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Telstra’s South Brisbane Velocity Network – time for change
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Law Reform and Policy
Released: 25 February 2019
Parts 7 and 8 of the Telecommunications Act ensure that broadband networks operate in a similar way, and to the benefit of consumers. They require network operators to offer services to any retail providers on request (offer open access on a non-discriminatory basis) and that they must be operated separate to the retail level (wholesale only). The ultimate aim is to ensure competitive networks exist that benefit consumer by increasing choice of retail providers.
Since 2012 Telstra has had an exemption from complying with these requirements in its South Brisbane Velocity network area. Other areas of Telstra’s fibre Velocity area are also exempt. These are scattered across the country, predominantly in areas of medium density population, including retirement villages, and greenfield developments (in Western Sydney, for example). These are areas populated with low income families, and older people on fixed incomes.
ACCAN considers the continuation of exemptions reduces the incentives for Telstra and NBN Co to negotiate to change these arrangements. Although at a commercial level this impasse has been not necessarily been unfavourable for Telstra or NBN Co, consumers in the network footprint are significantly negatively affected. Our study of the services available to consumers in the South Brisbane footprint shows the following:
Higher prices than similar services on NBN – for Telstra Velocity customers, an additional $15-$20 month which equates to $180-$240 additional price premium over a year. Exetel has similar mark ups; Internode prices are higher – a 30/1 Mbps service with 100GB data was sold at $99.90 per month, $45 more than an equivalent service over NBN priced at $55 per month.
In the past five years, consumers in the Telstra Velocity footprint have paid an extra $900 to $1200 for services.
We are concerned at the impact on vulnerable consumers in the area. Our analysis shows there are 1,065 age pensioners; 621 Disability Support pensioners and 746 low income families on Family Tax Benefit A many of whom use Velocity services at significant mark-up;
Fewer choice of retailers (Internode and iiNet ceased selling new services in 2017).
ACCAN considers arrangements for the future of the Velocity network should not be postponed by any further extension. The current situation is inappropriate and inequitable. NBN Co and Telstra should be required to resolve the matter, so that the detriment to consumers served by the Telstra Velocity network comes to an end.
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Research article 18 Apr 2013
Research article | 18 Apr 2013
Black carbon concentration and deposition estimations in Finland by the regional aerosol–climate model REMO-HAM
A. I. Hienola1, J.-P. Pietikäinen1, D. Jacob2,3, R. Pozdun2,3,†, T. Petäjä4, A.-P. Hyvärinen1, L. Sogacheva1, V.-M. Kerminen4, M. Kulmala4, and A. Laaksonen1 A. I. Hienola et al. A. I. Hienola1, J.-P. Pietikäinen1, D. Jacob2,3, R. Pozdun2,3,†, T. Petäjä4, A.-P. Hyvärinen1, L. Sogacheva1, V.-M. Kerminen4, M. Kulmala4, and A. Laaksonen1
1Finnish Meteorological Institute, Erik Palmenin aukio 1, 00101 Helsinki, Finland
2Max Planck Institute for Meteorology, Bundersstrasse 53, 20146 Hamburg, Germany
3Climate Service Center, Chilehaus - Eingang B, Fischertwiette 1, 20095 Hamburg, Germany
4Department of Physics, Division of Atmospheric Sciences and Geophysics, University of Helsinki, P.O. Box 64, 00014 Helsinki, Finland
†Deceased September 2011. RIP
Received: 23 Jul 2012 – Discussion started: 18 Sep 2012 – Revised: 22 Mar 2013 – Accepted: 27 Mar 2013 – Published: 18 Apr 2013
Abstract. The prediction skill of the regional aerosol–climate model REMO-HAM was assessed against the black carbon (BC) concentration measurements from five locations in Finland, with focus on Hyytiälä station for the year 2005. We examined to what extent the model is able to reproduce the measurements using several statistical tools: median comparison, overlap coefficient (OVL; the common area under two probability distributions curves) and Z score (a measure of standard deviation, shape and spread of the distributions). The results of the statistics showed that the model is biased low. The local and regional emissions of BC have a significant contribution, and the model tendency to flatten the observed BC is most likely dominated by the lack of domestic burning of biofuel in the emission inventories. A further examination of the precipitation data from both measurements and model showed that there is no correlation between REMO's excessive precipitation and BC underestimation. This suggests that the excessive wet removal is not the main cause of the low black carbon concentration output. In addition, a comparison of wind directions in relation with high black carbon concentrations shows that REMO-HAM is able to predict the BC source directions relatively well. Cumulative black carbon deposition fluxes over Finland were estimated, including the deposition on snow.
How to cite: Hienola, A. I., Pietikäinen, J.-P., Jacob, D., Pozdun, R., Petäjä, T., Hyvärinen, A.-P., Sogacheva, L., Kerminen, V.-M., Kulmala, M., and Laaksonen, A.: Black carbon concentration and deposition estimations in Finland by the regional aerosol–climate model REMO-HAM, Atmos. Chem. Phys., 13, 4033–4055, https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-13-4033-2013, 2013.
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Coupled magneto-thermo-electromechanical effects and electronic properties of quantum dots
Prabhakar S.
Melnik R.
Neittaanmäki P.
Tiihonen T.
For the first time, we systemically analyze the influence of magneto-thermo-electromechanical effects on the band structure calculations by using the fully coupled model. We focus on three different types of quantum dots (QDs): (a) ferroelectric, (b) piezomagnetic, and (c) magnetoelectric, with and without wetting layers (WLs). We demonstrate that the influence of such coupled effects in the general fully coupled framework for studying properties of QDs can be significant and we quantify these effects in each case. For example, in magnetic GaN/BaTiO3 QDs, we found that the influence of electromechanical effects on the band structure calculations and the spin splitting energy are practically independent of temperature. However, in piezoelectric AlN/GaN QDs, the influence of temperature on the electromechanical effects, electronic properties and spin splitting energy is significant. In particular, in piezoelectric AlN/GaN QDs, the intra-subband energy (i.e., the energy difference between ground and first excited states) decreases with the increase in temperature.
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Games, Bloons Games, Console Games
Bloons (Wii)
The icon from the Wii Shop channel.
Bloons (Wii) is a port of the original Bloons (Game) for the WiiWare service. It is a single player game released in the USA in the February 8th, 2010 and in the UK and EU regions in February 16th. It can be purchased on the Wii Shop Channel for 500 Nintendo Points or approximately $5 USD. The layout of the game differs noticeably from the original Bloons game. Aside from the 70 levels present in the game, there's also a level editor.
"Bloons is an exciting puzzle game based on the simple fact that popping balloons is fun. Pop your way through dozens of puzzling levels in this exciting puzzle adventure. Each level will have a different arrangement of balloons. Using the darts you're given, try to pop as many as you can. Look out for special balloons, blocks and darts, and have fun discovering what they do. You can pick up and play for a few minutes or spend hours working your way through the game's 70 levels. As an added bonus, there's also a level editor that allows you to create your own balloon puzzles."
Bloons (Wii) has had very unfavorable reviews with well-known reviewers such as Nintendo Life giving it a 2/10 and Metacritic giving it an overall score of 21/100. A few reasons for this involves a steep and unbalanced increase in difficulty across levels, a difficult-to-use interface for the level editor as well as poorly set up controls for the game in general.
All of the special Bloons have different sprites.
Players Pack
Bloons Player Pack 1 · Bloons Player Pack 2 · Bloons Player Pack 3 · Bloons Player Pack 4 · Bloons Player Pack 5
Bloons · More Bloons · Even More Bloons · Bloons Junior · Bloons Insanity · Bloons (PSN) · Bloons 2 · Bloons (iPhone/iPod Touch) · Bloons (Wii) · Bloons (DSi) · Bloons 2 Spring Fling · Bloons 2 Christmas Pack
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2 Pastors, 90-Year-Old Man Charged With Feeding Homeless
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Nov 5, 2014, 9:18 PM ET
By KELLI KENNEDY Associated Press
‘Waiter’ Delivers Food to the Homeless
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To Arnold Abbott, feeding the homeless in a public park in South Florida was an act of charity. To the city of Fort Lauderdale, the 90-year-old man in white chef’s apron serving up gourmet-styled meals was committing a crime.
For more than two decades, the man many call “Chef Arnold” has proudly fired up his ovens to serve up four-course meals for the downtrodden who wander the palm tree-lined beaches and parks of this sunny tourist destination.
Now a face-off over a new ordinance restricting public feedings of the homeless has pitted Abbott and others with compassionate aims against some officials, residents and businesses who say the growing homeless population has overrun local parks and that public spaces merit greater oversight.
Abbott and two South Florida ministers were arrested last weekend as they served up food. They were charged with breaking an ordinance restricting public feeding of the homeless. Each faces up to 60 days in jail and a $500 fine.
“One of the police officers said, ‘Drop that plate right now,’ as if I were carrying a weapon,” Abbott recalled.
The arrests haven’t deterred Abbott, and pastors Dwayne Black and Mark Sims.
In fact, on Wednesday evening, Abbott and Black went back out for a feeding along Fort Lauderdale beach as police videotaped them serving up fresh-cooked entrees: a chicken-and-vegetable dish with broccoli sauce and a cubed ham-and-pasta dish Abbott said he topped with a “beautiful white onion celery sauce.”
Nearly 100 mostly homeless people and volunteers cheered his arrival in the park.
“God bless you, Arnold!” some in the crowd shouted.
“Thank God for Chef Arnold. I haven’t eaten all day. He feeds a lot of people from the heart,” said 56-year-old Eddie Hidalgo, who described himself as living on the streets since losing his job two years ago.
At one point, an Associated Press staffer said she watched as Abbott was called over beside a police car by officers where an officer wrote up something and handed Abbott a copy as he stood by.
Police spokeswoman DeAnna Greenlaw late told The Associated Press by email that Abbott was issued a citation on a charge of breaking the ordinance. She said no one else was cited and police had no further comment.
“I’m grateful that they allowed us to feed the people before they gave us the citation,” Abbott said afterward. He has said feeding the homeless is his life’s mission.
Fort Lauderdale is the latest U.S. city to pass restrictions on feeding homeless people in public places. Advocates for the homeless say that the cities are fighting to control increasing homeless populations but that simply passing ordinances doesn’t work.
In the past two years, more than 30 cities have tried to introduce laws similar to Fort Lauderdale’s, according to the National Coalition for the Homeless. The efforts come as more veterans face homelessness and after two harsh winters drove homeless people southward, especially to Florida.
Mayor Jack Seiler said he thinks Abbott and the two pastors have good intentions, but that the city can’t discriminate in enforcing the ordinance. He said it was passed recently to ensure that public places are open to everyone and stressed that the city was working with local charities to help with the root causes of homelessness.
“The parks have just been overrun and were inaccessible to locals and businesses,” Seiler said.
Black, a local pastor, noted that the ordinance passed after a long meeting after midnight, when many people had gone home. But he said he’s willing to stand up to the measure, even at the risk of arrest.
Fort Lauderdale’s ordinance took effect Friday, and the city passed a slew of other laws addressing homelessness in recent months. They ban people from leaving their belongings unattended, outlaw panhandling at medians, and strengthen defecation and urination laws, according to Michael Stoops, director of community organizing for the National Coalition for the Homeless.
“I think cities have grown tired of the homeless situation, and businesses and residents complain about the homeless population,” Stoops said, citing the conflict between business needs and the needs of the homeless.
Fort Lauderdale police have said that the men were not taken into custody last weekend and that they were given notices to appear in court from that encounter, adding the matter will ultimately be decided by a judge. The police spokeswoman Greenlaw said those charged “were well aware of the changes to the ordinance and its effective date.”
Other cities are conducting routine homeless sweeps while some have launched anti-panhandling campaigns, according to the coalition. And many laws continue to target public feedings.
In Houston, groups need written consent to feed the homeless in public, or they face a $2,000 fine. Organizations in Columbia, South Carolina, must pay $150 for a permit more than two weeks in advance to feed the homeless in city parks.
In Orlando, an ordinance requires groups to get a permit to feed 25 or more people in parks in a downtown district. Groups are limited to two permits per year for each park. Since then, numerous activists have been arrested for violating the law. The arrests have drawn national attention, with some focusing on the contrast between the vacation destination of the Orlando area and the poverty in some surrounding areas.
This entry was posted in America Today, Interesting Articles And/Or Pictures, Miscellaneous, Other People's Experiences, Videos on November 17, 2014 by bonnie.
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Report of the Secretary of Agriculture
United States. Department of Agriculture
U.S. Government Printing Office, 1919 - Agriculture
Contains administrative report only.
The agricultural effort
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The pink bollworm of cotton
Seedgrain loans in drouth areas
Purchase and distribution of nitrate of soda
Further steps
Report of the Chief of the Weather Bureau
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Report of the Federal Horticultural Board
Report of the Chief of the Bureau of Markets
Report of the Acting Chief of the Office of Farm Management
acres activities addition Administration agents agricultural amount animals assistance Board Bulletins Bureau campaign carried cattle cent charge close completed conducted connection considerable construction continued cooperation corn cost cotton covered crop demonstrations Department determine direction disease distribution district Division effect efforts emergency especially established estimated experiments extension farm farmers Federal feed field fiscal Forest fruits funds given Government grain important improved increase indicate Industry inspection issued June labor lands Library live stock losses manufacture material meat ment methods milk necessary needed obtained Office operation organization period placed plans plants possible potatoes pounds practically prepared present problems production projects quarantine received regarding relating reports road season secured seed silage South standards stations supply survey tests Texas tion United various vegetables Washington
Page ii - L.. 1895.) [AN ACT Providing for the public printing and binding and the distribution of public documents...
Page 71 - I have the honor to transmit herewith a report of the operations of the Bureau of Animal Industry for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1906, together with plans and recommendations for the future.
Page 448 - nursery stock" shall include all field-grown florist stock, trees, shrubs, vines, cuttings, grafts, scions, buds, fruit pits and other seeds of fruit, and ornamental trees and shrubs, and other plants and plant products for propagation, except field, vegetable and flower seeds, bedding plants and other herbaceous plants, bulbs and roots.
Page 108 - Carolina; with the Office of Indian Affairs of the Department of the Interior...
Page 449 - Nursery stock, including all field-grown florists' stock, trees, shrubs, vines, cuttings, grafts, scions, buds, fruit pits and other seeds of fruit and ornamental trees or shrubs, and other plants and plant products for propagation, except field, vegetable, and flower seeds, bedding plants and other herbaceous plants, bulbs, and roots...
Page 43 - Union, included provisions especially designed to assist the farming population. It authorized national banks to lend money on farm mortgages and recognized the peculiar needs of the farmer by giving his paper a maturity period of six months. This was followed by the Federal farm loan act, which created a banking system reaching intimately into the rural districts and operating on terms suited to the farm owners
Page 448 - Prohibits the importation from southeastern Asia (including India, Siam, IndoChina, and China), Malayan Archipelago, Australia, New Zealand, Oceania, Philippine Islands, Formosa, Japan, and adjacent islands, in the raw or unmanufactured state, of seed and all other portions of Indian corn or maize (Zea.
Page 480 - ... for enabling the Secretary of Agriculture to investigate and certify to shippers the condition as to soundness...
Page 473 - Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington.
Page 111 - Best results may be expected only when every live-stock owner becomes familiar with the provisions of the accredited-herd plan, which are as follows: METHODS AND RULES FOR ACCREDITING HERDS OF CATTLE. The rules below were unanimously adopted by the United States Live Stock Sanitary Association and by representatives of pure-bred cattle-breeders' associations, and approved December 23, 1917, by the Bureau of Animal Industry, United States Department of Agriculture.
Title Report of the Secretary of Agriculture
Issue 6 of House document
Report (United States. Dept. of Agriculture)
Author United States. Department of Agriculture
Publisher U.S. Government Printing Office, 1919
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Steve Wozniak Wants Bitcoin to Become the World’s Single Currency
Published June 4, 201810:15 pm
UpdatedJune 6, 20187:12 am
Posted by Patric F. Garcia on June 4, 2018. Updated: June 6, 20187:12 am
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak has some very positive things to say about bitcoin. In a recent interview with CNBC, the computer mogul admitted that he hopes bitcoin will become a single global currency and that he shares the sentiment of Twitter and Square CEO Jack Dorsey, who expressed his belief last March that bitcoin will become a unifying cryptocurrency for every nation within the next 10 years.
“I buy into what Jack Dorsey says,” he explained, “not that I necessarily believe it’s going to happen, but because I want it to be that way.”
Wozniak first bought bitcoin when it was priced at $700, roughly $6,700 less than where it currently stands. He has since sold almost his entire stash but for one coin, admitting that he never wanted to be an investor but was only intrigued by how the cryptocurrency worked.
He also owns two ether (the cryptocurrency of the Ethereum blockchain platform), which he has been very complimentary toward. At a recent conference in Vienna, Wozniak praised Ethereum and said it had the potential to become “the new Apple.”
“Ethereum interests me because it can do things and because it’s a platform,” he affirmed.
Wozniak now refers to bitcoin as “pure” and says it’s the true equivalent of digital gold.
“Bitcoin is mathematically defined,” he explained, “there is a certain quantity of bitcoin, there’s a way it’s distributed … and it’s pure and there’s no human running it, there’s no company running it, and it’s just going and going, and growing and growing, and surviving. That, to me, says something that is natural, and nature is more important than all our human conventions.”
This is not the first time Wozniak has been vocally positive about bitcoin. At a Money 20/20 event in Las Vegas last October, the Apple co-founder lauded the cryptocurrency and its blockchain technology as stronger and more financially sound than both gold and USD. He stated that traditional currencies are “kind of phony,” as they are widely vulnerable to inflation, and that the problem with gold is that there is no fixed supply.
“There is a certain amount of bitcoin that can ever exist,” he continued. “Gold gets mined and mined and mined. Maybe there’s a finite amount of gold in the world, but cryptocurrency is even more mathematical and regulated, and nobody can change mathematics.”
Wozniak also called for further regulation efforts, saying they were crucial to bitcoin’s survival.
“Regulation is an essential element to the fintech transformation happening today,” he exclaimed. “Fairness, equality and truth is the foundation for good regulation and that will lay the groundwork for good development.”
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Panel Discusses Use of P3 in City Parks
During a panel discussion recently, leaders in Madison, Wisc., said that public-private partnerships have improved the city’s parks. Madison has used P3s since the 1970s, most recently for a baseball stadium, a sports field, community gardens and a boathouse. A beer garden operated by a P3 is expected to open this summer.
One leader also noted that the improvements brought about through P3s can help revitalize struggling neighborhoods, citing how a private partner renting canoes and paddleboards cleaned up a city park.
“I think it’s a prime example of how a partnership between the city and a private entity can be used to really bring some life to a portion of the city and portion of the neighborhood that may be struggling,” said Jeff Vercauteren, president of Capitol Neighborhoods Inc.
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Most expensive animals sold in SA
Staff Writer9 September 2014
Breeding and selling wild game is big business in South Africa, with its growth exceeding that of the JSE in recent years, according to game farmers.
According to Gamevest, over a five year period (between 2007 and 2012), the average selling prices of buffalo and sable antelope grew by 540% and 479% respectively.
On the weekend (6 September), South African deputy president Cyril Ramaphosa hit the headlines for selling three white-flanked impala at the Stud Game Breeders auction held at Mbizi Lodge in Limpopo province, for R28 million.
Of the three, the highest value impala was R9.7 million, ranking as one of the most valuable animal sales in the country – though nowhere near the current record holder.
Other high-value game sales from the Stud auction included an East African Buffalo, sold for R8.7 million, and a pregnant Matetsi sable for R4 million.
The most expensive wild game sale on record is a Cape Buffalo bull named Mystery, bought by South African billionaire Johann Rupert for a rather sizable R40 million in 2013.
At the same time, a sable antelope named “Wiele” was also sold for R11 million, according to a Bloomberg report.
Other record holders
High prices for wild game are not uncommon: conservation and private game farm group, Gamevest, has also sold game for record amounts.
The most recent sale to reach a new record mark by the group includes a 17” White Saddleback Blesbuck, which sold at the Absa Kirkwood Game Auction for R7.8 million, in June 2014.
The group also sold a 5 year old buffalo bull with an over 51″ horn span for R26 million in 2012 – topping a previous record sale of R18 million for a buffalo sold in 2011.
Buffalo, rare impala and sable antelope fetch some of the highest prices in sale and at auction – often reaching into the multiple millions for single stock.
In comparison, rhino, among the most poached and endangered game in South Africa, can be bought for a paltry sum of up to R350,000, according to wildlife seller ads.
Lions are sold for even less, ranging from between R30,000 for a female, to R210,000 for a young male.
Some of the most expensive wildlife sales in SA
# Game Value
1 Cape Buffalo R40 million
2 Buffalo R26 million
4 Sable Antelope R11 million
5 White Impala R9.7 million
6 East African Buffalo R8.1 million
7 White Saddle Blesbuck R7.8 million
9 Matetsi Sable (pregnant) R4 million
10 Buffalo (pregnant) R3 million
Controversial conservation
Game hunting in South Africa has always been a point of some controversy, especially in light of the high prevalence of poaching in the country, particularly with dwindling rhino numbers.
However, private game farms and trophy hunting serve a valuable role in not only the economy, as part of the country’s eco-tourism, but also as part of animal conservation.
The funds raised at auction are typically invested back into conservation programs.
According to Brian Reilly, nature conservation professor at the Tshwane University of Technology, trophy hunting is “the highest form of eco-tourism”, with the industry helping increase animal numbers as well as protecting them.
Norman Adami, owner of Nyumbu game farm, told Sapa-AFP that he has more sable (antelope) than the Kruger Park.
“As long as eight years ago, a 15 inch sable – a sable with 15 inch horns – was a big sable,” Adami said.
“Now you’re seeing sable with 50 inches. In 10 years, it’s going to be 60 inches. Those magnificent specimens are being recreated.”
In the latest Stud auction, over R236 million was raised. Meanwhile, the Absa auction held in June brought in R26.5 million – the largest amount ever for the 13-year old auction.
Some animals are used for trophy hunting, but the best are kept for breeding – which farmers describe as a better investment than property or stock.
“This industry has performed exceptionally well, better than the stock market,” Adami said.
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Becoming Kareem : growing up on and off the court
Abdul-Jabbar, Kareem, 1947- author.
Publisher, Date:
New York : Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, 2017.
xii, 16 pages of unnumbered plates, 289 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
At one time, Lew Alcindor was just another kid from New York City with all the usual problems: He struggled with fitting in, with pleasing a strict father, and with overcoming shyness that made him feel socially awkward. But with a talent for basketball, and an unmatched team of supporters, Lew Alcindor was able to transform and to become Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. From a childhood made difficult by racism and prejudice to a record-smashing career on the basketball court as an adult, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's life was packed with "coaches" who taught him right from wrong and led him on the path to greatness. His parents, coaches Jack Donahue and John Wooden, Muhammad Ali, Bruce Lee, and many others played important roles in Abdul-Jabbar's life and sparked him to become an activist for social change and advancement. The inspiration from those around him, and his drive to find his own path in life, are highlighted in this personal and awe-inspiring journey. -- Provided by publisher.
990L Lexile
Abdul-Jabbar, Kareem, 1947- -- Juvenile literature.
Basketball players -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
African American basketball players -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Social reformers -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Autobiographies.
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Funding a million polio vaccines through social media
Posted on May 21, 2014 by Rotary International
World’s Greatest Meal event.
By Susanne Rea, past president of the Rotary Club of Cairns Sunrise, Queensland, Australia
I was day dreaming on the couch one day after taking a new position as polio chair for my Rotary District, 9550 (Australia), when an idea hit me.
What if we held a social media driven event similar to the Rotary Global Swimarathon, only made it about meals and eating! The World’s Greatest Meal. I had worked with Paul Wilson on his excellent Facebook promotion of the swimming event, and was very impressed with what he and supporting Rotary members were able to accomplish for polio eradication.
So I contacted my friend, Mukesh Malhotra, a past district governor in District 1140 (England), and met with him in London. Our clubs, Hounslow and Cairns Sunrise, agreed to a joint project. We launched a Rotary group. We worked with Howard Tong, another past district governor from New Zealand, to select suitable images for our campaign.
Malhotra began frequently posting on social media, and worked with Allan Berry to produce a printed leaflet which we handed out during the RIBI Assembly. The aim was to involve as many clubs as possible to organize a World’s Greatest Meal event on or around 23 February to celebrate Rotary’s anniversary.
We have succeeded in raising more than $600,000, and are now targeting $1 million. Social media has made this all possible.
As money started flowing in, it became apparent that I would not be able to manage this campaign just by using my iPad. Paul Wilson stepped in with a spreadsheet, and I reached out to my Facebook friend Scott Rossi, a Rotary member from North Carolina, USA, for help. At the peak of registrations prior to Rotary’s anniversary, it became an almost around the clock commitment through Facebook and email. This fortunately settled down after the anniversary, and now our main work has been following up on events that were held but not yet reported.
We encourage you and your club to continue holding events at any time. Malhotra has identified World Polio Day, 24 October, as another significant date to organize World’s Greatest Meal events around, as well as Rotary’s anniversary in 2015.
To date, mostly English speaking countries have been involved, which reflects our Facebook friends list. But we have a website to reach a wider audience, so our 300 events could be just the tip of the iceberg.
So what, you ask, is our basic aim? Raising money and awareness for polio eradication. Through this campaign, we have succeeded in raising more than $600,000, and are now targeting $1 million. A nice bonus has been seeing the variety of ideas clubs have come up with, some beyond our wildest dreams.
Social media has made this all possible, and it is free! My District Governor Tony Goddard has helped promote the idea through his fellow governors in Australia, and Alex Casteleiro, a Rotary member in Spain, has launched a website for our campaign that’s multilingual.
So join us and help us End Polio Now.
You can also find us on Facebook.
Going to Sydney for the 2014 RI Convention? Drop in on our post convention planning meeting
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15 thoughts on “Funding a million polio vaccines through social media”
Susanne Rea on October 4, 2014 at 11:44 said:
Now we wish to update that we have funded $1.5 million vaccines….www.wgmeal.com is in 49 countries Help bring on the $1million target by signing up see out website for details
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ElvinStephen. Y on August 10, 2014 at 07:30 said:
heiio
Iam happy to inform that India is Polio free now,declared by W H O.Thanks to Rotary
Rtn.Elvin Stephen
R I Dist. 3212
Rtn Khalid Haider on July 15, 2014 at 07:42 said:
Remarkable on Your part my Dear Sis Susanne, never ever seen such a dedication as off Yours.. Immaculate committance on your part.
Susanne Rea on July 4, 2014 at 04:54 said:
Thank you all …we go from strength to strength….now we have 22 team members and today bring on new countries!
Susanne Rea on June 17, 2014 at 16:32 said:
Thank you all for your support, expecially those that actually join in …our website will tell you that every week we fund more vaccines! PDG Tanya and Dr Nischal have indeed been pwrt of this funding initiative.
Surahata suwareh on May 23, 2014 at 19:00 said:
This is more than good
mubbaka on July 25, 2014 at 09:07 said:
Thanks for having good heart
Susanne Rea on July 25, 2014 at 12:40 said:
It has been a lot of fun to run this project too…thank you.
Rtn Nischal Pandey on May 23, 2014 at 02:49 said:
I am priviledged to know Susanne since my early days in Rotary 18 months back and part of this event to raise funds for Polio Vaccines,matched twice by Bill Gates Foundation.
Nischal is one of Rotary’s up and coming true Leaders
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eminitybaba on May 21, 2014 at 21:23 said:
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pdgtanya on May 21, 2014 at 20:42 said:
Keep up the good work Susanne! I can’t wait for our “King Henry’s Feast” themed dinner event on June 4th in Canada!!
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At Witworks we have been developing the Blink smartwatch, which runs on a customised version of Android called Marvin. We have also been building companion Android and iOS apps, for the smartwatch, in React Native (RN). If you're evaluating React Native for your next project, or just curious about it - here is my story. In this article, I will share our overall experience with RN, and the things we have learned so far.
If you want to know more about the Blink watch, you can check out articles about us on TheNextWeb, Mashable and Tech in Asia.
Right about a year back, we have started the development for the Blink smartwatch, and I had taken the responsibility of making the companion mobile apps. Apart from just syncing the data between the watch and server, our Blink mobile apps have lots of features; such as the app store, music player, timeline, watch face store, and more.
Like many startups, we had the debate on how to go about building our mobile apps and faced the typical set of trade-offs. We just had a JavaScript team at the time. On the other hand, we wanted native-like performance and native-like feel for our apps. As Ionic framework was trending at that time, we did many experiments with it, but unfortunately the performance was not on par with what native solutions had to offer.
Our team was on the verge with the decision to develop native apps for both platforms, but luckily we got to know about React Native which promised native look, feel and speed. We gave it a try, and to be honest we couldn't feel any difference between the native app and the React Native app built by our team.
I should also mention that our app involves a lot of background tasks and communication between our watch and the phone. Unfortunately, these things can't be done with Javascript alone. So, we started exploring the bridges provided by React Native. After building a few simple apps and running a few experiments, we got to know that all types of communications can be achieved between the native code and React Native (at least for all our use cases).
After the initial research, we started developing all the features in JavaScript, except the background tasks.
P.S. We are using Swift for iOS, and Java for Android; for the development of background tasks.
Let me highlight a few things that we have come to like the most about React Native.
Hot reloading & Live reloading
We love the live reloading capabilities in React Native. In native languages, we have to wait until the completion of compilation, to see the final output. But React Native lets us modify the app without recompiling it. JavaScript code is loaded from the local server during development, and is packaged into the app with other resources when we release the app; which definitely speeded-up our UI iterations.
React Native also has a feature called Hot Reloading. It keeps the app running, and injects the new changes in realtime. At this time, hot reloading is not working perfectly in a few situations, but a reload of the whole app, usually fixes it.
Just like we can debug the elements on the web, we can also debug the elements in React Native. There is an inbuilt inspector inside the dev menu, which is very useful for UI debugging.
Chrome Debugging
Currently, Chrome debugging can be used only for accessing the console. As of now, the 'React' tab does not work with React Native. But, there are on going discussions to make it work. Meanwhile, you can use Nuclide's "React Native Inspector" as a workaround.
Read more about it here.
Another amazing feature of React Native is that the same generic code can be used on both the iOS, and Android platforms. For instance, if you use React Native's switch component, it will render UISwitch in iOS devices and the Native Switch component in Android. In our Blink app, we have reused around 80% of the JavaScript code between Android and iOS.
In Blink app, we have reused around 80% of the JavaScript code between Android and iOS.
Stylesheet with Flexbox
Layouts in React Native are implemented with CSS-like stylesheets which allow you to customize your components' properties such as border, height, width, color etc. The amazing thing about it is that a component can specify the layout of the children using flexbox, and we don't have to care about the browser compatibility.
Flexbox works the same way in React Native as it does in CSS on the web, with a few exceptions. The defaults are different, with flexDirection defaulting to column instead of row, and alignItems defaulting to stretch instead of flex-start, and the flex parameter only supports a single number.
Easy to expose Native API
We have implemented custom data transactors in Java, and Swift for the communication between our watch and the mobile phone and have exposed the APIs for these data transactors to React Native. It has also been very easy to expose the Native modules and Native UI components to RN.
P.S. I have also written a small story on Hashnode about how I built a Custom Android Module for React Native.
Immediate deployment
When we push an update to Android/iOS, it goes through the corresponding approval processes. In Android, it usually takes around 24 hours to reach users' phones. In iOS, it takes around 3/4 days. As a result, if we want to push an update after fixing a bug, we usually have to wait for 3 to 4 days to send a fix to the users.
However, things are different with React Native. Using Codepush or AppHub, you can easily push instantaneous updates to the users' devices. Your users don't have to do a thing to get the updated version of the app. When we were testing our app with our beta testers, we used to get lots of bug reports. Codepush helped us send updates in a timely manner.
React Native's community is one of the best open source communities. There is also a public Facebook group called React Native Community which helped me a lot when I faced a few certain, weird bugs while developing the app.
Problems Faced
There are of course many more features in React Native that we love, but the ones above are the most important ones. Now, let me quickly highlight the top 3 pain points which we faced.
Animation API
Animation APIs run all the processes on the JS Thread. Consequently, we had faced some performance issues while using these APIs. This is one of the most upvoted issues on Product Pains : Offload some animations from JS thread for better perf. React Native community is slowly moving many animations to native, and the performance is much better than before.
