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NDAA Update: Wishing You a Peaceful Christmas
Dear Alumni, Parents, and Friends,
As many of you have seen over the past few weeks, this Advent we have continued our Sacred Places of Notre Dame series. Our amazing students and our wonderful faculty and staff colleagues have taken us inside our beloved campus to the locations that have deep meaning to them.
No matter our faith traditions, we all have places in our lives that are of great personal significance to us. It could be a tree we pass each day during our walk around the neighborhood, a quiet corner of our home where we read or pray, or the kitchen table where our families gather for dinner, homework assignments, and deep conversations. These places rejuvenate us and fill us with hope. For me, it's being in the kitchen cooking a meal. I often tell my husband and five children that feeding them the meals they enjoy is one of the ways I express my love. It's sometimes greeted with rolled eyes, but they enjoy the food anyway!
Wherever your own sacred place might be, I pray you have the opportunity to spend some time there during this Advent, Christmas, and holiday season. While this time of year will continue to look different than we are accustomed to, I pray we all find peace in the coming of Christmas, and I look forward to 2021 with a sense of renewed optimism.
Yours in Notre Dame,
Dolly Duffy ’84
duffy1984@nd.edu
ATHLETICS ADVANCEMENT
Tune in at 6:42 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 15, for stories of Notre Dame student-athletes, coaches, and Monogram winners to celebrate their triumphs from the past year and benefit the Rockne Athletics Fund.
The longtime voice of Notre Dame Stadium, Mike Collins ’67, hangs up his mic.
Representing the Least Among Us
As CEO of Legal Aid Chicago, John Gallo ’83 can draw a straight line from his Notre Dame experience to a career serving the most vulnerable in the justice system.
UNIVERSITY STORYTELLING
Royal Beauty Bright
On December 21, Jupiter and Saturn will appear from Earth to be overlapping each other. Notre Dame astrophysicist Grant Matthews believes this same planetary alignment on April 17, 6 B.C., is the best explanation for the star of Bethlehem.
Introducing the new Fighting Irish Pub Network!
Connect with Irish fans nationwide to enjoy Notre Dame Athletics events. Visit the website to download the app and learn more.
Former Notre Dame Economist Christopher Waller Confirmed to Federal Reserve Board
Statement on the Conferral of the Presidential Medal of Freedom on Lou Holtz
Basilica Implements Reservation System for Christmas Masses
American Studies Professor Wins Frederick Douglass Book Prize
Athletics Staff, Student-Athletes Provide Gifts to Local Families Amid Pandemic
Notre Dame Faculty Member Denis McDonough Nominated as Secretary of Veterans Affairs
VIRTUAL EVENT LINEUP
Kylemore Book Club: Wednesday, Dec. 16 | 1 p.m. ET
Join the final discussion for “An Irish Christmas at Kylemore,” showcasing festive music, art, and literature. » REGISTER
Virtual Rosary: Friday, Dec. 18 | 12:30 p.m. ET
Rev. Bob Loughery, C.S.C. ’79, ’88 M.Div., will lead this week’s Rosary service from Sorin Hall, available live or on-demand. » STREAM
Chalk Talk with Bill and Bill: ACC Championship: Friday, Dec. 18 | 2:15 p.m. ET
Join former Irish assistants Bill Reagan and Bill Lewis for an in-depth breakdown of the X’s and O’s ahead of Saturday’s ACC Championship rematch with Clemson. » STREAM
Football Fridays at the Eck: Postseason Edition: Thursday, Dec. 31 | 1 p.m. ET
Join the NDAA for this virtual preview of Notre Dame’s bowl matchup, then stick around to break down the X’s and O’s in Chalk Talk with Bill and Bill. » STREAM
London Book Club: Tuesday, Jan. 12 | 1 p.m. ET
The newest book club series from the London Global Gateway, “London in Song” examines four songs in order to understand the history of popular entertainment in the city. » REGISTER
Rome Book Club: Wednesday, Jan. 13 | 1 p.m. ET
The first, four-part series of the Rome Book Club, “A Hell of a City: Dante’s Inferno on the Road to Rome” is a guide to iconic moments in Dante Alighieri’s Divine Comedy. » REGISTER
FROM THE DOME TO YOUR HOME
Join the Alumni Association and the ND Club network for Hope for the Holidays. Help bring cheer and smiles to the elderly, the poor, and those impacted most by the pandemic.
Sacred Places of Notre Dame: Dec. 14
Professor Richard Garnett invites us to explore a memorial window in the Notre Dame Law School.
NDWORKS
Holiday Recipes from Rohr’s
Bring the flavors of campus to your holiday menu with Rohr’s banana cake and the Father Hesburgh Manhattan.
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At the Notre Dame School of Architecture, everyone can learn to draw.
Lucas Hopkins Can Look Up
At 6:03 p.m., Nov. 21, Notre Dame sophomore Lucas Hopkins could look to the sky from his family’s home southeast of Houston and watch his father fly overhead aboard the International Space Station.
Proving Innocence
A new podcast series takes you inside the legal efforts of the Notre Dame Justice Exoneration Clinic, which is working to overturn wrongful convictions and free innocent prisoners.
Dec 16 Catholic Mission
Fighting Irish Pub Network
Dec 15 Association News — Athletics
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Nagarjuna’s Bollywood Comeback Film Resumes…
Nagarjuna’s Bollywood Comeback Film Resumes Production
Telugu Superstar Nagarjuna’s Bollywood Comeback film, Brahmastara was supposed to release on 4th Dec 2020 but it has postponed indefinitely due to the Coronavirus Pandemic. The movie production resumed today after the Corona Break.
Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor resumed the dubbing of the film. A song and few scenes involving Amitabh Bacchan is remained to be shot in its final Schedule. The makers are planning the schedule. Nagarjuna and Shah Rukh Khan will be seen in a cameo in the film.
Brahmastra has been Directed by Ayan Mukerji, produced by Karan Johar, and Distributed by Fox Star. Nagarjuna and Amitabh shared screened 26 years back in a film titled Khuda Gawah. In Tollywood, Nagarjuna is currently shooting for his next film, Wild Dog.
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State Senators: Let’s Get More Cars on the Road
By Ben Fried
The bad ideas from Albany show no sign of letting up. Just when you thought the push for a state gas tax holiday had died down, State Senators Jeff Klein and Eric Adams — of the Bronx and Brooklyn, respectively — roll out their own version of summertime "relief" for drivers, and it’s a doozy. They want to suspend tolls on bridges and tunnels in the New York City area on major holidays and, yes, give drivers a gas tax rebate of up to $200.
The money quote comes from Klein, as cited by NY1 on Saturday:
"Unfortunately, according to AAA, there’ll be 360,000 fewer drivers
this Memorial Day weekend, because of high tolls and our very high gas.
This is something we need to address immediately," said Klein.
I know, I know — vowing to put more traffic on city streets is beyond backwards. But please reserve judgment until you read Klein’s full justification, from his office’s press release:
"Suspending bridge and tunnel tolls will help improve traffic flow, reduce air pollution, and reduce fuel consumption," said Senator Klein standing today at the entrance to the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel. "In addition, a gas tax rebate will ensure that the savings are transmitted directly to the consumer rather than the oil companies, and make travel all together more cost effective."
See? It’s worse than you thought. Pandering to drivers just crossed the threshold between cheap populism and Orwellian doublespeak.
Adams, already on record as a bike lane obstructionist, gets in on the faux-green act by releasing a list of ways drivers can conserve gas. Don’t forget to tighten up those gas caps, folks.
Photo: Web site of State Senator Jeff Klein
Filed Under: Bicycling, Bike Lanes, Car Culture, Jeff Klein, Transportation Policy
In Effort to Pander to Drivers, 48 Senators Vote to Up Oil Company Profits
By Noah Kazis | May 25, 2011
The New York State Senate voted for a “gas tax holiday” yesterday, moving to eliminate the three state taxes on fuel for the busy Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor Day weekends this year. The estimated loss of revenue would be $60 million. The 48 state senators who voted for the gas tax holiday wanted […]
The 2008 Streetsie Awards, Part 2
By Aaron Naparstek | Dec 30, 2008
Biggest Setback: After being approved by an unprecedented civic coalition, the mayor and New York City Council, congestion pricing — the one policy measure that simultaneously reduces traffic congestion while raising money for mass transit and livable streets — died in an Albany backroom without even a vote. Lobbyists of the Year: Walter McCaffrey and […]
Sen. Jeff Klein to No Impact Man: “Hands Off My Car, You F–king A–hole”
By Brad Aaron | Sep 18, 2008
A couple of days ago we relayed the remarkable story of Colin Beavan’s close call with a careless motorist, which ended with the parties shaking hands. Yesterday, No Impact Man encountered another inattentive driver — one State Senator Jeff Klein — but this time there were no heartwarming epiphanies. Here is Beavan’s account, via an […]
Tony Avella and David Weprin Launch Preemptive Attack on NYC Toll Reform
By Stephen Miller | Dec 13, 2013
Remember these guys? This morning, State Senator Tony Avella and Assembly Member David Weprin stood at traffic-choked Queensboro Plaza to say they don’t care if the Move NY toll reform plan reduces tolls on bridges near their eastern Queens districts — they refuse to support any proposal that adds tolls to East River crossings. In a […]
The MTA May Finally Be Ready To Embrace Variable Price Tolling
By Dave Colon | Dec 10, 2020
The MTA is considering instituting peak and off-peak toll prices for its bridges and tunnels, a move to raise more money, but also shift driving patterns that veteran traffic analysts say is long overdue.
Georgia Removes Tolls, Invites 11,000 More Drivers to Clog GA 400 Each Day
By Tanya Snyder | Oct 29, 2013
Why raise desperately needed transportation funds for a broke region when you could let people drive for free? In Georgia, the state has made up its mind: The DOT will pay $4.5 million to tear down tolls on GA 400 — and forfeit the $21 million a year the tolls brought in. It cost drivers […]
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Since the Last Time You Were In Napa Valley
By Tara Mandy
Photo: Emily Nathan
Auberge du Soleil pretty much established Napa Valley as a weekend destination for food-and-wine snobs when it opened a handful of elegant guest suites next to its already-famous restaurant on Rutherford Hill in 1985. Twenty years later, challenged by newcomers (sister property Calistoga Ranch and the Carneros Inn), Auberge is unveiling a major room renovation this month that has it poised once again to be the best place to stay in the valley. It will also have a new chef, a decadent new spa suite, and a small but impressive satellite of the upscale I. Wok gallery in nearby St. Helena.
First it was Merlot. Then Syrah. But this year, Napa’s “It” grape is—no, not Pinot Noir—Malbec. The aromatic red has been big in Chile and Argentina for decades, but Napa vintners are now planting small test crops. You won’t be drinking California Malbec for at least a few years, so in the meantime, toast the warm weather with a glass of rosé: Robert Sinksey’s Vin Gris and Etude’s Rosé currently top the summer wine lists of most oenophiles, from the pros at Bounty Hunter wine shop to the sommelier at Auberge du Soleil.
Food is the second compelling reason most people visit Napa. For those who’ve already indulged in the famous slow-smoked barbecued-pork sandwich at Mustards Grill and the tasting menu at French Laundry, try the miso-crusted foie gras at the sleek, Asian-inspired Budo, or the polenta-stuffed poblano chile at the cool organic restaurant Pilar. Locals are psyched for the June opening of El Dorado Kitchen, by former French Laundry sous-chef Ryan Fancher, and for the scheduled September launch of Redd, by Richard Reddington (head chef at Auberge du Soleil during its eighties heyday and now at San Francisco’s Masa).
Obsessive attention to detail is Cliff Lede Vineyards’ standard operating procedure: The first Cabernet Sauvignon from its top-tier Poetry line, released last fall, brought in $100 a bottle and sold out in one month. Imagine what that same mind-set will do when applied to the fledgling winery’s new Poetry Inn, opening at the end of this month. With a rare hillside location, the five-room inn offers mesmerizing views of the vineyards stretching west toward Yountville and the verdant mountains beyond. Plush suites are done in a cozy craftsman vernacular—leather, wood, earth tones, fireplaces (from $575; 707-944-0646).
Having already won a reputation for producing big, powerful Cabernets that age well, Howell Mountain is the new hot spot for trendsetting wine producers like Cakebread, which recently planted two vineyards there. This move into the hills marks the valley’s most noticeable shift: As lowlands become scarce, new vineyards are crawling up the mountains—giving the golden-hued landscape an even closer resemblance to Tuscany.
Over the past couple of years, St. Helena’s Main Street has attracted some delightful boutiques that don’t even sell corkscrews, much less cases of Cab. At Jaunt, you’ll find cool travel novelties and designer sneakers; try Pearl for flirty separates and accessories, Footcandy for irresistible Choos, Louboutins, and Hollywoulds, and 26 for sporty-hip lines like Paul Frank.
Oh, and then there’s the tastings. This summer, seek out the new (Bennett Lane Winery, a visual stunner in Calistoga), the exclusive (Far Niente Winery, now open for tours for the first time in 25 years), and the up-and-coming (Frank Family Vineyards, earning fans for its anti-snob approach—no fee, big pours).
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Barber alias Nynne
b. circa 1665
John Parker was born circa 1665 at Sussex, England.
A candidate for John Parker is:
John Parker bap. 4 Jan 1666/67 at Clayton, son of Thomas and Ursula Parker. (Thomas PARKER married Ursula MARTIN at Clayton on 12 Oct 1663).
However, there is also a baptism for a Mary Parker on 16 Oct 1666 at Clayton, daughter of John and Jane Parker, suggesting they may have had a son John as well. They were having children baptised at Hurstpierpoint between 1676 and 1680 (Jane, William and Anne).
(John PARKER of Clayton married Jane ENSNIFE on 7 Nov 1665 at Uckfield).1,2
John Parker and Jane Stiance obtained a marriage licence on 25 February 1690/91 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, both of Westmeston. Name Joan STYANTE (not Jane as on marriage at Falmer the next day).2
John Parker married Jane Stiance, daughter of Thomas Stiance and Jane (?), on 26 February 1690/91 at Falmer, Sussex, England, John of Westmeston; Jane STIENCE of the same parish.2
Jane Stiance b. 25 Dec 1669, d. 1755
John Parker and Jane Stiance obtained a marriage licence on 25 February 1690/91 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, both of Westmeston. Name Joan STYANTE (not Jane as on marriage at Falmer the next day).2�
Marriage*
John Parker married Jane Stiance, daughter of Thomas Stiance and Jane (?), on 26 February 1690/91 at Falmer, Sussex, England, John of Westmeston; Jane STIENCE of the same parish.2�
Elizabeth Parker+ b. 12 Jun 1692, d. 1751
Ann Parker b. 25 Aug 1693
John Parker b. 17 Mar 1694/95
Jane Parker b. 6 Dec 1696
William Parker b. 22 May 1698
Mary Parker b. 24 May 1700
Thomas Parker b. 3 Oct 1702
Hannah Parker b. 9 Apr 1705, d. 1711
Edward Parker b. 20 Apr 1707
Henry Parker b. 17 Jan 1709/10
James Parker b. 1712
[S23] Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.org.uk/, ongoing project,.
[S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
Jane Stiance
b. 25 December 1669, d. 1755
Father Thomas Stiance b. 21 Sep 1628, d. 1678
Mother Jane (?)
Jane Stiance was baptized on 25 December 1669 at St Margaret, Ditchling, Sussex, England.1 She was the daughter of Thomas Stiance and Jane (?)
Surname variants: STIANCE, STIENCE, STYANTE, STIANT.
Jane Stiance and John Parker obtained a marriage licence on 25 February 1690/91 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, both of Westmeston. Name Joan STYANTE (not Jane as on marriage at Falmer the next day).2
Jane Stiance married John Parker on 26 February 1690/91 at Falmer, Sussex, England, John of Westmeston; Jane STIENCE of the same parish.2
As of 25 February 1690/91, her married name was Parker.
Jane Stiance died in 1755 at Westmeston, Sussex, England.
Jane Stiance was buried on 27 April 1755 at St Martin, Westmeston, Sussex, England, "an ancient widow."3
John Parker b. c 1665
Jane Stiance and John Parker obtained a marriage licence on 25 February 1690/91 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, both of Westmeston. Name Joan STYANTE (not Jane as on marriage at Falmer the next day).2�
Jane Stiance married John Parker on 26 February 1690/91 at Falmer, Sussex, England, John of Westmeston; Jane STIENCE of the same parish.2�
[S25] Index to Burials, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.org.uk/, ongoing project,.
Thomas Stiance
b. 21 September 1628, d. 1678
Father Thomas Stiance b. c 1600, d. 1661
Mother Margaret Tuppen b. 20 Jan 1610/11
Thomas Stiance was baptized on 21 September 1628 at St Margaret, Ditchling, Sussex, England.1 He was the son of Thomas Stiance and Margaret Tuppen.
Thomas Stiance married Jane (?) circa 1660 at England.
Thomas Stiance died in 1678 at Ditchling, Sussex, England.
Thomas Stiance was buried on 15 February 1678 at St Margaret, Ditchling, Sussex, England, "husbandman."2
Jane (?)
Thomas Stiance married Jane (?) circa 1660 at England.�
Mary Stiance b. 17 Jan 1662/63, d. Mar 1663
Jane Stiance+ b. 25 Dec 1669, d. 1755
Richard Stiance b. 25 Dec 1669
Sarah Stiance b. 10 Mar 1677/78
Mary Stiance b. 10 Mar 1677/78
Jane (?) married Thomas Stiance, son of Thomas Stiance and Margaret Tuppen, circa 1660 at England.
As of circa 1660, her married name was Stiance.
Thomas Stiance b. 21 Sep 1628, d. 1678
Jane (?) married Thomas Stiance, son of Thomas Stiance and Margaret Tuppen, circa 1660 at England.�
Mary Stiance
b. 17 January 1662/63, d. March 1663
Mary Stiance was baptized on 17 January 1662/63 at St Margaret, Ditchling, Sussex, England.1 She was the daughter of Thomas Stiance and Jane (?)
Mary Stiance died in March 1663 at Ditchling, Sussex, England.
Mary Stiance was buried on 10 March 1663 at St Margaret, Ditchling, Sussex, England, "child daughter of Thomas."2
Richard Stiance
b. 25 December 1669
Richard Stiance was baptized on 25 December 1669 at St Margaret, Ditchling, Sussex, England.1 He was the son of Thomas Stiance and Jane (?)
Sarah Stiance
b. 10 March 1677/78
Sarah Stiance was baptized on 10 March 1677/78 at St Margaret, Ditchling, Sussex, England.1 She was the daughter of Thomas Stiance and Jane (?)
Mary Stiance was baptized on 10 March 1677/78 at St Margaret, Ditchling, Sussex, England.1 She was the daughter of Thomas Stiance and Jane (?)
b. circa 1600, d. 1661
Thomas Stiance was born circa 1600 at Sussex, England.
Surname variants: STIANCE, STIANT, STYANT, STENT, STYNTE.
The Sussex People Index has the following entry:
Source: Chichester Archdeaconry Court Deposition Books 1556-1694. These correspond, for religious matters, to those of the civil courts of the Assizes. The personal details of the deponents extracted by F L Leeson, 2005-2006.
Thomas STIANT. Occupation : Husbandman
Residence : Walberton (20). Age : Birthplace : Yapton
Past residences : Yapton
Date of Deposition : 1604.12.00 WSRO Reference : 10/117.1
Thomas Stiance and Margaret Tuppen obtained a marriage licence on 29 September 1627 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Thomas STIANT, husbandman of Ditchling; Margaret TIPPING of the same parish. Sponsors: Thomas Stiant and Edward Stanbridge, weaver of Plumpton (Dichening.)2
Thomas Stiance married Margaret Tuppen, daughter of John Tuppen and Joan Lashmere, on 1 October 1627 at Ditchling, Sussex, England, surname STIANTE and TIPPING.2
Thomas Stiance was buried on 16 March 1661 at St Margaret, Ditchling, Sussex, England, "ould [old]."3
Margaret Tuppen b. 20 Jan 1610/11
Thomas Stiance and Margaret Tuppen obtained a marriage licence on 29 September 1627 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Thomas STIANT, husbandman of Ditchling; Margaret TIPPING of the same parish. Sponsors: Thomas Stiant and Edward Stanbridge, weaver of Plumpton (Dichening.)2�
Thomas Stiance married Margaret Tuppen, daughter of John Tuppen and Joan Lashmere, on 1 October 1627 at Ditchling, Sussex, England, surname STIANTE and TIPPING.2�
Thomas Stiance+ b. 21 Sep 1628, d. 1678
Mary Stiance b. 30 Jan 1631/32
Richard Stiance b. 21 Sep 1634
Anne Stiance b. 11 Jun 1637
Elizabeth Stiance b. 24 May 1640
[S266] Index to People, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.org.uk/, ongoing project,.
Margaret Tuppen
b. 20 January 1610/11
Father John Tuppen b. c 1570, d. 1621
Mother Joan Lashmere b. c 1575, d. 1648
Margaret Tuppen was born in 1610 at Barcombe, Sussex, England.
Margaret Tuppen was baptized on 20 January 1610/11 at St Mary, Barcombe, Sussex, England, surname TUPPIN, BTs have TUPPEN. Parents names not given but other baptisms at that time at Barcombe indicate the father as John TUPPEN.1 She was the daughter of John Tuppen and Joan Lashmere.
Surname variants: TUPPEN, TUPPIN, TUPPINE, TOPPEN, TUPTON, TOPPING, TIPPING, TIPPIN.
There is a burial of a Margaret TUPPINE on 9 Jun 1581 at Plumpton St Michael, daughter of Richard. This is likely to be a relative. There is also the burial of a Margaret TUPPEN on 16 Jul 1573 at Rottingdean St Margaret.2
Margaret Tuppen and Thomas Stiance obtained a marriage licence on 29 September 1627 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Thomas STIANT, husbandman of Ditchling; Margaret TIPPING of the same parish. Sponsors: Thomas Stiant and Edward Stanbridge, weaver of Plumpton (Dichening.)3
As of 29 September 1627, her married name was Stiance.
Margaret Tuppen married Thomas Stiance on 1 October 1627 at Ditchling, Sussex, England, surname STIANTE and TIPPING.3
Thomas Stiance b. c 1600, d. 1661
Margaret Tuppen and Thomas Stiance obtained a marriage licence on 29 September 1627 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Thomas STIANT, husbandman of Ditchling; Margaret TIPPING of the same parish. Sponsors: Thomas Stiant and Edward Stanbridge, weaver of Plumpton (Dichening.)3�
Margaret Tuppen married Thomas Stiance on 1 October 1627 at Ditchling, Sussex, England, surname STIANTE and TIPPING.3�
Mary Stiance was baptized on 30 January 1631/32 at St Margaret, Ditchling, Sussex, England, STIANT.1 She was the daughter of Thomas Stiance and Margaret Tuppen.
Anne Stiance
b. 11 June 1637
Anne Stiance was baptized on 11 June 1637 at St Margaret, Ditchling, Sussex, England, STIANTE.1 She was the daughter of Thomas Stiance and Margaret Tuppen.
Elizabeth Stiance
b. 24 May 1640
Elizabeth Stiance was baptized on 24 May 1640 at St Margaret, Ditchling, Sussex, England, STIANTE.1 She was the daughter of Thomas Stiance and Margaret Tuppen.
b. 21 September 1634
Richard Stiance was baptized on 21 September 1634 at St Margaret, Ditchling, Sussex, England, STIANCE.1 He was the son of Thomas Stiance and Margaret Tuppen.
Father John Parker b. c 1665
Mother Jane Stiance b. 25 Dec 1669, d. 1755
James Parker was baptized in 1712 at St Martin, Westmeston, Sussex, England.1 He was the son of John Parker and Jane Stiance.
b. 25 August 1693
Ann Parker was baptized on 25 August 1693 at St Martin, Westmeston, Sussex, England.1 She was the daughter of John Parker and Jane Stiance.
John Parker was baptized on 17 March 1694/95 at St Martin, Westmeston, Sussex, England.1 He was the son of John Parker and Jane Stiance.
b. 6 December 1696
Jane Parker was baptized on 6 December 1696 at St Martin, Westmeston, Sussex, England.1 She was the daughter of John Parker and Jane Stiance.
William Parker
William Parker was baptized on 22 May 1698 at St Martin, Westmeston, Sussex, England.1 He was the son of John Parker and Jane Stiance.
Mary Parker was baptized on 24 May 1700 at St Martin, Westmeston, Sussex, England.1 She was the daughter of John Parker and Jane Stiance.
Thomas Parker
b. 3 October 1702
Thomas Parker was baptized on 3 October 1702 at St Martin, Westmeston, Sussex, England.1 He was the son of John Parker and Jane Stiance.
Hannah Parker
b. 9 April 1705, d. 1711
Hannah Parker was baptized on 9 April 1705 at St Martin, Westmeston, Sussex, England.1 She was the daughter of John Parker and Jane Stiance.
Hannah Parker died in 1711 at Westmeston, Sussex, England.
Hannah Parker was buried on 20 October 1711 at St Martin, Westmeston, Sussex, England, "daughter of John and Eliz." [sic]2
Edward Parker
b. 20 April 1707
Edward Parker was baptized on 20 April 1707 at St Martin, Westmeston, Sussex, England.1 He was the son of John Parker and Jane Stiance.
Henry Parker was baptized on 17 January 1709/10 at St Martin, Westmeston, Sussex, England.1 He was the son of John Parker and Jane Stiance.
Charles Shadrach Thomas Juffs
b. 16 March 1921, d. 9 January 1968
Charles Shadrach Thomas Juffs was born on 16 March 1921 at Edmonton, Middlesex, England.
Charles Shadrach Thomas Juffs married Maria Sarah Marchant, daughter of Frederick Deacon and Ellen Jane White, on 19 February 1945 at Kingsbury, Middlesex, England.
They had four children.
Charles Shadrach Thomas Juffs died on 9 January 1968 at Whittington Hospital, Highgate, London, England, at age 46.
Maria Sarah Marchant b. 4 Oct 1924, d. 7 Mar 2009
Charles Shadrach Thomas Juffs married Maria Sarah Marchant, daughter of Frederick Deacon and Ellen Jane White, on 19 February 1945 at Kingsbury, Middlesex, England.�
Jane Harwood
Jane Harwood was born in 1857 at Sompting, Sussex, England.
Jane Harwood married William Ambrose White on 15 August 1880 at Broadwater, Sussex, England.
As of 15 August 1880, her married name was White.
William Ambrose White b. 16 Oct 1859
Jane Harwood married William Ambrose White on 15 August 1880 at Broadwater, Sussex, England.�
Ellen Jane White+ b. 1884, d. 4 Sep 1960
Albert G Bourne
b. 1915, d. 1948
Albert G Bourne was born in 1915 at England.
Albert G Bourne married Gladys Hilda Marchant, daughter of Cecil Edwin Philip Marchant and Ellen Jane White, in 1931 at Brighton, Sussex, England.
Albert G Bourne died in 1948 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England.
Gladys Hilda Marchant b. 1909, d. 10 Mar 1965
Albert G Bourne married Gladys Hilda Marchant, daughter of Cecil Edwin Philip Marchant and Ellen Jane White, in 1931 at Brighton, Sussex, England.�
Ethel M Reeves
Ethel M Reeves married William G Marchant, son of Cecil Edwin Philip Marchant and Ellen Jane White, in 1930 at Brighton, Sussex, England.
As of 1930, her married name was Marchant.
William G Marchant b. 1912
Ethel M Reeves married William G Marchant, son of Cecil Edwin Philip Marchant and Ellen Jane White, in 1930 at Brighton, Sussex, England.�
Rotherfield History
Tonbridge History
The WAITEs of Leigh, Kent
The FARMER/FERMORs of Rotherfield, East Sussex
The AKEHURSTs of East Sussex
The ALCEs of East Sussex
The ASHDOWNs of East Sussex
The BREACHs of East Sussex
The INKPENs of East Sussex
The LATTERs of East Sussex
The PACKHAMs of Clayton, Keymer, Hurstpierpoint and Cuckfield areas in East Sussex
The VERRALLs of Eastbourne & Willingdon, East Sussex
BARBER Family - Barber, A'Downe, Akehurst, Bandy, Belchamber, Box, Breach, Bull, Day, Dunk, Farrant, Funnell, Gladman, Godden, Griffiths, Holden, Howell, Humphries (& Meek), Hunt, Inkpen, Jeffery, Knibbs, Langridge, Latter, Lines, Lipscombe, Morris, Norton, Thorpe, Verrall, Waite, Wenham, White, Wickens, Wigzell, Wilkins, Wingate
TAYLOR Family - Taylor, Alce, Ashdown, Barnett, Burt, Cossam, Evans, Ford, Gunn, Hudson, Hunt, Marchant, Masters, Middleton, Mitchell, Moore, Murrell, Packham, Penfold, Primmer, Richardson, Stephens, Stoner, Sutton, Terry, Vallance, Verrall, Wadey, Woolgar, Young
BROWN Family - Brown, Bartlett and Clegg
McKAY Family - McKay, Fortescue, Hoare, Gregg, Little, Ward, Wigham
RICHARDS Family - Iddles, McDonald, Richards
Other Indexes
Pedigree - Ronald Barber
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Best Practices for Business Continuity
By Qualia
Between the increase of cyber security breaches, the rise in natural disasters, and the current public health threat with COVID-19, it quickly became a necessity in March that businesses implement business continuity plans that mitigate the impact of disasters and enable core business functions to continue. Given the shift to fully or partially remote work most companies made during statewide stay at home orders, it can be a good time to evaluate how your switch has gone and find ways to improve it for your current and future needs.
What is a business continuity plan?
A business continuity plan (BCP) is a blueprint companies document and train their staff on in the event of a disaster or other unplanned disruption to restore business operations quickly and reduce downtime. A BCP outlines instructions for handling a variety of items including restoring business processes, recovering assets, and managing business partner communications. Most importantly, it eliminates the need to think about these important items in the heat of the moment.
A BCP is inclusive of a disaster recovery plan which contains procedures for restoring technology and systems following a natural disaster, public health event, or human-induced disaster such as a cyber security incident. The plan establishes how to restore enterprise software, how to mobilize employees, and manual workarounds until systems are up-and-running.
Why is business continuity planning important?
Depending on the scope of a disaster, business downtime can persist for several hours or indefinitely. A survey by IHS, Inc. found that in total, even before the stay at home orders that began in March, information and communication technology downtime costs North American organizations $700 billion per year. Downtime not only results in revenue loss, but can also impact brand reputation and relationships with partners.
While BCPs are essential across industries, the benefits of a plan are especially pronounced for title & escrow businesses. When systems are down, real estate transactions are suspended and homebuyers and sellers are paralyzed from finalizing their home purchases.
With the current impact of COVID-19, Bob Treuber, Executive Vice-president of the New York State Land Title Association said that most businesses have shifted their operations to maintain continuity as much as possible. Those with technology and plans in place to work remotely have come out ahead, “Many closings have been impacted greatly, especially with small residential law firms that are not accustomed to working remotely and doing closings by mail,” he noted.
For title & escrow businesses in certain regions, business continuity plans are a matter of law and not an option. For example, Washington state law requires all title insurers to have a business continuity plan in place. For New York, the American Land Title Association (ALTA) requires a BCP as part of their best practices requirements. The NYSDFS has a similar cybersecurity requirement.
How to create a business continuity plan
ALTA has several resources to help companies create and implement a business continuity plan. Underwriters and IT professionals are also great resources for guidance when building out a BCP. ALTA lists Ready.gov as a key resource to get started.
Ready.gov lists the following 4 steps to develop a plan:
Conduct a business impact analysis to identify time-sensitive or critical business functions
Identify recovery strategies and determine the necessary resources to implement them
Organize a business continuity team and create written plans for relocation, IT and infrastructural recovery, and manual workaround procedures
Conduct training for the continuity team. Test and evaluate recovery strategies
On top of this, we recommend that businesses evaluate their technology stack to identify gaps that limit data accessibility in the event of a disaster.
The importance of cloud technology for business continuity
In the event of a natural disaster or public health threat that limits accessibility to public transportation and roadways, it’s critical that important business functions are accessible outside of the physical walls of an office. Cloud-based technology offers businesses a cost-effective solution for secure data access from anywhere.
Andrew Zankel, the President at Core Title Services, LLC said “businesses who utilized technology prior to COVID-19 are having a much easier time with the transition [to working remotely].”
Below are a few key areas where web-based cloud solutions enable the recovery and/or continuation of key business functions through data accessibility:
Data backup: Cloud-based systems automatically ensure data backup by copying or archiving documents and files.
Data redundancy: In the event of a natural disaster at the location of the data warehouse, many cloud-based providers offer data redundancy which securely stores data in multiple warehouses to ensure critical files are always available.
Data availability: When teams are deployed to work remotely, data availability ensures that everyone can quickly and easily access data from the cloud, even when disruptions occur.
Data is one of the most important aspects of business operations—cloud-based systems ensure your core business workflows can continue without a hitch.
Additionally, web-based technology offers operational consistency when employees must work remotely. With web-based systems, employees can work from anywhere in the same way they would in a company’s physical office, eliminating the need to navigate technical, manual workarounds such as dialing in to a VPN to access their core workflow software.
Zankel explained a good working remote toolkit for his team included items like a cloud-based software system, a cloud-based phone system, and ensuring his team had the physical technology items like laptops, scanners, and copiers in their remote work locations.
During these unprecedented times, Zankel remains confident that his business and the state of New York will move forward stronger. “The title and real estate industry in New York is resilient,” he said. “We know the economic impact of what we do and how it will affect the economy if [our operations] shut down. We will figure out ways to get deals closed while remaining compliant.”
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Odisha turning into a haven for idol smugglers
Odisha Channel Bureau
Bhubaneswar: The Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) held its annual conference of its State Conveners here on Friday. Speaking at the occasion, the Conveners from different chapters expressed their grave concerns on the rising cases of temple thefts from all over the State.
Digamber Mohanty of the Bhadrak Chapter said that INTACH has brought to light many instances for idol theft and even registered FIRs with the respective police stations, but to no avail. There have been 20 cases of idol theft in the last decade in Bhadrak district, but not one single recovery made.
State Convener Amiya Bhusan Tripathy, who is also the former DGP of Odisha, lamented that there is an absolute lack of awareness and gross apathy regarding the intrinsic value of these idols which represent the rich cultural heritage of the State. The prevailing laws intended to prevent idol thefts and burglary are inherently ineffective. A holistic National Heritage Protection Policy and System should be put in place. There is no true objective data base for all the antiques, both stone and metallic idols in the approximately 22,000 ancient places of worship in Odisha. It is true that more than 95% of the antique idols in these temples remain legally unregistered as the National Mission on Monuments and Antiquities remains incomplete.
Tripathy said that inconsequential and weak legislations like the Antiquities and Art Treasures Act, The Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act and the Ancient Monuments Preservation Act, 1904 are ineffective to curb these crimes. New legislation and amendments are the pressing needs of the hour. The State Police should have a separate wing for dealing with such crimes.
According to Anil Dhir, who had recently made the report on the Antiquities of the Prachi Valley, more than 300 valuable idols were found missing in the different places during his survey. He said that idols which had been photographed and documented by scholars in the last three decades have vanished. Dhir reported that nearly 48 FIR’s had been filed in different Police Stations of the Prachi valley in the last decade, only one recovery has been made. Precious Jain and Buddhist idols have vanished in the last decade. Many rare sculpted pieces are lying in abandon and in the open. In the Buddhist sites of Ratnagiri and Lalitagiri, many of the votive stupas have been stolen and removed from their original places.
Dhir said that proper methods should be adopted as per international norms to discourage this rampant illegal trade. The metal idols should have laser markings as the base as evidence of ownership. In the event of theft, this will be evidence. The stone idols should have metallic engraving at base having the name of the temple and the place. The State Archaeology Department should develop a data base by photographing and documenting the physical dimensions of the antique idols including their specific identifying features. There have been many instances where recovered stolen idols could not be traced back to their original places, and are lying in different police malkhanas and the ASI godowns. Last year, two Asthadhatu images dating back to the 11th Century were recovered by the Crime Branch from the outskirts of Bhubaneswar, the decoy used by the police was asked to pay Rs. 2.5 crore for them.
Dhir said that Odisha has become a major hub for illegal idol exports as container shipment is facilitating their exit by sending the stolen items along with the recently made statues and idols. The authorities should ensure that a Clearance Certificate is obtained for all idol exports from a competent agency.
Baikuntha Panigrahi, Bhubaneswar Convener said that INTACH has undertaken the listing and documentation of monuments in all its chapters and published nearly two dozen reports. The Jajpur Chapter has documented 550 heritage sites, Bhadrak had documented 200 sites and the Balasore Chapter has undertaken 300 different listings.
Besides documenting the monuments of the Old Jagannath Sadak, a comprehensive and detailed report of the Antiquities of the Prachi Valley have also been completed. Listing of the sites of Balangir, Ganjam and Sonepur are also underway.
The Mahanadi Project, which was flagged off in Jan 2019, is a flagship project in which all the tangible and intangible heritage of the River Basin is being documented. Nearly 1000 monuments have been identified, which even include the temples that are in the submergence area of the Hirakud reservoir, according to a press release issued by INTACH on Saturday.
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Upper Fraser Road re-opens; Giscome school remains closed
by admin|Published March 9, 2020
Upper Fraser Road was re-opened on Saturday, March 7. However, clean-up of the site of the March 5 train derailment is expected to take place for most of the week of March 9-13. Giscome Elementary School will remain closed until clean-up is completed and it is safe to return to the school.
Staff and students from Giscome Elementary will be re-routed to Blackburn Elementary starting Monday, March 9, 2020 until further notice. Buses will pick up students at their regular times and transport them to Blackburn Elementary. Students will return home a little later than usual. Staff from Diversified Transportation and School District No. 57 will inform parents of Giscome Elementary students of their arrival times on Monday, March 9, 2020.
Students who attend Prince George Secondary School will be picked up and returned home at their usual, scheduled times.
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Editorial: Fight ‘Covid fatigue’
12 January 2021, 9:36 pm ·3 min read
THE oddest couples fighting on social media these days can be split into two camps: those who argue for exercising the utmost caution and those as noisily denying the presence of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) in the country.
It would be better for public health if the former camp is dominant. However, the latter’s ranks are swelled by the silent reinforcement of citizens who are “tired of” the pandemic, particularly discussions about it, and simply go about their daily business, paying no heed to tried-and-tested methods aimed at preventing the spread of Sars-CoV-2, the virus causing Covid-19.
The “Covid fatigue” strikes many people who feel no longer compelled to observe safety measures as the pandemic enters nearly a year since the first Covid-19 cases were reported in the country.
Based on the World Health Organization (WHO) monitoring, the first imported case of Covid-19 in the Philippines was a Chinese national reported on Jan. 20, 2020. The 38-year-old female had a travel history to Wuhan, China, recovered, and returned to China.
The first cases of local transmission were the fifth and sixth persons confirmed as positive for Covid-19 in the country. The husband and wife had no history of recent travel outside the country.
The extended pandemic has led to community quarantines, unemployment, social isolation, depression and other forms of deprivation, which have added to people’s burdens.
Ironically, basic precautions to protect life and prevent community transmission, even if mandated by public authorities, are disregarded by citizens suffering Covid fatigue.
Perry N. Halkitis, dean of the Rutgers School of Public Health, noted that the Covid fatigue is a manifestation of behavioral maintenance that challenges public health advocacies, according to an article posted on rutgers.edu.
To fight epidemics or addictions, consistency of behaviors that prevent transmission or manage addictions is the key.
Posing a threat to a person’s health and that of others is the mindset rationalizing a relaxation of the vigilance against Covid-19. On Jan. 7, SunStar Cebu witnessed in a Lapu-Lapu police station the transactions between a police officer screening documents and citizens seeking authority to travel outside Cebu.
The police officer was not wearing a face mask or a face shield, which is mandated by authorities for use when one is mingling in public. While there was a desk barrier placed between the man and the public, the police officer was standing while talking down to the transacting person, rendering the barrier useless against droplets of saliva.
Near this police station is a roadside store with a queue of citizens seeking to photocopy documents. Mandatory physical distancing was not observed in the queue. The person operating the copier machine was not wearing a face mask and face shield. Transactions required this person and the citizen to converse.
This slice of life among public and private stakeholders is replicated in many places in the country. The behaviors that put the public at risk of spreading or being contaminated by the Sars-CoV-2 causing Covid-19 can easily turn one positive case into a “superspreader.”
According to Halkitis, superspreaders can be events or persons with the ability to accelerate the spread of infections.
It is crucial for every citizen to be on guard against Covid fatigue so as not to exacerbate this health crisis.
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Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon tells Donald Trump: 'Don’t Haste Ye Back'
Scotland’s first minister Nicola Sturgeon has said many people in Scotland “will be very happy to say cheerio to Donald Trump” on the day the US President left office.Speaking during First Minister’s Questions on January 20, Sturgeon said: “First, I’m sure many of us across the chamber and across Scotland will be very happy to say cheerio to Donald Trump today.“I think ‘don’t haste ye back’ might be the perfect rejoinder to him.”Sturgeon went on to congratulate President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris ahead of today’s inauguration. Credit: Scottish Parliament via Storyful
Biden says U.S. democracy has prevailed, urges Americans to heal nation
U.S. President Joe Biden, following his oath of office, on Wednesday celebrated his incoming administration not as a celebration of a candidate but a victory for U.S. democracy, saying more work must be done to heal the nation. "At this hour, my friends, democracy has prevailed," Biden said in his inaugural speech.
Fewer people sought help for mental illness during the UK's first lockdown – new research
During the first lockdown, the number of people seeking help for depression, anxiety and self-harm dropped by up to 48% in some cases.
Koeman hopes Messi's two-game ban will be reduced
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The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Wednesday that three COVID-19 vaccines were in the late stages of review for possible emergency use listing, in addition to the one made by Pfizer and BioNTech already approved. An internal WHO document seen by Reuters gives timelines for the agency's possible vaccine approvals, indicating that shots from Moderna, AstraZeneca and China's Sinopharm and Sinovac could win emergency go-ahead in coming weeks or months.
Twitter switched over control of the official @POTUS account and other official White House handles to President Joe Biden just minutes after he was sworn in as the 46th President of the United States. Twitter transferred the official White House accounts to the Biden team on Wednesday after President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris […]
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Kremlin foe Alexei Navalny, detained on Sunday after flying back to Russia for the first time after being poisoned with a nerve agent, is spending his days under strict control in a VIP cell inside one of Moscow's most infamous jails. The prison, called Matrosskaya Tishina or Sailor's Silence, occupies a block in Moscow's north-east and has housed high-ranking prisoners the authorities wanted to cut off from the outside world since the Soviet era.
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Chiropractors in Michigan
Michigan Chiropractor also called as doctors of chiropractic physicians or chiropractic, detects and cures the patients with health problems who are suffering from musculoskeletal system and nervous system and general health problems. Numerous treatments of chiropractic provide treatments for the patients having problems of the spine and treatment of the spine.
Chiropractic medicine is treats the abnormalities of the spinal joint that hamper with the functioning of the nervous system. These misalignments can lower the resistance power thus causing new health problems.
The Michigan Chiropractor work as single or as a group of practitioners who are also responsible for the administration responsibilities of practicing this medicine. In bigger organizations, Michigan Chiropractors allot these responsibilities to office managers and assistants. Michigan Chiropractors who work privately have the responsibility to develop a strong base of patients, keeping records and hiring employees.
Chiropractic should have good observational skills that will help them detect the physical irregularities. These people need a lot of physical strength to successfully handle the complicated cases. For the Michigan Chiropractor who have solo practice should have the tact of handling the responsibilities well. Apart from these health-related services, qualities like understanding, empathy and the desire to serve others is the base of a Michigan Chiropractor.
The Chiropractic medicine deals with the health care that causes a stress on the patient’s health. Michigan Chiropractor supplies non surgical, drugless, natural health treatments, depending on the recuperative inherent abilities of the patients body. Chiropractic medicine suggests changes in those factors that affect the lifestyle of person.
Michigan Chiropractor also study the posture of the patient and spine with the use of the special procedure. Michigan Chiropractors manually adjust the spinal column for patients whose health problems can be traced to the musculoskeletal system.
Other alternative medicines such as treatments using light, water, ultrasound, massage electric are prescribed to the patients. The Michigan Chiropractors also use heat and acupuncture. Supports such as straps, tapes, and braces are also used that can be adjusted manually. Michigan Chiropractor also provide counseling to the patients thus making them aware about health concepts such as exercise, nutrition, stress management and changes in lifestyle. These treatments do not perform surgeries or prescribe drugs.
Apart from the above prescriptions, some Michigan Chiropractor also specialize in sports neurology, injuries, pediatrics, orthopedics, nutrition, diagnostic imaging or internal disorders.
Like other doctors, a usual routine to get needed information to diagnose and treat patients is followed by the Michigan Chiropractor. Patient’s medical history, neurological tests, orthopedic examinations and medical history is needed by these people. They may also suggest some laboratory examinations. The Michigan Chiropractors lay emphasis on radiotherapies like X rays and other diagnostic images that are vital for the diagnosis of the spine problems.
The offices of Michigan Chiropractors are clean comfortable. Like other health practicians, Michigan Chiropractors have to stand for a longer period. The Michigan Chiropractor who take x rays must take needed safety measures to avoid the ill effects of the radiations.
The Michigan Chiropractors are awarded with a license after a successful completion of 4-year chiropractic college course. Undergraduates with minimum 2 to 4 years of education and candidates with excellent academic records and a will to serve the people can be eligible for this course.
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Sep 28, 2011 - General Motors
A method and system are provided to eliminate the risk of over temperature concerns associated with electrical heating devices, which if undetected may result in an electrical over temperature condition. The electrical heating system may be applied to the detection and control structure of other automotive electrical loads where thermal concerns may exist. The electrical heating system combines several layers of fault detection strategies, to form a unique comprehensive approach to prevent and detect potential electrical fault conditions, which if undetected and/or controlled may result in an electrical over temperature condition.
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CROSS-REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
This patent application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61/408,446 filed Oct. 29, 2010 which is hereby incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
Exemplary embodiments relate to electrical heating systems, and more particularly to, fault detection and handling in heating systems.
Heating systems are used in vehicles to provide comfort to the driver and passengers, as well as for functional aspects of the vehicle. Although heating systems normally work as designed, heating systems may have a risk of operating in an out of specification state in vehicles for various reasons.
SUMMARY OF EMBODIMENTS
According to an exemplary embodiment, a heating system for a vehicle and a method for the heating system are provided. A heating control module includes a microprocessor configured for heating fault detection and heating fault handling, a first field effect transistor (FET) operatively connected to the microprocessor, and a second field effect transistor (FET) operatively connected to the microprocessor. A heating module includes a heating element, a first thermistor operatively connected to the microprocessor, and a second thermistor operatively connected to the microprocessor. The microprocessor is configured to determine a fault condition when a temperature difference between a first temperature of the first thermistor and a second temperature of the second thermistor exceeds a temperature difference threshold, and determine the fault condition when at least one of the first temperature of the first thermistor and/or the second temperature of the second thermistor is less than a minimum temperature after the first FET is powered on and the second FET is powered on, and determine the fault condition when at least one of the first temperature of the first thermistor and/or the second temperature of the second thermistor is more than a maximum temperature after either the first FET is powered on and/or the second FET is powered on. The microprocessor is configured to determine the fault condition when the first FET is powered on and the second FET is powered off and when the microprocessor does not detect logic voltage at an analog input, and determine the fault condition when the first FET is powered off and the second FET is powered off and when the microprocessor does not detect half the logic voltage at the analog input.
Other features, advantages and details appear, by way of example only, in the following detailed description of embodiments, the detailed description referring to the drawings in which:
FIG. 1 illustrates a block diagram of an electrical heating system in accordance with exemplary embodiments.
FIG. 2 illustrates an example implementation in accordance with exemplary embodiments.
FIG. 3 illustrates a table in accordance with exemplary embodiments.
FIG. 5 illustrates a computer system which may be utilized to implement exemplary embodiments.
DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS
The following description is merely exemplary in nature and is not intended to limit the present disclosure, its application or uses. It should be understood that throughout the drawings, corresponding reference numerals indicate like or corresponding parts and features.
In accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the invention this disclosure provides a method and system to eliminate out of specification temperature operation associated with electrical heating devices. Exemplary embodiments describe an electrical heating system, but may be applied to the detection and control structure of other automotive electrical loads where thermal operations may exist.
In accordance with exemplary embodiments, the electrical heating system combines several layers of thermal detection strategies, to form a unique comprehensive approach to prevent and detect potential electrical thermal conditions, which if undetected and/or uncontrolled may result in an out of specification electrical condition.
Now turning to FIG. 1, FIG. 1 illustrates a block diagram of an electrical heating system 100 in accordance with exemplary embodiments. The electrical heating system 100 includes a body control module (BCM) 105, a heating control module 110, and a heating module 115. The heating system 100 may be operated in a vehicle. The BCM 105 includes a processor and software in memory for operating in accordance with exemplary embodiments.
The heating system 100 combines several layers of thermal detection strategies to form a comprehensive approach to safeguard against potential out of specification conditions. An out of specification condition results when the temperature of a device deviates from its temperature rating.
The BCM 105 switches high power to the heating control module 110 (only) when heating is required. Via cable 12, the BCM 105 controls two relays 13 (which may be individually referred to as a first relay 13a and second relay 13b) which are operatively connected to a high power battery supply (which is battery 28) and operatively connected to ground. Also, the two relays 13 are operatively connected to sealed connectors 3 located at the bottom of the housing for the heating control module 110. Based on close (and open) command(s) from the BCM 105, the two relays 13 close (and open) to provide voltage to the heating control module 110, which powers a first heating element 20 (i.e., heater) and second heating element 22 (i.e., heater) in the heating module 115.
The BCM 105 (only) provides very low logic power via cable 14 to the heating control module 110 when the activation of a heating feature may be required. Examples of heating features include heated seats, heated window washing fluid, engine coolant, heater fluid, etc. For the logic power that runs a microprocessor 24 (e.g., controller) of the heating control module 110, the BCM 105 provides, e.g., a maximum of 250 ma (milliamps) of current but the heating control module 110 should typically only be allowed a maximum current draw of 100 ma.
The BCM 105 will not provide power to the heating control module 110 when the vehicle is asleep (e.g., when the vehicle is not turned on), eliminating out of specification heating when the vehicle is unattended.
Note that cables 14 and 16 are shown as connected to sealed connector 3, and sealed connector 3 operatively connects by cables (not shown so as not to obscure the details of FIG. 1) to the microprocessor 24. The cable 16 may be a serial bus such as a local interconnect network (LIN) bus as understood by one skilled in the art, which shall also only provide current when heating is required. The cable 14 provides logic power to the microprocessor 24.
The heating module 115 has a heating element design that evenly distributes fluid heating. The first heating element 20 and the second heating element 22 are designed to evenly distribute heating to fluids. In one example implementation, FIG. 2 illustrates the heating module 115 filled with fluid 44 that enters the module through input tube 40 and exits the module through output tube 42 (e.g., to a heated wash system). While only showing the first heating element 20 (which represents the configuration for the second heating element 22), the first heating element 20 includes heat conductor (e.g., metal or ceramic) fins 46 designed to evenly transfer heat to the fluid 44. In another embodiment, the fluid may be contained in a chamber where the chamber walls are the heating elements. The heat conductor fins 46 maximize the heat transfer surface area and act as a heat sink for delivery of heat to fluid 44 in the heating module 115. For conciseness, various elements shown in FIG. 1 are omitted in FIG. 2 so as not to obscure FIG. 2. It is appreciated that each element in FIG. 2 is operatively connected as shown in FIG. 1.
The heating module 115 may include temperature-sensing thermistors 10 and 11 in the heating chamber (which is the internal housing of the heating module 115) to detect when heating is not being evenly provided. The 1st thermistor 10 may be located at the lower part of the heating chamber, and the 2nd thermistor 11 may be located at the upper part of the heating chamber of the heating module 115. If fluid heating is occurring, the 1st thermistor 10 and 2nd thermistor 11 act as sensors that detect the temperatures at their respective locations. Based on a temperature differential between the 1st thermistor 10 at the lower part of the heating chamber and the 2nd thermistor at the upper part of the heating chamber, the microprocessor 24 in FIG. 1 can determine low and/or missing fluid 44 in the heating chamber of the heating module 115.
Further, when the microprocessor 24 detects multiple temperatures within the heating chamber (which is not necessarily required to be filled with fluid 44) and when there is a significant (e.g., predefined) temperature difference between thermistors 10 and 11, the microprocessor 24 assumes a heating element fault of heating elements 20, 22, assumes low fluid 44, and/or assumes a fluid boil out condition. In any case, the microprocessor 24 terminates heating by terminating all power to the heating module 115 via FETs 7 and 8, and the microprocessor 24 reports faults via serial data to the BCM 105, which will turn off all power to the heating elements 20 and 22 by opening relays 13.
The heating control module 110 includes a voltage divider resistor pair comprising resistors 30 and 32 connected in series. The resistor 30 is connected to and powered by the BCM 105. In FIG. 1, the resistor 30 is connected to the logic power 14a (which is represented by a dot in FIG. 1) via cable 14 that connects to the BCM 105, and resistor 32 is connected to ground. The analog input 26 of the microprocessor 24 is connected between the voltage divider resistor pair 30 and 32. The voltage divider resistor pair 30 and 32 are pulled up to a power supply of logic power 14a and read via the analog input 26 by the microprocessor 24. This analog input 26 may be used by the microprocessor 24 along with a ground interrupt field effect transistor (FET) 8 and/or power interrupt field effect transistor (FET) 7. When the heating element ground FET 8 is inactive (such as, e.g., before activation and/or when the FET 8 is momentarily opened during heating), the microprocessor 24 of the heating control module 110 reads the analog input 26 to detect shorts to ground and/or shorts to battery before activation of the first and second heating elements (heaters) 20 and 22. When the FET 8 is not turned on, by reading the analog input 26, the microprocessor 24 can detect when the first heating element 20 is shorted to ground and/or if the first heating element 20 is shorted to battery 28.
Note that the microprocessor 24 may operate for the first heating element 20 and another microprocessor 24 (not shown but represented by dot 34) or set of microprocessor inputs (not shown), analogously operates for (and is connected to) the second heating element 22. One skilled in the art understands the description for microprocessor 24 and the first heating element 20 as it applies to the microprocessor 24 that corresponds to the second heating element 22 or the other set of microprocessor inputs for the second heating element 22.
Each of the microprocessors 24 of the heating control module 110 is configured to monitor the level of absolute current being drawn by the heating elements 20 and 22 at input 27i, so that heating may be terminated if the measured absolute current is outside of its expected operating range. The microprocessors 24 determine the absolute current through FET 7, which controls current to the heating elements 20 or 22, via its input 27i. In one exemplary embodiment, the microprocessors 24 include an internal or external operational amplifier (op amp) 6. The op amp 6 receives and measures absolute current from FET 7's current sense output (e.g., via input 27i) through a resistor 7a. Also, via input 29i, the op amp 6 receives and measures current from the FET 8's current sense output through a resistor 8a.
Via the differential op amp 6, the microprocessors 24 monitor the difference in current going into the heating elements 20 and 22 via FET 7 and current coming back out via FET 8. These current levels via FET 7 and FET 8 should be the same. The microprocessors 24 are configured to terminate heating of the heating elements 20 and 22 and report faults via serial data on cable 16 to the BCM 105, which will turn off all power to the heating module 115, if a difference in current (e.g., greater than a predefined threshold) is detected. In other words, the input current measured at FET 7 should be the same as the output current measured at FET 8.
Additionally, the microprocessors 24 of the heating control module 110 are configured to monitor the level of absolute current drawn by the heating elements 20 and 22 at inputs 27i and 29i, and in one exemplary embodiment these inputs 27i and 29i are Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) communication inputs to the microprocessors 24, instead of analog inputs, so that heating may be terminated if either reported absolute current level is outside of its expected operating range. The microprocessors 24 receive the absolute current at its SPI inputs 27i and 29i reported by the current sense output of FET 7 and FET 8 instead of through resistors 7a and 8a, which control voltage into and out of the heating elements 20 and 22. In this case, the microprocessors 24 will use software logic instead of an internal or external operational amplifier (op amp) 6, to determine if the absolute current draw into or out of the heating elements 20 and 22 is out of current specification, or the difference in current into or out of the heating elements 20 and 22 is out of current specification.
In this case, via the software logic tracking the absolute current levels and comparing the SPI current level inputs of 27i and 29i, the microprocessors 24 monitor the difference in current going into the heating elements 20 and 22 via FET 7 and current coming back out via FET 8. These current levels via FET 7 and FET 8 should be the same. The microprocessors 24 are configured to terminate heating of the heating elements 20 and 22 and report faults via serial data to the BCM 105, which will turn off all high power to the heating control module 110 and all power to the heating module 115, if a difference in current (e.g., greater than a predefined threshold) is detected. Whether using software logic with the SPI inputs 27i and/or the op amp 6 with the current sense analog input 27i, the input current measured at FET 7 should be the same as the output current measured at FET 8.
The microprocessors 24 also monitor the absolute current going into the heating elements 20 and 22 via FET 7 and current coming back out via FET 8. These current levels are via FET 7 and FET 8. The microprocessors 24 are configured to terminate heating of the heating elements 20 and 22 and report faults via serial data to the BCM 105, which will turn off all high power to the heating control module 110 and all power to the heating module 115, if an absolute in current (e.g., greater than a predefined threshold) is detected. Whether using software logic with the SPI inputs 27i and/or the op amp 6 with the current sense analog input 27i, the input current measured at FET 7 and FET 8 should be less than a predetermined level.
Note in FIG. 1, the current sense output of the FET 7 is operatively connected to input 27i of the microprocessor 24, and the current sense output of the FET 8 is operatively connected to input 29i of the microprocessors 24.
In the heating system 100, there are separate housings for the heating control module 110 and the heating module 115. Accordingly, no fluid 44 may leak into the heating control module 110 from the heating module 115. If fluid heating is required, the heating control module 110 and the heating module 115 are packaged in water tight sealed housings.
The heating control module 110 and the heating module 115 may be packaged in very close proximity (e.g., 1 to 2 inches apart or closer on the same bracket) to each other to minimize a chance of interconnection wiring faults and wiring harness moisture wicking. The connectors 3 and 4 may be wiring harnesses.
High power is provided to the heating module 115 by FETs 7 and 8. An internal heating control module 110 fault would normally cause it to provide high power to the heating module 115. However, since the heating system 100 is configured to only allow power (including serial data and logic power) to the heating control module 110 and the heating module 115 when heating is required, no heating control module 110 power is available for such an internal request, thus eliminating the opportunity for out of specification heating. When heating is required by the BCM 105, upon communication of a detected fault condition (e.g., short to ground and/or short to battery) by the microprocessors 24 to the BCM 105, all power to the heating control module 110 and heating module 115 is removed by the BCM 105, thus again eliminating the opportunity for out of specification heating. The above indicated removal of all power from the heating system 100 when heating is not required is intended to be true even though the BCM's 105 logic power drive capability is required to be limited to a very low level (<250 ma).
When fluid heating is required, the heating control module 110 is in a sealed and vented housing such as an environmental controlled module (ECM), e.g., sealed with a Gotex® patch. The sealed connectors 3 and 4 are located on the bottom of the housings (for the heating control modules 110 and heating module 115) to avoid wire moisture wicking. The top surfaces of the heating control module 110 and the heating module 115 have a greater than (>)15° degree angle to horizontal, which channels moisture off the modules 110, 115 and connectors 3, 4. The heating control module 110 and heating module 115 are preferably packaged out of any drip path and water management areas.
The FETs 7 and 8 are thermo shutdown power supply FETs (latch off FETs) with current sense such that the FETs 7 and 8 turn themselves off when current is above a predefined threshold, thus preventing current from the battery 28 from reaching the heating elements 20, 22 in the heating module 115. The microprocessors 24 are in communication with the BCM 105, and the BCM 105 is configured to terminate all power (e.g., open relays 13 and stop logic power and serial data communications) to the heating control module 110 and the heating module 115 when the measured current (e.g., at FET 7 or FET 8) is outside of current limits (as communicated by the microprocessor 24 to the BCM 105).
