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Jul 12, 2016 / Media Coverage / Law360 — Daniel Siegal
Fox has reached a deal in a class action brought by former unpaid interns alleging they should have been classified as employees, which sparked a host of similar suits, agreeing to pay $495 to each class member, according to settlement documents filed Tuesday in New York federal court.
In a motion for settlement approval and supporting memorandum, five former unpaid interns at Fox Searchlight Pictures Inc. and Fox Entertainment Group Inc. asked U.S. District Judge William Pauley to approve the deal, which will see the entertainment company pay $495 to every intern who files a claim showing they interned without pay for at least two weeks between 2005 and 2010. Potentially 139 interns will be eligible for payments under the settlement ending the suit filed by named plaintiff Eric Glatt and others.
A similar settlement was also filed in a related, later-filed suit by named plaintiff Christopher MacKown that brought the same claims against Twenty-First Century Fox Inc. That settlement would provide payments of $495 for up to 557 interns who worked in California.
The plaintiffs urged Judge Pauley to approve the settlement, pointing out that the Second Circuit earlier this year reversed his prior ruling granting class certification and partial summary judgment to the plaintiffs, which greatly increased the risk of the moving forward with the suit.
“The Second Circuit’s primary beneficiary standard and its decertification of the class and collective present significant risk to plaintiffs on the merits and with regard to certification,” the plaintiffs argued. “The Second Circuit’s decision, despite its revised language in the amended opinion, makes class and collective certification extremely challenging. ... This risk strongly supports the settlement because, under it, all class members who make a claim will be paid.”
The lawsuit dates back to September 2010, when named plaintiffs Glatt and Alexander Footman sued Fox Searchlight Pictures Inc. The duo, who worked on the set of “Black Swan,” claimed Fox Searchlight was essentially using the free labor provided by the interns to keep costs down. Later, Judge Pauley expanded the scope of the litigation, granting a request to include corporate intern Eden Antalik, who worked for Fox Entertainment Group, as a plaintiff, as well as another intern, Kanene Gratts.
In June 2013, Judge Pauley ruled that Fox misclassified the plaintiffs under the Fair Labor Standards Act when it did not call them employees, saying the unpaid interns provided free labor but got little of educational value when they worked on “Black Swan” — a movie produced by Fox Searchlight Pictures Inc. — and Fox appealed to the Second Circuit.
MacKown filed his class action against the defendants in June 2013 making similar claims, and that suit was deemed related and stayed pending the appeal in the Glatt case.
On Tuesday, the plaintiffs asked Judge Pauley to end the suit and asked that he approve payments of $3,500 to $7,500 for the named plaintiffs, except for Gratts, who has chosen not to participate in the settlement. The Glatt settlement also allows the plaintiffs' attorneys to apply for up to $200,000 in attorneys' fees, and the MacKown settlement allows for up to $60,000 in attorneys’ fees.
Glatt and Footman's suit led unpaid interns at other major media companies to bring a string of similar class actions that challenged the common practice.
The plaintiffs are represented by Rachel Bien and Sally J. Abrahamson of Outten & Golden LLP.
The cases are Glatt et al. v. Fox Searchlight Pictures Inc. and MacCown v. Fox, case number 1:11-cv-06784 and 1:13-cv-04406 respectively, both in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.
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Correction: A prior story misstated the number of class members potentially covered by the settlements. The error has been corrected.
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We didn't race him hard last year after this race. Mr. Stronach (owner Frank) told me to take it easy and have him ready for the end of the year. We took it easy with him and he didn't have a hard year last year
The Frank E. Kilroe Mile Handicap is an American Thoroughbred horse race run in early March at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California. Open to horses four years of age and older, it is raced over a distance of one mile (1.6 km). The Grade I race currently offers a purse of $300,000.
Inaugurated in 1960 as the Arcadia Handicap, it was raced at a distance of 1¼ miles until 1987. In 1972, the distance at which it was raced was "about" 1¼ miles. In 1975, 1976, 1978, 1983, 1995, the race was run on dirt.
The race was open to three-year-olds and up in 1962.
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British father-of-two who dropped dead at airport minutes after arriving in Spain had just texted his fiancee to say how much he loved her
Laurence Dollimore (Digital Editor)
10 Nov, 2017 @ 11:34
TRAGIC: Paul Birchall
A BRITISH father-of-two dropped dead at a Spanish airport just minutes after sending a loving text to his fiancee.
Paul Birchall, 51, had texted partner of six years Andrea Houseman, 47, to say he had arrived safely as he touched down on Ibiza’s San Jose International Airport.
But as he reached passport control, Birchall – who was joining a stag do – was taken ill after suffering a blood clot in his leg during the Jet 2 flight from Manchester.
Attempts were made by friends and a doctor who had been on board the flight to resuscitate the father of two but he was pronounced dead shortly after his sudden collapse on June 15 this year.
Doctors in Spain initially believed Birchall, from Bolton, had succumbed to ‘Economy Class Syndrome’ – a phenomena associated with long-haul flights where passengers suffer thrombotic events due to the increased pressure of air cabins.
But during an inquest this week, a UK Home Office Pathologist ruled out the possibility, claiming his death could have come at any time regardless of the three-hour flight.
Dr Patrick Waugh revealed that Paul had died from a sudden blockage in the lungs known as a Pulmonary Embolism which was caused by deep vein thrombosis.
Paul with fiancee Andrea
He said: “This is a common condition where you develop a blood clot in your leg and that block travels all the way up to your heart and gets stuck in your lungs which obstructs blood getting to your lungs and causes you to collapse.
“In cases where clots are affected by flying, it tends to happen in long haul flights of around nine to twelve hours – this flight was no longer than three hours. He was already feeling unwell in the flight meaning that the clot had already formed.
“I feel it is unlikely the flight is what caused the clot.
“Paul also appeared to have narrowing of the arteries supplying the heart which can cause a heart attack. In his position, if he has a clot in his leg and is struggling to breathe already and has narrowing to his heart that isn’t good.”
Friend Sean Hines told the inquest: “We had all agreed to meet at a public house and we got a minibus to the airport. Paul arrived late as always and so probably only had time for one pint before we left.
“He just said that he had heartburn and that was it and he went and brought some ‘Rennie’s.’ He wasn’t drinking heavily at all and he slept for most of the flight but did continue to complain of feeling unwell.
“We got to passport control and I just saw Paul fall to the floor. There was a soldier and a medic nearby and a doctor who got off the plane also tried to assist. It took about 30 minutes for the paramedics to arrive but there were people trying to perform CPR.”
Paul’s sister, Vivienne Birchall, told the hearing: “Paul was one of five children and we were a very close family. He was a grafter and someone who worked hard. He had been previously married and had two children but got divorced in 2013.
“At the time of his death he had been engaged to Angela and they both liked to go on holiday to the Mediterranean. He was a social drinker and on the 15th of June was flying to Ibiza on a stag party.
“He had felt a bit unwell before the holiday but he isn’t one for suffering. It was an afternoon flight and he had two or three pints at the airport – he wasn’t drinking as heavily as his friends. His death came as a complete shock to us. There were over 300 people at his funeral.”
Coroner’s officer Zena Hartingdon said: “Paul had been an air passenger travelling from the UK to Ibiza and died on his arrival into San Jose international airport. He was travelling with friends on a stag party and had complained of heartburn and taken some medication.
“On arrival he collapsed and was declared deceased at the airport. There was no medical history or any health problems the family felt needed to be bought to our attention.”
Authorities at the airport said there was ‘commotion’ and ‘chaos’ in the arrival area of the European Union.
They described a number of disturbed passengers and a man lying face up with people crowded around him. They commented that he appeared purple in colour.
Recording a conclusion of death by natural causes, Coroner Timothy Brennand said: “I find the medical cause of death as Pulmonary Embolism. Paul died on the 15th of June 2017 in Ibiza Airport.
“He had a history of muscular skeletal chest pain in 2016 and in the days prior to his trip abroad the deceased had been complaining of chest pain for which he was self-medicating.
“On the 15th of June he was an air passenger and on arrival to the airport having been complaining of feeling unwell suffered a sudden collapse. Despite immediate resuscitation and medical intervention he died.
“I make clear this clearly isn’t a case that has anything do with ‘Economy Class Syndrome’ or the fact that he was on a stag party. Paul seemed like a decent, hardworking and popular individual and the fact that 300 people attended his funeral is evidence of that.”
Birchall’s family said in a statement: “We miss Paul and just wish that he could come back, we will never get over it.
“At 6.15pm when he landed in Ibiza he texted Andrea to tell her that he loved her. He was so excited about the trip, he loved a party. If we knew he was ill we would never have let him go on that stag party. It is just such a sad story.”
Birchall leaves behind his daughter Jamie, 26, and son Christopher, 24, as well as his mother Eileen Birchall, 72.
He was the oldest of four siblings, including Vivienne, Julie Birchall, Michael Birchall and Sandra Birchall.
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Icecolddiamond is an independent artist from Barcelona exploring electronic and psychedelic music. He is a singer, songwriter, guitarist, pianist and producer influenced by a range of music from David Bowie to Marilyn Manson. His debut album was released in 2019, but ‘Ansietat’ is his new track from his new project to be released later this year.
The inspiration for this track is the anxiety attacks icecolddiamond suffers from. The song is a way to calm down and channel his feelings. The goal is to help people feel relaxed and at peace with themselves when they listen. The track is also in his mother language of Catalan to give a better insight into this mind.
‘Ansietat’ has a creeping start that draws you in slowly in a dark style. The vocals enter in the same tone with echoes and some electronic elements. The melody of the track is relaxed and reminiscent of meditative music. The melody does pick up as the song progresses while retaining the calming vibes.
While the lyrics are in Catalan, you do not need to understand them to get the message of the track. Icecolddiamond’s emotive vocal performance and the, at times, driving melody transcends language. You can tell the state of his mind in the song as it moves from anxiety to calm.
Icecolddiamond channels his anxiety and promotes a calm mind with ‘Ansietat’. While the song is in Catalan, you do not need to understand the words to get the message and benefit from the relaxing tones. The combination of synths and his own dark style make this a great introduction to his new work.
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Last updated 9/22/2020 at 1:24pm
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today issued a Disaster Declaration for 29 Texas counties in response to Tropical Storm Beta, including Orange County. This storm is expected to make landfall this evening but has already caused storm surge and damaging winds, and has the potential to cause widespread flooding, as it continues to approach the Texas Coast.
Counties included in this Disaster Declaration include Aransas, Bee, Bexar, Brazoria, Calhoun, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Hardin, Harris, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, Jim Wells, Kenedy, Kleberg, Liberty, Live Oak, Matagorda, Nueces, Orange, Refugio, Sabine, San Augustine, San Patricio, Shelby, Travis, Victoria, and Wharton.
"As Tropical Storm Beta approaches the coast, I urge Texans in the path of the storm to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions to keep themselves and their loved ones safe from flooding, storm surge, and other impacts from this severe weather," said Governor Abbott. "The State of Texas is working closely with local officials on the ground to provide the resources our communities need to respond to Tropical Storm Beta and keep residents safe."
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While the benefits of using wood in your home are obvious, the popularity of wood flooring is something that has not only made their popularity known but has also been a reason for them to become the most sought-after flooring types today. The first reason is that wood flooring comes in a wide range of colours, tones, styles and textures making them suitable for any room in the house. They also come in a wide array of prices, so there is something to fit every budget. For Engineered Wood Flooring, visit a site like Irwin Tiles a supplier of Engineered Wood Flooring.
The second reason for the popularity of wood is because it is incredibly durable. They are ideal for hard wearing high traffic areas such as bathroom and kitchen floors. Wood floors also tend to be long lasting which makes them perfect for those people who spend a lot of time in their home. They are available in many different styles and colours, so you will no doubt find one that fits in perfectly with your decor. The beauty of wood is the way it looks when it is finished. It is also easy to maintain, can be stained and polished and is resistant to the damage that harsh liquids or chemicals can have on the surface.
The third reason for the popularity of wood is that they can be cut to almost any size. This means that you can install them wherever you wish. As they are very versatile you can also use them as part of an existing floor. A well-designed wood floor will look very attractive and add that extra bit of style to any home.
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Harry Styles Exposes Himself (in More Ways Than One) in These Exclusive Fine Line Photos
By Zoe Haylock@zoe_alliyah
The Thinker (1880) Photo: Sony Music
Harry Styles, despite being in one of the most popular bands of the 21st century, is kind of a private guy. Case in point: He hadn’t tweeted for five months before his single “Lights Up” came out in October. But Styles is finally opening up, thanks to the deluxe CD version of his new album, Fine Line. It comes with a 32-page hardcover book, filled with candid photos from the recording process. Somehow, they missed Styles writing “Falling” in nothing but a towel, but the photos in the book provide a different kind of intimate look. For the other kind, Styles has you covered. The CD and vinyl art have photos shot by Tim Walker with a genitals-forward fish-eye gaze. The pop star is truly baring it all with Fine Line. Follow along with the making of Styles’s sophomore album and celebrate its arrival with photos from his limited-edition book and album art.
Photo: Sony Music
Even while he’s hard at work, the bell bottoms are a staple. Big pants or bust!
Piano-playing Harry is a God-tier Harry.
Shh, if you listen closely you can hear the opening of “Sign of the Times.”
Can’t even fathom all the Y/N fanfiction this photo is going to inspire, but at least one will win an Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay.
Somebody grab that guitar and play this man a lullaby, stat!
The rings stay ON during a sesh.
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If you can focus for just a second, you’ll notice his bike shorts have little yellow polka dots. That’s so sweet.
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Preserved Ice Age cave bear found by Siberian reindeer herders
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Previously only skulls and bones had been found (PA)
The stunningly well-preserved carcass of an Ice Age bear has been uncovered in Siberia.
Reindeer herders in Russia’s far northeastern Lyakhovsky Islands found the specimen after melting permafrost left its remains exposed.
Preliminary analysis suggested the adult cave bear - a long-extinct species - lived 22,000 to 39,500 years ago, according to scientists.
Radiocarbon dating will be used to obtain a more precise figure, said senior researcher Maxim Cheprasov from the Mammoth Museum laboratory in Yakutsk.
Lena Grigorieva, a scientist at the North-Eastern Federal University (NFEU), hailed the discovery as “of great importance for the whole world”.
In a statement, she added: "This is the first and only find of its kind - a whole bear carcass with soft tissues.
"It is completely preserved, with all internal organs in place, including even its nose."
The reindeer herders’ remarkable discovery on Bolshoy Lyakhovsky Island, the largest of the Lyakhovsky group, came as the similarly well-preserved carcass of a cave bear cub was found in another area in Yakutia's mainland, NFEU said.
Permafrost melt has led to major discoveries of mammoths, woolly rhinos, Ice Age foals, several puppies and cave lion cubs across vast tracts of Siberia.
However, amid a searing heatwave this summer that caused widespread wildfires in Siberia, scientists warned that thawing permafrost could also unleash a wave of ancient diseases.
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Rabbi speaks out against religious 'takeover' of IDF
Prominent moderate Rabbi Eli Sadan claims extremist statements which can be heard often in religious society, not representative of religious debate, silent majority
Ynet|Published: 03.22.12 , 13:47
Among the many extremist voices reverberating in the public arena, Rabbi Eli Sadan is trying to present an alternative, one that is halachicly and socially moderate.
He claims that this is the voice of the silent religious-Zionist majority – "these statements represent at least 80% of the religious public," which is why he chose to write a pamphlet titled "A Direction for the Religious Zionists" that tries to help people from the sector of society to find the right words to avoid the general criticism," in his words.
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If you were to ask him the person who failed in finding the right words was Rabbi Elyakim Levanon, the Rabbi of the Elon Moreh settlement and the head of the local yeshiva who expressed himself in a very harsh manner with regards to the matter of women singing in the military. "He did something I do not approve of."
Contrary to extremist statements which can be heard more and more often in religious society, Rabbi Sadan believes that this is not representative of the religious debate.
"In the Israeli discourse, extremist statements have a central position because the media has an interest in intensifying them and moreover because a portion of the religious media emphasizes extremist and marginal views within religious society."
The man who founded the Military Yeshiva Academy of Bnei David-Eli and it's secular counterpart the Midreshet Nachshon is afraid of a civil war, weakness towards enemies from without, and mass-emigration from Israel.
"All Jews are brothers, and when a Jew fights against a Jew, it is not a civil war, it is a war of brother against brother," he warns.
"Saying 'it will never happen' is not a legitimate statement in the post-Holocaust era… I am very much afraid that the level of distrust and the inability to cooperate will bring us to a point where we will not have the strength to deal with the enemies that surround us – and no less serious – I fear that some will want to immigrate from Israel."
What some call "the kippot takeover of the military," he calls the breach of social balances and warns that "the IDF is the security belt that Israel cannot exist without, and it needs the support of the public in its entirety. It needs to be an army that the people identify with."
And what about the option of a haredi military yeshiva academy? "The haredi public is undergoing important changes but it still needs to be left alone to progress at its own true pace," says Rabbi Sadan. "It has already been proven that coercion doesn't work – not in one direction or the other," he added.
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Tim Hippensteel, 55, of Heidelberg Township, has not yet been arraigned on his charges of DUI and failing to stay in his own lane of travel, according to court records.
Hippensteel did not return a phone message seeking comment Friday, March 15. It was unclear if he has retained an attorney.
It also was unclear whether he is still working as an armed security officer at West Manheim Elementary School.
He was one of several armed guards who protect the school for the private firm G-Force Investigations, owned and run by retired state Trooper Bob Gano, who worked at both the York and Gettysburg state police stations before retiring.
Neither Gano nor South Western School District Superintendent Jay Burkhart returned messages seeking comment Friday.
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Burkhart did respond, however, to a parent who asked about Hippensteel's status at the school. The parent supplied The York Dispatch with the superintendent's response:
"The school district will be working with Mr. Gano to address this issue. While I cannot comment on this issue at the moment, I can assure you we understand the seriousness of the charges and will respond in an appropriate and consistent fashion."
The mother of a West Manheim Elementary student posted on Facebook that Hippensteel was replaced with another security officer a week or two ago.
Hippensteel was chief of West Manheim Township Police from 2006 until retiring in June 2018. He initially was hired as a patrol officer by the township in June 1988, he previously told The York Dispatch.
A much-loved figure in his community, Hippensteel directed bus traffic in front of West Manheim Elementary nearly every day, parents said.
He personally investigated crimes and said his policing philosophy was that he should treat everyone the way he'd want his family members to be treated.
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The allegations: Charging documents filed Thursday, March 14, by Penn Township Police allege Hippensteel was driving east in the 900 block of York Street in the township about 12:45 a.m. Feb. 23.
A Penn Township officer following him watched Hippensteel cross the center line more than once and nearly hit an oncoming vehicle, charging documents allege.
Hippensteel was traveling at 22 mph at the time, documents state.
A test later determined his blood-alcohol level to be 0.259 percent, which is more than three times the state's legal limit. In Pennsylvania, an adult is driving drunk at 0.08 percent.
Hippensteel has been mailed a summons to appear before District Judge Jeffrey Sneeringer on April 16 for a preliminary hearing, court records state. Defendants who receive summonses in the mail are generally arraigned on their charges at their preliminary hearings.
Precedent-setting DUI case: G-Force owner Gano was charged with DUI when he was still a working trooper. He was arrested in Hanover in 1998 and was off duty at the time.
The district attorney's office accepted him into the county's Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition program, a diversionary program that allows defendants to avoid criminal convictions by instead completing a set of court-ordered requirements.
A York County judge removed Gano from ARD, saying police must be held to a higher standard. Gano appealed, and the state Superior Court determined police cannot be held to a higher standard. He then went back into ARD.
The appeals court's decision in his favor set legal precedent and has come to be known in legal circles as the Gano decision.
Since then, at least three municipal police officers in York County have cited the Gano decision when arguing they should be admitted into the ARD program for offenses including DUI and theft.
— Reach Liz Evans Scolforo at levans@yorkdispatch.com or on Twitter at @LizScolforoYD.
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New Delhi, Jan 24: To bolster its social media presence, the Election Commission (EC) on Wednesday launched its Facebook page and a YouTube channel.
Chief Election Commissioner O.P. Rawat said that the EC’s social media hub is primarily aimed at “educating and empowering” the voters through the dissemination of relevant information and “dissipate” any misgivings spread on social media.
“At this point, perhaps one can no longer afford to be away from technology and social media. We found it is essential for EC to be there on social media for inclusive participation of every voter,” Rawat said.
However, the EC has stayed away from Twitter, the most “happening” of social media platforms.
“Right now, we don’t have enough workforce to be active on Twitter. Also, you have to be very active over this particular platform. But soon we will be moving to Twitter as well,” he said.
“As for me, I don’t have time to tweet personally,” the CEC said.
The EC has already instructed all Chief Electoral Officers (CEOs) of the states and District Electoral Officers (DEOs) to be active on social media.
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New Delhi, Jan 19 : Former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday said that leaking sensitive information related to the national secret of a planned attack to a journalist is a “criminal act” and persons behind this should be put in prison.
To a question about the alleged chats discussing the Balakot air strike after the February 14, 2019 Pulwama terror strike on CRPF convoy, Rahul Gandhi said, “Leaking of any sensitive information is a criminal act. This applies to the person who sends it and the person who receives it.”
He said that such a sensitive issue was a subject of national secret regarding a planned air strike which is only either with the Prime Minister, Union Home Minister, Union Defence Minister, Indian Air Force Chief and the National Security Advisor.
“I want to know who among the Prime Minister, Home Minister, Defence Minister or NSA leaked secret information to the journalist. This is a criminal act. If the journalist had such information on his WhatsApp, I assume the Pakistanis too had it,” he said.
He also said that by leaking such information to a journalist risked the IAF fighter jets and pilots and this was not an act of “patriotism”.
He also said for leaking such a classified information, the process of putting the people in prison should start.
He also accused the government of “destroying” Indian agriculture by enacting the three farm laws.
New Delhi, Jan 20: Former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday hit out at the Centre over the farmers’ agitation, saying that the “image” of India built by the Congress is being “destroyed” by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Commenting on the farmers’ protests at several borders of the national capital for the last 54 days over the three farm laws, he said that “a tragedy is unfolding” and the only solution to end the deadlock is to repeal the three farm laws.
Addressing a press conference here at the party headquarters, Rahul Gandhi said, “India used to be a pre-eminent economy in the world. Now we are a laughing stock. We are unable to provide jobs to the youth. Farmers are protesting outside in the cold. I don’t know why Modiji thinks that it is something to be proud of.”
“This is something to be ashamed of. The whole world is looking and asking why lakhs of farmers are sitting outside Delhi. So, Modi is destroying the image of India that Congress and Mahatma Gandhi built slowly and steadily,” he said.
“That is the reality,” he said, adding that the only solution to this is to repeal the three farm laws.
Slamming the government, the Congress leader said that the government believes it can tire out the farmers.
“But farmers cannot be tired or fooled. They are much smarter than the Prime Minister. Only solution to end the protests is to repeal the three farm laws,” he said.
Rahul Gandhi also launched a booklet on the three farm laws titled ‘Kheti ka Khoon’.
He further said that there is a tragedy unfolding today in the country, and the government wants to ignore the issue and mislead the country. “I am not going to speak about farmers alone as it is only part of the tragedy. It’s also important for youngsters. This is not about the present but about your future,” he said.
“The rice and wheat that you (middle class) buy comes at the rate you purchase because of APMC and the agricultural system. This is not just an assault on farmers but on the middle class and on every single youngster in the country, who is not able to get a job,” he said.
He said, “What we have seen in industry after industry, when it comes to the airports, telecom, power, retail, across the board, what we are watching is the development of massive monopolies.”
He alleged that “three-four-five people are owning this country, and they are owning it as a small group of people who are close to the Prime Minister and have media support.”
“And now we have seen that the last bastion of agriculture that was not touched by industries is also going away,” he said.
He said that now three or four people will own the whole system and the farmers will not get their prices and the middle class will be hurt by the prices.
The Congress leader said that the farmers of Punjab and Haryana are fighting on behalf of 65 crore farmers of the country.
“They are the patriots of the country, who are protecting livelihood of 65 crore people. I support them, they are fighting for us,” Rahul Gandhi said.
To a question about China’s intrusion, Rahul Gandhi said, “China is noticing the weakness of India. China has a strategic vision as it wants to shape the entire world. China has tested India twice. If India won’t create a strategy against China, it will take benefit of that and then no one would be able to stop the damage.”
He said that the job of safeguarding the country is not being done properly.
“China is testing India and it wants to dominate. I am raising red flags, you can’t manage China with event management,” he said.
He added that whoever speaks against the government is described as an anti-national or criminal.
“We are saying this because we are seeing the problems. If we speak about China we are enemies. When we are giving warning signals, we are enemies. Even if the farmers’ protest is sorted out, then its result will come from somewhere else like from youth or someone else.
“Their approach is wrong, they don’t want to learn and accept. They only want to speak, it is the training by the RSS, they are top grade in this,” he added.
It should be noted that the lotus is the symbol of the BJP and the state BJP headquarters in Gandhinagar is also named ‘Shri Kamalam’.
Gandhinagar Jan 20: Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, while interacting with the media on Tuesday, said that the government has applied for a patent to change the nomenclature of dragon fruit to ‘Kamalam’.
According to the CM, the word dragon for the fruit sounded inappropriate and so the Gujarat government had decided for the fruit to be called as Kamalam.
While interacting with the media on Tuesday during the launch of the Chief Minister Horticulture Development Mission, Rupani said, “We have applied for the patent of the Dragon fruit to be called as Kamalam. But as of now, we the Gujarat government have decided to call the fruit as Kamalam.”
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Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning Review
Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy?
Kieran Stockton
Many would agree that Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning got the rough end of the wizard stick eight years ago. Featuring an original world penned by fantasy heavyweight R.A. Salvatore, art by Todd McFarlane (of Spawn fame) and the fact that it was both directed by Ken Rolston (lead designer of Morrowind and Oblivion) and loved by Ice Cube meant surely the game would set the world on fire. And then, it didn’t. Reviews were mildly tepid but favourable, but alas it would be 38 Studios’ one and only release, with the game’s development sending both the studio and Rhode Island bankrupt (it’s actually a fascinating tale and if you’re interested you can read the sad affair here). So in 2020, the year that has taken so much, this unfairly dismissed fantasy epic has been given a chance at new life. But as the game’s protagonist themself would tell you (if they spoke), rising from the dead can be tricky business, so how does Re-Reckoning handle itself?
Have you been up my wishing tree?
For those that never played the original, Kingdoms of Amalur surrounds the tale of the Fateless One, a mortal magically brought back from the dead in a time of great turmoil in the titular Amalur. A war rages on between a faction of the immortal Fae and the hapless mortals, who given the fact they can die were at a serious disadvantage from the outset. While most mortals have their Fates written in stone, as the Fateless One it is revealed that you have been curiously separated from its machinations, and thus are free to change not only your own destiny, but that of the entire kingdom. As the game’s mute protagonist you must traverse the Faelands and discover the secrets behind your fateless existence, while rescuing a kingdom that feels all but doomed by a one-sided war.
The story and setting of Kingdoms of Amalur remain fantastic (both literally and figuratively), even if it’s as dense as a lead fruitcake. You are practically waterboarded with lore from the game’s outset, and as you converse with every man, woman and child (turns out everyone is born as a fully grown adult in Amalur), they’ll all spew forth great reams of lore and history. It’s deep, but it’s daunting, and also surprisingly easy to just let it kind of wash over you and hope that some of it sinks in. A huge amount of it is also voice acted with varying levels of success, which is amazing in and of itself given the size of this beast. It made me feel bad as I speed read the dialogue before skipping forward, but I appreciated the effort nonetheless.
Gameplay-wise Kingdoms of Amalur is a third-person action RPG most easily compared to The Witcher series, with a healthy focus on the action. As you forge your destiny you’ll mould yourself into a warrior, rogue or mage (or any combination of the three), specialising in certain weapons and skills that align with your playstyle. The power climb is as steady and satisfying as ever, and your character really feels like your character. Despite my best intentions in trying something new, I always end up creating some sort of battlemage, and true to form that’s exactly what happened here. As I became one of the finest wielders of staff and greatsword in the Faelands, I relished in the freedom given to forge my character, and it plays nicely into its central theme of creating one’s own destiny. Some tweaks have been made to levelling within the game’s zones based on what difficulty you select, but if you’re at all familiar with this style of game I’d recommend playing on Hard. There’s also a brand-new Very Hard mode for returning players who crave a greater challenge.
Mmmmm, graphical fidelity
Troll and I
What’s less forgiveable from a technical aspect is the frame rate, which struggles harder than a millennial addicted to skinny cappuccinos and smashed avo on toast
But this is a remaster, so let’s get to the good stuff – the graphical upgrades. Kingdoms of Amalur was a fine looking game eight years ago, and after a graphical nip and tuck at the hands of studio Kaiko, it at times looks phenomenal. McFarlane’s artistry shines with its bold contrasting colours, intricate and quite beautiful character details and some truly wondrous and varied environments. Any game that makes you stop temporarily to stare out across the landscape to take in the scale has at least done something right. Facial models and animations are also amazingly not nightmare inducing despite the game’s age, and even if a few of them do suffer from the old ‘randomly-generated NPC’ look, the more important characters feel lovingly handcrafted. There’s a soft muted filter in the lighting that gives it that classic high fantasy vibe and hides some of the jagged edges, and while you’re not going to forget that the harsh mistress of time has visited Amalur, it manages to hold its own in the modern era. On PS4 Pro, Xbox One X and PC you can reportedly expect native 4K, but even playing on a vanilla PS4 was a pleasant enough experience with the increase in graphical fidelity.
What’s less forgiveable from a technical aspect is the frame rate, which struggles harder than a millennial addicted to skinny cappuccinos and smashed avo on toast. While traversing the overworld the game feels like it maintains a fairly steady 60fps, but as soon as you enter combat things get a lot less steady. As mentioned previously, I have a strong predilection for flashy battlemage destruction, and when I was raining down spell-based havoc on multiple foes the frame rate consistently dipped into what felt like single digits. While I’m not one to normally get too upset over frame rates (I let Jordan Garcia get upset enough for everyone), it noticeably detracts from the fluidity of the action. Another huge issue I was hoping that would get addressed is the time spent in loading screens, but they are still baffling in their frequency and length. Whenever you fast travel or enter/exit a building you are greeted with a loading screen that feels like it stretches an eternity, and considering how often you will be doing those things over the hundreds of quests you undertake it definitely starts to add up.
This guy’s fate is pretty clear
It’s the framerate’s turn to die
Speaking of quests, it’s hard to argue that Re-Reckoning isn’t awesome value for money. Although $60 may seem like a lot for a strict remaster, you’ll get access to the base game and all its DLC, which comprise well over a hundred hours of content. While I’d argue that the sheer magnitude of the quests and their varying quality can make it feel a bit like an empty checklister at times, it’s unlikely you’ll finish the game without feeling like it earned that $60.
Kingdoms of Amalur never really got the love it deserved, despite no small amount of passion and talent on behalf of its creators. If you like action RPGs, then Kingdoms of Amalur is a damn fine one that’s easy to recommend. It’s a crying shame that some crucial updates weren’t made to improve the experience such as stabilising the frame rate and cutting down those goddamn loading screens, but the game’s graphical upgrade makes it easy on the modern peepers. Flawed but fun, there’s no better time to give this epic a whirl. Who knows? If enough people get around the game maybe we’ll finally see that sequel…
Reviewed on PS4 // Review code supplied by publisher
Fate Accompli
The same awesome high fantasy epic, the same technical issues
Still a brilliant action RPG
Graphical facelift is appreciated
Solid value
Frame rate chugs in the heat of battle
Loading screens stole hours of my life I'll never get back
PS4 / Xbox One / PC
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Written By Kieran Stockton
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Italian Words and Phrases: The Most Useful Italian for Travelers
Learn just a handful of Italian words and phrases… and you can transform your trip to Italy! That’s because, while English is common in Italy’s larger cities and tourist destinations (including hotspots like Florence, Rome, Venice, and the Amalfi coast), it’s not as widely spoken in Italy’s smaller towns and countryside.
So to experience off-the-beaten-path Italy, a little Italian goes a long way! (And don’t worry about practicing on locals; Italians tend to be friendly and patient with foreigners).
Have no idea where to start? Here’s help, including some of the most useful Italian words and phrases you’ll love having on hand!
A quick word on Italian pronunciations
Even if you don’t learn a single Italian phrase, knowing how to pronounce the language can be a big help – if only to, say, order items off a menu, tell a taxi driver your hotel address or ask a local what the next metro stop is… and be understood!
In more off-the-beaten-path towns, it’s useful to know some Italian words and phrases before visiting.
Italian words can be rather long (and poetic!), but here’s a helpful tip for pronouncing them: most of the time, stress falls on the second-to-last syllable. (So “Venezia” is “Ve-NE-zia”; “castello” is “cas-TELL-o”).
Vowels show up a lot in lyrical Italian. So just remember that “a” is pronounced like the a in father, “i” like the “ee” in greet, and “u” like the u in rule. The vowels “e” and “o” can be open or closed, depending on the word.
Meanwhile, many consonants sound like their English equivalent. The most important exceptions: the letter “c” before “i” or “e” is pronounced like a “ch,” “g” before an “i” or “e” is pronounced like the g in “general,” “h” is always silent, “r” is almost always rolled and “z” is pronounced like the “ds” in “lads” at the beginning of the sentence, and like the “ts” in sets in all other cases.
Double consonants can be a bit tricky, but here are some rules to remember: “ch” sounds like the “c” in “car,” “gli” sounds like the “ll” in million, “gn” sounds like the “ny” in “canyon,” and “sc” sounds like the “sh” in “shush” before i and e, and like “sk” in “skip” in all other cases.
Got that? Great! Now, here’s a quick starter guide to essential Italian words and phrases… and, of course, you’ll now be able to pronounce them!
Common Italian greetings
Buongiorno: Good morning. Usually said until 4pm.
Buona sera: Good evening. Usually said after 4pm.
Buona notte: Good night. Only used to say goodbye, it is usually said before parting ways after 10pm, or before going to sleep.
Ciao: Hello or goodbye. A very informal greeting.
Salve: A way to say hello, used especially in Rome (it’s Latin!) and, in formality, in between “ciao” and “buongiorno.”
Arrivederci: A formal way to say goodbye. Literally means “until we see each other again.”
Other common Italian phrases
Per favore: Please
Grazie: Thank you. You may also hear “grazie mille” (literally “a thousand thanks”) to mean many thanks.
Prego: You’re welcome
Mi chiamo…: My name is… You may also say “Sono….”
Non parlo italiano: I don’t speak Italian
Parla inglese?: Do you speak English? This is the formal version, but you can also ask parli inglese? if you’d like to be informal.
Sì: Yes. Other popular affirmations: va bene (fine), okay.
No: No
Dove: Where. You may ask “Dov’è (street or landmark)…?” for directions.
Chi: Who
Quando: When
Cosa: What
Perché: Why
Helpful words for getting around Italy
Metropolitana: Subway
Treno: Train
Macchina: Car. Also known as auto
Autobus: Bus. A coach bus is sometimes referred to as pullman
Aeroporto: Airport
Taxi: Taxi
Ristorante: Restaurant
Albergo: Hotel
Banca: Bank. Be sure to ask for a bancomat if you’re looking for an ATM
Aiuto!: Help!
Dov’è il bagno?: Where is the bathroom?
Quanto costa?: How much does it cost?
Che ore sono?: What time is it?
Destra (right), sinistra (left), dritto (straight)
Vicino (close), lontano (far)
Uno (1), due (2), tre (3), quattro (4), cinque (5), sei (6), sette (7), otto (8), nove (9), dieci (10)
lunedì (Monday), martedì (Tuesday), mercoledì (Wednesday), giovedì (Thursday), venerdì (Friday), sabato (Saturday), domenica (Sunday).
Other popular Italian phrases
Allora: Perhaps one of the most popular Italian words, allora is a great way to transition between sentences. It can also be used to start a sentence or question like “so…”, “well…” or “therefore…” and as a reference to a time in the past.
Dai: This exclamation is short, but packs a lot of meaning. Can be used for exclamations like “come on!” or disbelief, like “really?!”.
Bello: Literally means “beautiful”, but can also be used to say something is nice, like a dress for example. Bello (for males) and bella (for females) is commonly used as a salutation between friends and acquaintances.
Buon appetito: Enjoy your meal. Almost always said when a meal is served.
Buon viaggio: Have a nice trip
Put these wonderful phrases to use when ordering in cafes and bars around Italy. You’ll also want to check out our guide to Drinking Coffee Like an Italian.
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24 responses to “Italian Words and Phrases: The Most Useful Italian for Travelers”
6th August 2013 at 8:25 pm
Doesn’t “parla inglese?” mean “Do you speak English?”
Walks of Italy says:
Yes, it does, as we wrote in the post! 🙂
George Stinson says:
I thought that “Che cosa é?” = what is this thing?
Or che cosa é? = (what what?) “as written in the post”
Cosa = What
If you want to ask “What’s that?”, you’d say “Che cos’é?”. (Cosa + é gets shortened to cos’é). You’ll also hear Italians say “che cosa?” when someone is talking about something and they missed what exactly it was (a literal translation would be, “What thing?”, but you want to be wary of translating too literally). Let us know if we can help with anything else!
Ziggy says:
Yes, I used parla inglese quite a bit during the trip.
But I’m here to say how much I enjoyed your posts. I printed a bunch of them for the flight there so thanks for the entertainment and education
Wildwood Motels says:
On my travels I always learn how to ask for the bathroom! Very handy 🙂
9th August 2013 at 8:13 am
“navigare” which was said to me many times when I got lost in Tuscany and asked for directions. Then I just followed a car which was showing me where to go.
Can Prego also mean how can I help you? I entered a wine shop in Rome and the owner greeted me with “Prego”.
Good point! Yes, “prego” is one of those words that has a few different meanings. When you walk into a restaurant, a host will often say “prego” as a way to say “Please, go ahead, sit down,” and similarly, a shop owner will say “Prego” to mean “Help yourself, make yourself comfortable in my shop.”
Let us know if we can help with anything else!
Is there anything we as the customer can say in response to “prego”?
Hi Gabriela,
After “grazie”, “prego” simply means “you’re welcome”, so you wouldn’t respond. Otherwise, “prego” means welcome, as in welcome in or help yourself, in that case you can respond with a “grazie”. Hoped that helped! 🙂
Mark S says:
Before I went to Italy I got a quick course on Italian and listened to it on my way back and forth to work which was great because there was never enough quiet at home. I spent a couple months on it and worked out fine when in Italy. I couldn’t sit in a cafe and understand what people at the next table was saying but I could get my point across and understand the answer I was getting. I enjoyed going to Italy so much I started my own Italian site and can’t wait to go back again. I only wish I knew then what I know now about planning a big trip like going to Italy. Great blog glad I found it.
Adolfo Gastaldo says:
Must not forget “chin chin” something like down the hatch or “Salute”
Maria Melero says:
Hey if they say prego when you walk in a restaurant, store or something what are you supposed to answer?
Prego means either “you’re welcome” or simply “welcome.” An easy “grazie” is the perfect way to respond!
The word I learned and used the most in Italy was “permesso” instead of “scusi” for passing people in museums and on the sidewalks. I also was happy to have memorized and mastered “due biglietti por autobus, per favore”
13th September 2015 at 2:21 pm
That’s great, Tracy! A little bit of Italian can go a long way during your Italian travels!
One of my favorites is “che casino!” 🙂
Alma Beatrice says:
Italian is a wonderful language. It’s likewise an incredibly fun language to speak, brimming with expressive hand gestures and beautiful expressions. Though you don’t need to be familiar with the language to appreciate an Italian vacation, knowing a few of basic phrases can make your trip much better.
Mici says:
2nd April 2016 at 4:56 pm
We always drive a lot and here are som useful words: uscita= exit, rallentare=slow down, sensa unico= one way street, lavoro in corso= road work going on.
You ask for the bill: konto per favor, not to mix up with sconto = discount.
Dont dear writing the words but fish in plural and peaches look the same but are said differently. The fishes with sh as in fish and the peaches with sk.
Linda Richardson says:
Thank you for you most useful word list. It will be more helpful than just learning phrases.
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Fascinating analysis by an anonymous "red team" planner detailing how a civil war between the left and right would play out (can't share link):
Former red team planner for the government here.
The United States Government has extensively studied the concept of second American Civil War (along the assumption that it will be left versus right. HMM. I WONDER WHY THEY MIGHT POSSIBLY DO THAT.)
Their conclusion is as follows: They don't have a snowball's chance in Hell of winning. The moment civil war is declared, the government loses. No scenario or outcome ends in their success. Period. It's just a matter of how long it takes.
A longer analysis will follow, but here are the salient points.
30% of the American population will actively revolt.
This alone is enormous and damning. Historically, you only need 10% of the population to actively participate in a rebellion to successfully overthrow the establishment: We only had 15% of the population actively attempting to throw out the British during the Revolutionary War; roughly 70% of what remained was neutral and simply stood by. By contrast, 30% of Americans in modern America would support a revolution to stop their own government if it happened tomorrow That's how discontent the people are and how much the people don't support the government.
The government would need infrastructure more than rebels would.
Already working with significant handicaps, the establishment would need electricity, access to the Internet, bridges, and airports to coordinate any active campaign against the rebellion. By contrast, the rebellion can work in the dark. Considering how easy it would be to sabotage US infrastructure, one of the first things the rebellion would do is collapse bridges, destroy, or seize power plants, and cover the Interstate in IEDs. This is relatively simple to accomplish, and it would inflict enormous damage on the establishment's ability to restore order. It would also cost an enormous amount of time and effort to fix any sabotage, because the establishment would need to provide military protection to any workers attempting to rebuild, which is a drain their active fighting personnel resources that they could not afford.
Taking America in a land war is almost impossible.
The United States is absolutely full of natural terrain chokepoints, making marching an army across it against armed resistance almost impossible, and it is large enough that no sustained air campaign would be possible. The Japanese Admiralty realized this themselves during WWII, which is why many of them were against attempting to invade. Also, by an interesting coincidence, most of those chokepoints are in hard conservative states, where the resistance would be strongest. The government would lack the ability to reclaim its own land by force, especially when the previous point about infrastructure is taken into account. President Lincoln, on the matter of potential European involvement in the first American Civil War, stated, "All the armies of Europe with a Bonaparte as a commander, could not take a drink from the Ohio."
A significant majority–between 55 and 70%–of the military would defect to the side of the citizens.
The problem with suppressing the people with a military, that literature and fantasy tend to overlook or ignore, is that the military is the people, too. In order to get any military to fight their own, you first have to convince them that it is necessary to do so–that it is justified. The Communists also ran into this problem, but they overcame it with psychological conditioning and creating a dog-eat-dog atmosphere within the military. The American government having actively recruited people who are patriotic, practical, brave, who have civilian families, and having reinforced those values throughout their training process, lacks the ability to convince the majority of their fighting force to engage against their own people. The moment a civil war breaks out, over half of the American military will defect to the rebel side. They will bring military gear with them and, more dangerous, military training. lt only takes one Navy Seal or Army Ranger to potentially train hundreds of civilians into a dangerous resistance force. They've done it before, in other nations. You can be damn sure they can do it on their own home turf.
But it gets better.
At least 10% of the people who defect to the civilian side would not do so openly, and they would not abandon their posts.
The moment a civil war starts, not only does America lose over half its military to the cause, but their own command structure will suddenly be infested with moles, plants, and "traitors." There would be almost no way of knowing who is actually on their side and who is supporting the uprising. Worse yet, if one of those people happens to be the captain of one of the nuclear submarines on standby in dark water, the civil war is already lost before it even gets started.
Russia has already publicly stated that it will support any rebellion in the United States against the established government and will send troops and aid to support the resistance. This is pretty self-explanatory. The last thing the government would need during a civil war is Russia breathing down its neck, but they would get exactly that. To supplement two-thirds of their own military leaving and civilians being trained by military elites, Spetsnaz would drop in and the resistance would get armor and air support from the only other nation on the planet that stands a decent chance of fighting us openly and winning.
The media fearmongers because it's profitable.
The media, for all of its paid shillery, would give coverage of everything the resistance does because it is immensely profitable for them to do so. It would be guaranteed views. The only response the establishment would have would be to either allow it or order a total media blackout on the rebellion. Either way they lose, because both outcomes would awaken hundreds of thousands–if not millions–of people. We can only win on the media arena, and they can only lose. It's merely a matter of what they think will minimize their losses.
American civilians are armed and dangerous.
In spite of all of the illegal attempts from the political left to disarm the American people, there are approximately 89 guns for every 100 Americans. Furthermore, we are one of the top three arms manufacturers on the planet (the others being Russia and France). The establishment would be in trouble even if their opponents were unarmed, but any rebellion of the people in America is, by definition, an armed one. They could be easily armed further by stealing weapons or even outright being given them by sympathetic interests (unsurprisingly, an overwhelming number of weapons manufacturers on American soil are deeply traditionalist, and the odds are good that many minor–and at least one major–would side with the rebels).
The last resort Catch 22.
The United States has an enormous stockpile of munitions and explosives, up to and including a massive number of nuclear warheads. But they cannot use any of this in this Civil War. The establishment has to play a game of "we're the good guys" with the rest of the world while this is all taking place. There will be lines they cannot cross, because to do so would elevate the issue from being an internal matter to an international one. The moment they throw an ICBM at Ohio or drop a nuke on Austin, Texas, it stops being a civil war and becomes an international relief effort where the other militaries of the other first world nations come to save the American people from their own out-of-control and tyrannical government. The rebellion, meanwhile, is not nearly so limited re: the hypothetical nuclear submarine captain. The rebels could threaten–without bluffing–to nuke Washington DC, but the establishment has no equivalent threat they could return.
Deeper Analysis:
If there was a revolution in the US, the rest of the world would get involved, fast. Depending on the type of uprising, there is a large chance that it would not be a quick affair. It would be brutal, it would be bloody, and the US government could start a global scale war.
Here are the top ten issues that came up:
1) The US power grid can be taken down by a series of "surgical strikes" with the exception of the Texas grid. By surgical strikes, I mean a few marksmen (US army-tier Marksmen–the minimum requirement) hitting certain spots on the grid would fuck a lot of the military and government because they need the grid more than Bubba and his friends do. Additionally, while all government agencies have backup generators, they will be hard pressed dealing with the resultant looting and other madness that would come with power outages. This would effectively create another front for the military. It would also turn the people against the government more quickly and paralyze the government's propaganda machine. Worse still–the key points of the US power grid are publicly obtainable information, and not only are the points too many to be effectively guarded, they are not guarded anyway.
2) The estimated desertion rate in case of a civil war is 75% in the case of a left-wing president. 50% of that would be assumed to immediately betray the president. The remaining (treasonous) military would be fighting its own. Yet another front created in the war. Additionally, there is an assumed 25-50% desertion or outright betrayal rate in three letter government agencies (FBI, CIA, NSA, ATC, TSA, etc.). Additionally, it is assumed that 5% of the initial 50% betrayers would stay in their job and become saboteurs. 10% of that 50% would contain key information that would be of critical danger to the US government. Of that 10%, 1% would be able to deliver that information to the US' foreign enemies. What you should get from this is that the second the United States government declares war on its own is the second it ceases to exist as the state we know it.
3) "Tea baggers," "right-wing extremists," and "oath keepers" which are considered untrained racists who aren't "good with a gun" often are A) veterans who now have more time to have fun at the range, sometimes more than some Army units or Marine units. In addition to previous military training, B) often camp and do other outdoor activities–more than many in the military do, as the focus has gone away from field exercises, and C) often have better equipment–outside of armor and heavy weapons–than the military. However, C) is kind of irrelevant because many of the places in which these people could hide would make the kind of war the US fights with the equipment they use pointless.
4) Outside influence is a huge problem. Russia has already stated they would back a Texas separatist movement, and right now we already have enough problem keeping Islam in check. The second the US has to fight in a "civil war" is the second it becomes a proxy war between NATO and whoever wants to mess with America. While America has amazing nuclear and air defense, if it comes to a civil war you have to assume that in a best cast scenario the US military is going to be operating at 50% capacity at best. Shit would go down. Hard. And fast. And if Russia–spoiler alert: one of the best militaries in the world at fighting in an urban environment–sent trainers and helpers to rebels, you can reliably bet that they would also possibly deliver weapons to them. So instead of fighting "Timmy TeaBagger," you are fighting "Timmy TeaBagger who is buddies with Vlad."
5) A civil war is not just the US versus the rebels. There will be looting. There will be rioting. Cities will burn. The National Guard cannot fight both the rebels and rioters in a city that would also cut off their supplies. Additionally, if you don't think that the rebels will send in instigators into the cities–or worse, stand alone actors (A Lone Wolf on steroids. Think Timothy McVeigh, but instead of one van they have a whole fleet of them. A good movie example would be Bane)–you would be mistaken. If the US government cannot even help its own people, why would its own people support the remaining (treasonous) military? Worse yet, if someone emptied out prisons (There are more prisoners in the US than there are people in the entire Chinese Army), you would have more crime than the police could ever handle.
6) Logistics and infrastructure in the US are crumbling and failing. Any war fought against a rebellion in the US would be a logistical nightmare, even before the rebels started going full Al-Qaida and putting IEDs in the road. A retired general who was contracting with us on the team said, "The only thing holding together the US' infrastructure is duct tape and the will of the Department of Transportation. And often enough, there isn't enough duct tape." Your most loyal cities to the US government, as we polled, are also the most logistically easy to cut off. NYC? San Fran? L.A.? D.C.? Baltimore? Most of them require crossing water to enter, from certain directions. Most of them have critical airports. Some of them have critical ocean ports. If anything happened to just TWO of the cities on the list, it would create a logistical clusterfuck.
7) Your "Johnny Reb" and "Timmy TeaBagger" states (i.e., "red" states) all have something most of your "oh so progressive," "Aren't we so European," "Oh my god, we are just like Sweden," blue states don't. Blues are mainly consumer states. Reds are producer states. Urban areas don't have farms. The second that shit goes down, realize a lot of those blue areas are likely to starve. In a civil war scenario, we predicted that at least 10,000 people would die of starvation if the war was not finished in a year. The numbers get worse after that. Or better, rather, for the country after the war.
8) The US has way too many choke points, and the government forces would often be on the wrong side of them. This ties into the logistical nightmare, but it also has to do with an odd phenomena. Liberals like to live near the ocean. Many of the dividers of the country, like the Rocky Mountains, the Mississippi River, Appalachia, the Missouri River (fun fact: the biggest choke point for the US government is in Missouri) are red state areas. Sure, air travel is a thing, but a majority of the US government's needs would have to travel by ground. Even still, many of the major airports are outside of the city. Of course, the US would use military base air fields, but if civil war did break out… which bases would be safe? Which ones would have fallen to the deserters?
9) PR Nightmare. Every rebel killed on CNN would be spun as "the US government killed X Civilians today in a strike" on foreign news and pirate media not owned by the government. That is–as pointed out earlier–if the US media could even function in a civil war or uprising. Your "rebel scum" know that the main thing that holds together the US–nay life in the US as we know it–is the 24 hour news cycle and the media. The second it's gone, you are going to have urban anarchy. If you are from America, can you imagine a day without TV, newspaper, or Internet? Your average urban youth can't. If you don't think that isn't going to cause rioting, you must have a real high regard for how much restraint they have. Assume in a civil war that your ability to talk to the people is compromised. Also assume that in the case of a civil war that rebels may know how to monitor conversations like the US does, as there are manuals online on how to do so.
10) This one is either 1 or 10, depending on who is asked. The US will never nuke its own. The second it does, they have lost the civil war and other countries will come to "liberate" the US from its own "repressive regime." Additionally, if any general, minuteman, nuke tech, or nuke sub captain decided to side with the rebellion, the US government is immediately SOL.
In short: The second that a "civilian uprising" or "extremist group terrorist attack" turns into "civil war" is the second the US loses. As a result, you will never see a civil war. You will see Waco, you will see Bundy Ranch, you will see all sorts of militant group confrontations and maybe even some skirmishes. But the US government fears its own people way the fuck too much to ever start a civil war.
As an American, I want all other Americans here to remember this. The government is against you, almost openly now, but they also know that they cannot win if it comes to open war. We have a trump card they cannot match. If it comes to a fight, THEY WILL LOSE, so there are elements in the establishment who will do absolutely everything in their power to prevent it from coming to that. The US Government is not in support of its people, and the people are not in support of the government.
It is within the means of certain interests to start World War III simply as a distraction to avoid an American Civil War, because, by their reckoning, it is better to ruin other "lesser" nations like Syria and spill the blood of patriots than lose their own grip on power.
Very interesting portents. Seem realistic to you guys? Very interested in what those with former military experience think.
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Aug 2, 2019 - 3:17pm
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Bumping this given all the recent gun control chatter.
Skyywalker
While these scenarios are fun to discuss and while I agree with the general sentiment I believe the correct way to combat this has already been established - states rights. If you fear firearms move to NYC where, legally, you cant carry firearms. If you're progun move to Idaho (now arguably the most gun friendly state - constitutional carry throughout the whole state at 18 years old) which, according to this map, hasn't had a mass shooting since at least 1982 (how far back their data went)
https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2012/07/mass-shootings-map/
As long as state rights and freedom of movement remain in tact, there should never be a need for another civil war.
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Sir, this is an Arby's.
when you're accustomed to privilege, equality feels like oppression
justphresh
The people that actively entertain the idea of a Civil War (over what? seriously?) are fucking psychos and need help.
