System website. Has lots of resources including school calendar and school resources.
Jenkins Co. Schools:
Jenkins County School System website. Has lots of resources including school calendar and school resources.
PBS Kids:
Lots of kids program videos and games. Whether you want your kids to watch what's on PBS right now, or play games based on beloved shows like Daniel Tiger, Dr. Seuss, Sesame Street and more, you'll find it here!
DLTK's Crafts for Kids:
Free printables, coloring pages, crafts and more, all available to help your kids have a blast making things!
Free Kids Crafts:
Another kids crafts site, and one which focuses a lot on crafts that can be made from items in the average home. Free printables, recycled crafts, and seasonal crafts are ready for you to do!
Storyline Online:
Want to listen to actor Chris Pine read "Clark the Shark" by Bruce Hale? Want to listen to Betty White read "Harry the Dirty Dog" by Gene Zion? That's just the tip of the iceberg of great stories, many read by famous actors and celebrities, available for free on Storyline Online!
Mystery Science:
Get kids excited about science and discovery! Science lessons for K-5th grade students are available to help kids get excited about the mysteries of science, which include a video that doesn't just explain what we know (and don't know) but also helps lead kids through DIY projects and experiments that make the subject matter even more exciting.
Khan Academy:
Free site full of lessons on subjects including math, science, reading, arts & humanities. Grade range extends from preschool to adult. Also includes test prep classes for LSAT, SAT, NCLEX-RN and more.
DPLA: Primary Sources
If you want to help your child learn about history and how society has changed over time, and do it in an interesting way, head over to the Digital Public Library of America and check out their Primary Sources sets, From the California Gold Rush to how the Red Cross began, from the Space Race to the birth of the superhero comic books, you'll love exploring here!
Scholastic Learn at Home
Scholastic has been publishing terrific children's books for decades - and now, they've created an amazing free learning website that covers all sorts of cool topics for kids pre-K through 9th grade. From videos from famed author/illustrator Dav Pilkey (Captain Underpants series and many more) to weekly reading quests, the lessons are broken down into roughly 25 days worth of content, three hours per day, and include not only reading materials but suggestions for science experiments and STEM activities.
Center for Disease Control and Prevention website. Find out about the latest public health issues, recalls, and more.
SuperCook:
Got ingredients in your fridge and pantry, but no ideas on how to turn them into a meal? This unique website lets you put what you have in your cupboards into the site, and it will search through many recipe websites to find recipes that use those ingredients!
Instructables:
A website full of instructions on how to make a wide range of projects, created by people like you! From recipes on how to make soft pretzels to instructions on how to make a custom kitchen cabinet from reclaimed wood, you will be amazed at the variety of projects shared on this site.
The Entrepreneurial Learning Initiative (ELI) is a terrific site! Discover your business potential with online, self-paced entrepreneurial mindset training. Learn how to identify, evaluate and transform your business ideas into a sustainable success with entrepreneurial mindset training.
Another DIY/crafting site, full of ideas ranging from recipes for American Flag Jello Shots (non-alcoholic!) to a flowery purse made from old jeans. Plenty of free printables and great ideas.
Find thousands of craft projects to enjoy,making at this site! From beginner-level projects to more advanced projects for experienced crafters, you can find all sorts of things to do here.
Science, history, social studies and more - you can learn so much at DPLA! From the Primary Source collections to the Special Exhibitions, there's a ton to explore, and it's all for free.
Want to know how to report fraud or scammers? Need to figure out how to get your credit report free? Have a relative who needs you to help them manage their money? You can get help on all of these issues and more at the CFPB.
Who says only kids like to listen to stories? StoryCorps is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping to preserve the histories of people - some famous, some ordinary. Stories can range from tales of how couples met and stayed married for decades, to stories from soldiers about their war experiences, to memorials to departed family members, and all told by the people who experienced them.
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My Sustainability Journey
Our Work & Capabilities
HOW TO BE SUSTAINABLE
info@sustainablebizintl.com
Strategies for Sustainable Development
and Conservation of Future Resources
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In our goal-oriented world, it might seem strange to say that sustainability is a journey, not a destination. My story is a journey that has taken me through different jobs and changing views about what corporate social responsibility means to me. It’s also a journey that parallels the transformation of what corporate social responsibility means to the rest of the world.
I hope that by sharing some of my experiences from that journey and some of the lessons I learned along the way, I can help shed some light on how we got here and also, perhaps, on where we’re headed.
My story starts in the early 1990’s when, after several years in government, I found myself working for a company called Imperial Chemical Industries. That name, Imperial, was how a lot of businesses in the industry acted. Our plants often sat in the middle of communities behind barbed wire fences. People didn’t know what went on behind our gates, and we were by and large okay with that.
Again, this was the 90s. The Exxon Valdez spill had happened, so companies had the idea that it wasn’t smart to dump 11 million gallons of oil in a wildlife habitat. But beyond that, companies weren’t paying a lot of attention to what we call social responsibility today. When they did think of social responsibility, it was in the context of crises like the Exxon spill: social responsibility was basically restitution for bad things you had done.
If you hadn?t done anything wrong, there was nothing to worry about.
FERTILIZER A NEW ERA OF ACCOUNTABILITY
That was my mindset, and, as a public affairs officer, it was ICI’s mindset too. And then the Oklahoma City bombing happened.
It turns out that certain kinds of fertilizer can be used to make a bomb. The bombers had used an ICI product. The victims’ families sued us.
Most of the people in the company didn’t take the lawsuit very seriously. And, to be fair, tragic as that attack was, it was pretty clear that we weren’t responsible. So the attitude was: just let the lawyers handle it.
But what I soon realized was that it didn’t matter whether we were legally responsible or not. The courtroom verdict was just one of several verdicts that affected our business. Other verdicts would be rendered by the people of Oklahoma City. By the farmers who used our products but had other choices. By policymakers and shareholders.
I felt that if we acted quickly and gave back to this community that had suffered so much, we had an opportunity to blunt a lot of that criticism and even to turn some of it into praise. Nobody listened to me.
You can probably guess what happened. We won the lawsuit, but we ended up getting a lot of negative press. Even after some belated outreach to the community, our reputation suffered.
We had entered what I consider to be the first chapter in the evolution of corporate social responsibility: a broader definition of accountability.
KODAK: THE BUSINESS CASE FOR LISTENING TO STAKEHOLDERS
In 1996, I left ICI and went to Kodak where I was put in charge of global public affairs. At the time, we were trying to grow our business around the world especially in developing countries like South Africa, China, and India.
In particular, after leaving the South African market to protest apartheid, we were looking to regain ground that we had lost there to Fuji in our absence.
At first, we used the exact same playbook we had used before: a strategy of marketing our products to the relatively small and wealthy white minority.? Nobody even thought to assess whether there was a potential market among black consumers. But I suspected there was.
I decided to hire a firm that was run by blacks in South Africa who really understood that market. They concluded that while there weren’t many professional African photographers, there was a lot of potential for growth.
So we started a program to train people in South Africa so-called street photographers — on how to take better pictures. And of course, once these photographers had the skills, they needed new cameras and accessories. We were there to provide them. And pretty soon, we started beating our competitors.
To me, this story illustrates the second chapter in the evolution of CSR. The first was companies realizing that paying attention to their stakeholders wasn’t just about handling crises. The second was realizing that paying attention to stakeholders could actually be a business opportunity.
STARBUCKS: INTEGRATING YOUR PRINCIPLES
In 2003, I left Kodak and joined Starbucks. Now, Starbucks was a company that was already known for treating one key group of stakeholders their employees very well and there was a lot of support in the company for concepts like sustainability. But the senior management wanted to go further and integrate this sense of responsibility throughout the business strategy, so that CSR was not simply good works and philanthropy, but also good for business in very tangible ways. I thought that there was a real opportunity here to make CSR a part of the core business in a way that was rigorous and comprehensive.
One of the first things I noticed when I arrived was that Starbucks was paying a lot of attention to one end of its value chain ? what happened in and around our stores but still had major challenges with the other end of the chain the plantations and small farms where our coffee was grown.
In Chiapas, Mexico, for example, environmental groups were attacking the company because the coffee farmers there were cutting down the rainforest to increase their yields. The irony was that even though the farmers were chopping down trees, harming biodiversity, the coffee yields were still low because the farmers were using inefficient methods, which was bad for them and for us.
So we teamed up with a non-profit called Conservation International to show coffee farmers techniques to boost yields without chopping down rainforest organic fertilizers, planting in the shade.
The results were stunning. Within a year, the number of farmers taking part in the Chiapas project increased by 30 percent. And the price that the farmers got for their coffee increased too, because they could now brand their product as conservation shade grown coffee, which gets a higher price. Some of the farmers doubled their sales, and the average income jumped 40 percent.
The environmental groups were happy because the rain forest wasn’t getting cut down any more. The farmers were happy because their yields went up. And we were happy because, for a very small investment, we strengthened our relationships at a crucial link in our supply chain.
It was a win all around, and a good example of the third phase in the evolution of CSR, which I believe is going on right now. It’s taking the principles of treating people and the planet well and integrating them across the entire supply chain and into everything you do.
CSR Today
That’s what CSR means today. It’s not just responding to a crisis. And it’s way more than installing florescent bulbs in your offices.
It’s strengthening your business in a way that works to the benefit of customers, suppliers, employees, investors, neighbors, and the world we share. It means creating so many people who have a stake in your success that your success becomes their success. When that’s your model, success can’t help but be perpetuated.
In the future, I believe the only way to sustain a business will be to have a sustainable business.
Becoming more sustainable involves continually redesigning the way we live and work to leave the planet in better shape environmentally, socially, financially for future generations.
Today my journey has taken me to the world of wine.
My wine story began many years ago when, as a young diplomat in Geneva working on social issues at the United Nations, I spent my weekends in Burgundy having my first exposure and education about fine wines. Later as a coffee company executive I honed my palate for tasting the terroir, origins and unique flavors of regional coffees and wines. Combining my commitment to sustainability with my passion and palate for fine wine has set me on an exciting new chapter of my story.
My philosophy is a holistic one – to ensure our created environment functions in harmony and healthy balance with our natural landscape. Sustainability in wine can be as simple as making sure the next generation inherits a fertile and sustainable land. It can be as comprehensive as instituting responsible practices from vineyard management to harvesting, winemaking to distribution (including ingredients, packaging and carbon footprint reduction. This is the basis for my push toward ensuring the best standards for measuring and promoting sustainability in wine production.
I would dearly love to see others connect more closely with their land — whether tiny plots or larger holdings and with their community’s needs. My blog will share some of the environmental successes I come across in my work and in my travels around the world. And of course the fun part will be the interesting wines I discover and delicious food pairings that I will share and hope you’ll try at your local wine bar, favorite restaurant and at home.
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* [http://www.queenonline.com queenonline.com] - Official.
* [http://www.queenvault.com queenvault.com] - Queen Vault - details about all song releases and versions.
* [https://www.queensongs.info queensongs.info] - Detailed analysis of queen songs.
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Queen is a British rock band formed in London in 1971. They have been my favorite band since Middle School. The first album I ever bought was Sheer Heart Attack, and I have since purchase every single one of their studio albums and a whole bunch of live and compilation discs.
I never bothered listening to very much music in my teen years, so I only knew of two Queen songs, Bohemian Rhapsody and Killer Queen. While riding in a car with my mother one day, we heard Killer Queen on the radio, and this caused her to buy the pink-covered Queen's Greatest Hits CD. This was a catalyst for my addiction to Queen, and for a good portion of my teen years, I listened to Queen almost exclusively. I next got the blue Greatest Hits album as a gift, and then Sheer Heart Attack.
2.1 Studio Albums
Freddie Mercury - Vocals, piano, guitar.
Brian May - Guitar, vocals, keyboard.
Roger Taylor - Percussion, vocals.
John Deacon - Bass.
One of the things I especially like about Queen comes from the fact that each of the members is directly involved with creating new music. Unlike so many pop bands which either feature a single artist with an interchangeable band, or a vocalist who has musicians write songs for them, every member of Queen was talented enough to contribute new songs. This gives their music a much wider range of topics and different perspectives, and, with three vocalists, a much wider range of timbres.
Freddie Mercury died on 1991-11-24. John Deacon's last work with Queen was the song No-One but You (Only the Good Die Young) in October 1997 before retiring. he did not play on The Cosmos Rocks. Both Brian and Roger still play and produce music with the name Queen+. I saw Queen play live with Adam Lambert on 2014-06-19, and it was one of the more poignant moments of my life.
1973-07-13 Queen
1974-03-08 Queen II 1,618
1974-11-01 Sheer Heart Attack 1,552
1975-11-21 A Night At the Opera
1976-12-10 A Day At the Races 1,217
1977-10-28 News of the World
1978-11-10 Jazz 775
1980-06-30 The Game
1980-12-08 Flash Gordon
1982-05-21 Hot Space
1884-02-27 The Works
1986-06-02 A Kind of Magic 1,468
1989-05-22 The Miracle
1991-02-05 Innuendo 1,091
1995-11-06 Made In Heaven 794
This is a list of some of my favorite Queen songs. For all their songs, see Queen Songs.
Friends Will Be Friends
Long Away
March of the Black Queen
Seven Seas of Rhye
She Makes Me (Stormtrooper In Stilettos)
Teo Torriatte (Let Us Cling Together)
These Are the Days of Our Lives
White Queen (As It Began)
Who Wants to Live Forever
youtube.com/watch?v=cJMNrp9T7pM - Hidden gems.
queenvault.com - Queen Vault - details about all song releases and versions.
queensongs.info - Detailed analysis of queen songs.
queenvinyls.com - Information about Queen releases.
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F J Holdings lead the way for greenhouse gas reporting with ISO 14064
Posted: Wednesday 20th March 2013
F J Holdings Ltd, which incorporates Industrial Valves and its sister company Industrial Penstocks, has become one of the first companies in the water industry to gain the important ISO 14064 verification, which requires quantification and reporting of greenhouse gas-related information in accordance with ISO's rigorous international requirements.
One of around only 300 UK companies to achieve this ISO 14064-1:2006 verification from the British Standards Institute, F J Holdings demonstrated a systematic methodology to quantify and report greenhouse gas (GHG) information during a stringent audit.
Andrew Williams, Group Managing Director at F J Holdings, commented: �This verification recognises our strong commitment and continual investment towards being sustainable and reducing our emissions within the water industry�.
He added: �News about global warming doesn�t always hit the headlines these days, but that�s no reason for industry to be complacent. We are keen to act responsibly through ISO 14064, to reduce our carbon footprint and lead the way with such high standards that ensure credibility, consistency, and transparency of greenhouse gas accounting and reporting�.
Fresh from the news that group company Industrial Penstocks has won an order from Saudi Arabia for a total of 84 high quality stainless steel penstocks, Williams also believes that ISO 14064 will further increase F J Holdings� export trade.
F J Holdings Ltd offers a complete solution for quality flow control equipment to the water, wastewater, power, petrochemical and process industries.
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Hebru Brantley Mural
By: Hebru Brantley
Sponsors: Funded by WPB Special Service Area #33
Date: September 10, 2018 - September 11, 2021
presents a new mural by
This piece is the second at this location by world-renowned artist Hebru Brantley, a Chicago native. The first piece, which stood for almost a decade, was one of the artist's earliest Chicago murals and represented a key step in the development of his iconic characters, Flyboy and Lil Mama, inspired in part by the Tuskegee Airmen.
"It was one of my first incarnations of my characters on walls. That came off in a very good way and created a narrative that people gravitated to."
The original mural painted at this location had been accidentally painted over by city crews. The community felt the loss and made it known that the neighborhood missed the artwork. As a result, SSA #33 reached out to Brantley to see if it were possible to return to the site to paint a new mural. The SSA will continue to work with local aldermen to preserve our public art and install plaques to designate artwork and compile a directory or murals and other public work and street art.
Time Out Chicago: There's a new Hebru Brantley mural in Wicker Park
Chicago Gallery News: Oops I (Had to Do) It Again - Hebru Brantley Repaints Mural Covered by City
Chicago Tribune: Cards Against Humanity backs plan to save murals, make Chicago America's street art capital
Block Club Chicago: Hebru Brankley's New Wicker Park Mural Replaces The One City Crews Painted Over [PHOTOS]
Block Club Chicago: New Hebru Brantley Mural Coming To Wall Where One Of His Earliest Works Was Accidentally Removed By City
Hebru Brantley's mural is painted on 1401 North Milwaukee Avenue, off of the northwest corner of the Milwuakee/Wood Street intersection and at the convergence of Wood and Beach Street. A Divvy Bike station sits alongside the artwork. The mural is visible even from Ashland Avenue when looking west down Beach. Brantley's mural will be maintained by the SSA and host property with the expectation of remaining for a minimum of three years. While visiting the mural, be sure to stop by Lynn Basa's Worker Cottage Parklet (another SSA #33 funded project) across the street.
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Cornell’s Henley Royal Regatta Party Features Wight Vodka
Henley-on-Thames, England
Though the weather was rather daunting on the final day of the Henley Royal Regatta this year, both the crews on the water and the revelers on the banks of the Thames were determined to make the most of the day. Wight Vodka was on-shore helping to ensure that the attendees of Cornell University’s party were thoroughly enjoying the event, even though at one point the wind and rain almost took down their tent!
Cristopher Broderick, Chapter President of Cornell’s Alumni Association in London said “The atmosphere at Henley is always one of ‘pomp and circumstance’ and this year was in keeping with the long traditions. The racing on the water was superb and the atmosphere with Cornell’s alumni, friends and family was really great. Coming in to the event, we decided to venture ‘offshore’ and forget about pouring Pimms. Instead, we connected with a Cornell alumnus and creator of Wight Vodka, Ritu Manocha, to suggest a much cleaner and more refreshing alternative. I’m now a complete fan of the Wight Cup!”
Ritu Manocha, a founding partner with 50° North, the company behind Wight Vodka, filled us in on how to create the ideal Wight Cup. “Wight Cups are perfect for summertime parties. People find them so completely refreshing and enjoyable that they really add to the pleasure. You start with your favourite jug or pitcher and fill halfway with ice. The measures include one part Wight Vodka, three parts tonic, one part lemonade and ½ part triple sec or Cointreau. Stir and garnish with fresh strawberries and lemon wedges. It’s very smooth and perfectly energizing!”
No doubt that the Cornell event will grow from strength-to-strength in the coming years, and no doubt that Wight Vodka will be part of the enjoyment!
About Cornell University
Founded in 1922, Cornell University’ s School of Hotel Administration was the first collegiate program in hospitality management. Today it is regarded as the world leader in its field. The Hotel School’ s mission is to create and disseminate knowledge about hospitality management to the global hospitality industry. In pursuit of that mission, the Hotel School faculty is dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, and service. For more information about the London chapter of the Cornell alumni association, please visit www.chslondon.orgor contact Cris Broderick directly on cris@hcadvisers.com
About 50° North
50° North are the creators of Wight Vodka. The company’s spirit and enthusiasm for the ocean, coupled with the centuries-old regatta traditions of the Isle of Wight, and of course a full appreciation of superior vodka, culminated in the creation of the world’s smoothest, 42% ABV potato-based vodka. One sip of Wight Vodka will make a believer out of the most discerning connoisseur and the company welcomes your joining a unique and elite class. Tack & Gybe Responsibly.
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Jonathan, Andrew, and I went to The Green Parrot (their website needs to be updated) in downtown Newtown on Friday night. It's "green" as in it's both an Irish place and they're really into environmentally-friendly and organic stuff.
Andrew tried a couple of their beers (they have a very long list), I went with the Mangotini, and Jonathan had a Dreamsicle-like drink. Mine was very fruit punchy in the beginning, but got stronger in the end. Cocktails were overpriced.
We started with the Philly Egg Rolls, which basically meant steak and cheese in an egg roll shell. They were very greasy, pretty tasty, and were about twice as much as they should have been. I wouldn't get them again, just because they were like $7.75 for four pieces.
Jonathan and I shared the Fajita Burger (we had a late lunch trying the new boneless wings at Wendy's... buffalo and Asian flavors aren't that good), which I really enjoyed, but Jonathan would have preferred a less-done burger, LoL. The fries were very good, which excited me. Get a side of remoulade sauce. Andrew went with the French Dip, and felt it was pretty average.
All in all, it was a neat place, worth trying again. Oh, but beware there's not a lot of parking, unless you want to valet with two sketchy-looking teenagers sitting on a curb.
Posted by Amy K. Bredemeyer at 8:57 AM
What & Where: Bucks, burgers, Irish, Pennsylvania, sandwiches
Friends Bar & Grille
Shady Brook Farm
Arirang Hibachi Steakhouse and Sushi Bar
Carmen's Famous Cheesesteaks
Orchid Bistro
Food in Steinhatchee
Bonefish Mac's
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Red Light Camera Company Patent Troll Trial Advances
ATS spends six figures to defend against legal attack from patent troll, wins first round.
A red light camera company won the first round in an ongoing legal battle with a patent troll. A federal judge last week rejected the attempt by Joao Control and Monitoring Systems to throw out counterclaims made by American Traffic Solutions (ATS), which is seeking an order shutting down Joao's lawsuit. In February, Joao filed suit against ATS in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York claiming that the way ATS allows recipients of speed and red light camera tickets view video of an alleged infraction on a website violates Joao's patent on webcasting and a related automobile security patent. Joao subsequently filed another federal suit against ATS in Delaware.
Joao has no customers; the firm's sole occupation has been filing 15 lawsuits against 42 different companies, each claiming the use of video streaming violates its intellectual property rights. The ATS legal response cites a number of features of automated ticketing machines that differ significantly from the technology described in Joao's patent.
"ATS's accused system does not transmit audio or video information from a processing device to a communication device over the Internet or over the World Wide Web," the company explained in a brief to the court.
The photo ticketing firm offered dozens of examples of prior art that show webcasting took place long before the granting of the controversial patent Joao now controls. Patent trolls rely on the high cost of fighting a lawsuit to encourage companies to cut large out-of-court settlement checks just to avoid a drawn out court battle. That is unlikely to happen here.
"It is hereby ordered that Joao shall answer ATS's counterclaims within the time prescribed by Federal Rule of Civil Procedure," District Judge Katherine B. Forrest
ATS is also asking the court to force Joao to pay the full attorneys' fees and other expenses from defending itself against the patent suit.
"The cost these frivolous lawsuits pales in comparison to the aggravation and resources it takes to defend them. Cases like these are not unique to our industry," ATS spokesman Charles Territo said in a prepared statement provided to TheNewspaper. "These types of lawsuits are a surcharge on innovation costing companies across the country are estimated to cost more than $29 billion every year. We expect that our company alone will spend upwards of six figures to dispose of this baseless litigation."
The parties in the litigation have until Friday to propose a revised schedule of proceedings.
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Last Thursday night a tiny piece of history happened here in the Time & Space shed and in seven homes in the Shepparton region. Seven Year 7 boys and their mums (or female mentors) from Notre Dame College joined in to a Zoom meeting. We were scheduled to gather in the Mons Bones Hall there in Knight Street for their annual Mother and Son night. Last Monday, Emma Reynoldson, Deputy Principal, contacted us to say that the school needed to postpone due to the rapidly changing situation with the Covid19 pandemic.
On Wednesday morning, John Cortese from his Principal’s office and me from this shed, recorded a video to send to the participants for the scheduled Time & Space session for Year 7 girls and their dad or male mentor. We sent the video (which is in the previous post to this one) and a 1-to-1 conversation activity and asked them to upload a photo of the treasures they shared with each other.
We also recorded the video at the bottom of this post that Wednesday morning. By Thursday the instructions in that video were out of date. We had worked out we could try a live remote meeting at around the time the scheduled event was due to start. Time & Space at Home it’s been dubbed. Here are six of the seven pairs of participants.
The seventh pair left the meeting unable to get video of them up on the screen like Sarah and Ryan above but said in the chat function that they had the questions, could see the others’ treasures and were going to complete the 1-to-1 activity together. If you were that other pair, please write in the comments box below and let us know how you went.
We started with everyone sharing their treasures. One pair at a time, their microphones were switched on. As you can see above Kath and Hayden went first. I’ve zoomed in on Kath’s treasure here – it is a photo of Hayden in his pre-school days with a python wrapped around his shoulders! Hayden appears to have been brave from a very early age.
Similarly Ethan held up his own pre-school memory – a photo of when the ambulance came to his Kindergarten. We had a bit of a chuckle in the video meeting as I first thought it was for an emergency. Ethan said no they were just visiting to show us the ambulance.
It was a scramble to get this meeting happening and so there was a loose plan in my head. I thought we’d get everyone to share their treasures and then I would close the meeting and ask everyone to then have their 1-to-1 conversation straight after we finished. Then just as we started a thought occurred to me that at a Time & Space session, every parent-child pair sits down together and asks the same questions, all at the same time. Same questions. Different answers. We set the chairs in a special format so that no one is parallel and they magically enter into their own conversation with their child or mum/dad/mentor. Often I called this community practise (with an ‘s’, the verb, the practising of community). Here’s a photo of the last ‘all in one place’ event that I facilitated at CBC Adelaide two Wednesdays ago.
So instead of signing off and our screens going blank the six Notre Dame families on the video were invited to stay on camera and have their 1-to-1 conversation using the question sheet they had been emailed. Their screens were muted and, for 15 minutes, they asked questions like what their first memories were of the other. They asked if they were frightened or saw positives in this extraordinary time. They asked each other if they could remember a moment when the other felt proud of them.
As each pair asked and answered their questions, they appeared to be drawing comfort occasionally glancing at the screen knowing that each of the other pairs was there having their own individual conversations. They were connecting as an individual family and also together as families who are part of the Notre Dame community.
At the end of the 1-to-1, I invited everyone back, unmuted their microphones to ask for feedback about the experience. Jacqui said that she and Reeve talk like that all the time and then Reeve added something like, “But mum, yes we do talk, but we’ve never talked like that before”.
The next day, because it was a small group, I was able to make a call to each of the Notre Dame mums who made it to the Time & Space at Home session. I got to speak with some and exchange some texts with others. Jacqui and I had a chat.
“Jacqui it’s interesting what Reeve said about your conversation” I said, “What did he mean?”
“Bill, it was amazing” Jacqui replied, “Reeve said that yes, we do talk all the time but that because he’s my son and I naturally worry about him, he said that we only talk about him.” She described how Reeve then went on to say, “Mum, until tonight, I have never heard you talk about you and how you are feeling.” Wow. Jacqui considered this a stunning new insight.
Then an email came in from Megina with a photo of hers and Sabian’s three treasures.
Megina’s email simply said,
Spoon- This we gave to Sabian when his first tooth came out since it is a tradition in our culture.
Photo- The photo was Sabian’s first ever trip to Echuca and when he was 1 and a half months.
Bear- The was given to Sabian when he was born and to the age of 2 and a half he would take it with him everywhere he went.
Then I spoke with Carien, single mum of three. Ethan is her middle child. Brace yourself for what she shared about her conversation with Ethan. You saw previously, one of the questions was, ‘Has there been a moment when you felt proud of me?’
Ethan’s answer was extraordinary. He said to his mum Carien, “Mum, one moment? Every day there is a moment when I feel proud of you”. I’ve retold that story a number of times since Carien shared it with me, and I am unable to prevent the tears welling up.
After interacting with each of the mums I can report that the impact of the activity matched (if not surpassed) the feelings of delight that participants have when they encounter their family stories at an event all together in a place like their school hall. These times are serious, no question, but there is no way I would have come up with this possibility if we had not been faced with this global challenge. You probably have thought of different ways to do what you have always done this past week as well.
We are running another video session for Our Lady of Mercy College in Heidelberg, Victoria – a Mother-Daughter session tomorrow night. And this time we will have virtual breakout rooms for small group discussions. For all of our partner schools and any others looking at this with interest, be assured we are still working. Indeed we are doubling down at Time & Space to keep serving your community.
Has there been a more important time to help young people and their mums, dads and mentors have important conversations?
I do apologise to the ‘Notre’ families who missed out because we only worked out we could do the live video session about an hour before. We will keep getting better at this. We will circle back to the Notre community very soon and when things return to something like normal, we will again have events where we can all be together in the Mons Bones Hall. Can I just let you know, your Principal is a great human and a brilliant leader. Stay close as a community.
And everyone, keep an eye on this blog because we have some special plans for how we can share lots of people’s treasures of being a daughter, son, mum, dad or mentor. As you cast your eyes on these words, I sincerely hope you and yours are well.
Here’s that video where John Cortese and I shared our treasured items each as a son of our respective mums.
If you are reading this as a visitor who is not connected with a Time & Space partner school then here is something you might like to try. Have a go at having a 1-to-1 conversation either as a mum/dad/mentor to your child or the other way round. Take it in turns to ask these three questions of each other and find some time (do you have a little bit more of that at present?) and some safe space (allowing for social distancing) to have a conversation that might be helpful. One of you asks Question 1 first and then the other asks Question 1 next and so on. If you do take this on, please let us know how you go in the comments section below.
You can pass on anything you don’t wish to answer at this time.
Older Person’s Questions
What is your first memory of me? Can you remember where you were and what you were doing?
How are you feeling about the challenge our world faces now with the Covid19 virus? Are you frightened? Do you see any positives?
Is there a moment when you have felt proud of me? To ask this a slightly different way, can you remember a time when you felt particularly close to me? Could you explain your answer?
Younger Person’s Questions
What is your first memory of me? If you were at my birth, what do you remember about that time? How was my health? How did I look? Whether it was when I was born or later, how did you feel when you first saw me?
How are you feeling in this challenging time in our world? What is the closest thing you have seen to this situation? Do you have memories of someone you know personally who has been brave in a tough situation? Tell me about that time. Tell me about that person. How do you feel when someone is brave?
A final word from Irene…
At a Time & Space session we often say that we tap the wisdom in the room. There’s no one person standing up the front telling you how to be a better parent or a better son or daughter. We hear insights from each other.
So in that spirit let’s take in Irene (BTW Irene say ‘Go Bombers’ to Caleb), a Notre Dame mum’s words who was in the Time & Space at Home session last Thursday night. She sent me a text after I asked permission to use the screen shot above. Here’s what she sent…
Hi Bill it’s Irene here, a big yes from me to use the photo you have! I’m at work today and a bit short on time to call you back with feedback…
Yes, very interesting times we are living. I’m a glass half full person so there is light at the end of the tunnel. Positivity is the key, especially with the kids…
Regards, Irene.
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It crystallized our relationship and has opened up some great ways to communicate.
Stephen C. (Parent)
Saint Ignatius College, Geelong VIC
Good to have the intimate interaction without TV and other distractions.
Jeff H. (Parent)
Marcellin College, Bulleen VIC
Good hearing other opinions/thoughts from both parents and kids.
Joanna W. (Parent)
Silkwood School, Mt Nathan QLD
Great discussion, really gave me tips and helped me to see myself from a mum's perspective.
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Melbourne High School, South Yarra VIC
It was a really fun and educational night. I learnt things about my dad that I appreciate.
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Johnny Test: Season 2 Episode 12
Johnny vs. Smash Badger 3 / Johnny Bee Good
Johnny vs. Smash Badger 3 – While trying to figure out some cheat codes from his video game, Johnny accidentally brings Smash Badger to life. Johnny Bee Good – The Bee Keeper steals all the candy in Porkbelly and it’s up to Johnny, Dukey, and the girls to stop him.
Hoist the Johnny Roger / Johnny's Turbo Toy Force Oct. 28, 2006
JTV / Johnny vs. Bling-Bling Boy 2 Nov. 04, 2006
Johnnyland / Johnny's Got a Brand New Dad Nov. 11, 2006
Saturday's Alright for Johnny / Johnny Mint Chip Nov. 18, 2006
Johnny's Pet Day / Phat Johnny Dec. 03, 2006
The Revenge of Johnny X / The Enchanted Land of Johnnia Dec. 10, 2006
101 Johnnies / Johnny Zombie Tea Party Jan. 17, 2007
Johnny Test in Black & White / Johnny the Kid Feb. 24, 2007
Downhill Johnny / Johnny Meets the Pork-Ness Monsters Mar. 03, 2007
Johnny X Strikes Back / Johnny vs. Super Soaking Cyborgs Apr. 21, 2007
00-Johnny / Johnny of the Jungle Apr. 28, 2007
Johnny vs. Smash Badger 3 / Johnny Bee Good May. 05, 2007
The Good, the Bad & the Johnny / Rock-a-Bye Johnny May. 12, 2007
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Los Angeles voters endure hours-long waits to cast early ballots
NORTH HOLLYWOOD, LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Los Angeles-area voters who were hoping to get an early start on voting were stunned to see long lines at polling stations this weekend that resulted in some cases of waits of two to three hours.
Los Angeles County has five stations for early voting, for those who will be out of town on election day or are simply ready to put the whole election behind them.
The stations are in North Hollywood, West Covina, West Los Angeles, Culver City, Torrance and Lancaster.
More than 5 million people have registered to vote in LA County.
Los Angeles County has five locations for voters to cast early ballots on weekends before the Nov. 8 election.
In some cases, voters found themselves waiting in line two to three hours under wet conditions to cast their votes.
"We didn't think it would be this busy!" said Michelle White of Burbank. "Really did not!"
While many stood in line because of conflicts on Nov. 8, some said they just want to stop thinking about the election.
"I just had to get it over with because I can't wait until next week," said Toni Cohen of Sherman Oaks. "The vitriol that's being spewed is just unprecedented."
More information about weekend early voting is available here from the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder.
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How This D&I Exec Is Driving Economic Inclusion In The Financial Sector
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The Four Percent
America has made little progress in closing the wealth gap. After slavery was abolished in the 1860s, Black Americans held only 0.5% of all wealth in the country. By 2017, that number had grown to only 1%. It’s no secret that the top 20% of wealthiest Americans hold more than 80% of the country’s wealth.
Bold efforts to close the gap are overdue, and many corporations are stepping up and accelerating progress. For example, companies within the financial sector are confronting bias and disparity within their organization and society. Now, leaders like Reggie Willis — an executive with 20 years of experience in finance and insurance — are addressing shortcomings for underserved and under-banked populations.
“COVID-19 has put a magnifying glass on a lot of the disparities that we have in our country,” Willis says. “It has shined that light and allowed us to be more aware of where we have opportunity to grow and develop, not just as companies, but as a society.”
Willis, who now serves as Chief Diversity Officer at Ally Financial — a leading digital financial services company — has both an understanding of the industry landscape and a vision for advancing diversity and inclusion (D&I) in the financial sector. He is leading the charge on Ally Financial’s D&I efforts — both internal and external — which is why we spoke with him about how he fosters inclusion among employees and facilitates actionable application of the company’s D&I principles.
Converting conversations to action
Ally Financial’s leadership is vocal about this commitment to D&I; in 2017, the company joined CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion (CEO Action), a coalition of more than 1,400 CEOs — representing more than 13 million employees — who have pledged to address the ongoing inclusion needs of their people and communities. Willis, who sits on CEO Action’s Take on Race subcommittee, sees the coalition as an important catalyst of future corporate D&I work. “The notion of corporations now having a voice and role in societal issues is going to be one of the keys to moving forward,” he says.
And though it’s important for leadership to affirm their commitment to D&I, the actions they take to foster inclusion within the company are far more impactful. “Conversations are great to build a foundation, but they get real thin real fast if you don’t take action,” adds Willis.
Ally Financial began an open forum conversation series called “Let’s Talk About It” in order to make sure that employees from every level of the company had a safe space to explore, understand and appreciate differences. Since its launch in 2018, the program has engaged thousands of employees, creating a platform for them to share and discuss their personal experiences with each other. Even in the wake of COVID-19, the program continues remotely. In June of this year, the conversations facilitated by Let’s Talk About It engaged 4,000 of Ally’s more than 9,000 employees, which is a level of engagement that Willis credits to the new realities of working from home.
Willis recalls a particularly meaningful conversation between two of the company’s Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). “A recent conversation led by our generational ERG and our Black/African-American ERG discussed generational poverty, and in particular, how it adversely impacts the Black community,” Willis says. “Being able to invite both ERGs to explore the topic together on a call with 300 employees was profoundly powerful.”
Focusing on equity
Willis emphasized that Ally Financial’s D&I work doesn’t stop with conversation. The company is taking action by engaging the communities in which it does business, with a focus on building community relationships that further the company’s philanthropic focus on economic mobility.
One of the key ways to build economic mobility and generational wealth is through entrepreneurship. COVID-19 and civil unrest this year have disproportionately affected Black and brown small business owners. To assist these businesses, Ally recently launched the Ally Charitable Foundation pledging $30 million in grants over 3 years, $400,000 of which are dedicated to helping Black and brown small businesses get back on their feet in the Twin Cities and Little Rock, Ark., two regions in which Ally has operations.
Ally also is working to strengthen school-to-work pipelines. For the second year in a row, Ally joined forces with entertainer and entrepreneur Big Sean’s Sean Anderson Foundation and the Thurgood Marshall College Fund to create the Moguls in the Making competition with the goal of identifying and supporting a rising generation of Black business leaders – and growing a diverse pipeline of talent for Ally. In 2019, 16 of the 50 Moguls participants joined Ally as interns and six have joined as full-time employees.
“We understand that being inclusive — by bringing diversity and difference into our organization — is only going to make us better,” Willis says. “We are very focused on how we create a pipeline of talented students that will hopefully stay and grow into future leaders of our business.”
With economic empowerment at top of mind, Ally Financial works to advance equity by providing access to digital enablement tools. “From a product perspective, it’s great to share knowledge about economic mobility and financial literacy, but now is a time for us to figure out how we provide people the vehicles to achieve it,” Willis says.
Willis believes that one of the company’s responsibilities as a corporate citizen of the financial sector is to bring equity to the marketplace and help close the wealth gap. That goal requires re-evaluating Ally Financial products and how those products reach to Black and Brown customers, as well identifying new ways to reach under-banked populations.
“For me, the notion of intent versus impact is important,” he says. “Your intentions can be great, but if they don’t touch the people that you want them to in a tangible way then your intent doesn’t matter. We view action through the lens of impact, how our actions affect the people we intend to provide resources to, give access to and provide services to.”
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Man made myths: The reality of being a woman scientist in the NHS
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Russia’s Central Bank Adds Blockchain-Friendly Firm to FinTech Working Group
Russia’s central bank is continuing to grow its blockchain footprint, having announced the creation of a new FinTech association focused in part on studying the technology.
Officially formed on 28th December, the group includes representatives from major Russian banks including Alfa Bank, Sberbank and VTB, among others. Payments processor Qiwi and the National System of Payment Cards (NSPK), which operates Russia’s nationwide Mir charge card, are also on board.
Qiwi CEO Sergey Solonin will be the association’s new chief going forwards, the firm said earlier this week. Among financial companies in Russia, Qiwi has emerged as a prominent proponent of the tech.
In addition to blockchain, the Bank of Russia said it would also be investigating identification technologies and new payment system frameworks through the association.
The bank’s deputy governor Olga Skorobogatova said in a statement:
“The Association’s key objectives will include the development and introduction of new technological solutions to ensure the development of the Russian financial market. It will also promote digitalisation of the Russian economy.”
The announcement is the latest signal that the Bank of Russia intends to play a leading – and visible – role in the experimentation and deployment of blockchain within the country’s financial sector.
The central bank has made no secret of its interest in the tech. Early last year, Skorobogatova said that financial institutions in Russia should prepare for wider use in the years ahead.
In recent months, the Russian central bank has been undertaking a hands-on education into the tech, unveiling a system for financial messaging dubbed “Masterchain” in October.
The Russian government, too, has been exploring blockchain concepts of its own, while its national securities depository has launched similar efforts in conjunction with other institutions.
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A Netflix Original Film
by Will Johnson April 1, 2019, 2:00 pm
Some genres of film are built to challenge audiences through innovative writing and unpredictable settings. Others, however, like a historical film based on true events, are specifically designed to be paint-by-number, A-to-B-to-C stories that help an audience re-live a specific event or events. This isn’t necessarily a bad and/or boring thing, in terms of storytelling. Historical events have already laid down the plot points and, for some, the conclusion is already known. It is thus the filmmaker’s job to provide unique perspectives on the characters and add something special to the physical environment to make the predestined journey from point A to point B enjoyable.
The new Netflix original, The Highwaymen, is the type of film that has the bones of its screenplay written out before it even went into production. The story of criminals Bonnie and Clyde is not only a legendary crime tale, but it has also been depicted in film successfully in the past, almost to the point of taking over the cultural zeitgeist on what these real-life characters looked and acted like. Many who think of Bonnie and Clyde automatically think of Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway.
So what makes this familiar story worth telling? It is all about the perspective and the presentation. For starters, they hired director John Lee Hancock, known for character-driven movies based on true stories, such as The Rookie, about a forty-year-old pitcher who came out of nowhere to join Major League Baseball, The Blind Side, about offensive lineman Michael Oher’s unique journey to college and pro football, and The Founder, about the creation and expansion of McDonalds restaurants. The throughline with these films is there are certain individuals that meet very specific challenges, be it age, environment, or experience, that prevent them from easily achieving something they were born to do.
The next step then is the story. The Highwaymen abandons the Bonnie and Clyde angle all together to focus on the people that led to their downfall. In the case of writer John Fusco’s script, we have long retired former Texas Rangers Frank Hamer and Maney Gault, who struggle with the wear and tear of time as well as personal demons. Fusco, a noted writer of Westerns, romanticized period fantasies, and noir, wisely elevates Bonnie and Clyde to specters that haunt the background, always one step ahead of our heroes.
Now, with a script in place and a competent director, the third essential piece, the cinematographer, comes into play. The filmmakers wisely chose Oscar-nominated cinematographer John Schwartzman, known for a plethora of work from simple romantic comedies to historical/period epics. Since a majority of The Highwaymen takes place in post-Great Depression Texas and Oklahoma, with a lot of empty space, Schwartzman has the luxury of using the endless landscapes and varying weather to great, atmospheric effect.
And while there are many other jobs that come into play to make 1930s rural America a reality (such as brilliant costume work by Emmy winner Daniel Orlandi (Down with Love) and flawless production design and set decoration by Oscar nominee Michael Corenblith (Apollo 13) and Emmy nominee Susan Benjamin (Frost/Nixon), respectively, nailing down the unique perspective and look is the key to making the other side of a familiar tale seem interesting.
In The Highwaymen, Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow, wild lovers, are three years into their crime spree that has confounded lawmen and intrigued the general public to the point of making them underdog icons. Despite a one thousand man dragnet, Parker and Barrow have eluded capture and, where the film picks up, have just helped some of their buddies escape a work detail. Since the escape led to the death of a prison guard in Texas, governor Ma Ferguson (Kathy Bates) is so desperate to catch the outlaws that she begrudgingly accepts the recommendation of using famed Texas Ranger Frank Hamer (Kevin Costner).
Since Ferguson herself outlawed the “lawless” Texas Rangers, Hamer and whoever he recruits, would be considered Highwaymen (essentially Highway Patrol), with restricted jurisdiction within Texas and no further. This is the first obstacle in Hamer’s investigation as he has concluded that Bonnie and Clyde are in perpetual motion throughout multiple states.
Hamer, suffering from long retirement and age (he can’t run to save his life, his suits barely fit, and his aim is off with a gun), hesitantly recruits former Ranger Maney Gault (Woody Harrelson), a down-and-out alcoholic who Hamer thinks walks around like he’s 85 years old. Working purely off instinct and old fashioned detective work (often derided by the burgeoning FBI and their forensic team throughout the investigation), the two weary investigators set about on their journey to kill Bonnie and Clyde, for, as they suspect, there will be no capture.
As mentioned before, the greatest choice the movie makes is letting Bonnie and Clyde exist solely as legend. With the exception of a few shots, the Bonnie and Clyde characters share no dialogue and the movie actually never shows their faces in full until the very end. As the public’s fascination with Bonnie and Clyde grows to a fever pitch, the phantom crime duo, who Hamer and Gault are always one step behind from getting, becomes an ever-increasing burden that pushes the Rangers to a breaking point.
Kevin Costner has always been his best when stoic, as his stilted line delivery is often mistaken for an incapacity to act. Costner might not have had a lot of range but when he is cast correctly, he is phenomenal and Hamer is the perfect Costner role. Hamer’s sense of justice is intact but his ability to feel has been deadened with the blood of countless criminals (and possibly innocents) on his hands. He is the embodiment of the perceived lawlessness that got the Rangers disbanded in the first place.
Costner has embraced his age with Hamer and the filmmakers do the wise thing in showing that these men are not superheroes and can’t defy age. There is one chase scene in particular where Hamer chases a young boy on foot and is eventually defeated when he can’t scale a fence. He spends the next few minutes wheezing and kicking himself for daring to age!
Woody Harrelson, who is always great in everything, is the perfect foil for Costner. Loud, slovenly, and completely beaten down by his past, Gault’s guilt has led to his deterioration. He joins the manhunt with Hamer to seek some kind of retribution though, as the journey goes on, he realizes, like everything else in his life, the conclusion will be bloodshed. Unlike Hamer, who is hardened by the past, Gault is constantly crumbling.
The vulnerabilities and flaws of our two main heroes play perfectly against the public’s love, protection, and affection for Bonnie and Clyde. Adding to their misery of not being able to catch the bandits is the idea that when they do, they will be hated for it, not appreciated. This concept is the lifeblood of the film and helps propel it forward. It asks the question, “why do this if all it will do is destroy you”?
Schwartzman’s cinematography also adds to the loneliness and isolation the characters feel as the seemingly endless vistas of Texas and Oklahoma compliment the equally endless mission of chasing down the near-phantom like Bonnie and Clyde.
As stated, the film does have limitations with its storytelling. You will not be going into The Highwaymen getting an innovative retelling of history, just a less familiar, but still formulaic, detail of the other side of a famous story. And for that, critics have been a bit harsh. Sitting at a “rotten” rating of 51% on Rotten Tomatoes, critics seem to fault the storytelling but not necessarily the acting, especially Costner and Harrelson together.
I think the film is solid and the built-in narrative limitations are aided by a good script and strong supporting components such as casting, production design, and cinematography. It is not a waste of anyone’s time and, at the worst, you’ll learn something. I say give it a go.
Written by Will Johnson
Will is the author of the little read book Secure Immaturity: A Nostalgia-Crushing Journey Through Film. Seriously, I think only his mom read it. Will contributes articles to 25YL on horror films, pop culture, books and comics. Will loves his hometown Buccaneers, the MCU, and his two nerdy daughters. He lives in Phoenix, AZ, USA.
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(Objects) Visible effects of adhesive and pressure on color in kingfisher feathers
Structurally colored feathers render color through physical scattering of light rather than pigments. There is an expected, but heretofore unexplored, effect of adhesive choice and pressure on the color of these materials. Further, such feathers are generally considered to be more light-stable than pigmented examples. In the current study, structurally colored blue kingfisher feathers are used to examine these effects in order to guide conservation treatments and preventive care.