As controlled by the microprocessors 24, the FETs 7 and 8 are designed to provide pulse width modulation (PWM) ramp on and ramp off to improve charging system impacts on the vehicle when a large load is placed on the vehicle. PWM control also provides heating of the heating elements 20 and 22 at reduced current consumption capability. For example, FET 8 can be turned on, and the FET 7 can be switched on and off at 50% duty cycle. Switching the FET 7 on and off at 50% duty cycle can reduce the current to the heating elements 20, 22 and reduce the overall load on the vehicle charging system. Instead of providing the full current to the heating elements 20, 22 during normal heating, utilizing PWM with a 50% duty cycle for FET 8 and/or 7 allows a reduced load on the battery 28 (and/or electrical system) of the vehicle, while still providing some heating current to the heating elements 20 and 22.
The circuitry of the heating control module 110 may comprise a 4 layer PCB (not shown) having high and low current partitioned separately and having power and ground partitioned separately.
Due to high power levels, the heating system 100 may provide two heating control power relays 13 (or metal oxide semiconductor field-effect transistor (MOSFET)) which are controlled by the BCM 105 via cable 12. Although two relays 13 are illustrated in FIG. 1, it is contemplated that two MOSFETs may be utilized instead. The first relay 13a may power the first heating element 20 via the microprocessor 24. Through a second microprocessor (not shown and represented by dot 34 connected to the second heating element 22 and connected to the second relay 13b), if available, the second relay 13b powers the second heating element 22. As instructed by the BCM 105, opening the relays 13 allows removal of all high current power when heating is not required for the heating elements 20, 22 and/or under fault conditions. The logic power (e.g., 250 ma) provided on cable 14 is only active when heating is required. Also, two fuses 50 are located between the relays 13 and the heating control module 110, and the two fuses 50 are designed to disrupt the flow of current (i.e., blow) at a predefined current level.
Ground 1 (G1) is operatively connected to the FET 8 and is capable of grounding the total current in the heating control module 110. Ground 2 (G2) is operatively connected to the connector 3. In one implementation, ground 2 may not be utilized when it is not necessary to ensure adequate heating control module 110 ground offset.
Further regarding the BCM 105, the BCM 105 knows and receives various vehicle information, e.g., the BCM 105 is configured to know engine run, battery voltage, charging system state, etc. The BCM 105 controls a fluid heating switch 52 and a fluid pump motor drive 5 for fluid movement. The BCM 105 is configured to communicate customer information messages, such as heating, pump activation, etc. The BCM 105 is configured to maintain and calibrate fluid pump time, and control the number of heating cycles, heating time, pump activation duration, and heat up power level (e.g., such as a 50% duty cycle) for the heating elements 20 and 22.
As discussed above, the cable 16 is a medium that provides serial data between the BCM 105 and the heating control module 110. The connection over cable 16 may be a LIN with example BCM 105 commands to the heating control module 110 as shown below:
LIN BCM 105 Command Messages:
1) Activate heating element 20, (True=Activate, False=Deactivate 1 LIN bit);
2) Activate heating element 22 (True=Activate, False=Deactivate 1 LIN bit) Deactivated due to: a). Feature canceled by customer, b). Requested off by charging, c). Reported out of temperature specification to BCM 105 via serial communications (heating control module 110 can also self-terminate if an out of temperature specification condition is detected), d). Reported heating element fault to BCM 105 via serial communications (heating control module 110 can also self-terminate if out of temperature specification is detected);
3) Commanded heating regulation temperature (8 LIN bits);
4) Commanded out of temperature specification, shut off temperature (8 LIN bits);
5) Heating element 20 activation duty cycle. (On/off ramp rate with wave shape (4 LIN bits)); and
6) Heating element 22 activation duty cycle. (On/off ramp rate with wave shape (4 LIN bits)).
The heating control module 110 provides various status messages to the BCM 105, as shown below.
LIN heating control module 110 status messages:
1) Heating element 20 current fault—heating control module 110 detects faults and terminates heating (1 LIN bit);
2) Heating element 22 current fault—heating control module detects faults and terminates heating (1 LIN bit);
3) Differential current 1 fault—heating control module detects faults and terminates heating (1 LIN bit);
5) Out of temperature specification fault;
6) Temperature differential fault;
7) Temperature sense fault (heating control module self-terminates heating upon loss of communications with BCM and/or upon its internal detection of above noted errors);
8) Heating element 20 thermistor (fluid temperature) (8 LIN bits); and
9) Heating element 22 thermistor (fluid temperature) (8 LIN bits);
FIG. 3 illustrates a logic table 300 for fault detection and fault handling by the microprocessors 24 according to exemplary embodiments. For fault detection, the microprocessors 24 monitor analog input 26, FET 7 input 27i, and FET 8 input 29i. When a fault is detected by the microprocessors 24, the microprocessors 24 instruct the BCM 105 to open the relays 13. In the examples below assume logic power 14a voltage is 12 volts and the resistors 30 and 32 are of similar value.
As shown in row 305, when the FET 7 is on and FET 8 is off, the microprocessors 24 determine normal operation when the analog input 26 measures battery 28 voltage. As seen in row 310, when the FET 7 is on and FET 8 is off, the microprocessors 24 determine a fault condition when the analog input 26 measures ground (0 volts) and/or substantially less than logic power 14a voltage, e.g., measures 8 volts or below at analog input 26. In other words, the microprocessors 24 determine a fault condition when the analog input 26 fails to measure the logic voltage which is a nominal voltage.
If resistors 30 and 32 are the same resistance, when the FET 7 is off and FET 8 is off, the microprocessors 24 should read half of the logic power voltage 14a (e.g., 6 volts) in normal operation in row 315. When the FET 7 is off and FET 8 is off, the microprocessors 24 determine a fault when the analog input 26 does not read half of the logic power 14a, e.g., the analog input 26 may read less than 4 volts or may ready greater than 7 volts in row 320.
When the FET 7 is off and FET 8 is on, the microprocessors 24 should read ground (i.e., nominal voltage) at analog input 26 for normal operation at row 325. When the FET 7 is off and FET 8 is on, the microprocessor 24 determines a fault condition when the analog input 26 does not read ground (e.g., nominal voltage) at row 330.
When FET 7 and FET 8 are on, the microprocessors 24 should determine that current in (input 27i connected to FET 7) equals current out (input 29i connected to FET 8) for normal operation at row 335. In row 340, when FET 7 and FET 8 are on, the microprocessors 24 determine a fault condition when the current in does not equal current out, (e.g., when the current differential (at the op amp 6 and/or by the software logic) is greater than a predetermined differential current threshold). Also, when the current in (into heating element 20 or 22) is greater than design limits, the microprocessors 24 determine that there is a fault condition in row 345.
Additionally, the microprocessors 24 determine a fault condition when the current from the FET 8 exceeds a current threshold, and the microprocessors 24 determine a fault condition when the current from the FET 7 exceeds a current threshold. Also, the microprocessors 24 determine a fault condition when the FET 7 and the FET 8 are powered on and when the microprocessors 24 do not detect half the logic voltage at the analog input 26. The microprocessors 24 determine normal operation when the FET 7 is powered on and the FET 8 is powered on and when the microprocessors 24 detect half logic power voltage (i.e., half the value of the logic power voltage) at the analog input 26.
FIG. 4 illustrates a table 400 for fault detection and fault handling by the microprocessors 24 according to exemplary embodiments. As seen in rows 405 and 410, the microprocessors 24 determine a normal operation when the thermistors 10 and 11 have the same temperature and/or when the thermistors 10 and 11 have a temperature difference within a predefined threshold. As seen in rows 415, 420, and 425, the microprocessors 24 determine there is a fault when the thermistors 10 and 11 have a temperature difference greater than a predefined temperature difference threshold and/or when either thermistors 10 or 11 read a temperature that is greater than a predefined (maximum) temperature. Also, the microprocessors 24 determine a fault condition when any one (or both) of the temperatures for the thermistors 10 and 11 is less than a minimum temperature after the FET 7 is powered on and the FET 8 is powered on.
The microprocessors 24 may comprise multiple processors, software, memory, logical circuitry, and power supply system components to operate as discussed herein. The microprocessors 24 can store each of the fault conditions and fault handling discussed herein including examples shown in tables 300 and 400 in FIGS. 3 and 4.
FIG. 5 illustrates an example of a computer 500 having capabilities, which may be included in (any element of) exemplary embodiments. Various methods, procedures, software logic, modules, flow diagrams, tools, application, and techniques discussed herein may also incorporate and/or utilize the capabilities of the computer 500. Moreover, capabilities of the computer 500 may be utilized to implement various features of exemplary embodiments discussed herein.
Generally, in terms of hardware architecture, the computer 500 may include one or more processors 510, computer readable storage memory 520, and one or more input and/or output (I/O) devices 570 that are communicatively coupled via a local interface (not shown). The local interface can be, for example but not limited to, one or more buses or other wired or wireless connections, as are known in the art. The local interface may have additional elements, such as controllers, buffers (caches), drivers, repeaters, and receivers, to enable communications. Further, the local interface may include address, control, and/or data connections to enable appropriate communications among the aforementioned components.
The processor 510 is a hardware device for executing software that can be stored in the memory 520. The processor 510 can be virtually any custom made or commercially available processor, a central processing unit (CPU), a data signal processor (DSP), or an auxiliary processor among several processors associated with the computer 500, and the processor 510 may be a semiconductor based microprocessor (in the form of a microchip) or a microprocessor, or state machine based controller.
The computer readable memory 520 can include any one or combination of volatile memory elements (e.g., random access memory (RAM), such as dynamic random access memory (DRAM), static random access memory (SRAM), etc.) and nonvolatile memory elements (e.g., ROM, erasable programmable read only memory (EPROM), electronically erasable programmable read only memory (EEPROM), programmable read only memory (PROM) or the like, etc.). Moreover, the memory 520 may incorporate electronic, magnetic, optical, and/or other types of storage media. Note that the memory 520 can have a distributed architecture, where various components are situated remote from one another, but can be accessed by the processor 510.
The software in the computer readable memory 520 may include one or more separate programs, each of which comprises an ordered listing of executable instructions for implementing logical functions. The software in the memory 520 may include a suitable (vehicle) operating system (O/S) 550, compiler 540, source code 530, and one or more applications 560 of the exemplary embodiments. As illustrated, the application 560 comprises numerous functional components for implementing the features, processes, methods, functions, and operations of the exemplary embodiments.
The application(s) 560 may employ a service-oriented architecture, which may be a collection of services that communicate with each other. Also, the service-oriented architecture allows two or more services to coordinate and/or perform activities (e.g., on behalf of one another). Each interaction between services can be self-contained and loosely coupled, so that each interaction is independent of any other interaction.
Further, the application 560 may be a source program, executable program (object code), script, or any other entity comprising a set of instructions to be performed. When a source program, then the program is usually translated via a compiler (such as the compiler 540), assembler, interpreter, or the like, which may or may not be included within the memory 520, so as to operate properly in connection with the O/S 550. Furthermore, the application 560 can be written as (a) an object oriented programming language, which has classes of data and methods, or (b) a procedure programming language, which has routines, subroutines, and/or functions.
The I/O devices 570 may include input devices (or peripherals) for receiving inputs and transmitting outputs.
One skilled in the art understands FETs and understands that FETs include a gate, drain, and source terminal, and that the minimum gate voltage has to be applied to power on the FET. The gate voltage is applied by the microprocessor 24 to turn on (and off) the FETs 7 and 8.
The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. As used herein, the singular forms “a”, “an” and “the” are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.
While the invention has been described with reference to exemplary embodiments, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes may be made and equivalents may be substituted for elements thereof without departing from the scope of the invention. In addition, many modifications may be made to adapt a particular situation or material to the teachings of the invention without departing from the essential scope thereof. Therefore, it is intended that the invention not be limited to the particular embodiments, but that the invention will include all embodiments falling within the scope of the present application.
1. A heating system for a vehicle, the system comprising:
a heating control module comprising a microprocessor configured for heating fault detection and heating fault handling, a first field effect transistor (FET) operatively connected to the microprocessor, and a second field effect transistor (FET) operatively connected to the microprocessor; and
a heating module comprising a heating element, a first thermistor operatively connected to the microprocessor, and a second thermistor operatively connected to the microprocessor;
wherein the microprocessor is configured to:
determine a fault condition when a temperature difference between a first temperature of the first thermistor and a second temperature of the second thermistor exceeds a temperature difference threshold;
determine the fault condition when at least one of the first temperature of the first thermistor and the second temperature of the second thermistor is less than a minimum temperature after the first FET is powered on and the second FET is powered on;
determine the fault condition when the first FET is powered on and the second FET is powered off and when the microprocessor does not detect logic voltage at an analog input; and
determine the fault condition when the first FET is powered off and the second FET is powered off and when the microprocessor does not detect half the logic voltage at the analog input.
2. The heating system of claim 1, wherein the microprocessor is configured to:
determine the fault condition when at least one of the first temperature of the first thermistor and the second temperature of the second thermistor exceeds a temperature specification;
determine the fault condition when the first FET is powered off and the second FET is powered on and when the microprocessor does not detect 0 volts at the analog input; and
determine the fault condition when the first FET is powered on and the second FET is powered on and when the microprocessor does not detect half the logic voltage at the analog input.
determine the fault condition when a current from the first FET does not equal a current from the second FET;
determine the fault condition when the current from the first FET exceeds a current threshold; and
determine the fault condition when the current from the second FET exceeds the current threshold.
4. The heating system of claim 1, wherein a source of the first FET is operatively connected to a battery through a relay; and
wherein a drain of the first FET is operatively connected to the heating element.
5. The heating system of claim 1, wherein a source of the second FET is operatively connected to the heating element; and
wherein a drain of the second FET is operatively connected to ground.
6. The heating system of claim 1, wherein a gate of the first FET is operatively connected to the microprocessor and a gate of the second FET is operatively connected to the microprocessor.
7. The heating system of claim 1, wherein the microprocessor is configured to detect fault conditions by monitoring at least one of the following: the analog input, the first FET, the second FET, the first thermistor, and the second thermistor.
8. The heating system of claim 1, wherein a top of the heating control module and a top of the heating module are angled at least at a 15 degree angle.
9. The heating system of claim 1, wherein the microprocessor is configured to determine normal operation of the heating system:
when the first FET is powered on and the second FET is powered off and when the microprocessor detects logic voltage at the analog input; and
when the first FET is powered off and the second FET is powered off and when the microprocessor detects half the logic voltage at the analog input.
10. The heating system of claim 1, wherein the microprocessor is configured to determine normal operation of the heating system:
when the first FET is powered off and the second FET is powered on and when the microprocessor detects ground at the analog input;
when the first FET is powered on and the second FET is powered on and when the microprocessor detects half logic power voltage at the analog input; and
when the first FET is powered on and the second FET is powered on and when the microprocessor detects that a current from the first FET equals a current from the second FET.
11. A method for a heating system of a vehicle, the method comprising:
configuring a heating control module comprising a microprocessor configured for heating fault detection and heating fault handling, a first field effect transistor (FET) operatively connected to the microprocessor, and a second field effect transistor (FET) operatively connected to the microprocessor; and
configuring a heating module comprising a heating element, a first thermistor operatively connected to the microprocessor, and a second thermistor operatively connected to the microprocessor;
12. The method of claim 11, wherein the microprocessor is configured to:
14. The method of claim 11, wherein a source of the first FET is operatively connected to a battery through a relay; and
15. The method of claim 11, wherein a source of the second FET is operatively connected to the heating element; and
16. The method of claim 11, wherein a gate of the first FET is operatively connected to the microprocessor and a gate of the second FET is operatively connected to the microprocessor.
17. The method of claim 11, wherein the microprocessor is configured to detects fault conditions by monitoring at least one of the following: the analog input, the first FET, the second FET, the first thermistor, and the second thermistor.
18. The method of claim 11, wherein a top of the heating control module and a top of the heating module are angled at least at a 15 degree angle.
19. The method of claim 11, wherein the microprocessor is configured to determine normal operation of the heating system:
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Patent History
Filed: Sep 28, 2011
Date of Patent: Jul 22, 2014
Patent Publication Number: 20120109547
Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC (Detroit, MI)
Inventors: Mark R. Willey (Grand Blanc, MI), Charles J. Bongiorno (Sterling Heights, MI), David A. Bodenmiller (Dearborn, MI), Craig Atiyeh (Grand Blanc, MI), Aaron C. Osmun (Clarkston, MI)
Primary Examiner: Carol S Tsai
Application Number: 13/247,175
Current U.S. Class: For Electrical Fault Detection (702/58); 237/12.30C; With Heating Or Cooling Means For The System Or System Fluid (239/128); Motor Temperature (361/25); Failure Detection Initiates Subsequent Vehicle Control (701/29.2)
International Classification: G01R 31/00 (20060101); G06F 19/00 (20110101); H02H 1/00 (20060101); G01R 31/02 (20060101); G01R 31/34 (20060101); G01R 31/12 (20060101); G01R 31/08 (20060101); B60H 1/22 (20060101);
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The surprising centres of the Internet
Dec 12, 2013 at 15:39 · Filed under Technology ·Tagged AS graph, BGP, connectivity, eigencentrality, internet, IXP, networking, peering, Tier-1
A previous post, on “Barabási – Albert preferential attachment and the Internet“, gave a plot of the Internet, as a sparsity map of its regular adjacency matrix, with the axes ordered by each ASes eigencentrality:
Sparsity plot of the Internet adjacency matrix, for the UCLA IRL 2013-06 data-set, with the nodes ordered by their Eigencentrality ranking.
Each connection in the BGP AS graph is represented as a dot, connecting the AS on the one axis to the AS on the other. As the BGP AS graph is undirected, the plot ends up symmetric. The top-right corner of this plot shows that the most highly-ranked ASes are very densely interconnected. The distinct outline probably is indicative (characteristic?) of a tree-like hierarchy in the data.
Who are these top-ranked ASes though? Are they large, well-known telecommunications companies? The answer might be surprising.
Barabási – Albert preferential attachment and the Internet
Dec 2, 2013 at 02:03 · Filed under Technology ·Tagged AS graph, Barabási-Albert, BGP, eigencentrality, graph, internet, model, modelling, networking, power-law, preferential-attachment, rank, scale-free
The Barabási – Albert paper “Emergence of Scaling in Random Networks” helped popularise the preferential-attachment model of graphs, and its relevance to a number of real-world graphs. There’s a small, somewhat trivial tweak to that model that can be made which never the less changes its characteristics slightly, with the result possibly being more relevant to the BGP AS graph. GNU Octave and Java implementations are given for the original BA-model and the tweak. The tweak can also potentially improve performance of vectorised implementations, such as Octave/Matlab.
Are IPv6 addresses too small?
Nov 20, 2013 at 10:15 · Filed under Technology ·Tagged BGP, CIDR, Cowen, internet, IPv6, Landmark Routing, networking, routing, Routing table growth
IPv4 addresses are running out. IPv6 seems to offer the promise of a vast, effectively limitless address space. However, is that true? Could it be that even IPv6 addresses are too limited in size to allow potential future routing problems to be tackled? Maybe, if we want scalable, efficient routing. How could that be though?
IPv4 addresses are all but exhausted, IANA having run out in 2011, APNIC shortly thereafter and RIPE in 2012.The idea is that we switch to IPv6, overcoming the obstacles to transition that have now been engineered into it (e.g. usually a completely unrelated address space from IPv4, so significantly hampering IPv6 from being able to make transparent use of existing IPv4 forwarding capabilities).
IPv6 addresses are 128 bits in length, compared to the 32 bits of IPv4. So in theory IPv6 provides a massive address space compared to IPv4, of 2128 addresses. Exactly how massive? Well, some have calculated that that is enough to assign an IPv6 address to every atom on the surface of the earth, and still have addresses to spare. If every IPv6 address was assigned to a node with just 512 bytes of memory, then some have calculated the system in total would require more energy than it would take to boil all the oceans on earth – presuming that system exists only as pure energy! So by those estimates, the IPv6 address space seems like it is so massive that we couldn’t possibly ever come close to using all of it, least not while we’re confined to earth.
Those estimates however assume the addresses are used as pure numbers with perfect efficiency. In reality this will not be the case. To make computer networking efficient we need to encode information into the structure of the addresses, particularly so when those networks become large. The lower, least-significant 64 bits of an IPv6 address are effectively reserved for use on local networks, to allow for auto-configuration of IPv6 addresses on ethernets. Changing this would be quite difficult. So IPv6 actuall;y offers only 64 bits to distinguish between different networks, and then a further 64 bits to distinguish between hosts on a given network. Further, of the upper, most-significant 64 bits (i.e. the “network prefix” portion of an IPv6 address), already at least the first, most-significant 3 bits are taken up to distinguish different blocks of IPv6 space. This means the global networking portion of the IPv6 address space only has about 61 bits available to it.
IPv4 and IPv6 BGP FIB sizes: # of prefixes on a logarithmic scale. Courtesy of Geoff Huston.
Why could this be a problem? Isn’t 61 bits more than enough to distinguish between networks globally (i.e., as on the Internet)? Well, that’s an interesting question. The global Internet routing tables have continued to grow at super-linear pace, as can be seen in the plot above (courtesy of Geoff Huston), with at least quadratic growth and possibly exponential modes of growth. IPv4 routing tables have continued to grow despite the exhaustion of the address-space, by means of de-aggregation. IPv6 routing tables are also growing fast, though from a much smaller base. There have been concerns over the years that this growth might one day become a problem, that router memory might not be able to cope with it, and so that could bottleneck Internet growth.
At present with BGP, every distinct network publishes its prefix globally and effectively every other network must keep a note of that. Hence, the Internet routing tables grow in direct proportion to the number of distinct networks in number of entries. As each entry uses an amount of memory in logarithmic proportion to the size of the network, the routing table growth is slightly faster than the size of the network in terms of memory. So as the Internet grows at a rapid pace, the amount of memory needed at each router grows even more rapidly.
If we wanted to tackle this routing table growth (and it’s not clear we need to), we would have to re-organise addressing and routing slightly. Schemes where routing table memory growth happens more slowly than growth of the network are possible. Hierarchical routing schemes existed before, and BGP even had support for hierarchical routing through CIDR and aggregation. However, as hierarchical routing could lead to very inefficient routing (packets taking very roundabout paths, compared to the shortest path), other than in carefully coördinated networks, it never gained traction for Internet routing, and support for aggregation has now been deprecated from BGP. Other schemes involving tunnelling and encapsulation are possible, but they suffer from similar, intrinsic inefficiencies.
A more promising scheme is Cowen Landmark Routing. This scheme guarantees both sub-linear growth in routing table sizes, relative to growth of the network and efficient routing. In this scheme, networks are associated with landmarks, and packet addresses contain the address of the landmark and the destination node. One problem with turning this into a practical routing system for the Internet is the addressing. How do you fit 2 network node identifiers into an IPv6 address? Currently organisations running networks are identified by AS numbers, which are now 32-bit. However, 2×32 bit = 64 bits, and there are no more than 61 bits available at present in IPv6 for inter-networking.
Generally, any routing scheme that seeks to address routing table growth is near certain to want to impose some kind of structure on the addressing in similar ways. The 64 bits of IPv6 doesn’t give much room to manoeuvre. Longer addresses or, perhaps better, flexible-length addresses, might have been better.
Are IPv6 addresses too short? Quite possibly, if we ever wish to try tackle routing table growth while retaining efficient routing.
Cerf and Kahn on why you want to keep IP fragmentation
Jun 28, 2011 at 17:57 · Filed under Technology ·Tagged architecture, Cerf, fragmentation, ICMP, internet, IP, IPv6, Kahn, mess, MTU, MTU mess, networking, Path MTU discovery, PMTU
In “A Protocol for Packet Network Intercommunication“, Vint Cerf and Bob Kahn
explain the basic, core design decisions in TCP/IP, which they created. They describe the end-to-end principle. What fascinates me most though is their explanation of why they incorporated fragmentation into IP:
We believe the long range growth and development of internetwork communication would be seriously inhibited by specifying how much larger than the minimum a packet size can be, for the following reasons.
If a maximum permitted packet size is specified then it becomes impossible to completely isolate the internal packet size parameters of one network from the internal packet size parameters of all other networks.
It would be very difficult to increase the maximum permitted packet size in response to new technology (e.g. large memory systems, higher data rate communication facilities, etc.) since this would require the agreement and then implementation by all participating networks.
Associative addressing and packet encryption may require the size of a particular packet to expand during transit for incorporation of new information.
Fragmentation generally is undesirable if it can be avoided, as it has a performance cost. The fragmenting router may do so on a slow-path, for example; and re-assembly at the end-host may introduce delay. As a consequence, end hosts have for a long while generally performed path-MTU-discovery (PMTUD) to discover the right overall MTU to a destination, thus allowing them to generate IP packets of just the right size (if the upper-level protocol doesn’t support some kind of segmentation, like TCP, this may still require it to generate IP fragments) and so set the “Don’t Fragment” bit on all packets and generally avoid intermediary fragmentation. Unfortunately however PMTUD relies on ICMP messages which are sent out-of-band, and unfortunately as the internet became bigger, more and more less-than-clueful people became involved in the design and administration of the equipment needed to route IP packets. Routers started to either ignore over-size packets and (even more commonly) firewalls started to stupidly filter out nearly all ICMP – including the important “Destination Unreachable: Fragmentation Needed” ICMP message needed for PMTUD. As a consequence, end-host path-MTU discovery can be fragile. When it fails to work, the end-result is a “Path MTU blackhole”: packets get dropped for being too big at a router while the ICMP messages sent back to the host get dropped (usually elsewhere), meaning it never learns to drop its packet sizes. Where with IP fragmentation communication may be slow, but with PMTU blackholing it becomes impossible.
As a consequence of this, some upper-level applications protocols actually implement their own blackhole detection, on top of any lower-layer PMTU/segmentation support. An example being EDNS0, which specifies that EDNS0 implementations must take path-MTU into account (above the transport layer!).
So now the internet is crippled by an effective 1500 MTU. Though our equipment generally is capable of sending much larger datagrams, we have collectively failed to heed Cerf & Kahn’s wise words. The internet can not use the handy tool of encapsulation to encrypt packets, or to reroute them to mobile users. Possibly the worst aspect is that IPv6 completely removed fragmentation support. While there’s a good argument that end-end level packet resizing may be more ideal than intermediary fragmentation, as IPv6 still relies on out-of-band signalling of over-size packets, without addressing that mechanism’s fragility problem, it likely means IPv6 has cast the MTU-mess into stone for the next generation of inter-networking.
Updated: Some clarifications. Added consequence of how PMTU breaks due to ICMP filtering. Added how ULPs now have to work around these transport layer failings. Added why fragmentation was removed from IPv6, and word-smithed the conclusion a bit.
Letter to the BBC Trust regarding concerns with the BBC iPlayer
Apr 17, 2010 at 20:49 · Filed under Technology ·Tagged BBC, BBC Trust, DRM, Flash, internet, iPlayer, open standards, public interest, TV
This is an edited version of a submission of mine to the BBC Trust, for its recent review of BBC ondemand services.
The BBC has, no doubt in good faith, acted to frustrate a number of legitimate 3rd party clients for iPlayer which were created outwith the BBC. I believe this is not in keeping with the Charter for the BBC, nor with its remit for BBC Online, with regard to its obligations to provide broad access to all UK residents.
Further, in building BBC iPlayer on the proprietary technology of a single-vendor I believe the BBC helps promote that technology and that single vendor. I believe this distorts the market by requiring that all iPlayer access devices must build on “Flash”. I believe the BBC is acting anti-competitively by restricting 3rd party entrepreneurs from having a choice of technology vendors. Further, due to certain measures, the BBC has managed to make itself the arbiter of who may and who may not access the service.
I believe this situation is unhealthy and damaging to the public interest. I believe in fact there already are examples of the BBC having misused this power contrary to the public interest.
I would urge the BBC Trust to require the BBC to re-examine its iPlayer technologies and:
Investigate the use of multi-vendor, open standards, including HTML5 video
Engage with vendors and other interested parties in order to draw up, in an open and transparent manner, whatever further protocols are required (e.g. content rights protection protocols) to allow truly neutral access to BBC iPlayer
Eliminate the reliance on proprietary, single-vendor technology.
Draw down its development of end user/device iPlayer clients, and transfer all possible responsibility for device development to the free market, as is right and proper, and normal for other services such as radio and TV (both analogue and digital)
As you are aware, the BBC chose to implement its iPlayer catchup/ondemand system on top of the “Flash” platform. This is a technology of Adobe Inc, a US corporation.
While some specifications for “Flash” have been published by Adobe, several key aspects of “Flash” remain undocumented and are highly proprietary to Adobe – particularly the RTMPE and RTMPS protocols, which the BBC use in iPlayer. Further, there are no useful implementations of the current version of “Flash” technology other than those offered by Adobe or that are licenced from Adobe, that I am aware of.
Adobe make end-user clients freely available for a number of popular operating systems and computers, such as Microsoft Windows on PC (32 and 64), OS-X on PPC/PC, Linux on 32bit PC. Adobe also licence versions of “Flash” to embedded-computer device manufacturers. It is unclear to me whether Adobe require royalties on such players, however from experience Adobe do charge an initial porting fee.
Competing video content delivery technologies include:
Multi-vendor, industry standard, openly specified by the W3
Implemented in more recent versions of Microsoft Explorer (IE9), Google Chrome, Firefox
A number of online video sites have beta-tests of HTML5, including Youtube
NB: Firefox bundles only Ogg Theora codec support at this time
Openly specified, with the usual patent issues around video.
2nd source implementation available from the Mono project.
Has had some high profile deployment.
3rd Party iPlayer Clients
Since the iPlayer service was started, a number of 3rd party clients were created. These included a plugin for “XBMC”, a software solution to turn a PC into a “media centre”; and “get_iplayer” which is a command line tool to allow Unix/Linux users to access iPlayer.
Both these clients were respectful of the BBCs’ content protection policies and restrictions and were careful to honour them. These clients were also subject to the BBCs “geographic IP checks” (geo-IP) which allowed the BBC to ensure users of tools were in the UK (to the same extent as it could ensure this for official BBC iPlayer). These tools did not rely on Adobe technology, and their source is freely licenced. Some users perceived a number of technical advantages, such as being better integrated with their respective environments, having lower CPU usage, etc.
At several stages, the BBC made technical changes to the service which appeared to have no purpose but to frustrate unofficial, 3rd party clients. E.g. the BBC started requiring certain HTTP User-Agent strings.
For quite a while though, the BBC made no further changes, and the clients concerned worked very well for their users. Until very recently when the BBC implemented a protocol which requires that the client “prove” that it is the official BBC iPlayer client by providing a numeric value that is calculated from the binary data making up the BBC iPlayer client and from data provided by the server. This numeric value can obviously not be easily provided by 3rd party clients, unless they first download the official iPlayer SWF file from the BBC of course.
These measures taken by the BBC objectively do not add any immediate end-user value to the service. These measures objectively do interfere with the ability of 3rd party clients, being used legitimately by UK licence fee payers, to access the service. These measures have indeed reduced the base of clients able to access iPlayer, with the developers of get_iplayer having decided to abandon further work due to repeated frustratative measures taken by the BBC.
Concern 1: Public Value and Emerging Communications
In the licence for BBC Online, the Trust asked the following of the BBC with regard to emerging communications, in part II, 5.6:
“BBC Online should contribute to the promotion of this purpose in a variety of ways including making its output available across a wide range of IP-enabled platforms and devices.“
Additionally, the BBCs’ general Charter Agreement states, in clause 12, (1): “must do what is reasonably practicable to ensure that viewers … and other users … are able to access UK Public Services“.
My concern is that the BBC had made available a service, which was being used by UK licence fee payers, in full compliance with all usage restrictions, and it then took technical steps aimed directly at blocking access to the service. To me it is most contrary to the BBCs remit and its Charter agreement to act to block legitimate access!
I believe this one example of an abuse, though well-intentioned and in good faith, of the power the BBC has acquired by gaining control over the end-user platform (i.e. by restricting access to BBC iPlayer to the BBCs’ Flash-based player, and to a select, approved device-specific clients, such as the Apple iPhone).
Further, Adobe Flash is a roadblock to wide access. Whereas multi-vendor standards tend to be widely available across devices, Adobe Flash is not. This can be because certain embedded system vendors can not afford the moneys required to get Adobe’s attention to port Flash to new platforms (from experience, it’s a not insubstantial amount even for large multi-nationals; which can be an impossibly huge amount for small, low-budget startups).
In essence, the single-vendor nature of Flash is a significant obstacle to the goal of wide deployment over a range of platforms. With all the best will in the world, it is not within the resources of Adobe alone to support all the different kinds of things people would like to play video on, at a price suited to small startups.
Similarly, it is not within the resources of the BBC to properly engage with every aspiring builder of iPlayer access devices.
Concern 2: Market Impact
The BBC Online licence asks the BBC to consider the market impact, in part I, 1:
“BBC Online should, at all times, balance the potential for creating public value against the risk of negative market impact.“
I will set out my stall and say that I believe that in many spheres of human activity the public interest is best served through free market activity, in a reasonably unrestricted form. While I cherish the BBC for its content, and I agree with its public service remit, I do not believe the public interest is served by having the BBC dictate the end-user platform. Rather, I believe software and device vendors should be free to create and develop products, and the public to pick which is best.
The BBC have managed unfortunately to acquire the power to dictate whose devices and software do and do not have access to iPlayer. It has managed to do so under the guise of “content protection”. Under this pretext the BBC has persuaded the BBC Trust that, unlike prior modern history, the BBC alone must provide or approve of all code for iPlayer viewing that runs on end-user devices. The BBC Trust has gone along with this on a temporary basis.
This gives the BBC an unprecedented power. Which it has not had in any other area of end-user device technology in working memory.
As detailed above, the BBC has already wielded this power to cut-off clients which it does not approve of – though these clients and their users were acting as legitimately as any other. The BBC claims this is a necessary requirement. However, there is no reason why the BBC can not, in conjunction with the internet community and interested vendors, prescribe a standard way for clients to implement the BBCs’ content protection. Such a way that would afford the BBC all the same protections as it has at present, both technical and legal such as under the Copyright &Related… Act 2003, while allowing 3rd party access on a neutral basis.
There is no need for the BBC to be the king-maker of the device market, and the BBC should not have this power. The BBC should not be allowed to build a new empire over end-user devices. It should be scaling down its iPlayer client development – not up! It should focus on back-end delivery technologies, and provide a standards specified interface to those technologies, just as it does for over-the-air broadcast with DVB-T and DVB-T2, and its participation in setting those standards.
With regard to Adobe. Even if the BBC did not make use of Flash to restrict 3rd party iPlayer clients, the reliance on a single-vendor is a problem. Adobe may have a reasonably good history of being open and providing royalty free clients for most popular clients. However, Adobe are a for-profit US corporation, and so they in no way are beholden to the UK public interest. They would be perfectly entitled to start charging royalties in the future if they wished. They have charged device manufacturers royalties in the past in certain scenarios (exactly which is not public, to the best of my knowledge).
Further, Adobe are but a single software company. As stated previously, they do not have the resources to work with every little TV/STB startup. As such, they apply basic economics and raise their fees for enabling Flash on new embedded platforms (porting fees), to the point that demand diminishes to a manageable point. This means small startups may be excluded from enabling iPlayer on their devices.
Finally, the internet has been developing multi-vendor standards for video, as part of HTML5. It is reasonably widely acknowledged that multi-vendor standards are more favourable to the public interest than single-vendor proprietary technologies, all other things being equal.
As such, the BBC ought to have a duty to favour the use of multi-vendor, openly specified standards – to advance the public good.
My conclusions are as given in my introduction. I believe the BBC has, albeit in good faith, misused the control it has gained over end-user platforms with iPlayer by deliberately interfering with usage of iPlayer by legitimate clients.
I believe the BBC, no doubt in good faith and with all good intention, has made a mistake in choosing to build its iPlayer video delivery systems on the proprietary technologies of a single-vendor. I believe that these acts and decisions are not in keeping with the Charter, nor with its remit for BBC Online or iPlayer. I believe the public interest demands that the BBC should seek to step back from its current heavy involvement on the intimate mechanics of how end-user devices access iPlayer.
The BBC instead should publish technical documents describing the protocols used to access its services. It should engage all interested parties to formulate and develop any required new protocols, in an open and transparent manner. This is similar to how the BBC acts in other areas, such as with DVB.
I think this is required in order to allow the free market to be able to innovate and so create a range of exciting and useful iPlayer clients.
I think it is vitally important to all this that the BBC use openly specified and published protocols, available on non-discriminatory terms that are implementable by royalty-free software. Such software often forms the infrastructure for future innovation.
Making the Internet Scale Through NAT
Feb 12, 2010 at 20:45 · Filed under Technology ·Tagged crunch, IETF, internet, IP, IPv4, IPv6, LISP, NAT, networking, routing, RRG, scalability, shim6
(just want to dump this here for future reference)
It’s widely acknowledged that the internet has a scaling problem ahead of it, and an even more imminent addressing problem. The core of internet routing is completely exposed to peripheral growth in mobile/multihomed leaf networks. Various groups are looking at solutions. The IRTF’s RRG has been discussing various solutions. The IETF have a LISP WG developing one particular solution, which is quite advanced.
The essential, common idea is to split an internet address into 2 distinct part, the “locator” and the “ID” of the actual host. The core routing fabric of the internet then needs only to be concerned with routing to “locator” addresses. Figuring out how to map onward to the (presumably far more numerous and/or less aggregatable) “ID” of the specific end-host to deliver to is then a question that need only concern a boundary layer between the core of the internet and the end-hosts. There are a whole bunch of details here (including the thorny question of what exactly the “ID” is in terms of scope and semantics) which we’ll try skip over as much as possible for fear of getting bogged down in them. We will note that some proposals, in order to be as transparent and invisible to end-host transport protocols as possible, use a “map and encap” approach – effectively tunneling packets over the core of the internet. Some other proposals use a NAT-like approach, like Six-One or GSE, with routers translating from inside to outside. Most proposals come with reasonable amounts of state, some proposals appear to have quite complex architectures and/or control planes. E.g. LISP in particular seems quite complex, relative to the “dumb” internet architecture we’re used to, as seems to try to solve every possible IP multi-homing and mobile-IP problem known to man. Some proposals also rely on IPv6 deployment.
Somewhat related proposals are shim6, which adds multi-homing capable “shim” layer in between IP and transport protocols like TCP (or “Upper Layer Protocols” / ULPs), and MultiPath-TCP (MPTCP), which aims to add multi-pathing extensions to TCP. Shim6 adds a small, additional state machine to whatever state machines the ULPs require, and is not backwards compatible with non-shimmed hosts (which isn’t a great problem of itself). Shim6 requires IPv6. MPTCP is still in a very early stage, and does not appear to have described any possible proposals yet.
Not too infrequently well-engineered solutions to some problem may not quite have a high enough unilateral benefit/cost ratio for that solution to enjoy widespread adoption. Then cheap, quick hacks that address the immediate problem without causing too many problem can win out. The clear example in the IP world being NAT. It is therefore interesting to consider what will happen if none of the solutions currently being engineer, mentioned above, gain traction.
E.g. there are quite reasonable solutions which are IPv6 specific, and IPv6 is not exactly setting the world alight. There are other proposals which are v4/v6 agnostic, but require a significant amount of bilateral deployment to be useful, e.g. between ISP and customers, and do not have any obvious immediate advantages to most parties. Etc. So if, for whatever reasons, cost/benefit ratio means none of these solutions are rolled out, and the internet stays effectively v4-only for long enough, then the following will happen:
Use of NAT will become ever more common, as pressure on IPv4 addresses increases
As the use of NAT increases, the pressure on the transport layer port space (now press-ganged into service as an additional cross-host flow identifier) will increase, causing noticeable problems to end-user applications.
As NAT flow-ID resources become ever more precious, so applications will become more careful to multiplex application protocols over available connections.
However, with increased internet growth, even NAT will become more and more a luxury, and so ever more applications will be forced to rely on application layer proxies, to allow greater concentration of applications to public IP connections – at which stage you no longer have an internet.
The primary problems in this scenario are:
The transport protocol’s port number space has been repurposed as a cross-host flow-ID
That port number space is far too constraining for this purpose, as it’s just 2 bytes
The quickest hack fix is to extend the transport IDs. With TCP this is relatively easy to do, by defining a new TCP option. E.g. say we add a 2 * 4-byte host ID option, one ID for src, one for the dst. When replying to a packet that carried the option, you would set the dst to the received src, obviously. This would give NAT concentrators an additional number space to help associate packets with flows and the right NAT mappings.
This only fixes things for TCP, plus the space in the TCP header for options is becoming quite crowded and it’s not always possible to fit another 2*4+2 bytes in (properly aligned). IP also has an option mechanism, so we could define the option for IP and it would work for all IP protocols. However, low level router designers yelp in disgust at such suggestions, as they dislike having to parse out variably placed fields in HDL; indeed it is common for high-speed hardware routers to punt packets with IP options out to a slow, software data-path. The remaining possibility is a Shim style layer, i.e. in between IP and the ULPs, but that has 0 chance of graceful fallback compatibility with existing transports.
Let’s go with the IP option header as the least worst choice. It might lead to slower connectivity, but then again if your choice is between “no connectivity, because a NAT box in the middle is maxed out” and “slow connectivity, but connectivity still” then its better than nothing. Further, if such use of an IP option became wide-spread you can bet the hardware designers would eventually hold their noses and figure out a way to make common case forwarding fast even in its presence – only NAT concentrators would need to care about it.
Ok, so where are we now? We’ve got an IP option that adds 2 secondary host IDs to the IP header, thus allowing NAT concentrators to work better. Further, NAT concentrators could now even be stateless when it comes to processing packets that have this option. All it has to do is copy the dst address from the option into the IP header dst. This would allow the NATed hosts to be reachable from the outside world! The IDs don’t even have to be 4 byte each, per se.
Essentially you now have split addressing into 2. You could think of it as a split in terms of “internet” or “global network ID” and “end-host” ID, a bit like 6-to-1 or other older proposals I can’t remember the name of now, however it’s better to think of it as being 2 different addressing “scopes”:
The current forwarding scope, i.e. the IP header src/dst
The next forwarding scope, i.e. the option src/dst, when the the dst differs from the current scope dst
NAT boxes now become forwarding-scope context change points. End-host addressing in a sense can be thought of as end-host@concentrator. Note that the common, core scope of the internet can be blissfully unbothered by any details of the end-host number space. Indeed, if there’s no need for cross-scope communication then they can even use different addressing technologies, e.g. one IPv4 the other IPv6 (with some modification to the “copy address” scheme above).
Note that the end-host IDs no longer need be unique, e.g. 10.0.0.1@concentrator1 can be a different host from 10.0.0.1@concentrator2. In an IPv4 world, obviously the end-host IDs (or outside/non-core scope IDs) would not be globally unique. However, this scheme has benefits even with globally unique addresses, e.g. public-IP@concentrator still is beneficial because it would allow the core internet to not have to carry the prefixes for stub/leaf public IP prefixes.
You could take it a bit further and allow for prepending of scopes in this option, so you have a stack of scopes – like the label stack in MPLS – if desired. This would allow a multi-layered onion of forwarding: end-host@inner@outer. Probably not needed though.
What do we have now:
An IP option that adds a secondary addressing scope to packet
A 2-layer system of forwarding, extendible to n-layer
Decoupling of internet ID space from end-host ID space
Compatible with existing ULPs
Backwards compatible with IPv4 for at least some use cases
Allows NAT to scale
Relatively minor extension to existing, widely accepted and deployed NAT architecture
Allows scalable use of PI addressing
No per-connection signalling required
On the last point, the system clearly is not dynamic, as Shim6 tries to be. However, if the problem being solved is provider independence in the sense of being able to change providers without having to renumber internally, then this hack is adequate. Further, even if the reachability of network@concentrator is not advertised to the internet, the reachability of concentrator must be advertised at least. So there is some potential for further layering of reachability mechanisms onto this scheme.
No doubt most readers are thinking “You’re clearly on crack“. Which is what I’d have thought if I’d read the above a year or 5 ago. However, there seems to be a high-level of inertia on today’s internet for solving the addressing crunch through NAT. There seems to be little incentive to deploy IPv6. IPv6 also doesn’t solve multi-homing or routing scalability, the solutions for which all have complexity and/or compatibility issues to varying degrees. Therefore I think it is at least worth considering what happens if the internet sticks with IPv4 and NAT even as the IPv4 addressing crunch bites.
As I show above it is at least plausible to think there may be schemes that are compatible with IPv4 and allow the internet to scale up, which can likely be extended later to allow general connectivity across the NAT/scope boundaries, still with a level of backwards compatibility. Further, this scheme does not require any dynamic state or signalling protocols, beyond initial administrative setup. However, the scheme does allow for future augmentation to add dynamic behaviours.
In short, schemes can be devised which, while not solving every problem immediately, can deliver incremental benefits, by solving just a few pressing problems first and being extendible to the remaining problems over time. It’s at least worth thinking about them.
[Corrections for typos, nits and outright crack-headedness would be appreciated, as well as any comments]
Wisdom of Squid for More Security Sensitive Applications
Aug 4, 2009 at 21:27 · Filed under Technology ·Tagged buffer, censorship, Eclipse, filtering, internet, ISP, IWF, overflow, risks, Security, Squid
CVE-2009-2621 was released last week. The issues seem to include a buffer-overflow, which implies a potentially easy remote root shell exploit1. So it’s perhaps worth repeating my previous claim that Squid really should not be used for security sensitive applications.
This is not to take away from Squid. As the swiss-army knife of web-caching/proxying software it’s awesomely valuable software. It’s just that building for security is somewhat at odds with software intended to be highly flexible and featureful.
Even if Squid’s code were 100% defect free managing its default feature-set remains a significant security problem. E.g. my own ISPs’ Squid-using Pædosieve still honours CONNECT to anywhere, proving just how hard it is to configure such software to disable unneeded features – and they were made aware of the problem many months ago. Prior to that they had forgotten to lock-down access to the internal in-band management protocol (accessible by using CONNECT proxying to localhost). They only recently disabled SMTP on the Pædo-sieve, possibly because they received email sent through it via the Squid proxy.
1. The bug report mentions this is triggerable via ESI, which I don’t think is relevant to a Pædo-sieve, but as it was in some generic string storage code there may well be many other paths to the bug.
Also, bugs were found in the HTTP header parser, where it will assert if fed a very large header. Relying on assert() is somewhat fragile, as these can be disabled by the compiler. Indeed, the fix for the ESI buffer overlow is to add an assert, it seems. Not confidence inspiring, security wise at least.
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The translation, validity and reliability of the German version of the Fremantle Back Awareness Questionnaire
Katja Ehrenbrusthoff, Cormac G. Ryan, Christian Grüneberg, Benedict M. Wand, Denis J. Martin
Background The Fremantle Back Awareness Questionnaire (FreBAQ) claims to assess disrupted self-perception of the back. The aim of this study was to develop a German version of the FreBAQ (FreBAQ-G) and assess its test-retest reliability, its known-groups validity and its convergent validity with another purported measure of back perception. Methods The FreBaQ-G was translated following international guidelines for the transcultural adaptation of questionnaires. Thirty-five patients with non-specific CLBP and 48 healthy participants were recruited. Assessor one administered the FreBAQ-G to each patient with CLBP on two separate days to quantify intra-observer reliability. Assessor two administered the FreBaQ-G to each patient on day 1. The scores were compared to those obtained by assessor one on day 1 to assess inter-observer reliability. Known-groups validity was quantified by comparing the FreBAQ-G score between patients and healthy controls. To assess convergent validity, patient’s FreBAQ-G scores were correlated to their two-point discrimination (TPD) scores. Results Intra- and Inter-observer reliability were both moderate with ICC3.1 = 0.88 (95%CI: 0.77 to 0.94) and 0.89 (95%CI: 0.79 to 0.94), respectively. Intra- and inter-observer limits of agreement (LoA) were 6.2 (95%CI: 5.0–8.1) and 6.0 (4.8–7.8), respectively. The adjusted mean difference between patients and controls was 5.4 (95%CI: 3.0 to 7.8, p<0.01). Patient’s FreBAQ-G scores were not associated with TPD thresholds (Pearson’s r = -0.05, p = 0.79). Conclusions The FreBAQ-G demonstrated a degree of reliability and known-groups validity. Interpretation of patient level data should be performed with caution because the LoA were substantial. It did not demonstrate convergent validity against TPD. Floor effects of some items of the FreBAQ-G may have influenced the validity and reliability results. The clinimetric properties of the FreBAQ-G require further investigation as a simple measure of disrupted self-perception of the back before firm recommendations on its use can be made.
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Ehrenbrusthoff, K., Ryan, C. G., Grüneberg, C., Wand, B. M., & Martin, D. J. (2018). The translation, validity and reliability of the German version of the Fremantle Back Awareness Questionnaire. PLoS ONE, 13(10). https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0205244
Ehrenbrusthoff, Katja ; Ryan, Cormac G. ; Grüneberg, Christian ; Wand, Benedict M. ; Martin, Denis J. / The translation, validity and reliability of the German version of the Fremantle Back Awareness Questionnaire. In: PLoS ONE. 2018 ; Vol. 13, No. 10.
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The Quick and the Dead movie quiz
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It's rare for women to take the lead role in Western-themed movies, but in "The Quick and the Dead" it's Sharon Stone who rides into town, brandishing a rusty old pistol. How much do you know about this sleek homage to spaghetti Westerns?
"The Quick and the Dead" is a Western that was released in 1995. Who's the star of the movie?
In a twist, the star of this particular Western is a woman -- Sharon Stone. Stone, of course, gained huge fame for her role in the psychothriller "Basic Instinct."
Gene Hackman also appears in the movie. What character does he play?
a male prostitute
a sheriff
a gunslinger
Hackman plays the role of John Herod, a man who uses force and intimidation to stay in power in a small Western town.
Stone plays a woman named Ellen, who is mostly known simply as what?
"The Psycho"
"The Woman"
"The Lady"
Stone is Ellen, "The Lady," and although her good looks may be disarming, she's definitely packing heat, and she'll hurt you if necessary.
The movie blends Western action and suspense. Who directed the film?
Sam Raimi directed the movie, which had a number of big stars in its cast. Raimi also directed Hollywood projects like "Spider-Man" and "The Gift."
The story unfolds in a small Western town in the 1880s. What's the name of the town?
Big Whiskey
Small Whiskey
No one really found redemption in the Old West, they just dried up and blew away. But in Redemption, The Lady is looking for some sort of new path in life.
Which actor plays the role of "The Kid"?
Leonardo DiCaprio, still just a kid at this point of his career, plays the role of "The Kid," who believes that he's the son of the evil-minded John Herod.
John Herod isn't just a gunslinger. What other role does he have in the small town?
saloon owner
brothel operator
Herod is the town's vicious mayor. His mean spirit means that he uses the threat of violence to control the townspeople.
The move was made in the middle of the '90s. What was its budget?
about $17 million
This was no cheap, throwaway Western. It had the big stars and a big budget (about $32 million) that meant the studio was taking a gamble on its investment.
True or false: The movie was a box-office bomb.
Well, it was only $32 million, right? We'll get 'em next time. The movie tanked at the box office, earning back only about half of its budget.
The Lady rides into Redemption and almost immediately saves someone's life. Whose life did she save?
John Herod
Cort is being hanged by Herod and his men. She uses her pistol to shoot the rope, dropping Cort safely to the ground.
Ellen has an ulterior motive for her arrival in Redemption. Why is she there?
to invest in a ranch
to buy a new horse
to avenge her father's death
As it turns out, John Herod killed her father. The Lady has no intention of letting this unjust action stand.
What role did Simon Moore have in the making of the film?
Simon Moore was the film's writer, and he knew from the outset that he wanted the lead character to be a female. Moore is a British screenplay writer and producer who also worked on "Traffic."
Stone wasn't just the lead actor. She also performed what job?
Stone also had a minor role as producer, a fact that gave her more than a little leverage in terms of casting. She was taken with Russell Crowe and also badly wanted Leonardo DiCaprio in the cast.
John Herod is the town's evil mayor. He decides to hold what sort of contest?
a horse race
a gun fight
a wet t-shirt contest
Herod decides that it would be a swell time to have a quick-draw gunslinging contest in Redemption. If you're too slow -- you're either wounded or you die.
True or false: The cast trained extensively with a gun handling coach before production started.
For months before shooting started, the cast learned to handle guns like real gunslingers. A highly-paid shooter named Thell Reed helped each cast member hone their technique.
Simon Moore was fired from his job as writer. Then what happened?
he was rehired
he wound up in a mental hospital
he was in a horrible car accident
Sony Pictures fired Moore, hoping that his replacement would cobble together a more standard Western. Then they fired him, too… and rehired Moore to finish the job.
Real-life Old West gunfights were exceedingly rare. How many gunfights are there in the movie?
Compared with real life, the movie is practically a war zone. There are 11 total gunfights, and some of them are long, drawn-out affairs.
How was Sam Raimi picked to direct the movie?
Simon Moore
Stone had a ton of influence in the making of this film. She wanted Raimi to direct, in large part because she liked his work with "Army of Darkness."
Cort is a prominent resident of Redemption. What occupation does he have?
saloon employee
Cort is the local preacher. He's decided to live a better life after being a lackey for John Herod.
Why did Stone have to pay DiCaprio's salary out of her own pocket?
Sony Pictures wanted a minority person in the role
Sony Pictures didn't want him in the film
Sony Pictures was broke
Sony Pictures wasn’t too keen on DiCaprio in the role. But Stone insisted and said she'd simply pay his salary herself.
The movie has an authentic Western setting. Where did most of the shooting take place?
Most of the shooting occurred at Old Tucson Studios in Arizona. The studio has been used for numerous other Western films.
Why does Ellen kill a local man named Eugene Dred?
he stole from a poker game
he raped a girl
he abused a horse
Dred is indeed dreadful -- he sexually assaulted a young girl. With tears in her eyes, The Lady shoots Dred between the legs, and eventually puts him down like a rabid dog.
Originally, the movie was supposed to include a love scene with Ellen and which character?
Stone and Crowe shot a sex scene for the movie. Later, it didn't really seem to fit with the rest of the story, so the scene was cut from the film.
As the gunfighting contest drags on, only two fighters are left, including Ellen and who else?
Only two fighters remain -- Ellen and Cort -- the two characters who are clearly drawn to each other. They refuse to fight and Herod threatens to have both of them killed.
Leonardo DiCaprio has a large role in this film. He'd just become famous for a role in which movie?
"Marvin's Room"
"What's Eating Gilbert Grape"
"The Basketball Diaries"
In 1995, DiCaprio's career was new and bright. He'd just earned an Oscar nod for his role as Arnie Grape in "What's Eating Gilbert Grape," starring Johnny Depp.
How did Alan Silvestri contribute to the film?
he was the casting director
he made the music
he was an extra
Alan Silvestri created the movie's music. He's famous for his top-notch work on films such as "Back to the Future," "Forrest Gump," and "The Avengers."
For the movie, Stone wore which very authentic piece of Western clothing?
leather bra
The leather jacket she wore was completely authentic -- it was more than a century old and on loan from an Old West museum.
Why did the production crew struggle to get enough period clothing for the cast?
no one made Westerns in the '90s
all of the clothes were handmade
there were other Westerns in production
There was a huge boom in Westerns in the '90s, and studios were already using many of the period items in circulation. So the crew had to scramble to find enough clothes for the actors and extras.
True or false: Actor Bruce Campbell makes several cameo appearances in the movie.
Campbell, who was a childhood friend of director Sam Raimi, did make a couple of quick cameo appearances. However, these were cut from the final film.
In the end, The Lady kills John Herod. How does she finish him?
with a rope
with a knife
with a bullet
Ellen shoots Herod in the chest, but he doesn't quite die. So, for good measure, she puts a bit of lead through one of his eyes, too.
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The Late Margaret Thatcher
bagkitty
Catchfire
I choose today to remember the brave activists, union leaders and advocates who struggled against Thatcher's violent ideology. And those who struggle still.
Such a "warm" personable colour at the bottom of that pie chart
I think I am going to dig around and find my copy Pete Davies' novel The Last Election, and reread it. I don't think it is still in print, but it would definitely be worth rummaging around in used book stores to find a copy.
janfromthebruce
Is the light blue thin wedge, Babble? joking joking but I just couldn't resist even though during the Thatcher's years, resistence was futile.
onlinediscountanvils
[url=https://twitter.com/ThomasMulcair/status/321264478035525633]Top blue corner for Thomas.[/url]
To be fair, maybe he's just sad that it's now too late to order his limited edition In Memoriam: Margaret Thatcher EP.
Chumbawamba wrote:
Margaret Thatcher is going to pop her clogs sometime soon, and there’ll be a country-wide media and political blitz on her wonderful legacy. And that would be so wrong.
So we decided to record an EP called In Memoriam: Margaret Thatcher which is available to buy – but even though you pay your £5, you don’t get the EP until the day she dies. It’s recorded, pressed, sleeved and ready to ship. In amongst the predicted BBC obituaries and the pompous, gushing state funeral, it’s something to look forward to.
I want a copy of that tune. I loved Chumbawamba.Strangely enough the song that kept playing in my head when I heard the news this morning was indeed, "Ding Dong the Witch is Dead."
Thatcher: Phew, at Last
Chumbawamba – Margaret Thatcher EP ‘In Memoriam’ was mailed out on 8th April, 2013, to all who pre-ordered the CD. No further orders will be taken.
She’s not been gone more than a few hours, and already the national media have cranked into gear and begun the blandly respectful eulogies – at their most critical they seem to be only able to say: ‘She polarised opinion … what’s certain is how much of an impact she made on Britain … etc etc’
Twitter set off at a pace with a thousand ‘Ding Dong the Witch is Dead’ messages only to be followed by a slew of bleeding heart liberals bemoaning the fact that people were daring to celebrate someone’s death.
Pah! Let’s make it clear: This is a cause to celebrate, to party, to stamp the dirt down. Tomorrow we can carry on shouting and writing and working and singing and striking against the successive governments that have so clearly followed Thatcher’s Slash & Burn policies, none more so than the present lot. But for now, we can have a drink and a dance and propose a toast to the demise of someone who blighted so many people’s lives for so long.
If we must show a little reverence and decorum at this time, then so be it. Our deepest sympathies go out to the families of all Margaret Thatcher’s victims.
Chumbawamba, 8th April 2013
http://www.chumba.com/
David Wearing on Twitter: "People praising Thatcher's legacy should show some respect for her victims. Tasteless."
ETA: Scottish comedian Frankie Boyle on eventuality of costly State Funeral: "For 3 million you could give everyone in Scotland a shovel, and we could dig a hole so deep we could hand her over to Satan in person."
Mr.Tea
Even the great Meryl Streep couldn't make me like her...
Ken Loach: 'Let’s privatise her funeral. Put it out to competitive tender and accept the cheapest bid. It’s what she would have wanted.'
You made me laugh and cough and laugh and cough, CF. Or rather, the great Ken Loach did.
Privatizing Thatcher's funeral would be a fitting tribute to her legacy
Neither Thatcher nor Reagan were enamoured with the state and its role in society. They wanted private companies to be able to reach into every party of our lives. So why not extend this privatisation experiment into the after-life?
Now someone by the name of Scott Morgan has launched this e-petition:
"In keeping with the great lady's legacy, Margaret Thatcher's state funeral should be funded and managed by the private sector to offer the best value and choice for end users and other stakeholders. The undersigned believe that the legacy of the former PM deserves nothing less and that offering this unique opportunity is an ideal way to cut government expense and further prove the merits of liberalised economics Baroness Thatcher spearheaded."
This is a brilliant idea, and surely one even Thatcher will approve of. It can be a fitting tribute to her ideological legacy.
This is pretty funny too - from the same article:
If it's anything like the privatisation of the railways, none of the funeral services would run on time and you'd end up with 500 people in a church meant for 200.
That Chumbawumba statement is FABULOUS! Right on! Now she and Rotten Ronnie can be reunited.
And I don't know how I missed this in Catchfire's post:
Radiorahim read it out loud to me and he had to try about three times because he was laughing so hard while reading it that I couldn't understand him. And we've both been giggling non-stop since.
janfromthebruce wrote:
That made me literally laugh out loud :D
lagatta
http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2013/apr/08/margaret-thatcher-death-p...
I must write to a friend who was born in Clydeside (he lives on the continent now)...
Another quote by Frankie Boyle: "Give her a state funeral because a lot of people will want to pay their last respects, and a lot more people will want proof that she's really dead. It'll be the first time that the 21 gun salute shoots the coffin."
And his twitter feed today is a scream:
"Thatcher is the reason that the tweets saying you shouldn't joke about her death are riddled with spelling mistakes."
"Looking forward to hearing who found all the horcruxes."