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Eh I don't think one is imminent, but it's naive to say it couldn't happen. History hasn't ended, this type of thing is completely plausible. It is just weird to think of yourself as the one history happens to; but I assure you, no one in the Yugoslav wars or Lebanese civil wars grew up thinking things would deteriorate to the point they did either.
It's cliche but these things seem unlikely until they actually happen; no one at the Sarajevo olympics in 1984 thought that city would be under siege a few years later.
Synergy_or_Syzygy
It's just masturbatory bullshit right-wing ultraviolence fantasies. Same as the Antifa / Marxist left wet-dreaming about overthrowing the government and putting CEOs to guillotines.
They are all just really deeply unhappy with themselves and searching for a justified reason to shoot somebody.
Be excellent to each other, and party on, dudes.
Aug 8, 2019 - 9:36am
You know its weird because I think what you're saying is really hyperbolic but at the same time I've personally met multiple people who essentially salivated at the idea that someone would break into their house... for certain legal reasons... Creepy AF
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Don't bother. This guy isn't going to get any smarter by reading one or two more blog posts lmfao. He has already decided on his worldview; what's done is done
financeabc
You a good dude and sometimes funny
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I find this analysis/discussion request a veiled attempt by extremists to propagate "courage" to demonstrate power beyond normal Constitutional and democratic means. Pretty dangerous stuff in my opinion. Some things are just so horrible to discuss, and I'm afraid some people will feel emboldened to cause trouble.
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American, US Airways deal creates world’s largest airline
By Carey Fredericks
Feb. 15, 2013, Dallas, Tx. - US Airways CEO Doug Parker has landed the big merger he sought for years. Now the soon-to-be CEO of the new American Airlines has to make it work.
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The fleet needs new planes and new paint. Frequent flier programs have to be combined. American's on-time performance must improve. And the airline needs to win back business travellers who have drifted to competitors. But Parker's nothing if not persistent.
After months of courting, the companies on Thursday announced an $11 billion merger that will turn American into the world's biggest airline, with 6,700 daily flights and annual revenue of roughly $40 billion. It's a coup for Parker, who runs the much-smaller US Airways Group Inc. and believes that mergers help airlines achieve higher revenue and consistent profits.
When the deal closes later this year, the four biggest U.S. airlines – American, United, Delta and Southwest – will all be the
products of mergers that began in 2008. Those deals have helped the industry control seats, push fares higher and return to
profitability. But it's not easy to stitch two airlines together.
Some of Parker's work has already been done. American parent AMR Corp. has cut costs and debt since it filed for bankruptcy
protection in late 2011. Pilots from both airlines have agreed on steps that should make it easier to combine their groups under a single labour contract, a big hurdle in many airline mergers. But when the deal closes – expected by September as part of AMR's plan to emerge from bankruptcy protection – there will still plenty to do.
The new company will have to combine the separate computer systems that American and US Airways use for reservations and other functions, while avoiding the glitches that have plagued United since it switched to Continental's system. The airline will have to fly better. Last year, American ranked 14th out of 15 airlines for on-time performance, according to government statistics. It cancelled flights at a higher rate than its closest rivals. It had the second-worst rate of complaints, better only than United, which was hit by periodic computer outages.
The executive likely to be charged with making the airline run more smoothly is US Airways' chief operating officer, Robert Isom. He said his company fixed similar problems in 2007 through regimented maintenance schedules, stricter rules on how long to wait for connecting passengers, and using bonuses to encourage workers to hit performance goals. US Airways ranked fifth in on-time arrivals last year.
Leaders of American's unions say they're ready to help the airline perform better. They should be — after all, they helped kick
American's current management to the curb by supporting a merger with Parker running the combined company.
"Without us, a merger would not have occurred in bankruptcy,'' said Keith Wilson, president of the Allied Pilots Association.
"We think we're going to get a change of culture,'' added Laura Glading, president of the flight attendants' union at American.
The union leaders say employees will have more job security at a larger airline that's better able to compete with United and Delta. Their support of a merger was critical because the unions held three of the nine seats on the committee of AMR's bankruptcy creditors.
A lawyer who advised that committee, Jay Goffman of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, said the influential committee became convinced that a merger would produce an airline that could boost revenue faster than American by itself. "And frankly, the fact that the unions were fully supportive of a merger made a big difference,'' Goffman said.
Over the past year, Parker and AMR CEO Tom Horton were adversaries who had wildly different strategies for their companies. Parker raided Horton's turf to enlist American's labour unions in his campaign for a merger. Horton seemed more aloof, preferring that American remain on its own. As the airlines held private discussions during the fall and into winter, speculation centred on which man would end up running the company if there were a merger.
Those differences were set aside Thursday when the men stood before TV cameras for a news conference at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. A backdrop was splashed with the logos of both airlines. Parker and Horton traded banter about each other's looks and about working at adjoining cubicles at American 25 years ago.
Horton called Parker "my good, longtime friend,'' and Parker said Horton was "the best – he knows this business.''
If Horton was disappointed in not getting to run the new American, he didn't admit it.
"I don't think it would be fair to say my goal was to run the biggest and best airline,'' Horton said. "My goal was to make sure
American Airlines is the best airline in the world. And that's exactly what's going to happen here.''
Parker said, "This isn't about me or Tom. This is about doing what's best for the combined companies.'' He said the CEO title was just one of many decisions they had to make. "It's one that I'm very happy with, one that Tom has told you he's happy with,'' Parker said. He thanked Horton for agreeing "to hang around and help me with that transition.''
"Well, best of luck,'' Horton interjected, as employees of both airlines laughed.
The deal needs approval by AMR's bankruptcy judge, federal antitrust regulators, and US Airways shareholders. Parker, Horton and most analysts predict smooth sailing. Even if they're right, American and US Airways will continue operating as separate airlines for months or even a couple years. Officials promised that frequent-flier programs would continue untouched.
The merger follows Delta's acquisition of Northwest in 2008, the United-Continental deal in 2010, and Southwest's purchase of AirTran Airways in 2011. The rapid consolidation has allowed the remaining airlines to lure high-paying business travellers with better route maps. And it has helped them limit the supply of seats, pushing up fares and fees.
That concerns some consumer advocates, but Parker argued that competition will increase, not decrease.
"There are two very large airlines right now and this creates a third,'' Parker said in an interview, referring to United and Delta, currently the world's two biggest airlines. "It provides good competition to those two.''
Mary Gorman, who was at Miami International Airport on Thursday for a flight home to Virginia Beach after a cruise with her husband, said she hoped that together the airlines would offer better service than either does by itself.
"If the service is better, I don't mind paying more for a ticket,'' Gorman said.
Most airline mergers have resulted in fewer flights and shrinkage at some hubs, as happened to Cincinnati after Delta bought
Northwest. Parker said this deal will be different because US Airways and American overlap on just 12 routes. He said the new
airline will keep all of American's hubs – Dallas-Fort Worth, Chicago, Miami, New York and Los Angeles – and those of US Airways, in Phoenix, Charlotte and Philadelphia.
Besides continuing the American Airlines name, the combined carrier will be based in American's hometown of Fort Worth, Texas. With Parker set to become CEO, Horton will serve as board chairman until its first shareholder meeting, likely in mid-2014. Parker will add the chairman's title after Horton leaves.
AMR creditors, workers and shareholders will own 72 per cent of the new company including 23.6 per cent for employees and unions. US Airways shareholders will get the other 28 per cent. The companies said they expect $1.05 billion in annual benefits from the merger by 2015, based on the assumption that they will attract more business travellers.
The extra revenue and savings would have been higher, but the company expects to pay out $400 million per year in pay raises. Unionized workers at both airlines have seen their pay languish, with some US Airways pilots still flying under a contract signed when that carrier was in bankruptcy protection in 2005.
The new American will be slightly bigger than United Airlines by passenger traffic, not counting regional affiliate airlines. The
mammoth size of Delta and United has helped those carriers get more than their share of business travellers, US Airways President Scott Kirby said on a conference call.
For instance, Delta's shuttle service up and down the East Coast competes against a similar offering by US Airways. But Delta
passengers can connect to more overseas cities than US Airways passengers can, and American doesn't have a shuttle at all. But with the US Airways shuttle feeding passengers into American's overseas flights, the merged airline will get more business travellers, US Airways argued in its presentation to creditors in January, which was filed publicly on Thursday.
The combination will also boost American's service to Europe and Latin America and the Caribbean. Some analysts noted that the new American will still be weak on routes to Asia, however.
"Without a major Pacific presence (just a mere five destinations and eight routes), American doesn't come close to either Delta or United's presence in the market,'' Helane Becker, airlines analyst for Dahlman Rose & Co., wrote Thursday in a note to clients.
The new American will stay in the oneworld airline alliance with partners including British Airways and Japan Airlines. For US
Airways passengers, that will eventually mean an end to redeeming miles on Star Alliance members United and Lufthansa.
The new board of directors will have 12 members: Three from American, including Horton; four from US Airways, including Parker; and five appointed by American's creditors. Horton said AMR's bankruptcy creditors might be repaid in full. He noted that his company cut costs, reduced debt and moved ahead with orders for new planes during the bankruptcy process, increasing AMR's value to US Airways.
That, he said, "allowed us to make a deal with US Air that was on the right terms for American and our people.''
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How Minimal Ice Cover Could Harm The Great Lakes
WKSU | By Elizabeth Miller / Great Lakes Today
Published February 14, 2017 at 9:24 PM EST
The graph above shows ice coverage over The Great Lakes from 1973-2016. In 2017, coverage has reached a high of 15%.
Last week, 15 percent of the Great Lakes was covered in ice. That’s the highest level of ice cover recorded so far this winter and far less than the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s 64 percent prediction.
A lack of ice could have lasting implications for this year and beyond.
This year is shaping up to be one of the lowest years for ice coverage on the Great Lakes in 44 years. That’s when NOAA started tracking ice cover in the region.
NOAA scientist George Leshkevich says a mild winter can be a factor in the algae blooms that threaten the waters of western Lake Erie.
"Depending on the summer – if it’s a normal summer or if it’s cool and cloudy, surface temperatures can reach a point where those blooms can start perhaps earlier in the season," explained Leshkevich.
But there are other factors involved as well, including rainfall and phosphorus levels.
Ice also protects wetlands and the Great Lakes shoreline from erosion. Leshkevich says the problem extends beyond the environment as well.
"Recreational activities, fish recruitment and even some of the fruit belts could be affected," said Leshkevich. A lake free of ice also means more lake-effect snow.
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New Philadelphia May Pass a Zoning Law to Control Wind Turbine Construction in the City
Published March 14, 2018 at 7:28 AM EDT
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The Inn has installed a 160-foot wind turbine, which has New Philadelphia exploring zoning.
If you’re standing in front of City Hall in New Philadelphia and look west, you’ll see a 160-foot wind turbine standing about a mile down High Avenue at the Schoenbrunn Inn and Conference Center. It was completed in December, and it’s why City Council is now considering a zoning ordinance for wind turbines.
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Similar turbine to the one going on line in New Philadelphia - this one is at Olympic Steel's headquarters in Bedford Heights
The state regulates wind turbines in Ohio.
But New Philadelphia Zoning Administrator Mike Scolati says the state law allows for some local zoning in the public interest. He says New Philadelphia's proposed ordinance fits that description because it addresses potential dangers with wind turbines in populated areas -- problems that could be triggered by mechanical failures or the weather.
“Of course they have a device on them that shuts them down in case of an ice storm. But electronics can fail. These blades can ice up and they will throw ice.
"We’re asking for a one and half times the height setback, so that in an instance like that you’re not endangering the public safety.”
The ordinance is being drafted by the city Law Department and will go to council for consideration when it’s done. It will not affect the current tower.
Scolati says an ordinance is being drawn up specifically to manage turbine installations.
“The City is not anti wind-turbine. By law we can’t totally regulate these out of the community. But by law we can regulate the safety of the citizens to where these things are put up.”
He says the ordinance is being written to be flexible so turbine projects can be approved if they meet safety and other requirements in the public interest.
The Schoenbrunn Inn installation was made by Wind Turbines of Ohio. The Stark County-based company specializes in sustainable energy projects for business, agricultural, and personal property sites and has installed more than 150 wind turbines in the past 10 years.
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Shah Rukh Khan Makes A Big Revelation: Iam Working On Scripts, Will Announce My New Film In A Month Or Two
October 4, 2019 Rama 0
It’s been a long time since we have seen Shah Rukh Khan on the big screen. The superstar last featured in Aanand L Rai’s Zero. The’ King Khan’ of Bollywood shared screen space with his Jab Tak Hai Jaan co-stars Katrina Kaif and Anushka Sharma, however, the trio couldn’t recreate the same magic on the big screen. After that, people have been longing to hear an official announcement from SRK about his next film. And it seems, God has finally answered everyone’s prayers. While there’s no confirmation about SRK’s next, the actor has ensured his fans that he will announce his new movie in a month or two. These words from King Khan will definitely come as a sigh of relief to his fans and well-wishers.
Yesterday at the launch event of Ted Talks India season 2, Shah Rukh Khan revealed that he is currently working on two to three scripts. During the media interaction, he joked, “Actually, I spoke to Sanjay (Gupta), Gaurav (Banerjee) and Uday (Shankar; chairman of Star and Disney India, and president of The Walt Disney Company, Asia Pacific) and I said, this is the platform where I want to announce it. This is it. I will come here and tell everyone about. Ted Talk will be my new movie.
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There were recent media reports that Shah Rukh Khan will be seen in Yash Raj Films’ Dhoom4. Another wave of rumor said he is all set to do a Hindi remake of Quentin Tarantino’s Kill Bill. Others have been saying he is planning a project with Ali Abbas Zafar’s or Rajkumar Hirani.
Soon, on a serious note, the actor got candid and said, “Jokes apart, I am thinking and taking some time. I am working on two or three scripts and, Inshallah, as soon as they are ready, I am ready. Because most of the people with whom I am working are busy so, Inshallah, I will announce it myself. I feel until the time rumors are floating around, it’s good because some of them have given me ideas. There was one film people said that I am going to do- Tarzan and Jane. So, I really want to do the role of Tarzan (laughs), but no. I think, Inshallah, in another month or two, I will figure out everything.”
Meanwhile, Shah Rukh has focused on production. His recent production, the Netflix series Bard Of Blood starring Emraan Hashmi, premiered last week.
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India: Maruti strike continues after occupation ends under police threat
Deepal Jayasekera
Strikers at the Manesar car assembly plant of Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) ended their eight-day occupation of the plant late Friday night, under threat of police violence. About 1,500 police troops moved into the factory early that day to enforce a high court order to end the occupation. Workers continued with their strike, however, camping outside the factory some 100 meters away.
Although it initially proposed staying in defiance of the court order, the Maruti Suzuki Employees Union (MSEU) pushed workers to end the occupation. MSEU general secretary Shiv Kumar said: “We don’t want confrontation with the government and the court. We are therefore vacating the premises, but the strike will continue.”
About 2,000 workers launched a strike and occupied the Manesar factory the evening of October 7. Barely one week earlier, the unions, including those affiliated to the Stalinist-led labour federations, had prevailed on the workers to sign a company-dictated “good conduct bond” in return for MSI lifting a 33-day lockout. Under the sellout back-to-work agreement, the company was effectively given carte blanche to proceed with the firing of 44 workers.
The October 7 strike and occupation was a rebellion against the unions’ collaboration with management and the company’s failure to honor even the back-to-work agreement by rehiring 1,200 contract workers. It soon prompted sympathy strikes by over 10,000 workers in several auto-related companies in the Gurgaon-Manesar industrial belt. These included three other Suzuki factories: Suzuki Powertrain India Ltd. (SPIL), Suzuki Castings, and Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd. (SMIL).
Workers also occupied the SPIL plant. The SPIL union also ended the occupation, however, though workers continued the strike, camping outside the plant.
The courts and the Congress party government in Haryana state backed MSI against the workers. The state government on Wednesday declared the strike by workers at Manesar and other Suzuki units illegal, starting the process of deregistration of the unions at SPIL and SMIL. Its labour department also asked striking workers to vacate the Manesar factory.
Relying on the state government’s support, Suzuki management went to the Haryana High Court on Thursday to request the illegalization of the strikes. However, the court refused to declare the strike illegal, ruling instead that workers have to vacate the factory and banning any gathering within 100 meters of the premises.
After the workers’ wildcat strike and occupation, the MSI intensified its witch-hunt against workers at Manesar plant to prepare for breaking the occupation. On October 9, it dismissed 10 workers and five trainees, while keeping another 10 on suspension. On Friday, 25 more workers were sacked.
Even though the company initially planned for police to forcibly evict the workers, it backtracked, fearing this would provoke a bloody clash with workers and provoke more sympathy strikes. Now, with the courts and police moving to break the occupation, the company is trying to use the unions to force workers to end the strike. Haryana Labour Minister Shiv Charan Lal Sharma said: “I have been told by the management of Maruti Suzuki today that it would hold talks with workers on Monday.”
It is still unclear whether MSI will talk with the MSEU, because it adamantly refuses to recognize the union. It has held talks with only its stooge union, Maruti Udayog Kamagar Union (MUKU).
Signalling its readiness for a compromise with management, MSEU president Sonu Gujjar said: “We are open for discussions, while the management is reluctant to do so.” He then warned management: “If there is no solution immediately, the tool-down strike could spread to other companies in the belt, as we have support from other trade unions also.”
MSI management is trying to intensify its witch-hunt against militant workers, accusing them of damaging machinery and equipment during the occupation. Sharma said: “The management wanted to ensure that machinery and auto equipment have not been damaged in any way by the workers during their stay in the factory premises. Therefore, it will carry out a thorough check of the plants.”
The unions helped MSI management break the workers’ occupation—particularly the Hind Mazdoor Sabha (HMS), and the All India Trades Union Congress (AITUC) and Centre for Indian Trade Unions (CITU), affiliated to Stalinist parliamentary parties, the Communist Party of India (CPI) and the Communist Party of India (Marxist) or CPM, respectively.
The sell-out agreement forcing workers to sign the ‘good conduct bond’ and to end the 33-day lockout was negotiated by the HMS. The AITUC and CITU endorsed it.
Despite broad support by workers in the Gurgaon-Manesar industrial belt for the MSI workers’ strike and occupation, shown in mass sympathy strikes, the union federations did nothing to mobilise support from other workers in the area. The unions isolated the MSI workers, to force them to end the occupation.
The unions echoed MSI management’s allegations that striking workers were using “violence,” with AITUC national secretary D.L. Sachdev accusing young workers of being “amenable to being misled” and infiltrated by “ultra-left elements.”
The use of the term “ultra-left,” employed by the Stalinists to refer to Maoist insurgents (Naxalites), banned by the Congress-led national government, amounts to implicitly offering support in advance to any police crackdown against the occupation.
MSI is desperate to end the strike, which has brought production to a total halt. According to a Maruti spokesman, the strikes have cost the company at least 17.50 billion rupees ($US56.5 million) in lost output since June, when MSI workers held a two-week-long sit-in strike to press their demands for recognition of the MSEU union. Maruti Suzuki’s stock has fallen 16.6 percent since June 3, when workers began their strike.
Production at the Maruti plant in nearby Gurgaon also ceased on Friday due to parts shortage as a result of sympathy strikes at other Suzuki plants. “Maruti is not producing any cars at the moment,” a Maruti spokesman said. The strike undermined Maruti’s sales targets at a critical time, as Indians consider that is brings luck to buy cars and other costly products in the current Hindu festival season.
Adding to MSI’s concerns, its rivals are attempting to get an advantage over Maruti. On October 13 Hyundai Motor Company introduced the Eon, its cheapest model in India so far, with a price starting from 269,999 rupees ($US5,496) compared with Maruti’s best-selling Alto starting from 235,413 rupees.
The strikes have so alarmed MSI’s investors that some of them made an unprecedented call for direct talks with strikers at a conference call organised by Mumbai-based brokerage Nirmal Bang Institutional Equities Pvt. Ltd. Its officials said: “We approached them and asked them to answer questions of investors and shareholders, who wanted to know the other side of the story.”
Union leaders participated in the conference call and raised fresh demands, including restoring salary cuts at the plant.
Morgan Stanley said in a note that “any worsening in labour disputes could potentially drive structural downside risk to Maruti Suzuki’s margins from higher staff costs in the long run.”
Maruti Suzuki’s current labour costs amount to 2 percent of net sales—the lowest among its peers in India and Asia. MSI wants to keep these super-exploitative conditions to maintain its 50 percent share of the Indian car market, which makes it the biggest carmaker in the country.
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Joe Kernan
Private Service For Joe Kernan At Notre Dame On Tuesday
By Diane Daniels • Aug 4, 2020
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Joe Kernan's former Chief of Staff has confirmed that Indiana's 48th Governor was laid to rest Aug. 4, 2020, at the cemetery at Notre Dame.
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In 2015 as the City of South Bend was celebrating its 150th anniversary, WVPE featured a segment called South Bend Stories.
One of those stories focused on a conversation wtih Joe Kernan talking about baseball.
Kernan not only was instrumental in bringing and keeping minor league baseball in South Bend, but he also played baseball while he was a student at Notre Dame.
All IN: A Conversation With Judy O'Bannon & Her Reflection On Joe Kernan
By All IN Staff • Jul 29, 2020
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Former Indiana first lady Judy O’Bannon has many accolades to her name. From community activism to youth leadership, she’s always busy.
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By Annacaroline Caruso & Diane Daniels • Jul 29, 2020
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Many leaders in South Bend agree that Joe Kernan helped shape South Bend into the city that it is today.
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By Diane Daniels • Jul 29, 2020
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During a news conference designed to address the pandemic, Gov. Eric Holcomb began his remarks with a tribute to Joe Kernan.
Joe Kernan, Former South Bend Mayor And Indiana Governor, Has Died
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A representative for Joe Kernan has confirmed that the former South Bend Mayor and Indiana Governor has died. A spokeswoman says there will be no public services at this time for Kernan due to COVID-19.
Ex-Indiana Gov. Joe Kernan In Care Facility With Alzheimer's
By TOM DAVIES Associated Press • Jul 9, 2020
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A magazine article published by his alma mater says former Indiana Gov. Joe Kernan has lost the ability to speak due to Alzheimer's disease and is living in a care facility. Tina Noel, who was Kernan's gubernatorial press secretary, confirmed the details of the Notre Dame Magazine report to The Associated Press, and said Kernan was diagnosed several years ago. The Democrat won three elections as South Bend mayor before being elected lieutenant governor with Gov. Frank O'Bannon in 1996.
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Mulholland Drive – Film Review
Red curtains and eerie Angelo Badalamenti score? Must be a David Lynch movie! Despite being a massive Twin Peaks fan, I’m not all that familiar with his filmography, so I decided to watch this movie which was also a big breakthrough for Our Own Naomi Watts. I was prepared for off-kilter weirdness, but it’s safe to say the movie exceeded my expectations on that front and messed with my head like few films ever had since… well Twin Peaks probably. There’s something about the Lynch brand of horror – the distortion of the mundane, the vivid unsettling imagery – that really gets under my skin.
The movie starts off as a conventional thriller – a young beautiful woman with dark femme fatale looks (Laura Harring) survives a car crash at Mulholland Drive in Los Angeles and suffers a complete memory loss. She wanders around in a daze before taking refuge in a random apartment, where she is found by Betty (Naomi Watts), a sweet and impossibly wholesome Midwestern girl fresh off the plane who’s come to LA to seek fortune as an actress. Betty takes pity on the stranger, who calls herself Rita after a Rita Hayworth movie poster she sees in the apartment, and they try to piece the mystery of Rita’s identity together. Meanwhile, other characters with no obvious connections are introduced: a hotshot Hollywood director (Justin Theroux, looking like a younger prettier version of JJ Abrams) is pressured to cast a certain starlet in his movie or else; a hitman bungles an assignment by piling up more corpses than necessary; two men find something terrifying behind a diner.
Without spoiling anything, there comes a point where everything, and I mean everything, is turned on its head and rearranged like pieces of a jigsaw puzzle – not in the way of, say, Memento where you can hope to piece everything together if you watch the film again and pay attention. I could make a broad guess as to what really happened in Mulholland Drive, but in the end the movie operates on a non-logic of dreams and nightmares, with details and scenes which are probably not meant to be explained at all. What it all amounts to is an utterly unique experience from a filmmaker with his own distinct and twisted vision. While not strictly speaking a horror movie, it has a perfectly executed reveal scare that frightened the living daylights out of me, while my personal most unsettling moment is in its own way even more disturbing. While at the airport, Betty says farewell to an adorable old couple we assume she made friends with during the flight. They wish her all the luck in the world and it’s all very heart-warming. A minute later, the movie cuts to the couple sitting at the back of a taxi, with the frozen smiles on their faces that look more like horrible leers. This sudden subversion is random, unexplained and utterly creepy.
Naomi Watts’ career really took off with this movie and she’s brilliant here, playing what is initially almost a parody of a perky, plucky, bright-eyed wannabe actress. Harring on the other hand is, knowingly, the stereotypical sultry mystery woman. They’re both familiar types, for the movie to toy with. For viewers who like their movies to make sense and who get annoyed by unexplained details and subplots that go nowhere, Mulholland Drive would be a frustrating experience. If however you surrender to its weirdness and just go with the flow, it’s a trip.
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Social workers are paramount in the fight against HIV and AIDS pandemic
By NAFTALI MWAURA
As the scourge of HIV/AIDS continue with its virulent march threatening to annihilate human race on the face of the earth, the call to rise up and wrestle it has never sounded so profoundly more so in the face of tragic reality that none of us is immune from infection.
HIV/AIDS is truly the holocaust of our times that is ravaging populations albeit slowly but viciously. The disease was first detected in the early eighties among high-risk groups of homosexuals, commercial sex workers and the intravenous drug users in the major cities of the developed World.
At its formative years of discovery, AIDS was restricted to the said risky groups and was little known to the general populace. AIDS has been one disease shrouded in immense mystery, myths and fears.
The origin of the HIV virus that causes AIDS has defied even the most complex medical science and it is no wonder that even to date, scientists are still groping in the dark giving speculations on the origin of this deadly virus.
Away from the origins of the HIV/AIDS, the current situation demands serious redress on a disease which two decades after its discovery, has claimed about 20 millions lives and close to forty million people are now infected with the HIV virus.
The casualty of HIV/AIDS gives a gory picture as people die in the prime of their lives to be separated tragically from their communities, family and nations.
HIV/AIDS is taking the heaviest casualty on the youthful populations between the ages of 15-49.This segment of the population which is productive in every sense is vanishing at an alarming rate due to AIDS.
The same population is the bedrock of our society and is our very spring board to catapult our countries to greater heights of social, political and economic development.
HIV/AIDS is a disease of the youth
In Africa where AIDS has found an underbelly to blossom and spread its deadly tentacles, the disease is consuming young people before they reach their thirtieth birthday. AIDS is projecting a very bleak and doomed future to countries in Sub-Saharan Africa.
As for now, Sub-Saharan Africa accounts for two thirds of HIV/AIDS infections the World over and close to thirty million people are infected with the virus in the region. The bulk of infections are 65% among the youths aged 15-24 years.
Poverty, ignorance and an intricate web of social-cultural factors have all conspired to make AIDS reign terror on the African youths. HIV/AIDS is the face of the youth in Africa and our societies have never been threatened with extinction like they are today due to alarming deaths of the youth due to AIDS.
As the youths die at alarming rate, our demographic patterns are experiencing dramatic changes whereby the old people and orphaned children are now occupying homesteads.
That the youths are the pillar of any society cannot be debated further and represents every dream, aspiration, progress and future of any society.
The youths represent bulk of workforce, professionals, politicians and future leaders. Due to AIDS, Africa is being robbed off its future.
The Continent hangs on a dangerous precipice as AIDS ravages millions of people in the prime of their lives when they are most needed to contribute their energies to towards their Nations social -political and economic progress.
As most countries grapple with the effects of HIV/AIDS, the aftermath is as tragic as doomsday itself. On the social front, gloom hangs over the future of whole societies as the number of deaths continue to pile up leading to a natural population decline.
The institution of family, which happens to be the bedrock of the society, has never been threatened like it is now due to AIDS. Children have been tragically separated from their parents at extremely young age.
Our countries are now grappling with rise in the number of AIDS orphans, which poses a grave threat to the stability of the society.
Millions of orphaned children are now loitering in bleak existence not knowing where their future lies. They are being left to fend for themselves and to nurture themselves even when they are too young and inexperienced to handle demanding responsibilities.
Widows and widowers are also filling the cup of misery that Aids is raining in Africa. The cruel devastation of HIV/AIDS in Africa clearly reminisces renaissance Europe in the 15th Century when Bubonic plague visited untold terror on the population in an era where medical science was not yet sophisticated enough to tackle such maladies.
The inertia, apathy and brazen ignorance that held people captive in those medieval ages provided a fertile ground for such epidemics to wreak terror on the populations.
HIV/AIDS devastation has not spared the Economic sector too. The fragile economies of most African Countries are threatened due to immense loss of productive workforce due to AIDS.
Companies are loosing workers alarmingly and are spending enormous resources to train and replace more. Key sectors of the Economy like Agriculture, Education and the service sector are now blighted by the AIDS pandemic.
Africa still remains an economic basket case when compared to the rest of the World and it is tragic to realise that we cannot jumpstart our economies if the very people who should be in the frontline are either dead or dying from AIDS. Our overstretched health sector is reeling from the burden of AIDS pandemic.
Quality health care which is a distant dream to our poor countries is further worsening the gloomy scenario and it is no coincidence that majority of AIDS patients are dying faster because they are too poor to ill afford the cost of medication like the now popular ART that can help them manage the disease and live longer.
AIDS still remain as before the disease of the poor.
It is the poor in the rural areas and the slums that are bearing full brunt. The poor people and vulnerable have become an easy target for this venomous disease.
HIV/AIDS has visited enough havoc on the African continent and it would not be feasible for us to rest on our laurels and watch in silence and despair as the tragic drama unfolds.
The reality of the day is that AIDS is here with us but the effort to tackle it and reverse its deadly march calls more profoundly.
We must not let fear and apathy overwhelm us but must rise to the occasion and galvanise every weapon to fight this modern day plague.
As the call to accelerate the war against HIV/AIDS rings loud, the need to embrace Social workers and incorporate them in the fight echoes even louder.
The Social work profession is extremely paramount to any society. Social workers provide an invaluable service to our social fabric.
The war against HIV/AIDS due to its magnitude cannot be fought single handedly and require a cross-section of soldiers drawn from many fields.
The clarion call from authoritative voices involved in the fight against AIDS has been the need to involve people in the grassroots in the campaigns against HIV/AIDS and here social workers comes in handy because their line of duty demands them to be on the ground working with the communities.
Social workers are instrumental actors in reaching the AIDS message since they are able to access people directly even in the remotest outposts.
As has often been alluded, the war against AIDS has failed to bear fruit whenever the government and other actors adopt a top-bottom approach by designing and dictating to communities which models to use in the fight against the epidemic instead of engaging the people as worthy partners in the war and not mere spectators.
The strength of the Social worker fraternity lies in the fact that these professionals have proved to be outright down to earth, accessible and more accommodating to the people especially the poor, youths, women and children who are most vulnerable to HIV/AIDS infections.
Social work profession does not involve much red tape and therefore can be very effective in carrying out advocacy and campaigns against HIV/AIDS.
Where the Government is unable to reach the people in the AIDS fight due to bureaucratic backlog, social workers are called in to exploit the vacuum.
Social workers are represented in every village, slum or any other remote hovel around the country. They are people’s professionals and can easily relate with all and sundry without much qualms.
The campaigns against HIV/AIDS are yet to be exhausted and needs to be accelerated further owing to the fact that section of people in the remote areas have not yet received adequate information on the scourge.
We require social workers to march forth and reach these forgotten frontiers with the AIDS message.
The care and treatment of HIV/AIDS has gained popularity in recent times and concerned actors are laying immense emphasis on the two.
Millions of AIDS patients are in our custody and that is a reality we cannot sweep under the carpet. These people require our attention as they grapple with the disease.
Quality treatment and care is very paramount to any AIDS sufferer and more often it has been proved that with the right medication and proper diet, emotional, spiritual and psychological support, a person suffering from AIDS can live longer.
Today, the Antiretroviral therapy popularly known as ART is giving millions of AIDS patients a sense of hope. Even though the treatment does not offer cure, it is worthy in prolonging the life of the victims.
Besides the Antiretroviral therapy, AIDS patients require adequate intake of food rich in nutrients. They also require unequivocal emotional and spiritual support.
The case for psychosocial support is very paramount especially because stigma and other negative attitudes from the society has made life a living hell to most Aids sufferers.
In most African communities, AIDS victims faces savage social stigma and are often shunned, abused or even disowned by their close family and friends.
As we grapple with the overwhelming demand to treat and care for the AIDS sufferers, the invaluable service of social workers can help ease the burden if they join hands with communities and help them address the challenge.
Social workers can assist community-based organizations with skills on how best to care for the AIDS victims. They can also work with families and advice them on how to offer the best of care to their infected kinfolk.
Social workers are endowed with immense social skills and through their charm, wit and interactive abilities, they can preach the gospel of condemning stigma so that people desist from regarding AIDS patients as outcasts but rather embrace them as their own.
As we intensify the war against HIV/AIDS, our scorecard will reflect more on whether we have agreed to incorporate social workers that at the end of the day will determine our victory or failure in this gigantic battle.
The need therefore to look at this profession afresh and give it the prominence it deserves has never resonated so powerfully especially when we consider the precious input these professionals offer to the entire Country.
We ca no longer afford to relegate these professionals to the periphery like we have done in the past. The Government is called upon to strengthen the social work sector by availing enough resources to make the profession robust.
Social workers in the past have been the scum of the earth among civil servants. They have endured years of neglect and have been left to rot in poverty.
It is very unfortunate that the very people our Government uses to propagate its social programmes in the grassroots are treated shabbily and abject squalor has been their hallmark.
The Government must be reminded again that the success of its many programmes including the fight against HIV/AIDS lies with recognition that only social workers have the requisite skills to implement the said programmes to their fruitful end.
The donor community fortunately has started waking up to the realisation that only by involving people in the grassroots directly can the many donor-funded programmes succeed.
The bottom-up approach to addressing various challenges affecting communities is now a buzzword. Donors are now unanimous that it is no longer viable to conduct affairs by sitting in ivory towers and the only option is to walk the walk.
Borne out of that conviction; therefore, there is need for the donor community to avail more funding to the social work sector which happens to represent the grassroot wholly.
Social workers still remain the foot soldiers, devoted, willing and alert to here the trumpet call to rise up fast and attend to the call to save humanity from its overwhelming challenges.
The writer is a journalist based in Nairobi and specialises on topical issues like health, gender and development
Email:naftalimwaura@yahoo.com
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Q: Human Growth Hormone- self dosing........ ( Answered , 0 Comments )
Subject: Human Growth Hormone- self dosing........
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I am going to start using Human Growth Hormone on my own/privately and
I would like to know all the accurate information about the available
types of Growth Hormone to use, the benefits/risks and the proper
dosing/administration practices....... Basically I need to know
anything/everything about HGH use...
(I have made my GP doctor aware of my intentions with HGH use and we
have set up a baseline blood test prior to me starting my therapy) In
a prior blood test I showed a Low IGF-1 level (197ng/mL)
**the reason why I am administerig the HGH myself is because it is too
costly to go through an antiaging clinic and it is more cost effective
to obtain hgh and administer myself as well as having blood test check
ups through my doctor covered by my insurance....
Subject: Re: Human Growth Hormone- self dosing........
Hello, shyguy007-ga!
I have compiled some information to help you evaluate the issues
involved in administering Human Growth Hormone. Since
self-administration of HGH is illegal in most instances, I am simply
providing what information I could find through my research.
Obviously, I am not privy to the issues concerning your reasoning for
taking HGH, nor do I know anything about the relationship you have
with the physician who will be monitoring your health. Suffice it to
say that your physician, if he is aware of your plans to inject HGH,
should be the one to talk about the proper levels for your individual
needs. No amount of internet research will provide you with resources
outlining the proper, legal, dosing amounts of HGH, since this is a
controlled substance that should be prescribed by a physician.
Therefore, I have simply tried to provide you with some detailed
background so you know the issues involved in it's use.
Please don't infer that I am trying to talk you out of this. That is
certainly not my position as a researcher. As I stated above, this is
a matter between you and your physician. I think it is prudent,
however, that you are aware of the latest research regarding the
efficacy of HGH, as well as the legal issues surrounding it's use.
OVERVIEW OF HUMAN GROWTH HORMONE
The following articles from MSNBC and the New York Times both provide
some very good information about the uses of HGH for various
conditions and the controversy surrounding it's usefulness and
legality.
"Can growth hormone reverse the aging process?," By Judith Reichman,
M.D. Jan 10, 2006 http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/10766061/
"Growth hormone is produced in the pituitary gland of the brain. Once
released, it induces the liver to make insulin-like growth factor 1
(IGF-1), and this hormone then triggers the growth of bones and body
tissues. HGH is especially important for normal growth in children.
Indeed, most of our knowledge of hGH comes from studying children who
lack the hormone, and as a result suffer from stunted growth and
development. In adults, a true medical deficiency of growth hormone
may result from disease, tumors, surgery or radiation that destroys
critical areas in the pituitary. This then leads to weight gain,
cholesterol abnormalities, heart disease, fatigue, decreased immune
response, loss of muscles and osteoporosis."
"Growth hormone and IGF-1 levels peak during puberty, then gradually
decline after the age of 30, but the normal pituitary never totally
stops its production of hGH."
"Some investigators feel that diminished levels of hGH may not be a
bad thing. Several studies have shown that women with high levels of
hGH are more likely to get breast cancer, men more likely to develop
prostate cancer, and individuals of both sexes are more apt to die at
younger ages than those with naturally low hGH levels. Research has
also shown that mice with very high levels of growth hormone have
premature brain aging and reduced life spans, whereas their rodent
contemporaries who have genetic disorders such as suppressed GH
production, or an inability to recognize and utilize growth hormone
(GH resistance) have prolonged survival. But to be fair, there are
also studies cited by physicians who feel that lower levels of hGH in
aging adults results in diminished energy, muscle loss and decreased
tissue repair. These studies have shown some positive effects in
individuals whose hGH levels are brought up to the levels considered
normal for young individuals. The researchers therefore propose that
certain individuals who have low levels of IGF-1 (considered a marker
for hGH) be treated with hGH injections to achieve a "younger" and
improved health status."
"There are thousands of clinics and doctors who prescribe growth
hormone, calling their practice "anti-aging," "regenerative" or "age
management" medicine. The financial cost is high. HGH injections are
priced from $500 to $1,000 a month. HGH "supplements" in the form of
pills and sprays that allegedly contain growth hormones cost between
$200 and $300 a month. These "supplements" turn out to be a total
waste of money - yes, a scam. Growth hormone in this form is not
bio-available, a medical term that means it?s destroyed when taken
orally or absorbed through mucous membranes. It can?t "get into" the
body in its active form and does absolutely nothing."
"Do hGH injections work to prevent aging? Here, in the words of
Shakespeare, "is the rub." It depends who you ask. Most orthodox
physicians adamantly say "no."
Read...........
What are the FDA approved indications for use of hGH?
"According to the FDA, it should only be prescribed for adults by
physicians for the treatment of disease (the wasting syndrome of AIDS)
and/or growth hormone deficiency. They generally consider the latter
as one that is due to an absolute lack of hGH as a result of pituitary
disease, surgery, radiation or trauma. Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD)
also includes grownups that were GH deficient during childhood
(children of very short stature and certain genetic syndromes)."
"In order to make the diagnosis of growth hormone deficiency, an
endocrinologist has to give an injection to stimulate production of
growth hormone and measure the response. According to the FDA and the
American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, measuring IGF-1
level and stating that this is lower than that of a young adult does
not constitute a valid scientific diagnosis of GHD."
"Is the prescribing of growth hormones for other reasons (i.e. muscle
building, sports enhancement or in individuals who don?t have a
deficiency) legal?"
"NO! According to the FDA, and the penalties chapter of the FDCA (The
Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act), "whoever knowingly distributes or
possesses with intent to distribute human growth hormone for any use
in humans other than the treatment of a disease or other recognized
medical condition where such use has been authorized by the Secretary
of Health and Human Services under Section 505, is guilty of an
offense punishable by not more than five years in prison." This
section also permits courts to impose fines of up to $250,000 for an
individual or $500,000 for an organization as well as forfeiture of
property used in or derived in violation of the hGH law."
(I think this part of the article makes an important point!)
"If a doctor, clinic or Web site promises you that they have a
non-injectable product that will restore your growth hormone level to
that which you had when you were young, beware. Products available
without prescription are imposters and have no effect. Those that are
prescribed and injected are expensive, and we don?t have the long-term
studies that give conclusive proof that they work. Know that hGH use
for "anti-aging" per se is not FDA approved. If you consult with a
physician who prescribes it because the marker for growth hormone
(IGA-1) is low, you (and the physician) are entering a world of
"off-label" use and you are in essence experimenting with your body
and health. In centers where it is prescribed and patient claims are
made that it does indeed work (they feel better, lost weight, have
more energy etc.), the shots are frequently combined with nutritional
counseling, exercise and other forms of hormone therapy (estrogen
and/or testosterone). Many doctors who do prescribe this hormone admit
that hGH therapy alone is not a "fountain of youth."
From: PHYS ED; "Raging Hormones," By GRETCHEN REYNOLDS. New York Times. 2006
http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9E0DEED81F3FF933A1575BC0A9609C8B63&sec=health&pagewanted=3
"In the past few years, the F.D.A. has accelerated its campaign
against the use of H.G.H. for unapproved purposes, sending letters of
warning to clinics and companies that promote the drug as an
anti-aging treatment. But no one expects the crackdown to have much
effect.
"There are too many clinics and too little manpower,'' says Dr. Thomas
Perls, an associate professor at Boston University School of Medicine.
At many anti-aging clinics, doctors claim that patients have clinical
hormone deficiency, which afflicts about one in 10,000 adults. "But
the doctors don't do the stimulation test,'' Perls says. So the
diagnosis isn't legally valid."
"If you've been beguiled by reports about the wonders of H.G.H., ''see
an endocrinologist,'' Perls urges, and get a full hormonal work-up.
What you do after that is between you and your lawyer."
"Few clinical studies have looked at what happens when healthy people
supplement their H.G.H. levels for sustained periods of time, but
advocates point to one report in particular, from The New England
Journal of Medicine in 1990. Twelve men in their 60's and older were
given injections of H.G.H. for six months. They received high doses,
about double those given to adult patients with growth-hormone
deficiency. At the end of the study, the men had a 14 percent decrease
in body fat, an 8.8 percent increase in lean body mass and a 1.6
percent increase in the bone density of their spine, equivalent in
magnitude, the authors concluded, ''to the change incurred during 10
to 20 years of aging.''
"This study almost single-handedly started the H.G.H. industry. But
the doctors who recommend growth hormone tend to ignore an editorial
that ran in the same issue of The Journal and that warned about the
use of H.G.H. by healthy people. The editorial noted that H.G.H. can
alter the body's ability to metabolize carbohydrates, leading to
blood-sugar imbalances and, in some cases, diabetes. It can cause
bones to thicken, contributing to joint pain and severe arthritis.
Amounts of H.G.H. even slightly beyond the normal range can result in
high blood pressure, edema and, in the worst cases, congestive heart
failure. In a later editorial, which cited a more recent study, The
Journal added that healthy people who took extra doses of H.G.H.
gained muscle mass, but they didn't get stronger. Only those who
lifted weights did."
"Doctors worry about another possible danger of H.G.H. ''Growth
hormone is a trigger for unbridled cell growth,'' says Dr. Thomas
Perls, an associate professor at Boston University School of Medicine
and the director of the ongoing New England Centenarian Study, which
looks at the genetics and lifestyle habits of people who live to be
100. ''That's its role in the body. That is also the mechanism behind
cancer.'' Several studies have linked high production levels of growth
hormone to the development of prostate tumors and invasive breast
cancer."
"At the heart of the H.G.H. debate is a philosophical question about
what it means to grow older. ''Is aging a disease?'' asks Dr. Susan G.
Nayfield, the chief of the geriatrics branch at the National Institute
on Aging. Should you fight it by dosing yourself with hormones until
your blood runs with levels similar to those you had in college?
''People tried that with hormone-replacement therapy'' for menopausal
women, Nayfield says. ''We know how that turned out."
From "Growth Hormone Deemed Illegal for Off-Label Antiaging Use."
Medscape. Oct. 2005. http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/515665
"The FDA has approved GH only for GH deficiency-related syndromes
causing short stature in children, adult GH deficiency caused by rare
pituitary tumors and their treatment, and muscle-wasting disease
associated with HIV and AIDS."
"Most GH prescriptions should therefore be for children, but 74% of
human GH (HGH) prescriptions in 2004 were for adults aged 20 years and
older, and 44% were for adults aged 40 to 59 years, suggesting to the
authors that a large proportion of GH sales are for illegal uses.
"Off-label use for many drugs is a normal and accepted practice in
medicine, but that is not true for growth hormone," says coauthor S.
Jay Olshansky, PhD, from the University of Illinois at Chicago School
of Public Health. "According to laws instituted by Congress more than
10 years ago, HGH can only be distributed for indications specifically
authorized by the Secretary of Health and Human Services, and aging
and its related disorders are not among them. The use of HGH as an
alleged antiaging intervention is a major public health concern not
just because it is illegal, but also because its provision for
antiaging is not supported by science and it is potentially harmful."
"U.S. officials have reportedly estimated that in 2004, 25,000 to
30,000 older adults received HGH for antiaging. Many Internet sites
and antiaging clinics market HGH, claiming that it prevents or
reverses aging and improves nail and hair growth, sleep, skin tone,
digestion, strength, weight loss, vision, and sexual function. Claims
that aging is caused by an age-related decline in HGH levels and that
supplementation can therefore stop or reverse aging have not been
substantiated by research to date in transgenic mice or other animal
models."
"Although there is no evidence that HGH administration stops or
reverses aging, many people spend a great deal of money on these
products," Dr. Perls says. "On the contrary, responsibly conducted and
peer-reviewed science indicates that HGH could in fact accelerate
aging and shorten lifespan. It is associated with very high rates of
serious adverse effects, and long-term use could increase one's risk
of cancer."
"Growth Hormone Schemes and Scams," by Stephen Barrett, M.D.
http://www.quackwatch.org/01QuackeryRelatedTopics/hgh.html
"Although growth hormone levels decline with age, it has not been
proven that trying to maintain the levels that exist in young persons
is beneficial. Considering the high cost, significant side effects,
and lack of proven effectiveness, HGH shots appear to be a very poor
investment. So called "growth-hormone releasers," oral "growth
hormone," and "homeopathic HGH" products are fakes."
Even the large pharmaceutical companies are not immune from the law!
"Legal Tangle At The Fountain Of Youth." Business Week Online. MARCH 20, 2006
http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/06_12/b3976005.htm
"The drug human growth hormone (HGH), one of the most tightly
regulated substances on the market, is proving to be a thorn in the
side of Pfizer Inc. (PFE ). BusinessWeek has reviewed internal
documents shedding new light on allegations that Pharmacia Corp. (PFE
), a company Pfizer acquired in 2003, improperly promoted its drug
Genotropin to doctors who intended to use it as an anti-aging
treatment. The Food & Drug Administration has approved Genotropin and
other synthetic versions of human growth hormone to treat certain
diseases. But it is illegal for manufacturers such as Pfizer to
promote the hormone for anti-aging use, which is not approved by the
FDA."
Types of HGH used for self administration
Dr. M. Gedde MD, PhD has compiled some very useful information about
HGH on her website. Bear in mind that this doctor is a promotor of HGH
for anti-aging, so some of her views can be biased. However, I have
highlighted some information about types of administration that might
prove helpful for you. http://www.hgh-md.com/hgh-products.htm
The "tried and true" form of human growth hormone is a prescription
taken by injection. For a while, hgh injections were illegal in the
United States. If someone was intent on using it, they had to get it
illegally from some other country. Now, it is legal. But if you are
going to use hgh injections, you will need a prescription, or go to an
anti-aging specialist or clinic."
"Hgh injections are usually given/taken on a daily basis, or several
times a week. Some doctors will want you to come into the office or a
clinic to get your injection every day. Others may prescribe
self-administration, and teach you how to do it yourself. It is very
similar to a diabetic giving themselves daily insulin injections, and
in fact, uses the same fine, tiny needles/syringes. The invention of
the hgh injection "pen" has made self administration less
complicated."
"In the past, hgh injections were the only way you could absorb human
growth hormone. And it was VERY expensive. It can still cost between
4 or 5 hundred to thousands a month, depending on where you buy it,
and if you have a clinic administer it and monitor your results."
http://www.hgh-md.com/hgh-products.htm
HGH Spray
"Now there are claims that oral products can make HGH absorbable. That
may or may not be true. I know of no research yet that proves it, but
I have seen strong anecdotal evidence that suggests it. But it may
have little or nothing to do with gh itself, but other ingredients.
While some sprays may also contain some real un-modified hgh, the
human growth hormone can't make it into your body orally, at least in
my opinion and those of every doctor and scientist I've spoken to.
The pharmaceutical companies are working on this, and there may be a
breakthrough someday, but so far, it hasn't happened. Such work is
primarily being focused on for an alternative to insulin injections
for diabetics, but because of the molecular similarities to HGH, if
they can make insulin deliverable in a non injectable, they should be
able to do the same for GH."
"The Federal Trade Commission has won a temporary restraining order
against marketers of oral sprays that supposedly contain human growth
hormone (HGH) to stop them from making alleged false and deceptive
claims and from sending illegal spam. The FTC charged that the sprays,
marketed on dozens of Web sites and through spam, do not cause weight
loss, reverse the aging process, or prevent or treat diseases as
advertised.
"FTC Stops False Claims about Fountain of Youth Oral Sprays." Oct. 18, 2005
http://www.seniorjournal.com/NEWS/Alerts/5-10-18HGHClaims.htm
"Precursor" & "Releaser" supplements
"These sprays, pills and powders claim to make your own body produce
more of its own hgh. If the product is legitimate and really works,
it is the most natural and safest way to go in my opinion."
Homeopathic supplements
"Finally, there are the "homeopathic" forms. We are still looking into
these, but again, they lack solid unbiased research, and experts in
the field I've discussed it with say it absolutely cannot be done
because of the way homeopathy allegedly works - by giving you very
minute dilutions of the "hair of the dog that bit you"."
Read HGH Types - Somatatropin
http://www.somatropin.net/hgh-types.htm
"The means of manufacturing and purifying rhGH is very important. In
order for HGH to have its desired effect on the human body, it must be
identical in structure to the GH naturally produced in the human
body."
Read further....
DANGERS AND CONCERNS about HGH from Dr. Geddes
http://www.hgh-md.com/hgh-reactions-side-effects.htm
"Even websites selling alleged prescription brand injectable hgh, are
often suspicious to me. Some seem like they are from foreign
countries, even though they say they are not. They don't name the
pharmacies the product will come from, or doctor who will allegedly
prescribe it, or their qualifications, or addresses of alleged
"clinics", etc. Also, THERE ARE KNOWN COUNTERFEITS, AND THERE ARE
KNOWN CASES OF EVEN U.S. PHARMACISTS "CUTTING" (DILUTING) DRUGS FOR
EXTRA PROFIT."
So - I have left you with some issues to ponder. In light of the
sketchy reputations of many of the sites offering "injectable HGH", I
suggest you take a good deal of time investigating the source of your
A basic Google Search returns many, many sites purporting to offer
true HGH - but do they really?
://www.google.com/search?q=sources+of+pure+injectable+HGH&hl=en&hs=VU&lr=&client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&start=10&sa=N
://www.google.com/search?hl=en&hs=uL&client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&sa=X&oi=spell&resnum=0&ct=result&cd=1&q=injectable+HGH&spell=1
I hope these references help to provide both you and your physician
with some valuable information.
uses of HGH
self administration of HGH
dosing and HGH
legality of HGH
sources of pure injectable HGH
Hello, shyguy,
You stated that I did not include links to specific types of HGH,
like somatropin. Apparently, you did not look through my research very
well, since I included the exact link to that form of HGH for you!
Secondly, you stated that "there is no information on specific dosing
(how many hgh ml's to take, when/time to take hgh and should hgh be
used or cycled for certain time duration)
I was very, very plain about the fact that self-administration of HGH
is illegal for anti-aging - hence, there would be no legitimate
websites that recommend dosing regimens.
However, if you are determined to go this route, simply look on some
of the illegal steroid chat rooms and you will probably find this
I am quite disappointed that you would provide a low rating because:
1. You simply did not read carefully enough to see the link for Somatatropin
2. You are unhappy that you did not receive illegal dosing information.
At first I was giving you the benefit of the doubt that you might
actually believe HGH for anti-aging was a legal substance and that
your doctor was actually working with you on this. I thought I might
be doing you a favor by enlightening you about the pros and cons of
such behavior.