The Chinese tradition of tian-tsui, literally 'dotting with kingfishers', describes a technique of cloisonné style jewelry that utilizes blue, blue-green, and purple feathers instead of fused glass powder. The feathers are adhered to a backing, usually metallic, though occasionally composed of thick layers of paper. This technique appears in Chinese culture from as early as the first century BCE, though surviving examples date most prevalently to the Qing dynasty (19th century) (Chambers et al. 1981, 32). The early featherwork items were not restricted to jewelry, but also appeared in the form of feather mosaics on clothing, bed coverings, and palanquins (Chambers et al. 1981, 32; Garrett 1994, 86). Such items are now ubiquitous in museum collections. Through a technical study of kingfisher feather jewelry from the Ruth Chandler Williamson Gallery at Scripps College in Claremont California, as well as accelerated light aging studies and pressure tests completed on mocked up samples of recently plucked kingfisher feathers at both the UCLA/Getty and the Getty Conservation Institute labs, I evaluate the effects of original and conservation/restoration adhesives and coatings, and effects of mechanical interactions, on the structural colors of the feathers.
For the experimental part of the study, feather specimens from skins of Halcyon smyrnensis, the White-breasted Kingfisher, donated by the United States Fish and Wildlife Department, were plucked, trimmed, and adhered onto inert quartz glass plates and subjected to three methods of light aging, with color measurements occurring after aging with an integrating sphere. The accelerated light aging methods included museum conditions (free of ultraviolet radiation), window conditions (ultraviolet radiation present), and high intensity UVA conditions, with an additional control group kept in the dark. Adhesive systems tested were those documented as having been used originally or in the conservation of kingfisher featherwork, including: protein glues (gelatin and isinglass), funori, methylcellulose, and Paraloid B-72. Characterizing the adhesives used on the Scripps collection items provided supporting technical evidence.
Taken together, the results of this study provide insights into kingfisher feather tian-tsui technology, and the effect of adhesive systems and mechanical actions on the preservation of color within these structurally colored feathers. Findings will be presented about the color stability, both separately and upon interaction with different adhesives, leading to recommendations for adhesive choices for the conservation of such featherwork. Further, results of mechanical disruption of kingfisher feather coloration will be illustrated. Experimental work and technical analysis provide an enhanced understanding of a complex material, effectively aiding its conservation and preservation.
Ellen Pearlstein
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This is a Map to Where I Live
“This is a map to where I live,” said the leprechaun, struggling furiously to escape, as he drew spidery lines on a crumpled piece of paper using a stick and some strange liquid he had taken out of his coat pocket.
“And you’re expecting me to let you go in exchange for this?” Daniel held on tightly to the little man’s legs. “You must think I was born yesterday.”
“Well that’s all yer getting so ye can make the most of it,” huffed the leprechaun, going suddenly limp, then trying to bolt for freedom, but finding his legs still clamped in an iron grip by Daniel.
“So what will you give us if we do find our way to your house?” asked Patrick, “a wish or a bag of gold?”
The leprechaun waggled his head; it was impossible to tell if he was agreeing or disagreeing.
“You’re supposed to give us the gold now,” growled Daniel, “we caught you fair and square.”
He shook the leprechaun in the air just to prove it, provoking squeals of terror from the captive; whether real or imagined the boys could not tell.
“Well I can’t give it to ye if I don’t have it, now can I?” wheedled the little man. “Be reasonable. What sort of creature goes out to breakfast lugging a great big sack of gold around? Gold’s heavy, you know; can’t be just taking it all over the place for walks. Anybody might get a-hold of it.”
“Yes, but we’ve got a-hold of you instead, and you’re going to tell us where the gold is,” said Daniel, bringing the leprechaun’s face right up to his own so that they could see the whites of each other’s eyes.
“Like I said, there’s the map. Ye’ll be alright if ye follow the road I marked.”
The little man threw the map to the ground and crossed his arms around his chest. Patrick and Daniel reached out for the map at the same time, causing Daniel to loosen his grip on the spindly leg. It was enough. The captive wriggled free, and was gone in an instant.
“Hey! Come back!” shouted Daniel, but all he heard in reply was the wind swishing through the grass. “I should never have looked away,” he muttered and turned angrily to the map.
“What’s this? I can’t see anything!”
The liquid was evaporating, removing all trace of the drawing. The map was swiftly becoming just another crumpled piece of paper.
Patrick reached down, scooped up a handful of sand and threw it onto the paper. The grains of sand stuck to the liquid, and remained in place even after the inky substance had completely faded away.
“Hey, that’s cool – where did you learn that?” asked Daniel, staring at the still incomprehensible drawing, which now looked like a worn piece of sandpaper.
“We’re dealing with the little folk here,” said Patrick, “no telling what they’ll get up to so as to trick you out of their gold.”
“So let’s get going.”
The two boys looked at the map. A series of lines, criss-crossing each other, filled the paper, with no other markings, and no start or end point.
“That little rascal has tricked us!” said Daniel.
“Wait,” said Patrick, “we know leprechauns live in hollow trees, and we know that they are shoe-makers. Maybe that will give us some clues.”
“This map doesn’t look like a tree or a shoe,” said Daniel, gazing around the field, “and we’ll never find him again in this long grass. I shouldn’t have taken my eyes off him when I had him. Leprechauns vanish if you stop looking at them.”
Patrick didn’t say anything. He turned the paper over and over, then folded it and unfolded it, and then rolled it up, all the time looking around the field.
“Just my luck,” muttered Daniel to himself. “Nobody will ever believe I really caught a leprechaun and I don’t even get a wish.”
“Hey,” said Patrick, “I think I’ve solved it!” He had rolled the paper into a tube and now held it out in front of Daniel. “Look, the little fellow did give us a map. I think these markings are the bark on his tree.”
Daniel looked closer. With the paper rolled up, the trails of sand really did look like cracks in bark, with bumps for the knots and branches.
“Great,” he said, shrugging, “and how do you propose we find the right tree? There must be over forty around here!”
“Easy,” said Patrick, digging around in his pockets, “leprechauns love shiny objects, so we just lay a few around, like this watch with an alarm, which I will now set. When the leprechaun takes the watch we just listen for the alarm and then we’ll know which tree is his. While we’re waiting we can check out the bark patterns on the trees.”
Daniel shook his head, but as he did not have a better idea he went along with his friend’s plan. Patrick set the alarm for one hour, then left the watch on a stone, together with a couple of bottle tops and a shiny coin. The two boys retreated to the edge of the field and began to study the bark on the trees. It was boring work. The bark all looked the same to Daniel, and as the morning wore on the map looked less and less like bark, and more and more like a messy piece of paper, but as Patrick was diligently working his way through the line of trees he felt he ought to do the same. Every ten minutes one of them would go and check the rock for the bait.
On his third trip Daniel found the rock bare.
“It’s gone!” he shouted to Patrick.
“Shh, we don’t want to give the game away,” said Patrick.
Daniel thought the leprechaun was probably watching their every move but he was too excited to care.
“How long before the alarm goes off?”
“Um, I’m not sure,” said Patrick slowly, “that was my only watch.”
The two boys looked at each other then burst out laughing.
“Come on,” said Patrick, “let’s stand in the middle of the trees so we’ll be sure to hear it.”
The boys moved farther into the trees and Patrick continued examining the bark patterns while Daniel looked anxiously around. It seemed an age before they heard a faint ringing sound from somewhere to their right. Both boys dashed through the trees until they stood under the one the noise was coming from. There was no hollow at the base, but the noise seemed to be coming from high up the tree.
“I didn’t know leprechauns could climb trees,” said Daniel.
“Me neither,” said Patrick, “but I’m about to find out.”
Gripping the trunk firmly, Patrick climbed up the tree and was soon high up, hidden among the leaves.
“Wow! There’s a real hoard up here!”
Daniel hopped around on the ground, wanting to climb the tree too when suddenly he heard a squawk, and a loud beating of wings. A large bird swooped down into the tree at just about the same height as Patrick. Daniel heard sounds of a scuffle and a moment later Patrick crashed down through the foliage, one hand grabbing at branches as he fell, the other clutching his watch.
“What happened?” asked Daniel, glad that he had not climbed up after Patrick.
“It was a magpie,” said Patrick, “not the leprechaun, and he nearly had me.”
The boys sat in the grass, feeling despondent. Daniel imagined how close he had been to getting the gold, if only he had not looked away. He poked idly at the map with a stick, then he rolled over onto his stomach. The map lay on the grass in front of him, and he could see the line of trees beyond it.
Suddenly he sat up.
“Patrick, look!” Daniel jabbed his finger at the map. “Lie down here, with your head level with the top of the long grass. Now look at the map and the line of trees – what do you see?”
“You’re right! These lines aren’t bark markings but the trees in their right position, and the one at the end must be-”
“The leprechaun’s!”
The boys set off at a run, bent over double to keep their heads level with the top of the grass, so as to check their progress against the map. They slowed when they approached the last tree and Daniel was sure he could hear the soft tap-tapping of a hammer. He lunged forward towards the sound and a flurry of green showed they had been right.
“You weren’t expecting us, were you?” asked Daniel, reaching to grab the leprechaun’s leg, but this time the little man was too quick and he darted out of the way, behind the tree. Daniel made sure not to take his eyes off him.
“Sure I did, jest haven’t had time to put the kettle on for the old cup of tay yet.”
The leprechaun lifted a big heavy kettle from a hollow in the tree trunk, waved it around until steam came out the spout, and set it back on the ground, where it sat, bubbling happily without any obvious source of heat.
“Been too busy counting the gold have you?” asked Daniel. “Where is it then?”
“What about the wish?” asked the leprechaun, “have you forgotten about that?”
Daniel and Patrick looked at each other. They had not forgotten.
“I think we’ll take the gold,” said Daniel.
“Ah, sure they all say that,” said the leprechaun, “they all think the gold will buy them everything they want, but they don’t know what trouble it is to spend leprechaun gold. No sir. Can’t just walk into a shop and buy fries and a drink with a solid gold piece – ye’d be arrested for counterfeiting. No, ye have to go and change it all at a bank, good and proper, and then they’d want to know where you got it from, in case you were laundering it, and they’d charge you commission.”
The leprechaun shrugged and turned away, “then the old historians and archaeologists and anthropologists and journalists would all want to see it – ye’d be lucky to keep a tenth of it. Ye’d be better off making a wish – then you could ask for paper money, like you’re used to. But if gold is what you want…”
The little leprechaun was hopping from foot to foot, just out of reach, but he did not run away while Daniel continued to glare at him. The boys had a hurried conference.
“What do you think?” asked Daniel, “I think he’s cheating us.”
“Maybe,” said Patrick, “but he has a point about the problems we’ll have with the gold.” He turned to the leprechaun. “If we ask for a wish can we make one each?”
The leprechaun put his hand on his hips and glowered. “Is it torturing me ye are?”
“A wish each or the gold,” said Daniel.
“Very well,” sighed the little man, “make your two wishes and then close your eyes and count to ten.”
“And have you disappear again? No way!” said Daniel.
“Fine, make the wishes, then shake hands on it.”
Daniel though for a moment. “I want a thousand, no a million dollars,” he said, “in notes of ten,” he added, to make quite sure.
“And I’ll have my own car,” said Patrick, “a red, sports one.”
The leprechaun screwed up his face for a moment and appeared to be concentrating hard. “Now shake each other’s hands,” he said.
Daniel and Patrick turned towards each other with hands outstretched, and as they did, their eyes moved off the leprechaun for an instant.
The little man vanished.
“Hey!” shouted Daniel, “what about our wishes? We’re entitled to them – fair is fair!”
The grass around the tree tinkled with laughter.
“Nothing is fair!” came the leprechaun’s voice from somewhere in the air. “I said you could make a wish and you did – so what are you complaining about? I never said I’d grant it for you! Hee, hee!”
And the grassy glade exploded with peals of laughter.
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Polar ice sheets and mountain glaciers, which cover roughly 11% of the Earth’s land surface, store organic carbon from local and distant sources and then release it to downstream environments. Climate-driven changes to glacier runoff are expected to be larger than climate impacts on other components of the hydrological cycle, and may represent an important flux of organic carbon. A compilation of published data on dissolved organic carbon from glaciers across five continents reveals that mountain and polar glaciers represent a quantitatively important store of organic carbon. The Antarctic Ice Sheet is the repository of most of the roughly 6 petagrams (Pg) of organic carbon stored in glacier ice, but the annual release of glacier organic carbon is dominated by mountain glaciers in the case of dissolved organic carbon and the Greenland Ice Sheet in the case of particulate organic carbon. Climate change contributes to these fluxes: approximately 13% of the annual flux of glacier dissolved organic carbon is a result of glacier mass loss. These losses are expected to accelerate, leading to a cumulative loss of roughly 15 teragrams (Tg) of glacial dissolved organic carbon by 2050 due to climate change ‚Äî equivalent to about half of the annual flux of dissolved organic carbon from the Amazon River. Thus, glaciers constitute a key link between terrestrial and aquatic carbon fluxes, and will be of increasing importance in land-to-ocean fluxes of organic carbon in glacierized regions.
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We Were the Lucky Ones: A Novel
byGeorgia Hunter
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LauraLMHS
4.0 out of 5 starsMiraculous! (*possible spoilers*)
Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2018
Maybe I wasn’t paying enough attention up front, but when I embarked upon this book I was expecting to read a story that would have fallen into the genre of “historical fiction,” i.e. a fictional account of a fictional family told against the backdrop of the all-too-real canvas of World War II. What I got instead was the astounding, near unbelievable, TRUE account of a Polish-Jewish family’s miraculous survival during this darkest time in human history. It is not until the epilogue/“Author’s Note” that we learn that the author’s Grandfather was in fact one of the main characters in her remarkable story.
The author acknowledges that her family elders, quite understandably so, were not eager to discuss the horrors of their past. Given the sparsity of details that were handed down to her, I imagine that a good amount of this epic tale can be chalked up to poetic license, so to speak, and that the writing of this tome entailed a good deal of “fleshing out” of a very skeletal handed-down (and oftentimes not first-hand) account. Nevertheless, the essence of this tale is true, and nothing short of miraculous, awe-inspiring and, indeed, life-affirming.
The protagonists here are Sol and Nechuma Kurc, their five young-adult children and their respective spouses. The story unfolds all over the far-flung corners of the globe during and after the Second World War: Poland, France, Siberia, Palestine, Argentina and, lastly, the United States. (Keeping track of the many main characters may have been a bit unwieldy, but the author handily provides a family tree at the book’s beginning, which I found myself consulting time after time.)
The aspects of this story that moved me most deeply were:
First, one cannot read this book without being struck by the perseverance and determination of the family members to provide for one another and simply to survive at the most elemental level during times of starvation, extreme weather, persecution and all the other privations of war-torn Europe. To say that We Were the Lucky Ones is a testament to the human spirit is to state the obvious.
Second, the love this family held for one another and the cohesiveness of the family unit – especially when all else was lost – was something that really touched me. There is a not-so-very subtle message here about what matters most in life. The instances of self-sacrifice (Halina for her parents and Mila for her daughter, to name just a couple) are particularly noteworthy.
Third, the family, having immigrated to the Unites States immediately post-war, made the utmost of their lives here, all going on to become successful in their chosen spheres. It strikes me that, as clichéd as it may sound, America is truly the land of opportunity for those who are willing to make it happen. As an American whose own Grandparents came here from Europe, I have to say that the author’s choice to bring this out brought a lump to my throat.
I don’t know if it’s even possible to describe a Holocaust story as having a happy ending, but if it is at all possible – considering the devastating losses to the world and to humanity at large - this family’s story had one. In fact, the book lightly touches upon the concept of survivor’s guilt: Toward the end of the book one of the characters muses about how none of them should have survived, and yet (against the odds) all of them did. They were the lucky ones….
A word about the unspeakably brave souls who harbored the hunted: people like Halina’s boss who was willing to vouch for her (on more than one occasion), or like the peasant family who hid Sol and Nachuma behind a false wall in their home, or the Mother Superior who ran an orphanage and who was willing to accept the falsehood that little Felicia was “Aryan” in order to spare her life. To paraphrase a sentiment of Anne Frank’s: despite everything, there truly are good people in this world. In a world gone mad, these courageous individuals are true heroes.
The sanctity of life and the belief that life is something worth fighting for are not new concepts to Holocaust literature. This book ranks right up there with the best in the lessons it has to impart.
All in all, edge-of-your-seat story-telling, with an extremely poignant ending. Definitely recommended.
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Neverjust2
3.0 out of 5 starsSo close to being great, but doesn't quite make it
Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2018
This book is so close to being great, but misses the fence.Bouncing around from character to character for each chapter makes for a cumbersome read. Keeping track of characters that were left several chapters ago, to be reunited with them later and having to recall via the family tree provided where they fit in is rather time consuming. It takes a few rounds to keep them straight and often times felt like the characters were being abandoned. The story is amazing in that a family survives. This is one book that if done right will make a better movie.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Borrrring
Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2019
I finally gave up when author spent so much time describing Addy taking a shower. Why is so much of the book spent on silly description ! I read for a good writing style as much as a story. And - why do people talk about what a good book it is and then give it one or two stars? When I saw someone had said " … Scarlet Sky " (which was an adolescent waste) was better, I knew I was wasting my
time. Life is too short to spend on bad books.
TxAg
1.0 out of 5 stars Weak men, weak plot, weak character development
Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2019
I've read dozens of books on this topic and this one falls short in so many ways, overall I would give it a failing grade.
All the men are too weak to fight for their cause and spend all their time day dreaming about better times. All the women are distracted by the loss of their previous life to be of any use. WHY was this a best seller?!?! So undeserving!
The book jumps from character to character and we never get to know any of them. I cannot give this book enough low marks. Who were the people she wrote about? Weaklings with NO backbone, NO real clarity about what was happening around them, NO thoughts for anyone other than themselves, NO compassion, no passion, drive, just sniveling people WHO DO NO REPRESENT THE TRUE SURVIVORS OF THE HOLOCAUST!
Wow....can't believe this was even printed.
There are countless better books on this topic and on any other topic.
JJH New Hampshire
1.0 out of 5 stars Boring.
Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2020
I just finished "The Huntress", by Kate Quinn, and loved it. Then I picked up "We Were the Lucky Ones", which I bought at the same time. I cannot understand how people like this book. It's tedious and boring. I'm only a couple of chapters into it and each paragraph is filled with new names of people, new names of places (which are not described, meaning the reader is somehow expected to know where these are), and Jewish holidays or events which I do not know anything about (and would only take a few words to describe). I find the writing style to be pretentious. I've read several WWII historical fictions in the last year, including the Tatooist of Auschwitz, and Beneath A Scarlet Sky, both of which I thought were great books. This book is a bore. Each paragraph is slow, and nothing is happening. Nothing. Not only do I doubt I'll finish the book, but I doubt I'll read another chapter.
cpw
1.0 out of 5 stars Boring to me.
Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2019
Too long and depressing.
1.0 out of 5 stars Couldn’t get through it
Hard to read. Simply boring.
Misty Gaswint
1.0 out of 5 stars Help me
Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2018
I like listening To audio books when I’m working as a housekeeper with my own business. But I was only a quarter of the way through this and it stopped and I can’t get it to start again
1.0 out of 5 stars I thought this book was boring
I have read many books from this era that are much better than this book. Maybe if I hadn’t, I would have found this book more interesting. I could very easily put this down. I felt like it was too wordy. Most of the book was (1) describing every detail of something someone was doing and then, at the same time, (2) flash back to something they had been doing as a family pre-war, describing in detail, then jump to the next group of people and repeat. I found myself not really caring about the characters. Additionally, it also felt a little wrong to read about a family that fully survives the holocaust, when this was not a realistic scenario - most people lost many more family members than the characters in the book. I was not into this book at all and was happy when it was finally over. There are tons of good non-fiction and historical fiction books out there in the WW2 era that I would highly recommend reading over this one. If it’s your first or second book from this era, then perhaps you might find it interesting (as long as you can tolerate wordiness and repetition)
Tari Alper
1.0 out of 5 stars We Were The Lucky Ones
Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2019
This story left me breathless; sometimes with fear, other times with incredible joy. With no reason to do anything but survive or let go and die this story has a ring of Truth about the horrors of German genocide and the quiet remarkable help that came from unexpected places and people. Love still is more powerful than hate.
1.0 out of 5 stars Novel or based on true life stories 🤷♀️
Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2020
I am reading this now and I am finding it all over the place....very good story but finding it hard to keep track of characters and their relationship to each other. I may start over at some point and reread it not sure 🤷♀️
Rivergal
1.0 out of 5 stars Repetitive
No action, little character development- had great potential but squandered with trivial descriptive paragraphs. Seems like multitude of characters served only to increase page count.
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How to engage users through gamification: The prevalent effects of playing and mastering over competing
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Over recent years, gamification has been a frequent strategy to increase user engagement. Gamification of systems is usually associated with incorporating mechanisms for attributing points and badges to guide users' behaviors. However, since the dawn of the digital game industry in the 1980's, Malone's work has shown that the desire to play and master a game are important motivations to engage users. This paper aims to analyze the most engaging factors for gamers in the current context of technology. Using a sample of 717 users whose game preferences were classified into eight categories, representing different emphasis on playing, mastering, and competing, results show that competing is the least important factor to motivate engagement. As a consequence, we question the relevance of some of the most used gamification strategies like attributing points, badges, and reputation to participants. Additionally, we offer some suggestions for development of gamification of systems.
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Duration: Dec 13 2015 → Dec 16 2015
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Damage, Debris Left After Wild Championship Celebration
Savannah Bullard
James Benedetto, Townsquare Media
After a dynamite 18th National Championship win for the Alabama Crimson Tide, revelers flooded The Strip near the UA campus to commemorate the victory with a raucous celebration. The streets were packed out from Buffalo Phil's to GloryBound Gyro Company as Tide fans danced, sang, drank and embraced in celebration.
The Tuscaloosa Police Department and UAPD were both on the scene to monitor more than a thousand drunken partiers that were squished into about two blocks of University Boulevard. After about an hour of letting the party go on, though, officers were eager to start seeing the streets cleared.
Officers slowly drove police SUVs through the crowds, parting those gathered in an attempt to force them to disperse. Celebrants were not happy about the disruption, though, as several of them belligerently cursed at oncoming officers, threw drinks on and into their vehicles, waved profane hand gestures in their faces and resumed partying once the cruisers had passed.
It wasn't until a batch of fireworks started going off a few blocks away that the crowd began to disperse. The impromptu block party soon turned into a frenzy, as many drunk students might have mistaken the fireworks for gunshots. The streets began to clear out, and officers waved people along.
However, a new disturbance arose when particles of what felt like pepper spray wafted through the Strip. A few students were seen coughing and covering their mouths in pain near the CVS Pharmacy and Quick Grill. It is unclear whether the mist was from an officer's Mace, or if someone had deployed their own self-defense pepper spray. Some partiers on Twitter were quick to assume the substance was tear gas, but there is no official indication officers from any local law enforcement agency deployed such tactics.
Officers continued to usher fans out of the streets, and most of them retreated back into the bars from where they originated. The Strip was left a mess, with bottles, cups and cans littering the streets. The Quick Grill awning was ripped down by partiers climbing it and jumping on it like a trampoline. Trees were left without branches as revelers climbed them and shook their limbs into the crowd, Tuscaloosa City trash bins were removed from their iron placeholders and thrown into the streets, and several business signs saw minor damage after people who climbed onto them as well.
As of midnight Tuesday, some on the Strip were still being shooed home or back into bars. A handful of revelers were taken to DCH Regional Medical Center in police cars, presumably for assumed injuries sustained during the celebrations. It is unclear whether any arrests have been made in the wake of the celebration.
The Tuscaloosa Thread will update this story as more information becomes available.
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Boeing has made 96 flights testing 737 MAX software update: CEO
written by australianaviation.com.au April 12, 2019
A 2015 file image of a Boeing 737 MAX on the final assembly line. (Boeing)
Boeing chief executive Dennis Muilenburg says the company has conducted 96 flights testing the software update to an anti-stall feature on the 737 MAX that has been linked to two fatal accidents in the past six months.
The software update to the Maneuvering Characteristics Augmentation System (MCAS) has been in development since a Lion Air 737 MAX 8 plunged into the Java Sea shortly after it took off from Jakarta in October 2018. All 188 people on board were killed.
In March 2019, an Ethiopian Airlines 737 MAX 8 with 157 passengers on board crashed minutes after it took off from Addis Ababa. There were no survivors.
Boeing has acknowledged the MCAS anti-stall feature was activated in response to erroneous angle of attack information in both the Ethiopian Airlines and Lion Air tragedies, following the publication of the preliminary report into the Ethiopian Airlines accident.
In late March, Boeing held a technical briefing with 200 aviation professionals, including regulators and airline customers of the 737 MAX, to explain the software update.
And since then, the company has also visited the China, Singapore and the United Kingdom for further meetings with pilots and regulators.
Muilenburg, who was on board a test flight in early April, said the software update has functioned “as designed”.
“Overall, our team has made 96 flights totaling a little over 159 hours of air time with the updated software,” Muilenburg said at the George W. Bush Presidential Center Forum on Leadership in Dallas on Thursday (US time), according to a transcript published on the Boeing website.
“They will conduct additional test and production flights in the coming weeks as we continue to demonstrate that we’ve identified and met all certification requirements.
“We look forward to completing near-term milestones on the path to final certification.”
Boeing has explained previously the software update added extra layers of protection from erroneous data out of the aircraft’s angle of attack (AOA) sensors.
This included having the flight control system compare inputs from both AOA sensors. If there was a significant disagreement – by 5.5 degrees or more with the flaps retracted – the MCAS would not activate and an indicator of the flight deck would alert the pilots, according to Boeing.
Further, Boeing said “MCAS can never command more stabilizer input than can be counteracted by the flight crew pulling back on the column”.
“The pilots will continue to always have the ability to override MCAS and manually control the airplane,” Boeing said on its website.
“These updates reduce the crew’s workload in non-normal flight situations and prevent erroneous data from causing MCAS activation.”
In terms of pilot training, Boeing said it had updated the computer-based training to accompany the software update.
The airframe has also paused deliveries and is reducing the production rate of the 737 program to 42 aircraft a month, from 52 aircraft a month previously. The lower production rate was due to occur in mid-April.
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Muilenburg, who has been at Boeing more than 30 years, described the past few weeks as “the most heart-wrenching” of his career.
“Our values are at the very core of everything we do. Yet, we know we can always be better, and these recent accidents have intensified our commitment to continuous improvement as we design, build and support the safest airplanes in the sky,” Muilenburg said.
VIDEO: Boeing chief executive Dennis Muilenburg’s speech at the Forum on Leadership from the George W. Bush Presidential Center’s YouTube channel.
The May 2019 edition of Australian Aviation magazine will include a feature story on the Boeing 737 MAX.
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MARK RICHARDSON April 12, 2019 - 11:56 am
The comments from the Boeing CEO sicken me , over 300 people have been killed , in a plane that has inherent design flaws. Boeing did not say the MAX should be grounded , in fact the reverse Boeing kept saying the plane was safe to fly .
Steve Marks April 14, 2019 - 8:09 pm
A great teaching example of the normalization of deviance as written about by Diane Vaughn in a variety of contexts including the Challenger disaster. Insufficient consideration of the unknown unknowns and persistence of biased safety perception in the face of evidence to the contrary. The reality is it is not safe.
Bob Grimstead April 15, 2019 - 12:16 pm
“The company’s 737 Max airplanes also have another software problem — one that is unrelated to the flight control software at issue in the two crashes, Boeing said.
The company did not immediately respond to questions about what aspect of the plane is controlled by this software and when the problem was discovered. The Washington Post, citing two unnamed officials, said the software affects wing flaps and other flight control hardware and as such is classified as “critical to flight safety.”
Adrian P April 15, 2019 - 2:32 pm
No mention of fixing one of the original problems, the failure of the angle of attack (AOA) sensors.
(For example is the airflow around the nose of the aircraft in certain flight conditions impacting the sensor?)
The other problem being the change of aerodynamic balance due to fitting fan-jet engines with a large diameter intake to an airframe designed to take turbojet engines with a smaller diameter intake.
Mike Millett April 16, 2019 - 4:16 am
I recently viewed a video interview of Eric (Winkle)Brown the famous British test pilot. He was asked what was the most disappointing aircraft he had flown. He named the Westland Whirlwind which looked a bit like a Mosquito but with a T tail. Beautiful aircraft, looked great and should have flown that way he said. But it was underpowered and really needed Rolls Royce Merlin’s however they would have been to heavy and upset the CG and made it impossible to fly without extensive redesign. Sounds a bit like the Max? Mike Millett AirflowNZ
Dave Hope April 17, 2019 - 10:38 am
What is depressing about this whole story is that the design principles of a safe aircraft anti-stall system have been known as far back as 1924, when the first such system, the Savage-Bramson anti-stall gear, provided a fully-adjustable angle-of-attack system with a fail-safe (fully manually-overridable) stick pusher. The Hawker Siddeley Trident airliner, which I worked on in the early 1970s, had a highly reliable stall detection and stick pusher system. It utilised three independent angle of attack sensors (which were themselves made highly reliable with a 10,000 hr MTBF). The designers and certification authorities recognised that this system must be made highly immune to failure. As such no single system failure could cause either a stick shake or push. Two ‘shaker level’ signals plus a further two ‘imminent stall’ level signals from the probes were required to initiate a stick push.
That this was all built using analog technology, which is expensive to redesign, perhaps encouraged a discipline of ‘get it right at the outset’. The power of modern software, when used to implement and monitor such control functions, can lead to a false sense of security. It may even encourage a design culture of the tweak-as-we test, before arriving at a final and safe configuration. Overall it saddens me that the new generation of aircraft systems engineers have not learned from past experience in the industry. Even if the above-mentioned technology has been superseded in the 21st century, the basic principles of safe anti-stall system design have not. How Boeing allowed a single AOA sensor, prone to error, to drive a level of elevator authority exceeding that of the pilot beggars belief. It raises big questions about the whole system safety assessment process in that company and in the FAA.
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Unfair and Unhelpful: Women Experience More Stigma Related to Substance Use Disorder
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For a while now, examples of how women are mistreated or discriminated against have been rightly highlighted in the ongoing conversations and struggles for a more equitable society. One area where public perception and policy still have a ways to go is in the stigmatization of women who suffer from substance use disorders and addiction.
Women and Addiction: The Stigma
In general, women who struggle with drugs or alcohol experience less sympathy and more criticism than men in the same situation. This issue is deeply entangled with other societal norms—including the traditional gender roles that still influence how we think of women and men—but has a predictable outcome.
Because of the increased stigma attached to women who have substance use disorders, many women delay or avoid seeking the help they need. That, of course, makes everything worse rather than better—and calls attention to the fact that we need to treat everyone, regardless of gender, with the same care, concern, and compassion when it comes to substance abuse.
Let’s look at some barriers that may stand in the way of more equity and compassion—and ways those barriers can be overcome.
Upending Tradition: Traditional Gender Roles Are Part of the Problem
In a 2018 article on AccessU, John Kelly, who is a professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, is quoted as saying, “It’s less socially acceptable for women to be using drugs or drinking, so there’s more of a stigma than for men in recovery.” This is true, despite (or perhaps because of) the fact that men struggle with addiction more than women by a ratio of three to one.
Assistant Professor of Social Work Amy Krentzman, who teaches at the University of Minnesota agrees, saying, “Stigma varies across different cultures and ethnic groups, but I think across them all, the stigma of a woman in recovery is much more severe than the stigma of a man.”
Caregiving Roles
Some of this increased stigmatization may be traceable to the caregiving roles society still tends to assign to women more frequently than men. Despite some ongoing shifts in the understanding of so-called traditional gender roles, the idea of caregiving is often deeply associated with women. We think of women as the ones who encourage and support others—in the family, in circles of friends, and even in the workplace.
That caregiving role comes with a lot of responsibility. And it doesn’t leave a lot of space for self-care. Indeed, here is an insidious way in which the assigned caregiving role can actually contribute to the development of a substance use disorder. Stressed to the limit caring for others while also maintaining their own responsibilities and ambitions, women may turn to drugs or alcohol as a coping mechanism. And they may hide or deny that they have developed a problem—in large part because they fear disappointing others. Or because they fear being deemed a bad mother or partner. Or because they fear losing their jobs.
This issue may be even worse for women battling addiction who live in poverty and/or are single mothers. Those raising children on their own as well as those who struggle financially (the two issues are often intertwined) are all too often derided and looked down upon. Again, this may lead to substance use as a coping mechanism—but to people lacking in empathy, that substance use might look like proof that the woman in question is irresponsible, lazy, or selfish. Worse still, the combination of financial difficulties and childcare challenges can make it even more difficult for a person to seek the help they need.
All of this is a sort of cyclical trap for women facing addiction issues. Breaking free of that trap is absolutely essential if you are struggling with a substance use disorder.
Stamping Out Stigma: Getting the Help You Need
The pressures of caregiving, work, raising children, supporting friends, and more can all become overwhelming. And drugs or alcohol might seem like a temporary escape—and one you can keep under control or a secret from others. You might feel extraordinary pressure to keep that secret to hold the stigma at bay.
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And so our primary message is a simple one: overcome your fear of stigma and get the help you need. If you can, enlist the help of your most supportive friends and family so that you have a strong network of people who will stand up for you—even when you find it hard to stand up for yourself. Then find a treatment center—like The Aviary Recovery Center—that can help you get and stay sober.
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Chelsea lost out to Arsenal in the race for Thomas Partey
A report by the Telegraph (h/t Metro) has revealed that Chelsea were interested in signing Thomas Partey in the summer as an alternative to Declan Rice, but were beaten to the punch by rivals Arsenal.
Frank Lampard spent over £200m in the summer to recruit players all over the pitch and wanted to spend more to bring a defensive midfielder.
Chelsea were interested in signing West Ham United midfielder Declan Rice, but an £80m million valuation put on him by the Hammers made Chelsea back out from the deal.
Chelsea were interested in signing Thomas Partey in the summer from Atletico Madrid. (GETTY Images)
Lampard still managed to bring in Hakim Ziyech, Timo Werner, Kai Hvertz, Thiago Silva, and £50m left-back Ben Chilwell before the deadline day in the summer.
The report states that Chelsea were prepared to sign Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey as an alternative Declan Rice for half the price, but Arsenal met his release clause on deadline day.
Thomas Partey has been one of the few star performers in an underwhelming Arsenal side this season, and his addition to Chelsea’s midfield would have surely benefitted Lampard.
Lampard strengthened the squad in all departments of the pitch but still failed to bring in a defensive midfielder, although he has been aided by the fact that N’Golo Kante has regained his fitness and form and become an important part of Chelsea’s midfield again.
Declan Rice will be pursued by Chelsea again in the January transfer window. (GETTY Images)
Chelsea are still interested in signing Declan Rice, and will try to sign the 21-year-old Englishman again in the January transfer window. (h/t Metro)
It is being said that the Chelsea board felt the price they paid for Ben Chilwell was excessive but have been led to believe that the move was worth the money because of the Englishman’s stellar performances this season.
Lampard is hoping that the same logic will apply to Declan Rice and hence Chelsea could put in a bid for him again in the winter transfer window. (h/t Metro)
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Lampard plays down fears that Chelsea job could ‘destroy’ his career
According to The Independent, Chelsea boss Frank Lampard disagrees with Brendan Rodgers regarding the impact the Stamford Bridge job can have on his career.
The North Irishman, now in charge of Leicester City served as a coach at Chelsea in his formative years. Now a competent manager in his own right, he has done an excellent job at the King Power Stadium.
Rodgers was touted as a contender for the Chelsea hot seat following Andre Villas-Boas’ sacking in 2012. The then-Swansea boss distanced himself from the news, suggesting that the job could prove to be a poisoned chalice.
Frank Lampard disagrees with Brendan Rodgers’ assessment of the Chelsea job (GETTY Images)
Nine years on, Lampard believes Rodgers may see things in a different light. He, however, understands where Rodgers is coming from given that he was part of the playing squad back then.
“I don’t want to speak for Brendan when he said that, but I suppose at that time maybe there was a turnaround of managers, I was a player here so I get that.”
It was a particularly turbulent moment where the Blues saw five different men take charge of the club within a 25-month period.
Both managers face off in the Premier League later today
Lampard believes today’s team is not the one that Rodgers took exception to. The Blues were back then a veritable powerhouse challenging for the biggest trophies in the game.
The same cannot be said today as we continue to build a young core capable of getting us back to the glory days. Lampard for his part is keen to just focus on the job that is in front of him.
“For me all I can do is tackle the job that’s in front of me.”
Lampard believes expectations of managing a top club such as Chelsea always brings pressure. Those in the hot seat will need to be able to manage it while thriving under the pump.
“If we’re seen not to get to them, then pressure comes; that’s why we’re in this job, to be able to handle that.”
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Lampard’s words are encouraging and hopefully, he can turn around our fortunes. With the club going through a rough spell, the pressure on him is mounting.
Rodgers and Lampard will face off later tonight in a key match that could impact the top-four race. Lampard has a chance to showcase to Rodgers just how good his team can be on their day.
The match will also see Ben Chilwell make his return to the King Power Stadium, just months after swapping it for the Bridge.
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Ralph Hasenhuttl believes Frank Lampard should play Chelsea star Timo Werner upfront
Chelsea star Timo Werner has struggled to hit the ground running at Stamford Bridge. While he continues to do well off the ball, his inability to find the back of the net has been troubling.
The German has now gone 10 Premier League games without a goal and has been guilty of missing some gilt-edged chances.
Predominantly deployed as a left-winger, Werner has enjoyed mixed success on the wing. According to the Daily Mail, his former boss Ralph Hasenhuttl has hinted that the player is at his best while leading the line.
Timo Werner has struggled to score goals for Chelsea (Dmitry Feoktistov/TASS PUBLICATION via imago Images)
The Austrian managed Werner during his initial days at RB Leipzig. He has a high opinion of the player and has also seen him during his poor streaks of form.
“Most of the time when I have seen this is because of the reason that the game doesn’t fit to him. The team didn’t play in the way he can bring his best on the pitch, I think.”
He believes most of it can be attributed to the team’s tactics not being tailored to bring the best out of the 24-year-old.
“He is definitely a player where you have to adapt your game on him. If you do this, he will give you everything you need from a striker.”
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Playing to the strengths!
Hasenhuttl also went on to add that it is upfront that Werner thrives. This is true as he predominantly excelled as a striker for Leipzig. The German ace averages 0.7 goal contributions per game for Chelsea while playing upfront. In comparison, it falls to 0.6 when he is played out wide. (h/t Transfermarkt)
“You really need to bring him into his best position so he can bring his strength on the pitch and then for me, he is one of the best strikers in Europe.”
It appears to be something Lampard too has realised. He has started Werner up front in Chelsea’s last three Premier League games.
Werner has failed to score in his last 10 Premier League games
The Blues boss has often spoken of his belief and support for Werner. He was seen consoling the striker at full time against Fulham. Hopefully, the duo will be seen celebrating more in the weeks to come.
Werner has made 26 appearances for Chelsea this season. During this time he has scored nine goals and assisted six more. (h/t Transfermarkt)
One of the best strikers on his day, he will hopefully return to doing what he does best – score at will.
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Chelsea star Fikayo Tomori’s loan move to AC Milan could yet fall through
According to Sky Sports, Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori is close to joining AC Milan on loan. However, the transfer could still fall through.
It was revealed by the Rossoneri technical director Paolo Maldini. He went on to add that all it takes is one detail to call off what looked to be an imminent switch.
“It’s very close, we’re in between confirming his signing and not signing him at all, it could all break down with just one detail.”
Chelsea and AC Milan are still in negotiations over Fikayo Tomori
Both clubs still have a major issue to iron out. One of them appears to be the loan fee. Chelsea are seeking more than the £890,000 that Milan has offered.
With Marina Granovskaia seeking a significantly higher £2.6m for the player, the deal has come to a standstill. The quicker we can reach an agreement, the better it will be for the player.
Given that his development has come to a standstill, gaining regular playtime in Italy will help rekindle Tomori’s career. He is unlikely to get much action at Chelsea and it is in both his and our interest that we reach an agreement.
Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia wants Milan to increase their bid for Tomori (Imago Images)
Maldini admits that Milan considers Tomori to be a good fit with the defenders already at the San Siro. The 23-year-old showed plenty of promise last season but has fallen down the pecking order this time around.
“We saw in him the quality to throw him into the mix with our current defenders, so that’s why we want him.”
The Italian giants have been following the defender’s progress for some time now. Their interest last summer came to a grinding halt after it emerged that Antonio Rudiger would stay put.
Lampard has a long term plan for Tomori
With just days left before the January window closes, Chelsea and Milan will need to come to an amicable agreement. The move could prove beneficial to all three parties.
Lampard admitted recently that Tomori has a future at Stamford Bridge. The defender could give his case a further push provided he impresses at San Siro. (h/t Daily Mail)
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According to the Daily Mail, Frank Lampard believes Chelsea lack an infallible goalscorer to aid their title push.
This despite the club spending big to bring in German ace Timo Werner in the summer. The 24-year-old has shown his brilliance in flashes but has so far failed to be replicate his gluttony for goals while at RB Leipzig.
The 24-year-old has scored just nine times in 26 games and looks short of confidence. While his off-the-ball movement has been excellent, the Blues have struggled with him failing to find the back of the net.
“We don’t have the history of players in those areas that this club has had before, who are goal machines or assist machines that win you games.”
Chelsea striker Timo Werner has struggled to score goals consistently
Ahead of the game against Leicester City, Lampard believes his side are too inexperienced and young to mount a title push. While that may be true, it does not present the manager in good light especially after an affluent summer.
“At the moment we are not quite where other teams around us maybe are at the front end of the pitch.”
Lampard also refused to be drawn into comparisons between Werner and former Blues striker Fernando Torres. The Spaniard went 14 games without a goal after his blockbuster move from Liverpool.
“Fernando Torres had difficult times here but came away winning the Champions League and being a pivotal player in that run to winning it, so I don’t think we should compare too much.”
Torres never quite reached the levels he performed at on a regular basis for the Merseysiders. Hopefully, Werner will not follow the same path.
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Chelsea have in recent days been linked with a summer move for Borussia Dortmund goal machine Erling Haaland. The Norwegian is a clinical striker who has made it a habit of scoring goals for fun.
While he will surely boost our attack, a move will not be cheap. The Norwegian has a release clause of £66.6m, but it only kicks in at the end of the 2021/22 season.
Chelsea are preparing to pay more than that this summer in order to steal a march on the teams looking to sign him.
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While Tammy Abraham and Olivier Giroud have done their part to ease pressure on Werner, the German will need to establish himself as our numero uno upfront.
The Blues have a history of prolific scorers leading the line. Hopefully, Werner too will join that list soon.
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SF Giants’ Alex Dickerson and Wife Jennifer Welcome Son
Alex Dickerson, left fielder for the San Francisco Giants, is now a dad. The 30-year-old and his wife, Jennifer welcomed a baby boy over the weekend. This is the couple’s first child together.
The Giants’ official Twitter account made the announcement on Monday when they shared the news along with a photo of the little guy.
Alex and Jennifer Dickerson welcomed their first child, a son named Levi.
Welcome to the world, Baby Levi! And congratulations to the proud parents, Jennifer and Alex Dickerson. [📷: @AmyGGiants] #SFGiants pic.twitter.com/0UTWzrrnS4
— SFGiants (@SFGiants) September 21, 2020
“Welcome to the world, Baby Levi!” the team tweeted along with picture taken at the hospital. “And congratulations to the proud parents, Jennifer and Alex Dickerson.”
The player was placed on paternity leave on Saturday ahead of the birth and was reinstated two days later on Monday. The team played the Colorado Rockies Monday night at Oracle Park in San Francisco.
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The arrival of Levi came just days after Dickerson received a false positive result from a coronavirus test (COVID-19).
The Giants were set to play the San Diego Padres on September 11, but the game was canceled after the positive test result, the SF Chronicle reported.
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“It came as a complete shock and at no point did I ever think it was real,” Dickerson told ESPN of the testing mishap. The fielder and his wife had tested negative just one day before. “At no point did I actually believe it.”
Following the false result, and out of an abundance of caution, Dickerson took six additional tests before resuming Sunday.
This is Alex Dickerson. He's our friend now.
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“It was something you can’t really prepare for and you deal with it. It was very stressful. I didn’t sleep much. That’s the year we’re having,” Dickerson explained to ESPN. “A lot of people have it very tough right now. It’s where you find out how to get through things.”
The Giants are contending for a National League wild-card spot. If they make it to the wild card series, they’ll begin on September 30, kicking off the MLB (NL) postseason.
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We’re so excited for Jennifer and Alex. And, we’re also glad this dad is cleared so that he can get back to the game he loves.
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PJ Riddell, Sports Editor|October 12, 2018
People join hands for the opening ceremony at the Out of the Darkness Walk.
About a half dozen BASH students joined over 2,000 participants from Maryland, Pennsylvania, New York for the Out Of The Darkness Walk for suicide prevention.
The event, which was publicized by SADD, took place on Sunday at the Lehigh Parkway in Allentown.
Junior Jocelyn Lear, vice president of SADD, who helped with publicity but was not able to attend, said the purpose of the walk was to raise awareness about suicide. The topic is personal for her, as it is for many BASH students in light of a few student suicides over the last few years.
“Anything I can do to raise awareness for suicide and mental health issues is very important to me, not just because of recent suicides,” Jocelyn said. “If you can change just one person’s life, it’ll be worth it.”
Organizers register people for the walk, which included more than 2,000 people.
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) hosts various Out of the Darkness Walks around the country every year. The Lehigh Valley chapter organized Sunday’s walk, seeing 2,043 walkers come together to raise $128,517, well surpassing the initial $100,000 goal. With those numbers, the Lehigh Valley walk registered as the 3rd largest walk in the state of Pennsylvania.
Suicide’s effect has been felt on a national scale, and the same can be said just in Boyertown alone. Combatting suicide within our school and community has become a personal mission for many.
Another SADD vice president, Madina Mavlonova, said the need to raise awareness is urgent.
“We need to start working on fixing the problems we have now, instead of telling ourselves we’ll do it later,” she said. “There are so many people out there in the world whose mental health will not wait to be fixed later.”
Jocelyn said getting people to be more comfortable to talk about it is a first step.
“Mental illness has a stigma that makes people afraid to speak out about how they feel, which needs to change and we can be that change. Anyone can be that change.”
Encouraging notes were posted at various tents.