Also (not by Frankie Boyle, but he retweeted it):
Music Video: "The Day That Margaret Thatcher Dies"
radiorahim
Margaret Thatcher dead: Cheers and beers in a pit village destroyed by former PM from the Mirror
Now you've got me laughing uncontrollably, RR! TWICE!
They even started making jokes. One texted: “Thatcher has only been in hell for 20 minutes, and she has already shut down 20 furnaces.” (...)
Terry Carter, 81, the oldest member of the Empire, recalled when Thatcher repeated the words of St Francis of Assisi on the steps of Downing Street, saying: “It’s a wonder that a bolt didn’t come down and hit her.
But Francesco broke with his wealthy merchant family and spoke up for the poor, and all creatures of nature. Thatcher would have seen him as a "loser", as she did "any man of 26 or older who still rides a bus"...
I figure she and Pinochet must be stuck in the sauna by now.
21 Incredibly Angry Songs About Margaret Thatcher
The youtube video of post #14
Let's all hope they kept a pit in hell hot enough for her.
I was just telling RR that it's too bad he already drank his Dieu du Ciel! "Rigor Mortis" beer that he brought back from Montreal. He could be drinking a toast to her right now!
I will say one thing in praise of Margaret Thatcher...(there will be hundreds of years in which to discuss all the horrible things she did). I do think she did the right thing by going to war against the fascist dictatorship in Argentina after it invaded the Falkland Islands. An indirect by-product of her defending the Falklands from invasion was the collapse of the military dictatorship in Buonos Aires and the restoration of democracy in Argentina. The fascist regime in Argentina was actually far more brutal and murderous than even Pinochet was and had they been allowed to get away with wantonly invading and annexing the Falklands it would have cemented their control over Argentina for a generation. In fact, if Thatcher had not defeated the fascists in Argentina - there is a good chance that the generals would still control Argentina to this day and the "Dirty War" would have gone on for 30 more years. I am well aware that liberating Argentina from fascism was the least of Thatcher's reasons for going to war - but in the end she did what she had to do under international law when British territory was blatantly attacked without any provocation by a foreign power. Argentinians should be grateful to Thatcher for being the catalyst that led to the collapse of their evil government.
Klaus Nomi! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vXR5gjRMPk
Pity, Michelle, but we had no way of knowing.
I'm making do with a Gai Lan stirfry and some white wine I had in the fridge. And lots of music. I have friends in the SSP - their lives were already pretty f-ed up by Tommy Sheridan, I'm hoping this will cheer them somewhat. Tough, funny, working-class women.
Stockholm, I believe the murder rate was about the same in Argentina and Chile. Argentina is a much larger (wider) country and has a much larger population. I have friends who were refugees from both of those countries, and their reports on the prison camps and the terror they endured were pretty much identical - remember that these countries, as well as Paraguay and Uruguay, and to some extent Brazil, which had already been a ruthless military dicatorship for a decade when its neighbours fell to that, were part of Operation Condor.
Thatcher's tea and sympathy friendship with Pinochet is a clear indication that her quarrel with Argentina had nothing to do with it also being a murderous fascist dictatorship.
Pinochet and Videla staged phony wars in Patagonia over sub-Antarctic crags to rally war fever and distract the respective populations.
lagatta wrote:
I agree, but sometimes bad people do good things for the wrong reasons - but they still did something good. Winston Churchill was a rightwing racist plutocrat and I'm sure he didn't give a hoot about saving the Jews of Europe when he fought Hitler. In the end I don't care about whether or not Churchill had the right motives for going to war against Hitler over Poland and i also don't care if Thatcher's motives for going to war with the fascists in Argentina weren't the "right motives" - in the end evil was defeated...and the junta in Argentina was evil!
[noting that Stockholm says Churchill did good by fighting Hitler but doesn't mention Stalin... he'll find a way out of this mess...]
Stockholm, the Chilean fascist régime was just as evil, and depite their phony wars, the Chileans, Argentines and Uruguayans, at least, turned their refugees and political prisoners over to one another. There were fewer dead in Chile for the same reason Pol Pot killed fewer people than STALIN did, though I'm sure the death rate per overall population was higher in Kampuchea.
Timebandit
radiorahim wrote:
Love this! Especially Elvis Costello's tune, which was the first thing that popped into my head when I read the news this morning. Next favourite is O'Connor's. Both songs were from two of my favourite albums at the time.
I've read a couple of things extolling Thatcher as a feminist icon. Frankly made me gag. She wasn't a feminist, she hated feminists and feminism. She only ever believed that the rules didn't apply to her,not because she was female but because she was so superior to everyone. Fuck the rest of us.
Nice take on feminism and arts and Thatcher: http://www.salon.com/2013/04/08/margaret_thatcher_grotesque_puppet/
I just want to thank Stockholm for doing his part to increase babble's traffic.
I would also like to take this opportunity to thank Margaret Thatcher for The Clash, This Is England, Ken Loach, Our Friends in the North, The Stone Roses, Joy Division, Trainspotting, Liverpool F.C. (1983-1989), Elton John and Brooklyn & Romeo Beckham.
[url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-22077072]Bristol police officers hurt at anti-Thatcher demo[/url]
The best epitaph for Margaret Thatcher was delivered by Neil Kinnoch a day or two before her most sweeping electoral triumph in 1983. It is one of the very greatest political speeches of all time.
If Margaret Thatcher is re-elected as prime minister on Thursday, I warn you.
I warn you that you will have pain–when healing and relief depend upon payment.
I warn you that you will have ignorance–when talents are untended and wits are wasted, when learning is a privilege and not a right.
I warn you that you will have poverty–when pensions slip and benefits are whittled away by a government that won’t pay in an economy that can’t pay.
I warn you that you will be cold–when fuel charges are used as a tax system that the rich don’t notice and the poor can’t afford.
I warn you that you must not expect work–when many cannot spend, more will not be able to earn. When they don’t earn, they don’t spend. When they don’t spend, work dies.
I warn you not to go into the streets alone after dark or into the streets in large crowds of protest in the light.
I warn you that you will be quiet–when the curfew of fear and the gibbet of unemployment make you obedient.
I warn you that you will have defence of a sort–with a risk and at a price that passes all understanding.
I warn you that you will be home-bound–when fares and transport bills kill leisure and lock you up.
I warn you that you will borrow less–when credit, loans, mortgages and easy payments are refused to people on your melting income.
If Margaret Thatcher wins on Thursday–
- I warn you not to be ordinary
- I warn you not to be young
- I warn you not to fall ill
- I warn you not to get old.
Here is a video extract.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-QPhMVbleU0
mersh
And let's not forget the sinking of the Belgrano -- and the role of Pinochet in supporting the British in that war. Has anyone mentioned Elvis Costello's Shipbuilding, yet?
ETA: I remember this headline
That was horrible. All those young conscripts - under a fascist dictatorship with no hope of conscientious objection - killed and mocked in the gutter press.
Another interesting element of the Falklands War was the rift it created between Thatcher and the foreign policy neo-cons in the Reagan administration. People like Jeanne Kirkpatrick saw the Argentina fascist dictatorship as a close American ally and as a "bulwark against communism" (sic.). The neo-cons around Reagan was openly pro-Argentina in the conflict and went to great lengths to try to get Thatcher to back off so that their fascist friends in Buenos Aires could stay in power. Thatcher would have none of it and once Reagan realized that there was no way to talk Thatcher out of going to war with Argentina, he reluctantly decided that preserving the Anglo-American alliance was more important that keeping General Galtieri in power in Argentina - but Kirkpatrick and Wolfowitz and Co. wept over the loss of their good friends in Argentina and never forgave Thatcher that.
NDPP
Thatcher was also rabidly pro-Israel. So much so that even Foreign Office officials were alarmed and wanted her to break off links with such groups as the Anglo-Israel Friendship League, of which she was a founding member, or the Conservative Friends of Israel, because she was increasingly seen by Arab countries as captured by Zionists.
NDPP wrote:
So clearly she wasn't all bad.
Arrests at Thatcher Death Celebrations as Shop Windows Smashed, Police Injured
http://rt.com/news/thatcher-death-demonstrations-parties-561/
"Hundreds have taken to the streets in British cities to celebrate the death of former UK Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, injuring six police. Shop windows were smashed and paint bombs thrown..."
Catchfire wrote:
And Sinead O'Connor's Black Boys on Mopeds (Brixton riots).
Reagan's gone, Thatcher's singing in the choir eternal, is pushing up daisies, is bloody demised ... sorry, Monty Python moment ... we seem to be running short of old guard economy-destroying union-busting neo-liberals. Thankfully there are so many to take their place.
What would Britain be like if Thatcher had never been?
Thanks for the link Bacchus. A somewhat balanced article, but it fails to answer its own question: what would Britain be like if Thatcher had never been?
I'm not comparing Thatcher with Hitler - that would be silly - but people constantly speculate on what Europe, the world, would be like if Hitler had died in childhood or been assassinated before becoming Chancellor of Germany. Would someone worse have taken his place? Did the Treaty of Versailles create Hitler and the Nazi party? It's the stuff of speculative fiction - interesting, but still fiction.
Having indulged in that myself I really think something along the lines of the Nazis would have appeared regardless since at its inception, the Nazis were merely one of many alike parties agitiating there. The Versailles treaty was a model of one sided blaming when all were culpable. It set the stage for the next conflict just like its lack in the next make a WW3 in Europe not a foregone conclusion
Just like I think a thatcher-like person would have appeared as well at some point. Whether it would have been as brutal as quick remains to be seen but I agree with some of the articles conclusions
Well said, despite the fact she was a monster. I spent lunch today talking to a friend who was basically driven out of England by her policies.
mark_alfred
Big smile @ image above. I would offer one further suggestion - let those in attendance pay to be there, and pay out of their own pocket.
sherpa-finn
A surprisingly reflective piece by Russell Brand...
"I suppose, that if you opposed Thatcher's ideas it was likely because of their lack of compassion, which is really just a word for love. If love is something you cherish, it is hard to glean much joy from death, even in one's enemies."
http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2013/apr/09/russell-brand-margaret-thatcher
I just assumed he did it out of deference to this board. If he had singled out Stalin as the evil leader someone surely would have pointed out that he should have mentioned Churchill.
And everyone seems to forget that for a good part of his career his work and policies weren't right-wing at all. Thing is though, he just felt comfortable in the theatre of war. When he was removed from the Admiralty during WWI he actually joined up and went to the front.
He was nothing like Thatcher.
ygtbk
mark_alfred wrote:
Ken Loach cant punctuate, pass it on
I think that Unionist meant that it was Stalin and the Russian people who defeated Hitler not Churchill. The German army fell on the fields in front of Leningrad.
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Wireless Theatre Company Celebrates 5 Years of Radio Drama
June 3, 2012 By Radio Drama Revival
Fran Kirkham, Mariele Runacre Temple, Jack Bowman
Big cheers to our friends with the Wireless Theatre Company who celebrated five years of producing compelling, alternative (to the BBC at least) contemporary radio drama programming direct to the web, with some stage shows thrown in for good measure.
It sounds like the kicked off the milestone in style, with a mix and mingle at a London pub (where else!):
Online radio drama production company celebrated 5 years of success with a large party last Saturday at The Old Explorer pub in Central London. The crowd listened to a short montage of the best of Wireless Theatre’s past five years and mingled into the night – ending up at The Phoenix Arts Bar after hours.
The Wireless Theatre Company is an online audio theatre company launched five years ago in 2007 by actress Mariele Runacre Temple. The company produces one original radio play a month working with a vast number of actors and writers, including some famous voices such as Nicholas Parsons, Julian Glover, Prunella Scales, Timothy West, Abi Titmuss, Lionel Blair, Christopher Timothy, Richard O’Brien and Ray Galton.
In 2011 the company won Best Online Producer and Best Multi Platform Creator at the Radio Academy Awards.
More info on the event (and many many great plays!) at: www.wirelesstheatrecompany.co.uk
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Exam Objective Guides for MCTS and MCPD Exams Now Available
MCTS exams 70-431, 70-431 and MCPD exam 70-441 to head to beta in November-December time frame, with live release in 1Q 2006.
By Michael Domingo
Last week, Microsoft posted three guides for new exams that will count toward the new-generation certifications that the company announced earlier this week. Each of the exams will be beta tested in November, with live release in the first quarter of 2006, according to Microsoft.
Two of the exams, 70-431, TS: SQL Server 2005-Implementation and Maintenance and 70-528, TS: .NET Framework 2.0-Web-based Client Development, will count toward fulfillment of the basic Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist designation.
Exam 70-431 is aimed at those wanting to prove expertise as a database administrator, database developer or business intelligence developer whose work primarily will involve SQL Server 2005. Microsoft recommends this exam for those currently possessing an MCDBA on SQL Server 2000 and want to update their certification with SQL Server 2005 skills. (However, Microsoft also notes that the MCDBA won't be retired, as certifications don't have an expiration date.)
Those who pass exam 70-431 will also have completed a requirement for the premium Microsoft Certified IT Professional: Database Developer , MCITP: Database Administrator and MCITP: Business Intelligence Developer titles. Microsoft expects the exam to be beta tested in November; while in beta, the exam will be numbered 71-431.
Exam 70-528, TS: .NET Framework 2.0-Web-based Client Development will find appeal among those who develop Web-based projects using Microsoft technologies. Microsoft recommends this exam to those who "work on a team in a medium or large development environment that uses Microsoft Visual Studio .NET, Enterprise Edition or Microsoft Visual Studio 2005," as stated on the exam objective guide. The company also recommends that "candidates should have at least one year of experience developing Web-based applications on .NET Framework 1.0/1.1/2.0," as well as solid expertise with Visual Studio 2005 and ASP.NET 2.0.
The exam will be numbered 71-528 while in beta; it's expected to be beta tested in the fourth quarter of 2005, with general release planned for February 2006. Those who pass the beta or live version will earn an MCTS title, and can use it as fulfillment toward the Microsoft Certified Professional Developer: Web Developer, MCPD: Windows Developer and MCPD: Enterprise Application Developer certs.
Professional developers who design and implement database solutions are the primary audience for exam 70-441, PRO: Designing Database Solutions Using SQL Server 2005, according to the exam objective guide. The guide also states that those who plan to take the exam should have at least three years of experience with database development work, gathering requirements and troubleshooting.
The exam will be beta tested in November, with the live version expected in early 2006. Candidates who pass this exam plus exam 70-431 will have completed two of the three exams needed to earn the MCITP: Database Developer title.
Instructor-led training, e-Learning courses and Microsoft Press self-study kits will be made available later this year; to find out more, see the exam objective guides:
70-431, TS: SQL Server 2005-Implementation
70-528, TS: .NET Framework 2.0-Web-based Client Development
70-441, PRO: Designing Database Solutions Using SQL Server 2005
Registration for the beta exams has yet to be opened to the public. Beta exams are free to those who are invited to take it and receive a free voucher code from Microsoft, and can be taken at selected Pearson Vue and Sylvan Prometric testing centers worldwide. To find out more, go to http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcpexams/status/beta.asp. When the exams go live, they'll be available for $125 in the U.S. (international pricing will vary by region).
Michael Domingo has held several positions at 1105 Media, and is currently the editor in chief of Visual Studio Magazine.
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The Reflow Collaborative Ecosystem
In order for our vision to have an impact, we are reliant on the creativity, dedication and passion of individuals in these key areas
DESIGNERS & MAKERS
The very same tool can produce a million distinct uses in the hands of different thinkers. 3D printing is a tool that presents infinite possibilities but we need the creative mindsets and hard work of creators to illustrate just how powerful sustainable 3D printing can be. Everyday, we see new applications, whether it's in architecture, product design, engineering or even stop motion cinema. This is an essential sustainable tool for everyone’s toolbox.
Recycling organisations play a crucial role in making this idea possible. Large scale recyclers coordinate the separation, cleaning and processing of many different waste streams so they can be used once again as valuable inputs. This requires in depth material expertise, powerful technology and efficient coordination. Reflow is proud to work with large scale recyclers like Indorama to grow the potential of this circular system.
Plastic is a crucial part of the supply chain of most businesses. The materials that producers select, how they use and dispose of them, has profound consequences for our planet. These decisions are complex and raises tough questions around cost and scalability. However, 33% of consumers now say that they choose to buy from brands doing environmental good. Sustainable design is not only an imperative for our planet, it’s a powerful selling point.
WASTE COLLECTORS
It’s hard to exactly capture the full figure, but there are at least 24 million people worldwide who earn their livelihoods participating in recycling processes. These individuals do the crucial work in collecting, sorting and cleaning the waste we collectively produce. However 80% of these jobs are in the informal economy and carried out by some of the most vulnerable people in society who face life threatening working conditions and exploitation.
A Fairer Model for Everyone
Reflow is driven to create an effective redistribution model to support the incredible social organisations who work with the wider, often invisible, communities within our supply chain. In 2018 we began work with Chintan, a Delhi based NGO improving the livelihoods of waste collectors and their families. After much deliberation, we focused on their No Child in Trash Program. The goal is to ensure that children of waste collectors have access to meaningful career opportunities by providing flexible education programs to these underserved kids. We’re proud to support this cause and we’re only getting started. As Reflow grows, so too will the scale and range of our impact strategy.
Stic Lab, a Beacon of Sustainable Innovation
Reflow was born as part of a collaborative project to create affordable technology and a community based model to recycle plastic waste into 3D printing materials. Many talented people have come to this idea, in part inspired by the work of Joshua Pearce and his model of Open Source Appropriate Technology. Our journey led us to an amazing group of engineers in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, led by Valerian Sanga and Stanley Mwalembe. Along with Matthew Rogge of Techfortrade and our own talented engineers, we embarked on a collaboration to pioneer a low cost, extrusion system that could easily be deployed in remote communities. Vast, sprawling waste sites like that at Pugu, are littered with waste collectors gathering material. Think how powerful it is that this trash could be mined for 3D printing materials, that could then power a digital fabrication facility to produce vital tools for the local community in areas such as health and electricity generation. This idea continues to inspire and drive us, as do our collaborators and friends at Stic Lab.
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Home News Rimon Law welcomes International Corporate Attorney Judy Deng as Partner in its Menlo Park office
Rimon Law welcomes International Corporate Attorney Judy Deng as Partner in its Menlo Park office
News Judy Deng · February 12, 2020
Menlo Park, CA – Rimon continues to strengthen its international reach by welcoming International Corporate attorney Judy Deng as Partner in its Menlo Park Office.
Ms. Deng joins Rimon from Davis Wright Tremaine, where she was a Partner in its San Francisco office.
Ms. Deng practices corporate and securities law, with an emphasis on the representation of international social networking, entertainment, digital media, software and medical technology companies.
Ms. Deng was recognized as an “External Counsel of the Year” by Asia-Mena Counsel based on a survey of in-house counsel of multinational companies in Asia and advised on M&A Advisor’s "Turnaround Deals of the Year" ($25 million to $100 million category).
At Rimon, which has an intellectual property consulting office in Shenzhen, Ms. Deng joins a high-end China practice with experienced Partners Fred Chang, Zheng Liu, Peng Chen, Robert Lee, Letao Qin, Phillip Wang, David Xue, Ari Levine, and James Chapman. The China practice spends significant time servicing clients in the Greater China Region and other Asia jurisdictions, helping them brainstorm, negotiate, and conclude business transactions and dispute resolution involving their U.S. business or counterparties. Our partners also often act as either lead or local counsel of international clients in association with reputable international law firms in the U.S. and other jurisdictions.
“Judy has advised on some of the most cutting-edge transactions involving Asian parties, and has been at the forefront of representing companies in some of the sectors with evolving and innovative business models, such as digital media and medical technology. We are very happy to welcome her to Rimon. Her clients fit in perfectly with Rimon’s decentralized business model, where she can customize her practice to fit their specific needs and continue to provide long-term services at the efficiency and quality levels that clients need,” said Michael Moradzadeh, Rimon’s CEO.
Ms. Deng has extensive experience counseling private companies with international operations in various stages of growth and advising institutional investors in complex cross-border transactions involved with such companies. The types of transactions she regularly advises on include cross-border restructurings and reorganizations, financing, mergers and acquisitions, executive and employee incentive programs, and strategic intellectual property transactions.
“Rimon’s strong Silicon Valley office, as well as its international platform, will enable me to continue delivering legal advice to clients of various growth stages in an efficient way,” said Ms. Deng.
Ms. Deng earned her LL.M. from the University of California, Berkley (where, in 2001 she was one of only two admittees to the program from mainland China), an LL.M. from Fudan University and an LL.B. from Fudan University in Shanghai.
Rimon is a highly selective international law firm, consistently recognized for its excellence, innovation, and teamwork throughout its 30 offices in eight countries and three continents. Rimon's decentralized, distributed model allows for greater efficiency and collaboration to better serve our clients.
Rimon was named Alternative Law Firm of the Year for 2019 by The American Lawyer Magazine’s the Recorder. The firm has been repeatedly recognized by the Financial Times as one of North America's most innovative law firms. The firm’s Managing Partners were both named ‘Legal Rebels’ by the American Bar Association’s ABA Journal and have spoken on innovations in the practice of law at Harvard and Stanford Law Schools. Rimon and its lawyers have also received numerous awards for excellence, including from Best Lawyers and Chambers.
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Home News Rimon Partner Sam Miller Expands Cross-Border Advisory Role with English Law License.
Rimon Partner Sam Miller Expands Cross-Border Advisory Role with English Law License.
News Sam Miller · September 12, 2019
Los Angeles- Rimon Law international corporate finance Partner Sam Miller has once again resumed practice as an English solicitor, expanding his advisory capacity beyond his current California corporate and commercial transactions practice.
Mr. Miller is one of the select few dual-licensed attorneys in California. His ability to advise on both US and English law is a key benefit to clients involved in inbound and outbound work in England and the US, particularly California. He was previously lead in-house counsel in the US to Kloeckner Metals Corporation (Macsteel Service Centers USA), and before that was a corporate finance solicitor in the leading City of London firm, Berwin Leighton Paisner, LLP (now Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner).
Mr. Miller’s practice is focused on Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), supply and distribution, fine art, blockchain and general corporate work, with substantial experience in cross-border transactional representation. Mr. Miller works with businesses establishing or developing presences in the United States, and US Business active in foreign markets. Being able to advise on English law augments Mr. Miller’s practice particularly in the sphere of international supply and distribution work where English law and venue are often used and the differences with the Uniform Commercial Code are most apparent.
Mr. Miller is also a long-time fine art collector and founded the fine art blockchain platform, The Fine Art Ledger.
“I’m delighted that I have, once again, joined the Practicing Roll of English Solicitors, allowing me to actively advise on matters of English law,” said Sam. “This is a key component of my international transactions practice, not only augmenting the scope of my advice in US-UK inbound and outbound work, but also in helping clients bridge the differences in law and practice working in the two markets”
Rimon has 26 offices across three continents. The firm is widely known as being at the vanguard of legal innovation. The firm has been repeatedly recognized by the Financial Times as one of North America's most innovative law firms. The firm’s Managing Partners were both named ‘Legal Rebels’ by the American Bar Association’s ABA Journal and have spoken on innovations in the practice of law at Harvard and Stanford Law Schools. Rimon and its lawyers have also received numerous awards for excellence, including from Best Lawyers and Chambers.
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Pressure mounts for search engines to block online scam advertising
Internet giant Google, along with other search engines and social media providers, are facing growing pressure to stop accepting advertising for fake investments and other financial services. Complaints against Google are being led by Andrew Bailey, the FCA’s outgoing chief executive, who is shortly due to become the next governor of the Bank of England.
Bailey has admitted that the regulator does not have the powers to block Google but said there had been ‘constructive’ discussions between the two parties on how investors can be better protected. It is understood the FCA wants Google to step up its due diligence and make more checks before it accepts advertising, such as via the regulator’s register and against its list of known unauthorized scammers.
Bailey commented:
“Bearing in mind the reach that Google and others have, I would like to see a scenario where we can agree an evidential test for cases where websites are clearly outright frauds and scams – and we see an increasing amount of this I should say – and if we take the evidence to them they are prepared to take the sites down. I can’t see them wanting to be known for being the home for this sort of activity.”
Bailey has said he would like to see Google remove scam advertising within 48 hours of being alerted.
Consumer groups such as Which? and the national press are also demanding action and have suggested that monies raised from the advertising should be reimbursed to scam victims or given to debt charities.
Spot the fakes
Typically, the ads appear when someone searches for ‘high investment returns’ or similar phrases and there have also been a number of cases where celebrities have been used to promote schemes. One featured celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay – it was claimed he had made millions from a platform called Profit Bitcoin. The advertising for this featured on the Microsoft home page and it was removed following a complaint. Other scam advertising also exists with ‘ghost broking’ where cheap insurance is offered that is fraudulent and worthless.
No single solution
However, when it comes to removing all fake advertising, there is no silver bullet. Various checks need to be made before any advertising can be removed, which can throw up legal issues. Advertisers can be based abroad, which can result in further complexity – and Google itself is a US-owned company. A legal requirement could potentially be enabled via forthcoming ‘online harms’ legislation. A bill is being drafted with the focus on protecting vulnerable children and adults from digital threats and amendments could widen the remit.
Further, it is hoped that concerns about reputational damage will bring change. Notably, a case brought by Martin Lewis, founder of Money Saving Expert, involved his image being used without permission to promote a number of crypto currency schemes on Facebook. This was settled out of court last year and Facebook agreed to donate £3 million to set up the Citizens Advice Scams Action facility, which provides one to one support for those impacted by fraud. Facebook also agreed to create a scam advertising reporting tool.
Google received negative publicity when debt consolidation services masqueraded as charities. Those trying to find charities StepChange and National Debtline could instead find firms offering paid-for services such as IVAs. Although these have not been banned entirely, last year StepChange announced that following a campaign, Google had agreed to restrict debt services advertising only to firms meeting new accreditation standards.
So, although there are a number of barriers, it would appear some progress is being made. Even so, campaigner Mark Taber who has reported around 100 scam advertisements to Google in 2020 alone, has described the situation as being like “the whack-a-mole game”. It has been found that when an ad is removed from Facebook, for example, it can then start appearing on Instagram. The multi-pronged approach to eliminating – or at least reducing – this problem must continue to gather pace. The providers are being asked to take a more vigilant and responsible approach and for this to prove effective, they must feel both compelled to do so and believe the consequences of inaction will be damaging to their business models as well as the public.
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Alan MUGRIDGE
Copying Early Christian Texts
In Alan MUGRIDGE, Garrick V. Allen, Manuscript Studies, Manuscripts, Material Culture, Mohr Siebeck, Papyrology, review on May 24, 2017 at 2:00 pm
2017.05.10 | Alan Mugridge. Copying Early Christian Texts: A Study of Scribal Practice. WUNT 362. Tübingen: Mohr Siebeck, 2016. xx + 558 pages. ISBN: 9783161546884.
Review by Garrick V. Allen, Dublin City University.
In this valuable resource, Alan Mugridge examines the codicological features of 548 early papyri originating from before the fourth century CE in an effort to be understand the social setting of their production. He is particularly interested to ascertain whether the copyists of the early Greek papyri transmitting early Christian works were ‘Christians’ (not necessarily professional scribes), or if communities hired professional copyists outside their immediate social context. The entirety of this detailed volume is devoted to the argument that “the copyists of the majority of Christian texts were trained scribes, probably working in a variety of settings, and that there is no firm evidence that the copyists were generally Christian” (p. 2). This argument has drastic implications for how we understand the textual transmission and variation of early Christian documents.
In his first chapter (“The Papyri and their Handwriting”) Mugridge lays the foundation for this study by defining “Christian Papyri” (pp. 2–5). He also identifies a small control group of non-Christian papyri (pp. 5–6). He examines the date, languages, the writing material used in the example documents (papyrus, parchment, wood), the presence of non-Christian material among Christian documents, and the provenance of the material (heavily weighted toward Egypt). Mugridge also clears the ground by providing a taxonomy of writing activity in this period, which proves essential to his evaluation of the “professionalism” of particular manuscripts (pp. 11–22).
The second chapter (pp. 26–50) examines the features of the papyri identified in its title: “context, material, form and size.” Mugridge examines the correlation between the quality of a manuscript’s palaeographic profile and its other features. He notes that most literary or sacred works tend to have a higher quality producer and that of other types of works. Additionally, multilingual features of a papyrus indicate a learned producer, and Mugridge notes examples of Coptic glosses, Latin translations, and the presence of other languages among the Greek exemplars (e.g. Syriac, Demotic, Hebrew onomastica). However, he argues that the form of a manuscript (codex, roll, sheet, or wood) does not necessarily correlate to the quality of writing. He concludes by comparing the palaeographic profiles of his corpus against the size of the exemplars, noting that the professionalism of the copy does not necessarily have any relationship to its size. The producers of Christian papyri fit into the overall trend of the corpus, with some exceptions (p. 49).
Next, the layout of the corpus is compared to the skill of the palaeography in an effort to divine a relationship between the two (pp. 51–70). Mugridge concludes that the wide margins, narrow columns, and wide inter-columnar spaces generally correspond to well-trained hand (esp. in rolls), but that these features are not absolutely correlated to scribal expertise. The most prescient feature is the consistency of margin sizes, which closely corresponds to the quality of the hand.
The next chapter (pp. 71–91) examines the presence of reading aids in his corpus to explore the relationship between the level of professionalism in palaeography and the presence of these aids. Mugridge explores a number of paratexts, including pagination, titles and headings, section markers, sense units, stichometry, punctuation, and a series lectional notations. He concludes that there is no difference in the deployment of these paratexts in skilled or unskilled copies, and “Christian” and “non-Christian” copies.
The final substantial analytical chapter – “Writing the Text” – explores a variety of scribal habits and copying mechanics preserved in the corpus (pp. 92–143). Again, the analysis of these features is correlated to the quality of an exemplar’s palaeography to explore the relationship between “skilled” scribes and the mechanics of a manuscript’s production. Especially in his discussion of nomina sacra (pp. 121–37), Mugridge is keen to argue that the personal convictions of a scribe are not necessarily borne out by the content or features of their copy. We need not think that the copyist of a manuscript with nomina sacra was a Christian.
The last chapter of the book (pp. 144–54) is a summary of Mugridge’s conclusions, in which he argues that the level of professionalism in Christian papyri through the fourth century was relatively high and that the format and size of manuscript bearing Christian works are commensurate to the broader textual culture. From this, he concludes that “most copyists were not simply occasional writers who turned their hand to copy manuscripts of personal value to themselves or to friends” (p. 148). Early Christian works were produced like all other works in the Roman world at the time – primarily by trained professionals (p. 149). Here, Mugridge comes to his underlying contention: because it is not possible to identify the scribes of Christian works as Christian themselves, one cannot ascribe perceived theological changes in texts to scribes. Also, the use of professional scribes ensures the accuracy of copying, indicating that the early Christian papyri offer a special insight into the text of the works they contain. The analysis portion of this work is supported further by twelve tables of data, ranging from the content of the papyri to various marginal measurements to the presence of nomina sacra, that serve as the foundation for Mugridge’s conclusions (pp. 445–517).
Following the conclusion, Mugridge includes a “Catalogue of Papyri” (pp. 155–413), which is by far the most valuable aspect of the volume. For each papyrus in his corpus, he provides the date, provenance, publication information, contents, location, various catalogue numbers, a brief bibliography, locations of plates, a terse description, and comment on the hand. This vast aggregation of data should prove beneficial for future papyrological studies on early Christian artefacts. The book also necessarily includes a concordance that compares Mugridge’s numeration system to the systems of the Leuven Database of Ancient Books, Rahlfs, Turner, van Haelst, the Repertorium, and Gregory-Aland (pp. 518–36).
All in all, this thick volume represents an arduous and prodigious effort on the part of the author. Its organization, scope, and methodological tenacity are characteristics to which studies of this type should aspire. I am convinced by Mugridge’s argument that early Christian manuscripts are not of a lesser quality or different nature to exemplars that transmit non-Christian works. Careful craftsmanship and an appreciation for the norms of production are the markers of the majority of these early exemplars. It would, in fact, be strange to imagine that early Christianity possessed a textual culture devoid of any influence from contemporary practices of artefact production.
However, I am less convinced by Mugridge’s conclusion that, because these manuscripts show signs of professionalism, they were likely produced by non-Christian professionals responsible also for the production of pagan literature and documentary material. In all probability, some early Christian manuscripts were produced by those outside the community, but the evidence remains ambiguous. The material evidence that Mugridge musters fails to conclusively point in either direction. The rarity of stichometric notations would seem to indicate that very few of the remnant manuscripts, as far as we can tell, were produced for a profit. Also, while he asserts that by the fourth century many scribes were Christians, he assumes that professional scribes in an earlier period were not. He insinuates that professional copies mean that they were produced by non-Christians for profit. In fact, the underlying argument of the book seems to be that, because early Christian literature was copied by non-Christian professionals, then the reliability of the text of these exemplars is very high for two reasons: (1) professionals generally copied more accurately that non-experts, and (2) non-Christians would have no reason to alter the wording of a text for theological reasons. If this is Mugridge’s underlying argument (a sort of anti-Ehrman polemic), a textual analysis of this corpus would seem more appropriate than a material one, since the best way to observe the religious conviction of a copyist is to judge the textual changes made to a copy, especially when those changes are exegetically motivated or show a level of awareness of remote parallels. Although, even then, it is difficult to distinguish between the work of the scribe, his or her copy, and an antecedent exegete or exegetical tradition.
Garrick V. Allen
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Jodie Whittaker waxwork figure
Madame Tussauds has unveiled this new Doctor Who exhibition which features a life-like wax replica of actress Jodie Whittaker. The immersive new zone, at Madame Tussauds in Blackpool, in the north of England, includes the figure and the TARDIS. Jodie, 36, is the first female incarnation of the The Doctor in the hit sci-fi TV series since it first aired in 1963. She was involved with the creation of the life-like wax figure, attending a sitting and ensuring every detail had been perfectly replicated, according to Madame Tussauds. Jodie - whose debut performance as the time-travelling alien was watched by 8.2 million people as the new series of the BBC show aired - said: “It’s an incredible honour to become part of the Madame Tussauds family, they’ve done such an amazing job." General Manager, Matthew Titherington said: “We are thrilled to announce the addition of a Doctor Who area to the attraction and welcome the first female Doctor Who wax figure. “The show has a hugely loyal following, not only in the UK but across the world." Mandatory credit MEGA/Madame Tussauds. 19 Oct 2018 Pictured: Jodie Whittaker waxwork figure. Photo credit: MEGA/Madame Tussauds / MEGA TheMegaAgency.com +1 888 505 6342
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Madame Tussauds unveils waxwork of Dr Who star Jodie Whittaker - 19 Oct 2018
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Brex Arena Utsunomiya Scores a Slam Dunk with JBL Professional Networked Audio System
Hibino Corporation equips Brex Arena Utsunomiya with powerful JBL Professional networked audio solution to deliver crystal-clear sound for basketball games and events
UTSUNOMIYA, Japan—To ensure detailed sound with balanced, even coverage throughout Brex Arena Utsunomiya, Hibino Corporation deployed a class-leading networked audio solution from JBL Professional.
Constructed in 1979, Brex Arena is Utsunomiya’s premier stadium and gymnasium. Home to the Utsunomiya Brex, a Japanese professional basketball team on the B.League, Brex Arena features two gyms with courts for basketball, table tennis, volleyball and badminton, as well as a dedicated space for practicing martial arts. To provide additional sound coverage for professional basketball games, Brex Arena was renting temporary loudspeakers to supplement their aging sound system for each event. Deciding it would be more cost-effective and significantly improve sound quality to upgrade the system, Brex Arena hired AV integrators Hibino Corporation to install a state-of-the-art JBL Professional networked audio solution.
“The previous sound system was as old as the arena itself, and was not delivering the desired performance,” said the salesperson for Hibino Corporation. “In the arena, people could feel the volume differences depending on their location, which made it impossible to achieve balanced sound quality throughout the stadium. This left much to be desired by both the stadium officials and the fans. Ultimately, we decided that the JBL VRX series speakers would be best suited for the task, due to their powerful and reliable sound output.”
Hibino Corporation equipped Brex Arena with JBL VRX900-Series Constant Curvature line array loudspeakers to deliver clear, intelligible sound throughout the venue. Leveraging patented JBL technology and components, VRX900-Series speakers deliver class-leading performance in a compact, affordable package. To ensure balanced, even coverage in every seat, Hibino Corporation supplemented the system with JBL AM5212 loudspeakers, which offer excellent pattern control and off-axis response. To provide powerful low-end reinforcement for pre-game music, Hibino Corporation selected JBL VRX918S subwoofers for their extended low-frequency output. The system is powered by Crown DCi 4|1250 amplifiers, and routed through BSS BLU-160 signal processors.
“We required a substantial upgrade to our existing sound system,” said the spokesperson for Brex Arena. “The system had to be powerful enough to deliver clear, balanced audio throughout the venue. It had to be dynamic too, as the requirements vary with each event. We are very satisfied with the solutions provided by Hibino. The output is incredibly powerful and the entertainment value of the games has significantly improved. In addition, the new system has reduced time and labor costs for loading and unloading temporary speakers.”
"The project at the Brex Arena required an engaging and dynamic sound setup to match the intensity of the games and the fans," said Ramesh Jayaraman, VP & GM, HARMAN Professional Solutions, APAC. "We'd like to thank our partner Hibino for integrating the appropriate equipment for the project and for designing the system with future demands in mind.”
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(Re)cycling Social Enterprise
A Melbourne globetrotter is driving a social enterprise that harnesses the benefits of bikes, writes Nadia Boyce in this week’s Spotlight on Social Enterprise.
Staff Reporter | 29 January 2014 at 12:58 am
An adventure building a social enterprise in Bolivia is providing inspiration and wisdom for Australian social entrepreneur Luke Wright, who has now launched his second venture using the model.
With partner Loretta Curtain, the seasoned traveller and former writer spearheads Good Cycles, a social enterprise providing targeted employment through mobile bike maintenance services on Melbourne’s streets.
Launched in May 2013, the organisation is now treading slowly but surely towards its goal of integrating with the broader cycling community and delivering their services across Australia.
It is a venture borne of enthusiasm for cycling, a social justice mindset and an ambition to find market-based solutions to social problems.
A Global Citizen
A contributor to National Geographic Traveller, The Ecologist, Australian Geographic, Big Issue, Griffith Review, globetrotter Wright’s experiences abroad have played a significant part in Good Cycles’ development.
He has previously started a recycling-based social enterprise in Bolivia, which brought with it unique challenges, such as language barriers. It was a testing but valuable experience for Wright.
“I learned the hard way of doing it in Bolivia. I made a lot of necessary mistakes over there,” he says.
“My social conscience has arisen out of my travels. I have visited a lot of developing countries and seen that there’s a lot of injustice in the world.”
Yet Wright says his foray into social enterprise is a product of his interest in exploring market-based solutions for social problems rather than a sole social change focus.
“I don’t think I come from the traditional route of a social worker, I’m more from the entrepreneurial side,” he says.
“My personal view is that all business should have a social component.”
“I’m thinking of different social enterprise ideas every day,” he adds. “Australia is lagging behind other parts of the world.”
Wright and Curtain ultimately looked abroad when developing their business plans for Good Cycles.
Comparable organisations, such as Bikeworks in the UK, were a source of inspiration, guidance and hands-on experience for the pair.
The tipping point for getting Good Cycles off the ground was the result of a bold step by Wright, who contacted Intrepid Travel and Peak Adventure founder Daryl Wade directly to pitch for investment.
A strong concept coupled with extensive financial projections saw the pair secure much-needed startup funds.
Wheels Turning on Trend
Good Cycles is part of a broader movement – the cycling craze gripping Melbourne’s streets. It has proven a helpful springboard for the venture.
“They say cycling is the new golf – in the business world we’ve been able to tap into that,” Wright says.
“I think it’s becoming more and more popular and it will grow more and more as cities deal with infrastructure and congestion.”
Good Cycles’ primary objective is to use bikes and bike-based programs to provide a helping hand to those in the community who don’t get many opportunities in life.
“Ultimately, we want to engage people and, where possible, offer them real and respectable jobs and help transition them into the wider workforce.”
Good Cycles have steadily developed a lineup of services that will eventually be delivered by trainees under the guidance of professional bike mechanics, including a mobile bicycle maintenance service delivered onsite at offices, universities and events; fleet bike maintenance; courses and workshops in bicycle maintenance; and delivery of bike-based programs for schools and government agencies.
Wright says bikes are ideally suited for targeted training and employment as services require experience and proficiency level that is significant but attainable.
“Bikes seem to be a good tool for engaging people – they are not too complex, but complex enough,” Wright says. “A lot of young males might be typically handy – they’re not interested in cleaning or hospitality.”
Potential gender balance issues are on Wright’s radar.
“It usually does attract young guys. We’re doing what we can to bring girls into what is a male-dominated industry,” he says. “Girls are interested in bikes too – our customer base is 50-50 guys and girls.”
Good Cycles will build on this, Wright adds, by offering women-only bike maintenance classes in the near future.
Partnered with the City of Melbourne, other projects in the pipeline include restoration of abandoned bikes within the city, a pre-employment program for at-risk youth, and a program in collaboration with the Red Cross restoring old bikes with asylum seekers.
Spokes of the wheel
Building the customer base of Good Cycles has been two pronged, and has forced the organisation to balance emphasis on the social and service aspects of the business.
Wright says Good Cycles has two distinct sets of customers – those in higher level corporate management and the everyday bike rider.
“A lot of people running corporations cycle to work themselves – it’s great to connect with them on that level.”
“What opens doors most for them is the social aspect, whereas people who ride their bikes to work are more focused on just getting a good service.”
Good Cycles cannot stop at winning over customers, however. Wright says they are compelled to forge relationships within the cycling industry – a task that is proving no easy feat.
“We are trying hard to build relationships,” he says.
“One of the key challenges we need to overcome is convincing the cycling industry – the bike shops and bike associations and bodies – that we’re here for the good of the industry.
“Good Cycles is a non-profit project, its motives are not at all money driven. Rather, we want to work with and help the industry – which is suffering from a skills shortage.
“The bike industry is in a state of change. The online thing is really making a difference. It’s where the industry is going.
“Some of them [bike shop owners] are probably in a bit of a panic and see us as competition.
“We’d like to call them partners eventually.”
The organisation currently has five experienced mechanics and one full time trainee. Wright says they are looking to bring an additional trainee on board shortly.
He laments the difficulties of early-stage ventures, but is confident in the strength of the Good Cycles concept.
“It’s a good business idea on its own and coupled with the social aspect it’s a real winner,” he says.
“It seems to just be one of those ideas that ticks a lot of boxes for people. It’s not overly political, and deals with issues in health and wellbeing, the environment and provides people with employment.
“Starting up its incredibly time consuming and it’s difficult to work in other jobs. Its helpful to have some startup funds as you might have to go unpaid for a long time.”
Wright is emphatic on how success will be achieved.
“I’ve had thousands of conversations with people in shops across Melbourne…we’re still making sure we get the model right before trying to save the world,” he says.
“You have to be tenacious and stubborn, all the major cliches!
“It’s just hard work.”
Read more about Good Cycles here.
Staff Reporter | Journalist | @ProBonoNews
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Saga, Vol. 8 | by Brian K. Vaughan
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Saga, Vol. 8 by Brian K. Vaughan; art by Fiona Staples
(Image Comics, 2017, 146 pages)
The saga continues… ha! But seriously, I’m ready for volume 9 and I wish I didn’t have to wait until October for its publication.
The family drama continues as Hazel and her parents try to survive in the midst of a chaotic universe. The social commentary in Vaughan’s work combined with Staples’s amazing artwork make this a series not to be missed. I’d definitely recommend Saga if you haven’t already picked it up. Sure, there are parts that are graphic, but there’s so much packed into each volume!
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Star Trek: Boldly Go, Vol. 3 | by Mike Johnson
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Star Trek: Boldly Go, Vol. 3
by Mike Johnson; illustrated by Josh Hood, Megan Levens, Tana Ford
(IDW Publishing, 2018, 144 pages)
This graphic novel follows members of the “new” original series from alternate realities in multiple unexpected forms. For example, Kirk shows up as a plant in one reality and a woman (Jane Kirk) in another. The paths of characters from different realities intersect in different plots (e.g., plant Kirk might have been paired up with male Uhuro in a storyline). It was a little hard to follow sometimes, but interesting to see the characters in different forms. For fans of Star Trek.
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Saga v. 5-7 | by Brian K. Vaughan
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Well, I apparently read this volume about three years ago… I’m glad I read it again, though! It was so fun getting back into Saga after an unintended hiatus. We still have the same cast of characters, people are trying to stay alive, others are trying to kill… This would end up being spoiler-y for anyone that isn’t as far in the series or who is considering picking it up. For all three volumes in this post I’ll just say that Vaughan and Staples continue to work their magic. It looks like volumes 8 and 9 have moved up in my TBR pile 🙂
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What Did You Eat Yesterday? Vol. 1 | by Fumi Yoshinaga
What Did You Eat Yesterday? Vol. 1 by Fumi Yoshinaga
(Vertical, 2014, 200 pages)
I honestly can’t remember how this series even caught my eye but the subject matter (fabulous food, relationships, comics) is certainly in my wheelhouse. This was actually my first time reading manga so it was a fun experience to adjust to the different reading format.
The story focuses on two men who are in a relationship. Shiro is a high-powered lawyer who reveals nothing about his sexuality at work. He enjoys spending his free time cooking delicious meals for himself and his partner, Kenji. Kenji works as a hairstylist and owns his sexuality. They occupy very different worlds but they bond over their shared meals.
Yoshinaga offers detailed descriptions of the food Shiro prepares and also includes recipes at the end of each chapter. I appreciated the artistic styling of the book and I’m actually curious to see how Yoshinaga further develops the main characters. There are a lot of plot points introduced in this volume and I’m intrigued by how they might get resolved. I’d give another volume or two a try before making my final decision on the series though as you can see from my star rating, I wasn’t blown away by any means.
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My Boyfriend is a Bear | by Pamela Ribon; illus. Cat Farris
My Boyfriend is a Bear by Pamela Ribon; illustrated by Cat Farris
(Oni Press, 2018, 176 pages)
My Boyfriend is a Bear is a graphic novel about a young woman and a bear who fall in love. The bear says little more than “grah,” but they seem to be able to communicate. The relationship is no secret. The bear is the life of the party, drinking and playing Twister with the woman’s friends. Her parents are skeptical though (you can’t have kids with a bear). The story, complemented well by brightly colored drawings, elicited a range of emotions. It was hard to put down. Highly recommended, but not for kids.
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The Flintstones, Vol. 1 | by Mark Russell
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The Flintstones, Vol. 1 by Mark Russell; illustrated by Steve Pugh
(DC Comics, 2017, 168 pages)
One of my favorite co-workers, Kelly M, convinced me to pick up this graphic novel. I’d been hearing about it off and on but I wouldn’t necessarily have gone out of my way to pick it up for myself. Then Kelly pitched it and I figured I’d give it a shot.
This satirical interpretation of The Flintstones was entertaining and hit on a lot of issues you wouldn’t anticipate finding in a graphic novel about this classic t.v. show. You can check out a more in-depth review on Slate. Just know that I plan on seeing where they take the rest of the series 🙂 This was a quick read with surprising depth.
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The Drawing Lesson | by Mark Crilley
The Drawing Lesson: A Graphic Novel That Teaches You How to Draw
by Mark Crilley
(Watson-Guptill, 2016, 144 pages)
Young David spies 20-something Becky sketching a tree in a park. He strikes up a conversation and soon convinces her to give him a drawing lesson. Due to David’s persistence, one lesson leads to another and then another. Becky teaches him about shading, understanding light and shadow, using negative space, checking proportions, and creating a composition. In the end they go to the art museum where David combines all of his skills to draw Bertel Thorvaldsen’s sculpture Hebe, the goddess of youth. The Drawing Lesson is a fun and effective way through a visual story to help people develop the skills to see things as an artist does and draw what they see.
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Going into Town | by Roz Chast
Going into Town: A Love Letter to New York by Roz Chast
(Bloomsbury USA, 2017, 169 pages)
Going into Town: A Love Letter to New York started as a small booklet written by author Chast as a guide to Manhattan for her daughter who was moving there for college. On the first page though, she states, “it’s not really a guide book” because, for example, there’s nothing in it about the Statue of Liberty. She covers the basics, including the layout of Manhattan, from which I learned that avenues run north and south, while streets run east and west, and the distance between avenues is greater than the distance between streets. I also learned that Manhattan is 2.3 miles across, so you could plug in a toaster on one side of the island, run the cord along 14th Street, and have toast on the other side. Chast’s dry wit made me chuckle aloud several times. In addition to the layout of Manhattan, she covers the Subway system, the Met and other museums, parks, food, and apartments. I’m planning to go to New York over the summer and will probably check out this book again before I leave. Even if you’re not going there, it’s a fun, informative read.
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Paper Girls (v. 1 & v. 2) | by Brian K. Vaughan
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Paper Girls, Vol. 1 by Brian K. Vaughan; illustrated by Cliff Chiang and Matthew Wilson
I grabbed this off the shelf at my public library because it caught my eye and I’d been wanting to check it out; especially since one of my co-workers, Kelly, was a fan of the series. Brian K. Vaughan, the author, is also the mastermind behind the graphic novel series Saga (which, if you haven’t read you’ve no doubt heard about). He has such a way with crafting stories that you’re always intrigued to see where he’s going to take you next. This remains the case in Paper Girls. It was so far from what I thought it was going to be… but it captured my interest and I’m so curious to see how he ends things!
Paper Girls, Vol. 1 takes place in the late 80s and introduces us to a group of four pre-teen girls who each have a newspaper delivery route. They meet up early in the morning on November 1 and notice that things are a little “off.” They try to get to the bottom of things but find they don’t really have any frame of reference for what’s going on. I saw a review that mentioned this would be an ideal read for fans of the Netflix show “Stranger Things.” I definitely agree.
I can’t really say much about this one because I don’t want to ruin volume 1. Just know you’re following the girls as they continue on their journey to try and figure out what happened that fateful morning of November 1.
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Batman ’66 Meets Wonder Woman ’77 | by Jeff Parker & Marc Andreyko
Batman ’66 Meets Wonder Woman ’77
by Jeff Parker & Marc Andreyko; art by David Hahn & Karl Kesel
The first half of the book is set in the 1960s as a female thief aided by Catwoman steals a rare book of maps from a man’s safe. The female thief grabs the book and escapes with a man in a car (who we find out later are Ra’s al Ghul and his daughter Talia). Feeling set up, Catwoman joins Batman and Robin to try to capture them. Batman flashes back to his childhood as young Bruce Wayne tries to stop thieves from stealing a similar rare book. As a boy he had been aided by Wonder Woman, who apparently never ages.
The second half of the book is set in the 1970s. Batman has retired from crime fighting, but comes back to help Nightwing (formerly Robin) and Catwoman find Ra’s al Ghul and Talia, who have resurfaced after a decade on Paradise Island (home of Wonder Woman). Batgirl also becomes involved in the pursuit, but the writers erroneously refer to her as Batwoman (two different superheroes, people)! Interestingly, over the course of the comic, Catwoman takes on each of the forms of her 1960s Batman tv series actresses—Eartha Kitt, Lee Meriwether, and Julie Newmar—respectively. I enjoyed volume 1 and plan to pick up volume 2 when it’s available. Recommended for fans of both classic Batman and Wonder Woman tv series.
4.5/5 stars (lost 1/2 star for calling Batgirl by the wrong name)
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Survivor's Guide, A Sporting Chance
directed by Ben Summers, fl. 2007; produced by Ben Summers, fl. 2007 and Dick Bower, British Broadcasting Corporation, in Survivor's Guide (London, England: SW Pictures, 2010), 23 mins
There are an estimated 170,000 Somalis living in the Dabaab refugee camp in northeast Kenya. Life in the camp is tough but one new – and surprising – initiative is starting to make quite an impact. Sport in the camp is important. It keeps the youngsters healthy and occupied amid the monotony. But very few girl...
There are an estimated 170,000 Somalis living in the Dabaab refugee camp in northeast Kenya. Life in the camp is tough but one new – and surprising – initiative is starting to make quite an impact. Sport in the camp is important. It keeps the youngsters healthy and occupied amid the monotony. But very few girls were involved, partly because the mainly Muslim refugees were opposed to girls playing games. But that is changing now that special s... There are an estimated 170,000 Somalis living in the Dabaab refugee camp in northeast Kenya. Life in the camp is tough but one new – and surprising – initiative is starting to make quite an impact. Sport in the camp is important. It keeps the youngsters healthy and occupied amid the monotony. But very few girls were involved, partly because the mainly Muslim refugees were opposed to girls playing games. But that is changing now that special sports clothing has been designed for the girls which meets religious requirements. They wear an hijab to cover their hair and a long-sleeved tunic and loose ankle-length trousers. This video reports on life in the camp and how many of the girls have now taken to volleyball, netball and handball. This video is part of a documentary series produced for the BBC. Show more Show less
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My name is Richard Charles Stevens, and this is my humble artist's home. In honour of the fallen, from the deepest essence of an English gentleman with the heart of a lion, soul of a poet, and eyes for only truth. While the subject matters herein may occasionally be dark, there exists always a light source. Providing voice to the voiceless until I breathe my very last.
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Antimicrobial properties and phytochemical constituents of the leaves of African mistletoe (Tapinanthusdodoneifolius (DC) Danser) (Loranthaceae): an ethnomedicinal plant of Hausaland, Northern Nigeria
Y. Y. Deeni*, N. M. Sadiq
African mistletoe (Tapinanthus dodoneifolius (DC) Danser) called 'Kauchi' in Hausa is a hemi-plant parasite used ethnomedicinally by the Hausa and the Fulani tribes of Northern Nigeria as a remedy for several human and animal ailments that include stomach ache, diarrhoea, dysentery, wound and cancer. Screening of the plant, obtained from 14 different hosts, revealed a wide spectrum of antimicrobial activities against certain multiple drug resistant bacterial and fungal isolates of farm animals. Interestingly, the inhibition of the growth of Agrobacterium tumefaciens, Bacillus sp., Escherichia coli, Salmonella sp., Proteus sp. and Pseudomonas sp., bacterial sp. known to be associated with either crown gall or gastrointestinal tract and wound infections, by extracts of T. dodoneifolius gives credence to the ethnomedicinal usage of the plant. Phytochemical screening showed the common occurrence of anthraquinones, saponins, and tannins, a rare presence of alkaloids and the absence of phlobatannins in the hemi-parasite. Moreover, the antimicrobial activity and the presence or distribution of phytochemical substances in T. dodoneifolius appeared to be partly dependent on the host plant species.
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Deeni, Y. Y., & Sadiq, N. M. (2002). Antimicrobial properties and phytochemical constituents of the leaves of African mistletoe (Tapinanthusdodoneifolius (DC) Danser) (Loranthaceae): an ethnomedicinal plant of Hausaland, Northern Nigeria. Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 83(3), 235-240. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0378-8741(02)00244-1
Deeni, Y. Y. ; Sadiq, N. M. / Antimicrobial properties and phytochemical constituents of the leaves of African mistletoe (Tapinanthusdodoneifolius (DC) Danser) (Loranthaceae) : an ethnomedicinal plant of Hausaland, Northern Nigeria. In: Journal of Ethnopharmacology. 2002 ; Vol. 83, No. 3. pp. 235-240.
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In: Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Vol. 83, No. 3, 01.12.2002, p. 235-240.
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"Before starting tutoring with Russell in Year 10, I was told by my school that I would just pass Triple Science. However, I defied their expectations by the end of Year 10. The school were shocked by the incredible progress Russell had helped me to make.
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Russell really encouraged and motivated me to do well. With his support, I managed to progress from 6-5 to getting top grades (9-9) in Combined Science GCSEs.”
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This young lady had been set Target Grades of Cs for her Triple Science GCSEs. After we worked together, she was awarded A*s in all of them!
“Before I came to Dr Lower, I fully expected to fail my GCSE physics exam. I had received a ‘U’ grade in the Year 11 mock exams. The Head of Science at my school had told me that, as I was on track to get A’s in my other subjects, I should just drop Physics!
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HOW CONTENT MARKETING CAN LEVERAGE A GENUINE CONNECTION TO YOUR AUDIENCE
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By Screenvision Media CMO John McCauley
At Screenvision Media, our philosophy is simple – you can buy an impression anywhere – but you will only ensure a lasting impression if you can create a genuine connection to your audience. We believe content marketing is the most visceral touch point of our “Connected Cinema” offering – where brand stories come to life, and cinema is the perfect home to tell those stories.
My colleagues have showcased how cinema is hot and growing, it has piqued the interest and attention of the biggest names and greatest creative minds in the business. I am proud to introduce a new landmark position at our company with Screenvision Media’s first-ever Chief Creative in Residence – the legendary Sir John Hegarty. A member of the Advertising Hall of Fame, Sir John continues to transform the advertising game with every new chapter of his career and believes in the future of cinema. Last year, he launched the world’s largest global initiatives campaign with a piece he exclusively built for cinema. For Screenvision Media, Sir John will provide creative counsel and direction for key advertisers and unparalleled big-screen campaigns.
We also announced at our upfront that Screenvision Media has teamed up with KAOS Connect—the leader in Event Cinema. With KAOS Connect on our team, we can offer our immersive theater setting for exclusive special events. We’re also launching an exclusive opportunity around Shazam Sessions, a unique music content package that allows for an audience to discover and connect to new music.
Our award-winning in-house brand studio, 40 Foot Solutions, is dedicated to discovering, uncovering, developing and creating the most unique and engaging opportunities for brands in cinema. We have proven the impact of organic storytelling on our audience, and in return their impact on brands. While we’re actively creating industry-leading branded entertainment for many of our partners, tonight we announced we’re getting into original programming. Our 40 Foot Solutions team has joined forces with actor and producer Greg Grunberg, and his Bandwagon Media, for our first-ever original series – “Movie Nights.” The story focuses on five long-time friends who, no matter what’s going on in their lives, get together every Friday night to see a movie. This will not only be the first scripted series in cinema, it will also be the first to invite brands into the process. Each episode is structured to support a brand story, tied intrinsically to the plot line.
We’re excited to continue to offer best-in-class marketing solutions for our partners to leverage genuine connections with the most powerful audience through Screenvision Media.
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Thuggish Vityaz Chekhov is Interested in Signing Alex Ovechkin
On Monday, we detailed how Dynamo Moscow, Alex Ovechkin‘s former Russian Super League team, was not terribly interested in bringing back one of their most famous sons if a NHL lockout forced a cancellation of all or part of its 2012-13 season. Dynamo’s president Arkady Rotenberg told R-Sport, “If we really need [Ovi], maybe we will offer the money. But I don’t think we need him.”
Well, Vityaz Chekhov, a team better known for its fists, habitual losing, and owners with questionable connections, wants Alex Ovechkin to know that Hey, we’re interested.
By Ian Oland 8 years ago
Chris Simon: Being a Tough Guy is Serious & Respectable Choice
A portrait of Chris Simon taken by the KHL’s official magazine, Hot Ice
After leaving the Washington Capitals in 2002, Chris Simon played for five different NHL clubs over the following seven seasons. He received four suspensions during that time, including a 25-game ban for slashing Ryan Hollweg in the face and a 30-game sit down for tripping Jarkko Ruutu and then stomping on his leg with his skate.
In 2008, Simon opted to have a clean slate and joined the KHL. He signed with the league’s toughest team, Vityaz Chekhov. Known as the “Indian” among Vityaz fans, Simon quickly became a fan favorite and was named captain of the team. With Vityaz, he participated in the mega-brawl against Avangard Omsk, which resulted in both teams accumulating 600 PIM and a cancellation of the match. However, Simon’s scoring totals steadily grew every year in the KHL (eight goals in 2008-09, 13 in 2009-10 and 16 in 2010-11) and he was recently named to the 2011 KHL All-Star Game. Rumors that he would be traded at the deadline were circulating and finally, five days before the All-Star Game, he was traded to UHC Dynamo Moscow, who were looking to add some grit to their line-up for the playoffs. The second seed in the East, Dynamo was upset by Dinamo Riga in the first-round in a heart-breaking six-game series. Shortly after, Sport-Express spoke with the former Cap.
Below the jump, RMNB’s Igor Kleyer has translated the rare Simon interview. The 39 year-old talks about what it was like to learn Russian, who helped him settle in with his new team and why he decided to become a “tough guy” in the first place.