Now I can see otherwise.
shyguy007-ga rated this answer:
The information listed was about HGH in general, but there is no
information ON the specific types of HGH (ie... somatropin) and there
is no information on specific dosing (how many hgh ml's to take,
when/time to take hgh and should hgh be used or cycled for certain
time duration)
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Reed’s Outdoor Bill Signed By President Trump
President Donald Trump displays his signature after signing The Great American Outdoors Act on Tuesday, August 4, 2020, in the East Room of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Tia Dufour)WASHINGTON — Congressman Tom Reed joined President Donald Trump on Tuesday for the signing of the Great American Outdoors Act.The Problem Solvers endorsed bill became law during the White House ceremony.Reed co-sponsored the legislation, and the Problem Solvers Caucus, which Reed co-chairs, endorsed the bill in July.“We care about the preservation and conservation of our country’s natural treasures, landmarks, wildlife, and public lands,” Reed said “By securing annual funding to eliminate a backlog of maintenance at our national parks and historical sites, this legislation will ensure generations of future Americans will be able to enjoy everything our great nation has to offer. We appreciate the administration’s ongoing leadership on this issue and will continue to fight in a bipartisan manner to protect our environment.” Trump acknowledged the natural beauty found in all areas of the nation.“The Great American Outdoors Act provides $900 million a year in guaranteed funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund so that all Americans can continue to enjoy our parks, wildlife refuges. I mean, if you look at this, if you look at what we do with our wildlife, and — it’s really been incredible. So all of the wildlife areas, the wildlife parks, historic battlefields, national monuments, and public lands,” he said at the signing. “Additionally, this bill provides nearly $10 billion for long-delayed maintenance projects, repairs, and upgrades to make the national parks greater than they have ever been before. We think that’s going to happen.”“The Great American Outdoors Act is the conservation bill of a generation. ACC’s members thank Representative Reed for his leadership and commitment to protecting our nation’s parks and public lands,” said Quill Robinson, Vice President of Government Affairs, American Conservation Coalition.The conservation bill is designed to ensure public lands are protected and preserved. The bipartisan legislation will provide full, permanent funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) at a level of $900 million every year and address the approximately $20 billion maintenance backlog on federal public lands. Share:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window) read more
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Consortium Targets Electricity Storage Opportunities in Asia, Australia
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France reports 108 new coronavirus deaths in last 24 hours: official
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Dutch pensions regulator to host IAIS annual conference in Amsterdam
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NN Investment Partners’ head of emerging market debt (EMD) and members of his team have left the Dutch asset manager after it made a responsible investment-related decision affecting their remit.Marcelo Assalin, Marco Ruijer and “a number of key members” of their team from NN IP will join US manager William Blair Investment Management in the first quarter of next year to form a dedicated EMD team, William Blair announced this morning.At NN IP, Assalin was most recently head of the EMD team, and Ruijer lead portfolio manager on its EMD hard currency strategy. Lewis Jones has also left NN IP, where he was lead portfolio manager for EMD local currency.A spokeswoman for NN IP said they had decided to leave after NN IP agreed to “further align” its EMD investing strategy with its beliefs about responsible investing. These are that “responsible investing helps deliver attractive returns for our clients within their risk limits while also contributing to society at large”. In a statement published by William Blair, Assalin said he and his former teammates had “enjoyed the opportunity to build a strong EMD franchise over the years”.He added: “I am delighted to be joining a firm that is client focused, empowers its investment teams, where we will have investment autonomy, and be able to incorporate sustainable factors in a holistic and tailored approach that’s beneficial for clients.”At William Blair, Assalin will report to Stephanie Braming, partner and global head of the asset manager, and serve on her leadership team.Of Assalin and the others joining William Blair, Braming said: “These experienced and successful investors are a strong cultural fit with our partnership, holistically incorporate ESG into who they are as investors and as a team, and are focused on delivering strong client outcomes.”NN IP yesterday announced that Edith Siermann, head of specialised fixed income and responsible investing, had been appointed acting head of its EMD team. It also said it had taken the necessary measures to ensure continuity in the management of EMD mandates and funds.Repeat?NN IP has experience of losing key EMD staff in a short amount of time. In 2013, when the asset manager was called ING Investment Management, the then co-heads of its team were hired by Neuberger Berman, which also poached more than a dozen of their colleagues.NN IP announced the appointments of Ruijer and Assalin in fairly quick succession in 2013 as it moved to rebuild its EMD team. Jerry Brewin joined from Aviva Investors that year as head of EMD, with Assalin replacing him in that position in early 2015. read more
Coats: Isolate Russia Until Putin Reverses Course
Indiana Senator Dan Coats responds to crisis in Ukraine.World leaders are all eyes on the crisis in Crimea including a United States Senator from Indiana. Republican Dan Coats weighed in on the situation between Ukraine and Russia on Tuesday morning in an email:By Senator Dan Coats:For the past 14 years, Vladimir Putin has worked hard to return Russia to what he believes is its rightful place as a great power, respected and heeded in international affairs.The United States and our allies have helped him, thinking it was the right thing to do at the time. Now Putin has chosen exactly the wrong tactic to restore Russia’s power and influence – an invasion of a neighbor.We must therefore reverse this strategy and turn the welcome mat face down. Now we must isolate Russia on all possible fronts until Putin reverses course.We need a complete, comprehensive plan to isolate Putin’s Russia from the community of nations. Some steps can be done unilaterally and others require the cooperation and consensus of our friends and allies – everyone who wants to see a sovereign Ukraine, secure within its own borders, able to seek its own destiny on its own terms.The Obama administration has announced its intention to work with Congress to address and punish Russia’s outrageous and dangerous misbehavior.The Senate should cooperate fully in a bipartisan way to define those sanctions, and this work should take place immediately. We must reach a bipartisan consensus of a unified American government confronting crisis and displaying American leadership at its strongest and best. Now, at last, is the time.As a first step – even before work in Congress is complete – we must move beyond simply suspending plans for the Sochi G-8 summit. We should lead the G-8 to become the G-7. Russia was invited to join that group of prosperous, democratic, leading nations in 2002 and now must be uninvited.We also should lead the NATO alliance to an immediate decision to suspend operation of the Russia-NATO Council. This body has been extremely important to Russia as it sought to be treated seriously and cooperate closely with the world’s premier military alliance. That relationship must now be suspended. Further, the Russian military and diplomatic representation at NATO should be expelled. A close relationship with Russian defense officials during a time when that country has invaded and occupied a neighbor contravenes the founding purpose of NATO.Other areas of international cooperation that once appeared to be a tolerable way to enhance Russian prestige and serve Russian self-interest are no longer acceptable. The Olympic games are over and the Paralympics are underway. But now we should together ask FIFA to reconsider its decision to place World Cup 2016 matches in Sochi. It should look for an alternative now so that planning can begin elsewhere.On the positive side, we must work with other members of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) to deploy monitors in Ukraine to help confirm that the security of the Russian-speaking population is not threatened. This pretext for Russian aggression must be removed to international satisfaction. I will suggest to my colleagues who are OSCE Commissioners that they lead a Congressional delegation to Ukraine to bolster OSCE’s involvement in addressing the crisis. Further, we should support German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s proposal to create an OSCE Contact Group to pursue dispute resolution and mediate direct negotiations between the Ukrainian and Russian governments.Unilaterally, we should begin by downgrading our diplomatic representation while retaining its efficacy and announce that we will not be sending a new Ambassador to Moscow. We should dispatch an experienced, hard-nosed diplomat – perhaps a former Ambassador to Ukraine – to serve as chargé d’affaires to handle the crisis and require that Russia reciprocate this move. We should also consider reducing our diplomatic presence to focus exclusively on crisis management, not business as usual. We should close our Consulates General in Yekaterinburg and Vladivostok and require Russia to make reciprocal steps to close consulates in the U.S.We must also consider a number of steps that will show Russia – especially responsible Russian officials, but also the Russian people – that invasion of its neighbors brings strict and painful isolation. The negative consequences for such irresponsible behavior must be shared.We in Congress should expand the Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act. This 2012 law sanctions a specific 18 individuals deemed to be responsible for gross violations of human rights contrary to acceptable standards of the rule of law. We should use this vehicle to sanction all Ministry of Defense officials in the chain of command responsible for this invasion, Duma leadership responsible for rubber-stamping it and Crimean officials complicit in its execution.Lastly, we should also consider sanctions that might serve to convince more segments of the Russian population that their government is taking irresponsible steps contrary to the people’s interests. For example, we should consider suspending Russian eligibility for H-2B Temporary or Seasonal Work Visas and suspending Fulbright and all other educational exchange programs. Participants in those programs in the U.S. now would have to leave.However it is that we have come to this place of diminished American influence in world events, it is time now for a return to leadership and action. That we are a diminished power is an illusion that gives Putin sparse comfort and false courage. We still have robust capabilities to reward those who join us in responsible, mutually productive cooperation in managing world affairs, and in punishing those who do not.This is a time of crisis — no time to wring our hands and long for leverage. Our leverage is our leadership. We need to take up that powerful tool and show Putin that he has misjudged us.Republican Dan Coats represents Indiana in the U.S. Senate. He is a member of the Senate Intelligence Committee and former U.S. Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany. read more
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AAA: Most Americans fear self-driving cars – 13newsnow.com
Posted: Tuesday, March 01, 2016
Google has been testing self-driving car technology on a fleet of Lexus SUVs equipped with specail radar and LiDar. (Credit/Google)
Self-driving cars: terrifying death traps or future givers of freedom to the disabled, unlicensed or maybe even drunk?
For now, Americans are opting for the first scenario.
“Three out of four U.S. drivers report feeling ‘afraid’ to ride in a self-driving car,” according to a survey AAA conducted in January.
More than 80 percent of the fearful said they trust “their driving skills more than the technology” and 60 percent said they believe “the technology is too new and unproven.”
The survey results were released soon after news that one of Google’s self-driving cars ran into a bus in Silicon Valley, which may be the first time one of its cars caused a crash.
Google filed a report with the California DMV Feb. 23 stating that a Lexus it was testing had tried to pass some sandbags in a wide lane and ended up hitting the side of a bus on Valentine’s Day.
No one was hurt, Google said in a written statement. The Lexus was moving “at around 2 mph – and made contact with the side of a passing bus traveling at 15 mph.”
“Our car had detected the approaching bus, but predicted that it would yield to us because we were ahead of it.
“We clearly bear some responsibility, because if our car hadn’t moved there wouldn’t have been a collision,” Google said. “That said, our test driver believed the bus was going to slow or stop to allow us to merge into the traffic, and that there would be sufficient space to do that.”
“This type of misunderstanding happens between human drivers on the road every day. This is a classic example of the negotiation that’s a normal part of driving — we’re all trying to predict each other’s movements,” the company said.
According to the Associated Press, “Google cars have been involved in nearly a dozen collisions in or around Mountain View since starting to test on city streets in the spring of 2014. In most cases, Google’s cars were rear-ended. No one has been seriously injured.”
Put your fears on cruise control
Drivers who own vehicles equipped with semi-autonomous features are 75 percent more likely to trust the technology, according to the AAA survey.
“What Americans may not realize is that the building blocks towards self-driving cars are already in today’s vehicles and the technology is constantly improving and well-trusted by those who have experienced it,” John Nielsen, AAA’s managing director of automotive engineering and repair, said in a statement.
More than 60 percent of U.S. drivers said they want automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, self-parking technology or lane-keeping assist.
As cars more often learn to stay in their own lane, so may American fears get in line with the technology.
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Toyota recalls 1.75 million cars over various issues – BBC News
Last updated at 04:10 ET
Japanese carmaker Toyota is recalling 1.75 million vehicles worldwide over faulty brake installations and fuel component issues.
The latest brake defect is found in some models of Toyota’s Crown Majesta, as well as the Noah and Voxy models produced between June 2007 and 2012.
Toyota told the BBC it was not aware of any crashes, injuries or fatalities caused by this defect.
The firm has refused to comment on how much the latest recall will cost it.
Multiple issues
In an email to the BBC, the carmaker offered a breakdown of its recall into three separate issues.
Toyota said approximately 802,000 vehicles globally had a faulty brake system, which could crack and result in the brake fluid leaking.
This recall affects the Crown Majesta, Crown, Noah and Voxy models produced between June 2007 and June 2012.
Toyota will replace a rubber seal ring in the brake master cylinder to prevent brake fluid from leaking. If brake fluid has already leaked, the brake booster will be replaced.
In another set of recalls announced at the same time, Toyota said 759,000 vehicles globally had a faulty fuel delivery pipe system which could result in a leak and increased the risk of the vehicle catching fire.
The fuel pipe issue applies to various Lexus models manufactured between January 2005 and September 2010.
This fuel delivery pipe problem affects about 423,000 vehicles in the US, 240,000 cars in Japan and nearly 70,000 vehicles in Europe and the Middle East combined, including 9,637 UK-registered cars.
Toyota is recalling the Auris model in Japan because of a faulty fuel suction plate
Toyota also disclosed that approximately 190,000 vehicles had faulty fuel suction plates in them, which could lead to a fuel leak and increase the risk of the cars catching fire.
This recall affects only vehicles in Japan, specifically the Corolla Rumion and Auris models manufactured between October 2006 and October 2014.
Last month, Toyota recalled 690,000 Tacoma pickup trucks in the US because of a potential vulnerability in the vehicles’ suspension systems.
Earlier this year in April, Toyota issued a recall of 6.4 million cars worldwide because of several issues, including problems with the airbag cable and windscreen wiper motors not working properly.
The latest recalls came to light after the close of trade on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Before the news, Toyota shares closed up by 0.2% at 5,990 yen (£35) apiece.
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Quality problems must be fixed, Fiat Chrysler CEO says – Detroit Free Press
Posted: Friday, October 31, 2014
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Fiat Chrysler CEO says changes in quality job were already planned prior to Consumer Reports survey.
“We need to fix the perception and the reality problem,” on quality, Sergio Marchionne said.
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles CEO Sergio Marchionne said the company was already planning to make a leadership change to the management of quality before Consumer Reports published a reliability study on that placed four Chrysler brands at the bottom of the survey.
On Tuesday, the company announced that Doug Betts, vice president of quality, would be leaving the company. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles named Mark Chernoby as its new head of quality and named Matthew Liddane as head of quality for Chrysler.
The announcement came one day after the influential magazine released its report.
“We were making leadership choices on the same day that the information came out,” Marchionne said during a conference call with analysts on Wednesday. “The function is being restructured.”
Nevertheless, Marchionne said the Consumer Reports survey revealed problems that the company must address.
All of Chrysler’s brands fell in this year’s rankings with Dodge, Ram, Jeep and Fiat as the four lowest-ranked brands. Among specific models, the Fiat 500L finished last.
“I am not taking issue with the survey itself, other than it is clear that we have focused on the wrong things in dealings with some parts of the customer base,” Marchionne said. “We need to go back in and fix that perception because I know that from an engagement standpoint the whole house has been driven in a completely different direction that those surveys are indicating. So we have an absolutely mismatch of internal evaluation and commitment.”
Betts, who joined Chrysler in 2007, was part of Marchionne’s top management team since 2009 when Fiat became a controlling shareholder of the company. He also served on Fiat Chrysler Automobiles powerful Group Executive Council and was in charge of quality for Fiat.
The Consumer Reports survey was not the first study that illustrated problems with Chrysler’s quality.
In June, Jeep and Fiat were the two lowest-ranked brands in J.D. Power’s Initial Quality Study and Chrysler was below average. That study measures problems experienced by owners in the first 90 days of ownership. Chrysler also ranked below average in J.D. Power’s most recent Vehicle Dependability Study, which measures problems experienced by consumers over a three-year period.
“I don’t doubt at all the reliability of the data,” Marchionne said of the Consumer Reports study. “I just think we need to fix the perception and the reality problem and we will do that with the change in leadership…I think that we will fix it and fix it quickly.”
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A Day Trip To Belem in Lisbon
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Sunday morning probably wasn’t the smartest time to decide to visit Belém, Lisbon’s most grandiose historical area and a favourite haunt of explorers with itchy feet. Henry the Navigator and Vasco da Gama set sail on historic voyages from Belém whilst Christopher Columbus docked there on his return from discovering the Americas. Anywhere with such a heritage just has to be visited.
However, after a Saturday night enjoying (too much) Lisbon’s Barrio Alto scene and being jostled by a sardine crowd of people with similar intent who surged towards every jam-packed tram that appeared as though they were fleeing from a war zone, I seriously went off the idea of a trip to Belém.
Andy is made of sterner stuff and so we persevered as full tram after full tram trundled by our stop.
Getting to Belém
We learned quite quickly that the number 15 tram might be a quaint way to travel along the coast, but from our position to the west of the centre of Lisbon, getting on one on a Sunday morn was a pipe dream. A better option was one of the four buses (727,728,729, 751) which covered the same route. As we had a Lisboa Card, there was no need to fiddle with money. Although Belém is only a few kilometres from the centre of Lisbon, it took us nearly thirty minutes to arrive at the bus stop opposite the Mosteiro dos Jerónimos; an easy landmark to spot when it’s your first time to the area.
Everyone seemed to be converging on the area at the same time, with coach excursions depositing their human cargoes in the gardens opposite the Mosteiro dos Jerónimos. We decided to let the crowds disperse and take some time out for a coffee and a cake. Like many places that are visited by coach excursions, we didn’t have to walk too far to escape the masses. Pastelaria Adamastor along the road from the monastery was empty save for a couple of locals hunched over the counter/bar area. It had good coffee, great cakes and was the perfect place to revitalise before an exploration.
The huge and intricately sculpted Mosteiro dos Jerónimos dominates the Belém scene. Built in the 16th century by King Manuel 1 in honour of Henry the Navigator, it’s the first port of call for many visitors. Ironically the most eye-catching entrance isn’t the main entrance. It faces the River Tagus and it’s where people queue up to get in, but it’s technically the side entrance. In between the two arched doors is a sculpture of ‘our Henry’. Having the Lisboa cards meant entrance was free for us. But as we waited in line, our eyes were drawn by Belém’s other attractions and we decided that much of Belém’s real charms seemed to lie in the parks and promenades that lined the Tagus. Plus I wanted to get a photo of the Monument to the Discoveries whilst the sun shone.
(The Mosteiro dos Jerónimos is open from 10am to 5.30pm October to March and 10am to 6.30pm April to September; entrance is €7, better value is to buy a ticket for entry to more than one monument, closed Monday)
Walk in the Gardens
Many day trippers head to the museums and monuments leaving the gardens relatively people free. Avenues of cypress trees, fountains, pools, statues and quirks such as a mini Thai temple made strolling between the historic highlights a relaxing and enjoyable affair.
Monument to the Discoveries
A glorious work of architecture that perfectly captures Portugal’s spirit of exploration. Henry the Navigator (who else) heads up a motley crew of 32 explorers, navigators, cartographers, colonisers, soldiers and missionaries as the monument juts out over the Tagus. It’s a beautiful and inspirational monument which was first built in 1940 for an exhibition and finally made permanent in 1960, 500 years after the death of Lisbon’s favourite explorer.
There’s a seductive atmosphere around this area. Where some visitors queue to get inside, others lounge by the river, their eyes dreamily following Henry’s gaze. The views are good from ground level, but what you get from the heights of the Monument to the Discoveries is a view of the 50m in diameter mosaic compass at its base.
(The Monument to the Discoveries is open from 10am to 5.30pm October to March and 10am to 6.30pm April to September; entrance is €3; closed Monday between October and April)
The Torre de Belém further along the coast is pure Game of Thrones material. The squat, but beautifully carved, tower sits just offshore and is reached by a gangway that leads to the drawbridge and the evocatively named guillotine gate. Built in 1520 to protect the city, the Tower of Belém has lead a colourful life, doubling as a customs house, telegraph office, lighthouse and a jail for political prisoners.
(Same hours as the other two and closed on Mondays; entrance is €5)
Strolling along the long, wide promenade worked up an appetite and somehow the hours had slipped easily away. Before we knew it, we were in danger of letting lunchtime pass us by. There were two things we still wanted to do before we headed back to the city. Eat something and buy a Pasteis de Belém.
Our choice of lunch venue was more a case of pick a place where it looked as though we might be able to squeeze in than anything else. Honorato Hamburgueres Artesanais (next to Casa Pasteis) was busy, but looked favourite for actually getting some food. In theory the idea was good. You pick which artisan burger you fancy (a good, imaginative selection priced at around €7 each with French fries), place your order, are given a flying saucer, find a seat if you’re eating in and wait until your flying saucer beeps at you.
In practice it didn’t work out quite so smoothly. There were more people waiting then there were seats (thanks to a toddler’s birthday group which were lingering long after their burgers had been consumed) and it took an eternity for the burgers to be put together. A fast food joint behaving like a slow food joint. The burgers were very good though, which redeemed the place. However, the time spent waiting meant we only had time to buy some Pasteis de Belém before heading back to Bairro Alto.
Pasteis de Belém
Everybody that writes about Lisbon mentions Pasteis de Belém so who am I to buck that trend? Picking up some Pasteis de Belém in the shop where they were created way back in 1837 is something that just had to be done… even if it meant standing in another queue. They’re quite simple little pastries, concocted by a baker from the nearby Mosteiro dos Jerónimos out of necessity to earn an income when Portugal closed all convents and monasteries in the 1800s. The ones from Casa Pasteis are said to be the only true Pasteis de Belém in Lisbon. Getting hold of them is more complicated than you’d imagine and involves queueing to get a ticket, using said ticket to place an order (another queue) and then queueing again to get your goodies. The simple, creamy, custardy, puff pastry tarts are tasty enough, but not three queues worth of tastiness.
A day wasn’t really enough to experience Belém properly. We hadn’t been actually inside the Mosteiro dos Jerónimos and there were other museums we just didn’t have time to fit in. Apart from its obvious historical attractions, it’s an extremely nice area to hang out in and Sunday isn’t such a bad day to visit as it’s got such a good vibe away from the tourist hot spots.
Monday is a different story. Avoid visiting on Monday like the plague – most attractions are closed.
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It’s Just Dancin’ ~ Clay Aiken
” When in doubt…dance!” ~Anonymous
On Tuesday night, there was a lively discussion on twitter about Dancing With The Stars. Many Clay Aiken fans had gathered to express their disappointment that Chris Brown was a featured guest on the show. Well, as it usually happens when Clay fans get together, the topic traveled to Clay Aiken. Led by the wonderful Quiana Parler, the pages were filled with tweets to @Clayaiken and @ABC_DWTS. “Retweet if you want to see Clay Aiken on DWTS.
Now, do we really think this might happen? People had many different opinions about this….”He can sing, but no dancing”….”If Clay was on, I would watch every show”…”Clay says he can’t dance, but he can. He would be fabulous!” Well, you get the picture! It was a fun night and Clay fans from all over were tweeting positive things about ClayAiken. And, the night added some more followers to Clay’s twitter site!
There is a bit of insanity in dancing that does everybody a great deal of good. ~Edwin Denby
We’re fools whether we dance or not, so we might as well dance. ~Japanese Proverb
Nobody cares if you can’t dance well. Just get up and dance. ~Dave Barry
Dancing is moving to the music without stepping on anyone’s toes, pretty much the same as life. ~Robert Brault
Well…..what do you think? Would you like to see Clay Aiken on Dancing With The Stars?
Singing?
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How about Both?
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Tags : American Idol, Clay Aiken, Dancing With The Stars, Dave Berry, Edwin Denby, Japanese Proverbs, Quiana Parler, Robert Brault, Ruben Studdard, Spamalot, Timeless Tour, Tried & True
Iritani says:
he always says 'I can't dance' but he proved he can wiggle and be sexy….. LOL I like most his dance on juke box tour vids.
Greet from Japan
kta says:
Welcome, glad you dropped in. 🙂
I would love to see Clay sing on Dancing with the Stars. Of course I wouldn't miss an episode if he were a contestant, but I hope he's focusing on music and what's next for his career. 🙂
SueReu says:
I have never watched DWTS – not a single episode. But you'd better believe I would be watching if Clay Aiken were to be on it!! I'd love for him to sing.
My favorite dancing quote (and I don't know who to attribute it to) is "Dance Like No One is Watching"
jbc4clay says:
I am not a constant watcher of DWTS. If there is someone I am interested in – I will catch the video.
BUT if Clay Aiken was on. You betcha I would be watching!
I really would love to see him perform and dance.
oe:) says:
I am a fan of Dancing with the stars and would want Clay to do both! I would live to see him perform and if he were a contestant on the show I would watch and vote for him 100%. It would be interesting to see him learn latin and ballroom dancing!
Judy Anderson says:
I would love to see Clay sing on DWTS…. I really don't think he will dance. Someone asked him the question while he was in New York, working in Spamalot..and he said a definite "NO"…but who knows…If Clay is there….so am I..
By the way…Love Suerue's Montage "It's Just Dancin'" One of my all-time favourites!!!!! Thank you for posting it again Musicfan.
MagicalMusic says:
I vote for both. The exposure would be great. It was fun participating in the tweeting.
nebclayfan says:
I loved the tour with him and Ruben and he certainly did show that he knows "some moves". I think he would do great with the dancing, but I don't think it is anything he would ever agree to. I would love to hear him sing on DWTS. He has already done so many songs that would be great for the show to use, but it would be far better if he sang them in person. So come on DWTS, get Clay on to sing!
RIFAN says:
I don't watch DWTS, but I would if Clay Aiken were on the show. He could sing, dance or banter–I love it all!! He is the best!
lovinclay says:
I would love to see Clay sing on DWTS. I am a big fan of DWTS…and they always play the kind of music that Clay does so well. By the way..enjoyed that Montage "Its Just Dancin" by Suereu. You got to admit they really got the crowd dancing with "Footloose." I'll have to go watch some of that show again.
Clay is such a beautiful performer, whether singing or dancing. He would be a popular contestant on DWTS, and probably do quite well, and I agree it would be interesting to see his dancing journey from beginning to end on the show.
I do not want to see Clay as a contestant on DWTS but would love to see him as a performer.
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Acoustic cloaking device hides objects from sound | #material
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DURHAM, N.C. -- Using little more than a few perforated sheets of plastic and a staggering amount of number crunching, Duke engineers have demonstrated the world's first three-dimensional acoustic cloak. The new device reroutes sound waves to create the impression that both the cloak and anything beneath it are not there.
The acoustic cloaking device works in all three dimensions, no matter which direction the sound is coming from or where the observer is located, and holds potential for future applications such as sonar avoidance and architectural acoustics.
The study appears online in Nature Materials.
"The particular trick we're performing is hiding an object from sound waves," said Steven Cummer, professor of electrical and computer engineering at Duke University. "By placing this cloak around an object, the sound waves behave like there is nothing more than a flat surface in their path."
To achieve this new trick, Cummer and his colleagues turned to the developing field of metamaterials--the combination of natural materials in repeating patterns to achieve unnatural properties. In the case of the new acoustic cloak, the materials manipulating the behavior of sound waves are simply plastic and air. Once constructed, the device looks like several plastic plates with a repeating pattern of holes poked through them stacked on top of one another to form a sort of pyramid.
To give the illusion that it isn't there, the cloak must alter the waves' trajectory to match what they would look like had they had reflected off a flat surface. Because the sound is not reaching the surface beneath, it is traveling a shorter distance and its speed must be slowed to compensate.
"The structure that we built might look really simple," said Cummer. "But I promise you that it's a lot more difficult and interesting than it looks. We put a lot of energy into calculating how sound waves would interact with it. We didn't come up with this overnight."
To test the cloaking device, researchers covered a small sphere with the cloak and "pinged" it with short bursts of sound from various angles. Using a microphone, they mapped how the waves responded and produced videos of them traveling through the air.
Cummer and his team then compared the videos to those created with both an unobstructed flat surface and an uncloaked sphere blocking the way. The results clearly show that the cloaking device makes it appear as though the sound waves reflected off an empty surface.
Although the experiment is a simple demonstration showing that the technology is possible and concealing an evil super-genius' underwater lair is a long ways away, Cummer believes that the technique has several potential commercial applications.
"We conducted our tests in the air, but sound waves behave similarly underwater, so one obvious potential use is sonar avoidance," said Cummer. "But there's also the design of auditoriums or concert halls--any space where you need to control the acoustics. If you had to put a beam somewhere for structural reasons that was going to mess up the sound, perhaps you could fix the acoustics by cloaking it."
This research was supported by Multidisciplinary University Research Initiative grants from the Office of Naval Research (N00014-13-1-0631) and from the Army Research Office (W911NF-09-1-00539).
"Three-dimensional broadband omnidirectional acoustic ground cloak," Zigoneanu L., Popa, B., Cummer, S.A. Nature Materials, March 9, 2014. DOI: 10.1038/NMAT3901
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Electric all-terrain vehicles may not impress the dune-and trail-riding crowd that rides for recreation, but a few small companies expect organic farmers and vineyard growers will pay a premium to gather cattle and spray vines without the carbon footprint of a gas vehicle.
While automakers are toiling to produce electric cars that will fit the demands of American drivers, Ashland-based Barefoot Motors is on the verge of turning out heavy-duty electric ATVs that can go 50 miles on a charge costing about 90 cents.
"I think a lot of attention is focused on the more glamorous vehicles - the cars, " said chief executive Max Scheder-Bieschin.
"But there are lots of other applications where the strength of the electric ATV motors technology can be focused."
Debby Zygielbaum, vineyard manager at organic Robert Sinskey Vineyards in Napa, California, test-drove an early electric ATV Barefoot prototype last year and is eager to be an early adopter when production starts in June. She'd like to haul her spraying equipment without fogging the vines with exhaust fumes, and the electric ATV motors could get free power from the vineyard's solar panels.
"It's becoming feasible where the electric ATV will actually become a working vehicle to use in the field, " she said.
The Barefoot electric ATVs $12, 000 (NZ$22, 000) price is 50% higher than a heavy-duty gas-powered ATV. But with gas around $2 a gallon and electricity averaging 11.35 cents a kilowatt-hour nationally, the cost evens out over seven years if a farmer drives 5, 000 miles a year. It's even more cost-efficient for farms producing their own power from solar panels or manure digesters, and as gas prices go up.
Barefoot is not the first electric ATV coming to market. Bad Boy Buggies in Natchez, Mississippi, has vehicles intended for hunters. Doran Electric Vehicles in Huntington Beach, California, has been selling the Gorilla for years. Zap Electric Vehicles in Santa Rosa, California - where Scheder-Bieschin formerly worked - has a model called the Dude coming out soon.
The high price of Barefoot's model comes from the lithium iron phosphate batteries, the same technology General Motors is putting in the Chevrolet Volt electric car. To keep the price of the Dude around $5, 000, Zap had to use lead-acid batteries, which charge slower and have less power. "I think with electric vehicles, it's going to be hard, unless you use very expensive and exotic battery technology, to match the performance and price of gasoline vehicles, " said Zap spokesman Alex Campbell.
"Our goal was to simply make an affordable and powerful electric ATV that can satisfy the majority of the needs for ATV owners."
Rick Doran, president of Doran Electric Vehicles, is also skeptical that electric ATVs will replace gas-powered machines. He said his company has sold only a couple hundred at prices around $8, 000. Some have gone to underground mining operations and electric utilities where the lack of exhaust and short turning radius are a plus. "Personally, I don't think it's practical yet, " he said of the technology.
But Scheder-Bieschin said customers don't have to compromise on performance, as long as their needs fit the vehicle. Farms smaller than 1, 000 acres are perfect for using electric ATV motors. The vehicle can work the morning, get recharged at lunch, and go back out in the afternoon, all while staying close to their power source. "Our goal is not necessarily to replace all the million ATVs sold every year, " he said.
"There is room for a different electric atv motor technology. There may be people who love their noise, who love their Harleys. But a guy going up and down the rows of a vineyard doesn't like the noise, doesn't like the fumes. If we can get 10, 000 of those guys every year we'll be happy." Albert Straus, president of Straus Family Creamery in Marshall, California, is so into sustainability that his milk is sold in glass bottles, he uses methane gas from his cows to produce electricity and hot water, and he drives an electric Toyota RAV4 EV.
"My goal has been to get away from fossil fuels as much as possible, " he said. But he finds it hard to justify the expense of buying an electric ATV for gathering cows and fixing fences until there are tax incentives. "I think if we can get the government and society backing this type of technology, it is going to make things happen a lot faster, " he said. Barefoot's majority owner, Mary Jo Gresens, said the company plans to start slowly, producing 120 vehicles in the first year and growing with the awareness of global warming. (electric ATV motors)
"Up until now, the ATV market has concentrated on fun, sport kinds of things, " said Gresens, a Detroit native who has worked in the automotive industry in the United States and Europe.
"We're not that vehicle."
Barefoot's first electric ATV prototype was a stock utility ATV retrofitted with golf cart batteries and a D&D Motor Systems DC motor. But engineers Dave Mounce and Eli Schless have put the production model together from the ground up, taking care to reduce drag from things like brakes and improve efficiency from the drivetrain and steering, which translates into greater range. The D&D Motor Systems electric ATV motor was design to maximize power and efficiency while keeping the costs as low as possible. The electric ATV motors are very high quality and completely built in the US!!
"We're talking about a Yugo versus a Ferrari as far as the level of technological difference, " Mounce said.
Components will be outsourced - batteries from China, most of the rest from the US - and assembled in Ashland. Barefoot expects to expand its staff from five people to as many as 15 when production gets going.
The company started in Santa Rosa, California, in 2007, and moved to Oregon to be closer to the growing organic farming and vineyard market and take advantage of Gov. Ted Kulongoski's efforts to promote green energy. Current tax credits for electric vehicles apply only to on-road vehicles, but the budget pending in the Legislature would go even further to promote renewable sources of electricity, particularly solar, said Jillian Schoene, a spokeswoman for the governor.
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TUESDAY: Gone in a Flash
BY DAVID WATTS
This story was previously published in the author’s chapbook, Butter and Eggs. Copyright is held by the author.
WORD WAS folks as far away as the city could see the glow. All that dried barn wood, all that hay.
What had stood for more than a century was gone in a flash.
Ashley, just turned five, picked up the matches sitting next to her father’s cigarettes. Her brother, nine-year-old Cole, watched as she slipped them into her pocket. She had no idea what she would do with them, but that didn’t matter. They didn’t stay there long.
“Gimme those.” Cole held her with a demanding stare. She knew he shouldn’t play with matches but she passed them over without a word, then forgot about them and went for a walk around the house with the cat. If he got in trouble, that was his fault. With treasure in hand, Cole ran out to join his friends, Eddie and Tom, in the early summer evening.
“Hey guys. Look what I’ve got,” Cole said. “Let’s go burn some grass.”
“We shouldn’t do that,” Eddie said. “My mother told me if you play near a grass fire, you’ll pee the bed.”
“Time for you to grow up and hang out with the big boys,” Cole scolded Eddie. “C’mon.”
Tom was a kid always thinking one step ahead of the pack. He ran home and brought back a broom, just in case, and caught up with the boys as they reached the dry-as-tinder grassy plain that ran behind their houses at the edge of town all the way to the farm where a huge hay barn stood as a monument to history.
The allure of playing in the field was too strong to keep them away. Once during the spring it was in that pasture Cole got in trouble for chasing the farmer’s cows and ruining their milk. It was a scary sight to see the police car pull into the driveway and the constable speaking with his father.
The daytime breeze had carried into the evening as his friends gathered around him. Cole tore a match from the sleeve and scratched it against the igniting strip. Its blaze mesmerized him. He held on too long, and its heat made him drop it into the dried grass. Flames shot straight up. Soon the neighbouring tufts were ablaze.
“Good thing you brought that broom,” Cole told Tom. “We can use that to control the fire if we need to.”
“Like now you mean.” Eddie took hold of the broom and slammed the ground to extinguish a hot spot. The fire stopped in its tracks but took hold of the straw. He waved the broom over his head, a torch glowing trails of sparks in the dusk.
“Good fire, eh guys?” Cole said, but he was beginning to get a little scared that things were getting out of control. “I should go get a broom too,” he said and ran towards his father’s tool shed. Wailing of sirens filled the air as he reached the lawn. A fire truck drove down Tom’s driveway and straight across their backyard to the field beyond.
One lone pumper can do little against a force of nature like a grass fire that has taken hold of a hay barn. Once captured, the barn was doomed. A huge crowd had gathered at the edge of the field, saying little, murmuring about the loss. The boys stood transfixed by the overwhelming blaze, forgetting about the black soot at their feet.
“You boys better go back inside right now.” Cole’s mother had run from the house and began shouting at the clutch of kids. Tom and Eddie needed no further warning and hightailed it for home. “And you come with me.” She tugged Cole by his arm away from the burning field all the way to their back door.
In her pyjamas, Ashley sat on the top step and grinned at him as his mother marched him up the stairs.
“What are you staring at?” he grumbled at his sister. She stuck out her tongue at him and ran to her bedroom.
“You get undressed for your bath now,” his mother told him, and peppered him with questions.
“How did it start?”
“I don’t know. It was going when I got there.”
“I hope I don’t pee the bed.”
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January 9, 2019 January 10, 2019 award, De Montfort University, fertility research, news, Professor Helen Allan, research, visiting scholarship Leave a comment
Helen Allan has secured a Visiting Scholarship to the Centre for Reproduction Research at De Montfort University from January to March 2019. Helen will be working on papers with Professor Nicky Hudson and her team which arise from the Early Parenthood after IVF study. Helen’s collaborators on this study have been Professor Olga van den Akker (MU), Professor Lorraine Culley (DMU), Dr Ginny Mounce (University of Oxford), Jo Killingley, Lindsay Ahmed and Therese Bourne (MU) and Ruth Hudson (Surrey & Borders NHS Trust).
March 1, 2017 March 1, 2017 delegation, patient safety, Professor Helen Allan, research, Uncategorized Leave a comment
New research highlights delegation as key skill for nursing students
Middlesex’s Prof Helen Allan collaborates on ground-breaking study revealing importance of delegation training for nurses
A new study carried out by researcher Helen Allan, Professor of Nursing at Middlesex, and colleagues at the University of Surrey, University of Salford and UCL Institute of Education sheds light on the practice of delegation in NHS nursing roles.
The research – which followed newly qualified nurses in four hospital trusts across England over a three year period – found increased educational and organisational support is needed to develop nurses’ delegation skills.
The team identified five styles of delegator among the nurses they followed. These ranged from the ‘do-it-all’ nurse who felt unable to delegate anything, to the ‘inspector’ who delegates but constantly checks the work of others for fear of being held accountable for mistakes.
Professor Allan’s work highlights an immediate concern as the most recent Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Conduct states registered nurses should be accountable for their decisions to delegate tasks.
“Our research focuses on a little understood area of nursing – the delegation of key nursing tasks to untrained and unregistered care staff,” she says.
“Delegation falls into the category of essential nursing task which has for many years gone unacknowledged and unvalued.
“It is important because patients’ safety rests on effective delegation between nurses and care assistants. In fact, delegation is important across the whole health care team.”
The research findings will feed directly into Middlesex’s undergraduate nursing and midwifery courses to ensure students graduate with the necessary skills to delegate effectively.
“It’s important to act according to your Code of Conduct, which for the first time specifically stipulates that effective delegation is a key role for registered nurses,” explains Helen.
“Always feel confident that you know how to do what’s expected of you – and that anybody you ask to do something is competent too.”
Read the full study on delegation styles among newly qualified nurses here.
(content from Middlesex University web team http://www.mdx.ac.uk/news/2017/02/new-research-highlights-delegation-as-key-skill-for-nursing-students)
May 24, 2016 May 24, 2016 fertility research, news, Professor Helen Allan, research Leave a comment
Professor Helen Allan to give seminar on infertility, at the Royal College of GPs
Professor Helen Allan has been invited to give a seminar at the Royal College of
General Practitioners on the topic of ‘Infertility’ at an RCGP Learning, One
Day Essential CPD for Primary Care Event on Men’s Health.
This is an important step forward for Professor Allan who hopes to recruit
GPs to work with her on a funded research project about early parenting in
infertile couples and the role of primary care professionals in identifying
the needs of parents following IVF.
For further information please contact Professor Allan: h.allan@mdx.ac.uk
May 24, 2016 May 24, 2016 award, fertility research, news, Professor Helen Allan, research Leave a comment
Professor Helen Allan of CCRNM and colleagues win grant to investigate fertility treatments
Congratulations to Professor Helen Allan of the Centre for Critical Research in Nursing and Midwifery Education and colleagues who will investigate early parenthood experiences of infertile couples after successful fertility treatment as part of winning a development grant award.
The research group, which includes Professor of Health Psychology Olga van den Akker and Professor of Nursing Helen Allan, won the Society for Reproductive and Infant Psychology (SRIP) grant award to run a workshop to develop a collaborative team for investigating the implications on IVF/ICSI conception and delivery of a baby for couples’ lives in early parenthood.
http://www.mdx.ac.uk/news/2016/05/researchers-win-grant-to-investigate-fertility-treatments
April 11, 2016 April 11, 2016 news, NHS, Professor Helen Allan 1 Comment protecting the NHS
Doctors and Nurses do not need more stress – protect our NHS!
In a recent letter to the Guardian newspaper, signed by prominent nursing academics including Professor Helen Allan from CCRNM, nurses at all levels are urged to participate in Action Nursing – a movement which encourages nurses and their health colleagues to engage in action to protect health care.
Read the letter in the Guardian
April 9, 2016 April 10, 2016 news, Professor Helen Allan, publication, sociology Leave a comment
Our Sociology book launched at RCN Research Conference
After a year of meeting at secret locations in London we finished our book Understanding Sociology in Nursing with Danny Kelly and Pam Smith, 2016 ISBN: 9781473913592 Available from Wordery or from the publisher Sage. The idea of the book is to do something different to the sociological-theory-for-nurses format. To me (MT) those kinds of books seem to be aimed at other academics rather than student nurses or practitioners. Our book starts with issues that this kind of reader will have to face e.g. becoming a nurse, or when things go wrong and looks at how basic sociological concepts can help make sense of these things. The book was launched by sociologist Julia Lawton.
Sage launched the book at this year’s RCN International Research Conference in Edinburgh. Here are the authors, attempting symmetry.
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Hollywood Midterm Endorsements Reveal Dwindling Celebrity Influence
By Jon Hall , in Current Events Exposing MSM Lies on November 8, 2018 . Tagged width: 2018 Midterm Elections , Hollywood , L , Liberal Elite
Ahead of the 2018 Midterm elections, many Hollywood celebrities threw their hat in the ring to back a particular candidate in hopes of boosting their chances of winning their respective races.
For instance, Taylor Swift made headlines last month when she endorsed Democratic Senator Phil Bredesen in Tennessee’s elections…
Bredesen, however – even with Swift’s endorsement – lost handily to Republican Marsha Blackburn on election night.
Ominously for the left, Swift’s failure is anything but a one-off case.
Corrupt Democrat Stacey Abrams, who ran for Georgia’s Governorship, was endorsed by a plethora of stars – Oprah, Mark Ruffalo, Michael B. Jordan, and even Will Ferrell. Although she refuses to concede the race, Abrams lost to Republican Brian Kemp – by about 64,000 votes.
A handful of celebrities thought to use their “star power” in a bid to boost Abrams over the finish line but it didn’t go quite as planned.
Even then, the string of spectacular failures doesn’t end there. Andrew Gillum, the Democrat vying for Florida‘s Governor spot was endorsed by Diddy, DJ Khaled, and Tiffany Hadish; Gillum ended up losing and conceding to his Republican opponent.
Beto O’Rourke, who went against Ted Cruz in Texas, was endorsed by Beyoncé, Lebron James, Ellen DeGeneres, Jim Carrey, and Lin-Manuel Miranda – and again, lost by several points in the race.
Ben Jealous, who ran for Governorship of Maryland was even endorsed by acclaimed comedian Dave Chappelle and still ended up losing by a large margin in his race. It goes to show it’s not exactly about the star-power behind any potential endorsement but instead, that people are sick of Hollywood elite telling them how they should act and think.
The Cruz campaign even blasted Beto for his empty endorsements, saying in a statement on October 31st:
We think endorsements from the Texans who lead our state’s communities and represent our state’s values— like the 171 Texas county sheriffs and the Texas Farm Bureau— outweigh that of any Hollywood celebrity or star athlete.
Although the Midterm elections were billed as a referendum against President Trump and his movement, it seems that instead they were a referendum against celebrity endorsements. By and large, every celebrity-endorsed candidate lost their election bid – which should tell the Hollywood elite all they need to know about interjecting their opinions and stances on issues where they don’t belong and attempting to shove their views down unwilling consumer’s throats.
Maybe after their rampant failures concerning their precious Midterm endorsements, Hollywood celebs will realize that they are totally encapsulated in an isolating vacuum – unaware and ignorant of any actual plights ordinary citizens face and therefore inexperienced in telling anyone how they should vote. But then again, with dollar signs improperly clouding their egos and true worth, they will likely continue to endlessly virtue-signal and spew their improperly placed opinions to the cringing masses.
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Universal Grammar is dead. Long live Universal Grammar.
Posted by GamesWithWords on Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Last year, in a commentary on Evans and Levinson's "The myth of language universals: Language diversity and its importance for cognitive science" in Behavioral and Brain Sciences (a journal which published one target paper and dozens of commentaries in each issue), Michael Tomasello wrote:
I am told that a number of supporters of universal grammar will be writing commentaries on this article. Though I have not seen them, here is what is certain. You will not be seeing arguments of the following type: I have systematically looked at a well-chosen sample of the world's languages, and I have discerned the following universals ... And you will not even be seeing specific hypotheses about what we might find in universal grammar if we followed such a procedure.
Hmmm. There are no specific proposals about what might be in UG... Clearly Tomasello doesn't read this blog much. Granted, for that he should probably be forgiven. But he also clearly hasn't read Chomsky lately. Here's the abstract of the well-known Hauser, Chomsky & Fitch (2002):
We submit that a distinction should be made between the faculty of language in the broad sense (FLB) and in the narrow sense (FLN). FLB includes a sensory-motor system, a conceptual-intentional system, and the computational mechanisms for recursion, providing the capacity to generate an infinite range of expressions from a finite set of elements. We hypothesize that FLN only includes recursion and is the only uniquely human component of the faculty of language.
Later on, HCF make it clear that FLN is another way of thinking about what elsewhere is called "universal grammar" -- that is, constraints on learning that allow the learning of language.
Tomasello's claim about the other commentaries (that they won't make specific claims about what is in UG) is also quickly falsified, and by the usual suspects. For instance, Steve Pinker and Ray Jackendoff devote much of their commentary to describing grammatical principles that could be -- but aren't -- instantiated in any language.
Tomasello's thinking is perhaps made more clear by a later comment later in his commentary:
For sure, all fo the world's languages have things in common, and [Evans and Levinson] document a number of them. But these commonalities come not from any universal grammar, but rather from universal aspects of human cognition, social interaction, and information processing...
Thus, it seems he agrees that there are constraints on language learning that shape what languages exist. This, for instance, is the usual counter-argument to Pinker and Jackendoff's nonexistent languages: those languages don't exist because they're really stupid languages to have. I doubt Pinker or Jackendoff are particular fazed by those critiques, since they are interested in constraints on language learning, and this proposed Stupidity Constraint is still a constraint. Even Hauser, Chomsky and Fitch (2002) allow for constraints on language that are not specific to language (that's their FLB).
So perhaps Tomasello fundamentally agrees with people who argue for Universal Grammar, this is just a terminology war. They call fundamental cognitive constraints on language learning "Universal Grammar" and he uses the term to refer to something else: for instance, proposals about specific grammatical rules that we are born knowing. Then, his claim is that nobody has any proposals about such rules.
If that is what he is claiming, that is also quickly falsified (if it hasn't already been falsified by HCF's claims about recursion). Mark C. Baker, by the third paragraph of his commentary, is already quoting one of his well-known suggested language universals:
(1) The Verb-Object Constraint (VOC): A nominal that expresses the theme/patient of an event combines with the event-denoting verb before a nominal that expresses the agent/cause does.
And I could keep on picking examples. For those outside of the field, it's important to point out that there wasn't anything surprising in the Baker commentary or the Pinker and Jackendoff commentary. They were simply repeating well-known arguments they (and others) have made many times before. And these are not obscure arguments. Writing an article about Universal Grammar that fails to mention Chomsky, Pinker, Jackendoff or Baker would be like writing an article about major American cities without mentioning New York, Boston, San Francisco or Los Angeles.
Don't get me wrong. Tomasello has produced absurd numbers of high-quality studies and I am a big admirer of his work. But if he is going to make blanket statements about an entire literature, he might want to read one or two of the papers in that literature first.
Tomasello, M. (2009). Universal grammar is dead Behavioral and Brain Sciences, 32 (05) DOI: 10.1017/S0140525X09990744
Evans, N., & Levinson, S. (2009). The myth of language universals: Language diversity and its importance for cognitive science Behavioral and Brain Sciences, 32 (05) DOI: 10.1017/S0140525X0999094X
Hauser MD, Chomsky N, & Fitch WT (2002). The faculty of language: what is it, who has it, and how did it evolve? Science (New York, N.Y.), 298 (5598), 1569-79 PMID: 12446899
Baker, M. (2009). Language universals: Abstract but not mythological Behavioral and Brain Sciences, 32 (05) DOI: 10.1017/S0140525X09990604
Pinker, S., & Jackendoff, R. (2009). The reality of a universal language faculty Behavioral and Brain Sciences, 32 (05) DOI: 10.1017/S0140525X09990720
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Tal said...
In the sense that Universal Grammar is a set of constraints on learning, then yes, sure there's a consensus in the field that such thing exist. This is clearly not what generative linguists mean when they talk about Universal Grammar though. Most of the literature assumes absurdly specific and elaborate formal rules, that actually merit the name "grammar" (as opposed to "constraints on learning", which I would hardly call a "grammar").
Plus, I don't believe Chomsky's sudden change of heart (the 2002 paper) has had a significant impact on the way this term is used in the field. (I agree this is an impressionistic sociological claim, but so too was yours...)
@Tal - The issue I was getting at here is that Tomasello was claiming that no linguist anywhere -- ever -- has made a specific proposal about what might be in UG. My response was that not only have many linguists made such proposals, you'd be hard pressed to avoid running into them if you actually read the literature. Whether those proposals are absurd is a separate issue. At least some of them, like Baker's UTAH, come very close to correctly characterizing existing languages, so whether or not they are ultimately right, they are certainly not absurd.
I agree that the two Hauser, Chomsky & Fitch papers don't seem to have had a big impact. I think it's an interesting example of convergence in research programs, but my main purpose, though, was to bring up the claim about recursion, which is a very specific proposal about UG (contra Tomasello). In fact, since recursion goes back to the dawn of generative grammar and was a focal point in the argument with Behaviorism, it's hard to imagine anybody could have read anything about UG and never have run across this claim.
Bob Carpenter said...
Do John and the paper have the same roles relative to the writing event in (1) "John wrote a paper", (2) "A paper was written by John", and (3) "It was a paper that John wrote"?
If so, what does "first" mean in the verb-object constraint?
@Bob: I know Baker's UTAH primarily by reputation. I recently read the book in which he proposed it and found the book too syntactic-y to follow (my specialty is semantics).
But with that caveat, my understanding is that he is assuming deep structure + movement. In deep structure, I expect John is the subject of all three of those sentences (I'm less sure about #3).
I'm not sure what he means by "combining first" -- he's clearly going for some abstract structure of some sort.
Oriol said...
@Bob Certainly, John is always the Agent/Causer of the action and the paper is always the Theme/Patient, in the three cases. The assumption of the existence of a numeration (formerly Deep Structure) and a derivation with cylcic merges and moves gets us to the point where the first state of any given sentence is that in which its thematic grid is fulfilled, in essentially two levels of embeddedment: [AGT/CAU+[Vb+PAT/THE]]. As the derivation goes by, any of these elements may move (specially the Theme) in a variety of ways, be it via a passivization (like in 2) or via clefting (like in 3, clefts are heavily related to information structure and focus). All that said, function (subject, object, etc) is relative to the position of a given element in the tree, not to the moment of its merging. Therefore, the notion of "subject" must not be applied on Numeration/Deep Structure, rather on Spellout/Logical Form.
As perceived here, in Barcelona, the claim that only merge is part of FLN / UG is been a major one. Many people is beginning to question the usage of such concepts as Parameter, in the search of other primitives of language intimately bound to direct recursion.
I started a new cognitive science/language blog, check it out:
http://experimentalexpressions.wordpress.com/
Dominik Lukeš said...
It seems that we're getting into very subtle references. As a UG critic, I would never have said that noone ever suggested what might be IN Universal Grammar. But I would definitely maintain that no one ever satisfactorily enumerated what a Universal Grammar would look like as a whole rather than point to a grab bag of random constraints. Thomasello did overreach but only a slight rephrasing would have made his statement be right on the money.
But the much more significant charge in my view is that none of the proposed FLN constraints describe anything outside the extremely narrow bounds of formal word-order derived syntax.
The reason some people rail so hard against UG and its paraphernalia is that it is constantly being reinterpreted as describing actual grammar (most frequently by philosophers, teachers and BBC documentarists who only have the arguments third hand). And the architects of the movement bear responsibility for that by not setting the record straight more forcefully.
mark said...
What techczech said. As I wrote: but is it grammar? If we reduce UG to the existence of some cognitive constraints on learning, sure, everyone is going to agree. But then UG (which even according to HCF 2002 is possibly empty) is dangerously close to being a vacuous entity.
@Mark: Vacuous in what way? And define "cognitive".
There is a very strong claim on which UG is some domain-specific parameters for language. But that carries with it some additional hypotheses. On my preferred theory, most of language is synonymous with the language of thought. In which case, asking whether something is domain-specific stops making sense. That is, the "domain" of language is more or less *all* of thought. So is thinking specific to thinking? Probably, but nobody would ever ask that question.
Notice that this does not make your formulation of UG vacuous at all. It actually continues to perform its most vital role: constraining the hypothesis space so that learning can proceed.