Frequent Release cycles
React Native has a two-week release cycle. There are many features, and bug fixes in each release. But every release, often brings breaking changes as well (maybe in a “move fast and break things” spirit specific to Facebook). In these cases, we have to spend a lot of time fixing things while upgrading the code.
Lack of Resources
When we started a year back, there weren't enough resources to know about many of the hidden features of RN. Even the documentation was not proper. Getting the answers to React Native questions was very difficult. But now the community has grown much bigger, and the documentation is getting better every day.
How we tackled the performance issues
While building the companion apps, we came across some performance issues. Eventually we managed to fix all of these issues, but the following ones are worth mentioning :
We had a use case where we had to show all the songs from a phone in a ListView. A few of the phones we tested had more than 3000 songs. It was taking a lot of time to load all of the cells while using the ListView. So, we tried to load the songs whenever users reached the end, or 20 cells before the end. But, we faced two major hurdles :
JavaScript couldn't render it quickly when someone scrolled too fast.
It took lots of memory if users scrolled through all the 3000 songs.
Soon after that we started experimenting with SGListView, which is a memory minded implementation of React Native's ListView. It reduced the memory footprint, but in our case the rendering was nowhere close to native apps. We decided that longer lists couldn't be done in React Native and made this particular part in Swift and Android. In the meantime, RN team was making a lot of changes to improve the performance (Now it has improved a lot, but is still not comparable to native performance, IMO). Nevertheless, I was keeping an eye on all the ListView related implementations by React Native community back then, and I came across two interesting implementations :
Tal Kol's Implementation of UITableView
Tal Kol used the UITableView to render the JavaScript view inside every cell. There is a problem with this approach too. Native is fast, and Javascript is also relatively fast. But, the bridge couldn't match this speed. So, this was not working properly, at least for our use case.
Aksonov's Implementation of UITableView
Actually, Asksonov built two kinds of Lists in the Repo. One is exactly like Tal Kol's implementation. In another one, instead of using the bridge heavily, he made the styling in UITableView itself and exposed a minimal API to customise the design. This offered amazing performance without having to write a single line of Swift or Objective-C code. However, if you want to make major modifications to the UI, then you would have to write Swift or Objective-C code.
Eventually, we made our own implementation of ListView for our use case which is based on Aksonov's Implementation.
Slow page transition
When we push a route to the navigator, JavaScript needs to render all the components which are necessary for the new scene, and it also needs to do the page transition in the same JS thread. Doing both the things simultaneously was giving a choppy transition to us. So, we started scheduling the animation using the InteractionManager. While making the transition, we load lesser content and render the remaining content, once the transition is complete. It helped us provide a smoother experience to our users.
JS Thread stalls on animating the image size
We noticed a frame drop while trying to animate the image size. Soon we got to know that the image was re-cropped and scaled from the original image when we were trying to adjust the size of the image. Transforming the image using scale property fixed the issue for us.
Out of Memory Exceptions
iOS is a lot more forgiving than Android, with memory usage. Initially, our application was suffering a lot of memory issues, which often lead to OutOfMemoryException in Android. Eventually, we experimented a bit, and reduced the size of the images as much as possible, to get rid of this error. React Native Android is based on Fresco for loading and displaying images. Downsampling is disabled for PNGs in React Native, since it is still experimental. So, we have started using JPG images whenever possible.
Based on our experience with React Native, we can confidently say that React Native provides the same benefits as every other JavaScript based mobile framework with a native feel and performance. In our case, I could implement everything in JavaScript and could even edit minor things in Java and Swift code of the existing modules, without any prior experience in either of them. This is a huge plus point.
Lastly, I have got the following 5 tips for anyone who is evaluating React Native:
Start by implementing everything in JS for maximum productivity.
If traditional React optimizations fail, surgically move the troublesome parts to the native part for better performance. But, don't overuse the bridge.
For animations/interactions, try to use declarative libraries like Animated whenever possible. However, some complex interactions can't be expressed declaratively, and offloaded.
Use JPEG images whenever possible.
Investing time on learning more about the React Native internals will be very helpful in making better apps.
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React Native upgrade is so painful and costly, would Flutter be a better choice?
But, Version by version, Upgrade is becoming easier. Upgrade is painful since the core is changing a lot in this point of time. I hope that if they start releasing 1.x, then we mostly won't face this issue.
Not sure about flutter..
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Dana White might have ‘something else interesting’ for Jorge Masvidal rather than Kamaru Usman fight
01 Jan Dana White might have ‘something else interesting’ for Jorge Masvidal rather than Kamaru Usman fight
Just when it seemed like Kamaru Usman vs. Jorge Masvidal was all but a done deal, UFC President Dana White has now thrown a curveball at that potential title fight.
For the past few months, Usman and Masvidal appeared to be on a collision course with White originally teasing that matchup for International Fight Week in July.
While the timing may have changed due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, which forced the UFC to radically reschedule their calendar, it still looked that fight was a lock to happen later this year.
Now the UFC might be discussing another option for the first and only “BMF” champion.
“We’re talking about a few different things,” White told ESPN when asked about Usman vs. Masvidal. “We have something else interesting for Masvidal that we were just talking about yesterday. We’ll see. We’ll see how this whole thing plays out.
“To start speculating down the road now is too soon. Let’s get by these three fights in Florida and then we’ll figure out what’s next. We’re talking about different possibilities with those guys.”
According to sources close to Masvidal when speaking to MMA Fighting on Friday, no discussions have taken place about a different opponent yet but obviously White said this idea just popped up recently during internal discussions.
Following his win over Nate Diaz this past November, Masvidal first targeted Conor McGregor as his next opponent but he then moved on from that matchup to put his full attention on Usman and the welterweight title.
Usman and Masvidal both tried to jump into a short-notice fight against each other back in April but the entire event was later scrapped. The welterweights have been engaged in a heated back-and-forth war of words for several months including an altercation during media day ahead of the Super Bowl in January.
At this time, nothing has been decided but it appears the UFC is at least considering alternate opponents for Usman and Masvidal rather than matching them up in a welterweight title fight.
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How Do You Break A Magnet?
Why does dropping a magnet weaken it?
Why is magnet strongest at its pole?
Which magnet is the strongest?
How do you break a magnetic field?
How can you tell where the magnetic field is strongest around a magnet?
Can I cut a magnet?
Can you temporarily demagnetize a magnet?
Where do magnets have the strongest force?
How do you strengthen a magnet?
Is electromagnet a permanent magnet?
What happens if you break a magnet into two?
How do you temporarily disable a magnet?
Why does breaking a magnet in half not destroy it?
Why you can Demagnetise a permanent magnet by heating it?
How many times can you cut a magnet in half?
Can a permanent magnet be turned off?
When two magnets are brought close together?
Permanent magnets can lose their magnetism if they are dropped or banged on enough to bump their domains out of alignment.
The reason that would be hard to bump a piece of iron and make it magnetic is because of the way vibrations propagate in the material..
For a magnet, the flux lines repel each other so the field will be weaker at the sides. But they are concentrated at the poles, where they originate, so the field is stronger. Air is a poor conductor of flux. To get a similar magnetic field from the solenoid, we have to add a iron core.
neodymiumThe strongest permanent magnets in the world are neodymium (Nd) magnets, they are made from magnetic material made from an alloy of neodymium, iron and boron to form the Nd2Fe14B structure.
You are right: magnetic field lines can’t snap or break because they are not physical objects. They are more analogous to elevation lines on a topographical map, or more precisely to lines perpendicular to elevation lines: to the fall lines on a ski slope.
The magnetic field of a bar magnet is strongest at either pole of the magnet. It is equally strong at the north pole when compared with the south pole. The force is weaker in the middle of the magnet and halfway between the pole and the center.
You can cut the magnet with a saw, following the line of cut, but you can also use a diamond-plated cutter in a lathe and, once placed, press it in place. … You can also use a chisel on the line of cut that you have made on the magnet.
Don’t heat up Magswitch® magnets. Like all neodymium magnets, high temperatures can partially demagnetize them.
The magnetic field generated by any magnet is always strongest at either pole. The magnetic force is equally as strong at both the north and south pole.
Putting a piece of iron or steel inside the coil makes the magnet strong enough to attract objects. The strength of an electromagnet can be increased by increasing the number of loops of wire around the iron core and by increasing the current or voltage.
The main advantage of an electromagnet over a permanent magnet is that the magnetic field can be quickly changed by controlling the amount of electric current in the winding. However, unlike a permanent magnet that needs no power, an electromagnet requires a continuous supply of current to maintain the magnetic field.
Each one reinforces the magnetic fields of the others. Each one has a tiny north and south pole. If you cut one in half, the newly cut faces will become the new north or south poles of the smaller pieces.
You should take an electromagnet that operates on some frequency (tens of Hertz) and creates enough large magnetic field to magnetise your permanent magnet. Then you switch on your electromagnet in the vicinity of the permanent magnet and go slowly back from the permanent magnet at the distance of several meters.
The individual pieces don’t change polarity. After breaking a magnet in half, the two halves will attract each other’s broken ends, sticking back together again. Think of a big magnet as being made of many tiny magnets. When you break it in half, nothing really changes.
Demagnetize a Magnet by Heating or Hammering If you heat a magnet past the temperature called the Curie point, the energy will free the magnetic dipoles from their ordered orientation. … You can get the same effect by repeatedly hammering a magnet, applying pressure, or dropping it on a hard surface.
So you cannot keep cutting a magnet in half until it is only one atom in size but you can create a single atom with a north and south pole.
An electropermanent magnet or EPM is a type of permanent magnet in which the external magnetic field can be switched on or off by a pulse of electric current in a wire winding around part of the magnet.
When two magnets are brought together, the opposite poles will attract one another, but the like poles will repel one another. This is similar to electric charges. Like charges repel, and unlike charges attract.
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SwitzerlandGotthard Base Tunnel, World’s Longest, Deepest Tunnel, Is Officially Open In Switzerland : The Two-Way Switzerland’s Gotthard Base Tunnel stretches for more than 35 miles and runs a mile and a half deep under a mountain range at some points..
New York CityThe sprawling underbelly of New York City has more tunnels than the Jets have excuses, from speakeasy escapes (R.I.P. Chumley’s) to abandoned MTA routes.
Description. The Gotthard Base Tunnel, with a length of 57.09 km (35.47 mi) and a total of 151.84 km (94.3 mi) of tunnels, shafts and passages, is the longest railway tunnel in the world, with a geodetic distance of 55.782 km (34.661 mi) between the two portals.
Patnitop TunnelDr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee TunnelOverviewOther name(s)Chenani-Nashri Tunnel Patnitop TunnelLocationJammu and Kashmir, IndiaStatusActiveRouteNH 4417 more rows
Is New York City sinking? It most certainly is. According to a study reported in Scientific American, New York could, by 2100, have sunk around 5 feet (12.7 m).
A new study, released Monday, predicts a rise of 6.6 feet by 2100, if global temps warm by 9 degrees Fahrenheit. In that “worst-case scenario,” according to CNN, hundreds of millions of people—including residents of New York City—would find themselves displaced as their homes sink underwater.
Chenani-Nashri tunnel”The Chenani-Nashri tunnel is India’s longest road tunnel. This is the first time in India that this (unclear) long tunnel that is nine kilometer long is equipped with state-of-the-art detection systems, state-of-the-art integrated tunnel control system.
When I posed this question to Michael Horodniceanu, he immediately made a clarification: The subway tunnels in New York are not necessarily “underwater,” but rather, underneath the riverbed. Except, he adds, the 63rd Street Tunnel, which carries the F train to Roosevelt Island.
Dec 2019: On 25 December the tunnel, which was known as Rohtang tunnel till then, was officially renamed as the Atal Tunnel.
Gotthard base tunnelThe world’s longest and deepest rail tunnel has officially opened in Switzerland, after almost two decades of construction work. The 57km (35-mile) twin-bore Gotthard base tunnel will provide a high-speed rail link under the Swiss Alps between northern and southern Europe.
The 5 Big Tunnels in India. As of now there are not so many tunnels in India, so currently India is one of the fastest growing markets for tunnels, flyovers and cloverleaf.
The Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel does the job, and is the longest highway tunnel in Alaska and North America both!
ChinaList of countries by total road tunnel lengthRankCountryNumber of tunnels1China162292Japan97603Norway14004Italy12 more rows
‘Us’ opens by informing the audience about hundreds of miles of unused tunnels beneath the United States. The movie that follows is fiction—but the networks of unoccupied tunnels are real, and nearly as strange as the film they helped inspire.
To use this method, builders dig a trench in the riverbed or ocean floor. They then sink pre-made steel or concrete tubes in the trench. After the tubes are covered with a thick layer of rock, workers connect the sections of tubes and pump out any remaining water.
Zojila tunnel projectThe ambitious Zojila tunnel project, the longest bi-directional tunnel in Asia, will offer all-year connectivity between the valley of Srinagar and Leh. The tunnel is expected to be of great importance to India’s defence.
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Symphony - mushrooms from the forest (Softcover)
Takashi HOMMA
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Inspired by the Ed Ruscha series Coloured People, Japanese photographer Takashi Homma’s visited forests on three continents to search for radioactive mushrooms. The mushrooms—gathered in Scandinavia, Fukushima, Chernobyl and Stony Point—were photographed in front of a white background, with occasional photographs from the forests and views that Homma encountered during his hunt. The forest is one of earth’s most primal habitats; in the modern age, it is us who maintain and care for the forest.
“Just under 70% of the available land in Scandinavia is covered with forests, almost the same as in Japan. Further, the people living here enjoy a “freedom to roam,” which guarantees the right to enter into any forest, regardless of who it is owned by, and collect mushrooms and berries as long as no harm or damage is caused. If you visit markets in Scandinavia between summer and fall, you will find stands filled with yellow chanterelles ready to be sold. Most Scandinavians, however, are used to going into the woods to forage for mushrooms and berries. In 1986, the nuclear accident in Chernobyl occurred. The wind blew to the north-west, and two days after the accident five percent of the total radioactive material released during the Chernobyl disaster fell down over Sweden. Excluding the former Soviet countries, Sweden suffered the worst radioactive pollution of all European countries. The Swedish government immediately regulated the consumption of wild mushrooms and berries as well as meat from reindeer and moose. Reindeer meat, by the way, is a staple food of the native Sami people living in northern Scandinavia.” — from Takashi Homma’s afterword
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The Silver Rings
by Samuel Valentino
2014 Gold Moonbeam Award Winner (Pre-Teen Fantasy)
2015 Gold Benjamin Franklin Award Winner (Young Reader Fiction)
2018 New York City Big Book Award (Chapter Book)
Meet twin sisters, Celia and Alice, whose bid for freedom from their evil stepmother leads them on a hilarious journey through a world of fantasy and imagination. Join the sisters as they encounter a sarcastic fairy godmother, giants, charming princes, an overly dramatic fox, and more! Author and illustrator Samuel Valentino has cleverly woven together a delightful fairy tale that teaches us that resilience and creative thinking pay off in the end.
Suggested Retail Price: $14.99
“Warm-hearted and fun must-read story! Celia and Alice are identical twins that live with their cruel stepmother and two nasty stepsisters. Father is always at work. Celia and Alice are the ones that do all the “housework” even though the stepsisters try to cause them more work and are just plain nasty. Somehow Celia and Alice are always happy which makes the stepmother and stepsisters madder than their normal mad attitude. Stepmother decides she has to get rid of Alice and Celia or her own daughters will never get married. The stepmother leads them to the forest and leaves them there. Celia and Alice know they are not wanted back at home but how will they survive in the forest? Remembering that their fairy godmother, Mozzarella lives in the enchanted forest, they decide to go there even though it’s scary. Mozzarella welcomes them and tells them they can’t live their–the sisters must separate and find their future. She leads Celia and Alice safely out of the enchanted forest with two gifts. One is an enchanted ring for each sister that will let the other sister know if one of them is in trouble and needs help from her. The other gift Mozzarella gives each of them is a suit that will keep them safe from harm. Celia is looking forward to being outdoors while Alice is afraid. However, they follow Mozzarella’s suggestion and separate. Both have wild and suspenseful adventures. I don’t want to tell any more of the story as there would be spoilers!”
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About Samuel Valentino
Sam Valentino has a love for telling children’s tales. For over 10 years, he has been creating his own unique books as personalized gifts to each of his children. These books have been his inspiration to create fairy tales—which he also beautifully illustrates.
Sam has been writing and illustrating for as long as he can remember. From his early crayon beginnings, Sam has moved on to almost all media. From sketching storyboards and animated commercials to painting murals in childcare centers, Sam has tried it all. A lifelong writer and reader, book illustration remains one of his most enjoyable art endeavors.
Sam lives in the Atlanta area with his wife, who is a wonderful graphic designer and just plain wonderful in general. They have three children, all of whom like drawing. Unlike their father, however, they are also musically talented!
Sam is also the illustrator of the award-winning Brattle titles, The Last Akaway and The Rock of Sarraka. Sam is also the illustrator of Brattle’s 1 For All by Sean McCollum.
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Youngsters enjoy breakfast for Child Month
East End Primary School choir performs at event
(CNS Local Life): Around 260 students and 100 parents and teachers enjoyed food, fellowship and live entertainment at the Circle of Love Women’s Ministry children’s breakfast on Saturday, 12 May 2018. Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) Director Felicia Robinson welcomed everyone and asked adults to affirm children so as to positively impact their lives.
She also thanked Circle of Love for organising and hosting the popular event, stated a press release.
This year’s junior speaker was 14-year-old Zolla Jones from Cayman Prep and High School. The Child Month 2018 Award recipient impressed onlookers with her self-penned motivational speech, said the press release. In taking up the event’s theme, she implored her peers to discover their passions, ask more of themselves than others do and to find mentors to nurture their talents.
The entertainment programme featured school choirs, school and church dance troupes, and several instrumental performances.
Jordan McLean was called on to testify to the power of prayer in his life and moved the audience with his rendition of “My Redeemer Lives.”
Charmaine Miller of the Family Resource Centre (FRC) gave a demonstration on the strong and lasting effects of bullying. She shared information on the FRC’s “Stood Up” campaign, which carries an unequivocal anti-bullying message, and encouraged young attendees to stand up to bullying where ever they saw it by telling an adult.
Julie Hunter, founder of the Circle of Love Women’s Ministry, gave out spot prizes throughout the event which also kept the audience entertained between performances. She said she was pleased with the record attendance and the enthusiasm of the child entertainers and the audience, and that 75 children had taken part in the essay competition.
“The reason why our ministry organises and hosts the annual Child Month Breakfast is because we want to affirm children and the sacred place they have in our community,” she said. “Children have so much potential. Hopefully events such as this can help inspire them to reach for and to realise their goals.”
Winners of the event’s essay competition, themed “One Life Challenge I Have Overcome and How I Overcame It,” were first place: (7- 8 years old) Tyria Chantilope (Truth For Youth School), (9-10) Daniel Salman (Prospect Primary School), and (11-12) Whitney Jackson (Wesleyan Christian Academy); second place: (7-8) Kristen Aguero (Truth For Youth), (9-10) Michael Grizzel (George Town Primary School) and Lee Ebanks (Edna Moyle Primary School) and (11-12) MaKayla O’Connor (Bodden Town Primary School); and third place: (7- 8) Cordese Robinson (Red Bay Primary School) and Triston Walton (George Town), (9 -10) Chantia Willis (George Town) and (10 -11) Naila Azwa Aini (Truth For Youth).
Attendees at the seventh annual Child Month Breakfast also included Ministry of Community Affairs Councillor Austin Harris, Chief Officer Teresa Echenique, Deputy Chief Officer Andre Ebanks and several DCFS staff.
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Wright State gets three new uniforms (PHOTO)
By Scott PhillipsOct 5, 2014, 11:45 AM EDT
Wright State has some new uniforms in play for the 2014-15 season as the school unveiled them in a release late this week.
The Raiders will get three new color jerseys in three unique colors, white, green and yellow and they released a photo on the school’s athletics website:
(Wright State Athletics)
I think I’m in favor of all three jerseys and they look pretty sharp overall.
What are your thoughts on the Wright State uniforms?
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Mental tests ordered for man accused of killing Iowa pastor
This undated booking photo provided by the Webster County Jail in Fort Dodge, Iowa shows Joshua Pendleton. Pendleton has pleaded not guilty to allegations that he beat Rev. Allen Henderson to death outside a central Iowa church on Oct. 2, 2019. Webster County court records say Pendleton entered pleas Monday, Oct. 21 to charges of robbery and first-degree murder. His trial is scheduled to begin Dec. 10. (Webster County Jail via AP)
FORT DODGE, Iowa (AP) — A mental competency evaluation has been ordered for a man accused of beating to death a pastor outside a central Iowa church.
A judge approved a request Monday from the attorney for Joshua Pendleton, 36. Pendleton has pleaded not guilty to charges of robbery and first-degree murder in the slaying of the Rev. Allen Henderson.
“The defendant is acting in an irrational manner,” the defense motion said. “The defendant is unable to fully appreciate the nature of the charge, understand the proceedings, or effectively assist in the defense.”
The judge scheduled a hearing for Jan. 10 to determine whether there’s sufficient probable cause to suspend criminal proceedings. Pendleton’s trial had been scheduled to start April 28.
Officers sent to St. Paul Lutheran Church in Fort Dodge on Oct. 2 found Henderson lying unresponsive outside. He was pronounced dead at a local hospital.
Security footage shows a man who officers identified as Pendleton trying to get into the building, police said. Pendleton later acknowledged to investigators that he had fought with a man at the church.
Henderson, 64, was senior pastor at St. Paul and had served as a chaplain to area first responders.
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Jean Bollack, The Art of Reading: From Homer to Paul Celan Translators’ Preface Foreword, Gregory Nagy 1. Learning to Read 2. Reading the Philologists? 3. Odysseus among the Philologists 4. Reflections on the Practice of Philology 5. Reading Myths 6. Purifications 7. An Anthropological Fiction 8. Reading Drama 9. An Act of Cultural Restoration: The Status Accorded to the Classical Tragedians by the Decree of Lycurgus 10. From Philology to Theater: The Construction of Meaning in Sophocles’ Antigone 11. Accursed from Birth 12. Two Phases of Recognition in Sophocles’ Electra 13. Reading the Cosmogonies 14. Empedocles: A Single Project, Two Theologies 15. The Parmenidean Cosmology of Parmenides 16. Expressing Differences 17. The Heraclitean Logos 18. Reading a Reference? 19. The Scientistic Model: Freud and Empedocles 20. Benjamin Reading Kafka 21. Reading the Codes 22. A Sonnet, a Poetics—Mallarmé: “Le vierge, le vivace …” 23. Between Hölderlin and Celan 24. Grasping Hermeneutics 25. A Future in the Past: Peter Szondi’s Material Hermeneutics 26. Reading the Signifier 27. The Mountain of Death: The Meaning of Celan’s Meeting with Heidegger
22. A Sonnet, a Poetics—Mallarmé: “Le vierge, le vivace …”*
A poem by Mallarmé, the second of the tetrad titled “Plusieurs sonnets” in the 1899 Deman edition, “Le vierge, le vivace et le bel aujourd’hui” (Mallarmé 1998:36 [1] ) has generated abundant commentary; it has been understood in contradictory ways. It could serve as a model, and lead to a re-examination of the conditions under which a meaning is established and then gains legitimacy, if it is discussed according to the rules of literary hermeneutics. The interpretive process pleads in favor of a univocal meaning; we see confirmation of this in all literatures. The semantic construction that is elaborated merges with the work {319|320} in the making. The interpreter comes to occupy the place of the author. The demonstration has almost necessarily as a corollary the search for the reasons that have led to the rejection of this initial fixation of meaning. The sonnet is a poem about poetry, even about the particular poem that is in the process of being written.
If the semantic system exists, and if it imposes itself by its logic and its coherence, the contrary hypothesis of a free, even deliberately arbitrary, scaffolding, is eliminated ipso facto. These are two distinct viewpoints. To the extent that the denial of a poem’s meaning, sacrificed to a free or personal reading, depends on conditions that antedate the reading, these conditions do not concern the particular manner and structure of the text. The constitution of meaning is doubtless at the heart of artistic creation, and it presupposes that the production of the text is controlled and autonomous, disengaged from the real. It seems indeed that this condition of disengagement, which does not count for Mallarmé any more than it does for many others, is primordial: it is intimately linked to the exercise of the art, to the very reason for the production of the object. One must either accept the principle it entails or else reject it. If one holds to the principle, it is appropriate to go back and look in technical terms at the process of composition ad se, and, in a second phase, to measure its autonomy, which is always historical and relative—ad nos.
It is hard to follow the thread to the point of making a vision of the whole appear by identifying the progress of a thought that is shaping and discovering itself in the linking of words. One is led to note, moreover, the multiple and often contradictory approaches that are often based on a different conception of the text. The hypotheses underlying these approaches have to do only partially with the initial reading, which is carried out by the author and which results from his work of writing. One would have to be able to discuss the deviations; yet the commentators seem to let themselves be guided by the text and at the same time seem to leave it behind, without really seeking the coherence of the whole. Thus the interpretations are divided up according to various points of view. An overall expectation spells out the pros and cons of each approach, but often the idea behind a given approach misses the unity of composition inscribed in the textual material.
I am not pointing a finger at any commentator in particular; I am seeking rather to pin down the principles of an explanatory practice. I am prepared to except, in part or in full, the studies (and there are surely some with which I am not familiar) to which the critiques formulated do not apply. The stakes are not negligible. Are the questions put to the text the right ones? Does the logic being reconstructed exist? Why is doubt so often one’s response to the most fruitful hypotheses? The present hermeneutic situation calls for a confrontation of {320|321} readings. I have chosen to reproduce this confrontation in part, recalling parenthetically, in the course of my analysis, a certain number of propositions made by the critics. The textual material remains the same; however, the principles followed bring about remarkable differences. Juxtaposing these readings makes their differences self-evident.
Stanza 1:
Le vierge, le vivace et le bel aujourd’hui
Va-t-il nous déchirer avec un coup d’aile ivre
Ce lac dur oublié que hante sous le givre
Le transparent glacier des vols qui n’ont pas fui!
The type of poetry Mallarmé has adopted here implies an intention. This intention is entirely deposited in an irreducible movement toward abstraction. This aim brings the poet all the more overtly into competition with philosophy, in that we are not dealing with a form of philosophical poetry. It suffices to consider the rigor in the poetic redefinition of the notions and their connections within the framework of a system. The syntax is not disjointed; it is not subject to the arbitrariness of untrammeled violence (legitimized in Finas 1961:32). The aujourd’hui (“today”) placed at the threshold of the composition can be posited as a precise temporal entity. The context leads us to see represented in the poem something like an order of things, the dynamism of life or the reality of nature, life in its constancy and its perpetuation, opposed to art. The aujourd’hui does not mark a particular moment in lived experience. It stretches infinitely to the point of reigning uninterrupted, without past or future.
For Jean-Pierre Richard, in the section of L’univers imaginaire de Mallarmé titled “La métamorphose manquée” where this sonnet is discussed (1961:251–256), this aujourd’hui, far from designating the temptation of immediate experience, evokes on the contrary, as it does for others, the plenitude of a Dionysian eruption, an accomplishment promised but put off by the sterility of winter. There is no question, then, of a division of domains or of antagonism: “this eruption had only been dreamed; it has not yet come about; … a counter-dynamism of retention has in fact arisen in opposition” (253). The present in this reading is the ideal; the past, which comes up further on, in the second stanza, then intervenes to disturb the present: the poet no longer manages to “bring out any present, or rather any eternity. Today, if it were to happen, would manifest an eternal being …” (253). This is exactly the opposite, it seems, of what ought to be said. Eternity lies in the art, and ecstasy in the writing. In reality, one does not exit from time; the poet enters into a different temporality, countering the present, in which the intellect rather than nature is triumphant. The hindrance of “retention” mutates into a highly positive element. {321|322}
Along these same lines, Yves-Alain Favre comments: “the first line suggests dynamism and momentum, confidence and hope” (1998:518n1). The form of the utterance va-t-il nous déchirer … ? (“will it rend [for us] … ?”) refers to the deceptive and seductive return of the same living ideal, sacrificed to immobility; in Favre’s reading, the question designates a “hope of liberation” that is also disappointed. The break is conceived as unhappy and negative; it interrupts the initial momentum. It would be more accurate to acknowledge that what is at stake, on the contrary, is the condition under which poetry comes into being, by removing itself from the grip of life. The threat is circumvented by the exclamation (the implied answer is “no”). The objection may still be raised that intoxication would no longer be attributed to the essence of an irrepressible upsurge; the exaltation would translate only a mad illusion, a “desperate spurt” before the engulfment and paralysis of the ice (518n2).
The series of three adjectives recalls a poetic form established by Shakespeare’s sonnets (see Sonnet 105: “Fair, kind and true,” discussed by Peter Szondi [1978]). The relation among the three words (positioned between the article and the noun) becomes clear in the face of the idea that brings them together, that of the imperious power of becoming. The origin remains unaltered; it is not confused with a source from which everything springs; unbroken, it supplies a necessary base for deployment. The duality leads to the aesthetic quality of the productions that emanate from it. This is not to deny that virginity is in itself the opposite of the fecundity of raw life, but the seal is broken. The two words vierge (virgin) and vivace (vivacious) form an antithetical couple. Negativity is already at work; it is denied, instead of being maintained, surmounted in this synthesis in which nature lends itself to a first aesthetic emotion. From the very analysis of the proliferation, an element emerges to which a liberating transgression holds exclusively.
Aujourd’hui is self-evident; it contributes an essential element, something other than a psychological experience; the word lends itself to becoming the starting point for reflection; it is the basis for a debate, even an entire dialectics. The secondary, abstract transpositions of linguistic transcendence remain threatened in their very conversion by the power of reality. The primary reality remains present and constitutes a formidable partner. A spontaneous plenitude is still observed, even when it has been excluded by the writing. The surpassing relies on the world, at this initial stage, the world as it is, and as it delights. Tension is exercised within the limits of a precarious correlation; the first impression constantly threatens to take over again. Thus the exclamation translates an anxiety (va-t-il nous déchirer …?); it signals toward a competing end point, toward beauty, which demands to be transferred. The artist is concerned with the threat exercised by the living. The power with which he arms himself is {322|323} induced by death; this power draws its resources, against the devastating proliferation, from the presence of non-being. The reign of negation is always endangered by the unleashing of the forces it denies.
It is poetry that is exiling itself. The nous (“we”) of line 2 is unambiguous: it is an ethical dative that calls for attribution. [2] It could apply to the readers, to everyone (see Bénichou 1998:323, “une émotion sympathique” [an empathetic emotion]); however, one must specify that, in this case, it clearly seems that poets are the ones who compose another world with their art, even if we recognize that they do so for the benefit of men, as Mallarmé affirms on occasion, when he situates his art “in the spirit of the times” (Bénichou 1998:25–29). The empire of poets is constructed with death. The confrontation is inevitable. Evil reaffirms itself ceaselessly in the context of the antagonism that opposes it to life. Negation comes afterward: a beautiful thing that comes after the beautiful, after perception.
And yet the new reign is able to maintain itself; it consolidates itself in the opposition, for self-protection. The closed, congealed haven of the frozen lake designates this site: the world of verbal creation. The lake is not “forgotten” in some lost place; it is its forgetting, remote as it is from every place in this world; the object designated by the past participle oublié (“forgotten”) is charged with symbolic value. The separation has been produced with the help of the antithetical structure that is taking shape. The implied passive can be understood to refer to the quality of being forgotten itself, equivalent to fait d’ennui (“made of boredom”). This is “l’oubli fermé par le cadre” (“the forgetting closed in by the frame”) in “Ses purs ongles …” (“Her pure nails …”), the sonnet that appears on the facing page (Mallarmé 1985:69). Reflection on the grammatical resources of the language accompanies the literary creation, and the two are inseparable. Language is exploring itself.
The autonomy of the reign is affirmed. The hardening, in order to welcome, is doubled; it has its own progeny. One sees that the abstract domain, marking out its boundaries, is divided (in lines 3 and 4). The stop produces a break; the movement is fixed, immobilized (see below, line 13). Language lives on this paradox; one negation takes shape, another asserts itself within the first and is reaffirmed in the antithesis. One sees the very surges of poetic invention being constituted and annulled; they find their form through alteration, through the determination of a difference. Flight indicates a departure, or at least the vague desire for a loss far away; the negation (n’ont pas) succeeds in producing this {323|324} movement by a stop. Negation blocks, it retains against nature. The glacier is stratified in its transparency, emerging from a succession of luminous concentrations. Forms accumulate; they become clarified, superimposed, aspirated, coordinated, and condensed by the light of the poem.