By Igor Kleyner 10 years ago
Avangard vs. Vityaz: the Bloodiest Rivalry in Hockey Escalates
Darcy the Fighter (photo via KP.ru)
UPDATE 12/11, 3PM: Suspensions have been doled out. Belokon has been suspended for 13 games, Verot for 12, Gratton for 15, and Larin for 13. Avangard will pay 100k RUR (3.3k USD) to the KHL, and Vityaz will pay 400k RUR (13k USD). Justice is served. Go about your day, citizen.
Editor’s note- Fedor is a total fanboy for Avangard. This is not dispassionate reporting.
We’ve written before about the Avangard-Vityaz rivalry and how it all started back in ’09. After almost two years and two fight-ful games, 12/10/10 begins a new era in the rivalry. For the newbies, here’s a little background:
Vityaz Chekhov (stars: ex-Cap Chris Simon, ex-Bear Brandon Sugden, ex-Cap Darcy Verot, Josh Gratton) is the toughest team in the KHL, full of provokers and shameless punks. They were rumored to have signed the legendary Chris Chelios a few weeks ago. They are dead last in the West– 8 points behind the next spot, 17 points out of the playoffs. Their coach is the best Russian fighter in the NHL history, Andrei Nazarov.
Avangard Omsk Region (stars: ex-Cap Jaromir Jagr, Martin Skoula, Marek Svatos, Kari Ramo) is one of the most successful and richest teams in the league. They are currently fifth in the East.
How is this fight unlike its predecessors? For the first time, one team didn’t fight at all, the Hawks (Avangard’s nickname) were simply pummeled by the Vityazes (Vityaz is a Russian knight). Vityaz started their thugs (Verot, Simon, Sugden, Gratton) and sent them after Avangard immediately following the opening face off.
By 10 years ago
KHL’s Vityaz Seems Ready For 2nd Super-Brawl With Avangard
Russian fans are very, very passionate about hockey. If you need proof, look no further than the buildup for the upcoming KHL game between heated-rivals Avangard Omsk and Vityaz Chekhov. Avangard’s best player is former DC malcontent Jaromir Jagr, while Vityaz – known more for its boxing than hockey skill – has former Caps Brandon Sugden, Chris Simon, and Darcy Verot filling out their ranks.
The team’s beefs with each other have been simmering for a while now, stemming from one sad event. During the 2008-09 KHL season, Avangard’s Alexei Cherepanov passed out on the bench during a game against Vityaz in Chekhov. He later died. The cause of his death filled headlines in Russia for years, with both teams getting their fair share of the blame. Wikipedia’s wordy explanation is the most fair:
KHL Team’s Fans Name Their Heroes From The Past Season
Everyone who follows the KHL knows that Vityaz Chekhov is the roughest team in the KHL. Former Hershey Bear Reid Simpson and Toronto Maple Leaf Nathan Perrott have played there. Former Washington Capitals Darcy Verot, Chris Simon and Brandon Sugden play there now. And for that Caps fan with an especially vivid memory, you may recall rumors during the past offeseason about Donald Brashear potentially signing with the club.
Well this season Vityaz participated in a superbrawl against Jaromir Jagr’s Avangard Omsk, where 840 PIM’s were awarded in this game. No, that’s not a typo. I’ll repeat, 840 PIM’s were awarded in that game. Somehow this talented group of testosterone-charged meatheads didn’t make the playoffs, so now it’s time to draw a proper conclusion. And their own Russian fans were kind enough to do it (with translated english captions). They created “cowards awards” for the worst teams and players in their opinion. Please watch the above video and find out who wins some tampons and the inglorious yellow underpants.
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Intersectionality Wins the Day
“For years, they’ve said Chicago ain’t ready for reform. Well, get ready, because reform is here,” announced Chicago’s first openly gay and African-American female mayor Lori Lightfoot during her inaugural address. Lightfoot defeated Preckwinkle in the runoff election, becoming mayor-elect of Chicago. on May 20, 2019.
Lori Lightfoot Mayor of
The mayoral election results confirmed that the threefer intersectionality of Lightfoot (black, female, lesbian) trumped the twofer intersectionality of Toni Preckwinkle (black, female) and that identity politics matters to Chicago Democrats. The election results confirmed that “change” was just one more label away.
“I campaigned on change. You voted for change. And I plan to deliver change to our government.”
In her latest attempt to “deliver change” and show Chicago that “reform is here”, Mayor Lightfoot, a former federal prosecutor, a former president of the Chicago Police Board and former chair of the Chicago Police Accountability Task Force, is taking steps to deal with the city’s crime and the coronavirus. “Change” is just a ticket and a mask away.
Mayor Lightfoot has proposed an intersectional two-fer to handle Chicago’s violent offenders and its budget crises: a city budget that includes speed-camera ticketing of drivers going over six MPH over the speed limit. If enacted, cars that speed away from drive-by shootings will be ticketed and the city will gain revenue. Reform is here. But, what about the city and state’s Covid-19 initiative?
Defeating Covid-19 and enforcing what some are calling “a culture of safetyism” are behind Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s latest mandate outlining new rules for restaurants, bars and social gatherings in multiple counties including Chicago’s Cook County. The rules included a decision to close indoor dining. The Governor, throwing the full weight of his office behind the new mandate, said Wednesday that he would send the Illinois State Police to the regions where restaurants and bars were defying his orders.
Mayor Lightfoot and Gov. Pritzker
In the shadow of Gov. Pritzker, Mayor Lightfoot, on Oct. 1, 2020, offered her own tour de force – subjecting the Coronavirus to a triple threat of her intersectional power in super hero fashion. Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Dr. Allison Arwady, commissioner of the Chicago Department of Public Health, donned “Rona Destroyer” costumes for a pre-Halloween press conference.
Lightfoot as Rona Destroyer
On May 20, 2019, Lori Lightfoot was awarded Chicago’s four stars. Elections have consequences. So, watch out Covid-19.
Intersectionality at the Crossroad
On Tuesday Oct. 27th, 2020, following a private ceremony in the Supreme Court’s East Conference Room, Judge Amy Coney Barrett officially became Justice Barrett. Chief Justice John Roberts administered the Judicial Oath to Barrett, as husband Jesse held the family Bible. Justice Barrett – wife, mother of seven, adoptive parent, lawyer, circuit judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit and, academic – became the ninth member of the Supreme Court.
Justice Barrett sworn in
Justice Barrett’s nomination was supported by every law clerk she had worked with and by all of her 49 faculty colleagues at Notre Dame Law school. The American Bar Assoc. Standing Committee gave her a “Well Qualified” rating. Colleagues and close associates lauded her as “Whip smart” “Brilliant writer and thinker” “Intellectual giant”.
Justice Barrett’s family
Justice Barrett revealed her legal aptitude and intellectual prowess during the senate committee’s questioning. Without notes, Judge Barrett answered each question with aplomb. And, unlike her activist predecessor, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Barrett made it clear during the confirmation hearings that she would abide by the Constitution and not substitute her own views in rulings.
“A judge must apply the law as written. Judges are not policymakers, and they must be resolute in setting aside any policy views they might hold.”
Yet, the recounting of Barrett’s positive recommendations and stellar qualifications and her adroit answers fell on some deaf ears. The Democratic senators wanted to be heard instead.
During Barrett’s confirmation hearing the Democratic senators decried the timing of the nomination to their GOP colleagues on the committee. They also repeatedly questioned Barrett hoping that she would reveal a bias against the policies and laws they favor. They pleaded with her to recuse herself from cases where they desired favorable rulings, including a probable election case. The Democratic senators then brought in “expert witnesses” to echo their concerns and to provoke an activist sympathy in Judge Barrett. The witnesses gave pro-emotive accounts of abortion and the Affordable Care Act. One of the witnesses spoke of the “real-world harm of ending the ACA”.
The media, along with the Democratic Senators speaking outside the hearing, presented Barrett’s intersectionality – her faith and the law – as a problem. As a Catholic, conservative and Constitution Originalist, Justice Barret is seen as a triple threat to LGBT rights, abortion rights and healthcare rights held sacred by Progressives. Social media echoed the main stream media’s negative take.
After Justice Barrett was sworn in, the Girl Scouts of America congratulated her on their Twitter and Facebook pages. But the posts were quickly deleted after social media erupted and began spewing vitriol against “the 5th woman appointed to the Supreme Court since its inception in 1789.”
Replying to the deletion, actress Amber Tamblyn tweeted “@girlscouts thank you for deleting the tweet. Be on our side – the side of girls who grow up to become women who fight for other women and girls and not the opposite.”
Filed under 2020 current events, Christianity, Culture, Political Commentary, Politics, Progressivism Tagged with Amy Coney Barrett, Chicago, COVID-19, Illinois, Intersectionality, J.B. Pritzker, Lori Lightfoot, political commentary, the Supreme Court
20/20 Observations
The following are some brief observations to consider for this election cycle. I offer my observations followed by observations (in bold) made by black American economist Thomas Sowell. Sowell, who turned 90 this past June, has had a lifetime to reflect and comment on issues economic, social and, political. I introduced this prolific author in a recent post Perspectives on Race Relations.
Consider white suburban women. They sit on their patios sipping chardonnay while watching illegal immigrants landscape their property. They chat each other up about yoga class, manicures and, vacationing in Cozumel. They prattle on about how proud they are of their children becoming socially aware in school and about how uncaring people are when it comes to climate change, immigration, gender issues, income inequality and, black lives. The dilettante’s conversation turns to their voting for Obama’s handmaiden – the Progressive black faux-nurse who never had a patient or held a full-time job in her life. They voted for her because the nurse-in-the-political-theater-sense-only wants healthcare for all and everyone should suck on government teat. For the onus to make the world a better place should be on everyone and not just on them. Like their candidate, they do not have the ‘patients’. They have yard signs and votes and garden parties.
These woke women want you to notice that they are riding the wave of wokeness:
That sign and the Lauren Underwood For Congress sign on their front yard confirms how much these champagne socialists care.
Some of the most vocal critics of the way things are being done are people who have done nothing themselves, and whose only contributions to society are their complaints and moral exhibitionism.
Although the big word on the left is ‘compassion,’ the big agenda on the left is dependency.
Liberals love to say things like, “We’re just asking everyone to pay their fair share.” But government is not about asking. It is about telling. The difference is fundamental. It is the difference between making love and being raped, between working for a living and being a slave. The Internal Revenue service is not asking anybody to do anything. It confiscates your assets and puts you behind bars if you don’t pay.
Consider the college professors ensconced in their ivory towers. They dole out ad nauseum their ideology – Marxism, anti-capitalism, gender theory, critical race theory, etc.- and suffer none of the consequences for what they dole out.
Apparently, there are enough sheep-like parents these days to let “experts” take control of their children at a critical juncture in their lives. But these “experts” suffer no consequences if their bright ideas lead some young person into disaster. It is the parent who will be left to pick up the pieces.
The most fundamental fact about the ideas of the political left is that they do not work. Therefore, we should not be surprised to find the left concentrated in institutions where ideas do not have to work in order to survive.
Too often what are called “educated” people are simply people who have been sheltered from reality for years in ivy-covered buildings. Those whose whole careers have been spent in ivy-colored buildings, insulated by tenure, can remain adolescents on into their golden retirement years.
Ours may become the first civilization destroyed, not by the power of our enemies, but by the ignorance of our teachers and the dangerous nonsense they are teaching our children. In an age of artificial intelligence, they are creating artificial stupidity.
Not since the days of the Hitler Youth have young people been subjected to more propaganda on more politically correct issues. At one time, educators boasted that their role was not to teach students what to think but how to think. Today, their role is far too often to teach students what to think on everything from immigration to global warming to the new sacred trinity of ‘race, class and gender.’
Intellect is not wisdom.
Consider the Democrat politicians and their apparatchiks. These demagogues assume a moral monopoly where one is either in or out of that monopoly. For them, there is no marketplace of ideas, only the sound of their voice, as in “We have to do the work!”
They invoke the conjuring word “science” with any descriptor to produce hysteria and conformity to their demands. “Medical science” is used to produce fealty to the Democrat governors and mayors and their “public health crisis” mandates. Consider the mandates a social experiment in controlling the population.
“Climate science” was used by apparatchik Ocasio-Cortez. She has informed us that “the world is gonna end in 12 years if we don’t address climate change”. Another apparatchik, a Democrat governor, invoked “social science” by declaring “racism” a public health crisis. She has mandated that all state employees undergo “implicit bias training,” in order to “eradicate and prevent discrimination and racial inequity” because the “Implicit, unconscious bias exists within each of us”. The Democrat politicians and their apparatchiks have no problem projecting bad motives onto others, thereby giving their halos renewed luster.
The voice of the party, Democrat House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, fresh from a maskless blowout during an illegal salon visit, has no problem upbraiding the president after his COVID diagnosis, calling his behavior a “brazen invitation for something like this to happen”. No hypocrisy here. She is a Democrat, after all. And besides, she is on the side of “science”: “Simple Science says “Do what I say! (Not what I do!)”
To wipe away any tarnishing responsibility clinging to their hoary haloes and hacked hard drives, Democrats obfuscate and deflect: “People will do what they do” and “What difference at this point does it make?” They assume no responsibility or complicity for their actions; they receive no consequences for their actions.
Liberals seem to assume that, if you don’t believe in their particular political solutions, then you don’t really care about the people that they claim to want to help.
It is hard to imagine a more stupid or more dangerous way of making decisions than by putting those decisions in the hands of people who pay no price for being wrong. Yet that is what at least half of the bright ideas of the political left amount to.
It is amazing how many people think that they can answer an argument by attributing bad motives to those who disagree with them. Using this kind of reasoning, you can believe or not believe anything about anything, without having to bother to deal with facts or logic.
So many idealistic political movements for a better world have ended in mass-murdering dictatorships. Giving leaders enough power to create ‘social justice’ is giving them enough power to destroy all justice, all freedom, and all human dignity.
The more people who are dependent on government handouts, the more votes the left can depend on for an ever-expanding welfare state.
Since this is an era when many people are concerned about ‘fairness’ and ‘social justice,’ what is your ‘fair share’ of what someone else has worked for?”
All the political angst and moral melodrama about getting ‘the rich’ to pay ‘their fair share’ is part of a big charade. This is not about economics; it is about politics.
In liberal logic, if life is unfair then the answer is to turn more tax money over to politicians, to spend in ways that will increase their chances of getting reelected.
No one will really understand politics until they understand that politicians are not trying to solve our problems. They are trying to solve their own problems – of which getting elected and re-elected are number one and number two. Whatever is number three is far behind.
The fact that so many successful politicians are such shameless liars is not only a reflection on them, it is also a reflection on us. When the people want the impossible, only liars can satisfy.
Ronald Reagan had a vision of America. Barack Obama has a vision of Barack Obama.
Whether Barack Obama is simply incompetent as president or has some hidden agenda to undermine this country, at home and abroad, he has nearly everything he needs to ruin America, including a fool for a vice president.
Consider the celebrity: “I just think COVID is God’s gift to the left,” the Academy Award winner [Jane Fonda] said, laughing after she made the remark.
No response required.
Consider the millennial Messiahs – the perpetual student, the Woke graduate student, those that fail to launch, the whiners, the “safe space” denizens, the SJWs and, the societal parasites. Each, having arrived on the scene less than forty years ago, presume to tell us how to save the world. But first, they must save themselves by avoiding responsibility through socialism. Their revolutionary zeal is stoked by Starbucks, their hubris by social media. (How did the world ever function without them?)
Each new generation born is in effect an invasion of civilization by little barbarians, who must be civilized before it is too late.
For the anointed, traditions are likely to be seen as the dead hand of the past, relics of a less enlightened age, and not as the distilled experience of millions who faced similar human vicissitudes before.
There is much discussion of the haves and the have-nots, but very little discussion of the doers and the do-nots, those who contribute and those who merely take.
Too much of what is called ‘education’ is little more than an expensive isolation from reality.
Mystical references to society and its programs to help may warm the hearts of the gullible but what it really means is putting more power in the hands of bureaucrats.
Our schools and colleges are turning out people who cannot feel fulfilled unless they are telling other people what to do.
The problem isn’t that Johnny can’t read. The problem isn’t even that Johnny can’t think. The problem is that Johnny doesn’t know what thinking is; he confuses it with feeling.
If facts, logic, and scientific procedures are all just arbitrarily “socially constructed” notions, then all that is left is consensus–more specifically peer consensus, the kind of consensus that matters to adolescents or to many among the intelligentsia.
Consider the main-stream media, the “if it bleeds it leads” media, with its ego-centric talking heads who blather on with their fellow traveler talking points. These bloviating oracles relay what the Leftist gods want you to know and to believe. Just give them your palm (with the remote) and they will tell how to think and feel and who are the victims and who are the oppressors and, who to love and who to hate.
They will tell you that China has no ill intent towards the U.S. (especially with regard to basketball sneakers) as they salivate over China’s social behavior monitoring. They will tell you “Orange Man bad”; “Orange Man” is responsible for the wildfires and climate change; “Orange Man” is responsible for the rioting in Portland, Seattle and, elsewhere; “Orange Man” is responsible for the COVID-19 outbreak in the U.S. (absolving China of any complicity in spread of the Wuhan Red Death). They want you to fear Orange Man. In their political math (2 + 2 = 5) They will pronounce judgement on the “Orange Man” as “complicit” in a kidnapping attempt. Lies, hyperbole and sensationalism are the motivators they use to keep you coming back.
Out of their crystal toilet bowls come dire warnings: “Racism is a public health crisis”, “Climate change is a public health crisis”, (and next week?) “Gun owners are a public health crisis” (and, the following week) “Christians and Jews are a public health crisis.”
When you want to help people, you tell them the truth. When you want to help yourself, you tell them what they want to hear.
There are few modest talents so richly rewarded — especially in politics and the media — as the ability to portray parasites as victims, and portray demands for preferential treatment as struggles for equal rights.
One of the sad signs of our times is that we have demonized those who produce, subsidize those who refuse to produce, and canonize those who complain.
The New York Times’ long-standing motto, “All the News That’s Fit to Print” should be changed to reflect today’s reality: “Manufacturing News to Fit an Ideology.
Some things are believed because they are demonstrably true, but many other things are believed simply because they have been asserted repeatedly and repetition has been accepted as a substitute for evidence.
If people in the media cannot decide whether they are in the business of reporting news or manufacturing propaganda, it is all the more important that the public understand that difference, and choose their news sources accordingly.
Are you OK with the ends-justifying-the-means politicians? Are you OK with truth being whatever serves the revolution, as calling the rioting in Portland and Seattle “mostly peaceful protests”? Are you OK with injustice – lawlessness, releasing violent predatory criminals, the burning and looting and razing – thinking that the mythical phoenix of Justice will rise from the ashes? Are you OK with abortion and human beings being disposed of? Are you OK with class wars and race wars and constant societal division and unrest? Are you OK with people telling what to do and how to live? If so, then you will vote for Democrats and for the devils you think you know.
“Where I come out as a businessman, I will take the devil I know over the devil I don’t know anytime of the week,” BET founder Robert Johnson said of the presidential race.
“I know what President Trump has done and what he’s said he will do. I don’t know what Vice President Biden has said he will do other than masks, listen to the scientists,” the 74-year-old Johnson said. He suggested the coronavirus response should weigh the tradeoffs of “pandemic safety” versus “economy growth.”
“I would rather know who I’m going to deal with in the White House. I’m going to know what regulatory decisions they’re going to make. What fiscal policy decisions, what monetary policies they’re going to make than to be taking a chance, particularly when you have the turbulence of a pandemic,” said Johnson, who in the past has been complimentary of Trump’s business-centric policies.
As I would not be a slave, so I would not be a master. This expresses my idea of democracy. ~Abraham Lincoln~
Added 10-13-20:
“I am a left-leaning New York City public defender who voted for Bernie Sanders in the 2016 primaries and Hillary Clinton in the general election. I have never voted for a Republican candidate. I chose my career because I wanted to help those most defenseless in our society: indigent people accused and convicted of crimes and facing the awesome power of the state.
Until I saw the catastrophic effects that the lockdowns were having on the very people I sought to help…”
Lockdowners Speak with Privilege, and Contempt for the Poor and the Working Class.
In a radio interview discussing her article, Ms. Younes, a lifelong Democrat, said she is voting for Trump based on the COVID-19 restrictions the Biden/Harris ticket would impose if elected.
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Freedom’s Safest Place Remains a Choice
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The Discriminating Voter Du Jour
Overheard in a restaurant this past Saturday morning:
“Good Morning. Coffee, Ma’am?”
“Cream and Sugar?”
“I like my coffee like my presidents, hot and black.”
Soon after, by her boisterous one-way table conversation, I could tell that this woman with the black coffee was a liberal democrat. She made sure that everyone in the room knew she was a liberal Democrat. The restaurant happens to be in a very Republican county of Illinois.
Sadly, I had an acid Flashback:
“Between workouts during his Hawaii vacation this week, he was photographed looking like the paradigm of a new kind of presidential fitness, one geared less toward preventing heart attacks than winning swimsuit competitions. The sun glinted off chiseled pectorals sculpted during four weightlifting sessions each week, and a body toned by regular treadmill runs and basketball games.”
— Washington Post reporter Eli Saslow in a December 25, 2008 front-page story about Obama’s vacation fitness regimen.
…breaking away from the effete imagery, I also became puzzled…
I was surprised that the woman’s coffee preference analogy went straight past a whole vending machine selection of delectable liberal Dems!: Al Franken, Barbara Boxer, Charlie Rangel, Barney Frank, Anthony Weiner, Maxine Waters, Harry Reid and Nancy Pelosi!
DWTS Section:
What do Obama and Chaz Bono have in common? both are activists and both are out of step with the voters.
Food Section:
Cocktails anyone?
How about Captain Morgan Freeman on the rocks!
Movie actor & Tea Party authority, Morgan Freeman:
“The Tea Party, it’s obviously a racist thing!”
Please Morgan, play a new role for us and not the role of the sage old black man helping troubled whiteys. (Buyer beware: The cinema public is currently being inundated with Morgan Freeman castings! Does this mean he got the part instead of a hispanic or an asian actor?)
Friends Don’t Let Friends Blather Racism!
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Busted – Ray Charles
THIS SIDE OF PARADISE
“We have entered, as I see it, a spiritual limbo. Our educational institutions are no longer the bearers of high culture, and public life has been deliberately moronised. But here and there, sheltered from the noise and glare of the media, the old spiritual forces are at work” Roger Scruton
“When a common culture declines, the ethical life can be sustained and renewed only by a work of the imagination.”-Roger Scruton
“Jesus prayed, “This is eternal life, that they may know You . . .” (John 17:3). The real meaning of eternal life is a life that can face anything it has to face without wavering. If we will take this view, life will become one great romance— a glorious opportunity of seeing wonderful things all the time. God is disciplining us to get us into this central place of power.” Oswald Chambers
“No power on earth or in hell can conquer the Spirit of God in a human spirit, it is an inner unconquerableness.” Oswald Chambers
To those who have had no agony Jesus says, “I have nothing for you; stand on your own feet, square your own shoulders. I have come for the man who knows he has a bigger handful than he can cope with, who knows there are forces he cannot touch; I will do everything for him if he will let Me. Only let a man grant he needs it, and I will do it for him.” The Shadow of an Agony,Oswald Chambers
“If we wish to erect new structures, we must have a definite knowledge of the old foundations.” John Calvin Coolidge
Atheism is a post-Christian phenomenon.
If social justice looks like your hand in someone else’s pocket then you are stealing.
“In Sweden, giving to charity, absurdly, came to be considered a lack of solidarity, since it undermined the need for the welfare state.” – Roland Martinsson
“…to love democracy well, it is necessary to love it moderately.” Alexis de Tocqueville
Capitalism seeks to help others through a servce or product it provides. Free Market Capitalism is the most moral and fair economic system available to man. Capitalism augments personal growth, responsibility and ownership. Charity flourishes under capitalism. Charity dies under subjective “fair share” government confiscatory policies. Socialism redistributes ambivalence and greed.
“We are to regard existence as a raid or great adventure; it is to be judged, therefore, not by what calamities it encounters, but by what flag it follows and what high town it assaults. The most dangerous thing in the world is to be alive; one is always in danger of one’s life. But anyone who shrinks from that is a traitor to the great scheme and experiment of being.” G.K. Chesterton
Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent.
It takes a touch of genius – and a lot of courage – to move in the opposite direction. Albert Einstein
“You shall know the truth and the truth shall make you odd.” Flannery O’Connor
“There is but one good; that is God. Everything else is good when it looks to Him and bad when it turns from Him.” C.S. Lewis, The Great Divorce
“Though He slay me, yet will I trust Him” (Job 13:15).
God’s grace is not about the allowance for sin. God’s grace is about the conversation God allows regarding sin.
From the book of Proverbs: We are not to favor the rich or the poor. We are to pursue justice.
“Always keep in contact with those books and those people that enlarge your horizon and make it possible for you to stretch yourself mentally.” Oswald Chambers
One goldfish says to another, “If there is no God who keeps changing the water?”
“The truth is always there in the morning.”
From Cat On A Hot Tin Roof script – playwright Tennessee Williams
God blesses those who hunger and thirst for justice, for they will be satisfied.
“America’s greatness has been the greatness of a free people who shared certain moral commitments. Freedom without moral commitment is aimless and promptly self-destructive.” John W. Gardner
“Men of integrity, by their very existence, rekindle the belief that as a people we can live above the level of moral squalor. We need that belief; a cynical community is a corrupt community.” John W. Gardner
“In the world it is called Tolerance, but in hell it is called Despair, the sin that believes in nothing, cares for nothing, seeks to know nothing, interferes with nothing, enjoys nothing, hates nothing, finds purpose in nothing, lives for nothing, and remains alive because there is nothing for which it will die.” Dorothy L. Sayers
“Art, like morality, consists of drawing the line somewhere.”
“The battle line between good and evil runs through the heart of every man.” Alexander Solzhenitsyn
This is what the LORD says:
“Stand at the crossroads and look;
ask for the ancient paths,
ask where the good way is, and walk in it,
and you will find rest for your souls.
But you said, ‘We will not walk in it.’
-The prophet Jeremiah, 6:16
“…our common task is not so much discovering a truth hiding among contrary viewpoints as it is coming to possess a selfhood that no longer evades and eludes the truth with which it is importunately confronted.” James McClendon, Ethics: Systematic Theology, Vol. 1
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Givington's
7 By Jen Hatmaker
Life can get excessive, to say the least. We are invited along for the ride of an experimental mutiny agains excess. Seven months. Seven areas of excess. It’s the discovery of a greatly increased God - a call toward Christ-like simplicity and generosity that transcends social experiment to become a radically better existence.
7 is the true story of how Jen (along with her husband and her children to varying degrees) took seven months, identified seven areas of excess, and made seven simple choices to fight back against the modern-day diseases of greed, materialism, and overindulgence.
Food. Clothes. Spending. Media. Possessions. Waste. Stress. They would spend thirty days on each topic, boiling it down to the number seven. Only eat seven foods, wear seven articles of clothing, and spend money in seven places. Eliminate use of seven media types, give away seven things each day for one month, adopt seven green habits, and observe “seven sacred pauses.” So, what’s the payoff from living a deeply reduced life? It’s the discovery of a greatly increased God—a call toward Christ-like simplicity and generosity that transcends social experiment to become a radically better existence.
Publisher: B&H Books; Original edition (January 1, 2012)
Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
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Two of hip hop's most brilliant minds and prolific artists met on 2004's Madvillainy which features music by Madlib and words by MF Doom. Ranks with the best work from either artist. Features the smash singles "Curls" and "Money Folder," plus cameos from
Madvillain: Madvillainy LP
The original release from the Madlib and J Dilla collaboration, Champion Sound created between Los Angeles and Detroit in 2002-2003. Half of the songs are produced by Madlib and feature J Dilla on vocals and the other half are produced by J Dilla and feat
Jaylib: Champion Sound LP
Quakers is an evolving collective consisting of music makers: Supa K (Katalyst), 7STU7 and Fuzzface (Geoff Barrow) as executive producer, along with an ever-expanding cast of MCs they invite along on the adventure. True to the group's collaborative spir
Quakers: II - The Next Wave LP
Donuts began simply enough as an idea to turn a particularly good demo beat tape into a full-length release, and has since became a classic hip-hop album, one of the defining works of J Dilla's life.
Completed during a year J Dilla mostly spent in a ho
J Dilla: Donuts LP
These twelve astonishing tracks are drawn from a broad spectrum of early 70s West African psychedelic classics. Yet the fact that they scarcely registered on the Richter scale of contemporary underground music must surely be one of the greatest ironies
Various: World Psychedelic Classics 3: Love's a Real Thing - The Funky Fuzzy Sounds of West Africa LP
Pianist and producer Jamael Dean is a jazz prodigy. Just 20 years old, he’s already collaborated and performed with the likes of Kamasi Washington, Thundercat, Miguel Atwood-Ferguson and Carlos Niño.
Jamael's music reflects the dual influence of his co
Dean, Jamael: Black Space Tapes LP
Sofie is a musician and artist based in Vienna. Best known as a DJ, she is about to release her self-produced debut album, Cult Survivor, a collection of leftfield pop songs inspired by chanson, heartbreak and life’s overwhelming decisions. Surrounded by
Sofie: Cult Survivor LP
Stones Throw Records presents a glimpse into the lives and music of 16 unsung heroes of the late 60s and early 70s’ funk revolution from each corner of the United States. These are musicians that strove to achieve the success of The Meters and James Brown
Various: Funky 16 Corners LP
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ShortsTV India coming soon
ShortsTV will soon be launching a dedicated 24/7 short movie channel in India!
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Bollywood Stars in Shorts
Written on 26th March 2019.
From Varun Dhawan’s short about the psychedelic drug, adrenochrome, to Sanjay Dutt’s short about two gangsters, there is an abundance of short films, starring Bollywood’s finest, just a click away. And many actors and actresses, such as Radhika Apte and Jackie Shroff, have featured in multiple short film masterpieces as well. So, without further ado, here are ShortsTV’s picks of the best Indian short films featuring stars from Bollywood!
Born Priya Arora, the acclaimed Tisca Chopra has starred in over 45 feature films, garnering renowned status for her role in the 2007 film Taare Zameen Par. However, alongside all of this, in 2016 she produced, co-wrote and starred in her very own short film, entitled Chutney. Barely recognisable behind a timid façade, Chopra dramatically unveils the story of her cook, Bhola, to her counterpart, Rasika Dugal, and the audience alike. So effortless is her performance, that the viewer finds themselves totally drawn into this macabre tragedy of infidelity, murder and chutney. She also stars in Chhuri, where she plays a similarly timid woman turned strong, resilient wife. Nonchalantly uncovering her husband’s infidelity, Chopra embosses her role skillfully.
When Subhash Ghai signed up Jackie Shroff for Hero in 1983, and then Andar Bahaar, alongside Anil Kapoor, a year later, Shroff quickly became the Bollywood legend he is today. Though he has been underused of late, this has not stopped him from carrying out tantalising leading roles in several short films. Shunyata, 21-minutes in length, sees Shroff expertly play a contract killer called Madhur. Although the hitman-with-a-conscience role is not a new one, by any means, Shroff animates the character so profoundly as to purloin an originality from the cliché, arresting the attention of viewers almost instantaneously. This is undoubtedly why Shunyata won the prestigious Best of India – Short Film Festival award, beating off fierce competition. Additionally, in Khujli, a comedy short about the sexual explorations of a middle-aged couple, Shroff is hilarious and relatable, establishing a heart-warming relationship with fellow actor Neena Gupta.
Darshan Jariwala
Darshan Jariwala, born in Mumbai in 1958, won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Ghandi, My Father. He also played Vivek in the Hollywood film Million Dollar Arm. However, in 2016, Jariwala starred in his first short film, Mumbai Varanasi Express. He plays Krishnakant Jhunjhunwala, a rich business owner who discovers he has cancer in the colon and, following this discovery, decides to elope to Varanasi to find his inner peace and finally achieve fulfillment. Jariwala plays Krishnakant enthusiastically, and embodies the transition from rich tycoon to spiritual wanderer.
Radhika Apte’s first starring role was in the 2009 Bengali social drama Antaheen. As of last year, she has featured in three Netflix series – the anthology film Lust Stories, the thriller series Sacred Games and the horror miniseries Ghoul. On top of this, she has acted in a wealth of short films, in which she is routinely flawless. First and foremost, her role in Ahalya, a palimpsest on the ancient Ramayana story, is as an alluring seductress who tempts men into sleeping with her, only for her husband to then turn them into stone. She is enticing from the opening scene, and the audience is left feeling as susceptible to her inveigling as the men they have just watched become mere stone figurines. Ahalya begins as an uncertain and ominous tale of a missing model yet ends as a horrifying classic on the inevitable deliquium of immoral and promiscuous men. The brilliance of Apte’s performance leaves a frightened, antipathetic taste in the back of the audience’s throat. She also plays a similar role in Kriti, in which she plays the psychiatrist of a mentally ill patient, deceiving the audience right until the very end, as well as a role in the critically-acclaimed That Day After Everyday.
The final short film we will tell you about is Test Drive. Led by the brilliant Ashutosh Rana, the film depicts an aspiring Bollywood actor struggling for auditions. Similar to Shroff’s role in Shunyata, Rana takes a familiar narrative and animates the character within it far and beyond. Rana activates the character so successfully that the drastic, somewhat unbelievable storyline appears faultless.
When flicking through short films, anyone would be remiss not to consider the many Indian short films that are on offer. Whether it’s an Apte thriller, Shroff comedy or an inspirational Jariwala film, the India short film market has everything for film fans to enjoy!
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Petroleum News: MMS Beaufort Sea sale set for March 28
Two zones, near existing infrastructure and more distant, determine minimum bid amounts, royalty suspension volumes
Kristen Nelson
Petroleum News
The Minerals Management Service has information out for its next oil and gas lease sale in the Beaufort Sea off Alaska’s North Slope. Bids for Beaufort Sea Sale 202 will be read in Anchorage March 28, beginning at 9 a.m. at the Wilda Marston Theatre in the Loussac Library.
MMS has 180 active leases in the Beaufort Sea, 117 of which date from Sale 195 in March 2005, which was dominated by Shell’s re-entry into Alaska with some $44 million of $46 million in high bids at the sale. Of 367,546 hectares currently under lease by MMS in the Beaufort, 245,760 hectares were taken at the 2005 sale. In addition to Shell, MMS Beaufort Sea tracts (or interests in tracts) are held by BP Exploration (Alaska), Murphy Exploration (Alaska), ConocoPhillips, Anadarko Petroleum, Forest Oil and Eni Petroleum Exploration.
BP holds the oldest blocks, dating from sales in December 1979 and June 1991, and is working toward development of its Liberty project, which would be the first entirely federal production in the Beaufort.
Sale includes some 9.7 million acres
The Sale 202 area includes some 1,877 blocks encompassing about 9.7 million acres offshore the North Slope from the Canadian border on the east to near Barrow on the west. MMS said the sale area excludes offshore areas near Barrow and Kaktovik used by the Inupiat for bowhead whale subsistence hunts. MMS also said that throughout the sale area it “will require that any offshore oil and gas activity be coordinated with the Inupiat whalers during their subsistence hunt.”
The blocks in Sale 202 have been subdivided into two zones: Zone A is nearest to existing infrastructure; Zone B more distant. The minimum bid amount for Zone A blocks is $37.50 per hectare; the minimum bid for Zone B blocks is $25 per hectare. (A hectare is 2.47 acres.)
Approximately 99 percent of the sale area is in less than 200 feet of water; a small portion of the outer limits of the sale area north of Harrison Bay drops to approximately 3,000 feet. The range of water depths is 25 to 3,000 feet. Blocks are from three miles to 60 nautical miles from shore. The initial lease period is 10 years and a royalty rate of 12.5 percent applies to all blocks.
MMS noted that the United States claims exclusive maritime resource jurisdiction over the area in the sale, but Canada claims such jurisdiction over the four easternmost blocks.
Royalty suspensions apply
MMS said royalty suspensions apply to all blocks in the sale area and are prorated by lease acreage and subject to price thresholds. The minimum royalty rate is $13 per hectare.
The royalty suspension provisions apply to first oil production and are on oil and condensate, prorated by lease acreage and subject to price thresholds. In Zone A, royalty suspension volumes are: 10 million barrels for less than 771 hectares; 20 million barrels for 771 to less than 1,541 hectares; and 30 million barrels for 1,541 hectares or more. In Zone B the royalty suspension volumes are: 15 million barrels for less than 771 hectares; 30 million barrels for 771 to less than 1,541 hectares; and 45 million barrels for 1,541 hectares or more.
Royalties must be paid for production that might otherwise receive royalty relief for any calendar year in which the actual Nymex annual price of oil exceeds the ceiling price threshold. The ceiling price threshold is determined by inflating the base year 2004 oil price of $39 per barrel by the percentage change in the implicit price deflator as reported by the U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Economic Analysis.
If the actual Nymex quarterly price of oil is at or below the fixed floor price threshold of $21 (the price will not be adjusted for inflation) in any calendar quarter, “then oil produced during that calendar quarter would be royalty free” and also would not count against the lease’s remaining royalty suspension volume, unless the royalty suspension volume has been fully used.
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Gunmen attack vessels in Nigeria’s restive delta
Thu Dec 4, 2008 5:30pm EST
By Nick Tattersall
LAGOS, Dec 4 (Reuters) – Gunmen attacked two oil services vessels in separate incidents in Nigeria’s restive Niger Delta on Thursday, kidnapping a Russian, a Mexican and seven Nigerians, security sources working in the industry said.
The vessel Oceanic Orion was attacked some 13 nautical miles off the coast of Akwa Ibom state near a crude oil rig operated by Canada’s Addax Petroleum (AXC.TO: Quote, Profile, Research, Stock Buzz) ACX.L, the security sources told Reuters, asking not to be named.
The two expatriates and one Nigerian were taken.
“It’s the sixth time this year that OML 123 has been attacked,” one of the sources said, referring to the 370 sq-km licence area, Addax’s largest by reserves and production.
Addax officials were not immediately available to comment.
The second vessel, Tiger Fish, which belongs to Hercules Offshore Ltd, was hijacked around the Sombreiro River area and six of its crew were kidnapped. The captors were demanding a 3 million naira ($23,000) ransom, one source said.
One person was killed in a separate attack by gunmen on a convoy from the local unit of U.S oil firm ExxonMobil (XOM.N: Quote, Profile,Research, Stock Buzz).
Piracy is common in the Gulf of Guinea off Nigeria’s Atlantic coast while attacks on oil industry facilities and kidnappings for ransom are frequent in the creeks of the Niger Delta, home to Africa’s biggest oil and gas industry.
The insecurity has cut Nigeria’s oil output, which averages around 2 million barrels per day (bpd), by a fifth over the past three years. The country’s installed production capacity is around 3 million bpd.
PIRACY, KIDNAPPING
Gunmen attacked a convoy belonging to ExxonMobil’s (XOM.N: Quote,Profile, Research, Stock Buzz) local unit between the town of Eket and the Qua Iboe oil export terminal in Akwa Ibom on Wednesday, killing one person who was not an employee, the company said.
A witness said gunmen opened fire on the convoy, which was accompanied by armed police, in what appeared to have been a bungled kidnap attempt.
“They missed one of the vehicles conveying some expatriate staff,” the witness told Reuters.
Addax Chief Executive Jean Claude Gandur told Reuters in October that militant and pirate activity had led the oil exploration and production firm to hire ex-U.S. military speed boats staffed by Nigerian navy personnel.
Foreign oil companies routinely hire private security contractors in southern Nigeria. Addax decided to bolster its security measures after an attack on one of its supply vessels in June, in which a contractor was killed.
The line is blurred in the delta between militants who claim to be fighting for a fairer share of the region’s natural resources and criminal gangs who fund themselves through the theft of industrial quantities of crude oil.
A committee set up by the government to look into pacifying the region estimated this week that $20.7 billion worth of oil revenues had been lost to oil theft and vandalism in the first nine months of the year.
Hundreds of foreigners have been seized in the Niger Delta since early 2006. Most have been released unharmed after a payment has been made, security sources say.
Gunmen last week kidnapped a Scottish man working for an oil services firm, while militants have held two Britons captive for more than two months in the delta, one of the longest periods of detention in recent years.
(Additional reporting by Ani Akpan in Calabar) (Writing by Randy Fabi; Editing by Michael Roddy)
© Thomson Reuters 2008 All rights reserved
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Views in these blog posts are those of the author and not of Reuters.
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Posted in: Exxon Mobil, Nigeria, Oil, Royal Dutch Shell Plc, Shell.
Tagged: ExxonMobil · Niger Delta · Nigeria · Oil · Reuters · Shell
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Exclusive Interview: “CAM” creators Isa Mazzei and Daniel Goldhaber on horror and the sex trade, Part Two
Continuing our interview with the writer and director of the topical and tense chiller, now on Netflix and in Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas nationwide.
Exclusive Interview: “CAM” creators Isa Mazzei and Daniel Goldhaber on horror and the sex trade, Part One
CAM takes a sympathetic look at a webcam performer that becomes a chilling horror film, and its writer and director discuss both sides of that story here.
New trailer for “CAM” emerges to seduce you on-line
The much-praised cyber/psychological horror film CAM arrives in theaters and on VOD later this month; check out the latest trailer after the jump.
Much-praised cyber-chiller “CAM” sets Netflix and theatrical premieres
After winning numerous raves (including ours) during its festival run earlier this year, Daniel Goldhaber and Isa Mazzei’s CAM is now set to debut in wider release on big and small screens later this year.
Fantasia ’18 Review: You can’t take your eyes off “CAM”
The titillation remains between the people on screen, as the thrills the movie seeks to elicit from the audience are of a deeper, personal variety.
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Tune in for the latest installment from “THE GHOST STORIES OF M.R. JAMES”
Wednesday, August 29, 2018 | Audio Horror
Audio horror returns to Rue-Morgue.com with a classic ghost story by the acclaimed M.R. James, new from HorrorBabble! In LOST HEARTS, James tells the story tells of a young orphan boy, summoned by an older cousin to live with him at a remote country mansion. The boy begins to question his cousin’s intentions, following a spell of mysterious visions.
The Ghost Stories of M. R. James
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Tokyo Chorus
Essay by Jason Sanders
“I was getting sick of failure,” recalled Yasujiro Ozu of his early career, “and decided to make a film in a nonchalant mood.” The result was the Depression-era comedy Tokyo Chorus (1931), already the young Japanese director’s 22nd film and the one that marks the beginning of his “mature style.” “From this point on,” observes film historian David Bordwell, “Ozu is a major director.”
Having debuted as a director in 1927, Ozu had already churned out 21 films for the Shochiku studio by 1931, or about five a year, with some filmed in less than a week. (According to Ozu—a noted liquor aficionado—and his frequent collaborator and drinking buddy, the screenwriter Kogo Noda, each also took about “one hundred bottles of sake” to finish). Surprisingly for the man who later became the observational, patient dramatist of Tokyo Story and Late Spring, the majority were modern slapstick comedies, created under the influence of Ozu’s first mentor, the veteran director Tadamoto Okubo, who specialized in successful nonsense-monu for Shochiku. These “nonsense comedies” were barely coherent narratives loosely held together by an assortment of Charlie Chaplin and Harold Lloyd-inspired sight gags.
By 1930, however, a new house style began to emerge from Shochiku and its main Tokyo site in the Kamata district. As the only film production studio left in Tokyo after the Great Kanto earthquake of 1923, Shochiku Kamata became the center for films addressing modern Japanese life, and the changes it brought: mass urbanization, rapid industrialization, and the rise of a new generation of middle-class office workers. A new genre blossomed, led by filmmakers like Yasujiro Shimazu, Heinosuke Gosha, and Hiroshi Shimizu: shoshimin-eiga or shomin-geki, “working-class” or “common-class” dramas, born to reflect the new lives and worried dreams of the suddenly urbanized, increasingly harried citizenry that were not only Shochiku Kamata’s target audience, but its neighbors as well.
Requiring no elaborate sets or costumes (a must, considering Kamata, like most studios of the time, had only one filming stage), this new genre of modern troubles was a perfect fit for Shochiku Kamata’s forward-thinking chief. Shiro Kido had already tapped into the power of modern Hollywood-like tools of commercial promotion (with his own print publication, Kamata, crowing the virtues of his various heroes and heroines) and mass media (drawing many stories from already popular, serialized newspaper stories and novels). He also had a soft spot for the rising talent Yasujiro Ozu, and, after an early attempt at the genre (1929’s appropriately titled The Life of an Office Worker), Ozu rewarded Kido with the ground-breaking Tokyo Chorus, which begins with a foot firmly in the slapstick realms of pratfall-driven student comedies then morphs into one of the defining creations of not only the working-class genre, but of all silent Japanese cinema. Long before his 1950s masterpieces, Yasujiro Ozu became “Yasujiro Ozu” with this film while remaining—like all those in their late 20s—a bit rowdy at heart.
“Ozu tried to show his characters conversing in a serene manner, nodding gently as they talk,” notes the respected Japanese critic Tadao Sato on one of Ozu’s most characteristic aesthetic choices, but Tokyo Chorus bristles with both the chaos of his nonsense-monu origins and the class malaise of the time. Gentility and serenity are as impossible to achieve as a clean home, a happy work space, or dutiful children. Conversations quickly degenerate from orderly requests into slap-happy fan showdowns between workers and bosses, or impolite shrugs between teachers and students. In later Ozu films, fathers and their children speak politely and with a becalmed physical stillness (even if their words mask devastating emotions). However, here, in Tokyo Chorus, constant physical and psychological battles between fathers and sons disrupt the home; no matter who wins, it’s the adult who will always lose. (Any parent will recognize the hero’s hangdog post-argument expression. It’s a foolish thing to find yourself engaged in a battle of wits with a four-year-old, and even more tragic to lose it).
Serene walks along sea walls or city streets mark later Ozu, yet here the streets are filled with homeless scrounging for cigarettes, or individuals desperately pacing up and down the same block, sweating and brow-beaten, handing out restaurant ads to disinterested locals. Here, neat rows of students overseen by a spectacularly mustachioed teacher are broken by the mocking Chaplinesque stagger of a late-arriving student, and every row threatens to break down into chaos. It’s Ozu with the modern world’s troubles, especially Depression-era troubles, still highly visible (“Hoover’s policies haven’t helped us yet,” notes one character).
As different in action, tenor, and movement as Tokyo Chorus is from his later works, the Ozu that matured into “Ozu” emerges. “To elicit a performance from the form of movement without explaining how the character feels has always been Ozu’s approach as a director,” recalled the actor (and Ozu regular) Chishu Ryu. Here, a simple game of hand-clapping moves from a mother’s realization of her family’s plight to a shared glance with her husband to, finally, something far more powerful. A hand slowly fans a sickly child, followed by a young son, now no longer selfish, continuing the action. Ozu’s famous “pillow shots,” scenes of everyday objects and the landscapes around the characters and their actions, also appear. Clocks, trees, the tops of buildings, desks, food. A student’s view of trees blowing softly against a sunlit sky cuts into an industrial skyline spitting out smoke—that same student’s view, now that he’s joined the adult workforce. And, of course, Ozu’s devastating echoes and repetitions, his circular return to earlier moments, frames, and images that are almost the same yet have changed because of something missing, or something learned. Tokyo Chorus offers many similar touches, but none more so than the student groups that open and close the film. In one, the giddiness and disorder of youth is on full display; in another, the uncertainty of adulthood has seeped in, and, with it, all the doubt over the meaning of life’s chorus.
Tokyo Chorus earned Ozu third position on Kinema Jumpo’s list of Best Films of 1931; a year later, he finally won the top spot with I Was Born, But…. Ozu continued making silent films until 1936, loyally waiting until his director of photography Hideo Mohara finished perfecting his own sound-camera design. He went on to collaborate with Kogo Noda, the scriptwriter for Tokyo Chorus, through much of his career and continued to drink with him throughout each process. Shiro Kido stayed at Shochiku for a half century, although Shochiku Kamata closed in 1936, putting an end to “Kamata flavor.” Tokihiko Okada, the hero of Tokyo Chorus and a frequent silent-Ozu actor, died three years after filming from tuberculosis; his daughter at the time, Mariko Okada, one year old a the time, later starred in Ozu’s Late Autumn and An Autumn Afternoon. And the child actor that plays Miyoko, the family’s little daughter whose sweet tooth endangers her life? None other than Hideko Takamine, who grew into one of the finest actors of her generation.
Presented at SFSFF 2013 with live music by Guenter Buchwald
DirectorYasujiro Ozu
CountryJapan
Runtime90 min
CastTokihiko Okada, Emiko Yagumo, Hideo Sugawara, Hideko Takamine, Tatsuo Saito, Choko Iida, Reiko Tani, Kemichi Miyajima, Isamu Yamaguchi
Production CompanyShochiku Kinema
Original Language TitleTokyo no kôrasu 東京の合唱
FPS24
Print SourceJanus Films
Format35mm
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Not just for teens — TikTok means business for Kenney Property Services
Glitter. Red wine. Acrylic paint. Glue. Jake Kenney’s seen it all when it comes to carpet stains. And, thanks to a strategic video content marketing strategy, so have millions of viewers on TikTok. Under the handle @OmahaCarpetCleaning, Kenney’s demonstrations on how to remove various stains out of carpet have gone viral dozens of times, building…
Amanda Brandt | August 21, 2020 | Companies, Featured, News, Omaha, Profiles
Glitter. Red wine. Acrylic paint. Glue.
Jake Kenney’s seen it all when it comes to carpet stains. And, thanks to a strategic video content marketing strategy, so have millions of viewers on TikTok.
Under the handle @OmahaCarpetCleaning, Kenney’s demonstrations on how to remove various stains out of carpet have gone viral dozens of times, building them a large audience that’s 1.5 million followers strong.
The videos have had a combined 32.9 million “likes” on the platform; some individual videos have even surpassed 15 million views. Those are large, consistent numbers on TikTok, the trendy-with-teenagers social media platform that has also drawn the attention of information privacy advocates.
Kenney Property Services is gaining business from TikTok. Back, left to right, Pete, Grace and Jake Kenney; Front, Anne Kenney.
Kenney Property Services is a family affair — six of the eight siblings work in the business. Jake, the oldest, and his brother, Pete, started managing the business in 2012 and bought it from their father about two years ago.
The brothers decided to ramp up a video marketing strategy to grow the residential side of the business, which was about 70% focused on commercial jobs. While their main strategy was to focus on Instagram and Facebook, they decided to attempt TikTok, based on the advice of the youngest siblings. The first post was a simple slideshow of before and after photos, showcasing their work.
“It got 10,000 views. We thought that was unbelievable,” he said. “It’s become fairly popular.”
That’s quite the understatement. The account’s growth has been exponential of late. In July, they had 409,000 followers. In the five days between Kenney’s interview for SPN and the story’s publishing, the followers nearly doubled, from 800,000 to 1.5 million. The carpet cleaning account has far more followers and engagement than @huskers, the official account of the Nebraska Athletic Department (25.1k followers, 127.4k likes).
“We’ve hit another echelon (of popularity), where we’re at right now,” he said.
And, yes, Jake Kenney is so confident in his stain-removing ability he does many of the how-to removal videos in his own house.
“The majority of stains I do on my carpet, much to my wife’s chagrin,” he said.
@omahacarpetcleaning##howto remove ##glitter from your ##carpet ##diy ##oddlysatisfying ##satisfying ##moodflip♬ Up Beat (Married Life) – Kenyi
And so far, all the time invested in recording videos and writing voiceovers has been good for business.
“We’ve gotten probably three or four jobs straight from TikTok and people seeing our content,” he said. “I’ve been surprised, when I do a live broadcast (on the app), just how many Omaha people will join in.”
Kenney also has fans, who love his voiceovers, draw cartoon versions of him and Pete, and request specific stain removal techniques.
“People get really attached, calling me the stain king and tag me all the time in (other) videos,” he said.
Another TikTok realm the @OmahaCarpetCleaning account is getting into? Influencer territory. They’ve received requests for ads or paid promotions, and have done one sponsored ad before — for the movie recommendation app Likewise.
“I did that less about any sort of revenue, and more about creativity,” he said. “I wanted to find a unique way to coordinate it that would also make people laugh at the same time.”
Kenney said they’re particular about who they will partner with — a good quality product or service he thinks will actually be useful to others. He mentioned interacting with some national cleaning brands about a potential sponsorship.
“That would be another source of income for us,” he said. “But there’s so much in limbo with the potential ban. Everything’s gone fairly stagnant.”
Kenney says he has mixed feelings about the potential TikTok ban or sale to an American company. Debate over whether the app is a security concern has prompted President Donald Trump has ordered TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, to sell its U.S. business on a short timetable.
“I understand the potential concern and talk about the ban,” he said. “(But) it really is unfortunate for us as a company, because of the amount of effort and time we’ve invested on this platform.”
They’ve also used their fast-growing platform to discuss serious issues, such as depression and mental health. It’s a welcomed normalizing of everyday life on an app that, like other social media platforms, has bullying issues. Even TikTok’s two brightest stars, Charli D’Amelio and Addison Rae Easterling, who are both teenagers, have dealt with body shaming and bullying from some pockets of the TikTok community.
Kenney’s advice for other small businesses who are hoping to use video marketing? Don’t match norms, but try to find your own niche.
“In the service industry, there’s so much in your day to day you find mundane that is fascinating to people who don’t know anything about it,” he said. “Video marketing is a great way to add some character to your business.”
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Eyvindr skáldaspillir Finnsson (Eyv)
10th century; volume 1; ed. Russell Poole;
1. Hákonarmál (Hák) - 21
2. Háleygjatal (Hál) - 16
3. Lausavísur (Lv) - 14
Skj info: Eyvindr Finnsson skáldaspillir, Norsk skjald, 10. årh. (d. omkr. 990). (AI, 64-74, BI, 57-65).
Skj poems:
1. Hákonarmál
2. Háleygjatal
3. Lausavísur
Eyvindr (Eyv, c. 915-990) has been called the last important Norwegian skald (Genzmer 1920, 159; also Boyer 1990a, 201). He is listed in Skáldatal (SnE 1848-87, III, 253, 256, 261, 265-6) among the poets of Hákon góði ‘the Good’ Haraldsson and Hákon jarl Sigurðarson. His maternal grandmother was a daughter of Haraldr hárfagri ‘Fair-hair’, and he seems to have been close to Haraldr’s son Hákon góði from early on, serving at his court as one of a group of brilliant skalds. After Hákon’s death he resided at the court of Haraldr gráfeldr ‘Grey-cloak’, but relations with Haraldr seem to have soured quickly, as evidenced by his lausavísur. Eyvindr spent the last part of his life with the powerful Hákon jarl Sigurðarson of Hlaðir (Lade), whose family had supported Hákon góði against the sons of Eiríkr blóðøx ‘Blood-axe’. According to Hkr (ÍF 26, 221), in addition to Háleygjatal (Hál), Hákonarmál (Hák) and the lausavísur, Eyvindr composed a poem Íslendingadrápa, but this has not come down to us. The epithet skáldaspillir is usually interpreted to mean ‘Plagiarist’, literally ‘Destroyer (or Despoiler?) of Poets’ in reference to his habit of drawing inspiration from and alluding to earlier compositions, specifically Ynglingatal (Þjóð Yt) for Hál and Eiríksmál (Anon Eirm), along with several eddic poems, for Hák (see Introductions to Hál and Hák). The alternative interpretation ‘Poem-reciter’ proposed by Wadstein (1895a, 88) is unconvincing; see further Olsen (1962a, 28), and Beck (1994a). For further biographical information, see LH I, 447-9, Holm-Olsen (1953) and Marold (1993a).
Hákonarmál (‘Words about Hákon’) — Eyv HákI
R. D. Fulk 2012, ‘(Introduction to) Eyvindr skáldaspillir Finnsson, Hákonarmál’ in Diana Whaley (ed.), Poetry from the Kings’ Sagas 1: From Mythical Times to c. 1035. Skaldic Poetry of the Scandinavian Middle Ages 1. Turnhout: Brepols, p. 171.
Skj: Eyvindr Finnsson skáldaspillir: 1. Hákonarmál, 961 (AI, 64-8, BI, 57-60)
5 — Eyv Hák 5I
Cite as: R. D. Fulk (ed.) 2012, ‘Eyvindr skáldaspillir Finnsson, Hákonarmál 5’ in Diana Whaley (ed.), Poetry from the Kings’ Sagas 1: From Mythical Times to c. 1035. Skaldic Poetry of the Scandinavian Middle Ages 1. Turnhout: Brepols, p. 179.
Svá beit þá sverð
ór siklings hendi
váðir Váfaðar,
sem í vatn brygði.
Brǫkuðu broddar,
brotnuðu skildir,
glumruðu gylfringar
í gotna hausum.
Svá beit þá sverð ór hendi siklings váðir Váfaðar, sem brygði í vatn. Broddar brǫkuðu, skildir brotnuðu, gylfringar glumruðu í hausum gotna.
Then the sword in the sovereign’s hand bit {the garments of Váfuðr}, [ARMOUR] as if it were cutting through water. Points clanged, shields burst, swords clattered in men’s skulls.
context: In Hkr, as for st. 1. In Fsk, the prose preceding this and the next two stanzas relates that the battle was joined and went fiercely, and when the barrage of missiles was ended, the king ‘drew his sword and stood forward under his banner and hewed on both sides of him, never missing, and yet the sword bit [as easily] as if it did miss’.
texts: ‹Fsk 45›, ‹HákGóð 20 (I 79)›, ‹Hkr 89 (I 79)›
editions: Skj Eyvindr Finnsson skáldaspillir: 1. Hákonarmál 5 (AI, 65; BI, 57);
Skald I, 35; Hkr 1893-1901, I, 214, 219, IV, 56, ÍF 26, 188, 193, Hkr 1991, I, 120-1, 125 (HákGóð chs 30, 32), F 1871, 82; Fsk 1902-3, 41-2 (ch. 12), ÍF 29, 88-9 (ch. 13); Möbius 1860, 233, Jón Helgason 1968, 26, Krause 1990, 64-9.
AM 35 folx (Kx) 103r, 3 - 103r, 10 (Hkr)
AM 35 folx (Kx) 105v, 9 - 105v, 9 [1-1] (Hkr)
AM 45 fol (F) 18ra, 28 - 18ra, 30 (Hkr)
AM 45 fol (F) 18va, 21 - 18va, 21 [1-1] (Hkr)
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AM 37 folx (J1x) 63v, 18 - 63v, 18 [1-1] (Hkr)
AM 38 folx (J2x) 58v, 15 - 58v, 22 (Hkr)
AM 38 folx (J2x) 60r, 17 - 60r, 17 [1-1] (Hkr)
OsloUB 371 folx (FskBx) 10v, 6 - 10v, 13 (Fsk)
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AM 301 4°x (301x) 18v, 14 - 18v, 17 (Fsk)
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Home/Anti-Science/Global Quickies: More Art Destroyed by IS, Vaccines in Pakistan, Gurus, and Rapists
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Global Quickies: More Art Destroyed by IS, Vaccines in Pakistan, Gurus, and Rapists
INDIA (From Arturo)
“One of the five men sentenced to death for raping a young woman in New Delhi, India in 2012 blamed his victim for her death saying women “should just be silent and allow the rape”.”
“Archaeologists and officials have expressed outrage about the bulldozing of the ancient Assyrian city of Nimrud by Islamic State militants in Iraq.”
Police officials said that they had issued hundreds of arrest warrants for parents for refusing to vaccinate their children.
Two health officials were suspended after $3.7 million worth of pentavalent vaccines donated by UNICEF were wasted because they were not stored at the proper temperature.
A guru is under investigation for convincing almost 400 of his followers of having themselves castrated to prove their loyalty and win a chance to meet god. He has also been accused of murdering a reporter and of sexually abusing female followers.
“Now that most of the major figures are dead, the truth is emerging about the systematic sexual abuse of children by members of the British government.”
A sprinter has seen her athletic career halted because she has failed a “gender test” and is now is ineligible to compete as a woman, against other women.
CANADA (from Angela)
“Pro-life and pro-choice groups face-off at University of Alberta campus.”
“Four people have been sentenced to death in Tanzania after being found guilty of murdering an albino woman.”
“A self-styled 53-year-old pastor from Nigeria who impregnated more than 20 members of his congregation, including several married women and young girls, claiming that the Holy Spirit told him to have sex with them has been arrested for sexual abuse.”
“A pair of anonymous vigilantes are cleaning up Quito’s graffiti; by adding accents, inserting commas and placing question marks on sentences scrawled across city walls.”
AUSTRALIA (From Jack99)
“A letter containing a threat to behead Tasmanian senator Jacqui Lambie unless she helps implement Sharia law in Australia has sparked a security assessment at the outspoken independent’s office.”