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Best Prog Album of the 21st Century
Thread: Best Prog Album of the 21st Century
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I've been pretty lucky with my recent prog purchases, some of which kick ass, including the recent post on Trespass, the band Aether, and the latest Kaipa - Mindrevolutions, which is pretty good.
But I've been spinning the latest Thomas Bodin CD called I Am for about four weeks, and this is the real thing. This has to be the most audacious prog album of prog's new age of ascendence. This album excites me the way that I was thrilled with the innovation of Patrick Moraz's post-Yes solo album "I".
Bodin is the keyboard player from the Flower Kings, and he packs this album with the FK bass player (Jonas Reingold) and new drummer (Marcus Liliequist), plus killer guitar work by someone named Jocke JJ Marsh, and uses three vocalists, one male and two female.
The album has three long tracks, each around the 20 minute mark, with each track containing a number of "songs" that are all linked together.
Given that much music, and the bombastic over-the-top musical personality of Bodin, it doesn't all work, but that's a minor point compared to what does work. Even The Lamb Lies Down contains a ton of filler on disk two. Well, there's no electronic doodling on this CD, it's modern keyboard-driven, guitar shredding, multiple-suite progressive rock at it's modern finest. At times it attacks like stormtroopers, and at times it caresses like a soft flowing caribbean river. Melody always surrounds the dissonant parts, so the music moves from loud to soft, noisy to sweet, and back again.
If you like the Flower Kings, or Kaipa, or OSI, or Dream Theater, or Jordan Rudess, or Pain of Salvation, or Queensryche, or Spocks Beard, or even ELP and Yes and want a taste of modern progressive rock at its best, this is a great album.
It' s not necessarily an easy listen because it's loaded with musical ideas, and the vocal style of Anders Jansson may not be for everyone on first listen. But give it a chance. This album is bombastic. It is over the top. It is bold and brave and in your face audacious at times.
I applaud Bodin for having the balls to go for it straight out on this one compared to his two earlier solo CDs.
This one is a classic, and if there hasn't been any buzz about it in prog circles, then shame on them. This album sets a pretty high standard, and puts the keyboard back in the forefront of modern progressive rock music.
9.5/10.
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Gonzaga Baseball Hosts CSUN in First Home Series Friday
Thread: Gonzaga Baseball Hosts CSUN in First Home Series Friday
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Baseball Hosts CSUN in First Home Series Friday
GU will play four against the Matadors over the weekend
Gonzaga (3-8) vs. CSUN (8-3)
Friday-Sunday, March 6-8 | Spokane, Wash. | Patterson Baseball Complex and Coach Steve Hertz Field
Live Stats | Game Notes (PDF)
Probable Starting Pitchers
Fri., March 6 | 3 p.m. | Live Video
CSUN - RHP Blake Sodersten (2-1, 4.76 ERA) vs. GU - LHP Mac Lardner (0-2, 2.41 ERA)
Sat., March 7 | 1 p.m. | Live Video
CSUN - RHP Blaine Traxel (2-0, 3.32 ERA) vs. GU - RHP Alek Jacob (1-1, 3.38 ERA)
Sat., March 7 | 4 p.m. - Doubleheader | Live Video
CSUN - RHP Gavin Lizik (1-0, 3.97 ERA) vs. GU - RHP Nick Trogrlic-Iverson (0-2, 6.08 ERA)
Sun., March 8 | 12 p.m. | Live Video
CSUN - TBA vs. GU - TBA
Home Opening Notes
- Gonzaga is 14-2 all-time under Mark Machtolf in home openers, including 14 wins in a row after dropping the
first two of his head coaching career.
- Last season, GU took a 5-4 win over Washington in its home opener.
- GU is 7-1 when starting the home schedule with a non-conference matchup under Machtolf.
- Gonzaga went 1-2 in a three-game set in Mobile, Ala., winning the middle game against South Alabama.
- In the win, GU scored 13 runs, including nine in the final two innings, after erasing a 3-1 deficit for a 13-3 win.
- Eight Zags had multiple hits in the win, led by a 3-for-5, 3-run, 2-RBI performance from Ernie Yake.
Designated Hitter
- Gonzaga DH Tyler Rando has impressed in his first month in a Zag uniform, reaching base safely in all 11 games thus far and leading the team in hitting with 13 hits and a .333 batting average.
- The Mission College transfer also has drawn a team-best six walks and has a team-leading .417 on-base pct.
- Rando, a right-handed batter, is hitting .419 off right-handed pitchers so far this season.
Heating Up
- As a team, Gonzaga .296 in its three-game series at South Alabama with five players hitting . 333 or better.
- 1B/OF Ryan Sullivan hit .417 for the series (5-for-12) with three doubles, four runs scored and three RBI.
- Ernie Yake and Stephen Lund each hit their first home runs of the year. For Yake, it came off the first pitch of the game in GU's win, and for Lund, the homer was the first of the redshirt freshman's career.
- Tyler Rando hit .400 and drew four walks for the series, while Brett Harris, Josh Bristyan and Yake all hit .333.
Clutch Hitters
- Gonzaga's Ernie Yake has been the team's best with runners in scoring position, hitting .500 (4-for-8) on the year.
- Brett Harris is 4-for-11 (.364) and Ryan Sullivan has been solid at 5-for-15 (.333) with RISP.
- Redshirt freshman Alex Shanks has also taken advantage of his opportunities, going 2-for-5 (.400) with RISP.
K-Rates
- For the series at South Alabama, GU's pitching staff had 32 strikeouts in 25.1 innings, putting them at 102 Ks in 92.1 IP for the season, a ratio of 10 Ks per nine innings.
- Redshirt junior Alek Jacob had 11 strikeouts in 6.1 innings against USA, while senior Mac Lardner had 10 Ks in 7.2 innings in his start over the weekend. Lardner leads the team with 25 Ks, while Jacob has 23.
Youth in the 'Pen
- Freshman phenom Gabriel Hughes has also been impressive on the mound with 10 Ks in his 9.2 innings of relief, including a save with three K's in 2.2 innings of GU's win at South Alabama.
- Hughes is holding opposing hitters to 3-for-29 (.103) on the season and has yet to allow a run.
- Freshman Trystan Vrieling has pitched 5.2 innings out of the pen and allowed just one run on the season while holding opposing hitters to a .158 batting average.
- Newcomer Alec Gomez has thrown 7.2 innings out of the pen with a 3.52 ERA and 8 Ks on the year, while holding opposing hitters to a .233 batting average...
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Gonzaga scores 1 run with 2 outs in the bottom of the 9th
to tie up the game with CSUN 3-3...Game now headed to extra innings...
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CSUN scores a run in the top of the 10th and defeats Gonzaga
Baseball Falls in Extras to CSUN, 4-3
Machtolf homers, knocks home three in loss
CSUN 4 - Gonzaga 3 Final Box Score Link
SPOKANE, Wash. – Gonzaga baseball tied the game in the ninth to force extras, but CSUN had the answer in the 10th to win 4-3 on Friday night at Patterson Baseball Complex and Coach Steve Hertz Field.
After leading 2-0 early, Gonzaga (3-9) found itself down 3-2 heading into the ninth and came back to tie the score on a single from Jack Machtolf before the Matadors (9-3) scratched out a run in the 10th.
Gonzaga starter Mac Lardner was solid in his outing, going 6.0 innings and allowing three runs (two earned) on four hits with eight strikeouts and two walks. Michael Spellacy pitched three innings of scoreless relief, and Gabriel Hughes struck out three in the 10th before CSUN got their final run.
On offense, Machtolf led the way with two hits and three RBI, including a homer. Stephen Lund had two hits and scored once, while Tyler Rando reached twice on a hit and a walk to move his on-base streak to 12 games.
Gonzaga got on the board first with Machtolf's first home run of the season, a two-run shot to right field to score Lund for a 2-0 lead in the second inning.
CSUN came right back with single runs in the third and fourth to tie the score, and then the Matadors added another in the fifth on a solo homer to take a 3-2 lead.
Gonzaga got more offense from Machtolf to tie it in the ninth inning. With runners on first and second, Machtolf hit a shallow single down the left field line to score pinch runner Alex Brenner from second. GU loaded the bases after a walk from Bristyan, but a hard line drive off the bat of Grayson Sterling was caught in centerfield.
CSUN answered right back in the 10th with a leadoff triple and then a two-out single to go ahead 4-3. Gonzaga put the leadoff runner aboard on an error, but went down in order after that.
Gonzaga and CSUN will play a doubleheader on Saturday, starting at 1 p.m. at Patterson Baseball Complex and Coach Steve Hertz Field. Check GoZags.com for links to live coverage.
In the 1st game of a doubleheader, Gonzaga scores 2 runs in the bottom of the 9th to
defeat CSUN 4-3...
https://gozags.com/sports/baseball/s.../boxscore/7428
In the 2nd game of the doubleheader, CSUN scores 1 run the the top of the 9th
to defeat Gonzaga 4-3...
https://gozags.com/sidearmstats/baseball/summary
Baseball Splits Doubleheader with CSUN
GU took a walk-off win in Game 1, fell late in Game 2
Gonzaga 4 - CSUN 3 Final Box Score Game #1
CSUN 4 - Gonzaga 3 Final Box Score Game #2
SPOKANE, Wash. – Gonzaga baseball earned a 4-3 walk-off win in the opener of a doubleheader against CSUN, but fell to the Matadors 4-3 in the nightcap on Saturday at Patterson Baseball Complex and Coach Steve Hertz Field.
Gonzaga (4-10) came from down a run in the ninth in the first game, but CSUN (10-4) erased a two-run deficit late in the second game to win.
Game 1 – Gonzaga 4, CSUN 3
Gonzaga got a walk-off single by Jack Machtolf with two outs in the ninth inning to complete a come-from-behind win over the Matadors.
Gonzaga trailed 3-2 entering its final at-bat and put together three hits and a walk to set up Machtolf's game-winner. Ernie Yake singled to start the inning and then scored on a double by Brett Harris. Harris moved to third on a fielder's choice and then Machtolf deposited his game-winning hit.
Starter Alek Jacob went 5.0 innings, allowing three runs on five hits with six strikeouts, before giving way to Alec Gomez in the sixth. Gomez was nearly unhittable, pitching a scoreless final 4.0 innings with two strikeouts, a walk and just one hit allowed.
On offense, Yake and Harris led the way with three-hit games, while Anthony Garrett had two in his first-career start.
The Zags put two on in the first inning and Ryan Sullivan knocked home the first with a sacrifice fly. One batter later, Stephen Lund ripped a single to make it 2-0 Zags.
CSUN answered right away in the second with a three-run inning, but Jacob settled in after that and combined with Gomez to keep the Matadors off the board the rest of the way.
Game 2 – CSUN 4, Gonzaga 3
CSUN took advantage of three Gonzaga errors in the game to score four unearned runs, including two in the final two innings to get the win.
GU took a 3-1 lead into the eighth inning, but a two-out, two-run homer after a GU error tied the game. The Matadors then scored their final unearned run in the ninth after Mason Le reached on an error.
GU starter Nick Trogrlic-Iverson had a fantastic outing, going 8.0 innings and allowing three runs (zero earned) on three hits with six strikeouts and two walks. On offense, Ernie Yake went 2-for-3 with a homer, while reaching base three times.
Gonzaga scored first, getting a solo homer from Stephen Lund to make it 1-0. Meanwhile, Iverson was cruising through four before giving up an unearned run in the fifth.
GU answered to go up 3-1 with another solo homer, this time off the bat of Yake.
Later, Iverson appeared to be out of the inning in the eighth, but an error put a runner on with two outs and CSUN's Denzel Clarke hit a two-run homer to tie it at 3-3.
Gonzaga and CSUN will wrap the four-game series on Sunday at 12 p.m. Check GoZags.com for links to live coverage.
Baseball Scores Late for 4-2 Win over CSUN
GU’s bullpen pitched 5.0 scoreless innings of relief
Gonzaga 4 - CSUN 2 Final Box Score Link
SPOKANE, Wash. – Gonzaga baseball scored three runs in its final two at-bats and got 5.0 scoreless innings from its bullpen in a 4-2 win over CSUN on Sunday at Patterson Baseball Complex and Coach Steve Hertz Field.
The win gave the Zags (5-10) a split in the four-game series with the Matadors (10-5), with both wins in come-from-behind fashion.
Trailing 2-1 heading into the bottom of the seventh, Gonzaga scored one in that inning and then two in the eighth while the bullpen continued to keep CSUN off the board. Daniel Naughton came on with one out in the ninth to get the save. His outing, combined with 2.2 scoreless innings from Trystan Vrieling and 1.2 scoreless innings from William Kempner backed up a nice start from Mason Wells.
Wells kept the CSUN bats from getting going in his first start of the season. Wells allowed just two earned runs on two hits with three strikeouts and three walks.
Tyler Rando led the offense with three hits, including a single to start an eighth inning in which pinch runner Alex Brenner scored to tie the game. Jack Machtolf reached base twice and knocked in a run.
Gonzaga got on the board first for the fourth straight game against the Matadors with Ryan Sullivan bringing in a run on a fielder's choice.
After CSUN hit a solo homer in the top of the third, GU put runners on second and third with one out in the bottom half, but didn't come up with a hit.
On the mound, Vrieling entered for Wells in the fifth and threw 2.2 innings of shutout work, allowing four hits with one strikeout.
Gonzaga tied it up in the seventh, manufacturing a run with a sacrifice fly from Brett Harris to score Josh Bristyan from third.
Kempner then came on in the seventh and worked out of an inherited runner and put the Matadors down in order in the eighth.
GU then plated two runs in the bottom of the eighth, starting with a bases loaded walk from Jack Machtolf to take the lead. With the bases still loaded two batters later, a fly ball by Bristyan led to Lund getting in a rundown between second and third. That allowed Sullivan to score from third to make it 4-2.
Gonzaga travels to Washington State on Tuesday for the first matchup with the Cougars this season. First pitch is slated for 3:05 p.m. PT. Links to live coverage will be available at GoZags.com.
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Almazy Anabara: Company’s mining volume record
October 4, 2018, Yakutsk — Almazy Anabara (a subsidiary of ALROSA) have summed up the washing season of 2018, which has lasted from the twenties of May to the 24th of September. According to the Company’s data, over 5.4 million carats of rough diamonds were mined, which is a record mining level throughout the Company’s operation. The production target was exceeded by 9 %. Indicators of mining operations, carried out mostly in winter, were fully achieved as well — the Company mined and processed about 14 million cubic meters of rock mass.
“Such results were achieved due to, without limitation, the advanced diamond-bearing sand processing technology. In particular, we have upgraded the X-ray luminescent separation line to decrease workload of dense-media separation units at the Bolshaya Kuonamka deposit and to increase capacity of grading units,” said Pavel Marinychev, CEO of Almazy Anabara.
He also noted that favorable weather conditions essentially helped to achieve positive dynamics, as the production time at placer mines was extended. But, most importantly, concerted efforts of all services involved are the main factor of success.
Almazy Anabara continued development of the new promising sites in 2018.
“We opened the new Khara-Mas site in tundra zone this year. In accordance with the results of the completed the washing season, we can confirm that the site turned out to be promising, and all of its planned indicators were confirmed by the final results,” said Pavel Marinychev.
The mineral resource base of Almazy Anabara is constantly developing — so, a subsidiary of ALROSA got six new fields for disposal in 2017.
Production will be expanded at the existing sites as well. The Company plans to increase production at the deposits of Ebelyakh group by 1 million carats next year. According to Marinychev, some preliminary work has been carried out for this purpose — the tank parks of fuel and lubricant materials have been expanded, new special-purpose equipment has been ordered, rotation camps are being developed.
Almazy Anabara started ancillary mining of gold in 2017. Over 80 kg of gold were mined last year, and 113 kg of gold — in 2018.
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Mapping the Dark Enlightenment
The Dark Enlightenment is a group of thinkers and blogs that has aroused a fair amount of controversy in the last several years. Most people who write about them from the outside piously dismiss them as a gang of crypto- and not-so-crypto- fascists, or a sort of grunting neanderthalism dressed up in intellectual clothes. The reality, as usual, is not so simple.
I’ve been meaning to write about them for a while, and the first question I’m going to raise is whether they meaningfully present a single subject at all.
Here’s a recent version of an affinity map that has seen wide circulation. External link, might go stale; if it does, throw “dark enlightenment map” in a search engine to get something similar.
Dark enlightenment map
Just looking at the map, someone unfamiliar with the players would be justified in wondering if there’s really any coherence there at all. And that’s a fair question. Some of the people the map sweeps in don’t think of themselves as “Dark Enlightenment” at all. This is notably true of the light green cluster marked “Techno-Commercialists/Futurists” at the top, and the “Economists” connected to it in yellow.
If I belonged on this map, that’s where I’d be. I know Eliezer Yudkowsky; the idea that he and the Less Wrong crowd and Robin Hanson feel significant affinity with most of the rest of that map is pretty ludicrous.
Note, however, that one of only two links to the rest is “Nick Land”. This is a clue, because Nick Land is probably the single most successful booster of the “Dark Enlightenment” meme. It’s in his interest to make the movement look as big and various as he can manage, and I think this map is partly in the nature of a successful con job or dezinformatsiya.
In this, Land is abetted by people outside the movement who are well served by making it look like the Dark Enlightenment is as big and scary as possible. Some of those people lump in the techno-futurist/economist group out of dislike for that group’s broadly libertarian politics – which though very different from the reactionary ideas of the core Dark Enlightenment, is also in revolt against conventional wisdom. Others lump them in out of sheer ignorance.
So, my first contention is that Nick Land has pulled a fast one. That said, I think there is a core Dark Enlightenment – mostly identifiable with the purple “Political Philosophy” group, but with some crossover into HBD and Masculinity and (possibly) the other groups at the bottom of the map.
Additionally, maps like this can sometimes reinforce existing affinities if people on both ends notice them and take them seriously. Even in my limited and occasional investigation, I think I’ve seen some signs of convergence between “Political Philosophy” and “Masculinity”, with people in both groups adopting each others’ tropes and language more than they were doing on my first exposure to either.
It would not at all surprise me if there is something similar going on with the “Ethno-Nationalists”, a group about which I know only a little (and most of what I know is pretty nasty). I’m unqualified to write about the “Christian Traditionalists”, about which I know nothing, but I suspect this may be another spurious link. Same goes for “Femininity”.
From my reading, I think we are on firmest ground speaking of a “Dark Enlightenment” if we zero in on the middle tier of the map: “Political Philosophy”, “Secular Traditionalists”, “HBD”, and “Masculinity”. The link density of the map backs this up. Land and other Dark Enlightenment maximalists, though willing to write in spurious connections to inflate the movement, don’t seem to be wrong about these.
My original plan was to write a sort of view from high altitude of the whole congeries, but I think I’m going to have to break that up into several themed blog entries. Watch this space.
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118 thoughts on “Mapping the Dark Enlightenment”
PapayaSF on 2014-02-04 at 12:59:39 said:
I think the main link between all of these is simply that they challenge current leftist dogma, often in unusual ways. But there’s a huge gap between those saying (e.g.) “there are measurable differences in average IQ between races” and “the Enlightenment should be reversed.” The map is a bit like that classic Steinberg New Yorker cover, which shows specific New York streets but as it goes west becomes increasingly generalized and vague.
>The map is a bit like that classic Steinberg New Yorker cover, which shows specific New York streets but as it goes west becomes increasingly generalized and vague.
Fair cop, but. There is nevertheless a common theme that shows up in the middle clusters: taking Darwin seriously. I’ll have much more to say about that in a future blog entry.
JD on 2014-02-04 at 13:17:21 said:
That map is pretty accurate as a whole. It wasn’t just made up. All of the sites on it, belong there. I’m just surprised it didn’t include KoanicSoul and the important work on Neanderthal identity that is being done there.
What Moldbug never mentions, is that the Dark Enlightenment got its main kick from John Rushdoony and his Dominionism/Theonomy. Admitting this would be embarassing to half of the DE, because he was a militant Christian, and they are Darwinists.
>I’m just surprised it didn’t include KoanicSoul and the important work on Neanderthal identity that is being done there.
Everything I’ve ever seen on “Neanderthal identity” read to me like it was written by foaming lunatics. Maybe the originator figured they were too crazy for even this map.
You’ve written about John Derbyshire, so there’s a familiar name.
I wonder if the James A. Donald there is the one who posts here.
>I wonder if the James A. Donald there is the one who posts here.
Sssh! Don’t invoke him. Maybe he went away.
I think that’s him, yes. Not much of a recommendation, is it?
…and why is the feminism cluster disconnected, and yet still on the map?
>…and why is the feminism cluster disconnected, and yet still on the map?
I think “Red Pill Wifery” is a clue that there’s a missing link to the “Masculinity” cluster. It makes sense if you know what that group means by “Red Pill” – the semi-forbidden knowledge of how human mating and inter-sexual relationships actually work, as opposed to how we normally delude ourselves that they work (“Blue Pill”).
Jonathan Abbey on 2014-02-04 at 13:46:42 said:
It gratifies (and amuses) me to see Fred Reed on a chart like this. I came across him through reading Jerry Pournelle’s excellent blog (http://www.jerrypournelle.com/chaosmanor/), but hadn’t thought to tie him to anyone else. He seems very happily idiosyncratic.
August on 2014-02-04 at 13:47:36 said:
I didn’t know Nick Land before this, but I was reading Moldbug and some of the others. I think Land managed to sell this into the mainstream, and the subsequent push led me to pick up some more fun blogs to read (though I don’t think I am reading Land’s for some reason- could be a crappy RSS feed or it just wasn’t interesting when I went to look at it).
I suspect the Grandpappy of whatever this is Hans Herman Hoppe. His book – Democracy, the God that Failed- affected me and has obviously affected a lot of these people too.
I wonder if Land isn’t trying to do the British version of Cody Wilson’s various attempts at constructing scary, dark narratives for the media to eat up. Wilson is the guy who came up with the 3d printable gun. I think he’s trying to make bitcoin easier for people to use now. I haven’t heard Land talk about what he is trying to do, but Wilson is pretty open about trying to highjack mainstream media- actively trying to come up with imagery that plays to their weaknesses.
X on 2014-02-04 at 13:50:59 said:
The whole thing is a sham:
http://voxday.blogspot.com/2014/01/the-phony-dark-enlightenment.html
>The whole thing is a sham:
Not quite. See my previous remark about taking Darwin seriously. I’ll expand on it.
Perhaps the Dark Enlightenment movement represents one of the first internet-based group consciousness entities. It seems to model a primordial idea stew.
Faré on 2014-02-04 at 15:05:26 said:
I like Mencius Moldbug a lot, and I feel like he deserves a more central spot in this graph. Nevertheless, I believe that while he’s always entertaining, the parts where he’s right coincide with the parts where he applies libertarian epistemology: http://bit.ly/1agI3DJ
>I believe that while he’s always entertaining, the parts where he’s right coincide with the parts where he applies libertarian epistemology:
Your critique of him seems spot-on to me in both the praise and the pans. But that may just be because we’re both libertarians.
Jay on 2014-02-04 at 15:56:58 said:
Right off the top of my head, I cringe a little at this attempt to reify all this.
Call me crazy but it seems close to an exercise in guilt by association. Do these people self-identify as a group? Or is inclusion more of an accusation by their critics?
Call me crazy but the only thing I see that these guys have in common is that their message is being suppressed by various gatekeepers.
Any connection between Christian Traditionalists and HBD seems tenuous at best. And economists- mainstream or other?
These groups have no sympathy between each other. If we’re talking directed graphs, these nodes do not have significant positive weights on the arcs.
What they both have is antipathy towards a certain establishment orthodoxy. There is another node “gatekeeper”, that all these nodes have strong negative arc weights. And that is the real connection they all have.
Well, this was far more rambly than I though it would be. But that’s an initial take.
Anomaly UK on 2014-02-04 at 17:13:30 said:
The diagram doesn’t show a political movement in the sense of something that could adopt a common programme or platform—it shows an intellectual ecosystem. The links are real, and ideas really have and do flow across the whole map. Some of the doubts above are misplaced: atheist liberals have reached conclusions through a process of reason that resemble those of traditionalist throne-and-altar Christianity, and are attempting, with occasional success, friendly discussion with those traditionalist Christians.
The “political philosophy” section should be of the most interest here: Moldbug and the other ex-libertarians (who mostly identify as “neoreactionaries” rather than the vaguer “Dark Enlightenment”, though there is room for both expressions). We have not changed the way we think or the way we look at the world since the time we identified as libertarian; what we see differently is largely the manner and effect of the thinking of humans on a large scale. There’s a lot to more to it of course, but I’m not going to write an essay here. I imagine a large proportion of us read this blog, so there will probably be a pile of this stuff in the moderation queue.
I would think that this graph could use a town square and an MMA type octagon. Perhaps a tournament of intellectual combat to be held once a year. We would need a framework, rules, judges, a system of scoring, winner purse, etc.
atp on 2014-02-04 at 19:12:35 said:
> …and why is the feminism cluster disconnected, and yet still on the map?
I don’t know how that map was constructed, and am only familiar with a small fraction of the nodes shown, but it definitely seems to be missing some nodes and links. E.g., Athol Kay might be considered about 2/3 in the Masculinity nexus and 1/3 Feminity. There are non-trivial links missing elsewhere too. E.g., Sailer and Derbyshire both write for VDare (immigration), in addition to the various other subjects they cover on their own blogs.
E.g., Athol Kay might be considered about 2/3 in the Masculinity nexus and 1/3 Feminity.
I noticed his absence as a glaring missing link after seeing the “red pill” reference. Adding him will certainly remove that island and, depending on your settings, might make the graph a good bit more strongly connected.
countenance on 2014-02-04 at 21:22:19 said:
My big complaint is that I didn’t make it on this map.
I would easily fit in the ethonnat category.
@esr: Would you please provide some sort of definition for what is meant by “Dark Enlightenment”? You have a few examples and a few details, but nothing that jumps out at me as “needs its own word to describe or classify”. Until you started going into the issue, I thought ‘Dark Enlightenment’ was a pithy attempt at a name of a spell in WoW or some such thing.
Other than “opposed to the status quo … in some way”, which pretty much describes every human in existence, I’m not seeing a big connection. I see it as although you’re trying to come up with a descriptive term for “corporations which use green as an accent color in their corporate logos”. Perhaps interesting to a small set of people, but not worth a descriptive term for.
What have I missed? Please elucidate.
>Would you please provide some sort of definition for what is meant by “Dark Enlightenment”?
Next post.
I find it funny that Robin Hanson is linked into this graph, but not linked into the political philosophy node. Mainly because he’s the only person I’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting who has come up with a *novel* form of government (“Futarchy”; basically, use prediction markets to decide what policy would increase national welfare the most and execute that.)
http://hanson.gmu.edu/futarchy.html
I’d never heard of the “Dark Enlightenment” until this blog post, and I’m still reading through some of Mencius Moldbug’s writing. My initial reaction is that he appears to have gotten a lot of things wrong, but an *impressive* part of his revolt against conventional wisdom has the ring of truth to it. It’s going to take me a while to sort it all out.
I’m curious if anyone in this “Dark Enlightenment” is familiar with Hanson’s Futarchy. They seem like the type who might be open to it.
raptros_ on 2014-02-04 at 22:41:46 said:
Joshua: i have some bad news for you: http://unqualified-reservations.blogspot.com/2009/05/futarchy-considered-retarded.html
(summary: yes, we are familiar with Hanson and his futarchy. no, we are not open to it.)
>we are familiar with Hanson and his futarchy. no, we are not open to it.
Hello, Mencius. Typo in referenced post: “quir”.
Interesting to know you’re paying attention.
OK, I dipped my toe in the waters of the Dark Enlightenment blogosphere.
Those guys are very wordy and appear to have the goal of saying everything there is to say about every subject that interests them. Instead of a journey of enlightenment, I felt like I was drowning in an ocean of disparate ideas. I have no doubt that there is some credible thinking going on and perhaps a few nuggets of wisdom to be gleaned, but economy of language is not one of their virtues.
Mrf. I’m busy enough as it is. Someone want to do the Reader’s Digest version?
> Those guys are very wordy and appear to have the goal of saying everything there is to say about every subject that interests them. Instead of a journey of enlightenment, I felt like I was drowning in an ocean of disparate ideas.
Ugh… *yes*, and it’s starting to irritate me. General rule of thumb: If I’m 5 or 6 thousand words into your manifesto(s), you don’t have to keep warning me about how you’re going to challenge conventional wisdom.
Can anyone point me towards a relatively accurate summary of Dark Enlightenment’s key ideas? I want to give their ideas a fair shot, but there’s a *lot* of text here, and it takes it’s time getting to a point.
I think one of the key (unstated) ideas of the “Dark Enlightenment” (whatever the hell a “Dark Enlightenment” is) is that people whose heads hurt from reading moderate-length essays aren’t and shouldn’t be part of any sort of intellectual discussion. Moldbug, for example, spends half his time telling you to go read tomes by Carlyle, and he’s not just namedropping, it’s his “let only geometers enter”.
Peter Scott on 2014-02-05 at 02:11:48 said:
There are more tomes and moderate-length essays than anybody has time to read. In fact, I’ll go further: there has been more written about complete bullshit than anybody has time to read, and if you doubt this, try reading everything written by theologians of religions you don’t happen to believe in.
There is value in establishing some basic credibility in the first few thousand words of your earth-shaking manifesto. If I have to get to part three of a ten-part series of articles just to find out what its author is jawing about, that’s a bug, not a feature.
“See my previous remark about taking Darwin seriously.”
I suggest those who really want to take Darwin seriously should actually look at Dobzhansky. Darwin told us what happened, Dobzhansky told us how to calculate it. (obviously, a lot more has been discovered after he published his works).
In terms of population genetics, we are currently at a point where interbreeding of all but a vanishing small subset of human communities leads to healthier children. Socially, we are still far from a state where, for most people, genetics is the major determinant of success or any proxy of it (for IQ, see http://psycnet.apa.org/journals/amp/67/2/130/ ).
Obviously, there will be people here that can prove me wrong with real numbers gathered from all continents, instead of the usual stuff about sub-cultures in the USA.
I have looked at “Futarchy considered retarded”.
The author seems to loath Academia, but then shows he never entered a real conference, say, on theoretical physics and cosmology, or artificial intelligence.
A short visit to http://arxiv.org or http://www.plosbiology.org should be enough to show any observer that: “For obvious professional reasons, this structure precludes any genuinely adversarial peer review.” is not really an adequate description of the research community.
It seems this view of research is not rare in the “darkening of enlightenment” community. Which might be a reason why their ideas tend to go nowhere (with the occasional call to repeat history).
And if some other would-be blogger wants to attack theories with “First, what the heck do we mean by probability?”, please, please, read up on the subject.
There have been many theoretical studies on interpreting probability, from Bayesian statistics to Entropy and Information theory to Algorithmic complexity theory. There really is more to that word than the 19th century frequentist interpretation.
AlanL on 2014-02-05 at 07:56:06 said:
> people whose heads hurt from reading moderate-length essays aren’t and shouldn’t be part of any sort of intellectual discussion.
An *essay* generally has a structure leading up to and aimed at conveying a point. Stream of consciousness ramblings, however formidably knowledgeable and intelligent the rambler may appear to be, do not become essays simply by being long. Futarchy Considered Retarded, I’m looking at you.
Isegoria on 2014-02-05 at 08:49:05 said:
If you’d like a summary of Moldbug’s thought, you might start with his 10 red pills.
Richard Gadsden on 2014-02-05 at 11:10:32 said:
I think that Vox doth protest too much.
There’s definitely a link between Vox and CH/Roissy – in spite of Vox being a creationist, he does accept the conclusions of evo-psych in the sexual field that CH/Roissy and other PUAs use (yes, evo-psych and creationism don’t fit together. Vox argues that it’s purely observational and the evo-psych is an explanation for things that don’t need to be explained). And Vox is also an HBD person. I don’t know the rest of the “Christian Traditionalists” there.
PUAs have a link across to HBD and also to Moldbug (whom I see as the core of the neoreactionaries, which is what “political philosophy” should be labelled). There are also direct links between HBD and neoreaction.
I don’t know the ethno-nationalists outside of VDare, but VDare is HBD without the biology (ie, old-fashioned racism).
Hanson and Yudkowsky really don’t fit, but there is some sort of interaction – Slate Star Codex is a Less-Wronger and clearly ran into enough neoreactionaries to write http://slatestarcodex.com/2013/10/20/the-anti-reactionary-faq/
(I don’t think Joshua Brulé is Mencius Moldbug — he spends his time on urbit / tlon these days, not on blogs. And he came out and his real name is Curtis Yarvin.)
Oh, and if you haven’t read Reactionary Philosophy in an Enormous Planet-Sized Nutshell, then you should – it will save you some time summarizing.
http://slatestarcodex.com/2013/03/03/reactionary-philosophy-in-an-enormous-planet-sized-nutshell/
I was really hoping that you’d find your way around to writing about the Dark Enlightenment. Michael Anissimov is worth checking out, as he is a fairly prolific writer at moreright.net
Though I don’t consider myself a Reactionary, his post “Reconciling Transhumanism and Neoreaction” got me to take the movement more seriously, and he does a reasonably impressive job IMO of defending monarchy.
http://www.moreright.net/reconciling-transhumanismand-neoreaction/
http://www.moreright.net/monarchy-faq/
Alex J. on 2014-02-05 at 14:51:50 said:
The mainstream requires you to toe the line on many different issues. You can disagree with just one to be a dissident, and now you have dissidence in common with others, even if you didn’t pick the same issue. Or, even if you picked the same issue, but have a different position on it, you’re still heretics. Once you are a heretic, the cost of talking to other heretics is lower.
Modern PC requires not only that you affirm the right beliefs, but it discourages even critical thinking about the wrong beliefs. (e.g. Once you label something as “hate” you’re supposed to condemn it, not open your mind to it any more, even to criticize it better.) When you’ve been cast out into the outer darkness, you can now apply critical thinking to all of the other areas where, before, you’ve had to accept dogma. It’s tough going though, and error prone, because the mass media and the education system are thoroughly PC (including the textbooks, the history books, the documentaries etc.)
But don’t try groveling your way back into the light by saying that even though you disagree with the mainstream on Z you’re with them on A-Y. You’ll find yourself advocating Z’, and condemning the Y and X heretics.
Under my understanding of the term, all of the people who realize this process applies to their thinking make up the “dark enlightenment”. Reexamining other issues in the new (dark?) light is taking the “red pill”.
Ted Walther on 2014-02-05 at 15:27:17 said:
Alex J, excellent summary of the Dark Enlightenment.
If you place Truth as a value higher than social acceptability, if you would break social Taboo in search for Truth, you are on the path to the Dark Enlightenment.
Rushdoony, back in the 60’s, was condemning the Renaissance Enlightenment, and its offspring, secular humanism. He did this from a Biblical perspective. The Dark Enlightenment is catching up to him, but using Science.
HBD? Not Christian, but it is a concept that goes back to the earliest chapters of the Bible.
The essence of the Dark Enlightenment is the belief that we are surrounded by liars, are being lied to all the time, especially by people who lie to get and maintain power. Since all authority is suspect, everything they say must be investigated.
Hence, many Dark Enlightenment members have no problem questioning global warming, fiat currency, the nasa moon landings, or WTC 911, or Fukushima 311. When the mob howls in protest, or feigns indifference, those are signs that they have no rational proof to support their position; which is often a good indicator that there is a foul fishy odor coming from their information.
Henry Makow is also in the DE; many DE people read this blog of ESR, and ESR reads many DE sights. He too could be considered part of the DE, although it would be DE-lite; ESR at least tries to be socially acceptable.
DE people are generally appreciative of Open Source, Bitcoin, and freedom enabling technologies in general. Until the expose of Ron Paul as Freemason, DE people tended to vote for him.
As an example of this “cast into outer darkness, sharing all together” that heretics exerience, I note that the Mormons were just such heretics. And they ended up absorbing many of the heresies of their day; they believed in little green men walking on the moon, they believed an early form of the British Israel doctrine, and they diverged from mainstream Christianity in ways that many heretics had been clamoring about for years.
This happened back in the 1830’s.
It’s lonely in the outer darkness, so fringey people tend to come together and share ideas that noone in the mainstream would even consider.
grendelkhan on 2014-02-05 at 16:24:49 said:
Jay Maynard: Mrf. I’m busy enough as it is. Someone want to do the Reader’s Digest version?
I highly recommend Scott Alexander’s “Reactionary Philosophy in an Enormous Planet-Sized Nutshell”, which Richard Gadsden linked to above. For a more in-depth exploration of their actual claims, see Scott Alexander’s “Anti-Reactionary FAQ”.
Taking a cultural rather than factual view of things, it smells like some teenagers have just discovered that there are rules which enforce politeness with varying degrees of severity, and are exploring their freedom to shout “fuck!” and wear black metal t-shirts. Metaphorically speaking. The intellectual justifications seem to be Adam Susan’s “the only freedom left to my people is the freedom to starve…” stability-and-order stuff, but the gut-level justifications have more to do with shooting darkies and raping sluts.
This all puts one in bed with some pretty marginal figures; trying to do some more reading to make sense of matters, I came across the phrase “HBD/race realism is a bunch of Jew-loving, Asiaphilic crap” and decided that I’d gone far enough down that particular rabbit hole.
As for Moldbug’s “Open Letter to Progressives”, I made it through five posts before I gave up, at least for now. “Go read the Sequences first” may involve a lot of time and effort, but at least it’s fun.
It seems my longer comments got eaten by the engine, so to sum it up
1) I disagree with the ethno-racialist aspects of it as I see white progressives on the whole worse than brown people who migrate to first-world nations and bring some traditional lifestyle and traditional masculinity with the – religious crazies, honor-killers and suchlike obviously excepted. But in many ways the average, mostly secularized e.g. Turkish family brings an I think positive contribution of traditionalism to countries like Germany, in fact I would argue for conservatives of all nations allying with brown immigrants except crazies for the preservation of traditional-patriarchial values,
2) I would prefer if Neoreactionaries would not geek so much into the technique of government but rather map the cultural attitudes, lifestyles, personal values that made people _prefer_ progressive democracies as opposed traditional monarchies, and figure out ways to hack culture first, not politics.
I think any conservative who is not first and foremost a _cultural_, psychological conservative is misguided: just what exactly do you think has created the political changes you disagree with? Some say it is economics, but I consider it wrong – economics rests on the cultural values that determine what is demanded.
Hint: consider giving the finger to Kant and give a thought to the idea that if you would see yourself as a means to an end, would it not make it possible to treat others as means and not ends and yet be entirely compassionate and humane with them, because you see yourself and themselves in the same shoes, and it thus creates a sense of camaraderie and sympathy? Hint: soldiers, firemen, paramedics.
(It is tangentially related, but I am looking into John Médaille type renewed Distributism as well, and it seriously screws with my brain. Basically, I used to define capitalism as the freedom of entrepreneurs, now I am starting to think it could be just as valid to describe it as a structural process, not a certain rules of the game, a structural process that actually eliminates entrepreneurs in favor of public traded corporations led by employee-CEOs. That is fairly intense a thought…
Interestingly Distributism is largely outside the DE sphere as most folks still see it as a halfway socialism with rosaries, in reality it sounds more like determining the external conditions into which stable free markets can be embedded.)
A bit more seriously, what gets me about all this is how stupid some of the ideas are. There’s serious argument over which of North or South Korea accurately represents Reaction and which Progressivism. (James A. Donald: “If Kim changed his story from being the voice of the masses, to being the rightful descendant of a living God, then it would be ruled in a neoreactionary manner.”)
This is especially interesting, since North Korea was until relatively recently more prosperous and stable than the South; as it’s become more isolationist and concentrated more power in its hereditary leaders, it’s also gotten more and more dystopian. I don’t exactly see how filing the serial numbers off of their authoritarianism would have solved this.
@grendelkhan given that the vast majority of conservative writers of history were more interested in kinda-aristocratic limited republics (maybe with a very, very limited monarchy on top of it) than absolute monarchies I really don’t understand where it comes from… unless they figured that Carlyle is somehow more relevant than Aristotle, Cicero and Burke + your founding fathers + everybody else I have forgotten all together? Seriously I know a thing or two about the history of conservative thinking and a praise for Absolutism is plain simply not a part of it. Absolutism is seen as an early form of Enlightenment / modernism. This is why I don’t get where they got it from.
Sigivald on 2014-02-05 at 17:46:31 said:
Peter Scott said: I’ll go further: there has been more written about complete bullshit than anybody has time to read, and if you doubt this, try reading everything written by theologians of religions you don’t happen to believe in.
In general, absolutely.
For laughs, though, let me tell you that I’m a lifelong atheist who read The Institutes Of Christian Religion for fun (and who thoroughly enjoyed Chesterton and Lewis’ apologetics, and likes theology in general).
That has the moderate excuse, of course, of being culturally and historically relevant, even if still for a faith I hold no belief it.
@Trent I totally get it. Ultra-empowered masses are too powerful and must be ruled. Therefore they will either see the light and make the completely rational choice of giving it up, you know, like, they will listen to the voice of reason like the masses literally always do. Or, alternatively, someone somewhere will find an even more mega-ultra-hyper-empowered elite who will happen to have like three orders of magnitude better molecular weapons and they will just grab the power, easy. Wait, what? I guess I don’t actually get it.
Generally speaking if you have an idea inside democracy, you work it out first and popularize it later. But if the very idea is challenging democracy itself, just how can the question of “And how will the people agree to this?” not be, like, the very first problem to work on?
LS on 2014-02-05 at 21:55:13 said:
“…and he does a reasonably impressive job IMO of defending monarchy.”
@Trent Fowler: uh…no…The writer is like a lot of internet commentators, making breezy generalities about history and politics, totally ignoring how really complicated human societies actually are. I can’t comment on that long line of Austrian rulers, but my maternal grandfather was born into Austria-Hungary in 1890. He was not charmed with it. By all accounts, no one else there was either. Grandfather was very happy when he managed to flee from the Dual Monarchy and get his ass to American democracy.
Us: What was it like, back in Austria when you were there?
Grandfather: Oh, dirty country, lousy country, rotten country….
Us: Don’t sit on the fence, grandpa! Tell us how you really feel….
Stanislaw Ulam (“Adventures of a Mathematician”) commented on the low opinion that Austro-Hungarians had of the Empire, and told a joke that I’ll reproduce here. Grandfather told the same joke, which shows that the feelings expressed must have permeated the entire population. (I’ll bet that Shenpen, who is Hungarian, knows a whole raft of similar stories that have come down to him through his older relatives and friends.)
A man is yelling at his son, because the boy failed an exam in school:
Man: What did they ask you?
Boy: I had to write an essay, comparing the past, the present, and the future prospects of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
Man: Standard question…what did you write?
Boy: I wrote, “Bullshit, more bullshit, and still more bullshit to come!”
Man: That’s the correct answer! Why did they fail you?
Boy: I didn’t spell ‘bullshit’ right….
Milhouse on 2014-02-06 at 02:49:44 said:
Actually, ones grandparents’ opinion of the Austro-Hungarian Empire may depend on whether they’re Jewish. The Jews loved Franz-Josef, because he was relatively philosemitic, at least for that period. This later became a major cause of Hungarian antisemitism after WW1.
@LS actually it is a bit complicated, after the 1967 “Ausgleich” it became really good, this is also called a Gründerzeit, “startup time” as a lot of economic activity kicked in with businesses starting everywhere.
Franz-Josef II’s way of thinking was an interesting one. Basically if you were a conquered territory he could be a huge asshole. Once he was crowned king of that territory he became a very conscientous, hard-working, judicious, generally good leader, really taking the job seriously.
The big prob was, he was simply too old to decide whether WWI is a good idea or not. Up to that it was cool.
Some old stories never really die. Even after 300 years, still not 100% settled in Hungary whether in the 1711-1713 anti-Habsburg revolution which side was actually right. 300 year old monikers are still semi-seriously used in politics. The pro-Habsburg side was “labanc” – lobonz means long-haired i.e. having aristocratic wigs in some German dialect. They represented the upper classes, Westernization, Catholicism, urbanes, kind of progressive development, like some basic early elements of Enlightenment, like, Absolutism, but also accepting a submissive, colonial status and the weakness of this view was/is assuming you can get rich by serving someone else. They were in a way the tories/Canada or perhaps more properly the pro-Spanish subset of Belgians, kind of. The “kuruc”, (German, kurz, short-haired, compare: Roundheads) represented lower classes, usually Protestantism, rural attitudes, a given amount of redneckism but not necessarily in a bad sense, nationalism or patriotism with a certain sense of isolationism. You could say they were the US/Patriots but without all that Enlightenment philosophy (it was a bit too early for that in 1711 to get down to the lower classes), maybe closer to the Dutch rebels, but then again without the shipbuilding/urbanization.
300 years later, the monikers are still alive semi-seriously, labanc/kuruc meaning the competing attitudes of “get rich by serving the rich nations first, then use that to become free” vs. “become free first, then get rich”, and it is not at all settled which side is right.
James James on 2014-02-06 at 06:33:52 said:
“many Dark Enlightenment members have no problem questioning global warming, fiat currency, the nasa moon landings, or WTC 911, or Fukushima 311. When the mob howls in protest, or feigns indifference, those are signs that they have no rational proof to support their position; which is often a good indicator that there is a foul fishy odor coming from their information.
No, this is mostly wrong. Many DE people are ex-libertarians, so we’ve already thought a lot about currency and have made up our minds, and don’t talk about it much now. I’m broadly in agreement with Moldbug on currency. Nick Land-ites are keen on bitcoin. Moldbug sees global warming as more interesting from a sociology of science POV than the science itself. As for moon landings, 9/11 etc, I have never seen any DE thinkers write about them. Henry Makow, who I had not heard of before and does not look interesting, is not in the DE.
“Until the expose of Ron Paul as Freemason, DE people tended to vote for him.”
DE people do not vote.
DE people have no problem with conspiracy theories per se. As RadishMag points out, WW1 was started by a conspiracy and 9/11 was caused by a conspiracy (Al Qaeda). Moldbug is interested in some conspiracy theories. But the sort of conspiracies that interest Moldbug are not stupid ones about the moon landings or Freemasons. Conspiracy theories should not be condemned because they are conspiracy theories, but they should be condemned if they are stupid.
@Milhouse: I dunno…Ulam and my grandpa were Jewish. His Imperial Majesty certainly wasn’t.
“The big prob was, he was simply too old to decide whether WWI is a good idea or not.”.
@Shenpen: He might have considered the condition of his army. Grandpa was drafted into it, and was not impressed. Neither was the German general that Kaiser Wilhelm sent down to inspect it (after the war started, of course). He returned and reported:
“Sire, we are married to a corpse.”
@LS
“He might have considered the condition of his army. Grandpa was drafted into it, and was not impressed.”
A good introduction into the morale and mores of the Austrian empire can be found in:
“The Good Soldier Švejk” by Jaroslav Hašek.
Also … what the hell does “HBD” mean, anyway?
The internet tells me “happy birthday”, which is… less than helpful.
HBD = human biodiversity, which these days means the un-PC idea that all human ethnicities are not necessarily the same in all ways.
Is HBD the idea to prevent interbreeding of humans with different skin color?
That would definitely be bad for public health. If you only look at the risks of infectuous diseases alone, we should give bonusses to people interbreeding between continents.
I have not read extensively in the area, but I never saw anything about that. Most of the discussion I’ve seen is about differences in IQ and athletic ability.
Steve Johnson on 2014-02-06 at 15:58:58 said:
HBD is the idea that simplifying the many inherited evolved differences between ethnicities and races to “skin color” is retarded and is indistinguishable from creationism in practice.
@Steve the suspicious part is assuming that race is the most meaningful category for slicing and dicing HBD. Race categories were simply made based on looks long ago. Circassian gals are kinda pretty so let’s call white-ish people Caucasians. It was as simptlistic as that. Why wouldn’t a new science use entirely different, more meaningful categories, like haplogroups? Would advanced marine biology use categories like animals who vaguely look like fish, including fish and dolphins? Same thing. When people calculate average black or white IQ instead of average Oromo or Frisian IQ or haplogroup XYZ IQ they end up assuming that it is somehow a meaningful category or level of abstracting ancestral branching to average over. Suspicious a bit.
Shenpen, that seems like a reach. The categories HBD people use are necessarily imperfect and slightly fuzzy around the edges, but there’s no doubt that categories like white and black in the US are distinct enough to study, not to mention Ashkenazic Jews, East Asians, aboriginal Australians, etc.
@PapayaSF they look distinct enough, but for example http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/ca/World_Map_of_Y-DNA_Haplogroups.png is about how people actually are distinct, as opposed to how they look distinct.
Having said that, there are certainly really thoughtful ideas in HBD once we look beyond this problem. My favorite is that high pop density, meaning people who live for many generations in the same place, selects for slower reproducing individuals, and migrations into empty (or, well, “emptied”) territories selected for faster reproducing ones although this is not necessarily true today. That means there is a meaningful difference between slow-reproducing Scots who stayed put and the faster reproducing early Scottish settlers in the US merely because the environment selected differently. This is an excellent thought of non-racial HBD as family size implies a few things.
@Steve Johnson
The “many inherited evolved differences between ethnicities and races”, i.e., human genetic biodiversity, are very low by mammal standards and what there are reside for ~90% in people with recent roots in sub-Saharan Africa.
In other words, if you want to talk about the inherited differences between human populations, you can mostly ignore all people whose ancestors originated outside Africa below the Sahara.
I have yet to see arguments that show me such HBD is not simply old-fashioned racism in pseudo-scientific dress.
@grendelkhan – “raping sluts” – OK, I know your worldview, and understand how snarky overgeneralizations are a common, normal stylistic element of that worldview. Still. This is probably an aspect of life where you should try to resist applying it, because this is something that when applied properly could make a lot of people’s lives better up to and including preventing suicides or school shooters. Of course sexual redpillery certainly has its very dark corners – because every “outlawed” idea attracts “outlaws”. If the idea of social democracy was utterly rejected by the mainstream as something horridly evil, it would attract some horridly evil people like fans of Stalin: this is the general social dynamics of idea-marginalization. RP is based on a few ideas that are generally true when not over-exaggerated by guys who are angry because their life just collapsed around them, and when applied with tact and compassion – see Athol Kay’s Married Man Sex Life for example – can be a true relationship booster.
It’s one thing to get snarky about political ideas, deep down everybody knows they don’t amount for much because elites don’t listen to bloggers, so people may as well have fun and screw with each other if they want to. But seriously, don’t be too snarky with something that, dark corners and a subset of crazies notwithstanding, could prevent some guy from committing suicide once he finds out his wife is sleeping with the boss. This, unlike online holy wars of political ideology, is not a game. Even when it is sometimes called Game :-)
(Besides, if you have any interest in trying to understand why history or human behavior is the way like it is, RP can help in this. Have you ever wondered what was the point in the past kings trying to raising armies to conquer provinces from neighboring lands, when all they could gain with that is more tax, but then only thing to spend that on was to raise even more army, so the whole thing was kind of circular and kind of pointless? The RP view of history would be that sexual selection selects for men who seek the thrill of power trips, and selects for women who find that attitude sexy. So it predicts basically those kings simply enjoyed the whole glory stuff AND it made their wives or mistresses all horny. )
iParallax on 2014-02-08 at 01:13:22 said:
You note a certain lack of coherence, but try viewing it as a matter of comprehensiveness. The Progressive world-view is all encompassing, with dogma on every imaginable issue, from race to crime to climate to economics and so on. No single Leftist institution covers every single issue, yet they are coherent because they are part of a comprehensive worldview. The Dark Enlightenment is coherent in the same way.
One could argue it is less coherent in its goal because it is a stand *against* something than a stand for something, but Progressives have their own internal dissent. Google “feminism intersectionality” and be ready for a good chuckle.
RJO on 2014-02-08 at 12:41:11 said:
> “There is nevertheless a common theme that shows up in the middle clusters: taking Darwin seriously. I’ll have much more to say about that in a future blog entry.”
I hadn’t seen the term “dark enlightenment” until this post, but I will be interested to read your followup. With “Darwin” being shorthand for “evolutionary biology,” I might emend the common theme you identify to: “taking Darwin seriously according to their understanding of Darwin.” Evolutionary thinking should indeed be taken seriously, but evolution is one of those subjects that people often don’t understand as well as they think they do.
I read some of the sites listed on the map. MM has some brilliant moments, his posts on the *true* size, shape, and mode of operation of USGOV are astonishing. And completely on the mark.
But about all these sites have in _common_, is that they are intelligent opposition to the PC groupthink consensus. (I have a lower opinion of the coherence of the opposition.)
David on 2014-02-09 at 23:17:49 said:
I’m a died-in-the-wool libertarian who stumbled onto Mencius Moldbug last year, and I was intrigued enough to read Unqualified Reservations from start to finish (except the poems, which I just don’t get). I’m still wrestling with the cognitive dissonance it has evoked in me, and have the feeling that there must be some synthesis that makes sense to me (though perhaps it would not to Moldbug). I look forward to your thoughts.
To all, I recommend Huemer’s _Problem of Political Authority_ and Morgan’s _Inventing the People_. Huemer demolishes all arguments I know of for exactly why government has the right to do things that individuals or non-goverment groups don’t. Most libertarians would at least, I think, find that they agree with his reasoning without *necessarily* concluding that we would be better off without government. Morgan gives a fascinating description of the fairly short interval in England during with the theory of the divine right of kings metamorphosed into the theory of popular sovereignty. Moldbug asserts that they are really equally indefensible, and I don’t see why he’s wrong in that.