The distinction between the two orders in stanza 1, the transfer into the universe of words, leading to a break with the phenomena of nature, has not been recognized, despite the emphasis placed on the “reflective” and the model of Mallarmé’s “Hérodiade,” as is well demonstrated by Richard’s analysis of the text. Reflection has not been applied to the objective transition in which the freeing of art is brought about. To the aesthetic passage into language, from one world to another, all in all metaphysical, commentators have preferred the chronicle of a personal experience and the psychology of failure. The impotence that was discovered finally had to be valorized as a negative but indispensable stage; what Richard called the necessity of a metamorphosis was due to a psychic interiority. The terms then take on a diametrically opposed function.
Thus the aujourd’hui is not immediacy, never entirely surmounted; it will be indifferently the surging forth of art, promising successes, then drying up. The poem is called upon to supply the interpretation of this malady. The schema is therapeutic; the illness is placed in the foreground, it ends up with a self-accusation. Is not the poetic subject guilty? He is responsible. One option, of religious origin, is enriched by a moral notation, extrapolated from the text, to the point of the poorly deciphered apotheosis of the second tercet. Subjective impotence is substituted for the quite objective negation, situated in art. Pathology is introduced into an essential negativity, whereas the drying-up itself is productive.
With the methodical withdrawal into immobility called for by the poet, aesthetic composition becomes the virtually absolute condition for liberation. There is no other transcendence, except in art. When commentators place the emphasis, on the contrary, on the description of a fatal breakdown, the lake and the freezing take on completely different meanings. Rather than evoking the enclosed space of a welcoming and a deliverance through the negation of natural movement, these have been seen as an isolation cell and become the symbol of a hindrance, an impediment. Their morbid vision has deported the reading into inappropriate zones. The resistance to the world of appearances and the defense of an autonomous space have been missed; instead, one sees painful introspection, a psychic form of descent into hell. Pathology has been substituted for the analysis of the conditions of poetic production, rich with all the symbolic and substitutive tendencies that are discovered here.
Bertrand Marchal’s presentation in the Pléiade edition (1998, 1:1186) is grounded from the start in three preliminary assumptions. The swan “is a prisoner of the ice.” This is not stated in the text (Marchal does not indicate {324|325} otherwise). Then the ice is identified with impotence and sterility—unnecessarily. Finally, this mental state is extended to the poem as a whole with agonie (“death throes,” line 9), horreur (“horror,” line 11), and mépris: (“scorn,” line 13), terms that are grouped together without any consideration of the proximate or remote context. The words respond to one another from a distance, but in a more constructed fashion. The compositional framework is more constraining, more specific: the sol (“ground,” line 11) is not ice; it is determined differently in the context.
Marchal does say that, in stanza 1, the swan can be read only in counter-relief (see also Bénichou 1998:322): it cannot be read at all, not even in counter-relief (see above). How can one then conclude that the bird is caught in the ice, a prisoner of the lake? Marchal understands that it is already present in the aujourd’hui, by virtue of the wing-stroke, in the direction of success; then he finds it again in the break that he too takes as an expression of sterility, “in the logic of the double metaphor,” the “today” and the fatal lake.
The swan, as an emblem of poetry, cannot simply be integrated into the antagonism of stanza 1. It is announced indirectly by the flight—by one of the figures preferred in the writing of the virtual, prolepsis. The dynamism proper to becoming can be manifested poetically, with a rival “wing-stroke”; the effects are situated in the orbit of the most familiar poetry, the poetry least affected by the transposition. The feelings and the pathos aroused by the immediacy do not allow for the methodical transfers that Mallarmé prefers. At the other pole, in the separate verbal enclosure symbolized by the rigidity of the lake, the same “wings” translate the force of the retention. The negation evokes their mode of existence, a reinvention, the symbolic retranslation of experience, proceeding from the non-reproduction of the real. They “have not fled.” This is to say that they have flown without fleeing. It is neither a lack nor a failure nor a matter of impotence, but rather a manifestation of happiness, the fortunate fixedness that has come out of the void.
The religious critique may not be expressed directly, where poetic creation is involved—this is true also for the sonnet cited above (“Ses purs ongles …”), which was originally subtitled a “sonnet that is an allegory of itself” (according to Marchal, who may be mistaken). [3] The recognition of the void sets aside the false divinizations and the poetic or poeticizing language that has remained attached to the real, in the first place in the dominant tradition of Romanticism. This void forms, more directly, the relay for a new symbolization; it creates the liberating suspense in which resemanticization is organized (for the conflict between religion and poetry, I refer to my study of “Toast funèbre” [Bollack 2006]). {325|326}
Un cygne d’autrefois se souvient que c’est lui
Magnifique mais qui sans espoir se délivre
Pour n’avoir pas chanté la région où vivre
Quand du stérile hiver a resplendi l’ennui.
The swan appears in counterpoint. It has not been directly at issue up to now, except implicitly through the aviary gestures that situate the poetic momentum. The adventure is initiated here by a narrative. What came before set forth the framework, the preliminaries. The opposition is introduced with the emergence of the bird; its deliverance is accomplished in a strongly marked distancing. The theme is reversed with the triumph of winter, every threat set aside. No overflowing of the perceptible in proliferation. The swan guarantees purity, a withdrawal accomplished. As the choice of the passage to liberated language has been made, the swan is the master of the kingdom, the author of the surpassing, the conqueror of a truer world. The transition has enthroned immobility. The liberating aim of the words has been turned back with the swan; this aim escapes the destructive succession of natural creations.
The lui (“he”) can thus be reclaimed; the awakening reminds the bird of his power and his status. He belongs to another order, which stems entirely from the sphere of art. The distancing is due to the story that is introduced by the song, if not by the writing. The swan does not free himself directly from language, which is still attached to nature. The operation is accomplished within language itself; by this means, the swan detaches itself from itself. The emphasis on the pronoun through assonance and rhyme (the u-i has been abundantly discussed, most often apart from questions of semantic coherence) does not open up access to the spiritual sphere of a consciousness or an interiority, but it distinguishes the order of the achievement; the surpassing of the outside is doubled on the inside. Separation from the living does not suffice in itself; it is motivated by a desire for freedom. The end remains a driver, required in the conquest of a domain where a wholly literary frankness submits to its own laws.
The stabilization of language depends on the mastery of the past. This process establishes another time for itself, a time that must have been. The vision that results from the transfer rests on memory; it goes back on itself. One could still call it philosophical. The reflection emanates yet again from a study of the processes of poetic composition. Anteriority proves to be inherent to the act of writing. Poetry recollects; time is its time. Time is the primary privilege of the bird.
The swan is riveted to time gone by. The act of returning to the past eludes the grip of the present; art rests on this act. Thus it is also the act that {326|327} has constituted the art. Without the act, there would be nothing that could be remembered. The act—the swan—challenges history for this power.
Thus a new temporality arises, in the face of the uninterrupted dynamism of becoming evoked in stanza 1; it has been created by a primordial act of the intellectual rather than the natural order. At the origin there was the invention of an object to be fixed in place, which was neither a production nor its reproduction; more simply, the thing was situated. The swan liberates itself, the act belongs properly to it; its exit is more radical than the surpassing granted to other creatures. It can rise higher, aspire freely to a destiny. The future is invented symmetrically; anteriority has a counterpart, at the other pole. Thus art structures itself in temporality; the future brings together the elements of its consecration. The surpassings take place in alternation.
The poem’s interpreters have above all let themselves be led to detect in this second stanza something like a lament, where the poet would be bent on evoking the painful experience of sterility (line 8) and despair (line 6). They are (very largely) mistaken in conferring a negative value on a whole series of words that, in fact, take on a positive function, and are consonant with the elementary dissociation of levels of language. Psychology wins out over an analysis of the poem’s making. Negativity is presented as an essential counterpart and the initial condition of the poem.
It is known, moreover, that the swan, in an ancient tradition, is the symbol of the creative act or of the subject that is expressed in such an act. In line 5, interpreters acknowledge that the evocation of the bird refers to the person of Mallarmé, whereas it is difficult not to relate the indefinite un (“a”) to some poet or other from the past. The completive que c’est lui (“that it is he”) does not develop a complement (autrefois [“formerly”]) that would be in opposition to aujourd’hui in line 1. The action of memory is taken as such, as the constitutive instance; it has to do with the privileged destiny of the poet, who according to this reading is always of another time, and always of his own. The poet remembers his own time. From this fixed viewpoint, the anteriority available to him is, as it were, absolute and essential. It is well represented by the poem by Baudelaire that bears the name of the bird as its title, “Le cygne” (“The Swan”). It would thus indeed be that original capacity that makes it possible to discover both writing and its autonomy. If the swan “frees itself,” it is not from the ice; on the contrary, it is the ice itself, that of the lake, that provides the swan with its power, bringing together the extremes of the contradiction inherent to immobility. Thus it is not the pathological state of despair that is associated with glory and splendor, but on the contrary a renunciation that avoids the expectations of the public, which are loftily abandoned at the moment of the break. The lui suffices unto itself. The poet frees himself, distinguishes himself as such, by his own faculties. {327|328}
The second pair of lines develops the oxymoron. It vigorously reconnects art with the act of necessary acceptance of aridity. A position is taken here in favor of a poetic art that redefines itself and excludes other linguistic attitudes. The pas chanté (“not having sung”) is presented, from this perspective, as a title to glory. The negations in the two stanzas are obviously in dialogue: it is the same pas, the same advantage drawn from the void, the assertion of a non-participation in the poetic tradition based on emotion. Winter leads to two opposite reactions: either flight toward la région où vivre (“the region in which to live”), in poetry itself, whatever it may be, or the refusal of this choice and the exploration of destitution. Boredom is not the scourge, precisely because it is on the side of non-life and of death, and because this domain represents the preliminary, indispensable stage of every recomposition, it is the product as well as the condition of sterility. Boredom cannot, in the context of this reflection on the first conditions of expression, be the object of lamentation or remorse. It is before this bifurcation that the various readings have gone wrong. How can one not recognize that light is concentrated, collected in a depth that is made of absence? Boredom “has shined”; its radiance determines an aim inherent to writing. This aim will be defined in the two tercets.
Tout son col secouera cette blanche agonie
Par l’espace infligée à l’oiseau qui le nie,
Mais non l’horreur du sol où le plumage est pris.
The bird is cut in two; it is divided between its neck, held up straight, and its plumage, trapped in the earth. Elevation, separated from natural movement, transcends itself. The primary division is reproduced in the conquered realm, changing its nature. There are now two fastenings, one downward and the other upward. The one is left behind; it allows the other to propagate itself. Space opens up, flight unfolds there, exploring all the possibilities of ascension. The upward thrust claims the entire network of movements, all the entanglements possible; it is vanquished by the unique power of a distant resistance. It takes advantage of the irresistible support of the double fastening, in which anchoring and elevation come together. The opening disavows itself, welcoming also its negation. Thus speech triumphs through its gravity over space; it imposes its law on space.
The future is traced forcefully by the distinctive grammatical mark in the verb secouera (“will shake off”). The new surpassing as such responds to the present tense of the earlier one, that of the rupture, by coming to announce a beyond, the sketch of an eschatology and the promise of an enlarging of the letter. The end point is yet another death, no longer opposed to life, but {328|329} emerging from the already achieved passage into the spheres of the funereal. The qualities correspond, term for term. The bird pays its ransom to movement, which it has denatured, as it were, through its fictional power. It is still winter, but the swan extracts from winter its unaltered luminosity. Its neck straightens, and is assimilated to the ether, while another part of the bird—its plumage, the very instrument of flight—is as if buried and rejected. Purification, too, plays on the mode of the absolute.
There is no need to return to the lake and attribute to it once again the function of a prison by assimilating it to the earth. Instead, the lake would be a tomb, but a liberating tomb. The bird has freed itself by entering into this counterfeit space, a counter-space. We are indeed dealing, in a cosmic projection of the terrestrial universe, with an earth on which men would walk. The swan is now abandoned in an ultimate division, absorbed by light, a pale copy of the soul and of what it was.
Fantôme qu’à ce lieu son pur éclat assigne,
Il s’immobilise au songe froid de mépris
Que vêt parmi l’exil inutile le Cygne.
The apotheosis is outlined; it is developed as a stunning masquerade in the conceit of the sonnet. At its culminating point, the fixation of the words, called to structure space, has allowed an emblem to rise into the heights. The bird has not positioned this sign or the writing that the sign transfers and retraces. The constellation that bears the name Cygnus, the Swan, is already there, installed in the sky, like the other stellar figures, preceding poetic elocution. The bird, or what remains of it—namely, that into which it has been reduced and purified—has rejoined the constellation, stripped of all substance. The “phantom” is the sketch, released not from the shadows, but from an empyrean region, a figure for light adapted to its final destination.
Clarity is the sole movement that can harmonize with this new and ultimate cosmic domination. Immobility is animated in this concentration; it does not come to occupy a place, but is a form of “shade.” The “ghost/phantom” is united with the “shade” that is the “dream”; the one and the other are only configurations. The features of a pure intelligibility are recovered, to the detriment of all the creatures that could take on consistency according to the laws of natural or even scriptural development. The stellar bird shines; it is augmented by an increase in which it would shine more purely still, by a quasi-immaterial substance. Space, in this cathartic process, has become an exteriority from which life is banished and whose productions are transmuted. {329|330}
The second tercet has raised the problem of the meaning of the constellation, and thus of the capital letter. Does the swan join, in the heavens, the constellation of the same name? The reference to Ronsard’s sonnet is unmistakable: “My feather [pen] flies to the heavens to be some sign.” [4] Homonymy unites the words; it can be heard throughout the poem. Marchal (1985, 1:1187) sets aside the myth, however: “Mallarmé has not dissolved the myths to make new ones”; this is true. It is no less true that we are dealing with a constellation of words (“the poem offers itself to be read as a swan of words” [ibid.]). The problem is not resolved for all that. First, the constellation does not suffice to include a myth, despite the mythic name; it does not stop being “stellar,” which means that it represents a different form of permanence, more luminous, inherent to this world. Thus in the end the figure cannot replace the missing title and sum up the whole. The very doubling indicates that something else is at stake.
The eternal swan transcends all incarnations. The poem identifies itself here with the poet who is creating it. The heavens are thus defined twice, first in their own place of light, by the exil inutile (“profitless exile,” line 14), and then twice set in phonic relation with stérile (“sterile,” line 8). The end point that is established for the ascension, traversing the beyond, has as its matter pure exteriority. Uselessness qualifies the unreality of the artifice, unburdened of any mission or message. The poem is only written; it operates in its own domain, drawing its freedom from its composition alone.
The constellation symbolizes well the principle of art; it adapts to a magnetic encounter and changes form. The dream is as denuded as the phantom that it welcomes; a circumstance blends them. The subject is without consistency; it finds in the dream envelope an object that is in conformity with it, opening at the same time onto the unreal. It is still winter, and set against this background of refusal, there is the paradoxically driving essence nourished by the rejections and the exclusions (there is nothing moral about the mépris [“scorn”]). Summing up the interpretations, Favre (1985:520–521) contrasts a faction he finds on the side of the void and failure leading to nonexistence (always the frozen lake) in Émilie Noulet (1972), Georges Poulet (1959), and Léon Cellier (1975), with another camp for which impotence would be redeemed and mastered, as it {330|331} were. [5] In each case these are isolated elements, separate from a real “reading” according to the words and their connections. As for Favre, he does not choose, having nothing to choose. Does the swan fail to reach the goal or does it repudiate the goal? The abandonment itself deserves analysis.
On the one hand, Mallarmé’s lines are considered by definition beautiful and powerful. This is because the music takes priority, as in Verlaine’s poetry. Here is where we see the side of art. The matter, from this angle, is safe, even if there is nothing to understand: if Mallarmé proceeded in such a way that the interpretation is obscure (and this emerges from the disagreement among the critics, which Favre presents as a compelling conclusion), it is because he wanted us to enjoy the image in itself (and no longer the music). The anti-intellectual bias of this critique is clearly formulated. Immediate perceptions are substituted for meaning, which nevertheless prevails in poetry; sound and image are equally subordinated to meaning.
First of all, according to Favre, there is no “intellectual play,” as there is in Valéry, whom Favre sets up as the representative of the intellect. He would have classified the present study in that category, since it denies the supremacy of the music (“many critics have been mistaken about this”). The symbolism would be first of all that of absence. Where this absence is constitutive of poetic language, it is erected as a barrier, not against a use of language, but against meaning as such. The methodical polysemy (of Lucette Finas) that is promoted by the dogmatic renunciations of post-structuralist criticism derives from a “non-sense” that itself derives from a non liquet, “it is not clear.” [6] {331|}
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Szondi, P. 2003. “The Poetry of Constancy: Paul Celan’s Translation of Shakespeare’s Sonnet 105.” Trans. H. Mendelsohn. In Celan Studies, ed. J. Bollack, trans. S. Bernofsky with H. Mendelsohn, 1–26. Stanford. Orig. pub. 1978.
[ back ] * Originally published as “Un sonnet, une poétique—Mallarmé: ‘Le vierge, le vivace…’,” in: D. Weisner and P. Labarthe, eds., Mémoire et oubli dans le lyrisme européen: Hommage à John E. Jackson (Paris, 2008), pp. 581–594.
[ back ] 1. [TN: Here is the sonnet in Barbara Johnson’s translation (1985:371):
The virgin, vivacious, and lovely today—
Will it rend with a blow of its dizzying wing
This hard lake, forgotten yet haunted beneath
By the transparent glacier of unreleased flights!
A bygone day’s swan now remembers it is he
Who, magnificent yet in despair struggles free
For not having sung of the regions of life
When the ennui of winter’s sterility gleamed.
All his neck will shake off this white agony space
Has inflicted upon the white bird who denied it,
But not the ground’s horror, his plumage inside it.
A phantom assigned by his gloss to this place,
Immobile he stands, in the cold dream of scorn
That surrounds, in his profitless exile, the Swan.
N.B. Translations interpolated in the text may diverge slightly from Johnson’s translation, in order to bring out additional dimensions of the phrasing.]
[ back ] 2. [TN: An ethical dative, sometimes called a dative of interest, refers to someone affected by an action but not directly involved. Omitted in many translations, the nous of stanza 1, line 2, is included in others; cf. “will it tear from us with a wing’s wild blow the lost hard lake …” (Mallarmé 2006:67).]
[ back ] 3. Mallarmé 1998, 1:37–38 and 1189–1192; see also 1:131.
[ back ] 4. In the second stanza of “Il faut laisser maisons et vergers et jardins …”:
C’est fait, j’ay devidé le cours de mes destins.
J’ay vescu, j’ay rendu mon nom assez insigne,
Ma plume vole au ciel pour estre quelque signe
Loin des appas mondains qui trompent les plus fins.
Also cited in Marchal 1998:1187.
[ back ] 5. See Richard 1961:256: “a failure as conceived and transmuted into a sort of victory.”
[ back ] 6. [TN: In a legal context, non liquet refers to a situation in which there is no natural law.]
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June 4, 2018 Cinema Bravo Movie
Experience this year’s ultimate barkada movie in ‘Walwal’
Gear up for Regal Entertainment Inc.’s Walwal – the biggest and coolest movie of the season starring Elmo Magalona, Jerome Ponce, Kiko Estrada, and Donny Pangilinan.
Directed by Jose Javier Reyes and with a story and screenplay by Gerald Mark Foliente, Walwal is reminiscent of classic and well-loved Filipino barkada movies, only this time, it represents the relationships and sensibilities of the current generation.
Walwal is derived from a popular slang that millennials frequently used today. The term walwal is believed to emanate from the phrase “walang pakialam” and its closest English translation is “to get wasted” from drinking too much alcohol.
The movie is a centered on a group of four friends – Dondi, Intoy, Marco, and Bobby who have forged their unbreakable friendship in high school and are now sophomores in college. Dondi, Intoy, Marco, and Bobby are bound together by the wealth of their past experiences and their natural love for the good times. The boys share a kinship so close to each other that they will do anything to protect each other as they traverse the most critical period of their adulthood. Unbeknownst to them is that sophomore year in college is a pivotal phase in their lives as each of them will be confronted with a major dilemma that would determine their sense of direction for the rest of their lives.
It should be noted that Walwal marks the very first mainstream film collaboration of young actors Elmo Magalona, Jerome Ponce, Kiko Estrada, and Donny Pangilinan with veteran filmmaker Jose Javier Reyes.
Elmo Magalona plays the role of Dondi, a prim and proper good son who lived his life pleasing the people around him. The emotional anchor of his character was his former girlfriend Carla who dumped him for another guy. Walwal is Elmo’s first movie since the theatrical release of Regal’s Valentine offering My Fairy Tail Love Story which was shown last February.
Jerome Ponce is Intoy in the movie – a good natured young athlete who is aspiring to discover the real identity of his biological father. Jerome came to prominence in his breakthrough role on ABS-CBN’s phenomenal hit series Be Careful With My Heart. He recently starred on ABS-CBN’s top-rating primetime series The Good Son. Walwal is Jerome’s first film under Regal since he top-billed in the horror flick Haunted Mansion, which was Regal’s official entry to the 41st Metro Manila Film Festival.
Kiko Estrada is portraying the heartthrob and heartbreaker Marco whose vulnerable interior is cleverly masked by his tough exterior. Kiko is one of the featured lead stars of GMA-7’s daily drama series My Guitar Princess. He first collaborated with Elmo Magalona in the film My Fairy Tail Love Story.
Donny Pangilinan is Bobby – an aspiring filmmaker who is the happy-go-lucky funnyman of the group. Donny is a certified social media influencer who is currently one of the top VJs of the music channel Myx. Walwal is his very first full-length feature film.
Iconic film director Jose Javier Reyes returns to Regal after he directed 2017’s Our Mighty Yaya. Reyes’ body of work include critically acclaimed cinematic masterpieces such as Batang PX; Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo; Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo; and May Minamahal among countless others. Walwal could be considered as the millennial counterpart of his 1994 youth-oriented movie Pare Ko.
Portraying the boy’s love interests are Kisses Delavin (Ruby), Devon Seron (Trina), Jane De Leon (Carla), and Sofia Senoron (Shelby).
Together, Dondi, Intoy, Marco, and Bobby will give “walwal” a whole new meaning as they define it as means to show each other unconditional support as they face their problems and struggles in life. That at the end of the day, they have each other’s back – kapag WALang-WALa na sila sa buhay, Karamay nila ang isa’t-isa.
Experience the unforgettable adventures and misadventures of Dondi, Intoy, Marco, and Bobby and discover what “walwal” really mean to each of them; and learn from the valuable life lessons that may break or strengthen their friendship as they start their journey into growing up from being boys to men.
Walwal is showing in cinemas nationwide starting June 27, 2018.
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Home Bordentown News Bordentown Calendar Common calendar, Packet papers, December 4
Common calendar, Packet papers, December 4
JENNIFER AMATO, Managing Editor
Cranbury Volunteer Fire Company will offer visits from Santa.
For more information, call the firehouse at 609-395-0633 or email station48chiefs@yahoo.com
The Princeton Farmers Market will offer its Winter Market Series at its temporary outdoor location on Franklin Avenue, providing ample space for social distancing.
Markets will operate 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on select dates. Market dates are posted at www.princetonfarmersmarket.com/calendar
The market is authorized to accept SNAP/EBT cards and matches up to $10 on SNAP transactions, per eligible customer, per day. Those eligible for SNAP benefits can learn more by emailing princetonfarmersmarketnj@gmail.com
Shoppers must wear masks at all times and practice social distancing while waiting in lines.
Vendors offer pre-order options and contactless payment methods; for more information, visit www.princetonfarmersmarket.com
Mercer County Community College’s youth program, Camp College, is accepting students for Winter Session and Spring 2021.
Virtual classes for students ages 6-14 focus on science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) with staggered start dates from December through May. Each course is taught live through Zoom and provides a project-based learning experience that combines peer learning with creativity.
Offerings range from science and planetary science study, to writing and book publishing, to coding, animation techniques and virtual reality design. A new e-Sports games-play skill builder was added this session. Two new courses will be introduced this session, including Young Authors where students write and publish books, and YouTube FX Masters where students create Hollywood-style special effects and graphics.
Other courses include NASA – STEM Explorers, where kids explore the atmosphere and beyond, train like real astronauts and solve real-world engineering problems; Super Slimy Smokey Science, which delves into a variety of scientific fields using objects such as Silly Putty and Slime, and investigates the field of optical illusions; Code Your Own Adventure, which blends classic storytelling with animation techniques and coding; Minecraft Modders, which teaches scripting and logic statements to create mods; Roblox Makers, which focuses on how to build 3D models and animations; and Virtual Reality: The Future Is Now, which focuses on the foundations of VR design through the creation of virtual worlds, the exploration of simulated environments and the crafting of 3D experiences.
New classes will continue to be added throughout the winter and spring.
Classes start at $149.
For more information, email campcollege@mccc.edu, visit mccc.edu/campcollege or call Continuing Studies Registration at 609-570-3311.
Thursdays, through December 31
A support group for public health employees will be held at 4 p.m. Thursdays in December.
The open discussion will focus on the importance of nurturing emotional and mental health during COVID-19 and beyond.
The groups will share about how the pandemic has impacted emotional health for public health employees, and discuss wellness strategies to manage stress and promote healing.
Log into Zoom using Meeting ID 911 7223 6441 with passcode 934178.
This program is presented by New Jersey Hope and Healing.
For more information, visit www.mhanj.org
Fri., December 4
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) Hamilton will host its traditional Tree of Lights winter celebration online at 7 p.m. Dec. 4.
To join in, visit rwjbh.org/hamiltontreeoflights
The Fund for Irish Studies at Princeton University will present a reading by poet Eiléan Ní Chuilleanáin at 4:30 p.m. Dec. 4 via Zoom.
Chuilleanáin is an Ireland professor of poetry 2016-19, and professor emeritus in the School of English at Trinity College Dublin.
This event will be live captioned. Viewers in need of other access accommodations are invited to contact the Lewis Center at least two weeks in advance at LewisCenter@princeton.edu
For information and the Zoom registration link, visit https://arts.princeton.edu/events/fund-for-irish-studies-reading-by-eilean-ni-chuilleanain/
Sat., December 5
Collecting Art 101 will be held virtually from 1-5 p.m. Dec. 5, courtesy of the Princeton University Art Museum.
Join three fine arts specialists as they share tips on how to begin and maintain an art collection. This program will explore collecting photography, prints and 20th century American painting.
Featuring Sarah Morthland, certified member, Appraisers Association of America, speaking about collecting photography from 1-2 p.m.; Cora Michael, owner/principal, Cora Michael Fine Art LLC, speaking about collecting prints from 2:30-3:30 p.m.; and Jonathan Spies, former gallery director, Menconi + Schoelkopf, speaking about 20th century American paintings, from 4-5 p.m.
Register for one session, or join all three. Each session has its own registration link. Register for each session individually.
Dates and details are subject to change; visit artmuseum.princeton.edu for updates.
The Cranbury Cub Scouts will hold a flag ceremony and then light the Christmas tree at Memorial Park in Cranbury at 5 p.m. Dec. 5. The event should last 15 minutes.
The Cranbury Fire Company is in contact with Santa, who will drive past and wave at attendees.
Safety protocols will be in place. To limit exposure, there will be no carols, Santa’s workshop, meeting with Santa or speeches. Everyone in attendance must distance socially, wear masks, and wash hands prior and after.
An email alert will be sent out if the event is canceled due to COVID restrictions or the weather. Rain date is Dec. 6.
For more information, visit www.cranburytownship.org/home/news/christmas-tree-and-menorah-lighting
A Holiday Farmers Market will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 5 at Burlington County’s Agricultural Center, 500 Centerton Road, Moorestown.
The market will feature live music, fresh baked goods, local produce, fresh cut flowers and holiday themed crafts and artwork.
Saturdays, December 5 and 12
The History Center Gift Shop, located at 6 S. Main St. in Cranbury, will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 5 and 12.
For more information, visit www.cranburyhistory.org
Sun., December 6
The Dryden Ensemble will hold its autumn benefit concert at 4 p.m. Dec. 6 via Zoom.
Details will be released soon.
For updated information, visit www.drydenensemble.org/
The Give the Gift of Friendship Dog Walk will be held Dec. 6 at Ann Van Middlesworth Park, 17 Pleasant View Road, Hillsborough, in order to add resident Ethan McKeown to a waiting list to receive an autism service dog through 4 Paws For Ability.
The minimum amount needed is $17,000 for the training.
Register at runsignup.com
Through Mon., December 7
A Christmas Carol @HOME is an experience being offered by the McCarter Theatre Center in Princeton.
Receive individually wrapped envelopes with scenes that can be performed together in person or virtually; character-sketch postcards to color, frame or send; conversation cards to spark dialogue and conversation, ideal for all ages, connecting the timeless themes in Dickens’ classic story with today; and more ways to enhance the experience online, including access to a full script and stage adaptation, photo and video submissions of your own “A Christmas Carol” performances, and local promotions from the community.
Limited availability. While supplies last.
Order by Dec. 7 to ensure delivery by Dec. 24. While supplies last.
For more information, visit https://www.mccarter.org/tickets-events/ACCatHOME/?vgo_ee=rnbuQ5FiiTsvWx%2FFq0R4xaIfYyzJc77mf9vNIlXPl%2Fc%3D
Tues., December 8
Expressing the Passions of the Soul: The Study of Human Emotions in Art and Science will be presented at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 8.
Join Veronica White, curator of academic programs, and Alex Todorov, professor, University of Chicago Booth School of Business, as they reflect on his teaching experience at the Art Museum and his publication “Face Value: The Irresistible Influence of First Impressions” (Princeton University Press, 2017).
Membership and registration are required to attend this virtual event.
Membership is free. Join at https://artmuseum.princeton.edu/support/membership/free-membership
Register for the program at https://princeton.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_64UQr84iTee2EBFo9cbOiQ
The Latin American Legal Defense and Education Fund (LALDEF) will present a virtual reading of Donna Barbara Higuera’s new novel, “Lupe Wong Won’t Dance,” followed by a question-and-answer session at 4 p.m. Dec. 8.
The character of Wong is a combination of Higuera and her children and some of their experiences. The book is the story of a determined middle school girl who needs an A in all her classes in order to meet her favorite pitcher, Fu Li Hernandez, who is Chinacan/Mexinese, just like she is. So, when the horror that is square dancing rears its head in the gym, Lupe is not going to let that slide.
To register, visit tfaforms.com/4862645.
Established in 2004, LALDEF promotes the rights of all immigrants (with a focus on the Latin American community in Mercer County); facilitates access to health care, education and legal representation; advocates for the integration of immigrants; and fosters intercultural communication to strengthen our communities. Visit laldef.org
Thurs., December 10
The Mercer County Library will offer drive-up visits with Santa from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Dec. 10 at the Lawrence headquarters branch, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville. Rain date is Dec. 15.
Children of all ages are welcome to come to the Hickory Corner branch for a safe way to tell Santa Christmas wishes from the car.
Children will receive a candy cane and take home craft after their visit.
Adults and children over age 2 must wear masks and must remain in the vehicle.
The library will not be open to the public, so there will be no access to bathrooms.
Registration is required. Email acozzito@mcl.org There are 38 spaces available.
Louise Glyck will be the focus of a virtual poetry circle at 7 p.m. Dec. 10.
Sharon, a librarian for the Lawrence branch of the Mercer County Library System, will lead the discussion on the American poet.
Registration with an email is required in order to connect through GoToMeeting.
For more information, email hopeprogs@mcl.org
The Cranbury Cub Scouts will hold a flag ceremony and then light the menorah at Memorial Park in Cranbury at 5 p.m. Dec. 10. The event should last 15 minutes.
Safety protocols will be in place. Everyone in attendance must distance socially, wear masks, and wash hands prior and after.
An email alert will be sent out if the event is canceled due to COVID restrictions or the weather. Rain date is Dec. 12.
Sat., December 12
The Arts Council of Princeton will offer a workshop in felted jewelry from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 12 in the studio, 102 Witherspoon St., Princeton.
Explore fiber arts and create textile jewelry through carding, weaving and felting with wool.
This class will be taught using social distancing measures and students will be required to wear a mask.
Cost is $35 for members or $45 for non-members.