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νεκδοÏή), meaning "simultaneous understanding") ⦠Already a member? What is the figurative meaning of the phrase "set the wall between us" in the poem "Mending Wall"? Beowulf is an epic poem dating from the 700's AD, about a great Anglo-Saxon hero and is the most important relic of its literature. As you read Beowulf, youâll notice that not only the beginning of words are stressed, as in stressed syllables, as in "on scrolls of silver snowy sentences" (Hart Crane), but also that there are also examples of alliteration using vowel sounds. Appositive: a building up of phrases that mean the same thing. Synecdoche may also use larger groups to refer to smaller groups, or vice versa. of synecdoche A ring-whorled prow for ship (32) (literary part of a thing)wheel= whole car metonymy the use of the name of one object or concept for Our summaries and analyses are written by experts, and your questions are answered by real teachers. Literary device in which a part of something is used to represent a whole or where a whole represents a part of something. In Beowulf there's a very good example of synecdoche in lines 32-33: A ring-whorled prow rode in the harbor, ice-clad, outbound, a craft for a prince. closely related to. Including Beowulf's ability to fight Grendel with his bare hands and Grendel's mother in wielding a giant sword only he could wield at the Danes. Using a part for a whole or a whole for a part. a. Dombey was about eight-and-forty years of age. closely related to ex. A synecdoche is a literary device in which the part of something represents the whole or vice versa. Who are the experts?Our certified Educators are real professors, teachers, and scholars who use their academic expertise to tackle your toughest questions. LitCharts assigns a color and icon to each theme in Beowulf, which you can use to track the themes throughout the work. 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Generations of writers have used synecdoche in both poetry and prose. (lines 32-33) This is an example of a synecdoche because the phrase ring-whorled prow stands for ⦠Synecdoche is a literary device in which a part of something represents the whole, or it may use a whole to represent a part. Start studying Beowulf literary devices. Using a part for a whole or a whole for a part. Synecdoche is a literary device that refers to a whole as one of its parts. And than fighting the ⦠In Beowulf, how do the litotes highlight Beowulf's heroic qualities in regards to his death? What are the kennings used during Beowulf's battle with Grendel. 2. Beowulf believed that he would be able to handle fighting the dragon (that now disturbed his city) alone with only his mail-shirt and shield. Which sentence offers the strongest support that Dombey valued a close connection with his son? For example, people often refer to a car as "a set of wheels". When poets use synecdoche, they are often deploying it ⦠Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Example: âHrothgarâs Heartâ (Grendel 85-86). It may also call a thing by the name of the material it is made of, or it may refer to a thing in a container or packaging by the name of that container or packing. Synecdoche is a device used in many idioms, colloquial expressions, and slang terms. 12) (Lines 2223-2231) Narrator âIt was desperation on the part of the slave fleeing the heavy hand of some master, guilt-ridden and on the run, going to ground. What is the difference between advertising and propaganda? They understate his suffering, and point to the uselessness of his weapon, which allows him to die a hero. Examples of Synecdoche in Poetry. Example: Beowulf needed to have hubris to be confident throughout the story, but it eventually led to tragedy. King Leonard lost ⦠"As though burning in that hall, and as bright as heaven's own candle, lit in the sky." Alliteration Alliteration helps emphasize what is being described In the novel Beowulf; literary devices are used. Asked by Anonymous on 28th October, 2009 about Beowulf Know someone who can answer? Synecdoche using a part for a whole or a whole for a part. Literary Devices in Beowulf Assonance Helps draw a connection to the words An example of assonance is "By God, punished forever for the crime," in ⦠Are you a teacher? Review for Beowulf Test Learn with flashcards, games, and more â for free. Please include line numbers.' Beowulf Synecdoche Worksheet by Robert M. Baker 10 $0.25 PDF (93.34 KB) Synecdoche are words or phrases that name only a part of a whole to represent the entirety of the concept or subject. For example, the phrase âall hands on deckâ is a demand for all of the crew to help, yet the word âhandsââjust a part of the crewâstands in for the whole crew. Here, the wheelsâpart of a carâare being used to represent the whole vehicle. Start your 48-hour free trial and unlock all the summaries, Q&A, and analyses you need to get better grades now. The dragon ends up biting c. What qualities do you need in order to become a leader, Good scholarship involves all but the following: A) informal American English (slang) B) your own ideas C) documented sourcesâ, What tone is used in the last stanza of Marge Piercy's "Barbie Doll"? For example, someone might refer to her car as her âwheels,â or a teacher might ask his class to put their eyes on him as he explains something. Get an answer to your question âWhat is an example of synecdoche in beowulf ...â in ð English if there is no answer or all answers are wrong, use a search bar and try to find the answer among similar questions. Synecdoche: a figure of speech in which a part of something is is used to designate a whole, for example, using "keel" for "ship." However, the dragon was more powerful than Beowulf thought. Top subjects are Literature, History, and Law and Politics. He dives to the bottom of the mere where he discovers the He dives to the bottom of the mere where he discovers the monstersâ magically enclosed lair; there he battles Grendelâs mother and, though nearly beaten once, defeats her. 1 answers. Hereâs a quick and simple definition: Some additional key details about synecdoche: 1. b. One common form of synecdoche uses a body part (hand, heart, head, eyes, etc.) It is derived from the Ancient Greek phrases synekdochÄ and ekdechesthai, which means âto senseâ and âto understand.â Why don't the suitors want the beggar to try the bow? Beowulf is an epic poem dating from the 700's AD, about a great Anglo-Saxon hero and is the most important relic of its literature. © 2021 Education Expert, All rights reserved. Transcript of Literary Devices in Beowulf. in Lord of the Flies, Piggy often scream when the boys do no listen to him. a two word compound that takes the place of a simple noun (it can be used to create variation, and often uses Beowulf: an epic, not as complete as Homer's epics more elegy than epic: a poem honoring Beowulf: his heroic exploits and his death-- the past hero--honoring the past way of life The poet honored the hero and the end of a cultural group far earlier in the old English period to take the past of old culture that is coming to an end and a good start of new Christian culture. What is an example of synecdoche in beowulf Get the answers you need, now! closely related to. While a synecdoche takes an element of a word or phrase and uses it to refer to the whole, a metonymy replaces the word or phrase entirely with a related concept. 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Also released as 2nd pressing in red transparent vinyl. The roots of Simple Minds are in the short-lived punk band Johnny & The Self-Abusers, founded on the South Side of Glasgow in early 1977. The compilation features tracks from the band’s tenure on the Arista Records label prior to their move to Virgin Records in 1981. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 14, 2020, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 22, 2020. Both will include two new tracks: Broken Glass Park and Blood Diamonds. Comes in a black die-cut Arista company sleeve. The 3-disc version comes in a clam shell box which comes with sleeves for each disc (which represent periods in the band's history), a double-sided poster that includes the album's cover art on one side and the cover art for all of the singles included Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. [3] That above all is our aim? There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Lyrics to 'Celebrate' by Simple Minds. The band was conceived (initially as an imaginary band) by would-be Glasgow scene-maker Alan Cairnduff, although he left the job of organising the band to his friend John Milarky. 01. It's a good starting point for an exploration of their back catalogue. [4], sales+streaming figures based on certification alone, Sons and Fascination/Sister Feelings Call, The Breakfast Club (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), "Celebrate: Greatest Hits - Simple Minds | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic", "Celebrate: The Greatest Hits +: US and Canadian editions", "British album certifications – Simple Minds – Celebrate-The Greatest Hits", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Celebrate:_The_Greatest_Hits&oldid=988023164, Short description is different from Wikidata, Album articles lacking alt text for covers, Certification Table Entry usages for United Kingdom, Pages using certification Table Entry with streaming figures, Pages using certification Table Entry with streaming footnote, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, Virgin Records 4 people found this helpful. Celebration is a compilation album by Simple Minds, released in 1982. Simple Minds performing "Celebrate" live at the Karen Theatre, Gothenburg, Sweden in 1982. Album Empires and Dance. There are 0 reviews and 2 ratings from the United States. Simple Minds celebrate 40 iconic years in music by continuing their major world tour in 2021 - '40 Years Of Hits'. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. The album spans all of their studio albums from 1979's Life in a Day to 2009's Graffiti Soul, which at the time was the latest album Simple Minds released, plus the live version "Promised You a Miracle" from 1987's Live in the City of Light, and new tracks recor… This career overview will be available as a two-CD edition or a more comprehensive three-CD set. The band have announced details of the tour’s dates so far, which cov. Act of love is a luxury The suit he wears belongs to me The road is long, seven thousand miles Soldier talk and uniform Good Value and Great Starting Point For A New Simple Minds Fan, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 24, 2014. One of the greatest bands. The discography of the Scottish art rock/new wave band Simple Minds consists of 18 studio albums (either original or covers and counting 1981's Sons and Fascination/Sister Feelings Call as a double album release), 8 live albums, 12 compilation albums, 9 box sets, 52 singles, and 5 video albums. Label: Arista - ARIST 394 • Format: Vinyl 7 Simple Minds - Celebrate (1981, Vinyl) | Discogs View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 1981 Vinyl release of Celebrate on Discogs. Simple Minds are fronted by founder members Jim Kerr (vocals) and Charlie Burchill (guitar). Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 19, 2018. And all just to be in the UK when Simple Minds celebrate thirty years. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the Enter key is pressed. Simple Minds. Kerr and Burchill had known e… An absolutely STUNNING live performance of "Celebrate". Verified Purchase. Track duration for "Celebrate" is incorrectly printed as 5:39. I bought this solely for 'Don't You (Forget About Me)' as I am a big fan of 'The Breakfast Club' and finally got this CD because it was in a sale. Despite it not being the full show that was issued via the limited edition, most of the hits are here. CELEBRATE - THE COLLECTION is a comprehensive overview of Simple Minds' 35 years as one of Britain's most successful bands, taking in the innovative sheen of 'Promised You a Miracle', the anthemic sweep of 'Waterfront' and 'Sanctify Yourself', the firebrand strand of 'Belfast Child' and more. To coincide with this release, the band will kick off a Greatest Hits UK tour on 28 March at the Belfast Waterfront The vast majority of Celebrate can be found on 2001's The Best of Simple Minds, with even more available on 2007's Sunday Express Live and … How can we do anything in return other than to make sure that these shows are the most memorable they can possibly be. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. Discover releases, reviews, credits, songs, and more about Simple Minds - Celebrate (The Greatest Hits+) at Discogs. As powerful an energetic as always. on this compilation on the other side. Complete your Simple Minds collection. More original and energetic sounding than … Buy/Listen: https://simpleminds.lnk.to/liveID Life In A Day (4.00) Taken from the Album Life In A Day 02. Discover releases, reviews, credits, songs, and more about Simple Minds - Celebrate at Discogs. I am pleasantly surprised by how kick-ass this early material is. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. Taken from the band ’ s dates so far, which cov three from. 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HomeTelevisionBack On The Chuck Wagon
Back On The Chuck Wagon
Kim Perry - 1/30/2008
I've been a faithful viewer of the tv show CHUCK since the pilot back in September of 2007. I was super excited to see Zachary Levi (of the now cancelled Less Than Perfect fame) star in his own show whose taglines are as follows:
Computer Geek by day. Government operative by night.
He's the secret. She's the agent.
Saving the world...at $11/hour. (my personal favorite!)
Chuck is your typical computer geek who works at Buy More (a delicious knock off of the well known big box retailer Best Buy) who accidentally downloads critical government secrets into his brain . Two CIA agents, Sarah Walker and John Casey, get assigned to Chuck to keep him safe while working to keep him out of the hands of the enemy. Thus Chuck's cover by day is a supervisor at Buy More and by night he's super secret bumbling keeper of government secrets.
However, I had to stop taping the show after seven episodes because the writing was just so weak. I wanted to love the show. But the action sequences were lame and I felt that the show was wasting a really interesting concept and I couldn't bare to watch it anymore. So I stopped taping it.
But then I heard that the next episode that I didn't tape featured Kevin Weisman (infamous for his portrayal of Marshall Flinkman from the tv show Alias) and more importantly, Chuck and Sarah's relationship developed to the smoochy level. What is it with me and sexual tension among goverment agents? Mulder...Scully...Mulder...Scully.
I decided to set the DVR again to record Chuck and that's when I jumped back on the chuckwagon. Strangely the show started to get better. The storylines began to focus more on character development and less on over-the-top unrealistic action sequences. I got hooked and then the writers went on strike. Now I'm desperate like the rest of America for new content because I need my Morgan fix.
I didn't tell you about one of the best characters on Chuck. His name is Morgan Grimes. He is Chuck's best friend and has no idea about the secret life Chuck is leading. He pals around with him at work and lusts over Chuck's sister Ellie after hours, but he has some of the funniest scenes in the show.
Here's an except from episode 13 Chuck vs. the Marlin:
Morgan: "I heard you got a pre-release demo of the Call of Duty game."
Chuck: "Ahh! Yea, but the last time I lent you that game sampler it ended up all over the internet. So this one is going to stay in my locker and you can play it when you get some adult supervision."
Morgan: "Adult supervision? I'm almost at the age where I should get my prostate checked annually. Surely I can be trusted with the advanced copy of the next greatest video game on the PLANET."
And let's not forget about the amazing Adam Baldwin playing the tough-as-nails CIA agent John Casey. I loved him on Firefly and he's doing a great job here. I love that his cover is as a Buy More retail associate while watching over and protecting Chuck.
If you haven't seen Chuck yet, might I suggest you give it a try on Monday nights? You might have to wait a while because of the writer's strike, but you just might find it's worth it...just like I did all over again.
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The Big Fat Power Crisis Lie
November 24, 2014 Guest Blogger News 0
Let us not mince words and, at the expense of truth, surrender a sliver of doubt enough to allow a big fat brazen lie to slip through. The power crisis that Benigno Aquino III Is seeking emergency powers to address, and to which the House Energy Committee has railroaded discussions on, in order to spread its legs wide open and accommodate, is a lie.
It is not about a massive blackout-creating deficiency in generating capacity as the public has been led to believe. It is not a result of a shortage. It is not due the a number of private generators’ ambivalence in participating in the workable interruptible load program (ILP) that successfully saved Cebu from similar energy challenges.
Unfortunately, worse than being force-fed a lie, we have in this particular instance, a thick and chunky albeit poisonous partisan brew whose primary chicken stock is state-instigated corruption ultimately stirred and stoked for campaign funding in preparation for the 2016 presidential race.
What it is is an aberrant and far more heinous facsimile of the spate of criminality, kidnappings and bank robberies that typically increase on the eve of an election.
It is fund raising. And it is because of this that the proposal passed the House Committee on Energy like a red hot knife over butter.
Think “Kickbacks”. It’s an old, dried-up term. But, apparently, Aquino’s chosen have rehydrated it, electrified it with bolts of rented energy, spruced it up and resurrected the ancient demon, modernizing it well into the twenty-first century.
Consider an imminent one-time, big-time kickback. Consider one that would put gun purchase deals at the Department of the Interior and Local Governments (DILG), lost billion-peso dole-outs and missing relief goods at the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), overpriced vaccine purchases at the Department of Health (DOH), “Pantawid-Pasada programs for jeepney drivers at the Department of Energy (DOE), Aquino’s Disbursement Acceleration Program (DAP) at the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) and the Office of the President (OP), and even overpriced provincial convention centers, all look like petty cashbox theft.
Aquino and the Liberal Party are not leaving any stone unturned nor anything to chance on the possibility that an incoming hostile administration might prosecute them for their criminal complicity in the growing number of corruption cases they’ve been racking up or the grand multi-billion theft of public coffers via the various pork barrel mutations that Aquino has personally sponsored.
In order to preempt prosecution and protect their increasingly bellowing and bulging buttocks from criminal indictments certain to flood in once parliamentary and presidential immunities are stripped in 2016, Aquino and the Liberal Party have engaged what opposition they fear in several arenas. As part of the campaign, integral to it in fact, is a fund raising exercise, aimed not simply at filling up campaign coffers, but also to fatten the pig and the rest in the pigsty for a possibly long winter sojourn.
For crooks there is no such thing as being over-prepared. It is a function of their deepest fears and their boundless avarice.
No high ranking government official has yet seen the insides of a real, honest-to-goodness prison save for a slew of custom-built and pre-furnished detention cells, well-appointed private resort houses and, ultimately, exclusive hospital suites for the criminally-ill and hypertensive.
For the current crop of crooks and other cabinet officials bonded within the bureaucracy, given the extent of their fund raising schemes, they certainly intend to maintain the status quo. After all, unless they are suddenly taken ill from a debilitating case of stiff-neck (a pre-existing condition of spinelessness does not count), unlike one former president, they are likely to be sleeping-over indefinitely in real jail cells where they can again bond in altogether novel and acrobatic ways.
One way to prevent such eventuality is to foment falsehoods and the big, fat power crisis lie.
Note the lie’s salient points and the opportunities for a quick buck kickback reminiscent of gun and warship purchase deals and overpriced vaccines.
The DOE raised the apocalyptic specter of five-hour brownouts going on for five consecutive days. That is the big fat power crisis lie.
In hearings conducted from October 19, 2014 through November 18, 2014, DOE officials admitted that what had been reported in media as a “looming energy crisis” for 2015 that could result in “massive systemwide rolling blackouts” reminiscent of the debilitating power crisis inflicted during the Corazon Aquino administration would, in reality, be simply a slight shearing off in grid code mandated reserves during either one of the Luzon grid’s two peak periods in a day.
In other words, should existing generating capacity operate to full capacity during a peak period, the requisite reserves mandated by the Grid Code – a handbook of operations for the optimal management of the energy grid – would fall short of the minimum level. The Grid Code requires a spinning reserve equal to the highest producing unit within a grid and balancing capacity dependent on the actual demand required within certain operating hours. Technically the latter can fit within the former and a spinning reserve can doubly serve as a balancing unit.
Would a reserve shear automatically produce “massive systemwide blackouts”? No.
Would this automatically produce intermittent, rotating outages? No again.
Will we have a repeat of the debilitating eight to 12-hour brownouts that characterized the Corazon Aquino administration and compelled onerous power agreements? No. Not by a long shot. But the prospect of onerous contracts is suspiciously familiar as we fear an imminent kickback impetus that founds the proposal.
Sworn testimony by industry experts revealed that the outages, should they occur, would only be 31 megawatts (MW). That simply translates to one-hour brownouts from ten in the morning to three in the afternoon once a week during a four week period from March to April in 2015.
Is this what Aquino and the DOE call a crisis enough to re-channel billions from the Malampaya Fund despite statutory restrictions?
The one-hour, once-a-week reserve shortfall between March and April will be due to the scheduled maintenance of the Malampaya offshore gas fields curiously timed when hydroelectric sources are at a seasonal low. Last year, the same facilities were scheduled for maintenance in November when hydroelectric facilities were optimal and that reduced the impact of reserve shearing.
Regulating and managing maintenance schedules and consequently the amount of reserves is within the powers of the DOE. Unless of course they convolute the question with a complex chemistry of politics, electoral fund raiding and the desperation of politicians in protecting their posteriors.
Then, for crooks, as well as the criminally complicit, the big fat power crisis lie, indeed, becomes a political imperative.
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full-card Arlington picks and analysis: 5.28.16
nicolle May 27, 2016 May 28, 2016 Arlington
Memorial Day Weekend is in full swing, and Arlington has an excellent Saturday card. It features eight races, including a pair of graded stakes. The card also features the first two-year-old race of the meet — and, to the relief of anyone playing an early multi-race wager, that race is the first of the day.
As of right now, the 3rd and 5th are off the grass, whereas the Arlington Classic and the finale are both on the grass still. These selections have been edited Saturday morning to reflect that, as well as reflect scratches.
Without further ado, let’s dive into the card!
Race 1: Maiden special weight, two-year-old fillies, four and a half furlongs on the polytrack, post time 1:15pm CST
Selections: Shackin Up (6), Roller Babe (1), How Sweet It Is (2)
The card begins with the first baby race of the Arlington meet. As with any race completely full of first-time starters — particularly one that starts the entire card (thank you, Arlington, for letting us look before we bet the multis!), final picks may be heavily dependent on looks and paddock demeanour. One of Larry Rivelli’s scratched (Tizway That Way), but the better of the two remains in the race — Shackin Up. Hot rider Jose Valdivia, Jr. gets in the irons, and half-brother Meadowood won first out. This horse will be odds-on, particularly with the stablemate out, but is the most likely win candidate. For anyone looking for value, Roller Babe intrigues a lot, enough to get a very, very long look in the paddock. He will need to look fit given the short worktab, and given trainer Steve Fridley’s less-than-excellent record with first-timers, but Daaher babies win 24% of the time first-out, and even better with two-year-old first-timers. If Roller Babe looks ready to roll, “take the Daaher baby as the longest shot on the board” is a good strategy. How Sweet It Is is one of two entrants for Scott Becker, who is starting to find his bearings again this Arlington meet. She is a two-year-old by Scat Daddy, a sire known for throwing precocious babies, and she has a long enough worktab to suggest she will be fit and ready here.
Race 2: $7,500 claiming, three-year-olds and up, fillies and mares, non-winners of two races in 2016 OR N4L, races where entered for $5,000 or less not considered for eligibility, six and a half furlongs on the polytrack, post time 1:46pm CST
Selections: Kansas Queen (7), Bonnie Blue Eyes (5), Duel Fool (2)
Kansas Queen bloomed first-time polytrack last out. She faced weaker, $5,000 beaten company, but she rolled as easily as a horse who notches a bit up in class here should. Trainer Leonard Slager claimed her out of that start just last week — and Slager is a 27% winner first off the claim, and has already had success with a one-week wheelback this meet with Thundergram. She is fast enough, she can rate, and a repeat of her last has her right in this. Bonnie Blue Eyes is the truest six and a half furlong horse in the field, with three wins in five tries at the distance. The well-beaten fourth at Belterra last out gives some pause class-wise, but she has some recent good six and a half furlong races over the Turfway polytrack. She also gets top rider Jose Valdivia, Jr. aboard, a point in her favour. Duel Fool has hit the board in both of her tries over the polytrack, and has two wins already this year. She has been in good recent form against $5,000 company, good enough to make sense against this field. She has not tried six and a half furlongs yet, but her breeding suggests the stretch out should pose no difficulty.
Race 3: Allowance, three-year-olds and up, fillies and mares, non-winners of $9,800 once other than maiden, claiming, starter, or state-bred OR N2L, one and one sixteenth miles on the polytrack (originally carded for turf), post time 2:17pm CST
Selections: Baltic Star (12), New Orleans Lady (7), Liar’s Smoker (6)
Baltic Star drew in as an MTO here. She is a dead closer, but has proven form being able to close on polytrack, including on speed-biased days. In five starts over the course, she has two wins and another two money finishes, suggesting consistency. Look for her to find her turn of foot again today, particularly if New Orleans Lady and G P’s Girl lock up in front. If one of those does get a good lead, though, it stands to be New Orleans Lady. Earlier this meet, going a mile on the poly, she blasted to the front and never looked back. She gets top rider Jose Valdivia, Jr. back in the irons from that start, and has a sharp work since that race. If she can handle the extra sixteenth of a mile, she could take it gate to wire. Finally, Liar’s Smoker gets a look on recent form. All four of her career wins have come at this distance, albeit on turf. She has only tried the polytrack once, but that was last year, and she is a stronger and more experienced horse now. If she can move her Tampa turf form to the Arlington main, Liar’s Smoker threatens here.
Race 4: $15,000 maiden claiming, three-year-olds and up, fillies and mares, Illinois-bred, six and a half furlongs on the polytrack, post time 2:48pm CST
Selections: Caferina (4), Sacred Canyon (9), Refashion (6)
Caferina is making all kinds of changes: dropping from maiden special to maiden claiming, going first-time Lasix, stretching out half a furlong from last out. All of these changes are positive signs, particularly since her breeding suggests that a little more than the flat six furlongs she tried last out should suit her well. Sacred Canyon ran a solid second place against state-bred maiden special weight company in her only start on polytrack last summer. Returning to it, as well as re-dropping from maiden special to maiden claiming, should help her today. This is also her second start off a lengthy layoff, and she has had two works since that first start back. She should be fitter, and should be a threat. Refashion has run eleven times already, but only once on poly. In that start, she missed by just a nose on opening weekend against similar company as she faces today. She also keeps Jose Valdivia, Jr. in the irons, and tries six and a half furlongs for the first time in her career. She has a better shot to figure it out than most eleven-start maidens do.
Race 5: $25,000 maiden claiming, three-year-olds and up, one and one sixteenth miles on the turf, post time 3:19pm CDT
Selections: Mongolian Holiday (4), Scitech (13), Sudden Urges (6)
Mongolian Holiday is a first-time starter, but she has a very long worktab going into this start, and the pedigree to get the distance. In a race in which the likely chalk (Reloaded) has some poly form but likely distance limitations, this is the sort of race in which a new face appeals, and we’re going to take that new face here. Scitech is the MTO entry, but finished an okay fourth against maiden special weight company last out after running off in the post parade. He faces softer here, the softest of his career. If he can behave before the race, he should have enough gas to threaten this bunch. Sudden Urges has been laid off for over a year, but has a very long worktab leading into this start. He also comes into this race on the drop, with his two starts in 2015 coming against maiden special weight company at Gulfstream. The race will also be his first time trying a synthetic, and his first time with blinkers on. If he comes into this race as fit as his worktab suggests he should be, he should fit well against this modest group. The biggest worry is the odds — you don’t often see Bill Mott horses running in a $25,000 maiden claimer at Arlington, so the price might be depressed due to the trainer being such a name-brand shipper.
Stature gets a special note. He has shown good form on the all-weather, and should be used (even keyed) under in exotics. But, he is approaching that Career Maiden territory, and will provide no value on top.
Race 6: Arlington Matron Stakes (GIII), three-year-olds and up, fillies and mares, one and one eighth miles on the polytrack, post time 3:50pm CST
Selections: No Fault of Mine (6), Brooklynsway (3), She’s Not Here (10)
For detailed analysis, read the latest Chicago Railbird.
Race 7: Arlington Classic Stakes (GIII), three-year-olds, one and one sixteenth miles on the turf, post time 4:21pm CST
Selections: Yo Carm (9), Surgical Strike (4), Tequila Joe (12)
For detailed analysis, read my preview at Picks and Ponderings.
Race 8: Starter allowance, three-year-olds and up, starters for $8,000 or less since January 1, 2015, one mile on the turf, post time 4:50pm CST
Selections: Four Left Feet (8), Tapanna (2), Bull Market Richie (1)
Four Left Feet is an old local class horse who has been back in excellent form recently. He has won his last two starts. Though both of those wins came in dirt sprints, he has been able to win at two turns before, as well. Case in point, he scored going a mile and an eighth on the poly last year. He is relatively untested on the turf, having only tried grass once in his career. But, he is half to two winners on the grass, and his female family abounds with solid, dependable turf horses. He is also pace-versatile — though his last win came on the lead, he has a lot of back form as a midpack or closing type, and that is the side of Four Left Feet that should win his race. Another who should be able to get a strong run in is stalking to midpack type Tapanna. In four tries at a mile on the grass, he has never finished out of the frame: two wins, a second, and a third. He was claimed for $10,000 at Keeneland last out — but trainer Mike Stidham is a solid 36% winner first off the claim, suggesting he is shrewd in both selecting and placing his new charges. Bull Market Richie is another who, like Four Left Feet, can steal a race on the front end or unleash a sharp closing kick. Expect the latter here. Last out, he stole the Helicopter Warm-Up Invitational, a nine-furlong open $16,000 claimer, from his aforementioned stablemate. That said, in the race before that, he rallied from well off the pace to win by open lengths. His late pace is excellent compared to this field, and he keeps Chris Emigh in the irons from his two recent wins.
Previous Chicago Railbird: 5.28.15
Next Picks and Ponderings: Arlington Matron and Arlington Classic Recap
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A Quick Guide to the Boston Municipal Election
by Michael Sol Warren
Boston City Hall. Photo by Michael Sol Warren
Written by Michael Sol Warren
Ever since the preliminary municipal elections on Sept. 8, the ballot has been set and the candidates have been in campaign mode for the Nov. 3 municipal election. The big day for Boston City Council is now less that three weeks away. Here’s what you need to know about the city elections.
Remember to register before you head to the polls. The voter registration deadline for the municipal election is today at 8 p.m.
Candidates are listed as they appear on the ballot. Incumbents are listed in bold.
Toss Up Races
District Four, District Seven and the at-large seats are the races that have received the most media coverage thus far and for good reason. These are the seats most likely to change.
Councilor-at-Large
Ayanna S. Pressley
Michelle Wu
Annissa Essaibi-George
Michael F. Flaherty
Stephen J. Murphy
Councilor Ayanna Pressley, Councilor Michelle Wu, Councilor Michael Flaherty and Councilor Stephen Murphy have held councilor-at-large seats since 2010, 2014, 2014 and 1998 respectively. At least three of the incumbents will hold on to their seats; District Three’s Annissa Essaibi-George is the only challenger for an at-large seat. Because Essaibi-George is the only challenger, no preliminary vote was held for the at-large seats. The at-large seats are unique because voters from every district will have the chance to weigh in.
According to campaign finance reports, from Sept. 1 to Sept. 30, Pressley’s campaign spent $10,644.60, Wu’s campaign spent $10,870.50, Essaibi-George’s campaign spent $5,840.09, Flaherty’s campaign spent $14,381.59 and Murphy’s campaign spent $3,188.16.
District Four
Andrea Joy Campbell
Charles Calvin Yancey
Councilor Charles Yancey has represented Mattapan and Dorchester since he was first elected to the District Four seat in 1983. He is the longest serving current member of Boston City Council. But if the September preliminary election was any indication, he is in trouble. Challenger Andrea Campbell received 57.92 percent of the preliminary vote while Yancey pulled in 33.87 percent. Terrence Williams and Jovan Lacet also appeared on the preliminary ballot, receiving 6.34 percent and 1.75 percent of the vote respectively, and Yancey’s numbers could improve with these two challengers gone, but he still has a large gap to make up in order to hold onto the District Four seat.
According to campaign finance reports, Campbell’s campaign spent $14,805.96 from Sept. 1 to Sept 30. Yancey’s campaign spent $13,367.07 during the same time period.
District Seven
Tito Jackson
Charles L. Clemons, Jr.
Councilor Tito Jackson is the heavy favorite to hold onto the District Seven seat representing Roxbury, a position he’s held since 2011. Jackson won 66.4 percent of the preliminary vote. The next highest polling candidate was Charles Clemons, the man who will challenge Jackson on Nov. 3. Clemons won 17.95 percent of the preliminary vote.
According to campaign finance reports, Jackson’s campaign spent $17,534.18 from Sept. 1 to Sept. 30. Clemons’s campaign spent $2,342.96 during the same time period.
Runaway Races
District Three and District Five both have multiple candidates listed on the ballot, but the challenger’s campaigns have been largely nonexistent. Both incumbents are expected to easily retain their seats.
District Three
Frank Baker
Donnie Palmer
Councilor Frank Baker has represented Dorchester since 2012. On this ballot Baker will be challenged by boxer Donnie Palmer for the District Three seat. District Three did not have a preliminary election because Baker and Palmer are the only two declared candidates. Palmer’s campaign has been almost nonexistent; according to campaign finance reports Palmer’s campaign has spent a total of $300 and has not spent any money July 15.
According to campaign finance reports, Baker’s campaign spent $5,589.03 from Sept. 1 to Sept. 30.
District Five
Timothy P. McCarthy
Jean-Claude Sanon
Councilor Timothy McCarthy has represented Hyde Park and Roslindale since 2014 when he defeated Jean-Claude Sanon. Now McCarthy and Sanon are back in a rematch, and Sanon is not presenting much of a challenge. Like District Three, District Five did not have a preliminary election because McCarthy and Sanon are the only two declared candidates.
According to campaign finance reports, McCarthy’s campaign spent $7251.34 from Sept. 1 to Sept 30. Sanon’s campaign spent $1,750.35 during the same time period.
Uncontested Races
The councilors from District One, District Two, District Six, District Eight and District Nine are all running unopposed.
District One
Salvatore LaMattina
Councilor Salvatore LaMattina has represented the North End, Charlestown and East Boston since 2006. According to campaign finance reports, LaMattina’s campaign spent $9,641.21 from Sept. 1 to Sept. 30.
District Two
Bill Linehan
Councilor Bill Linehan, the current city council president, has represented Downtown, South Boston and the South End since 2007. According to campaign finance reports, Linehan’s campaign spent $3,575 from Sept. 1 to Sept 30.
District Six
Matt O’Malley
Councilor Matt O’Malley has represented Jamaica Plain and West Roxbury since 2010. According to campaign finance reports, O’Malley’s campaign spent $2,779.60 from Sept. 1 to Sept. 30.
Josh Zakim
Councilor Josh Zakim has represented the Back Bay, Beacon Hill, Fenway-Kenmore, Mission Hill and the West End since 2014. According to campaign finance reports, Zakim’s campaign spent $2,128.83 from Sept. 1 to Sept. 30.
District Nine
Mark S. Ciommo
Councilor Mark Ciommo has represented Allston and Brighton since 2008. According to campaign finance reports Ciommo’s campaign spent $1,016.01 from Sept. 1 to Sept 30.
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EU will watch Biden's biggest battleground — Big Tech
Suban Abdulla
November 8, 2020, 7:52 a.m. ·4 min read
Outside of potentially salvaging China relations, digital services tax, anti-trust, the courts and Big Tech pose another battleground for president-elect Joe Biden. Photo: Angela Weiss / AFP via Getty Images
President-elect Joe Biden is no stranger to an economic crisis, after all when he first entered the White House in 2009 as vice president to former US president Barack Obama, the economy was in a recession.
The world was still reeling from the mortgage crisis and the collapse of the Lehman Brothers investment bank, when Obama was elected in 2008.
In 2021 he will lead the US amidst another economic downturn. This time due to COVID-19.
While his economic policies for the next four years face the challenge of a divided government, Big Tech may be one of the areas where Biden can count on cross-party and global support.
The dominance of big tech firms such as Google, Facebook (FB), Amazon (AMZN) and Apple (AAPL) has angered US, UK and EU politicians who have all suggested their own plans to tackle the industry.
While tech companies have benefitted from incumbent president Donald Trump’s tax cuts, he has also angered many, mainly when accusing social media sites of spreading false information.
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Then there is Trump’s waging trade war with China, which firms have seen as a hinderance.
During his time in the White House, Trump attacked 5G, drove the global blacklisting of Huawei and forced the sale of TikTok’s US operations.
Trump’s aggressive stance on Huawei saw multiple countries, including the UK, oust the Chinese firm.
In July, the UK government decided to block Huawei from having a role in the country’s 5G network.
As a result, British telecoms companies were instructed to remove Huawei equipment from the 5G network by 2027 and stop buying new 5G equipment from the company by the end of 2020.
Under Biden, US tech companies expect a more relaxed relationship with the East.
Across the pond the situation is different
Europe and Britain have been pushing for a global digital tax on tech firms — which has only recently been shelved after Trump threatened retaliatory tariffs on products from British car exports to French cheese.
The US election also made the timeline for a deal — expected for the end of 2020 — unlikely.
The European Commission has said that if no international deal could be struck this year the region would contemplate implementing its own digital services tax.
In June, the Trump administration pulled out of negotiations with UK and the EU regarding the issue. US trade secretary Steve Mnuchin blamed the lack of “progress” for the country’s withdrawal.
About 140 countries were involved in the talks organised by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) to bring global tax rules into the digital era.
Previously, the US resisted individual countries implementing their own digital tax in the absence of an OECD-led international deal.
In 2018, former UK chancellor Philip Hammond first touted the idea of a digital services tax, saying it was designed to make sure that “global giants with profitable businesses pay their fair share.”
In July, current chancellor Rishi Sunak risked angering the US after mulling a proposal of a digital sales tax on online retailers.
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Why a digital sales tax was paused before
Over the last year, the US government has hit back at plans from multiple European countries to impose a digital sales tax due to how many massive US corporations would be stung by such a levy.
Back in January, the UK was asked to pause its planned 2% tax on the sales of search engines, social media companies, and online marketplaces, which would have come into effect from April 2020. This was in line with France which also paused the tax in January.
The UK’s initial digital tax move came shortly after France imposed a new law last year. It was set to retroactively go into effect from early 2019 and would apply to any digital company with sales of more than €750m (£685m, $878m), in which 30 companies are expected to be affected.
A report last year accused six US tech firms — Amazon, Facebook, Google, Netflix (NFLX), Apple and Microsoft (MSFT) — of “aggressively avoiding” $100bn of global tax over the past 10 years by moving sales and profits through low-tax countries such as Bermuda, Ireland, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands.
Anti-trust and the courts
Anti-trust, the courts and Big Tech pose another battleground for Biden outside of digital services tax.
At the moment Alphabet (GOOG), Google’s parent company is fighting an anti-trust lawsuit brought by the US Department of Justice.
The company is being charged with abusing its dominance in search and search advertising to maintain an illegal monopoly.
Meanwhile, the Federal Trade Commission is also gearing a legal suit against Facebook — after an investigation of over a year — accusing the social media giant of using its position to stifle competition.
All the while US attorney generals are preparing their own cases against big tech, a move which could push Biden to implement legislation which regulates monopolies in the digital age.
Nova Scotia takes no harm, no foul approach to fish farm lease violations
The Nova Scotia government is defending its decision to allow five Cooke Aquaculture open-net pen fish farms to expand outside their existing lease and licence boundaries. A coalition of fish farming opponents wants the province to force Cooke subsidiary Kelly Cove Salmon into compliance at fish farms where the company has not yet received boundary expansions. The Healthy Bays Coalition cites government inspection reports that gear and equipment are in place outside of the previously approved boundaries in violation of existing leases. "Configuring their sites in this way may allow Kelly Cove Salmon to have more cages, and more fish, on each of their sites than the size of their lease and licence would otherwise permit," wrote lawyer Sarah McDonald of Ecojustice, an environmental law non-profit, on behalf of Healthy Bays. Expansion without permission? The province, however, said it's only allowing "regular operations" at the fish farms — not more cages or fish in the water. Cooke Aquaculture applied for boundary amendments to leases at four fish farms sites in 2016 and one in 2019. The coalition said all five sites have been allowed to expand before receiving the required approval from the provincial aquaculture review board. On Jan. 12, McDonald wrote to provincial Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister Keith Colwell and Environment Minister Gordon Wilson, demanding action on "this egregious conduct" and a response by March 12. No 'material changes,' says N.S. The province has not responded to the Healthy Bays Coalition, but a spokesperson for the Fisheries Department sent CBC News a statement rejecting the insinuation that Cooke has more cages or fish in the water at the fish farms in question. "The five Kelly Cove Salmon sites under review have been allowed to continue regular operations on their sites until the amendment process is complete, but have not been permitted to make material changes to their operations including increases in size or production," the statement said. The coalition said there's no way to verify that claim since Nova Scotia refuses to release farm stocking and configuration data on the grounds it is confidential business information. It has also taken issue with the fact Cooke Aquaculture has not held a required public meeting on three of the five fish farm expansion applications: Saddle Island, Brier Island and Victoria Beach. "They may say no harm, no foul. We say harm and foul," coalition president Geoff LeBoutillier told CBC News. "At the very least, the regulations require that there be public meetings, public information meetings, so that the people in the communities that are affected by these open-net pens have an opportunity to find out what's going on and have an opportunity to express their points of view." The other two fish farms expansions are at Brier Island and Rattling Beach. In her letter, McDonald said the province has effectively granted the company long-term interim approvals for the lease and licence expansions without "any statutory basis for doing so." "Not only does this undermine the province's own regulatory scheme, with its commitments to increased public engagement and transparency, but it erodes public trust in the Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture willingness to properly regulate the industry and subverts the rule of law," said the letter. Cooke responds Cooke Aquaculture said different provincial and federal regulatory agencies oversee its fish farms in Nova Scotia, where it has been operating for 23 years. "Maintaining a clean environment is essential to raising salmon, and the coastal areas around our sites are as pristine today as they were when the farms was first established many years ago," Joel Richardson, a spokesperson for Cooke Aquaculture, said in a statement to CBC News. Richardson, however, did not address the status of salmon farms where Cooke is seeking expanded boundaries. Instead, he pointed to the successful renewal of leases and licences of three of its other Nova Scotia fish farms. He said that demonstrated Cooke's strong environmental performance and management practices. "The renewal procedure includes the completion of performance reviews based on the technical and biological assessment of the farms and a public comment period," Richardson said in a statement. "In these decisions, the scientists and regulators concluded that claims being made by individuals and groups about impacts to the environment were unproven." MORE TOP STORIES
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Inventory of myxomycetes (Myxogastria, Myxomycetes)
at designated research plots in the Białowieża Old Growth Forest
Three-year studies on the occurrence of myxomycetes at 28 permanent research plots established by the employees of Białowieża National Park (BPN) in 2013 and 2014 in the Białowieża Old Growth Forest in the plant communities Fraxino-Alnetum, Ribeso-Alnetum, Tilio-Carpinetum typicum, Vaccinio myrtilli-Piceetum and Vaccinio uliginosi-Pinetum in BPN and in the plant communities Fraxino-Alnetum, Tilio-Carpinetum stachyetosum, Tilio-Carpinetum typicum and Vaccinio myrtilli-Piceetum in the Promotional Forest Complex (LKP) were undertaken (Table 1).
In 2013, the studies were conducted at fourteen plots in BPN and two plots in the LKP in Fraxino-Alnetum and Tilio-Carpinetum typicum. In 2014, studies were carried out at twelve plots in the LKP in Tilio-Carpinetum stachyetosum, Tilio-Carpinetum typicum and Vaccinio myrtilli-Piceetum. In 2015, all the research plots were investigated. Field studies were carried out in late summer and in autumn of each vegetative season (Table 2, 3).
Additionally to the field studies, myxomycetes were investigated using moist chamber cultures of bark fragments of living trees. The substrate was collected in 2014 from 12 plots in the LKP. Cultures were conducted from November 2014 until April 2015. Nine species were cultured, including Didymium squamulosum (ALB. et SCHWEIN.) FR. et PALMQUIST and Echinostelium minutum de BARY. The remaining species were also noted in the field, although at single localities (Table 4).
A total of 75 taxa were noted using two research methods. Species new to the myxomycete biota of the Białowieża Old Growth Forest were recorded: Arcyria imperialis (G. LISTER) Q. WANG et Yu Li, Comatricha ellae HÄRK., Echinostelium minutum DE BARY, Licea biforis MORGAN, Perichaena vermicularis (SCHWEIN.) ROSTAF., Trichia lutescens (LISTER) LISTER (Table 5).
In 2015, there was a decrease in the number of myxomycetes due to the unfavourable course of the growing season, with a long absence of precipitation and high air temperature (Table 6, 7).
The state of conservation and prospects for the protection
of Molinia meadows (code 6410) in river valleys in the light of monitoring studies
Molinia meadows in river valleys in Poland occupy small areas and are sensitive to any changes occurring in the river ecosystem. Their specificity has prompted the authors to analyze the results of the first monitoring of habitat 6410 localities, carried out in 2010-2011, in terms of their conservation status and prospects for protection. Within the framework of national monitoring of natural habitats, the survey was conducted in 125 localities of habitat 6410 in 33 Natura 2000 areas, of which 49 stations in 13 areas were located in river valleys.
Four main parameters were used to evaluate the habitat: specific structure and function (with five indicators related to species composition of phytocoenoses: typical species, expansion of shrubs and trees, native expansive herb plants, dominant species, invasive alien species), the area of habitat (with three indicators: percentage of area covered by habitat in transect, space structure of habitat, area of habitat with different state of preservation), dead organic matter, indicating the use of hay meadows, prospects for preservation, and general evaluation.
Invasive alien species was the best-ranked indicator, which got FV (fair) on 46 stations, followed by typical species (here understood as characteristic and differential for Molinion alliance). The monitored meadows were characterized by high species richness and typical floristic composition. Area of habitat with different state of preservation was the least evaluated indicator, followed by dominant species and native expansive herb plants. Well-preserved and typically developed patches most often occupied about 50% of the transect area, but there were also stations where typical patches were not reported at all. The most often dominant species in surveyed phytocoenoses were Molinia caerulea and Galium boreale, sometimes also the species of fresh meadow and sedge were co-dominants. The most commonly listed expansive species in the habitat were as follows: Molinia caerulea, Phragmites australis, Calamagrostis epigejos, Deschampsia caespitosa and Filipendula ulmaria.
The most serious threat to Molinia meadows was the abandonment of traditional use on one hand, and too intense mowing (twice a season) on the other. The former causes overgrowing by shrubs or the dominance of expansive species, including Molinia caerulea itself, and the latter - the regression of late-blooming characteristic plants (Succisa pratensis, Dianthus superbus, Serratula tinctoria). There is little chance of proper use in future on most of the surveyed stations in river valleys, and thus effective protection of habitat 6410. Many Molinia meadow stands lie on private land (sometimes beyond the Natura 2000 areas), which makes the opportunity to influence the way of their use very limited.
State of knowledge on the butterflies
and moths (Lepidoptera) of Przedborski Landscape Park
Between 2002 and 2016, research on Lepidoptera in Przedborski Landscape Park was conducted to assert the spatial distribution and diversity of species. The butterflies and moths were caught in 8 permanent sites, located across the whole Park. Based on our research and literature data a total of 983 species were found, which represents more than 30% of all the Lepidoptera of Poland. Among them 45 species are new to Łódź province, and 178 species were not recorded from Świętokrzyskie province so far. The biggest species diversity was encountered in the "Murawy Dobromierskie" nature reserve (679 species) and at peat bogs near "Piskorzeniec" nature reserve (369 species).
Especially noteworthy were 19 species included in the "Red List of Threatened Animals in Poland", which are: Zygaena carniolica, Z. trifolii, Alucita grammodactyla, Heteropterus morpheus, Iphiclides podalirius, Papilio machaon, Lycaena dispar, Satyrium acaciae, Plebejus optilete, Boloria euphrosyne, Nymphalis xanthomelas, Limenitis populi, Apatura ilia, A. iris, Coenonympha tullia, Proserpinus proserpina, Eupithecia gelidata, Drymonia velitaris, and Spatalia argentina.