It is a common libertarian observation that America is not a democracy but rather a republic, and for good reason. “Democracy is two wolves and a sheep voting what to have for lunch.” For long I have seen Friedman’s anarcho-capitalism as a suitable goal, but Friedman’s arguments are almost always vaguely utilitarian — that anarcho-capitalism would do most everything at least as effectively as government does.
Some of where the Dark Enlightenment comes from, I think, is the notion that even a republic is not an adequate defender of freedom. It leads to a state in which elected representatives spend most of their effort getting and staying elected, and even then cannot make serious changes in the direction of the country; in which the real power is held by unelected functionaries who are by design immune from electoral changes; in which any possible candidates agree on the most fundamental issue — how *very* important to society a busy government is, even if they are so busy they do not have time to read the bills they vote on; in which the dead weight of all this government retards our advancement and degrades our freedom.
Libertarians like to think that the Constitution provides a great design for a polity, but that somewhere along the way in the last 200 years we missed a few steps and went down a very wrong path. The alternative view, though, is that this wrong path was accidentally baked into the Constitution from the very start, and nothing in the design could have prevented us from going down that path. More and more I have come to believe this.
Moldbug describes The Patchwork, in which something like the United States is replaced by something like several hundred dictatorships that are absolute in everything except the Right of Exit — which means that they must compete to provide their citizens with a safe, stable, and pleasant place to live and work. In many many ways this sounds a lot like Friedman’s vision, though they came there by very different routes.
In any case, I recommend trying to see past the veneer of apparent authoritarianism before coming to conclusions about the Dark Enlightenment; I think people like us might have more in common with them than might first appear.
> “Morgan gives a fascinating description of the fairly short interval in England during which the theory of the divine right of kings metamorphosed into the theory of popular sovereignty.”
But the truly remarkable evolutionary (or perhaps biogeographical) phenomenon is this:
During precisely that short interval, a subset numbering about 20,000 people taken from the heart of that actively metamorphosing population, removed itself almost in a single body from Old England to New England. Then almost immediately a Civil War broke out in Old England, population transfer was cut off, and the western Atlantic isolate grew and memetically reproduced internally as a de facto independent and self-sufficient culture for perhaps 50 years or more. One could almost say that the American Revolution was really completed by the 1680s; that thing in 1776 was just writing it all down.
@David sorry, I just don’t get this kind of thinking. This is overly mechanical. What you should be looking for is to me, OBVIOUSLY, psychological-cultural changes, not wrong wording of a text or mistakes made in politics. This weird approach is so typical of Neoreaction and libertarians, too – “geeky” approach, as if a society was merely a design problem, a technical problem, instead of as Plato said “man written large”. This was something that the “old reaction” perfectly understood – for example when Burke said “men of intemperate minds cannot be free”. He may have been wrong, but the important thing is the approach, the methodology – that society and politics always reflects the wishes and desires and habits of people which boil down to culture, psychology, character, life choices, personal values, way of living etc. Just how is it not obvious?
We already have this in a sense. Corporations are effective dictatorships, and in states with so-called “right-to-work” laws (which, really should be called “right-to-be-fired” laws), you are free to leave at any time, but the dictatorship is also free to exile you — and others are free to not admit you. And in early 21s century Murka, you need the dictatorships much more than they need you. Since you must work in order to eat, if your labor is not worth competing over, you have no choice but to exercise what Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello calls the second American freedom: the freedom to starve. And human labor is dropping in market value, as ever more intelligent machines proliferate…
Libertarian theorizing has this awful tendency to work out all nice on paper, but be absolutely savage in reality.
Some of where the Dark Enlightenment comes from, I think, is the notion that even a republic is not an adequate defender of freedom.
That’s why I brought up Heinlein, whose works popularized the idea that democracy is inimical to freedom among nerdy libertarian types. But I was too unfair to him earlier. Heinlein actually favored welfare states where he could observe them to be workable; the only example he produced in the 1950s was Uruguay in his nonfiction Tramp Royale.
Heinlein is better thought of as being like Borges: he played with ideas rather than championing them. He wrote as if these really out-there ideas were actually put into practice, and followed them to their conclusions.
(Even The Moon is a Harsh Mistress ends with the Loonies setting up a traditional state with all the trappings…)
>(Even The Moon is a Harsh Mistress ends with the Loonies setting up a traditional state with all the trappings…)
But this is presented as a degenerative change. The evidence is pretty clear that Heinlein was already what would today be called a libertarian by 1966. The only complication in this verdict is that Heinlein’s writings were so formative of libertarianism when it emerged as a distinct political program a few years later that it would be better said that libertarians are Heinleinists.
@Shenpen
“What you should be looking for is to me, OBVIOUSLY, psychological-cultural changes, not wrong wording of a text or mistakes made in politics. This weird approach is so typical of Neoreaction and libertarians, too – “geeky” approach, as if a society was merely a design problem, a technical problem, instead of as Plato said “man written large”.”
Actually, that was the central tenet of the old-reactionaries: Men is unable to comprehend the fabric of society, therefore he should not change it
See also the writings of Karl Popper against Social Engineering or Utopian Engineering.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_engineering_%28political_science%29#Karl_Popper
Libertarians and the Dark Enlightenment are far off in the realms of Utopian Engineering.
>Libertarians and the Dark Enlightenment are far off in the realms of Utopian Engineering.
I can’t speak for the DE, but libertarianism is not social engineering.
Libertarianism is the deliberate and studied rejection of social engineering in favor of the emergent behavior of markets. This rejection is founded in Hayekian skepticism about the ability of would-be social engineers to solve the knowledge problem. Google “Hayek knowledge problem” for background.
Karl Popper’s polemics against social engineering are in fact one of the historical sources of modern libertarian thought. The timing is right for them to have been a significant influence on Heinlein.
Jeff, as it happens, the right to work is something that’s affecting me right now. I’ve got a second job. When I hired on, nobody told me there was a union. I got a nastygram from them a couple of weeks ago demanding that I either join or pay them for the privilege of working for the company.
My job is in Minnesota, which means I can be forced to do this, even though the company is headquartered in Indiana, the latest right-to-work state. Not only that, the union “local” is headquartered in Long Island. Union types proclaim that joining gives me a voice in my work, but how, exactly, can it do that when the “local” is that non-local?
Further, the union’s extortion payment if I exercise my rights to not fund their hard-left political activities and pay only those portion of so-called “fair share” fees associated with managing the contract is just under 97% of the amount I’d pay if I chose not to exercise those rights and simply joined. If you believe the union spends only 3% of its budget on political activities, I have a bridge in Chappaquiddick to sell you.
“Right to be fired”? They have that right anyway. All it takes is some creativity to gin up a cause the union can’t do anything about – and that’s if the union even cares to defend you.
Union shop laws destroy freedom. They need to go.
As for me, I’ll probably simply quit the job.
“Libertarianism is the deliberate and studied rejection of social engineering in favor of the emergent behavior of markets.”
I understand that. But what I understand of Libertarianism tries to go their by the willful abolition of (almost) all existing social structures and organization above the family.
The drastic abolition of social organization is almost by definition social engineering.
Moreover, what I have read from Libertarians is exactly an exclusive reliance on a completely rewritten legal code. What Shenpen wrote as:
This weird approach is so typical of Neoreaction and libertarians, too – “geeky” approach, as if a society was merely a design problem, a technical problem, instead of as Plato said “man written large”.
>I understand that. But what I understand of Libertarianism tries to go their by the willful abolition of (almost) all existing social structures and organization above the family.
Huh? That’s just nuts.
Nothing in libertarianism requires the abolition of any social structure at all except governments. You have a strangely impoverished view of “social structure” if you think none exists other than government and the family. Do you not live in a civil society? Are businesses, unions, churches, fraternal and sororal orders, professional societies, advocacy and watchdog organizations, and hobby clubs not social structures?
“Nothing in libertarianism requires the abolition of any social structure at all except governments. You have a weirdly impoverished view of “social structure” if you think none exists other than government and the family.”
I do think there exist more (my country is famous for all its private organizations). But many of these are “in contact with” or even dependent on state structures one way or another.
But are governments, local and national, not social structure?
Police, military, courts, schools, and all the parts and parcels of the nation state that have to be replaced or abolished under Libertarian plans? Everything from sewage disposal and garbage collection to road building and border patrol will have to be rebuild. It might involve a quarter of all people (it does involve a quarter of GDP in the USA, much more in Europe).
Everything touched by legal regulation or the law would also have to be reorganized. And it would have all to be done under a single principle, as you said.
I call that “social engineering”.
>I call that “social engineering”.
I call it crime prevention. In exactly the same way that breaking up any other protection racket is crime prevention.
On this scale, that still is social engineering. And there is a strong Utopian component in the plans.
@Shenpen-
I might find your chastisement more useful if I could make out what you think discontents should *do*. If society and politics do reflect the wishes and desires and habits of the people, is it therefore inappropriate to try and articulate alternatives that might better reflect these wishes and desired, and raise questions about how just and sustainable and good these exact wishes and desires are, or how contrary to these wishes and desires these habits may be? Or should we just fold our hands and try to reconcile ourselves to a world that seems to us to be unjust and doomed?
“If society and politics do reflect the wishes and desires and habits of the people, is it therefore inappropriate to try and articulate alternatives that might better reflect these wishes and desired, and raise questions about how just and sustainable and good these exact wishes and desires are, or how contrary to these wishes and desires these habits may be?”
No. Just be prepared to represent the opinions of a (small) minority. On the other hand, almost all opinions are only shared by a minority.
As they sometimes say overhere: Ask two people and ger three opinions.
Winter-
“Just be prepared to represent the opinions of a (small) minority.”
Trust me, I’m there.
ESR> Do you not live in a civil society?
It is my experience that non-libertarians either do not grasp the distinction between between government and civil society, perhaps because (like Winter) they live in a place where the government has its tentacles into society so deeply that there is no such distinction; or do not recognize the significance of that distinction.
By their thinking, if something needs to be done, then government needs to do it. When we oppose government trying to do ${GoodThing}, they see it as opposing ${GoodThing} itself, which is just proof of how evil we are.
@The Monster
“perhaps because (like Winter) they live in a place where the government has its tentacles into society so deeply that there is no such distinction;”
I think we have different definitions of “civil society”. To clear up this confusion, I see “civil society” more in line with:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civil_society#Etymology
Note that the use of civil society was started in City States and refers also to political engagement in State affairs.
I think the difference is that in our view, the Government/State is us. We do not ask the government for hand-outs, we decide to do something about a problem. The government is the organization founded to handle the legal and financial chores and to contract the work.
I know there is a difference in view point on this matter.
“By their thinking, if something needs to be done, then government needs to do it.”
Not quite. If something needs to be done, we need to do it. The government is just a tool to organize our work.
So when we had terrible floods in 1953 (sea coast) and 1995 (rivers), we decided to prevent them from happening ever again. We then paid for the work and strengthened the defenses. As a result, under identical circumstances this winter, there were no floods. Contrary to what happened in the UK this winter, and is still happening there.
>It is my experience that non-libertarians either do not grasp the distinction between between government and civil society, perhaps because (like Winter) they live in a place where the government has its tentacles into society so deeply that there is no such distinction; or do not recognize the significance of that distinction.
Well, the whole basis of the American experience is that settlers arrive or go West, make a society for themselves, and government only catches up with them later, afther people formed a society. In such circumstances the government is always indeed like an alien entity, a parasite.
The whole basis of the European experience is that an army conquers a land and basically calls it their country, and defends it. So the whole concept of a society is created by a governmental action, military action, through violence. The conquerors became the nobility (or Roman citizens), the conquered the serfs (or slaves or taxpayers). The conquerors had the right to bear arms, the conquered not, to not revolt. The conquered pay taxes, the conquerors not, as taxes were not seen as a social contribution but merely extraction by the victor. Neither Roman citizens for a long while nor medieval nobles paid taxes. But they were armed. They were also called free men, which was used interchangebly with nobility – and freedom usually meant arms yes, taxes not. Sounds familiar? :-) It is a long, long historical-cultural inheritance, any Roman would have instantly understood the arms yea, taxes nay attitude – it just meant no being conquered.
At any rate the point is whatever society originates in a military dictarorship of conquering nobles taking a piece of land as theirs, you cannot really ever separate society from government in it.
To see a government as an alien parasite is only possible when you first start a society in near-anarchy and gov’t catches up only later.
There are argements possible about your view of European history. E.g., many states founded by Germanic people were not based on conquests.
But mostly, all these people are long dead. Current people living in current states have to deal with their peers. Those working in government are neither conquerors nor nobles.
The problems of any European or North American country are largely the result of citizens being unable to organize themselves.
The old truism is painfull but still true:
People get the government they deserve.
@ESR @Winter apparenly not gettin my point. My point is, succintly, the cultural determinism of institutions, politics, largely everything. Libertarianism can be seen as anti-engineering but that is beside the point.
The point is either that you see it in a way that it is still a form of technology, a science of controlled demolition, a bunch of genetic algorithms that intellectuals can install on the human hardware anywhere and reliably get good results. This is what I called geeky – trying to approach it technologically like worrying about the text in a constitution the same way as turning knobs to fine-tune the experiment that will result in uncoordinated behavior emerging good results just nice.
The other option is seeing L. as an expression of a culture that was made generally individualistic long, long ago. That it is whatever makes sense for people who grew up in an individualistic culture almost instinctively. Install the software and for most people it instantly makes sense how to function in it, what to do, not do, what to expect, because it is largely how their family, friendships or local communities worked anyway.
You can say the same about every single ideology. It is well known how European Fascisms were generally made by WWI veterans. They did not even have anything like a doctrine or ideology in the beginning! They were just like “Guys let’s just do things like we used to on the front!” and those were “OK I guess.” It was the culture of the Frontsoldat creating institutions of politics and not some philosophy.
Speaking of taxes, allow me to recommend this fascinating book: For Good and Evil: The Impact of Taxes on the Course of Civilization by Charles Adams.
Yes, that is all too true.
>By their thinking, if something needs to be done, then government needs to do it. When we oppose government trying to do ${GoodThing}, they see it as opposing ${GoodThing} itself, which is just proof of how evil we are.
I had a so-called conservative make essentially that argument to me on a gun forum recently. It made me very sad. Conservatives at least still tend to understand the difference between true charity and ‘welfare’, which is generous and caring (and works!) and which is deadly poison backed with deadly force. But beyond that? They seem to see no distinction between ‘something being done’ and ‘government doing something’.
Careful with that broad brush, Greg…I am a conservative who understands very well the difference between “doing something” and “government doing something”.
> I think the difference is that in our view, the Government/State is us.
You’ve proven my point that you do not grasp the significance of the distinction. You really don’t see any difference between a government doing ${GoodThing} and some private entity (without the power to obtain resources under threat of violence) doing it.
Alpheus on 2014-02-13 at 11:55:38 said:
> Not quite. If something needs to be done, we need to do it. The government is just a tool to organize our work.
First of all, I would point out that Winter here is assuming that the Government and the People are one and the same. They are not, not even in a Democracy. The “we” that Winter is mentioning contains many people who may oppose that Government action, but are forced to go along–and even pay for it–at gunpoint. And this will happen, even if we recognize that the Government action in question is actually harmful, rather than helpful.
In contrast, the “American” way is to see a problem, and ask “How can I solve this?”, and then start working out a solution. As the solution takes shape, it becomes prudent to seek out help: going to others, and saying “I’m trying to solve this problem. Can you help me solve it?” and gradually, an entire organization–a corporation, whether it be for- or non-profit–arises to address this problem. Sometimes, perhaps even most of the time, the problem initially addressed turns out to be a non-problem, but a real problem is discovered in the process.
Granted, sometimes these corporations take on a life of their own, and they things can sometimes sour and even become toxic…but this is certainly true of government agencies as well, which is why it’s questionable at best to claim that we are solving a problem via government. Indeed, the difference between a corporation souring and a government program souring, is that corporations start to shrink, and even disappear completely, if they can’t stop this toxicity, while governments seem to flourish in this same toxicity. (And a key reason for this is that government agencies come into being by fiat, and are fed by spoils taken literally at gunpoint.)
Second, Winter is illustrating the attitude that Rose Wilder Lane observed in her adventures in Europe. When Italians fixed her car, and she tried to pay them for it, they would decline, saying “We did it for Italy!” She compared it to the American, who would decline the money with something like “Don’t worry about it. I just wanted to be helpful.”
Eric is right: those of us steeped in the traditions of the State tend to think “The State needs to do this, or it wouldn’t get done!” when in reality, if something needs to be done, people will figure out a way. As an example, in high school, I was led to believe that farmers in the Tennessee Valley would have had to forgo power forever if the government hadn’t stepped in, built a dam, and strung electric lines across the landscape. “The Government had to do this, because it was too expensive for private companies to provide the power lines!”
Putting aside, for the moment, why governments should be concerned about families who choose for themselves to live in somewhat isolated circumstances, it wasn’t until decades later that I realized that the entire premise was wrong: sure, it might not have been cost-effective for private companies to provide those power lines…at least, not yet…but who said that power lines were the only way to go? Perhaps mini-power plants in each community would have served the farmers better. Heck, perhaps even a generator per household would have been more cost effective than a giant hydroelectric generator and lots of powerlines. And it would certainly be more robust–lots of local generators, so that there is no single failure point, and fewer power lines to be knocked down in bad weather…I’m not nearly as certain that the TVA is as great an example of “government fixing a market failure” as I was originally led to believe…
@ Winter – “the difference is that in our view, the government/State is us.”
Most democratically elected governments begin life as a political extension of the indigenous people, but over time it can morph into an entity with a life of its own. Once it has amassed sufficient power, this bureaucratic organism will behave like other living things and adopt survive and thrive as its primary imperative. At this point, the people serve to nourish government, not the other way around.
This phenomenon can occur insidiously and without obvious genesis or motivation.
@The Monster @Alpheus I have pointed out in http://esr.ibiblio.org/?p=5227&cpage=1#comment-423925 the major reason why the government/society distinction is more clear in certain places than in other places: it largely depends on whether the given society was originally constructed in near-anarchy, or the other way around, was created by conquest, top-down.
But there is something else that occured to me just now that can explain it. Isn’t it is so that the US government is generally understood as a collective noun for a large number of programs and agencies and bureaus each being very distinct? Thus, it is easy to define where government is or what it is, because one can just point to a list of them? Basically microkernel OS. Isn’t in the average, typical European country more common to see one, monolythical State as opposed to agencies and programs? Basically monolithical kernes OS. This may be one thing that makes them harder to tell apart. For example I think US terminology could call say aid for orphans a program or an agency, and e.g. Hungarian terminology would call it a “state budget sub-chapter”. (And it is almost certainly mirror-translated from German so I would expect the same there.) The second certainly looks more monolythical.
Does this play a role?
What can make it more complicated is that either you can call the executive branch of the state government, or all three branches of the state government, including the legislative and judiciary. I am more familiar with the government = executive only.
>Careful with that broad brush, Greg…I am a conservative who understands very well the difference between “doing something” and “government doing something”.
Maybe you’re right. But 2 things:
-You seem to have more than the average mental wherewithal to understand these things,
-When this was going on on the other forum, I was not getting much support for my point of view (I was deliberately arguing the distinction between individual and gov’t action, and precious few were seeing it)
>Once it has amassed sufficient power, this bureaucratic organism will behave like other living things and adopt survive and thrive as its primary imperative. At this point, the people serve to nourish government, not the other way around.
Heh. Or it can even be intentional.
>This phenomenon can occur insidiously and without obvious genesis or motivation.
ISTR reading a piece by Woodrow Wilson, where he explained that government was an organism in its own right, that required nurturing.
The fact that that wasn’t a warning bell to trigger the tar and feathers, and WW was in fact at the time considered a man of great wisdom and learning (or something)…. is not good. It’s been mostly downhill since.
>Isn’t in the average, typical European country more common to see one, monolythical State as opposed to agencies and programs?
Indeed, most European countries are quite monolithic. The notable exceptions are the (con)federal arrangements in Switzerland, Austria, and Germany, which they share with the US. (Russia is nominally a federation, but I don’t believe that in practice it lives up to the name.) The US national government is a creation of the several states it comprises. The Regions, Departments, Arrondissements, etc. of France are creations of the national government, which can redraw their borders any time they want.
In addition, the US system deliberately separates legislative, executive, and judicial power in a way that even (con)federal parliamentary systems do not. Our government is designed to be compartmentalized both “vertically” and “horizontally”. States tend to extend this further by erecting separate bodies with their own taxing and regulatory authorities, such as school, water, and sewer districts.
As an extreme example, Missouri severed control over the Kansas City Police Department from the Mayor, City Council, and City Manager, creating a separate board to govern it, in reaction to the horrible corruption of the Pendergast machine. Every few years someone brings up the idea of ending this arrangement, but it never goes anywhere, because people would rather keep the power decentralized, even if it makes city government less efficient to do so.
Sarah on 2014-02-13 at 18:34:56 said:
I think the Dark Enlightenment is basically what the social-media generation is going to have instead of conservatism, just as social justice is replacing liberalism. Both movements are more radical and provocative (and more negative or even paranoid in tone) than their predecessors, and they don’t assume shared trust in institutions or a common national culture. They’re shaped by click-through-rate dynamics rather than electoral or TV dynamics. They’re optimized, in some sense, for addictiveness rather than for appeal.
“Dark Enlightenment” folks still seem fairly fringe and dysfunctional, but you’ll hear pretty much any non-feminist name-check something from that world now and then. It’s an intellectual culture that reaches people who’d never read National Review.
I get disturbed when I see signs that people don’t have a sense of *recent* history. Yeah, it’s fascinating to see what happens if you read a lot of original sources from centuries ago. But does anybody have a little William Buckley in their head? Is anybody asking what *he’d* think?
Some of the people on that map are clever, and I think Moldbug might be the most creative political theorist around, but I remain disturbed by the obsessive, addictive, “Dark” character of internet-based political movements. There is no brake on them; no countervailing pressure where you can become popular by saying “um, this is all very well, but I’m not actually a Fascist sympathizer, let’s not go that far.”
“Once it has amassed sufficient power, this bureaucratic organism will behave like other living things and adopt survive and thrive as its primary imperative. At this point, the people serve to nourish government, not the other way around.”
The Netherlands exist as a State for over 400 years now. Any predictions when this “inevitable point of change” will happen?
Oh, and there are quite clear boundaries between state and private sectors.
The main point here is that the supposed “Us” “Them” distinction is completely different. It is most definitely not based on state power. Fortunes are not made inside the state apparatus or from tax money. Our politicians never become rich in office. They hardly ever become rich at all.
True, the Netherlands is probably safe from that for now… at least until the welfare state goes bankrupt, and/or the Muslims outbreed the natives and impose sharia….
@PapayaSF
“and/or the Muslims outbreed the natives and impose sharia….”
The funny thing is, we have had a century of this fear mongering involving the exact same threat from Catholics and Papal rule.
When Catholics finally reached a majority, nothing happened. Catholics proved to be just Dutch people who ignored Papal rule even more rhan the protestants.
I think much of your fear comes from misunderstanding Sharia. Sharia is just a word abused to mean whatever a Muslim cares about at a particular point in time. Just like the ten commandments do in the Christian world.
“at least until the welfare state goes bankrupt”
After the people from the USA defaulted on their loans and the resulting financial crisis almost wiped out our banks, the Dutch simply lowered entitlements to match the available resources.
The total meltdown of our country predicted on this block was again postponed (as has happened before in preceeding centuries).
But maybe next year?
@ Winter – “The Netherlands exist as a State for over 400 years now. ”
Except for that short interlude in the 1940s when your government (and by extension, its military wing) lasted for less than a week after being overrun by a hungry aggressor. Perhaps your welfare state has been living on borrowed time by virtue of not paying much for your own defense. That strategy works fine in times of affluence and abundance, but may not serve you so well should hard times return.
“Perhaps your welfare state has been living on borrowed time by virtue of not paying much for your own defense.”
That aggressor overran Europe and was stopped only by Stalin. I am sure you do not want to imply out government should emulate his rule to prevent a new occupation?
Or do you have other strategic advice for a small country (currently 17M inhabitants) to give it some chance against a country 5 times as big (Germany: 80+M inhabitants) with a stronger industrial base?
In short, this is such a lame excuse for a Libertarian argument I simply stop here.
@ Winter – “That aggressor overran Europe and was stopped only by Stalin.”
The Red Army never made it to Holland. And I’m pretty sure that it was US GIs that liberated your country and prevented it from becoming a Soviet satellite for another 40 years. Also, the combined populations, industry, and military forces of France, Holland, Belgium, and England far exceeded Hitler’s war machine. The Germans just fought smarter.
However, my original point was that government longevity is no guarantee of future success.
That holds for everything, and is therefore, a bogus argument.
Furthermore, the industrial output of Germany at the time was huge.
kn on 2014-02-14 at 17:25:37 said:
>And I’m pretty sure that it was US GIs that liberated [the Netherlands] …
Canadians, mostly.
@ kn – “Canadians, mostly.”
shenpen: “raping sluts” – OK, I know your worldview, and understand how snarky overgeneralizations are a common, normal stylistic element of that worldview.
I’m not using snarky overgeneralizations; the word “slut” is heavily used by significant parts of the neoreaction bunch. See section 5.1 of Scott Alexander’s FAQ, linked above.
I have been remarkably unimpressed by what I’ve seen from the redpill folks, which has consisted largely of angry defenses of pre-existing notions and bilious revulsion toward entire categories of women (fat, feminist, slutty). The rest–respect for David Wong’s harsh-truth’s article, for example–I can get elsewhere.
I can’t speak from experience about the idea that believing certain things about women will make it easier for me to survive depression when I get dumped for a stronger, more fertile male. But I don’t think that it makes sense for me to to essentially live in the kind of fear of being dumped or false-rape-accused that these people have.
And the worst part of it is that there’s interesting stuff to be learned about how men and women relate to one another! There really is! But the redpill folks are certainly not doing it. For instance, here’s a fascinating article by Christian Rudder about how the 1-10 scale used by pickup artists and all of their memetic cousins misses the point; women have more success if they’re someone’s shot of whiskey than if they’re everyone’s cup of tea.
The fact itself isn’t the important thing here; the important thing is that there’s a lot of low-hanging fruit waiting to be discovered in this field, and the redpillers were too busy scratching their biases until they turned into personality-defining abscesses to notice.
(Lastly, I don’t think that there’s anything new or interesting in redpillery to explain why ancient conquerors kept conquering; people who make good conquerors are going to want to keep conquering even when it’s not that great of an idea, politically speaking. There’s not much need for evo-psych mumbo-jumbo there.)
@grendelkhan:
That is a fascinating article! Only thing I’ve ever seen that stands a chance of explaining Miley Cyrus’s tongue.
Justin Andrusk on 2014-02-19 at 21:57:14 said:
Although terse this link provides an interesting sketch of “Traditionalist Christianity”.
http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=2v2xzt0&s=5#.UwVsztse9hE
Konkvistador on 2014-02-26 at 06:54:31 said:
You are missing the context of that map. It was not made by Nick Land but the author of the blog Habitable Worlds.
>You are missing the context of that map. It was not made by Nick Land but the author of the blog Habitable Worlds.
It appears to me from reading HW and Nick Land’s blog that the map was designed to conform to Nick Land’s narrative about the DE. If you have evidence otherwise, please explain and cite.
Random832 on 2014-04-04 at 10:41:34 said:
“I know Eliezer Yudkowsky; the idea that he and the Less Wrong crowd and Robin Hanson feel significant affinity with most of the rest of that map is pretty ludicrous.”
Maybe not him, but when I used to go there (a few years ago) it seemed like there was a huge strain of red pill and HBD types in the comments sections.
>Maybe not him, but when I used to go there (a few years ago) it seemed like there was a huge strain of red pill and HBD types in the comments sections.
That…sort of makes sense. Of all the DE subfactions those two are the least likely to have anti-libertarian and anti-science fixations. They have a “we shall be mercilessly truthful” drive that would be compatible with what the Less Wrong crowd is trying to do.
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Lantau Trail 70 - The authentic Lantau Trail Race
The official Lantau Trail has 12 Sections which the trail maps and apps will show.
The Salomon Lantau Trail 70 is divided into 4 sections. For race purposes we refer to Race Sections 1-4.
You can find the Lantau Trail info online at Enjoy Hiking HK. The Lantau Island Country Side Map is sold at the Lantau Base Camp, Central Post Office Gift shop and various hiking and running shops around Hong Kong. This is the most detailed map you can use and highly recommended for training and international participants.
The Lantau Trail is marked every 500 meters by a trail marker starting at L001 to L139. There are yellow trail signs along the trail pointing to the next marked area. At the beginning of the 12 Lantau Trail Sections there are map boards with trail info.
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Suunto:
第一段賽程（鳳凰徑第一至第三段： 梅窩至昂坪）
第二段賽程（鳳凰徑第四至第六段：昂坪至大澳）
第三段賽程（鳳凰徑第七至第九段：大澳至水口）
第四段賽程（鳳凰徑第十至第十二段：水口至梅窩）
GPX Files：
第一段賽程Leg 1（鳳凰徑第一至第三段： 梅窩至昂坪）
第二段賽程 Leg 2（鳳凰徑第四至第六段：昂坪至大澳）
第三段賽程 Leg 3（鳳凰徑第七至第九段：大澳至水口）
第四段賽程 Leg 4（鳳凰徑第十至第十二段：水口至梅窩）
Leg 1, Leg 2, Leg 3, Leg 4
Find all your download links here: www.plotaroute.com/route/692162 under the section "Key Route Data"
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Suunto: Leg 1, Leg 2, Leg 3 & Leg 4
Leg 1, Leg 2, Leg 3, Leg 4 to upload to your watch
As per our government permit by the AFCD the course deviates from the original Lantau Trail near L059 and turns left up steps to follow the rerouted trail to eventually connect again near the catch water. This means most of Lantau Trail Section 7 is not in our race. After CP2 Tai O you begin Race Section 3 and need to pay attention to the posted maps and course markings
You can look above at the posted course images and download the gpx files. Please do not email us asking about this. We just explained it to you
Course Markings
We will use yellow reflective ribbons and laminated signs with the race logo/name on them
Participants must understand we cannot guarantee a member of the public may remove course ribbons and signs. Each participant is responsible to know the course. We will mark it as we always have but as stated above, the Lantau Trail is one of four major trails in Hong Kong with Map Boards, signs and distance markers along the trail. There is plenty of public information available to review the course
The Lantau Base Camp Facebook account has four photo albums dedicated to the four Race Sections. It is up to each participant to become familiar with the course.
About Lantau Island
Lantau Island (大嶼山) is the largest island in Hong Kong. Originally the site of fishing villages, the island has been developed in recent years with the construction of Tung Chung New Town on its north-western coast and the completion of several major infrastructure projects, including Lantau Link (1997), Hong Kong International Airport (1998), Hong Kong Disneyland (2005) and Ngong Ping 360 (2006).
With a land mass of 147.16 square kilometres (56.82 sq mi), it is the largest island in Hong Kong, almost twice the size of Hong Kong Island.
Lantau Island primarily consists of mountainous terrain. Lantau Peak (934 m) is the highest point of the island. It is the second highest in Hong Kong, after Tai Mo Shan, and is almost twice the height of Victoria Peak. Other mountains include Sunset Peak (869 m), Lin Fa Shan (766 m), Nei Lak Shan (751 m) and Yi Tung Shan (747 m).
Lantau Island is often referred to as "the lungs of Hong Kong", because of its abundance of indigenous forest and relative scarcity of high-rise residential developments which characterise Hong Kong Island and Kowloon. The largest country park of Hong Kong, Lantau South Country Park is located on the island, which hosts two other parks, namely Lantau North Country Park and its extension. These parks cover slightly more than half of the area of Lantau Island.
Shek Pik Reservoir is the fourth largest freshwater reservoir in Hong Kong. Completed in 1963, it covers an area of 1.01 km² and has a capacity of 24.5 x 106 m3.
The Ngong Ping Plateau features the Po Lin Monastery and its vegetarian restaurant, as well as the 85-foot (26 m)-high bronze Tian Tan Buddha (or "Giant Buddha") statue, once the world's largest seated outdoor bronze Buddha statue. Walkers can ascend from Tung Chung to the monastery in two hours. Visitors can also take a 25 minute ride on a Ngong Ping 360 from Tung Chung to the Ngong Ping Plateau. Ngong Ping 360 is a tourism experience which combines a 5.7 km cable car journey with a cultural themed village and easy access to the Tian Tan Buddha Statue.
Tai O is a fishing town located in the northwest of Lantau Island which is more than three centuries old. Tourists visit Tai O for its several hundred stilt houses, though many of those houses were damaged in a fire in July 2000. Tai O retains most of its historical setting such as waterways, stilt houses and fishing boats and it is famous for its fishing village scenery. Traditional Chinese food like salted fish and locally produced shrimp paste can be found there.
Over 50% of Lantau consists of national parks, including a large number of well-marked trails. The best known of these is the 70 kilometre, 12 section Lantau Trail.
The Lantau Trail (Chinese: 鳳凰徑), opened on 4 December, 1984, is a long-distance footpath on Lantau Island in the New Territories of Hong Kong. The 70 km trail is circular, starting and finishing in Mui Wo. The Lantau Trail has good visitor facilities along the way, and the route is well marked. There are information boards and maps at junctions between each stage. Distance Posts 500 metres apart help hikers know exactly where they are. At each turning, route signs give clear instructions about directions, place names, and the distances and times for hiking between various places.
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Questlove Producing Diplo-hosted VH1 Program
Though currently content to sit behind his drum kit as the bandleader on Jimmy Fallon's Tonight Show, the Roots' Questlove is about to extend his grasp on TV audiences by executive producing a new music program for VH1.
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RyanAir to Add 10 Destinations, Invest $100mln in Bulgarian Airport
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RyanAir announced an investment of $100mln in a brand new Bulgarian airbase. According to SeeNews, the Irish low-cost airline will open its operation in Burgas and will service 10 new destinations. The official launch is planned to happen in the end of March 2018, in time for the Summer season. The move by the carrier is surely in response to record-setting demand in 2016 & 2017.
Burgas Airport provides international and domestic flights to over 146 destinations in 41 countries, operated by 77 airlines. In 2017, the Airport welcomed more than 2 million passengers, having passed that mark last August. A recent report showed a steady growth of 4% in passenger traffic over the previous year. Situated on the coastline of Black sea, or 10km away from the Burgas city center, Burgas airport connects major holiday resorts such as Sunny Beach, Pomorie and Nessebar to a number of European cities.
RyanAir’s new destinations from Burgas:
Bergamo, Italy (BGY)
Bratislava, Slova
kia (BTS)
Hahn, Germany (HHN)
Krakow, Poland (KRK)
Memmingen, Germany (FMM)
Riga, Latvia (RIX)
Reszow, Poland (RZE)
Tel Aviv-Ben Gurion, Israel (TLV)
Warsaw-Modlin, Poland (WMI)
Weeze, Germany (NRN)
The Irish low-cost airline has a base in Bulgaria’s capital city – Sofia, which serves flights to 10 countries from Sofia Airport. It is considered a main international airport for the eastern region, providing direct and transit flights to more than half a million passengers monthly.
The annual statistics for 2016 showed RyanAir has served 10,2% of all Sofia Airport passengers. The total number of served passengers by the airport, reportedly exceeded 5 mln people.
The news didn’t come as a surprise, acknowledging the recent record Bulgaria has set, surpassing leading European destinations in massive tourism growth. Industry experts reported a significant increase among the luxury development sector, welcoming a wave of high-net newcomers. The favorable economy conditions in Bulgaria enable foreigners to obtain a fast-track citizenship through investment.
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Trump’s been playing the pardon long game his entire presidency
More than a year and a half ago, special counsel Robert Mueller had caught on to what President Donald Trump might do with his pardon power.
“Why would I take it off the table?” Trump had said at the height of investigators’ pressure for witnesses in the Russia investigation, Mueller noted in his final report.
The special counsel looked closely at whether Trump was obstructing justice by dangling pardons for his former advisers Roger Stone, Paul Manafort and Michael Flynn — then all targets of the investigation. But those types of hints-in-progress wouldn’t come to fruition until Trump’s final weeks as President, long after Mueller’s work ended and the advisers sided with loyalism to Trump over the FBI and other investigators’ concerns of election security.
Trump finally gave Flynn, Manafort and Stone, plus George Papadopoulos and Alex van der Zwaan, two other difficult defendants from the Mueller investigation, full pardons, making clear that their reward had come at least in some part for lying to protect the President or to thwart his foes.
The pardons also help Trump make his case that the Mueller investigation should be discredited — even when its extensive findings about Russian interference, the Trump campaign’s receptiveness to it and Trump’s attempts to derail Mueller have held up under scrutiny.
“Mr. Manafort has endured years of unfair treatment and is one of the most prominent victims of what has been revealed to be perhaps the greatest witch hunt in American history,” the White House wrote on Wednesday in its clemency announcement for a man who hid millions of dollars from the US government and instead spent the money on ostrich and python pelt outerwear and karaoke systems.
Trump issues 26 new pardons, including for Stone, Manafort and Charles Kushner
And for Stone, who appeared to relish the limelight of his trial and booked an interview on Fox News Wednesday night, “Pardoning him will help to right the injustices he faced at the hands of the Mueller investigation.”
Almost two years ago, when Mueller’s investigation had ended, the special counsel’s office was tripped up in its final report from saying clearly the implications of what Trump had done — partly because of Justice Department policy that the President couldn’t be indicted but also because of the timing of politics and an inability to read Trump’s mind.
Yet Mueller documented extensively how much Trump had made known to advisers not to flip on him or on the campaign.
Trump’s personal counsel John Dowd had passed a message to Manafort and his deputy and co-defendant Rick Gates, for instance, that they should “sit tight” and would be “taken care of” when Mueller’s team pushed for plea deals and cooperation, as conservatives gathered a legal defense fund so the two could refuse and go to trial, according to the Mueller report and witness interview memos obtained by CNN and Buzzfeed. Gates flipped first, and Manafort later, after he was convicted by a jury on several financial fraud charges related to his years of lucrative political consulting in Ukraine. Manafort agreed to cooperate with Mueller, only to then lie to the grand jury and investigators, still blocking them from getting to the bottom of his ties to Russia in 2016. He served almost two years in prison before being released to home confinement because of the coronavirus.
Gates received commendations from a federal judge and prosecutors for telling the truth about his crimes and Manafort’s and the campaign’s actions. He has not received a pardon.
Trump’s tweets and public statements about this part of the Mueller probe were some of his most explicit: at a rally, cheering a judge who questioned Mueller’s intentions; writing on Twitter “very unfair!” and “I feel very badly” for his charged associates. “He refused to ‘break’—make up stories in order to get a ‘deal.’ Such respect for a brave man,” Trump tweeted following Manafort’s conviction at trial, before the former campaign manager signed a plea deal in a related case, admitting all his financial and lobbying crimes. Trump that week was reeling from the announcement that another former adviser, Michael Cohen, had become a federal cooperator and implicated the President in a campaign finance scheme. Cohen also has not received a pardon.
In the middle of the Mueller investigation, the President was also applauding Stone publicly for having the “guts” not to cooperate. Stone never did, and Mueller could never nail down what Trump and Stone talked about during the campaign, or if Stone was successful in his attempts to weaponize leaks of Democratic emails for Trump.
Another private lawyer for Trump, Rudy Giuliani, said during the Mueller probe that Trump would still have the pardon power after Mueller ended his work. Trump might use it, Giuliani said, if the President believed his convicted advisers had been treated unfairly.
Yet pardons weren’t ripe then, in the middle of the presidency.
It would have been a political third rail.
Manafort’s crimes had been sweeping, banking and tax swindles partly outside of politics and largely predating his work for Trump. Even a Trump supporter on his jury had voted to convict him.
Trump ally Sen. Lindsey Graham two years ago called a pardon for Manafort a “disaster for the President.”
And Stone’s crimes, also proven to a jury beyond a reasonable doubt, had first affected a Republican-held House of Representatives in 2017. “In our institutions of self-governance, courts of law or committee hearings, where people under oath have to testify, truth still matters,” Michael Marando, then a prosecutor in Trump’s own Justice Department, argued at Stone’s trial for his conviction.
Trump’s initial grant to commute Stone’s sentence this summer was critiqued even by the typically reticent Mueller, a longtime Republican bureaucrat.
“Russian efforts to interfere in our political system, and the essential question of whether those efforts involved the Trump campaign, required investigation … When a subject lies to investigators, it strikes at the core of the government’s efforts to find the truth and hold wrongdoers accountable,” the former special counsel wrote in a Washington Post op-ed following Stone’s commutation. “Stone was prosecuted and convicted because he committed federal crimes. He remains a convicted felon, and rightly so.”
Following the announcement of Manafort and Stone pardons Wednesday, the response has been somewhat more muted thus far. One Republican senator, Ben Sasse, has spoken up, calling it “rotten to the core” in a statement.
Andrew Weissmann, the chief prosecutor over Manafort’s case, wrote in a tweet Wednesday night, “The pardons from this President are what you would expect to get if you gave the pardon power to a mob boss.”
He also encouraged prosecutors to subpoena Manafort and Stone as witnesses for grand jury testimony about Trump.
Aaron Zelinsky, a leader on the trial team for Stone who became a congressional whistleblower alleging improper political interference in the case by Justice Department leaders who wanted to appease Trump, declined to comment through his lawyer. Mueller and his representatives didn’t respond to a request for comment.
Trump is more erratic than ever with final days in sight
It’s possible Trump’s pardon could still be investigated, especially if investigators have reason to believe bribes were offered or accepted. One pardon-bribery case is known to have been explored about the Trump era by prosecutors, though no charges have resulted, no pardon was given, and court records describing investigators’ steps didn’t implicate Trump or his close advisers.
Even if Trump’s pardons this week completed an attempt at obstruction by the President, any possible consequences may become past due with the end of the presidency. Justice Department leadership has already declined to prosecute the President for obstruction, and the Democratic-held House essentially put on ice Mueller-related impeachment proceedings in 2019. Plus, reviving those pursuits would raise thorny legal questions about executive power.
In the end, especially if it’s the last major statement on the subject, Trump’s pardon long game and embrace of his bully pulpit worked. Stone, Manafort, Flynn and others never fully divulged to the FBI or to the Mueller investigation their complete knowledge of the campaign’s willingness to accept Russian interference in the 2016 election or about other contacts with Russia. They’re still railing about the Deep State of the US government, while the presidential administration has repeatedly looked past reasons to be concerned about election interference, especially from Russia.
It was “coffee boy” Papadopoulos whose lawyer made the clearest argument in real time about what Trump was doing, evident even in the first days of his presidency.
“On January 20th, the President of the United States, the commander in chief, he told the world that this was fake news and a witch hunt. Seven days later [Papadopoulos]’s brought in for the interview. The President of the United States hindered this investigation more than George Papadopoulos ever could,” defense lawyer Thomas Breen said at Papadopoulos’ sentencing hearing in September 2018.
“My point is this,” Papadopoulos’ lawyer continued, “The guy he worked for, who he wanted to see President of the United States, is telling everybody that the investigation these fellas talked to him about is fake. And that’s the mindset going in there” when Papadopoulos lied to the FBI.
This week, following his pardon, Papadopoulos thanked Trump for his clemency, and repeated his belief there was a “Russia hoax.”
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The discount of 10% for multiple siblings applies to all children in the family. https://britishschool.ua/ 1 Dragomirova Str., 01103, Kyiv, Ukraine . At IBS, we ensure every pupil has the chance to shine and cherish their formative years, with our exciting curriculum, range of sports facilities, large swimming pool, and extra-curricular activities. BIS has ambitious plans for the future of our generation by providing quality education from early years through high school. Managing Director If you have any questions about fees or … It provides a high-quality, broad education for over 550 children, from 3 to 17 years of age and from more than 45 nationalities. To work out what Key Stage or Year Group your child is in, refer to the Age and Year Group comparison information below to see how The British School structure compares with other international school systems. The fees stated in the schedule below are per term for 2020-2021, unless revised with Ministry of Education’s approval. Preparatory Tuition Fees 2021 Click here to download the Prep fees for 2021 PREP SOF Approved 2021.pdf (109.38KB) Age Range. The school's mission is to provide a high quality educational programme for its students which leads to university entrance qualifications which are recognized worldwide. Aside that other activities such as international trips, special outings, bus fee, extracurricular activities, etc are paid individually. School fees at Kellett, the British International School in Hong Kong, are benchmarked against the best International Schools in Hong Kong. The Board of Governors of the British International School reserve the right to amend these conditions as and when the need arises. They are made from several factors outlined below. Term 2 fees are due for payment by Thursday 17 December 2020. Adjusting to the climate is a concern of many considering a move to Ukraine. CALL US 0653066097 CONTACT US Get in touch Sharjah British International School Muwailih Commercial - Sharjah - UAE Contact between 7:00a.m- 3:00 p.m (+971) 06 534 7722 Dowload our tuition fees 2020-21. Kellett is one of a handful of not-for-profit international schools in Hong Kong, and as such all fees/income generated is reinvested back into the school. Co-Education (3-18) Day School +380 44 596 1828 . For general enquiries please contact info@bisc.edu.eg For admission specific questions please email admissions@bisc.edu.eg British International School Riyadh British curriculum Ages 3 to 18. To work out what Year Group your child is in, please refer to the Age and Year Group diagram. See more information about this school ... How would you rate British International School? Lunch is 575 EUR per term and school material 350 EUR per term. School Fees The British International School of Cracow is a private, fee-paying school. School Fee (Non-Refundable) All fees paid are non-refundable once the term starts and it is not prorated. This offer is designed to assist high-achieving academic students in ensuring they receive the education they deserve. I am not sure why, since I am a British national who … An amount is taken for an entrance test or exam fee after one has applied. Enquiry. Talaat Mostafa Road; Madinaty City, Suez Road; Cairo 19511, Egypt; Front Desk: +2010 222 300 14/15/16 | Admission Office +201050385599/ +201050330755 [email protected] Fees and Book Deposits will not be refunded if unclaimed within 6 months of leaving the school. Admission to, or retention in the School is conditional on acceptance of the above Terms and Conditions. Reviews. Our School Fees are broken down by FS1, FS2-Y6, Y7-Y9, Y10-Y11 and Y12-Y13. he British International School, Kyiv (part of the Nord Anglia Education Group plc) was founded in 1997. SCHOOL FEES. The tuition and lunch fees for St George’s British International School for the 2020-21 school year are provided in the chart below. +233 289554447 | +233 289554448 info@bisghana.com.gh Contact coordinator +380992389369 Find Admission details for The British International School, Neelankari in Chennai. School Info. 2 - 18. Year Group: When paid by Natural persons : When paid by Legal Persons : Dragon School: 11.000: 11.300: Years 1 & 2: 13.800: 14.100: Years 3 & 4: Most preparatory programs tuition are typically less than $2000, and could be as low as $1000 in some universities.. For undergraduate programs, the tuition does depend on the language of study as well as the particular course of study, and even the university. British International Modern School (BIMS) as a subsidiary of Modern School Group was established in 2013 to meet the demand for residents of Egypt by providing a high quality British education. British International School aims to be one of the leading private institutions of Democratic Republic of Congo. My hopes were dashed when I was suddenly faced with the possibility of having to pay international student fees. Enrol your child in British International School Kuala Lumpur directly from Schooladvisor.my. The British International School Ukraine. Tuition fees for Early Years are 2300 EUR, for Primary 2400 EUR and for secondary an average of 2815 EUR per term. Annual Day Fees * 10,000 to * 14,500. The British International School - Ghana East Legon Hills, Greater Accra, Ghana. The same student fee rates apply from Year 1 to Year 10. The School will impose a USD 100.00 fine on any late payments. School Fees for the First Year Based on the fees published for academic year 2020/2021. Our coordinator Mrs. Brianne Eddy-Lee. 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Hawaiian Culture Native Hawaiian Rights
Opposition Grows to Massive Telescope on Hawai’i’s Sacred Mountain Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard Slams TMT As Latest in History of Desecration and Disrespect of Hawaiians
Posted on July 20, 2019 by Jon Woodhouse
In his exquisite song, “The Beauty of Mauna Kea,” revered Hawaiian musician Keola Beamer extols the majesty of this sacred mountain.
“The moon moves around her when she sleeps,” he sings. “The clouds stand beside her when she weeps, And I could be forgotten and a thousand miles away, And still I would recall the beauty of Mauna Kea.”
Hawaii’s largest mountain, Mauna Kea is sacred to Hawaiians. It’s regarded as a shrine for worship, as a home to the gods, according to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. In her online essay “Mauna Kea, Waiau and Sacred Landscapes of our Ancestral Memories,” Gail Makuakāne-Lundin notes how: “Sacred places held mana or spiritual powers for the Hawaiian people.”
“The most revered and respected places were the highest points of lands—mauna or mountains, where nā akua the gods dwelled and where heiau or shrines were erected and consecrated. For Native Hawaiians, place provided both spiritual and cultural connections. Mauna Kea as the highest portal to the Hawaiian Universe is the pillar of Hawaiian consciousness.”
Guided by this knowledge around 1,000 “mountain protectors” journeyed close to the top of Mauna Kea this week to try and prevent the construction of a giant new Thirty Meter Telescope, 18 stories tall, encompassing an area equivalent to 4 football fields, on public land.
Among those arrested this week were Maui’s Office of Hawaiian Affairs Trustee Carmen Hulu Lindsey and well known Molokai activist Walter Ritte. “We’re losing all of the things that we’re responsible for as Hawaiians,” Ritte told Hawaii News Now. “We’re responsible for our oceans, we’re responsible for our land, we’re responsible for our future generations.”
While touring Japan, Carmen Hulu Lindsey’s daughter, acclaimed Maui kumu hula Nāpua Greig posted on Facebook:
“Shame on you Governor David Ige! It is no secret that the TMT has offers to build in other places. It is the greed of the State of Hawaii and the University of Hawaii, it’s beneficiary, that is willing to ruin its own people to quench their thirst for money.”
“Forever your legacy will be tainted with the arrests of our most beloved kupuna and your lethargic reaction to the false missile alert. Legacy. This means your children, grandchildren and so on will have to live with the shame and pain you are causing.
“You can redeem yourselves by ceasing this nonsense and refuse to further desecrate our mauna and respect the indigenous peoples of this land, the people who truly give life to this land. TMT will be built in the Canary Islands and you can live the rest of your days with some dignity. Because right now, if I were you, I’d never want to be in public again.”
According to Hawaii News Now Governor Ige inflamed tensions by claiming protesters were using drugs and alcohol at the site ― a claim they vehemently denied.
On Friday, U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard urged the governor to withdraw his emergency proclamation for Mauna Kea and put construction of the Thirty Meter Telescope on hold.
In a video on Twitter, Gabbard said a “history of broken promises” is what’s led to the current standoff at the base of the mountain.
“This is about something much greater than the TMT project — it has to do with longstanding history on Mauna Kea, broken promises, desecration of sacred land and disrespect for native culture. The materialistic way that developers and corporations are viewing Mauna Kea – ignoring the spiritual significance and relationship many Native Hawaiians have with the Mauna — is at the heart of the problem.
“Ua mau ke ea o ka ʻāina i ka pono. The life of the land is perpetuated in righteousness. This shouldn’t be just a slogan. It must be our way of life.”
Outside of Hawaii, rallies of support have been held in Anchorage and Las Vegas. Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders briefly posted a message of support before it was deleted. “We must guarantee native people’s right to self-determination and their right to protest. I stand with Native Hawaiians who are peacefully demonstrating to protect their sacred mountain of Mauna Kea.”
For those protecting Mauna Kea, the telescope protest is another chain in the long struggle to maintain Native Hawaiian rights, from the 1893 illegal overthrow of the Hawaiian kingdom, to the continued loss land and water rights, and the increasing development and over-tourism of the islands.
Explaining the checkered history that led up to the current situation former Kauai County Counselor Gary Hooser posted: “Our state government has mismanaged the telescope issue since inception, just as it continues to mismanage public trust natural resources in general – on all islands.
“Too many promises have been broken and too many concessions already have been made. Now the people have risen to say “enough already”.
“There are at least 13 other telescopes already on Mauna Kea. The cumulative impact of the new proposal and the existing development equates to a massive industrial complex – all situated on conservation land and a site most sacred to Hawaiians.
“Denying the TMT development will not stop the astronomy. The developers have already indicated publicly they can build the project in Chile or in the Canary Islands where they have already secured permits.
“It is not surprising that people across the island chain, Hawaiian and non-Hawaiian alike, have had enough and consequently have drawn the proverbial line in the sand…on the Mauna. The governor and his security force must stand down.”
Also on Friday, more than 600 Scientists signed an open letter denouncing the arrest of elders at Mauna Kea.
“We write to express concern about recent events on the Maunakea summit with regards to the construction of the Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT). We call upon the astronomy community to recognize the broader historical context of this conflict, and to denounce the criminalization of the protectors on Maunakea. We urge the TMT collaboration and the government of Hawaiʻi to desist from further arresting or charging protectors.
“We want to echo the work of Indigenous scholars and communities in pointing out how US-based histories of conquest have been exploitative and destructive to Indigenous ways of knowing (science) and being (cosmology) in the continental US and in the Hawaiian context. These histories progressed in lock-step with the development of western “sciences” of personhood: of who and/or what is human, and therefore who must be subhuman, and thus must be subject to control via mechanisms of policing, incarceration, and military violence.