To register, visit https://public.artscouncilofprinceton.org/public/classdirect/1527
Through Sat., December 12
The Work of Adrienne Kennedy: Inspiration & Influence will be presented by McCarter @Home through Dec. 12.
Kennedy is one of the most prolific and widely studied living playwrights. Despite her outsized influence, Kennedy is not a household name. This digital festival is a celebration of why she should be.
For more information, visit https://www.mccarter.org/adriennekennedy
Homefront’s ArtJam for the Holidays is a reimagined art event that will be held through Dec. 12.
HomeFront’s ArtJam for the Holidays will feature the work of more than 50 local and regional artists, ArtSpace and SewingSpace artists.
Offering one-of-a-kind art for sale online, or in-person by appointment only at the HomeFront Family campus in the Blue Garage, HomeFront Family Campus, 101 Celia Way, Ewing.
Paintings, pottery, glasswork, and hand-sewn items comprise a diversity of visual art, fine crafts as well as home and holiday décor.
Proceeds will help support the artists and ArtSpace programs.
Appointment-only gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, and noon to 4 p.m. Sundays.
Sign up online at www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d48acaf2aabf8c16-2020
The Burlington County Sheriff’s Department is collecting toys for children in need this holiday season.
The 25th Annual Toy Drive will benefit local agencies including: the New Jersey Division of Child Protection and Permanency, Oaks Integrated Care in Mount Holly, Christian Caring Center in Pemberton Township, Providence House, Sisterhood in Burlington City, Servicios Latinos de Burlington County, Foster and Adoptive Family Services of Princeton, and House of God in Delran. Organizations will distribute the toys to local children.
The collection will run now through Dec. 14.
Dropoff locations include the Bordentown City Municipal Building, 324 Farnsworth Ave.; and the Bordentown Township Municipal Building, 1 Municipal Dr.
Questions may be directed to the Sheriff’s Department’s Community Services Unit at 609-265-3788.
Mondays, through December 14
Voices Chorale NJ (VCNJ) invites singers who would like to hone musical and singing skills to join an online meeting application on Monday nights from 7:30-9 p.m., Sept. 28-Dec. 14.
The series of classes will be curated by Dr. David A. McConnell, artistic director of VCNJ. Topics will include vocal development, ear training, sight singing, study of choral literature, and more.
Participants can look forward to valuable training for skilled amateur choral singers.
All members of the singing community are welcome to participate. The cost for the program is $115. Interested singers should email info@voiceschoralenj.org to receive additional instructions.
Mon., December 14
Children of all ages are invited to write their letters to Santa and drop them off in Santa’s special mailbox outside the front doors of the Hightstown Elks Lodge, 110 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor. No postage is needed.
Santa and his elves will read every letter and send a response to each child in time for Christmas. Make sure name and return address are legible.
Santa can also respond in Spanish. Mark the letter accordingly.
Deadline to drop off the letters is Dec. 14.
Donations to the Hightstown Elks Lodge Pajama Drive for Lala & Mimi’s Pajama Project are also being accepted at the lodge. Peddie School sophomores Lauren and Mackenzie Multari are collecting any new pair of pajamas, specifically kids size 5 through adult large.
A contactless community drop off bin is located outside the Elks Lodge front doors, next to Santa’s mailbox.
Online pajama donations can be shipped to the Elks lodge, 110 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor 08520.
Proceeds benefit Mercer County area children in need this holiday season.
Visit www.elks1955.org or www.lalamimispjproject.com or call 609-577-2536 for more information.
Chabad of Florence will light a public Hanukkah menorah placed in front of Silver Dental, 1816 Mount Holly Road, Suite 101, across from ShopRite, Burlington, at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 14.
The event will include live musical entertainment and is open to the entire community.
Following the menorah lighting ceremony, pre-packaged menorah kits and holiday treats-to-go will be distributed.
Chabad of Florence will distribute menorahs, candles and Hanukkah DIY kits to those celebrating at home.
The event will also be broadcast live via Zoom.
To RSVP, visit http://florencechabad.org/RSVP
To find a list of menorah lightings, visit the international event directory at Florencechabad.org/ChanukahEvents.
For more information about Hanukkah and a local schedule of events, visit florencechabad.org/Chanukah.
Wed., December 16
Dove Hospice Services of New Jersey will hold an interactive program on Zoom, “Getting Through the Holidays Without Someone You Love,” at 1 p.m. Dec. 16.
Presented by Doug Skerbetz, chaplain.
To register, email Doug@dovehs.com
A link will be emailed prior to the call with instructions on how to access the presentation.
Wednesdays, through December 16
The Princeton Family YMCA will hold a series of “Paths to Success,” a weekly online interview series for students in grade 6 and above, from 6-7 p.m. Wednesdays through Dec. 16.
The schedule is:
Dec. 9 – Monique Jones, director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Stuart Day School, Princeton
Dec. 16 – Patrick and Pushawn Brown, brothers and high school football coaches
Princeton public school students can receive community service hours for participation.
The link to the Zoom webinar will be sent after registration is completed.
To register, visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/B77YKFF or contact Mike Roseborough at Mroseborough@PrincetonYMCA.org
Heroes of Hope and Healing will be the theme of NAMI Mercer’s 19th annual benefit gala at 7 p.m. Dec. 17. Formerly called “Night OUT with NAMI,” the event will be virtual this year and thus has been renamed “Night IN with NAMI”.
NAMI Mercer’s special guest and Visionary Award honoree will be Maurice Benard, two-time daytime Emmy winner who has played Sonny on the ABC daytime drama “General Hospital” for the past 27 years. Diagnosed with bipolar disorder at 22, Benard has been a long-time advocate for persons affected by mental illness.
As part of the Night IN with NAMI program, local playwright and performer David Lee White will interview Benard about his 2020 memoir “Nothing General About It: How Love (and Lithium) Saved Me On and Off General Hospital”.
Dr. Karen Marquis will become NAMI Mercer’s 10th Pillar awardee at the gala. This honor recognizes individuals who have made an extraordinary, long-term contribution to the organization’s mission and to the people it serves.
For the first time, NAMI Mercer will recognize a young adult with the WOW Award for reducing stigma and promoting youth mental health. The recipient will be Gianna Santoro.
There is no charge for tickets to Night IN with NAMI.
Throughout the festivities, Master of Ceremonies and former Board President Dan Schuberth will invite participants to “fund-a-need” by donating live by text, online or by check.
The link to Night IN with NAMI will be available on namimercer.org. To inquire about sponsorship opportunities and for more information about the event, contact Dawn Dannenbrink, director of development, at 609-799-8994, ext. 13 or ddannenbrink@namimercer.org.
Donations to the Hightstown Elks Lodge Pajama Drive for Lala & Mimi’s Pajama Project are being accepted at the lodge. Peddie School sophomores Lauren and Mackenzie Multari are the driving force of Lala & Mimi’s, respectively, which asks for new pajamas, specifically kids size 5 through adult large.
A contactless community drop off bin is located outside the Elks Lodge front doors.
Visit www.elks1955.org or www.lalamimispjproject.com or call 6090-577-2536 for more information.
WID Mercer will discuss how to adapt signature fundraising and educational events to a digital setting during an online webinar at noon on Dec. 17.
How do non-profits continue to connect with donors and sponsors in a digital world? What do virtual events look like and how can you develop a successful campaign?
In this roundtable, panelists will dive into a case study of what has worked – and what hasn’t – for virtual events in 2020 and how to put these findings into practice for a non-profit.
WID Board Member Erin Postlethwait, senior director of Communications for the American Heart Association, will lead this month’s discussion.
Roundtables are a member-only benefit; renew for the 2020–21 season by paying the $50 dues before signing up.
Register online at http://widmercer.org/site/event/december-roundtable/
Fri., December 18
The First Presbyterian Church of Cranbury will hold Journey to Bethlehem: A Live Drive-Through Nativity from 7-8 p.m. Dec. 18. Rain dates Dec. 20-22.
For more information, visit http://cranburypres.org/journey-to-bethlehem-drive-through-nativity-december-18/
A Holiday Tour with Annis virtual program will be presented by Morven Museum & Garden of Princeton at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 18.
Imagine what it may have been like for Morven’s first resident, Annis Boudinot Stockton, to plan for and celebrate Christmas at Morven. Find out in a live question-and-answer session following a private tour of Morven’s 2020 Festival of Trees throughout the museum’s galleries.
Annis, portrayed by historical reenactor Alisa Dupuy, will share holiday poems and tales – including downloadable copies of authentic Stockton family recipes – during this special virtual program.
The holiday decor contest winner will be announced during the event.
The cost is $10; of free for Friends of Morven.
To register, visit www.eventbrite.com/e/holiday-tour-with-annis-boudinot-stockton-virtual-event-with-live-qa-tickets-130443470933
Hopewell United Methodist Church (HUMC) presents “Songs of the Season,” a virtual concert and fundraiser to benefit the church, at 7 p.m. Dec. 19.
The concert will feature HUMC Music Director Mary McIntyre; along with Harris Goodman, Robert Ey, Fiona Tyndall, Lou Steele, Bob Belloff; Scott and Sharon Kelly of The Wizards of Winter; Paul Bejgrowicz of The Shenanigans; and the HUMC Praise Band.
Tickets are a suggested donation of $25 each and all funds go directly to support Hopewell UMC’s missions and programs.
To register, visit www.eventbrite.com/e/songs-of-the-season-virtual-christmas-concert-tickets-128663478929
The link will be sent on Dec. 18. With a ticket, the concert will be viewable anytime after the premiere as well.
For any questions, email connect@hopewellmethodist.org or call 609-466-0471.
For more information on HUMC, visit www.hopewellmethodist.org.
Through Sun., December 20
The Princeton Symphony Orchestra will present “Holiday POPS!” virtually at varying times through Dec. 20.
Includes selections from The Nutcracker Suite, Anderson’s Sleigh Ride and a carol sing-along.
To register for tickets, visit princetonsymphonyorchestra.secure.force.com/ticket/#/instances/a0F4P00000OWQ1LUAX
Temple B’nai Abraham in Bordentown City will host an American Red Cross blood drive from 2:30-7:30 p.m. Dec. 21 at the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite Lodge, 103 Dunns Mill Road, Fieldsboro.
To make an appointment, call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit www.redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code Temple BNai Abraham.
Sewing for a Cause is raising money for the New Jersey foster care children.
Gaylien Thompson, a Sayreville resident, sells hand-sown items on Etsy.com through her shop SewingbyGaylien, such as home decor, children’s quilts, doll dresses, a doll quilt, and Christmas items.
She will donate $2 for every order she receives through December. Her goal is to raise $150.
For more information, email quilt23lady@gmail.com.
Thursdays, through January
Burlington County Health Department will offer seasonal flu vaccines to county residents every Thursday through January at clinics throughout the county.
Adult drive-thru clinics will be held for adults and teenagers 13 years or older. Children’s clinics will be for children age 6 months to 12 years old.
Signed consent forms will be required and residents are encouraged to print out and bring the completed form with them to the clinics. The form is available online at www.co.burlington.nj.us/355/Flu-Information.
The Health Department accepts Medicare Part “B” to cover the cost for the seasonal flu vaccines. A donation of $15 for seasonal flu vaccine is recommended by those not covered by Medicare if residents can afford it.
For more information on the flu, contact the Burlington County Health Department at 609-265-5533 or at www.co.burlington.nj.us/health.
Additional information can be accessed online at www.cdc.gov/flu or www.flu.gov.
The Burlington County Health Department’s Raphael Meadow Health Center is located at 15 Pioneer Blvd. in Westampton within the county complex.
Through Fri., January 1, 2021
Roxey Ballet, Lambertville’s renowned professional dance company, will present its annual American holiday classic and new made for television “Nutcracker” 2020, available for streaming from any device Thanksgiving Day through New Year’s Day at 10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. daily.
This new production, directed by Mark Roxey, features more than 200 handmade costumes designed by Alicia Worden and Ana Vichnevetsky, including new personalized costume masks for each role, with production and lighting designs by Jeffrey Goldstein.
Complemented by an international cast of professional performers from around the world, Roxey Ballet also draws on the local talent pool from neighboring communities, including Lambertville, New Hope, Doylestown, Newtown, Stockton, Hopewell, Lawrenceville, Pennington, Ewing and Princeton.
Subscribers to the new Nutcracker Channel also receive live streamed rehearsals, cast and crew interviews, The Sugar Plum Fairy Adventure Series, a Senior Living Dance Class, and an additional production of The Year of the Women Choreography Lab featuring five New Jersey-based choreographers creating socially conscious works showcasing women’s issues: disability rights, women’s health initiatives, bullying and the cultural condition.
To purchase a Nutcracker Channel ticket, visit www.roxeyballet.org/virtual-performances
Morven Museum & Garden’s Festival of Trees is a juried collection of trees and mantles decorated by area garden clubs and non-profit partners displayed in the museum’s galleries throughout the mansion-turned-museum.
The trees will be on display through Jan. 10, 2021.
Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton St., Princeton, is open Wednesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Festival of Trees is included with museum admission of $10; $8.00 for seniors; free for Friends of Morven and children 6 years old and under.
For more information and associated Festival of Trees programming, both virtual and in-person, visit morven.org/
Through January 15
Submissions are being accepted for the 2021 Princeton Environmental Film Festival (PEFF), a signature Princeton Public Library event featuring films and filmmaker presentations which explore sustainability and environmental issues.
The festival will be presented in two main sessions in 2021 with special screenings taking place throughout the year.
Entries received by Jan. 15 will be considered for both the all-virtual session in April, and the festival’s second session in October. The October session will also be presented in a virtual format but will feature some live events if restrictions on public gatherings are lifted. The submission deadline for the October session is July 15.
An entry form and additional information about PEFF is available at princetonlibrary.org/peff. There is no fee to submit a film for consideration.
The Princeton Environmental Film Festival is under the direction of Susan Conlon and Kim Dorman, whose focus is to present films with local, regional and international relevance. Screenings are free and made possible through funding from the Church & Dwight Employee Giving Fund, The Whole Earth Center of Princeton and others.
Wendy Hollender will offer a virtual Botanical Illustration Workshop featuring Morven’s paperwhites on Kraft paper from 1-4 p.m. Jan. 8 and 2-4 p.m. Jan. 10.
Inspired by flowers from Morven Museum & Garden’s bulb sale, or other white flowers, students will participate in this live two-day Zoom workshop and draw with Hollender on brown Kraft paper.
Curbside pickup of paperwhite bulbs to work with from home will be scheduled for pick up in December to allow time to bloom indoors before the workshop (bulbs, soil and full instruction provided upon pickup.
Complete art supply list provided upon registration.
The cost with paperwhites is $120; or $100 for Friends of Morven. Without, the cost is $100; or $80 for Friends of Morven.
Full details, links for pre-class videos, and bulb pick up instructions follow registration.
To register, visit www.eventbrite.com/e/wendy-hollender-virtual-workshop-with-morvens-paperwhites-on-kraft-paper-tickets-130446580233
For questions, email dlampertrudman@morven.org
Raritan Valley Road Runners, one of the largest running clubs in New Jersey, is accepting applications for a new scholarship program designed to help student runners in cross country or track and field who attend high school or community college in Middlesex and Somerset counties.
A one-time award of $1,000 will be made to each of two outstanding athletes enrolling in post-secondary education.
The scholarships are not based entirely on speed or competitions won, but rather on strong academics, sportsmanship, citizenship and financial need.
The scholarships are funded by individual donations, funds from club-sponsored races and business contributions.
Eligible applicants will be graduating from high school in Middlesex or Somerset counties in 2021 or currently attending community college in these counties. They will need to prove acceptance to a full-time (12 credits or more) associate or bachelor’s degree program. They will have a weighted GPA of 2.75 or higher as demonstrated by an unofficial transcript. And they will need to demonstrate passionate participation as a runner in a cross country or track and field in their junior and senior years of high school or while at community college. Participation in extracurricular activities and community involvement will also be considered.
For more information, application materials, or to donate to the scholarship fund, email scholarship@rvrr.org.
The deadline to apply is January 31. Scholarships will be awarded in April.
Through February 1
High school students are invited to enter their substance use prevention messages through their original music as part of the music and song writing competition, “Your Song! Your Voice! Shout Down Drugs New Jersey,” sponsored by New Jersey Broadcasters and 959.9-FM WRAT.
The competition is designed to challenge New Jersey high school students to create original music and lyrics with powerful peer-to-peer substance use, misuse and prevention messages. Entries are accepted through Feb. 1.
All music genres are welcomed from students interested in sharing their talent and inspiring messages about shouting down drugs and raising up their voices to inspire their peers.
The winner of the New Jersey Shout Down Drugs competition, as decided by judges and announced at the end of the Prevention Concert, will receive a $5,000 music contract. The second- and third-place performers will receive $3,000 and $2,000 music contracts, respectively, with the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey.
For rules and information on how to enter, contact Diane Higgins at 973-275-7985.
Cranbury residents age 55 and older can exercise via Zoom.
Classes meet on both Mondays and Thursdays from 10-11 a.m. with instructors Helen and Robin. Zoom opens at about 9:45 a.m. so that members can talk with the instructor and other participants before class.
On the Township of Cranbury website there is a tutorial on how to use Zoom, prepared by the Cranbury Library.
To join, contact Connie Bauder, who will forward three registration forms to complete and return before being sent the invitation to join class.
There is no charge to participate.
Request and send completed registration forms to Bauder at fiddleheadfarms@comcast.net
The Township of Hillsborough is working with Town Planner to produce a 250th anniversary edition of the color printed 2021 calendar, which will be mailed out to every residence in Hillsborough.
This year, the twist is historic pictures to commemorate Hillsborough’s 250-year history. Individuals interested in submitting photographs for consideration can email their high resolution image to pborek@hillsborough-nj.org. There is no guarantee any photo will be used.
A photo release will need to accompany the picture. The photo release form is found at www.hillsborough-nj.org
The printing of the calendar is funded through the various advertisements contained within the calendar. Contact Jim O’Dowd at 973-650-2736 or jimodowd@townplanner.com for more information regarding advertising.
Westrick Music Academy (WMA), home of Princeton Girlchoir and Princeton Boychoir, is currently enrolling students of all ages in a variety of music education classes, exploring new and engaging ways to build and strengthen musicianship skills.
Young singers in grades 1-2 looking to develop their singing voice and music skills are invited to join Poco Voce. This non-performing music class explores the young singer’s voice. During each lesson, children will focus on tone development and fundamental musical skills, through fun and engaging games and activities.
For musicians in grades 3-12, there are a variety of classes for all levels. Improve piano skills, explore how four chords make up the majority of popular music, or add color to a vocal performance with improv – all from the comfort and safety of your home.
In a group setting, students enjoy social interaction and regular informal performance opportunities as their skills grow. Or take an individual voice lesson to grow singing and performance skills.
Adults will also find opportunities for musical growth with WMA, exploring the piano as more than a solo art form.
For more information on WMA’s music education programs, to register for a class, or to learn more about WMA’s flagship choir programs, visit WestrickMusic.org/education.
Dove Hospice Services of New Jersey seeks compassionate volunteers to provide support to local hospice patients and their families.
Hospice patient care volunteers visit with patients in their homes, which can also be nursing facilities or assisted living facilities, at least once a week. They read to the patient, reminisce about their lives, play cards, help with letter writing and provide respite for caregivers.
Visits can be virtual, and are either during the day or early evening.
Volunteers may also assist with administrative work within the hospice office.
Patient care volunteers complete an application and attend a virtual volunteer training program that covers the role of a hospice volunteer. Day and evening virtual training programs are offered.
To sign up for the next virtual training class, contact Volunteer Coordinator Deborah Adams at 732-405-3035 or email deborah@dovehs.com.
Hillsborough Parks & Recreation is offering an Independent Study Center designed for families looking for an appropriate setting for their children where they can work independently on their remote learning assignments and participate independently in their remote classrooms, while being supervised by a combination of recreation staff, college students and substitute teachers.
It is the student’s responsibility to complete their work, though if students seek assistance, staff will give a helping hand.
Toward the middle part of the afternoon when students begin completing their work, such activities will be provided for the students like board games, movies, internet time and outdoor activities, weather-permitting.
Students in grades 2-8 can join from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays at the municipal complex, 379 S. Branch Road, Hillsborough.
The Mercer County Solidarity Network (MCSN) is a new mutual aid group designed to connect people in need throughout Mercer County with people who can help meet those needs.
The group is looking for individuals, families and businesses who would like to donate their time, resources or goods/services with people who have been affected by the pandemic and who request support. There is no minimum obligation – donors can specify whatever they feel they can provide and the group will match donors with individuals who have expressed a related need.
To sign up as a donor, visit www.mercersolidarity.org/ or email MercerCountyPOL@gmail.com.
Toastmasters International is a nonprofit educational organization that promotes communication, public speaking and leadership.
The Toastmasters Club in Hillsborough holds virtual meetings on the first and third Thursdays of the month beginning at 7:15 p.m.
To attend, email president-1689@toastmastersclubs.org
For more information on Toastmasters International, visit www.toastmasters.org/
Co-Dependents Anonymous Step Study Meeting. CoDA is a fellowship of men and women whose common purpose is to develop healthy relationships. Meetings are held every Friday evenings. The 24 Club, The 1860 House, 2nd floor, 124 Montgomery Road, Skillman. For more information, email fridayeveningcoda@gmail.com.
VFW Meetings: Monthly meetings of the Hillsborough Memorial VFW Post 8371 are held the fourth Tuesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. in the Somerset County Hillsborough Senior Center, 339 S. Branch Road. The post’s mission is Veterans and Military Support, Youth Scholarship Activities and Community Service. All veterans with foreign service are welcome as members to assist the post in achieving its mission. For information regarding membership, post activities or the youth scholarship programs, contact Commander Tom Cellilli via phone or text at 908-255-3669.
Alzheimer’s caregiver support group: Following the guidelines of the Alzheimer’s Association, the Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group is “a safe place for caregivers, family and friends of persons with dementia to meet and develop a mutual support system.” The group meets the first Monday and second Wednesday of each month at the Bridgewater United Methodist Church, 651 Country Club Road, Bridgewater. All are welcome.
Free weekly support groups: Carrier Clinic hosts free weekly support groups on the campus throughout the year. These support programs include:
Weekend Codependency Program, Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Bright Futures for Kids, Sundays, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Parents Support Group, Mondays, 7-8:30 p.m.
Mood Disorder Support Group, Thursdays, 7:30-9:15 p.m.
For more information about these or other services and programs available at Carrier Clinic, visit CarrierClinic.org or call 908-281-1513. For more information, visit CarrierClinic.org/WhatToDo.
Midweek meals: The Wednesday midweek meals held in Asbury Hall, at the United Methodist Church of Bound Brook, have started back up. All seniors are invited for a full course meal for $4. Bring friends and family to enjoy a meal and fellowship.
Pop Warner: Calling all 5-7 year olds. Hillsborough Dukes Pop Warner is offering free Flag Football registration to first time players, including instructional and safe environment with fun training activities to teach core skills. Every child plays every game and the Dukes are the only organization that requires coaches to be USA Football Heads Up Certified. There are no tryouts or team drafting. Visit register.hillsboroughdukes.com to register. For more information, contact football@hillsboroughdukes.com.
Coping with addiction: Parents of Addicted Children helps parents understand and cope with drug problems they are facing, and will face, with their children. Meets first and third Monday of month, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Neshanic Reformed Church, 715 Amwell Road.
Alzheimer’s support group: The Alzheimer’s Association has a support group in Hillsborough. Family members and caregivers come together to share information and support in a safe, confidential atmosphere. Meetings are the third Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Brookdale Hillsborough, 600 Auten Road. Call 908-431-1300.
Mothers of Preschoolers: MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) meets from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Fridays at the Fellowship Bible Church building, 109 New Amwell Road. The group says it meets to “laugh, cry and embrace the journey of motherhood.” Sponsored by Crossroads Community Church, it hears speakers, has a craft or project and lots of conversation and refreshment. Child care is provided. For information, see www.crossroadsnj.org/MOPS. Registration fee is required.
Divorce support group: A nondenominational support group to help separated and divorced people to a new beginning. The group meets the second and fourth Tuesday of the month from 7-8:30 p.m. at Hillsborough Presbyterian Church, Route 206 at Homestead Road. Call 908-295-6740.
Swim lessons at HRC: The Swim Academy at HRC, located at 30 Brower Lane, Hillsborough, is offering swim lessons for all ages and levels. Call HRC Fitness at 908-359-3600 to register or visit www.hrcfitness.com for class schedules.
Send items to calendar@centraljersey.com. The deadline for submissions each week is 5 p.m. on Tuesday. For details, call 732-358-5200.
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• The 2021 Discussion Series will begin with “A Shift in Perspective: Seeing the Light in Your Struggles,” presented by Lisa Luckett. This will be a Zoom presentation at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 19. The series is sponsored by: Kathy Lo Bue, managing director, Glen Eagle Advisors, LLC. The Series is free, non-sectarian and open to the community. Call 732- 866-6660 for Zoom webinar registration information.
• The Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County, Freehold Township, will present “Gellman American Dream,” a documentary and talk by Gary Gellman about creating family archives. This will be a Zoom presentation on Jan. 24 at 2 p.m. Admission is $5 for museum members and $7 for non-members. The documentary features Gellman’s family, who were Jewish immigrant farmers during the first half of the 20th century. In addition, Gellman will discuss how families can create their own family history documentary. To make a reservation, call 732-252-6990.
• Dr. Kirsten Fermaglich will discuss her book about Jewish name changing in 20th century America, “A Rosenberg by Any Other Name,” in an online program at 7 p.m. Jan. 14 on the Zoom platform. The program is free and open to the public. Advance registration is required on the Allen and Joan Bildner Center for the Study of Jewish Life at Rutgers University website, BildnerCenter.Rutgers.edu
• The Manalapan-Englishtown Regional School District Board of Education will hold a regular action meeting at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 19 at the Manalapan Englishtown Middle School, 155 Millhurst Road, Manalapan. The meeting is open to the public. Masks must be worn; social distancing guidelines followed.
• Liberty Oak Chorus invites women of all ages to its “Sing in the New Year” guest series, Jan. 14, 21 and 28 at 7:15 p.m. via Zoom. Meet the faces and voices of the Sweet Adelines International Greater New York/New Jersey Region’s first place champion chorus. Guests will learn about the art of singing in the a cappella/barbershop style. Reserve a space today by contacting Carol Meaney at Carol@Meaney.com. Details: www.LibertyOakChorus.org
• The Monmouth County Park System will present Wondrous Winter Walks, Jan. 27, 10-11:30 a.m., at Thompson Park, Lincroft; meet in the Old Orchard parking lot. Join a park system naturalist and explore a park in the winter. Open to all ages; under 18 with adult. Sturdy footwear recommended, trails used may have inclines or tree roots to step over. Free. Details: www.MonmouthCountyParks.com or 732-842-4000.
• Dove Hospice Services of New Jersey is seeking volunteers to provide support to hospice patients and their families throughout Monmouth County. Volunteers visit with patients in their home, which can also be nursing facilities and/or assisted living facilities, at least once a week. Visits can also be virtual and are during the day or early evening. Details: Deborah Adams, 732-405-3035, or email deborah@dovehs.com
• Embroiderers’ Guild of America – Monmouth Chapter is dedicated to teaching and sharing the joys of needlework. The organization welcomes stitchers of all levels. Evening stitchers will meet via Zoom on the first Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Day stitchers will meet via Zoom on the third Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. Details: Toni, 732-462-5540, or visit website:www.mcega.org
• The Monmouth County Library is offering a weekly virtual bereavement meeting for all
those who have lost a loved one and are navigating the maze of emotions and trying to make decisions in a new way. The virtual meetings provide an opportunity for people to share experiences, feelings and ideas. Sessions are conducted on Webex and registration is possible on Eventkeeper in order to receive information on how to access the meetings, held Wednesdays at 6:45 p.m. Details: Email mcl@monmouthcountylib.org
• Residents struggling with substance use issues may call 1-844-ReachNJ to speak with counselors ready to offer assistance 24 hours a day, seven days a week. ReachNJ is a free, confidential hotline that provides individuals with concerns about their own or a family member’s substance use immediate help and treatment referrals. The help line is always answered by a live specialist.
• CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township, offers a Movement Disorder Program that provides specialized treatment to patients with Parkinson’s disease, Huntington’s disease, tics, tremors, ataxia, dystonia and other similar syndromes. The program is held in the Star and Barry Tobias Ambulatory Campus. To request a consultation to help manage Parkinson’s disease or other movement disorders, call 732-637-6316 or email Parkinsons@centrastate.com
• Samaritan Center, a joint ministry of St. Thomas More and Old Tennent Presbyterian churches, operates a food pantry to provide supplementary food for those in need in Manalapan, Marlboro, Englishtown and Millstone Township. For information, call 732-446-1142 and make an appointment. Volunteers will gladly carry food to a client’s vehicle. Donations of funds and food are gratefully accepted to support the operation of the center. Volunteers are always welcome.
Items for the Datebook may be sent to news@thenewstranscript.com. Please send items at least two weeks prior to a scheduled event.
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$8 per vial in competing developed-world nations and $38,892 in the U.S. That says it all.
Thanks to decades of gangster films, we all know how gangster capitalism works: the cost of "protection" goes up whenever the gangster wants to increase revenues, any competition is snuffed out, and "customer demand" is jacked up by any means available-- addiction, for example.
This perfectly describes the pharmaceutical industry and every other cartel in America. You might have read about the price increase in Acthar gel, a medication to treat Infantile Spasms. (via J.F., M.D., who alerted me to the repricing of this medication from $40 in 2001 to the current price of $38,892.)
The compound first received approval in 1950, and various branded versions have been approved in recent years. Let's be clear: this medication did not require billions of dollars in research and development, or decades of testing to obtain FDA approval; it's been approved for use for the past 68 years.
Yes, you read that correctly: a medication that's been in use for 68 years went from $40 a dose in 2001 to $38,892 today. Don't you love the pricing? Not a round 38 grand, but $38,892. You gotta love these gangsters!
There's another related term to describe this form of capitalism: racketeering.That's what mobsters do--operate rackets.
The Big Pharma racket enriches a number of gangs practicing gangster capitalism: the drug companies themselves, of course, but some doctors are profiting from the racket, and so are pharmaceutical lobbyists:
Study highlights role of doctor conflicts of interest in Medicare spending on Mallinckrodt drug Acthar Study published in JAMA indicates nearly 90 percent of doctors prescribing HP Acthar Gel took payments from drug's manufacturer.
Here are the money quotes:
In 2014 Mallinckrodt raised the price of Acthar further to $34,000. The Federal Trade Commission and attorneys general from five states sued Mallinckrodt for anti-competitive behavior with regard to the acquisition of Synacthen Depot and the monopolistic pricing of Acthar, and in January 2017 the company settled, agreeing to pay $100 million and to license Synacthen Depot to a competitor. According to Kaiser Health News, Mallinckrodt responded by increasing its Congressional lobbying to $610,000, and its contributions to Congress members to $44,000, in the first quarter of 2017.
As an off-patent pharmaceutical, a similar drug, differing in formulation, available in Europe, made by a different manufacturer, sells for $8 per vial.
So a medication to treat infants costs $8 per vial in Europe and $38,892 in the U.S. Don't you just love gangster capitalism to death? Because death and suffering is the gangsters' ultimate threat: pay up or die.
Here's another example of Big Pharma gangster capitalism at work: Insulin Drug Price Inflation: Racketeering or Perverse Competition?
Don't you wish you had a racket where you could raise prices by 10% a year like clockwork, or triple the price of your "product" every decade?
Pfizer just raised prices on 100 medications:
The increases are effective as of July 1. In most cases, the increases are just over 9%, which is in line with the annual 10% price hikes adopted by most drug companies. Putting that number in context, core inflation printed at 2% last week.
Here's a chart of the net result of gangster capitalism:
Gangster capitalism is the new model of "growth" in America, the model used by every cartel from higher education to Pentagon contractors. Eliminate actual competition, raise prices in lockstep with other cartel members, lobby the government to pay your extortionist prices, and threaten any resisters with severe consequences.
Try resisting your local government's property tax increases to cover insiders' pensions and healthcare benefits: it's always "for the children," of course, and if you don't pay up, we'll just auction off your house.
There's no difference between that and being told you're gonna be wearing concrete overshoes if you don't comply.
The U.S. economy is nothing more than an exploitive jumble of rackets, insider plundering and gangster capitalism. $8 per vial competing developed-world nations and $38,892 in the U.S. That says it all.