The collected material also contained a group of 36 species rarely found in Poland, and not covered by any form of protection. These are: Adelidae - Nemophora prodigellus, Argyresthiidae - Argyresthia arceuthina, A. semitestacella, Depressariidae - Agonopterix capreolella, Scythrididae - Scythris scopolella, S. seliniella, Coleophoridae - Coleophora niveicostella, C. nutantella, C. oriolella, C. ornatipennella, Cosmopterigidae - Sorhagenia lophyrella, Gelechiidae - Megacraspedus binotella, Metzneria santolinella, M. neuropterella, Monochroa palustrellus, Mirificarma lentiginosella, Aroga flavicomella, Anarsia spartiella, Nothris lemniscellus, Sessidae - Chamaesphecia tenthrediniformis, Tortricidae - Aethes fennicana, Cochylidia heydeniana, Eana derivana, Ancylis comptona, Phaneta pauperana, Argyroploce lediana, Pammene gallicana, P. spiniana, Epermeniidae - Epermenia iniquellus, Pterophoridae - Merrifieldia tridactyla, Pyralidae - Ortholepis vacciniella, Geometridae - Cyclophora albiocellaria, Pungeleria capreolaria, Gymnoscelis rufifasciata, Stegania cararia, and Noctuidae - Celaena haworthii.
Distribution and abundance of small mammals
in "Bory Tucholskie" National Park
Small mammals are an important component of terrestrial ecosystems, due to their impact on vegetation (rodents) or invertebrate communities (insectivorous mammals), and as an important source of food for predators. In years 2014-2016 eleven species of small mammals were trapped in "Bory Tucholskie" National Park. The most numerous species in the forest were the bank vole Clethrionomys glareolus and the yellow-necked mouse Apodemus flavicollis, and in open habitats - the root vole Microtus oeconomus. Other species recorded in this area were: the field vole Microtus agrestis, the harvest mouse Micromys minutus, the field striped mouse Apodemus agrarius, the wood mouse Apodemus sylvaticus, the common shrew Sorex araneus, the pygmy shrew Sorex minutus, the water shrew Neomys fodiens, and the least weasel Mustela nivalis. A higher abundance of small mammals was observed in open and more productive habitats, whereas fewer individuals were found in dry and less productive habitats. Species richness was not related to the productivity of habitats. Compared to the first inventory of small mammals conducted in 2001, five new species were recorded (the field striped mouse, the harvest mouse, the root vole, the water shrew, and the least weasel). To maintain the high diversity of small mammals in this area, it is necessary to increase the amount of dead wood in the forest ecosystems and to sustainably manage open areas.
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Reviews · Writers & Critics
FilmCrit and the Skidoo Epiphany
Tom Sutpen
Over the weekend I read an essay on J.D. Salinger which Janet Malcom published in the New York Review of Books back in that now lost and fabled time, June of 2001. Though I still incline toward the negative conclusions arrived at by his contemporary critics, it was an admirable defense of America’s best known, best selling literary recluse (only Thomas Pynchon . . . who once was rumored to actually be Salinger himself . . . approaches his mystique, if not his sales figures). She argues that the immensely long and overconfident non-stories he trotted out in his last decade as a publishing writer represented something approaching the full weight of Salinger’s literary musculature; that they were far more inventive and original works than critics of the day could perceive. In essence, she was saying that Alfred Kazin and John Updike and Mary McCarthy (among others) were struck by a sudden contagion of critical blindness. It is, as I say, a position one could easily dispute. Very easily.
In any event, I was reading this essay when I came across the following; from which I quote:
Like the contemporary criticism of Olympia, for example, which jeered at Manet for his crude indecency, or that of War and Peace, which condescended to Tolstoy for the inept “shapelessness” of the novel, it [criticism of Salinger in the early 1960s] now seems magnificently misguided. However, as T.J. Clark and Gary Saul Morson have shown in their respective exemplary studies of Manet and Tolstoy, negative contemporary criticism of a masterpiece can be helpful to later critics, acting as a kind of radar that picks up the ping of the work’s originality. The “mistakes” and “excesses” that early critics complain of are often precisely the innovations that have given the work its power.
Maybe. In the realm of film criticism there are no analogs for, say, Alfred Kazin in LitCrit; there have only been shadows, no more. The reasons for this are too varied (and frankly, if you think about it, too obvious) to enumerate in full. Suffice it to say for now that cinema is a medium of such unprecedented volatility that those entrusted with evaluating its piebald and many-hued issue are forced, almost as a mechanism of sheer survival, to fall back on one warhorse gimmick or another from which the reader, poor excluded slob, can then divine what narrowly-cast critical sensibility is ascendent. For a critic it’s either that or surrender to the irrational nature of the art itself and acknowledge a baseline cynicism in the critical enterprise. Whether it’s mass-market critics tailoring reviews to their own, abysmally low opinion of the audience, or the merry band of Stepford Cinephiles across the globe knocking great viscous balls of reflexive, often identically-worded CriticSpeak back and forth in the most incestuous game of linguistic volley ball imaginable, the imperatives of film criticism, as a craft, will undoubtedly forever reside as far from the true nature of motion pictures as its practitioners can get away with. It literally has to be that way. After all, what film critic on earth . . . good or bad; esteemed or despised . . . wants to voluntarily bring the ballgame to a screeching halt by admitting that words, in the end, will never get the job done?
That said, if FilmCrit is indeed a sweet racket . . . and I don’t say that it isn’t; at least for those who do it well . . . it does, however, invite certain impulses that can mis-shape the perspective of otherwise unsuspecting readers. I’m speaking, in the main, of the potential for abuse in retrospective analysis; a widely-practiced critical phenomenon (for those of you playing along at home) wherein a work that once suffered foul injustice at the hands of its contemprary jurists is re-heard by a subsequent generation of critics; picked up, dusted off, resurrected; very often reborn into a higher form.
In other words, exactly what Janet Malcom tried to do for poor old J.D. Salinger back in 2001. She’s correct that the blinkered estimates of yesteryear can assist a later critic in gauging just how poorly (or not) this work or that work was treated, and for every such rescue mission in literary criticism, I daresay there must be a dozen or more in the arena of cinema. It’s a worthy and valuable function, on its face, but the possibility that it could easily get out of hand occurred to me the other night when I had opportunity to revisit Otto Preminger’s panavision trainwreck, Skidoo, and reflect on my own critical attitudes (such as they were) when first I bore witness to it.
I saw Skidoo for the first time on television (where else) sometime in the mid 1980s. I’ll confess to being somewhat eager beforehand. You see, I was already a confirmed fanatic when it came to its director. More crucially, I was still careening heedlessly through the as-yet-undiscovered (by me) niches and alleyways and hidey-holes of cinema; fully intoxicated by that post-adolescent auteurist fever-dream where something . . . anything . . . could always be found that would redeem even the most maudit of maudit works.
I was familiar with Skidoo‘s generally foul reputation, of course . . . I doubt if I had ever come across a positive word said in its behalf . . . but I couldn’t have cared less. In those days I was trying to make my way as a ‘working’ film critic (translation: trying to land a paying gig); casting perspective where I could on the medium’s discharges, old and new. So I had, you could say, a sense of mission inside of my heart. No, it wasn’t morbid curiosity driving me (as it would be today); it wasn’t even a basic interest in seeing a heretofore unseen film by a director I admired extravagantly. If anything I was, in that moment, possessed by an overwhelming desire to redress a critical wrong and ride to the rescue of a work that just . . . had to be . . . far more worthy than everyone said it was. The very fact that critics of its time dismissed the thing with nothing more than a few paragraphs and a shudder only gave this determination to welcome it and clasp it to my critical bosom a greater urgency than I had anticipated.
Turns out that, for whatever reason, I wasn’t up to the task. Perhaps it was because I hadn’t yet seen other Preminger failures of the late 60s/early 70s and didn’t really know what to expect (it must be said that a film like Skidoo comes as a considerable shock when you only know this man’s work, as I did then, from relative masterworks such as The Cardinal, Anatomy of a Murder, Daisy Kenyon; Bunny Lake is Missing, even); perhaps the abominable Pan ‘n’ Scan transfer only served to magnify flaws that would not have been quite so obvious if I was seeing it in its correct aspect ratio; perhaps my capacity for willful self-delusion simply wasn’t as vast as the enterprise of film criticism requires; perhaps it was all three. Fact is, I still don’t know why my iron-clad determination to admire Skidoo at any cost suddenly vanished midway into the opening sequence. I only know that it did.
I won’t say that I was apalled enough to switch it off, or that I could have written it off as just a prosaically bad movie; even as a lesser work in the Preminger canon. The minor films of his that I’d seen by then . . . Saint Joan and (I think) The Moon is Blue . . . had a degree of logic to their failings. They harmonized well with the kind of filmmaker I already believed Otto Preminger to be. But Skidoo, with its mystifying blend of capering farce and counter-cultural lip service, its batallion of Hollywood veterans throwing their dignity onto the ash heap, en masse, was . . . something else, and I watched it unfold in all its garish, mind-breaking wrongness with an undesignated species of fascination. I couldn’t begin to tell if it was some kind of failed satire, or a misguided joke on the audience; though I knew one thing almost instantly: Skidoo was a stillborn child inseminated by shrieking miscalculations; the kind that I, card-carrying Teenage Auteurist, was simply not accustomed to attributing to favored directors. It stood tall in the psychedelic saddle as a depraved and unexpected challenge to my fundamental conception of Otto Preminger as an artist, and I didn’t like that. I didn’t like it at all.
I watched it again two nights ago, after the mighty Turner Classic Movies last January hauled it out of the formless void where it had been dangling on a hook for a couple of decades and slapped it onto their weekly TCM Underground presentation. Still Pan ‘n’ Scan (I’m told that TCM wouldn’t plunk down the coin for a widescreen edition, thereby foregoing what would at least have been a premiere run in that format), but of far better image quality than washed-out bootlegs and my dim recollection. I won’t say that my fundamental opinion of it shifted to any degree, but it puzzled and absorbed me nevertheless, far more than it had twenty-odd years ago, and the realization stole upon me as I watched it that I could, if I so desired (and I practically did at that moment), unpack my adjectives and write something positive . . . if not, perhaps, glowing with praise . . . about it in this blog. The unchecked, impulsive half of my brain was aware that Skidoo was still, by any rational measure, absolutely lousy; but the other half, my supposedly rational and sober critical faculty, was once again prepared to dive in like an overeager lifeguard and breathe a good name into the lungs of this godawful movie that it has otherwise never enjoyed. The feeling passed after a few hours, but it was replaced by a disturbing recognition of my own cynicism. Not the cynicism of coming here to more or less deliberately inflate a reaction that was at best highly ambiguous into a misleading form of exuberance (though there was that). I mean the impulse pf my misspent youth that got me itching to rush to this movie’s defense before I’d actually seen it.
Oh, you may say I was being idealistic then; indulging a weakness endemic to youth and all that rhythm. But not only do I find it questionable in my case, I have a wisp of suspicion that almost every such resurrection in FilmCrit (planned or executed; wrong or righteous) is accompanied by a like degree of calculation. For anyone in this racket with so much as an ounce of ambition . . . and I plead guilty to harboring more than one ounce . . . will discover that idealism and cynicism are so fatally joined, so inexorably intertwined, that after awhile you can’t tell one condition from the other; what’s more, you don’t even want to. It won’t get you anywhere. Latter-day cinephiles and movie reviewers (and I number myself in this concord) should, it can be argued, preserve their morale and remain in perpetual flight from the reality of what they’re doing. But when our enthusiasm, our true and everlasting love for cinema becomes so omnivorous, so all-embracing that even crap like Skidoo starts looking good to us, then I sometimes wonder if it might not be time to honor the medium at the center of our souls and find another, slightly less honorable preoccupation.
— Tom Sutpen
When not writing about film, Tom Sutpen produces community television in the Greater Boston area and collects Jean Goldkette recordings. He's also maestro of one of the web's finest culture blogs, If Charlie Parker Was a Gunslinger, There'd Be a Whole Lot of Dead Copycats.
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Wrong-way driver in crash that killed Des Moines cops was drunk, going 102 mph
The Iowa State Patrol has identified the driver who was going the wrong way on Interstate 80, leading to last month's crash that killed two Des Moines police officers.
Authorities say 25-year-old Benjamin E. Beary of Knoxville, Iowa, was headed west in an eastbound lane.
https://twitter.com/IowaDPS/status/725369471393738753
On March 26, officers Carlos Puente-Morales, 34, and Susan Farrell, 30, were in an SUV transporting a prisoner from Council Bluffs back to Des Moines when they were hit head-on by a vehicle on I-80 near the Waukee exit around 12:40 a.m.
Both officers and the prisoner in the police vehicle were killed in the fiery crash. Police identified the prisoner as Tosha Nicole Hyatt, 32, of Des Moines.
Beary also did not survive the crash.
Driver's "high level of impairment" led to the crash
Iowa State Patrol Technical Investigators say Beary merged onto I-80 at the Grand Prairie Parkway interchange driving westbound into the eastbound lanes of travel – authorities say this area of the interstate is "marked appropriately with signage and markings."
Beary's Ford Taurus was traveling approximately 102 mph at the time of impact, while the Des Moines Police unit was going about 79 mph, ISP said. The speed zone for that area of the interstate is 70 mph.
Investigators determined that there was no braking by either vehicle at the time of the crash. They believe that a small incline on the interstate prevented the officers from seeing the Taurus until just before impact.
The three occupants of the police vehicle died from multiple blunt force injuries, according to the Iowa Office of the State Medical Examiner.
Cause of death for Beary was due to multiple blunt force injuries, thermal injuries, and smoke inhalation.
Toxicology reports show that Beary had a blood-alcohol content of 0.223% and had recently used marijuana, the release says.
Investigators concluded that Beary's high level of impairment resulted in merging onto the road in the wrong direction.
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NYCT, LIRR & Metro-North Begin Most Aggressive Cleaning & Disinfecting Regimen In MTA History
Published on May 04, 2020, 8:21 pm
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The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today detailed its unprecedented 24/7 cleaning operation and new MTA Essential Plan Night Service during the upcoming subway closure from 01:00 a.m. – 05:00 a.m, which begins Wednesday, May 06, 2020.
The new cleaning and disinfecting regimen marks the most aggressive in the MTA’s history, and will include around-the-clock efforts at all facilities, including those of New York City Transit, the LIRR, Metro-North, MTA Bridges and Tunnels, and MTA Construction & Development. The MTA is also leveraging and evaluating innovative new cleaning solutions such as antimicrobial biostats and ultraviolet light to eradicate the CoViD-19 virus. If proven successful, the MTA will deploy these solutions systemwide.
During the ongoing CoViD-19 crisis, the MTA has served as the heroes moving heroes of the pandemic – getting healthcare workers, first responders and other essential personnel on the frontlines to their jobs so they can save lives. The MTA is now launching a new MTA Essential Plan Night Service to continue moving essential workers during the 01:00 a.m. – 05:00 a.m. period. This plan marks a robust increase in overnight bus service – substantially increasing the number of bus trips by 1,168 or more than 76%, and adding 344 new buses on top of the 235 already deployed increasing the operational fleet by nearly 150% during 01:00 a.m. – 05:00 a.m. period.
Subway ridership has fallen approximately 92% below normal levels as a result of the CoViD-19 pandemic. Bus ridership has fallen more than 80%. On average, approximately 11,000 customers currently use the subway during this time, and this represents 2.5% of New York City Transit’s overall current essential customer base.
“During this pandemic it is critical that we keep our transit workers and the public safe,” said Governor Andrew M. Cuomo. “The MTA’s plan to disinfect every train in the New York City subway system every 24 hours without disrupting service is a monumental undertaking and something that has never been done before, and we will continue to do everything we can to protect our essential workers who have kept this entire society functioning during these difficult times.”
“In the face of this unprecedented public health crisis, we’re committed to working with the State and the MTA to ensure every essential worker has clean and safe transit options and to look after our most vulnerable neighbors,” said Mayor Bill de Blasio. “We are glad to partner with the State to accomplish that goal and we are committed to continuing to deploy our outreach teams to help bring people off the street and into shelter.”
“The safety of our customers and employees is always our highest priority,” said MTA Chairman and CEO Patrick J. Foye. “Overnight closure of the subway will allow us to take our cleaning operation to a never-before-seen level. We will more aggressively and efficiently disinfect our full fleet of rolling stock every single day. Touch points at stations will be cleaned twice daily. We have never undertaken so challenging a task, and as Governor Cuomo has said, it is going to take a herculean effort.”
“Our customers will probably see more cleaners underground than they ever have before,” said Sarah Feinberg, Interim President of MTA New York City Transit. “We know this program dramatically changes things for the essential workers who still need to travel overnight. But we will get all essential employees where they need to go.”
Details on the upcoming overnight closure and MTA Essential Plan Night Service are available below:
Overnight Subway Closure
Effective on the early morning of Wednesday, May 6, 2020, New York City Transit personnel will close all 472 subway stations at 01:00 a.m. Customers should reference the MTA Essential Plan Night Service schedule for the last trip they can board at their station prior to 01:00 a.m. After 01:00 a.m., all stations will be exit only. Customers are encouraged to plan their trip in advance using MTA.info or the MYmta app.
Any person remaining inside stations will be asked to depart; enforcement will be performed by the NYPD in collaboration with the MTA Police Department. Officers be deployed to all 472 subway stations from 01:00 a.m. to 05:00 a.m. to make sure their critical work goes on uninterrupted. The MTA will continue to work in partnership with the NYPD to connect more homeless New Yorkers with access to the medical care and social services they need and deserve. The NYPD has intensified patrols and presence at all stations. Shuttle buses will be strategically placed at select stations to help transport unsheltered New Yorkers.
Members of the public may notice some out-of-service trains continuing to operate between the hours of 01:00 a.m. and 05:00 a.m. These trains will be transporting transit employees performing functions such as signal maintenance, moving station cleaners from station to station, performing other safety functions and preconditioning for return to service. These trains will not be in passenger service.
To more effectively combat the spread of coronavirus, the MTA is undertaking a new cleaning program unprecedented in its history, covering both public and employee facilities. Crews will further enhance cleaning of all MTA rolling stock through around the clock disinfecting, including poles, seating, floor, ceiling, doors and walls. Every car in passenger service will be disinfected at least every 24 hours through three primary activities:
Daytime Terminal Car Cleaning: After each train reaches its final destination, crews will remove trash, clean spills and bio hazards, and spot clean seats, floors, and other surfaces. Trains will also be disinfected at terminals during particular hours over the course of the day.
Overnight Yard Cleaning: Trains in service during daytime hours but out of service at night will receive a more comprehensive cleaning every night in yards. Crews will remove garbage and graffiti, clean spills and bio hazards, mop floors, clean seats cleaning, and disinfect surfaces.
Overnight Terminal Car Cleaning: Trains that remain in service at night will receive cleaning that is identical to the yard cleaning above, except at terminal stations.
The MTA is also investigating innovative methods to eradicate traces of CoViD-19. Currently, three antimicrobial biostats are being applied to the interior of MTA rolling stock (buses and subway cars) and in control rooms and crew quarters. The antimicrobial biostats are applied after the surfaces are cleaned and disinfected with an EPA-registered disinfectant. These products lay down a protective colorless, odorless barrier on surfaces that does not allow germs to grow.
There are a number of methods of how these products are applied: traditional squirt bottles and clothes, mechanical sprayers, floggers and electrostatic sprayers. These antimicrobial biostats are being used in electrostatic sprayers in a pilot across New York City Transit for improved 360-degree coverage.
Additionally, ultraviolet (UV) light is an efficient, proven, and effective technology for eliminating viruses, including SARS-CoV-2, from surfaces including hospital operating rooms. This pilot will focus on the use of UVs to eradicate SARS-CoV-2 from our rolling stock (subway cars, buses, rail cars, transit vehicles) and fixed locations (break rooms, technology centers, operation centers, offices, etc.). In March, MTA worked with Columbia University and an innovative UV startup to successfully demonstrate the efficacy of UV technology in our subway system. MTA will to pilot this technology in our transit and railway vehicles in the second week of May, but will focus on subway and buses.
Free Enhanced Bus Service; LIRR and Metro-North to Cross-Honor
The MTA is significantly enhancing bus service under the new MTA Essential Plan Night Service. Beginning Wednesday at 01:00 a.m., New York City Transit and MTA Bus have added 1,168 trips – a 76% increase – and 344 buses on top of the 235 that currently run during these hours – an approximately 150% increase in the operational fleet.
The MTA has enhanced service on 61 bus lines, including 11 interborough express routes with additional stops (five routes in the Bronx, three each in Brooklyn and Queens), and 13 new routes that normally do not offer overnight service (17 in Brooklyn, 13 in Queens, 10 each in the Bronx and Manhattan). Thirty-seven routes will have added overnight service.
Examples of bus routes that are being enhanced include:
The M15 serving the east side Manhattan hospitals where frequency will be improved from 30 to 15 mins
The Bx15 serving St. Barnabas Hospital where frequency will go from 60 to 15 mins and
The B44 serving Kings County Hospital where frequency will be improved from 60 to 15 mins
The Q46 serving Long Island Jewish Medical Center where frequency will be improved from 60 to 25 mins.
Local buses will typically operate with the same frequency as overnight subway service – every 20 minutes or better. Express buses will operate every 30 minutes.
The MTA will monitor ridership patterns and will add buses where demand dictates. The MTA Essential Plan Night Service has been developed based on data, ridership and in consultation with leaders in healthcare, government, food service, construction and more.
All buses, including express buses will be fare free during this time and the MTA will also cross-honor fares on LIRR and Metro-North within New York City.
Essential Connector
For essential employees who cannot complete their trips using buses, the MTA will operate a limited “Essential Connector” program offering for-hire car service. Qualified individuals will be provided with one trip per night via licensed for-hire vehicles at no cost to the rider. The MTA is partnering with CTG, Limosys and Curb on this effort. These companies currently operate Access-A-Ride service in partnership with the MTA.
For more information and to sign up for the essential connector please visit mta.info/overnight
“We applaud the MTA for their intensive focus on the safety of our city’s transportation system during the CoViD-19 pandemic. The rigorous cleaning of subway cars and stations will bolster confidence among riders and maintain a healthful environment for the transport of essential workers,” said Linda Baran, President & CEO, Staten Island Chamber of Commerce, Thomas J. Grech, President & Chief Executive Officer Queens Chamber of Commerce, Randy Peers, President & CEO, Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce, Lisa Sorin, President, Bronx Chamber of Commerce and Jessica Walker, President and CEO, Manhattan Chamber of Commerce.
Kathryn S. Wylde, President & CEO of the Partnership for New York City, said “Businesses across the region depend on essential workers, and a safe, clean and well-functioning subway system. We applaud the MTA for increasing efforts to disinfect the transit system while providing alternative overnight service.”
George Gresham, President of 1199 SEIU United Healthcare Workers East, said “1199ers are essential, and like millions of New Yorkers, rely on the Subways to get to and from work. Ridership is down as a result of CoViD-19, but our frontline healthcare workers cannot stay at home, and many still use the trains each day. The decision to suspend train service between the hours of 01:00 a.m. and 05:00 a.m. is smart, as cleaner trains will help make subway travel safer. I commend the MTA for putting measures in place to ensure that 1199ers and other first responders have the transportation they need to continue to care for their patients and provide for their families.”
Kenneth E. Raske, President & Chief Executive Officer of the Greater New York Hospital Association, said “The hard-working healthcare workers on the frontlines of the CoViD-19 crisis want to be able to get to their jobs without worry, and they want this pandemic to be over. The MTA’s decision to close the subway overnight will help reduce the infection rate, and the MTA’s commitment to providing alternatives for our members overnight will allow us to continue to fight on the front lines of the pandemic. The New York City hospital community thanks the MTA for their leadership during this unprecedented emergency.”
Stuart Appelbaum, President of the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union, said “This crisis has put a spotlight on the thousands of RWDSU members that work hard behind the scenes to keep New York healthy and fed every single day. Our grocery store and drug store workers as well as other members rely upon public transportation to get to work and we’re grateful to the MTA for helping to make sure that’s as safe as possible.”
Kyle Bragg, President of 32BJ Service Employees International Union, said “Like transit workers, our building service professionals – office cleaners, door attendants, security officers and others – work 24 hours a day and are playing a critical role in supporting other essential workers and keeping New York safe and running throughout this unprecedented crisis. We are in productive discussions with the real estate industry to make accommodations to workers’ schedules to make this difficult situation work. Thank you to the MTA for being responsive to our needs and building a plan that keeps New Yorkers safe while getting essential workers where they need to go.”
Pat Kane, RN, Executive Director of the New York State Nurses Association, said “The efforts underway to sanitize the subways and stations are absolutely essential to stopping the spread of CoViD-19. The closure of subways for four hours each night protects the public’s health. We thank the MTA workers for the very hard work they are undertaking. Working together in all ways- all New Yorkers- is the road to recovery.”
UFCW Local 1500 President Robert W. Newell Jr. said “Our members in the grocery industry have to continue to go to work every day to provide food and essential items for their New York communities. So we are pleased that the MTA has made the decision to disinfect trains and buses overnight during this health crisis. This decision will keep all essential workers safe, whether getting them to work or back home to their families. We thank the MTA for the open line of communication as we work together to identify any potential problem areas that this cleaning regimen could create for our members.”
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Upper School Club Day!
Upper School Club Day was last week and it was a beautiful day on the quad to hold sign ups!
One of the great things about Brookstone is the ability to be involved in a variety of activities! And with over 40 clubs to choose from, from academics to sports to the arts, there truly is something for everyone!
Just to name a few, there’s a club for sign-language, coding, fishing, gardening, ornithology, investment, pre-med, music, dance, and school spirit to choose from. There’s even the Happy Club! Who doesn’t love that!?
Lindsey Chen, who heads up the gardening club, Agri-ColGA, says one of the things she loves is how the work they do gives back to the Brookstone community. She says, “We tend the raised beds outside the cafeteria and try to educate all the members on how to live greener! And we donate a majority of our produce to the Brookstone community and to the cafeteria to make fresh lunches.” From campus farm to cafeteria table – that’s about as organic as it gets!
But another thing Lindsey loves about the club is that it’s fun. “It is really fun and has brought so many unlikely groups together!”
Junior Hallie Denson, who is the president of Cougar Den, a Bible study club, says, “Brookstone has a great club program! It allows people to meet others with similar interests and hobbies. Whether it be gaming, religion, race, or reading there’s a club for everyone!”
And if there isn’t a club currently that lines up with their interests, students are encouraged to start one! Thus, new this year is the 4-H club, organized by sophomore Dre’a Singleton. Dre’a writes, “I’m organizing the 4-H club because this organization has meant so much to me since 4th grade. It’s unfortunate that 4-H is not as prominent in Columbus-Muscogee County area and I just want other people to be able to experience this amazing organization like I’ve been able to.”
She also says, “I like that Brookstone allows us to have clubs that are student-led because it’s cool seeing people take initiative and not be afraid to speak in from of their peers. It’s also really interesting looking at all the different things that my peers are into.”
So here’s to another successful year of Clubs at Brookstone! Now go and change the world!
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Ashes Admits More Labels Must Take Risks For Techno To Evolve
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Ashes track ‘Angel of Dissolution’ really stood out in the sea of demos that we receive here at C-U. We caught up with him for a chat
Ashes, tell us about you.
Ashes: I am an observer of human behaviour and a musician. I have been around long enough to witness the effects different genres of music can have on mind and body and this is where things became really interesting for my creative endeavours. Just over a decade ago I was going to underground Jungle parties in Los Angeles and there was always something in that crowd that separated it from other parties, other styles and other raves. You start to notice the community as a collective; it has an attitude equal to the genre or maybe it’s the other way around but it was here that things began to take root for me. It was in that sound that I was able to identify with and connect too which inspired me enough to pursue production and DJing which I have been doing ever since.
Coincidentally I moved to Berlin at a time when I was uncertain with my relationship to music and the direction I was going with it. Naturally as one would I lost myself in Berlin and losing myself to Techno City I soon realised that I was surely not to come out of this the same way I came in. That part of me that thought was alive had barely begun to live. This is where the moniker Ashes comes from.
What made you get into dance music?
Ashes: Music that makes you shake your ass is a sonic armageddon that penetrates the very essence of what we are. Dancing like it’s the end of the world. Giving up all control and allowing oneself to simply be and submerge in that stream of chaos. Ecstatic dance can be a transformative experience.
Where was your first gig?
Ashes: Nova Express was my first DJ gig. It was seeded in the burning man community of LA. This place was just like a sci-fi movie set. It even had a plush green chuthulu hanging above where the DJ’s would play. The first rave I played was at the Masterdome in southern California; a beacon for underground raves in that area.
Talk to us about your latest release and the inspiration behind it.
Ashes: The Angel of Dissolution is narrative that expresses my journey from L.A. to Berlin. The song titles hold deep meaning to me, hinting at a life altering experience I had just before moving to Germany. The music was a culmination of all the sounds I had been influenced by immolating with the new sounds that inspire me today.
https://soundcloud.com/changeunder/cupremiere-ashes-the-angel-of-dissolution-nox-recordings
What’s the music scene like where you’re based and how often are you playing?
Ashes: I am currently living in Berlin; Techno City! I could not think of a better place to be in regards to building a foundation with music, especially electronic music. The city is saturated with DJ’s and artist alike and because it’s so competitive here, performing is so much more rewarding. Although, this for me is still not enough as I am always hungry to play.
Which other DJs or producers are you liking right now?
Ashes: There are so many great producers out now. From my perspective, Techno is going through a second renaissance. Every week I have a new favourite track and usually always from a different artist. I don’t think I have enough room to write about all the artists I appreciate right now so I would say just have a listen to one of my mixes or come out to one of my gigs.
What are your go to labels?
Ashes: Right now I am digging everything that comes out from Monnom Black, 47, Nachtstrom Schallplatten, Limited.G, Planet Rhythm, and Token just to name a few. I want to hear more from labels that are willing to take risks and help to push the evolution of music.
What can we expect from you soon?
Ashes: Before the end of the year there will be a gang of remixes and one from Knowledge Recordings. Nox is in its infancy right now but you can expect it will keep growing and building a discography with new releases in the coming years.
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Champagne Bollinger Names New General Manager
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Société Jacques Bollinger (SJB) announced this week that the company has named Charles-Armand de Belenet as the general manager of Champagne Bollinger, effective Sept. 5.
de Belenet, 46, brings with him 20 years of experience in sales and marketing, both within France and internationally. He holds the diploma of Institut Commercial de Nancy.
Starting his career with Bacardi-Martini as product manager, de Belenet joined Lindt and Sprüngli in 1999. In 2000 he joined MagnumVinum.fr, an internet startup prior to moving to Allied Domecq in 2002. In 2006, he was appointed by Pernod France as marketing director and then moved to Pernod Ricard Korea as marketing director.
In 2011, he was promoted to international marketing director of Martell, Mumm and Perrier Jouët.
His key objectives at SJB will be to ensure the consistency of the style and quality of Bollinger champagnes while continuing the value growth strategy of the House, the company says. He will report to Jérôme Philipon, Chief Operating Officer of SJB.
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Caroline County Local State of Emergency COVID-19
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – March 17, 2020
Caroline County Commissioners Declare Local State of Emergency Regarding COVID-19 Pandemic
County Government Closing to Public Effective March 19
In response to the COVID-19 public health emergency, the Caroline County Commissioners declared a local state of emergency on March 17, 2020. All County government buildings and departments will close to the public effective March 19.
“The Commissioners felt it was important to declare a local state of emergency now to emphasize to our residents how serious this situation is,” said County Commission President Larry Porter. “We want to reinforce the Executive Order made by the Governor yesterday to close restaurants, bars, gyms, and movie theatres and to prohibit gatherings of more than 50.” Porter also stated that guidance issued March 16 by the White House had influenced the Commissioners to declare the local state of emergency. The President has encouraged all Americans to stay home whenever possible, avoid unnecessary travel, and avoid social gatherings of more than ten people.
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Continue to practice diligent hygiene measures like frequent hand washing, avoiding touching your face, and disinfecting surfaces regularly.
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MAT 025 Arithmetic Review
This course is designed for students who wish to strengthen their basic arithmetic skills Arithmetic topics include addition, subtraction, and multiplication facts, addition and subtraction of whole numbers, and multiplication and division of whole numbers. Students will strengthen their skills during their required class sessions using interactive computer software combined with personalized, on-demand assistance.
Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to:
Add and subtract single digit whole numbers.
Multiply and divide single digit whole numbers.
Add and subtract whole numbers.
Multiply and divide whole numbers.
Prerequisites: ESL 043 and ESL 044 and ESL 045 and ESL 046. Appropriate placement test scores may be accepted.
MAT 050 Mathematics Review
This course is designed for students who wish to strengthen their arithmetic skills and introductory algebra skills. Arithmetic topics include fractions, mixed numbers, decimals, ratio and proportion, percent, and real numbers. Introductory algebra topics include linear equations, linear inequalities, graphing linear equations, and polynomials.
Reduce, add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions.
Write in words or numerals, add, subtract, multiply, divide and round decimals.
Convert fractions, decimals, and percents.
Solve problems using ratios, proportions, and percents.
Evaluate, translate, and simplify algebraic expressions and use properties to add, subtract, multiply, and divide real numbers.
Solve linear equations and inequalities in one variable.
Graph linear equations in two variables.
Add, subtract, multiply, and divide polynomials.
Prerequisites: MAT 025. Appropriate placement test scores may be accepted.
3 Credits3 Weekly Lecture Hours
MAT 120 Modern College Mathematics
This course is designed to give students in the non-science fields an appreciation of and experience in using problems solving techniques, deductive and inductive reasoning, logical reasoning and symbolic logic to solve problems in a variety of disciplines. It also gives students an overview of the history of the number systems of various cultures, and reviews and reinforces the use of Algebra to solve problems in different fields of study OR uses ratios, proportions and percents to solve consumer-related problems.
Use the notation and operations of set theory.
Use inductive and deductive reasoning and symbolic logic as appropriate to draw a logical conclusion from given information.
Represent numbers from different number systems and add, subtract, multiply and divide in numeration systems other than base ten.
Plus, two of the following three competencies: Analyze the real-number system and apply it to real world problems.
Solve linear equations and inequalities using algebraic and graphic techniques, and apply those techniques to real world problems.
Use ratios, proportions, and percents to solve consumer-related problems.
College Academic Learning Goal Designation: Quantitative Reasoning (QR)
Prerequisites: MAT 050 or MAT 060. Appropriate placement test scores may be accepted.
MAT 121 Introduction to Probability and Statistics
This course provides a solid introduction to probability theory and its applications as well as the visual and mathematical analysis of data and data distributions. This course is similar to Modern College Mathematics (MAT 120) in design and can be used as mathematics elective for students who are not science, engineering, or mathematics majors. It may be taken before Modern College Mathematics. It also serves as a prerequisite for MAT 210.
Apply techniques and formulas to solve problems involving the fundamental counting principle, permutations and combinations.
Use the definitions, axioms, and theorems of probability to solve problems.
Use statistical measures, graphs, and normality to organize, describe, visually represent, and analyze data.
Solve problems involving the simple linear regression line model and the correlation coefficient.
Use a software package to solve problems in the competencies covered.
MAT 125 Mathematics for Teachers of Children I
This course emphasizes both the clear understanding of mathematical ideas and especially the ability to communicate these ideas to elementary school children. Using various mathematical models this course covers the following topics: sets, whole numbers, numeration, estimation, number theory, fractions, decimals, integers and proportion. This course is designed primarily for students pursuing Early Childhood Education (Pre-K-4th grade) or Middle grades (4-8th grade) teacher certification, but may be elected by other education majors.
Utilize the key mathematical processes of communicating, reasoning, solving problems and making connections with mathematics and real world problems, and making connections among the various mathematical systems: whole numbers, integers, and rational numbers (fractions).
Demonstrate an understanding of structure, properties and operations in the whole number system.
Utilize mental computation and estimation techniques.
Demonstrate an understanding of basic number theory concepts and processes.
Demonstrate an understanding of structure, properties and operations in the system of integers.
Demonstrate an understanding of properties and operations with fractions.
Solve problems using ratios, proportions and percents.
MAT 126 Mathematics for Teachers of Children II
As a continuation of Mathematics for Teachers I, this course is designed primarily for students pursuing Early Childhood Education (Pre-K - 4th grade) or Middle grades (4-8th grade) teacher certification, but may be elected by other education majors. The course emphasizes both the clear understanding of mathematical ideas and the ability to communicate these ideas to elementary school children. Topics include data analysis, probability, measurement and geometry in two and three dimensions.
Collect, organize, analyze and interpret statistical data.
Solve probability problems.
Use geometric shapes and patterns to describe real world phenomena.
Demonstrate an understanding of the concept of measurement.
Use triangle congruence and similarity.
Analyze lines and circles using coordinate geometry.
Use transformations to solve geometric problems.
Prerequisites: MAT 125.
MAT 128 Algebra
This course is designed primarily as a preparatory course for students intending to take College Algebra or Business Precalculus. Topics covered in this course include linear equations and inequalities; quadratic equations; introduction to functions and their graphs; 2x2 linear systems; polynomials; rational expressions and equations; and radical expressions and equations.
Solve linear equations and inequalities.
Solve problems involving functions and their graphs.
Solve problems involving linear systems.
Perform basic operations on polynomials and factor polynomials.
Simplify and perform basic operations on rational expressions and solve rational equations.
Simplify and perform basic operations on radical expressions and solve radical equations.
Solve quadratic equations.
MAT 135 Business Precalculus
This course is designed primarily (but not exclusively) for Business Majors. Topics include graphing and solving problems using linear, quadratic, rational, square root, log, and exponential functions, solving systems of equations, performing operations on matrices, linear programming, and applications from business and economics.
Graph and solve problems using linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational, and square root functions.
Graph and solve problems involving the log and exponential functions.
Perform operations on matrices.
Find the optimal solution of a linear programming problem using the graphing method of two variables.
Apply the mathematical properties of lines, matrices, and exponential and log functions to business and economic problems.
MAT 136 Business Calculus
This course is designed primarily (but not exclusively) for Business majors. Topics include limits, differentiation, and integration. Applications include maxima-minima and problems in management and economics.
Calculate the derivatives of certain algebraic functions, and products, quotients, and compositions of such functions.
Apply the concepts of calculus to optimization problems and consumer and producer surplus.
Calculate the derivatives of exponential and logarithmic functions.
Integrate exponential, certain algebraic functions, and some combinations of these functions using substitution.
MAT 151 College Algebra
This course is intended primarily for those students who are majoring in science, engineering, or mathematics. Together with Precalculus, it prepares students for Calculus I. Topics covered include solving equations (linear, quadratic, radical, polynomial, rational, and absolute value), solving inequalities (linear, polynomial, rational, and absolute value), operations in the Rectangular Coordinate System and the Complex Number System, basic function operations (domain, range, graphing, arithmetic, composition and inverses), and functions (linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic). NOTE: Pre-requisite requires a grade of 'C' or higher.
Perform operations in the Complex Number System.
Solve equations and inequalities.
Perform operations in the Rectangle Coordinate System.
Define, evaluate, perform operations and graph functions.
Analyze polynomial functions.
Analyze rational functions.
Analyze exponential and logarithmic functions.
MAT 152 Precalculus
This course is intended primarily for those students who are majoring in science, engineering, or mathematics. Together with College Algebra, it prepares students for Calculus I. Topics covered include trigonometric functions, analytic trigonometry, triangle applications of trigonometric functions, analytic geometry, systems of equations, and sequences and series. NOTE: Pre-requisite requires a grade of 'C' or higher.
Analyze trigonometric functions.
Apply analytic trigonometry.
Use trigonometric functions to solve applied problems.
Apply analytic geometry.
Solve systems of equations.
Analyze sequences and series.
MAT 160 Calculus I
This course is designed for students in the field of science and engineering. It includes the concept of limit, the rate of change of a function, derivatives, limits of sums, integrals, and applications of differentiation and integration. Calculus I is an appropriate math selection for the students interested in STEM careers and may also be applied to most other majors. It serves as a prerequisite for further mathematics courses and the University Physics sequence. NOTE: Pre-requisite requires a grade of 'C' or higher.
Use the concept of limit.
Differentiate functions.
Use differential calculus to sketch curves and to solve applied problems.
Integrate functions by approximation and by use of the antiderivative.
Use integral calculus to determine area and to solve applied problems.
Prerequisites: MAT 152 or MAT 150 or MAT 141. Appropriate placement test scores may be accepted.
2 Weekly Lab Hours
MAT 161 Calculus II
This course is a continuation of Calculus I, MAT 160 and it designed for students in the fields of science and engineering. It includes transcendental functions, methods of integration, improper integrals and L'Hopital's rule, conic sections, parametric equations, polar coordinates, dot and cross products of vectors, and vector calculus in two-and three-dimensional space. Calculus II is an appropriate math selection for students interested in STEM careers and may also applied to most other majors. It serves as a prerequisite for further mathematics courses and for University Physics II (PHY 132). NOTE: Pre-requisite requires a grade of 'C' or higher.
Differentiate and integrate using transcendental functions.
Integrate functions using special methods.
Relate functional and geometric properties of conic sections, curves given in parametric form, and polar curves.
Use vectors to solve 2-space and 3-space geometrical problems.
Use vector-valued functions to describe motion in space.
MAT 190 Mathematics and Natural Science Internship (1 credit)
College-Sponsored Experiential Learning (CSEL) is designed to integrate on-the-job learning experiences with classroom studies. These experiences are structured either to explore career options or to prepare for a specific occupation. Students participating in the Cooperative Education and Internship Program gain college credit and are graded for their learning/work experience by the appropriate faculty. Students participating in this 60 hour internship will earn 1 college credit for this experience. Upon successful completion of this hands-on work experience, the student should be able to satisfy instructionally selected competencies from those below according to the number of credits to be awarded. NOTE To be eligible for an internship, students must: Have completed a minimum of 18 or more credits within the last 5 years. Have begun course work in their major (at least 9 credits). Have an overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.5. Obtain a written recommendation by a DCCC faculty within the discipline of the internship. Submit a current resume to the Office of Student Employment Services.
Explain three program-related concepts that have been applied during the work experience.
Describe the ways that technology is utilized in the work experience.
Analyze the culture of the host organization.
Analyze an operational process within the work experience.
Demonstrate how assigned tasks depend on successful communication.
Describe how time and activity are managed to meet work-imposed deadlines.
Describe an instance where problem-solving skills were needed to analyze a situation in the work experience.
Demonstrate specifically how job-related competence has improved.
Formulate a self-assessment for career growth and personal satisfaction.
Satisfy the competencies of the chosen CSEL placement (to be developed in consultation with the CSEL instructor).
Work closely with a faculty mentor in the student's program/major to complete a project which articulates how the experience helps the student achieve program outcomes.
1 Credit1 Weekly Lecture Hour
MAT 194 Mathematics and Natural Science Internship (2 credits)
College-Sponsored Experiential Learning (CSEL) is designed to integrate on-the-job learning experiences with classroom studies. These experiences are structured either to explore career options or to prepare for a specific occupation. Students participating in the Cooperative Education and Internship Program gain college credit and are graded for their learning/work experience by the appropriate faculty. Students participating in this 120 hour internship will earn 2 college credits for this experience. Upon successful completion of this hands-on work experience, the student should be able to satisfy instructionally selected competencies from those below according to the number of credits to be awarded. NOTE To be eligible for an internship, students must: Have completed a minimum of 18 or more credits within the last 5 years. Have begun course work in their major (at least 9 credits). Have an overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.5. Obtain a written recommendation by a DCCC faculty within the discipline of the internship. Submit a current resume to the Office of Student Employment Services.
MAT 200 Linear Algebra
This course is designed primarily for engineering, computer science and math students planning to transfer to four-year institutions. The topics include systems of linear equations, matrices, determinants, vectors, vector spaces, linear transformations, eigenvalues and applications.
Perform matrix operations including addition, multiplication and finding the inverse.
Solve systems of linear equations using matrix methods.
Find the value of determinants using the methods of cofactors.
Solve systems of linear equations using determinants and Cramer's Rule.
Perform vector arithmetic in two space and three space.
Determine whether a set with the operations of addition and scalar multiplication forms a vector space.
Determine a basis for a vector space.
Use linear transformations to map vectors from one vector space into another.
Find the eigenvalues of a matrix.
Apply linear algebra to the solution of problems in mathematics.
MAT 210 Statistics
This course is designed to give students a tool as well as a language in which they can better understand and analyze the data with which they work and make decisions based on their analyses. It will employ algebra in deriving measures of central tendency and variability for various discrete and continuous distributions and will include the study of the following additional topics: descriptive statistics, inferential statistics, The Central Limit Theorem, the Normal Distribution and its applications, sampling distributions, hypotheses testing, interval and point estimations of population parameters, the Chi-square test with contingency tables, linear correlation and regression, analysis of variance, non-parametric statistics, and applications of statistics in various disciplines. NOTE: Pre-requisite requires a grade of 'C' or higher.
Recognize the role of statistics in critical thinking and its applications using descriptive and inferential statistics.
Use statistical measures of central tendency and statistical measures of variability to describe, represent and analyze data.
Solve problems with bivariate data using scatter diagrams, correlation, and Least-Squares Regression.
Solve problems involving the Normal Probability Distribution.
Solve problems involving sampling distributions.
Solve problems in statistical inference concerned with confidence intervals, minimum sample size determination, goodness of fit tests, and tests for independence and homogeneity.
Test hypotheses for one, two, and three or more samples.
Compute and interpret nonparametric tests.
Prerequisites: MAT 121 or MAT 151 or MAT 152 or MAT 160 or MAT 161 or MAT 200 or MAT 230 or MAT 260 or MAT 261.
MAT 230 Foundations of Discrete Mathematics
This course is designed to introduce students to the concepts involved in mathematical proofs. Topics covered include the use of logic, quantifiers, set theory, relations and functions, and proof techniques and applications. This course is intended for mathematics and some computer science majors. NOTE: Pre-requisite requires a grade of 'C' or higher.
Use the basic concepts of symbolic logic.
Work with quantifiers.
Apply the basic principles of set theory.
Recognize and use valid proof techniques.
Recognize and use the properties of relations and functions.
Apply proof techniques.
MAT 260 Calculus III
This course is a continuation of Calculus II, MAT 161, and is designed for students in the fields of mathematics, science, engineering. It includes partial differentiation, multiple integration, vectors analysis, and infinite series. Calculus III is an appropriate math selection for students interested in STEM careers and may also be applied to most other majors. NOTE: Pre-requisite requires a grade of 'C' or higher.
Find partial derivatives of functions of two or more variables.
Use partial differentiation to solve applied problems.
Evaluate multiple integrals.
Use multiple integrals to solve applied problems.
Use techniques of vector analysis.
Test infinite series for convergence or divergence.
MAT 261 Differential Equations
This course is designed for students in the fields of science and engineering. It includes first-order differential equations, linear higher-order differential equations, applications, systems of equations, Laplace transformation, series and approximate solutions. It is a required course for students majoring in engineering and may be elected by students in Liberal Arts, Business Administration and Science.
Solve first-order differential equations.