As Hawaiian scientist Aurora Kagawa-Viviani writes, “To me, practices of science in its present form smell a lot like the American Manifest Destiny associated with terrible loss for so many indigenous communities.”
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Jon Woodhouse is the Managing Editor of The Maui Independent. Moving to Maui 36 years ago, he feels blessed daily to live here. He writes weekly for The Maui News and has worked for the Department of Education since 2001.
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retrieving original intuition
The old metaphor was good and evil.
The new metaphor is clarity and confusion.
pizza water campfire
mosquitos and blackflies
weren't sure what to do
first fire in steel ring
dancing smoke
Between one and two is three
home here now
haiku, (on small planet)
High in dark sky
Leaves sound behind
True instruction is this:—to learn to wish that each thing should come to pass as it does. And how does it come to pass? As the Disposer has disposed it. Now He has disposed that there should be summer and winter, and plenty and dearth, and vice and virtue, and all such opposites, for the harmony of the whole.”
(--Excerpt From: Epictetus. “The Golden Sayings of Epictetus.” iBooks. )
Have this thought ever present with thee, when thou losest any outward thing, what thou gainest in its stead; and if this be the more precious, say not, I have suffered loss.”
(--Excerpt From: Epictetus. “The Golden Sayings of Epictetus.” iBooks. ) iBooks Store: https://itun.es/us/2f5Kx.l
Mourning Dove gives
morning love to first light.
Forget the fuming and the fussing --
Return to daybreak,
let night belong to night!
Absurdity reemerges.
No one can figure out what it means.
cloister falls into silence
There she is
Four AM mourning dove
Intoning antiphonal solitary chant
I listen
Wondering how to address God
Without saying anything
The cloister falls into silence
God is responding
St. Francis saw the world as cloister.
Do we:
OF LIVING RELIGIOUSLY IN A HERMITAGE.
Let those who wish to live religiously in hermitages, be three brothers or four at most. Let two of them be mothers and have two sons, or at least one. Let the two former lead the life of Martha and the other two the life of Mary Magdalene. 2
Let those who lead the life of Mary have one cloister 3 and each his own place, so that they may not live or sleep together. And let them always say Compline of the day toward sunset, 4 and let them be careful to keep silence and to say their Hours and to rise for Matins, and let them
seek first "the kingdom of God and His justice." 1 And let them say Prime and Tierce at the proper time, and, after the hour of Tierce, they may break silence and may speak and, when it is pleasing to them, they may go to their mothers and may ask an alms from them for the love of the Lord God, like little poor ones. 2 And after that, let them say Sext and Nones and Vespers at the appointed time.
And they must not allow any 3 person to enter into the cloister where they live, or let them eat there. Let those brothers who are mothers endeavor to keep apart from every person and, by the obedience of their custos, let them guard their sons from every person, so that no one may speak with them. And let these sons not speak with any person except with their mothers and with their custos, when it shall please him to visit them with the blessing of God. 4 But the sons must sometimes in turn assume the office of mothers, for a time, according as it may seem to them to dispose. Let them strive to observe all the above diligently and earnestly. 5
(--In the ancient collections of St. Francis’ writings found in the codices at Florence (Ognissanti), Foligno, Rome (St. Isidore's MS. 1/25 and the Vatican MS. 7650), as well as in copies of the compilation which begins Fac secundum exemplar, this Instruction is found at the end of the Admonitions.). http://www.sacred-texts.com/chr/wosf/wosf10.htm
Then, toward considering a better relationship with this world, this cloister:
“Recent developments in philosophy of science and epistemology have led many philosophers to conclude that we cannot draw a sharp line between true and false theories. This is a problem as long as we claim that reality exists in the world, and illusions exists only in our heads. If there is a continuum between true and false theories, at what point should we claim that a theory loses its grip on the world, and collapses back into the head? The pragmatist answer to that question is: all theories and experiences emerge from the relationships that constitute the brain-body-world nexus. But some theories and experiences have an erratic and unpredictable relationship with the world, and thus relate to the world in an equivocal and confused manner. Because all of our theories are imperfect, and none is completely useless, we don’t have to posit subjective entities called illusions to explain why we make errors. We just have to say that some theories have better relationships with the world than others, and science and other forms of inquiry must help us find the best theories we can.”
(--Rockwell, W. Teed. Neither Brain nor Ghost: A Nondualist Alternative to the Mind-Brain Identity Theory. 2005. MIT Press. P. xvii-xviii.) http://www.epistemologyexpress.com/Cite_epist.htm
the simple complexity of one-an-other finally and fully seen and embodied
Discontent?
This is the summer of ours.
When a chaos of unleashed rhetoric pushes aside clarity and responsibly measured discourse about the difference of opinion, philosophy, and sensitivities we each embody.
There are among us the crude and uncompromising. They bully their way into the conversation intending to end conversation in favor of dicta and ultimata.
There are always bullies. They strut and sneer and threaten to bloody noses. They preen and posture intimidating anyone not fawning their regal personage with feint and false praise.
Thunderstorms and unbearable heat oppression is on the radar. Skies overcloud. Stifling heavy air umbrella the landscape.
Cheer up, the monk said, things are only going to get worse.
And the worse radiate passionate intensity.
This world, it used to be said, belongs to them.
There are, the poet said, some people too gentle to live among wolves.
Guns will be omnipresent. Arrogance will seem omniscient. Bullies will loom omnipotent. These descriptives, once reserved for the notion of a benevolent God, have been bought at auction by the new class of ubiquitous and prevaricating provocateurs whose power and wealth admit no opposition to their deadeyed apodictic monotone intransigence.
As for civilization and its prospects, there is not much room for either optimism or joy.
We are likely to follow current obsession with zombies and walking dead and reruns of inane pseudo laugh track comedies.
Comedia dell'arte Punch and Judy assembly-line knockoffs pop up on television network and cable shows mimicking and parroting one another with sardinehead snippets of breaking news that jump out from the dark to steal our minds and kidnap hearts into basements of fear and absurd indictments of everything from dishonest little league umpires to duplicitous big league politicians to disgusting billionaire-league conflict of decency corporations and banks peddling mayhem and misanthropy to open changepurses eager to spill out pennies and nickels into the gutter.
Still, however, some remain undeterred.
It is all ignorance, anger, and greed -- the three poisons.
There is, I concur, a way of seeing into and under the surface distractions so strongly promulgated as (so-called) 'reality'.
I sit and gaze.
At nothing other that what longs to emerge from attentive presence.
The real.
Without adornment.
Nor apology.
Merely what is true.
There, for our admitting. There for our fierce submission. There for our spiritual warriorship.
A kind of emergence that arrives with no-self we know, no-mind we recognize, no-heart compromise-able.
A devastating aloneness.
An unrelenting emptiness.
An irreparable brokenness.
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Valid at participating studios only. Please register for our classes online (easy and fast). Audubon Community Nature Center builds and nurtures connections between people and nature by providing positive outdoor experiences, opportunities to learn about and understand the natural world, and knowledge to act in environmentally responsible ways. Smith was a defensive back and Schramm as a lineman. Take Action. We will dicuss the natural history, identification, threats to, and ways to help these birds. Instructor. Classes and Workshops. Pinterest 0. ; Check out John's other classes; Join John's Nature Journal Club on Facebook If you don’t have access to a computer, call our office at (510) 843-2222 and we will return your call as soon as possible. Audubon Nature Programs. They have inspired more than 10 generations of Americans to learn about and protect birds, other wildlife, and the natural world. Google+ 0. Led by Holly Kleindienst, Tucson Audubon. 110 Black Horse Pike, Suite D3A, Audubon, NJ 08106 (Located on the back side of the Acme, between Rent A Center and Audubon Oral Health) 856-617-0927 More information » Map Location Website. Be the first to review . All events/classes are rain or shine unless otherwise noted. with Doug Hitchcox. Audubon, the eight-man District 8 champion, saw juniors Gavin Smith and Joey Schramm both make the first team, both defensively. Evolve Fitness in Audubon, NJ - Fitness Studio, see class schedules and staff bios. Your browser is not optimized for viewing this website. LinkedIn 0. “Denver Audubon has persevered so long, which is a tribute to the work and dedication of a community of people who are brought together because of the birds.” - John Wright (Lois Webster Fund) “I am so pleased to be able to support an organization that protects, through education, all that I really care about.” Buffalo, NY 14221. Practice identifying live insects and honing your identification skills. Find out more about activities & schedules for Mass Audubon at 1280 Horseneck Road, Westport, MA, 02790 Book your online classes & camps on the ActivityHero app. 130 E Black Horse Pike Suite 500 Audubon, NJ, 8106. Nice size walking trail with plenty to look at. ZOOM CLASS Open Wide Pouch-Noodlehead Great gift idea! Watch the pigs, sheep, goats, chickens, and cows in the farmyard; see how crops are sustainably grown; walk the trails to observe plants and animals in their native settings; and observe resident owls, foxes, and even a fisher in native wildlife exhibit. The Audubon Bird Guide is a free and complete field guide to more than 800 species of North American birds, right in your pocket. Schramm ended with 9.5 tackles, … Alabama Audubon has been promoting conservation and a greater knowledge of birds, their habitats, and the natural world since 1946. Audubon believes that … ZOOM CLASS Snowmen Table Runner. Next session: October 8th, 2020 . Lincoln, MA 01773 Mass Audubon is a nonprofit, tax-exempt charitable organization (tax identification number 04-2104702) under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Find Fitness Studio near me in Audubon, NJ ... Sign Up Sign In. Drumlin Farm, you can experience life on a working farm and explore a wildlife sanctuary at the same time. Conditions apply. There are a handful of little bridges overlooking the lake, and a longer bridge to an island where you can look out onto the water. Workshops, walks and activities for adults, families, homeschoolers, preschoolers and toddlers. This optional in-person class is a follow-up to the webinars. Google+ 0. Audubon Centers are one of the principal elements of our education work. Audubon, NJ, 8106 . Golden Gate Audubon offers classes for all levels of birding experience. Join Maine Audubon's Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox for a live webinar about the birds that call Springvale and York County home. Register by clicking the links below. Fall Native Seed Sowing Workshop. Trial lessons from $3/hr, and pay as you go. Sessions will be limited to 1.5 hour time slots with a small number of volunteers at each slot. Free. Next available session starts Nov 19, 2020 at 6 pm In this online webinar, Eric Topper of Maine Audubon leads a hands-on workshop in native plant propagation. LinkedIn 0. See studios for details. 500 Maple Rd. Your wildlife questions are answered by Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox. Click on flyer to enlarge & download. Home; About Us; Shop; Classes; Gift Cards; Contact Us; ABOUT EARLY GIRL QUILT COMPANY. All of our classes are taught by instructors who are highly knowledgeable about the topic, and we are scheduling classes throughout the year so be sure to check back often for our new offerings. Classes (2) Speakers (2) Walks & Tours (2) Webinar (5) Sort. If you are a nature lover, historian, book fan, artist, or all around business person, this is a must see. Ask Maine Audubon: Carpet of leaves could aid wildlife during winter. That’s why our classes, outings, field trips, and ecotours bring participants out into the field to experience nature through their senses. Check back later! Our Classes. John James Audubon (born Jean-Jacques Rabin; April 26, 1785 – January 27, 1851) was an American ornithologist, naturalist, and painter.His combined interests in art and ornithology turned into a plan to make a complete pictoral record of all the bird species of North America. CANCELLATION POLICY: As a small organization with limited office staff, it is challenging for us to handle last-minute cancellations. [online] September 2, 9, 16, & 23 2:00-3:15pm. Birding Classes with Glenn Olsen. The Birds of Springvale and York County. You can support John by buying his book, The Laws Guide to Drawing Birds, at his store or by donating here. *Regrettably, our upstairs office is located in an older building that currently is not ADA compliant. The exhibits were first class. They were getting ready for a wedding when I showed up. Usually GED® classes in Audubon MN are offered at: Audubon Adult Education Centers; Audubon Public Library; Audubon Literacy Centers; Audubon Community Colleges; Directory of GED® Classes in Audubon MN. Evolve Fitness 130 E Black Horse Pike Suite 500 . Facebook 0. Check back later! Fitness Studio in Audubon , NJ . ZOOM CLASS Snowmen Table Runner Winter fun Cost: $ 25.00 EMAIL US (856) 617-6322 TuE 10-5 • WED10–7 • TH 10–7 • FR 10–5 • SAT 10–5 • SUN 12–4; NAVIGATION . See the details below. If a class/event must be cancelled by Georgia Audubon because of inclement weather or other circumstances, registered participants will receive a full refund. NOTE: Our in-person classes will not be happening for the foreseeable future. Live in Joy is a small studio with big heart on Merchant Street in Audubon, NJ that is steeped in Yoga & Ayurveda. Audubon Golf Course. The National Audubon Society protects birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow, throughout the Americas using science, advocacy, education, and on-the-ground conservation. 112 7.03 miles away INDIAN … We invite you to learn more about what we do, join us out in the field, and help us to protect the natural heritage of America’s fifth-most biodiverse state. While Smith’s offensive stats were impressive, the IPSWA pointed at his five turnovers – a fumble recovery and four interceptions – as to why he was being honored. All while learning, building community, and understanding how they can help protect the wildlife and wild places we love so much. with Eric Topper. Twitter 0. Browse 100+ high-rated private Irish tutor profiles and 500+ reviews from other students. John James Audubon's Birds of America; How to Get Into Birding; Binocular Guide; Spotting Scope Guide; Take Better Bird Photos; Travel & Bird Trails ; Audubon for Kids; Magazine & News. *The “Free Class” offer is open only to first-time visitors and local residents aged 18 years and older, however, minors aged 14 and above may participate if special conditions are met. Free More Info. 5 reviews of Mass Audubon - Stony Brook "This is one of my husband and my favorite palces to go! Here are some courses and tools to guide you no matter your skill level. Location . Our network of nature Centers now reaches more than a million visitors each year. eBird: Good for You, Good for the Birds! Moving People to Conservation Action . Show Me More; Protect Mississippi Flyway Wetlands from Destruction. His story was very multifaceted. We will learn to sow perennial wildflower seeds for no-maintenance outdoor germination over the winter. Learn Irish with the best teacher in Audubon, NJ! Register for classes. ONE-ON-ONE TUTORING 113 E AIRY ST NORRISTOWN, PA Name: THERESA OLIVER Phone: (610) 292 - 8515 6.73 miles away Indian Valley Opportunity Center - Keystone Opportunity Cent 104 N Main St Souderton, PA Name: Merrilynn Wheeler Phone: (215) 723 - 5430 ext. Book a Tee Time. Twitter 0. Directory of GED® Classes in Audubon PA. Facebook 0. Evolve Fitness. Very interesting, well done, informative and put Audubon's life in the context of the period that he lived. Donations to Mass Audubon’s Fund for Nature are tax-deductible to the full extent provided by law. Classes in Adult Programs "Bringing Nature Home" in Scarborough Marsh ... Next available session starts Sep 30, 2020 at 6 pm Join Maine Audubon's director of education Eric Topper for a live webinar about the plants, practices, and perks of restoring ecology in our gardens, yards, and communities. We don't have anything available for registration right now. It's faster & easier! Speak out against the Yazoo Backwater Pumps which would drain 200,000 acres of crucial bird habitat. Lots of wildlife to see with swans, geese, turtles etc., There is a waterfall towards the end, it's beautiful! Contact (716) 631-7139. Location: Lakes Environmental Association's Maine Lake Science Center, Bridgton, ME. Experience. Learn more about the natural world around you! The Audubon Bird Guide is a free and complete field guide to more than 800 species of North American birds, right in your pocket. More information » Learn More. Add to favourites . Take personalized Irish classes & courses now. Your browser is not optimized for viewing this website. Pinterest 0. Studio is now open for classes & workshops - pre-registration required due to social distancing requirements We will continue to offer on-line classes to assist you in continuing your practice. Glenn Olsen leads natural history and birding tours with GOBirding Ecotours and teaches bird identification, gardening for birds and butterflies, and nature-related classes through Rice University's Glasscock School of Continuing Studies, Houston Audubon, Katy Prairie Conservancy, and the Texas Master Naturalist program. Cost: $ 30.00. The latest on birds and their habitats. Please join a class or social on the Zoom platform. More Guides & Resources. Designed for you to improve your knowledge and to practice your skills in some of the most beautiful locations in the region. LAKES AREA LEARNING CENTER 204 WILLOW ST E DETROIT LAKES, MN Name: MARK GREENIG Phone: (218) 847 - 4418 7.71 miles away … Many of the events, programs and workshops at ACNC contain an outdoor component. Filter classes by category Filter. ; A list of equipment recommended by John Muir Laws, including the Non Photo Blue pencil, waterbrush, and palette he used in the class; The bird handout from the workshop and an additional video explaining it.
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Only have access to 1 or fewer wired internet providers available at their address. Please enter a valid email address. According to our research of California and other state lists, there were 7 registered sex offenders living in 95019 zip code as of November 03, 2020. Watsonville 19 San Juan Rd, Royal Oaks, CA 95076 (831) 722-2018. "Intoxalock is a leading ignition interlock device company in Watsonville, with 1 locations across the state. ZIP code 95076 is located in western California and covers a slightly higher than average land area compared to other ZIP codes in the United States. The other primary cable option in this region is Xfinity. It is located about 57 … AT&T is another ISP with a significant presence in Watsonville. What is the zip code for The following are the areas codes and zip codes for Watsonville, Pennsylvania ? Select a particular Watsonville ZIP Code to view a more detailed map and the number of Business, Residential, and PO Box addresses for that ZIP Code.The Residential addresses are segmented by both Single and Multi-family addessses. Postal Code Listings for Zip Code Listings for Watsonville, Pennsylvania (USA) The following are the areas codes and zip codes for Watsonville, Pennsylvania ? Watsonville, CA Acceptable: Corralitos, La Selva Bch, La Selva Beach, Mt Madonna, Pajaro, Royal Oaks Stats and Demographics for the 95076 ZIP Code. 6.8% of consumers in Watsonville. Watsonville, CA ZIP Code - United States. Search for cheap and discount hotel rates in Watsonville, CA for your upcoming leisure or conference / group travel. Hotels in 95076 - Watsonville CA. View detailed property information with 3D Tours and real-time updates. (see all below). Only hotels in 95076 zip code are listed below. Welcome to Watsonville Community Hospital. Watsonville Pennsylvania Zip Codes for 2020 2019, Watsonville Pennsylvania Zipcodes for 2020 2019, Watsonville Pennsylvania Zip Codes for 2019, Watsonville Pennsylvania Zip Codes for 2020 Contact Numbers Phone: 831-724-8243 Fax: 831-724-6571 TTY: 877-889-2457 Toll-Free: 1-800-Ask-USPS® (275-8777) Apartments For Rent in the 95076 ZIP Code of Watsonville, CA - See official floorplans, pictures, prices and details for available Watsonville apartments in 95076 at ApartmentHomeLiving.com. Our Watsonville, CA, location serves the Central California area region. We are your community healthcare provider; a 106 bed facility that offers a comprehensive portfolio of medical and surgical services to the culturally diverse tri-county area along California’s Central Coast. 95077 Zip Code is part of the 209 area code. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. There are 0 postal offices in zip code 95077 which we have listed below This data is calculated from FCC datasets which … We're also a Honda and ECHO outdoor power equipment dealer. 5,000 People. The DSL network of AT&T is quite expansive, reaching 96% of homes in Watsonville. Zip Code Listing 17777 (area code: 570) U.S. Zip … The latitude of the Zip code 95076 is 36.942773, the longitude is -121.724031, and the elevation is 56. Watsonville Pharmacy is a full-service independent pharmacy in Watsonville California providing a wide variety of services including conventional prescription filling, durable medical equipment, medication synchronization and much more. The fastest zip code in Watsonville for October 2020 is 95076. In 2002 I was working on a project that correlated pollution and income for zip codes across the United States. What is the zip code for WATSONVILLE? Issue Phone Number Email; Business License: 831-768-3050: Email: Code Enforcement Complaint: 831-768-3050: Email: Festivals/Events: 831-768-3240: Email: Garbage/Recycling/Waste Reduction There are 0 postal offices in zip code 95076 which we have listed below Watsonville, CA 95076 - Peer Comparisons by Rank and Percentile The table below compares 95076 to the other 1,765 ZIP Codes in California by rank and percentile using July 1, 2020 data. The location Watsonville, CA has 2 differents ZIP Codes. Daylight saving time should be observed in the area where the zip code is located. WEATHER & CLIMATE August, July and September are the most pleasant months in the 95076 zip code, while January and December are the least comfortable months. Each Watsonville California zip code has a center Longitude / Latitude point (the Watsonville center is -121.77200317383 / 36.916500091553). We believe in the power of people to create great care. Contact Us: marketing@santacruznaturals.org Any measurable snowfall is a rare occurance in the 95076 zip code. Zip Code Listing 17777 (area code: 570) Why is zip code data on an environmental science site? Zip Code 95077 is located in Watsonville, Santa Cruz county in the state of California. Latitude: 36.942773 List of Zipcodes in Watsonville, California; ZIP Code: ZIP Code Name: Population Zip Code 95076 is located in Watsonville, Santa Cruz county in the state of California. If you have questions or comments, please call our main number at 831-724-4741 and an operator will help connect you with the appropriate department. 95076 Zip Code is part of the 831 area code. Check out photos & video from the WFF’s biggest single-day event of the year, around 2,000 attendees in the Watsonville City Plaza. The time zone for ZIP code 95076 is Pacific (GMT -08:00). This is the WATSONVILLE ZIP Code page list. Search and apply for the latest Code reviewer jobs in Watsonville, CA. Check the map below to check your ZIP Code. Watsonville is the actual or alternate city name associated with 2 ZIP Codes by the US Postal Service.. WATSONVILLE Zip Code (PA) The Zipcode for Watsonville is . It was a beautiful community celebration of music, dancing, art & ofrendas in honor of our deceased loved ones, followed by a screening of “Coco” at dusk. Please enter a five digit zip code. Watsonville, CA ZIP Codes. At this location we sell and service John Deere agriculture equipment, lawn and garden equipment, irrigation equipment, irrigation design and integrated controls. The postal region that falls under Watsonville to deliver the mail ranges from the oceans to the mountains. Their network reaches about 1% of Watsonville. Below is a list of Watsonville CA zip codes.For your research we have also included Watsonville Area Code, Time Zone, UTC and the local Santa Cruz County FIPS Code. 95076 Zip Code Watsonville Search for homes in the 95076 Zip Code. ... ZIP code or county. Compared to the rest of the country, Watsonville (zip 95076)'s cost of living is 49.7% higher than the U.S. average. -----Watsonville police are asking for the public's help locating a missing 12-year-old girl. September is the hottest month for the 95076 zip code with an average high temperature of 74.9°, which ranks it as one of the coolest places in California. WATSONVILLE is a city in Monterey County, Santa Clara County, Santa Cruz County counties of the U.S. state California, United States. The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this zip code … Free, fast and easy way find a job of 1.109.000+ postings in Watsonville, CA and other big cities in USA. In the 95076 zip code, there are 6 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. Job email alerts. Contact Us. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in zip code 95019 is 906 to 1. "Watsonville Public Works" of Watsonville, CA 95076 operates primarily in SIC Code 1629 - Heavy Construction, Not Elsewhere Classified and NAICS Code 237990 - Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction. About ZIP code 95077. Search for homes in Watsonville for sale below. Zip Code: Primary City: Secondary City; 95076: Watsonville: Watsonville, La Selva Bch, Mt Madonna, Royal Oaks, Corralitos, La Selva Beach, Pajaro; 95077: Watsonville Search houses for rent within the 95076 zip code with the largest and most trusted rental site. Update: Watsonville police reported on social media that Barajas returned home around 6 a.m. on Tuesday. Charter is a major provider in this area, bringing cable to 100% of the city. With so many places to install and service your ignition interlock device, our team makes the process as convenient as possible. It is a large geographic area with much diversity. 80 Sex Offenders In Watsonville: 2020 Safety Map - Watsonville, CA - Find out where the registered sex offenders are living in Watsonville and nearby. Watsonville Public Works is a medium-sized business with medium revenue, that is well-established in its industry. Cities by ZIP Code™ For more rapid delivery, please use the recommended or recognized city names whenever possible for this ZIP Code ™. About ZIP code 95076. Its detail ZIP Code 5, ZIP Code 5 Plus 4 is as below. Watsonville is in Northumberland, Pennsylvania in the Mid Atlantic region of the USA. Aptos 9077 Soquel Dr, Aptos, CA 95003 (831) 688-7266. It has land area of 136.503 square miles, and water area of 2.635 square miles. Verified employers. Map of ZIP Codes in Watsonville, California. TEL: 831-724-4741 EMAIL: [email protected] ADDRESS: 75 Nielson Street, Watsonville, CA 95076 If you have an emergency, please call 911. 95076 Zip Code is spread between the coordinates of +36.980250 Latitude and -121.746960 Longitude. WATSONVILLE CA California zip codes, maps, area codes, county, population, household income, house value,95076 Zip Code - Full-time, temporary, and part-time jobs. More Cost of Living or Compare Watsonville (zip 95076)'s Cost of Living. 95077 Zip Code is spread between the coordinates of +37.052970 Latitude and -121.949418 Longitude. We list the best 95076 hotels and motels so you can review the Watsonville hotel list … Competitive salary. Email.
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Hoskins pushes growth at Octex through enthusiasm, planning
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Sarasota, Fla. — There's an energy and enthusiasm at Octex LLC that's palpable and seemingly infectious.
Maybe it's the sunshine of Sarasota. More likely, it's the vision of President John Hoskins and his team that's sprinkled with youthful leaders. Either way, this contract manufacturer/injection molder is expanding physically and on its balance sheet.
Examples abound.
This month, Octex moved equipment into its newly constructed 4,000-square-foot white room. This room for medical molding has a reflective deep blue floor and wall of windows that give office staff a needed view into the work room, connecting shop to office.
The company's in-house lab — currently at 3,000 square feet — will expand to 10,000 in the next two to three years. That lab, formerly Octex Labs, now goes by the name Omnia Scientific.
All of this is on the heels of the 2015 purchase of Choice Tool & Mold Inc., which is housed in newly refurbished digs next door to Octex.
A website relaunch is also three months out to help keep current and prospective customers up to date on all of Octex's seemingly ever-changing capabilities.
This growth stems from the company's decision to move deeply into the medical device market, leaving consumer drinkware late last year. Hoskins points out, however, that Octex remains committed to the consumer and industrial markets and its current partners.
Hoskins estimates the company's sales at less than $40 million today. The company has a three-year goal of $50 million and an ambitious target of "nine figures" or more than $100 million in five to 10 years.
"Targets are first brush strokes. We're not going to limit growth. But we don't want to throw away what made us who we are. We've got to remain relevant to our partners," he said.
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In the fourth quarter, Hoskins said the company will expand its clean room to 6,000 square feet.
These moves are all part of the company's master plan, which by the end of 2020 will see the complete reconfiguration of the building, moving the entrance to the current rear of the complex.
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HB 2277: Relating to youth solitary confinement
Prefiled for introduction on 12.24.2019. First reading, referred to Human Services & Early Learning on 1.13.2020. Public hearing scheduled in the House Committee on Human Services & Early Learning on 1.15.2020 at 1:30 p.m. Executive action taken in the House Committee on Human Services & Early Learning on 1.24.2020; 1st substitute bill passed. Referred to Appropriations on 1.28.2020. Public hearing in the House Committee on Appropriations on 2.5.2020. Executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations on 2.8.2020. Placed on second reading on 2.11.2020. 2nd substitute bill substituted. Rules suspended. Placed and passed on Third Reading on 2.13.2020. IN THE SENATE: First reading, referred to Human Services, Reentry & Rehabilitation on 2.17.2020. Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Human Services, Reentry & Rehabilitation on 2.20.2020. Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Human Services on 2.26.2020; majority pass and refer to Ways & Means. Referred to Ways & Means on 2.27.2020. Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means on 2.29.2020; majority pass. Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means on 3.2.2020; majority pass and passed to Rules Committee for second reading. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee on 3.4.2020. Mar 5. Rules suspended. Placed and passed on Third Reading on 3/5/2020. IN THE HOUSE: Speaker signed on 3.7.2020. IN THE SENATE: President signed on 3.10.2020. OTHER THAN LEGISLATIVE ACTION. Delivered to Governor on 3.11.2020. (updated 3.13.2020)
Rep. Peterson By request of Attorney General
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The legislature intends to prevent the use of solitary confinement within juvenile justice, and reduce isolation and room confinement, in order to prevent physical and psychological harm to juveniles.
By July 2021, DCYF shall adopt a model policy that will be adopted or disputed by detention facilities or institutions by December 2021. Monthly data shall be collected as outlined from the department, counties operating detention facilities, and governing units operating jails.
Data shall be compiled by DCYF into a report to the legislature by December 2022. In January 2023, the department shall conduct periodic reviews of juvenile detention policies, procedures, and use of solitary confinement, isolation, and room confinement, at least once every three years, providing a report of their findings to the legislature.
Juvenile justice/at-risk youth
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SB 6112: Relating to youth solitary confinement
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Janet Magiera's new Peshitta publications
Janet Magiera has released quite a few new products for Peshitta studies. These can be bought at amazon, Barnes & Noble or The Mustard Seed Bookstore (her own distributor I think?).
Among these include a Messiac version of her translation (Aramaic Peshitta New Testament Translation). While I do like her translation a lot for it's "readibility", it must be remembered that her work is translated from the UBS Syriac which includes readings & material that were not part of the original Peshitta. Also her translation has retained some of the errors which Murdock & Etheridge didn't correct & which Lamsa didn't pick up (eg: she still translates "gowra" in Mt. 1:16 as "husband"). The Messianic version doesn't include her notes, and while all proper names are transliterated from Aramaic, she seems to toggle between the Eastern & Western pronunciations so there's a bit of inconsistancy here.
While I think her Parallel Translations will not be of much use (it's simply the KJV, Murdock & her translation in 3 separate colums), her Dictionary Number Lexicon & Word Study Concordance are arguably the most user friendly available in print to date. She seems to have based these on the lexicon she created for BibleWorks, which I have and find very easy to use. Most impressive (for me) is her 3 volume Vertical Interlinear. I think this is a great concept - very easy on the eye and usually when I copy from interlinears I tend paste them in vertical format.
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HMS Portland visits Tristan da Cunha
A news item on the RN’s website tells of HMS Portland’s recent visit to Tristan da Cunha as she continues her South Atlantic patrol before slowly moving northwards towards her homecoming in March.
http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/news-and-latest-activity/news/2017/january/19/170119-hms-portland-visit-to-worlds-remotest-island
HMS Portland off Tristan da Cunha Jan 2017
A Welcome Letter From Lt Cdr Andy Parker, HMS PORTLAND’s New Affiliation Officer
May I take this opportunity to introduce myself as HMS PORTLAND’s new Affiliations Officer having taken over from Lt Cdr Adam Titcombe when the ship was alongside in Valparaiso, Chile.
I joined from Joint Helicopter Command in Andover and having been on board for a few weeks, I am delighted to report that I have joined a very fine ship.
I do not wish to steal the content of Captain Stroude’s next update letter, however, I thought that I would appraise you with a quick flavour of what we have been up to. The ship spent Christmas alongside in the Falkland Islands, where on Boxing Day a few personnel enjoyed a bracing quick swim in the sea. In the New Year we visited South Georgia where it was very cold, but this could be forgiven as it was an amazing place to view wildlife and admire the spectacular scenery. Last Saturday evening we spent the night at anchor off Tristan da Cunha, which is inhabited by just 270 people. In the morning when the low cloud eventually dissipated, we were able to enjoy the magnificence of the volcanic island and used the opportunity to land personnel ashore. Since then the ship has transited north, the weather has improved, with the daily temperature now in excess of 30 degrees. Today we stopped in the water to pipe ‘hands to bathe’, where many people enjoyed the thrill of jumping into the sea for a swim.
I will stop there now, but your affiliated ship continues to represent the Royal Navy around the globe. HMS PORTLAND has completed just over seven months of her deployment and preparations are starting to be made for our arrival home in March.
I look forward to engaging with you very soon.
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Important Pre-April Gaming News
03/31/2012 |Amanda "AJ" Lange|News1
I normally don’t post breathless and shocking announcements, but it’s just been brought to my attention that there’s been a huge upset in the world of gaming. Specifically, SWERY65, director of Deadly Premonition, has had his blog taken over by an alternate-dimension doppelganger with a terrifying mustache. And I gotta say, the game that development genius ZVVORY666 is working on now looks incredible.
Guild Wars 2: Separating Wheat From Chaff
03/28/2012 |Lewis B|Editorials26
What better way to spend a sunny weekend than playing games indoors. If I had a portable generator I would have likely taken my desk outside, but then I’d have only had sun glare on my monitor. Instead, I packed off my family for three days and decided to stay indoors away from the sun’s rays, playing Guild Wars 2 for more than 42 hours (curse the need to sleep!)…
03/28/2012 |Matt "Steerpike" Sakey|Reviews19
For all that it’s short, and its tail is shorter; for all that it is what it is and what it is may not resonate with you the way it did with me, Journey is revelatory. As a responsible journalist I feel I ought to shy back from saying what I want to say, and what I want to say is this: if you have a PS3, buy Journey. If you don’t have a PS3, go get a PS3, then buy Journey.
Alliance of Awesome: Cats, Carts, Causes and Context
03/28/2012 |Tap-Repeatedly|Alliance of Awesome
Alliance of Awesome fellow Harbour Master, at his own haunt of Electron Dance, has posted a thoughtful piece on games that “leak:” that is, games that are uber-stimulative, not just profound or impactful, but that make you look at life differently. Check it out, he promises more to come.
03/27/2012 |Gregg B|Reviews6
Vessel is unique, as mesmerising to look at as it is to hear, brimming with smart mechanics and puzzles, and just a joy from start to finish. And after a two year wait since that first trailer, I couldn’t be more relieved to say all that. For $15 (less than £10), it gets my heartiest recommendation. If you’re still on the fence, there’s also a demo available on Steam which will hopefully push you off the right side of it.
Kermdinger Chronicles #6: GDC Edition
03/23/2012 |Dix|Kermdinger Chronicles
While I’m stuck in my room because the Queen is outside and they won’t let me out (still sore about that whole revolution thing, I guess), I’ll get you up to date on what the Kermdinger chaps have been up to.
A Preview of Gunpoint
03/21/2012 |Amanda "AJ" Lange|Editorials4
Here is another cool thing I did at GDC: play a lot of the games in the IGF. Some of the games have been released already, while others are still works in-progress. The first game I played there fell in to the latter category: Gunpoint. Gunpoint is a work-in-progress being designed and programmed by Tom Francis, with help from indie artists and sound designers. He keeps an extensive development blog, and I’d been following the project for a while, so I chatted with Tom at the event. Somehow from there I managed to get him to send me a test build to play with at home, for the full Gunpoint experience.
Dark Souls Diaries: Deaths 735-897
03/20/2012 |Matt "Steerpike" Sakey|Dark Souls Diaries27
I completed Dark Souls a couple weekends ago – something I honestly didn’t think I’d be able to do. However, just because I’m done doesn’t mean that each and every one of you aren’t hanging on breathlessly for the next installment of my Diary! Far be it from me to deny you.
Today the adventure continues with all new topics: oral hygeine for snakes, the world’s worst library, dragons in the buff, and more crystal than you can shake a hippie at! Let’s go!
Among the Cool Things I Saw at GDC
Now that I’ve finally fought off jet-lag and the post-con blahs, I thought I’d spend a few days talking about stuff I saw at GDC that caught my interest. Hopefully it will interest Tap’s community, too.
First up, a quick one: a video from software called Earthsim. Not a game exactly, but an engine and visualization project. Jump below the fold for more.
In Memoriam: Ethan “Finkbug” Sicotte
03/14/2012 |Tap-Repeatedly|Editorials23
As many of you know, Ethan Sicotte – known around here by his nom de plume Finkbug – died by his own hand last Friday. I put it that way because I greatly prefer the notice in his local paper: Ethan Sicotte died after a tumultuous battle that he fought valiantly for many years. His death came on his own terms on March 9.
Finkbug was more than a regular at Tap-Repeatedly, he was a fixture, and a friend. His presence extends years before Tap even became Tap, when it was still Four Fat Chicks. He’d been a part of the community for nearly a decade. Everyone who knew him recognized his singular brilliance, his singular wit, his singular nature that made him such an important part of the community.
Finkbug chose to leave us in a way that’s left a lot of people reeling, but no one can be suffering more than his family and close friends. Our thoughts are with those people in their grief. Since Finkbug had been among us for so long, and come to mean so much to so many, it seemed only right to put together a small tribute for him. Here are just a few of the thoughts and memories some Tap members have, decorated with Ethan’s own artwork. In lieu of having Finkbug around, we must take some comfort in his memory, which will be treasured by many here.
— Steerpike
I’m Commander Shepard, and This is My Favorite Flavor-Aid on the Citadel
03/13/2012 |Dix|Editorials22
I want to talk to you about a very dangerous individual whose word is, even now, spreading to your very living rooms. This individual has formed a small cadre of loyal followers and true believers on little more than force of personality. This cult is threatens to draw all of you into it if you aren’t careful.
Tappers, I want to talk to you about Commander Shepard.
I Like Women in Games Initiatives, But It’s Complicated
03/10/2012 |Amanda "AJ" Lange|Editorials15
This week at GDC, I attended many talks. Many of them included lessons I’m still trying to unpack and digest, especially where it comes to my development work. One of the talks happened to be on the topic of Women in Games initiatives. It was given by Mare Sheppard, who was a supervisor for the Difference Engine Initiative, a games incubator focused on female-only development. During her talk, she explained her misgivings about the initiative, discussing problems she felt existed with woman-only game development projects.
Wipeout 2048 Is Cool As Fuck
03/10/2012 |Mat C|News2
The Wipeout series has always been dripping with cool. Studio Liverpool’s clinical vision of the future has consistently been supported by industry leading electronic soundtracks and audio design, with it’s original logo’s and and aesthetic created by The Designers Republic setting the tone of the series from 1995 to the present day. It’s the videogame equivalent of a chic underground nightclub, and it’s a vibe that has always resonated with me. This is one of my favourite gaming franchises of all time and is probably the closest thing Sony have to a “system seller” to me. Hence my purchase of a Vita along with Wipeout 2048 last month.
Game (almost) Over!
03/07/2012 |mrlipid|Editorials24
Foreword by Steerpike
It was 2008 – around this time of year, actually – that I sent an email to Jen, and asked in oh-so-casual a tone what it cost to maintain Four Fat Chicks, the beloved gaming site she had run tirelessly for nine years before announcing her retirement.
She told me. “Are you thinking about taking it over?” (absolutely not, I thought, I wouldn’t have the first idea how. I’m just curious).
And then: “You should talk to Brad. That’s MrLipid. He asked me the same thing.”
Well heavens, I thought. Maybe we could do it in partnership. That would make it a lot easier. He’d do the work, I’d take the credit, everyone would win. So I got Brad’s phone number from Jen and gave him a call.
I’m Tapping GDC 2012
03/07/2012 |Amanda "AJ" Lange|Ephemera2
Hello, readers! I’m writing to you from sunny San Fransisco, California, where I’m about to hit the Expo floor for GDC 2012! Lots of game conferences are about show and spectacle: loud trailers and huge press announcements. But although there are always a few pieces of news, the annual Game Developers Conference is really a bit different. It’s more of a time for learning and reflection. It’s where developers talk about how games are made, what games …
Simon of the Dead
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Revisited: Heavy Rain
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The Log of Shame: Love Log Edition
02/16/2012 |Mat C|Features, The Log of Shame42
Side by Side: Cuckoo Curling
My Idea of Fun: the Time Bandits
02/03/2012 |Amanda "AJ" Lange|My Idea of Fun6
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By John Thackara | Published: March 19, 2018
Here are ten stories on all things mobility that I posted too soon. I have a hunch they will resonate better now than when they were written.
Is Peak Car Headed For Seneca’s Cliff? (2017)
Sharing platforms enable new relationships between people, goods, equipment, and spaces. The consequence? The notion of mobility as a discrete economic sector no longer makes sense. News that Ikea is buying Task Rabbit is further confirmation of this convergence.(This text based on my keynote at Seoul Smart Mobility International Conference)
From Bike Chain to Blockchain: Three Questions About Cooperation Platforms and Mobility (2015)
Until now, transportation has been planned to ‘save’ time. In this age of energy transition, would a better criterion not be, how to save calories? Who should own mobility sharing platforms: private companies? cities? us? What kind of ecosystem is needed to support the sharing platforms we want?
Cycle Commerce: the Red Blood Cells of a Smart City (2015)
India’s many millions of bicycle and rickshaw vendors embody the entrepreneurship, sustainable mobility, social innovation, and thriving local economies, that a sustainable city needs.As an ecosystem, they’re also part of the metabolism that makes a city smart. That said, cycle commerce is a challenge for a city’s managers. Many different actors are involved in bicycle commerce – often with differing or downright conflicting agendas. Managing this kind of urban constellation is hard.
Cloud Commuting (2014)
A two-year project in Belgium proposes new relationships between people, goods, energy, equipment, spaces, and value. Its design objective: a networked mobility ecosystem. Mobilotoop asks, ‘how will we move in the city of the future?’ – and does not worry too much about the design of vehicles. ‘Cloud commuting’, in this context, is about accessing the means to move when they are needed (such as the micro-van, above) rather than owning a large heavy artefact (such as a Tesla) that will sit unused for 95 percent of the time.
Caloryville: The Two-Wheeled City (2014)
Something big is afoot. E-bikes in China are outselling cars four to one. Their sudden popularity has confounded planners who thought China was set to become the next automobile powerhouse. In Europe, too, e-bike sales are escalating. Sales have been growing by 50% a year since 2008 with forecasts of at least three million sales in 2015.
Cycle commerce as an ecosystem (2013)
At a workshop in Delhi, Arjun Mehta and myself posed the following question to a group of 20 professionals from diverse backgrounds: What new products, services or ingredients are needed to help a cycle commerce ecosystem flourish in India’s cities, towns and villages?
Green Tourism: Why It Failed And How It Can Succeed (2013)
Packaged mass tours account for 80 percent of journeys to so-called developing countries – but destination regions receive five percent or less of the amount paid by the traveller. For local people on the ground, the injustice is absurd: if I were to pay e1,200 for a week long trek in Morocco’s Atlas mountains, just e50 would go to the cook and the mule driver who do the work. The mule, who works hardest, gets zilch. Can green travel be reformed?
From Autobahn to Bioregion (2012)
A few years ago, Audi’s in-house future watchers noticed an unsettling trend in visions for the future of cities : an increasing number of these visions did not contain cars. Urban future scenarios seemed to be converging around car-free solutions to problems posed by debilitating gridlock, lack of space, and air pollution.Wondering what this trend meant for a car company such as itself, the company launched its Urban Future Initiative to establish a dialogue.
The Gram Junkies (2011)
Gram junkies are those fanatical hikers and climbers who fret about every gram of weight that might be carried — in everything from titanium cook pans to toothbrush covers. Excess weight is not just an objective performance issue for these guys; they take it personally. In the matter of mobility and modern transportation, we all need to become gram junkies. We need to obsess not about speed, or about exotic power sources, but about the weight of every step taken, every vehicle used, every infrastructure investment contemplated. http://designobserver.com/feature/the-gram-junkies-in-transportation-design-the-key-issue-is-not-speed-but-weight/24178
Is an environmentally neutral car possible? (2010)
The future of the car has been electric for what? Five years now? Ten? The answer is 110 years, for it was back in 1899 that La Jamais Contente (The Never Satisfied) became the first vehicle to go over 100 km/h (62 mph) at Achères, near Paris.Since then, as we produced hundreds of millions non-electric cars — and despoiled the biosphere in the process — all manner of non-petrol cars, including electric ones, have come and gone.
A tale of two trains October (2010)
The fundamental problem with high-speed train systems is not that they burn too much of the wrong kind of fuel. The problem is that – like the interstate highway systems that came before – they perpetuate patterns of land use, transport intensity, and the separation of functions in space and time, that render the whole way we live unsupportable.
From my car to scalar (2006)
To a car company, replacing the chrome wing mirror on an SUV with a carbon fibre one is a step towards sustainable transportation. To a radical ecologist, all motorised movement is unsustainable. So when is transportation sustainable, and when is it not?
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Emmer, Horner Turn Deaf Ear To MN Campaign Finance Law
By Michael McIntee | October 3, 2010
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An investigation by The UpTake has found that, despite nudging from advocates for Minnesota’s deaf population, Republican candidate for Governor Tom Emmer and Independence Party candidate for Governor Tom Horner are not captioning any of their web video advertisements. Minnesota’s campaign finance law requires that candidates who take money from the state to fund their campaigns must caption their TV and web videos. Both Emmer and Horner signed agreements saying they would do so when they took the state money. Democratic Farmer Labor Party candidate Mark Dayton isn’t taking a public subsidy and is not legally required to caption his web videos, but his campaign has captioned about half of them. All three candidates appear to be captioning their TV videos.
As you’ll see in our video, web video captioning is very important to the deaf and hard of hearing community. Elise Knopf explains that Minnesota’s campaign ad captioning law was written to include web ads because so many young people don’t watch TV and many people now get most of their information from the internet.
What’s amazing is that candidates are not captioning their web video ads when they can do it for free and reach the estimated 5% to 10% of Minnesota’s voters who are deaf, deafblind or hard of hearing. A significant number of those voters are seniors, a group that can usually be counted on to show up and vote.
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TV ad: “I’m Tom Emmer…”
Now you’re probably already tired of hearing ads for November’s election.
TV ad: “I’m Tom Horner…”
But there are some people who haven’t heard any of them yet.
TV ad: “Mark Dayton learned his values…”
Seriously. They haven’t heard them and it’s not because they don’t want to.
“Hello, my name is Elise Knopf”
Elise Knopf is one of thousands of Minnesotans who are deaf or hard of hearing. With people like Elise in mind, the 2008 Minnesota Legislature passed a law requiring candidates who take public subsidies to close caption their TV ads.
TV ad: “Mark Dayton learned that lesson well. As State Auditor…”
When we checked, it appeared all of the candidates running for Governor were doing that.
But the law also requires that those ads, if they are two minutes or less, be captioned on the web.
We looked at all of the web videos that Mark Dayton, Tom Horner, and Tom Emmer produced on their websites.
TV Ad: “The Republican candidate for Governor only looks too far to the right…”
We found that both Tom Horner and Tom Emmer, who take public money and are required by law to caption their videos, are not doing so.
TV ad: “Mark Dayton will close the tax loopholes for the rich…”
Mark Dayton, who is not taking public financing, has captioned more than half of his videos, but his most recent ones are not captioned.
If you can see the campaign ads on TV, with captioning, why is it important to have them captioned on the web too?
“Well, for…there’s many reasons actually. Consumer choice for one. Some people don’t watch TV. Some of the younger generation, they’re online all the time. Deaf blind people use different programs that they prefer to go online to access, to have access. It’s consumer choice, but I think the important thing is it doesn’t matter where the ad is being advertised, if it’s TV or internet or radio, the issue is access. If hearing people can access those three media, why deaf and hard of hearing people cannot access them?”
To get thousands of dollars in public subsidies, candidates must file a form here at the Campaign Finance Board. Now that form, which I have here, is a very simple two page document. On it it says that they agree that they are going to caption their videos on TV and on the web. And that they’re going to do transcriptions of their radio ads on their website as well.
Both Tom Emmer and Tom Horner signed those forms.
It’s possible to opt out from the captioning law before the ads start running. None of the Gubernatorial candidates has opted out this year. In 2008 several Minnesota House campaigns were able to opt out from the law because they did not have a website or it was difficult to close caption the TV video.
Close captioning video, however, is easy and free. At The UpTake we’ve been closed captioning the Gubernatorial debates, with a lot of help from our volunteers by using a free tool that’s available on You Tube.
Just put your text in a document, upload it, wait for You Tube to process it, and voila, the captions automatically appear in the right place.
Debate audio: “but because you already spent the money!”
There’s a link at The UpTake with detailed instructions on how to do this.
So if it’s so easy to do, then why isn’t it happening?
Mary Hartnett- Executive Director, Commission of Deaf, DeafBlind and Hard of Hearing Minnesotans (MCDHH) “I can’t really answer that. Only the candidates would be able to answer those questions. I know that our office has contacted or done outreach to all of the offices and offered assistance. We’ve also let them know about ‘video captioning essentials’ – our online course. And we know that they’ve also received handouts, flyers, when they register with the Campaign Finance Board they’re informed of this obligation that they have.”
It certainly isn’t a partisan issue. When the law was passed in 2008, only three people in the house of representatives voted against it : Representatives Sarah Anderson, Mark Olson and Tom Emmer.
One other possible reason is that there’s no teeth in the law. The Campaign Finance Board has told me that there is no fine, no penalty per se, for not following this particular law. Now on top of that, for them to take action, usually somebody has to file a complaint. And, on top of all of that, there’s a lot of special interest money now that’s being spent on campaign ads because of the recent Supreme Court decision — “Citizens United” And that means those ads since they’re NOT coming from the candidates, don’t have to follow this law at all.
But law or no law, there is one very good reason why all of these campaign ads should be captioned on TV and the web.
Elise Knopf: “Well, the main reason is for access. 10 percent of the population are deaf or hard of hearing. And they have no access to information that is heard on the ads.
I just want to add that I think it’s so important for candidates to make a good faith effort to reach all people in the country. And really, it’s something that’s not expensive. It’s something that’s not hard to do. It’s not rocket science. I think it’s important to show that you care about what people in this country think and believe and understand. If it was you who became hard of hearing, lost your hearing, wouldn’t you want that access too?”
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YOUR song?! All right, you know what? Forget it! Sound Mound is finished! Which means I now have five thousand t-shirts to un-order.
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Black Light Attack! [ Season 4 | Episode: 10 ]
Character: All Characters Liz Jack Jenna Danny Tracy Kenneth Sue Pete Archeria Frank Man Dotcom Toofer Lutz Cerie Choir Director Everyone Grizz Guy TV Scene: All Scenes Jack has a man Jenna has a new part Sue enters the entourage Jack comes up with a theory Jenna is the MOM! Black light attack! Tracy the protector The illusion of youth Liz tries to break it off The high pitch tone Jack has ulterior motives Tracy and Sue have a fight Guy Talk Dirty 30's Forever Young Tom. Tom Selleck Tracy and Sue make up Jack's in love with Liz Jenna embraces the mother Danny ended it Lutz dancing
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Jack has a man
Kenneth:
Good show tonight, Mr. Jordan.
Tracy:
Hey, Kenneth. Why aren't your teeth glowing in the black light?
You'll have to ask the fellow who whittled them for me.
It's her, isn't it?
Danny:
I don't kiss and tell, Jack.
Ah, because you're a gentleman, Danny. It's good to finally have another one of us around here.
I'm just happy to be here. A month ago, I was doing a robot act on the street, so I know my place.
I want to be T.G.S. 's Steve Nash, Come down from Canada, work hard, make the black guy look good.
Did you just make a sports reference? Do you know how little of that I get here?
Liz:
Look at me in the black light! It's Tron! Watch out, Sark, It's me, Flynn! Ar... Light bike.
Good job tonight, Danny. Robot Lorenzo Lamas was funny. As was Robot Ryan Seacrest and David Hasselbot.
Hey, it's the writing.
It's really not.
So now that Danny's here, you actually come to the after parties?
It's nice to have another man around for once.
Oh, there are other men... Oh, boy.
Lutz:
It's not what you think! It's something I need to wear to support my breasts!
Lemon, I have season tickets to every sports team in New York, so close to the action, you feel like you're sitting in front of an H.D. television. And they're wasted on you and your coworkers.
Why won't they put me on the Jumbotron? I've been doing cool stuff all game. Whoo!
Toofer:
But my biggest problem with Quidditch is if the snitch is 150 points, why does anyone bother with the quaffle?
Jenna:
Hey, Jeter! Are you jealous? I'm with my new boyfriend!
And now that Danny's here, I have someone to do guy stuff with. Have actual male conversations. You know, he confided in me that he's got a little something going with one of the girls here. Maybe it's that Russian dancer with the tattoos. Which is the crazy sex trifecta.
That girl has a name, Jack. We call her ''Skankovich''.
I'm sure you disapprove. But the workplace is a hierarchy, and Danny is a star. All the pretty, little things down here always want to be with the people up here.
Whatever, as long as he's discreet about it.
It's a younger man's game, Lemon. But I can't say that I don't miss it. You'd be in your office late at night, and the new girl would come in with some flimsy excuse to be there. ''Oh, Mr. Donaghy, I forgot to give you the factory worker death rates.'' Then, she'd laugh at your lame joke. A touch on the arm. And you'd take your reward. You'd take your reward.
How drunk are you?
A lot to very.
Boy, that robot body paint does not wash off.
Is it the body paint? Or is Danny just glowing like a beacon of manly camaraderie? Oh, God. I'm extremely drunk.
Oh, my...
Jenna has a new part
Hey, we've got to get Danny out by 5:00 today. I guess Jack's taking him to the Knicks game.
Liz, I can't do girls' lunch today.
We've never done that.
Because I have an audition for Gossip Girl.
Pete:
Oh, I love that show.
I play Tartine Gramercy. An heiress to a vermouth fortune and a freshman at N.Y.U.
Really? A college freshman?
That's right. In the scene they gave me, I'm fighting with my mother, a washed-up actress who's clinging to her last scraps of faded glamour.