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How I Wrote the Biography of Chef Tell
I had come to the conclusion that no one else was going to write about the life of Friedemann Paul Erhardt (a.k.a culinary icon CHEF TELL) and that I better do something. After all, he was my brother-in-law. But I was not sure that it was a worthy endeavor — family and friends were in opposite camps about the man: some loved him, others hated him. I just wanted to research the facts and decide for myself.
In December of 2011, my sister Bunny Erhardt, widowed since Chef had passed away in 2007, acceded to my request for access to her friends and acquaintances. She gave me permission to write the first Chef Tell biography.
Embarked on my quest to discover whether this man was worthy of my time or not, I developed a three-part outline loosely fitted to the early, middle and later years of his lifetime. As the work progressed, data gathered on my desk and on sheets of papers surrounding my desk fitted into the corresponding sections of that outline. Eventually, a timeline list of major events in Tell’s life took shape, which became the backbone to my body of work.
As people’s names popped up I jotted these down, notching a mark each time the same name appeared. The list directed me to individuals who would become subjects of interviews that I hoped would provide personal anecdotes, as well as qualify some of the data, which were adding up to conflicting accounts.
Fact and fiction overlapped more than a few times. These instances were not the proverbial “truth is stranger than fiction” variety; either the subject of my book had lied to the press, or journalists had researched their magazine and newsprint articles poorly or not at all. Sifting actual fact from a widespread panoply of published falsehoods circulated among articles, media interviews, and the chef himself, was the hardest part of the task!
My Virgin Interview
My first in-person interview was in Philadelphia in the administrative office of Chef Georges Perrier, a contemporary of Chef Tell and one of the Top Five, premier French chefs in America. Perrier had agreed to 15 minutes only — not much time to request more than a simple, “Tell me, chef, what was important about Chef Tell?” If any more time passed, I would wing it by following my instincts.
I had never conducted a live interview with anyone before. Working in international marketing sales (to support my writing aspirations) I had met and sold products and services to many top business executives in the financial and healthcare industries for the last 18 years, but this would be my first live interview as an “Author.”
The questions I asked were never a part of my notes, and Perrier was a wonderful interview. He waxed on about his friendship with Tell as I wrote highlights on my pad of paper. My small recorder captured the actual phrases and nuanced details for later playback. I prodded infrequently and only to let Perrier loose.
In the end, the clock had flown by for more than an hour. We hugged, perhaps with a hint of tears in our eyes, because Perrier had not known that Janet Louise Nicoletti, Tell’s fiancee when the two chefs first met, had overdosed and died years earlier. Perrier’s summation of the woman said it all succinctly,
“Mon dieu, I did not know this. I knew this woman; she was simply tall, bright and beautiful.”
Later, downstairs, having shelled out a twenty-dollar bill to retrieve my rented car from the union-run, Philly parking garage, I made a mental note to bring enough change to feed the street parking meters at future interview meetings. That evening I rewarded myself with an authentic Philly cheesesteak sandwich, for making it through what I thought would be the worst of my gauntlet of interviews for this book.
Now I was proud that I had struck out on this course. Perrier, a man at the top of his profession — the same one as Chef Tell’s — had confided in me two significant morsels:
“Chef Tell was a giant of a man. I miss him. I loved him,” and “You know, maybe I’ll have you write my biography, because I like you. But, of course, it would be a very naughty book!”
(Perrier’s remark, which made us both laugh, further broke the ice between us and opened a more intimate repartee from that point forward, gave me reason to reply,
“Georges, perhaps you should wait until you read my book on Tell; you may not think I can write a book well.”)
Each subsequent interview, each fork in the road, each turn, and hill and valley of the path I was on led to new information about whether I would love or hate the man who was Chef Tell as the work moved inexorably toward its own completion.
The details, sprinkled among them never-before-released photos and Chef Tell recipes, and my conclusions, are recorded in CHEF TELL The Biography of America’s Pioneer TV Showman Chef, the 452-page book published by Skyhorse Publishing (NYC) and available online and in bookstores in hardback, eBook and AudioBook formats. Forewords by Emmy-winning TV hosts Regis Philbin and Chef Walter Staib.
Author-inscribed copies are available from the author’s website at http://RonKuleBooks.com.
Ronald Joseph Kule is an internationally published author/biographer who writes in several genres. Readers consider his works five-star quality. Kule also writes on commission for corporate and private clients. Contact the author for details by emailing to KuleBooksLLC@gmail.com.
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How a Master Chef Biography Teaches Us Life Lessons
CHEF TELL
A biography is more than a summary of one person’s lifetime; it is a platform for life lessons that are timeless. Friedemann Paul Erhardt’s lifetime rose out of the dying embers of World War II, crossed the skies above two continents, and burned out too soon. The trajectory of this star-crossed ball of fire came with the TV persona “Chef Tell.”
Erhardt’s arc began when a young boy listened to his mother’s advice, “If you become a chef, you will never go hungry.” Later, he sought to cook for the world to share his personal knowledge and love for food. When Erhardt won an audition for a new show concept in the (then) infant days of syndicated television in the early 1970’s, a new category of chefs was born: the “TV Showman Chef.” (A title bestowed by Philadelphia Inquirer food editor and writer, Elain Tait.)
Within weeks, while Julia Child appeared on regional TV, Chef Tell picked up more than 40,000,000 adoring foodie fans across the nation, also performing live cooking demonstrations in public venues to as many as 20,000 people on a weekend.
Suddenly, Chef Tell was famous, overworked and getting rich. It would not be too much to say that Erhardt as Chef Tell was, in fact, America’s first “Rock-Star” chef.
FRESH INGREDIENTS, FRESH TASTE
Chef Tell’s characteristic signature for all of his cooking was twofold:
He only used the freshest possible ingredients, and
his food always tasted good.
As a matter of principle, Erhardt rose before dawn every day to oversee personally the purchase of foods that would be prepared and cooked in his restaurants or on a TV show set. The freshness and quality of his food choices, as well as his kitchen skills and made-for-television, ebullient personality, brought him more appearances than any other chef on the hottest morning TV show in the nation, LIVE! with Regis & Kathie Lee (later known as LIVE! with Regis & Kelly). When Regis Philbin, Kathie Lee Gifford and Kelly Ripa tried Tell’s freshly prepared food on-air and commented favorably, they were ad-libbing their glowing remarks, not reading prepared scripts. (Most other chefs had their foods prepared for them, instead of selecting fresh ingredients and preparing the foods themselves. The crews dismissed eating their foods but clamored for Chef Tell’s!)
While the previous paragraph teases us with merely a taste of Chef Tell’s thrill-ride, celebrity life, the off-camera portions are more satisfying and easily ingested by reading the biography, CHEF TELL The Biography of America’s Pioneer TV Showman Chef (Forewords by Emmy-winner TV hosts, Regis Philbin and Chef Walter Staib; published by Skyhorse Publishing. 452 pages: hardcover, eBook and AudioBook.)
Readers can discover:
how he survived the detritus of post-war living;
the discovery of his mother’s lifeless body when he was to begin a three-year, mandatory cooking apprenticeship;
the verbal abuses and kitchen projectiles thrown at him as he developed into Germany’s youngest master chef;
his life inside an American corporate culinary culture that banished chefs to the confines of their kitchens and discouraged innovation; and
the rigors of executive cheffing three restaurants while taping TV shows, making live appearances on TV talk shows and traveling across the country to regale crowds of adoring fans looking for more of his humor and cooking wisdom.
And all of that was just his on-air, on-camera life!
Private Goals
The personal side of Erhardt’s lifetime fascinates readers just as much. There they find the marital bliss and destruction that he faced more than once, and how he emerged mostly unscathed from self-created conflagrations with single women. Through it all, garnering lifelong friendships and overcoming hardships that he had to learn how to master and out-live, Erhardt searched for a long-lasting relationship with one soulmate. And he ended up winning each and every dream he pursued, giving us lessons that we can all use in our quests for happiness.
Chef Tell entertained his fans and loved his celebrity life, but Friedemann Paul Erhardt was just as happy to be someone that his cats and dogs, and closest friends, could always count on to be there for them.
Despite the adversities he had to overcome, Erhardt left us with an important legacy: Persistence toward, and achievement of, desired goals is not only possible, but also a must for surviving a lifetime worth living.
The biography written by Ronald Joseph Kule is available everywhere online, and through the author’s website.
© 2015 by Ronald Joseph Kule. All Rights Reserved.
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Searching for a CHEF TELL Feature Film or TV Documentary
A CHEF TELL Feature Film or TV Documentary Makes Sense
If the Julia Child film made money at the box office (it did), a movie about a contemporary of Child, whose fan base was 8X larger than Child’s, could also do well, n’est pas?
My timely, five-star CHEF TELL biography recounts the fascinating life story of one of America’s culinary icons… at a time when chefs on TV dominate television air time and the viewing public’s interest.
In fact, the first chef to get a star on Hollywood Boulevard happened in June. (Bobby Flay).
Built-In Audience
Ala “Field of Dreams,” if you produce it, people will come; people will most definitely come. Chef Tell’s fan base of 40,000,000 Baby Boomers – a prime audience demographic today – will come and buy at the box office, because this chef was THEIR GUY!!
So… who knows a stalwart, perceptive company or group with the means to make the movie or TV documentary happen?
Book, eBook or AudioBook
Read the hardcover or eBook edition, or listen to the AudioBook. Pick up on Amazon.com. http://amzn.to/1OPagXE
Or PM me for details about CHEF TELL The Biography of America’s Pioneer TV Showman Chef, by Ronald Joseph Kule, forewords by TV hosts REGIS PHILBIN and CHEF WALTER STAIB. Published by Skyhorse Publishing, NYC.
© 2015 by Ronald Joseph Kule. Reserved.
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Amazon & the CHEF TELL Biography
A Good Book Rising
CHEF TELL The Biography of America’s Pioneer TV Showman Chef
Lately, the book has been rising on the Amazon.com charts in ranking. All on its own. I do not know why. Maybe people are reading it, trying out the recipes inside, and telling others about the incredible life of a German child who wanted to cook for the world… and did.
As the author of the book, I’m grateful for the following. The all-five-stars comments and reviews posted to date are also appreciated.
This biography took two and a half years of my life to research and write, but the close relationship with the (late) chef — some kind of spiritual connection — made the hard hours and the multiple highs and lows worth the effort.
Like others who knew him better than I, I miss Chef Tell. But his public misses the jocular TV personality; what I miss is the man, Friedemann Paul Erhardt, who cooked breakfast for me one time only… and made me feel special, so special that I had to write his life story when no one else stepped up to give the man his due as one of America’s true culinary and television icons.
Chef Tell’s name and star should have been the first on Hollywood Boulevard (No disrespect to Bobby Flay’s recent accomplishment). But for the high cost of the donation associated with getting a star — tens of thousands of dollars, he would have been the first and best choice. After all, every TV chef currently in vogue owes their biggest tips of their toques to Chef Tell, because Tell blazed a trail no one ever had walked from the kitchen before : syndicated television appearances, Womens’ Shows cooking demonstrations, and scores of guest appearances on major TV shows of his era, including LIVE! with Regis & Kathy Lee.
Books Make Booms
Most don’t know that Chef Tell was also a best-selling author. That’s because his cookbooks sold more than 200,000 copies. If you used fresh ingredients and followed the Master Chef’s instruction, you could taste at home what over 40,000,000 Baby Boomers adored: Chef Tell’s cooking.
Julia Child was his contemporary, and her fame rose because of a book and her personality. Chef Tell’s fan base was reportedly EIGHT TIMES LARGER than Child’s, but today younger generations know Child because of the recent movie performed by Meryl Streep. But the biography of Chef Tell reads like an emotional roller-coaster ride, making it a candidate for a very interesting movie!
Anyone out there in Hollywood want to take out an option to produce the film? Baby Boomers would love to see it!
Since then the Chef Tell biography has been published to rave, five-star reviews. As mentioned above, this “evergreen” (endless) story has taken on a life of its own.
© 2015 by Ronald Joseph Kule, KuleBooks LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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How to Make A Celebrity TV Chef
Excerpted from:
“Rezepte sind nur Rezepte … im Rahmen des Zumutbaren Sie sie ändern können.”
(“Recipes are only prescriptions … within reason you can change them.”)
— Chef Tell
“The recipe for making a star-bound chef/restaurateur goes like this:
First, rise with the morning twilight. Visit the fish, meat and produce markets daily to ensure your menu and daily ingredients are as fresh as possible. Chastise your vendors, if needed, for quality slippage in your last order; yet, make them feel like they are part of your success.
Second, walk several miles daily within the same four walls. Regularly add water, salt, chicken stock and splashes of wine to foods and to yourself. Even though you know it will take a toll on your body, taste everything you cook.
Third, ensure that your kitchen wait staffs arrive on time, prepared and sober. Mix in your waitpersons, bartenders, hostesses and accountants. Keep them honest with your cash register – every day.
Fourth, bring the first, second and third steps to a boil by simmering under low heat in the first few hours of the day. Gradually turn up the heat.
Fifth, repeat the routine 312* days a year, year after year, despite how you feel, as long as you make your patrons happy. (* Six days a week)
Sixth, (optional) add a pinch of television and media notoriety to the slew of photos with celebrities draped around you on your walls. Voila! A celebrity chef is born.
For super-star ranking, add one more requisite: “Culinary genius: the capacity to take consumable ingredients and envision them into remarkable, repurposed foods, flavors and presentations; the capacity to be ‘avant-garde,’ innovative, iconoclastic, visionary and … in the case of Chef Tell … funny.” (Author’s definition)
Remember, superstar chefs never follow rules; they make their own.
Who was Chef Tell?
The night Friedemann Paul Erhardt (later to be known worldwide as “Chef Tell”) was born, bombs dropped and hunger was a constant. When suicide took his mother, and his brother was separated from him, he became a cook’s commis at 13½. For the rest of his life he was forced to work his way out of one predicament into the next, and then out of the next into another, as he blazed a trail on which other chefs would walk.
No chef-by-the-numbers road map existed in his era. Up to his time, master chefs, for the most part, stayed hermetically inside of their kitchens; yet, he ventured outside where very few – from America only James Beard and Julia Child – ever tread…
Erhardt credited his TV superstardom to his mother, Giesela Gerber Erhardt. Her lessons, born of post-war necessity and the lack of pre-schooling in those days, enabled him to reach a nationwide audience in America and then internationally. He entertained and taught TV viewers how to cook like his mother.
He soldiered his way to the top of his profession, becoming at 27 the youngest master chef in German history. He championed foods and food-product innovations, which today are considered staples in any kitchen, commercial or private.
The Lure of Two Worlds, the Best and the Worst
The enticing sights, sounds, smells and flavors; the excesses of fortune, fame and connection … excited his imagination. His world of cooking ran white-hot active – full of innovation, opportunity and competitive challenge. A melting pot of fresh ingredients, newly acquired acquaintances and creative culinary challenges, made for a live-action reality show played out on themed stages. Cooking, for Erhardt, was nothing less than, “Showtime, folks!”
He possessed talents to cook and teach on television that were extraordinary. Fires that burned others were mere sparks on the tail of the energy that propelled Erhardt’s comet. He never stopped thinking about new ingredient combinations, improved ways to cook and innovative cookware. Curious as a child, he sought and unearthed better ways to please more palates, which he then shared with America.
Fernand Point, elite Master Chef and the “Godfather of Modern Cuisine” wrote,
“As far as cuisine is concerned, one must read everything, see everything, hear everything, try everything, observe everything, in order to retain in the end, just a little bit.”
Erhardt pursued “everything” from sunrise to bedtime for a lifetime.
In the 1970s, ‘80s and ‘90s, Chef Tell performed on television screens in over 200 cities as 40,000,000 people watched weekly. But, for most, he was only the man behind the apron, the moustache and the smile, who told us, showed us, how to live through our taste buds.
Vulnerable, Like Us
The man Friedemann Paul Erhardt was as vulnerable as the rest of us, as imperfect as any of us. His extraordinary lifetime, for better or worse, ran a mercurial course. When he won, he broke off pieces of his good-fortune cookie and shared them with everyone he liked, even though some took advantage of him in return. When he lost, he lost big-time, making mistakes and enemies under the powerful magnifying glass of the media.
Erhardt might have succeeded in any profession but he had a passion to cook for people and to make them laugh.
“If you are not a generous person you cannot be in this field,” wrote Fernand Point, trainer to a generation of French master chefs, which included Erhardt’s contemporaries.
Possessed with unusual charm and charisma – a joie de vivre that set him apart from the crowd, Erhardt mingled well with queens, kings, politicians, housewives, janitors, lawyers, musicians; men, women and children, celebrated or uncelebrated.
In a sense, Tell Erhardt’s life defines ours. How he conquered the long odds and devastating barriers that he faced helps us to navigate our minefields. With him in mind, we realize anew that even the biggest of our dreams, if nurtured and continued, can and will come true.
If truth were told, in the culinary arts, as in the art of living, excellent sustained achievement is accomplished only by superb execution of details in the face of harsh realities. Chef Tell’s life is the perfect template for us to examine that notion.
Skimping will not do, where a five-star experience is desired. We must, therefore, start at the beginning.”
Philadelphia Inquirer promotional photo
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How to Overcome Barriers Toward Known Goals
(A Life Story of the Pursuit of Happiness)
Friedemann Paul Erhardt, when asked by Art Moore*, “What will be your TV persona?” before he went on television for the first time, replied, “Just call me ‘Chef Tell,’ and in that moment he created the pioneer TV showman chef, a role to be played out by a long line of chefs joining a cavalcade of American TV personalities that is the most popular genre on the medium in 2015.
In doing so, Chef Tell evoked memories from his early childhood. Erhardt had grown up in post-war Germany. He survived days and nights without food, or with meager supplies. He discovered he liked to help his mother in the kitchen at the early age of six. A few years later, she told him, “If you become a chef, you will never go hungry.” At the tender age of 13, he dedicated his lifetime to the profession, hoping to do justice to his mother’s foresight.
A Master Chef at 27
Erhardt was also Germany’s youngest Master-Chef graduate by 1970, the year he won the Culinary Olympics Gold Medal by leading a team of chefs to the Gold Medal. Two years later, he arrived in America, and the rest, as they say, is history, because Chef Tell became America’s pioneer TV showman chef, a moniker formally bestowed upon him by Philadelphia Inquirer Food Writer Elaine Tait, who also reminded her readers that “Chef Tell’s food always tastes good.”
Tait’s loyal disciples flocked to his Philadelphia-area restaurants whenever he opened one in between his TV-show tapings and media tours and appearances across our land. Chef Tell, you see, packed as many as 20,000 into public venues in a weekend. They came to watch him demonstrate how to prepare fresh foods and cook them simply and quickly, as he quipped his way into their hearts and made them laugh and buy his wares.
About that TV persona name? In childhood school days in Germany, Erhardt had performed the lead role in the play William Tell, and he had done such an admirable turn that his classmates started to call him ‘Tell.”
An Invitation to a Great Read
outside the Manor House restaurant 2007
Although Friedemann Paul Erhardt’s celebrity lifetime was a complicated and tumultuous journey, it makes for an excellent, five-star read for bookies and foodies. You see, he did accomplish at least two of his most cherished goals with panache.
Tell’s friends miss his cooking and continue to miss him, but now his biography followers wish they, too, could have been there when this culinary icon’s star-comet splashed across the media.
“Tell never forgot that he was the guest … never took over his segments from the host, and that added to his genuineness. While too many people work too hard to ‘be in,’ Tell naturally was ‘on.’
This book gives you so much: a taste of Tell, the person, and his taste for delicious food.”
—Art Moore, Executive in Charge of Production for LIVE! with Kelly & Michael
American culinary icon Chef Tell, aka Friedemann Paul Erhardt, IS America’s Pioneer TV Showman Chef!
(*AUTHOR’S NOTE: Art Moore “discovered” Chef Tell.)
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What Is a White Coat Chef? (Why Do Master Chefs Wear White Coats?)
EVER WONDER WHY CHEFS WEAR WHITE COATS?
“Chefs’ clothing remains a standard in the food industry. The tradition of wearing this type of clothing dates back to the mid-19th century.
“Marie-Antoine Careme, a popular French chef, is credited with developing the current chef’s uniform. The toques (tall white hats) were already used, but he sought a uniform to honor the chef. White was chosen for the chef’s coat to signify cleanliness.
“Later, the French master chef, Georges Auguste Escoffier, brought the traditional chef’s coat to London, managing the restaurants at the Savoy Hotel and then at the Carlton Hotel.
“Chefs wear cooking aprons for several reasons; one is that they deal with a variety of food ingredients for many hours each day and have to have a means of keeping their clothing free from dirt, stains and odors.” (excerpted from Wikipedia re: chefs’ uniforms)
Friedemann Paul Erhardt — CHEF TELL — was a Master Chef from Germany, who became America’s pioneer TV showman chef in the 1970’s. His celebrity spanned decades. His story is captured in the biography available online and in bookstores worldwide, CHEF TELL The Biography of America’s Pioneer TV Showman Chef, by Ronald Joseph Kule, forewords by TV hosts Regis Philbin and Chef Walter Staib. Published by Skyhorse Publishing (NYC). (Recipes included.)
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Have You Read the CHEF TELL Biography?
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I Wrote the Biography of A Dead Chef
Why I Wrote My Book
I wrote the biography of a dead chef. I had good reason to sit down and write a biography of a dead chef, because he had been my brother-in-law. His real name was Friedemann Paul Erhardt, but his television persona — how people knew him on TV and at live cooking demonstrations around the country — was CHEF TELL.
Confession & Redemption
1982 Best-seller Cookbook
The plain truth is that the rest of my family knew Chef Tell when he was alive much more than I. At the time of his greatest involvement with our family, I was travelling extensively across North America and I never attended many family functions that he attended. One thing I did know, though, was that part of our family loved him, the others hated him.
Chef Tell caused that reaction wherever he went. He was not meek, quiet or timid about what was on his mind. He was tall (6′ 3″), hefty (250 pounds), and he had a thick German accent. In other words, he was a commanding figure with a no-nonsense presence and a precise manner of living his life among the rest of us. You had to either love or hate him; you could not ignore him.
Tell also had a rapier wit and loved to make people laugh, which he could do easily. He loved to teach people to cook, which was his way of giving back. If you let him get inside of you, or you got inside of him, you would become fast friends.
The truth about Chef Tell was that he had a heart of gold.
Christmas party with staff at the Manor House
The Fastest in the Kitchen
And he was competent in the kitchen. He was intelligent and fast with his (custom) knives and food preparation. Other chefs stepped well away when time was short, and meat had to be carved up and prepared for diners expecting nothing less than the best, who knew that Chef Tell was in the house.
Tell once beat all other timed records on the LIVE! with Regis & KathyLee show for prepping five courses in under five minutes! He had boasted that he was “the fastest chef with knives in the West” on an earlier appearance, and Regis challenged him to prove it. Chef Tell won the contest. No one has since broken his record over more than 10 years.
But… back to why I wrote my book
I sat down and took about two years out of my life to risk writing a biography of a man I hardly knew well, because he made people feel like they were important. In a few words: he was a larger-than-life personality who left behind a fan base of 40 million Baby Boomers; legacy that all TV chefs today emulate; and a vacuum for those who had worked with him in the business of cooking.
Tell’s lot was to blaze the trail for celebrity chefs on TV — he was the pioneer. He left us too soon. With the rest of us wondering if we loved or hated him, and people wondering what had become of him, I had to write the biography so that his place in culinary history would not be forgotten.
“Chef Tell started all this television madness about chefs.” — Regis Philbin, Emmy-winning TV host
I simply had to find out for myself if I loved this guy or hated him. The result of my quest to answer that obsession is my book. Readers have been pleased to spend their time with it. To date, all reviews have been five-star.
Here are two:
“This book is excellent and well-written,” ― Chris Gibson, author of Acne Free in 3 Days ~ How I Cured My Acne Condition in 3 Days ~ No Prescriptions… No Over-the-Counters… 100% Natural
“It’s a well-written book. The author did such a job. It reads extremely well. You pick up the book and you don’t want to put it down. There’s good information here, and it shows people at the end of the day that life is full of surprises.”
― Chef Walter Staib, Emmy-winning TV show host of A Taste of History on PBS, and SuperFoods with Chef Walter Staib; operator of City Tavern in Philadelphia.
Perhaps, you will want to read my book, too. Author-signed copies of CHEF TELL, The Biography of America’s Pioneer TV Showman Chef are available on my website. The hard-copy edition is 452 pages, 70 photos, with 7 new recipes. This is also available in all bookstores on their shelves or by request, and on their web sites in all the usual locations. The Audiobook and eBook editions are available through Amazon.com online.
(PLEASE NOTE: A portion of all author royalties go to CHEFS FOR HUMANITY, a 501 (3)(c) non-profit organization founded by Iron Chef Cat Cora, in Chef Tell’s name. Chef Tell always gave back and paid forward what he was given.)
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NOTE: The following press release announces a milestone for Chef Walter Staib, a friend of Chef Tell’s. Chef Staib wrote one of the two forewords for the biography, CHEF TELL The Biography of America’s Pioneer TV Showman Chef, by Ronald Joseph Kule. The other foreword is by TV host Regis Philbin.
CONTACT: Molly Yun, City Tavern Restaurant, 215-413-1443myun@citytavern.com
www.citytavern.com
PHILADELPHIA – June 10, 2014 – It is with great pride and honor that we announce that Chef Staib celebrates his 20th anniversary as proprietor of City Tavern restaurant in Old City Philadelphia. A landmark and part of the Independence National Historical Park, City Tavern is the most authentic 18th century dining experience in America.
City Tavern, named “one of the most iconic restaurants in America” by Zagat, the restaurant rating company, consistently wins the award of excellence from TripAdvisor, the travelers’ review site.
Not only a destination restaurant for Philadelphians and visitors, City Tavern plays an important role in educational trips. Thousands of school children visit the restaurant annually and experience a meal as the founding fathers did, while learning about the Colonial Era of America.
Staib’s dive into operating City Tavern led to many extraordinary things. His historical research for the menu led to a passion to preserve American culinary heritage through a cookbook of City Tavern’s most popular traditional recipes. Chef Staib is now the author of six cookbooks.
Dining guests, who loved the stories behind the 18th-century recipes, inspired Chef Staib’s PBS cooking show A Taste of History, which has won four Emmy Awards and a James Beard nomination.
“City Tavern led me on a journey I never could have dreamed I would be on, and I’m incredibly grateful to have operated it for 20 years,” Staib said.
As a business owner in Philadelphia, employer of hundreds of people and mentor in the food and beverage industry, Chef Staib maintains his love for this special restaurant. When Staib took over operations in 1994, he wanted to exemplify 18th century customs by bringing back farm-to-table cuisine, baking bread daily and offering ingredients that are traditionally local to the area. He renovated the kitchens, added a pastry and bake shop, recreated the wine cellars and larders, and began serving authentic to the era of the building cuisine.
“I poured all my resources into researching menus, recreating the parts of the building not already complete and making this as magnificent as it was when it originally opened,” Staib said.
City Tavern first opened its doors in 1773, when Philadelphia was the largest, most cosmopolitan city in British North America. In 1774, members of the First Continental Congress used it as a gathering place. Thirteen years later, the Constitutional Convention held its closing banquet here. George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson and others whose names have become an integral part of history enjoyed its hospitality. John Adams once called it “the most genteel tavern in America.”
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Chef Tell Biography
Chef Tell Images
1970 Cooking Olympics
mid-1970’s in Philadelphia
for the Morning Call newspaper
Tell & Hermie Kransdorf, dessert chef
1982 Best Seller Cookbook
1984 Grand Old House on Grand Cayman Island
Chef Tell at Grand Cayman Island
Grand Old House kitchen crew
Cayman Airways promo shot
the bar gazebo on Grand Cayman
outdoors on LIVE! with Regis & Kelly with Gelman
Tell always gave his time for charitable causes
on TV in Tampa Bay, Florida
In the Kitchen with Tell TV set promo
at Buck Hotel, Feasterville, PA
Philadelphia Inquirer promotion
REGIS PHILBIN/CHEF TELL TRAILER
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Republicans have promised to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (precise plans, TBD). And there’s rightfully lots of worry about the fate of the preexisting condition clause, which finally prohibited insurance companies from denying people coverage based on a history of disease.
But what’s talked about less is how repealing the law — or removing the preexisting conditions rule — could have unintended consequences for science.
Researchers, including famous ones like Atul Gawande, are voicing concerns that if we turn back to the pre-ACA days, people might be stingy with their health data out of fear of discrimination by insurance companies. And this comes at a time when scientists really need this information to advance our understanding of disease.
Several companies and big data projects — 23&Me, GRAIL, Foundation Medicine — use information they gather from individuals to do research on treating and preventing disease. Since the ACA, the government has also launched big data research projects — like the Million Veterans Program and All of US — with the aim of collecting genomic information and health records from millions of Americans to understand how genes and health behaviors keep us healthy or make us sick.
“Add in data from wearables, your phone, where you live, where you get your care — and we are rapidly developing tools for clinicians and scientists to recognize patterns of illness and disease before they happen,” Atul Gawande, Brigham & Women’s Hospital and New Yorker writer, told Vox over email. “That’s great for developing treatment approaches that control or cure disease far earlier than we could have before.”
But this work has been helped by the ACA’s protections for people with preexisting conditions. “Our rapidly increasing ability to see into the future of your health means that almost everyone will have a preexisting condition waiting to happen,” Gawande added.
DJ Patil, who was the chief data scientist of the US under former President Barack Obama, is also concerned. “Healthy people aren’t going to have the ability to make sure their data can’t be used against them for preventing them from coverage,” he said. And that could make them less likely to sign up in the name of science.
He’d like to see strong protections that prevent using this kind of data against individuals trying to gain insurance. The GINA and HIPAA laws offer some protections around how personal data can be used by insurance companies, but Patil worries that they aren’t comprehensive enough or in step “with where data science and AI are going.”
“Knowing how the data can be used against us and in a world where preexisting conditions can be used against us,” Patil said, “I wouldn’t give up my data in such a world, nor would I let any of my family.”
Expect a Price confirmation by Friday
Democrats have been dragging out the confirmation hearings of Trump’s Cabinet picks, and his choice of Health Human Services secretary has been no exception. But the wait might soon be over: Price’s confirmation is expected to come overnight or by Friday morning.
Expect a lot of news about Price’s conflicts of interest. As Vox’s Libby Nelson reports, “[Price] spent 12 years in Congress writing legislation on health care issues. And for at least the past four years, he bought and sold more than $300,000 in health care stocks — stocks whose value was affected by the legislation he was working on.” While Democrats hoped this could derail his confirmation, it hasn’t.
As for Price’s plans for the ACA, “[He] would replace the law with a plan that does more to benefit the young, healthy, and rich — and disadvantages the sick, old, and poor. His plan also provides significantly less help to those with preexisting conditions than other Republican proposals, particularly the replacement plan offered by House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI),” Sarah Kliff details in a new explainer. “The biggest cut to the poor in Price’s plan is the full repeal of the Affordable Care Act’s Medicaid expansion, a program that currently covers millions of low-income Americans. Price’s plan replaces it with, well, nothing.”
Today’s top three health policy reads
“Can Price steer GOP through Obamacare repeal battle?”: “There are mixed signals about the exact role Price will play in the replacement effort. During his confirmation hearings, Price often downplayed his part in hammering out the legislative details, characterizing the secretary job as less of an architect and more of an administrator. That’s clearly the role preferred by some Republican lawmakers who are wary of letting the White House write their health care bill.” — Adam Cancryn, Politico
“Why the GOP Is still struggling with health care reform”: “Obamacare has produced an imperfect record. But Republicans are plainly struggling to develop a more palatable replacement. The core problem Republicans face, as I’ve written before, is that their alternatives lower costs on younger and healthier people, many of whom vote Democratic, while raising costs and increasing risk for older and less affluent people with greater health needs—most of whom vote Republican.” — Ronald Brownstein, The Atlantic
“Patient groups fear Obamacare repeal could undo protections for sickest Americans”:“It comes down to the individual mandate, the law’s most unpopular provision, which required every American to buy insurance or face a penalty. Republicans want it gone. But if they nix the mandate, it becomes exceedingly difficult to keep the popular insurance reforms — including the requirement that health plans cover everybody, even people with costly preexisting conditions, without charging those people more. President Trump and other Republicans have sworn they would keep that provision, which ended discrimination against America’s sickest patients.” — Lev Facher, Stat
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The pace at which blockchain technology progresses brings both new opportunities and new threats to the world of cryptocurrency. And for the crypto community, the safety of digital assets is a major concern.