Solve linear higher order differential equations.
Use differential equations to solve applied problems.
Solve systems of differential equations.
Use Laplace transformations to solve differential equations.
Solve differential equations by use of series.
Find approximate solutions by use of numerical methods.
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Senator’s report reveals prior knowledge of Port Arthur incident
A Cairns News special presentation
Parry must break silence on post-massacre report
A senator has refused to comment about allegations he had prior knowledge of the Port Arthur massacre in 1996 when 35 innocent people were killed in a precision shooting operation.
Another 23 men, women and children were wounded by a trained and methodical gunman with long blond hair.
Revelations by Austrian-based author and researcher, Keith Noble, that Senator Stephen Parry had prior knowledge of the shootings, have not been refuted.
Parry at the time was a qualified embalmer and a former member of Tasmania Police who led a team of embalmers which handled the bodies in 1996.
An Australian, Mr Noble is leading a campaign to free accused shooter Martin Bryant from Risdon Gaol in Tasmania.
A paper written and presented in 1997 by Stephen Parry entitled ‘Port Arthur Massacre – AFDA National Embalming Team – Detailed Report’, that appears in a little-known book entitled ‘PORT ARTHUR SEMINAR PAPERS: A record of the Port Arthur Seminar’, 11-12 March, 1997, Melbourne, Victoria (ISBN 0642271364) clearly shows the incident that rocked a nation was planned.
In his 16 page, disturbing 1997 paper, Senator Parry stated in the following passage :
“I was particularly impressed by the quick response and initiatives by some of the team members in packaging and collecting equipment.
The response time and the amount of equipment quickly relocated was fantastic. One firm in particular, Nelson Brothers, had organised for an embalming machine box and a special large equipment case to be manufactured ready for the incident. These two containers were the envy of all embalmers and worked extremely well.
I would suggest that design specifications may be available from this firm for any future considerations by other firms.” (highlighted by CN)
Parry reveals the funeral services company of Nelson Brothers in Melbourne, Victoria, had undertaken preparations prior to the shooting.
President of the senate, Liberal Party Senator Stephen Parry
“Parry was born on 31 October 1960 in Burnie, Tasmania, to William Stephen Parry and Patricia Dawn Evans. He was educated at Burnie’s Marist Regional College after which he enrolled at the Tasmanian Police Academy in Hobart.
Parry was employed as an officer with the Tasmanian Police from 1977 to 1986, and was promoted to Detective in 1983. After leaving the police force, he completed a certificate in Mortuary Science at the Australian College of Funeral Service, and was a funeral director from 1986 to 2004, becoming president of the Australian Funeral Directors Association. Parry was also president of the Burnie Chamber of Commerce and Industry from 2000 to 2004, and a director of the Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry from 2000 to 2005.”
In 2004, Parry was elected to the Australian Senate for the State of Tasmania as a member of the Liberal Party.
Senator Parry was eminently qualified to lead the embalming team and as such his published comments would have to be accurate.
On February 26 he was emailed a ‘Show Cause’ notice by Keith Noble who accused the Senate Leader of having prior knowledge of the tragedy.
As of going to print Mr Noble says he has had no acknowledgement or reply from senator Parry.
Cairns News emailed senator Parry’s office with a copy of the notice but he had not responded at the time of going to print.
In furthering his moves to get Bryant out of gaol, Mr Noble told Cairns News there is an abundance of available evidence that the Tasmania Police refuse to acknowledge, clearly indicating Bryant is innocent.
“There was no trial, no coronial inquest, no public enquiry, no royal commission,” Mr Noble said.
“The story pushed by authorities that a trial would have been upsetting is the way the State has kept its crimes concealed from the public.
“John Howard was the worst Prime Minister Australia has ever had, and he encouraged the Liberal Party in Tasmania not to give innocent Martin a trial.
Howard’s agenda disarmed Australia utilising patsy Martin Bryant as the scapegoat
“Howard, who is also a qualified lawyer, spoke out to have Martin denied his legal rights and he never had proper legal representation and was kept in isolation for over six months.
“His lawyer at the time John Avery, who was convicted in 2008 for misappropriating and stealing $512,000, forced Martin to change his not guilty plea.
“He is another person who played the game after the official incident at Port Arthur. This is the depth to which the legal system in Tasmania has been taken over by corrupt lawyers, which includes that other pair of mongrels who wrongly prosecuted and convicted innocent Martin, Damian Bugg and William Cox.”
Mr Noble said the incident at Port Arthur was a premeditated, planned, and professionally perpetrated act of psycho-terror undertaken by the State to coerce the public into accepting firearm legislation.
“Martin Bryant is the patsy,” he said.
Martin Bryant”The Patsy”
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Posted on March 6, 2016, in corruption, Courts, Federal Politics, firearms, Gun Control Australia, media, Military, mythmanagement, People Control, Police, Politicians, Port Arthur and tagged cover up, False Evidence, Federal Government, gun control, John Howard, Liberal National Party, lies, Matin Bryant, Port Arthur Lies, unaccountable. Bookmark the permalink. 215 Comments.
KEITH ALLAN NOBLE | March 6, 2016 at 4:28 am
Thank you Cairns News. Reactions – negative reactions – about Stephen Parry and Nelson Brothers Funeral Services in Melbourne, Victoria, has been coming in from around the world. In Parry’s own words in a government publication – special embalming equipment was “manufactured ready for the incident.” Your readers wanting the details can get them from me: murder.research@gmail.com & bigwormbooks@gmx.net Will keep Cairns News informed about what the Senate does. Will the senators cover up (lie) for Parry? Or, will the senators demand he reveal everything he knows to the people of Australia? Suggest you contact your senator and bore it up her/him. Enough is enough. Martin Bryant should be released from prison immediately on humanitarian grounds – and, because he is INNOCENT!
18thcenturylivinghistory | March 6, 2016 at 11:22 am
Obviously there has been a huge cover-up here regardless of whether or not Bryant was involved in the shootings. People KNEW this was going down, & my biggest concern is; if the government did do this, then they can do it again.
Keith.
Roger Martin | March 6, 2016 at 1:58 pm
If substantiated this will validate my thoughts.
Morgan K Haygarth | March 6, 2016 at 2:19 pm
Pigs bum and if you wanna know, just f*&^% ask, I can tell you something, I have typed it out before but to lazy and would want to omit certain info given etc etc, To all the PPL that wanna think this above, you are wrong, and I happen to know and am willing to tell any reporter or otherwise or anybody writing a book or or or.
I happened upon this mans life when I ran away from QLD police to go live in Tassie for 8 years or so, its a small place and Ive a great memory, I met alot of locals in that time and imparticularly one of the two of this blokes mates that I met and interacted with …blah blah blah. This PERSON Bryant did so do it and was planning worse. This post is full of IT, no matter how well constructed… and I happen to know. I am not guessing. If you people free this man ever it will be a mistake.
federalreserve | March 6, 2016 at 2:50 pm
I could see that was a dis arming tactic at the time, but was called silly names for suggesting it.
clark mcclafferty | March 6, 2016 at 7:35 pm
Wonder what Jackie Lambie has to say about this???
nedsby | March 6, 2016 at 7:56 pm
I’ve been called a conspirator for 20 years of my life because I believe a man is innocent and a great injustice was perpetrated at Port Arthur. But better to be called names than live with myself because I did nothing.
Frank | March 6, 2016 at 8:19 pm
Who’s to say they already haven’t and continue too?
Tudley Smith | March 6, 2016 at 8:56 pm
Yes we knew at all times that Martin had not the ability to carry out such an act.It was the act of a very very accomplished rifleman with a very high I Q and a nerve that takes much practice to keep the COOL, The gov members including John Ho should be put in a pen that will prevent any further such acts.Also Martin should be compensated at the perpetrators cost.however “‘dream on”
carles | March 6, 2016 at 9:58 pm
…you all need to get off the bong.
Mike | March 6, 2016 at 10:40 pm
If there was a conspiracy, why would those responsible make those arrangements? The goal would be to have as few people involved as possible to minimise the risk of exposure. Conspiracy 101 stuff. The idea that murderous conspirators would make arrangements for the transport of the dead is pretty silly.
Far more likely is just a poorly written report
Angela Cadwallen | March 6, 2016 at 11:15 pm
Mike some of the people in the loop were also killed that day…..one way of getting rid of loose ends. You really should read up on the whole disgusting mess before you make such ill-informed comments.
KEITH ALLAN NOBLE | March 6, 2016 at 11:45 pm
MIKE, This admission by Stephen Parry is very serious. It is related to an incident in which 35 people were killed and 23 were wounded. A SHOW CAUSE NOTICE (24 FEB 2016) was directed to him and members of the Australian Senate. Parry did not reply, nor did anyone on his behalf. An INTERNATIONAL MEDIA RELEASE (26 FEB 2016) was directed to him and members of the Australian Senate. Parry did not reply, nor did anyone on his behalf. It is my understanding Cairns News emailed Parry and asked him to explain. Parry did not reply, nor did anyone on his behalf. A MASSACRE NOTICE (5 MAR 2016) was directed to him and the Australian Senate. Parry has not replied, nor has anyone on his behalf. On Sunday evening (6 MAR 2016) in Australia, Channel 7 rehashed the corrupt official narrative and attempted, I have been told, to rehabilitate that criminal and corrupt ex-lawyer John Avery who coerced innocent Martin Bryant to abandon his NOT guilty plea. Avery was Martin’s defence lawyer – yet Avery coerced Martin, who had been kept isolated for over six months, to accept Avery’s plea of guilty. This gross injustice broadcast as entertainment is unacceptable. So too is a senator who fails to act promptly to clarify a massacre-related matter so significant in Australia. It is easy to dismiss a lot of things related to the Port Arthur massacre – if you rely on your opinion or that of others. To say Stephen Parry made a mistake in his paper is not acceptable. Parry was involved with the embalming of the bodies (25) after the massacre. Parry knew his paper was going to be presented to a senior and attentive audience. Whether Parry or someone else read Parry’s paper in its entirety to those who attended that seminar is not known by me. It is doubted. Seminars are nor reading fests. Frequently, presenters just give the essence of their papers which later appears in a summary publication. Parry’s paper appears in the book titled: PORT ARTHUR SEMINAR PAPERS (1997). And on p. 112, Parry states: “One firm in particular, Nelson Brothers, had organised for an embalming machine box and a special large equipment case to be manufactured ready for the incident.” Clearly, Parry wrote about the Port Arthur Massacre incident. Parry has until 16 MAR 2016 to explain himself in full in the form of a sworn Affidavit. He has already had ample time to clarify his words to all Australians, to Cairns News, to me. But Parry has not. And until he does, we can only believe his words mean what they mean in an English dictionary. To say Parry really meant something else is apologistic. What is the most disturbing thing about all of this is that there was NO trial, NO coronial inquest, NO public enquiry, NO royal commission, etc. after the terrible incident at and near Port Arthur in 1996. An innocent mentally-handicapped boy-man with a 66IQ has been incarcerated for 20 years. The people of Australia, which includes families, relatives, and friends of the victims, have been denied truth and justice. Now, Australians are about to see whether the Australian senator Stephen Parry will tell the truth – the whole truth.
Jeffrey | March 7, 2016 at 12:08 am
Conspiracy rubbish. Whether Martin was a pawn or not for the government , he is still responsible for is actions in killing 35 innocent people in cold blooded murder. I’m sure if they were one of my family members, I would not like to see him released back into the free world again and wait for the next incident to happen. After watching Sunday night I believe that he knew what he had done or what he was involved in but played the smart card stringing police along. I think releasing this man back to society would be a major mistake. You get raised on belief that your responsible for your actions and what ever actions you take you pay the consequences.
Mike | March 7, 2016 at 1:05 am
Which fails to address my point. It’s utterly ludicrous to think a conspiratorial group set on killing people in such an event would take the added risk of exposure from making such needless arrangements. It’s unwarranted design. They’re happy to kill people but want to make sure the bodies have good transport? Please. Such a conspiracy would be run by people who know better.
rump1g | March 7, 2016 at 2:19 am
Everyone has a price to keep quiet about things just think bout that
MIKE, Using the word conspiracy is not helpful. It is derogatory and reveals your closed mind. People I know who are investigating the Port Arthur Massacre are not set on identifying conspirators and some grand conspiracy. They start out with known undeniable facts – then say, what does this mean? For example, they say there was NO trial, NO coronial inquest, NO public enquiry, NO royal commission, etc. This is undeniable. And what it means is that mentally-handicapped Martin Bryant has been denied his legal rights, and leading up to this is the fact he was denied his human rights. Being kept in isolation for over six months without proper legal representation, a guardian (which he was supposed to have as per a 1994 guardianship order), contact with his mother and sister, etc. is appalling abuse. For anyone to describe this negatively using the word conspiracy as a noun and as an adjective is ridiculous. You clearly have opinions on parts of the incident at Port Arthur. But you do not know with certainty because you do not have all the facts. But regardless, you interpret your opinion as a certain truth: “Such a conspiracy would be run by people who know better.” You are telling us how a conspiracy – your word – would be conducted. You think you know. And in fact, you use the definitive phrase “would be” as if your opinion was the truth. Well it isn’t Mike. It could be, it might be, it may be, but you can’t and haven’t proved it is. Be careful with absolute terms. Next thing, you write about “a conspiratorial group.” But you don’t know if there was such a group, whether there was more than one group (conspiratorial or otherwise), or what the group(s) did, or what the plan(s) was/were. It has been suggested that two things were going on at the same time at Port Arthur. A planned benign exercise with all that entails, and a planned sinister exercise with all that entails. One incident in which such a reality played out is the 7/7 incident in London in 2005. (read TERROR ON THE TUBE by Nick Kollerstrom) Mike, I suggest you do three things: 1. Stop thinking and writing as if you know about all aspects of the incident at Port Arthur. Expressing your opinion as the truth is not helpful to you or your readers; 2. Start thinking why Tasmania ensured there was no proper investigation of the Port Arthur incident with a credible report being released to the public; and, 3. Start thinking about innocent Martin Bryant (66IQ) being incarcerated for 20 years without a shred of hard evidence ever being presented, tested, and proved in a sound trial. All there has been is more opinions, more assumptions, more corrupt conclusions presented as the truth. There are lots of things we do not know about the incident at Port Arthur. One of them that has been detected is the questionable role and a statement made by Stephen Parry. Now if everything he was involved with in relation to that incident is benign, and if what he stated in his seminar paper is benign, then he will have no trouble swearing a detailed Affidavit which can be presented to the people of Australia. But if Parry refuses to swear a detailed Affidavit explaining himself, then this will be a very suspicious fact. Am sure that you agree with me, the president of the Senate of Australia should be beyond suspicion. (Suggest you read LEAKED DOCUMENTS and learn what the witnesses stated. Especially the witnesses who wrote that Martin Bryant was NOT the gunman. pdf from martinbryantisinnocent@gmail.com)
Nic Faulkner | March 7, 2016 at 7:59 am
I would suggest people read and listen to what Wendy Scurr has said about this incident. After all she was at Port Arthur on the day and was THE ‘first responder’ after the event.Her presentations at the Inverell Forum are all available on line.
Davo | March 7, 2016 at 8:03 am
Mike the words your looking for is False Flag Not (conspiracy)
John | March 7, 2016 at 8:55 am
This is an utterly ridiculous story, twisting the words of the embalmer to suit his own argument, while no attention whatsoever is paid to Martin’s actual words: his admittance of guilt.
Peter L | March 7, 2016 at 9:25 am
“After watching Sunday night I believe that he knew what he had done or what he was involved in but played the smart card stringing the police along…”.
What you believe in by watching what was on Sunday night television and what reality is, well, staggering to say the least…
George Drysdale | March 7, 2016 at 9:26 am
John it is great we have the ability to voice opinions as you have done here without research relying on your ability to follow the bouncing ball served by the spin doctors in power. It does raise concern you are allowed to vote and sustain the status quo.
cairnsnews | March 7, 2016 at 9:36 am
Thanks John for your decisive interpretation of direct evidence. We watched the Channel 7 story, but Cairns News had already pre-empted its script in the piece by researcher Keith Noble published several days beforehand. Did you watch the same Channel 7 psy-op that we did on Sunday? The only thing poor mentally handicapped Bryant agreed to was putting a male in the boot of a car. But he was so hyped up and still under the effect of the psychological conditioning he had been given over the preceding two years, since he attended the Tavistock Institute in the UK he had no concept or understanding what he was doing or saying during the very basic police interview. We suggest you do your homework as we have.
https://cairnsnews.org/2014/09/16/port-arthur-a-government-sponsored-attack-on-australians/
http://www.cecaust.com.au/main.asp?sub=info/mobes/atl&id=ncarticles/Martin_Bryant_Sp_Rep.html
Robert the Rose Horse | March 7, 2016 at 10:40 am
You don’t have to be too accomplished to kill people at point blank range. Once he moved outside and had to shoot at targets from a distance he couldn’t hit them.
Doesn’t require a high I.Q., I’d suggest that having a very low I.Q. made it easier for him due to lack of empathy for his victims.
The low I.Q. probably accounts for your, ‘Nerve that takes much practice to keep the COOL’.
Bill | March 7, 2016 at 11:35 am
Always said it was a setup by the Howard Govt to take the firearms off the legal licensed owners
Tracey | March 7, 2016 at 11:44 am
No one person can kill some people in that short time frame and someone with a mental illness could not and will have the power to shoot so many people it takes more then one person to shoot that many people in that short time frame.
Rick Johnson | March 7, 2016 at 11:52 am
You people make me sick to my stomache, you are as deranged as Bryant, what goal does the government score by killing 35 people and injuring 23 more. what thought process’ run through your head, to control guns? To scare the population? Unfortunately there are sick people in this world of varying degrees. Bryant is one of them and so are you. The only difference is you poison minds with ” personal theory ” that is abhorrent to others but makes compleate sense to you. Thank god that you are just a small minded deranged person that obviously has no reach to spread you drivel and muck raking. I have read the report you claim to get your ” facts ” from, and can see that a mind such as yours turns and twists things to suit yourself. You talk about government spin doctors, you are your own spin doctor. I suppose Joseph Gobbels was misunderstood, Himmler was misquoted and the German and Japanese pow camps were in fact holiday retreats. You kind sir are a moron and need to pull your head in.
Fran mcmaster | March 7, 2016 at 11:56 am
I found it strange that one man could walk around the areas he did shooting random people where were the police how could he have that amount of time to do this just a question I’ve asked over the years since
Mark | March 7, 2016 at 1:09 pm
Obviously the writer of this column didn’t watch the Mike Wilisee Sunday Night show that was on last night. There is no doubt Bryant was the shooter however how a crazy like that was able to acquire that many weapons that is what we should be asking
Robert Newitt | March 7, 2016 at 1:43 pm
I am so sick and tired of all you people who think that this was a government sanctioned action……
First of all, the majority of people who have commented here know very little about what happened, except what was reported by the media…….
I lived on the Tasman Peninsula for 7 years, and worked at Port Arthur on a work for the dole scheme for 6 months from memory.
My wife started work there as a Ghost Tour Guide before gaining employment there.
She was on duty on the day of the incident, and was working at a strategic position to the Broad Arrow Cafe.
There is a lot that most people don’t know about the location of Port Arthur and the Broad Arrow Cafe.
Too many times I’ve heard people say “he couldn’t have shot that many people in that short a time”, or “a qualified person couldn’t have killed that many people”.
The Broad Arrow Cafe was a small cafe, that when tourists were there, was mostly crowded, and really not big enough for the purpose that it served.
The majority of people have never fired a high powered automatic weapon, and as such have no idea about the “kill rate” that these weapons are capable of.
What my wife did on that day has never been reported. We went to great lengths to keep her out of the media, and her story has never been told to the best of my knowledge.
She watched Martyn Bryant chase the bus driver around the bus and shoot him, before leaving the “Port”.
She was one of the first people there, and as an employee, it was her duty of care to look after the wounded and the remaining tourists alike.
What she did after he left was nothing short of heroic, and something that I would not wish on any one.
Never in any of the media reports have I ever heard anything about the young Asian lady that was sitting at the table with the fork to her mouth, dead.
Never in any media reports have I heard anything about the Victorian S.O.G officers that were on station at the time of his capture (my sister also worked as a Parliamentary Secretary at the time, and knew something about this).
The only thing I’ve ever heard is people who were not there, and didn’t know anyone there, telling me what happened. And to put it honestly….you’re all wrong.
My wife got home about midnight after the event, and we sat an talked for a few hours about what had happened, so I believe that I have a better understanding, and more knowledge about it than most people.
So when I see what most of you (including the Media) are writing or saying about this, I know for a fact that you are entirely wrong.
Stop your conspiracy theories, ans stop saying that it is something more than what it is.
Simply, it was one man, who is not all there, wanting to be recognised and accepted by people, and that’s how he went about it, end of story.
I am more than happy to tell anyone what happened on that day, but you have to be prepared to listen to the truth, not some beat up story that someone wants to tell, just to get their name “up in lights”.
I personally knew most of the people who were working there on that day, and had a lot of personal interaction with them.
So please, for the sake of those of us that have to live with this, still to this day, and probably until we end our days, stop your ridiculous load of crap.
once again Frank McMaster, you along with a lot of other people have no idea about the geographical location of Port Arthur…..It’s an isolated place, with only one police officer located there at Nubeena, the next Police officer is at Dunalley. These are single police stations. The next largest police station is at Sorell. I suggest that you look these locations up on Google Earth, and you will get a better understanding of things, and how he could have had the time…….
How do I know this ?? My wife was working there on that day……I know more than most of you, and as I also worked there, I know about the layout of the Broad Arrow Cafe….which once again, most of you do not…..
Alex Reid | March 7, 2016 at 1:59 pm
They say to achieve that number of kills shooting from the hip (as wittiness statements revealed), could only be done by an expedience makesman.
Peter L | March 7, 2016 at 2:08 pm
“I saw it on TV so it must be true”.
A lot of people drink the kool-aid but populist opinion doesn’t make it factually correct. The sad thing is that some people when axiomatically challenged, shut down all rational and logical thinking. The enormity of it all simply overwhelms them so they become aggressive and even more confused. They tend to label people as conspiracy theorists (in a derogatory sense) but are unable to do any basic research themselves as it is too confronting.
KEITH ALLAN NOBLE | March 7, 2016 at 2:11 pm
No one has twisted the words of the embalmer (Stephen Parry the senator). The are quoted verbatim. To say otherwise is plain stupidity. Secondly, Martin had an IQ of 66. (What must it have sunk to now after 20 years off wrongful imprisonment?). Intellectually, he was in the lowest 2 percent of the population. Martin was also and illegally isolated for over six months – APR to NOV 1996. During that time he was intimidated and coerced. he was told he would not see his family again if he kept pleading NOT guilty. Also during that time, Martin had no proper legal representation. So there was a mentally-handicapped boy-man, under stress and duress, without proper legal representation, and the unethical scum lawyer (John Avery) who was suppose to defend Martin was telling Martin he had to plead guilty. This is the flawed foundation for the State refusing to have a trial for Martin Bryant. Note what the barrister-author Chester Porter states in his book The Conviction of the Innocent: “If a person has an IQ of seventy, it is not very difficult for experienced detectives to persuade him of her to confess to almost anything.” p. 19 Martin was savaged by experience police interviewers, at least one psychiatrist, and that scum Avery. Quite simply, Martin was defenceless and they broke him. To say that a retarded person, in such a stressed situation involving manipulation by ill-intended people, freely admitted guilt is a statement of callous stupidity.
Bedgaroo | March 7, 2016 at 3:26 pm
Biggest load of crap I’ve read. Anything big that happens in the world it must be cover up. I can’t believe the amount of people out there who think Bryant is innocent and that It was planned by the Government. I think you should all get your own IQ tests done.
Ian Gregory | March 7, 2016 at 3:40 pm
There was always doubt about Bryant guilt.If all witnesses had been called before a jury trial he could not have been convicted .John Howard and his entire cabinet should die in jail for their crimes .
Darren Ross | March 7, 2016 at 3:46 pm
I agree, conspiracy theory BS. 1 man with too much automatic firepower. A child could kill more given those weapons and the right situation.
doreen brett | March 7, 2016 at 3:50 pm
I agree with Rick Johnson. And I believe this being out and about now is to do damage to the liberal government and any respect the people have for Howard. I believe we will get lots of this from now till election and the Union run labor party are in full swing of manipulating the Australian people as they have done now for a few years and union has plenty of money and media help.
cairnsnews | March 7, 2016 at 4:09 pm
Doreen there are many more people than just some Liberals involved in this tragedy. We suggest you scroll back through this site and you will find much evidence previously published from several years ago. We have no partisan preference, just as long as the wrecking ball triumverate of the Liberals, Labor and the Greens are unable to form a government. Editor
Dianne | March 7, 2016 at 5:06 pm
Have just finished reading all the comments in relation to The Port Arthur Massacre and unfortunately the one thing that has always been obvious is that Mathew Bryant could never have had the intelligence to carry out these killings. Am a retired secretary of 25 years from my local firearms club and to do this massacre would require huge amounts of training and firearms knowledge. Something he never had. My heart goes out to all the people who suffered and are still suffering, but to know the knowledge of particular firearms just makes the more plausible that Mathew Bryant was a pawn in a system that was hell bent on disarming the public of Australia.
Jane | March 7, 2016 at 7:08 pm
“Ready for the incident” means AFTER it happened ! The incident went on for half a day and updates were broadcast live on the news. The bodes would’ve been kept in cold storage first and then embalmed later.
Mike | March 7, 2016 at 7:23 pm
Davo: Saying it’s not a conspiracy theory, it was a false flag operation is like looking at a quadrupedal mammal that barks and saying “It’s not a dog, it’s a poodle.”
Alison | March 7, 2016 at 7:37 pm
Sorry Dianne, I think you mean “Martin” Not “Mathew”. I have seen the videos of Martin Bryant.. It certainly make one wonder.. I don’t think he was capable of it (murder)
Keith: Conspiracy is a correct and appropriate word to use. You are not just a conspiracy theorist, but a (wannabe?) professional conspiracy theorist on this and other conspiracy theories.
You are promoting a conspiracy theory – a theory that would involve several levels of government and some private actors. If we are to entertain your theory, we should ask ourselves what we should expect to find if the theory were true. We should not expect a mass murdering cabal of conspiracists to make arrangements for morgue equipment, which is plainly not the case and would be counter to the goal you claim they pursued.
The quoted text is most like a reference to equipment made quickly in the response for use in morgue proceedings. The paragraph is explicitly noting how fast equipment was made available – “The response time…” tells us they were responding to the incident. A poor wording gives the conspiratorially minded something to go on.
As for why people aren’t responding to your demands, why would they? Let’s say that Parry released the affidavit you demand. Would you then say “Oh, well that’s that then”. No, you would accuse him of lying and demand he testify under oath. If he did that, you still wouldn’t accept it. He knows that you are a crank with a history of harassing people, even the bereaved.
Your “startling new information” is nothing of the kind. It does not prove, or even support, your claim that the incident was planned by the government.
You are a troll, a ghoul, a crank, and, yes, a conspiracy theorist.
MIKE: You continue to write silliness. Either you did not read or you do not understand what I wrote. You have interpreted Stephen Parry’s words to suit your unproved assumptions about the incident at Port Arthur. You also seem to define the meaning of words differently to how they are defined in an English dictionary. Parry has been given the opportunity to explain himself. Given the seriousness of the matter it behooves him to clarify it to the people of Australia. An Affidavit is a sworn document – it is tautological to use the phrase sworn Affidavit, because that is what an Affidavit is – a sworn document. I used the adjective sworn to tell readers a significant point about what an Affidavit is, as many (most?) readers have no experience with this legal instrument. It is a serious document for serious matters, and Parry’s words are serious. Parry has until 16 MAR 2016 to provide an Affidavit explaining his words and himself. There is no conspiracy there Mike. After working for several years with good investigators trying to get to the bottom of the 1996 incident at Port Arthur, it is telling that those people who keep blathering and using the word conspiracy and the phrase conspiracy theory/theorist – as you have – are those who are convinced the official narrative is completely correct in all aspects. But it isn’t. People like me say words which upsets people like you because you think you know everything about the incident. But you don’t. Words that challenge your unproved assumptions cause dissonance in your mind. You get upset and call people silly names just as you have done to me and it is reasonable to believe you have done to others who have raised legitimate concerns and questions which have not been addressed or answered. (What embalmer Stephen Parry has stated in his embalming paper is one of these concerns.) Why did the cops not lift the fingerprints off the objects that the gunman handled in the Broad Arrow Cafe? He left those objects there. They can be seen in the police video. If Martin Bryant was the gunman, his fingerprints would have been all over them. But there is NO fingerprint evidence in the entire case. And NO DNA evidence. And no GSR evidence. In fact, NO forensic evidence of any kind. You have no certain knowledge (or do you?) about why Helene & Robert Salzmann were sitting inside a yellow Volvo with a gunman at the tollbooth at the Port Arthur Historic Site. Witnesses only a few metres away who saw them have stated this in writing – read LEAKED DOCUMENTS; copy from murder.research@gmail.com – and there is no official explanation. What happened to that red Commodore vehicle that the mysterious Thomas & Debra Buckley abandoned at the tollbooth? It just disappeared in the official narrative. Who drove it away? Who was in it? How can the same(?) gunman arrive for the massacre looking worn and rough around the edges end up looking fresh and tidy on his way to Seascape? Witnesses have stated this in writing. Was it the same gunman? How could it be? There is no conspiracy there Mike – witnesses have said it in writing. Three Tasmanian cops have written that they saw a black-haired woman running naked and screaming on the Seascape property late Sunday afternoon. It was not the grey-haired co-owner (Mrs. Martin) of Seascape because the official narrative says she was killed around midday. So people like me would like to know who exactly that black-haired woman was. And why was she running naked and screaming at Seascape? And where is she now? Is she dead, or alive? What ever happened to those handcuffs Martin Bryant was said to have used at Seascape? They were made of metal and would not have burnt in the fire. They did not appear on the list of evidence it seems. So what happened to those handcuffs? We could go on about many highly significant never-explained parts of the incident at Port Arthur. Parts by their very existence that tell thinking Australians the mentally-handicapped Martin Bryant (66IQ) is innocent and that he has been wrongfully imprisoned – for 20 years. It seems that to you Mike, the fact there was NO trial, NO coronial inquest, NO public enquiry, NO royal commission, etc. – even though 35 people were killed and 23 were wounded – is not significant. But it is very significant. You can call concerned Australians who raise concerns and/or who ask questions any silly names you like. It changes nothing. What we have noted is that you kind have contributed nothing to the understanding of the Port Arthur incident other than your blather, your unproved assumptions, and your willingness to believe the corrupt, inaccurate, and incomplete official narrative. The truth however will prevail over your silliness.
G.B.RUXTON | March 7, 2016 at 10:59 pm
I have never heard so much BULL in my life, lived in Richmond at the time to suss place out, his actions where so erratic (threats etc) he was basically run out of town. Just after that the killing started. Go ask the neighbours who lived near him, he had notebooks full of what they were doing, scary stuff. Who are these people who cry conspiracy. Facts don’t mean anything to them.
I read what Parry wrote. I read it fairly, unlike you. Read in context it is pretty clear what was meant. By an uncharitable interpretation, you feed your fantasy. I would also note that you could admit what Parry meant without compromising your need for the conspiracy. That the morgue wasn’t pre-prepared wouldn’t be fatal to the conspiracy claim. As I noted, such pre-preparedness would not be expected. It is, in fact, a comical claim. Yet you think the conspirators even bought a truck to be nice and helpful.
Parry has until 16 March? You seem to think your demands carry weight. They don’t. You are a hack, a nutball, an opportunistic parasite on the suffering of others, and, yes, a conspiracy theorist.
J | March 8, 2016 at 3:31 am
You’re a fucking joke to your entire family& everyone u care about if you believe he’s innocent. I lost people to his finger on that trigger. Hes going to burn in hell and so are you. Hope u both get tortured and everyone u care about brutalized & raped… then shot by a dickhead for no reason. Fuck you
Mike. It is sad that you have to use insults to try to enforce your point of view. It shows that you cannot counter the points the editor has raised. It is tough when your axioms are challenged isn’t it.
Dianne | March 8, 2016 at 8:50 am
Yes Alison I often have a small problem with names but the gist of my email is spot on. Thank you for your reply.
Steve | March 8, 2016 at 11:03 am
I remember the news at the time showing close up footage of a table with a can of drink, a plate and a knife and fork belonging to the gunman. I’m sure these items were teaming with DNA, and all sorts of other identifiers for forensic boys. (if it was Bryants they would have had no problem with a trial) I also remember someone saying that they could not get fingerprints from the Volvo belonging to Bryant as it was left in open air for that long , the Tassie humidity made it impossible to obtain any prints ect.- sloppy work? Also what happened to his original lawyer that was put aside for a government picked lawyer
shanz | March 8, 2016 at 12:10 pm
I watched the doco the other night. I knew something didn’t add up.
cairnsnews | March 8, 2016 at 12:54 pm
Interesting observations Steve, it is amazing when the dots are joined it paints a very different picture. We have been on this case for over a decade and all our research is coming together with a block buster to come out in a few weeks to refute Martin Bryant as the killer.
Most certainly a cover up. Thanks for continuing to bring this to peoples attention. No matter how hard it is to swallow. A coronial inquiry must be had. How can they detain a mentally challenged individual for 6 months and call it legal is beyond me. I’m sure if I yelled at an 11yr old for 6 months they’d confess to anything and everything also. This needed to go before a court. Due process had to be undergone, it was not.
Steve | March 8, 2016 at 4:52 pm
Would not surprise Me One Little Bit, One Way To Disarm A Country’ And With The Problem Of The Boat People And The Muslims Trying To Take Over, This Once Great Country Is In Trouble, A Similar Thing Happened Before Germany Invaded It’s Neighbour’s, Before The 2nd World War Broke Out, Ask Anyone From Poland etc
Mike~ A cover up is glaringly obvious and as soon as we the people get the politicians dancing to the rule being applied and an inquire set in place the better
David Mkinley | March 8, 2016 at 5:08 pm
With respect., someone did that crazy cruel thing that’s made so much grief. The fact that you were intimately tragically affected doesn’t mean that the right person was convicted. Sometimes the wrong person is convicted. (But of course, unlike the headline says, this article is not ‘proof’ – it is actually about suspicions and suggestions). But your grief and anger doesn’t qualify you to know they got the right bloke. Maybe you are certain for other reasons..?
Steve~ Hitler disarmed Germany so the people had no defense against his Nazi Party dictatorship, the balls in the peoples court now
Ron Doe | March 8, 2016 at 8:16 pm
Please go and read the info presented on this web page.
http://www.whale.to/b/viallspam.html
As you probably never held and even less likely fired a Colt AR15 assault rifle you cannot have any idea of the skill required to kill 20 people and injure 12 in the close confines of the Broad Arrow cafe in under 2 minutes.
Chris | March 8, 2016 at 8:25 pm
I’m sorry, did we just manage to skip over this post some how? This is the most informative and important post of the lot. I truly hope this doesn’t reignite too much pain and suffering for you an your wife Robert. Ignorant people will never change. Thank you for opening up and sharing this with us. Irrefutable facts have clearly been ignored for the sake of a continued waste of time argument. He’s guilty and is paying for his crime.
Also, contextually, the words used by the offending mortician of the time would have been praise for those who were obviously working diligently to offer the deceased and their families some dignity. Not many facilities have room for 35 bodies to store en mass. The siege carried on for some time and emergency responders would have been furiously trying to arrange ways of dealing with the assailant and the unfortunate victims. Praise for a team who would have been rushed to the scene of a graphic crime such as the one they were faced with can not go unmentioned.
Prior warning could have been given if somebody knew what was going on in Martyn’s mind. He alone knew that. Don’t feed me any nonsense about my ignorance or how you have the facts and I am just another misinformed media drone. You have facts to support your claim. Your claim is based on the facts as you interpret them. Your interpretation is flawed. Accept it, don your tin foil hat and move on to proving/disproving the existence of aliens. This is merely making a mockery of the people who suffered that day. A nation suffered but there are those who live with the pain of wearing somebody elses brains on their clothing. Consider them before you decide to take the side of a man, IQ challenged or not, who murdered 35 and wounded 23 more.
You do remember how many eye witnesses and video tapes were shown as evidence don’t you? Facts my friend. They are the thing that will condemn or convict the person involved in this horrific crime. I believe facts convicted the right person and did justice to those left in his wake.
warren | March 8, 2016 at 9:52 pm
Have a look at the 2011 Norway attacks the shooter Anders Behring Breiuik .Read about that mass shooting on Wikipedia even he got a Trial sounds like the Howard Government had a personal axe to grind with Martin guilty or not ,sounds like a gross miss injustice by the Au government not giving him a trial ,left the door wide open here .
Jess | March 9, 2016 at 6:09 am
Keith, I just did a quick Google search of your past work on this. Found the ‘book’ you have written. It lists Wikipedia as a major author. I am almost crying with laughter, bloody crackpot.
Your hilarious!!!!
What next: should I go write an entry in wiki that details how Osama is alive because he was really on holiday in Austria at the time his safe house was overrun? you can base your next book on that?
Shame on Cairns news for doing their research on credibility and facts. Also, I am very interested to see Cairns news respond to Richard above – can you really keep up this shit when normal people are telling your their own, personal accounts of a horrible situation? Do you have the balls to tell this poor man, who’s wife went through a horrible ordeal, that she’s making it all up?
Fuck you if you do, senseless pricks.
Stephen Smith | March 9, 2016 at 10:23 am
…. and then came along 911
Thanks for your comments Jess.
It’s easy to mock conspiracy theories isn’t it. In 1963, the theory that there was a conspiracy to assassinate President Kennedy of the United States was dismissed as absurd, in 1973 the theory that President Nixon’s henchmen broke into the Democrat headquarters in the Watergate building was dismissed as absurd, why on earth would they bother, why would they risk everything, well history has perpetually taught us that power corrupts, and the threat of the exposure of that corruption generates fear and supports such as your self unable to deduce facts from following government scripts.
Your last paragraph indicates what pigeon hole you reside as a loyal lackey.
Anon nona | March 9, 2016 at 8:41 pm
Well maybe you should do that Jess and find us some real evidence that Osama was killed. There is no proof. A bit off topic.. Anyway I find it appalling that people on here choose to attack those who are questioning what really happened and why. This sad event may or may not have been used to take away civil rights yet you blindly protect those who may be responsible for it and seek out closure by blaming a possibly guilty person. Surely that must make you feel more sick about the whole thing?….if you are not even willing to question what the tv tells you or what the media wants you to beleive then sorry you are a fool. Just take a look at the pharmaceutical industry and what it has become, yet you still beleive you are never being lied to….like a blind man that cannot see I don’t hate you, I feel sorry for you.
Chris | March 10, 2016 at 1:57 am
Very few people believe what is told to them by the media. Fewer still, however, believe the crackpot theories of individuals who, in the face of clear and concise evidence, still can’t understand why someone has been penalised for being naughty. The evidence I speak of us from eye witnesses as well as official sources.
I find it almost comical that this has come up so close to election time again. I wonder if Cairns News has their hand in a politician’s pocket for helping sway the voters their way. Maybe I could start by own theory here. Look at hire many other nedia sources only give us information that directs or thoughts towards the conclusion they wish us to draw. Why would Cairns News be any different?
cairnsnews | March 10, 2016 at 3:40 am
Gooday Chris. Have a close look at previous comments from Cairns News about Port Arthur in this column. Can we suggest you take a few hours and go back three years or more and peruse the content of the pages in this site. You will find articles about Port Arthur more than three years old. Can we suggest you keep a watch on these pages because the next round of Port Arthur evidence will have you spluttering in your heavy beer. Perhaps you should engage your brain before you put your mouth into gear.
Dave | March 10, 2016 at 6:52 am
Thanks for the lesson showing me that so many people are that twisted they can contemplate him not doing what he done. With all the eye witnesses. Yeh the government set it up hahaha funny people out there = ridiculous
I have no idea what you’re referring to. Are you saying I am unintelligent, under the influence of drugs and ill informed because I saw something in amongst the current information and decided to voice a theory regarding the information I have gleaned from the text in this page? How is it that I’m the one who needs to get informed, give up alcohol and keep my mouth shut when you’re trying to have a guilty man set free?
By the way, I do not drink, have read many sources of information regarding Maryin Bryant and the incident in question. Also, you didn’t obviously get the point I was trying to make so I made it a little more clear for you in this reply. Do I really think you’re in a politician’s pocket? No. It may, however, be a conclusion drawn by those who look for anything to keep themselves current and their bored minds active. Yes, my bored mind wandered and, in order to keep myself current and get noticed, I posted a comment on what could maybe possibly almost sort of kinda the truth – if you’re inclined to believe that sort of thing.
Adam | March 10, 2016 at 11:31 am
My question is if there was no trial or anything to that effect why does it matter about a plea?
cairnsnews | March 10, 2016 at 6:03 pm
KEITH ALLAN NOBLE | March 11, 2016 at 1:11 am
JESS, What possessed you to write such silliness? Offensive silliness. Please supply the link of your quick google search. To say google lists Wikipedia as a major author of the book MASS MURDER (free pdfs: murder.research@gmail.com) is nonsense – a blatant lie. Google does not make such statements. Again, if you have a link put it here for Cairns News readers. No reader here has spoken about Osama – except you. Trying to distract people with such nonsense is just more of your silliness. The name Richard does not even appear above. Normal people, witnesses who were right there at Port Arthur have written statements. They detailed what they saw, and what they think they saw. You and everyone else who reads Cairns News can study the details in LEAKED DOCUMENTS (free pdf: murder.research@gmail.com) Witnesses have clearly stated it was not Martin Bryant they saw. Some witnesses wrote they did, but check the distances they were from the action – c.150 meters away. (It is impossible to identify any of the grainy faces accurately on the highly suspect Balasko video.) One witness (Newitt) estimated the height of the gunman down to one inch – but Newitt was, in her own words, “500 yards” away. No one can estimate a height to one inch at 500 yards. Numerous witnesses detailed things never mentioned in the official narrative. Read the statements of the two Cheoks and Rabe. Read about Helene & Robert Salzmann sitting right inside a yellow Volvo at the tollboth WITH a gunman. You will never find this in the official narrative. Read the words of Debra & Thomas Buckley if you want to learn how deceptive things at the historic site tollbooth were. When you say “she’s making it all up,” we have no idea who she is. If you are talking about the wife of Chris, no one here has said the poor woman made anything up. But because some person has a bad experience, does not mean that person knows everything about that entire experience. – more specifically, the wife of Chris could not possibly know what went on everywhere at the historic site, and the tollbooth, and the local shop, and on the highway, and at Seascape. This poor woman is not the authority on the entire incident at Port Arthur. Your writing is illogical and offensive. If your intention is clear communications, think before you start writing. And ending your comment as you have, does not add anything to what you have written. It suggests to readers that you are as thick as a brick. (There is nothing wrong with swearing, but it is entirely unnecessary as you have done at the end of your comment.)
Alison | March 11, 2016 at 8:31 am
Yes Dianne, you are spot on with the rest of your comment, some people just don’t get it do they? I saw the interview on the Sunday Night show, I think he was set up.. I feel for his mother too. My heart also goes out to the people & families of this horrific history. Why do people believe everything they see on TV as gospel?
I watched the video from another follower of this site: (quoted from the video) Wendy Scurr was the first person into the Broadarrow cafe after the Port Arthur massacre, she has a completely different story to tell from the mainstream media , the police and the federal and state governments, find out just how much disinformation and myths have been created around the pre planned pt arthur massacre ,if you watch this film with an open mind you will never be the same again period. also go to the NEXUS magazine website and download from the their archives section a brilliant 3 part series of articles in PDF format on the event time to take the red pill and wake up to what’s really going on in our world.
Certainly opens ones eyes.. Watch the video & more here:
Peter L | March 11, 2016 at 9:21 am
Thanks Dave for showing just how uninformed a lot of Australians are. Ridiculous? Hardly, given the magnitude and importance of that tragic event. Just keep your head buried in the sand. It must be more comfortable for you there.
murray sanders | March 11, 2016 at 5:42 pm
Lindy Chamberlin was found guilty by the people of Australia found guilty by the courts convicted by the courts and jailed , LOOK HOW THAT TURNED OUT , have a royal commission and put this to rest , one’s thing is for sure little Johnny jack boots has a lot to answer for for disarming Australia.
cairnsnews | March 12, 2016 at 11:14 am
Royal Commissions are set in place by government with the terms of reference limiting the investigation and the commissioner appointed is alway a very close friend of the government and the final result is determined all before the RC starts. The findings are only recommendations that may be delt with as the government pleases…. NOW! a Coronal Inquiry comes under a legislation that demands action from the coroners findings, still has political interference but difficult to cover up. The third option is to vote the bastards out of office and get a fairdinkum inquiry that will blow the power mongers out of the water for ever….
Peter L | March 12, 2016 at 2:58 pm
Isn’t that the truth! No government ever, ever initiates a royal commission without knowing or manipulating the result prior to these proceedings taking place.
A coronial inquest would be the preferred option but even that can be skewed.
Well said Peter you are right on the button – Harry Palmer
claire latham | March 14, 2016 at 1:04 pm
Thankyou. Sick of reading their comments here and on facebook. Unfortunately Sad they will ignore your truth.
Al Ward | April 12, 2016 at 9:48 pm
Why don’t you watch Australian Story and hear the eyewitness accounts of people who were in the cafe and saw Bryant pull the trigger then maybe you will pull your collective heads in and stop sprounting these ridiculous unsubstantiated theories. http://iview.abc.net.au/programs/australian-story/NC1601Q011S00
cairnsnews | April 13, 2016 at 12:15 pm
Hi Al we have had a few comments that Bryant must be guilty because the Australian media says so. You should ask yourself why the first nurse on the café scene Wendy Scurr was not asked to provide evidence and why her statement saying the shooter did not fit the description of Bryant was refused to be accepted. Fortunately we have dug much deeper and started doing so in 1997. There is a body of competent researchers which has the evidence, some of which you have read. Much more is coming. Editor
Sallie ♥ Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ♥ | April 19, 2016 at 3:55 pm
I find Parry’s words very disturbing and of great interest taking into account all the other numerus ‘mysteries’ about this case! especially Bryant ‘multi-tasking’ firing shots while on the phone speaking calmly to the police negotiator and how ridiculous to think the public would fall for those shots being recorded as 20 COUGHS. OMG they were definitely gun shots…I also want to know why, when Bryant came out of Seascape and claimed to be one of the hostages, nobody went inside to check on the Martins? It was ‘assumed’ but not verified at the time they were already dead by words Martin used and his language? wow – what a way to die if they were alive! I believe Martin was involved in some kind of role playing but this slow speaking, slow comprehending type of personality did not do the shooting! 700 journos just happened to be in Tassie & a trauma seminar at the hospital & senior staff just happened to be picked up shortly before the massacre & taken to some ridiculous work seminar never done before ? yeah right! and what’s this with the police taking 6 hours to arrive? http://southeastasianews.org/portarthur/conspiracy_fact.html
Angela ♥ Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ♥ (@sallie6youtube) | April 19, 2016 at 4:03 pm
AND …Parry even says “These two containers were the envy of all embalmers and worked extremely well.