Uh-huh. It's interesting they've highlighted the mother's lines.
Well, that's so I'll know what part not to read. As if the word ''mother'' didn't tip me off already. Wish me luck.
We really should have said something. What happens when she gets there and finds out she's the mom?
Oh, Pete, that's later. Maybe we'll be dead by then.
Oh, that'd be great.
Sue enters the entourage
Sue, you're probably wondering why we asked you to join the entourage. Well, over the years, I've had a complicated relationship with women. From my treatment of the dancers here to my remarks about Madeleine Albright at the 1996 White House Correspondents' Dinner.
What? It's true! She does look like one of those!
Now that Mr. Jordan is having a daughter, he wants to learn to give all women the respect they deserve. Even you foreigners.
That's why I'm adding a daughter to the entourage family. Now what's on the schedule for today?
Dotcom:
10:00 A.M., Dotcom shows us pictures from his trip to Greece.
I think I'm going to go ahead and cancel that.
Okay, I'll reschedule. Again.
11:00 A.M., go to strip club.
Grizz:
I'll get the car.
Hey, hang on. No, I don't think we should go to a strip club. It just doesn't feel right. I think we should let the new member choose an activity.
I like to go to Tasti D-Lite.
I said we're not going to a strip club.
Pinkberry?
What don't you understand? I don't want to take you to a strip club!
Jack comes up with a theory
Oh, come on, you hoser!
Hoser!
So what did you do after the party the other night?
Well, my, uh, work friend and I went to her office.
Ooh, she has an office. Hey, is it that chick lawyer who does the sexual harassment presentation? Because she's asking for it. Okay, no more guesses, continue.
All right, so we're getting into it, and she takes off her glasses. Real sexy.
But she never takes off her shoes, which I kind of like. Even though the reason is she's never let a man see her feet.
And she's kind of a tease. Mostly we just kiss, and then, she makes me go down to the deli to get her a sandwich. So we haven't gone too far. But under that dress, I can tell she's wearing some weird underwear. I want to see it.
They're called ''Spanx''.
Jenna is the MOM!
Jenna, thanks so much for coming in. This is Archeria, She'll be reading with you.
Archeria:
Okay, Tartine has just discovered videos of her boyfriend on her mother's online sex diary.
Mother, is there something I don't know about you and Wainwright?
Sorry, let's start over.
Mother, is there something I don't...
Jenna, you're reading the wrong lines.
What do you mean? I'm not playing the mo...
[Laughing] Then [Screaming]
Black light attack!
You wanted to see me?
Close the door, Lemon. So we haven't talked about your personal life lately. Anything new going on there?
No, same old nothing.
Nothing, really? That's too bad. 'Cause you know what I always say. Black light attack!
What? Oh, boy. That stuff does not wash off.
You and Danny? I would have guessed anyone else. Jenna, Sue...
All right, come on.
How is this possible?
Well, I don't know if you know this, Jack, but the workplace is a hierarchy. And I'm Danny's boss. Sometimes, all the pretty little things down here want to be with the people up here. And they come into your office late one night with some flimsy excuse.
Hey, Liz. I just want to show you this new iPhone app. You shake it and it sounds like an empty can.
Huh? My favorite ''apps'' are the ones before my entree.
Oh, my God. That is the funniest thing I've ever heard. So what are you up to right now?
And I took my reward.
Lemon, you need to end this now.
What? No. Jack, you were just talking about how you miss office hook-ups. That is a double standard.
No, I won't calm down. Women are allowed to get angrier than men about double standards.
It's not about that. Yes, I've had office relationships in the past. But always with people that I could transfer to another city or introduce to Nicolas Sarkozy. Danny is on your show.
Yeah, but it's not serious.
It's not serious yet. End it before it starts affecting the show.
Ugh, fine. I'll talk to him when he gets in.
What did he do to the back of your knees?
A lady never tells.
Tracy the protector
Guy:
Hey, blondie. You like Italian ice?
Hey, watch your mouth! She's only 34 years old!
K... What's wrong with me? First, I don't want to go to strip clubs. And then I get angry at that hilarious dude that said something awesome.
There's nothing wrong with you, sir. It's just, you're treating Sue like family now. It makes you feel protective of her.
But I'm not like that with my sons. When they were little, I threw them in the deep end of our pool. To help them get over their fear of sharks.
Well, it's different with girls. You want to protect them from the world. I'm proud of you, sir. It's like a whole, new part of your heart has opened up.
Thank God. 'Cause the doctors keep telling me it's pretty clogged.
The illusion of youth
The mother. They wanted me to play the mother.
Oh, boy, okay, here we go. Hey, Pete! Jenna just got the...
A mother? I'm not a mother. Would a mother be planning a sex tour of Vietnam this spring?
Okay, just... Look, you're a beautiful woman. But you can't play prom queens and murdered runaways forever.
But those were my majors at the Royal Tampa Academy of Dramatic Tricks.
You can try to fight getting older. You can be like Madonna, and cling to youth with you Gollum arms. Or you can be like Meryl Streep and embrace your age with elegance.
So you're saying it's a choice. Between the dignity of middle age and the illusion of youth.
Two paths. Meryl Streep. Or Madonna.
Very well, I will emulate my acting inspiration. A woman of profound poise, whose career is what we all aspire to.
Okay, this build-up is making me nervous.
A woman whose feminine grace and normal outfits are an inspiration.
Just say who it is and I'll feel better.
Someone whose very name stands for enduring beauty and the wonder of womanhood.
Please don't say...
Madonna.
Liz tries to break it off
Hey, Danny.
Hey, Liz. Look, I know we're supposed to pre-tape that Robot V Wade cold open tonight, But Jack said I can skip it and go to the Rangers game with him.
Yeah, sure, you can go. But, um, we have to talk.
Richard, would you excuse us, please?
Meet me in my office in five minutes.
Well, just let me change.
Mmm... No, That won't be necessary, officer.
The high pitch tone
What are you happy about? Did we get cancelled?
Can't a girl just be happy?
Oh, no, Jenna. Don't do this.
Hang on, I'm just tweeting that I ran into you. This is so tandem.
''Random'', Jenna. Those kids are saying the word ''random''.
Cerie:
Ow! Come on, you guys, stop it! Turn it off, Frank.
What's going on? What are you doing to Cerie?
Frank downloaded this high-pitched tone that can only be heard by young ears.
Frank:
They use it in Japan to keep kids from loitering outside of convenience stores.
Cerie's the only one who can hear it. The rest of us are too old.
Oh, not me! I can hear it! Ugh, my ears are, like, dying! Ah, Facebook!
Um, I already turned it off.
I also have this low-frequency tone that can only be heard by people over 40.
Have you started playing it yet?
Ah. Lemon, can I speak with you for a moment?
Jack has ulterior motives
Danny and I were supposed to have lunch today. Why didn't he show up?
I don't know, maybe he had something better to do.
Well, I had a Porterhouse for Two alone. I am very angry and sleepy.
This is from Danny's CHiPs costume. What is it doing here?
Officer, what's going on up there?
It's an accident. A really bad one.
This badge is a symbol of dignity, honor, and dramatized 1970s inter-ethnic California daytime motorcycle highway justice.
I'm sorry, Jack. I changed my mind.
I'm trying to look out for the show here, Lemon.
Yeah, I don't think you are. While stuck in a pile-up on the Pacific Coast Highway earlier, I realized something. You take Danny away from work whenever you want to hang out. I don't think this is about the show. I think you have some sort of problem with the fact that Danny is with me.
For four years, I've had to make do with what passes for men in this place. With their untucked shirts, boneless faces, their Stars, both Wars and Trek. I needed a man around here, and I finally have one.
No, I finally have one. Liz Lemon has a handsome, goof-around, make-out buddy.
And that's the problem. Danny can't be my alpha-male wingman and his boss' little ''scrump nugget''. They're incompatible.
Well, then, I guess it's on. May the best man win.
Oh, he will.
Tracy and Sue have a fight
Hey, where are you going? It's board game night.
Out? With whom?
This guy, Doug.
Well, does Doug have a last name?
Okay, everybody, let's just...
You can't make me stay here.
You are a part of this entourage.
I didn't ask to be in this entourage!
Look, I know you didn't mean that.
I do mean it. I'm not like you! I'll never be like you! [Door slams]
And now, I'm at the point where I love just kissing. We kiss for an hour and it's totally enough for me.
Uh-huh, this is good guy talk.
She has really thin lips, but she makes up for it with tongue girth.
Okay, maybe we just watch the game. Forget about girls for a night.
Whoo! You know, my little cuddle baby loves to watch figure skating, and I'm really starting to get into that.
Dirty 30's
And now, turning to women's health. Our latest women's information on women's sexuality finds female libido does tend to peak in those years just before peri-menopause. What scientists and doctors like myself are calling their Dirty 30s. Women are also looking at the latest...
I've got to go, Jack.
What? You're leaving? It's only zero-zero.
I'll talk to you in the morning.
Liz Lemon.
That was a low blow last night, Lemon.
What can I say, Jack? I guess I'm getting a second wind here at the tail end of my ''dirty 30s''.
This whole week has been such a bummer.
Hey, when did we add this Grizzly Adams sketch?
I wrote it last night. Late. The shirt should be filthier.
If you were a man, you would have to register yourself as a sex criminal. I'm taking Danny back.
Oh, good luck with that. And remember, if it doesn't work out, there's always Lutz.
♪ Forever young I want to be forever young ♪
Jenna, stop it.
Look, you claim that you want to be happy. But that's never going to happen until you are honest about who you are.
That's easy for you to say. I've built my career on a certain image. And you have no idea what I go through to maintain it. The workouts, the lotions, pretending I wasn't fourth runner-up at the Miss Teen Bicentennial Pageant.
Hm, that's...
And you don't understand the fear I live with. The fear of people ever seeing the real me.
Yes, I do. We all have secrets. You know that I have something I've been hiding from the world for 20 years.
If you come out as your real age, I will reveal my friend, Tom.
[Gasping] You would do that for me? How long would it take?
Well, if I do nothing, he'll be here within 48 hours.
Tom. Tom Selleck
Good morning, Li...
Oh, my God.
I'd like you all to meet Tom. Tom Selleck. He's my moustache.
Thank you, Liz. It's funny. All my ''a-ha'' moments end with a moustache pressed against me.
Tracy and Sue make up
There you are! Your Kenneth and I were worried sick about you!
I think Doug put something in my drink, and I don't remember...
That's not important anymore. I want to talk to you about our fight the other night. Look, having a girl in your life is different. You want to protect her. And the best that you can hope for is that, someday, a nice man will come and take her from you. That's it.
Hey, Sue. I need you in the writers' room.
Here he is now. I knew this day would come. I just didn't think it would be so soon. You take good care of her.
Choir:
♪ Forever young I want to be forever young Do you really want to live forever Forever and ever Forever young I want to be forever young ♪
I don't know if I can go through this with a real daughter.
Yes, you can. I know that was hard, but I bet you wouldn't give up this week with Ms. LaRoche Vanderhoot for anything.
No, I wouldn't. Not for a billion doll hairs.
I'm sorry, did you say, ''doll hairs''?
Yeah, they're not worth nothing. You could probably sell them to a doll company and get maybe $40,000 for them.
Jack's in love with Liz
Danny. Danny, I know. I know Liz is your secret work girlfriend.
Ah, I wanted to tell you. But she thought we should be discreet. I mean, we're just having fun.
I know. But you need to end it now.
What? Why?
I never told anyone this. And that's why, if you ask people about it, they won't know what you're talking about. Because it's a secret. Not because it's a lie.
Good, now here's my secret. My secret is... I'm in love with Liz Lemon.
It's true. It was love at first sight. I ache for her sexually. How could I not? I'm entranced by those... mud-colored eyes, set back in that skin. And her laugh. Her walk. That splay-footed walk. And that... whole situation. Right there. And Oh... Moustache. Good God, Lemon.
Jack, I had no idea. I mean, the last thing I want to do is screw up our friendship. Me and Liz? I'll end it today.
You'd do that for me?
Yeah, I think I'll be okay.
Jenna embraces the mother
Oh, Mother. I can't believe you're dying of old age.
Don't cry for me, Tartine. I've had a full life. Oh, the things I've seen. The first Clinton administration. The Nagano Olympics. Microsoft Windows '95. But I'm 41 now. Time to die.
And cut!
Danny ended it
So Danny says that he and I can't hook up anymore.
And I am taking him to the fight at the Garden tomorrow night. I guess the best man won.
Uh-huh, well, the reason that he gave me was that someone else here is in love with me.
It was my only move, Lemon. And it was hard, believe me.
What did you say you loved about me? Did you talk about my body? Did you say how you like to watch me dance? Yeah. You like that?
You're embarrassing yourself, Lemon.
It started out as a joke, but it's becoming real.
I don't care! I'm having a good time!
Lutz dancing
Go, Lutz. Go, Lutz. Go, Lutz. Go, Lutz. Go, Lutz. Go, Lutz. Go, Lutz. Go, Lutz. Go, Lutz. Go, Lutz. Go, Lutz. Go, Lutz. Go, Lutz. (ooh)
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Quarter Scale Merlin Project
Welcome! The Quarter-Scale Merlin is a 25% scale model of the Rolls-Royce Merlin, which powered many of the most famous Warbirds of WWII, including the P-51 Mustang and Spitfire. This engine is intended to fly a 25% scale model of this type of airplane at scale speed and with scale sound. It not only represents an interesting and challenging project, but also a way to honor the designers of this remarkable engine, and the airmen who relied on it in combat. Pictured above is a complete set of castings machined and assembled, but without internal parts. The eventual goal is to offer complete engines for sale, but many sets of castings have been sold, along with the drawings and instructions needed to machine them, and to machine the other parts required for a running engine. This set of castings was used to build a running version. Here is an early test run:
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Samuel van Ransbeeck (Belgium)
. I am a Belgian student living in Portugal as a student of composition at ESMAE in Porto, Portugal. Currently I am pursuing my Masters degree and I will finish my studies in july 2009. Before coming to Porto I studied in Leuven in Belgium but because of an erasmus scolarship I could study 1 semester in Portugal. Because I liked it so much and I learned alot, I decided to return there and continuie my studies as a regular student.
as a ‘classical’ composer, I think that we are not good in selling our goods. The popular music scene always makes music videos to sell their music. I think that classical music should not stay away from that. Besides this pragmatic approach, images can make the music more interesting to hear and easier to identify with.
My music is music of the coïncidental encounters, meaning, there happens something musically, a short muiscal events and it passes away. It is like meeting somebody on the train, to who you say hi, a glimpse in the eyes, then fading away.
As I only made two videos, or better, have been collaborating in two films, I am still exploring. What I wanted in my first video, and what was also the idea of the visual artist, was to make a dance scene, the faces unrecognizable, but with expression. There had to be anonimity so the viewer could identify with one of the protagonists. For the Dispersion movie, which was selected for the festival, I wrote the movie after the film was finished, thus giving another approach to the music. The film used sparse images and called for slow moving sounds, which I tried to create to accompany the images.
An normal SONY handycam has been used to do the filming. Music was made with selfdeveloped software (Stockwatch), Propellerhead’s Reason and Digidesign’s Protools. The movie editing was done in Finale Cut Pro and Adobe Premiere.
I hope to make more videos to accompany my music or the opposite, write music for movies. Making the final cut was not that hard, for a first time doing thyis, I did’t lose time in learning the program procedures.
The films were made with equipment from the school, so there was no real cost involved as the actor was also the director of the Dispersion movie.
Both film projects I did where done in conjunction with visual artists.
Insterstella 5555 from Daft Punk and the videos of Michael Jackson influenced me alot and gave me the drive to make videoclips.
I hope to make more videos for my music or write music for films.
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Shearer’s Strike 1891
In colonial Queensland wool was big business and the pastoralists were used to getting their own way. So when newly formed unions challenged the bosses, many feared that there would be ‘blood on the wattle’
1891 shearer’s strike leaders
The 1891 shearer’s strike was one of the first big industrial disputes in Australia. The strike centred on the town of Barcaldine in rural Queensland. The pastoralists wanted to pay lower wages to shearers by using non-union workers. The unions said no and organised a strike. The government used soldiers and special constables to bring in non-union workers to work at low rates.
Both sides of the dispute threatened violence and there was widespread fear that there would be a bloody outcome.
Private information. Federated pastoralists levying three hundred thousand pounds throughout Australia to fight Queensland…Employers plan to raise thousands blacklegs to take district after district in rotation. Keep this strictly secret. Act cautiously. Big trouble ahead. Telegram sent in 1891 (Workers’ Heritage Centre)
The union leaders were arrested and sent to prison. After which the strike collapsed. But that was not the end of the story.
Stirred by the events, the shearers union saw the need to get involved in politics. They formed the Australian Labor Party and in just a few years had representatives in the Queensland parliament.
More depth: Here’s how the Workers’ Heritage Centre in Barcaldine describes the events.
Australian Curriculum Links:
History/Year 9/Historical Knowledge and Understanding/Australia and Asia/Making a Nation
ACDSEH091
Key events and ideas in the development of Australian self-government and democracy, including women’s voting rights
Tolpuddle Martyrs 1830
Eight hour day: work, rest and play
Wages through the ages: a brief history of pay
The Harvester judgement and Australia's minimum wage
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Charles Johnstone: Where Danger Lives
by Barry W Hughes on July 7, 2015
As an adolescent boy, enraptured by hormonal romanticism and never-ending erections brought on at the slightest suggestion, the fantasy world of sexual maturity seemed like an impossibility.
Adolescent boys struggle with an aggressively visceral reaction to the visual world; they are at war with the reality in which they find themselves and their imagined prowess, which they cannot reconcile. Being trapped in such a prison, they are taunted by the Alpha Male paradigm that is pushed at their fragile ego from movie heroes to musician bad boys to present (and equally so absent) father figures. As pack animals, peers who seem to be satisfying all their combined yearnings with authoritative ease fill their minds with tall tales of macho achievements. Young men find themselves in a phallic cult, and under its influence they are victims to their own obsessions – wet dreams and boners are the curse of the adolescent male’s lot.
So many of these formative years are spent vicariously living through other outlets. It prepares the mind, trains the hand, and comforts the soul. There comes a time however, when the young man is not so young anymore and those long longed-for dreams have since become realities and soured or passed almost without thought. What happened along the way? What was all that sweaty strident anguish for anyway?
Charles Johnstone’s photobook The Girl In The Fifth Floor Walk-Up is the fantasy every straight young man has dreamed about during a Geography lesson, while staring out their bedroom window on a summer day, or riding the bus home some October evening. A collaboration with actor/writer Heather Malesson, a blonde femme fatale with classic Scandinavian looks, the book is a modest collection of intimate Polaroid portraits taken, one presumes, in her apartment with the red reinforced metal door on the fifth floor of a walk-up building.
In its second edition with 16 additional images, and published by Sun, it is an elegantly designed and understated book in itself. The content is an exercise in performative voyeurism as the unseen photographer, while making instant photographs, faithfully follows the protagonist, complicit in the act, around her apartment. It has the tone of a pulp fiction movie, the kind young boys dream of one day recreating. One would assume because of the nature of the Polaroid process, both photographer and subject engaged in a continuous discussion as to where and how the next image would be made.
Indeed some poses are repeated; some are quite obviously staged performances while others appear fragmentary and off-guard. There is a contemporary yet nostalgic feel to them: one or two are similar to the Polaroid’s one can pick up for cheap at a New York flea market. Heather never hesitates, even when her back is turned. Heather likes to flaunt. Heather likes U2. Heather also looks like she is in control; the very first picture in the book depicts her unamused expression while holding a Polaroid in her hand. She obviously had something to say to Johnstone (maybe a puerile joke was made).
A collaborator in earnest, Heather spends much of her time in a state of undress, teasing though not really doing anything of any consequence. She talks on the phone, does a lot of lying down and mooches about the place, occasionally smirking, occasionally laughing innocently but rarely unconscious of the camera. Johnstone for his part keeps the pace moving. He remains insistent on capturing something about his muse, obsessively captivated, enchanted, submissively at her mercy. This is the kind of project a man makes when he can, when he is allowed. It is the work he produces almost in retaliation for all those years he couldn’t, when he was too young, too shy, and too inexperienced to make before. It is a photographic moment of personal re-enactment.
Ultimately, The Girl in the Fifth Floor Walk-Up is an expression of male inadequacy, as outlined by the few lines taken from Raymond Chandler’s Farewell, My Lovely (1940), reprinted in the back of the book, they begin: “It was a blonde. A blonde to make a bishop kick a hole in a stained glass window.” Of course. This is not a portrait of Heather per se, it is a portrait of a character portrayed by Heather; that has haunted men, both young and old for as long a time as they can remember. You’ve seen her in Film Noir movies, television shows and read about her in crime books and detective comics. This is the blonde bombshell, headstrong but vulnerable, that breaks the hero’s heart and lives to tell the tale while he dwells in ruin or worse. To quote another great Film Noir line by Van Heflin in Johnny Eager (1941), “You knew when a woman loves you like that, she can love you with every card in the deck and then pull a knife across your throat the next morning.”
If he ever dreamed of being a maverick cop, or down-at-heel private eye, locked in a New York apartment with the girl the villains are after, this is the story that plays out. Johnstone has found her, you can see his hat hanging on her chair, and for a brief time he got to make the pictures he probably dreamed about making when he was a boy.
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Fantasy Pair:
HUNTSVILLE (2014)
p,3,1:47.4 ($1,704,242)
SOMEBEACHSOMEWHERE (2005)
MACH THREE (1999)
p,3,1:49 ($2,170,255)
MATTS SCOOTER (1985) p,3,T1:48.2 ($2,944,591)
ALL INCLUDED (1986) p,4,1:56.2f ($125,634)
WHERES THE BEACH (1998)
BEACH TOWEL (1987) p,3,1:50 ($2,570,357)
WHERES SARAH (1993) p,3,1:57f ($19,576)
WILD WEST SHOW (2005)
p,3,1:53.3f ($44,569)
WESTERN HANOVER (1989)
NO NUKES (1979) p,3,T1:52.1 ($572,430)
WENDYMAE HANOVER (1983) p,4,T1:57 ($8,887)
SWEET ON ART (2000)
p,4,1:52.4 ($217,714)
ARTSPLACE (1988) p,4,1:49.2 ($3,085,083)
TOWN SWEETHEART (1986) p,3,1:57.3f ($63,210)
ROSIE DE VIE (2011)
WESTERN IDEAL (1995)
LEAH ALMAHURST (1985)
ABERCROMBIE (1975) p,4,1:53 ($984,391)
LIBERATED ANGEL (1978) p,3,1:55.4 ($76,948)
SMART DIALING (1999)
p,3,1:55f ($25,904)
ABERCROMBIE (1975)
p,4,1:53 ($984,391)
SILENT MAJORITY (1969) p,3,1:56.3 ($362,369)
BERGDORF (1967) p,4,2:03.3q ($6,035)
START DIALING (1988)
NIATROSS (1977) p,3,T1:49.1 ($2,019,213)
RITA ALMAHURST (1980) p,3,T1:55 ($150,430)
ROSIE DE VIE p, 2, 1:57.3h, 3, 1:55.4f, 4, 1:55.1f -'15, BT1:51.1-'13 ($72,254) 8 wins, by WESTERN IDEAL p, 1:48. At 2, winner of MD Std. Race Fund div (twice) at Ocean Downs; third in Lou Babic Memorial final at Freehold, Reynolds Memorial div at Tioga Downs. At 3, third in MD Std. Race Fund div at Ocean Downs. From 1 foal, including a two-year-old of 2021, dam of
Big City Jake (c, Huntsville). Now 2.
SMART DIALING p, 2, 1:57, 3, 1:55f -'02, BT1:53.1-'02 ($25,904) 3 wins, by ABERCROMBIE p, 4, 1:53. At 2, winner of KYSS at The Red Mile. From 10 foals, dam of 7 winners(2 in 1:53, 5 in 1:55, 7 in 1:57) including-
DIAL OR NODIAL (g, Western Ideal) p, 2, 1:51.2, 3, 1:50.1, 1:48.3f -'11, BT1:48.1f-'11 ($1,774,600) 42 wins. At 2, winner of Bluegrass S. div at The Red Mile, Governors Cup elim at Woodbine, Int'l Stallion S. div at The Red Mile, NJSS div (twice) at Freehold, final at Freehold, div at The Meadowlands, final at The Meadowlands; third in Breeders Crown final at The Meadowlands. At 3, winner of NJSS final at The Meadowlands, New Jersey Classic elim at The Meadowlands, North America Cup elim at Mohawk; second in NJSS div at The Meadowlands, Tattersalls S. div at The Red Mile; third in NJ Classic final at The Meadowlands. At 4, winner of Allerage Farms S. elim at The Red Mile, Open at The Red Mile; second in Open (5 times) at Harrahs Chester Casino, Preferred at The Meadowlands; third in Graduate S. elim at The Meadowlands, Open at Pocono Downs. As aged, winner of Open (twice) at Harrahs Chester Casino, at Pocono Downs, (4 times) at Harrahs Philadelphia; second in Open (3 times) at Harrahs Chester Casino, at Pocono Downs, at Harrahs Philadelphia, Presidential Series leg at The Meadowlands; third in Invitation at Pocono Downs, Open at Harrahs Philadelphia, Presidential Series final at The Meadowlands, TVG Series leg at The Meadowlands.
SMART SHARK (r, Cams Card Shark) p, 3, 1:58.3f, 1:51.3 -'09 ($153,932) 16 wins. Winner of 2009 ASHA Award for Aged Horse/Geldings. At 4, winner of Borden Park S. elim at Northlands Park; third in Sunwapta S. elim at Northlands Park, final at Northlands Park. As aged, winner of OPEN at Grande Prairie, Open (twice) at Alberta Downs, (twice) at Grande Prairie, at Yorkton Exhibition; second in Open (4 times) at Alberta Downs, at Grande Prairie, at Marquis Downs, (3 times) at Northlands Park, The Albertan elim at Northlands Park; third in Open (5 times) at Alberta Downs, at Northlands Park.
PHONE IN (g, Vintage Master) p, 3, 1:55.2f -'17, BT1:53.2s-'20 ($80,967) 15 wins.
ROSIE DE VIE (m, Western Ideal) p, 2, 1:57.3h, 3, 1:55.4f, 4, 1:55.1f -'15, BT1:51.1-'13 ($72,254) 8 wins. As Above.
DIAL A DRAGON (g, Dragon Again) p, 3, 1:54, 4, 1:53.2f -'12, BT1:51.3f-'12 ($68,473) 10 wins.
KWIK DIAL (m, Cams Card Shark) p, 3, 1:54.1s -'08 ($44,803) 6 wins. Dam of-
KWIK TALKIN p, 2, 1:53.4h, 3, 1:51.1f -'18, BT1:50.1s-'19 ($187,625).
KWIK MAC p, 3, 1:56.1f, 4, 1:53.4f -'16, BT1:51.3f-'15 ($124,173).
WESTERN DIAL p, 3, 1:57.2h -'16, BT1:56.4h-'17 ($12,280).
MCJINGLE p, 2, 2:02.1h -'20, BT1:58.3f-'20 ($11,294).
IDEAL SPEED p, 3, 1:56.1f -'19, BT1:55.2f-'20 ($10,749). Died 2020.
Kwik Chatter p, 3, 2:01.4h -'20, BT1:57.4f-'20 ($2,555).
Fast Chat. Now 2.
SMART IDEA (h, Western Ideal) p, 2, Q1:57.4s, 3, 1:55s -'13, BT1:52.3s-'13 ($30,065) 2 wins.
Dial Him Up (g, Shadow Play) p, , BT1:53.3-'20 ($1,881). Now 3 . Raced at 2.
Smart Card (m, Cams Card Shark). Dam of-
TWIN B SPEED DIAL p, 2, 1:53.2f, 3, 1:51f, 1:50.4f -'20 ($303,235).
LUKES ROCKETMAN p, 2, 1:54.3f, 1:52 -'18 ($86,857).
TWIN B CUZISAIDSO p, 2, 2:00.3h, 3, 1:57.2f -'18, BT1:56.2f-'18 ($12,094).
Majestic Grace. Now 3 .
Twin B Beach Club. Now 2.
Dial Days (g, American Ideal).
START DIALING p, 2, 1:55.2, 3, 1:53.3 -'91, BT1:53.1-'92 ($236,125) 14 wins, by NIATROSS p, 3, T1:49.1. At 2, winner of American-National S. at Sportsmans Park, Hoosier Futurity S. final at Indiana State Fair, Standardbred S. at Delaware County Fair; second in Arden Downs S. div at The Meadows, Hayes Memorial heat at Duquoin State Fair, Hoosier Futurity S. elim at Indiana State Fair, Pink Bonnet S. final at Scioto Downs, Tompkins-Geers S. div at Scioto Downs. At 3, winner of MacFarlane Memorial div at Hazel Park, Scarlet O'Hara elim at Scioto Downs; second in Glen Garnsey Memorial elim at The Red Mile. From 11 foals, dam of 8 winners(5 in 1:53, 7 in 1:55) including-
ART DIALING (g, Artsplace) p, 2, 1:58f, 3, 1:53.4h, 1:48.2 -'00 ($433,825) 20 wins. At 2, winner of Steeplechase Village Series leg (twice) at Scioto Downs; second in Pegasus Series leg at Hoosier Park, Steeplechase Village Series leg at Scioto Downs; third in Miller Lite Pace leg at The Red Mile, Steeplechase Village Series leg (3 times) at Scioto Downs, final at Scioto Downs. At 3, second in Allstar Cadillac Series leg at The Meadows, final at The Meadows, Breeders Crown elim at Colonial Downs, Cleveland Classic at Northfield Park, Meadow Skipper S. at The Red Mile; third in Adios S. elim at The Meadows, Allstar Cadillac Series leg at The Meadows, Jug Preview div at Scioto Downs. As aged, second in Battle Of Lake Erie at Northfield Park, Beckwith Memorial at Plainridge.
RAPID DIALING (g, Jate Lobell) p, 2, 1:53, 3, 1:49.1f -'04 ($407,940) 24 wins. At 2, winner of John F Simpson S. leg at Indiana Downs, Lexington Breeders Classic elim at The Red Mile, Woodrow Wilson S. elim at The Meadowlands; second in Lexington Breeders Classic final at The Red Mile, Niatross S. leg at The Meadowlands; third in Breeders Crown elim at The Meadowlands, Matron S. final at Dover Downs. At 3, winner of KYSS cons at The Red Mile, Matron S. elim at Dover Downs; second in Burlington S. div at Mohawk, North America Cup elim at Woodbine; third in KY Summer Ch final at The Red Mile, Open at Mohawk, at Woodbine. At 4, third in Willowdale Pacing Series leg at Woodbine. As aged, third in Invitation at Freehold.
COURAGEOUS CAT (g, Mcardle) p, 3, 1:51.2f, 4, 1:51f -'14, BT1:50.1f-'14 ($140,059) 16 wins. At 3, second in PA Stallion Series div at Pocono Downs.
SILVER DIALING (m, Hi Ho Silverheels) p, 2, 1:58s, 4, 1:53s -'04 ($74,381) 8 wins. At 4, winner of Blizzard Series leg at Woodbine, final at Woodbine; second in Blizzard Series leg at Woodbine. Dam of-
STERLING SILVER p, 2, 1:54.4 -'09, BT1:53.4-'09 ($41,097). Dam of-
PEMBROKE ART p, 4, 1:53.1f -'17 ($64,798).
Polished p, 3, Q2:10.1 -'17, BT1:59.4-'17 ($104).
BAD SILVER p, 3, 1:56.4f -'16, BT1:55.2f-'17 ($35,023).
DIALED IN p, 3, 1:58.3f -'13, BT1:55f-'13 ($21,141).
Shades Of Silver. Now 3 .
DIAL A WIN (g, Mcardle) p, 2, Q1:58.3f, 3, 1:53f -'12, BT1:51.1f-'13 ($60,113) 5 wins.
LADYSAI (m, Real Artist) p, 3, 1:53.2f -'07 ($36,812) 5 wins. At 2, second in Kindergarten Classic Series leg at Tioga Downs. At 4, second in Spud Island Classic leg at Charlottetown Driving Park. Dam of-
DIALAMARA p, 2, 1:57.4h, 3, 1:51.1f, 1:50.1s -'17, BT1:49.3s-'17 ($412,190).
SO MUCH MORE p, 2, 1:57.1h, 3, 1:50.2s, 4, 1:49.3s -'20 ($411,304).
SMILING DIALING p, 2, 1:59.1h, 3, 1:52.3s -'20, BT1:52s-'20 ($28,627).
DIAL THE BOSSMAN p, 2, Q1:58h, 3, 1:56.1h -'17, BT1:54.1s-'17 ($13,867).
BIG TALKING MAN p, 2, 1:52s -'17 ($13,096). Died 08/2018.
NEED TO KNOW p, 2, 1:59h -'20, BT1:58.2h-'20 ($11,690).
So Much Sizzle. Now 2.
SMART DIALING (m, Abercrombie) p, 2, 1:57, 3, 1:55f -'02, BT1:53.1-'02 ($25,904) 3 wins. Died 2018. As Above.
Speed Dialing (m, No Nukes) p, 2, Q2:00.4f -'96, BT1:59.4f-'96 ($4,233) 1 win. Dam of-
C C SPICE p, 2, 1:54.1f, 3, 1:51.4 -'03, BT1:51.2f-'03 ($696,080). Dam of-
SIR JACK p, 3, 1:55h, 4, 1:50.3f -'13, BT1:50.2f-'16 ($417,191).
C C STORMEY p, 3, 1:58.3f, 1:51.2f -'14 ($115,629).
NOT SO SWEET p, 1:54f -'19, BT1:53f-'18 ($100,206).
CC JERMEY p, 3, 1:56.1h, 4, 1:52.2f -'15, BT1:51.3f-'15 ($47,900).
KING OF CLUBS p, 3, 1:59.4h -'10, BT1:57.1h-'10 ($10,353).
Rockin Sage. Now 2.
KAYLAS RAIDER p, 2, 1:58.1f, 3, 1:55.4f, 1:54.3f -'06, BT1:53.4f-'07 ($300,000). Died 2018. Dam of-
MAC RAIDER p, 2, Q1:57.1s, 3, 1:52.3s, 4, 1:51.1s -'16 ($150,084).
C C NITE RAIDER p, 3, 1:55.3h -'14, BT1:53.1s-'15 ($61,074).
KRYSTAL C p, 3, 1:59.2h, 1:56.2h -'18, BT1:55.4h-'18 ($51,599).
TRIZZLE TRAZZLE p, 2, 1:54.2s -'19, BT1:54s-'19 ($47,935).
SIR JEFF p, 3, 1:57.4f -'12, BT1:53.3-'12 ($30,475).
MISSTRESS K p, 4, 2:00h -'19, BTQ1:59.1s-'18 ($7,627).
THE BIG SHOW p, 2, 1:58.3f, 4, 1:54.2f -'03, BT1:54.1s-'03 ($114,623).
CC ARTIE p, 3, 1:57.2f, 4, 1:56.4f -'09, BT1:55.3f-'09 ($39,088).
CC STING p, 2, 2:01.1h, 3, 1:58.4f -'06, BT1:55.3f-'06 ($23,665).
Sugar Sugar p, 2, 2:00.1h -'09, BT1:57.1h-'10 ($8,192). Dam of-
River Boat Rosie. Now 2.
Abergezunt (m, Abercrombie). Dam of-
UP FRONT WILDMAN p, 3, 1:53.3, 1:53.2s -'06, BT1:52.3s-'06 ($52,201).
TORONADO MINDALE p, 3, Q2:04.1h, 1:56.2h -'10, BT1:55h-'10 ($40,838).
NOBLE TINKER p, 3, 1:55.3s, 1:55.3f -'07, BT1:54.2s-'06 ($26,346).
SONATA MINDALE p, 3, 1:53.4 -'11 ($13,989). Dam of-
GATEWOOD p, 3, 1:54.2 -'16, BTQ1:52.4-'16 ($59,107).
HERSCHEL W p, 2, 1:58.4 -'19, BT1:56f-'20 ($22,372).
Dixie Dee Mindale p, 2:05h -'11, BT1:56.1z-'10 ($668).
Startsplace (m, Artsplace).
Up Front Red Head (m, Four Starzzz Shark).
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36 days in United Kingdom & Ireland Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Europe tour planner
Start: Toronto, Canada
Belfast, United Kingdom
Cavan, Ireland
Killarney, Ireland
Dingle, Ireland
Liscannor, Ireland
Westport, Ireland
End: Toronto, Canada
Mon, Sep 28 - Mon, Nov 2 Edit
The Square Mile
Vibrant and noisy, London is one of the world’s leading cities, an international capital of culture, education, fashion, music, finance, trade, and politics.
Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey will appeal to history buffs. St. Paul's Cathedral and Emirates Stadium Tour and Museum are good opportunities to explore the local culture. The adventure continues: explore the world behind art at The British Museum, brush up on your military savvy at Churchill War Rooms, get engrossed in the history at British Library, and make a trip to Trafalgar Square.
To see photos, maps, more things to do, and tourist information, read our London trip itinerary maker tool.
Toronto, Canada to London is an approximately 10-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 5 hours traveling from Toronto to London. Traveling from Toronto in September, expect London to be little chillier, temps between 22°C and 12°C. You'll have a few hours on the 2nd (Fri) to wrap things up before traveling to Edinburgh.
Museums · Historic Sites · Neighborhoods · Fun & Games
The Courtauld Gallery
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World Heritage-listed Edinburgh combines ancient and modern in a uniquely Scottish atmosphere.
You'll explore and learn at Scottish National Portrait Gallery and Surgeons' Hall Museums. Visiting The Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and The Birks of Aberfeldy will get you outdoors. Venture out of the city with trips to Rosslyn Chapel (in Roslin), The Black Watch Castle & Museum (in Perth) and Linlithgow (Blackness Castle & Linlithgow Palace). There's still lots to do: step into the grandiose world of Bamburgh Castle, get engrossed in the history at Discovery Point, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Holyrood Abbey, and examine the collection at Royal Yacht Britannia.
To see where to stay, other places to visit, reviews, and tourist information, read our Edinburgh online trip planner.
Traveling by train from London to Edinburgh takes 8 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a train; or drive. Traveling from London in October, expect Edinburgh to be little chillier, temps between 15°C and 7°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Fri) so you can go by car to Glasgow.
Historic Sites · Museums · Parks · Shopping
Bamburgh, Linlithgow, Rosslyn Chapel, The Birks of Aberfeldy, The Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Bamburgh Castle
Scotland's Style Capital
Scotland’s largest city, Glasgow is known for its cultural heritage and the friendliness of its people.
You'll discover tucked-away gems like The Riverside Museum of Transport and Travel and House for an Art Lover. Head to The Glasgow School of Art and Merchant Cityfor plenty of shopping. Venture out of the city with trips to Dumbarton (Dumbarton Castle & Denny Tank Museum). There's much more to do: stroll through Glasgow West End, explore the world behind art at St. Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art, identify plant and animal life at Strathblane Falconry, and contemplate the long history of The Mackintosh House.
You can plan Glasgow trip in no time by asking Inspirock to help create your itinerary.
You can take a train from Edinburgh to Glasgow in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In October, daytime highs in Glasgow are 15°C, while nighttime lows are 7°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Wed) so you can travel to Belfast.
Things to do in Glasgow
Museums · Historic Sites · Shopping · Parks
Dumbarton, Strathblane Falconry, Paisley Abbey
The Riverside Museum of Transport and Travel
The Glasgow School of Art
A city with character, Belfast remains a great place for a leisurely exploration, as it is still relatively undiscovered by foreign tourists, who usually opt to visit Dublin instead.
Start off your visit on the 15th (Thu): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Belfast Cathedral - The Cathedral Church of St. Anne, steep yourself in history at Crumlin Road Gaol, take an in-depth tour of Irish Republican History Museum, then examine the collection at HMS Caroline, then examine the collection at Titanic Belfast, and finally browse the different shops at Victoria Square Shopping Centre. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 16th (Fri): contemplate the long history of Shankill Road, wander the streets of Cathedral Quarter, take in the exciting artwork at MAC, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Malachy's Church, then get engrossed in the history at Museum of Orange Heritage - Schomberg House, and finally see the interesting displays at SS Nomadic.
To find traveler tips, ratings, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Belfast sightseeing planner.
Traveling by flight from Glasgow to Belfast takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry. In October in Belfast, expect temperatures between 16°C during the day and 10°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sat) so you can travel to Cavan.
Things to do in Belfast
Historic Sites · Museums · Shopping · Neighborhoods
Crumlin Road Gaol
SS Nomadic
HMS Caroline
Kick off your visit on the 17th (Sat): cruise along Burren Coastline Drive, pause for some serene contemplation at Cavan Cathedral, and then identify plant and animal life at Deerpark Forest Walk.
For ratings, traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Cavan day trip planner.
Getting from Belfast to Cavan by car takes about 2.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 15°C in October, and nighttime lows around 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 17th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel to Kilkenny.
Things to do in Cavan
Outdoors · Scenic Drive · Parks · Wildlife
Burren Coastline Drive, Deerpark Forest Walk
Deerpark Forest Walk
Cavan Cathedral
See Ireland Travel Guide
Marble City
The country's smallest city in terms of population, Kilkenny boasts a rich cultural heritage and diverse tourist attractions that include well-preserved medieval architecture, exciting nightlife, a vibrant culinary scene, and abundant shopping opportunities.
Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: get outside with Mount Juliet Estate, steep yourself in history at Jerpoint Park, take in the spiritual surroundings of Jerpoint Abbey, then look for gifts at Nicholas Mosse Pottery, then get a new perspective on nature at Medieval Mile Museum, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at St Marys Cathedral.
To see traveler tips, ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Kilkenny driving holiday planner.
Traveling by car from Cavan to Kilkenny takes 2.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 17°C in October, and nighttime lows around 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Cork.
Things to do in Kilkenny
Historic Sites · Breweries & Distilleries · Museums · Outdoors
Find places to stay Oct 17 — 19:
Book Hostel
Jerpoint Park
Medieval Mile Museum
Rebel City
One of the country's major artistic and cultural centers, famed for its many annual festivals, Cork straddles the Lee River and boasts over 30 bridges.
Start off your visit on the 20th (Tue): explore the historical opulence of Blarney Castle & Gardens, browse the exhibits of Cork City Gaol, take in the architecture and atmosphere at The Cathedral of St Mary & St Anne & Visitor Centre, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Peter and Paul's Church, then get engrossed in the history at Nano Nagle Place, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at St Colman’s Cathedral.
To see where to stay and tourist information, refer to the Cork vacation planner.
You can drive from Kilkenny to Cork in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. October in Cork sees daily highs of 16°C and lows of 9°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Tue) so you can drive to Killarney.
Things to do in Cork
Historic Sites · Museums
St Colman’s Cathedral
Blarney Castle & Gardens
Cork City Gaol
Nano Nagle Place
Continuously inhabited since the Neolithic period, Killarney draws visitors with its picturesque natural scenery, fine restaurants, and traditional pubs.
On the 21st (Wed), take in the dramatic scenery at Torc Waterfall, explore the activities along Lough Leane, explore the historical opulence of Ross Castle, indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, then look for all kinds of wild species at Kerry Cliffs, and finally sample the fine beverages at Irish Whiskey Experience. On the next day, trot along with a tour on horseback, tee off at Killarney Golf & Fishing Club, look for all kinds of wild species at Falconry Kerry, then admire the landmark architecture of St. Mary's Cathedral, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Mary's Church of Ireland, and finally browse the exhibits of Peter Cox Photography Gallery.
To see ratings, other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Killarney trip itinerary builder website.
Drive from Cork to Killarney in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In October, daytime highs in Killarney are 17°C, while nighttime lows are 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Thu) to allow time to drive to Dingle.
Things to do in Killarney
Parks · Historic Sites · Nature · Outdoors
Kerry Cliffs
Irish Whiskey Experience
Located on Ireland's western coastline, Dingle sits between scenic mountains and the Atlantic Ocean.
On the 23rd (Fri), take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Mary's Church, examine the collection at Harry Clarke Stained Glass Windows, explore the galleries of Dingle Artworks, then take in the exciting artwork at The Carol Cronin Gallery, then stop by John Weldon Jewellers, and finally make a trip to The Dillon Gallery Paintings by Honora O'Neill.
To find more things to do, traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Dingle online trip itinerary planner.
You can drive from Killarney to Dingle in 1.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. In October, plan for daily highs up to 17°C, and evening lows to 10°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Sat) so you can go by car to Limerick.
Things to do in Dingle
Shopping · Museums · Outdoors · Golf
Ceann Sibeal (Dingle) Golf Club, Dingle Sheepdogs Demonstrations & Trials
John Weldon Jewellers
Músaem Chorca Dhuibhne
Founded by Vikings over a thousand years ago, Limerick sits at the head of the Shannon River's broadening estuary.
Start off your visit on the 24th (Sat): don't miss a visit to Pery's Square, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. John's Cathedral, take an in-depth tour of Hunt Museum, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Saint Mary's Cathedral, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Saint Munchin's Catholic Church, and finally explore the historical opulence of King John's Castle.
For other places to visit, more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, read Limerick trip itinerary maker app.
Getting from Dingle to Limerick by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and taxi. Expect a daytime high around 17°C in October, and nighttime lows around 9°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Liscannor.
Things to do in Limerick
St. John's Cathedral
King John's Castle
Hunt Museum
Liscannor is a coastal village in County Clare, Ireland.GeographyLying on the west coast of Ireland, on Liscannor Bay, the village is located on the R478 road between Lahinch, to the east, and Doolin, to the north. On the 25th (Sun), take some stellar pictures from Cliffs of Moher, stop by Moher Cottage, trek along Hag's Head, then enjoy the sand and surf at Spanish Point Beach, then head outdoors with Wild Kitchen, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Kilfenora Cathedral & Crosses.
To find maps, where to stay, reviews, and other tourist information, you can read our Liscannor day trip planning site.
Getting from Limerick to Liscannor by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a bus. In October, daytime highs in Liscannor are 17°C, while nighttime lows are 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Galway.
Things to do in Liscannor
Outdoors · Parks · Historic Sites · Beaches
Kilfenora Cathedral & Crosses, Wild Kitchen, Spanish Point Beach
Hag's Head
Spanish Point Beach
Kick off your visit on the 26th (Mon): take in the spiritual surroundings of National Shrine of Our Lady of Knock, walk around Coole Park Nature Reserve, steep yourself in history at Thoor Ballylee - Yeats Museum, then explore the historical opulence of Athenry Castle, and finally explore the ancient world of Athenry Dominican Priory. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 27th (Tue): stop by Connemara Celtic Crystal Visitor Centre, see the sights as you ascend with a climbing tour, then examine the collection at The Galway Fisheries Watchtower Museum, then get to know the fascinating history of Riverside Walk, and finally appreciate the views at Doo Lough Valley.
To find traveler tips, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Galway vacation planner.
Drive from Liscannor to Galway in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In October, daytime highs in Galway are 14°C, while nighttime lows are 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Westport.
Historic Sites · Parks · Outdoors · Tours
Gort, Athenry, Connemara Celtic Crystal Visitor Centre, National Shrine of Our Lady of Knock
Coole Park Nature Reserve
Thoor Ballylee - Yeats Museum
National Shrine of Our Lady of Knock
Renowned for its Georgian architecture, Westport sits in the shadows of Croagh Patrick, considered the holiest mountain in Ireland.
Start off your visit on the 28th (Wed): pause for some serene contemplation at St Mary's Church, hike along Clew Bay Archaeological Trail, browse the exhibits of The Quay Gallery, then take in the local highlights with Walking tours, and finally look for gifts at Marlene's Chocolate Haven.
To see other places to visit, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Westport online visit planner.
Traveling by car from Galway to Westport takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In October in Westport, expect temperatures between 15°C during the day and 8°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Dublin.
Things to do in Westport
Shopping · Parks · Outdoors · Historic Sites
The Quay Gallery
Clew Bay Archaeological Trail
A history spanning over a thousand years, vibrant nightlife, and a mix of Georgian and modern architecture make Dublin a popular European tourist destination.
You'll explore and learn at Guinness Storehouse and Croke Park Stadium Tour & GAA Museum. Do your shopping at Grafton Street and St. Stephen's Green Shopping Centre. Explore Dublin's surroundings by going to Donore (Bru na Boinne & Newgrange), Howth Hills (in Howth) and Malahide Castle (in Malahide). The adventure continues: contemplate the long history of Kilmainham Gaol Museum, explore the world behind art at National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts & History, see the interesting displays at The Irish Rock 'N' Roll Museum Experience, and take a stroll through Temple Bar.
For where to stay, reviews, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Dublin journey builder website.
Drive from Westport to Dublin in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 16°C in October, and nighttime lows around 8°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Mon) so you can travel back home.
Things to do in Dublin
Museums · Historic Sites · Neighborhoods · Shopping
Donore, Howth Hills, Malahide Castle
Find places to stay Oct 29 — Nov 2:
Kilmainham Gaol Museum
Guinness Storehouse tickets
Guinness Storehouse Entrance Ticket
Skip the Line: Guinness Connoisseur Taste Experience at the Guinness Storehouse
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Home to an impressive 25 World Heritage sites, the United Kingdom, which includes England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, has hundreds of museums to explore, thousands of parks and gardens to stroll through, and tens of thousands of communities to discover. From Land’s End in the south to John O’Groats in the north, the country is packed with tourist attractions that can fill a range of itineraries. With nearly 30 million tourists visiting every year, the UK is ranked among the top ten holiday destinations in the world. Known for its royalty, this country also represents a diverse patchwork of native and immigrant cultures. Although Britannia no longer rules the waves, it possesses a captivating history and a dynamic modern culture, both of which remain hugely influential on the rest of the world.
Ireland travel guide
Gentle green hills, Guinness, leprechauns, and friendly folks characterize this small isle of a country. From the busy big city of Dublin to cozy countryside, the emerald isle harbors a varied natural landscape and is steeped in tradition. Visitors can immerse themselves in the native Irish language by visiting a Gaeltacht, or Irish-speaking region of the country, where traditional culture thrives. The Irish are known for being open and welcoming: from the moment you land to the moment you leave, you'll be greeted with "cead mile failte"--a hundred thousand welcomes.
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Isaac Bashevis Singer from Krochmalna Street
by Lukasz Jewish Warsaw, People of Warsaw
Isaac Bashevis Singer was an Yiddish writer and the winner of Nobel Prize in Literature in 1978. He was publishing only in Yiddish beeing the leading figure in Yiddish literature movement. He wrote such famous novels as: The Magician of Lublin, A Devil in Goraj or The Family Moskat.
He was born in 1902 in Leoncin near Warsaw as Icek Hersz-Zynger. His father was a rabbi, and his mother was a rabbi’s daughter. When he was 5 years old his family moved to Radzymin, and in the next year they went to Warsaw. That city appears in Singer`s works very often, especially Krochmalna Street in Yiddish-speaking Jewish quarter where he lived. There is nothing left after that world cause whole Jewish area was compeletely destroyed by Germans after failed Ghetto Uprising. Singer didn`t see its destruction cause he left Poland before World War II started. He went to USA where he continued writing about Jewish life. No metter where he was, each street he was comparing to Krochmalna Street in Warsaw. He died in 1991 in Miami.
Every year in the end of August the Shalom Foundation organizes Singer`s Warsaw Festival. It promotes Jewish culture in all fields: theater, music, literature, dance and art. The events take place on Grzybowski Square and Próżna Street among remains of pre-war Warsaw, the Second World War surviving Nożyk Synagogue and XIX-th Century Jewish houses. For more informations click here.
Jewish Warsaw
People of Warsaw
Maria Skłodowska – Curie, “I was born in Warsaw”
Władysław Szpilman – The Pianist of Warsaw
Fantastic trip around the royal castle and the old town. Lukasz is very knowledgeable and fun. We had a great afternoon. Highly recommendable.
svanur2018
We have been going for the guided walks with Łukasz for over a year now and still want more! He knows every corner of the city and you feel like... read more and tourst even liveng in Warsaw.
katarzynaj500
Łukasz is an excellent guide! He is easygoing, flexible and above all: he knows his stuff. Łukasz points out different objects, he tells short stories rather than summarising dull... read more facts and he shows hidden gems that you would otherwise pass by. Also, Praga is a district worth visiting, very nice vibe. Definitely recommend!
estherfromholland
My husband and I have traveled extensively, but never have we met a guide as outstanding as Lukasz.
After our tour, Lukasz returned us to our hotel via... read more an Uber. Unfortunately, my husband left a very expensive camera in the car and didn't realize it until we had already left Warsaw for Krakow. We called Lukasz to find out if he could check with the Uber driver, and he not only did he do that, but he retrieved the camera and made arrangements to deliver it to us via a carrier on the fast train to Krakow. If this had happened in the US, we have no doubt that we would never have seen the camera again. We are eternally grateful to him for his over and above the call of duty action and honesty!
We would highly recommend him to anyone who visits Warsaw. He's amazing!