Immutability of the blockchain is its main feature. The fact that transactions are immediately posted into blockchain makes them irreversible. This is the strongest feature of the distributed ledger. However, it also makes it prone to mistakes, human errors, and potential hacks that result in user coins to be lost forever. Yet a simple change in how transactions are posted into the blockchain can make a difference. BTCV answers to this challenge!
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Let’s take a closer look at The DAO Hack that took place in 2016. After an attacker exploited a bug in The DAO’s code, it allowed him to “ask” for Ether (ETH) multiple times before the smart contract could update its balance. In a matter of hours, he stole about $70 million worth of ETH and transferred it into a clone of The DAO.
So, here’s where the problem lies. Cryptocurrency transfers are rather quick and tend to happen in a matter of minutes. It makes it virtually impossible for anyone to stop an ongoing transfer, as any transaction made on the blockchain cannot be erased. This is one of the major reasons why many crypto enthusiasts still worry about their assets being stolen.
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Bitcoin Vault (BTCV) is a relatively young coin which was launched to encourage the electronic store of value. It allows hodlers, traders, and enthusiasts to store their currencies without having to fret about their security. Since this was BTCV’s goal, its makers worked around the clock to develop an innovative security feature that gave crypto-owners complete control over their assets.
On November 17, 2020, BTCV became the first cryptocurrency ever to be equipped with an enhanced anti-theft security solution that gives users the power to stop, cancel, and reverse any unauthorized or erroneous transaction.
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By default, BTCV transactions are delayed by 144 blocks, unlike other cryptocurrencies which confirm payments in the next available block.
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Each of the three keys has a different role to play in increasing wallet security.
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This key is generated along with each wallet. It mainly runs in the background to ensure the smooth operation of all transactions. Apart from functioning like an invisible layer of extra safety, it can also be used to recover your wallet in case of a security breach or technical issue.
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This key is necessary to perform Fast transactions. It can be used to execute a transfer in about 10 minutes after one block is generated allowing BTCV users to make quick transactions with trusted parties.
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Menhaj Huda (born 20th March 1967 in Bangladesh) directed 39 episodes of Coronation Street between December 2013 and September 2016 (one of them a double episode).
He studied engineering at university and intended to be an editor but moved into directing after working on music videos. His other credits include Queer as Folk, Murphy's Law, Murder in Mind, The Bill, Blue Murder and HolbyBlue. He both produced and directed Kidulthood and West 10 LDN and won the Douglas Hickox Award at the 2006 British Independent Film Awards.
Episodes directed by Menhaj Huda
2013 (1 episode)
Episode 8289 (30th December 2013) (Double episode)
2014 (13 episodes)
Episode 8291 (1st January 2014)
Episode 8292 (3rd January 2014)
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Episode 8771 (11th November 2015)
Episode 8936 (4th July 2016)
Episode 8978 (29th August 2016)
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The government of Puerto Rico and the US Justice Department signed a 106-page agreement on Dec. 21 for reforming the island’s 17,000-member police department. The reforms are intended to address numerous police abuses detailed in a September 2011 Justice Department report; the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) issued its own report on abuses in June 2012. The Justice Department also filed a lawsuit requiring the Puerto Rican government and police department to comply with the Justice Department’s earlier directives, but this was considered a legal formality, since the agreement apparently represents the compliance the US was seeking.
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Out on the platform stood a sparse handful of people, and of them fewer yet looked like late-arriving passengers. Monty turned his head back to take in the empty compartment and sighed contentment at the prospect of not sharing this space for the next hour. He leaned against the window, stuck his legs diagonally across the space between the seats, and opened his newspaper.
The movement of the train getting underway distracted him from his reading. He glanced out the window again to watch the platform spooling away, the only people still out there wearing safety vests. He snuggled down into the corner of wall and seat, but as he began to re-erect his paper his eye was caught by a figure in the corridor. It was an old person whose gender he could not quite make out– long wispy hair floating about the head, but also about the chin– in a long grey coat, and carrying either a large purse or a medical bag. This person had stopped a little short of the compartment door, and looked fore and aft along the corridor as if uncertain where they should go.
Monty, firmly committed to the idea of my compartment, thought furious dismissal at the figure and sprawled to claim the space more completely. He held the paper up just high enough that he could see over it without being obvious in his staring.
The oldster, now facing the direction of travel, held the bag up just below chest height and gave it a little shake. Then they set it down. Monty could not see exactly what happened, but it seemed they opened the bag and peered into it for a moment before straightening. They turned to face back down the car, repeated the lift and shake gesture, then set the bag down again. This time, it was directly in front of the door, and the full length glass allowed Monty to see that they did indeed open the bag.
He lowered his paper a little, but the lip of the bag itself kept him from seeing what it might contain. Whatever it was, the bag’s owner consulted it, nodded, and to Monty’s dismay opened the door after closing and lifting the bag.
Monty elevated the paper, then made a show of lowering it to give a peevish look at his new travelling companion. They looked back at him with no sign of shame, nodding to him as they set the bag on the door end of his seat– his seat!– before settling down opposite it.
“You are near the end of your journey,” they said, and the piping, frail voice still gave no clue to gender. Monty braced himself against an expected gust of halitosis and made a marginally affirmative noise.
“There’s no pleasure in it,” they added.
Monty let his paper droop. They were looking directly at him, face set in the long moue of a funeral director whose heart was no longer in the game. “No,” he said, “all business.” The old person nodded at this, but did not look away. There was a smell, but something other than he had expected. Could such a creature be wearing patchouli?
“How about yourself?” Monty cursed his weak subjugation to social niceties.
A slow shake of the head. “Journey’s end… oh, if only, if only.”
Monty brought his paper back up, and withdrew his legs slightly, hoping that he might get some measure of peace for the rest of the trip by yielding some territory. It worried him that the traveller with him had no book nor paper of their own. From what little they had said thus far, an earnest diatribe seemed all too possible, with the only the theme uncertain– religion, or some secular crack-pottery?
A level crossing grumbled past beneath them. The vibration was enough to wilt Monty’s newspaper, the corner dropping to cover what he read. As he reset it, he noticed that the other was now looking at their bag, which stood open. The contents were still obscure, and Monty made no serious effort to glimpse them. If the old party were content with staring quietly into their own luggage, Monty was not inclined to distract them.
It was like the sound of small pieces of wood colliding, but Monty could not recall having heard a noise just like it.
“I know,” said the oldster. “One moment more.”
clack clink
Monty dropped his paper just as the other said, “Yes, of course.” They spoke into the open bag. A few chalk-white objects which had been poking up above the bag’s mouth dropped back in with a clatter. Monty got enough of a look at them for recognition; the curve of a rib, the knob of a thigh. His mouth dropped open, and he felt horror clutching at his chest.
“Alarming. I know.” They rose, and delved in the bag with one hand, swaying a little with the train. Monty pressed himself back as the smell he had detected earlier increased, not perfume but the deep vegetal rot of a forest floor. The thin hand emerged from the bag, clutching a long bone. From where he sat, Monty could see there was a spiral crack running up its length.
“Your niece kept your secret,” they said, turning to place the bone gently across Monty’s lap. The newspaper crinkled a little under its insubstantial weight. “Not even in the note she left. But her bone remembers.”
“That had nothing to do with,” Monty began, then after labouring down a breath, air seeming thick as gelatin, “I can hardly be blamed.”
“I am not the one to decide,” the other said, carefully closing their bag. “When that bone is placed on your balance, you may try to explain it.” They drew the door aside, stepped out of the compartment, and walked toward the back of the train without a further glance in his direction.
Monty tried to rise, to go after them, but he was pinned in place by the little bone. The tightness in his chest that he had mistaken for fear blossomed, sending branches along his arms. The darkness of a long tunnel engulfed him.
The train sped on across the open fields.
“Bag of Bones” ©2018 Dirck de Lint. The story is developed from a writing challenge set by Chuck Wendig, which suggested lifting the title of a Stephen King novel and playing with it.
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"Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise" - Ben Franklin, famously "Put no trust in the benefits to accrue from early rising, as set forth by the infatuated Franklin ..." - Mark Twain Recently, reader Rob asked me about my habit of waking at 4:30 a.m.
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Early risers have long been hailed as smarter, more successful, and wildly ambitious. "Early to bed and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise," Benjamin Franklin once said. The most lauded of CEOs-PepsiCo's now former chief executive Indra Nooyi and Apple's Tim Cook, for example-spring out of bed no later than 4:30 a.m.
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Vilnius Jewish Community Releases Letter Signed by 20 Elected Board Members Addressed to “Good Will Foundation”
Posted on 7 August 2017 by Defending History
DOCUMENTS | VILNIUS JEWISH LIFE | LITVAK AFFAIRS | DEMOCRACY | GOOD WILL FOUNDATION | HUMAN RIGHTS
VILNIUS—One month ago, on 7 July 2017, twenty of the twenty-one elected board members of the Vilnius Jewish Community (the 21st was abroad) signed a full-hearted letter addressed to the Good Will Foundation, the Lithuanian government restitution fund for Jewish community survival deriving from part of the value of the communal properties owned by the annihilated religious Jewish communities of prewar Lithuania. To this date, there has been no reply from the Good Will Foundation, nor any statement from its esteemed foreign board members who represent the World Jewish Restitution Organization. The board’s co-chair is Andrew Baker of the American Jewish Committee, who is a recipient of a number of Lithuanian government medals over the years.
Noting the lack of any reply after the one-month mark, one of the Vilnius Jewish Community board members who signed the letter, Professor Josif Parasonis, himself a former deputy chairperson of the Jewish Community of Lithuania, released it to the media earlier today. A facsimile follows below. The document is also available as PDF.
Today also saw publication on Alfa.lt, a major Lithuanian news portal, of an article on the alleged ethical corruption of the current leadership of the official Jewish community allegedly in close collaboration with certain government officials. [Updates: The Vilnius Jewish Community posted a draft translation into English on its Facebook page; an English translation is available as PDF, and a Russian translation has appeared in an Israeli publication.] There are parts of the article, particularly on the violation of legitimate democratic process in the recent elections for chairperson of the Lithuanian Jewish Community, that coincide with last month’s letter from the twenty elected representatives of the Vilnius Jewish Community.
The Vilnius Jewish Community’s Letter (PDF)
Today’s Alfa.lt article in English translation (PDF)
In a deep blow to the morale of the actual surviving Jewish community, the chairperson, with help from a handful of oligarchs on her board, changed the rules in the middle of the election campaign for chairperson last spring, to disenfranchise the 2,200 Jews of Vilnius and ensure her reelection by a closed circle of cronies and oligarchs (one of whom lives in Brussels and was granted two votes, i.e. twice as much representation as the 2,200 Jews of Vilnius; one of the two votes represents a museum that is not yet built, in a town with no Jewish residents). The actual Jewish community members who tried to attend were kept out by armed security guards at the 28 May “kangaroo election proceedings.” A disturbing incident in the same spirit was reported on 3 August by the Vilnius Jewish Community, when its elected chairperson, Simonas Gurevičius (Simon Gurevich), was stopped, by a burly security guard, from participating in a meeting of the LJC board of which he is a member and then prevented for a time, by the same guard, from leaving the building.
In the eyes of some observers, the regime led by eminent attorney Faina Kukliansky, after losing a public air of legitimacy by allegedly stealing the election via the mid-campaign rule change, went on to try to delegitimize the public democratic election of the Vilnius Jewish Community held on 24 May by reacting to it with an effectively antisemitic article on the official community website, deleted after publication in Defending History and coverage by JTA. It led to an oblique apology (that also makes reference to a second version of the offending article), and further reactions from the community’s Professor Pinchos Fridberg, a Holocaust survivor, and Leonas Kaplanas, a world-renowned master piano educator. Some of their essays on community questions from recent years appear in the Pinchos Fridberg and Leonas Kaplanas sections in Defending History.
This entry was posted in "Good Will Foundation" (Jewish Restitution in Lithuania), Free Speech & Democracy, Herbert Block and Issues of Lithuanian Jewish Cemetery Preservation, Lithuania, Lithuania's Jewish Community Issues, Litvak Affairs, News & Views, Simon Gurevich (Simonas Gurevičius) and tagged Faina Kukliansky, Geros valios fondas, Good Will Foundation (Vilnius), Josif Parasonis, Leonas Kaplanas, Lithuanian Jewish Community, Pinchos Fridberg, Vilnius Jewish community. Bookmark the permalink.
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Former Wesley quarterback Callahan joins Eagles
May 2nd, 2018 · by Delaware State News · Comments:
Joe Callahan
DOVER — It didn’t take Joe Callahan to find another opportunity.
Two days after being released by the Green Bay Packers, the former Wesley College quarterback was picked up by the Philadelphia Eagles on Wednesday.
Callahan is starting his third year in the NFL. He’s spent most of the previous two seasons with the Packers but has also spent time with the Saints and Browns.
The former Gagliardi Trophy winner saw action in one regular-season game with the Packers last fall.
Callahan, a Soouth Jersey native, played against the Eagles in the preseason last August, completing 10-of-16 passes for 103 yards.
The Eagles already have three QBs in Carson Wentz, Nick Foles and Nate Sudfeld.
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By Nikola Budanović December 25, 2019
If you ever tried setting up a website or blog, chances are you’ve come across WordPress. This is the simplest and most popular content management system on the planet. Powering more than a quarter of all websites on the internet, the platform’s impact is extensive. But with this great power comes great responsibility. And danger: WordPress also constitutes the single most attractive target for cybercriminals.
That’s why our team at DataProt assembled a list of the latest WordPress statistics, regarding both th’e platform’s overall performance and the most common security issues that users are likely to encounter.
Key Wordpress statistics
WordPress statistics from 2019 show that the platform powers 34% of the internet.
WordPress websites account for around 60% of the global CMS market share.
There are more than 19 million websites currently operating on WordPress.
WordPress hack statistics reveal that around 73% of installations are vulnerable to cyberattacks.
Site statistics from WordPress show that more than 500 websites are built every day on WordPress.
How Big is the Platform?
1. WordPress statistics from 2019 show that the platform is responsible for powering 34% of the internet.
(W3Techs)
Some of the most interesting websites are running on WordPress. The long list includes The New York Post, TED, New York Observer, CNN, USA Today, TIME.com, National Post, Spotify and NBC. Whether you are working on a blog or a company website, chances are pretty good that you are also running on WordPress.
2. WordPress websites account for around 60% of the global CMS market.
(BuiltWith)
For the last seven years, WordPress has been crowned king among content management systems. The platform dominates website use statistics and shares the top-five list with a few other heavy hitters, including Drupal, CPanel, Google Search Appliance and Joomla.
3. There are more than 19 million websites currently operating on WordPress.
WordPress statistics underscore the platform’s status as the best in the game. With its numbers constantly climbing, WordPress can be described as the backbone or workhorse of today’s internet. It would be hard to imagine many of today’s high-profile media outlets, online retailers, commercial businesses and blogs without the platform.
4. Site statistics from WordPress show that more than 500 websites are built every day on WordPress.
When the numbers are broken down, daily usage stats reveal that as many as 500 websites are generated within the top 10 million websites by WordPress alone. It is safe to assume that these figures will continue to rise with the site maintaining its status as the fastest growing CMS.
5. According to WordPress site stats, a major new version of the website is released every 152 days.
(CodeinWP)
The highest number of WordPress downloads are recorded on Wednesdays. Fridays are the least popular days for downloading a WordPress kit. Although 22% of all users tend to keep up with all updates, you can still operate older versions of the platform.
6. WordPress has over 450,000 searches per month in the US.
(Torque Magazine)
A look at global WordPress visitor statistics reveals a far higher figure. It is estimated that around 2.7 million monthly searches are conducted on this keyword alone. This is not counting searches like “WordPress templates”, “WordPress plugins” or the misspelled “Word Press” and “WordPresss” versions. If we combine all the WordPress-related terms, abbreviations and misspellings, we get a figure ranging from 10 million to 100 million global searches every month.
7. The WordPress platform supports more than 54,000 plugins.
(WordPress)
The most popular CMS constantly adds more plugins and improves its client’s UI. The company has seen more than 1.25 billion plugin downloads. Nineteen of those have surpassed the 1 million installation milestone.
The list of the most popular plugins includes useful tools like Hello Dolly, W3 Total Cache, Contact Form 7, Really Simple CAPTCHA, All in One SEO Pack, Google Analytics by Yoast, Google XML Sitemaps, WordPress Importer, Regenerate Thumbnails, WooCommerce, WP-PageNavi, WP Super Cache, Jetpack, TinyMCE Advanced, NextGEN Gallery, Wordfence Security, Yoast SEO, Advanced Custom Fields and Akismet.
8. WordPress 5.3 surpassed 27 million downloads.
The number of downloads jumps each second. So, feel free to check the website’s download counter, and see for yourself how fast it can grow. Introduced in November 2019, the current WordPress version was dubbed “Kirk” after the late jazz musician Rahsaan Roland Kirk. Since then, it has launched a wave of updates from millions of users across the globe. Boasting such high download numbers, the company is unlikely to worry about a decline in popularity any time soon.
9. One of the most popular plugins among WordPress users is Yoast SEO, which has over 8.5 million downloads in its latest version.
Yoast has been at the forefront of search engine optimization since 2010. The plugin pioneered techniques that have since become widely and elevated millions of websites by helping them rank higher on SERPs. With 80 staff members, Yoast is one of the most popular WP plugins. It provides coherent readability and SEO analysis for websites, increasing its visibility and competitiveness.
10. Statistics on WordPress show developers can make a living off the platform.
(Envato)
A survey conducted during a State of the Word conference address found that 25% of the participants make their living from WordPress. According to the survey, 90% of those who use WordPress tend to build more than one site and spend less than 200 hours on each.
11. WordPress stats suggest that 52% of the most popular blog sites use WP as their CMS platform.
(Pingdom Royal)
We’ve already established how popular this particular CMS is among internet users around the globe. Holding a major share of overall internet traffic, the company has a reputation for providing the best platform for the web’s top 100 blogs, including TechCrunch, Reuters Blog and a number of other interesting websites.
12. WordPress visitor tracking shows that Facebook and WP have the same number of monthly unique visitors in the US.
(WhoIsHostingThis)
However, WordPress employs 25 times fewer people than the social media giant. It is admirable to see a staff of 932 employees serve such a high number of users.
Cybersecurity on WordPress Statistics
13. 36.7% of WordPress sites that get hacked weren’t up-to-date.
(WPBeginner)
The figure represents a steep decline from 2014 when a whopping 86% of outdated websites were exposed to cyberattacks. With 98% of the CMS’s vulnerabilities related to plugins, it has proven imperative to keep your website up-to-date while relying on WP security teams to keep you safe.
14. WordPress hack statistics show that about 73% of installations are vulnerable to cyberattacks.
(Sucuri Security)
WordPress is notorious for being vulnerable to hackers and malicious software. The percentage of infected installation packages highlights the platform’s appealing record with cybercrimes. A 2017 survey based on 42,106 WP websites showed that at least 30,823 of them had exploitable vulnerabilities. Although the company is quick to address these issues when they appear, it is practically impossible to respond to all the threats.
15. WordPress security stats provided by Sucuri show that 90% of their WordPress using customers requested malware cleanup in 2018, compared to just 4% of Joomla and Magento users.
The Sucuri Security blog cites WordPress statistics from 2018 that solidify the platform’s status as the most targeted CMS on the web. Websites like Magento and Joomla are far behind with just over 4% of its users requesting malware cleanup. Sucuri analysis shows that malware is usually picked up due to improper deployment, extensible component vulnerabilities, configuration issues as well as a general lack of maintenance. All of the listed issues have nothing to do with the core of the CMS application.
16.The top three plugins that hackers love breaking into are TimThumb, Revslider, and Gravity Forms.
WordPress plugins are infamous for being targeted by hackers and malicious software. TimThumb, Revslider and Gravity Forms are reportedly the most frequently-hacked plugins. These three aggregate more than 1% of the total number of infections, but there are many others on the list of vulnerable plugins.
17. According to one study, 30.95% of Alexa’s top 1 million websites run the vulnerable WordPress Version 3.6.
(WP White Security)
People are generally not too fond of updates. And when you’re dealing with WordPress, updates can be a constant nuisance. But the stats show that WordPress is still the most popular CMS platform on the planet. As such, it is often targeted by malicious software and hackers. Older versions of the platform are more likely to fall victim to cyberattacks. Therefore, if you’re using WordPress, the company insists you update your website, in order to avoid such unpleasantries.
18. Wordfence reports up to 90,000 attacks on WordPress sites every minute.
(Wordfence)
WordPress security plugin, Wordfence, recorded 3,587,357,094 blocked attacks in a single 30-day period. Meanwhile, 67,213 malicious IPs were blacklisted during the same time period. Wordfence’s more than 100 million downloads speak volumes about the degree of cyberattacks, which are witnessing a constant rise.
19. WordPress user statistics show that 8% of WordPress websites get hacked due to weak passwords.
(iThemes)
Strong passwords make up half of your personal cybersecurity. On the other hand, 39% of WP users experience vulnerabilities related to the cross-site scripting (XSS) issues. Another 37% of cyberattacks are the result of vulnerabilities from WordPress core files, and 11% are caused by WP themes.
20. WordPress analytics say the Akismet plugin managed to repel as many as 100 billion spam comments in 2013.
(Automattic, WordPress)
Akismet is WordPress’ favorite plugin when it comes to blocking spam comments. If you’ve ever operated a WP site or any other website, for that matter, you know how pesky spam content can be, not to mention malicious. Luckily, Akismet’s perfect record managed to elevate the experience of running a website by excluding all the nasty spam comments that can affect your website’s reputation as well as its functionality. The latest version of the plugin, Akismet 4.1.3, has already reached more than 5 million downloads.
21. In 2017, 4000 WordPress websites got infected with malware coming from a fake SEO plugin.
(SiteLock )
Back in 2017, thousands of WordPress web users were affected by one of the more famous infections. The SEO craze left room for hackers to forge WordPress’ legitimate search engine optimization plugin. The malicious file proved hard to detect because at first glance it appeared to include WordPress references to a legitimate plugin database and even documentation explaining how the plugin works.
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22. The WordPress.com website supports 160 different languages.
However, only 72 languages are fully operational. WordPress Poyglots is working tirelessly on developing translation algorithms and adding more of the world’s languages to the platform. The process of translating WordPress software into another language is called Internationalization and localization. The Polyglots team makes sure that WordPress core, plugins, and themes are translated, adapting the software to technical requirements of local users from all over the globe.
23. WordPress content is published in more than 120 languages
Thanks to Polyglots, WordPress posts can easily be translated into a different language. The fact that WordPress has such a dedicated team localizing and translating the CMS is what sets the company apart of numerous other platforms, focused only on providing their customers with English-based websites. According to CMS usage stats, the 11 most popular languages used in WordPress apart from English are: Chinese, Portugese, Spanish, Arabic, French, Urdu, Russian, Bengali, German, and Japanese.
24. There are 70 contributing authors to WordPress.com who made around 4,969 commits.
The company’s success lies in its constant development. Since the platform’s basic package is marketed as free for download, the number of high-profile contributors is constantly rising. The platform has 70 contributing authors who have written more than 430,000 lines of WordPress code.
25. WordPress has 1,069 Wordcamps located in 77 cities across the world.
(WordCamp Central)
First held in San Francisco in 2006, WordCamps represent locally-organized conferences sponsored by Automattic, Inc. for the purpose of discussing everything related to WordPress. Since the platform is a free and open source, it relies on a strong community of contributors who take part in developing a WordPress site to service more than 75 million sites on the web. Holding events in 66 countries across the globe, WordCamps offer support for blogging newbies as well as to professional WP developers, consultants and others. The program includes scheduled lectures as well as less formal sessions and other activities.
26. WordPress usage statistics show that 71% of all WP blogs are in English
Spanish is a distant second with 5.1% of the posts. The stats illustrate the dominance of the English language on the internet. But WP claims that the future is bright for non-English speaking bloggers. It points to the platform’s continuing efforts to broaden the scope of languages being used by relying on a team of experts and open-source contributors. The third and fourth most commonly used languages are Indonesian (2.4%), and Portuguese (2.3%).
27. WordPress blogs received 575 million comments in September 2019, according to the website’s statistics
The WordPress community appears to be very fond of discussions with comments numbering 100 million in March 2019. The peak figure was recorded in September 2019 while November registered a noticeable decline with around 166 million comments posted. The aforementioned figures do not include spam posts, which number over a billion.
28. WordPress statistics reveal that every day, about 70 million new posts and 77 million new comments get added on their websites across the entire web.
The figures add up to a monthly readership of around 409 million people. An average blog post contains around 1150 words, and the average time spent on each post is around 16 seconds. Blogs have become an inseparable part of every website’s lifespan. Companies that include a blog related to their business are 13 times more likely to generate a good return on their investments.
29. You can track the activity of all the WordPress sites in the world
Since the CMS offers an elaborate statistics analysis system, it also enables you to get an overview of all the activity on its sites across the globe. Judging by the stats, one thing remains clear － the sun never sets on the WordPress empire. From Australia to the US, and the southernmost tip of Africa, the WordPress statistics dominate the charts. Have a look for yourself.
How many websites use WordPress?
There are an estimated 75,000,000 websites running the WordPress CMS. If we take into consideration that the internet consists of approximately 172 million websites, WordPress market share is around 34%. As much as 37,500,000 of those are hosted on the WordPress shared hosting installation.
Is WordPress still popular?
WordPress is used by some of the most popular websites on the entire web. For the last 14 years, Automattic’s CMS is hailed as the pioneer, introducing innovation and attracting millions of users. Since its initial release in 2003, WordPress managed to take around 34% of all websites currently existing online.
How many WordPress plugins are there?
There are over 50,000 plugins for WordPress, and the number keeps growing each day. Do you need all of them? Absolutely not. However, statistics related to WordPress show that plugins like Akismet and Yoast are a must-have when it comes to developing a blog or a business website. Here’s a list of WP’s most used plugins: Hello Dolly, W3 Total Cache, Contact Form 7, Really Simple CAPTCHA, All in One SEO Pack, Google Analytics by Yoast, Google XML Sitemaps, WordPress Importer, Regenerate Thumbnails, WooCommerce, WP-PageNavi, WP Super Cache, Jetpack, TinyMCE Advanced, NextGEN Gallery, Wordfence Security, Yoast SEO, Advanced Custom Fields and Akismet.
Does WordPress tell you who visited your blog?
The Google Analytics WordPress plugin is a free tool from Google that enables you to analyze the blog’s traffic as well how visitors react to the content displayed on your website.
Is WordPress owned by Google?
No. WordPress.com (WordPress) serves as a blogging platform, owned and hosted online by Automattic Inc. The interesting thing about WordPress is that the platform is an open source, meaning the source code is available for anyone who wants to study, improve, redistribute, or change it in any way.
How long will it take to learn WordPress?
According to statistics on WordPress, you need 6 months to a year to become an entry-level developer. This is 6 to 12 months of steady, active learning — a minimum of 10 to 20 hours per week of active WordPress coding.
How many hours does it take to build a WordPress website?
Official site statistics from WordPress suggest that building complex websites consumes around 300 to 500 hours. On the other hand, the time spent for developing a WP website depends on your needs and requirements. While it doesn’t take much understanding to build a basic version of the website, the task becomes more demanding as you go along.
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Home > News > FREE SIMULCAST OF THE MAGNIFICENT PRODUCTION OF MOBY-DICK!
FREE SIMULCAST OF THE MAGNIFICENT PRODUCTION OF MOBY-DICK!
THE DALLAS OPERA IS PROUD TO PRESENT ITS FOURTEENTH
FREE LIVE SIMULCAST – IN TWO LOCATIONS!
MOBY-DICK
Jake Heggie and Gene Scheer’s 2010 Masterpiece
Returns as a High-Definition Adventure
For Audiences in Klyde Warren Park (Dallas)
And Kay Yeager Coliseum (Wichita Falls)
FRIDAY, NOV. 4, 2016
Curtain Time, 7:30 p.m.
Live from the Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House
At The AT&T Performing Arts Center
Pre-Performance Entertainment includes the 1948
Warner Bros. Classic Cartoon: “Buccaneer Bunny”
Support for “MOBY-DICK: The Simulcast” from
The AT&T Performing Arts Center
And The Priddy Foundation
DALLAS, SEPTEMBER 26, 2016 – The Dallas Opera is thrilled to announce the fourteenth in a series of free public simulcasts, this time involving a game-changing Dallas Opera production: Jake Heggie and Gene Scheer’s critically acclaimed twenty-first century masterpiece: MOBY-DICK, starring world-renowned heldentenor Jay Hunter Morris as Captain Ahab.
The special simulcast presentation in Dallas and Wichita Falls, Texas, will coincide with opening night of the production on Friday, November 4, 2016 (program begins at 6:30 p.m., curtain time, 7:30 p.m.). Patrons across North Texas will have two simulcast venues to choose from:
The Greater Dallas Simulcast will be held at Klyde Warren Park, located at 2012 Woodall Rodgers Freeway, Dallas, TX 75201. Sign up today for reminders at dallasopera.org/simulcast. This is a free, public space and no reservations of any kind are required to attend.
The “Opera in the Falls” Simulcast will take place in Kay Yeager Coliseum, 1000 5th Street, Wichita Falls, TX 76301. Sign up today at dallasopera.org/operainthefalls. Presenting Sponsor, The Priddy Foundation.
This superb, action-packed opera will originate from the Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House at the AT&T Performing Arts Center and will be presented on high-definition LED screens. There is no charge for admission to either venue.
Moby-Dick set a new standard for contemporary opera when it first took audiences by storm in 2010. The original production incorporates an epic set design by Robert Brill, stunning video projections by Elaine J. McCarthy, and period-authentic costumes designed by Jane Greenwood with lighting by Gavan Swift.
Heggie’s sweeping, neo-Romantic score will be performed by The Dallas Opera Orchestra and The Dallas Opera Chorus, as well as internationally acclaimed singers conducted by the Mrs. Eugene McDermott Music Director Emmanuel Villaume.
The simulcast itself will be produced by The Dallas Opera and hosted from Klyde Warren Park by KLUV’S Jody Dean and Kristian Roberts, Education Program Senior Manager for The Dallas Opera.
The Wichita Falls Simulcast will be hosted locally by KFDX 3 News Anchor Gwyn Bevel.
Support for The Dallas Opera’s Moby-Dick Simulcast is generously provided by the AT&T Performing Arts Center and The Priddy Foundation (the Presenting Sponsor for the Wichita Falls Moby-Dick Simulcast).
Something new will be added to the mix this fall: The Dallas Opera Arts Reach Committee (headed by Maile Shea) will host a Family Activity Zone at Klyde Warren Park from 4:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. that same day. Fun-filled activities for the kiddos will include
A “Show and Tell” session featuring actual props from the Dallas Opera production of Moby-Dick
A scavenger hunt in the park
A Moby-Dick-inspired photo opportunity
Additional educational activities and crafts
The pre-performance festivities (beginning at 6:30 p.m.) will include opportunities for trivia lovers to win prizes, as well as a special screening of the hilarious 1948 Warner Brothers cartoon “Buccaneer Bunny,” directed by Fritz Freleng and pitting a cheerfully cheeky Bugs Bunny (“What a maroon!”) against frustrated Pirate (Yosemite) Sam.
The cartoon begins on a remote island where the pirate is attempting to bury his treasure. Bugs, in a rabbit hole nearby, preens with jewels from the cache, prompting Pirate Sam to warn him that “Dead rabbits tell no tales.”
From there, the action leaps aboard the anchored pirate ship – and the inevitable chase is on!
The November 4th Dallas/Wichita Falls simulcasts will mark the fourteenth free public simulcast in TDO’s ongoing series—as well as the company’s first simulcast in Wichita Falls!
Wichita Falls Mayor Glenn Barham says his city “has a lot of good things happening…A live simulcast of Moby-Dick will be a great opportunity for many in our community to see exactly what the arts offer.
“We are looking forward to this simulcast and will be on the front row—if the seats are available.”
“Since launching The Dallas Opera’s free simulcast program six years ago, with support from The Dallas Opera Board and our union partners,” notes Keith Cerny, the Kern Wildenthal General Director and CEO, “it has proven to be one of our most significant innovations, attracting tens of thousands to experience opera in many different cities and venues—in an entirely different way. For first-time opera-goers, this event is a real eye opener!