UK (from Norah)
A British woman decided to “treat” her cancer with raw vegetables. She’s endangering her life, but the uncritical reporting of her case is dangerous to many others.
Turkey’s first atheist association was founded only last year and now a court has blocked their website.
“In anticipation of International Women’s Day on March 8, a group of men wearing burqas took to the streets to protest the unequal treatment of women in their country.”
After announcing that the American Atheist Convention will be held in the island, Puerto Rican atheist organizations began receiving death threats in social media.
“Football clubs have been asked to champion their female staff and help celebrate International Women’s Day this weekend as part of a major campaign aimed at tackling sexism in the game.”
“Officials in Vietnam are on the hunt for a mystery amphibian which was apparently captured and then sold in the north of the country.”
Featured image: Acción ortográfica Quito
John Shannonhouse says:
I watched the first 18 minutes of that documentary about the bus rape in India before I had had enough. That “shouldn’t fight back” quote does not even begin to describe how horrible the attitudes in that film are. They were like caricatures.
I wonder if attorneys in India have different expectations than the United States. I could not imagine an American attorney saying anything like that publically even if he thought that way.
I don’t think I could watch that documentary. If the articles I read about it already upset me, I’m not sure I could handle seeing the people on the screen.
jonn says:
Acción Ortográfica Quito reminds me of “Romanes eunt domus!”
Jack99 says:
Ah, Senator Jacqui Lambie! There is nobody quite analogous in US politics or anywhere else for that matter. Perhaps a little bit like a more liberal Sarah Palin?
Anyway, in her, IS (we presume) picked the worst possible a target for a death threat. No matter what you may think of Sarah Palin, could you see her caving in? Neither will Jacquie.
Thanks for the addiotional context!
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2019 NFL Draft: 10 risks worth taking
By Jesse Reed
John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
The 2019 NFL Draft feels even more like a game of craps than its recent predecessors with no consensus top quarterback and other big risks throughout.
Will the Arizona Cardinals take a gamble and draft Kyler Murray? Will a top-10 team take a risk on an incredible talent and get over Montez Sweat’s heart condition?
Those are among the 10 top risks worth taking ahead of the draft.
Cardinals draft Kyler Murray No. 1 overall
It’s always a gamble selecting a quarterback atop the draft. For Arizona, which traded up for Josh Rosen last year, the risk is magnified all the more. Yet it’s impossible to deny the allure of landing a faster, more dynamic Russell Wilson-type quarterback.
Kliff Kingsbury could do so much more with Murray than he can with Rosen. The Heisman Trophy winner is deadly from the pocket despite his diminutive stature, and he’s incredible as a scrambling quarterback — both running and throwing on the run.
Raiders draft Josh Allen No. 4 overall
As Jon Gruden so astutely pointed out last year, it’s hard to find great pass rushers. Allen was extremely effective last year racking up 17 sacks and five forced fumbles for Kentucky. The past three seasons, he tallied 31 sacks and 11 forced fumbles. So, clearly Allen is a playmaker.
The big issue that has made him such a polarizing figure in the draft community is that Allen’s repertoire of pass-rushing moves is limited. He relies too much on quickness and doesn’t have a spin move to speak of. Yet the raw ability Allen possesses can be molded. He’s well worth the risk, even this early in the draft.
Bucs draft Jawaan Taylor No. 5 overall
Tampa Bay desperately needs to upgrade its offensive line. Donovan Smith is a mediocre left tackle who stinks in the run game and allowed 48 pressures last year, per Pro Football Focus.
The risk with Taylor is that he is not an elite athlete, and that he broke down mechanically against top competition last year. He’s a huge man at 6-foot-5 and 334 pounds, and he plays with outstanding power — much like Trent Brown does. He could take some time to develop. Assuming he does, Taylor is well worth the risk.
Giants draft Dwayne Haskins No. 6 overall
Until the Kyler Murray hype train departed the station at light speed, many thought Haskins could end up being selected atop the draft. He had a prolific 2018 campaign for the Buckeyes, passing for 4,831 yards and 50 touchdowns — both Big Ten records.
Of course, the risk attached to Haskins is that he was a starter for just one season and has very little real experience against top competition. Additionally, he really struggled with accuracy when forced to move laterally. The good news in this scenario is that New York is seemingly committed to Eli Manning at least for another season, so Haskins wouldn’t be thrown directly into the fire.
Lions draft Montez Sweat No. 8 overall
Sweat was the talk of the 2019 NFL Scouting Combine for the workout he produced. Truly, it was legendary. The 6-foot-6, 260-pound edge rusher ran his 40 in 4.41 seconds and showed excellent quickness in the 3-cone drill. On top of his production (53 tackles, 14 for loss, and a team-high 11.5 sacks last year), Sweat’s stock was skyrocketing.
The risk was exposed at a later date. Sweat has a heart condition that he’s played through, and some teams have reportedly taken him off their draft boards completely because of it. The Lions, who need another pass rusher, hopefully are not one of them.
Washington trades up to No. 10 for Drew Lock
Denver was long thought to be hot for Lock. However, a recent report indicated the team would like to trade down. Additionally, Joe Flacco has made it clear he doesn’t want any real competition for the starting job this year.
Washington desperately needs to find its franchise quarterback. Lock has traits that teams covet, including prototypical size (6-foot-4 and 228 pounds) and a rocket arm. He’s a player who could change the fortunes of a franchise. Despite concerns about accuracy and decision making, he’s a player the Redskins need to risk it all to acquire.
Packers draft Daniel Jones No. 12 overall
The Packers have been doing some work scouting both Lock and Jones ahead of the 2019 NFL Draft. Recently, we argued that they need to find Aaron Rodgers’ replacement now, before it’s too late.
It may seem counterintuitive for a team that has an elite quarterback and championship aspirations to use a first-round pick on another quarterback. Yet using this pick to draft Jones — a player who could become a star with some seasoning — could usher in another golden era for Green Bay when Rodgers is finished with his career.
Texans draft DeAndre Baker No. 23 overall
Houston has championship aspirations. It also has a dire need for offensive linemen, so it makes sense that the Texans could use this pick for a left tackle like Dalton Risner. However, Houston also plays in a conference that features some dynamic slot receivers. And the team to beat — the New England Patriots — features an offense that constantly cuts you with short, quick passes.
Baker is the best cover corner in the draft. However, he isn’t particularly fast (4.52 second 40) and isn’t as long as other cornerbacks in the draft. Typically, teams avoid cornerbacks who don’t run fast in the first round. Houston should break with tradition here and select this ball-hawking bulldog of a cornerback.
Raiders draft Jeffery Simmons No. 27 overall
Oakland might be eyeing the playoffs this season, but honestly this team still has too many holes to fill. With an eye toward the move to Las Vegas, Oakland should take a risk on a dominant player who might not play a single down in 2019.
Simmons would have challenged Quinnen Williams out of Alabama as the first defensive tackle in the draft if he hadn’t tore his ACL. Thankfully, his recovery is going well. The Raiders would be making a smart move to draft him late in Round 1, then keep him out of action for the entire season so he’s ready to rock and roll in 2020.
Patriots draft Tyree Jackson No. 32 overall
One of the biggest boom-or-bust players in the draft, Jackson is the definition of a project. This raw prospect has the potential to turn into pure gold once refined — he’s bigger than Cam Newton, has a tremendously strong arm, and learned how to play quarterback by watching Tom Brady videos on YouTube. Essentially, he’s a more athletic version of Josh Allen, who went to Buffalo at No. 8 last year.
Most mock drafts have Jackson being taken late on Day 2. Yet New England would be smart to roll the dice at the end of the first round. Assuming he continues his meteoric rise, the Patriots would have its next star quarterback to take over whenever Brady retires.
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Report: Texans make Laremy Tunsil highest-paid OT in NFL history
By Vincent Frank
Jan 22, 2020; Kissimmiee, Florida, USA; Houston Texans quarterback DeShaun Watson (4) and tackle Laremy Tunsil (78) pose during AFC practice at ESPN Wide World of Sports. Mandatory Credit: Jan 22, 2020; Kissimmiee, Florida, USA; Houston Texans quarterback DeShaun Watson (4) and tackle Laremy Tunsil (78) pose during AFC practice at ESPN Wide World of Sports. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
The Houston Texans have just made some major news in the middle of the 2020 NFL Draft.
According to multiple media reports, Houston has signed Pro Bowl tackle Laremy Tunsil to a three-year, $66 million contract extension.
Texans have finalized a three-year contract extension worth $22 million per year with Pro Bowl left tackle Laremy Tunsil, according to league sources. The deal includes $57 million guaranteed, which includes a $13 million signing bonus
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) April 24, 2020
This makes him the highest-paid offensive tackle in NFL history. It’s not necessarily even that close.
Indianapolis Colts veteran Anthony Castonzo currently holds the high-water mark in terms of average annual salary at $16.5 million. That’s a major difference right t here. The $57 million in guarantees also represent a league record for the tackle position.
Acquired from the Miami Dolphins ahead of the 2019 season, Tunsil is among the best young tackles in the game. The three-year deal will still enable the 25-year-old former first-round pick to hit the open market again while he’s still in his prime.
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10 SEO Myths You Should Ignore
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Most myths are harmless. Gum takes seven years to digest. Sharks don’t get cancer. Lightning never strikes the same place twice.
Unfortunately, the same can’t be said for most SEO myths. At best, they’re slightly misleading. At worst, they lead you to waste precious time, money, and resources on things that will never improve SEO.
So let’s bust a few common SEO myths once and for all.
SEO is dead
SEO is a one-time thing
Google only ranks ‘fresh’ content
Long-tail keywords are easier to rank for
Duplicate content will get you penalized
Social signals help rankings
PPC can’t help you rank higher
PageRank doesn’t matter anymore
SEO is all about rankings
Keyword research isn’t important
Perhaps this one is more straight nonsense than a myth, but it’s worth putting to bed nonetheless.
Lazy journalism likes to proclaim many things dead regularly, and SEO is no different. According to Ahrefs’ Content Explorer, this phrase has been uttered 3,367 times since June 2016.
On average, that’s 66 times a month.
So let’s set the record straight once and for all:
SEO. Is. Not. Dead.
How do we know? Well, here’s the organic search traffic to our blog over the past three months:
2.1 million visits… all from “SEO.”
So why do people keep saying SEO is dead?
There are all kinds of reasons, but the most prominent argument these days relates to the increasing prevalence of answers in search results like this:
Does this negatively impact the number of clicks on search results? Of course. If we look at this query in Ahrefs’ Keywords Explorer, we see only 1,200 clicks from an estimated monthly search volume of 14,000. That means people click only 8% of the time.
But this doesn’t mean SEO is dead. You can still get clicks from this keyword, and Google only shows answers in the search results for some keywords anyway.
The truth is that as long as search engines still exist, are used, and show organic results that you can influence in some way, then SEO isn’t dead.
2. SEO is a one-time thing
SEO is a bit like going to the gym. It’s okay to miss a workout here and there, but things soon start to fall apart if you stay at home eating chips too often. (Trust me, I know.)
Here’s what it looks like when you start neglecting your SEO:
Before this period, I was actively optimizing the site. Then, I neglected it and shifted my attention to other things. You can see that traffic slowly declined over the following months.
There are several reasons this can happen:
Your competitors overtake you (by consistently working on their SEO).
You start losing backlinks due to ‘link rot.’
Your content loses ‘freshness’ (more on this shortly).
That’s why most SEO professionals (74.71%) charge a monthly retainer for their services, rather than an hourly rate or one-time fee. They know SEO is an ongoing process and that their clients need to invest long-term to see results.
Is this true for absolutely all sites? No. There are rare instances where a site can be neglected for years and continue to pull in consistent traffic month after month.
Here’s one example:
It was last updated in 2011, yet still pulls in an estimated ~500 monthly organic visits.
3. Google only ranks ‘fresh’ content
Republishing content is something we do a lot. If we filter for republished posts on the blog in Ahrefs’ Content Explorer, there are 136 since 2016.
So why are we investing so much effort into keeping our content fresh if freshness is a myth?
‘Freshness’ is a query-dependent ranking factor. That means it matters more for some queries than others. It all depends on whether the freshness of the content has any impact on content quality.
SEO is continually evolving, so freshness matters for many SEO-related queries.
For example, here’s what happened when we didn’t update our list of the top Google searches for months:
You can see that traffic was declining for months, but then recovered pretty much overnight when we refreshed and republished it. That’s because the top Google searches change all the time, so people expect ‘fresh’ results.
On the flip side, freshness doesn’t particularly matter for a query like “how to tie a tie” because the process never changes. That’s why Google is quite happy to rank pages in the top three that were last updated in 2013.
4. Long-tail keywords are easier to rank for
Most people think long-tail keywords consist of many words, but this isn’t entirely accurate. Long-tail keywords are queries with low individual search volumes. The number of words doesn’t matter.
For example, both of these queries are long-tail keywords:
But here’s the thing: even though long-tails get few monthly searches, they’re usually not any easier to rank for than their more popular counterparts.
For example, look at the Keyword Difficulty scores for these keywords:
Despite the considerable difference in monthly search volumes, the scores are roughly the same. That’s because the low-volume query is what we like to call a “supporting long-tail keyword.” In other words, it’s a less popular way of searching for a popular topic.
It’s usually not any easier to rank for these long-tails because Google ranks mostly the same set of results as they do for the ‘main’ keyword.
Now, in fairness, there is another type of long-tail keyword that does tend to be easier to rank for. We like to call these “topical long-tails.” You can learn about those in our full guide to long-tail keywords.
5. Duplicate content will get you penalized
Duplicate content is where exact or near-duplicate content shows up in more than one place. It can be on the same website or across multiple sites.
For example, both of these URLs take you to the same blog post:
https://buffer.com/library/social-media-manager-checklist/
https://buffer.com/resources/social-media-manager-checklist/
Google has said there’s no duplicate content penalty on numerous occasions, but this myth still gets peddled to oblivion on the regular.
However, while duplicate content won’t get you penalized, it can cause SEO issues such as:
Undesirable or unfriendly URLs in search results;
Backlink dilution;
Wasted crawl budget;
Scraped or syndicated content outranking you.
If you’re concerned that you might have duplicate content on your site, run a crawl with Ahrefs’ Site Audit and check the Duplicate content report. If you see clusters of near or exact duplicates, it may be worth fixing the issues.
Learn how to do that in our beginner’s guide to duplicate content.
6. Social signals help rankings
It’s not farfetched to assume that the more your content gets shared on sites like Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest, the higher it’ll rank. After all, if tons of people share something, it must be interesting and valuable and worthy of ranking, right?
Maybe, but according to Google’s John Mueller, social signals don’t directly impact rankings.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WszvyRune14#t=1192
That’s probably because social signals are so stupendously easy to manipulate. Seriously, take a look on Fiverr. You can get thousands of them for a few bucks.
But if this is true, why do many studies show a correlation between social shares and rankings?
There’s no definitive reason for this, but we think these are the two most significant contributing factors:
More shares lead to more exposure, and that often leads to more backlinks (which are a ranking factor).
Pages that rank well in Google get more traffic, and some of those people will share the content on social media.
7. PPC can’t help you rank higher
Let’s be clear: paying Google for ads won’t directly influence rankings. I love conspiracy theories as much as the next person, but Google isn’t going to rank you higher because you’re lining their pockets.
However, that doesn’t mean PPC can’t indirectly help you rank higher.
And that’s because PPC ads can help attract backlinks.
Don’t believe us? We recently spent $1,246 on Google ads with the intention of building links to one of our blog posts. The result? Backlinks from eleven new websites.
Now, this doesn’t mean you can run any old PPC campaign and watch the backlinks roll in. It needs to be strategic.
Learn how we did it in this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uz2bGhdnJN0
8. PageRank doesn’t matter anymore
PageRank is the foundation of Google. It looks at the quantity and quality of backlinks to judge the value of a page.
Google confirmed that PageRank is still a ranking factor in 2018:
DYK that after 18 years we’re still using PageRank (and 100s of other signals) in ranking?
Wanna know how it works?https://t.co/CfOlxGauGF pic.twitter.com/3YJeNbXLml— Gary 鯨理／경리 Illyes (@methode) February 9, 2017
But ever since Google discontinued public PageRank scores in 2016, some people think that us SEOs shouldn’t be talking about this metric:
There’s undoubtedly some merit to this argument. After all, there’s little point talking about a metric that we can no longer see. But the fact of the matter is that PageRank is still a ranking signal, which means that getting high-quality links to your web pages still matters.
This is further backed up by the fact that Ahrefs’ URL Rating (UR) correlates nicely with search traffic:
If you’re not familiar with UR, it’s our page-level authority metric that works on similar—but not identical—principles to Google’s original PageRank formula.
9. SEO is all about rankings
Everyone wants to rank number one, but that’s usually because they assume that the number one result gets the most traffic. However, this isn’t always true. Our study of 100,000 search queries shows that the top-ranking page only gets the most search traffic 49% of the time.
Why? Because most pages get traffic from many keywords, not just one.
For example, look at the top-ranking pages for “high protein diet.” The page in position two gets more estimated traffic than the page in position one because it ranks for more keywords with search demand.
The lesson here is that it’s time to stop agonizing over first-place rankings and start focusing on traffic instead.
You can read more about how to do that here, but the basics are:
Cover your topic in more depth.
Build more backlinks to boost page-level “authority.”
Nail search intent.
10. Keyword research isn’t important
Given that most pages rank for hundreds or thousands of keywords, it’s hardly any wonder that some people think keyword research is dead. What’s the point of optimizing for one keyword when you’ll probably get traffic from hundreds of them?
That’s flawed logic because a keyword’s popularity usually aligns with the topic’s overall search traffic potential.
For example, take these two keywords:
The second keyword has half the search volume of the first. And if we look at the estimated traffic to each top-ranking page, we see that the page ranking for the higher volume keyword gets way more organic traffic.
Sidenote.
Search volume is usually a good indicator of traffic potential, but not always. Tim explains more here.
Keyword research also helps ensure that you’re optimizing for the most popular way of searching for a topic. That’s important if you want to attract the most organic traffic possible to your page.
Read our full keyword research guide to learn more about proper keyword research.
Is this an extensive list of SEO myths? Far from it. These are merely some of the most common ones I come across time and time again, so it’s useful to put them to rest.
Did I miss any other frustrating myths? Ping me on Twitter.
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How to perform SEO A/B testing in Google Search Console January 20, 2021
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VIDEO: History Up Close – Apollo fuel cell
Apollo, Apollo 13, Space History, Video
Get closer than ever before with some of our science and space exploration learning center’s artifacts and exhibits in our video series, “History Up Close.” Today, we are exploring an Apollo 13 fuel cell. Electricity for the Apollo Command Module was generated by fuel cells, like this one. A set
VIDEO: History Up Close – Apollo 13 script
Get closer than ever before with some of our science and space exploration learning center's artifacts and exhibits in our new video series, "History Up Close." Today, we are exploring a special artifact we have in honor of the 50th anniversary of Apollo 13. In 1995, Universal Pictures and Imagine
VIDEO: History Up Close – Apollo 13 Tool Kit
Get closer than ever before with some of our science and space exploration learning center’s artifacts and exhibits in our new video series, “History Up Close.” Today, we are exploring a special artifact we have in honor of the 50th anniversary of Apollo 13. This toolkit was carried in the
VIDEO: History Up Close – Fred Haise Pressure Suit
Get closer than ever before with some of our science and space exploration learning center’s artifacts and exhibits in our new video series, “History Up Close.” Today, we are exploring a special artifact we have in honor of the 50th anniversary of Apollo 13. This pressure suit was fitted as
Apollo 13 Trivia: Week 5
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This month we are highlighting all things Apollo 13. You may recall this notable mission due to the hit blockbuster film. Think you can sort fact from fiction? Test your knowledge below!
VIDEO: History Up Close – Apollo 13 Lunar checklist
This month we are celebrating the 50th anniversary of the historic Apollo 13 mission. In our weekly History Up Close video series, we are featuring Apollo 13 artifacts. This week, we are exploring the Apollo 13 Lunar Checklist. If the Apollo 13 mission had gone as planned and the crew
VIDEO – Apollo 13: Innovation in a Time of Crisis
The Apollo 13 mission was to be the first mission to land in the lunar highlands and to mark the third crewed mission to land on the Moon. Presented by However on the way to the Moon, the mission suffered an explosion that could have been devastating to the crew.
VIDEO: History Up Close – CO2 Scrubber
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Get closer than ever before with some of our science and space exploration learning center’s artifacts and exhibits in our new video series, “History Up Close.” Today, we are exploring a special artifact we have in honor of the 50th anniversary of Apollo 13. When the Apollo 13 astronauts had
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HNF: Two More Possible Non-Travel-Related Cases Of Zika Investigated In South Florida
By Julio Ochoa // July 29, 2016
also 2 more travel-related zika cases reported in brevard this week
Now with four zika non-travel related cases under investigation in South Florida, there is concern that mosquitoes in Florida may be carrying and transmitting the virus.
HEALTH NEWS FLORIDA — Two more possible non-travel-related cases of Zika virus are being investigated in South Florida, the Florida Department of Health confirmed Wednesday.
The new cases are in Miami-Dade and Broward counties, the same areas where health officials began investigating two similar cases last week.
The health department began going door-to-door in the area where the cases were found to determine if anyone else is infected. Officials are also collecting mosquitoes in the area for testing.
Zika prevention kits are being given out at OBGYN offices and at local health department offices in Broward and Miami.
The health department began investigating what could be the first case of non-travel-related Zika on July 19 in Miami-Dade County.
Two days later, it began investigating a second case in Broward County.
MEDICAL SPOTLIGHT: Health First’s TeleHealth Services Transforms Urgent Care Consultation
There has been no confirmation whether those cases were actually the first cases of the virus transmitted by mosquitoes in the United States.
However, travel was ruled out as a possible source, Florida Surgeon General Celeste Philip said Tuesday, according to the Miami Herald.
Wednesday’s news raises concerns that mosquitoes in Florida may be spreading the virus.
CLICK HERE for the complete story on HealthNewsFlorida.com>>>
In Brevard County, Health First TeleHealth is now offering a consultation with a Health-First Medical Group provider over the telephone or through video conferencing. CLICK HERE for more information or to request a Health First TeleHealth consultation.
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Spinnup 23 October 2019
BBC Music Introducing LIVE – THURSDAY
Gracie Convert
Gracie Convert is a singer, songwriter, and producer based in London. Her sound is a smooth mixture of R&B and Pop, with undeniable Neo-Soul undertones. She describes music as being the only constant in her life, after moving around a lot as a child—growing up in South Africa, France, Monaco, and England. Having just released her debut single ‘I’m Fine’, she is due to be putting out her next song in November.
“Sublime debut offering from Gracie Convert. Her seductive vocals swim amongst chilled out R&B beats, phenomenal”– BBC INTRODUCING
Idris Miles
Based in Essex (UK), Idris Miles is an artist and songwriter who fuses the sounds of rap, trap, r&b and hip hop. Valuing music that shares a meaningful and powerful message. he is summed up by tight flows, lucid concepts, and sheer passion.
Idris has built strong momentum for himself. Following stand-alone singles such as AM2PM, $aucin and Samurai (released via The Pit London), and radio appearances including BBC Essex, Reprezent (London) and New Town Radio (NYC), Idris has built a loyal fanbase. A veteran of the open mic scene, Idris is renowned for his live performances, bringing energy and connection to the crowd.
Devon released his first single ‘Weirdo’ in late 2017 and has since succeeded in developing an active fanbase across the UK. He’s recently played at festivals such as Truck, Live at Leeds, Barn on the Farm, Tenement Trail and more, whist supporting bands such as The View, The Strypes, Pretty Vicious, Lauran Hibberd and No Hot Ashes. His latest single ‘I DON’T WANT 2 B UR FRIEND’ was mixed by Tarek Musa (Spring King, The 1975) and has already been his biggest success to date gaining BBC introducing plays all over the country and significant Spotify playlisting, adding to his growing momentum.
Now signed to Universal Music On Demand, Devon will be coming down to chat about his Spinnup journey and what the future holds for him
Ewan J Phillips
As a London-based alternative singer-songwriter/producer, Ewan has played in a multitude of bands over the years. Now a one man band, Ewan’s live performances can range from a frenzy of looped cello, screaming guitars, and synthesizers all the way to a classic soulful heartfelt ballad. Pop at its most organic, Ewan is carving out a unique and exciting sound-world. Outside of his artist project, Ewan has been known to work with rising singer-songwriters, co-writing and producing songs they will take with them on their journeys.
The Isle of CC
THE ISLE OF CC brings an ambient and compelling sound to whisk the listener away on an adventure. Influenced by Erykah Badu, Ravyn Lenae and Kelela, she combines original lyrics, electronic neo-soul goodness, and distinctive harmonies. She worked with Pandaux and Ollie Foreman on her debut EP Agoraphobia, released in 2017.
2019 has been full of highlights as she has supported the amazing The James Taylor Quarter (JTQ). Performed alongside Annie Mac for Sussex Freshers Festival. Performed at Wild Paths a brand new festival including acts such as Yazmin Lacey and Etta Bond. Next year she will be performing at Icebreaker Festival in 2020.
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Breaking Through: Drama Strategies for 10's to 15's
Author: Barbara Goodwillie
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Have you noticed how the very children who, at 5 or 8 or so, were spontaneous and articulate and imaginative suddenly become, on the threshold of adolescence, sullen or silent, bored or supercilious? No group is so hard to reach. Yet at no time are youngsters more in need of what drama has to offer.
How can you break through the emotional armor, overcome the put-down syndrome, and help these vulnerable youngsters take the risks that drama involves? People who work with this age group need all the help they can get. Breaking Through: Drama Strategies for 10's to 15's is the handbook to give you just that help. It provides theater and improv games well suited to channel the energies and capture the imagination of 10s to 15s. Barbara Goodwillie addresses the ways drama activities can meet the developmental needs of this age group. She offers techniques that have worked in improving group dynamics and social relationships, and opens up ways for individual maturation through drama. She goes on to sets up structures for satisfying dramatic exploration. Many are open-ended, with enough alternatives to help leaders deal with almost any turn this group's capricious fancy may take.
"I see Breaking Through as a vital tool for teachers and directors who work regularly with young adolescents – as well as a satisfying even inspiring guide for drama specialists and group leaders who are enlarging the scope of their work to include older children." — Patricia Whitten, publisher New Plays Incorporated
Barbara Goodwillie (1926-2014) was a master teacher and drama specialist who pioneered a teaching technique called creative dramatics, which combined three of her passions: theater, education and children. For many years she worked for the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center, using her craft in schools all over Connecticut, and occasionally also in a women's prison. Until the age of 84 she taught a course at Central Connecticut State University, training future teachers in creative dramatics, enticing them to use creative drama in their future classrooms.
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Soda Canyon
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Soda Canyon Road
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Soda Canyon takes its name from the carbonated springs that lie about 2 miles up the road. The canyon runs parallel to and just east of the Napa Valley. The road is a small country lane that winds its way up Soda Creek, over a steep grade and ends on a high plateau at the edge of Rector Creek Canyon. The plateau is the watershed of Rector Reservoir on the eastern side of the Napa Valley.
This area, described in the Napa County General Plan as a dark-sky environment, is remote from the light and noise of the Napa Valley and beyond. Until recently, the area has been entirely residential, agricultural or undeveloped watershed. Only two commercial wineries have been on the road in the last half century: the small White Rock Winery on Loma Vista and the large Antica Napa Valley set in its own 1000 acres on the Rector Plateau.
Within the last several years, however, two new wineries have been permitted on the road. Unlike the previous ones dedicated to making wine with minimal accommodation to tourism, the intention of the new wineries, on properties with no grapes or residences and up difficult access roads, is to offer a remote rural venue for wine tourism rather than a reasonable venue to process grapes. They are the result of a commitment by the County, in the wake of the 2008 recession, to encourage more tourism to help boost the county's economic viability.
Now a third, much larger winery with tasting rooms, Mountain Peak Winery, is being proposed. The scale of this new proposal and its ambitious tourism marketing plan mark the true impact of the County's commitment to wine tourism even in the most remote corners of the county. This project promises to change the character of life on Soda Canyon Road. And if successful, it will not be the last such project to cash in on the bucolic remoteness of the rest of the canyon. That remoteness will, of course, be destroyed in the process.
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NVR 11/14/19: Historic Soda Springs property for sale northeast of Napa
Wine Spectator 4/30/19: Antinori's Napa Valley Dream
NVR 12/25/17: Atlas Peak Mountain prospers after the fires
NVR 11/31/17: Antinori: the best of the old and new worlds
Atlas Peak Appellation website
CHP 2013-14 Incidents on SCR
CHP 2013-15 trafic accidents on SCR
SCR wineries in Napa Co database
SCR wineries - Napa Co Excel spreadsheet
SCR Fire Issues
Map of Fire hazard risk on SCR
Map of wineries and vineyards on SCR
Napa Soda Springs:
Julia Wertz' photo chronicle of the ruins pre and post 2017
Winemerchant Napa Soda Springs
Explore Napa Soda Springs page
Napa Historical Society Soda Springs page
Real estate listing for Soda Springs
Soda Canyon Wineries
The details of The Caves at Soda Canyon, The Relic Winery and Mountain Peak Vineyards proposal are each shown on their own pages
Astrale e Terra
Atlas Peak (Antica)
Mountain Peak (appl)
Roy Estate
Waugh (The Caves...)
SC Rd#
1115 Loma Vista
gal/yr
tour/tasting
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Relic Winery 2013
The second tourism-oriented winery use permit to be approved on the road is the Relic Winery at 2400 Soda Canyon Road. Construction is just beginning in 2014. It has its own page here.
The Caves at Soda Canyon 2010
The first tourism-oriented winery use permit to be approved on the road is the Caves at Soda Canyon at 2275 Soda Canyon Road. It has its own page here.
V12 Winery 2008
Kleis/Vasser Winery at 2001 Soda Canyon Road
Winery Website
Planning Commission Documents
Opposition Letters
Stagecoach Winery 2001
Dr. Jan Krupp submitted an unrealized use permit application for a winery at the center of his Stagecoach Vineyards in 2001. Stagecoach is perhaps the single largest contiguous vineyard to be created in the County in the last 20 years, after the neighboring Antica vineyard in the late 80's.
Use Permit Application Documents
Napa Valley WIne Library Biography of Jan Krupp and Stagecoach history
Petition for ABC license 2002
Shepp Stagecoach Winery protest letter 2002
ABC protest acknowledgement 2000
Astrale e Terra Winery 1999
A winery called Astrale y Terra has been in place at 3148 Soda Canyon Road since 1999. The property was sold in the last few years and the new owner, Guarachi Family Wines, is applying for a new winery license. They call the property Meadowrock.
The public notice for the license is here
The definition of an 02 Winegrower license is here.
The SCR Meadowrock page is here.
Whitbread Winery 1987
In 1987 the County issued a use permit to Whitbread of California, for the winery that would become first Whitbread, then Atlas Peak, now Antica Napa Valley own by the Italian Antinori family (Piero Antinori). It is the sole commercial winery currenty on the Rector Reservior Watershed, at 3700 Soda Canyon Rd. The winery is permitted for 450,000 gals/yr, 47,000 sf winery, minimal wine tasting, and is set within 700 acres of vines on a property of nearly 1000 acres.
Parcel Permit History
Benton vs Board of Supervisors Lawsuit
Whitbread 1987 Use Permit
Atlas Peak 1995 Use Permit Modification
Atlas Peak 1998 "Reprimand"
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Bill Hocker - Jan 14, 2020 5:27AM Share #2049
Soda Springs 2004 visit
As feared, the concept of turning Soda Canyon into a major Napa tourist attraction is being sanctioned by the county and promoted by local media. No doubt the realtors selling the property will cite the County's encouragement in their search for the right developer or plutocrat wishing to bring a couple hundred thousand more visitors each year, and a 100 more employees each day, into the county and up Soda Canyon Road.
I have not called too much attention on this site to the Napa Soda Springs ruins on Soda Canyon Road out of respect for the owner who's tried to keep a low profile to avoid incursions on to the property. But now the owner wants to sell and articles about the property are all over.
NVR 11/14/19: Historic Soda Springs resort property for sale northeast of Napa
SFChronicle 11/9/19: Wine Country rarity: Vast southern Napa properties go on sale
(more photos are available on the interactive Chronicle article here.)
NVR 12/1/19: 950-acre Napa ranch on market for $25.5 million
The Soda Springs property is significant to those of us on Soda Canyon Road because, given its legacy use, it can probably still be developed as a resort, dooming Soda Canyon Road residents to life as a tourist attraction, in addition to it's development as several vineyard estates and their potential wineries. It is disconcerting to see such an enchanted piece of land discussed in the sales babble of real estate agents: "A future owner will have an opportunity to customize the parcel sizes and locations to match their visions and creative stewardship." It is referred to as a "sanctuary opportunity" which seems to be realty-speak for a high-end gated estate property development (or maybe a Trump tax dodge investment). For certain, any development of the Soda Springs property will engender some resistance from those residents that have spent the last 6 years trying to defend their rural community against the commercial development of the road.
But there are greater issues about the sale of major pieces of Napa's landscape than just our local concerns. The two listings, Soda Springs and Green Valley Ranch, come in the wake of two similar sized properties being sold to the Napa and Sonoma County Land Trusts:
NVR 11/13/19: McCormick Ranch overlooking Napa Valley to be preserved as public open space
NVR 9/26/19: Land Trust of Napa County buys undeveloped 1,000-acre site near Chiles Valley
These two purchases, adding to the numerous lands in the county under conservation protections, promise that more of the natural beauty of Napa County will be enjoyed by future generations.
I suppose that there is always the danger of having too much of Napa's beautiful landscape being preserved for the enjoyment of future generations - but I doubt it. The Soda Springs and Green Valley properties are major opportunities to add to that heritage, and as the realtors emphasize, such large parcels don't come up very often. The Soda Springs property is significant because of its historical heritage ruins and because it touches the large Meade Ranch conservation area shown on the Land Trust map. The Green Valley Ranch property is very significant given its connection to the Tuteur Ranch conservation easement and the potential for a connection to Skyline Wilderness Park and the proposed Bay Area Ridge Trail.
Protecting these two properties from commercial development might provide some compensation for the sad loss of 2300 acres of pristine Napa county woodland to the Walt Ranch estate development project. Such major undeveloped properties still remaining in the county should not be allowed to pass into developers' hands without some significant consideration to their value as protected natural heritage for future generations. Hopefully, the Land Trust, and all public and private groups interested in the conservation of Napa's natural heritage, will have their eyes on these properties as well.
After the fire 2017
More about Napa Soda Springs:
Winemerchant.com on Napa Soda Springs
The Ellman Winery
Bill Hocker - Sep 24, 2019 1:04AM Share #1982
Update 10/7/19
NVR 10/87/19: Proposed Ellman Family Winery wins county approval
The Ellman Winery was approved by the Planning Commission on Oct 2nd. There was no opposition, with the adjacent neighbors in support. Commissioners agreed this is just the type of "family" winery that they wish to encourage. There are now 8 wineries within a quarter mile of the entrance to Soda Canyon Road, 6 of them yet to be built.
Ellman and Reynolds will go together on the widening of the Trail to 3 lanes. Once the remaining wineries are built, 2 miles of the Trail will probably have become a three-lane highway - a harbinger for the expansion of the rest of the Trail as more wineries are added.
Following a several-month hiatus on winery approvals, the planning commission docket is once again stuffed with winery proposals for the foreseeable future. As Geoff Ellsworth's potential winery map shows, filling up all 4000+ suitable properties with family wineries may take a while - but the process is proceeding as rapidly as possible.
The Ellman Winery is up for review at the Planning Commission on 10/2/19; another tourist venue to be added to the winery strip mall developing at the base of Soda Canyon Road. As I have noted before, this stretch of the Trail is a harbinger of what the rest of the Trail will become as the winery applications keep coming.
The Ellman driveway is in a particularly egregious location: turning left onto the Trail from Soda Canyon Road can be a hair-raising prospect with heavy 55mph traffic, and pushed acceleration after making the turn is essential. Yet just a hundred feet up the road people may be making their own left turn (having seen the same hole in the traffic that you saw) from the Ellman driveway right in front of you while you're accelerating. It's a recipe for disaster.
Yet another winery has been proposed at the Soda Canyon Junction. As I have lamented in "The end of the trail" the winery congestion at the Soda Canyon intersection with the Trail has been a particular concern both on the impact in this one corner of the county and as a harbinger of and prototype for continued winery development on every possible parcel in the county. And the eventual demise of the Trail as an iconic piece of Napa landscape.
The County's Ellman page is here and I will continue to follow the project as it makes its way through the Planning Commission.
As usual with current winery proposals, the visitation request is modest. Given community pushback in the last few years, becoming established with low numbers and then ramping up with future requests seems an easier route than starting out at full ambition.
The production request of 30,000 gal/yr (above the median size of 20,000 gal for wineries in the county) also seems to be the current starting number for new wineries. It represents perhaps 4 times the amount of wine that can be produced from the 14 acre site. There's a logic to allow larger capacity on small sites because, in theory, fewer wineries need to be built to process the Napa grape crop. The reality is, however, that there is already enough winery capacity in the county to process all available Napa grapes several times over. This winery, like most other being approved, will make wine from vines that are currently used by some other winery. It will add only another building to the Napa landscape and no more wine to the Napa wine industry.
Note that in terms of the real wine industry, Ellman, like Mountain Peak proposed next to me, already makes wine and markets it through tasting rooms in town and in online portals. The Mountain Peak brand is also marketed through a distributer. None of these projects are about making wine - they are about catering to more profitable (and/or ego boosting) entertainment uses.
Unfortunately, by ignoring the reality that these projects would probably not be built without the justification of the profitability of direct-to-consumer "experiences", the County is continuing to promote the urbanizing impacts that the tourism industry is having on county infrastructure, resources and quality of life.
House or winery?
The Ellman Winery proposal also highlights another issue: The very un-residential Ellman house that has been under construction on the site this last year is an unfortunate example that treating homes differently from wineries in terms of setbacks and coverage and community review is as destructive as winery development to the rural character that the county claims to protect. I know that in the past efforts have been made link the two types of building projects under one set of ordinances when it comes to their impact on the land, and I hope the County is continuing with those efforts. The purpose of the winery ordinances to protect Napa's rural character is a mockery if homes, many as large as a winery, can continue to be built ignoring those protections.
The End of the Trail
Bill Hocker - Sep 11, 2019 11:55AM Share #1573
Existing (black) and proposed (red) wineries and left turn bumps
The Ellman Winery is up for review at the Planning Commission on 10/2/19; another tourist venue to be added to the winery strip mall developing at the base of Soda Canyon Road. Comments specifically on the Ellman development are here.
Yet another winery has been proposed at the Soda Canyon Junction. It is the Ellman Winery. As I have lamented below the winery congestion at the Soda Canyon intersection with the Trail has been a particular concern both on the impact in this one corner of the county and as a harbinger of and prototype for continued winery development on every possible parcel in the county.
NVR 11/5/17: Reynolds Family Winery wins Napa County expansion approval
The expansion of the Reynolds winery was approved 4-1 by the planning commission on Nov 1st with Comm. Cottrell (and Comm. Gallagher) concerned about the cumulative impacts of ever-expanding visitation demands by wineries.
Planning Manager Vin Smith (a new county position?) repeated the mantra that the number of new wineries is still within the parameters laid down in the 2008 General Plan EIR - so no problem. The number of new wineries predicted in the 2008 DEIR was 150 from 2005 to 2030. (page 3.0-23 of the DEIR - page 120 of the pdf . This was inexplicably raised to 225 in the "Preferred Plan".) The reality is that 108 new winery permits have been issued since 2006 (88 through 2015 and 20 since) . Continuing at the same rate will mean 245 new wineries by 2030.
Of course the EIR only quantified the number of new wineries, not the expansion of existing wineries. And it said nothing about the impacts of visitation generated by each.
Allowed visitation continues to grow at a much faster rate than the historical trend before 2008. The Reynolds approval is an example of the trend: a 100% increase in capacity and 350% increase in visitation. (The Reguschi modification, approved two weeks after Reynolds, really emphasizes the trend: 100% increase in production, 5000% increase in visitation.) The DEIR does not have one reference to the impacts that the growth of additional winery visitation will have on the environment of Napa County. In that omission, the EIR for the 2008 General Plan was a farce. We are now facing not only the significant and unavoidable impacts recognized in the DEIR, but the significant impacts of the growth of the tourism/visitation/hospitality industry (the most expansive industry in the county) not even mentioned in the DEIR. And our County government, controlled by development interests as local governments always are, is quite content to pretend that as long as tourism is defined as agriculture, the impacts are simply an unregulated and unobjectionable "right-to-farm" issue, beyond the purview of cumulative impact analysis.
The Reynolds Family Winery will be up for a modification at the Planning Commission on Nov 1, 2017 to add 12,500 more tourism slots, 16 more parking spaces, and 5 more employees. (Agenda item 8B here). it is the last of the proposals around the Soda Canyon Junction under review in the last few years. The Krupp Winery was approved in June 2012. The Corona winery was approved in Nov 2013. The expansion of the Beau Vigne was approved in Sep 2016. The Sam Jasper Winery and the Mountain Peak winery were approved in Jan 2017. The Grassi Winery was approved in Feb 2017. And now finally the last of the pending projects, Reynolds, will no doubt also be approved. (Approved 4-1)
It will not be the last. Just north of the Reynolds winery a new "estate" is being constructed for the very un-residential appearing Ellman Family Vineyards brand.
The junction map is a sad predictor of the direction that the rest of the Silverado is headed. Somewhere near 35 wineries have been approved along the Trail since 2010. Most have not yet been built and their tourists and employees and deliveries have not yet arrived to further clog up what is already becoming a continuous stream of traffic at times of the day.
In all of the development projects that the county has continued to approve each year, each project was given a "negative declaration" from the county staff relying on consultants who massage numbers to certify that project impacts, such as the traffic they generate, will be less-than-significant as defined by some arbitrary metric. And yet, can anyone deny that the Trail has become significantly impacted? As long as the wine industry and the Supervisors continue to lust after the money to be made by urbanizing Napa's open spaces those spaces will be urbanized, one lest-than-significant project at a time, until they are all gone.
A similar but more extensive rant on the death of the Silverado Trail is here.
Anthony Arger - Oct 31, 2017 7:28PM
[Statement to County Planning Department re. Reynolds Winery]
Dear Ms. Balcher,
Attached please find my comments on the Reynolds Winery Major Modification (P14-00334) that I would like to be submitted as part of the public record in advance of tomorrow's continued hearing on the matter. Please note that I am including seven (7) exhibits along with the letter, which I will try to attach to this email. However, if they do not fit, I will send in separate emails. Either way, please include them with my letter and confirm receipt once everything is received.
Please do not hesitate to let me know of any questions or concerns and thank you in advance for your assistance.
Sincere regards,
Exhibit 1: Wineries at the SCR-Trail junction
Exhibit 2: Traffic at the SCR-Trail junction
Exhibit 3: Incidents at the SCR-Trail junction
Exhibit 4: CHP incident report SCR at the Trail
Exhibit 5: Sheriff Calls for service on SCR 2014-17
Exhibit 6: Calfire Incident Summary 2005-17
Stuck on Soda Canyon Road
Bill Hocker - Aug 28, 2019 4:00AM Share #582
Update 9/6/19
The latest examples of the driving rigors on a this most problematic road. One, a narrow escape on a very steep section of the grade; and another, a tourist highlight as wine barrels end up scattered across the landscape near the blind curve beyond the Soda Springs gate. Glen writes about the upper photo:
"took this photo at about 8:30am PDT 09/10/2019. That guy is very lucky. Would like to know how his truck ended up in that position. Could have started a fire, could have rolled down to the creek, could easily have been seriously injured or worse. I keep saying SCR is not a fundamentally safe roadway for increasing traffic loads. Fully pave it and people will start hauling ass increasing the frequency (and severity) of vehicular accidents. Only workable solution: Stop treating Soda Canyon road like it's an appropriate place for more and more commercial development."
Shelle Wolfe sends this video of un-notified paving of our gravel road, which given the traffic now on the road, will be a noise mitigation for her and a dust mitigation for those on the road.
But another bit of rural Napa is paved over.
Since we are here only 2 days a week and only have a short stretch of the gravel road to traverse and are removed from the dust thrown up, we have little right to complain. But I will anyway.
As with the loss of the mailboxes, the paving of the road is just one more step in the conversion of a truly rural place into a suburb.
Old man MacCabe talked about the time that neighbors got together to regrade the runoff wash that was the access to houses here, into the gravel road we know. "It was the worst $400 I ever spent." The gentrification continues.
I agree with Yeoryios' email response to the news. Improved access is generally a harbinger of further development.
Two vehicle accident off into the creek at the McFadden curve on 10/25/17. The first responders arrived in force, not taking any chances.
After the fire, just at harvest, the road is busier than I have ever seen it. There are the grape trucks, repair trucks servicing fire damaged properties, utility trucks, and residents in what amounts to an almost continuous stream (by Soda Canyon standards) of vehicles on the road. It will not end anytime soon. All of this activity will be supplanted first by debris loading and hauling equipment and then by construction vehicles as residents rebuild in the coming years. As in the argument concerning tourism traffic, with each new vehicle on the road the potential for accidents on the blind curves and rises increases.
Lauren Griffith's photos stuck on the road.
Some of the members of the Soda Canyon community on their way to the hearing on the very inaccessible Caves at Soda Canyon winery almost didn't arrive because of a typical example of inaccessibility on our road.
Just another day on the road.
Residents send along these photos of an encounter that may become all too familiar along the grade: stranded tour buses awaiting reinforcements in their assault on the Rector plateau.
And the final indignity below: being towed from in front of the Mountain Peak site (probably the first place they were able to turn around after being hauled up the grade?).
It appears that the van was headed to the Beau Vine vineyard as part of a release party at their nascent winery on the Trail at Soda Canyon Road. Approval of modification to the Beau Vingne winery just happened at the planning commission (the hearing is item 9B here) in what one could only consider as a love-fest about what Napa "family" wineries should be about.
The visit to the vineyard in conjunction to a event at the winery does raise a question that I have always had about visitation to vineyards as opposed to wineries. Visitation to wineries is regulated to the nth degree, implying that unpermitted tourism visitation to vineyards might be illegal. Is that true? Even as an opponent of tourism to remote areas of the county, if the allowance of vineyard visitation defuses the need to build wineries in remote vineyards, that is a much preferable alternative. Provided that visits to vineyards don't become events, with food service and large quantities of people, there should be some codification of the process which does not now exist. (Of course, containing the extent of a privilege once codified has been at the heart of problems now confronting the county.)
It begins again, our first for 2015, overloaded vineyard truck dead on last curve, had to be towed with tractor.
The Trail at Soda Canyon is drying up! Not!
Bill Hocker - Mar 16, 2018 4:48AM Share #1111
NVR 3/21/18: Monitoring shows Napa Valley sitting on a full groundwater basin
The final report on the Northeast Management Area of the Napa Valley Subbasin came out in January. It is an addendum to the 2016 Groundwater Sustainability Analysis submitted to the State. It reinforces the findings of the Northeast Napa Areal Groundwater Study of Sept 2017 (included in the report) indicating "groundwater in this localized area is in balance, with inflows and outflows nearly equal, over the 28-year period studied".
The addendum will be presented by staff to the BOS on Mar. 20th, 2018 along with the Groundwater Sustainability annual report for 2017.The issue is item 9E on the BOS agenda .
The County Groundwater page is here
Update10/4/17
Two years after the email exchange below laying out the concerns the county was beginning to have with a shrinking water table at the Soda Canyon Junction (and the junction of Soda Creek with the Napa River), the county staff will present their findings thus far to the Board of Supervisors on Oct 10th 2017. [Cancelled due to Oct. 8th fire] Mostly a factor of less rainfall they seem to be saying - Soda Creek just isn't transporting as much water as before. More water conservation requested.
Of course you wouldn't know that the county is interested in water conservation in the area when you consider the number of water-drawing wineries that they have approved within the study area in the last 2 years. The expansion of the Beau Vigne was approved in Sep 2016. The Sam Jasper Winery was approved in Jan 2017. The Grassi Winery was approved in Feb 2017. And now finally the last of the pending projects, Reynolds, is up for review this month. These are added to the as yet unbuilt Krupp winery approved in 2012 and the Corona Winery approved in 2013. (A map of the winery congestion is here.) The total, at 220,000 more gallons of capacity, will probably not run the wells dry, but the additional 59,600 tourists/yr and several dozen employees/day will add to the water draw as well. As a commitment to conservation in the area, adding more wineries with entertainment activities here to process grapes that are currently being processed in less water-challenged areas doesn't set a good example.
If you're not a geologist, the graphics for the presentation are a bit difficult to fathom, but the one shown above did stand out. It seems like a lot of straws in the ground!
[Gary Margadant's email reply to Public Works Director Steve Lederer in response to information supplied about a potential groundwater deficiency in the area of Soda Canyon Road and the Silverado Trail.]
Hi Steve
Thank you for sharing, since it is of great interest to neighbors in the immediate area and beyond. This is especially interesting to those of us who would like to explore different avenues within the information and data held by the County Administration. Your review of the well activity in the Petra Drive area is very informative. It is one avenue, a basic avenue, of groundwater monitoring and research where well activity is a very telling metric.
I am confused by one aspect of your report: The LSCE 2014 report points to groundwater elevation problems in Subarea 75, yet your note refers to well and groundwater elevations problems along Petra Drive which is in Subarea 76. Is this what you mean by the creep of the cone of depression from the MST in 75 into 76? It would be helpful to find out if the Petra Drive wells are a very local subarea or directly influenced by the MST.
Can you enlighten me on the reason for the loss of 1 or the 2 monitoring wells?
And then a question: Do you think some of the wells on Petra Drive and others near by should be fitted with Patricks' new Sonic water elevation measuring devices (real time measurements) with data transmitted to your office via a WiFi connection in the area? This might improve your understanding of the dynamics in this subarea and help with education, mitigation and conservation efforts. And some of the well owners might want them for their own edification.
Please be aware that Yeoryios Apallas owns and lives on property directly across ST from the Petra Drive corner and directly behind the SC Store. He will be receiving a distribution of this note just as Norma Tofanelli, of Dunaweal Lane.
On Mon, Dec 7, 2015 Steve Lederer wrote:
I thought you might find this of interest. Please feel free to share.
Groundwater Concerns in the Northeastern corner of Napa Subarea
SCR March 2016 Update
Bill Hocker - Mar 28, 2016 4:50PM Share #1212
March 2016 Update (on the latish side)
Note that upcoming events and meetings concerning development issues in the county are shown on our calendars at protectruralnapa.org and sodacanyonroad.org
Mountain Peak Winery
John McDowell, the deputy director of planning, has indicated that the final submissions have been made for their application and the county may now begin reviewing them. I was told that we might expect a 3 month review period, so I think that we can consider the clock to have started ticking. Projects have been stretching out over the last two years as residents have pushed back and the county has grappled with the pushback through the APAC process. WIth those recommendations made to the BOS ( who is proposing to eviscerate many of them ) and due diligence given to residential concerns, the planning commission and the BOS in their most recent meetings have indicated an impatience to get back on the approval bandwagon. There are currently 50 or so winery projects awaiting approval in the planning commission.
The SCR Mountain Peak page is here. The note at the top of the Mountain Peak page will be updated as further information is known.
Napa Vision 2050: 2 upcoming events
NapaVision2050 is taking on a host of issues concerning the impacts of development in the county including the upcoming Tourism Impact Forum on April 1st, their campaign over the health problems posed by the Syar mining operations, the implications of the Palmaz residential helicopter permit, the Water and Woodlands Initiative that will be on the 2016 ballot and the lack of government responsiveness to the needs of residents versus county industries.
Wed, Mar 30th
NapaVision2050 Imola-Coobsville Meeting
Kathy Felch explains the risks to the health of your family posed by the continued operation of the Syar quarry and what we can do about it. A very strong presentation was made by Stop Syar Expansion at the Syar appeal before the BOS on Mar 22nd. The essence of that presentation is here. The second day of the appeal hearing will take place on Tues, April 26th when Save Skyline Park will present their appeal. More information about the Imola-Coobsville Meeting is here
Fri, April 1st:
NapaVision2050 Economic forum-Understanding the Tourism-Based Economy
Napa Vision 2050 has assembled three experts to provide a framework to analyze the benefits and costs of a tourism-driven economy. Benefits and costs are both social and fiscal. The panel will explore the various parameters and limits of each. We hope this forum will open the dialogue, and provide the framework, to plan for sustainable growth in Napa County. It is becoming more evident that county politicians will do nothing to slow the shift from an agriculture to a tourism economy and the change will have impacts on the character of the county. We may be given a glimpse of that future here.
The Economic Forum is Friday, April 1st, 8am through the afternoon at the Napa Valley Country Club. Information and registration is here.
Mon April 4th: Walt Ranch Final Environmental Impact Report Presentation
This is the most important meeting on the 2300 acre housing subdivision that is being planned for the south slope of Atlas Peak. The county is treating it as an erosion control plan for a vineyard development, hoping not to have to asses the environmental impacts of the 110 dwelling units and 35 wineries that may be developed under current county ordinances on the site. The project involves the creation of an all weather road network and water system to 34 properties in addition to vineyard development sprinkled about the site to insure that each of those properties can be sold vineyard-ready. The Halls have already developed a similar residential subdivision in the Alexander Valley, Hall Ranch. The Hall Ranch project has provided a template for the residential development of all rural areas of the county.
The SCR Walt Ranch page is here.
County's Walt Ranch page including FEIR
Please attend the meeting if you can.
Location: BOS chambers 1195 Third Street, Suite 305, Napa (way too small a venue to contain this much controversy: arrive early)
Wed, Apr 20th. Beau Vigne Winery expansion
The planning commission will be reviewing the expansion of the Beau Vigne Winery use permit on the property just north of the Soda Canyon junction with the Trail. The proposal to increase production and visitation is modest but it once again calls attention to the vast amount of winery activity proposed and approved right around the Soda Canyon Junction. More on that here.
Ongoing Conversion of the Rector Watershed
A recent update of the county's list of applications for vineyard conversion (converting the natural landscape to vineyards) has real implications for Soda Canyon Road. Another 53 acre erosion control plan has just been submitted by Antica Winery bringing to 313 acres of new vineyards now under review by the planning department on the Rector plateau at the top of the road. In the last 20 years, the Rector reservoir watershed, which supplies water for Yountville and the Verteran's Home, has become the most heavily impacted watershed in the county by vineyard conversion. On google maps it appears that conversion might be at the saturation point, but obviously much more is being proposed, with potential water impact on the reservoir and with certain additional traffic on the road. GIven the drought, and following the issues raised by the Walt Ranch 500 acre conversion on Atlas Peak Rd above Miliken Reservoir, the county and the municipalities have become much more concerned about the affect that watershed conversion may have on the long-term availability of water. The correspondence with Planning Dir. Morrison regarding this issue is here.
Relic ABC wine license
On Feb 9th-11th residents of Soda Canyon Road and beyond attended the protest hearing regarding the granting of an alcohol license for Relic Wine Cellars, at 2400 Soda Canyon Rd, from the state Dept of Alcohol Beverage Control. On 21st the hearing judge recommended denial of all protests and the issuance of the license. An appeal to that decision is now under consideration. While this is a setback, the fight to prevent the commercialization of Soda Canyon Road will go on. The NVR coverage of the hearing is here.
The former Astrale e Terra winery property at 3148 Soda Canyon Rd, just adjacent to the Antica Winery is now owned by Guarachi Family Wines. They have applied for a winemaker license from the State Alcohol Beverage Control board. Several members on the road have protested the application wishing to sin sure that the property if licensed will have the same "no tours, tastings or retail sales" restriction that the Astrale e Terra license had. The SCR Meadowrock page is here.
Diane Sheep is running for Supervisor of District 4
Soda Canyon Road's own Diane Sheep has stepped up to represent the residents of District 4 as a member of the Board of Supervisors. It is becoming more obvious that the Board, and in particular Supervisor Pedroza, after months of letting residents vent during the APAC process, are now interested in making up for lost time in the development projects that their contributors are trying to get approved. Mr. Pedroza's large contributors, the Palmaz Family, the Halls, James Syar, Chuck Wagner of Caymus all have projects that will be decided upon by the Board in the upcoming months. The recent article in the NVR on fundraising shows the massive amount of money that people with development projects in the county pipeline are spending on pro-development candidates to influence their chances.
Diane Shepp will be an advocate for the protection of the hallmark rural beauty and small-town character of the county that is increasingly under threat by development interests. Please support her campaign by donating here and by volunteering to help.
The SCR Campaign 2016 page is here
We encourage you to sign our petition opposing commercial development of our community in general and the Mountain Peak project in particular.
And we also encourage you to donate to Protect Rural Napa, however modestly, to fund the eternal effort to protect our communities from development. (You will be able to note how you wish your donation to be used.) Thank you!
Contact me if you have questions:
Bill Hocker
Soda Canyon on the cutting edge
Bill Hocker - Feb 13, 2016 7:53PM Share #1191
NVR 2/12/16: Neighbors appeal to ABC to stop rural wine tastings
Close as I've been to this process, a small cog to be sure, I didn't understand how important the effort of Soda Canyon residents has been until reading Barry Eberling's article and in going over the issues with our council after the hearing.
There are residents all over the state whose rural lives are impacted by the conversion of a wine industry into a tourism industry. It is an issue that needs to be broadened beyond the regulations of our small county. That conversation is already happening in Sonoma County and elsewhere in the state. Each place has its own processes and regulations that residents must confront. But the state Alcohol Beverage Contol ties us all together, the issue needs to be raised there. The residents of Soda Canyon Road are making the effort.
The ABC is charged with protecting both the health and welfare of the public and with protecting the quiet enjoyment of residents on their properties in relation to the granting of ABC licenses to businesses in the state. Health and welfare may depend on individual circumstances: Soda Canyon Road has traffic and fire issues that are unique and which may or may not influence the decision that the ABC makes in the Relic case. But quiet enjoyment is an issue to all who live in rural environments experiencing an influx of commercial wine tourism in their communities. Normally applied to liquor stores plunked down in the midst of poor urban neighborhoods, quiet enjoyment when applied to affluent wine county residents may illicit less concern from the ABC, but their licenses do have an impact on our lives and someone needs to find out what level of protection they are willing to afford when county or city governments put alcohol and tourism revenues ahead of residents interests in maintaining their communities.
SCR February 2016 Update
Bill Hocker - Feb 5, 2016 8:02PM Share #1186
Feb 9th, 10th and possibly 11th: Relic ABC wine license (next week)
Last July 16th residents of Soda Canyon Road and beyond attended the protest hearing regarding the granting of an alcohol license for Relic Wine Cellars, at 2400 Soda Canyon Rd, from the state Dept of Alcohol Beverage Control. This proved to be only the beginning. The continuation of the hearing will now take place at 10:00 am on Feb 9th, 10th and possibly the11th, 2016 at the Napa City Hall, 955 School St, Napa. The Soda Canyon Road Relic page is here. Please mark it in your calendars - a show of community support in addition to the protestants may show the ABC that we don't want Soda Canyon Road to become a commercial tourism destination.
Diane Shepp is running for Supervisor of District 4
Soda Canyon Road's own Diane Sheep has stepped up to represent the residents of District 4 as a member of the Board of Supervisors. There is a concern that the current Board and Planning Commission have been too supportive of the tourism industry at the expense of residents' quality of life, and too supportive of vineyard creation at the expense of the health of our watersheds. The recent article in the NVR on fundraising shows the massive amount of money that people with development projects in the county pipeline are spending on pro-development candidates to influence their chances. Diane Shepp will be an advocate for the protection of the hallmark rural beauty and small-town character of the county that is increasingly under threat by development interests.
Her upcoming events page is here.
February 14th: Valentine's Day Luncheon
February 18th: Meet and Greet Wine Reception
Your contribution it important! Her website is here
March 2nd: NapaVision2050 Community Meeting
NapaVision2050 is taking on a host of issues concerning the impacts of development in the county. On March 2nd they are planning a community meeting to lay out their agenda of projects including the upcoming Tourism Impact Forum in April, their campaign over the health problems posed by the Syar mining operations, the implications of the Palmaz residential helicopter permit, the Water and Woodlands Initiative that will be on the 2016 ballot and the lack of government responsiveness to the needs of residents versus county industries.