I would suggest that design specifications may be available from this firm for any future considerations by other firms.”
well…here we have Parry boasting how they were the envy of all embalmers & worked extremely well. He’s even recommending the design specifications…CHECKMATE!
I found this comment on youtube under Wendy Scurr’s speech… “Sks-a1l1(7.62) and ar-15(5.56/223cal) were the weapon he apparently used! What is little know is the fact that a number of 308 cartridges as well as a large number of 308 projectiles were located by civilians in the months following If u listen to the footage u can hear the 308(deeper boof sound) amonst the higher pitched 223 he used initially. Also little known(hidden) was the fact one person was shot he never had a clear line of sight with! Somehow he was a military grade marksman and able to hit moving targets with over 30 accurate kill shots!”
Did ‘somebody’ forget about picking up all those cartridges fired? another mistake?
Colin | April 22, 2016 at 2:57 pm
I have one question…. Why have none of the hundrereds of people who were there that day not come forward and say you have the wrong man? Oh and don’t tell me the government has threatened them into silence
KEITH ALLAN NOBLE | April 24, 2016 at 4:54 pm
COLIN, The question you have posed implies that everyone who was at or near Port Arthur on 28 & 29 April 1996 knows with absolute certainty that the gunman/shooter was Martin Bryant. But this is nonsense as you will see if you read the witness statements. Witnesses did describe in writing a person who was not Martin Bryant. And many witnesses could not have accurately identified any person because they were too far away – hiding at the old penitentiary for example. As early as Sunday (28th) afternoon, people were being told it was Martin Bryant and they simply believed it. (This is very understandable considering what they experienced.) And come Monday, the media was broadcasting that name across Australia and around the world. Most people just accepted that story and it became fixed in their minds. What happened with all Martin Bryant’s stolen assets has not been detailed and made public. If his money was distributed to people, it was probably supplied under the condition that a recipient not initiate any legal action or make any negative statement(s) against any party associated with the incident. As we all know, most people do not speak up about anything if it is going to cause them legal problems or lead to them being ridiculed. Some people do, but most don’t. By making all those who were at or near Port Arthur the arbiter in this case, you are simply insisting the official narrative is correct because these people were told it was Martin Bryant and they support this. (Whether they genuinely believe it is another matter.) Studies in the US have confirmed that mistaken identification – there are many reasons for this tragic failing – is the primary cause of wrongful imprisonment. (see Innocence Project literature) There is nothing in the literature that says or suggests that the situation is different in Australia. If you have an inquiring mind, you will find a considerable amount of literature that explains and details facts which prove conclusively Martin Bryant was not the gunman/shooter. I suspect you are guffawing now because, as your questions suggests, you are of the belief that only the people who were at or near Port Arthur would know. Well this is wrong and documented facts prove it. There are other things you need to consider and many of them appear in the forthcoming document (50 pp.) 20 YEARS CORRUPTION, DECEPTION, LIES: Official Mass Murder Port Arthur, Tasmania. (working title was: 20 MONGRELS DOC) It will be distributed internationally this coming week. If you or any other readers of this comment would like a free copy, just email me: murder.research@gmail.com KEITH ALLAN NOBLE
Jamie | May 7, 2016 at 3:56 am
Really enjoyed reading that article. Keep up the good work!
eddy freddy | May 29, 2016 at 11:11 pm
Anyone who believes Bryant did this has never shot anything ever and has no clue about the difficulty of doing what Bryant was accused of ,so if you don’t have any idea shut your unintelligent idiotic mouth, but if they are aware of how good you would have to be as well as the known fact that there was second shooter and they still accuse martin Bryant , well those are the ones who are complicit in the worst crime and proceeding cover up ever perpetrated on the Australian people ,a crime that was given the green light by the then prime minister john Howard the coward. The real shooters who have been named publicly by senior police (now retired) have not even been questioned let alone charged but have continued this lie that has been rammed down the publics throat
What makes the Australian public look like joke is when it comes to most govt policies that come from either party ,this generation of low intelligent drones will not trust what the govt says, but when it comes to the policy of removing guns from the public so there can never be an uprising against a corrupt draconian govt , a policy that needed a false flag opp to guarantee the people be willing to give up their last line of defence against tyranny , this stupid public have just swallowed this outrageous fiction that the mass media has been complicit in calling this garbage the official story and not one of these idiot that are so sure of this impossible fictional story , none have done one shred of research on the subject and that confirms they are the dumbest of the dumb . So if anyone disagrees with this comment they have just exposed who they are
Tectonic Taniwha | June 3, 2016 at 12:28 pm
Shame nobody here in New zealand will do an in depth look into the Aramoana massacre, David Gray was a patsy too!
Lindy did kill her baby, it was a satanic sacrifice at Uluru
cairnsnews | June 3, 2016 at 5:15 pm
Hello Tectoncic we are unsure how you came to this unfounded conclusion. Former NT Police officers always blamed a dingo that was supposed to have been shot before the baby was taken because the dog had been acting savagely towards humans. It was not shot by rangers. They should be blamed because they failed to do their job. Your hypothesis is off the planet and we can only assume you are an atheist perhaps with experiences of human sacrifice.Editor
KEITH ALLAN NOBLE | June 3, 2016 at 6:35 pm
See MASS MURDER: Official Killing in Tasmania, Australia (2nd edition; 2014; free pdf murder.research@gmail.com) for suggestive details related to the Aramoana massacre. KEITH ALLAN NOBLE
Plutonium | June 4, 2016 at 10:54 am
I’m from a place in the UK where we had the Hungerford Massacre! If you don’t think it was your government you are sadly mistaken, the similarities are all too obvious! They are staged to disarm you ready for the NWO take over! Jews are creating the police state and importing Islam! Jews own the media and are brainwashing you! Wake up FFS Australia
Matthew Parr | June 4, 2016 at 2:55 pm
This, if true needs to be rectified. A ROYAL COMMISSION needs to be held. Bryant needs to be let out, if true. This is a travesty.
ajhollis | June 4, 2016 at 11:13 pm
What crock you contrive. You fain one character yet other statements reveal another. You are false
From the detractors of this article it is more than obvious there are shills and most probably part the corrupt and satanic self help group that call themselves Freemasons
Mark I very much doubt you are entirely aware that the ABC and corporate MSM are propaganda tools for the psychopathic banking parasites the finance happily mass murder, terrorism and even genocide for multiple paths of profit and the power that creates this world of rapidly diminishing returns for wholesome society. I believe Evil is the most concise description of these Sub human parasites that walk the corridors of power.
ajhollis | June 5, 2016 at 12:01 am
Indeed the puppet masters pull a few strings knowing full well that not only their perverse servants will dance their dance for them, there countless weak souls that will willingly jump to the tune that has been set for them from the cradle to the crave. Those that would engineer such perversity have little concern if the wakefull see through the murderous contrivances, indeed the wise are only made more fearful of the parasite caste by exposure of the thinly valled lies. The murder of Kennedy or the attack on the USS Liberty are perfect examples of blatant proof facing willful blindness
Donovan | June 6, 2016 at 11:31 pm
And by admittance of guilt you would be referring to the “hand written, signed” statement, (that hasn’t been seen till Sunday Night’s Exclusive), that any 6 year old could have written.
Summing it all up, we have a guy locked up that was involved in sum way, 50+ innocent people were victims or the nations LARGEST ever shooting, and there has yet to be any inquest about it.
The silence from certain individuals is the scariest part of it. Looking at recent events, the Lindt Cafe, within a week we started an inquest and commission into what and how it happened. Nearly 2yrs later we are finding out our Police were negligent, our “highly” trained Response Unit can’t shoot. (One officer unloaded 18-22 rds at a single target?!? Causing a rickoet and killing a hostage. (Side note: Martin shot 18 people, in the head, from his hip in his off-hand, within less time)).
There is more to it. Why conceal all Part Arthur evidence for 30yrs? Out of respect of the families, maybe 5 years, but 30 yrs is a great number if most of the information gets lost, destroyed or deteriorates.
Jenny hunt | June 6, 2016 at 11:51 pm
Agreed on full!!!!!!!!
J burgers | June 7, 2016 at 9:30 am
Low IQ is not the same as lacking empathy.
*semi-automatic.
Jazz | June 7, 2016 at 12:39 pm
All I know is a coronial inquest would shut us all up, a reply from the senator would shut us up, and Martin bryant in his confession video looked pretty good for a guy who was on fire and in compression bandages after his arrest….
Kevin | June 9, 2016 at 2:30 pm
Mike, Maybe you could explain why all the doors of the cafe were locked, or blocked, and who the 2 men standing outside the cafe talking, one smoking, and leaning on the railing. Surely, if a shooting was happening, they would be ducking for cover, and take it from a target shooter, if you were shot in the head, like all were, you would not be sitting at the table with a fork in your mouth. The blonde headed person seen near the bus was not running, but casually walking towards the bus. Access the government Hansards, and papers, and enlighten yourself, as you are looking, and making a complete fool of yourself.
ed | June 22, 2016 at 12:40 am
Look at how many sheep there are in Australia, I’m surprised but I guess its the subliminal messages that come through watching American TV , and the idiots that don’t believe our government would kill 35 people, ha , the same prime minister that ordered this killing spree using Drury and overbeete also sent our soldiers to an illegal war to die ,the war that his buddies in the US have now been convicted of war crimes over and there is calls for Howard to face the same charges. If anyone thinks Bryant did it is either retarded or complicit in the crime because none of you can answer any of the outstanding questions about the way his conviction came about ,to say he plead guilty is a definite sign of you being retarded or at the least uneducated,thousands of people have been wrongfully convicted by a coerced guilty plea and if you believe what your told on tv by prostitutes in the mainstream media then you need to check yourself into the nearest mental institution and stay there, and by the way that crook Avery just got out of prison that’s the one who worked for the prosecution on this case up until it looked like martin wasn’t going along with the plan but good ol corrupt Avery sorted that out and that’s the guilty plea all the idiots are standing by . Finally those who wish harm on others just for asking questions, they are definitely involved some how in the continuous cover up and must also be investigated as well as their family links looked into
REMEMBER A CONSPIRACY THEORIST IS SOMEONE WHO QUESTIONS THE WORDS OF KNOWN LIARS
cairnsnews | June 22, 2016 at 8:11 am
Well put Ed defines the whole conspiracy dismissal by those under challenge
seeker | June 22, 2016 at 12:36 pm
Your swearing and acting like a fool and then you go on to say such hateful things to someone who for whatever reason thinks things were wrong. I really hope YOUR the one that get all that bad shit happen to you as you really seem like u deserve it. Dickheads like you are the reason this country is turning to shit. 🙂 see you in hell cock’o ill be the one with the pitchfork
Veronique | August 1, 2016 at 5:56 am
Martin Bryant was born sadistic. He lived in a fantasy world and believed he was some kind of super hero. He was always a danger to society. For the sake of the victims leave it alone.
KEITH ALLAN NOBLE | August 1, 2016 at 7:24 am
VERONIQUE: “Martin Bryant was born sadistic” – you offer not one shred of hard evidence to support your allegation; “”He lived in a fantasy world” – you offer not one shred of hard evidence to support your allegation; “believed he was some kind of super hero” – you offer not one shred of hard evidence to support your allegation; “He was always a danger to society” – you offer not one shred of hard evidence to support your allegation; “For the sake of the victims leave it alone” – you offer not one shred of hard evidence to support your exaggerated words. You have provided not one shred of evidence – just stupid deceptive allegations. Since day one, victims of the official massacre (28 APR 1996) at Port Arthur in Tasmania have wanted to know the truth. Since day one, victims have wanted to give their evidence in a properly constituted court. But they have been denied this their right. There was NO trial, NO coronial inquest, NO public enquiry, NO royal commission. All there has ever been are idiots and mongrels with sick agendas- like you VERONIQUE – mouthing off deceptions trying to keep the general public from becoming awakened to the fact that the Port Arthur massacre was an inside job which was blamed on a patsy, innocent Martin Bryant (IQ of 66 which puts him at the bottom 2 percent of the Australian population). There can be no justice without truth – and the families, relatives, and friends of all the victims have been denied the truth. Read the book MASS MURDER: Official Killing in Tasmania, Australia (2nd edition; 2014) – FREE pdf copies: murder.research@gmail.com and BIGWORMBOOKS@gmx.net KEITH ALLAN NOBLE
cairnsnews | August 1, 2016 at 9:37 am
Hi Bonniemay, we have published so much proof that Port Arthur was a false flag event that even some politicians know it was government sponsored. Unfortunately these politicians are too afraid to mention it. Sooner or later an honest politician, hard as they are to find, will drop the bundle in parliament.Editor
Jen B | August 2, 2016 at 2:23 am
The primary reason for the Govt to stage this disgusting and cowardly act was to DISARM the nation. Notice how there hasn’t been another one since?please stop blindly believing the mainstream propaganda as it merely shows a lack of intelligence on your part. The second reason for a Govt to commit this heinous crime could be to “corral” the people into into falsely thinking and desiring safetyl, therefore openly welcoming The slave-master style of control in order to feel safe by way of being led to believe there is no other remedy.
Chris | August 2, 2016 at 8:26 pm
Perhaps you could stop looking for conspiracies where there are none.
Do you see any purple elephants or little green men? Maybe a dragon or two? I suppose mainstream religion can help you with their prayers. Ask them to post one to Facebook for you so Jesus can tell when it reaches the requested amount and instantly make things better. Oops, the government monitors Facebook and steals your secrets and your soul.
Come on people. Not everything bad that happens is because our corrupt government made it happen with subterfuge and to fulfill diabolic desires. If that was the case I’d have a great case to put to them for my car breaking down when I need it.
What would they accomplish by disarming us? We have no constitution that says we can rise up against a corrupt authority. They spent more money paying people for their guns than they made back from it. The amount of money taxes would have brought them each year would have been sizeable. Enough, I dare say, to make it worthwhile keeping the guns around. They already have control over us via taxes, medical services etc. Do you think they took the guns away so we didn’t rise up against them for bringing the GST in or something?
Try and use some logic before falling for ridiculous claims. Sometimes, just sometimes, a citizen is actually guilty of the crime they have been convicted of.
Hi Chris we did our research, we suggest you do yours and look at the Port Arthur tags on Cairns News. Just because the media says Bryant did it doesn’t mean it is true. Fortunately the sheeple are slowly waking up. Editor
shaun watson | August 6, 2016 at 9:03 am
I come from the UK and we had the Michael Ryan massacre near where I was living! All exactly the same! Happened in 87, Hungerford massacre! 96 the same in Port Arthur and I now live in Hobart, being ex military I find it very inconceivable that this guy could fire this weapon with such accuracy! All fingers point to the governments! The agenda is to disarm you all for the NWO! Import Islam to divide and conquer! Disarm you all so you cannot fight back! The governments are the real enemy
Seems the government have paid trolls on here to denounce anyone who opposes their agenda
Chris | August 7, 2016 at 9:15 am
Silly human. Your government is not in control here. We are. You will surrender all your finances and worldly possessions to the person who owns this email account or we will invade your puny world… I clearly have no problem with entertaining the delusions of crazy people.
As I said dim wit trolls! You are proof! The government are the real enemy! You must make a wonderful living shitting on your own people Chris! Bitter and twisted and bullied at school! Go get a real job, stop importing Islam! We all know what’s going on! Import, divide and conquer with Saudi dollars and the big noses NWO! Disarm us with false flags and surrender under the Agenda 30
Funnily enough, I agree with everything you just stated. I have no issue believing the government is corrupt and the Arabic population spreading as it is is no accident. The fluoride in our water is not for healthy teeth and, regardless who we vote for, the leader of our country has already been pre defined. I still will not be convinced that Martin Bryant is innocent.
Shane Rattenbury just passed a law where you get fined $7,500 for criticism of Islam in Australia! Yeh righto Chris you complete utter moron!!! I’m from the UK! I’m not brain dead like you! I fought in the Falklands war! I do know what’s going on! Do me a favour and go jump off a very high bridge! Try Sydney Harbour one! At least you can contribute to the Asutralian economy
bg4gb | August 7, 2016 at 5:22 pm
…and this is why Americans will never give up their guns. They’re for protection. Not protection from burglars, rapists, or murderers…protection from the government.
Michael Fry | August 7, 2016 at 7:28 pm
Keith Allan Knoble it does appear your not so Noble and are clutching at straws the question is why, I have known Stephen Parry since the early 1970’s you characterisation on a few words which you appear to be manipulating to suit your agenda, do you have a book to sell a conspiracy theory and yes there will be many who would be interested in your BS story.
Rose Chapman | August 7, 2016 at 7:45 pm
We were travelling home to Hobart, when a very distressed man came running across the road to stop us going any further past the Port Arthur turnoff. – He said there had been a lot of people shot and that the shooter was now further along down the road still shooting people. – We turned around and drove via. another road towards Hobart. – We passed dozens of ambulances, police and every other type of government vehicle right up to near the airport. – My questions are..1/ Were there any witnesses who said there were more than one shooter 2/ How did Martin arrive at Port Arthur 4/ How many guns was Martin supposed to be carrying 5/ How did Martin have time to reload a gun 6/ were ALL the bullets the same. I’m confused.
You say you were in the Falklands war? You are trying to insult me? I have never been a governmental pawn mate. I’ve never been actively involved in taking the life of another human to help my government improve their financial situation and get themselves seen on the works stage. You seem to enjoy the notion of people dying so it’s possible that a military vocation is perfect for you. You know what’s going on. The person who had a wife who worked in a cafe that saw what happened clearly knows much less than you. People are talking about facts and then completely skipping over the facts presented to them by eye witnesses. Anyway, I hope you have a lovely and safe day where no harm befalls you. Oh yes. Stating that I see no coincidence in the mass migration of Muslims to other countries is not derogatory. I did not comment on what I believe their agenda to be. I’m actually not racist because I don’t want anybody, of any nationality doing harm to anybody else. I use my sarcasm as a weapon instead of guns and bayonets.
cairnsnews | August 7, 2016 at 8:50 pm
Well said Shaun! Ed
shaun watson | August 7, 2016 at 8:51 pm
Defending your country isn’t being a pawn! Fighting in Syria is being a pawn! Get facts right!
Born sadistic? Keep taking the drugs! As soon as the media mentioned his name the shit stuck! You need to widen your thought processes! Same shit happened in the UK in 87! Suggest you research and you may find its a copy cat false flag!
eddie grace | August 7, 2016 at 9:48 pm
The simple fact is you cant change any ones mind when it comes to port Arthur, those who defend the official story cant change their mind for a number of reasons from being intellectually impaired (retarded) all the way to being complicit in the crime of mass murder that our government at that time allowed in the pursuit of tough gun legislation being passed, and even those in the opposition government would have been in acceptance of the process to reach the end result , therefore these people will come up with any nonsense argument to try to stem the tide of those who are now waking up since 9/11 and how our governments have no problem in murdering their own people to complete their agenda . Then there are those who are not brainwashed and that have higher level of intelligence that don’t believe everything that they are told and were not in any way involved in this crime, they can never stop asking questions and its not because they wish that their government was involved in this crime its they really are holding on to a hope that the government wasn’t involved with the overwhelming evidence being they were, and all they are asking is basic questions to basic facts and protocols that should have been easily answered a long time ago but all they get is abuse and slander without one sensible answer, because these questions cant be answered by the other side without implicating themselves, so we all know ( apart from the stupid ones) that our government murdered 35 innocent people to achieve an agenda to make this country less safe and put an innocent person in jail for life to take the blame for it, and the same prime minister sent our soldiers to die in an illegal war having full knowledge that it was on false information but could not get his nose out of George bush’s arse because it is the first time anyone has showed him any attention ,since then his co conspirators have been convicted of war crimes and are restricted from freely travelling around the globe and there are calls for Howard and Blair to face the courts with the same charge so with this in mind why should we bother them with this little incident of only 35 people getting murdered they wouldn’t have given it another thought to ,and its annoying that people keep bringing it up
The concept of fighting for peace is ridiculous and contradictory. How many politicians were out there dying in the field of battle alongside the soldiers? None. You weren’t all dying to defend your home or way of life. You were dying to keep the politicians in the lifestyle they’re used to. You were dying for them. With all due respect to you and the many others why fought in that war, that makes you a pawn. I hope you’ve been able to deal with the emotional repercussions of the tragedies and misery you witnessed. I certainly don’t mean to disrespect the soldiers or what they do. The bravery and nobility they require is beyond the limits of my own. I have zero respect for the politicians who send them off to die though. I understand facts. I also understand human suffering and misery and who is usually responsible for causing it. Men and women who sit behind desks and yell over each other and wonder why they’re not heard cause a huge percentage of human suffering and misery. Boy, are we ever going off topic here.
Damon Lee Griffiths | August 8, 2016 at 9:28 pm
I have always been a believer of this conspiracy theory, a book called ” crime scene port Arthur” should be read by anyone who believes John Howard and his corrupt accomplices before passing judgement
Very well said Eddie.Ed
shaun watson | August 10, 2016 at 4:18 pm
Hungerford Massacre(UK) and the Port Arthur massacre are the same- both governments have set up false flags to disarm you all, import islam to divide and conquer! it’s certainly not rocket science and oh the government paid trolls are lurking aren’t they Chris! Its happening everywhere not JUST Australia but there again i suspect most Australians are not aware of the Hungerford massacre! The major problem within Australia is the media! Its the worst i have encountered, You are too isolated from the rest of the world and the media have most by the balls!!
Chris | August 10, 2016 at 9:12 pm
I do believe the governments are taking our countries from a democracy to a dictatorship. It’s been happening since we were disarmed. They seem to think that we will become placid and not rise up without guns. I fully believe that there is a major class/race divide about to happen and chaos is going to hit with devastating effects. As someone who believes in the chaos theory, this scares the hell out of me.
Our census data is going to be held for 99 years. This is the first time in history it won’t be “destroyed” after the data had been extracted. They are using the information for something big. I’m not sure what yet but it won’t be beneficial to us in any way.
We’re all in for a world of hurt and the Muslim radicals are going to be central to the plot. It used to be Castro, Mussolini and the like to carry the blame for international discord. The Muslims are just the next in a series of scapegoats.
I’m not blind and I’m not a payed government agent trained in brainwashing people via social media. I just don’t believe Bryant is innocent.
My beliefs may not match those you hold to be true but I do still live in fear of what is coming next. As an Atheist I don’t believe in an after life so I only have this one to live. I’ll be damned if I want to live it in subservience to anybody.
I feel no need to comment any forever on this matter to be honest. I’ll not defend myself against ignorant claims of being a government sympathiser or a brain washed sheep any more. Think what you must to help you sleep at night. Taking cheap shots at me doesn’t affect the quality of my rest in any way. Just remember that if I was to meet you in a time you needed refuge, I’d offer it to you without hesitation. None of us deserve to die for somebody else’s cause so, just so everyone knows, I “got your back” if you ever need me. I won’t kill for anybody but I would offer food, shelter, a warm welcome and the use of anything you needed to make it on your way. I’m a wonderful person but I don’t take too kindly to being falsely accused.
Hug your loved ones, never let an opportunity go by to tell them you love them and stay focused on spreading a positive message. There’s enough negativity out there already. I kind of want to hug you right now. I’m not sure if it would upset you or placate you though. It’s the not knowing that makes me want to do it the most. Vigilance and diligence will keep you safe.
shaun watson | August 11, 2016 at 12:07 pm
Believing? you believe sounds like you don’t like the truth! Believing isn’t proof of your thoughts, Negativity? its just the plain simple truth! You are in denial- paint it a different colour or wrap it up with some other fancy paper but underneath the truth is the truth. All happening over western Europe as we speak- government false flags every day but you are still in denial???? seriously get out of the office a bit more!!! Do some travelling and stop listening to the zionist jews media.
Edward | August 12, 2016 at 6:07 pm
Martin Bryant?
John | August 19, 2016 at 3:16 pm
I too was very skeptical but the more i read i found it just raised more questions 1st thing that stood out was the premier saying “We wont have gun reform until there is a mass shooting in tasmania” out of all Australia he just happen to pin point the very state by luck?
The 2nd was the obvious custom built morgue truck for such a small population it was the biggest ever built at the time and proved a wise investment. But why sell it or try to sell it after it proved its worth?
Then there’s the famous “Jamie” recordings why were his was deliberately altered when he clearly says ” he’s going to shoot he’s tryin to shoot he’s going to shoot ya main man” while in the background you can hear what was proven to be 20 gunshots not “coughs” how did he see the sniper without the aid of night vision?
Then theres the fire at seascape so after all the shooting martin did the police held their line until morning when apparently he set fire to the cottage and fire crews were not allowed to engage even after he was captured and burnt himself in the process?
This brings us to the guns found on site the ar15 found inside seascape and the .223 found in what was described as an outhouse some distance frome the main structure. Not only were BOTH guns damaged to the point that it was impossible to carry out proper forensic testing to match bullets to said guns but were presented as full functioning weapons with “borrowed bits” from the NSW weapons library.
Now this brings us to John Howards actions afterward. 1st he orders the partial demolition of the main crime scene. Now this seems a bit strange Given the scale of the crime it just appears to hamper any & all future efforts to any possible inquiries.
2nd our Pm saw fit to indeed break an Australian law part of due process of a coronial inquest in order to spare victims familys any extra pain and suffering by placing an Embargo of 30yrs. Again seems to hinder the grieving and judicial process.
And of course there the letter received by wendy scurr stating she would not be needed to give evidence in a mass shooting with multiple crime scenes and a person who could ID the offender.
Now these are just some of the points that have stuck out to me so to speak. I do not wish to trivialize this crime and in no way am i saying that my words are Expert testimony just my observation.
I strongly believe that the only way to get closure in this matter is to have a coronial inquest and that will put and end to all speculation. But i doubt that will happen and im sure that even if it stays dormant for another 10yrs i predict martin bryant will no longer be with us.
Eddie | September 10, 2016 at 7:57 pm
I noticed a few people here are desperately view trying to defend the official story ,some saying that they live in Tasmania and they knew someone who was there that day , hey , you can stop the bullshit you don’t have to pay any of Martin’s money back that was given to you for lying for them , but you will have to put up with your guilty conscience for being a paid troll to defend this corrupt government
John11 | September 12, 2016 at 11:10 am
Lissa | January 16, 2017 at 9:35 am
Thats interesting, because I happen to know that the witnesses of that event said that Bryant was not the person who shot up the cafe. These are people who saw the shooter up close and survived. This is why there was never a trial because those survivors would have testified it wasnt him. Personally I think you are an astro turf agent. I highly doubt you are real and lost anyone.
Mike Adler | January 17, 2017 at 8:12 am
There should have been a coronial inquiry, simple. It was legally required with deaths by fire and foriegn tourists. End of story. Howard should not have stepped in and stopped it. He wasn’t legally able to do it. Let’s get this inquiry underway! Australia deserves answers!
Phil Heaton | January 17, 2017 at 9:58 am
The only crime here is the people doing the whole ‘You are crazy – you conspirators’ routine. Conspirators are just people who question, analyse, critique, inquire, suspect. It is in their nature to do so and, obviously are very different to the sheep who just accept what governments say. Look at how many dodgy, concealed and deceptive things the government has done of late (Baird attempting to close down the greyhound industry for example, only to find out he was only doing so to secure a dodgy land deal. I find people who question to be exceedingly honest, realist in nature and grounded in common-sense and thank God they do what they do otherwise there would be no one would be accountable.
Ken | January 17, 2017 at 11:26 pm
I was at Port Authur doing the tourist thing the weekend before the massacre and thanked god I decided to go when I did. In saying that I will never understand the friends and relatives reactions of those killed, with no disrespect of there was evidence of a cover up and perhaps someone or another group was actually responsible why would you not want to know?
Fair enough if it’s just a conspiracy, but if there is evidence I know I would want to know who the actual bastards were that took the life of someone I loved.
Again no disrespect intended
doreen brett | January 18, 2017 at 2:20 pm
Don’t Blame you mate. this fella held the gun and puled the trigger and people that came out alive seen his face seen him pulling the trigger. and if this paper has proof of Stephen parry like they say well parry needs to have the police on him right now, because this is slandering mr parrys name also.
Ed | January 20, 2017 at 6:23 am
People who cry “CONSPIRACY THEORISTS’ are terrified of answering questions or learning the truth a conspiracy theorist is one who questions the words of known liars so any one who doesn’t question the known liars are cowards or hiding the truth
T. Fingall | March 2, 2017 at 12:21 am
To ALL of those that have expressed concerns/theories that Martin Bryant was not at Port Arthur and did not pull the trigger. Please HEAR this. I was at Port Arthur with my grand parents that day and I SAW Martin Bryant with my OWN eyes. OWN EYES. There is no evidence that can be stronger, more true than that. To ANY person that has a theory that Martin Bryant was not there, your theory is INCORRECT. He was there and murdered innocent people in cold blood. PERIOD. Now stop, move on and cease this madness.
cairnsnews | March 3, 2017 at 10:13 am
Unfortunately we have direct testimony from witnesses who knew Bryant. They testified he was not the shooter. Research the evidence as we have and you will find there are so many anomalies that a commission of inquiry should begin immediately. His mother even stated he was not present at the site when the cafe shootings took place and we have substantial other testimony that he was having coffee miles away when a long haired shooter shot patrons at the cafe. If you care to read our section on the Port Arthur evidence in the RH column of Cairns News you will find your claim misleading at the least. We get government sponsored trolls making these claims every week. Ask the President of the senate Stephen Parry for his version of events in particular what he said at the Melbourne undertakers convention.Ed
T. Fingall | March 3, 2017 at 2:32 pm
Dear EDITOR. I have no need to research evidence, nor do I need to ask Stephen Parry for his version of events. As teenager I saw and heard with my EYES and ears what happened. I also saw a young man with long blond hair carrying the gun around, that man was Martin Bryant. As for claims of government sponsored trolls – are you for real? Please save that nonsense for your fellow conspiracy theorists at your AGM. Evidently you have not seen the video footage showing Martin Bryant at the scene and his Yellow Volvo. You have not heard the testimony of the MANY survivors and onlookers that have also identified Martin Bryant as the shooter. An opinion from an anonymous editor behind his desk is just that, I just hope your readers can research for themselves and form a more informed opinion.
Dear T Fingall. Unfortunately it seems you too have succumbed to the media propaganda campaign surrounding Port Arthur in 1997. The passage below was a response we sent to another reader who also has trouble with reading and understanding. “If one looks at the so-called educational curricula that the ALP in particular and with a few attempts from the Liberals, have over two generations introduced such terrible, jaundiced curricula. Adhering to United Nations dictates aided by Socialist International, we have produced two generations of factory fodder kids who have been intentionally dumbed down. Only the top 5% will be offered jobs by the corporations, parliaments and the judiciary to keep the uninformed sheeples in line. No kids have ever been taught about the Commonwealth Constitution of Australia and all law that is supposed to flow from it. Teachers are forbidden to implement discipline, kids run riot, thousands of teachers are physically attacked each year at school and many more thousands are verbally abused.
This malady affecting two generations of kids, with the dumbed-down portion now holding senior positions with emergency services, bureaucracy, politicians, education systems and across the private board, is it any wonder as a society we are in trouble. Christianity has been abolished in schools and in society by the ALP/Greens nexus, and our kids run riot without any accountability. Kids are no longer taught how to learn. They just get socialist ‘poor fella me’ aboriginal agenda driven down their necks. Until the whole system re-embraces Christianity not Islam, we are doomed as a cohesive, educated and prosperous society.” Read the Port Arthur reports properly Mr Fingall. Regards, Editor.
Peter rogers | March 7, 2017 at 8:08 am
I agree with you nedsby…..Better to have been called names then to done nothing….
gavin | March 7, 2017 at 11:44 pm
only the most highly trained person in the world can shoot like the shooter did. i have tried and did not hit anything from the hip. time to realise the story about it being a set up is true.
Gaz | March 8, 2017 at 9:22 am
And this is more food for thought ….https://gumshoenews.com/2015/12/07/what-is-sass-mission-could-they-have-been-at-port-arthur-in-1996/
Aussie pub brawler | March 8, 2017 at 11:12 am
it was a hoax….
http://facebook.com/theportarthurmassacrehoax ;
the Mikac kids are still alive!
0jimbo0 | March 8, 2017 at 11:15 am
it was a hoax…..or…..@ least…a partial hoax!
the whole country was conned!
Port Arthur was a proto-Sandy Hook;
Aussie pub brawler | March 8, 2017 at 12:49 pm
you need to remove “moderation” on comments here b’cs the debate/discussion cannot proceed properly…you are impeding people producing evidence for/against the Port Arthur massacre actually occurring….you will not achieve any sort of exposure with blatant censor-ship!
Aussie pub brawler | March 8, 2017 at 8:32 pm
I SAW Martin Bryant with my OWN eyes. OWN EYES
and…did you ID him in A POLICE LINE-up?
did you ID him in court, under OATH ?
0jimbo0 | March 8, 2017 at 8:38 pm
Evidently you have not seen the video footage showing Martin Bryant at the scene and his Yellow Volvo. You have not heard the testimony of the MANY survivors and onlookers that have also identified Martin Bryant as the shooter
the “video footage” shown on the media?
yeh, right!
uh….but….yeh….you are right…..we have not heard “the testimony” of the survivors and onlookers…b’cs there was no Coronial Inquest or trial-by-jury where these people could be CROSS-EXAMINED on OATH….
sorry, champ!…but no-one is obliged to “tell the truth” to TV reporters and journos….and there are zero legal repercussions if you make shite up……..
only in a properly constituted court of law can you be prosecuted for perjury!
Conspirators are just people who question, analyse, critique, inquire, suspect
“conspiracy theorists” are people who question the statements of known LIARs!
There should have been a coronial inquiry, simple
well…they couldn’t really afford to have a CI b’cs a Coroner has a lot of ind. discretionary power…a bit like a Royal Commissioner….s/he can follow rabbits down all sorts of burrows and ask all sorts of questions…unlike a trial judge who is, usually, constrained in what they can and can’t ask/pursue…
but…here’s the kicker….no CI means no Life Insurance pay-outs….b’cs, in the case of un-natural death, almost all LI companies require a Coronial finding….
shouldn’t be that hard to discover if any LI pay-outs were done for Prt Arthur……
if there were none…wtf does that tell you, eh?
(how abt this?….. http://facebook.com/theportarthurmassacrehoax )
Reon | March 9, 2017 at 2:39 pm
Always been a firm believer this was staged, let me know how i can help 🙂
Thanks Reon, we have been overwhelmed in the past six months with comments calling for a Royal Commission into Port Arthur, which we discovered 10 years ago to be a training exercise. It was one of the biggest cons since Sandy Hook school shootings in the US where many of the paid crisis actors have been identified. It is also the subject of Supreme Court action by a film maker suing the television networks for $1 trillion for broadcasting false information to upset and terrorise the public. Thanks for your offer. Ed
☞let me know how i can help☜
how serious are you?
next question: $how much$ have you got?
the best way to expose this malarkey is to track down the Mikac kids who were not killed @ the PAHS on 28/4/1996;
that would require retaining the services of a team of highly competent and experienced Private Investigators….possibly “backed up” by ex-SASR men to take care of any BS!
if the Mikac kids were found alive….then….just that, in and of itself, would blow a hole in the PAM “narrative” that you could drive a Brizzy bus through….and would, in all likelihood, scuttle the whole she-bang….thereby, pretty much FORCING the gov.au to totally repeal most if not ALL current gun laws…..
but….its gunna cost…BIG TIME….maybe even telephone n°s …..so…..like i said….
$how much$ have you got?
☞It was one of the biggest cons since Sandy Hook school shootings in the US where many of the paid crisis actors have been identified☜
i can ID one PAM “crisis actor” to you right now….”Walter Mikac”….he even followed the same ‘trajectory’ as the Sandy Hook CAs….
innumerable media appearances…dead kids….boo hoo!…set up “a trust foundation” that may well be a con job/fraud…lobby for massive gun confiscation…etc
the PAM was proto-Sandy Hook…in fact: it and Dunblane (another hoax!) were back-to-backers most likely planned and executed by the same
“crew”…..see here
it was “pulled off” by the i/national gun grabbing cabal headed up, most likely, by George Soros, to see if these sort of hoaxes would work….
they did and they have! (well….until now, least-ways! 😏 )
shaun watson | March 10, 2017 at 7:15 am
You are full of shit and a government troll, anyone can wear a wig you thick shit!!!!! That’s why it’s staged!!!!!!! Government I’d it so they can disarm the sheeple for the NWO!!!!!! 9 years previously where I WAS BORN we had the Hungerford massacre- PORT ARTHUR is a copy cat set up!!!!!!
Lynn james | March 12, 2017 at 10:21 am
Good God what is this country coming to. Inocent lives were lost, babies or children hadnt had a chance to live a life. All for the legislation for gun laws premeditated murder and corruption really guys, this is so horrifil have no words?????
Aussie pub brawler | March 14, 2017 at 3:38 pm
uh….that’s one of the main contentions……that the Prt Arthur massacre was either a partial hoax or a total hoax…..replete with “crisis actors”;
there has been enough noise abt the PAM in the last coupla decades for some of the victims’ families to make a stink……unless, of course, there were no victims to begin with….
Fay | March 14, 2017 at 11:52 pm
I have always said Martin Bryant was innocent. All the papers and witnesses saw was a pimply faced long blond hair person who shot from the right hip with his right hand. Martin Bryant was left handed and could never have executed this catastrophe the way it was done. And he did not have a pimply face. Why didn’t the police get the tray that he was supposed to have eaten his lunch off and do it for finger prints. No nothing was done, if you read everything about that day and read the police inter view of Matin, you would realise he did not do it.
Carryn Zed | April 4, 2017 at 1:31 am
Exactly Angela…. like top police officials told to attend a suddenly arranged convention in Hobart that weekend, the quick & easy access to transport for the high number of victims, & Martin himself supposedly admitted at first he was told to be at that place…..but that was ignored & made out it was just voices in his head… They did a very good job on a simple guy used as a scapegoat……….
Ryan | July 3, 2017 at 7:20 am
I feel for you I really do but dont be blinded by anger. There is plenty of evidence to support he did not do it
Robyne | July 4, 2017 at 12:48 am
After seeing very experienced shooters miss many targets, I realised Martin Bryant did not have the ability to do the shootings. The perpetrator was an extremely efficient shooter with skills far in excess of Martin Bryant who had hardly ever used a rifle. It was a very planned and executed job with many people involved. Maybe one day, we will learn the truth. In the meantime, Bryant will remain an innocent in prison.
Bent facts | July 6, 2017 at 8:55 pm
He can’t shoot with that precision.they killed too many with not enough bullets plus not enough misses for 45 degree recoil shooting from the hip. Interview Bryant.
Interview Martin.
cairnsnews | July 10, 2017 at 9:11 am
Evidence is overwhelming of a government coverup. The political juggernaut will defend at any taxpayer funded cost to avoid transparency to the Port Arthur massacre. Their day in the peoples court of public concern is about to open the gate. Ed
Robyne~ Evidence support what you say. Government accountability is just around the corner as Martin Bryant rots in prison being the patsie to their disarming Australia agenda at any cost by John Howard….Ed
IanM | November 1, 2017 at 9:30 pm
Parrys declaration reminded me of the 5 dancing israelis on 911 who where high fiving and filming the collapse( We were their to document the event)
This boy/man needs to be released, my father who survived the King David hotel bombing in Palestine, told me this was an israeli hit, “only jews kill like this”
cairnsnews | November 2, 2017 at 1:29 am
Thank you Ian, we have received similar views in the past during the research into the Port Arthur rot. Similarly about 911 filed by our US contributors.
Unfortunately the major media is so tightly controlled in Australia that not a peep will ever be heard about these false flags. Murdoch, Fairfax and the ABC run the false media front for the elitists who own the corporate political parties. Two decades ago a Labor insider told us the Sydney office of the ABC was tightly controlled by Jews Subsequent investigations have revealed this to be correct. This is how the country’s most well known Aboriginal ‘leader’ Noel Pearson, a solicitor, got his hands on much of the extensive and rich mineral fields on Cape York. He was trained by and did his articles with Arnold, Bloch, Liebler the largest Jewish law firm in Australia based in Melbourne. The former senior partner in the firm, Isi
Liebler has strong ties to Mossad. In fact circa 1994 Liebler was accused in federal parliament of being a Colonel in Mossad. This law firm acts for the Australian Labor Party and Bob Hawke and has done for many years.Ed
KEITH ALLAN NOBLE | November 2, 2017 at 7:20 am
If you would like the details (includes references) of Stephen Parry’s inside knowledge of the official massacre at Port Arthur in April 1996, please email me for the 50-page summary document: “20 YEARS, CORRUPTION, DECEPTION, LIES” (no copyright, distribute freely) – martinbryantisinnocent@gmail.com
This evasive embalmer from Tasmania has refused to explain his incriminating words which he presented at a government seminar in 1997. (see details in above-mentioned summary)
What does it say about the affairs of State in Australia when Stephen Parry – a person who knew preparations for the massacre (allegedly 35 killed; 23 wounded) were made in Victoria “ready for the incident” – becomes President of the Senate? But don’t just condemn the Liberal Party. A copy of the Show Cause Notice which was directed to Parry was also sent to every senator at the time. None have replied or reacted.
It seems every senator in Australia is quite content to see the torture of the poor patsy Martin Bryant continue. He has been wrongly condemned and imprisoned since 1996. Over 20 YEARS!!!!!!!!!
There was NO hard evidence proving guilt, NO motive, NO fingerprints, NO credible identification, NO public inquiry, NO legal integrity, NO proper firearm ownership, NO DNA evidence, NO coronial inquest (with 35 killed!), NO free admission of guilt , NO witness ever testified in a court, NO forensic results, NO crime re-enactment, NO jury, NO complete list of evidence, NO explanation for the naked black-haired woman police wrote they saw at Seascape (it was not the owner who officials said was already dead), NO proper legal representation, and Martin had NO trial (hearings in courtrooms are NOT trials).
All there was were official allegations all unproved and blown up to psycho-shock and unsettle the very gullible public. Just right as a prelude to the gun-control legislation which quickly followed.
Of course officials could not have had a trial. The only witness who knew Martin Bryant and who was at Port Arthur said the gunman was not Martin Bryant. Terry Hill a gunsmith was pressured to say he sold a weapon to Martin, but Mr. Hill refused to lie. (All documented in the book MASS MURDER.) And the marksmanship and coolness of the gunman was way beyond mentally handicapped Martin. (And did you know two people – ASIO or MOSSAD? – voluntarily went and sat inside the vehicle WITH the gunman at the PAHS toll booth, and there had a discussion with him. It seems those two people knew the gunman and/or why he was there. They knew the gunman had already killed people, but they just went and had a chat with him. This is documented in the statements of witnesses who were at that tollbooth. You’re not supposed to know this. It’s all in the book MASS MURDER.)
Do not believe for one minute the bullshit about him making a confession. For six months Martin Bryant clearly stated he was innocent. But to circumvent proper legal and trial procedures, that criminal lawyer Johne Avery worked Martin over and got him to accept Avery’s plea. (Even Martin’s bewildered mother was herself pressured to put pressure on Martin to get him to say he did it. And she did.) Given his mental handicap (IQ of 66; retarded), Martin should have had a protecting guardian with him at all times. But that did not happen. Three official mongrels John Avery (corrupt lawyer), Damian Bugg (corrupt prosecutor), and William Cox (corrupt judge) worked on poor Martin then locked him away forever.
Martin Bryant is INNOCENT! It is Stephen Parry who is GUILTY!
Dr. Keith Allan Noble; author
t. 43-1-9712401
murder.research@gmail.com
free pdf of the book:
MASS MURDER: Official Kiling in Tasmania, Australia
(2nd edition; 2014)
BIGWORMBOOKS@gmx.net
freedomman | November 16, 2017 at 10:17 am
keep pushing at the heels of your elected reps and hold their feet to the fire this is reaching critical mass and when enough of we the people band together and demand justice for martin and not only him but for the family’s as well then the truth will come out. No army can stop an idea whose time has come, constantly call email write all members of parliament and your elected reps and bug them all day 24/7 and get the colonial inquiry underway this is the only way this whole event can be put to bed and the truth come out we owe it to every citizen in this country, to allow the truth to set the story straight for the truth shall set you free.
Bobby Wayne | March 14, 2018 at 10:28 pm
Big Government promotes and enjoys “our class” fighting amongst ourselves and directing attention away from them. it is natural and easy to repeat those opinions from our favorite sources of media ,but, not so easy to construct an original opinion. The honest truth has become near impossible to locate, but it can be researched you are willing take the time. You will also need an open mind.
So, innocent or guilty- and how do YOU really know? Good luck~
Helen | April 2, 2018 at 1:37 am
Your’e the fucking joke! Blind Freddy can see Martin Btyant is innocent !!
Ashley | April 2, 2018 at 2:31 pm
This from a site I like and quite obviously the same applies to Australia;
http://victuruslibertas.com/2017/05/readers-and-viewers-of-vl-ask-fbi-anon-their-own-questions/
“James asked: What is the main concern (meaning what is the biggest case) going on inside the FBI at this time?
A: Israel. We are truly in danger of becoming the United States of Israel. They own 80% of our politicians. They have infiltrated our media, our tech companies, our banking systems.”
Helen | May 8, 2018 at 2:24 pm
J you’re just as evil as the rest of the moron that set Martin Bryant up !!
Richy | June 7, 2018 at 12:39 am
The guns he used were handed into Bayswater police station in Victoria. Because they were bent. And did not shoot straight.
They were possession of the Australian Government.
Do you need my uncle to tell you why they handed them in for $150 each. Cost to fix them was more.
PS. All those in comps that went up against Bryant were better shooters. Bryant had a 45/100 average.
Did they not say he shot 92/100.
The exact number our top SAS sniper has.
I sympathies with you. But you need the truth. This was a government sanctioned false flag event. At the Top.
Sorry I can’t say more on Spy Net
Andrew Bell | August 3, 2018 at 9:24 am
Mr Noble I have some information that may be relevant to your case
Editor, cairnsnews | August 4, 2018 at 6:38 am
Thankyou Andrew we have addressed you note. Editor
tokyorose2 | January 28, 2019 at 11:52 pm
The truth always comes out, I admire you helping an innocent man. That’s what I saw in the interview, he seemed intelligent enough but simple that’s all.