“And what a thrill to see The Dallas Opera simulcasts evolving into a popular North Texas tradition! These days, I’m asked by people from all walks of life, when we plan to host our next simulcast. It’s especially gratifying to be able to present a revival of this extraordinary Dallas Opera world premiere production—with the phenomenal Jay Hunter Morris as Ahab, renowned artists like Stephen Costello and Morgan Smith who created these roles in 2010, and a few new twists!”
“Audiences in both cities,” Cerny adds, “can expect an unforgettable theatrical experience from this powerful twenty-first-century classic with its all-star cast.”
KLYDE WARREN PARK Simulcast audience enjoys fabulous opera on the big screen! (Photo by Karen Almond)
The public is encouraged to arrive early to secure their spot on the lawn and take advantage of the variety of available wining-and-dining options ranging from Savor, serving New American cuisine and classic cocktails and desserts in a modern on-site “gastropub,” to other nearby eateries and food trucks. Those interested in attending are advised to mark their calendars and stand up to be counted at www.dallasopera.org/simulcast/.
Music Director Emmanuel Villaume, who conducts this revival, recently earned rave reviews for his podium artistry at this summer’s Santa Fe Opera Festival. Maestro Villaume, conducting La fanciulla del West, was praised by Opera Warhorses for giving audiences “a passionate, rousing performance with a melodramatic sweep that suggested a deep appreciation by Villaume of Puccini’s score.”
Heidi Waleson of The Wall Street Journal noted that “Emmanuel Villaume conducted with sweep and urgency.”
His work at The Dallas Opera last season inspired Scott Cantrell of The Dallas Morning News to write that “Villaume does an impressive job of coordinating both singers and orchestra in some very complicated music.”
“Keith Cerny and I are excited to program works that patrons have longed to experience just as much as we do. My energies are devoted to sharing this most relevant and revealing of art forms with North Texas and all the world,” explains Maestro Villaume.
“We invite everyone to join us in Klyde Warren Park, Kay Yeager Coliseum in Wichita Falls, and—of course—the magnificent Winspear Opera House, to experience the musicianship and incomparable artistry that can only be fully appreciated in an outstanding live performance.”
MOBY-DICK, a production by Leonard Foglia originally commissioned and produced by The Dallas Opera, “opened in a blaze of glory” in 2010. In the years since, it has been met with thunderous applause and critical acclaim in ports of call around the world.
Composer Jake Heggie and librettist Gene Scheer based their work on Herman Melville’s epic tale of Captain Ahab’s obsession with a great white whale—and the destruction it brings upon his crew. The opera splendidly illustrates the danger, tensions, and exhilaration of life aboard a 19th century whaling ship, as shipmates battle the harsh forces of nature in addition to Ahab’s brewing madness.
George Loomis of the Financial Times (U.K.) raved that audiences “…can warm to Heggie’s musically lush, aptly proportioned and forthrightly tonal score (which) also boasts striking melodies, vivid atmospheric scenes and vocal lines capable of showing off voices.”
Texas-born Tenor Jay Hunter Morris will star in the role of Captain Ahab, which has become a signature role for the Dallas Opera favorite. Hailed as a force of nature in his portrayal, “…he sang with pressurized fury that practically shook the seats of the…Opera House,” exclaimed Richard Scheinin of the San Jose Mercury News.
“Enduring three hours strapped into a peg leg, Morris sang the heldentenor role with the dramatic intensity of a man possessed, tempered by the character of a stoic New Englander. It was an admirable interpretation,” wrote Jane Rosenberg of Seen and Heard International.
The Marnie and Kern Wildenthal Principal Artist, Stephen Costello, “bright-toned, sympathetic” returns to The Dallas Opera to reprise his role as Greenhorn. David Patrick Stearns of Gramophone (U.K.) reviewed the tenor’s poignant performance on the San Francisco Opera DVD; “Singing with more ease and richness of tone than anytime previously, Stephen Costello (Greenhorn) projects a sense of profound personal revelation in the final moments when, rescued at sea, he owns his own name (‘Call me Ishmael’).
Baritone Morgan Smith also reprises his role as Starbuck for which he earned universal critical acclaim. Joshua Kosman of the San Francisco Chronicle touted his performance as joining “vocal splendor, moral authority and deep empathy in a phenomenal combination.”
Scott Cantrell of The Dallas Morning News also singled out his portrayal for special praise: “Morgan Smith’s strong, dense baritone perfectly suits the sturdy Quaker Starbuck.”
Making his Dallas Opera debut is up-and-coming South African bass-baritone, Musa Ngqungwana. Maria Nockin of Opera Today wrote Mr. Ngqungwana portrayed “an intense, commanding Queequeg whose musings showed the spiritual side of the voyage.”
MOBY-DICK was originally directed in 2010 by Leonard Foglia, who later staged the critically acclaimed 2015 world premiere of Joby Talbot and Gene Scheer’s Everest. According to Heidi Waleson of The Wall Street Journal, Mr. Foglia’s “staging brilliantly captured the immediacy and peril of the piece.” Keturah Stickann, who also worked on the original 2010 production, will direct the 2016 revival of Mr. Foglia’s landmark production.
Sung in English, with English language translations projected above the stage, MOBY-DICK can be experienced at any of five additional performances: November 6(m), 9, 12, 18 & 20(m), 2016 in the Winspear Opera House with tickets starting at just $19. Tickets may be purchased online, 24/7, at www.dallasopera.org or by contacting the friendly professionals in The Dallas Opera Ticket Services Office at 214.443.1000.
About Klyde Warren Park
Klyde Warren Park is a 5.2-acre deck park, bridging Uptown Dallas to Downtown Dallas. The park includes a performance pavilion, restaurant, dog park, children’s park, great lawn, shaded walking paths, water features, free Wi-Fi, ping pong and foosball tables, and a reading and games area. The mission of Klyde Warren Park is to provide free daily programs to all visitors. Klyde Warren Park is privately operated and managed by the Woodall Rodgers Park Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. For more information on programming, volunteering or to make a donation to support free daily programs, please visit www.KlydeWarrenPark.org.
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Kay Yeager Coliseum was completed in 2003 as the final addition to the Wichita Falls Multi-Purpose Events Center complex. This entertainment venue is the cornerstone of the complex featuring permanent seating for 6,500 people and a variety of set-up options for conventions, sporting events, concerts and more. Kay Yeager Coliseum is home to the Wichita Falls Wildcats hockey team, as well as the site for events including Midwestern State University graduation ceremonies, Ranch Roundup and WWE Wrestling. Other events include concerts from top-name entertainers like Cher, Miranda Lambert, and Papa Roach. Kay Yeager Coliseum also includes an NBA-quality basketball floor, indoor soccer and football turf, locker rooms, training rooms and suites, as well as a state-of-the-art digital scoreboard. For additional information, visit www.wfmpec.com.
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#BlogTour | #GuestReview: Dead in the Water by Simon Bower (@SimonBowerBooks) @cobaltdinosaur #DeadInTheWaterBook
Dec 12, 2018 Dec 11, 2018 / damppebbles / 1 Comment
“Was it murder, suicide or an accident? Who will be next to die?
Six international friends all appear to be successful, albeit to different levels. A human rights’ lawyer, an IT geek, a businessman, a waitress, a phone guy and a physiotherapist. None of them are known to the police.
One of them must know what happened that fateful night on the catamaran.
Agent Georges Fournier is assigned the case in the French resort town near Antibes. He’s short on time, with a growing health problem and a District Attorney who just wants the case closed as accidental. But he’s not letting go.
Chrissie is a single mother and respected flight attendant in New York. When she finds out who her father is, she’s ecstatic and wants to meet him.
But within a week she’d wish she’d never known.”
It is my great pleasure to welcome you to the blog today and to my guest reviewer’s stop on the Dead In The Water blog tour. My guest reviewer, for those of you who don’t know, is my wonderful husband who is learning to love fiction once again after many years of not wanting to pick a book up (having my old Kindle helps I think…!).
Let’s find out what he thought about Simon Bower’s Dead In The Water…
Thanks to Emma for letting me into damppebbles again. I am really excited to bring you my latest review of Simon Bower’s Dead In The Water. I always get nervous writing reviews of crime books as I want to avoid giving away spoilers – but here goes….
Dead in the Water is a well constructed crime thriller, with a timeline that flits between the past and the present. The author cleverly sets up teaser shots from the present day, without giving us too much information. Someone is dead – but who, someone is in a hospital bed – but who and why?
The constant tease and reveal structure worked well to keep me speeding through this read and the author manages the pace nicely. All of the 7 core characters are well formed – the 6 protagonists and Agent Fournier, the dogged detective tasked with understanding whether there was foul play in the death of ….(did you think I was silly enough to tell you who died!). Simon Bower has carefully constructed his characters to show likeable elements and their not-so-nice side! Characters and their story evolve through the book and I found myself re-assessing my liking for characters as I moved through, which is a good sign that I was engaged with the story.
Dead in the Water takes us on a pan-European adventure and the author has worked hard on his research – dropping in little facts as we move across the continent to give more depth and atmosphere to the locations. Coupling this with the story’s narration switching between the main characters and you get an immersive and enjoyable read which will keep you guessing till the very end.
Would I read more Simon Bower – almost certainly. Would I recommend this book to someone looking for an easy reading and enjoyable book that will immerse them in a fantastic story – yes. Would I go on a boat with Simon – no….bad things seem to happen!
So hopefully I haven’t given too much away, death, hospitals, characters, Europe…you need to read it to find out the rest! Thanks again to Emma for letting me takeover today!
4 stars out of 5.
Dead In The Water by Simon Bower was published in the UK by Middle Farm Press in May 2018 and is available in paperback and eBook formats [only 99p to download on Kindle this week!] (please note, some of the following links are affiliate links which means I receive a small percentage of the purchase price at no extra cost to you): | amazon.co.uk | amazon.com | Waterstones | Foyles |
Simon Bower is a British and Canadian author born in Berkshire in 1973. Since 1998, he’s adopted a global lifestyle, setting up home at times in Europe, Africa and North America. In 2016 Simon turned to writing full time, which led to his first published work, Dead in the Water, being released in paperback and eBook by Middle Farm Press in 2018. Simon currently lives in France, near the Swiss border, where his young family, mountains, acrylic paint and sharpened skis keep him in regular mischief.
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#BlogTour | #GuestPost: The Silent Dead by Graham Smith @bookouture #TheSilentDead #DCBethYoung
Dec 3, 2018 Dec 3, 2018 / damppebbles / Leave a comment
“He’d found an angel for his collection. But one angel at a time was never enough…
Detective Beth Young has just joined the Cumbrian major crimes team when a body is found posed in a ritualistic manner – arms spread and graceful wings attached – at a crumbling castle in the hills of the Lake District.
The entire police force are on red alert. But Beth begins to feel she’s the only one who can follow the disturbing clues left by the twisted killer. Because she doesn’t think like everyone else. To Beth, crimes are puzzles she can solve. Even if real life is a little harder.
As more bodies are discovered in derelict stately homes across the Lake District, she knows she’s in a race against time.
But the killer is looking for another victim to add to his collection… Will Beth be able to save her? Or will he get there first?”
I am delighted to welcome you to the blog today and to my stop on The Silent Dead blog tour. The Silent Dead is the start of a gripping new crime series from one of my go-to authors, Graham Smith, and was published by Bookouture on 30th November 2018.
To celebrate the book’s release I am delighted to have a brilliant guest post from Graham Smith to share with you today…
New Faces and Old Friends
As a reader I love the familiarity of reoccurring and series characters whose exploits I’ve followed over a number of years / novels. However, I also take great interest in broadening my horizons and meeting characters and authors who are new to me. After all, every great series / character has to start somewhere.
One day while scaling the lower slopes of Mount-To-Be-Read for my next read, I happened to start thinking about my own writing and how it’s a mixture of old faces and new friends. As soon as the thought entered my head I went all introspective and started comparing the different characters, from their personality traits to their methodology and how they engaged not just me, but also my readers.
A quick recap for those unfamiliar with my writing
My debut novel, Snatched from Home featured a grizzled DI, Harry Evans, who is facing enforced retirement as well as an immense personal trauma.
The next series I wrote was about a Utah doorman, Jake Boulder, who found himself on the trail of serial killers.
Now we come to my latest series which features a newly promoted DC Beth Young whose first case in FMIT sees her investigating bodies which have been left in the cellars of derelict country houses.
All three characters have their own individual traits which neither of the others share, yet they all have a strong desire to bring about justice for the victims, a keen investigative mind and a determination to get results regardless of what it may cost them on a personal level.
Individually they have their failings and baggage, DI Harry Evans is bereaved and is trying to dodge a retirement which is largely being enforced due to his renegade ways. He’s politically incorrect in a VERY type way and while he has the hardened carapace of an embittered man, he has a good heart and will always find a way to do the right thing. His stamping ground is Cumbria and he thinks of it as a personal fiefdom.
Jake Boulder is a different kettle of fish altogether. Glaswegian by birth he enjoys the rough and tumble of tossing drunks and the girls who’re attracted to his quick fists and ready wit. Coupled with his PI friend Alfonse Devereaux he gets himself embroiled in all manner of escapades as they take on cases with ever more complexity. He’s resolute, brave and smarter than you’d expect for a doorman, but the only person who can control him with any measure of success is his narcissistic, grandchild-wanting mother.
Beth Young is something of a step into the unknown for me. As a somewhat cynical man in my forties, I gave myself a challenge when choosing to have a mid-twenties female lead. DC Beth Young is on an upward trajectory in the police although it’s results that drive her rather than opportunities for promotion. A puzzle-solver by nature she has a quirky mind that works best when allowed to think on a lateral level. She’s loyal, determined and resourceful, and when she’s put under the most extreme pressure she can always find a way to triumph regardless of the odds against her. Like Evans she’s based in Cumbria although she’s in Penrith to Evans’ Carlisle. A constant driver for Beth is the search for the man who thrust a broken bottle into her cheek.
If anyone would like to jump in on the first of any of these series, they are as listed below.
DI Harry Evans – Snatched from Home
Jake Boulder – Watching the Bodies
DC Beth Young – The Silent Dead
Thanks ever so much, Graham. It always amazes me how authors manage to create totally different characters with each new series they start.
The Silent Dead by Graham Smith was published in the UK by Bookouture on 30th November 2018 and is available in paperback, eBook and audio formats (please note, some of the following links are affiliate links which means I receive a small percentage of the purchase price at no extra cost to you): | amazon.co.uk | amazon.com | BookDepository | Goodreads |
Graham Smith is the bestselling author of four explosive crime thrillers in the Jake Boulder series, Watching the Bodies, The Kindred Killers, Past Echoes and Die Cold. Watching the Bodies spent over two weeks at number one in the Amazon UK chart and Amazon CA charts. Graham is also the author of the popular DI Harry Evans series and has collections of short stories and novellas. His latest novel – The Silent Dead is published by Bookouture and set in Cumbria / the Lake District, featuring DC Beth Young.
He is the proud father of a young son. As a time served joiner he has built bridges, houses, dug drains and slated roofs to make ends meet. Since 2000 he has been the manager of a busy hotel and wedding venue near Gretna Green, Scotland.
An avid fan of crime fiction since being given one of Enid Blyton’s Famous Five books at the age of eight, he has also been a regular reviewer for the well-respected review site Crimesquad.com since 2010.
When not working, his time is spent reading, writing and playing games with his son. He enjoys socialising and spending time with friends and family.
Author Links: | Facebook | Twitter | Website | Goodreads |
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Biggest Loser’s Dangerously Wackadoodle Fantasy Land
January 8, 2013 January 8, 2013 ~ Ragen Chastain
I told you last week that Joanne Dolgoff, the doctor in charge of the kids on this season of The Biggest Loser, had reached out and offered to have a telephone call with me about my concerns with having kids on TBL this season. A couple hours before the scheduled call she cancelled with an e-mail that said:
Something has come up at work and I am unable to do this phone call today. But in thinking about it further, I think the show itself is the best evidence of our intentions and approach. So I think it’s best if you can tune in to “The Biggest Loser” on January 6 to see that the kid participants on the show will follow an age-appropriate program that emphasizes getting healthy rather than numbers on a scale. As you’ll see, the kids are handled with great care, support and encouragement to help them live a healthier lifestyle. Thank you.
It turns out that she had offered to have calls with a number of people who had similar concerns, which she also cancelled. It also turns out that her e-mail to me is just a copy and paste of the public statement that TBL made about the concerns regarding the kids. She deleted all of her Twitter exchanges with those who have concerns. My guess is that she is has so thoroughly drank the “this is a good idea Kool-Aid” that she honestly could not believe there was a backlash. I do find it disconcerting that, despite a number of people asking, she never produced any evidence for her intervention’s safety or efficacy, even though that she repeatedly claims in the media that her program has a “proven 96 percent success rate” Marketing people throw the word “proven” around a lot, of course one would hope that no person of science, for example a medical doctor, would do so, especially when kids’ health is at stake. People trust medical doctors and so when they toss around words like “proven” people tend to assume that they are speaking as a scientist, and not a PR and marketing firm. Maybe I just missed the statistically significant, replicated studies printed in a peer-reviewed journal? I don’t know because, like every other request for evidence that people made to her, Joanna failed to produce anything.
What isn’t in her e-mail is that they are trying to call their inclusion of kids on the show “bravery” for talking “about something that nobody else is talking about”. Executive producer Lisa Hennessy called it a necessary first step in starting a national dialogue about childhood obesity. So I have to ask, how pissed off is Michelle Obama right now? She has made her entire stint as First Lady about focusing on the weight of children, even unbelievably. calling Biggest Loser contestants good role models for kids, and here comes TBL taking credit like nobody has ever put the words childhood and obesity together before.
And not for nothing but is Lisa Hennessy the Executive Producer of Fantasy Land? I just Googled childhood obesity and got “about 9,990,000 results in 0.25 seconds”. Let’s review: they have a self-described “childhood obesity specialist” who refuses to share proof of efficacy and safety for an intervention being used on kids, and meanwhile is absolutely shocked that there is a backlash against putting kids on a show where people dehydrate themselves to the point of urinating blood to lose weight so that they can win money; and we have an Executive Producer who doesn’t know that she got scooped 9,990,000 times and wants credit for being brave and starting a discussion about a subject that nobody can shut up about. Yes, these are people with whom we should entrust children. (Sarcasm meter is a 10 out of 10 here)
This would be hilarious if it wasn’t tragic because, don’t forget, they put freaking KIDS on a show where people dehydrate themselves to the point of urinating blood to lose weight so that they can win money, while their trainers emotionally abuse them and insist that they ignore the advice of doctors and dieticians (another reason why I don’t think having a doctor on the show for the kids means that they are safe.) Not to worry they tell us, they would NEVER treat kids the way they treat adults. And if that’s the case, shouldn’t it give us pause? I would wager that, given the laws for working with animals, they wouldn’t treat a group of dogs like the treat the adults – because it would be against the law to treat animals that way.
They also tell us that, for the kids, is just about healthy habits and not weight loss. The pictures of the kids wearing “The Biggest Loser” shirts with tape measures on them makes me think that this is unlikely. Also, it’s not just these three kids I’m worried about. It’s the fact that no matter how they treat the kids, if you want to see them you have to watch the rest of the show. A show which, in the first 30 minutes of the season premiere, had contestants vomiting, falling off the treadmill, and one requiring paramedics, while so-called trainers shrieked at them that they are weak and need to keep going. Quick honey, come in here and bring the kids – we don’t want them to miss these role models for health (and the sarcasm just keeps on coming.)
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64 thoughts on “Biggest Loser’s Dangerously Wackadoodle Fantasy Land”
eatingasapathtoyoga says:
This is so disheartening. The obesity epidemic is based on pure lies.
ExtraordinaryOne says:
It’s been proven time and time again that the obesity epidemic has been exaggerated beyond the imaginable but no one seems to actually introduce that to the public. I don’t know what kind of profit they’re getting from telling the world let’s get rid of fat people. That goes against the freedom of man, and the diverse planet we’re aiming for.
bodycrimes says:
In a funny way, the fact that she abruptly cancelled could be a good sign – it sounds like the PR people yanked the communications, which is what they’d do if they were getting negative reactions. Which they clearly didn’t expect or they wouldn’t have given her the go ahead to talk to the media/bloggers in the first place.
Helena Handbasket says:
Sounds like cowardice to me. You only refuse to talk to people when you KNOW that your answers won’t stand up to scrutiny.
Eselle says:
I thought the same thing: that the doctor really believes that kids need intervention. Since this is the first season with kids on it, perhaps she is new to the show, too. If she is, she may not have realized that Biggest Loser is a money making concern not at all about the participant’s health.
The contestants are handled, managed and brain-washed. Perhaps the doctor is being handled, too. I’m sure she signed contractsts with stipulations in them. If she truly is concerned with the kids, she will soon see just what a horror show she’s become part of. Maybe the experience will open her eyes a bit.
It sounds to me like she never actually planned to talk to Ragen or the others with whom she’d scheduled phone calls.
Aimee Walters says:
When I was 11 I was on a “physician” approved diet of 800 calories a day……they upped it from 700 because of my age. Idiots. No wonder eating disorders are rampant in our society.
Last night I was watching the run down on Facebook of the companies who aired commercials during the show… Some are total no-brainers like Weight Watchers, but it angers me that companies like AT&T, Verizon and Microsoft also aired commercials! Thus far only the three above, Charmin and Quaker Oats are on the list of companies from whom I purchase products regularly…
I have to discuss boycotting them with my hubby, for he may get cranky if I turn off our phones, FIOS, computers and change out his TP. I’m the only one in the house really affected by the oatmeal. Anyone have a suggestion for a TP that is similar to Charmin Ultra Strong?? Replacing the computers and phone/internet/tv services might be a bit too much to swallow in one lump sum…
I’m searching for alternatives that I can swallow right now and think a first step may be to write them all letters, telling them I am upset and currently shopping for alternatives to their products. Do you think that would have some sway? Maybe if we all got together and wrote letters to all of the companies? Or at least the companies from whom we currently have products/service agreements that we would like to sway to withdraw their support of such a horrible TV show?
Thoughts? I’m totally up for suggestions here.
Amara says:
I use purex 3ply and it is similar. As for oatmeal I just buy the store brand. So for example I shop at Safeway, I buy that companies brand.
Thanks! I’m cool with Oatmeal alternatives… will have to look at the TP. It’s the big ticket items like AT&T, FIOS and Microsoft that have me concerned the most.
I live in Canada so AT&T and FIOS don’t effect me since we don’t have them but it makes me wonder about Telus and Shaw… As for Microsoft, I can see the concern since most of our computers are PC but my tablet is Apple.
But as I do see it, we will always in the end be supporting something (most times unknowingly) we don’t want to 😦
I support the Body Shop’s cruelty free program and their no animal testing policies, yet their parent company L’orel Paris does support animal testing… (total example but the same logic applies)
It would be very difficult for the average person to trace down all the nuances of agreements between the various companies and their practices/whom they support. I think I’ll just start with sending emails to all the companies I am aware of that support TBL and let them know I disapprove.
I will try to look into alternatives to those companies for my home use… but if I do transition I do plan on trying to look into my “new” companies for associations I do not wish to support.
Janeen says:
My local Walmart has a store brand of Charmin that is pretty close. Anyway, it has worked well for us the times I buy it.
onesillyme says:
Donna Skelton says:
I was surprised that she was going to talk, was responding to Twitter, etc, and, as Bodycrimes said, it probably is a good sign that the show is becoming aware that they have a problem. It might be a small problem in their eyes, it may be that they still think “any publicity is good publicity”, but I’m beginning to doubt it.
Oh, and I can’t even play Words with Friends (free edition) without seeing commercials for this Roman Coliseum “entertainment”. They started running commercials there!
Ankaret Wells says:
My, that lady may not be very clear on the dictionary definition of ‘healthy’ or ‘bravery’, but she certainly does define ‘chutzpah’.
Ragen: Could you edit the following sentence? My guess is that she is has so thoroughly drank the “the is a good idea Kool-Aid” that she honestly could not believe there was a backlash.
I think you meant: “The Biggest Loser is a good idea Kool-Aid” …
Just asking since I just reposted this and want it to be as strong as possible. Didn’t see any other errors. (Copyediting is one thing I do for a living, so my “eye” is always on. No criticism is meant.)
bbwfairygirl says:
I suspect she originally may have meant this: thoroughly drank the “THIS is a good idea kool-aid”. Although I like your rewording as well…
Done. It’s actually “this is a good idea Kool-aid”.
Reblogged this on Queen for a Day.
Julie Mills says:
I signed the petition but can’t find the list of sponsors. I am definitely up for some boycotting.
Twistie says:
I signed the petition on day one, but I cannot find the sponsor list. If anyone can point that one out, I’d be much obliged.
It’s in the second paragraph of the update� – Let’s up the stakes – sign the petition and Boycott the Biggest Loser.� In his blog, Weighty Matters, (http://tinyurl.com/aqz9mew) Dr. Yoni Freedhoff has also suggested a boycott of their sponsors as well including Quaker Oats, Brita water filters, Wrigley’s Extra gum, Yoplait yogurt. Subway, Jennie-O meats. Bodymedia (they make FIT exercise trackers), Cybex exercise equipment, Planet Fitness, Weight Watchers, Sprint, Ford
Lol. Bravery for talking about something no one is talking about? Ha ha ha ha ha. Right. No one is talking about this. Keep living in that fantasy world.
Partial list of sponsors from the petition page:
Quaker Oats, Brita water filters, Wrigley’s Extra gum, Yoplait yogurt. Subway, Jennie-O meats. Bodymedia (they make FIT exercise trackers), Cybex exercise equipment, Planet Fitness, Weight Watchers, Sprint, Ford
Last night someone on the Rolls not Trolls page had a running dialogue of the commercials aired during the show. I cannot access Facebook from my current location, so I cannot update that information. 🙂
I remember Weight Watchers, Planet Fitness, AT&T, Windows (Microsoft) and Charmin being on the list of commercials that ran….
And Verizon…
sndsfnny says:
Hi Tara,
That might have been me (Dyanna F.).
Since I posted a list of all the commercials that appeared while I watched (whew / ugh), a friend gently pointed out to me elsewhere that not all commercials that appear during a show are direct sponsors. Apparently some advertisers sign up for commercials which are then placed at the network’s discretion, so not all the companies whose commercials appeared are necessarily directly sponsoring TBL. (insert rant about protecting those poor, poor sponsors from having to deal with nasty offended potential customers like us…)
I plan to start by writing the sponsors listed on Weighty Matters, since I cannot find a place on NBC’s website which lists TBL’s direct sponsors.
Also sharing link to the petition…
I was SO looking forward to this, but I guess you back down when you can’t put your money where your mouth is.
samanthaangela says:
Thanks for addressing this. Your commentary is totally spot on. It’s going to be seriously detrimental to these kids both emotionally and physically to go through this kind of unhealthy rapid weight loss.
I just hope that they have continued support when the show is over. . . although given what I’ve read about the lack of support offered to TBL alumni post-filming, I doubt it.
Marla Shin says:
I left a message on the petition site, but didn’t see the list of sponsors. I definitely will boycott them if I can get the list.
Here’s an email I received back from General Mills:
Thank you for your email.
We have advertised on The Biggest Loser in past seasons. In our view, this program has had a solid track record of handling weight loss and obesity in an inspirational and responsible manner. This season, we understand the program will attempt to address the complex issue of childhood obesity with three teen participants, while continuing to also address adult obesity with adult participants. We have been assured that the production team has gone and will go to great lengths to sensitively address the complex issue of childhood obesity, working with leading experts in the field. Based on the track record of The Biggest Loser, we would not expect this program to deal with these issues inappropriately. But we will continue to monitor programming as it airs, and would adjust our advertising if warranted.
Thank you again for your email.
General Mills Consumer Services
I’m not quite sure how yelling at people until they cry and encouraging people to hurt themselves counts as “inspirational” or “responsible”…
Wow… just… wow.
And suddenly all I can think of is a song Flanders and Swann used to sing about an ostrich who decided everything was just fine as long as he kept his head firmly buried in the sand… on a nuclear testing ground.
There is nothing responsible or inspirational about destroying people’s physical and emotional well-being in the name of making them thin.
Oh, which, by the by, VIRTUALLY NEVER WORKS.
Well, I guess General Mills is off my table for the foreseeable future.
Yep. I hate to do it, but I can’t justify buying products made of fat hate.
OMG,
I plan on sending them an email as well, but I must say it sounds like Quaker is no longer gonna be consumed in my house.
Crud–it’s been my “back up” at work when I don’t have time for breakfast at home!
slavicdiva says:
Them seem to think it’s “responsible” because that’s how you’re supposed to treat fat people, all of whom are fat because they’re irresponsible. It’s “inspirational” because it’s perfectly fine to inspire fat people to hate themselves, just like other bullies do. If you encourage people to hurt themselves, it’s OK if they’re fat. That’s the message.
Disgusting. I haven’t bought General Mills products in a long time, and I’m not starting now. Steel cut oats for me – they’re better anyway.
The Real Cie says:
Hm…somehow I think I’m not going to be chowing down on General Mills products in the near future.
Dani Alexis says:
Content Note: eating disorder
In our view, this program has had a solid track record of handling weight loss and obesity in an inspirational and responsible manner.
I subjected myself to a few episodes of The Biggest Loser a few years ago while I was staying with my parents (who watch it religiously). It triggered the most impressive relapse of my eating disorder in ten years.
Dear General Mills: Imagine how I feel when I see you refer to a show that I associate with anxiety, fainting, pain, and hospitals as “inspirational and responsible.” Pretty easy for me to take my shopping elsewhere, isn’t it? Yes. It is.
BINGO. I think you should write to them.
lsstrout says:
I just did a little poking around to see if any of the adult contestants had regained weight. Here is the article I looked at:
http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/40423712/ns/today-entertainment/t/biggest-loser-where-are-they-now/
Yes, some had lost weight. I only looked at a few from the first couple of seasons and none of the ones I saw had regained it all, and some had maintained. Some felt guilty for regaining weight.
I don’t know if any fully maintained whatever weight-loss and exercise routine they left with, or if any person actually could do that. I did notice that some of them had made major commitments to exercising. Does this make the rest of us ‘bad’ because we don’t want to exercise for an hour or more every day? Or get up at 5 am to do it?
Nothing was said about blood pressure, diabetes or anything else, so I don’t know how healthy any of them were.
I notice that nobody talks much about the regainers. If they do, it’s usually that person’s ‘fault’ for not maintaining the eating/exercise regimen. Also no discussion on whether a given regimen is actually realistic. People are just expected to toe the line and ignore the fact that some skinny people can eat ‘bad’ food and never gain weight.
The whole thing about weight-loss is annoying me. Several of my friends are on diets or joined weight watchers. I don’t think a single one has read any of the articles I posted on facebook about how weight loss doesn’t work long term.
You want a dose of the reality that is The Biggest Loser? Here you go. http://www.bodylovewellness.com/2010/06/09/kai-hibbard-biggest-loser-finalist-part-1-of-3/
It’s insane, and no one could keep this up after coming home because they’d be dead.
inkspots87 says:
that woman’s story made me cry. I never watched the biggest loser, it just seemed to good to be true and the few bits I did see just disgusted me. I honestly can’t believe it’s still on TV and that people keep signing up for it.
DeAun says:
I Watched the beginning of this season (only made it 30 min in) and they did some sort of pseudo Price Is Right announcement for the contestants this time? I watched part of another season for research once and they didn’t do that. It makes me wonder when there will be a lottery where people are forced to sign up and be tortured into losing weight, not disimilar to The Hunger Games.
I kinda had that thought, too. Ugh.
That is …
I can’t really come up with an appropriate word, but if you did that to prisoners, you’d be up on some sort of charges.
We might as well put on a real gladiator show where people fight to the death.
We already have that. It’s called Toddlers and Tiaras and it’s the moms who fight it out.
Sounds like a god damn concentration camp. Wouldn’t be surprised if the devils at the helm of this monstrous show are communicating via Ouija board with their idol, a fellow by the name of Adolf.
emi11n says:
Of course the show keeps actual results secret, you really have to read behind the lines to get any idea of what their true results might be. Ex-trainer Bob was on Leno once, he said they had a 50% success rate but of course he didn’t define what “success” meant to them. At least two of the shows’ winners have regained. It’s hard to say how many because of course they wouldn’t want to show too many regainers, that might cast doubt on the efficacy of their fantastic, inspirational program! I have noticed a common factor in those contestants who do manage to keep their weight off, however. They seem to be the ones who make a new career out of coaching/training people in weightloss. So they literally make weight control the focus of their lives. Pretty sad if you ask me.