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ALLAN BEVAN, Canadian composer
Elles s'appelaient Marie
Voicing: Soprano Solo, SATB and piano; Narrator; Dancers; Mixed media
Text and Melodies by: France Levasseur-Ouimet (text in French)
Arranged by: Allan Bevan
Published by: L'Alliance des Chorales du Quebec, distributed by Editions Gam, Montreal
Enjoy a lovely montage of a recent performance of France Levasseur-Ouimet's Canadian masterpiece, Elles s'appelaient Marie. This is an extended work (duration 50') taking as its subject the trials and tribulations of the work's heroine Marie, (soprano solo) a Quebec-born woman who homesteads in the early years of the province of Alberta. The performance comes from Gatineau, QC and features their live sound track of the work's final movement Je te Salue, Marie. Elles s'appelaient Marie was commissioned by Chorale Saint-Jean, Dr. Laurier Fagnan, director, in 2006 and first performed by them in Edmonton the following year. The work was featured at Choralies 2012 (the world-wide francophone choral congress). The YouTube excerpt below is taken from an April, 2015 performance in the L'Eglise St.-Francois-de-Sales, Gatineau, QC. The Choeur classique de l'Ouataouais, Tiphanie Legrand, conductor, and the Chorale de l'Ecole secondaire publique De La Salle, Robert Filion, conductor, combine forces in this production. The complete work is available from Editions Gam in Montreal, as are four of the individual movements which are available separately.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktl4oMc6cr8
Profitez d'une belle montage d'une performance récente du chef-d'œuvre canadienne de France Levasseur-Ouimet, Elles s'appelaient Marie. Ceci est un travail prolongé sur les épreuves et les tribulations de Marie, (soprano solo) une femme d'origine québécoise qui Propriétés dans les premières années de la province de l'Alberta. Elles s'appelaient a été commandé par la Chorale Saint-Jean, Laurier Fagnan, directeur, en 2006.
Eine alte Krippe - Zachtjes Sliep Maria's Kind
Did you know that one of my most popular Christmas works has been translated into both Dutch and German? If you are a European choir director the rights to my Gentle Mary Laid Her Child are held by the European Choral Club for the Benelux region. The Dutch translation is by Titia Lindeboom and the German translation is provided by Birgitt Paulusma.
The European Choral Club has SATB and TTBB versions of Gentle Mary Laid Her Child in English, Dutch (Zachtles Sliep Maria's Kind), and German (Eine Alte Krippe).
See and listen to Gentle Mary Laid Her Child at The European Choral Club.
Wist u dat een van mijn meest populaire kerst werken is vertaald in het Nederlands en het Duits? Als u een Europees koor directeur van de rechten op mijn Gentle Mary Laid Her Child worden gehouden door de Europese Choral Club voor de regio Benelux. De Nederlandse vertaling is door Titia Lindeboom en de Duitse vertaling wordt geleverd door Birgitt Paulusma.
De Europese Choral Club heeft SATB en TTBB versies van Gentle Mary Laid Her Child in het Nederlands, Engels (Zachtles Sliep Maria's Kind) en Duits (Eine Alte Krippe).
Zie en luister
Wussten Sie, dass eine meiner beliebtesten Weihnachts Arbeiten hat sowohl in Niederländisch und Deutsch übersetzt worden? Wenn Sie ein europäischer Chorleiter sind die Rechte an meiner Gentle Mary Laid Her Child werden von der Europäischen Chorraum für die Region Benelux statt. Der holländische Übersetzung ist von Titia Lindeboom und die deutsche Übersetzung wird von Birgitt Paulusma vorgesehen.
Die Europäische Choral Club hat SATB und TTBB Versionen von Gentle Mary Laid Her Child in Englisch, Niederländisch (Zachtles Sliep Marias Art) und Deutsch (Eine Alte Krippe).
Sehen und hören
More information and additional recordings of Gentle Mary Laid Her Child in its SATB, SSAA, SAB, and TTBB English versions may be found in the Listen section of this web-site.
The Lost Lagoon
The Lost Lagoon, a recent work on a poem by Canadian poet E. Pauline Johnson has been published by classica Music Publishers. The Lost Lagoon is scored for SATB and piano and was the winner of the 2011 Vancouver 125 Composition Competition sponsored by Jubilate Vocal Ensemble. Pauline Johnson, the famous Mohawk poet lived the last four years of her life in Vancouver, and she was often seen paddling her canoe in the Lost Lagoon which was located within the confines of Stanley Park. Although the lagoon is now a freshwater lake, Johnson was buried in the park, and there is a monument to her memory there.
It is dusk on the Lost Lagoon,
And we two dreaming the dusk away,
Beneath the drift of a twilight grey,
Beneath the drowse of an ending day,
And the curve of a golden moon.
It is dark in the Lost Lagoon,
And gone are the depths of haunting blue,
The grouping gulls, and the old canoe,
The singing firs, and the dusk and--you,
And gone is the golden moon.
O! lure of the Lost Lagoon,--
I dream to-night that my paddle blurs
The purple shade where the seaweed stirs,
I hear the call of the singing firs
In the hush of the golden moon.
E. Pauline Johnson (1861-1913)
View the score at classica Music Publishers
Recent Treble Voice Commissions 2
Title: Que Reste-t'Il?
Voicing: SA and piano
Text/Melody: France Levasseur-Ouimet
Arrangement: Allan Bevan
Published by: classica Music Publishers - C 040 EVM
Retail: Long and McQuade
Que Reste-t'il? (What Remains?) was commissioned by Artemis, Choeur de Femmes, of Montreal. The choir won a silent auction sponsored by the Association of Canadian Choral Communities at Podium 2012, and Que Reste-t-il? became the prize! The choir, under the direction of Danielle Maisonneuve, sung the work for the first time in May 2014, and the piece was published shortly thereafter. classica Music Publishers has a lovely description of this work on their website, and you can view some of the score there as well.
Allan Bevan and France Levasseur-Ouimet have collaborated on a regular basis for over ten years. Dr. Levasseur-Ouimet is a gifted francophone songwriter who resides in Edmonton.
Shakespeare's 400th
We are such stuff as dreams are made on, and our little life is rounded with a sleep.
William Shakespeare, The Tempest
My No Mortal Business was a co-commission of Chorus Niagara, The Richard Eaton Singers, and the Vancouver Bach Choir. It was first performed by Geraint Wyn-Davies, actor, Johanne Ansell, soprano, Chorus Niagara, the Toronto Orpheus Choir, and the Talisker Players, conducted by Robert Cooper in St. Catharines, ON, and Toronto in 2012.
UPCOMING PERFORMANCES:
The Richard Eaton Singers, Timothy Anderson, actor, Dr. Leonard Ratzlaff, conductor, The Winspear Centre for Music, Edmonton, AB, Sunday, March 13, 2016 (western Canadian premiere; see poster below for further details)
Orpheus Choir of Toronto, Geraint Wyn-Davies, actor; Maeve Palmer, soprano; Robert Cooper, C.M., conductor, Trinity-St. Paul's United Church, Toronto, Saturday, April 23, 2016 (this performance will take place on the day Shakespeare died in 1616)
No Mortal Business (title from a line in The Tempest) is a large-scale choral/orchestral work with text by Shakespeare, and although it wasn't originally intended as an anniversary work it strikes me as something that would be very suitable for any 2016 concert program wishing to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the death of the bard.
No Mortal Business features an important part for an actor who is known in the score as "the prologue". In Shakespeare's time the prologue gave short speeches providing necessary historical background or plot advancement. The part of "Chorus" in Shakespeare's Henry V is the bard's best example, and I admit to being influenced by Derek Jacobi's wonderful portrayal in Kenneth Branagh's film of this play. The prologue in No Mortal Business speaks only the words of the bard but his lines are extracted from many of his plays and sonnets and reassembled in a way that provides a possible vision of the actor himself in his final years. What emerged in this lengthy process of research and (respectful) re-creation was a vision of a mighty talent who was plagued by self-doubt, frustrated by the stress of life as a struggling artist and consumed by the thought of his impending death. In No Mortal Business, Shakespeare's words become haunting 'soliloquies' appearing between the choral numbers and also over and above the music that I have composed. The role of the prologue in No Mortal Business is challenging, as it requires an actor who is capable of portraying a wide range of emotion, is familiar with the Elizabethan stage, and has enough musical background to stay in sync with chorus and orchestra.
The part for the soprano soloist is dramatic in nature too - she portrays the Angel of Death who sings alternatively comforting and disquieting words that resonate deeply in the soul of the prologue and stir reaction from the actor, the chorus, and the chamber orchestra.
No Mortal Business is in five 'Acts' and is thirty-five minutes of intense, non-stop musico-dramatic action. It contains substantial choruses intended for a large mixed-voice ensemble, most of whose text comes from Shakespeare's final play, The Tempest (e.g. new settings of Full Fathom Five, The Cloud-Capp'd Towers, and Where the Bee Sucks) but there is also snippets of ancient plainchant (In Paradisum, Requiem Aeternum) and a powerful new Kyrie Eleison. The latter liturgical passages reflect the fact that Shakespeare was born into a Catholic family and that he was a noted recusant (one who refused to attend services of the protestant Church of England), as well as an author well-versed in the questions of faith.
Full score, vocal score, and parts are available thru the Canadian Music Centre. Contact the composer for further details.
Richard Eaton Singers To Perform No Mortal Business
by Allan Bevan
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Somali Women Complain about Life under Sharia
And people say it's racist and Islamophobic to guard against Sharia.
(Reuters) - Women living in areas controlled by Somalia's Islamists say they are increasingly the target of more draconian rules meted out by the rebels bent on enforcing their ideologies.
In the latest decree by the al Qaeda-linked al Shabaab group that governs most of southern Somalia, women in the seaside town of Kismayu have been banned from carrying out barter trade with the male crews of ships calling at the port.
The women have also been told they cannot shake any male's hands in public, travel on their own, sell anything or work in an office.
"A woman cannot be seen with a man from another country at the port. The punishment for any woman caught near the port or foreign vessels will be arrest," a senior al Shabaab commander said in a statement this week.
The al Shabaab group -- which means "the youth" in Arabic -- have in the past banned movies, musical ringtones, dancing at wedding ceremonies and watching soccer.
Many Kismayu women, mostly widowed or divorced, have survived for years solely from selling or bartering vegetables and fruits for fuel and other commodities from ship crews.
"I have three children and raise them from the little I earn from exchanging goods at the seaport, but now I can't do my job," Hawa Olow told Reuters in a telephone conversation.
Al Shabaab has also prescribed that the women must buy and wear uniform robes that only it supplies. (Read more.)
But surely no one would attempt to enforce Sharia here in the U.S.?
Labels: Sharia
Another amazing post. Great work. Do you have any resources as to the official laws regarding laws that street evangelists should know?
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Ngo "Friends of the Basilica"
On 13 December 1922, the non profit organisation “Les Amis de la Basilique Nationale du Sacre- Cœur à Koekelberg, à Ganshoren lez Bruxelles” was founded with the intention to organise fund raising for the construction of the basilica.
The goal of the non profit organisation is clearly mentioned in its charters: ”The project of King Leopold II and the wish of Cardinal Mercier on behalf of the Belgian bishops to establish a National Basilica at the plateau of Koekelberg. The organisation will do everything to encourage people in Belgium and abroad to finish the building; the organisation will collect all the donations in order to construct and maintain the building; and will verify its destination. For this purpose, the organisation will use the most diverse means for this purpose, for example make publicity, organise conferences, performances, collections, installation of local committees…”
Since the 1990s, fissures and cracks appeared in the terracotta. The used technique did not take into account the differences in expansion, due to temperature oscillations, of the materials concrete and terracotta. The process of obsolescence of reinforced concrete includes a slow shrinkage effect and a force back of the material, as a result of which the weight could move to the fragile terracotta elements.
Consequently, the non profit organisation“Friends of the Basilica” became the principal of the first restoration phase of the terracotta in the apse of the basilica. Thanks to a cooperation between the Federal Government and the Brussels Capital Region, and under the management of the bureau Ney & Partners and the architect Jos Vandenbreeden, the works started in may 2003 and were finished before the end of the year. In a second phase, in 2006, the heating system was restored and renewed, in order to protect the temperature in the building of big oscillations.
The non profit organisation "Friends of the Basilica" takes care of a big part of the costs for the maintenance of the basilica.
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Kansas State thumps WVU
by Shanna Rose - April 16, 2016 April 18, 2016 0410
Ross Vance delivers a pitch in Saturday’s loss to Kansas State.
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MORGANTOWN, W.Va.–In the second game of a three-game series, the West Virginia University baseball team lost to Kansas State on Saturday afternoon, 15-2.
The Mountaineers (17-16, 4-6 Big 12) scored two runs on 11 hits, while the Wildcats had 15 runs on 16 hits. WVU had three errors and left 11 runners on base, while KSU recorded four errors and stranded seven baserunners.
The game came in front of 2,304 fans on a warm, sun-filled afternoon at Monongalia County Ballpark. It was the eighth-largest home crowd in program history and fourth-best at the Mountaineers’ second-year home.
“It’s one of those games.” WVU coach Randy Mazey said. “When you play 56 games in a season, there’s a good change, no matter who you are, that one time you’re going to get (beat like we did today). It’s unfortunate that that happened today for us. To see all these young guys out here trying as hard as they can is super encouraging. There are going to be games like this, and we have to learn how to overcome adversity and play with distractions. We’re not getting down on this group at all, we’re just going to keep fighting.”
K-State scored seven runs in the first two innings and all 15 runs in the first six innings, and it was a deficit West Virginia could not overcome.
Senior left-hander Ross Vance (4-3) suffered the loss and pitched 1.2 innings. He allowed seven runs on six hits.
In relief for the Mountaineers, freshman lefty Jacob Brewer pitched the final 3.0 innings of the game. In his fifth appearance of the season, he allowed just one hit and no runs while striking out four.
WVU catcher Ivan Vera catches for starter Ross Vance on Saturday, April 16, 2016.
Freshman left fielder Braden Zarbnisky hitting leadoff, had a team-best three hits, while freshman right fielder Darius Hill added two and a run scored. Freshman shortstop Jimmy Galusky drove in a run and had a hit. Freshman catcher Ivan Vera also had a hit to extend his hitting streak to a team-best and career-high nine games, and he has reached base in 12 consecutive contests, also a career best.
Kansas State opened the game with four runs in the first inning, capped by a three-run home run by Tyler Wolfe. The Wildcats followed with three runs on three hits in the second with the help of two WVU errors.
Two Mountaineers reached in the second with one out, but a lineout and a strikeout ended the inning.
The Wildcats added a run in the top of the third before West Virginia scored one in the bottom half. With two outs, freshman Hill doubled down the right field line. After his team-high 43rd hit, he scored when freshman designated hitter Marques Inman reached on an error.
K-State got the run back with two unearned runs in the fourth, and following a double play in the bottom of the inning, the Wildcats added two more in the fifth and three in the sixth.
That’s when Brewer came in and shut the Wildcats out for the final three innings.
In the bottom of the sixth for the Mountaineers, Hill and Inman hit back-to-back singles to lead off the inning, but a double play and a groundout ended WVU’s scoring changes.
WVU added a run in the ninth. Sophomore pinch hitter Caleb Potter led off the inning with a double and freshman third baseman Cole Austin followed with a single. Potter scored when Galusky reached on a fielder’s choice.
The series between WVU and KSU concludes on Sunday. The series finale has been moved up to a noon ET start, to accommodate Kansas State’s travel schedule.
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‘Captain Computer’ Navigates FOLGEFONN
By Dipl. -Ing. Peter Pospiech
Die 85 Meter lange Hybrid-Fähre MF FOLGEFONN norwegischen Reederei Norled fährt voll automatisch.
Under the watchful eyes of the Norwegian Maritime Authority, the ferry FOLGEFONN made three port calls and automatically docked at its final destination. This is believed to be the first time a vessel has completed a fully automated dock-to-dock operation, in complete hands-off mode, for a vessel of this size.
Once the operator selected the next destination berth, the operation was started by simply selecting ‘sail’, which authorises the autonomous controller to take control of the vessel. The ferry left the dock, manoeuvred out of the harbour, sailed to the next port of call, manoeuvred through the harbour entrance, and docked alongside the terminal – all without human intervention.
The vessel’s navigation was controlled via a series of tracks and waypoints, which guided the ship to the next destination. The autonomous controller, based on Wärtsilä’s existing dynamic positioning system, controlled the vessel’s speed, position on the predefined track, and heading.
GNSS is used as the primary sensor, while a Wärtsilä Guidance Marine CyScan AS is being tested as a secondary position sensor for the approach to the berth.
Wärtsilä vice president Voyage Solutions Joonas Makkonen said: “This represents a huge step forward in validating automated shipping solutions, and an important progression within our smart marine programme. This emphasises once again Wärtsilä’s recognised position as the global technology leader in marine innovations. We continue to lead the way in developing the ‘intelligent’ products and systems needed to move the marine industry towards a new era of super-high efficiency, safety and environmental sustainability”.
85-m long FOLGEFONN is owned by Norwegian ferry operator Norled. It was also used for the initial testing of Wärtsilä’s autodocking solution, which took place in early 2018.
The vessel is equipped with hybrid propulsion with wireless shore connection capable of fully electric operation, and features numerous other Wärtsilä innovations, including its wireless inductive battery charging solution and energy storage systems.
The procedure means that the system is activated some 2000 metres from the berth and the vessel continues at normal transit speed. The system then performs a gradual slowing of speed, and activates the line-up and docking manoeuvre fully automatically until the ship is secured at the berth. When the ship is ready to sail again, the system may be used for the departure procedure in an identical but reverse manner. FOLGEFONN is also using vacuum docking technology (Cavotec) in which suction keeps the vessel at the dock, eliminating ropes or lines.
Full manoeuvring of the vessel, including the steering and propulsion, is automatically controlled by the software. However, manual intervention and control is possible at any time. The automatic function allows the ship’s officers to focus on situational awareness outside the wheelhouse, thereby improving the safety and reliability of the operations.
The procedure was overseen by the Norwegian Maritime Authority, whose project manager Nils Haktor Bua said: “We were on site for three days as witnesses to these tests; the first full-scale demonstration towards an autonomous operation of a vessel that we have seen. It was, to say the least, very impressive. There is no doubt that such technology can eventually increase the safety and overall efficiency of the docking and undocking operations for ships. Of course, further development work is still ongoing, but I am impressed by how stable the system already is at this stage.”
Wärtsilä’s autodocking project is supported by the Norwegian state-owned Innovasjon Norge (Innovation Norway).
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Papers, Please is also now a short film! Due to how intrigued players and the developers were with the world they made, the game was adapted into a short ~ 11-minute film. Unfamiliar with Papers, Please? It takes place in a fictional world in 1982. It takes place in East Grestin, Arstotzka, where a six-year war with the neighboring country, Kolechia, is over. A border checkpoint now separates east and west Grestin, and that is where our protagonist is sent to work.
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Stylish arena brawler Hyper Jam hits PS4 on 12th February
Jim Sterling January 7, 2019
Hey everyone! My name is Roman, an indie developer from Australia, and after years of hard but rewarding work, I am extremely excited to announce our studio’s very first title Hyper Jam will be launching on PS4 on 12th February!
For those of you who don’t know, Hyper Jam is a fast-paced arena brawler with a killer synthwave soundtrack and a dynamic perk drafting system that makes each match different from the last.
We are only a small team, but for the past few years we’ve been putting everything we’ve got into transforming Hyper Jam from a humble prototype into a fully fledged game (with online multiplayer!).
Hyper Jam is a wild mix that draws inspiration from many places, particularly fighting games and roguelites. We’ve spent a lot of time designing the game in such a way that it’s intuitive and fun for new or casual players, while still having lots of mechanical depth for players to discover in the long term. We’re very proud of how it’s turned out!
One of my favorite mechanics is deflecting projectiles back at your opponent using the parry ability. Although parrying is a great defensive option, timing is essential — if you mistime you’ll be vulnerable! This makes for an interesting mind game. Sometimes, it can be better to bait your opponent into trying a parry, then punish the recovery instead of going for an immediate attack.
Perk drafting is another central mechanic in Hyper Jam. After every round, each player chooses a new perk that will stay with them for the rest of the match, stacking and combining with their existing perks to create stronger effects. Certain perks synergize better than others, and it’s a lot of fun to try out different strategies.
And since it’s a draft, whoever is coming in last gets first pick of the perks available for that round, leaving the leading player to make do with whatever is left.
The different combinations of perks that players end up with results in many different (and often hilarious) scenarios, guaranteeing a unique experience every time you play. We truly look forward to seeing the different perk combinations and play styles you are able to come up with once the game is out!
Our team still loves playing the game despite having worked on it for years, and we hope Hyper Jam can be a staple in your library for years to come as well. See you 12th February. Thanks for reading!
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Home Front Page Gota to launch polls campaign from A’pura today
Gota to launch polls campaign from A’pura today
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The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) presidential candidate Gotabaya Rajapaksa will launch his election campaign from Anuradhapura today, his spokesman MP Dullas Alahapperuma said yesterday.
His maiden political rally will be held at the Salgado Ground in Anuradhapura at 2 pm. SLPP Leader and former president Mahinda Rajapaksa, party leaders of the opposition, its MPs, people’s representatives of the SLPP, its members and others would take part in the rally.
The MP said several SLFP representatives would join Mr. Rajapaksa on the stage.
He said they would hold 26 district level rallies countrywide targeting the presidential election.
“We will go to the North and East as well. Apart from district level meetings, 138 electorate level rallies would also be held,” the MP said.
He said Mr. Rajapaksa has already addressed 28 meetings of professionals and civil society activists including conventions of engineers, teachers, business people, Samurdhi activists and doctors.
“The first phase of our campaign began last month and the second phase last week,” he said.
We will go to the North and East as well. Apart from district level meetings, 138 electorate level rallies would also be held
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All UNP MPs have been asked to be present at today’s meeting
By Yohan Perera
UNP Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe is hoping to seek majority support -- at the parliamentary group meeting, which is to be held at Sirikotha today -- for the proposed leadership council to lead the party.
The proposal to set up a leadership council comprising Mr. Wickremesinghe, Speaker Karu Jayasuriya and Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa was proposed at the previous parliamentary group meeting on January 9, 2020.
According to party sources, some members of the party were of the opinion that a leadership council comprising of Mr. Wickremesinghe, Mr. Premadasa and Mr. Jayasuriya could win back the Buddhist vote, votes of the middle-class, the business community and the rural voters .
Sources also revealed that Mr. Wickremesinghe was due to arrive in the country from his private visit to Singapore this morning while Chief Opposition Whip Gayantha Karunatilleke had informed all UNP MPs to attend today’s meeting.
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Ex-militants block E-West road over delayed payment of 5 months stipends
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By Samuel Oyadongha YENAGOA—Vehicular movement on the East-West Road, was, yesterday, disrupted for hours as hundreds of aggrieved ex...
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YENAGOA—Vehicular movement on the East-West Road, was, yesterday, disrupted for hours as hundreds of aggrieved ex-militants from Bayelsa and Delta states barricaded the Mbiama-Yenagoa axis of the road in protest against the delayed payment of their five months stipends by the Federal Government. The development left travellers stranded for hours on the busy road. File: Repentant militants surrendering their arms
The ex-agitators, it was gathered stormed the Mbiama-Yenagoa Junction on the road as early as 6a.m., with placards some if which read, “Buhari, pay us our stipends,” “Don’t politicize Niger Delta Amnesty,” “Boroh pay us our money,” among others.
They chanted solidarity songs, calling on the Presidential Amnesty Office to pay them their outstanding five months stipends. Armed soldiers and other security personnel were at the scene of the protest to forestall any breakdown of law and order. It however, took the intervention of the Commander of the special Joint Military outfit in the Niger Delta, codenamed ‘Operation Delta Safe’, Rear Admiral Joseph Okojie for the ex agitators to dismantle the barricade for free flow of traffic. Rear Admiral Okojie urged the ex-militants to be patient with the authorities, assuring that their stipends would be paid to them.
The Bayelsa State governor, Seriake Dickson, it will be recalled had on Sunday, appealed to the ex-militants to be calm and exercise patience with the Federal Government over delay in the payment of their stipends. He also called on the Presidential Amnesty Office to urgently pay whatever was due the ex-agitators.
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January 29, 2019 by Edward Champion
A Farewell to Arms (Modern Library #74)
It’s quite fashionable to rag on Hemingway these days, but his World War I love story is a stylistic masterpiece: deep romance blossoming beneath razor-sharp sentences.
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(This is the twenty-seventh entry in the The Modern Library Reading Challenge, an ambitious project to read the entire Modern Library from #100 to #1. Previous entry: Scoop.)
You likely know the basics: An American goes to Italy and enlists as a “tenente.” He drives a battlefield ambulance just before his nation enters World War I. He gets wounded. He meets a nurse at a hospital. He falls in love. He feels free as he recovers. He feels trapped as he returns to the front. He gets disillusioned. He flees. He finds her again. Bad things happen. But A Farewell to Arms is so much more than this. It is a heartbreaking love story. It is a remarkably subtle indictment of war. It shows how people bury their romantic longings behind duty and how there’s a greater bravery in fulfilling what you owe to your heart. It argues for life and love. Its final paragraph is devastating. It zooms along with masterly prose that is buried with treasure. It is one of the greatest novels of the early 20th century. This statement is not hyperbole.
It is now quite fashionable to bash Hemingway rather than praise him, as the flip Paul Levy recently did in his oh so hip and not very bright “hot take”: “The Hemingway corpus is full of artistic failure.” Well, sure it is. I’ve read it all three times at different periods in my life and I don’t think any honest reader would deny that. When I was an obnoxious punk in my twenties, I resisted Hem big time, feeling that he could not teach me to be a man in the way that James Baldwin and F. Scott Fitzgerald had, yet I somehow held onto his books, sensing that I could be colossally wrong. (I was.) Even today, I have to acknowledge that To Have and Have Not is an embarrassment. The Garden of Eden is an interesting but unconsummated train wreck. For Whom the Bell Tolls has its moments, but the Old English verbs and the lack of subtlety can be risible. I’ve never quite been able to leap into The Old Man and the Sea, but that says more about me than Hem. The upshot is that there are quite a few clunkers in Hem’s collected works and some of the Nick Adams tales ain’t all that, but one could make this claim about any author. In the end, when you have a masterpiece like A Farewell to Arms that never grows tedious no matter how many times you reread it, who in the hell cares about the misses? There’s no profit in calculating a shallow statement when the crown jewels shine bright in your face.
The other way that people ding Hem these days is by singling out his macho posturing or peering at his pages through the prism of unbridled masculine hubris. The naysayers dismiss Lady Brett Astley in The Sun Also Rises as an archetype without recognizing her enigma or the way she aptly epitomized the Lost Generation. They don’t acknowledge how Hem had to prostrate himself before Beryl Markham in a letter to Maxwell Perkins and that he did get on (for a time) with Martha Gellhorn, who neither suffered fools nor caved to condescension.
Yet there is certainly something to Hemingway’s women problem, especially as seen in the correspondence between Fitzgerald and Hemingway. In June 1929, F. Scott Fitzgerald sent Hem a letter and observed how, in his early work, “you were really listening to women — here you’re only listening to yourself, to your own mind beating out facily a sort of sense that isn’t really interesting.” (Hemingway’s reply: “Kiss my ass.”)
Scott’s warning remains a very shrewd assessment on what’s so fascinating and frustrating about Hemingway. I’d argue that one of the best ways to ken Hem is to recognize that he was a wildly accomplished giant when he placed his own ego last and that any transgressions that today’s readers detect only emerged when Hem became overly absorbed in his own self. And on this point, one can find a strange sympathy for the man, thanks in part to Andrew Farah’s recent biography, Hemingway’s Brain, which points to Ernest’s many head injuries (which included nine concussions) and concludes that he suffered from CTE, the brain disease seen in professional football players after too many years of violent tackles. This theory, which takes into account the decline of Hemingway’s handwriting in his latter years, would also offer an explanation for the wildly disparate writing quality and thus invalidates Mr. Levy’s foolish pronouncement.
The world breaks every one and afterward many are strong at the broken places. But those that will not break it kills. It kills the very good and the very gentle and the very brave impartially. If you are none of these you can be sure it will kill you too but there will be no special hurry.
A Farewell to Arms thankfully places us shortly after the rising sun of Hem’s career and, like its predecessor, the book contains razor-sharp prose, keen observations (ranging from Umberto Notani’s infamous The Black Pig, trains packed with soldiers, and the repugnant wartime indignity of a hopped up tyrant fiercely questioning a man who is fated to be shot), and a beautiful epitomization of the famous “iceberg theory” that Hemingway posited in Death in the Afternoon:
If a writer of prose knows enough of what he is writing about he may omit things that he knows and the reader, if the writer is writing truly enough, will have a feeling of those things as strongly as though the writer had stated them. The dignity of movement of an ice-berg is due to only one-eighth of it being above water. A writer who omits things because he does not know them only makes hollow places in his writing.
Much has been spilled over Hemingway’s declarative sentences, which are beautifully honed in this masterpiece. (Hem wrote 47 versions of the ending.) But I’d like to single out “was,” the most frequently used word in this novel. On a surface level, “was” is the most expedient way to hurl us into Frederic’s world: a simple verb of action and hard deets, but one that likewise deflects interior thought. It’s easy to dis Hem as a man’s man summing up life and the earth and the grit and all else that makes us want to ape him even though there can be only one, but the key to seeing the beauty of “was” is knowing that this book is all about pursuing a lost and deeply moving romantic vision, one kept carefully hidden from the beginning. Style advances the perspective and keeps us curious and lets us in and “was” is the way Hem gets us there.
Hemingway uses language with extraordinary command to clue us in on the distinct possibility that this story is in some sense a dream — indeed, a dream involving death based on what Hem was never able to make with the nurse Agnes von Kurowsky while holed up in a ward. There’s the makeshift hospital office, with its “many marble busts on painted wooden pillars,” which is further compared to a cemetery. In the novel’s first part, there are very few adverbs — save “winefully” early on and “evidently” and “directly” in the same sentence as guns rupture Frederic’s existence. The first rare simile (“seeing it all ahead like moves in a chess game”) occurs when Frederic first tries to kiss Catherine and is greeted with a slap (which Catherine apologizes for). This is a far cry indeed from what The Daily Beast‘s Allen Barra recently claimed, without citing a single example, as “flowery and overwritten.” A Farewell to Arms basks in the same beautiful realm between the real and the ethereal that The Great Gatsby does, albeit in a different landscape altogether, but it offers enough ambiguity to speculate about the characters while encouraging numerous rereads.
Language also carries the deep resonances of what people mean to each other. Catherine cannot stand a triple-wounded vet named Ettore and repeats “dreadful” twice and “bore” four times when she vents to Frederic. The words “She won’t die” are also repeated in one harrowing paragraph near the end. (Indeed, if you see a word or a phrase repeated in Hemingway’s fiction, there’s a good chance that something bad will happen.) Shortly after Frederic is moved to the freshly built hospital in Milan (itself a marvelous metaphor for the fresh start of Frederic’s blossoming love for Catherine), he takes to Dr. Valentini, who speaks in a series of short sentences over the course of a paragraph (a small sample: “A fine blonde like she is. That’s fine. That’s all right. What a lovely girl.”) and who Frederic later calls “grand.” The syntax, chopped and sheared and housed within manageable units, represents a telegraph from the human heart like no other.
Frederic acknowledges that he lies to Catherine when he tells her that she’s the first woman he’s loved. Now it’s tempting to roll your eyes over the “I’ll be a good girl” business that often comes from Catherine, but it’s also a safe bet to speculate that Frederic is likewise lying about what Catherine has actually told him, much as Hem himself has fudged the full extent of his “affair” with Agnes von Kurowsky through fiction. (“Now, Ernest Hemingway has a case on me, or thinks he has,” wrote von Kurowsky in her diary on August 25, 1918. “He is a dear boy & so cute about it.”)
An enduring romance is often built on a pack of lies. We often fail to recognize the full totality of who a lover was until we are well outside of the relationship. As for friendship, I’d like to argue that Miss Gage is a fascinating side character who stands up for this. She’s someone who ribs Frederic about not fully understanding what friendship is. Later, when Frederic returns to the front lines, Rinaldi tells him, “I don’t want to be your friend. I am your friend.” And if Frederic can’t recognize friendship, does he really know how to read the room when Cupid shows up with a puckish smile? Hem’s subtle acknowledgment of these basic truths allows us to trust and become invested in Frederic’s voice. And I’d like to think that even Hem’s opponents could get behind such idyllic imagery as Frederic and Catherine “putting thoughts in the other one’s head while we were in different rooms” or agreeing to sneak off to Switzerland together or even the funny “winter sport” business with customs. These are endearing and beautiful romantic moments that certainly show that Hem is far more than a repugnant hulk.
Love is a high stakes game, but it’s always a game worth playing. If you beat the odds, the payout is incalculable. Small wonder that the happy couple ends up throwing their lire into a rigged horse race. Indeed, Frederic’s early days with Catherine are a game like bridge where “you had to pretend you were playing for money or playing for some stakes.” For all of Frederic’s apparent confidence in not knowing the stakes, he does not reveal his name for a while — on its first mention, Frederic only partially spills his name as he is drinking. He is also more taken with the allure of being alone — as seen later in a Donnean nod when he says that “[w]hat made [Ireland] pretty was that it sounded like Island.” His loneliness is further cemented when Miss Ferguson says that Catherine cannot see him.
Is this the loneliness of war? We learn later that Frederic came to Rome to be an architect, although this is likely a lie, given that it is repeated a second time to a customs officer. But it does suggest that Frederic cannot build his own life without another. Perhaps this is the solitude that comes from the relentless pursuit of manly vigor (boxing, bullfighting, hunting) that Hemingway was to explore throughout his life? There is one clue late in the book when Hemingway writes, “The war seemed as far away as the football game of someone else’s college,” and another midway through when Frederic wonders if major league baseball will be shut down if America entered the war. (Fun fact: There was indeed a World War I deadline put into place, but the two leagues squeezed in numerous doubleheaders to ensure that the season could play out.) If the First World War arose in part because humanity was involved in a vicious game, then Hemingway seems to be suggesting that further games rooted in play and peace must be promulgated to restore the human condition. Frederic cynically quips to the 94-year-old Count Greffi, “No, that is the great fallacy; the wisdom of old men. They do not grow wise. They grow careful.” But if being careful is the true measure of existence, why then do we celebrate valor that often emerges from reckless circumstances? Indeed, Hemingway sends up the very nature of heroism up when Frederic wakes up in the hospital and is greeted by Rinaldi, who presses him to confess the specific act he committed to earn his medal. “No,” replies Frederic. “I was blown up while we were eating cheese.”
In an age where razor blade ads are urging us to question what manhood should represent, there’s something to be said about studying what’s contained within masculinity’s ostensible ur-texts and with how careful men are in saying nothing but everything. A Farewell to Arms is a far more sophisticated and deeply beautiful novel when you start examining its sentences and questioning its motivations. Caught in a mire between love and war, Frederic opts for the laconic rather than the prolix. And in doing so, he tells us far more about what it means to love and lose than most authors can convey in a lifetime.
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Fugazi's Resonance; Amherst's smallpox blankets
(This post is inspired by Adam Kotsko)
At first it was the sound. The very long build-ups, the slow jazz pauses, punctuated by explosive rhythm. The crowds at the early shows I went to were in constant motion; it was the release of a terrible frenetic energy. (Jem Cohen captures a bit of this in his documentary on Fugazi, Instrument).
Fugazi was just a band, but they flirted with religion. They had rituals (the shows, the dancing), core beliefs (straight-edge: no drinking, no drugs, no smoking), and core texts (the lyrics). And most of all, they had numbers; albums like Steady Diet of Nothing sold in the hundreds of thousands. Fugazi shows were, aside from everything else, experiences of being in an unpredictable, wild, crowd, intoxicated by the power to reject the external authority. But they substituted the mechanical restrictions of parents and school-principals with their own orthodoxies, which were designed to guide its listeners crudely towards commitment, and towards a considered life ("live the life").
Though he repeatedly refused the role, the crowd wanted Ian MacKaye for its ascetic priest. He had denounced the commercial music industry: Fugazi's independent record label Dischord, sold records at prices only to break even. Fugazi shows only cost $5, and the band insisted on playing alcohol-free all-ages shows. MacKaye had argued publicly for a straight-edge approach to life: no intoxicants, responsibility to the (punk) community, no voluntary support for anyone who does otherwise. But he had also denounced the band's own stardom: we're only musicians, we're not prophets or politicians.
And yet the kids wanted prophets, and Fugazi almost gave them one. The late 1980s was a crisis age of alienation in America. Crack, AIDS, gang wars, South African apartheid, Iran-Contra, and the huge steaming pile of delusion that was Nancy Reagan's response to all social ills: “Just say no.” Crisis produced a fascinating ideological disarray, with punk philosophers and micro-movements cropping up all over DC: straight-edge hardcore, Krishna Consciousness, Positive Force, Riot Grrl. By and large they were disciplined cults, which required a great deal by way of sacrifice from adherents. More than anything else, belonging required total commitment, an almost blind belief. Such belief was readily available from many kids, at least for a few months: many alienated teenagers in the city desperately wanted something to believe in, something to be.
I was never a cultist, but in my late teens I did turn to Fugazi for something to believe in, and was disappointed that in life Ian MacKaye refused to claim the prophetic role he assumed vocally in Fugazi's songs. Fugazi songs brought kids into sharp awareness of injustice: they were songs that could start causes. Sometimes, in early songs like “Waiting Room,” for instance, MacKaye's lyrics weren't even particularly inspiring: it is hard to know what to do with an anthem against waiting rooms (there is an allegory there about the realization of historical destiny, but it is buried). And yet MacKaye's anthemic phrasing (with “Waiting Room's” catchy & memorable bass riff) could rivet thousands of people. I remember it vividly: one at a free show by the Washington Monument (on the eve of the first Gulf War) and again at free summertime shows at Fort Reno Park in the years following.
Similarly, Fugazi's famous anti-rape song “Suggestion,” is a little unpolished, and it ends with an unfortunate choice of phrase: “We are all guilty.” But this song too uses dramatic pauses to draw the listener in before nailing (him) for his complicity. And yet some lines continue to be compelling for me, 15 years later: “he just wants, he wants to feel it/ she does nothing to conceal it/ we blame her for being there.”
Ian and Guy Picciotto reached song-writing maturity in Repeater, Steady Diet of Nothing, and In on the Kill Taker, especially the latter two albums. The band continued to develop songs set, like “Suggestion,” in specific contexts, with a particular drama at hand: the interaction of kid and clerk at a record store (“what could a businessman ever want more/ than to have us sucking in his store?”), the anger at the television ("Got with the program, swallowed it whole/ Sugar made it easy, ice made it cold / Reached out and touched them on a tv screen / Broke out the polish, scrubbed it clean, that dirty machine"). These songs, with concrete reference, are the ones I continue to find listenable. But alongside them Fugazi continued to write loose anthems, like “Blueprint” and “Turnover”: “Langour rises reaching/ to turn off the alarm/ And there's never so much seething/ that it can't be disarmed/ You just stop it up/ Pass it on/ Shove to shelf it/ To leave it off and turnover.” These songs are, like “Waiting Room” earlier, allegories for social liberation. They point to a movement for social justice that Fugazi clearly wished to encourage, but which it nevertheless refused to embody. They are vague songs about the failure to be free, and they don't resonate for me anymore.
Today it's hard to see the value of vague prophets (prophets are always vague, aren't they?); analytical clarity is to be preferred. But even within the clarity I personally aspire to there remains a place for the concrete poetry of resistence, and Fugazi songs continue to have an impact.
I am probably alone in thinking that the best songs Fugazi ever wrote were in In on the Kill Taker. My favorite, still, is “Smallpox champion,” which is a progressive political anthem that, almost in the vein of Woody Guthrie, hinges on a very specific historical atrocity -– the fact that General Jeffrey Amherst (Amherst, Massachusetts is named after him) gave Native Americans blankets that were intentionally laced with smallpox. It may be the first case of biological warfare in history; at any rate, it is certainly one of the most diabolical. Fugazi finds it a suitable allegory for the Trojan horse of colonialism in general, and the band directs their rage at Amherst, and America:
Smallpox champion u s of a
Give natives some blankets
Warm like the grave
This is the pattern cut from the cloth
This is the pattern designed to take you right out
Bury your heart u s of a history rears up to spit in your face
You saw what you wanted
You took what you saw
We know how you got it
Your method equals wipe out
I find the song oddly appropriate to the present moment. Somewhere I hope there are kids working out the lyrics and guitar to express their fresh realization of the failures of American justice: interrogation champions, u.s. of a...
Update: I earnestly implore anyone reading this to start a punk band called "The Lynndies."
I always took Waiting Room to be about civil rights. "Because I can't get up" always seemed to refer to whites keeping blacks (and others down). But, I'm not a big fan just casual.
I definitely agree that "In On The Kill Taker" is their best album.
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Carme Portaceli will be the new artistic director of the Teatre Nacional de Catalunya (TNC) and the first woman to hold this position since the foundation of the facility in 1996.
Portaceli has taken over from September 1, 2020, to schedule the TNC’s 2021-2022 season, and until the 2026-2027 season.
Portaceli has been selected through a public competition and will replace Xavier Albertí, who took over the artistic direction of the TNC in 2012.
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‘Guardian’ reclaims No. 1 spot over ‘Hwarang’ on TV chart
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SEOUL, Jan. 10 (Yonhap) — “Guardian: The Lonely and Great God” topped a TV popularity chart in the last week of December, overtaking “Hwarang” to reclaim its lead, data showed Tuesday.
“Guardian” which airs Fridays and Saturdays on cable channel tvN, scored 287.7 points on the Content Power Index (CPI), becoming No. 1 among TV programs during the week of Dec. 26-Jan. 1
CPI, developed by entertainment company CJ E&M and media tracker Nielsen Korea, measures the popularity of TV shows based on the number of views of related news stories, online search tallies and buzz on social media.
Starring Gong Yoo and Kim Go-eun in the lead roles, “Guardian” has kept viewers spellbound with its state-of-the-art computer graphics and cinematography, not to mention its captivating script penned by screenwriter Kim Eun-sook.
In the fantasy-romance, Gong stars as 939-year-old goblin under the curse of eternal life, while Kim plays a high school senior clinging to him for recognition.
Promotional image for KBS 2TV’s “Hwarang”
KBS 2TV’s “Hwarang”, an idol-studded period drama based on the Hwarang youth organization during the Silla Kingdom (57 B.C.-A.D. 935), ranked second with 250.3 points, falling from its No. 1 spot the previous week.
SBS TV’s “Legend of the Blue Sea” and “Dr. Romantic,” both halfway through their runs, came in at third and fourth, respectively.
Among noteworthy gainers, MBC’s Saturday comedy show “Infinite Challenge” climbed five notches to rank fifth and KBS 2TV’s weekend family drama “The Gentlemen of Wolgyesu Tailor Shop” pulled off a whopping nine-spot jump to come in at eighth.
“Running Man,” SBS TV’s weekend variety show nearing the end of its run, fell one spot to ninth. MBC’s “Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo,” which airs its finale this week, slipped three notches to rank 10th.
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Expert: Encryption Essential in China for Games
China's blocking of Web sites has embarrassed the International Olympic Committee, but a computer security expert said on Thursday that visitors to Beijing also needed to protect their data from prying eyes.
"People who are going to China should take a clean computer, one with no data at all," said Phil Dunkelberger, chief executive of security software firm PGP Corp.
Travelers carrying smartphones, BlackBerries or laptop computers could unwittingly be offering up sensitive personal or business information to officials who monitor state-controlled telecommunications carriers, Dunkelberger said.
He said that without data encryption, executives could have business plans or designs pilfered, while journalists' lists of contacts could be exposed, putting sources at risk.
Dunkelberger noted that during unrest in Tibet in March, overseas Tibetan activists found their computer systems under heavy pressure from Chinese security agencies trying to trace digital communications.
"What the Chinese tried to do was infiltrate their security to see who in China the Tibet movement was talking to," he said.
China's security policies clashed with Olympic norms on Thursday when IOC officials said they were embarrassed by last-minute disclosures by the Chinese government that media covering the August 8-24 Olympics would not have unfettered access to the Internet.
On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Sam Brownback, a Kansas Republican, said China had installed Internet-spying equipment in all the major hotel chains serving the Olympics.
Citing hotel documents he received, Brownback said journalists, athletes' families and others attending the Olympics next month "will be subjected to invasive intelligence-gathering" by China's Public Security Bureau.
Dunkelberger, whose firm serves many multinational corporations operating in China, said, "A lot of places in the world, including China, don't have the same view of personal space and privacy that we do in the United States."
"You've got to suspect that every place you're doing work is being monitored and being watched," he said.
[cob:Pull_Quote]His advice for travelers was to keep their electronic devices in the their possession at all times, and if they could not take a clean computer, be sure to encrypt the computer, files and even e-mails.
"Whether it's a file or an e-mail, if you're worried about it, you should probably encrypt it," Dunkelberger said.
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December 17, 2018 Cousin Island, Seychelles wildlife
When it comes to turtle season, late is definitely better than never
We all know ladies can make us wait, but this year we were at the peak of all patience waiting for the first lady turtle to arrive on Cousin. This is the start of a very busy 6 months as the Hawksbill sea turtles (Eretmochelys imbricate) begin their nesting season in Seychelles. It is a very important stage of the life cycle for this Critically Endangered species and therefore monitoring is of great priority and data collection imperative for the future of this species.
Cousin Island has a long-running turtle monitoring program
As we know you cannot put a schedule, time table or calendar on wildlife, and this species is a great example of that. The nesting season has begun at different times of the SE monsoon season every year. We cannot predict the schedule as the turtles run off of instinctive behavior. The emergence rate and nesting numbers have varied greatly over the past 10 seasons and this season hawksbills have emerged later than ever recorded. But waiting that extra bit of time was worth it. The life cycle of this Critically Endangered species has started all over again; we had our first emergence at high tide. 160 eggs and the perfect nest camouflage later, we now have our first clutch of eggs incubating, marking the start of a very busy season.
This season there has been a higher number of untagged hawksbill females, which could relate to the difference breeding season as well as overall emergence behaviour. Sea turtle breeding season can be vibrational, it will go through the ‘waves’ of groups of females, as they reach the age of sexual maturity and return to their natal beaches to nest. This kind of synchronized behaviour seen could also be due to specific environmental parameters from hatchling years, foraging years or migrating years.
Eggs in a nest
“Oceanic currents are an important physical feature of some habitats used by sea turtles. Sea turtles often associate with currents during long-distance movements and as a primary foraging area which in turn can influence the distribution of nests along natal beaches.” (Bovery and Wyneken, 2015).
We have many questions regarding the late emeregence, but the biggest question remains, is this due to climate change? This is the daunting, ever so inevitable cloud that is constantly over our heads in conservation and science. We see sea levels rising, water temperatures increasing, currents changing, and pressures fluctuating as a result of of heightened human impact and continuous greenhouse gas emissions. Human emissions and activities have caused around 100% of the warming observed since 1950, according to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s (IPCC) fifth assessment report.
This year we have seen the same number of nests laid in October, the first month of turtle season, as last year during, but last year the number of emergences was more than double. What does this mean? Long term data sets compiled will aid in the understanding the mystery of these ancient creatures.
Cousin Island is one of the most important nesting sites for this species in the WIO and it has a long-running turtle monitoring program, which was put in place in the 70s. It is one of the longest running in the world and aids in understanding population trends. In general, conservation of Hawskbill in Seychelles is more robust than in other countries in the region. Worldwide, the species is declining.
References Bovery, C. M., & Wyneken, J. (2015). Seasonal variation in sea turtle density and abundance in the southeast Florida current and surrounding waters. PloS one, 10(12), e0145980.
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Bill Gothard Resigns from IBLP Presidency
On March 6, 2014, Administrative Director David Waller communicated via email to ATI families that Mr. Gothard has “resigned as president of the Institute in Basic Life Principles, its Board of Directors, and its affiliated entities.” Mr. Waller indicated the board’s desire to appoint interim leadership, and named Chris Hogan as one who “will play an active role in the upcoming conferences as president of ATI.” This follows the report on February 27 in which World Magazine confirmed that the Board of IBLP had placed Bill Gothard on administrative leave, “in order to further investigate the mounting claims of sexual harassment and misconduct that have been reported on the Recovering Grace website.”
The letter goes on to state that Mr. Gothard has “communicated to the Board of Directors his desire to follow Matthew 5:23–24 and listen to those who have ‘ought against’ him” and states that his resignation is motivated by a desire to give full attention to the issues at hand (view the full letter).
On February 3, Recovering Grace made a public case that Bill Gothard had disqualified himself from ministry by his actions. In doing so, we called for Mr. Gothard to repent and be reconciled to those who have been damaged under his ministry and teachings. While we acknowledge the range of emotions that our readers are likely feeling in light of this letter, we do not take joy in this announcement, and we understand the gravity and sadness of this situation. Mr. Gothard’s resignation will doubtless produce relief in some of our readers and deep disappointment in others. Nonetheless, we realize this is an important moment.
The Recovering Grace leadership team agrees that this is a good first step. We will pray for the senior leadership of IBLP as they begin the process of investigating and addressing the physical and spiritual abuse, as well as reexamining many of IBLP’s questionable teachings in light of Scripture. We appreciate that Mr. Hogan has reached out to Recovering Grace in the past weeks, and we believe him to be a man of integrity who understands the issues and challenges that lie ahead. We will also continue to pray for the board of IBLP, and we strongly call them to bring in an independent third-party to serve as the investigator and/or conciliator of these matters—one who has experience in investigating allegations of sexual abuse within Christian environments.
We thank our readers for your support, your comments, your phone calls and emails to the board, and especially for your response to our “Call to Prayer” today. We are sincerely grateful for a community committed to bringing truth to light, and recovering and living in grace.
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Zodiac II for the Maritime Office in Gdynia – ceremony
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On 25 September, at the Pomeranian Quay in Gdynia, a christening ceremony was held and the flag was raised on the multi-purpose ship ‘Zodiac II’, built in the shipyard Remontowa Shipbulding SA of the Remontowa Holding capital group as part of a project managed by the Maritime Office in Szczecin.
‘Zodiac II’ is the first of two multi-purpose vessels, built for the maritime administration in Gdynia and Szczecin, as part of the project “Nostri Maris – construction of two multi-purpose vessels” managed by the Maritime Office in Szczecin.
The ship was built according to the design made by the Marine Design & Consulting design office belonging to the Remontowa Holding. The second, twin vessel – Planet I will be operated by the Maritime Office in Szczecin. The launching took place in October last year. The work on the vessel is proceeding according to the schedule and will be handed over to the Ordering Party at the turn of October and November.
Both vessels, 60 m long, almost 13 m wide and with a draught of 3.5, will reach the speed of 13 knots. They will be equipped with a diesel-electric propulsion system allowing for flexible use of power while performing various functions.
– This vessel combines the features of a hydrographic unit, icebreaker, firefighter, rescue vessel, to combat oil spills – these are the main functions worth mentioning, because it shows how the administration is already fully entering the 21st century – said Wojciech Zdanowicz, Director of the Maritime Office in Szczecin, adding that there are no worries about this vessel, because it was built in a Polish shipyard from the Remontowa Holding capital group under the supervision of a recognized classifier of the Polish Register of Shipping SA.
– I want to thank the shipowner, i.e. the Maritime Office, for the good and constructive cooperation and friendly atmosphere every day that accompanies the construction of both ships. Already today I invite you to look out on the waters of the Gulf of Gdansk for the twin vessel Planet I, which will start its sea trials at the beginning of October and will be handed over this time to the Maritime Office in Szczecin at the turn of October and November – said Marcin Ryngwelski, President of the Remontowa Shipbuilding SA. – The construction of ‘Zodiac II’ was a big challenge for us. The shipowner set clear requirements – the ship is to be multi-purpose and modern – it was filled with the most modern electronics and all propulsion and maneuvering systems that are available on the shipping market today – said Marcin Ryngwelski.
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Labor Department OKs funds to help displaced N.C. workers
October 4th, 2007 · No Comments
The U.S. Department of Labor has released more than $5.2 million to help North Carolina provide career training, job search and relocation assistance to workers who have lost their jobs for reasons related to trade. The Trade Adjustment Assistance Act program also extends unemployment benefits from 26 weeks up to two years. This latest allocation will bring the state’s entire fiscal 2008 TAA appropriation to more than $22.2 million.
Here in Surry County, some of that money will assist former employees of Gildan Activewear (doing business as Kentucky Derby Hosiery) and Renfro Corp. Gildan closed its Mount Airy operations after opening new manufacturing facilities overseas. Renfro discontinued manufacturing in Mount Airy as it increased its imports of foreign-made socks for U.S. distribution while also facing more competition from low-priced foreign products. A third company, Cross Creek Apparel, also has ceased manufacturing in Mount Airy and its workers may qualify for TAA certification.
The funds for North Carolina and 14 other states were drawn from remaining fiscal year 2007 resources that have been maintained in a reserve account set up in fiscal year 2004. by the U.S. Department of Labor under the TAA program. The 15 states have the highest TAA-related expenditures for trade-impacted workers. No state is scheduled to receive more TAA assistance than North Carolina in fiscal 2008, which began Oct. 1.
“Our commitment to the harder-hit states will ensure that their communities can work with employers and educators to return their dislocated workers quickly to the workforce,” said Assistant Secretary of Labor for Employment and Training Emily Stover DeRocco. “As our nation’s workers strive to succeed in the competitive global economy, it is important that those facing trade-related job loss have access to expanded career opportunities.”
Since 2001, TAA funds have helped displaced workers from Kentucky Derby Hosiery, Cross Creek Apparel, Insteel Industries, Pine State Knitwear, Chatham Borgstena Automotive Textiles and Renfro Hosiery in Mount Airy and from Interface Fabrics and Westpoint Homes Inc. in Elkin.
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