Rob | February 6, 2019 at 7:38 pm
Remember, the Hoddle street massacre, with Julian Knight as the shooter? link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hoddle_Street_massacre ….. It was a “warm-up” for Port Arthur. He couln’t remember anything about the shooting for many decades, but now with the opportunity of parole he’s “regretting his actions”(Think Manchurian candidate)(Sirhan Sirhan still can’t remember).
Editor, cairnsnews | February 7, 2019 at 9:26 am
Well said Robert and accurate. The Citizens Electoral Council exposed Martin Bryant’s pre-conditioning in an article which can be found on their website, http://www.cecaust.com.au/ . Bryant was sent to the Tavistock Institute in the UK for brain washing two years before Port Arthur. Although he was placed by others into the Seascape incident he was not the Broad Arrow Café shooter and there is overwhelming evidence to prove this fact. The elephant in the room overlooked by all researchers is no mention of ear protection from gunshot. Three shots from a .308 calibre rifle in the confines of the café would have left the shooter temporarily deaf and any more shots would have left the shooter with permanent deafness and probably perforated ear drums. Where are the trolls now?Editor
Floda | March 19, 2019 at 4:01 pm
Whatever’s best for Jackie! What did you expect?
margaret di giovinazzo | April 21, 2019 at 6:26 pm
Martin Bryant is left handed and the shooter was shooting righthanded.
I agree Matthew. How do they explain away the fact that Martin Bryant demonstrated that he shoots with his left hand whilst, by all accounts, the shooter was shooting with his right hand and from the hip, Martin Bryant was supposed to be burnt to death in the fire started by an SOG officer shooting a phosphorous flare through the upstairs window at Seascape Cottage. I imagine this threw a spanner in the works for a lot of people in the know.
Jazz, can you give me a link to the confession video?
Shane Ryan | September 21, 2019 at 8:07 pm
I Love your words Brother.
l Love You Brother.
Dear, I don’t know, You are a very Poor excuse for a living Man. You are either being paid by some Evil banker or Government, Same same. You and your ilk are brain dead Sheep of the greatest order, take your uniformed idiotic and down right brain dead tin foil hat off, smell the roses and not the excrement
Fred Wick | September 30, 2019 at 5:40 pm
For the sake of our own sanity.
The moral superiority lies with the opening of a trial, coronial inquiry, independent inquiry, royal commission( all of these ).
We want the evidence heard.
We want the truth, to set us free.
Detoxify Martin and get him on the stand. Send the bugger to a health camp for 6+ weeks for
a withdrawal program from the major tranquilizers et al.
We the people, families, friends of the victims deserve an outcome not marred by the evasive and deceptive story of the Port Arthur Massacre as read to us by our governments and our law providers.
Editor, cairnsnews | September 30, 2019 at 7:07 pm
You will have thousands of supporters Fred. Well said.Editor
Ompy Garland | October 7, 2019 at 12:55 pm
Ann O'neill | October 7, 2019 at 10:04 pm
I would like to be able to share this but don’t seem to be able. I remember Pauline Hanson was laughed at when she said this many years ago.
Michael Thomas | October 8, 2019 at 8:49 am
Maybe they weren’t asked to give evidence.
Eddie | October 21, 2019 at 6:39 pm
What your saying no one that was there that day says they the wrong man , that shows you’ve done 0 research on the matter go back to your computer and actually do some real fact finding instead of watching a channel 7 report , tip look up a woman who gives talks publicly about what she saw that day and then look up the Vic cop who has been telling everyone who actually did it for years
Keith Allan Noble | October 22, 2019 at 8:15 pm
Dear READERS, Two new books on the Port Arthur incident have been released – WORDS OF MEN: Official Terror Shooting Tasmania (2019) & WORDS OF WOMEN: Official Terror Shooting Tasmania (2019). Paperback (pp.160) copies are available from internet booksellers. PDF copies are available from BIGWORMBOOKS@gmx.net – FREE of course. Dr. Keith Allan Noble; author, Unit 72 B, Am Heumarkt 7, 1030 Vienna, Austria t. 43-1-9712401
sasmiley2 | October 24, 2019 at 6:25 pm
I lost people to.
But, wendy scurr, was no liar.
I want the persoS who did this jailed.
The Tasmanian government is so corrupt- so corrupt,
American truck- (morgue) – advertised for ‘tender’. Trump.net email…
I have researched it myself- big questions, get my the proif he did it, give me the coroners reports. No, we cant have them- none done.
secret insider | November 13, 2019 at 5:20 pm
This shooting was done by Israel. So was 911, sandy hook, NZ mosque shooting, vegas shooting, and many others.
wayne potter | November 22, 2019 at 1:46 pm
On and on it goes , same innuendos and assumptions he did they did, more documents and stories about who did what. Fuck up and do something real about it. Fucking story tellers and gossip mongers with no real evidence either way. Name the real individual perpetrators/ shooters , all you name is organisations. Put up or shut up.
Editor, cairnsnews | November 23, 2019 at 8:03 am
Well old mate if you searched our unique Port Arthur files you would discover the names of the shooters. Don’t shoot yourself in the foot just yet.Editor
Irina Yudina | November 23, 2019 at 11:07 pm
Martin is innocent. No mentally handicapped person like him could have pulled off such a massacre of people. There was obviously more than one shooter. Or one very good navy seal
Steven T | August 30, 2020 at 1:39 pm
Chris , Jess
Whether Martin Bryant is innocent or guilty is irrelevant, what is relevant is that a man has been jailed for life without following due process, sect 80 of the constitution guarantees a trial by jury of one peers, it’s a basic right that dates back 800 year to a document that ended up being the foundation for the creation of governments.
unless you are communists you have no reason to argue against Bryant’s right to trial, the last this thing that the people of Australia should be undertaking is giving the government freedom to circumvent proper due process, even the most honest politicians(government) can be subverted let alone one that it already known to be corrupt, conspiracy theorists keep governments in check.
I’m trying to understand why people who don’t believe Bryant is innocent are reacting in such a manner, why so angry and defensive, I don’t understand why you would be against having the justice system serve the people and carry out the task it is intended for, I thought you would have more confidence in the judicial system and government that you are so adamantly defending.
I found some information regarding the port Arthur shooting that is only mentioned on a few occasions.
Martin Bryant inherited 27 million from his old lay friend who was the niece of George Adams (tattersalls) , retroactive laws made after the shooting allowed the government to access those funds for the victims, 3 million was paid out to the victims and 24 million went to admin fees. (disarming the public is not the only motive)
The serial number of AR15 used in the shooting was traced back to the 1987 Melbourne gun amnesty , the firearm was acquired by the Victoria S.O.G’s which is not unusual , they get to keep certain firearms and use them for police work, the part that is not okay is the firearm ending up in Port Arthur 9 years later.
The commonwealth bank employee that was in the cafe recognized the gunman and stood up and yelled “not in here” before the gunman shot and killed him ( he was also an ex asio agent)
Editor, cairnsnews you have done your research on the Port Arthur incident, but you certainly have no idea what you are talking about when it comes world war 2 and Adolf Hitler, you are making the same mistake that your adversaries are making.
Hitler did not disarm the German people, Hitler expressed his disgust with the communist parties disarming Hitler labelled these Bolshevist as traitors in a speech.
I for the life of me cannot understand why so many people cannot see this pattern that keeps repeating.
To many people have this ill conceived perception that the world is perfect , that there is no evil, people perceive the world as if it is the movie clip of Julia Andrews singing ” the hills are alive with the sound of music”.
I can assure you that no man in history has been misrepresented the way Hitler has been misrepresented, you are talking about a very educated, creative, empathetic and intelligent, who was democratically elected, who rebuilt Germany’s broken economy, who was a vegetarian because he couldn’t bare to kill an animal, who was responsible for creating laws against cruelty to animals, who banned all the smut art that the Bolsheviks brought over with them when the were finished destroying Russia, the man that watch Churchill’s planes bomb Germany for 3 months without retaliating, the man that kept pleading for peace while Churchill kept bombing, Hitler refrained from retaliation until Polish Jews murdered 5000 Germans that were living just over the Germany border in a polish town,then he was blamed for the murders claiming it was Hitlers propaganda designed to initiate a war.
here we are 2020 the year of the covid-19,I’m seeing the world through a sentient beings eyes and it is crystal clear, while many see it through sheep’s eyes, an d i’m in noway condoning the behavior of the evil beings that control this world but these damn sheep who suffer from severe cognitive dissonance are the ones that make all these atrocities possible, this dimwits are happy to jail an innocent man and allow psychopath cold blooded murdered go free before they have their ego bruised. I am absolutely disgusted and at my wits end with these types of pathetic excuses for human being, what kind of absolute moron argues against his own inalienable inherent right, why is it so hard for your people to see right from wrong, it’s because you bloody don’t have a clue what is right and wrong, get a grip of your righteous self and wake up. if you want to live under a communist regime you wish is about to come to fruition.
What kind of moron argues with such conviction against his own rights, looks like you’re going to get you wish, the communist cabal has arrived in our neck of the woods as many of the conspiracy theorist figured they would, just our luck, we don’t have any semi automatic rifles to defend ourselves with, and even if Bryant did it, does that mean that were are supposed to get our asses handed to us by this tyrant government.
These sheep wont believe that we are under attack because it will be our police that initiate this attack on the Australian people , they have already started and the people are supporting their actions —> “thank you Vicpol for making people wear masks and saving my precious life how dare these people risk my life just because they are trying to protect everyone’s rights, shoot and kill anyone that puts my life in danger”
I honestly thought people were much smarter but I was obviously wrong, the majority of people are so damn stupid and even if you try to educate then you wont get anywhere, they become so engaged in the argument defending what they believe, they don’t realize how stupid they look because they are opposed to common sense, 800 years of common law, basic fundamental rights, law of equity, the bible, western democratic society and logic.
The more i see this people and their subjective argument the more I realize how this country has become a communist country overnight, these subverted fools have helped usher in the Bolsheviks, these fools that watch the 6 o’clock news and believe that the majority of the 26 million people in Australia are murdering,criminal,drug dealing, violent, bank robbing, street racer, outlaw, tax evading, psychopaths who are a straw on a camels back away from dowsing their family and pets with fuel and striking the match, while these dumb asses cheers our government on for implementing road side speed detection cash registers, random blood alcohol testing of sober motorists and we can’t forget the fining notorious p plater not displaying P’s, registration or license expired psychos, busting weed smoking pablo escabar serial killers, thanks to you morons that have been subverted, we are all F**KED now, you people allowed this to happen, you useless POS caused this, F**K you and your precious enslaved life, we’ll see if your life is going to be worth living now , you wanted a communist police state, you got it.
Steven T. Ofcourse Martin Bryant deserved a trial. Everyone accused of a crime deserves one. It’s quite an escalation from “I think he’s innocent” to “Die at my communist hands you scum!”
You know, it’s the name calling that really makes me laugh. “Sheep” is conspiracy nut for, “Oh, you think that private citizens can actually do bad things based on their own thoughts, desires and beliefs?”. “Communist” = pretty much the same but is more commonly used in less general disputes.
As far as our government is concerned, I hate our current leadership. I never voted for them, nobody I’ve spoken to has ever admitted to voting for them. I’d gladly look the other way if they were led out back of Parliament House and *CENSORED*. Anyway, I’ve never trusted our government and probably never will.
Give Bryant a trial and have an inquest. I 100% believe that the tax payers will gladly fork out millions for it. The answer will be the same as it is now regardless because;
A) If it’s really a cover up, they’ve got this covered.
B) If it’s not a cover up, he’s guilty.
Anyone can get multiple head shots on people who are seated in booths when firing a gun from the hip. Most of his kills were made where?. Oh, a little place called a cafe where people were seated and eating their meals. It’s actually mind blowing to me that people read that one simple fact and conclude that there is a government agent or 10 doing all the killing.I’m all for overthrowing our current government and installing a decent one but there isn’t a decent one to replace it with 😦
I really didn’t want to get drawn back into this rubbish but I choose to not live my life in fear. I won’t be afraid of our government, I won’t be afraid of being called names and I won’t fear speaking what I believe is the truth. If you’re all so adamant that Bryant is innocent, let him live in your homes with your partners and children. If you’re not prepared to do that, sit down, shut up and admit that you could be wrong. I know that there is a chance I could be wrong. I don’t believe I am based on the evidence I’ve read though.
Anyway, please leave me out of your tin foil hat party. I’d rather use that tin foil to cook a nice roast in than have my brain fried by questioning EVERY ridiculous thing that gets played on mainstream news/media. While you’re arguing with me about this BS, our overlords are taking more of our freedoms away from us.Let’s focus on that instead. It won’t make a lick of difference now if he’s set free or kept in jail to die. Are we going to overthrow our current keepers and make Australia a decent place to live again or are we just going to cry about Martin Bryant?
Editor, cairnsnews | August 31, 2020 at 8:28 pm
It is simple really – the shooter(s) was right handed – Bryant was left handed as demonstrated on the current affairs program. Several eye witnesses said he was at a different location when the shooting started. And on it goes. If they can frame Bryant they can frame you. Regards Editor
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Duke Johnson: Browns want to run ball more
Caleb Bailey | Jul 30, 2016 3:04 pm
The Cleveland Browns have an ample amount of quarterbacks and wide receivers to choose from going into the 2016 season. However, it looks like this team is planning on being more physical with the ball by running it this year.
Second-year running back Duke Johnson, drafted in the third round of the 2015 draft, spoke with reporters on Saturday and said that the team is looking to be more physical. He said that new head coach Hue Jackson is looking to establish a run game in 2016.
#Browns RB Duke Johnson said Hue has been very clear they will run the ball and wants to establish a physical mentality.
— Scott Petrak ct (@ScottPetrak) July 30, 2016
The Browns have some running backs that have a ton of potential in Johnson, Isaiah Crowell and Glenn Winston. So, it certainly seems like they could have a good shot of establishing a dominant run game.
In his rookie season, Johnson rushed for 379 yards and caught 61 passes for 534 yards and two scores. Crowell had a down year from his fantastic 2014 season, where he ran for 607 yards and eight scores, rushing for 706 yards and only four touchdowns.
The team wants to improve their game on the ground, but they did draft five receivers, including Corey Coleman in the first round, in April. It should be interesting to see what kind of look the Browns have going into the 2016 season.
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Category: Anger
Anger, Olympics, Pistoffirishman, Sports, Uncategorized
A ”Lochte” to hate about this Olympics
Police say Ryan Lochte, swimmers lied about alleged robbery
Police said the swimmers were confronted by security guards carrying guns after leaving a party at the French hospitality house.
Brazilian police say U.S. swimmer Ryan Lochte lied about being robbed at gunpoint.(Photo: Kevin Jairaj, USA TODAY Sports)
RIO DE JANEIRO — Rio police said on Thursday that four U.S. Olympic swimmers who claimed they were robbed at gunpoint fabricated their story to cover up for a drunken night that ended with them vandalizing a gas station bathroom.
“It seems that they lied,” said Fernando Veloso, chief of Rio’s civil police. “No robbery was committed against these athletes. They were not victims of the crimes they claimed.”
Veloso’s statements at a jam-packed afternoon news conference followed a chaotic and confusing week for the U.S. team and cast a pall over the final days of the 2016 Summer Olympics. What started as a case of U.S. athletes falling victim to Rio’s notorious crime could end up leaving a black eye instead on the four American medalists.
Early Sunday morning, Ryan Lochte, Gunnar Bentz, Jack Conger and Jimmy Feigen were riding home from a party at France House — a restaurant/bar set up for the Olympics — when they said they were pulled over by men pretending to be police officers and were robbed. Lochte was the most explicit, saying one of the men put a gun to his forehead before taking their money.
Veloso gave a far different account. He said the four swimmers stopped at a gas station and one of them broke down the bathroom door and police found damage to a soap dispenser and a mirror.
The athletes were confronted by security officers, and they offered the gas station employees $20 and 100 Brazilian reais (about $33 U.S.). Veloso said the swimmers continued being belligerent, prompting a security officer to show his gun. But he said no excessive force was used and there was no way the swimmers could have interpreted the situation as a robbery.
There have been some pretty big fuck ups when we talk about celebrities (even half-ass fringe celebrities) doing stupid ass shit. Hugh Grant hiring a hooker that looked like Samuel L. Jackson on a good day. Pee Wee Herman treating his own Herman to a good time in a public theater, The list goes on and on. OJ, Aaron Hernandez, Rae Carruth, Evil Kanievel jumping over the canyon; all really fucking stupid things to do. Then we have a washed up reality show SWIMMER in the Olympics, which no one has even cared about since before Bruce Jenner stopped buying Goldbond powder.
Anyway, breaking this story down to the core is real simple.
Shithead Swimmer goes out and gets hammered with 3 other grape smugglers.
2. On the way home they stop at gas station. The gas station won’t let them use the bathroom, so they piss all over the place. As swimmers tend to do.
3. Swimmers get in a fight with the attendant and break a door.
4. So the head idiot swimmer decides “Hey guys I have this covered, We just tell them we got robbed at gun point.
Even for a pancake brain like Lochte, making this allegation is completely moronic. How about the other 3 fucking idiots thinking “Yeah great idea Ryan nothing can go wrong with this plan”. This plan is equal to getting pulled over for a DUI and telling the cop “I wasn’t drinking, the booze drank me” (side note I’ve tried this it doesn’t work).
Here is how you explain Ryan Lochte.
Picture the United States as a giant High School. Ryan Lochte is stuffed in a locker, in the girls locker room. That’s it…end of comparison. We all know this guy is a fucking idiot. This shithead had a reality show on E! that was cancelled. You know how hard that is to do? For Christ sake that network will show basically anyone that will bang a black guy that plays a sport and that pansy wouldn’t even bother to blow Brittney Griner (USA WBBALL) to keep his show going. What a coward!
Okay here’s my favorite part of my blogs…They are the one liners that I love so much.
Things Lochtes buddies would have rather done that night then lie about being robbed
-Accompanied the North Korean losing athletes home to face Kim Jong Un
-Taken a dip in the Poop Ocean in RIO
-Tried to piece together all the severed limbs that wash up on RIOs beach
-Go to a gay club with some new friends they met from Syria
-Find Michael Phelps’ one other friend
-Try to help Bob Costas make those fudge cookies in his tree
-Help pay for all the abortions that will be needed just from the USA Basketball team
-Hang around with Brazils best known celebrity- The bubble bee guy on The Simpsons
-Climb up to the Jesus statue and find out its really The DUDE from “The Big Lebowski”
-Chill with the Horse Dancing guys because…they gotta know how to party, right?
Lochte is so stupid he can’t finish a Highlights magazine.
He is so stupid he has Velcro shoes that match his wallet.
He is so awful that his favorite sport is fucking swimming.
If Ryan Lochte was a cartoon character he would be fucking Millhouse from The Simpsons. Nobody needs him but if he is there no one notices anyway.
And so, just go away Ryan. Go crawl in a hole and leave productive humans alone. Or at least til you smoke some bath salts and eat someone’s face off like that kid in Florida. (Seriously did you see that shit? Way more entertaining then the Olympics.)
See you in 2020!
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Anger, Can I Be Frank, Frank McCabe, Uncategorized
Why am I so pissed off this week?
Not sure what has a hold of me this week, but I am just angry. Could be the pollen count is like 9 million (I dont even know if thats possible so piss off…I am not Harvey Fucking Leonard! See what I mean?). Could be that our entire region’s “boyfriend” Touchdown Tommy is being unfairly punished and criticized. Could be I just hate everyone. Yes, you too.
Whatever the case I decided the most therapeutic way – except for exercise, alcohol {I am lying, thats always part of my regiment}, yoga or talk therapy – to deal with this unforeseen steam is to expunge the demons with this blog. Identify each and everything that annoyed the shit out of me in recent days and let it out, drop the blood pressure to acceptably high range and allow me to move on living a life of religious and spiritual harmony.
Nope – that shit is stupid and I still dont’ feel any better….on to the Airing of Grievances
While I can not pinpoint one major thing….I have a list of several little ones for sure
Ted Wells. Your 243 page report on Deflategate is flawed and biased, jack wagon. Your mustache looks like the work of a 3 year old child with a Sharpie. You, sir, suck. Here is a quick excerpt from the 1 Page McCabe Report: Fuck you.
The Match.com guy. “Excuse me, Mr Level 3 Sex Offender, do I know you? You are creeping out Manhattan, chief. Can you back the hell off and give me some personal space? If I ever decided to use a dating site/rape invitation service, you just gave me the final reason why I won’t. Get back to the bushes with your binoculars, dbag.”
This guy. This is Matt. Matt is my brother-in-law. In truth, he is (or was) one of the all-time greats as far as BILs are considered… UNTIL recently. Matt was always 1st in line for a good time and excessive indulgance – food, booze, TV watching, laziness, whatever – and the ultimate fat Dad wingman for yours truly. However, in recent weeks Matt turned his back on me and our whole way of life. Matt started dieting, exercising, drinking less (sorta). But this week Matt crossed the line. He went to one of the premiere steak houses in the country and ordered….wait for it…..sea bass. Effing Sea Bass! Right? Enough said. Go to Vegan hell Matt. I hate you.
Passwords. Why does every Goddamn thing is this cyber-secure earth require a password!? I could not remember one this week and I absolutely blew a gasket. Screaming at an inanimate object like it was going to answer me. Is it my kids birthdays? Is it our dead fish’s name? Is it ‘Nipple’? Nope. Never got it figured out and I am still off the reservation about it.
My Son. What? Why? Who? How could you possibly? Outrage! Yeah, well Jr turns 12 this week and without getting graphic, I actually think he has surpassed me in the ‘manhood’ department if you know what I mean? We were ‘crossing the streams’ the other morning and well….too painful to continue. (not so) Little bastard.
Boston Sports. Nothing but bad news around these parts right now. Besides TB12 getting emasculated by the media; the Sox suck, the Celts and Bruins are on the golf course during playoff season. Nothing to watch this week. I actaully tuned in to the freakin NY Ranger game last night. Lord, forgive me.
I am sure there is a whole bunch of other things the world did to me to bring out the Flabby Hulk but I think this little rant has done the trick to quell my rage. Well, no not really. Still kinda want to kick some stuff.
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Anger, Can I Be Frank, Dan Tobin
Hey Adam Levine, Get the f’ out of my wedding!
Stupid Huffington Post
Sorry Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn, Adam Levine just made wedding crashing a lot more awesome.
The 35-year-old Maroon 5 frontman, who married model Behati Prinsloo in July, decided to spice up other couples’ big days by crashing weddings all over Los Angeles on Dec. 6.
The result is the video for the band’s hit song “Sugar,” off their 2014 album “V.”
“David Dobkin, who is an awesome director and a really dear, dear friend, decided to revisit the concept of obviously the original ‘Wedding Crashers,'” Levine told Access Hollywood last month. “The only difference being we actually crashed weddings this time!”
“[We] literally showed up and played songs for these guys. They were surprised,” he added.
How about the balls on this Adam Levine, cat? Like it was one thing when he tried to convince the world that it was his calling to sing Christmas tunes despite being 4000% Jewish, but now he wants us to believe that he and his Maroon 5 pals have enough street juice to organically crash weddings with their fuck-all jams? Stop it. I’d be willing to bet that these bridal parties would be happier to see a “Black Lives Matter” dance floor sit-in than getting their ears raped by Maroon Five. And I do realize that music is all subjective and that perhaps I am being incredibly harsh. But weddings are weddings. Paul McCartney could sneak out onto the parquet with his bass for a stripped down version of Hey Jude and half the function hall would be bullshit because he’s not singing “Shout” and is stealing the bride’s thunder. Paul would never do that though. And to be fair, Adam Levine isn’t the worst person in this video:
There’s this guy…who almost made it through the ceremony without his “tendencies” bubbling to the surface…
This guy, the most implausible “black guy seeing Adam Levine” reaction ever…
Asian folk selling out for a Maroon 5 video by dancing like white folks….
White folks selling out for a Maroon 5 video dancing like the Asian folks….
Then this guy… for not sacking up and telling Adam Levine to hit the bricks.
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Anger, Pistoffirishman, Uncategorized
Wow you climbed a Big Rock…hey look a dog with a puffy tail
Yosemite climbers reach top of El Capitan in historic ascent
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Two climbers completed a historic 19-day ascent to the summit of Yosemite National Park’s El Capitan in California on Wednesday after scaling the rock formation’s 3,000-foot (900-metre) sheer granite face without climbing tools, representatives said.
Tmmy Caldwell, 36, and Kevin Jorgeson, 30, made it to the top of El Capitan at 3:30 p.m., spokeswoman Jess Clayton of clothing company Patagonia which played a sponsorship role in the climb, said in an email.
The two men, who were the first to climb El Capitan’s so-called Dawn Wall without bolts or climbing tools but used safety ropes in case of falls, climbed the rock face in stages beginning on Dec. 27. They had been expected to reach the summit on Wednesday afternoon.
The Dawn Wall of El Capitan is divided into 32 climbing pitches, which are varying lengths of rock that the climbers mastered with only their hands and feet. The wall has been scaled before, first by legendary climber Warren Harding in 1970, but never without climbing tools.
Yvon Chouinard, Patagonia’s founder and owner who climbed El Capitan in 1964, joked about attitudes toward evolution in a tongue-in-cheek statement celebrating the ascent. He said it “leaves Pope Francis with no choice but to admit our closest relative is the chimpanzee.”
Caldwell and Jorgeson reached the final 11 pitches on Tuesday after working their way past some of the toughest stretches on the rock.
Since the warmth of the day caused their hands and feet to perspire, the two often started climbing at dusk. They used ropes and other tools to move back and forth between the pitches they were attempting to master and their campsite, perched high on the rock.
Jorgeson struggled for several days last week on difficult pitch 15, at one point being forced to rest for two days while the skin on his fingers healed after being ripped off by razor-sharp ledges.
Their attempt on El Capitan was closely watched in the climbing world and drew worldwide news headlines and attention on social media as they made progress toward the summit.
Caldwell, 36, who is sponsored by Patagonia and is one of National Geographic’s “adventurers of the year” for 2015, conceived of the climb in 2007, the company said. Jorgeson spent five years preparing for the climb, his website said
Congratulations you guys, on climbing a mountain that has been climbed a million times, but this time you guys did the hard part with no climbing tools. How are people astounded by this? You want to be astounded? Head down to Cappys Copper Kettle on a Wednesday morning at 9am. Trust me you will see some shit in there that will blow your mind more then two hippy clowns climbing a rock. Not only did you climb a mountain that’s been climbed you did it in 19 days! You know how much stupid shit has impressed me more in the last 19 God damn days.
-My 6 month old shit so hard it went up to his neck!
-My brother drank (19) 30 packs
-Tobes got a kegerator and hasn’t got divorced yet
-Nobody from the NFLhas raped anyone (whoops spoke to soon)
-Danny Amendola caught 2 touchdown passes
-Bill Cosby raped 34 more chicks
-All the Khardashians and Bruce Jenner all slept with black guys
-Ray Lewis used the work “inadequate” correctly in a sentence
-I drank a bottle of red wine trying to be classy til I sharted
-Saw 13 different Asians wearing glasses (GWG)
-Watched Under Siege 3 times
-The Bruins scored more then 2 goals in a game
-Saw a dog fall asleep while licking himself
-Made a telemarketer hang up on me by asking “Who let the dogs out”
-School was canceled due to COLD? Bullshit.
-Beetlejuice was nominated for an Oscar
-My iPhone didn’t autocorrect ‘Fuck’ to ‘Duck’
So, all of the above were way more impressive in my life than these two playing ‘Cliffhanger‘ on something that’s been done before. Ya, I get it it’s a part that hasn’t been done before without equipment. Give me a break, that’s like saying the guy that killed himself with a rocket launcher to the dome broke the suicide record. Hey guys, go back to Eastern Mountain Sports with your Timberlands, rock climber key chains, and your wrist bands for no reason and shut. the. fuck. up.
Hey Ma, Read this Study
Most heavy drinkers are not alcoholics, U.S. study finds
By David Beasley
ATLANTA (Reuters) – Contrary to popular opinion, only 10 percent of U.S. adults who drink too much are alcoholics, according to a federal study released on Thursday, a finding that could have implications for reducing consumption of beer, wine and liquor.
While many people think that most, if not all, heavy drinkers are alcoholics, medical specialists have long suspected that belief is incorrect, said Robert Brewer, an author of a study by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that analyzed self-reported data from 138,100 U.S. adults.
The study found that 90 percent of heavy drinkers fell short of the criteria for alcoholism. Women who have eight or more drinks per week and men who have 15 or more are considered heavy drinkers.
Signs of alcoholism include an inability to stop or reduce drinking, continuing to drink even after it causes problems with family or work, and excessive time spent drinking each day.
Only a third of those who admitted binge drinking 10 or more times in the previous month were alcoholics, the study found. The CDC defines binge drinking as consuming four drinks for women and five drinks for men in a single occasion.
Alcoholism was most common among those with annual family incomes of less than $25,000, according to the study.
Heavy drinkers should not cheer the new study’s results, Brewer cautioned.
Drinking too much is unhealthy, killing 88,000 people annually regardless of whether the drinker is an alcoholic, the CDC said. Health effects include breast cancer, liver and heart disease and auto accidents.
“Anybody who takes from this paper that excessive drinking is not dangerous unless you are dependent is simply not getting the message, which is that drinking too much is bad, period,” Brewer said.
That said, it is important to quantify the percentage of alcoholics among heavy drinkers in order to develop effective strategies for reducing alcohol consumption, Brewer said.
For example, alcoholics may require treatment to stop drinking, while non-alcoholics might cut back if alcohol taxes were raised or the number of stores allowed to sell alcohol is reduced, Brewer said.
“The great preponderance of people who are drinking too much are not candidates for specialized treatment but they can be helped in other ways,” Brewer said
Where was this story about 15 years ago when I was getting lectured on how drinking every night in bars at the age of 17 is going to lead me down a terrible path? This new study is going on my fridge and in my wallet, so I can whip it out every time some clown wants to question why I’m having whiskey with my Cheerios. Just because you pass out from time to time in the kids pack n play or down all the scope because you forgot you couldn’t buy beer before 12 on Sunday, doesn’t mean you have to go to meetings every Tuesday night. This study can help everyone out there that thinks they have a problem after waking up next to some 58 year sloth from Goonies looking woman from the Worthen. You just wake up read this study and say, I don’t have a problem, I was just making memories last night. This study is also excellent to read after saying or doing the following stupid shit.
”Ya sure, lets go to Cappy’s Copper Kettle”
”Taco Bell sounds awesome”
“No I didn’t shit myself from drinking, I gambled on a fart and lost”
“I just watched Rain Man..lets go to Foxwoods, pretty sure I can count cards now”
“These mushrooms won’t last that long right”
”Okay let’s play for $100 a hole and I’ll only use my 7 iron”
“We should totally just egg that assholes house”
“Is the Club Diner still open?”
“Im telling you The Blue Moon is classy now”
“Honey, that cable bill is wrong, why would I order ’18 Inch Black Monsters’?”
“Okay 1 more Jameson then I gotta go coach soccer”
“Must have been the Taco Bell last night, thank God this toilet is nice and cold”
“So I took a nap under the pool table….big whoop”
“That’s not an adams apple, she is just Korean”
You can thank me later for this but you start drinking White Zin and going to James Taylor shows, then you have a problem. Other than that you’re just making great stories.
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If only there was a ‘Kanye-bola Virus’
Kanye West refused to continue his show on Friday night in Sydney, Australia until the entire audience was standing and dancing in physical Yeezus worship. Unfortunately for Kanye’s self-esteem, one of the audience members had a prosthetic leg and another used a wheelchair.
One concertgoer told the Daily Mail that he addressed the crowd saying “I can’t do this show until everybody stand up. Unless you got a handicap pass and you get special parking and s**t.” The fan waved her leg in the air and Kanye so kindly continued the show, stopping again when he saw there remained a single seated fan.
According to the tabloid, he then halted performance of “Good Life,” saying “‘This is the longest I’ve had to wait to do a song, it’s unbelievable,” before sending over a bodyguard to check that the fan was differently abled.
I probably should have let our resident anger blogger @pistoffirishman take this one, but my fingers were already typing.
Question: Is there a worse human being in the world that Kanye West? This egotistical, arrogant narcissistic scumbag has once again hit a new low (I thought marrying that fat-ass a would be the bench mark, but bravo Mr. West, you managed to top yourself).
What really needs to happen to Mr. Stronger is he needs to contract a disease from the Ironic Torture Chamber?
What would be ideally suited for this talent-less dipshit?
If you could invent the Kanye-bola, what would it include in it’s symptoms?
My thoughts would be…
A. Instant muting.
The very first symptom would be the losing of the tongue. Not only would you lose ability to speak, but your tongue would literally fall out; painfully and slowly fall out with the taste of Bruce Jenner’s 1976 Olympic jock strap filling every taste bud as it happened over several long months.
B. “Carltonism”:
We all know Kanye perceives himself as quite the dancer, well, upon contracting Kanye-bola, the victim could only dance like the goofy Alfonso Ribeiro character, Carlton, from ‘The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’. It would like an uncontrollable tick that happened only when cameras were on you.
C. Ass-Displacement:
Immediate retention of Kim K’s gi-normous backside would come next. This odd symptom would eliminate equilibrium causing the victim to constantly fall backwards with every step they took.
D. Genital Pins and Needles:
And just when you think it could not get worse, the 4th and most painful symptom of Kanye-bola hits you; a constant, sharp, dagger-like pain inflicted upon the genital area. Picture a human pin cushion with a thousand needles that never stop poking away at your “Gold Digger“. Ouchie.
E. Bankruptcy
Sure, it doesn’t seem to fall in line with a medical disorder, but so what, I am calling the shots here. Immediate, total, and irreversible poverty strikes the victim, so don’t think you can hire an entourage to help you manage the K-bola. Uh uh. You will be shacked up under a bridge playing ‘Keeping Up with the Smelly Homeless Guy’.
More bad news, Kan, you, and only you, are the only living organism capable of contracting Kanye-bola on earth. Bummer, huh?
There is, however, a silver lining, K-Man (adding more fuel to the irony of this unique affliction) you get to live for 1,000 years! Yep, longevity is final symptom. What are the odds?
Have a ‘Good Life’!
Maybe you can pray to Yeezus for help?
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Celedon Partners continues commitment to the Microsoft Azure platform by achieving Microsoft Silver Cloud Platform Competency
by Aaron Elder | Mar 8, 2016 | Blog |
Bothell, WA – Celedon Partners, LLC (https://celedonpartners.com), a consulting and talent firm that offers a unique combination of deep technical expertise, flexible engagement models and creative user experience engineering, today announced it has achieved the Microsoft Silver Cloud Platform competency, demonstrating its ability to meet Microsoft Corp. customers’ evolving needs in today’s dynamic business environment. To earn a Microsoft silver competency, partners must successfully demonstrate expertise through rigorous exams, culminating in Microsoft certifications. And to ensure the highest quality of services, Microsoft requires customer references for successful implementation and customer satisfaction.
“Celedon has been supporting customers build and host tailored solutions, based on such technology as Microsoft .NET, Elastic Search and Dynamics CRM on the Azure platform for almost two years, and we are excited to have achieved this new Microsoft certification.” said Chris Scott, Senior Director of Technology Delivery at Celedon.
“Gaining a recognized competency in Microsoft Azure, validates our long standing commitment to the Azure platform,” said Brett Campbell, Senior Director of Business Development at Celedon. “The cloud isn’t a panacea, it brings both challenges and opportunities to our customers – how a team chooses to leverage the cloud can have a dramatic effect on a project’s time to value and the final cost to host the solution.”
Celedon Partners brings a unique combination of creative and engineering talent and experience to address its clients technology concerns while leveraging such Microsoft technologies as, Azure and Dynamics CRM. Attaining a silver competency underscores Celedon’s commitment to providing its customers top notch technological expertise coupled with the creativity and cost effectiveness they desire.
“By achieving a silver competency, organizations have proven their expertise in specific technology areas, placing them among the top 5 percent of Microsoft partners worldwide,” said Phil Sorgen, corporate vice president, Worldwide Partner Group at Microsoft Corp. “When customers look for an IT partner to meet their business challenges, choosing a company that has attained Microsoft competencies is a smart move. These are highly qualified professionals with access to Microsoft technical support and product teams.”
Attaining the Microsoft Cloud Platform competency demonstrates partner expertise in building, integrating and/or extending Windows-based applications and infrastructure solutions in the cloud using the Microsoft Azure cloud platform. With more than 57 percent of the Fortune 500 using Microsoft Azure, the Microsoft Cloud Platform competency can help partners take advantage of the growing demand for infrastructure and software as a service solution. Equipped with exclusive training, partners can help customers deploy solutions that increase customer productivity and profitability. The Microsoft Partner Network helps partners strengthen their capabilities to showcase leadership in the marketplace on the latest technology, to better serve customers and to easily connect with one of the most active, diverse networks in the world.
About Celedon Partners
Founded in 2012, with locations in Bothell, WA and Annapolis, MD, Celedon Partners specializes in leveraging the latest development technologies, including Elastic Search and Microsoft Azure, into specialized solutions built on CRM platforms, such as Microsoft Dynamics CRM or Salesforce. Celedon engages its customers to help tackle big ideas, in an achievable manner, without the overhead, complexity and high cost of large scale consulting firms. Celedon offers project-based and a range of talent solutions to mid-sized, enterprise companies as well as State and Federal agencies. Celedon specializes solving technology and business challenges through a combination of user experience design, creative approaches and technical expertise.
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Just noodling
With images...my brain seems to have skipped ahead into some kind of weird future place in BtVS. Maybe that's a good thing. I don't know where it's going, so not gonna post it to lists or do the beta thing just yet. I keep bashing my head against the brick wall of 'how *do* they get back together'. Whether ME gives it to me or not, I do want it. There's backstory here, some kind of truly horrible thing has happened -- maybe an apocalypse in which the Scoobs *don't* instantly triumph. I suppose I shall get to that at some point. For now, though, there's just .
She scuffled her feet in the sand and brush, then slid them forward to land gently on the bank. In the weeks since she'd discovered him here, it had become their custom to watch the sea swallow the sun in silence. It bothered her, this habit he had of sitting just out of the reach of danger in the late afternoon, but she’d never break their ritual to tell him.
As she looked up the darkening skies through the thin protection of overhanging branches, she leaned back on long, strong arms. Greater support existed, but she wouldn’t take it from him.
For a while, she simply listened to the waves, scraping rock and sand from the shore and leaving behind the detrius of their moon dances. In the distance, she could hear the shrieking of the seagulls. And more than anything, she absorbed the utter silence of his presence as the sun sank its last embers into the beckoning swirls of the horizon, leaving behind the streaky aftermath of the day's rays.
She’d never been big on the great outdoors--communing with nature had been someone else's turf. And she was only just beginning to learn how to truly listen. But in reaching for what closeness could be found in the months since last spring, she’d come to appreciate how the sounds of nature could quiet the storms that raged in her.
No sound or movement gave away his mental state, but she had no doubt that his thoughts were as entangled as her own.
Tonight, in the orange and purple glow that signaled today fading into tomorrow, the tension broke so still that she could stand it no longer. A tiny spark might be all it would take to force action from inertia.
"So. We're still here." She turned bright eyes on him, waiting for an answer. And when he made no move to respond, she wondered if perhaps she should reach for him. With a sigh, she settled back. He'd speak when he was ready.
Eventually, he raised his head and turned clouded blue eyes on her. "Still? Again's more like it." The weariness in his voice matched that in her very cells. "And what's the bloody use?"
Willow drew in a deep breath. What she would say could tear him apart or build him back up again, all in a breath. Could he survive it?
"She'd want to know."
Without a word, he stood and walked away. She wasn't surprised. The words she'd spoken went beyond the boundaries the twilight held so tenuously around them.
Still, he'd be here tomorrow, to search for himself in the gloaming.
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Lunchtime Literature Lectures in Liverpool 2010-2011
October 21, 2010 October 21, 2010 ~ Chris Routledge
If you live or work in Liverpool and feel like spending your lunchtime doing something interesting, you could do worse than attend these lunchtime lectures at the University of Liverpool. They are organised (by me) through the Centre for Lifelong Learning, and cover a great range of topics, from Shakespeare, to crime fiction, and contemporary poetry. All the lectures are delivered at 126 Mount Pleasant, Liverpool, opposite the Catholic Cathedral. They all start at 12.30 and are around 50 minutes long.
18 October, 2010: Nature and Rural Life in Contemporary Poetry. By Andy Jurgis.
Nature and rural life are again important themes in poetry following on from earlier poetic traditions. This lecture will include reference to major figures Seamus Heaney (Ireland) and Gillian Clarke (Wales) alongside key Scottish poets John Burnside and Kathleen Jamie. 15884 engl 942
19 January, 2011: Patrick O’Brian. By Mary Weston.
What can you do with Patrick O’Brian’s books but celebrate them? In this lunchtime lecture we’ll pull out some of the best passages from the series: Naval battles, natural history, espionage, love, and most of all friendship. 15885 engl 942
24 February, 2011: Environmental Writing Today: Including Mark Cocker, Kathleen Jamie and Robert McFarlane. By Andy Jurgis.
There is a growing interest in developing the genre of environmental non-fiction. The lecture will include reference to the prose writings of poets Gillian Clarke and Kathleen Jamie, alongside the highly regarded nature writers Mark Cocker and Robert MacFarlane. 15886 engl 942
16 March, 2011: J.D. Salinger and the Catcher in the Rye. By Mary Weston.
Why do so many of us identify with Holden Caulfield? Are we all outsiders? Why do The Catcher in the Rye and the Glass family stories still speak to us, after half a century and more? 15887 engl 942
13 April, 2011: Shakespeare. By Esme Miskimmin. 15888 engl 942
4 May, 2011: Golden Age Crime Fiction. By Esme Miskimmin. 15889 engl 942
All lectures cost £8.
To book a place for any of these, or to see the range of courses on offer, visit http://www.liv.ac.uk/conted/
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JOHN CHUCKMAN ESSAY: PAT BUCHANAN, POSTER BOY FOR WHAT AILS AMERICA Leave a comment
PAT BUCHANAN, POSTER BOY FOR WHAT AILS AMERICA
Pat Buchanan recently called Canada “a haven for terrorists,” a place with lax security. His words struck me as a bit odd considering that not one of the Gang of Nineteen involved in 9/11 came from, or even through, Canada. They all entered the United States from other places, and they all had American-issued visas.
It would be hard to imagine a more grotesque example of lax security than an attack on America’s temple to the military, the Pentagon. Letting that happen when you spend $30 billion a year on intelligence and hundreds of billions on defense surely qualifies as world-class laxness, probably good enough to claim a place in the Guinness Book of Records, if it weren’t just so downright embarrassing.
The military drum-beat crowd likes to ignore that little fact as they harangue those who don’t agree that police-state measures, or for that matter, blowing up women and children in Baghdad, just naturally follow from the events of 9/11.
Pat’s crowd also ignores the fact that after decades of hijackings and threats to commercial aircraft in America, and despite clear warnings there were people out there with some very unpleasant intentions (recall Mr. Clinton’s fleet of cruise missiles hurled at camps in Afghanistan), the American Congress never bothered with such elementary new security measures as strengthening cockpit doors or improving the professionalism of airport-security staff.
Yes, the entire horror of 9/11 could have been avoided by a Congress that had just done its job. But that’s not the approach Pat’s political crowd is comfortable with. Sensible preparations? “Why, boy, that sounds distinctly like interferin’ in private enterprise, maybe even some of that there socialism!”
No, Pat’s crowd waits for disaster and then responds by shoveling tens of billions at idiotic, irrelevant military schemes and working overtime to unravel the very parchment of the Bill of Rights. Any resemblance to fascism is strictly coincidental.
Pat contemptuously refers to Canada as “Soviet Canukistan.” He never pauses to explain what that goofy epithet means, but it does reveal something about his thinking. You could fairly deduce that in Pat’s mental atlas America then assumes the relative position of Soviet Russia.
But what’s meaning to a guy like Pat? You go for the cheap wisecrack and race on to make the next one. The phrase, of course, has the earmarks of Rush Limbaugh’s pimply-teenager-at-camp, self-satisfied snickering, but that’s all you require for success in America’s television politics. No wonder Americans are so poorly informed: fraternity-boy acts pass for political commentary.
Canada is a “freeloading” country according to Pat, lapping up luxurious security courtesy of the U.S. defense budget, a regular hog at the trough. People like Pat never explain what it is that Canada is being defended from.
If it makes Americans feel good, Canadians are willing to say they are grateful for being defended, but, in secret, many scratch their heads about what it is they are supposed to be grateful for. Canada does not have a serious enemy in the world. The only country in a good position to threaten Canada is, in fact, the United States, but that does make a convincing argument to keep right on saying thanks for all that defense, especially with Pat’s crowd running the place.
The world, quite correctly, does not regard Canada as a partner in America’s uglier plots and stunts, and Canada enjoys a significant margin of safety from terror simply by virtue of that fact.
America makes a lot of enemies pushing people around, claiming high ideals all the while. Nobody likes a bully, and most people are repelled by noisy hypocrisy. America maintains its bloated, costly, and increasingly-dangerous armed forces precisely to do all that pushing and protect itself from the consequences.
Looked at in this way, calls by Americans like Buchanan – or for that matter America’s current, intrusive Ambassador to Ottawa, Mr. Cellucci – for Canada to spend a great deal more on defense really amount to demands that Canada subsidize America’s efforts to impose its often poorly-informed and generally-selfish notions on the world.
I once read an article written by a man who grew up with Buchanan. He described what an unpleasant street-tough Pat was, a bare-knuckles troublemaker who roamed his neighborhood territory, always ready for an argument and a fight – a regular backyard brown shirt.
That story might not be worth relating so many years later, had Pat demonstrated some capacity for growth, but he hasn’t, not a bit. He’s too old and puffy to use his fists now, so he’s substituted his mouth. And if you listen carefully to what he says and the way he says it, you just might recognize the shrill and painful sounds of a badly-abused child
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YouTube Google Privacy Class Action Says Kids’ Info Collected Without Parent Consent
YouTube and its parent companies Google and Alphabet LLC have been named in a new multistate class action lawsuit alleging violations of the federal Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).
In 1999 Congress enacted COPPA with the goal of protecting children’s privacy while they are on the internet. Under COPPA, developers of child-focused apps, and any third parties working with these app developers, cannot lawfully obtain the personal information of children under 13 years of age without first obtaining verifiable consent from their parents.