The meeting is Wednesday, March 2nd, 7-9 pm at The Little Theater (Building 1200, Rm. 1231) Napa Valley College. The agenda is here.
Reynolds Winery Expansion
The Reynolds Family Winery at 3260 Soda Canyon Rd just south of the Soda Canyon junction with the Trail seems to have placed their planned expansion on hold.
Two Wineries may be coming to Soda Canyon Road
Grassi Mark and Jami Grassi submitted a proposal to the county in July for a new winery on their property at 1060 Soda Canyon Road near the junction with the Trail. Their introductory letter was received by neighbors within the 1000' radius in mid October. The proposal is modest but the inclusion of tourism and events, however modest, will be an addition to the cumulative impacts on the road as it slowly morphs into a commercial wine tasting route.
Meadowrock The former Astrale e Terra winery property at 3148 Soda Canyon Rd, just adjacent to the Antica Winery is now owned by Guarachi Family Wines. They have applied for a winemaker license from the State Alcohol Beverage Control board. We will continue to follow their intentions here.
The Trail at Soda Canyon
The Reynolds Winery expansion and the Grassi winery are modest projects, but they shine a light on the incrementalism that is about to change the character of the junction of the Trail and of Soda Canyon Road, and to make that occasionally congested and harrowing left turn from Soda Canyon onto the Trail more congested and harrowing still. Two fairly large wineries have been approved on the Trail near the junction: the 100,000 gal, 20,000 visitor/yr Corona Winery just at the junction, and the 50,000 gal, 25,000 visitors/yr Krupp Winery to the south. In addition are the 20,000 gal, 8,800 visitor/yr Sam Jasper winery, and the 14,000 gal, 4500 vis/yr Beau Vigne winery to the north.
Taken together with Mountain Peak these projects will add another 350 trips per day or a 3% increase to the 10600 daily trips on that stretch of the Trail. Is that significant?
The development of this stretch of the Trail is also a harbinger of the future of the entire Trail, a scenic treasure that defines the image of the Napa Valley. More about this is here.
A recent update of the county's list of applications for vineyard conversion (converting the natural landscape to vineyards) has real implications for Soda Canyon Road. Some 260 acres of new vineyards are under review and at least one 25 acre vineyard has already been approved on the Rector plateau at the top of the road. In the last 20 years, the Rector reservoir watershed, which supplies water for Yountville and the Verteran's Home, has become the most heavily impacted watershed in the county by vineyard conversion. On google maps it appears that conversion might be at the saturation point, but obviously much more is being proposed, with potential water impact on the reservoir and with certain additional traffic on the road. GIven the drought, and following the issues raised by the Walt Ranch 500 acre conversion on Atlas Peak Rd above Miliken Reservoir, the county and the municipalities have become much more concerned about the affect that watershed conversion may have on the long-term availability of water. The correspondence with Planning Dir. Morrison regarding this issue is here.
The developer resubmitted plans to the county in April. The changes are very modest. Visitation and marketing, production capacity and cave area are essentially the same but proposed as being phased over one year.
The revised submittal letter, traffic report and drawings are linked on the Soda Canyon Road Mountain Peak page. As of Jan 2016, John McDowell, the deputy director of planning, has indicated that MPV is still submitting documents to the planning department after which time the county staff may be able to form a better idea about the time needed for their review. The note at the top of the Mountain Peak page will be updated as further information is known.
The Soda Canyon Cluster (updated)
Bill Hocker - Oct 27, 2015 4:19PM Share #1057
Update 3/26/16: The Beau Vigne Winery Major Mod. is coming up before the Planning Commission on Apr 20th. It is a modest expansion but just one more venue contributing to the heavy commercialization of the Soda Canyon Junction. Another 6,000 g/y, another 4500 visitor slots/y. All of these projects will add up to huge traffic impacts along this stretch of the Trail.
Another winery event center has just been proposed on Soda Canyon Road, the Grassi Family Winery. I will continue to follow it over the next few years here. It caused me to look again at my map of development projects going on in the county. Zooming around at a larger scale, I realized that there is a concentration of future projects planned for the area at the junction of Soda Canyon Road and the Silverado Trail. It is sometimes hard to see these relationships when looking at individual projects divorced from maps and over a period of time. This new project joins quite a few projects that have been approved or are under review. Is this instance just a statistical abberation? Certainly Stagecoach and Antica have a lot of grapes to haul out of the canyon and this may reflect that connection. Or not. There are lots of development projects in the works in Napa County and some are bound to cluster even in a random distribution.
It amounts to 5 new wineries and 3 major mods within a 1 km radius. Here is the list:
Corona: new 100,000 g/y winery 20,000 vis/y
Krupp Bros: new 50,000 g/y 25,000 vis/y
Grassi: new 25,000 g/y 3899 vis/y
Reynolds: mod +20,000 g/y +14,000 vis/y
Sam Jasper: new 20,000 g/y 8800 vis u/k
Kitchak: new + mod 15,000 g/y 6000/vis/y
Beau Vigne: mod +6000 g/y 4500 vis/y
About 240,000 new g/y in capacty
About 80,000 new visitation slots/year
Should we be concerned about the already dangerous left turns being made from Soda Canyon on to the Trail? Or the time spent in the queue waiting for our turn to tempt fate. Has the traffic generated by all of these projects been analyzed as part of the MPV traffic analysis which seems to focus on the traffic counts of existing traffic?
SCR Mid-April 2015 Update
Bill Hocker - Apr 20, 2015 5:01PM Share #769
Mid-April 2015 Update
Things are happening so fast that one email blast a month is no longer enough.
The Caves Update
On April 1st the bootlegged 4th portal and ridgeline picnic areas constructed at the Caves of Soda Canyon winery were reviewed by the County Planning Commission but no decision was made. The "very minor" modification application was sent back to the planning staff although it was not clear what they would do differently. Planning Commissioners and planners were unwilling to call this an intentional deception on the part of the developer. Now a letter from the former neighbor of the property has been received by the Supervisors indicating that from the beginning the intention was to illegally build the 4th portal. We shall see how the planners and the Commissioners handle this in the next review probably at one of the May meetings.
Relic Update
In case you didn't receive Amber Manfree's email: for those of you who sent a protest letter against the granting of the Relic alcohol license last fall - you should have received a letter from the ABC (State Alcohol Beverage Control). Even if you don't wish to speak, please sign and return the form. Then let Amber or David Hallett know that you wish to have someone else speak on your behalf. No hearing on the issue has yet been announced, but we will let you know when it is.
Sat, April 25th: Earth Day in Napa
Protect Rural Napa will have a booth at Napa's Earth Day downtown.
Please come by to show support or just to have a good time.
It goes from 10:00am to 3:00pm
More Info is here
Also we need volunteers to help staff the PRN booth. If you would like to sign up for a 2 hour shift, 9:00-11:00, 11:00-1:00 or 1:00-3:00 contact Cindy Grupp
Mon, Apr 27th: APAC meeting #2
The meetings of the Agricultural Protection Advisory Committee began on Apr13th. Reports on that meeting are here. They will continue for the next 5 months or so. These meetings will change the definition of a winery and may (or may not) have an impact on the winery event centers that will be proposed on Soda Canyon Road, including Mountiain Peak, in the coming years. The meetings are an opportunity to influence the future of Soda Canyon Road and the rural way of life that currently exists in Napa County. They are public, and you are encouraged to attend.
While we hope that our negotiators continue to push for a moratorium on all new wineries in the county, the agenda topic for this meeting is the minimum parcel size to be allowed for future wineries. Currently at 10 acres, possible considerations are an increase to 40 acres on the valley floor and 160 acres in the watersheds.
The location is 2741 Napa Valley Corporate Drive, Building 2
Sun, May 31st: Soda Canyon Road Potluck Picnic
You are invited! � Please RSVP by clicking here
It's been a year since the neighborhood learned about Mountain Peak Vineyard.
What has happened since then? A lot!
Will will try to get Supervisors and Planning Commissioners there as well.
Location same as last year:
Bill Hocker and Mui Ho's place next to Mountain Peak
3460 Soda Canyon Rd (the gate is just behind the Krupp Bros-Stagecoach Rock, 500 yds down the gravel road from the mailboxes)(map)
Time: Beginning at 12 noon
Contact any of us if you have questions:
Diane Shepp
Cindy Grupp
Glenn Schreuder
Oral history of Soda Canyon Road
Glenn Schreuder writes:
I suspect the property in question [a potential house for sale] is on the part of Old Soda Springs road that is accessible from Atlas Peak road (approx. at the 90 degree bend at the end of the Silverado CC just before you start heading up the Atlas Peak grade).
I seem to recall that Old Soda Springs road is a single lane road on both the Soda Canyon and the Atlas Peak side so, if that is the case and access is rather limited, for public and fire safety reasons, it might be an unsuitable location for an entertainment facility that would be open to the public.
�Long ago Old Soda Springs Road was a stage coach road that ran over the ridge and connected lower Soda Canyon Road and lower Atlas Peak Road.
At that time, there was no road up the grade of Soda Canyon as we know it today.� I'm not sure which decade the steep part of Soda Canyon Road was blasted out to made room for a single lane road, but it would have been in the 1940s or before.
So in the olden days if you wanted to get to General O'Sullivan's residence at 2750 Soda Canyon (Currently Martucci) one had to go all the way up Atlas Peak Road and cross Fosse Valley an continue along Soda Canyon Road down to the O'Sullivan estate.� You would have passed by a few ranches, including the Townsend property (Antica office and pond) the MacCabe property(ies), the Russells and Shorty Summer's place (MPV/Hocker), the residence of Colonel Cox (2920 Casey & Devery Stockon) and the Yappert farm (2882 Soda Canyon - currently Schreuder)
Back then a "Cord of Wood" was considered a fair medium of exchange between parties who didn't have regular cash on hand to transact business.
It was not uncommon for upper Soda Canyon � Atlas Peak to see a few feet of snow in a cold winter.� Last time I saw that was 1975.� I remember because dad didn't make me go to school that week for which I am eternally grateful.
Amber Manfree adds:
There was also a wagon road connecting Yountville to the Pratt's property (now the Perri's and my grandmother's) which ran up from the valley, and past Debbs north of Rector canyon. Some parts have been revived - there is now a road from Silverado Trail at Rector Dam - and other parts are buried in the the brush.�
That road probably would have connected with the Atlas peak-upper Soda Canyon Road.�There were homesteaders along what is now the road out to haystack at an early date, so they must have used one of these routes.�
Glenn Schreder adds:
Somewhere out on the Stage Coach property was a US Post Office branch. It's too bad the original stone foundation got plowed under when Stagecoach vineyard was being developed. Had it been restored to its former glory, that could have bought some goodwill with the neighborhood and it would have been one heck of a marketing tool for the vineyard.
Last time I spent time with Glenn Salva he was asking if I could identify the original location of the old school house on the Antinori property. I could only give a general location due to all the changes from when it was a cattle ranch with a decent-sized oak forest in the middle.
Circa, late 1970's my best friend and I used to sneak onto the Foss Valley cattle ranch to play around in the old school house in that forest and once we found a nearby honey bee hive. We spent part of the summer trying to figure out how to get the honey out safely without being stung to death. Our tools of choice for the operation were going to be a full wet-suit and mask, a cross-bow with an open-faced spinning (fishing) reel with heavy line attached to the bolt (crossbow arrow) and a big burlap sack. Our plan was to shoot the honey comb down with the bolt from the cross bow (yes a dramatic and daring approach I know) and then 'reel' the honey comb in and then make way to Townsend's pond to stay submerged long enough for the bees to lose interest. Thankfully our discretion was greater than our valor and we chickened out in favor of a swim in Townsend pond and some last night frog catching.
SCR April 2015 Update
Bill Hocker - Apr 1, 2015 4:18PM Share #741
April 2015 Update
Members and friends of the Soda Canyon Community,
This has been a significant month.
The Mar. 10th Joint BOS - Planning Commission meeting
On March 10th 2015, a year and a week after most of us found out about the Mountain Peak project on Soda Canyon Road, the county begun a process of reviewing not just the Winery Definition Ordinance (WDO) that allowed the project to be proposed, but also discussions with the cities over the trajectory of future development that threatens both the resources necessary for an agricultural economy and the quality of the rural, small-town life that is its byproduct. Bill Hocker's summary of that meeting with links to related documents is here.
Creation of APAC
The first action to come out of that meeting has been the creation of the Agricultural Protection Advisory Committee. The committee, composed of 17 members representing a wide constituency of interest groups including 2 members specifically representing community groups such as ours, will begin to review the WDO and other related ordinances. The Napa Vision 2050 organization that was formed in February to serve as an umbrella for the many community groups in the county has presented its slate of candidates to serve on the committee. An article on Vision 2050 was just published in the Register here.
Diane Shepp, of Protect Rural Napa, the group lobbying on behalf of Soda Canyon Road has been proposed as an alternate to Dan Mufson of the Watersheds Alliance for Atlas Peak, who is also the chairman of the Vision 2050 coalition.
Coming up this week (the calendar is here):
Planning Commission: Wed Apr. 1st: Napa Custom Crush (aka The Caves of Soda Canyon) Update
Planning Commission hearing Wed April 1st, 9:00 am
The Planning Commission agenda is here
Location: 2741 Napa Valley Corporate Drive
The Caves of Soda Canyon has requested a modification to their use permit to "recognize and allow" unpermitted terraces and a new portal to their caves. Also included is a request to use the terraces for tastings and events (up to 11:00pm!). The additional portal was dug straight through the ridge to access a view overlooking the Napa Valley.
The county is accepting letters of opposition at any time prior to the hearing. Contact planner Suzie Gambill at the County. Protest letters are shown in the comments on the the SCR Caves Page
The drawings are here
Other Issues on the Apr 1st. agenda
There are two other issues on the Apr. 1st agenda that are also quite meaty and worth commenting upon.
Bell Winery Use Permit Modification to allow a sixfold increase in visitation, commercial kitchen, out door wine consumption, unlimited busses, large volume wastewater system - all the necessities required to turn a normal winery into a full-food-service event center. This is another poster child for the transition from an agricultural to a tourist economy.
Water Availability Analysis (WWA): Approval of these new regulations will make the review of groundwater available for the development of projects like Mountain Peak, a much more rigorous affair.
If possible please show up for the hearing. It is always important that the county sees that the residents of Soda Canyon Road are concerned about the impacts of tourist event centers in their neighborhood.
April 19th Memorial for Volker Eisele
A memorial for the man who had more to do with protecting the agricultural character of the county than any other individual will be held at the Charles Krug Winery, Sunday, April 19, 2015 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. The invitation with RSVP is here (you will have to log in).
Upcoming Community BBQ in May
On April 19th it will be one year since our first community meeting around the potential of the Mountain Peak project. We had been hoping to have another Soda Canyon Road community BBQ on that date but it is the same day as the Volker Eisels memorial for Volker Eisele and so well are tentatively scheduling it for May. We will send out an announcement as food as possible.
Mountain Peak Update
Planner Sweveta Sharma indicated last month that the Mountain Peak project has not yet been resubmitted and that a notice to neighbors within 1000' of the project would be notified at the time of re-submission. Once submitted, it will take several months for the county to review the project at this point.
Community involvement in the last year has managed to change the climate at the county government from a concentration on increased development to a concern for the undesirable future that development is creating. Your voice matters to the future we will all share on Soda Canyon Road and in the rest of the County. Write letters, make a sign, speak or just show up at the meetings. You may also log in on the SodaCanyonRoad.org website and add comments or email them to bill and he will add them.
Bill Hocker - Mar 1, 2015 9:48AM Share #729
Several things of import are upcoming.
Wed. Mar 4th (tomorrow): Krupp Bros Winery at the Planning Commission
Late Breaking: Application withdrawn for fear of having existing visitation reduced!! Visitation drives every winery decision now. And, although Jan Krupp was submitting the application, the Krupp brothers aren't even the owners of the property any more! In any case this is a modest victory!
For those of us on Soda Canyon Road a familiar name is coming before the planning commission. Dr. Jan Krupp, former resident and still grape grower extraordinaire on the road is applying for a use permit to move his already-approved winery on the Silverado Trail just south of the Soda Canyon junction to another location on the site that encroaches on the 600' setback established for wineries on the Trail. He also appears to be asking for a doubling of the winery's visitation numbers. If you would prefer not to have yet another vineyard occupied by a building, or are opposed to even more tourists making the pilgrimage from his new winery to the vineyards at the top of Soda Canyon Road.
Krupp Bros Winery Agenda item 9B
The location is here
Tues. Mar 10th: Napa County Development Forum
The process to define what our neighborhoods will be like in the coming decades begins on March 10th with a joint Planning Commission-Board of Supervisors community forum It is the first meeting in a lengthly discussion on, essentially, the future of Napa County. It is a public forum, and every individual or group that is concerned about that future is encouraged to attend. It has just been announced that the forum will take place on Mar 10th at the Napa Valley Unified School Auditorium beginning at 9:45am
The grand coalition of community groups and individuals that formed last month to work together to protect the rural and agrarian character of their communities and of the county as a whole has been named Vision 2050. The Soda Canyon community group, Protect Rural Napa, will be contributing to the Vision 2050 effort to present a unified voice for residents at the upcoming Development forum.
The Caves of Soda Canyon Update
The "very minor modification" is going to be given a public hearing before the planning commission! I will let you informed about the date. In the meantime letters may still be sent to county planner Suzie Gambill
The Caves of Soda Canyon has requested a very minor modification from the county to recognize and allow an unpermitted portal to their caves. The additional portal was dug straight through the ridge to access an also-unpermitted terrace overlooking the Napa Valley. The county is accepting letters of opposition or support through March. Contact planner Suzie Gambill at the County. Protest letters are shown in the comments on the the SCR Caves Page
The notice of intent is here
The county planner on the project, Sheveta Sharma, indicated last month that once the project has been resubmitted it would be several months before they have completed their review. She has just indicated that it has not yet been resubmitted and that a notice to neighbors within 1000' of the project would be notified at the time of re-submission.
Community involvement in the last year has managed to change the climate at the county government from a concentration on increased development to a concern for the undesirable future that development is creating. Your voice matters to the future we will all share on Soda Canyon Road and in the rest of the County. Write letters, make a sign, speak or just show up at the meetings. You may also log in on the SodaCanyonRoad.org website and add comments or email them to me and I will add them.
Bill Hocker - Feb 4, 2015 8:01PM Share #615
February 2015 Update
Several things of import have happened in the last few of weeks.
Mountain Peak Update.
I have just received this email from Shaveta Sharma at the planning department regarding the Mountian Peak Vineyards project on Soda Canyon Road:
"As of now the application is incomplete and pending resubmittal. I have not heard from the applicant when they plan to resubmit. When they do, the CEQA document and staff report will still need to be prepared. We are months away at the earliest."
No news is good news. Projects continue to come before the Planning Commission at a snail's pace. Since community opposition began building last April there have been 4 approvals (Castellucci, Titus, LMR, Larkmead) , 2 still in continuance (Raymond, Girard) and one defeat (Yountville hill which was passed and then rescinded). Planning Director Morrison has indicated that he will still continue to bring projects forward, but the 2 approvals per month during previous years has been considerably reduced. There are currently at least 40 projects (one newspaper article indicated 80 projects) currently under review by the planning department, including Mountain Peak.
Napa County Development Forum March 10th
One of the reasons the county is slow in processing applications is that they are also preparing for an extensive review of development trends in Napa County, brought on in part by community activism this past year. On March 10th there will be a joint Planning Commission-Board of Supervisors community forum to begin a lengthly discussion on, essentially, the future of Napa County. It is a public forum, and every individual or group that is concerned about that future is encouraged to attend.
Representing Soda Canyon Road in those discussion will be Protect Rural Napa. Realizing the need for an organization to counter the event-center projects happening on our road, last summer a group of residents formed the Soda Canyon-Loma Vista Land Stewardship Foundation. While that organization will continue as a funding and educational organization, the new organization, Protect Rural Napa, has also been formed to promote our interests before the Planning Commission and Supervisors and as a member of a county-wide community organization.
The Grand Coalition
On Jan. 20th Protect Rural Napa joined with other community groups and individuals that have been struggling with development projects in their own backyards and have begun to realize the need to work together to protect the rural and agrarian character of their communities and of the county as a whole. Diane Shepp, the president of Protect Rural Napa will be representing the Soda Canyon contingent on the budding steering committee of that organization, modestly dubbed for the moment as the Grand Coalition to Save the Napa Valley.
While the steering committee has gone into a conclave these last two weeks to hash out policy and strategy, it is to be hoped that the organization might become the community "stakeholder", the organization that will represent residents' interests at the negotiating table along with wine and hospitality industry lobbies. Those groups will all be represented at the upcoming County Development Forum.
Relic Winery Update
Relic Winery, which was granted its use-permit in 2010, is in the process of digging its caves at its 2400 Soda Canyon Road location just above the fire station. They have also applied for an alcohol license from the State and several members on the road filed formal protest letters with their concerns. At some point a hearing will be held by the ABC (Cal State Dept of Alcoholic Beverage Control) in Napa to review the application and those who wrote letters will be allowed to speak. We will keep you informed and will encourage as many people as possible to attend the meeting when it happens.
This news story from Sonoma County came out last week: Zoning board turns down Guy Fieri's proposed winery. A winery event center was rejected because of community opposition. It is the kind of precedent we need to see happen in Napa as well.
SCR January 2015 Update
Bill Hocker - Jan 5, 2015 8:00PM Share #614
Volker Eisele 1937-2015
I am embarrassed to say that I didn't know the name Volker Eisele nine months ago. Yet the 20 years of rural enjoyment Mui and I have had on Soda Canyon Road owe more to him, and his political skill in fending off developers for more than 4 decades, than anything else. He would have been a major presence in the upcoming community discussions on the future of Napa for the next 40 years, and I can say that he will truly be missed. The effort to protect the county's rural, agricultural substance has just become much more difficult, and we owe it to the legacy he has given us to try that much harder. Rue Ziegler's interview of Volker Eisele for the JLD Ag Fund is here.
A memorial will be held at 10am Tues., Jan 6th. at St. Helena Catholic Church. A reception will follow from 11 to 3pm at Merryvale Vineyards
Two items are coming up on the planning commission agenda on Wednesday this week:
Syar Expansion
The commission will also hear Syar Industries request to expand its mining operation off Soscol Ave in South Napa.
The area expansion pushes the excavation pits right up against the property line with the Skyline Wilderness Park and requires the displacement of some of the trails. The impacts on the park are "potentially significant" and the Park District is definitely not pleased with the mitigations proposed. A photo of a portion of the area to be excavated, taken from the property boundry, is here. Everything in the foreground will be a 300' deep pit upon completion.
The amount of excavation each year will double under the proposal from their current production. Their request is for both area and depth increases. It's an ominous harbinger for the future of Napa County. Syar is a supplier of materials to developers, and they obviously envision a lot of development happening in the next 35 years to justify doubling their output. There is plenty to envision in Napa County even now: Napa Pipe, Watson Ranch, the widening of highway 29 to 6 lanes. All of the new projects being built in the valley and of the many traffic mitigations that they will require. And then there is the maintenance of all those existing roads as more and more traffic arrives. (including the reconstruction of the Soda Canyon grade to accommodate Mountain Peak?) A blip in their yearly output will be the 21 miles of roads on Walt Ranch. (Conveniently they can supply the engineered fill to raise the Napa Pipe Site 6' and the concrete for the new Napa jail without having to go over public roads!)
Syar should not be allowed to expand. I mean, who in this day and age, wants their wilderness areas to be turned into gravel pits? Even if there is success in curbing the urbanization of Napa county, a fantasy perhaps at this point, Syar's interest in expanding gravel mining will still be necessary for the urbanization that is happening elsewhere in Northern California, and the quarry expansion will never end. It is time for the county to put Syar on notice that an ever expanding quarry should not be a part the county's future and that they might consider using the 35 years to wind down rather than ramp up production.
Water Availibility Analysis (WAA)
The staff will present to the commission the draft of a new discretionary Water Availability Analysis to be applied to new projects coming through the County planning department. It begins to counter the formulaic approach used in the past that was sufficient for a county not terribly concerned about its future water supply. Things have changed - and not just in the weather. Active community opposition at Woolls Ranch and Walt Ranch have pushed to issue to the fore. And we now have a planning director in David Morrison who, so far, seems committed to addressing both short term and long term problems that further development pose to Napa County.
The WAA is a major step forward, particularly in the watershed areas where neighbors are becoming concerned that their life sustaining water is being sucked up to enable new vineyard and wine-tourism development. There are still questions to be asked, which is why it is important to take this opportunity to review the draft and see what your concerns might be.
The working draft of the WWA is here
The staff FAQ about the WAA is here
40 winery projects, including Mountain Peak, are still making their way through the planning department. For the county to deal with them, it will mean 1 or 2 new requests coming up at each bi-weekly planning commission meeting - forever. Being heard at the Jan. 21st meeting are Girard (30500 tourists/year) and Larkmead (24000 tourists/yr). These emails, I'm afraid, are just going to keep coming.
The Wednesday, Jan 7th, hearing will be held, beginning at 9:00am in the temporary Board of Supervisors Chambers at 2741 Napa Valley Corporate Drive, Building 2.
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[TamilNet, Wednesday, 21 July 2010, 06:12 GMT]
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John Izzo: There are three main reasons for the improved performance. The first is that employees who work from purpose perform better on every metric, from productivity, retention and engagement to the kind of ambassadors they are for the brand. Over time that gives major advantage. Second, customers are more loyal to companies that align with their values. Ben & Jerry’s, for example, knows that about a third of its customers never buy other ice creams even when they go on sale. Even a third of your customers being that loyal can make a huge difference. Finally, there is tremendous opportunity solving society’s problems — take Toyota and hybrids as a great example.
JI: In the book, we walk you through how to do that and share many examples from companies large and small. The first step is to identify a compelling purpose-beyond-profit that is about making life better now and in the future for all stakeholders. The purpose should fit the business. A simple example is how IBM evolved towards “Building a Smarter Planet.” It is a perfect fit for a company focused on information, while 3M’s “Advance every life, improve every home” fits a science company. Coca-Cola is “refreshing the world” through optimism and happiness. Makes sense. But some of the best purposes really grow from inside, such as Heineken Mexico’s “To Win Big for a Better Mexico” — which we feature in the book — which emerged from an authentic quest leading to a desire to influence a whole society for the better.
With purpose, do you ever run the risk of alienating portions of your audience? And if so, is there anything to be done about it?
JI: I find that purpose is a compelling concept for most people. We all want purpose in our lives and so the desire is there. The potential turn-off is that we live in an age where words get adopted and thrown out in short cycles. The two dangers are thinking purpose is a fad. It’s not — we show in the book that the desire for it cuts across every culture and generation — and it’s growing. The second potential turn-off is something like “it’s old news, we have purpose.” Again, we hit this hard in the book. Seventy percent of employees say the company they work for mostly cares only about profits and consumers think only about 6 percent of the companies they buy from are good. That is why we show people how to truly embed purpose — because almost everyone is failing at it, they just don’t know it.
Once a business has determined its purpose-beyond-profit, how can it ensure that it succeeds and comes off authentically? Who are the key actors that will need to champion this purpose?
JI: The CEO as purpose champion is critical. Look at companies such as 3M and Unilever, their CEOs are real believers in the power of purpose. You can’t fake authenticity; people will find you out. The key actors are your internal team members. Many companies make the mistake of focusing first on the marketing story rather than the internal one. Embed it inside first, show you mean it, drive it through your strategy, then start to tell your story. The purpose of marketing and communication is to tell your purpose story, but you have to have an authentic one first!
One of the other key things is what we call in the book “Moments of Purpose Congruence,” where you make a decision that shows you are taking your purpose seriously, like when Whole Foods stopped selling unsustainable seafood altogether or CVS stopped selling tobacco. There are opposite moments too, like when VW failed to own up to what it did in a genuine way on the emissions scandal.
Consumers represent an important piece of the purpose puzzle. What are some ways companies can connect consumers to their purpose and convince them of its authenticity?
JI: Consumers want to buy “good” but they are very skeptical. They have been fed a great deal of fluff around doing good. They only believe about 16 percent of what we tell them about our company. So, of course, the first principle stays — you have to have a real purpose story to tell. Assuming you do, there are three things to ensure you do. First, at the point of sale, find a simple way to tell people your story. A restaurant chain in Switzerland has a large wall that communicates “what we mean by good” so you can see it right there — how we are defining and living being good. Make it simple and compelling. Get your employees to tell your story of purpose — best done with real videos; not scripted, branded ads — 63 percent of customers say they believe what employees tell them about a company.
What do you hope The Purpose Revolution will add to the conversation about purpose? Who stands to benefit the most from this new resource?
JI: There are two audiences for this book. The first are people just now discovering the value of purpose who want to know what customers, employees and investors want. We bring a great deal of research into one place — we interviewed over 60 companies and reviewed hundreds of studies. But the people who will really love the book are people who want to really embed purpose in their company, team or leadership. Those who have read the book already say they love that it tells you how to do it — how to embed it into your leadership and team practices. It is a very practical book showing you what those who are winning at embedding purpose are doing and how you can do that. It will also help you identify your purpose and live it. And we wrote it so that whatever level you are at, you can be an agent of change for purpose. It is not just a book for senior leaders and business owners.
What prompted you and Jeff Vanderwielen to write this book? Can you tell us a bit about the process of putting it together?
JI: We have been talking about and advising companies to move towards purpose for 25 years, since my first book, Awakening Corporate Soul (1994). But we felt that few companies were really embedding purpose deeply and that people were struggling with how to do it. So, we went out and interviewed scores of companies to find out what was working. We spent two years researching it because we wanted to advance the conversation. We also felt the book was needed because of what we call “The Purpose Gap” — customers want good but are confused about who is good, employees want it but 70 percent say it’s not happening in their company. Closing that gap will help companies succeed and make a better world. That is our purpose.
What are the top 3 lessons business leaders will take away from The Purpose Revolution?
JI: The top three lessons I think will be:
Start with personal purpose and drive it through your coaching. Heineken Mexico started by getting people to identify their purpose in life, then the business higher purpose grew from there.
Focus on Job Purpose more than Job Function — start focusing on the real difference people make. Create Line of Sight to Purpose so employees, customers and investors regularly see your purpose in living color.
Finally, get what we call Hands-On Purpose. Involve your people and your customers in creating a better world with you, not just observing you doing it.
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Blancpain brand review
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Blancpain – one of the oldest luxury watch brands in the world
History, Mission, Manufacture, Movements, Reputation, Ranking & Pricing
Blancpain Brand Review By Alexander – Founder and Owner of swissdiverswatches.com
A Review of Blancpain’s history
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In 1735, Blancpain was established by Jehan-Jaques Blancpain, in Villeret, Switzerland, which makes Blancpain one of the oldest watchmakers in the world. Blancpain is older than The Holy Trinity’s oldest member – Vacheron Constantin, which was established in 1755. It’s quite possible that Blancpain is the oldest existing watch manufacturer in the world.
The headquarters of Blancpain is to be found in Biel, Switzerland and the watch manufacturer is nowadays wholly owned by Swatch Group.
In 1735, Jehan-Jaques Blancpain saw the potential of a new industry – watchmaking, and established the Blancpain brand, and started setting up a workshop in the upper floor of his house in Villeret Switzerland.
In 1815, the great grandson of Jehan-Jaques Blancpain – Frédéric-Louis Blancpain, who headed the Blancpain family watchmaking business, decided to transform Blancpain from a traditional workshop of craftsmen into an industrial business capable of larger and massive production. Frédéric-Louis Blancpain came up with the idea of replacing the crown-wheel mechanism with a cylinder escapement mechanism. This was a major innovation in the horological industry.
By the middle of the 19th century, Blancpain had become the most prominent company in Villeret.
By the second half of the 19th century, competition increased due to the industrialization – and due to the competition from America, Blancpain in Villeret Switzerland had to fully industrialize its production of timepieces. In 1865, Blancpain built a two-storey factory to deal with the massice competition. Blancpain was one of few watchmakers to survive in Villeret.
In 1926, Blancpain started a partnership with John Harwood, and with that partnership Blancpain began marketing the first automatic wristwatch – that is a watch powered by your hand – and arm movements – which is the normative type of watch movement among higher end Swiss luxury watches.
In 1932, the Blancpain family’s management of the firm ended due to the fact that the owner of the company – Frédéric-Emile Blancpain – passed away that year, and his only daughter Berthe-Nellie had no interest in the watchmaking industry.
For that reason, Betty Fiechter and André Léal – Frédéric-Emile Blancpain’s closest staff associates, decided to purchase the company, and for legal reasons had to rename Blancpain The Villeret Manufacture into Rayville S.A., succ. de Blancpain – “Rayville” being a phonetic anagram of the name Villeret. The name of the brand was changed but the brand’s identity was not.
Until 1950, Betty Fiechter remained the director of Blancpain when her nephew Jean-Jacques Fiechter decided to join her, and together they gave Blancpain new energy and new management.
In 1953, the French navy’s “Combat Swimmers” needed a good and reliable divers watch for their operations, and the co-founders of the unit – Captain Robert “Bob” Maloubier and Lieutenant Claude Riffaud, approached and requested Blancpain’s CEO – Jean-Jacques Fiechter to produce a divers watch for them. Blancpain’s CEO Jean-Jaques Fiechter accepted their challenge, and in 1953, the legendary Blancpain Fifty Fathoms, was produced.
Ever since 1953, Blancpain Fifty Fathoms has been a benchmark or reference for divers watches.
The Swiss watchmaker’s success continued. In the late 1950s, Blancpain manufactured a number of watches exceeding 100,000 per year.
In order to meet the market’s growing demands, Blancpain became a part of “Swiss company for the watch industry” (SSIH), and joined brands such as Lemania, Omega and Tissot, and by 1971, production exceeded 220,000 watches per year.
In the 1970s, the quartz crisis started, and many manufacturers of automatic and mechanical watches saw themselves out of business. Due to the falling value of the US dollar and decreased transatlantic trade and exports and the 1973 oil crisis, a global recession was provoked.
On January 9th 1983, due to financial difficulties – “Swiss company for the watch industry” (SSHI) was forced to reduce its production by half, and sold Rayville-Blancpain to Frédéric Piguet’s son Jacques Piguet – (who was the director of a company named after his father – Frédéric Piguet), and to SSIH employee Jean-Claude Biver.
From that point of time, Blancpain moved its production to Le Brassus in Switzerland, and the name of the company changed into Blancpain SA.
When Blancpain got new owners, the brand decided they would no longer provide their competitors with their in-house made movements – Blancpain would keep its expertise in its exlusive possession, and despite the popularity of quartz watches, Blancpain would stay true to its tradition of manufacturing mechanical watches and grande complications, in the spirit of the founder Jehan-Jacques Blancpain.
Blancpain is particularly proud of Blancpain 1735, which is an embodiment and a good example of what fine watchmaking and old fashioned artisanship are all about.
Blancpain 1735 is equipped with a flyback chronograph, minute repetition, perpetual date, moon phase calendar and tourbillon – all prominent examples of the level of technical brilliance and virtuosity which you would expect a high end Swiss luxury watchmaker to be able to manufacture.
The Blancpain management decided to manufacture Blancpain wristwatches in an old-fashioned style true to its origins. Blancpain turned to its past for finding its true identity.
In 1992, SSIH purchased Blancpain back, and Jean-Claude Biver remained the CEO of Blancpain until 2003.
Later on SSIH became known as the Swatch Group – which is the current owner of Blancpain.
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A Review of Blancpain’s mission
The values of this legendary Swiss brand are:
Meticulous and passionate manual dexterity.
Precision.
Pursuit of excellence.
The old and legendary Swiss watch brand is devoted to old-fashioned artisanship and handmade mechanical Swiss luxury timepieces.
Blancpain hasn’t ever produced a single quartz/battery driven watch, and according to the watch manufacturer itself – it never will.
The purpose of Blancpain is not produce watches in large volumes, but rather to make sure that master watchmakers and artisans, devote their knowledge, expertise and training, in order to spend months and maybe even a full year, to manufacture and assemble each and every Blancpain timepiece by hand.
Blancpain is truly the epitome of old fashioned handmade Swiss luxury timepieces. Ultimately, Blancpain is made by, made for, and meant for connoisseurs. Since every single timepiece is handmade, it means that every single unit is unique and bears the trademark of the individual wathmaker that made the watch.
A Review of Blancpain’s manufacture
Blancpain is committed to old fashioned hand-made high quality mechanical watches.
Their master watchmakers use watch tools that are by modern standards very rare and they use those tools specifically and exclusively for Blancpain watches!
Their timepieces are faithfully produced in the old-fashioned Swiss watchmaking tradition.
The watches are sold in very few numbers which makes them considerably more expensive than most brands on the market.
Blancpain watches are meticulously, thoroughly and exhaustively examined by professionals to ensure high quality timepieces – which implies resistance against thermal and mechanical shocks and resistance against magnetism. Each watch has to pass several accuracy tests as well.
Each individual timepiece is assembled, decorated and engraved by hand by a single professional watchmaker. This means the individual watchmakers and artisans set their personal touch on each and every timepiece. Not a single Blancpain timepiece is the same!
Blancpain perfects its watches – the brand uses computer software to design the movements of the watch. Combining the art of horology, information processing and micromechanics, a project will normally take 1,500 hours at an average – that’s more than 60 days of work! At the same time, Blancpain remains faihtful to its old heritage that spans more than two and a half centuries.
The homologation of the Blancpain movement is a critical part of the project. The manufacturer uses a computer software program to perform measurement tests in order to:
calculate the movement’s theoretical values.
to create fatigue tests – that is simulate the performance and operation of the watch and its movement during a course of several years,
to create reliability tests – the computer program measures the watch’s resistance to magnetic, mechanical and thermal shocks.
A prototype needs to pass all the tests in order to become a real Blancpain movement ready for production. Just like “The Holy Trinity” and Jaeger LeCoultre, Blancpain applies rigorous tests testing the watch theoretically even before it becomes a prototype.
Blancpain produces a high proportion of their movements’ components. The manufacturer uses modern machines to cut and produce components of the movements, and the accuracy is equivalent to a micron – that is a millionth of a meter. Blancpain produces its very own tools that only their watchmakers will use.
Despite using modern equipment for manufacturing the components of the movements, each Blancpain movement is assembled by hand.
A Review of Blancpain’s movements
Despite being owned by Swatch Group, Blancpain relies exclusively on its in-house made movements.
The Blancpain Fifty Fathoms divers watches:
Blancpain in-house automatic movement 1315, with 35 jewels, and a whopping 120 hour power reserve.
Blancpain in-house automatic movement 25A, with 29 jewels. This movement contains a tourbillon.
The Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe divers watches:
A Review of Blancpain’s reputation
Just like “The Holy Trinity”, Breguet, and Jaeger LeCoultre, Blancpain is the epitome of old fashioned handmade Swiss luxury watches with expensive in-house made movements and grande complications – produced by highly skilled watchmakers and artisans.
Blancpain belongs in the category of the top 10 most prestigious Swiss luxury watch brands ever made! As a collector´s item, you simply can’t go wrong with Blancpain!
True, “The Holy Trinity” is still one notch, or a few notches higher than Blancpain in terms of luxury and prestige, but Blancpain is pretty close to “The Holy Trinity” in terms of luxury and prestige.
If you’re looking for a Swiss luxury watch brand with a very old and respected history, with excellent, handmade timepieces exhibiting a level of luxury, artisanship, and technical brilliance and virtuosity that would make most Swiss luxury watch brands envious, Blancpain is definitely the right choice!
Two possible downsides to the Blancpain brand, which might make watch enthusiasts slightly question the prestige of the brand, is the fact that:
Blancpain is no longer an independent watch brand – it’s wholly owned by Swatch Group,
Blancpain is often referred to as a “one model brand”, since it’s pretty much the Blancpain Fifthy Fathoms divers watches, that have truly made Blancpain an iconic watch brand.
Yes Blancpain does offer other collections besides Fifty Fathoms, but its pretty much this collection that makes Blancpain interesting to begin with – it’s Fifty Fathoms which has made Blancpain famous, and has earned Blancpain a reputation among watch enthusiasts. In terms of fame, Blancpain isn’t a very versatile brand.
In terms of prestige, I think Blancpain is either equal to Rolex, or slightly behind Rolex in the ranking list, but unlike Blancpain, Rolex is a commercial giant, fully independent, extremely popular and almost every human being on earth has has heard of Rolex.
By contrast, Blancpain is a commercial midget, and fully owned by Swatch Group, and honestly – outside the company of watch enthusiasts, Blancpain isn’t a very well known brand. Ask anyone on the street and they’ll tell you that they have never heard of this brand before. You’ll find exceptions to be sure, but despite its tremendous history and heritage, this brand isn’t very well known. On the other hand, the very rarity of Blancpain makes it less orthodox and more unusual than the most reputed, well known and established luxury watch brands.
If you want a very rare and unusual Swiss luxury watch brand, Blancpain is definitely the right choice. Wearing a Blancpain Fifty Fathoms will no doubt make it a rarity among other brands offered in the Swiss luxury watch market today.
A Review of Blancpain’s ranking
My ranking of Blancpain: 8th.
It’s debatable how you actually rank a brand, and a ranking is never objective, but the best way to turn a subjective ranking into an “objective” one is to rely on certain criteria. My ranking criteria of course are entirely subjective, and they aren’t set in stone.
I use 14 criteria in determining the ranking of a particular brand, such as (1) a long and respected history, (2) limited supply and large demand, (3) reputation/status/prestige, (4) whether the brand is independent or not, (5) pioneering spirit and innovations, (6) impact on watchmaking history and modern culture, (7) general in-house production, (8) whether the brand relies on in-house made movements or not, (9) whether or not the brand makes movement complications, (10) steel grade, (11) build quality, (12) price range, (13) good resale value, and (14) market presence.
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Prices for Blancpain Watches
Blancpain Fifty Fathoms divers watches, can be found in the $7,000-$35,000 price range.
Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe divers watches, can be found in the $9,000-$15,000 price range.
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Blancpain Official Website
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TBI Kids Survey 2016: is a breakout global kids content hit coming?
By Stewart Clarke
19th April 2016 @ 10:46
It is hard to get new shows away, and even harder to get new shows to stand out when they do make it to air. Despite that and the lack of new global hits in recent times, the industry remains broadly positive that we will see a new breakout programme this year.
Generally, it takes three seasons before hit status can even start to be attributed to a kids show, but the dynamics of the market mean 2016 should see some new hits get underway, according to Michael Carrington, CEO of Zodiak Kids Studios (right). “The more established producers around the world are now in growth mode and investing in new techniques to tell great stories,” he says.
“Content is expected to play an even bigger role in 2016, with branching storytelling a proven model, virtual reality increasing its reach and multiple distribution platforms with better resources. There’s bound to be a global content hit this year; it’s just likely to come from a surprising place.”
Disney XD’s Marc Buhaj adds that several shows are now close to ‘breakout hit’ status. “There are a number of original series that are on the cusp of breaking out, and also a number of series lined up for premiere in the next 12-to-18 months that I believe will resonate with the global audience,” he says.
KiKa’s Sebastian Debertin is less positive. Asked whether there will be a breakout global kids content hit in 2016, he says: “No, I do not see a single one. Not because there are less great programmes with great marketing concepts attached out there – I saw a lot of great new concepts at Kidscreen – but because of the fragmentation of the market.”
Studio 100 managing director Patrick Elmendorff (left) says that 2016 will be a “year of superheroes”. “Zack Snyder’s new Batman/Superman adventure, and the new releases by Marvel and DC featuring old and new characters, are highly anticipated by fans,” he says.
Could, in a multiplatform world, the next kids hit emanate from somewhere other than the traditional channels? Some executives think so. “There will certainly be content that rises to the top in 2016 and takes the globe by storm, and I anticipate that this will be something unexpected in terms of format and execution,” says Mattel’s Christopher Keenan. “Young audiences have developed quite an appetite for short-form, digital content, and I predict that the immediacy and reach of some of the digital platforms will bring the world its next global hit.”
“I’m hoping it comes from somewhere we don’t expect, so that everyone has to up their game,” says Blue-Zoo Animation boss and Animation UK founder Oli Hyatt.
If it isn’t from (or for) a new digital platform, SVOD and binge-viewing will still inform what the next kids hit is, says Darrall Macqueen’s Billy Macqueen (right). “Binge viewing isn’t just for the over-16s,” he says, predicting the next hit “will be an animated preschool or live-action format with a serial narrative arc and laughs”.
An alternative view is that the established kids nets have the infrastructure already in place and are the most likely source of new breakout successes. “I’m biased because I spent eight happy years at Disney, but they, along with Cartoon Network and Nickelodeon, are best placed to achieve a breakout hit because they have vertically integrated businesses and have a guaranteed global route to market via their channels, apps and on-demand services,” says Creative Media Partners founder and Your Family Entertainment executive VP Paul Robinson.
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Lionel Marty, managing director of The Distribution Factory, says quality will win out wherever it comes from, even in a cluttered market. “Recent years have proven that original quality kids programmes, wherever they originate from, can still become today’s hits both in ratings and merchandising globally thanks to smart international brand-development strategies,” he says. And while digital platforms and services do create market fragmentation, digital also means ideas and content can spread faster. “The world is getting smaller and content is spreading faster,” says Ofanny Choi (left), EVP, TV networks at channel operator Celestial Tiger Entertainment, which launched the Miao Mi preschool service in Asia last year. “There is definitely a chance a programme could break through the clutter.”
Hopster’s Nick Walters is looking to YouTube for the next wave of innovative kids fare. “2016 is going to see some really cool new content appear – and in particular I think you’ll see some of the YouTube creators take it to another level,” he says.
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The move to reboot kids brands such as Thunderbirds, The Clangers, Danger Mouse and Powerpuff Girls adds credence to the notion that new hits will be thin on the ground. “There are too many derivative programmes,” says Children’s Media Conference editorial director Greg Childs. “The most original in the marketplace are remakes of shows from 30 and 40 years ago. No-one is prepared to take risks, and it’s only with risk that you get breakout.”
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When we think of Big Data, humanitarian aid and international development are probably not what first come to mind. But a United Nations team called Global Pulse is working to connect the dots between data mining and humanitarianism, showing us how we can use Big Data to digitally map the global development ecosystem. “Big Data for development” works by analyzing data from cell phones, social networking sites, and Internet commerce to locate clues about signs of distress in developing countries. More
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ACS District III Director
Something about Teri
The American Chemical Society (ACS) means a lot to me and has for a long time, since my early days as a SEED scholar and later as an undergraduate at Jackson State University in Jackson, MS. I’ve been involved with chemical research since high school which set a foundation for a bachelor’s degree in chemistry followed by graduate studies, postdoc and first job offers – all interwoven around phenomenal people and resources associated with the Society. My relationship with ACS ranges from the very personal to sometimes tangential, perhaps exactly the rapport needed at different stages of my career. The key point being, my relationship with ACS matters a lot when it comes to thriving in a highly dynamic workplace, both at the personal and professional level. I’m grateful for the litheness of ACS-related opportunities (good and not so good) and compelled to pay it forward so that others might also benefit from the ACS experience.
GRAY, TERI QUINN. Delaware Section. DuPont Performance Materials, Wilmington, Delaware.
Academic Record: Jackson State University, B.S. (ACS Certified Chemistry), 1987; University of Maryland, College Park, Ph.D. Analytical Chemistry, 1994; NRC Postdoctoral Research Associate, National Institute of Standards & Technology, 1995-97.
Honors: Order of the First State, Delaware, 2017; Strong, Smart and Bold Award, Girls Inc. Delaware, 2014; Willoughby Award for STEM Advocacy, Junior Achievement of Delaware, 2014; Woman of Achievement, Women of Color Research Sciences & Technology, Career Communications Group, Inc., 2003; Women in Science & Engineering (WISE) Honoree, National Academies of Science & Engineering, 1994.
Professional Positions (for past ten years): DuPont Performance Materials, Global Technology Integration Leader, 2017 to date; DuPont Performance Materials, Regional Technology Manager, 2015-17; DuPont Crop Protection, New Product Commercialization Manager & 6σ Black Belt, 2010-14; DuPont Crop Protection, Global Analytical Manager, 2004-10.
Service in ACS National Offices: Diversity & Inclusion Advisory Board, Chair, 2011-16, Consultant, 2017 to date; Board-CPC Task Force on Governance Design, 2016 to date; Collaborative on Reimagining a Diverse Membership, 2016; Women Chemists Committee, 2001-13; Joint Subcommittee on Diversity, Chair, 2010-11
Service in ACS Offices: Member ACS since 1989.
Member: National Organization of Black Chemists & Chemical Engineers. ACS Divisions: Analytical Chemistry; Professional Relations; Agrochemicals; and Business Development & Management.
Related Activities: Young Leaders Track, ACS Leadership Development Institute, Invited Speaker, 2014-16; Delaware STEM Council, Co-Chair, 2012 to date; Delaware Foundation for Science & Math Education, 2010 to date; Delaware State Board of Education, President, 2009-17; Delaware Campaign for Grade Level Reading, 2017 to date; Jobs for Delaware Graduates, Advisory Council, 2014-17; University of Delaware Board of Trustees, 2009-17; U.S. Education Delivery Institute, Board of Directors, 2012-16; Committee of Distinguished Advisors, Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, University of Maryland, 2011-13; RISE External Advisory Committee, Jackson State University, 2004-06; Special Emphasis Review Panel, Chemistry & Biophysics SBIR/STTR, National Institutes of Health, 2002-05; Citizen Science Experiment Working Group, Heinz Center for Science, Economics & Environment, 2004; Meyerhoff Scholarship Program, University of Maryland Baltimore County, Mentor, 1997–2003.
For District III Director: Teri Quinn Gray – as seen in Chemical & Engineering News
My relationship with ACS ranges from the very personal to sometimes tangential, perhaps exactly the rapport needed at different stages of my career. The key point being, a relationship with ACS and our members can matter from both a personal and professional point of view when it comes to thriving in a highly dynamic global marketplace. I know ACS, not because I was looking for the Society but because the Society was looking for me (in Jackson, MS of all places!).
Teri Quinn Gray
Newark, Delaware E-mail: teri@teriquinngray.com
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Interview with ESPN Legal Analyst/Law Professor/Sports Attorney Andrew Brandt
During my time in Oregon at the Law School Summer Sports Institute, I had the opportunity to listen to a panel which included ESPN Business and Legal Analyst, Andrew Brandt. He told a little bit about his background and journey in sports law and provided commentary on sports law topics including gaming in sports (i.e. fantasy sports) and the relationship between teams and agents in the NFL.
Andrew Brandt is the legal and business analyst for ESPN and is a law professor at Villanova Law School where he is the director of the Jeffrey S. Moorad Center for the Study of Sports Law. With ESPN Brandt analyzes business, legal, and policy sports issues on popular shows such as “Sportscenter”, “NFL Live”, and “Outside the Lines”. He is also a featured columnist for The MMQB (Sports Illustrated), ESPN.com, Forbes, The Huffington Post, and more.
Before becoming a legal analyst for ESPN, Brandt spent nine years with the Green Bay Packers as their Vice President where he negotiated player contracts and managed the team’s salary cap. Early on, Brandt worked for ProServ, Inc. and Woolf Associates representing athletes such as Michael Jordan, Matt Hasselbeck, Adam Vinatieri, and Ricky Williams to name a few. He also served as the youngest general manager in sports at the time (1991) for the NFL World League’s Barcelona Dragons.
After hearing him speak on the panel, I knew I had to secure an interview with him for The Aspiring Sports Lawyer (“TASL”) blog and he graciously agreed. Below is the interview:
TASL: Will you give a little background as to your path and the way in which you found a career in sports as an attorney and how you ended up becoming a legal/business analyst for ESPN?
Brandt: I went to Stanford and then back to Washington DC where I am from and Georgetown Law School. While in law school I was able to intern for ProServ, a sports management firm. I started there in tennis but soon moved to Team Sports representation, working with NBA superagent David Falk. There I was able to develop a football practice, which led to me switching from the labor (players) side to the management (teams, owners) side twice: first to become the general manager of the Barcelona Dragons of the NFL’s World League, and later, after another time as an agent, to the GB Packers as vice president and general counsel. Since leaving the Packers, I wanted to do something different with my career and have tried to fill a void as an experienced and informed media analyst on legal and business issues in sports, as well as bringing a practical model on sports study to academia.
TASL: What advice would you give aspiring sports lawyers that are in law school now and looking to find a job in the sports law world? What should they be doing now and what steps would you recommend they take both immediately and in the future?
Brandt: Find a passion in the sports industry, something you would do with no regard for salary or time commitment. Be able to communicate well and write something every day. When talking to a future employer, make sure the passion comes out and always provide a writing sample of something you are proud of.
TASL: You have worked in the NFL on both sides of contract negotiations and bring a unique perspective to those that are wanting to get into sports law either on the agent side or the side of the team. What is the most significant difference between the two jobs? Also, how did you manage to balance the interests of the team and the player and come to an agreement that pleased both sides?
Brandt: An agent is like a fantasy football owner: rooting for certain players to do well, regardless of team affiliation. A team executive has to worry about precedent with every deal, knowing all players (and agents) are watching. Being a former agent was invaluable experience to working for a team, as I knew how the other side thought. The key to negotiations is to put yourself in the other side’s shoes.
TASL: Now for some sports law questions—Could you comment on the relationship between players and the teams they play for and also the relationship between the NFLPA and the league office/commissioner?
Brandt: Obviously this relationship has been marked by a lack of trust, since the time even before the 2011 CBA. Leadership does not appear to trust or even like each other, and NFLPA leadership was and is intent on not being “chummy” as was the previous leader with NFL Commissioner Tagliabue. This instills some lack of trust between players and teams, although that is more of an individual thing, often influenced by that player’s contract negotiation and business dealings with the team.
TASL: Do you see the NFL moving away from or reforming their Collective Bargaining Agreement where the commissioner is the “judge, jury, and executioner” of all disciplinary functions?
Brandt: The NFL just won two Circuit Court decisions affirming that power (Brady, Peterson) so has the leverage in this area. If the NFLPA chooses to make it an issue in the next round of bargaining, they will obviously have to give up something, and I am not sure what there is to give. This area gets a lot of attention and a lot of legal resources but not really a high priority for either side.
TASL: Last question, if you could give one piece of advice to those of us that aspire to find a career in sports law and have an impact in sports law like you have had, what would it be?
Brandt: Find a way to separate yourself from the pack, whether through developing a special skill, coming up with a new way of looking at things, being able to communicate or write better than others, or something else. Realizing so many people want to get into sports, see if there is a path for you that is not the one everyone else is looking at. Keep trying to meet people with invading their time. And, of course, be yourself and let your light shine.
To read more about Andrew Brandt and his take on issues in the sports world and his legal analysis, follow him on twitter @AndrewBrandt.
Thank you for reading and God Bless!
“Realizing so many people want to get into sports, see if there is a path for you that is not the one everyone else is looking at.” – Andrew Brandt
– Interview and Information compiled by Dale Hutcherson; questions answered by Andrew Brandt.
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Kremlin & Red Square
The very founding site of the city (and arguably, the country), the Kremlin and Red Square are still at the heart of Moscow – historically, geographically and spiritually. Feel the weight of this significance as you wander within the walls of the ancient fortress, marvel at the mind-boggling magnificence of St Basil’s Cathedral and pay your respects to the revered leader of a now-defunct state. Moscow will move you. It will tantalise your senses, soothe your spirit and boggle your mind – and it all starts right here at the Kremlin and Red Square.
Communist History
The remains of the Soviet state are scattered all around the city. Monuments remember fallen heroes and victorious battles, while museums attempt to analyse and synthesise the past. See Lenin and Stalin – off their pedestals – at the whimsical Art Muzeon. Step into the socialist-realist fantasy at VDNKh. Descend into the depths of the Soviet system at Bunker-42 Cold War Museum. Ride the museum-like metro and remember the millions who suffered at the Gulag History Museum. Nowadays, retro clubs and cafes give their guests a taste of the Soviet experience. You can even try your hand at Soviet-era arcade games.
As you leave Moscow, the fast-paced modern capital fades from view and the slower-paced, old-fashioned countryside unfolds around you.
What is more thrilling than watching a ballerina defy gravity, leaping across the stage at the glittering Bolshoi Theatre? Or feeling the force of Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture, just a few blocks away from where it premiered more than a century ago? Or oohing and aahing as circus performers soar under the big tent? The classical performing arts in Moscow are still among the best in the world. Nowadays, even the most traditional theatres are experimenting with innovative arrangements, reviving lost favourites and hosting world premieres. Whether you appreciate the classics or prefer the contemporary, the capital’s performing arts will impress.
Orthodoxy & Architecture
At nearly every turn in Moscow, you’ll see golden domes peeking out over the rooftops and hear church bells peeling through the streets, which are dotted with some 600 churches – many of which are glittering after recent renovations. There are colourful hidden gems, historic fortresses and gargantuan cathedrals. The exteriors are adorned with stone carvings and glittering domes; interiors are packed with ancient icons, swirling incense and faithful worshippers. For more than a millennium, Orthodoxy has helped to define the Russian nation, a significance that is palpable in these atmospheric spiritual places.
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Impact Freshmen
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Schuessler’s progression shines through
By Will Vandervort November 6, 2016 7:34 pm Follow @steelerwill
By Will Vandervort | November 6, 2016 7:34 pm Follow @steelerwill
With less than 30 seconds to play in the first half of Clemson’s 54-0 win over Syracuse, backup quarterback Nick Schuessler made a throw that two years ago he would not have made – a 31-yard pass to wide receiver Mike Williams.
The last time Deshaun Watson left a game due to injury was when he tore his knee up at Georgia Tech on November 15, 2014. Schuessler eventually came into the game in relief of Cole Stoudt, who did not play well after Watson’s sudden exit from the game.
Schuessler, then a sophomore and still trying to grasp the offense on limited practice reps, was not ready either. After that game, the last time No. 2 Clemson lost a regular season game, Swinney said he would never been in this situation again, where there was such a significant drop off from the No. 1 to the No. 2 and 3 quarterbacks.
So when Schuessler came in for Watson on Saturday, after the Heisman Trophy Candidate bruised his right shoulder, no one was happier to see Schuessler make that 31-yard throw down field to Williams than Swinney. Well, except for Schuessler, of course.
“I have been standing on that sideline for way too long to not go in there and cut it loose and play with no regrets,” Schuessler said. “The confidence I had today was just the result of the coaches preparing me, the players around me having confidence in me and when you get to go in there and throw to receivers like Deon (Cain), Mike and (Artavis Scott), they make you look way better than you are.”
Williams ran a deep post on the boundary side of the field and Schuessler hit him right between the numbers and in between three defenders for the 31-yard gain that moved the football to the Syracuse 23. It’s a play that shows how far the graduate student has come since that cold November day in Atlanta two years ago.
“When Nick came in, he did his thing,” Cain said.
Cain, who had a career-high 125 yards on five catches, hooked up with Schuessler a couple of times. First it was a 29-yard pass down the sideline in which Schuessler dropped the pass perfectly over the inside shoulder and where only Cain could catch it. He later found the sophomore in the back of the end zone for an 18-yard touchdown that gave the Tigers a 44-0 lead at the time.
“We practice with all the time, and he always stays consistent. We really don’t have a drop if Nick is in there or Kelly (Bryant), who is a great quarterback, too. We have some ball players. We are comfortable with all of them,” Cain said.
The Clemson coaches are definitely comfortable with Schuessler out there, especially co-offensive coordinator Tony Elliott.
“We always tell guys to be ready for your opportunity because the standard does not change,” Elliott said. “It does not matter if Deshaun is out there or if Nick is out there, that defense is expecting us to do our job which is to put drives together and put points on the board.”
Schuessler was responsible for putting 21 of Clemson’s 54 points on the boards. He also had a five-yard touchdown pass to Artavis Scott. The Grayson, Georgia native finished the afternoon 11-of-17 for 177 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions.
“All the credit goes to Coach (Brandon) Streeter,” Elliott said. “He does an unbelievable job of having those guys prepared … You are just seeing (Schuessler) confidence rise. He came into this year, starting back with fall camp, with a greater sense of urgency. He has put in the work and Coach Streeter has presented the opportunities for him to learn and it was good for him to get out there and have success and seeing it all coming to fruition.”
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Gnomes have the last laugh as Chelsea Flower Show lift the ban after 170 years!
Posted on February 20, 2013 by Tabitha
“We’ve all heard of the glass ceiling and how hard it is to smash it. But what about the earth ceiling?”
By: Anna Pukas
Published: Mon, February 11, 2013
These chaps will be welcomed by enthusiasts to bring character and humour to the Chelsea Flower Show.