Plaintiff Sirdonia Lashay Manigault-Johnson filed the YouTube Google privacy class action lawsuit in South Carolina Federal court last week on behalf of herself, her child, and parents of children, who while viewing online videos from YouTube, and its parent companies Google and Alphabet, had their personal information collected for commercial purposes.
It’s no secret that children have become a lucrative audience for advertising via YouTube. In fact, its been dubbed the “new children’s TV”. This online advertising marketing is set to grow to $1.2 billion by 2019 and YouTube accounts for over 30 percent of kids’ online time. This obviously creates a major opportunity for advertisers in this sector.
In Manigault-Johnson’s case, she created an account on YouTube for her minor child, identified as R.R., to view on a mobile device. According to the 20-page complaint, during the time R.R. viewed videos on YouTube, “one or more of the defendants collected, disclosed, or used personal information” of R.R. for commercial gain.
“Large portions of YouTube [are directed to] children and Google has actual knowledge that YouTube is collecting personal information from children,” the YouTube Google privacy class action lawsuit states.
Manigault-Johnson says she was never asked for her verifiable parental consent in any form or at any time, nor was she given direct notice – as required by COPPA – regarding YouTube, Google, or Alphabet’s practices with regard to collecting, using, and disclosing her child’s personal information.
She is seeking to represent a multistate Class and California subclass of all persons who are younger than the age of 13 or were younger than the age of 13 when they viewed content on or through the defendants’ apps or websites and whose personal information was collected without parental consent.
The YouTube Google privacy class action lawsuit comes just a week after nearly a dozen privacy, consumer, and child advocacy groups asked to the Federal Trade Commission to launch an investigation into YouTube’s alleged practice of illegally collecting data on children under 13 years old for advertising purposes without parental consent.
Manigault-Johnson is represented by Akim A. Anastopoulo, Eric M. Poulin, Roy T. Willey IV, and Matthew Nall of Anastopoulo Law Firm LLC.
The YouTube Google Privacy Class Action Lawsuit is Manigault-Johnson v. Google, LLC., et al., Case No. 2:18-cv-01032-BHH, in the U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina, Charleston Division.
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How to Be in the 101st Airborne Division
FLOYD DRAKE III
The Screaming Eagles of the U.S. Army's 101st Airborne Division are an elite fighting force designated as an aerial assault unit -- the only such unit in the world. While no guarantees are made as to your assignment after enlistment, there are steps you can take to increase your chances for service in the 101st. Being well prepared for the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, or ASVAB, and being in excellent physical shape are primary areas of concentration. The other area concerns navigating the recruitment process to best position yourself to get into the U.S. Army's Air Assault School.
Enlisting
Begin a physical training regimen
Visit your local Army recruiter
Ask the recruiter to recommend a course of action
Continue the physical fitness training
1 Enlisting
2 Begin a physical training regimen
Study for the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) and begin a physical training regimen, which includes push ups, sit ups, running and pull ups. Do this before going to the recruiter, because you may take the ASVAB during this visit. Much is determined by this test, including the jobs for which you qualify. Physical training should be started early because the test is administered while in boot camp, and you need to be in good shape to qualify for airborne or air assault school.
3 Visit your local Army recruiter
Visit your local Army recruiter. Tell them you want to be in the 101st Airborne and want to attend Air Assault School. As they normally cannot guarantee this, work with them to determine the best qualifications to obtain this goal. Find out what jobs are in demand, and if they are needed in the 101st Airborne. These can include specialist ratings, such as human resources, cooks and supply positions. Most divisions require these personnel, in addition to infantry training. Your qualifications are determined by your final ASVAB score.
4 Ask the recruiter to recommend a course of action
Ask the recruiter to recommend a course of action. Recruiters will guide you in the right direction if you ask the right questions. See if you can secure Fort Campbell, or airborne school, as a condition of enlistment, which may be possible if the Army is in need at that particular time.
5 Follow along
Follow along with the enlistment plan per the recruitment process. If no guarantees are made, things may come available while in boot camp, especially if you score high on the Army Physical Fitness Test, or APFT. To qualify for Air Assault School, a score of 240 must be attained, which is broken down into three sections: push ups, sit ups and a two-mile run. Also, running an obstacle course and doing pull ups are required for airborne and air assault training.
6 Continue the physical fitness training
Continue the physical fitness training while waiting to report to boot camp. Every bit of preparation helps.
1 South Dakota State University: Army Air Assault School
2 Army Airborne School: The Basic Airborne Course
A native of New Haven, Conn., Floyd Drake III began writing in 1984. His work has appeared in the "New Haven Register," Medford's "Mail-Tribune" and the "Ashland Daily Tidings." Drake studied journalism at Southern Connecticut State University. After working as a reporter in Oregon, he is now based back home in New Haven.
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Clodjee's Safe-House
A blog about the pursuit of knowledge
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J’ai récemment fait la découverte de quelques titres que je vais m’empresser de me procurer à la bibliothèque afin de les lire (et possiblement commenter) le plus rapidement possible.
D’abord, j’ai découvert que le tome deux de Kébek par Philippe Gauckler allait finalement paraître le 14 janvier 2021. J’ai déjà commenté le premier tome et j’ignore si l’histoire se terminera avec le deuxième ou si elle nécessitera un troisième (ce qui aiderait à ne pas trop précipiter le récit). Le titre de ce deuxième tome sera “Adamante” mais aucun descriptif n’est disponible pour l’instant. J’espère qu’il ne tardera pas trop à traverser l’Atlantique car j’ai très hâte de le lire…
Kebek: t. 2: Adamante, par Philippe Gauckler. Ed. Daniel Maghen, 96 pages. 19,00 € / $C 39.95. ISBN 978-2-35674-084-7. À paraître le 14 janvier 2021. [ Google ]
Je viens à peine de finalement mettre la main sur le volume six de Isabella Bird que je découvre que le sept est déjà paru en Europe depuis le début décembre ! Celui-là va certainement prendre quelques mois avant de nous parvenir…
J’attend également avec impatience le Pline #9: L’Opium d’Andromaque, qui est paru fin Octobre, et qui devrait atteindre nos rivages d’ici la mi-janvier (selon Les Libraires) — en espérant qu’il n’y ai pas trop de délais avant qu’il soit disponible en bibliothèque…
J’aimerais bien aussi lire le Cesare #13. L’auteur avait fait une longue pause en 2014 et avait reprit la production en 2018 pour le volume 12 (paru en France en janvier 2020 et déjà commenté). Fuyumi Soryo a par la suite remit le manga sur pause à nouveau… et aurait reprit le travail à l’automne 2019 mais le volume treize n’est toujours pas paru…
J’ai récemment découvert que l’histoire originale de Bambi a été republiée avec des illustrations du célèbre dessinateur de livre pour enfants Benjamin Lacombe. Considéré comme un conte pour enfant (9 à 12 ans) à cause du film de Disney ce livre est actuellement un roman animalier pour adulte écrit par Félix Salten, un auteur autrichien, en 1923 mais qui “fut interdit et brûlé par les nazis qui y décelaient “une allégorie politique sur le traitement des juifs en Europe”. Les éléments symboliques sont nombreux tout en restant discrets (…)” [Paris-Match #3733, p. 33]. Je suis donc curieux de revisiter cette histoire…
Bambi, par Félix Salten, illustré par Benjamin Lacombe. Paris: Albin Michel, novembre 2020. 176 pgs. 22.7 x 30.7 cm, 29.90 € / $C 44.95. ISBN 9782226450210. [ Amazon • Google • BeDethèque • Goodreads • WorldCat ]
Les superbes adaptions de Lovecraft par Gou Watanabe se poursuivent chez Ki-oon avec L’Appel de Cthulhu (qui est paru en Septembre, cette fois avec une couverture rouge). Je l’ai réservé à la bibliothèque et m’y attèlerai dès que je le reçois ! Mais cela ne s’arrête pas là, puisque Ki-oon annonce déjà Celui qui hantait les ténèbres pour mars 2021 (avec une couverture verte) !
J’attend toujours aussi Olympia Kyklos par Mari Yamazaki (Casterman, vol. 1/4, 15,95 $, 200 pages, ISBN 9782203202986) qui devait paraître en juin 2020 mais qui semble avoir été retardé à cause de la COVID et paraîtra plutôt en mars 2021. C’est une comédie du style de Thermae Romae mais avec des grecs. [ MangaNews • Google • Amazon ]
Même si j’ai été plutôt déçu par le premier volume de Ad Romam (commenté récemment), j’ai tout de même l’intention de lire le tome deux que j’ai déjà réservé à la bibliothèque… Par simple curiosité…
J’ai déjà sur ma table de chevet Aliss de Patrick Sénécal / Jerk Dion publié chez Alire (en collaboration avec Studio Lounak). Mais cela m’apparait un peu heavy donc je vais probablement attendre un peu avoir de le lire…
J’ai aussi réservé pour ma femme à la bibliothèque la BD biographique Les Étoiles de l’Histoire t.3: Brigitte Bardot (Dupuis, mai 2020, 136 pages, ISBN 9791034749133, 12+). Comme BB était l’une des idoles de mon adolescence (je me demande bien pourquoi) je vais probablement en profiter pour la lire aussi…
Voici encore quelques titres que j’ai l’intention de lire dans les prochains mois (dès que disponibles):
The outsider par Gou Tanabe, chez Glénat (déjà réservé à la bibliothèque)
Peuple Invisible un gekiga par Shohei Kusunoki chez Cornélius (déjà réservé aussi)
Jump: L’âge d’or du manga par Hiroki Goto (Kurokawa, juillet 2019, 336 pages, $23.99, ISBN 9782368528273 — déjà réservé)
Slaughterhouse-Five: The Graphic Novel by Ryan North & Kurt Vonnegut (Archaia, September 2020, 192 pg, ISBN 9781684156252, $24.99 — déjà réservé)
My Heart Sutra par Frederik L. Schodt (Berkeley: Stone Bridge Press, 8 Décembre 2020, 248 pages, $16.95 US, ISBN 9781611720624) qui vient tout juste de paraître.
Et j’en passe… Il y a plusieurs titre en cours / en attente de lecture sur ma table de chevet (Justine par Laurence Durrell, La lanterne de Nyx vol. 1-2 par Kan Takahama, Le dernier envol du papillon aussi par Kan Takahama, The Hound and other stories par Gou Tanabe chez Dark Horse ainsi que plusieurs périodiques — Solaris, dBD, Animeland) et plusieurs autres déjà lus qui attendent d’être commenté (Histoires Courtes d’Aoi Makino, Les frères Karamazov chez Kuro-Savoir, Les fleurs de la Mer Égée par Akame Hinoshita, Isabella Bird #6, Mariko Parade par Boilet et Takahama, Terre Errante par Liu Cixin — tiens, un roman!, La librairie de tous les possibles par Shinsuke Yoshitake, Tokyo, amour et libertés par Kan Takahama, et Nos compagnons par Jiro Taniguchi).
Cela me fera beaucoup de lectures et beaucoup de pain sur la planche! Il va me falloir essayer de regarder moins de télé, ce qui sera sans doute difficile car beaucoup de nouvelles séries intéressantes devraient se pointer en 2021. Sur ce sujet d’ailleurs j’ai aussi découvert que l’une de mes série anime fétiche, Kimagure Orange Road, est maintenant disponible sur RetroCrush ! J’ai aussi débuté le visionnement de la cinquième saison de la sublime série The Expense ainsi que de la nouvelle série Raised by Wolves — dont le sujet est une guerre de religion entre les Athées et les adeptes de Mithra qui se poursuit sur une planète désolée après que les derniers survivants de l’humanité y ait trouvé refuge. Pour épargner la sensibilité des croyants, il semble que le récit ait été placé dans le futur d’un monde alternatif où le culte de Mithra a prédominé sur les autres (dans NOTRE réalité il a éventuellement été absorbé par le culte de Sol Invictus au IIIe siècle avant d’être définitivement supplanté par le christianisme au IVe siècle mais a en quelque sorte survécu à travers le manichéisme et le zoroastrisme).
Aussi Doctor Who (série 13) devrait reprendre le 1er janvier, A Discovery of Witches (S2) le 9 janvier, Real Time with Bill Maher (S19) le 15 janvier, Batwoman (S2) le 17 janvier, Euphoria (spécial #2) le 24 janvier, For All mankind (S2) le 19 février, When calls the Heart le 21 février, The Walking Dead (S10) le 28 février, sans compter le film Dune annoncé pour le 1er octobre, The Mandalorian (S3) pour le 25 décembre, un quatrième film de The Matrix (pour décembre également) ou encore les séries télé de Foundation, Lords of the rings, McMafia (S2), His Dark Materials (S3), Gentleman Jack (S2), Star Trek Discovery (S4), Outlander (S6), Westworld (S4), Call the Midwife (S10), Lost in Space (S3), The Morning Show (S2), Carnival Row (S2), Emily in Paris (S2), Star Trek: Picard (S2), un remake de Shōgun (!) et les multiples spin-off de Star Wars qui n’ont pas encore de dates annoncées! Wow! Où vais-je trouver le temps de lire ?
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June 7, 2020 / Clodjee / Leave a comment
>> Please, read the warning for possible spoilers <<
GITS Arise 1: Ghost Pain
“World War IV is over, but a bomb has gone off in Newport City, killing a major arms dealer who may have ties with the mysterious 501 Organization.” [Text from Netflix, see also the Japanese trailer]
In the first episode (June 2013, 58 min.), we discover the Major when she is still in the military. As she comes back to Japan, she must do an investigation on the possible corruption of her deceased superior officer as well as on his murder. She discover that she is much more involved that she would have thought. In the course of her investigation, she encounters Aramaki, who offers her a job as consultant. This episode, as well as the whole series, offer us the origin story of the Major and the Section 9. It is quite an interesting story and the animation is pretty good (not as much as the movies, of course).
GITS Arise 2: Ghost Whisperers
“Freed of her responsibilities for the 501 Organization, Motoko must now learn how to take orders from Aramaki.” [Text from Netflix, see also the Japanese trailer]
In the second episode (November 2013, 56 min.), we find again a story where the military are being scapegoated and seek revenge for it — but they are actually being manipulated. The Major is told to assemble a team but it might be hard to chose the members… As always, it is a nice cyberpunk story with great animation.
GITS Arise 3: Ghost Tears
“As Motoko and Batou attempt to thwart a mysterious terrorist group, Togusa tracks the killer of a man with a prosthetic leg made by Mermaid’s Leg.” [Text from Netflix, see also the Japanese trailer]
In the third episode (June 2014, 58 min.), the Major has assembled a team composed of her recent “adversaries”, but they are still just a bunch of mercenaries working for Section 9. And she is still missing a member to fit with Aramaki’s requirement. This a story of foreign terrorists using technology to move their ideology forward. The Logicoma (a bigger and less advanced version of the Tachicoma) are interacting more with the team. The theme of artificial intelligence is, as always, omnipresent.
This series (and this episode in particular) shows us a more personal side of the Major as she has a boyfriend. She is shown as being more vulnerable as she is getting often infected by viruses. Both in episodes one and three, she gets personally involved with the subject of her investigation. Also, having a personal relationship is a weakness that enemies can exploit. I guess, with time, she will learn from her mistake and become the more hardened, distant and cold Motoko that we know in the rest of the franchise. Your real enemy is often closer than you might think… This is a really interesting story with good animation. It is certainly a must-see for all Ghost in the Shell fans.
Strangely, this OVA series has five episodes but Netflix has been streaming only three of them — go figure why. The two other episodes are “Ghost Stands Alone” (September 2014, see Japanese trailer) and “Pyrophoric Cult” (August 2015, see Japanese trailer). The series was also adapted into a TV series (titled GITS: Arise – Alternative Architecture) and completed by a movie (GITS: Arise – The New Movie, which concludes the plot of episode 5) and a manga (GITS: Arise ~Sleepless Eye~ which was published in Monthly Young Magazine between April 2013 and June 2016, was compiled in seven volumes and tells how Batou and the Major met during the civil war).
I suspect the series was titled “Arise” because it is about the origin story of both the Major and Section 9. All in all, it is a good cyberpunk story, compelling storytelling, full of socio-political background typical of the rest of the franchise. It is well worth watching if you are either an anime fan or a cyberpunk aficionado.
Ghost in the Shell: Arise (攻殻機動隊 ARISE / Kōkaku Kidōtai Araizu / Mobile Armored Riot Police: Arise): Japan, 2013-2015, OVA anime, 5 x 50 min.; Dir. / Char. Des.: Kazuchika Kise; Scr.: Tow Ubukata; Music: Cornelius; Studio: Production I.G. Cast: Maaya Sakamoto / Elizabeth Maxwell (Major Motoko Kusanagi), Ikyuu Jyuku / John Swasey (Aramaki), Kenichiro Matsuda / Christopher Sabat (Batou), Yoji Ueda / Jason Douglas (Paz), Tarusuke Shingaki / Alex Organ (Togusa), Takuro Nakakuni / Marcus Stimac (Saito), Mayumi Asano / Mary Elizabeth McGlynn (Kurutsu), Atsushi Miyauchi / Brian Mathis (Mamuro), Masahiro Mamiya / Chris Rager (Ibachi), Kenji Nojima / Eric Vale (Tsumugi), Takanori Hoshino / David Wald (Raizo), Miyuki Sawashiro / Jad Saxton (Logicoma).
For more information you can consult the following web sites:
[ Amazon • ANN • Google • IMDb • Netflix • Official • Wikipedia ]
Also, you can check the official trailer on Youtube:
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April 28, 2020 April 30, 2020 / Clodjee / Leave a comment
“When sustainable war spawns a “post-human” threat, Major Kusanagi and her Section 9 team are called back into action.
In the year 2045, after an economic disaster known as the Synchronized Global Default, rapid developments in AI propelled the world to enter a state of “Sustainable War”. However, the public is not aware of the threat that AI has towards the human race.
Full-body cyborg Major Motoko Kusanagi and her second-in-command Batou are former members of Public Security Section 9, who are now hired mercenaries traveling hot devastated American west coast. This land is full of opportunity for the major and her team, they utilize their enhanced cyberbrains and combat skills from their time working in Section 9. However, things get complicated with the emergence of “post humans,” who have extreme intelligence and physical powers. The members of Section 9 comeback together again in order to face this new threat.”
[Text from the official website]
Anime Story
At the end of the Stand Alone Complex TV series, Section 9 is disbanded. In this series, the team has become a mercenary unit named GHOST that operated outside Japan (mostly in the United States) for the last six years. The only former member that didn’t joined GHOST was Togusa. He hesitated because of his family and later regretted the decision. He eventually divorced and found a job at a private security company. The Prime Minister asks Aramaki to reform Section 9 and Togusa is put in charge of locating his former colleagues.
After a failed mission where they were defending a one-percenter against the attack of a group of outlaws, the GHOST team is kidnapped by the NSA who want to use them in a mission to capture Patrick Huge, the rich owner of a tech company. The target reveals itself as a formidable opponent that can anticipate their move and even hack their cyberbrains. As the Major is about to be taken over, Saito terminate Huge. Smith is furious because he wanted him taken alive in order to study him. He explains that Huge was what the NSA calls a “Post-Human.” So far, humans have improved themselves with cyberbrains and cyber-implants. However, the post-humans are the opposite: A.I. which somehow have succeeded in taking over the brain of humans and therefore represent an unprecedented threat to humanity. Unfortunately, Smith consider the GHOST team as a liability and want to eliminate them. He is stopped by Aramaki who arrives in extremis with new orders from the American President. The new Section 9 mission will be to hunt post-humans.
It’s episode 8 and the real story finally begins. The team is back in Japan after six years (Batou came back a few days earlier but got entangled in a bank robbery). There are three post-humans that have been identified in Japan. One is an ex-boxer who seems to have a grudge against corrupt politicians. He kills the Prime Minister’s father-in-law and then goes after Teito himself but stops short of killing him (maybe he felt that he was a good man?). The next post-humans to be identified is a teenager that wrote a program creating mob justice. As they are investigating his story, Togusa get infected by some of his code and disappears! Will he becomes a post-human too? To be continued… in the second season (another twelve episodes, directed this time by Shinji Aramaki, but no release date has been announced yet).
>> End of Warning <<
I’ve mentioned this series recently and was eager to have a look — although I was sure that I would totally dislike its 3D animation. Yes, a few aspects of the CGI are quite awkward — the movements of the characters seem sometimes odd despite that fact that it’s motion capture animation and some character’s hair, mostly Aramaki’s and Tokusa’s — but the 3D quickly grow on you and you eventually even forget that it’s there as you focus on the action and the story. The character designs (by a Russian artist) are faithful and pleasant (the Major sure looks like a doll!) and the storytelling is excellent: well paced and captivating. My favourite part is that, as usual with Ghost in the Shell, the cyberpunk background world (socio-political setting, technology, etc.) is quite superb.
Interestingly, the story seems inspired by the work of transhumanist Ray Kurzweils, who predicted that the A.I. singularity would occur in 2045. One element of the story that differ from the previous series, which are generally nippo-centric, is that the first half is set in the United States (which has experience some sort of civil war again). Also, when I watched the series on Netflix, no dubbed version was available yet because the coronavirus lock-down has delayed production (I am more of a subtitles guy anyway).
So far, this new Stand Alone Complex series seems not much appreciated by the critics, considering the very average ratings that it is receiving (6.0 on IMDb, 47% on Rotten Tomatoes, and C+ on ANN). Anime fans are probably irked by the 3D animation. Too bad for them. It is an excellent anime, well worth watching. It is entertaining, an appropriate continuation of the franchise and, despite my initial misgivings, quite beautiful. A must see for any anime, cyberpunk or Ghost in the Shell fans.
GITS: Stand Alone Complex 2nd GIG
March 29, 2020 March 29, 2020 / kuromatsu122 / Leave a comment
2004 was a great year for theatrical anime releases in Japan. It brought us Hayao Miyazaki’s Howl’s Moving Castle, Katsuhiro Otomo’s Steamboy and, of course, Mamoru Oshii’s Ghost In The Shell 2: Innocence. However, most of the Japanese anime industry’s production, and what really sustains it, remains the television series, like Gundam Seed, Fullmetal Alchemist, and yes, Ghost In The Shell: Stand Alone Complex.
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex was a big hit in 2003 and Japanese DVD sales did great, so the creative team at Production I.G. decided to bring out a second season (titled “2nd Gig”). Now fans can look forward to another 26 episodes of cyber-political intrigue and action.
I can easily imagine that director Kenji Kamiyama was under a great deal of stress, with his work being compared with Mamoru Oshii’s Innocence, and to meet the fans’ expectations after the first season! Despite the high stakes, the young director was up to the task and I think he did a marvellous job. The “2nd Gig” is even better and more intriguing than the first season. He succeeded totally in creating his own world, telling the story in his own personal style, and we don’t even feel the need to compare his series with Oshii’s movie. Each has its own merit.
Kamiyama not only respected Masamune Shirow’s original manga, but he gave it life by detailing, even more so than Oshii’s movies did, its near-futuristic setting defined by the interaction of humanity and technology in a complex Asian geo-political environment. His strong, captivating storytelling is very well supported by the superb animation, the beautiful and elaborate artwork and an enchanting soundtrack. It is so great to see that there is such a great new talent in Japan, able to create a serious and intelligent story that can both entertain our senses and stimulate our mind. It is not surprising that both seasons of the TV series have received a great deal of acclaim, not only from anime fans, but also from those who seek serious science fiction shows.
As the “2nd Gig” starts, Section 9, which had been dissolved at the end of the 1st season, is resuming its job as an anti-cyberterrorist mobile unit. Although the team has returned, their work isn’t easy, and many difficulties lie ahead of them. The Japanese political landscape is changing and the government is keeping a close eye on their special police. The “Laughing Man” case might be solved, but it doesn’t take long for another terrorist organization, “The Individual Eleven,” to show up. Who are they? Are they the result of another “Stand Alone Complex”? They seem to be stirring up an uprising against the Asian immigrants and refugees. Could it be that simple? But some other politically-motivated forces seem to be at work. Can Major Motoko Kusanagi and her team unravel the complex overlapping political plots before they affect the nature of the government?
Technology might be omnipresent in Stand Alone Complex, but it is not overwhelming. In the “2nd Gig,” Director Kamiyama and Production I.G. keep an even greater focus on the human side of the story by exploring the characters’ hearts and emotions — even in the case of some of the terrorists. Each key member of Section 9 has a dedicated episode where we learn more about their past and personality. It is not done simply to paint a richer background; every single bit of information has its meaning. They also give a more humane face to the government (more likeable than the usual fat, corrupt, old minister) with the new Japanese prime minister, a young, good-looking lady who embodies the beauties (and sometime ineptitudes) of democracy. In contrast, there is the ugly face of Gohda, a shady character who embodies the threat of militarism. Also, the intelligent Tachikoma robots (their name means “standing, spinning top”) are back with a new, expanded sidekick role (definitely inspired by Motoko’s cute “helper” programs in the Man-Machine Interface manga). With their cute voices and comical comments, they give a human feel to the technology.
The terrorism and the Asian refugees’ problems seem to be an allusion to the Palestinian question and to some conspiracy theories that surfaced after 9/11 in Europe and in Japan (such as, American right wing groups being behind 9/11 in order to justify military action abroad and domestically limit civil liberties). But it is only used to emphasize the fact that, even in the future, terrorism — the favorite style of warfare of the 21st Century — is still omnipresent and we still haven’t found a way to deal with it. Despite all the advanced technology, humanity is still facing tremendous problems (war, pollution, corruption, poverty, overpopulation, crime). Nothing changes, and even the future’s future is still uncertain. Is there a solution to the crisis? Is there a possibility for us humans to be saved? The answer in “2nd Gig” might be in the origami cranes that appear in some episodes and that symbolize the prayers for peace and salvation. All we can do is, like Section 9, act with courage and determination (even if it means going against the rules sometimes), pray and hope for the best!
In conclusion, “2nd GIG” is even better than the first season. While still very political, dealing with terrorism and immigration problems, it also elaborates on more of the personal history of each of the main characters, including Major Kusanagi. The cyberpunk political intrigue is at moments a little complex, but it is the most intelligent anime series I have ever seen and it is superbly animated. It’s not all action, there’s also drama — and I did cry a few times. A real masterpiece! Of course, such an exceptionally excellent anime series cannot be seen only on TV. You have to purchase the DVD to watch it over and over again, to enjoy all the minute details of this superb animation and share the experience with your friends! And if after that you want more, the series was followed by a movie: Solid State Society.
> Please, read the warning for possible spoilers <<
Ghost in the shell: Stand Alone Complex (anime)
With the TV version of Ghost in the Shell (Kokaku Kidotai) director Kenji Kamiyama (and his production team — including the full support of original creator Shirow Masamune) is bringing a new dimension to the standard police detective drama adding a techno-cyberpunk flavour. Not only is this a very high quality show visually (HD full-digital screen to satisfy even the most hard-core fan!), but it is also full of exciting, intelligent storytelling. You can see that the writers really put forward their best efforts to attract viewers.
The story is set in a future Tokyo populated with high-tech doohickeys, and lots of cyborgs and androids. Fans of Ghost in the Shell find out immediately that this story is quite different from the manga or games. It’s a kind of alternate world created for the TV series, closer to what was already developed for the movie. The manga is funny and set in a fictitious future (lots of made-up names) where Section 9 is an international anti-terrorist unit. The TV series’ setting feels less like a militaristic anti-terrorist outfit and more like a special police force dealing with cyber crimes. It is more serious and more realistic. Nevertheless, like the movie, which was based mostly on the manga, the TV series is using bits and pieces of the manga’s story. We could consider the TV series as a prequel to the movie, whereas the new manga, Man-Machine Interface, is the direct sequel of the original manga.
So what do they mean by “Stand Alone Complex”? It could mean that the series is mostly made of stand alone episodes (self contained stories), with a few more complex episodes (the “Laughing Man” story arc). However, episode 6 also provides another explanation: it refers to the fact that Laughing Man’s imitators are independent copycats, created without an original. To me it seems that Production I.G.’s writers want to make the point that “It’s extremely difficult and almost impossible today to stand alone in this complex society of computers and networks.” Each episode throws enormous amounts of technical information and detail about computers, science and politics for the viewer to digest. At first, for an average nincompoop like myself, the contents of this show can be too much, but with a bit of patience it’s certainly educational. I think, in a way, it’s charming to see so much information on technology. Compared to ordinary anime shows, the amount of dialogue and information is quite huge.
You really have to sit down and watch this TV show over and over again to catch the small details and to understand better. In this respect it shares much in common with its source, the manga. On the other hand, despite all this, the show can also be watched as an intelligent police/detective drama. The viewers can try to solve crimes with Section 9 members and get great satisfaction to see the conclusion of each cyber-crimes case. But don’t think that the show is as slow paced as the film — there is still a lot of action!
The characters seem to be like normal humans, but in fact most of them are cyborgs (or with some sort of cybernetic enhancement). I wonder if, in the near future, when humans begin to replace body-parts to improve their lives and live more comfortably, we’ll have different kinds of crimes? It’s the same type of premise as in Patlabor : if technology takes us there, the nature of crime will change. Of course we’re all human, but how in the world can we live and “stand” with our own personalities in this extremely complex society of the future? In this show, all criminals are making statements of a kind (politically, individually or otherwise).
This is certainly a strong series evolved from speculative fiction, with excellent (and exotic Russian sounding) music by Yoko Kannno (Cowboy Bebop, Escaflowne and Macross Plus) and viewers will enjoy this full-action crime fighting anime! In our opinion, this series clearly shows one thing: good writing and storytelling make a great difference! There are many shows with high quality visuals, but with weak stories. Ghost in the Shell is one of the best shows to come down the road in the last few years and hearkens back to a period where stories and strong characters were the main focus. I’d like to send out enthusiastic applause to the creators of this show!
Despite its high quality animation and intelligent story, the show has a few annoying details: the original opening is much better than the 3D one which starts with episode 3 and there are some technical impossibilities (like the cloaking devices which are not consistent with those in the movie).
This anime won’t disappoint you — in fact, you’ll be totally hooked! A must see show that I’d recommend to anyone. In order to understand the TV series a bit better it is recommended to have seen the movie or read the manga (you would already know the characters and technological background), but you will probably manage anyway if you just dive straight in (you’ll find some helpful information, right after the jump). The series was very well received with critics’ rating of 8.5 on IMDb and of 67% / 100% on Rotten Tomatoes. Enjoy !
Life at the time of the Corona
March 21, 2020 March 30, 2020 / Clodjee / 2 Comments
Or what to do when you’re stuck at home because of the COVID-19 social distancing mesures.
There is not much we can do besides sleeping, taking walks in the park (while keeping our distance from other people), reading books, watching TV series or movies, or using the internet to virtually travel elsewhere. We took a little time to gather for you a few suggestions of places where you can find pleasurable distractions. Enjoy !
All libraries are closed but — if you don’t already have a good book collection at home or a nearby book store — you can always rely on digital books. Beside the obvious commercial options (Amazon, Audible, Barnes & Noble, Kobo), here are a few suggestions to find free digital books:
BAnQ: Ressources numériques
Bibliothèque numérique de Montréal
Bibliothèque des Amériques: livres numériques
Bibliothèque numérique mondiale / World Digital Library
Gallica: bibliothèque numérique de la Bibliothèque nationale de France
ibiblio: The Public’s Library and Digital Archive
Library of Congress Digital Collections
Smithsonian Digital Library
Universal Digital Library
More precisely, if you want to read free manga online (see also a list on epubor), here a few suggestions:
BookWalker
Mr Comics (upcoming, formerly Manga Rock)
Shonen Jump free chapter (Viz)
There are plenty of free music streaming sites on the internet (Spotify, Pandora, Google Play, iHeartRadio, etc.) but personally I use mainly Internet Radio, Stingray, and TuneIn.
However, beyond the commercial streaming sites (Amazon Prime Video, AppleTV+, Disney+, Hulu, Netflix, etc.), the free movies streaming sites are less well-known. Here are a few suggestions:
AcornTV (7-day free trial, 30 with code “FREE30”)
Apar.tv
Britbox (7-day free trial)
IMDb TV (formerly FreeDrive; not available in Canada)
Kanopy (BAnQ)
NFB Indigenous Cinema
ONF / NFB
Tarkovsky films
Tou.tv
RetroCrush anime
Showtime (30-day free trial)
Shudder (free trial with code “SHUTIN”)
SnagFilms.com
Sundance Now (7-day free trial, 30-day free trial with code “SUNDANCENOW30”)
UMC (not available in Canada; 30-day free trial with code “UMCFREE30”)
Also, if you are interesting in Japan and Japanese culture, I suggest you stream shows from NHK World.
You can find a lot of places to visit virtually on Google: Art & Culture, but here are a few suggestions:
Archaeological Museum, Athens
Dali Museum, Catalonia
Frida Kahlo Museum, Mexico
Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles
Louvre museum, Paris
Metropolitan Museum, New York [Youvisit] [Google]
Museu de Arte de São Paulo
Museum of Modern Art (MoMa), New York
National Museum of the United States Air Force
Pinacoteca di Brera, Milan
Prado Museum, Madrid
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, New York
Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery, Washington D.C.
State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia
Tate Gallery, London
Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum, Madrid [Rembrandt] [Balenciaga and Spanish paintings]
Vatican Museum, Rome [360]
Virtual museums Canada
Bavarian State Opera
Berlin’s Philharmonie
Malmö Live Concert Hall
Metropolitan Opera House, New York
Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal (OSM)
San Diego Zoo live streams
TV updates (Fall / Winter) Part 1
At last, another TV season is in view…
First some news…
The Crown S03 is now available to stream on Netflix (trailer)
Vikings S06 started on December 4th on History (trailer)
The Expense S04 started streaming (this time on Prime Video) on December 13th (trailer) !
Lost in Space S02 will be back on Netflix on December 24th (trailer) !
There will be another Call the Midwife Holiday Special on December 25th (trailer)
Doctor Who S12 will start January 1st (trailer)
The first half of Father Brown S08 will air between January 6th and January 10th
Grantchester will come back for another six episodes (S05) on January 10th
In the same genre, I can say that Endeavour will soon come back for S07 (February or March?), set in 1970. A S08 is also already planned.
The young Pope will have a sequel titled The New Pope and should start airing January 13th on HBO (trailer)
Avenue 5, a sci-fi comedy with Hugh Laurie will premiere on January 19th on HBO (trailer)
Star Trek: Picard will premier on January 23rd (trailer)
Homeland S08, the final season, will premiere on February 9 (trailer)
Outlander S05 will start on February 16th 2020 (trailer)
Westworld will be back for a third season in 2020 on HBO. Sorry no more details… (trailer)
The Boys S02 should be back on Amazon Prime around mid-2020 (trailer)
And then a few shows worth talking about…
Watchmen S01
I was disappointed by the trailer because the series looked cheaply made as I thought that Rorschach’s mask was not animated but only drawn but, actually, it’s not a Rorschach’s mask at all but an imitation worn by the 7th Cavalry, a group of white supremacist terrorists. The series is actually quite excellent. It is officially a sequel that tells us what happened after the comic book, ties some lose ends and builds a new level of complexity on the original story, but there is so many flashbacks that it could also be considered a prequel as it tells the origin stories of several characters. The story revolves around three generations of mask vigilantes, mostly the Minutemen’s Hooded Justice / Will Reeves (played by Louis Gossett Jr.), the Crimebusters’ Ozymandias / Adrian Veidt (Jeremy Irons) and Doctor Manhattan / Jon Osterman (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II) — we could probably also add Laurie Blake (Jean Smart), formerly Silk Spectre, who is now an agent for an Anti-Vigilante division of the FBI — and, the newest generation, police detective Sister Night / Angela Abar (Regina King) who is the main protagonist.
In an alternate history where the vigilantes (masked heroes who won the Vietnam war and saved the world from nuclear holocaust through an elaborate hoax) are now outlawed, the social policies of the Redford government are stirring racial unrest and, as the police has become the official masked heroes, the old vigilantes seeks to ties some lose ends in order to save the world again.
The story, about racism and justice, is well written and riveting, the visuals (without any big special effects) are stunning and respects the look and spirit of the original comic book. Despite very mixed ratings on Rotten Tomatoes (critics’s rating of 96% versus an audience score of 49%), I personally think that Watchmen is a superb production and a must see TV series.
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The Expanse S04
The creation of the Ring by the Protomolecule has opened the way to thousands of new worlds. However, Avasarala, the U.N. secretary-general, had ordered a blockade until it is sure that those worlds are safe for colonisation. Unfortunately, some ships were able to pass through the blockade. When crews of both Belters and an Earth Corporation landed on Ilus to claim its natural resources, Holden and the crew of the Rocinante are sent by the U.N. the assess the situation — which quickly degenerate into conflict. On top of that, the protomolecule entity known as “Miller”, with which Holden is in contact, is wreaking havoc with the planetary systems in order to investigate why its civilisation has been obliterated and by whom. Despite the truce, all factions from Earth, Mars and the Belt are on edge…
This series is an example of incredibly well written hard science-fiction, where the complexities of science and politics make for a rich and intriguing plot. It offers breathtaking visuals that make you feel like you are there with the characters. I bingewatched the entire 10-episode season in only a couple of days. It is definitely the best sci-fi TV series of the moment and my favourite show. And I’m not the only one to think that because it received excellent ratings (an overall rating of 8.5 on IMDb although the lowest episode rating for season 4 is 9.1 and on Rotten Tomatoes we find a critics’ rating of 100% and an audience score of 98% !!!). I can’t wait for season five (which has reportedly already began shooting)! It is really a must see.
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Ken Burns’ Country Music
September 16, 2019 September 16, 2019 / Clodjee / Leave a comment
Last night I watched on PBS the first episode of Ken Burns’ Country Music documentary and I was mesmerized! I don’t really like country music (or at least I thought I didn’t) but I was fascinated by this documentary about the history of country music in the USA. In fact, it is much more than that: it is the history of America and its culture — mostly of the deep America. It is very interesting and educating. Like all documentaries by Ken Burns it is very well researched. It is very interesting to see all those old pictures and footage, as well as to ear such music from another era (the documentary covers until 1996)… Certainly a must see.
Country music is certainly a pretty large musical genre that has evolved a lot and encompass many sub-genres (hillbilly, bluegrass, western, etc.) and cross-over styles. It is difficult to define and I am looking forward to learn more about it. For instance, Bob Dylan sang many songs from the country music pioneers (and adopted their style) but he is considered a folk singer. What’s the difference between country and folk? Is folk a sub-genre of country music? I am just wondering…
Country Music is an eight-part mini-series (120 mins each) that premiered September 15, 2019 and airs on PBS every week day until September 25. It is also available for streaming on PBS website (U.S. only).
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September 7, 2019 September 9, 2019 / Clodjee / Leave a comment
With a serial killer loose on Carnival Row, and a government that turns a blind eye to the deaths of its lower class citizens, Rycroft Philostrate, a war-hardened investigator, is the only person willing to stop the murders and maintain the fragile peace. But when Vignette Stonemoss, a faerie refugee, turns up in the Burgue, she forces Philo to reckon with a past he’s tried to forget.
I was quite intrigued as soon as I watched the teaser for this superb dark fantasy (“neo-noir”) TV series on Amazon’s Prime Video. The world it offers is really interesting. It doesn’t feel entirely original since it is constituted by a blend of mythos that oozed from our collective psyche (legendary creatures mostly from celtic or classical lores) and it seems inspired by various literary classics (you’ll find little hints of Shakespeare, of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, of Alexandre Dumas’ Count of Monte Cristo, of Victor Hugo’s Les Misérables, or a little Jack The Ripper and even a bit of Lovecraft), but it is all put together in a very clever and inspiring manner.
In an alternate Victorian world, a British-like country (a city-state named The Burgue) is fighting a German-like folk (The Pact, which remains quite mysterious throughout the series) over new territory to increase their colonial empire. It seems set in a period similar to the Boer War mixed with some aspects of WWI. Strangely, this society looks almost like the Victorian or Edwardian era from our world, but with slight differences in technologies and with everything having akin but different names. For example, the religion they practice is very similar to Christianity (with the typically puritan attitude of the Victorian England) but the Christ is called the Martyr and is represented as a hangman on the gallows instead of a cross!
As The Burgue is losing the war, refugees from their invaded colonies are starting to flow into the London-like city-state creating social problems and racial frictions. It would be a normal historical drama if those population were not made of mythical creatures like faeries (fae), goblins, pucks, kobolds, werewolves, centaurs, etc. In the middle of all this, Rycroft Philostrate — a police inspector with a mysterious past and an identity crisis — is investigating a series of gruesome murders and is somewhat reunited with his long lost lover, Vignette Stonemoss.
Carnival Row is an excellent steampunk story (they still use coal but also telegraph, electricity, airships, gatling guns and small rockets). It is full of mystery, moral (battle of good vs evil, high society vs the slums), politics, forbidden love (inter-racial and LGBTQ+) and even sex (faeries are apparently quite sexual creatures). It tackles very contemporary themes, like social inequity, immigration, feminism or racism. This series is a real advocacy for tolerance and diversity, a call to rediscover and preserve the magic that is in our hearts. It makes me realize that steampunk (and Neo-victorian), as a genre, is really getting popular — we start noticing it more and more in novels, in anime and manga, and now even in TV series.
This series is quite captivating (I binged the first season in a couple of days) and incredibly well-made (superb special effects and costumes), with a great cast (Orlando Bloom, Cara Delevingne, Indira Varma, Jared Harris) and an excellent storytelling. It will surely be the event of the season. I found it both fascinating and entertaining, and cannot understand the poor reception it got from the critics (54% on Rotten Tomatoes !) although it was better appreciated by the public (87% on Rotten Tomatoes and 8.1 on IMDb). I admit that the ending of the first season was a little predictable and disappointing (aren’t they all — but this one does solve the identity crisis of the main character and the murder mystery). Some people complained that the folks of the Pact were never properly introduced or developed, but I am sure that more will be explained in the second season (I can’t wait to see where the plot will take us). No, this series is definitely a must-see (be sure to check also the behind the scene videos) and I highly recommend it.
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Arzak Rhapsody
August 18, 2019 October 28, 2019 / Clodjee / Leave a comment
Perché sur son fidèle Ptéroïde anti-gravité (où rien de grave ne peut l’atteindre), Arzak explore le Désert ‘B’, un monde parallèle peuplé de créatures étranges, situé aux frontières du rêve et d’une réalité au-delà du réel. Mais Arzak ne rêve-t-il pas d’un univers qui est en lui…ou en chacun de nous ?
(Texte promotionnel — voir aussi la couverture arrière de la jaquette)
Ce dessin animé est une série de quatorze capsules de 3:30 min. chacunes qui offrent un dessin minimaliste qui est terriblement animé. On y retrouve différentes aventures (et mésaventures) du célèbre guerrier solitaire et (généralement) silencieux alors qu’il parcours le désert B, affrontant l’herbe-serpent ou diverses autres créatures. C’est un peu sans queue ni tête mais les récits sont étoffés par une narration et Moebius donne, pour la première fois, la parole à Arzak. Tout comme les planches de Moebius, ces capsules sont un peu inégales en qualité (et en intérêt). L’univers d’Arzak est un peu tourné en ridicule avec des personnages clownesques (où l’on pourrait peut-être discerner une influence de Winsor McCay?).
C’est mauvais mais tout de même amusant et intriguant. À la défense de cette curiosité décevante, il faut admettre qu’elle est définitivement produite pour un public jeune alors que la série originale s’adressait aux adultes. On s’attendrait néanmoins à mieux de la part d’un créateur comme Moebius. C’est trop court et plein de potentiel inexploité (quoique le graphisme s’améliore avec les derniers épisodes). Cela aurait pu être tellement mieux…
Il est intéressant de constater que l’on voit déjà le début de la convergence des différents univers (et styles) de Giraud / Moebius avec des éléments qui rappellent Le Garage Hermétique, d’autres qui font définitivement partie du monde SF déjanté et imaginatif de Moebius — parfois hilarant et absurde, parfois mystique et obscure (avec des allusions au Arzach original ou à Edena) — et même des relents d’atmosphère western à la Blueberry. Cette série d’histoires nous laisse donc présager la suite — L’Arpenteur…
À voir par amusement ou par curiosité.
Arzak Rhapsody: France, 2002, 51 min., série télévisée d’animation (14 episodes); Dir., Scr., Des.: Moebius; Dir. Art.: Alexandre Brillant; Ass. Réal.: Francois Narboux; Mus.: Zanpano; Studio: Millimages Online; Prod.: Wolfland Pictures, Carrere Group, France 2.
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The Tulsa Police Have Released The Video Of Terence Crutcher's Death
Eric Italia | Sep 20, 2016 8:25 am
Terence Crutcher’s (pictured in the white shirt being filmed by a Tulsa Police helicopter) car broke down in the middle of the road on Friday night in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Crutcher was shot dead shortly afterwards.
Above, officers aboard a police helicopter, which filmed the shooting of unarmed pastor Terence Crutcher, said he looked like a “bad dude” moments before he was gunned down. Two voices on board the helicopter commented that it was likely the 40-year-old pastor was going to be hit by a taser because he was “failing to follow commands.”
Moments later, one of the responding officers, Tyler Turnbough, hit Crutcher with a taser, and this was followed up by a second officer, Betty Shelby, who shot Crutcher with her firearm.
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Tulsa Chief Chuck Jordan watched the video, which he found to be “very disturbing, very difficult to watch.” Jordan explained that no gun was found on Crutcher or in his vehicle, and did not elaborate because of what he called a pending criminal investigation.
As for Shelby, the officer who shot Crutcher, she was placed on paid administrative leave.
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Caleb Catto Jalen Warren Sam Gagliardi Zach Scott David Bell Diante Wood Mo Arnold Sports Men's college basketball College basketball Basketball College sports Men's basketball Men's sports
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Catto leads Florida Gulf Coast over Jacksonville 73-67
FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Caleb Catto posted 15 points as Florida Gulf Coast topped Jacksonville 73-67 on Thursday night for its eighth straight victory in the series.
Jalen Warren had 13 points and seven assists for FGCU (10-20, 7-8 Atlantic Sun Conference). Sam Gagliardi added 12 points. Zach Scott scored only five points despite heading into the contest as the Eagles' second leading scorer at 11 points per game.
Mo Arnold had 18 points and 10 rebounds for the Dolphins (13-17, 6-9). David Bell and Diante Wood each had 10 points.
The Eagles improve to 2-0 against the Dolphins this season after winning 63-61 on Jan. 30. FGCU finishes out the regular season against North Alabama at home on Saturday. Jacksonville finishes against Stetson on the road on Saturday.
This was generated by Automated Insights, http://www.automatedinsights.com/ap, using data from STATS LLC, https://www.stats.com
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