After a century of rejection a great inequality is about to be rectified: garden gnomes are to be allowed into this year’s Chelsea Flower Show. In the 100 years since it began the pointy-capped figurines have always been denied entry to the world’s most prestigious garden show. Gnomes may be much-loved by suburban gardeners throughout the land – and indeed other lands – but the Royal Horticultural Society claims they distract people from looking at plants. That at least is the official line. Many believe the real reason for the ban is plain snobbery. Gnomes are considered too “below stairs” for Chelsea. Too tacky.
But in Chelsea’s 100th anniversary year show the RHS has decided not only to allow gnomes in but to grant them VIP status. There will be “best-dressed” gnomes decorated by celebrity fans (Dolly Parton is known to be one while the late George Harrison was photographed in the Seventies with his favourite gnome peeping out of his shirt) and 150 gnomes will be lined up on parade for inspection by the Queen. (Somehow you just know that Her Majesty will approve.) After all those years of slights and snobbery, gnomes are getting a little respect.
And about time too, for the history of the garden gnome is far older than the Chelsea Flower Show. Garden gnomes predate the RHS itself (founded in 1805) by at least a couple of centuries and have in their time been regarded variously as lucky talismans, symbols of class warfare and even instruments of political subversion.
They first appear during the Renaissance in the writings of Swiss alchemist Paracelsus who described diminutive figures two spans in height who did not like to mix with humans.
The word gnome derives from the Latin gnomus which itself comes from the Greek genomosmeaning “earth-dweller”. According to Paracelsus, gnomes could move through solid earth as easily as humans move through air. The word first appears in English in the early 18th century referring to reincarnations of prudish women in Alexander Pope’s poem The Rape Of The Lock.
For all its English associations the garden gnome is originally German. Though landscape artists in Renaissance Italy used gnome-like statues in gardens and gnome figures made of porcelain or wood were popular as house ornaments in the 18th century, Baehr and Maresch of Dresden are credited with stocking the first ceramic examples in 1841. From the German provinces of Saxony and Thuringia garden gnomes soon spread across Germany to France and then to Britain.
I n European folklore gnomes are benevolent creatures who come out at night to help humans in secret with their chores in the home or fields. The first ceramic figures were often modelled on characters from local myths but were soon credited with supernatural powers as protectors of barns and garden stores.
The first gnomes crossed the Channel in 1847 with Sir Charles Isham, 10th baronet, who wanted something colourful for the rock garden at Lamport Hall, his Northamptonshire home, and bought 21 terracotta figures from German manufacturer Philip Griebel. One of the original batch – nicknamed Lampy – can still be seen at the Isham estate and is valued at £2million.
The Griebel company makes gnomes to this day. The only time production dipped was during the Second World War and for a few years afterwards when the communist regime in what became the German Democratic Republic (East Germany) were convinced the gnomes could be used for smuggling. Eventually their fears were assuaged and garden gnomes went on to become East Germany’s leading export.
Britain’s golden age for gnomes was in the Thirties when the expansion of the suburbs led to more people having gardens which of course really meant more working-class people. Perhaps the most notable British manufacturer was Tom Major-Ball, the father of our last working-class PM John Major.
But that ubiquity also spelled the beginning of the end for gnomes. Originally fashioned from runny clay poured into moulds, baked in a kiln and then hand-painted, the introduction of cheap plastic models robbed the garden gnome of any vestige of artistic merit it might have once possessed. And it was not just the RHS that took against them because gnomes became the vilified target for what some would call pranksters and what others might label vandals.
In the Seventies a London journalist snatched dozens of gnomes from gardens and hanged them from nooses in his bedroom. In 2008 a 53-year-old man in Brittany was accused of stealing more than 170 garden gnomes. Gnomes have vanished from gardens only to be next seen when the owner receives a postcard depicting the statue in some foreign location or other. (In the French film Amelie, that was what persuaded her extremely uptight father to branch out and go travelling.)
In the US a group who call themselves the Gnome Liberation Front campaign to “stop oppressive gardening” and free gnomes from “enslavement” in flower beds, lawns, garden centres.
In previous years at Chelsea protesters dressed as gnomes have demonstrated outside the gates, demanding equal entry rights for what you might call our own version of the Terracotta Army. All harmless fun one might say which does nobody (gnome-body?) any harm and the RHS is keen to join in. “It is important for people to realise we have got a sense of humour and don’t take ourselves too seriously,” says RHS director-general Sue Biggs.
However victory for gnomes and those who love them will be short-lived. In fact it will last just for the four days of this year’s flower show. Next year gnomes are to be banished back into garden apartheid.
In which case stand by for the battle of gnome-man’s land.
I looooooooooooove flowers!!!!!!!!!!!!!
XOXO Tabitha the Gnome
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About Tabitha
I was presented with an opportunity, I seized it, and here I am in this so called “Gnome Abode”. Last weekend, I hesitantly vacated my extravagant mansion with an ocean view in California with one mission: To manipulate the King of the Gnomes into making me his wife so I can rule the gnome world and beyond.
I’ve heard rumors that he’s a pushover. I’ve also heard that the only other female gnome here is a total skank.
Allow me to introduce myself…I am Tabitha and you will soon be worshiping me as your Queen as I rise in the ranks of high gnome society.
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Klopp insists Liverpool season isn’t a ‘catastrophe’ as he calls for ‘calm’
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Bruce praises 'gifted' Saint-Maximin while Wilder fumes at 'ridiculous' referee as Newcastle beat Sheff. Utd 3-0
by Ben Guest 21/06/2020, 18:45
Newcastle put a dent in Sheffield United’s Champions League aspirations with a comprehensive 3-0 win over Chris Wilder’s men.
As has been the case with a lot of the games since the Premier League’s restart, the first half at St James’ Park was a dull, goalless affair, with Newcastle striker Joelinton fluffing his lines in front of goal with a miserable effort in what was the best chance of the opening 45.
Thankfully, the game certainly became more interesting after the break, with John Egan being given his marching orders just five minutes after the restart following a tussle with Joelinton, receiving a second yellow card following a first-half spat with the Brazilian.
Five minutes after going down to 10 men, Sheffield United found themselves behind, the lively Allan Saint-Maximin opening the scoring after capitalising on a dreadful mistake by Enda Stevens in the box, the Irishman failing to deal with a tame cross across the box.
Before Enda Stevens made this horrendous error to allow Allan Saint-Maximin to fire #NUFC ahead! pic.twitter.com/ZMgQxas0Li
— Sky Sports (@SkySports) June 21, 2020
Matt Ritchie made it two in the 69th minute with a rasping strike from the edge of the box, on-loan Manchester United ‘keeper Dean Henderson being left helpless to deal with the curling, outside-of-the-boot effort.
With Sheffield United having already played their opening game on Wednesday evening, and down to 10 men, the Blades looked far from their usual selves and were handed their heaviest defeat of the season when the much-criticised Joelinton scored just his second Premier League goal of the season, tapping in Miguel Almiron’s cut back from six yards out with 12 minutes to play.
Speaking afterwards, Steve Bruce was understandably delighted with his side’s display.
“After the restart the one thing you want to do is get off to a good start,” Bruce said in his post-match press conference. “We’ve got our big players playing at the top of the pitch and as we’ve seen today they can be a threat.
“The preparation we gave the players looks good and they looked in really good nick which we’re pleased about and you need a result when it’s like that so that helps everybody.”
SB on Joelinton:
"We're all delighted for him. He probably suffered more in the lockdown, he had no family over and he was stuck in an apartment somewhere. It's been difficult for him but I'm delighted for him because he's a really good pro and he can only get better." pic.twitter.com/cn7JkBzp2r
— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) June 21, 2020
On the performance of man of the match Saint-Maximin, Bruce added. “Some of the stuff he does isn’t coachable – it’s just natural ability. Whether he’s dribbling round his dogs or his mates, who knows, but If he keeps improving it’s limitless to what he can achieve. He’s one of the most naturally gifted players I’ve worked with.”
Meanwhile, Chris Wilder was less than impressed with referee David Coote, his side picking up just one point from their opening two games following the restart.
“I’m sick and tired of people talking about European places and what we’ve done before, that’s gone for me,” said Wilder. “Six or Seven months of what we have been doing is history, I’m living for what is happening now.
“I thought we started the game off well, with more gears to come into the second half. I think the decision to book John [Egan] is ridiculous, absolutely ridiculous, and from their guy as well. I think the referee is sticking his chest out and wants to make a name for himself.
“I ask our centre forwards to jump into their centre half and not make it easy for them, so what Joelinton did was nothing bad from our point of view, and what John did was nothing bad, he was trying to quickly restart the game, what’s he meant to do? Nobody is hurt, they go head-to-head, just get on with it. If it boils over, then yeah, but the first part of it, there’s no bad tackles. It’s absolutely ridiculous. But then, he’s in a position from then on, any mistake, any mistimed tackle – as it happened – he’s off the pitch and the dynamics of the game change straight away.
“From that feeling at half time from being in control and being well in the game, all of a sudden makes it doubly difficult when Enda [Stevens] makes a mistake out of nothing. They had a lot of things going there way from then on in.”
The result moves Newcastle up to 12th, the Magpies now 11 points clear of the relegation zone, while Sheffield United once again failed to take their chance to move into fifth, the South Yorkshire side having slipped to seventh following Wolves win on Saturday.
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Art Fort Lauderdale Adds a Series of Artist Talks Entitled artDIALOGUE to the Fair’s Second Edition
Jan 23, 2018 | Arts & Entertainment
Fort Lauderdale, FL, January 23, 2018 –(PR.com)– Art Fort Lauderdale officially announces its series of artist talks entitled artDIALOGUE, to take place during the second edition of the fair January 24-28 2018. The talks will be held in the Captain's Quarters at Bahia Mar and will offer continuous programming open to the public and all Art Fort Lauderdale visitors throughout each day of the fair, providing unique perspectives on producing, collecting and exhibiting art in addition to deepening one's knowledge of various artists, the local art market and the future of the art world.
The artDIALOGUE series will feature 18 different talks including a feature talk by famed Fort Lauderdale artist Salvatore Zagami who also happens to have a mini-retrospective of his work at one of the Homes/Pavilions. As well as one-on-one consultations with Rayda Sinni from the Car Experience – an exotic and classic car consulting firm that specializes in rare exotic car buying, selling and collecting.
“Providing a platform for engaging conversation is a major component of this fair as it complements the journey of artistic discovery and gives an opportunity for artists, collectors, curators and the general public to engage and interact with each other in a way unlike ever before," said Art Fort Lauderdale Founder | Director Andrew Martineau. “As we grow this fair year after year we hope to create more opportunities for scholarly dialogue that contributes to the overall appreciation for art in Fort Lauderdale and South Florida."
artDIALOGUE Schedule
2:00– 3:00pm
Invest for Success
Speaker: Monica Tranter-Sinni (Gallery Owner)
Join Mona Tranter of the Tranter-Sinni Gallery in an eye opening, educational and very entertaining lecture. Mona Tranter, is a gallerist, art consultant, advisor, and independent appraiser specializing in research, appraisal, and all business and market aspects of original artist works, artist manuscript materials, art-related documentation, and art reference books. She has been selling art since 2000 and has been consulting and appraising for artists, galleries, businesses, organizations and private collectors since 2009. Art in its many mediums can be seen in every building across the world. Artists from every country are working daily to bring to light their future masterpieces. The painting you buy to match your sofa may increase in value, or it may be as salable as your kid's spaghetti art project. As with any investment, you need to do your research and get to know the artist and trend of the art market. The art market is fickle with no guarantees of profitability, but with a little arts education and a good eye you can fill any space with pieces that may prove very worthy investments down the line. Consider this for choosing fine art and identifying the Michelangelo from the macaroni.
Thursday January 25
Overlooked Spaces – An Interactive Installation
Speaker: Johanna Boccardo (artist) and Mona Tranter (Tranter-Sinni Gallery, director)
Join Mona Tranter director of Tranter-Sinni Gallery and Artists Johanna Boccardo in an open conversation, installation. Together they will speak to the ever-evolving art industry from performance art to installation art and how art transforms not only a room, but its integrity and creativity sparks human emotion offering not only a taste for the eye but a deeper connection to the soul. Art is no longer stationary but allows for movement and interaction.
What is Art? What has made the definition change through the times?
Speaker: Salvatore Zagami (artist)
Art can be personal, it can call for social change and Art can portray human emotions as well as evoke them -it can express harmony and disharmony, show the simple and the everyday in unfamiliar ways or be monumental mysterious and fantastic… Please come and meet Salvatore Zagami and discuss where the arts are going?
How Future technology changes how we experience art alongside societal change
Speaker: Vesa Knives (artist)
The current academia in art mostly considers art that critiques society as worthy of attention. He'll offer a perspective on how future technology like artificial intelligence, virtual reality and block chain among others will change how we experience art alongside societal change. Artists will soon be better able to offer solutions, enthusiasm and visions to where we are going as well.
Friday January 26
Exploring Broward County’s Public Art & Design Program: Public Art at Port Everglades
Moderator: Dominique Denis (Public Art & Design Project Manager)
Panelists: Ernesto Marring (artist), Peg Buchan (Assistant Director Port Everglades)
More than 30 public artworks can be found at Port Everglades including an eclectic collection of paintings from the 1980’s. Since the inception of Broward’s Public Art & Design program in 1976, Port Everglades has acquired or commissioned more than $2 million in public art which welcomes visitors, improves the physical space and supports its business goals. In 2015, Port Everglades began commissioning public art for outdoor spaces that celebrates Broward County’s natural environment. This panel offers an informal conversation exploring public art from each of the panel member’s perspectives.
Leveraging Fine Art in your Wealth Management Strategy.
Speakers: Vanessa Olmedo and Ryan Thieme
Fine art is a powerful financial asset that should be considered as part of your overall wealth management strategy. Rather than using existing cash or selling securities to generate liquidity, which can incur potential taxes and disrupt your investment strategy, borrowing against fine art may offer significant advantages. As a Merrill Lynch client, you have access to credit specialists who are specifically qualified to help you take advantage of a variety of opportunities related to your fine art collection. Please rsvp today to learn more on how you can use your fine art collection as a financial resource.
Warhol vs Gartel Talk and book signing
Speaker: Laurence Gartel (artist)
Laurence Gartel taught Andy Warhol how to use the Amiga Computer in order to create the album cover for Debbie Harry in 1985. The Director of the Lucca Museum Maurizio Vanni felt this was the "touch-point" where "Pop Art fused with Digital Art." He then organized an exhibition of over 110 works by Warhol and Gartel. He also authored a "300-page" book of the same title which has toured several cities in Italy as well as being brought to Art Basel Switzerland for exclusive book signings.
Art Ft. Lauderdale is pleased to have Mr. Gartel give an informal talk about his work, along with a book signing of the Collector Edition "WARHOL vs GARTEL HYP POP." Please join them for this special historical moment.
Sound Resonance and Art
Speaker: Sheinina Lolita Raj (interdisciplinary artist)
INTERCULTURAL is an immersive art experience by interdisciplinary artist Sheinina Lolita Raj and a sound collaboration by Nelly Furtado is a visual and sound art experience exploring cultural differences while analyzing the increasing obsolescence of race-based identity. The exhibition features photographs of artist Raj arrayed in the traditional authentic finery of various regions and nations while sounds pieces by Nelly Furtado explore new territory featuring Solfeggio Frequencies, frequencies that allow the mind and body to achieve a greater sense of balancing and deep healing.
Leveraging Fine Art in your Wealth Management Strategy
Fine art is a powerful financial asset that should be considered as part of your overall wealth management strategy. Rather than using existing cash or selling securities to generate liquidity, which can incur potential taxes and disrupt your investment strategy, borrowing against fine art may offer significant advantages. As a Merrill Lynch client you have access to credit specialists who are specifically qualified to help you take advantage of a variety of opportunities related to your fine art collection. Please rsvp today to learn more on how you can use your fine art collection as a financial resource.
A Female Force to Reckon With
Speakers: Sarah Michelle Rupert (gallery director)
Join Gallery Director Sarah Michelle Rupert for a look inside the 800+ work collection of Francie Bishop Good and David Horvitz, founders of the nonprofit art space Girls’ Club in Fort Lauderdale. As the only private collection open to the public with a focus on contemporary art by women, Girls’ Club houses work by some of the most influential artists of the past 60 years including Tracey Emin, Barbara Kruger, Lorna Simpson, Kiki Smith, Joan Snyder, Mickalene Thomas, Kara Walker and others.
Saturday January 27
Art is decor
Speaker: Simone Monney (artist)
She calls her style “lyrical abstraction”. Her way of painting is very spontaneous and inspired by the rhyme of music. Hans Zimmer, the film-music compositor, is mainly her companion in this first approach on the canvas. She mixes Indian Ink with Japanese rice paper collages to bring depth and transparency into the painting. At the end acrylic paint will give the final touch. In her paintings nothing is planned in advance, only the colors which she chooses very carefully as the aesthetically point of view is important in all her creations. Being creative means also, thinking outside of the box … go beyond borders of our basic thinking. Be open-minded, explore new horizons without limits. She worked for 15 years in a famous fragrance company in Geneva, where analyzing trends was a daily task. Being a self-taught artist, she has no limits to explore new techniques and ways of going further in her creations. She will explore the idea of art and design and help create the journey between the artist and putting art in every room and on walls, furniture, textiles and even what you are wearing. Art is in high fashion and why not customize a luxury environment in a unique way.
Photojournalism and National Geographic Society
Speaker: Tammy Greene (Senior Art Consultant)
National Geographic Fine Art Galleries present fine art photography through exclusive limited editions embodying the rich heritage of the National Geographic Society and National Geographic magazine going back to 1888. Behind everyone of our iconic images is one of our many Photojournalist and their amazing stories. National Geographic is a non-profit organization when you bring National Geographic photograph in your home, you become a part of the National Geographic legacy. National Geographic Society "We believe in the power of science, exploration, and storytelling to change the world."
A Panel Discussion about Art and Architecture
Panelists: Jose Lobo, AIA (Principal at SOW Design Studio, Fort Lauderdale, FL) | Margi Northward (Design Director and President at Galvanic Studio, Fort Lauderdale, FL) | Eric Sleazy, AIA (Principal at ArcWerks, Pembroke Pines, FL) | Jeffrey Huber, AIA (Principal at Brooks + Scarpa, Fort Lauderdale, FL).
This panel discussion will cover how art and architecture work together in harmony. How art influences architecture and how architecture becomes the art. The panelists will provide examples of their own work and experiences executing their artistic visions into the essence of the structures.
Night time in the Everglades
Speaker: Matt Stock
Join Matt Stock as he walks people through areas seldom walked, literally and metaphorically deep into the heart of the Everglades. His area of expertise is creating hyper-realistic nighttime photographs with a technique referred to as painting with light. With this technique both himself and his team meticulously illuminate a scene on location using light sources ranging from the Milky Way and full moon to specialized continuous and strobe-based lighting tools through the course of many hours and dozens of individual exposures. He then digitally combines elements of each of these exposures into a single luminous composition in post-production using Adobe Photoshop. Everything seen in my photographs was captured in real time and on location. Some photographs can only happen once a year, some even less frequently.
Abandoned Vehicles of the Everglades takes these same painting with light techniques deep into the heart of the Everglades. Through a decade of research, this series of photographs made for fine art exhibition explores the interaction between man and nature as seen through nighttime environmental portraits of vehicles long abandoned in the Everglades ecosystem. To date thirty-one vehicles have been photographed with plans to photograph another thirty or more vehicles and turn the completed body of work into a fine art exhibition.
The Aboriginal Art Experience
Speaker: Jay Bell Redbird (artist)
Join Canadian Third generation artist Jay Bell Redbird in an informative and experiential talk and demonstration of his aboriginal people, how they once lived and continue to live as loving, caring and peaceful people. He will speak to his time spent with Canadian artist Norval Morrisseau and how some of our great Canadian artists, to include his father Duke Redbird, have influenced his art style and technique.
Speaker: Derick G (artist)
Derick G is well known for his photography works of celebrities, cars and beautiful models. With a huge Passion for cars, DerickG will showcase some of his works, cars and be available to speak on his experiences and passion with photography and cars.
Art & Healing
Speaker: Halina Stopyra (artist)
Halina will discuss her artworks from a healing arts perspective. Her technique and intrinsic ability to heal through nature, each other and the universe.
The (invitation-only) Vernissage Preview takes place on Wednesday January 24 from 3pm – 7pm and the Vernisage opening night takes place Wednesday, January 24, 7–10 p.m. Public Admission to the fair is Thursday, January 25 – Sunday, January 28 (for hours please visit artftlauderdale.com). For tickets and more information about Art Fort Lauderdale, visit artftlauderdale.com.
About Art Fort Lauderdale
Art Fort Lauderdale is a 4-day curated art fair that transports attendees on a journey along the famed Intracoastal waterways via water taxi and private yacht with stops at vacant luxury waterfront properties that feature emerging artists exhibiting various styles and methods of art that reflect the past, the present and the future. This destination art fair seeks to highlight the uniqueness of the city and put Fort Lauderdale on the art world map as a premiere location to view, interact with and purchase art along with giving art aficionados, residents and visitors a cultural experience that is memorable, interactive and engaging. These exhibits will feature paintings, illustrations, sculptures, installations, photographs, films, performance arts and art & technology collaborations. For more information or partnership opportunities visit: www.artftlauderdale.com.
Art Fort Lauderdale
Andrew Martineau
http://www.artftlauderdale.com
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Interference Switch of a Superconducting Resonance Microwave Compressor
S. N. Artemenko, G. M. Samoylenko
Research Laboratory for Super High Frequency Technology
We propose a superconducting interference switch of a resonance microwave compressor on the basis of a waveguide H-plane tee, whose lateral arm contains a switching cavity having controllable parameters and based on another H-plane tee. The transmission coefficient of the switch is evaluated for the case of controlling the Q-factor and/or resonance frequency of the switching cavity externally. It is shown that the proposed switch can ensure high-efficiency transmission of the stored energy to the load at a minimal value of the controlling parameter (compared with the known solutions).
Radiophysics and Quantum Electronics
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Artemenko, S. N., & Samoylenko, G. M. (2017). Interference Switch of a Superconducting Resonance Microwave Compressor. Radiophysics and Quantum Electronics, 60(7), 513-517. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11141-017-9821-z
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In: Radiophysics and Quantum Electronics, Vol. 60, No. 7, 01.12.2017, p. 513-517.
Artemenko, SN & Samoylenko, GM 2017, 'Interference Switch of a Superconducting Resonance Microwave Compressor', Radiophysics and Quantum Electronics, vol. 60, no. 7, pp. 513-517. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11141-017-9821-z
Artemenko SN, Samoylenko GM. Interference Switch of a Superconducting Resonance Microwave Compressor. Radiophysics and Quantum Electronics. 2017 Dec 1;60(7):513-517. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11141-017-9821-z
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http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/LotusPosition
Lotus Position
UsefulNotes
The Lotus Position is a posture used in Yoga and meditation. It consists in sitting cross-legged with each foot placed atop the opposite thigh and the hands resting on the knees.
In fiction, this position is used as a visual shorthand for any character practicing meditation, using Psychic Powers or entering any kind of trance. This will be so even if in the story's context (different world, time period, dimension, etc.) said character would have absolutely no contact with yoga or Eastern meditation techniques.
Beginners start with a Half Lotus, in which only one foot is resting on the opposing thigh. The Full Lotus is considered an intermediate or even advanced posture. The real-life purpose of the Lotus Position is to be relaxed enough to meditate but not so relaxed that you fall asleep, and to prevent the yogi from falling either forwards or backwards during meditation. See also the Useful Note.
See Levitating Lotus Position for when the meditator is also floating a few feet above the ground. Compare with Seiza Squirm, its Japanese counterpart.
The Granola Girl customer in the Direct Line house insurance adverts, who insists the salesman also does so.
Salesman: Is it supposed to hurt?
Customer: A little bit.
In the 3×3 Eyes manga, Yakumo Fujii uses this posture to contact the Sanjiyan through telepathy.
In Ranma ½, Ranma and Genma have assumed this pose on occasion; though sometimes they alter it, such as doing it upside-down (head on the floor, crossed legs in the air).
L is shown this way in one of the early chapters of the Death Note manga. He doesn't seem to be meditating, though; on the contrary, he's thinking consciously and hard.
Audio Plays
In "W.C. Fields Forever" by The Firesign Theatre (off the album Waiting for the Electrician or Someone Like Him), the listener is given a guided tour through a hippie commune. When you get to the athletic department, you're greeted by Mello Jello, who then says "Okay, beginners — everybody do the Full Lotus Position!" Cue agonized groans and moans, with Mello saying "Very good! Now you are going to stay there until you attain True Enlightenment!"
Featured on the Magic: The Gathering card Harmonize .
In the eighth season of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Oz is reintroduced sitting like this, on the porch of a Buddhist monastery in Tibet.
Sonic the Hedgehog (Archie Comics): Meditation is an integral part of a Guardian's training. It pops regularly, most of the time in Knuckles-centric stories. Levitation comes into play only when Chaos Forces are involved. Besides Knuckles, Locke and other Guardians, other characters that are shown meditating are Espio (comes with being a Ninja) and Guru Emu (more like a tripped-out trance. It's sill his default sitting pose, though).
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past: Sahasrahla is seen meditating in this position when Link first meets him.
In Richard Dragon Kung Fu Fighter, the main character meditates sitting this way about once an issue.
In Superman storyline Crucible, Kon-El is seen meditating in Lotus position during his stay in a Tibetan monastery.
In Thousand Shinji, Shinji often uses this position when he meditates.
God of Cookery has a partial subversion, as a shaolin master sits down like this in the middle of a cookery contest and appears to be levitating — until the camera moves and reveals that he's being carried out by security officers.
In Maps to the Stars, actress Havana Segrand is attempting to meditate when her agent calls with bad news: a movie role she'd been campaigning to get went to another actress. Havana remains calm until the agent hangs up — then smashes her cell phone and lets out a Skyward Scream.
The introduction of Seraph in The Matrix Reloaded.
In Shaolin Soccer, Empty Hand the goalkeeper is seen in this position above the ground when the Shaolin monks start getting serious. He's not levitating, though, but holding himself up effortlessly with just one hand on the goal post.
Swellhead has Diogenes Club hero of The '70s, psychic detective Richard Jeperson, come of retirement in the modern era to take on a reality-warping supervillain. In their final confrontation Jeperson gets into this position for a battle of willpower, but not without some assistance from his pretty female sidekick as he's not as flexible as he used to be. The position comes in handy though when the supervillain tries opening a trapdoor to his pit of alligators beneath our hero.
In the Deptford Histories book Thomas, the Holy One (or sadhu) of the City of Hara sits in this position to meditate.
Blake's 7. The episode "Voice from the Past" opens with our crew of dangerous rebels doing relaxation exercises at Cally's behest. Cally is in a Lotus Position, Avon is in a Child's Pose, Blake in a Bow Pose, while Jenna just reclines on her couch in a tight leather bodysuit enjoying the sight of them looking very silly.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer:
Tara sits in this position when doing a location spell in "Bargaining".
Tara: Willow and I always know how to find each other.
Anya: With yoga?
Buffy is sitting on a picnic table this way in "The Wish", causing Xander to address her as "Wise One".
Xander himself does it in "I Only Have Eyes For You" when doing his part of a Hollywood Exorcism, albeit for practical reasons — the room he's in is crawling with snakes, so he has to sit on a small dining table.
Doctor Who. "Listen" opens with the Doctor meditating on top of the TARDIS IN SPACE! He's protected by the TARDIS forcefield, of course.
Kwai Chang Caine of Kung Fu, regularly. Sometimes barechested.
And Kwai Chang Caine the second in Kung Fu: The Legend Continues, naturally.
When Bonnie Franklin (One Day at a Time) appeared as a celebrity guest on Match Game, she always liked sitting in her chair in a lotus position.
Stargate-verse: Interestingly, it is implied in Stargate SG-1 that Earth Buddhism is somehow connected with the ascended Ancients. It is likely that meditation practices (including the Lotus Position) were brought by them when they returned to Earth. Thus the following examples are found:
Jaffas like Teal'c use this position to achieve the Kelno'reem state, a deep meditation akin to sleep, allowing their Goa'uld symbiote to heal diseases and other ailments the Jaffa may suffer from.
The Lotus Position was apparently introduced in the Pegasus galaxy too. It is adopted by the Ancients trying to Ascend to a Higher Plane of Existence — and by the Humanoid Replicators copycatting them.
Teyla Emmagan from Stargate Atlantis use this posture when practicing meditation, or trying to contact the Wraith Hivemind. Her efforts to teach meditation to her teammates don't go well, though. Ronon manages to fall asleep while keeping the posture, and McKay (in "The Tao of Rodney") favors more lying on the floor.
Star Trek: Voyager. The episode "Initiations", opens with Native American officer Chakotay performing the pakra ritual on the floor of his shuttle. Good thing it's not a Levitating Lotus Position, because he's hit by a Screen Shake as his shuttle comes under attack.
In Three's Company, Jack and Chrissy are meditating in the lotus position when the doorbell rings. Chrissy runs right over Jack to answer the door, causing Jack to somersault while maintaining the position. (Crowning Moment of Physical Comedy?)
The cover of Technical Death Metal band Gorguts' Obscura depicts an old man seated in the lotus position, although it is difficult to tell this on the CD cover. On the vinyl cover it's obvious.
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This is a standard way of depicting the Buddha, of course, making this Older Than Feudalism.
Japanese pro wrestler Konaka Pale One can work entire matches while in the Lotus Position, even performing complex moves like arm drags and kip-ups without breaking posture.
The rarely seen lotus hold involves sitting on the opponent's back and putting your legs in a lotus position to suspend his arms. It's rare because applying it can be convoluted and the lotus position is actually uncomfortable to sit in for long periods of time. A more common variation also called a lotus hold is to wrap your legs around someone's arms while sitting before them, though it really doesn't look the part (Melina in particular made it look more like a leg full nelson). Another variation is to force your opponent to sit in a lotus position, though its more preferable to have his back on the mat while you press his legs so he can't just push you away and you can maybe get a three count.
In the 2nd Edition Dungeons & Dragons supplement "The Complete Psionics Handbook", the symbol for the Metapsionics discipline is a character in the Lotus Position.
Jade is introduced in this pose in Beyond Good & Evil.
In Dark Souls III, the Path of the Dragon gesture has the player sitting in the Lotus Position. Using the gesture next to the Dragon Discipline in Irithyll Dungeon will teleport the player to the Archdragon Peak. Within the Peak, there are two different shrines in which using the gesture in front of them will grant the player the Calamity Ring and the Twinkling Dragon Torso Stone respectively.
Poo from EarthBound does this during his Mu training.
Your character in single-player Jedi Academy uses this while regaining health.
Shy-Ann from Girl Detective: Sweet Sixties meditates in this position.
Samara in Mass Effect 2 can be found meditating in her Normandy chambers this way. She is also radiating a powerful Biotic aura.
In The Matrix: Path of Neo, Neo does a full Lotus Position after beating an Old Master in the first training simulation, as a Fade to White transition into the sword-fighting simulation.
Yoshimitsu of SoulCalibur heal himself by sitting in the Lotus Position.
The Arilou in Star Control II are depicted sitting in a Lotus Position.
One of the training games in Wii Fit, "Lotus Focus", requires you to sit on the Wii Balace Board in the lotus position and stay as still as possible.
Justin has been seen sitting like this in El Goonish Shive. Sarah tries to imitate him and fails.
Jacqui of Wapsi Square is seen in this position when teaching a meditation class.
Doctor Steel assumes this position (complete with saffron robes) in his short film, "The Singularity".
Avatar: The Last Airbender has several people sitting lotus. Oddly enough, despite all the air and waterbending abilities — nobody actually floats. At least, not until The Legend of Korra, where Zaheer is shown meditating in the Levitating Lotus Position after he develops the ancient Airbending power of Flight.
Aelita from Code Lyoko sits in the Lotus Position ◊ when listening for "XANA's pulsations" for most of Season 1, and once in Season 4.
Kaeloo: In "Let's Play Catch the Mailman", Kaeloo meditates in this position to keep herself from getting angry about a fan letter she received that called her annoying.
Love, Death & Robots. In "Sonnie's Edge", Sonnie adopts this position while remote-piloting her Khanivore, while her opponent across the ring is more expressive. However this is misdirection. Turns out Sonnie's brain is in the Khanivore and her human body what's being remote-piloted — it's in this position not to concentrate but because it's switched off while she's fighting.
My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic: In episode ""A Rockhoof and a Hard Place", Somnambula and the rest of her motivational speaker class do a close approximation of the Lotus Position. "Close approximation" because, well, pony legs just don't work that way....
Lucky does this in the first episode ("The Yipper Caper") of Pound Puppies (2010).
Used by Junko in Storm Hawks, as he recalled his attempt at meditating.
In the United Kingdom, the Natural Law Party, a political party who field candidates at general elections, practice "yogic flying"... which while it sounds really cool, consists, disappointingly, of bouncing around a soft mat in the lotus position. Same thing in France with "le parti de la lévitation transcendentale"; largely considered a laughing stock.
Ring-tailed Lemurs do something a lot like this in the mornings, as the sun rises, to soak up sunlight and warm themselves.
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Indonesian U-19 National Team Players With Careers in Europe
Written by ris November 10, 2020
WHEN undergoing a training camp in Croatia for two months (August to October 2020). The coach of the U-19 Indonesia National Team (Timnas), Shin Tae-yong, brought along 28 players. Of the 28 players, four of whom have careers in Europe.
However, over time, one of them was no longer registered as a player with a career in Europe. The figure in question is Jack Brown who decided to leave the U-18 team from England, Lincoln City.
However, at the end of the training camp, coach Shin Tae-yong summoned two descent players who had careers in Europe. So, in total there are five U-19 Indonesian national team players who have worked in Europe. Anyone?
U-19 Indonesian National Team Players Who Have Career In Europe
Witan Sulaeman (Radnik Surdulica – Serbia)
Witan was brought in by the top caste club of the Serbian League, Radnik Surdulica, in February 2020. The player who graduated from Diklat Ragunan is contracted for 3.5 years or until June 30, 2023. So far, Witan Sulaeman has played in two league games. Serbia 2019-2020.
Witan played 26 minutes as Radnik lost 2-4 to Radnicki Nis. Then when Radnik played 1-1 against Vozdovac, Witan played for 45 minutes. For this season, Witan has not played with the Radnik Surdulica senior team. In fact, Radnik did not register Witan’s name to participate in the first round of the 2020-2021 Serbian League.
Kelana Mahesa (Bonner SC – Germany)
Kelana Mahesa is an Indonesian-German player who defends the Bonner SC team, a club that appears in the fourth caste of the German League. Kelana’s height, which reaches 182 centimeters, is an additional force for the U-19 Indonesian National Team when playing an aerial duel.
Besides being reliable for aerial duels, Kelana is also known to be good at channeling the ball. Therefore, apart from David Maulana, Beckham Putra and Brylian Aldama, the U-19 Indonesian National Team has Kelana Mahesa who is good at distributing the ball to the front lines.
Luah Mahesa (Bonner SC U-19 – Germany)
Luah Mahessa is the younger brother of Kelana. Currently, the 18 year old playmaker is defending Bonner SI’s U-19 team. When he played for the U-19 vs Hajduk Split Indonesia national team match, coach Shin Tae-yong was less impressed with Luah Mahesa.
Shin Tae-yong admitted that he was even more amazed by his brother, Kelana Mahesa. However, there is still time for Luah Mahessa to show off. Because, in the next face-to-face training camp for the U-19 Indonesian National Team, Luah Mahesa was guaranteed to be summoned again.
Imam Zakiri (Gymnastic Ceuta – Spain)
The attacking midfielder who was born on December 19, 2001, has had enough experience studying at a number of Spanish academies. This Jakarta-born footballer has been recorded as a player at the Real Valladolid and Leganes academies.
Now, Imam Zakiri is listed as a Gymnastics Cueta member who appears in the highest caste of the Spanish U-19 League Group 4. Contracted for five months, Imam Zakiri who competes with David Maulana in the U-19 Indonesian National Team has played 14 matches with the club.
Elkan Baggott (Ipswich Town – England)
Elkan Baggott is only 18 years old. However, this 196 centimeter tall defender is a mainstay of Ipswich Town’s U-23 team. Most recently, Elkan Baggott helped the U-23 team Ipswich Town to win 3-1 over Sheffield Wednesday.
In fact, this Indonesian-British descent has felt the sensation of being with the Ipswich Town senior team. He appeared for 90 minutes during Ipswich’s 2-0 win over Gillingham in the EFL Trophy in mid-September 2020.
Therefore, Elkan Baggott’s energy means a lot to the U-19 Indonesian National Team, who are aiming high targets in the U-19 Asian Cup and U-19 World Cup -20 2021. At the U-19 Asian Cup, the U-19 Indonesian national team is targeted to qualify for the semifinals. While at the U-20 World Cup coach Shin Tae-yong asked to take the Garuda Nusantara squad to the quarter-finals.
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The Duchess of Cambridge's wardrobe: Royal-approved items you can still purchase
Maisie Bovingdon
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8 January 2021, 12:25 pm ·4-min read
The Duchess of Cambridge, pictured here in March 2020, will celebrate her 39th birthday on 9 January. (Getty Images)
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The Duchess of Cambridge’s fashion influence continues to grow, even after over a decade in the limelight.
While her sartorial choices have seen some changes over the years, many factors remain. The mum-of-three continues to recycle ensembles year after year, as well as champion British high street stores such as Marks & Spencer, Boden and L.K Bennett.
As the royal celebrates her 39th birthday on 9 January, we’ve taken a look back at a few of her most recent stylish ensembles, which feature items that are still available to buy (royal fashion fans will know this is no easy feat due to the ‘Kate Effect’).
From a £75 Boden cardigan that has already had to be restocked numerous times, to her go-to sleek white Superga trainers and £5 earrings - these are the items any Duchess of Cambridge style fan should add to their basket ASAP.
5 items you can still shop from The Duchess of Cambridge’s wardrobe
The on-trend Boden Cardigan
The image has led Johannah to receive messages from medical staff from across the UK, and around the world, and has allowed them to share their own experiences of working during these extraordinary times. pic.twitter.com/24jLL3rHCg
— The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) November 15, 2020
The Duchess of Cambridge recently championed British high street store, Boden, by wearing a beautiful sky blue Abercorn Scallop Cardigan for a video call with one of the finalists in Kate’s photographic competition ‘Hold Still’.
Over the last few months the on-trend item of knitwear has sold out numerous times, but is now back in stock. If you want to get your hands on it, you may have to be quick about it.
Buy it: Abercorn Scallop Cardigan | £75 from Boden
Abercorn Scallop Cardigan
The go-to Superga trainers
The Duchess of Cambridge looked stylish and chic when she wore her Superga trainers, with pink tailored trousers, when she met with parents in Battersea Park in September 2020. (Getty Images)
The royal was first spotted in the classic Superga trainers in 2016 during a royal tour of Canada. Since then, the shoes have noticeably become one of her go-to pairs.
In 2019, Kate was seen sporting the trainers at the The Royal Horticultural Society Chelsea Flower Show in May and at the King’s Cup Regatta in August.
Most recently, she wore them to Battersea Park in September 2020 to meet with mothers and their babies who have been helped by peer support networks during the pandemic.
Buy it: 2750 Cotu Classic Trainer | £55 from Superga
2750 Cotu Classic Trainer
The statement L.K. Bennett dress (that is on sale)
Radio 1’s Teen Heroes of 2019 visited The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge at Kensington Palace earlier this month, along with chart-topping superstar Camila Cabello and BBC Radio 1 DJs Clara Amfo and Greg James.@BBCR1 #R1TeenAwards pic.twitter.com/V5zNABsSP6
— The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) October 22, 2019
In October 2019, Kate cut a chic figure in a printed L.K. Bennett dress at Kensington Palace to meet the winners of Radio 1’s Teen Heroes of 2019.
The flattering design is now on sale and is down from a rather hefty £395 to a much more affordable £158 - that’s quite a saving!
Buy it: Gabrielle Coral Print Midi Dress | £158 (Was £395) from L.K. Bennett
Gabrielle Coral Print Midi Dress
The £5 Accessorize earrings
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Back in June 2020, the mum-of-three accessorised a Zoom call look with her go-to Accessorize earrings - which, we might add, are only £5.
The duchess previously wore the earrings during a royal tour of Ireland in 2020, as well as in May 2019 to visit her RHS Back to Nature garden at Hampton Court Palace in London.
Buy it: Twisted circle drop earrings | £5 from Accessorize
Twisted circle drop earrings
The new royal-approved handbag
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge embarked on a three-day royal train tour in 2020, which saw them stop off in Scotland's capital of Edinburgh. (Getty Images)
The duchess championed small Scottish brand, Strathberry, during a three-day UK train tour in December 2020.
While in Scotland, the royal supported the local brand by debuting its new Multrees Chain Wallet bag, which featured a black croc texture and small gold chain.
Buy it: Multrees Wallet bag | £255 from Strathberry
Multrees Wallet bag
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Australians wait for navy evacuation on quake-hit island
News World Australians wait for navy evacuation on quake-hit island
3:09pm, Aug 8, 2018 Updated: 3:38pm, Oct 1
Rescuers search for survivors after the Lombok earthquake. Photo: Getty
Australian diplomats are working with the Indonesian navy to evacuate about 150 Australians still stranded on the Gili islands after the Lombok earthquake.
Foreign Minister Julie Bishop said she was on the way to Bali on Sunday when the earthquake hit, killing 105 people.
“The Indonesian government has not sought assistance from us but we, of course, would be prepared to consider any request that they made as our friends and neighbours,” Ms Bishop said on Wednesday.
An Australian consular official was sent to help the Indonesian navy evacuate about 150 Australian holiday-makers from the three Gili islands, which can only be reached by boat.
Ms Bishop said Lombok airport was still open for Australians wishing to leave the “devastated” islands.
The Indonesian Red Cross has been given access to Australian emergency supplies to help those in urgent need.
Thousands of survivors are still waiting for food, water and tents.
The dead are all Indonesians while among the 200 injured are a British citizen, one Dane, one American, one French, one Belgian, one Czech and one South Korean.
The spokesperson for the National Agency for Disaster Management (BNPB), Sutopo Purwo Nugroho, said on Tuesday that the death toll is expected to increase.
Most of the victims died in northern Lombok, where numerous houses and mosques collapsed. Emergency services are working to locate survivors as well as recover the bodies.
On the road to the north of the island, locals were asking for money to help the victims amid collapsed buildings.
Dozens of injured people are being treated in tents temporarily set up near Tanjung hospital in the northwest of the island, as the centre was damaged by the quake and was evacuated.
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UN VOTES TO COMBAT NAZISM – BUT THE WEST OPTS OUT
Posted on January 2, 2021 by Norwich Radical in Inter|national and tagged china, cold war, diplomacy, EU, fascism, featured, foreign policy, ideology, India, King Salman, Narendra Modi, nationalism, Nazism, Neo-Nazis, Neo-Nazism, politics, racism, Russia, Saudi Arabia, second world war, socialism, uk, Ukraine, UN, united nations, USA, West, white supremacism, xenophobia.
By Howard Green
On December 16th, the UN General Assembly passed a proposal entitled ‘Combating glorification of Nazism, neo-Nazism and other practices that contribute to fuelling contemporary forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance’. 130 out of 193 UN members voted in favour of it, and only two against: the United States and Ukraine. Similarly alarmingly, all EU member states and the UK abstained from the vote. Why are the nations who take so much pride in having defeated Nazism 75 years ago now refusing to vote in favour of combating it?
Some of the world’s most right-wing and fascist-resembling governments voted in favour of the item, including Narendra Modi’s India and King Salman’s Saudi Arabia. Why are these countries voting in favour of demolishing Nazism while the EU is not? Of course the right-wingers and fascists in these countries do not identify with Nazism, which is an exclusively white-supremacist ideology. But it is telling when the ‘liberal’ west are shown up in terms of their ethical stance on Nazism by governments we consider despotic.
As this resolution has been proposed before, the United States already has an excuse for why they voted against it. In typical American foreign policy style, they brand it as an attempt by Russia to expand its influence. This is why Ukraine also voted against the bill. According to the US mission last year, this resolution and its predecessors are “thinly veiled attempts to legitimize longstanding Russian disinformation narratives smearing neighboring nations under the cynical guise of halting Nazi glorification.” This refers, of course, to the ongoing hostility between Ukraine and Russia. This is a long and complex conflict, but it is true that there are fascists and neo-Nazis operating in Ukraine’s sovereignty movements. This resolution is an attempt, supported by Russia, to prevent the reemergence of Nazism. However, Ukraine and the US are choosing to portray it as something different.
In Kyiv far-right the National Corps throws free “Young Flame” Festival cast as celebrating “Ukrainian traditions”, and “our [Azov] movement”. Apparently both, per organizers, include “hass”(hate), “Übermensch“, „ultraviolence” other neonazi/white nationalist parlance. Watch: pic.twitter.com/Ddj2xA8NBX
— Oleksiy Kuzmenko (@kooleksiy) September 1, 2019
But what about the EU and UK choice to abstain? This is deeply confusing, as many EU countries and the UK continue to be so proud of their victory over Nazism in 1945. It hasn’t been made explicitly clear why EU member states unilaterally abstained, but we can understand it as a continuation of the diplomatic predicament Europe and the EU has been left in since the Cold War. The EU will avoid provoking either Russia or the US at all costs. As the resolution was proposed by Russia, its rejection or acceptance is fraught with possible diplomatic consequences. However, these consequences are far less detrimental than publicly choosing not to stand in solidarity with the majority of the nations on earth against the resurgence of Nazism. In the unlikely worst case, the US might’ve expelled a few European diplomats; overall the risks were minimal, and the resolution should have been unequivocally accepted by the EU.
The message sent by the US, meanwhile, is a simple one: it is willing to maintain fascism to further its global interests. Realistically, the US will appease any initiative that maintains their global dominance, outrightly fascist or not. By rejecting the resolution, the US continues to fog up the political atmosphere, to its benefit. We live in an era of deep ideological confusion. The lines between where nationalism ends and fascism begins are thoroughly blurred. This confusion helps maintain right-wing causes in the US domestically, where even as the bigot-in-chief leaves office, those who preach intolerance are tolerated by many. In a similar vein, many are kept uninformed about the ideology that underpins the nations that the US is opposed to. The US maintains that Russia remains socialist, and will continue to allow and abet the resurgence of facist movements to counter the much deadlier threat socialism poses to the American establishment.
It’s unlikely that US foreign policy will change without drastic changes in the country’s political priorities – and no, an incoming Democrat president does not count as real change on this front. The best way for nation states to be made accountable for the mutual support of fascism is through reform of the UN. Failing that, we must continue taking to the streets, real and virtual, to hold our governments’ feet to the fire when they use opportunities to destroy neo-Nazism as another arena to play their diplomatic games.
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The psychological margin
by Tom Verghese | Apr 5, 2019 | Blog | 0 comments
Last summer I wrote a piece about physical margins and how this team have them all over the pitch.
For some time I’ve been meaning to write a follow-up piece about the psychological margin, and as we head into the Champions League Quarter Finals and the final games of a beautifully poised Premier League for 18/19, it seems an applicable time to do so.
I’ll start this piece by asking you to cast your mind to the fantastic docu-movie, Free Solo. If you haven’t seen it, it follows now legendary climber Alex Honnold on his journey towards becoming the first man to climb El Capitan (Yosemite National Park) without a rope. It’s a stunning piece of film making in which Honnold achieves something quite astonishing. Tense throughout, his peers marvel at his mental resolve. So much so that they put him through a functional MRI scanner & look at the neurochemical activities in the stress centres in his brain. What they see, essentially, is that his central nervous system has a reduced response to stress or fear. He’s as unflappable as they come.
Alex Honnold free solo climbs El Capitan’s Freerider in Yosemite National Park. (National Geographic/Jimmy Chin)
And what of stress? Many Liverpool fans have said that this season is, so far, horrific for their health. The pressure, even as a helpless onlooking fan, feels immense.
But that’s where this point unravels, in a two-fold manner. What Klopp has done to the fanbase over the years has indoctrinated in us his values, not only by creating a team that consistently wins football matches, but also through directly and indirectly asking us to join him in his show of faith. As fans, are we helpless onlookers? Or does the transference of our negative energy have an impact on the players? Can collective belief and expectation do the opposite? How many times has Klopp asked for our support & positivity? After Lucas Moura’s equaliser at Anfield Klopp talked about it being the best Anfield response to conceding a goal in his time here. Was it? I don’t know? Does he think it’s an important message for us to read between the lines? Absolutely.
Klopp leading a show of gratitude to the crowd after a 2-2 draw against West Brom in December 2015 after Divock Origi’s 95th minute equaliser. It felt like a significant moment in Klopp’s gradual modelling of belief.
There are several ways to be a leader. Football is a wonderful medium through which to exhibit some of the many types. The emotionally understated geniuses, the militant disciplinarians, the leaders by example. Then there’s Klopp. Klopp leads with unbridled emotion; an emotion which seems to overshadow his tactical nous at times. He leads with a belief in his players; a contagious sense that if he thinks they can do it, then they do too themselves.
How many times this season have we pulled through, counting on our mental strength & resilience? Perhaps the most impressive aspect of our astonishing points haul has been the relentless nature of it. We’ve relied on collective resolve as much as individual brilliance at times.
One thing that has rung true in recent weeks has been the number of opponents making mistakes. It had me thinking about the pressure cooker environment of football and in particular, this top of the Premier League football – the eyes of the world on Liverpool and their counterparts. There’s more to the multiple big errors opposing sides concede against the top football teams in the world than just slices of luck. There’s that constant feeling of impending doom that clinging on against a team you know aren’t going to relent brings. As pressure mounts and the doubt creeps in, even the most regularly assured humans make mistakes. This Liverpool side, and increasingly fanbase, are mastering the art of ‘turning the screw’ on opponents, forcing errors in the latter stages against weary bodies and subsequently weakened minds. It’s a mental game, this football.
We’ve seen Mo Salah play with the weight of the world on his shoulders & speak publically about how he’s under tighter scrutiny than other goalscorers. We’ve seen Naby Keita look like he was about to explode on the league in his opening few fixtures, only to seem to wilt and seemingly regress psychologically. We’ve seen Fabinho looking like he was totally out of his depth at this level away at Arsenal. We’ve seen Jordan Henderson get pilloried by some time and time again. But we’ve seen Klopp talk them all up. We’ve seen Klopp divert attention. We’ve seen Klopp protect his players. And we’ve seen the fans repeatedly reflect on how Klopp gives his players time, asking for patience and belief in them and him. We’ve seen it work.
Klopp’s talked to us before about recruiting the right type of player. The type of player who can show the “positive traits of being angry”. A player who can keep their cool in the toughest of circumstances. A player whom you could put through a functional MRI scanner and, like Honnold, would probably have a diminished stress response. Alisson and van Dijk just resonate a calmness and assuredness. They’ve been bought in for more than just their footballing ability.
Functional MRI imagining – amygdala responses to threats, or unpleasant stimuli. Alex Honnold’s scans showed a reduced emotional response to threat. I’d imagine this would apply to Alisson’s, van Dijk’s, Salah’s, Fabinho’s and Jurgen Klopp’s amongst others.
Jurgen Klopp has masterminded this change in mentality, both on and off the pitch; his positive affirmations and infectious motivational speaking. There’s something of the psychologist about him.
There’s a German term, used in clinical psychology in fact, that comes to mind – ‘gestalt’. It essentially translates to the sense that the whole is more that the sum of its parts.
This Liverpool side has some truly great parts, but buoyed by belief, they’re becoming a rather special whole.
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Bob the Builder, the lovable construction worker who has taken up residence on Nick Jr.® -- and in preschoolers' imaginations -- is making his home at Sears stores across the country. Beginning this month and through December 2001, Sears will be the exclusive U.S. retailer for Bob the Builder apparel, selected accessories and portrait backgrounds. The hit show, featuring Bob and his crew of fun-loving building machines, made its U.S. television debut in January on Nick Jr. to record-breaking premiere ratings, and since then has consistently topped the charts among the 2- to-5-year-old audience.
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In addition to trend-right children's apparel and selected accessories, Sears also is offering customers a selection of other products, including toys, gifts and home decor in its approximately 860 department stores. In selected stores, Sears Portrait Studios will offer Bob the Builder photo backgrounds for children and their families.
With colorful embroidered images of Bob, Wendy and their animal and machine friends featured on kids' T-shirts, tops, jeans, sweatshirts, and overalls, Sears exclusive apparel gives Bob the Builder fans a stylish way to identify with their favorite characters.
Denim overalls come with plaid flannel shirts, attached "work belts" and plastic tools, while carpenter-style jeans with hammer loops and functional "tool" pockets allow kids to build imaginative play through dress-up.
Broadcast in more than 100 countries worldwide, Bob the Builder has become a phenomenal international success, holding the top ratings spots in Germany, Italy, Japan, Australia and the U.K. In the U.S., the TV series has consistently ranked among the top three highest-rated cable shows for 2- to-5-year-olds since its smash January debut. Bob the Builder is created and produced by HIT Entertainment.
"Sears customers have come to expect to find the latest in high-quality kids' licensed character merchandise at our stores," said Greg Sandfort, vice president of Children's Apparel and Hardlines at Sears. "The Bob the Builder property is a great way for Sears to connect with the important preschool market, especially since the series features characters that stress important skills such as problem-solving and teamwork."
With apparel that makes teamwork fashionable -- and fun -- clothing is available in girls' and boys' toddler sizes 2 to 4, sizes 4 to 7 for boys and sizes 4 to 6X for girls. (Girls' apparel is available only in select, major- market Sears stores.) Suggested retail prices range from $10.99 to $12.99 for screen Ts, $19.99 to $24.99 for separates, and from $29.99 to $34.99 for clothing sets. Toddler Bob the Builder footwear -- with features like "wrench" closures and rugged lug soles -- will debut mid-September and retail for $16.99.
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Targeted at preschool children, Bob the Builder is a stop-frame model animation series that follows the adventures of an ever-friendly and helpful builder, his capable business partner Wendy, and their crew of fun-loving machines and animal friends. Set in and around a construction yard in a small town, the series depicts the characters working together to help each other out of trouble while solving problems and providing shoulders to lean on. Each episode empowers preschoolers with a "can-do" attitude, and contains timeless storylines that always offer a positive and clear pro-social message.
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A Compact Camera that Will Crush Your Smartphone
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It’s a dilemma for many travelers: You want a better photo than you can take with your smartphone, but you don’t want to lug around a big camera. Sony’s Cyber-Shot RX100 VI solves your problem by putting a high-quality camera into a tiny, pocket-sized package. Upgrade your travel pictures without adding a big camera.
How the Sony Cyber-Shot RX100 VI Rates:
Usefulness: 10/10. There’s a saying that the best camera is the one that you have with you, and that’s true especially while traveling. If you have to carry around a bulky camera or fiddle with a bunch of equipment, you might miss your shot completely. The Sony Cyber-Shot RX100 VI allows you to point and shoot quickly and easily. This is a great camera for amateur photographers, as it has a very fast autofocus and great auto settings that allow you to just press a button and take a great photo. If you’re a more experienced shutterbug, there are lots of features to experiment with, like Advanced Eye AF (a portrait mode setting that focuses on your subject’s eyes), Touch Focus (which allows you to set the focus by touching the monitor), and AF/AE tracking (a continuous shooting mode that can capture up to 24 frames per second).
Value: 8/10. The number of features that you get in such a small package make this camera worth the price tag. The RX100 VI has a high-resolution zoom lens that retracts flat when not in use. It shoots photos in 10.1 megapixels and movies in 4K HDR.
Durability: 8/10. The camera has a built-in shutter that protects the lens, and the flash pops back inside the camera when not in use, keeping it safe. I tested this camera in very cold conditions, and it held up well (including the battery life).
Portability: 10/10. The camera is 4″ x 2.37″ x 1.68″ and weighs just 10.7 ounces, including the battery and memory card.
Does it Work?: 10/10. I captured crisp, clear, and vibrant images with this camera. It was very easy to use and fit into a pocket, so I didn’t mind carrying it around everywhere I went.
10 Emerging Places to Visit in Europe For a Crowd-Free Vacation
Courtesy Jamie Ditaranto
As the relentless crowds flock to major tourist sites in cities like Paris and Venice, travelers need to face the truth—we’re wearing each other (and the cities we’re visiting) out. It’s a struggle common across Europe, but that doesn’t mean all of Europe has been overtaken by legions of tourists. There are plenty of exciting destinations that may not be new, but they are emerging as exciting destinations worthy of a visit. Plus, the crowds haven’t gotten to them yet.
Vipava Valley, Slovenia
Photo: Marijan Močivnik
Just two hours from Venice, the Vipava Valley is a haven for adventurous travelers looking for room to explore. This little corner of Slovenia was recently named by Lonely Planet as one of Europe’s best destinations, and now is the perfect time to visit the valley before the crowds catch on.
Rent a car and drive through this countryside to find plenty of adventurous things to do, from easy-going bike rides through vineyards to stand-up paddle boarding on the Vipava River. And of course, frequent stops at some of the valley’s boutique winemakers like Lepa Vida and the Burja Estate are a must. Pepper your wine tasting with gastronomical stops to try locally produced staples like honey, cherries, and olive oil. For a bit of history, you can stop by the Kostanjavica Monastery and visit the Bourbon crypt, where members of the noble French family were buried following their exile after the French Revolution. Today, the monastery is an art museum and, from the platform outside the church, visitors enjoy clear views of the Italian city of Gorizia.
Where to Stay: In the Vipava Valley, camping and farm-stays are the way to go, but if you prefer a hotel, check out the Majerija. This 300-year old guesthouse has built all its guest rooms underground so as not to disturb the idyllic countryside with new developments.
Why Are These Hotels Famous?
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You might already know these famous hotels by name, but do you know why they’re famous? Here’s what earned some of the world’s best-known hotels their prominence — and why you should stay there.
Marina Bay Sands, Singapore
A symbol of Singapore’s crazy-rich luxury offerings, the Marina Bay Sands is a famous hotel that’s become best known for its massive rooftop infinity pool, which connects the hotel’s three buildings and overlooks the Marina Bay. You have to be a hotel guest to visit the pool — but base room rates are surprisingly reasonable, starting at around $300 per night. The Marina Bay Sands made headlines when its first opened in 2011, and again in 2018 when North Korean leader Kim Jong-un visited it during a summit of world leaders.
Brown’s Hotel, London
Famous hotels don’t get much more “fit for a queen” than the five-star luxury hotel where Queen Victoria took her tea: Brown’s Hotel in London’s Mayfair district. Instagram-worthy interiors (hello, marble soaking tubs) and an award-winning afternoon tea program make it the ultimate splurge when staying in the heart of London, just a short walk from Buckingham Palace’s Green Park and Birdcage Walk.
Atlantis Bahamas, Nassau
The massive resort and casino built around Nassau’s Paradise Island, Atlantis is a famous hotel for having the largest open-air marine animal habitat in the world. Named for a mythical underwater empire, the real-life resort’s Royal Towers make it looks like a castle. Atlantis is centered around Aquaventure, a 141-acre water park featuring 11 pools, a lazy river, and the iconic “Leap of Faith” waterslide — a tube that passes down a faux Mayan temple and through a live shark tank. And if you’re not looking for shark-adjacent thrills, it all sits beside five miles of pristine Bahamian beaches.
The Beverly Hills Hotel, Los Angeles
Want to sleep where Marilyn Monroe once lived? Dubbed the Pink Palace, the retro-luxe Beverly Hills Hotel on historic Sunset Boulevard has served as a meeting spot and makeshift home to a slew of movie stars like Monroe while they were working on set in Los Angeles. Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton also honeymooned at the hotel in the 1960s, and many more celebrities of Hollywood’s Golden Age made the property their go-to hotel. To this day Bungalow Seven, the room which is rumored to have been Marilyn Monroe’s favorite, is nicknamed Norma Jeane — the star’s real name.
Copacabana Palace, Rio de Janiero
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Rio de Janeiro’s most famous hotel, the Copacabana Palace is known for its location on one of the world’s best beaches. The property’s art-deco style dates back to the 1920s and the spacious rooms are an added bonus to the prime Copacabana Beach location, on-site pools, and top-notch customer service — all in the heart of Rio.
The Brando, Tahiti
If visiting the far-off French Polynesian islands of Tahiti aren’t enough of a status symbol for you, staying at world-famous hotel on a private island should be. The Brando is named for actor Marlon Brando, who purchased the island after having filmed a movie there.
Brando’s exclusive namesake resort sits on a remote atoll that’s only accessible via a 20-minute plane ride from Tahiti’s capital of Papeete. Made up of private beachfront villas complete with their own outdoor pools, The Brando is billed as a “carbon-negligible” eco-lodge and also supports Tahitian conservation efforts and nature research.
La Mamounia, Marrakech
A former palace that dates back to the 12th century, La Mamounia Marrakech is a Mudejar-style luxury hotel that will transport you back in time. Named the Best Hotel in Africa and the Best Urban Hotel in the world, its four restaurants, full spa, pools, and quiet terraces are all within walking distance from bustling historic landmarks like marketplaces, Koutoubia Mosque, and Bahia Palace.
The longest continuously operating hotel in the U.S., Boston’s historic Omni Parker House dates back to the 1800s and is also a famous hotel for its high-end restaurant, Parker’s, where John F. Kennedy proposed to his wife Jackie in 1953. The table where she said yes still sits in Parker’s Restaurant. The restaurant is also thought to be the birthplace of Boston creme pie (circa 1865). Parker’s has served Boston’s elite for centuries, but packs some lesser known trivia, too — like the fact that it separately employed historical figures Malcolm X and Ho Chi Minh as wait staff and kitchen staff, respectively. And while this famous hotel is super historic, thanks to a recent renovation it’s also modern and luxurious.
The Plaza Hotel, New York City
New York’s most famous hotel is a French-style historic landmark adjacent Central Park that opened in 1907 and was quickly dubbed the “greatest hotel in the world.” The Plaza has served as a filming location for classic movies like Alfred Hitchcock’s North by Northwest and millennial-favorite Home Alone 2—and even offers a Home Alone 2 package that will serve you the ice cream Kevin eats in the movie. Because it was the setting of the beloved children’s book Eloise at the Plaza, the hotel also offers an all-pink Eloise Suite. And if all that isn’t enough, The Plaza has also hosted some of the 20th century’s most famous musical names—from Miles Davis to Peggy Lee. To this day the ultra-luxurious hotel staffs a white-gloved butler on every floor and offers traditional etiquette lessons at The Plaza Hotel Finishing Program.
Hotel Resort Fees and Other Hidden Charges
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In a big win for Britain’s consumers, the British Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has told big online travel agencies that they must include any mandatory charges like hotel “resort” fees (which are often applied by non-resort hotels in big cities, as well) in the up-front listed price. It’s ok, says CMA, for hotels to break the full price into a base charge plus a mandatory fee, but all mandatory fees must be included in the initially displayed cost.
The CMA order applies to other deceptions similar to resort fees, as well, requiring online booking sites to:
Make it clear how hotels are ranked after a customer has entered their search requirements, for example telling people when search results have been affected by the amount of commission a hotel pays the site.
Not give a false impression of the availability or popularity of a hotel, nor rush customers into making a booking decision based on incomplete information. For example, when highlighting that other customers are looking at the same hotel as you, making it clear they may be searching for different dates. The CMA also saw examples of some sites strategically placing sold out hotels within search results to put pressure on people to book more quickly.
Be clear about discounts and promote only deals that are immediately available. Examples of misleading discount claims include comparisons with a higher price that was not relevant to the customer’s search criteria. For example, some sites were comparing a higher weekend room rate with a weekday rate or comparing the price of a luxury suite with a standard room.
So far Agoda, Booking.com, Expedia, and Trivago have agreed to comply, and the CMA says it will keep after the others. CMA is also addressing similar problems with metasearch engines and hotel-chain systems, with a compliance deadline of September 1. Unfortunately, the rules apply only to British versions of booking websites.
And it should stand as an example for regulators in the U.S. about dealing with obvious deceptions. So far, the Federal Trade Commission has abdicated its responsibility to ban deceptive advertising on booking sites, but there’s some hope that individual states may take action under state laws banning deceptive pricing.
Maybe it’s also time for the big OTAs and metasearch folks to step up to their responsibilities to consumers and adopt the British guidelines unilaterally for their U.S. and Canadian postings. After all, if they’ve agreed to do it in Britain it’s clearly feasible. How about it, Expedia and Booking, and the rest? How about honest price postings?
10 Winter Outfit Necessities for Travel
These performance pieces will keep you warm from head to toe — but still look so good you’ll find yourself wanting to wear them no matter what the temperature.
Ministry of Supply 3D Print-Knit Sweater Dress
If you think itchy and bulky when you think sweater dress, you need to check out Ministry of Supply’s revolutionary winter travel outfits. This sweater dress is made using a unique 3D print-knit process, meaning it’s created using one seamless piece (so no annoying seams rubbing you the wrong way). Instead of scratchy wool, the dress is made from a knit acrylic/PBT blend that has stretch, shaping, moisture-wicking, and plenty of warmth. This dress is super stylish and can be easily dressed up or down depending on your day/night plans.
Smartwool Cozy Flip Mitt
The dilemma — it’s freezing out but you still need to use your phone, pay for something, or just use your hands. If you’ve got Smartwool’s Cozy Flip Mitts on, you don’t have to take off your entire mitten just to use your fingers. This glove/mitten hybrid lets you fold back the mitten top to reveal fingerless gloves so you can use your fingertips when they’re needed, without freezing off your hand.
Columbia Powder Keg Jacket
Although Columbia’s Powder Keg Jacket (available for women and men) is designed for the slopes, it’s stylish enough that it can top off your everyday winter outfits without looking too sporty. The women’s version is available in a travel-friendly synthetic version that uses Omni-Heat insulation and a thermal reflective layer that provides warmth without the bulk of down. Even if you’re not on skis, you’ll appreciate all the built-in features (like plenty of zippered and hidden pockets).
Ridge Merino Pants & Top
On ultra-cold days when your regular jeans just don’t cut it, you need to add in a base layer. I love the Inversion bottoms from Ridge Merino (available for men too) because they are the absolute thinnest leggings I’ve ever tried, thanks to their 100 percent Merino wool construction. If you plan on wearing them solo as well, check out the cool new Atmospheric River Print, which was inspired by a weather pattern that causes heavy snow. I like to pair it with the matching Inversion Midweight Crew which is slightly heavier than the bottoms, but is still slim enough that you could layer it under a sweater.
Solarsphere Gloves
Solar power isn’t just for gadgets — add some natural heat to your winter outfits with Seirus Innovation Solarsphere Ace Gloves, which use solar-absorbing insulation to increase the warmth of your gloves by up to 10 degrees. And, the gloves have a touchscreen-compatible finger-pad, so you don’t have to take them off to text or swipe.
Ruth Tundra Boots
The Ruth Tundra Boots go with any winter outfit, from casual to dressy, thanks to their basic black style. The sleek waterproof exterior hides a cozy faux-fur lined interior that will keep your feet toasty all day long. Unlike many winter boots, these have great arch support and a sturdy sole that’s practically slip-proof (even on ice).
Vince Camuto Classic Peacoat
A winter jacket doesn’t automatically have to mean puffy coat — this classic peacoat from Vince Camuto is made from a water-resistant melton wool blend, so you can wear it around a fashionable city on a drizzly or snowy day and still stay warm and dry.
These basic black leggings have a warm secret — an ultra-soft fleece lining that will keep your legs even warmer than pants do. The leggings feel like sweatpants but still look great with dressier winter outfits, so you don’t have to consign all your dresses to the back of the closet until warmer weather.
Flannel-Lined Jeans
Not into tights? You can still have secret coziness (but with a more rugged look) with these flannel-lined jeans. On the outside, they look like normal, straight-fit denim — but the inside is lined with the same warm flannel as your favorite pajamas.
The Lucy Cardigan
It never hurts to have an extra layer when you travel, and it’s even better if that extra layer can pull double duty as a bag — like the Lucy Cardigan from ScotteVest. This sweater has four pockets (including two that are zippered and hidden), so you can use it to carry your phone, cards, and keys, and leave your purse behind.
Where to Stay in Germany: Lodging Tips You Need to Know
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With so many tempting possibilities, deciding where to stay in Germany can turn into a dilemma. Should you choose ultra-modern hotels or charm-filled historic properties? Should you dream away your nights at country inns, fairytale castles, or pampering spa resorts? Even if you’re on a budget, Germany’s lodging options include hotels, B&Bs, and hostels that are among Europe’s very best. Or, for a change of pace, you can spend a few days on a farm or a countryside vineyard. Can’t choose? The best plan may be to mix and match as you travel through the country, sampling some of Germany’s best accommodations.
Traditional Hotels in Germany
Germany uses the international rating system of stars for hotels, from modest one-stars to five-star luxury. In one- and two-star hotels, you’ll find smaller rooms and perhaps shared bathrooms. From three stars up, hotels will have an on-site restaurant, luggage service, private bathrooms, and a reception desk that stays open at least 12 hours of each day. At four- and five-star hotels, you’ll enjoy room service and plenty of amenities, including robes and washcloths.
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German lodging standards are very high, and you can generally expect clean and comfortable rooms with breakfast included. Better hotels may serve a lavish morning buffet that includes eggs, meats, yogurt, fruits, and cheese. Many hotels in all price ranges have Wi-Fi, though sometimes for a fee.
Europeans still tend to smoke more cigarettes than Americans do, so if you’re sensitive to smoke, it’s worth requesting a nonsmoking room or floor when you make your reservation. Be aware that in a climate where air-conditioning is seldom necessary, many older hotels may not have it. If you are planning a summer trip, be sure to check.
Keep a copy of your reservation confirmation with you to make sure the promised rate is honored. Always check hotel sites directly for specials and deals, such as low weekend rates in cities when business travelers go home. During major events like Munich’s Oktoberfest or the Frankfurt Book Fair, rooms are scarce and rates can double or even triple. You can also find great deals on Germany hotels via TripAdvisor (SmarterTravel’s parent company) and Hotels.com.
Germany’s Romantik Hotels
While star ratings tell you about amenities, they do not measure charm, and many older European hotels have great appeal. Among the most enjoyable places to stay in Germany are the aptly named Romantik Hotels, found in Germany’s major cities as well as in its smaller towns. The hotels in this group are all in historic buildings and owner-managed.
Another romantic experience is to choose a schlosshotel, or castle converted into a hotel. Germany has more of these special accommodations than anywhere else in Europe. You can find many of them listed at TripAdvisor, and at a site called Castle and Palace Hotels.Note that some of Germany’s older hotels do not have elevators, so if stairs are a problem for you, make sure to request a room on the ground floor.
Germany’s Country Hotels
The German countryside has so much beauty and so many attractions that it is well worth your time to plan part of your itinerary in Germany away from the cities. This will give you the chance to experience delightful places to stay such as gasthofs and gasthauses, atmospheric country inns that also serve good local food.
For a different experience, spend time at a countryside bauernhof, a farm that offers rooms for travelers. These are great fun for families, especially for city dwellers. You can also stay amid scenic vineyards at a winzerhof, a winery guesthouse. A site called LandReise is an excellent source for these types of lodgings (though it’s only in German; use the Chrome browser for translation). Bavaria alone boasts more than 1,000 farmstay listings, along with its own association and website to help find them: Farm-Holidays.com.
Germany’s Spa Hotels
Ever since Roman times, visitors have been coming to Germany to “take the waters” in health spas surrounded by hot mineral springs said to have healing properties. “Bad” means bath, and hotels in cities such as Bad Reichenhall, Wiesbaden, and chic Baden-Baden share access to the coveted spa waters. Many of these cities also have diversions like casinos and fine eateries. Hotels vary from modest to super-luxurious. Check listings in each town to make your choice, as well as Booking.com.
Germany’s Budget Hotels, B&Bs, and Homestays
For those who are looking for a well-priced hotel in Germany, booking services like Expedia and Hotels.com offer good values in all price categories. Another good source is Best Western. The chain’s listings in Europe are not motels as they are in some parts of the U.S., but rather small hotels that have been inspected and are reliable. If you’re willing to stay outside the city center and take public transportation to get around, you can often find lower rates in better hotels. Just be sure that quick connections are near the hotel.
At the lower end of the lodgings scale in Germany are zimmer, meaning simply “rooms,” in private houses, offered by families that have a spare bedroom or two. These can be especially handy if you’re looking for an overnight while touring the country by car. Watch for signs that say “Zimmerfrei” (room available), check with the local tourist office for locations, or try Homestay.com.
Germany Vacation Rentals
Apartment and home rentals provide more spacious quarters and can be less expensive than booking multiple hotel rooms when traveling with family or a group of friends. The agencies and websites that specialize in offering these types of properties have listings ranging from studios in the city to villas in the country. Among the sources to try are Airbnb, HomeAway, and TripAdvisor’s vacation rentals page.
Ask for references or read reviews from people who have previously rented the property that you’re considering. Be sure that someone will be on call to help in case of emergency, like a lost key or a plumbing problem. If you’re hungry for more information before making your reservation, read up about what you need to know about booking a vacation rental.
If you’re planning to stay in Germany for a week or longer, you could consider a house swap. A German family might be delighted to trade their home or apartment for yours, saving each of you a lot of money. Specialized agencies such as HomeExchange or Intervac have listings all over the world, including many in Germany. As with rentals, references from others who have stayed in the property are invaluable. Not quite sure how to arrange this type of accommodation? Read more about how to set up a home exchange.
Hostels in Germany
Germany helped pioneer the idea of youth hostels, and today has more than 500 hostel properties that are among Europe’s most modern. While they still offer the bunk rooms that are popular with thrifty students, many hostels also offer private double rooms and family-style rooms that appeal to budget-conscious older travelers. Rates are modest and often include breakfast.
The best hostels book up fast, so reserve well in advance. Find listings at the German Youth Hostel Association or via Hostelling International, an organization that covers countries around the world. You may also want to consider investing in a Hostelling International membership, as this will allow you to stay worldwide at deeply discounted rates.
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I took the Wonderlic Test
During a job interview last week I was given the Wonderlic Test. Heading into the interview I had no idea it was going to be ad ministered nor had I really ever taken the time to figure out how the test is given or what questions it asks. The Wonderlic Cognitive Ability Test is a 50 question, 12 minute exam designed to measure the learning and problem-solving abilities of potential employees. The scoring scale is one point per correct answer. Subjects with average intelligence are expected to score in the area of 20 points, and those who can’t muster double-digits are considered to be illiterate.
Two Sample Questions:
1) In the following set of words, which word is different from the others? 1) copper, 2) nickel, 3) aluminum, 4) wood, 5) bronze.
2) A rectangular bin, completely filled, holds 640 cubic feet of grain. If the bin is 8 feet wide and 10 feet long, how deep is it?
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Grading The Performance: Ohio
Players at Michigan are ultimately judged by how they perform against Ohio. While all position groups have to deal with an added level of expectation against the Bu ckeyes, no position group endures more pressure than the QBs. QBs are judged above all else by their record and performance against Ohio. For much of the last decade Michigan fans have seen their QB’s outperformed by their Buckeye counterparts. Names like Krenzel, Smith, and Pryor have made more plays in the clutch and fewer critical mistakes than Wolverine QBs. Over the last decade Ohio QBs have outperformed Michigan’s QBs, until Saturday.
Denard Robinson rose to the occasion on Saturday and simply willed the Wolverines to victory. Every time the Buckeyes made a play to take the lead or tie the game, Denard came right back to make a play of his own. Denard performed at the highest of levels on the biggest of stages; became a legend in the process. During one stretch of the game, Robinson completed 11 straight passes and was the most accurate that he’s been this season. The most impressive part of Robinson’s performance, from a passing standpoint, was that he was the most accurate while making the most difficult throws. Denard threw a perfect 15 yd corner route to Drew Dileo that would have gone for a TD had Dileo stayed on his feet. Denard also hit Junior Hemingway on a perfect strike between a safety and a corner. Denard made the difficult throws look easy, something that seems truly amazing when you think back of the season. In addition, Denard showed a tremendous amount of patience before hitting Odoms for a TD. There were no back foot, chuck the ball up for grabs plays, the kind that have gotten Denard into trouble all season. Denard was dialed in from the first snap and amazing enough continued to elevate his level of play throughout the game.
On the ground, Denard ran harder and with more decisiveness than he has since arriving at Michigan. There was only one play where Denard hesitated instead of making up his mind and taking off. Denard burned Nebraska last week with his scrambling ability and he did the same to the Buckeyes this week. Anytime Ohio vacated its LBs from the middle of the field, Denard took off which was great to see. Denard also did a great job on the zone read, an area that he has struggled with his whole career. Denard was determined not to let Michigan lose and he ran like it.
The only imperfections on the day for Denard Robinson were the two balls he put on the ground. On the first play Robinson was ruled down. On the second, Ohio got the ball in Michigan territory and scored a few plays later.
Continue reading “Grading The Performance: Ohio”
Author Joseph BoydPosted on November 29, 2011 Categories FootballTags Al Borges, Blake Countess, Brady Hoke, Braxton Miller, Brendan Gibbons, Craig Krenzel, Craig Roh, Daniel Herron, Denard Robinson, Devier Posey, Drew Dileo, Fitzgerald Toussaint, Greg Mattison, J.T. Floyd, Jibreel Black, Jim Bollman, John Simon, Jordan Kovacs, Junior Hemingway, Kevin Koger, Mark Huyge, Martavious Odoms, Matt Wile, Michael Schofield, Michigan Wolverines, Mike Martin, Ohio State Buckeyes, Patrick Omameh, Rex Burkhead, Ryan Shazier, Ryan Van Bergen, Stephen Hopkins, Taylor Lewan, Terrelle Pryor, The Game, Thomas Gordon, Troy Smith, Troy Woolfolk, Will Hagerup
Ohio State Deception Mashup
Pretty well done:
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Author Lance CallihanPosted on July 22, 2011 July 22, 2011 Categories FootballTags Jim Tressel, Michigan Wolverines, Ohio State Buckeyes, Terrelle Pryor
Ohio State Game Preview
Michigan vs. Ohio State (2010) Football Game Preview
After being ran over by Wisconsin last week, the Michigan Wolverines now have their biggest game of the season this week against long time rival, the #8 Ohio State Buckeyes.
On the offensive side of the ball, the Buckeyes have one of the top offenses in all of college football. Led by one of the nations top quarterbacks Terrelle Pryor, the Buckeyes offense averages 446.2 yards of offense per game (18th in the nation). Pryor this season has thrown for 23 touchdowns and 2,331 yards, while rushing for 590 yards and four touchdowns. His top two receiving targets are Dane Sanzenbacher (818 yards, 9 TDs) and Dever Posey (695 yards, 5 TDs). The Wolverines defense also needs to watch out for running Dan Herron, who has ran for 893 yards and 14 touchdowns. After the Wolverines terrible defensive performance last week against Wisconsin, in which they allowed 357 yards of rushing, I expect that the Buckeyes are going to be calling Herron’s number a ton. The Buckeyes are averaging close to 40 points of game on offense, while the Wolverines defense is one of the worst, allowing close to 34 points per game. It looks like things are not going to be too pretty this week for the Wolverines defense, as they have shown they are one of the worst defenses in the nation.
The Wolverines offense faces a tough Buckeyes defense, which is one of the top defensive units in the nation. The Buckeyes are only allowing 13.9 points per game (5th in the nation), while also only surrendering a measly 241.5 yards per game (3rd in the nation). The defense is led by one of the nation’s top defensive lineman, Cameron Heyward, who has recorded 9.5 tackles for loss this season, and linebacker Brian Rolle, who leads the team in tackles with 62. Denard Robinson, who became the first player in NCAA history to run for 1,500 yards and throw for 1,500 yards, leads this Wolverines offense against the Buckeyes defense. It’s no different than any other week. If the Wolverines are going to find any success moving the ball against this stout Buckeyes defense, Robinson is going to have to carry the team on his back.
Continue reading “Ohio State Game Preview”
Author StaffPosted on November 26, 2010 November 27, 2010 Categories FootballTags Brian Rolle, Cameron Heyward, Dan Herron, Dane Sanzenbacher, Denard Robinson, Dever Posey, Michigan Wolverines, Ohio State Buckeyes, Rich Rodriguez, Terrelle Pryor
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Author Lance CallihanPosted on November 23, 2010 November 23, 2010 Categories FootballTags Denard Robinson, Michigan Wolverines, Ohio State Buckeyes, Roy Roundtree, Terrelle Pryor1 Comment on How To Win An Autographed Picture of Marcus Ray Decking David Boston
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Westbrook scores 50 in historic night, OKC gets the win over Denver
Westbrook sets triple-double record, Thunder beat Nuggets - The ... - theintelligencer.com
Russell Westbrook hit a game winner in Saturday's game against the Denver Nuggets
April 10, 2017 at 2:18 PM April 10, 2017 at 2:18 PM
What an afternoon it was in Denver on Sunday. The Denver Nuggets hosted the Oklahoma City Thunder and their superstar point guard Russell Westbrook at Pepsi Center.
It turned out to be a special kind of afternoon in front of 20 thousand fans. Westbrook has been on a historic tear this season averaging a triple-double and also leading the league in scoring. He did not disappoint the fans in Denver either — they most definitely got their money's worth.
Close game all the way to the end
Coming into this game the Nuggets were hoping they can stay alive in the Western Conference playoff race with a win against the Thunder.
It was a close first quarter as these two teams went back and fourth in the first 12 minutes. The Thunder were up 27-26 after the first period. Denver took the lead early in the second quarter and finished the first half with a one-point 53-52.
By the time third quarter ended, the Nuggets increased their lead to 10 points. It was 91-81 for the home team after three periods of playing time. Midway through the fourth quarter the Nuggets held their biggest lead of the game with 14 points, it was 99-85. But then Russell Westbrook showed and took over.
Westbrook's night
He scored his team's last 15 points in the final 3:35 of the game including a game winning shot at the buzzer. The score was 105-103 for the home team with 2.7 seconds left in the game.
Thunder had posession and they gave the ball to their superstar. He came up big in the clutch again, scored the three-pointer for the win as time expired.
It was his 50th point of the game. Westbrook finished the game with 50 points, 16 rebounds and 10 assists. This was his 42nd triple-double of the season and he now owns NBA's all time record for most triple doubles in a single season.
He now also becomes the first player in NBA history with three 50-point triple doubles. After the game was over Russell spoke to the media: "I practice that shot every day in pregame, from that same spot. I definitely felt comfortable shooting that shot. I've been blessed and I'm very thankful to the Man above. It was fun, pure adrenaline with that game-winning shot."
For the Thunder Enes Kanter also helped in this win, he finished the game with 15 points and eight rebounds.
Steven Adams added 10 points and 10 rebounds.
Nuggets on the other hand are now officially out of this year's playoffs. Danilo Gallinari led them in scoring in Sunday's loss with 34 points and 10 rebounds, while Nikola Jokic added 23 points and six rebounds.
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The people should choose their bishops again / Commonweal
Posted by Voice of the Faithful in Catholic Bishops, Clericalism, Future of the Church, Voice of the Faithful on December 11, 2020
“His (former cardinal Theodore McCarrick’s) appointment (to auxiliary bishop of New York) required no consultation with the body of clergy of New York, and no consultation with the body of the laity, beyond those few apostolic letters. It mostly required Cardinal Cooke’s patronage.”
“There are a number of conclusions one could draw from reading the Vatican report on former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick. For example: that the clerical sex-abuse crisis in the Church is worse than we thought and extends to vulnerable adults. Also, that position and influence in our Church are easily bought, and that bishops lie, even to the pope, to protect other bishops. But the conclusion that encompasses all of the above is that the way we choose our bishops is deeply flawed, producing bishops who are, in turn, deeply flawed. How did things get this way, and what can be done about it?
“First, let’s consider a bit of history. Once the office of bishop was clearly established in the early Church as the unitary head of a diocese (a Roman administrative unit), that office was filled by someone chosen by local people and priests, then ratified by the neighboring bishops, as a sign of the unity of the Church. Even the unbaptized were eligible, as we know from the oft-told story of St. Ambrose, whom the clergy and people of Milan chose as their bishop while he was still a catechumen. The first bishop of the United States, John Carroll, was elected by the priests of Maryland and confirmed by the pope. Today, we are so used to the pope choosing our bishops for us that we think it was always that way. It wasn’t. In fact, the right of the pope to choose bishops was only settled with the 1917 Code of Canon Law, a papal document that clearly allocated that power to the holder of the papal office.
“Arguably, there is some limited lay input in the selection of bishops. When a priest is being considered for appointment as bishop, the papal nuncio sends out what are called apostolic letters to a select group, which may include laypeople from the area, asking their opinion of the candidate based on some very specific questions …”
By Nicholas P. Cafardi, Commonweal — Read more …
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Why the ‘Metropolitan Plan’ doesn’t work — Exhibit A: Bishop Bransfield / Commonweal
Posted by Voice of the Faithful in Catholic Bishops, Clergy Sexual Abuse, Vatican, Voice of the Faithful on July 9, 2019
As if by an act of divine providence, however, the first trial run of a metropolitan-centered strategy to contain abusive bishops has provided a spectacular public demonstration of how this plan can fail. The case I am referring to, of course, is that of Bishop Michael Bransfield of the diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, West Virginia, who has been suspended from ministry over multiple allegations of sexual harassment and misuse of diocesan funds. (Commonweal)
The now-glaring weakness of the USCCB’s 2002 Dallas Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People was that it made no provision for dealing with bishops who engage in sexual misconduct. In the wake of the scandal surrounding Theodore McCarrick, who had escaped the consequences of his abuses for decades, the American bishops realized this gap had to be closed. Without some mechanism for holding bishops accountable, the trust that the hierarchy hoped to rebuild after the devastating revelations of clergy abuse of children could never be achieved.
“In the course of discussions in the months following the McCarrick revelations, two proposals emerged: an independent lay-run board could investigate a bishop and report to Rome, or a case could be referred to the metropolitan bishop of the region (a metropolitan is the bishop of the chief see of an ecclesiastical province, usually an archdiocese), who would oversee the investigation and send his findings to Rome. In either case, the pope would make a final determination of the fate of the bishop.
“Not surprisingly, the latter option (first proposed by Cardinal Blase Cupich of Chicago) was the one favored by most American bishops and the Vatican. It decentralizes the work of investigating accusations. It avoids thorny practical questions about who chooses the members of the lay board. And, critically, it sidesteps the canonical ‘problem’ of lay people in the church being placed in a position of authority over bishops.
“The guidelines issued this spring by Pope Francis endorsed the ‘metropolitan plan.’ At their June meeting in Baltimore, the American bishops adopted it, though with some debate over whether lay involvement in the process should be mandatory or optional. They made it optional.
“As if by an act of divine providence, however, the first trial run of a metropolitan-centered strategy to contain abusive bishops has provided a spectacular public demonstration of how this plan can fail. The case I am referring to, of course, is that of Bishop Michael Bransfield of the diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, West Virginia, who has been suspended from ministry over multiple allegations of sexual harassment and misuse of diocesan funds.”
By Rita Ferrone, Commonweal — Read more …
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Vatican defrocks ex-U.S. Cardinal McCarrick over sex abuse / Associated Press in The Boston Globe
Posted by Voice of the Faithful in Catholic Bishops, Clergy Sexual Abuse, Pope Francis, Vatican, Voice of the Faithful on February 16, 2019
The officials ‘‘imposed on him the penalty of dismissal from the clerical state.’’ (Associated Press in The Boston Globe)
Pope Francis has defrocked former U.S. Cardinal Theodore McCarrick after Vatican officials found him guilty of soliciting for sex while hearing Confession and sexual crimes against minors and adults, the Holy See said Saturday (Feb. 16).
“The punishment for the once-powerful prelate, who had served as the archbishop of Washington and had been an influential fundraiser for the church, was announced five days before Francis is set to lead an extraordinary gathering of bishops from around the world to help the church grapple with the crisis of sex abuse by clergy and systematic cover-ups by church hierarchy. The decades-long scandals have shaken the faith of many Catholics and threatened his papacy.
“Defrocking means McCarrick, 88, who now lives in a friary in Kansas after he lost his title of cardinal last year, won’t be allowed to celebrate Mass or other sacraments.
“The Vatican’s press office said that on Jan. 11, the Holy See’s doctrinal watchdog office, the Congregation of the Doctrine of the Faith, had found McCarrick guilty of ‘solicitation in the Sacrament of Confession, and sins against the Sixth Commandment with minors and adults, with the aggravating factor of the abuse of power.'”
By Frances D’Emilio and Nicole Winfield, Associated Press, in The Boston Globe — Read more …
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Despite denials, D.C. Cardinal Donald Wuerl knew of sexual misconduct allegations against Theodore McCarrick and reported them to Vatican / The Washington Post
Posted by Voice of the Faithful in Catholic Bishops, Clergy Sexual Abuse, Vatican, Voice of the Faithful on January 11, 2019
McCarrick’s case is reportedly about to be decided in one of the highest-profile clergy sex abuse trial processes to come before Rome. (The Washington Post)
Washington Cardinal Donald Wuerl knew of sexual misconduct allegations against ex-cardinal Theodore McCarrick and reported them to the Vatican in 2004, church officials confirmed Thursday evening, despite portraying himself since last summer as unaware of any complaints surrounding McCarrick.
“Robert Ciolek, a former priest who reached a settlement with the church in 2005 after accusing clerics including McCarrick, told The Post he recently learned that the Pittsburgh Diocese has a file that shows that Wuerl was aware of his allegations against McCarrick. The file includes documentation that Wuerl, who was bishop of Pittsburgh at the time, shared the information with then-Vatican ambassador Gabriel Montalvo.
“The content of the document, which Ciolek told The Post he saw in December, clashes sharply with Wuerl’s public statements about McCarrick since the older cleric was suspended in June due to a complaint that he groped an altar boy decades ago.
“The explosive allegations against McCarrick, which include two other accusations of abusing minors as well as those of harassment of seminarians, tipped off a full-blown crisis in the Catholic Church in the United States. All along, Wuerl has largely rejected charges that he played a role in it.”
By Michelle Boorstein, The Washington Post — Read more …
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Cardinal Wuerl proposes national panel to investigate allegations against bishops / National Catholic Reporter
Posted by Voice of the Faithful in Catholic Bishops, Clergy Sexual Abuse, Pope Francis, Vatican, Voice of the Faithful on August 6, 2018
“We’re at a moment where the shock, because it involves a bishop, impels us now to do at the level of the episcopate what we did so successfully at the level of the priesthood,” the cardinal said in the interview. (National Catholic Reporter)
Washington Cardinal Donald Wuerl has proposed that the national conference of U.S. Catholic bishops create a new high-level panel to receive and evaluate any allegations or rumors of sexual misconduct by one of its member bishops.
“In an NCR interview focused on how the American church should address the wider systemic questions raised by the revelations of sexual abuse by his predecessor, now former cardinal Theodore McCarrick, Wuerl also suggested that the Vatican could designate one of its offices to act on the proposed panel’s findings.
“Although Wuerl said he had not personally been aware of rumors about McCarrick’s alleged abuse of young men during the former cardinal’s time as a priest and bishop, he acknowledged that others have now brought forward earlier existence of such rumors.
“‘If there were [rumors], and if people heard them, there needs to be some mechanism by which there can be at least an evaluation and review of them,’ said Wuerl, speaking in a phone conversation.
“‘I think it’s very important that we … as bishops enter into that world and say, ‘If there is an accumulation of rumors, ought not something be said?” the cardinal continued.”
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The USA men's volleyball national team defeated the Netherlandsa to earn a 2020 Olympic berth Sunday/FIVB photo
“It is always difficult to go out and play against teams that have nothing to lose.”
Those were the words of USA coach John Speraw just minutes after his team overcame that challenge and defeated the Netherlands 3-1 (25-18, 25-20, 17-25, 25-21), marking the USA’s third victory in as many days in the Tokyo Qualification Tournament and earning a spot in the 2020 Olympics.
Playing in Pool B of the qualification tournament in Rotterdam this week, the No. 2 world-ranked USA first downed No. 12 Belgium, then No. 24 Korea, and finally No. 15 Netherlands, which also came into Sunday’s match with a 2-0 record in the pool.
“Really proud of the way that we competed all week,” Speraw continued. “It is not easy playing three matches in a row, especially when you’re the favorite. … I think we handled that stress really well. We were poised and competed incredibly hard and played a great collective team game.”
Erik Shoji passes in Olympic Qualification Tournament competition/FIVB photo
Using a very similar group of starters as the previous two nights, the USA out-blocked the Netherlands 11 to eight and scored six points from behind the service line, compared to three for the Dutch squad.
Team USA’s middles played a key role, with Max Holt contributing a match-high five blocks and David Smith collecting three points from behind the service line. But it was opposite Matt Anderson who led the team in total points, racking up 18 on 16 kills and two blocks.
Aaron Russell dealt with a knee injury during much of the Volleyball Nations League earlier this summer, but with 17 points versus the Netherlands, he proved for the third night in a row that he’s back to his typically excellent form.
“It was a tough tournament, but I’m really happy with how we all played,” Anderson said. “Aaron coming back and playing lights-out for almost every part of every match, and guys stepping in off the bench taking the place of Taylor Sander right now—it’s a great team effort all week.”
Sander, the team’s captain who finished VNL as the USA’s third-highest scorer, didn’t play a single point in the qualification tournament. Instead, Thomas Jaeschke and Garrett Muagututia shared time in the second outside hitting position opposite Russell.
On the opposite side of the net, Netherlands’ Nimir Abdel-Aziz had 23 points, helping the Dutch team to run away with the third set and hold a 12-10 lead in the fourth before the USA launched a comeback.
“We’re so happy,” libero Erik Shoji said. “We expected a battle from the Netherlands and we got that. I think it was huge how we performed at the end of each set with those three set wins. We’re just so excited, so happy, and a bit relieved to have this off of our back and just so excited to be coming home with the win.”
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Nilens
4 September 2017 12 November 2019 by Don Warrington, posted in The Products, Vulcan and Diesel Hammers
One of Vulcan’s more interesting–if not necessarily most profitable–business partnerships was with the Nilens concern in Belgium. This page outlines the company and its product line.
Note: We have extensive technical information available on the Nilens product line, especially the diesel hammers. Click here if you would like to contact us about this.
When Vulcan began to deal with Charles Nilens S.P.R.L., they were located in Vilvorde (Vilvoorde) at 52, Avenue de la Station. Vilvorde is north of Bruxelles (Brussels); it is the same city where William Tyndale, the first person to translate the Bible directly from the Greek and Hebrew into English, was executed for his activities in 1536. In the late 1960’s Nilens secured new offices at 7-14 Houtemstraat in Peuthy (Peutie), also in Vilvorde, and were then known as Materiel Nilens (MANIL) S.A.
Vulcan’s first agreement with Nilens came in June 1963, where Nilens agreed to be Vulcan’s distributor in the then European Common Market’s six countries: the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, France, and West Germany. In September of the same year the two companies signed an arrangement whereby Nilens would manufacture under license the Vulcan product line. At the time Nilens’ managing director was Jean Willy Nilens. Vulcan also distributed portions of Nilens’ product line in the U.S., as will be described below.
The early years of the relationship were exciting, with numerous trips to Europe by Vulcan executives (complete with silly questions by travel agents) and with a visit by a Belgian prince to Palm Beach.
A view of Nilens’ shop in Vilvorde. Vulcan personnel, be they field service people or corporate executives, and no matter how “exotic” the destination, spent a lot of time in machine shops and foundries. In the front is a cylinder in process for an N46 hammer; in this case, the cylinder is one piece. (Most Nilens hammers used a two piece cylinder.) The integration of fabricated and cast pieces (detailed below) had no parallel with Vulcan equipment. In the back is the boring and planing equipment that is essential to the manufacture of pile driving equipment.
European travel wasn’t all machine shops, though: my mother (in the centre) and my father (to her left, your right) at Maxim’s in Paris, probably 1966. Photo by Jaques Sabrou, Paris.
Nilens for its part made a few Vulcan hammers under license, but the predominance of diesel hammers in Europe made the appeal of air/steam hammers limited.
The Product Line
Basic dimensions for all three of these hammers. Shown is a very “European” configuration, strictly set up for the leaders in the back. The “Coupe B-B” is the dual-round rail configuration that Delmag made famous. The “Coupe A-A” shows a spud-type leader made up of two opposing channels. This construction was common in Russia; American contractors also employ H-Beams for this purpose. Also note the French and Flemish nomenclature. The linguistic division of Belgium is something that bedevils the country to the present.
Nilens’ product line broke down into four parts:
Single-acting diesel hammers, from Vulcan’s standpoint, the most important part of Nilens’ product line. Nilens produced three single acting diesel hammers:
N33, with a ram mass of 1250 kg and a rated energy of 3125 kg-m
“T” series double-acting air/steam hammers (left), similar to the MKT “B” series machines (9B3, 10B3, 11B3). These were primarily intended for installing sheet piling.
Impact pile extractors, held together using a cable wrap system (right). They were a superior extraction machine to Vulcan’s extractors, albeit more complex and expensive.
Pile driving rigs, with leader mast and carriage. This is more typical of European manufacturers (Junttan is a good modern example of this.)
Three of these are described below.
Nilens Diesel Hammers
Operation of Nilens Single-Acting Diesel Hammers
The piston, which in fact is the ram, is raised by the trip mechanism, which is attached to the hoist line. Air enters the cylinder as the piston uncovers the exhaust ports. When the trip mechanism makes contact with the cam, the piston is released automatically. The trip mechanism continues up until it is arrested and held by a spring loaded dog.
Diesel hammers are generally either of a cast construction (like the current Delmag hammers and their progeny) or fabricated (as with the Russian diesels or MKT.) Nilens (along with the older Delmags) was something of a hybrid; an iron ram rode in tubular steel cylinders, with a cast “sleeve” complete with cooling fins fabricated into the hammer around the combustion chamber. When Vulcan designed its own diesel hammers, it went to a cast lower cylinder, with uninspiring results. The piston falls due to gravity and depresses the cam, which actuates the fuel pump. The fuel pump injects a measured amount of fuel oil into the concave top of the anvil.
The Nilens’ fuel pump was unique in that it used an internal cam/plunger instead of the external type common on Delmag and other fuel splash delivery systems. It was not a positive displacement pump either; it was a pressure compensated one, with fuel entering (and excess fuel returning) through a needle valve in the top of the pump. When manufactured properly, the pump worked well, but manufacturing and design variations were the chief weaknesses of an otherwise good diesel hammer. The piston blocks the exhaust ports as it continues to fall. The cylinder is now a closed chamber, between the piston and anvil, and compression builds up. The convex end of the piston strikes the fuel oil in the top of the anvil and sprays it up into the hot compressed air in the compression chamber, which causes it to ignite. The resulting explosion drives the piston up and adds to the energy already delivered to the anvil by the impact of the piston. The piston uncovers the exhaust ports on the upstroke, permitting the exhaust gases to escape and fresh air to enter the cylinder for the next cycle. To lubricate the piston and cylinder wall, oil is automatically ejected from the reservoir in the top of the piston. The anvil is lubricated by four grease fittings.
The Nilens hammer in its native environment, driving sheeting using European style leaders, putting it in front of the leads. An ideal setup for sheeting, but one that didn’t always catch on with American contractors. Note the two ropes connected to the fuel pump. These rotated the needle valve on its threads and allowed it to move in and out, changing the amount of fuel sent back to the fuel tank and thus to the combustion chamber. It was also used to stop the hammer as well.
A side view of an N33 hammer in another environment, namely the pines of South Florida. Nilens’ early adoption of an integrated starting device (as opposed to riding it on the back leader rails, as with the early Delmags) made it simpler to adapt the hammer to American box leaders.
The “VN-33” hammer, complete with American box leader rails, at Vulcan’s Special Products Division plant in West Palm Beach. Shown at the bottom of the hammer is the adapter to enable the hammer to use Vulcan accessories. This was not a terribly successful plan; a more sensible approach was to develop a universal/filler system, which Vulcan did for its own diesel hammers in the 1980’s.
Nilens “T” Series Double Acting Hammers
Nilens Pile Extractors
A “T” series hammer in the test rack at the Vilvorde plant in 1966. There were five sizes of this hammer, ranging from the T0 (400 kg-m energy, 160 kg ram) to the T4 (3300 kg-m energy, 1400 kg ram.) As with the MKT hammers, it could be used to drive sheet piles using pants, and before the diesels became predominant it did that regularly. The hammer could also be used as a concrete breaker. Vulcan had limited success with the product in the U.S., but then again it didn’t fare much better with the DGH-900.
Still available (2005): a Nilens T-1 hammer, S/N N-1247, at the yard of Rush and Parker, West Collingswood Heights, NJ. The hammer is fitted for use with American “U” type leaders.
Click here to download more information and specifications of the “T” series hammers
The Nilens impact extractor. The central cylinder rode up and down on the guide tube, impacting at the top of the stroke. The “monkey on a stick” concept was also used by the Menck steam hammers, albeit in a driving mode.
European horizons for the DGH-100: an advertisement by Vulcan’s Belgian partner Nilens, who was licensed to manufacture and sell the hammer.
Another shot of the Nilens extractor, in this case pulling H-beams, 1964.
The Vulcan literature for the Nilens diesel hammers.
Another view of the Nilens hammer taken in front of the pines of South Florida.
The Nilens N33 hammer shown in a factor general arrangement.
Vulcan was able to sell and rent a number of Nilens diesel hammers in the U.S.; some of them were operational for many years. They ended up outlasting the company itself. In 1976 Willy Nilens fled to Spain; the company went into receivership, the product line was acquired by Intermat, and the Nilens concern passed into history.
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Arms and Letters
Arms and Letters: Military Life Writing in Early Modern Spain
By Faith S. Harden
Arms and Letters analyses the unprecedented number of autobiographical accounts written by Spanish soldiers during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. These first-person retrospective works recount a range of experiences throughout the sprawling domain of the Hispanic monarchy. Reading a selection of autobiographies in contemporary historical context – including the coalescing of the first modern armies, which were partially populated by forced recruits and the urban poor – Faith S. Harden explains how soldiers adapted the concept of honour and contributed to the burgeoning autobiographical form. Harden argues that Spanish military life writing took two broad forms: the first as a petition, wherein the soldier’s service was presented as a debt of honour, and second, as a series of misadventures, staging honour as a spectacle that captivated an audience.
Honour was inevitably gendered and performative, and as such, it functioned as one of the overarching metrics of value that early modern men and women applied to themselves and others. In charting how non-elite subjects rendered their lives legitimate through autobiography, Arms and Letters contributes both to a critical genealogy of honour and to the history of life writing.
Series: Toronto Iberic
PUBLISHED NOV 2020
Arms and Letters is the first study in English dedicated to the literary and cultural analysis of early modern Spanish military autobiographical texts.
"Convincing and relevant, Arms and Letters breaks new ground and presents fresh interpretations of gender constructions of the period, including how Spanish soldiers adapted existing genres in order to portray themselves as worthy to write and deserving of reward and honor."
Thomas Devaney, Department of History, University of Rochester
"Excellently written, Arms and Letters contributes significantly to numerous fields of study including military history, the evolution of autobiographical writing, Spanish early modern society and the role of the military within it, gender roles, and the application of Stephen Greenblatt’s concept of self-fashioning to early modern Spain."
Laura Delbrugge, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, Clarion University of Pennsylvania
Faith S. Harden is an assistant professor in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese at the University Arizona.
Introduction: Arms and Letters
1. Virtue, Honour, and Exemplarity
2. Professional Honour and the Production of Knowledge
3. Spiritual Honour and Religious Authority
4. Playing the Pícaro
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Knights in Arms
Knights in Arms: Prose Romance, Masculinity, and Eastern Mediterranean Trade in Early Modern England, 1565-1655
By Goran Stanivukovic
Drawing from medieval chivalric culture, the prose romance was a popular early modern genre featuring stories of courtship, combat, and travel. Flourishing at the same moment as the growing English trade with the Eastern Mediterranean, prose romances adopted both Eastern settings and new conceptions of masculinity – commercial rather than chivalric, erotic rather than militant.
Knights in Arms moves beyond the best-known examples of the genre, such as Philip Sidney’s Arcadia, to consider the broad range of texts which featured the Eastern Mediterranean in this era. Goran Stanivukovic highlights how eroticism within prose romances, particularly homoerotic desire, facilitated commercial, cross-ethnic, and cross-cultural interactions, shaping European knowledge and conceptions of the Mediterranean and the Ottoman Empire. Through his careful examination of these lesser known works, Stanivukovic sheds important light on early modern trade, Mediterranean politics, and the changing meaning of masculinity in an age of commercial expansion.
Illustrations: 3
PUBLISHED JAN 2016
Knights in Arms moves beyond the best-known examples of the genre, such as Philip Sidney’s Arcadia, to consider the broad range of texts which featured the Eastern Mediterranean in this era.
‘This book takes an innovative and fascinating outlook on prose romances of the Eastern Mediterranean.’
Giulia M. Mari
Sixteenth Century Journal vol 68:01:2017
"Knights in Arms makes some very interesting and suggestive arguments, most notably about English efforts to bypass Persian middlemen along the Silk Road and England’s new trade with Turkey….Its topics and texts are both important and under-studied, and Stanikuvic makes a good case for his questions and perspectives."
Elizabeth Hodgson, University of British Columbia
University of Toronto Quarterly, vol 87 3, Summer 2018
“Knights in Arms is a smart and important study of the relationship between prose romance and Eastern Mediterranean trade that will compel critics to reassess their current understandings of early modern masculine identity and sexuality.”
Melissa Sanchez, Department of English, University of Pennsylvania
“Knights in Arms extends and challenges leading interpretations of Renaissance romance from a variety of theoretical perspectives, including genre criticism, feminism, queer studies, and postcolonial accounts of orientalist discourses. With its extensive primary source research and its incisive interventions into critical and theoretical debates, this book presents a major and original contribution to literary and cultural studies of the early modern period.”
Bernadette Andrea, Department of English, University of Texas at San Antonio
Goran Stanivukovic is a professor in the English Department at Saint Mary’s University in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Introduction: Mapping Territories
Part I: The Knight and Romances of Trade
1. Purchasing Kingdoms in the Eastern Mediterranean
2. The Knight on the Silk Road
3. The Marriage of Merchant Kingdoms in Romances of Men
Part II: Intimacy, Sexuality, and Queer Levant
4. Desire and Knightly Masculinity
5. Cruising the Eastern Mediterranean: The Knight, the Friend, the Favourite, and Homoerotic Romance
Afterword: Mediterranean Masculinities
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allmediascotland...Your key to the media > Digital > Election Coverage Results in Ratings Success for stv
Election Coverage Results in Ratings Success for stv
By Administrator in Digital, Media News · May 11, 2007 · No comments
Yesterday, Spike reported the boost to BBC Scotland’s online service, courtesy of the Scottish Parliament elections. As reported in The Scotsman, also yesterday, the elections had a similarly beneficial impact on rival broadcaster, stv.
According to the station, Scotland Today and North Tonight beat, as far as ratings are concerned, the BBC Six O’Clock News and BBC Scotland’s Reporting Scotland for three consecutive weeks. On the day of the result, more Scots watched stv news than any BBC news programme.
It declared: “This achievement reverses a pattern of many years.”
For the final week of the election, stv’s share of viewing was 4.3 percentage points higher, at 28.1 per cent, against Reporting Scotland, at 23.8 per cent.
On Friday, its one-hour election special attracted 426,000 viewers, “which is a fantastic 30 per cent share, and easily won its slot”.
Added Gordon Macmillan, head of news at stv:
« Digital Take-up Continuing to Increase
Pastures New for Hannan »
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Home / Legal News / Evers signs pandemic relief package despite misgivings (UPDATE)
Evers signs pandemic relief package despite misgivings (UPDATE)
By: Associated Press April 15, 2020 1:52 pm
By TODD RICHMOND
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Tony Evers signed a sweeping coronavirus relief package Wednesday, setting aside reservations that it doesn’t go far enough to help at-risk workers, small businesses and farmers in order to deliver at least some help for state residents.
The governor had until Friday to sign the bill to lock in extra federal aid for the state’s Medicaid program. His administration has spent days negotiating the details of the package with Republican legislative leaders.
He ripped the final version in a statement, complaining that it doesn’t provide hazard pay or worker’s compensation to first responders, childcare providers and health care workers and doesn’t do anything meaningful for small businesses and farmers.
“The bill I will sign falls short of what is needed to address the magnitude and gravity of what our state is facing, but I am not willing to delay our state’s response to this crisis,” Evers said.
The bill largely ensures that Wisconsin can capture the $2.3 billion allocated to the state under the federal stimulus bill, including higher Medicaid payments and unemployment benefits. The Legislature’s budget committee would be allowed to allocate up to $75 million in funding until up to 90 days after the public health emergency ends.
The measure also would waive the state’s one-week waiting period to receive unemployment for anyone who applies between March and Feb. 7, 2021, and ban certain insurers from prohibiting coverage based on a COVID-19 diagnosis. Furthermore, it would ease the licensing and credentialing processes for health care workers, reduce nurse training hour requirements and render health providers immune from civil liability for services provided during the pandemic. Local municipalities also could choose to defer their residents’ property tax payments.
The Assembly passed the measure 97-2 on Tuesday during what was the Legislature’s first ever virtual meeting to comply with social distancing guidelines. Two-thirds of the body’s 99 members voted via videoconferencing, while the rest voted from scattered seats around the chamber, sometimes with rows of empty seats between them.
The Senate followed suit with its first-ever virtual meeting on Wednesday. The session was run out of a hearing room on the Capitol’s fourth floor. Senate President Roger Roth, a Republican, and Minority Leader Jennifer Shilling were the only senators in the room, along with Chief Clerk Jeff Renk’s staff. Everyone was seated at least 6 feet apart. The rest of the Senate appeared via videoconferencing from their homes or Capitol offices.
The technology was shaky, with lags between Roth initiating contact with senators and their responses. Senators voted by clicking a button on their screens; one of Renk’s staffers had to read off their votes to Roth, who cautioned senators several times that if they thought their vote was recorded incorrectly they should notify Renk by email.
Democrats complained bitterly about the approach. Sen. Chris Larson said the set-up was frustrating. Sens. Lena Taylor and Tim Carpenter both complained that Roth never let them speak. Carpenter issued a statement to media outlets during the middle of the session complaining that Roth had barred him from attending the session in-person in the hearing room, and Taylor was the only senator who didn’t cast a vote. She said in a phone interview that Roth wouldn’t allow her to vote.
“I’m just stunned that someone could be so inhumane,” Taylor said. “He denied democracy in Wisconsin. He denied the people dying.”
Roth said in a phone interview after the session had ended that all the senators understood there wasn’t room to maintain social distancing in the Senate chamber or in the hearing room and that only he, Shilling and Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald would be allowed to attend in person. Fitzgerald opted to appear via videoconferencing from his office.
“Anyone who is shocked or outraged, it’s just a load of malarkey at this point,” Roth said.
Carpenter tried to speak during roll call votes when comments aren’t allowed or after Fitzgerald had made motions that weren’t debatable under Senate rules, Roth said. As for
Taylor, she apparently couldn’t unmute her line, he said. The Legislature’s techs tried to help her but couldn’t get her connected, he said.
In the end, the chamber approved the bill 32-0, with Taylor the only senator who didn’t cast a vote.
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Young people experience worse labor market outcomes than adults worldwide
Young people, in nearly every country, experience worse labor market outcomes than adults. However, there are striking differences across countries, with some performing much better than others.
In Germany, young people are no worse off than adults in the labor market.
In southern and eastern European countries, young people fare three to four times worse.
In Anglo-Saxon countries, both youth and adults fare better than elsewhere, but their unemployment rates fluctuate more over the business cycle.
The arrangements developed in each country to help young people gain work experience explain the striking differences in their outcomes.
The reason behind the worldwide youth disadvantage can be traced back to their lower than average human capital. This may be because some youth drop out of school before achieving at least compulsory education, or because when they do achieve a high secondary or tertiary education level, they miss other key components of human capital, namely general and job-specific work experience.
General competences can be acquired through any type of (even short) work experience. However, job-specific competences can be acquired and used only in specific jobs and require long periods of time to accumulate, say several years, depending on the actual professional content of the job. This low level of human capital among young people correlates with, among other things, jobs mismatch, which is the difference between the competences supplied by young people and those that firms require from them.
Read Francesco Pastore's full article.
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EU countries agree "mechanism" to handle migrants and refugees
14 EU member states have signaled their intention to move forward with a new system for handling the refugee crisis.
Kenya opens largest wind power plant in Africa
The new plant has 365 turbines that can create 310 megawatts of reliable renewable energy.
Monsoon floods overwhelm South Asia, affecting more than 10.3 million people in India alone
Torrential monsoon rains swept across India, Nepal, Pakistan, and Bangladesh at the weekend, killing at least 227 people.
Air France becomes the first major airline to be led by a female CEO
Anne Rigail will become the company's next CEO and the first woman to lead a major airline.
The labor market in Japan, 2000-2018 (Deutsch) by Daiji Kawaguchi and Hiroaki Mori
Measuring income inequality (Deutsch) by Ija Trapeznikova
Sexual orientation and labor market outcomes (Deutsch) by Nick Drydakis
The importance and challenges of measuring work hours (Deutsch) by Jay Stewart and Harley Frazis
Impact of privatization on employment and earnings (Deutsch) by John S. Earle and Solomiya Shpak
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Lead your mind,
lead your life.
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Meet Radio DJ Dave Styles
By 24Life - June 15, 2017
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By 24Life
Get to know the voices from your favorite radio stations, including their go-to workouts and how they de-stress.
Dave Styles is an on-air DJ for 104.3 MYFM Los Angeles, but he will be the first to tell you he’s just a regular guy, like everyone else. The avid soccer fan (“Go Liverpool!”) has a “love-hate” relationship with fitness, and struggles with his stomach and thyroid. He also loves the TV show “Friends” and ‘90s music. We asked Styles for his go-to workout, and where he finds inspiration.
Over the next few weeks, we’re introducing you to a few celebrity iHeart Radio DJs—who work out at 24 Hour Fitness—to ask about their relationship with fitness and living a healthy lifestyle.
24Life: What is your relationship with fitness?
Dave Styles (DS): I have a love-hate relationship with fitness. I hate doing it, but I love the feeling I get after it, and especially the next day. I think the absolute hardest thing for someone to do is to go in that first day—that is impossible. Once you get going the second day, the third day, it’s great. But for each specific day if I’m not feeling it, I do take a pre-workout … I have no idea how people get up at 5 o’clock in the morning and go to the gym. I don’t want to do anything at 5 o’clock in the morning. I usually go at 10:00 or 11:00 at night. I think of my whole day as the warm up and stretching as I go about my day and I do my workout at [night].
24Life: What motivates you?
DS: I think my goals in fitness have changed over even the past 10, 15 years. I mean, initially it was: I wanted to get big and get the muscles, and obviously genetics is a big part of it. I think you have to realize that you, know what, I’m never going to have the chest that comes out to here, or the 12-pack and whatever. And I realized maybe that’s not what I want anyway. So, I think my goals are to … be lean and feel good.
I’m a thinner guy. But I’ve always had an issue [with my] stomach. And it used to drive me crazy, made me super insecure all the time and I would go through and I would try all the different pills, the ephedra, all these different things for years. And then because I’m a man, I was very stubborn and I didn’t go to the doctor. I did the Google thing, thinking I’ll figure out what the problem is, no problem. What it turned out to be is that I had a thyroid that was almost not working at all. So, obviously, that was a big part of [it]. Get your thyroid checked!
24Life: What’s your go-to workout or favorite group exercise class?
DS: The BODYPUMP class is probably my favorite. It’s tough, and the first time I did it, I stood in the way back, and then I realized it doesn’t matter because there’s mirrors everywhere anyway. But it’s tough. It’s a full-body workout and right when I thought I was in good shape, that class reminded me that no, I’m not as in as good of shape as I thought. So, BODYPUMP is great. The cycling class is great, too. Those are the two classes that I do.
24Life: How has the staff at your gym helped you in pursuit of your fitness goals?
DS: I’ve worked with a trainer before. I think people get intimidated by the idea of it and they think it’s going to be like some boot camp, some dude yelling at you. But for me, even though for the most part, I know my way around a gym, I think it’s important to learn different things. And when I came in a got together with [my trainer] Chris, I told him, “I want to learn new stuff because obviously, things change. And give me some variety so my body doesn’t plateau and get used to the same stuff.” And it’s for you. It’s not some generic thing that you’re finding online. They’re finding out about what you need to do, what your goals are, what you’re capable of doing.
24Life: How does being active change your life outside the gym?
DS: Working out definitely impacts not only my entire day, but my entire week. And you know, if I’m going to put time in in the gym, I keep in mind throughout the day how hard it is to do these workouts and how much I’m putting myself through. It’s forcing me to make better choices with food especially, because now I’ll think twice before I grab the chili cheese chips or whatever. It’s weird, instead of thinking how yummy it is, I’m thinking about how long, how many minutes on the treadmill is that now? And that’s going to cost me.
24Life: How do you de-stress?
DS: I used to let things stress me out. My secret, I guess, for not getting stressed out is just to get out of my own way. I even have a tattoo that says, “Let it be.” And it’s not necessarily a Beatles thing. Just let it be, quit sweating the small stuff. I can’t control it. My secret to my stress is just to get out of my own way, get out of my own head.
24Life: Any tips for a good night’s sleep?
DS: I pretty much fall asleep naturally, usually watching “Friends” or “Fresh Prince [of Bel-Air]” late at night on Nickelodeon. And the fact that I do work at 3:00 in the afternoon, I don’t have to set an alarm. People are hating me right now for saying that, I’m sorry, but yeah, I don’t have to set an alarm. I just pretty much wake up naturally after seven, eight hours of sleep.
24Life: Where do you find inspiration?
DS: I think I have inspiration for each thing I do. If I’m going to interview somebody, then I look at people like Graham Norton and Jimmy Kimmel and Howard Stern. They’re my silent mentors. When I get up and get dressed for the day—this is going to be so stupid—I will go on Instagram, to those fashion accounts, or David Beckham and see what are they wearing, because I have these clothes, I just don’t know how to put them together. As far as going through bad times, “Friends.” I feel like in its 10 seasons it addressed everything—I think everybody can relate to that show. I know I can, for sure. Like when Joey freaked out when he turned 30. It made it like, OK.
24Life: What’s at the top of your workout playlist?
DS: I have my own ‘90s gym playlist that’s set on my iHeart app. And I just put it in and I listen to it, because I’m stuck in the ‘90s, so listening to some of that ‘90s R&B or ‘90s hip hop gets me in the mood, it gets me awake and gets me moving.
24Life: What are you passionate about?
DS: I am most passionate about working in radio. I think it’s something that challenges me all the time, and it’s something that nobody will ever master. It’s important for me, for listeners to know that I’m the same as them. I sit in traffic. I go to get coffee. I wash my clothes. I Swiffer. I vacuum. We’re all the same, I just happen to have a microphone in front of me so I feel like in a way my duty, while I’m interviewing or while I’m talking about something, [is to be] voicing what other people may be thinking. And if not, they should definitely let me know. I’m just a normal dude.
Recently played on 104.3 MYFM
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“Shape of You” by Ed Sheeran
“Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You)” by Kelly Clarkson
Photo credit (top to bottom): kjekol, Thinkstock; ICV Digital Media
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New grain group optimistic about future
24/11/2020 10:46 am / 05:11
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A newly formed grain industry body that’ll take the lead on trade and market access has appointed Jonathan Wilson as its Chief Executive.
Grains Australia Limited is an initiative of the GRDC, Grain Growers, Grain Producers Australia, and Grain Trade Australia.
Mr Wilson has served on several industry board, including with Wheat Classification Council and the Grain Exporters Association.
The inaugural Chief Executive told rural editor Eddie Summerfield Grains Australia Limited will have a critical role in growing the value of grain.
“We’re going to help coordinate the industry in terms of the way that we do some of these functions, at the minute with different commodities they are handled a little bit differently, and we want to standardise that,” Mr Wilson said.
Listen to the full interview above, and Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast
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Girls heartbroken by closure of WAIS gymnastics program
The head of Gymnastics Australia has slammed the WA Institute of Sport’s decision to axe its women’s artistic gymnastics program.
The program that has been running for 28 years, will not continue in 2017, with six coaches set to lose their jobs and around 60 athletes to be impacted.
Gymnastics Australia President Jacqui Briggs-Weatherill has told Gary Adshead, the WAIS decision is appalling and cruel.
But WAIS Executive Director Steve Lawrence has told Gary Adshead the sport has been under-performing for some time, and it’s time the money was spent elsewhere.
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