I’m guessing that she didn’t “drink the Kool-aide” but that the network’s lawyers put a kabosh on anything that was not vetted through the PR department. And, how in hell are they claiming that they are even the first reality TV show to address “childhood obesity.” I can think or at least 2 without doing any sort of serious research.
Thanks for the list of sponsors, the only thing I’ll have to stop buying is Yoplait but that’s easy, there’s plenty of other yogurt out there.
I have a Facebook friend that is a friend of one of this season’s contestants. I was poking around her Facebook page out of curiosity and saw she has a young son. I thought “what kind of example is this setting for her child?” And then I realized that the majority of our fat hating culture would ask that question of her before she went on the show. I see things that my friend likes and comments on. A status update where the contestant said something about this being a “ME journey ” and I couldn’t help think there are so many better things she could do for herself. I have the same feelings watching my friend who had gastric bypass. She also has a preteen daughter.
It all just boggles my mind. How is abuse and mutilation in anybody’s best interest? How can this show possibly set a good example for children alongside such flagrant mistreatment?
Personally, I believe that my obesity began with dieting to lose “those extra 10 pounds” by being put on a severely restricted diet by Weight Watchers. Every time I dieted, I gained double the weight back (or more). Has anyone ever done a study to find out the percentage of dieters who end up gaining weight? I am concerned that these children, either the ones on the show or the ones being put on diets by well-meaning parents, will end up on the repetitive cycle of diet and weight-gain, and will eventually end up severely obese, and emotionally destroyed.
kprofou says:
I really love your blog and I’ve been very inspired by many things you’ve written here. I’ve also benefited greatly from the Fit Fatties Forum.
I was very inspired by a past blog posting of yours that has moved me to speak up when I feel strongly about something. I’m still finding my footing, so please forgive any awkward wording and I welcome feedback, but I seek to put an end to the “drink the kool-aid” phrase. The massacre at Jonestown cost of the lives of over 900 people, including over 200 children. I think people in general have lost sight of where that phrase came from and I’d like to find a new phrase that shares the same thought that doesn’t have such a gruesome source.
…televising the torture of adults and children is pretty fucking gruesome, IMO.
I overheard a woman at a coffee shop the other day telling her friends about her new year’s resolution to lose weight. She said,”I’ve lost 100lbs twice.” and apparently was going for three. They were so impressed. I wanted to sit down next to her and ask “have you thought about looking at weight and health in a different way instead of taking of 100 lbs for a third time?” I didn’t, but I wonder how effective that approach would be to get patients when I open my practice? 🙂
I would love to have a medical professional who never brought up my weight. My doctor, while not a huge a-hole, does bring it up sometimes. I always tell him the same thing, I’m fine, and can we focus on the lab results. He does stick a sock in it about the weight at that point, so we’re good.
Weight gain raises red flags when someone gains a bunch of weight quickly, which can indicate water retention, which can indicate serious issues such as kidney dysfunction. It shouldn’t be used as a yard stick to shame people.
I’m a nurse, and I get sooooo tired of the same old same old blame and shame. Even the elderly people that I work with are still trying to achieve that impossible standard. It’s sad.
Having a throw down on my facebook over this with a friend of a friend who thinks he has all the answers and that the woman who spoke out should just shut up about it because she agreed to it. His argument is basically that she didn’t die, therefore it’s all good. His logic is not my logic.
mightypika says:
This just breaks my heart. I already signed the petition when the original news broke. I saw one episode of “The Biggest Loser” back when it debuted. I immediately hated the show, and have never watched it since. After I had signed the petition, I listened to an interview that Golda Poretsky did with Kai Hibbard, one of the season finalists, and my heart broke even more.
The first part of that is here, if anyone is interested:
http://www.bodylovewellness.com/2010/06/09/kai-hibbard-biggest-loser-finalist-part-1-of-3/
A show that puts adults through that much pain and shame certainly won’t be kinder to younger contestants, who are struggling with self-esteem. They’re going to saddle these kids with so many problems…I just imagine my sister when she was that age, and all the stupid shit that she endured in regular life and it makes me start to tear up. What are their parents thinking?!
bully victim says:
I find this show to be a mockey of weight loss period. I do not understand why kids are sucked in to a culture of bullying and abuse by the adults worse off the trainers. their attitudes are cruel and after bullying from both trainers and contestants, me and my friends and family will boycott. I was bullied in school and this show brings nasty flashbacks to me. Oh and the ad in which Jillian verbally abuses someoe else-totally uncalled for. Shame on NBC for not thinking about the kids- worse everyone.
outraged says:
I find it wrong to expose kids to an environment of bullying by the adults and even the trainers. There needs to be a stoppage to abusive behavior and adults need to be better role modes. Boycott the show and take a stand against bullying.
boycotter says:
I think that the show has lost its true meaning with the adults bullying each other especially the one girl from last season forgot her name. Now that kids are a target of childish behavior, it hurts me to see how they’re going to cope with immaturity of so called adults. My childhood stunk because I was teased for wearing glasses and having a weight issue. the kids will now be getting the wrong message of having to be the best rather than learning how to work together and keep weight off. shame on tbl!
You mentioned the “true meaning” of the show. I think the true meaning is “let’s make a buck, no matter the consequences.” This is entertainment TV, not inspiration. Most of the folks in this group think that TBL is a lousy show for kids AND adults because it teaches folks to demonize fat. What if these kids and adults do “work together” and STILL can’t “keep weight off”?
I’m sorry you were bullied as a kid. That’s lousy. I can’t speak for anyone but myself, but the only solution I found to that that really works for me is to accept myself as is, including every pound of fat on my frame. It was a major paradigm shift for me, but one I’m thankful for every day.
We don’t advocate weight loss in this space. In fact, we don’t advocate any kind of weight-related measures here. We advocate making choices for ourselves based on our own priorities and leaving our weight to sort itself out.
I always thought the foundation of TBL was “Fat-Bashing for Fun and Profit.” If the show was really about inspiration and health, it’d never make it past the first season or two. It’s why there are so many scenes of crying, yelling, falling, fainting and puking. Sanctimonious viewers can sit on the couch and get their jollies watching the fatties suffer for their sins.
I want to DO something about this. I want to stop them. I hate this. This is wrong and these kids don’t know what they’re getting themselves into– in fact, neither do their parents. This show is disgusting and I will fight in every way I can to educate people about it.
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New Justin Bieber interview triggers concerned fans
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Justin Bieber talks "Yummy" and marrying Hailey Bieber in an awkward interview
By Farzah Mirza Last updated Jan 29, 2020
Justin Bieber sat down with Ellen, doing his first-ever interview in over three years, to celebrate Ellen’s birthday. He also talked about his new hit single “Yummy” from his upcoming album, “Changes” and it is safe to say the interview had an abundance of awkward moments.
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Justin Bieber’s time on The Ellen Show
This was the 25-year-old singer’s 27th time on the show or doing a segment with the show which is why fans noticed an anxious and nervous Justin Bieber on the couch. It was a change from the bubbly and confident Justin fans were used to watching. The comments on the interview clip were filled with concerned fans hoping he was doing okay.
As a special gift for Ellen, Justin performed an acoustic rendition of “Yummy”. When asked what he was thinking about when he wrote the song, Justin replied with an awkward nod, “my sex life,” causing the audience to break out in fits of laughter.
Justin Bieber also discussed in the interview how being in the spotlight from a very young age affected his physical and mental health. Ellen asked him about his new docu-series “Seasons”. In which Justin had been very open about struggling with Lyme Disease and his mental wellbeing.
Fans speculated the reason for his discomfort could be Selena Gomez being on the same couch 3 days ago. However, this theory was quickly thrown out the window when Justin started gushing about his wife, Hailey Bieber. Calling her “precious” and convincing the fans Selena was long forgotten.
Related: Justin Bieber Seasons: What’s It All About?
JB on wife, Hailey Bieber
Justin revealed he felt nervous to commit to now-wife Hailey before proposing. Not because he was scared she’ll say no, but because, he wasn’t sure if he would be able to remain faithful to her.
“I was extremely nervous when I proposed to her,” he started. “I felt like in the past, we talked about you know, me asking the question. And I felt like she would say ‘yes’. So I wasn’t really nervous about the saying yes, but I think I was more nervous about, ‘Am I gonna make this commitment?’ Am I able to make this commitment as a man and be able to honor what I say?”
Related: Guys, Justin Bieber Really Loves His Wife Hailey
He went on to add it was a big deal for him to make that commitment and promise to love someone for better or for worse and be faithful. But then he realized it was what he always wanted so he followed through with his decision.
All in all, it was refreshing to see Justin Bieber back from his break. We hope he recovers and feels better real soon!
Catch his interview here.
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FOUNDATION FOR THE STUDY OF CYCLES, INC.
Flames on Sun 16 May 2010, 02:19
I have been doing some research about the Foundation For The Study of Cycles, Inc. It was a study group founded by Edward R. Dewey, who was an economist who was hired by President Hoover, to study the cause of The Great Depression.
http://foundationforthestudyofcycles.org/
All our chart can tell us is that, failing a revolution of some sort, the pattern as established will presumably prevail"
Dewey devoted his life to the study of cycles, claiming that "everything that has been studied has been found to have cycles present." He carried out extensive studies of cyclicity in economic, geological, biological, sociology, physical sciences and other disciplines.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_R._Dewey
Some of the cycles he studied included:
*Advertising efficiency
* Agricultural production
* Building and real estate activity
* Commodity prices
* Financial data
* General business activity
* Imports, exports, trade activity
* Production, consumption, sales
* Purchasing power
* Transportation
* Wage earner activity
What Dewey uncovered through studying various cycles, was that economies rise and fall, and that there was an observable pattern. In fact, the first real American Depression was actually in the 1780's, another one happened in the 1870's, and of course the depression of the 1930's What he realized was, that depressions happened at the end of major U.S. wars.
In addition, there seems to be a an astrological pattern that predicts these events, if one looks for it.
"Every time the USA has gone through a great depression, the outermost, slowest moving planets have formed what astrologers call a grand cross with the USA's natal Sun and Saturn. Every time Uranus has returned to early Gemini where it was when the USA was "born" July 4, 1776, America has experienced its worst wars. Every time Uranus and Pluto have moved into conjunctions or 90 degree squares and simultaneously come conjunct, opposite, of square sensitive points in the U.S. birth chart, America experienced social changes and upheavals.
Other wars occur when the U.S. natal Uranus is "afflicted" by transiting planets, as happened when the World Trade Center and Pentagon were attacked. Saturn and Pluto form 180-degree oppositions three times a century, the latest being in effect on September 11, 2001;. The previous Saturn-Pluto opposition coincided with the tempestuous period we now call the Sixties, the one before that with what we now call The Great Depression." - Gover, Time and Money, pp.2-3
I have finished reading Babylon's Banksters by Farrell, and what I have gathered from his book, is that the bankers have a deep understanding of how these patterns unfold and influence people.
It seems that economic busts happen inevitably, even outside their grip of control, yet they can control and regulate the severity of an economic change for their own benefits. Apparently, this has been a "lost science" that the Rothschild families have been using since the dawn of time, at least going back to Babylon.
Interestingly enough, the Rothschild family, apparently consider themselves to be the direct descendants of Nimrod, who was apparently half man/half god. There was even a Rothschild son who was named "Nemrod", spelling changed as the original name "NMRD" had no vowels, as they were later added.
Re: FOUNDATION FOR THE STUDY OF CYCLES, INC.
tgII on Sun 16 May 2010, 23:02
Flames, this was known by Nikolai Kondratiev:
Kondratiev wave
He was imprisoned and almost killed for what he revealed.
Had the chance to pick up his book some years ago as a
collectors edition but never got around to it. Very difficult
to find today.
Flames on Tue 18 May 2010, 23:02
I've been hearing a lot about that happening, TG! How dare anyone reveal anything, ever in this world! Interesting. I've never heard of the "Kondratiev Wave" before. Sounds like I should check it out. I've been obsessed with cycles lately, for some reason. Probably due to my own observations through the cycles that I constantly repeat. Some might call it obsessive compulsive disorder, but I believe it could be something deeper than that. Like some sort of invisible prison system, with an unhackable code.
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tgII on Tue 18 May 2010, 23:05
Also, Flames, I ran Dewey by a researcher friend of mine.
Said Dewey was a shill.
TG, do you mean like a "disinfo shill"? I would find that hard to believe, given all of the observations he made about so many cycles. I guess, the fact that he was hired by a U.S. president could be evidence enough of shillery though.
Well, a shill isn't necessarily 'disinfo', perhaps just the best
available evidence up until the time of Hoover. Hoover took
the rap for the 1930s depression and probably wanted to
clear his name.
Understanding what we know now [Farrell] about cycles, I'd
say Dewey was definitely a shill.
Flames on Wed 19 May 2010, 07:59
Tg - Let's put aside Dewey for a moment and look at astrology and its relation to human consciousness, and "cosmic events." What we are really talking about is an "esoteric" form of "physics", simply put the physics discovered by Tesla (US), Kozyrev (Soviet Union), Richter (Nazi) World War 2 era, Axis alies and more. To understand the physics Joseph P. Farrell has been writing about, is to understand the physics discovered by those 3 men, especially Kozyrev!
You all have to understand that Astrology is a complex mathematical code written down by men thousands, or even hundreds of thousands of years ago! Little did they equate gravity, with electromagnetism, and solar radiation, into their "mythological equations".
Celestial alignments affect human consciousness. These cycles are as easy to observe as visiting someone in Hawaii, and then flying north to Norway on the same day. HUMAN PERCEIVED TIME DOES NOT EXIST IN THESE DIMENSIONS.
It is a matter of rotation. Galaxies rotate, as do stars, planets, and their respective "satellites", if you'd like to call them that.
This leads one into a study of "hyper dimensional" "non local", or "torsion physics." For some odd reason, I can comprehend the "substance" of this physics. Try to imagine that numbers themselves are a technology of creation and uncreation.
Geometric patters, Numbers, and Physics create a grid that spells out all time on an observable canvas. This is why we have "sorcerers", "sages", "priests" and so on. It isn't as much "magic" as it is "geometry as realized by human beings". The Aether/Medium/Information of Potential.
This is what I believe he (Farrell) means by "templates", a lattice work, in a sort of crystal-like formation of matter. Injecting the software, into the Hardware. I totally word fucked that, but I hope I made it clear. I am talking about these "Tablets of Destiny", as described in ancient texts. The Jews, and their jewel embedded breast plates plays a part of this. What did these Jews understand, that they might have realized the technology of invisibility! The Bible is one motherfucker!
What I believe has happened is the likely possibility that the power elite have understood this "aether", "medium", "information of potential", or "zero point energy." Let's not get started on free energy, or sun destroying potential.
If one takes into consideration the topics of "Astro -Theology', as presented by Tsarion and Maxwell, take that into consideration, and re-read ancient texts through physics spectacles, then what we have is an ANCIENT UNIFIED SCIENCE.
And more importantly, the LEGACY civilizations such as Egypt, Babylon, India, etc... as LEGACY CIVILIZATIONS trying to re-create a science that PREDATES THEMSELVES.
What I believe that the power elite are doing is using geomancy(earth grid/longitudinal waves), and eugenics against all of mankind that are simply aimed for "less desirables". A series of phase conjugate mirrors orbiting a specific sun, in a particular galaxy cluster such as ours.. A False Form of Alchemy, through the black hole of banking!
These money changers are the root of all scum!!!!
Why do psychopaths hate "less desirables?" Because their DNA is of a weaker intellectual nature. This is THE one and only thing I agree with the power elite about. Not much unlike the Nazi psychopaths of WWII or today!!
Why they are doing this I cannot say.
tgII on Thu 20 May 2010, 04:50
Need some time to consider all this, Flames, will say that
yes, the Fourth Reich is here.
rainyday on Fri 21 May 2010, 09:02
Psychic Skills & Miracles - technology used for telepathy and remote viewing
Neurotheology 4 - This lecture discusses how telepathy and remote viewing and have been generated in laboratory settings by Dr. M. A. Persinger (inventor of the "God Helmet") using "The Octopus" and "Shiva", circumcerebral (around the head) neural stimulation devices. It also discusses a case history of a possible miracle elicited using neural stimulation. This is part of a series of talks in neurotheology given by Todd Murphy, inventor of the 8 Coil Shakti and the Shiva Neural Stimulation system (which replicates the God Helmet). Psychic skills and Miracles were outside the range of science until the experiments described in this lecture were published in the peer-reviewed scientific literature
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-5479583028945015769#docid=-4975420956593423908
Flames on Sat 22 May 2010, 07:31
While many have guessed at the motivations for this vast and ancient conspiracy, no one seems to have approached anything like a final answer. I certainly cannot claim to have done so either. But an answer does suggest itself from preceding pages, namely, that they are indeed trying to reconstruct a lost mythical past: a global "golden age" with a supremely sophisticated science with which they can dominate and subjugate the earth. But to reconstruct it, on the scale required and implied by their enterprise itself, will require, that virtually the entire planet and its resources must be at their disposal.
What they intend to do after that is beyond the scope and purpose of this essay, but an answer does suggest itself, for if, as was seen, at least one of these banking dynasties - the Rothschilds - are alleged to trace their lineage back to Nimrod, half human, half divine offspring of the "gods" who once descended to earth and sired children of human mothers, then perhaps they seek, ultimately, to return to the stars.
Shades of Michael Tsarion in his Atlantis: Alien Visitation and Genetic Manipulation book! What would that former "rhythm diviner" poster known as "Irony" have to say about that!
It is high time to have done with them.
Quotes from Joseph P. Farrell - Bablyon's Banksters p. 296.
seraphim on Wed 26 May 2010, 08:15
Will read that website thanks.
Geometric patters, Numbers, and Physics create a grid that spells out all time on an observable canvas.
his is what I believe he (Farrell) means by "templates", a lattice work, in a sort of crystal-like formation of matter.
DNA also most likely.
On a side note, was thinking how everything is going to be destroyed again? How does this relate to cycles?
It's ingrained to repeat patterns. It's time folks jump into a different template.
Ancient philosophers say destruction is not a bad thing. But I don't think war is a natural pattern, it goes against life. What happened and what still happens on earth was and is not a part of any natural cycle.
Guest on Sat 27 Jun 2015, 19:42
"Cycle"
wrestle with the captive
virulent intruder
entangled genetic foam
acidic solution
deep cleanse the bones
forget the nightmare shroud
awake to the dream now
earth asleep and black
dead man's eyes of lust for power
has the adversary's path on track
slaves drum in trance
to the world incineration dance
heaven weeps in prayer
tears fall upon the earth
flood captures flame
resilient roots reclaim the shadow from the sun
warriors to war
to the sky in formation
battle line drawn by dragon's breath
mankind's conscious restoration
from madness to reason
to life from death
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Douma Videos and Photos
In this post, I will provide a timeline of original appearances of videos and photos of the Douma chemical incident. There were two locations for these videos: (1) the emergency ward of the Douma hospital; (2) a small apartment building about 10 blocks from the hospital, where dead bodies were found on two floors and on the outside street. All of the videos and photos through the night of April 7-8 at both locations originated with two Jaish al-Islam social media activists: (1) the pseudonymous Yaser al-Doumani (Yaser of Douma) and (2) Fadi Abdullah, either personally or via Douma Revolution.
From the daytime of April 8, I’ve listed five videos with new footage from the massacre building. In addition, there are several tranches of original photos on April 8, most of which document bodies after removal from the house (and thus less useful for reconstruction of the original crime scene.)
The date and order of each video has to be examined carefully, as some bodies were re-arranged between videos.
Night April 7-8
First Victim Photos 22:53 (Damascus Time)
The first victim photos were published almost simultaneously by Yaser al-Doumani and Douma Revolution (22:53 and 22:56 respectively.) Doumani published 11 photos, 8 of which were published in the first Douma Revolution tranche. Doumani first published the photos on Facebook (archive ), announcing publication on Twitter (archive ). Douma Revolution similarly first published the photos on Facebook (archive).
A second tranche of 6 photos was published by Douma Revolution at 23:27 (archive ). This included five victim photos (a few repeats) plus the first photo from the hospital incident.
A third tranche of victim photos (one) was published by Douma Revolution at 23:48. Six of these photos were published by White Helmets at 0:08
Fadi Abdullah, First Victim Video 23:40.
The first victim video (DfQiFEyin_4) was published by Douma Revolution on Facebook at 23:40 (archive). It was uploaded to Youtube at 23:49 (archive) by Fadi Abdullah. It was 55 seconds long and showed 18 victims in the first floor apartment building. For some reason, it did not show five victims from later videos (four in the front doorway and one on the first floor landing) who they would have had to have stepped over on their way to the first floor apartment.
Several dead bodies are in different locations in this video than in later videos:
the baby in the purple sweater, as noted above, was moved from the washing machine room to the pile in the main room;
the woman in the back room in this video was moved soon afterwards to a pile in the washing-machine room. In this first video (and an early photo), she does not display any foaming, but copious (post-mortem) foam has appeared in videos later in the night-time of April 7-8.
two babies in white (one in the laundry room to south of main room, one on the pile in the doorway leading north from the main room) were moved overnight so that they nestled on top of the boy in the red-and-grey striped shirt in the main room in the early April 8 videos
two children were removed from the pile in the main room overnight (the child in red immediately to the east of the boy in the red-and-grey striped shirt; and a child in a checked shirt at the bottom of the original pile in the main room).
First Hospital Incident Photo, 23:27
The first photo from the hospital incident, as noted above, was published in the second tranche of Douma Revolution victim photos at 23:27 (archive).
The next tranche of hospital photos (two) was published by Douma Revolution at 23:53 () and consisted of photos of (1) an injured jihadi; (2) a photo of Hassan Diab and a young girl sitting on the hospital cot.
A third tranche of hospital photos (eight) was published at Facebook at 0:02 by Douma Revolution (), showing children also portrayed in videos, including a girl in a purple sweater later interviewed by CNN in Turkey (CNN conspicuously not interviewing doctors or children remaining in Douma).
First Hospital Videos
Four hospital videos were published in quick succession around midnight.
At 23:55, Fadi Abdullah uploaded a 28 second video (vNcag20DnZw) starting with a baby with a blue puffer to Youtube (), also published by Douma Revolution at 0:29 at Facebook.
At 0:05, Fadi Abdullah uploaded a 33 second video (FWF-z0tkmmQ), which began with men being washed (in a room dominated by adult males), later panning to two children identificable in other videos and photos: the boy under brown towel shown in first photo; a little girl in oshkosh-style jeans and maroon shirt; and a little girl in purple. Later published by Douma Revolution on Facebook at 0:32.
At 0:08, Fadi Abdullah uploaded a 31 second video (IC6_Y1YXZn0), which began with drenching of a recognizable young girl in a purple sweater (later interviewed in Turkey by CNN), later panning over to young Hassan Diab, sitting on a cot with the little girl in oshkosh jeans and the boy under the towel. Published soon after by Douma Revolution at 0:13.
At 0:33, Douma Revolution published a 16 second hospital video ( not identified so far in Fadi Youtube feed), showing an adult man in a corner, later panning to a second adult man.
Anadolu Photos (Halil al-Abdullah) Hospital Photos and Video
in a non-timestamped April 7 article by the Anadolu Agency in Turkey. They include five hospital photos, with several of the photos e.g. Hassan Diab with two girls firmly placing them at the same incident as the Douma Revolution photos. They also include two photos of the first floor scene – one of which shows the baby in purple sweater in the washing machine room – placing this photo relatively early in the sequence.
Anadolu also published a video which included a scene in which a male nurse (one of the later interviewees who described the incident as a White Helmets stunt) gave a puffer to an asthmatic baby in the same location and procedure as he did with a similarly aged baby in a Douma Revolution video. This video included a scene which, for some reason, was not included in the Douma Revolution videos. In it, a fierce-looking man with black head band and mask brandished a terrified baby over his head.
Second Fadi Abdullah Victim Video, First Floor, 0:20 a.m.
The second victim video, 2:27 in length, was published by Fadi Abdullah on Youtube (0K9H8dh12uE) at 0:20, only a few minutes after his fourth hospital video. Published a few minutes later by Douma Revolution at 0:23.
Like the previous video, it showed bodies in rooms in the first floor apartment. It made a point of zooming in on individual dead bodies to show foaming. The baby in the purple sweater has not yet been moved. It includes five victims not shown in the first video: a woman on the first floor landing and four bodies on the very dusty street, more or less in the doorway of the building.
Halil al-Abdullah Photos of Apartment, ~ 1 a.m.
Halil al-Abdullah took high-resolution still photos of first floor apartment scene on day 1, which were widely used. Getty numbers are: 943130304, 943130318, 943143850, 943143852, 943143852, 943143956, 943143962, 943143968). His visit to the apartment (center below) can be placed between the second Fadi Abdullah video (left below, uploaded 0:20 a.m.) and the first Yaser al-Doumani video (right, uploaded 1:43 a.m.) – say, about 1 a.m. The woman with white cap has been moved beside green-plaid pillow at time of his picture, but not in Fadi video. The baby in purple was moved during Halil photo shoot, being moved from washing-machine room to pile in main room.
First Doumani Video, First Floor, 1:43 a.m.
The next victim video (ajpjrYSOoYM) was published by Yaser al-Doumani at 1:43 a.m. (FB; Twitter ) Doumani himself appears in the video, emotionally cursing.
The video begins on the dusty street at the front door of the building, where four bodies are visible. Doumani looked down the steps into the cellar (which are located beside the landing leading to the first floor apartment and stairways to upper apartments). They stopped after a few steps and segued to the first floor of the apartment. They panned around the main room, looking into the laundry room to the south and through the doorway leading north to the washing-machine room but did not proceed through the doorway.
Prior to this, the baby in purple sweater had been moved from the washing-machine room (in first Fadi Abdullah video) and placed on top of the pile. This event appears to have been recorded in a photo posted by White Helmets at 1:41 a.m., showing the baby in purple sweater being carried by a White Helmet in an ostentatious gas mask, donned for the photo, but not worn by videographers and companions in their explorations of the apartments. In addition, a woman in brown cap and black hijab was also moved from the backroom to a pile near the doorway to the washing-machine room. In this second scene, she was lying on her back, with profuse foam from nose and right eye.
First Photo and Video from Second Floor, Third Floor, 2:30 a.m
At 2:30, Douma Revolution published four photos. Three recycled previously published photos, but the fourth was the first photo from the second floor: a picture of a little girl in a red shirt and blue pants face down on a red-white striped blanket on a couch with a square pattern, which is located in a room on the east side of the building. She has what seem to be mud stains on her back. She is prominent in a video from the next day.
More Hospital Photos, 2:32 a.m.
At 2:32 a.m., Doumani interrupted production of victim videos to publish his first hospital photos – 10 new photos. These began with a little girl in a red sweater, continuing with a series of photos of baby in a pink shirt beside a second baby being given a green inhaler by an adult male in grey muscle shirt.
Second Doumani Victim Video, 2:47 a.m.
At 2:47 a.m., Doumani published his second victim video (8TElceE3aLI), simultaneously on Twitter and Facebook. It was 2:29 in length.
This video begins in the washing-machine room. Based on the appearance of the baby in the purple sweater in the washing machine room, this part of the video must have been recorded BEFORE the first Doumani video (uploaded an hour earlier). Its first portion is identical to the second Fadi Abdullah video from about 0:37 to the end of the Fadi Abdullah video, which occures at 1:56 of this video. For the rest of the video, Doumani utters imprecations against a backdrop of the main room of the first floor. The baby in purple sweater in prominent in the background, placing this portion of the video after the transfer of the baby.
First Video from Second Floor, Third Floor, 3:46 a.m
At 3:46, Fadi Abdullah uploaded his third victim video (m4lkf1SNcJI) to Youtube, this one being the first to show anything from the second and third floors. The publication at Youtube was presaged by publication a few minutes earlier (3:32) at Yaser al-Doumani’s Facebook , at 3:42 at Douma Revolution Facebook. This is an important video as it shows arrangements on the second floor before being embellished by White Helmets and a curious episode on the third floor.
The activists first ascend the stairs, panning past a girl in grey striped clothes on the stairway leading to the third floor. The layout of the second floor (like the layout of the first floor) is not totally clear, but is approximately as shown at right: with a kitchen at the back of the house, a room with the square-patterned couch on the east side as show with a hallway connecting to the back. The front room, not shown in this video, appears to be a bedroom (from background to a April 8 daytime video).
This video segues from the stairway to the room with couch, where the girl in red shirt, blue pants is shown on the red-white blanket. It then proceeds down the hallway, passing over five bodies: two women in black hijab, a girl in red with a brown scarf, then a girl in a pink shirt facedown, a woman in light purple. Proceeding into the kitchen, there is a man lying sideways with his face on the bare stomach of the pink-shirt girl, with foam dripping onto her stomach. (This man was later said to be the brother of a young man interviewed by CBS and BBC.) In the kitchen itself (which has a counter along its west wall), there is a boy underneath an upside down chair and, on the other side of an upside down table, a woman in a black dress with red chest decoration and brown cap.
Nearly all of these people were re-arranged during the night.
one of the two women in black hijab in the hallway was moved into the room with couch. Her ring, very visible in this first video, was stolen.
the girl in pink was also moved into the room with couch, hugging the woman in black hijab.
a children’s book, strewn in the hallway of the first video, was placed in the hand of the woman in black hijab.
the girl in red in the hallway was placed beside the woman in purple, replacing the girl in pink.
About half-way through this video, the team goes upstairs to the third floor, passing two dead girls on the stairway, They entered a third floor bedroom directly underneath a balcony on the north side of the building. There is a hole in the top of this bedroom, through which the team observed something bright and white against the hard black background of the night sky and the illumination of the hole in the roof. When they saw this bright white light/object, the team quickly beat a retreat downstairs, pausing only briefly to peek into the first floor apartment. Two days later (and after the inspection of the building by the Russians on April 9), Eliot Higgins of Bellingcat published a picture showing an approximately 40-liter yellow cylinder of the type commonly used as a chlorine container in the location where the white light/object had been observed in the earlier video. Kline argued that this was frost from escaping chlorine.
Doumani’s Hospital Video, 3:59 a.m.
Doumani continued to work feverishly through the night on both Twitter and Facebook. At 3:59 a.m., he uploaded a hospital video (KpwcV0sup_o), linking to it from Twitter at 4:55 a.m. and again soon afterwards at 5:06 a.m.
Doumani’s hospital video was 4:12 minutes long. It spliced scenes from the previously published Douma Revolution hospital videos (e.g. the drenching of the girl in the purple sweater) and Yaser’s imprecation in the street in his first victim video, but also included several minutes of new hospital footage in which there are multiple appearances by faces familiar from the photos published earlier in the day. The additional footage contains some interesting scenes of the emergency room being swarmed by 40 or so adult males, none of whom appear particularly injured or sick – entirely consistent with the subsequent video (2mw8DZEiSR0) testimony of hospital medical staff.
There is very large overlap between Doumani’s video and a video (cOlKS_Aaz20) from SMART. The order of scenes is considerably scrambled between the two, making them seem more different than they are.
Doumani signed off for the night at 5:53 a.m., re-posting five previously published photos on his Facebook.
Day April 8
There were no new hospital videos during the day of April 8. In a later interview, one of the doctors at Douma hospital observed that there would have been many victims in the hospital on April 8 if there had been a chemical attack, but there weren’t any.
However, daylight brought fresh faces to the apartment where the dead bodies were located and a clearer perspective on the layout of the apartments.
Qasion
The earliest video (LozZlXcYQ9c) from April 8 appears to be from Qasion News though not uploaded until 4:10 pm, well after several other videos.
It begins on the first floor landing to which the two girls discovered on the stairs (grey-striped clothes; and red with yellow pinstripes) have been moved and placed on top of one another. It then carries out an overview of the main room of the first floor apartment. Overnight, the faces of the dead bodies have become very discolored. Some of the bodies have also been re-arranged. As noted above, the two babies in white have been moved from their previous location and added to the pile in the main room. Meanwhile, two children (the girl in red on the east; and the child in a checked shirt in the center) have been removed.
“Abdullah al-Doumani” and Halab TV, 10:18 a.m.
The next new video (2mw8DZEiSR0), 5:44 minutes in length, was uploaded by Abdullah al-Doumani at 10:18 a.m.
It first pans the first floor main room, which has no material differences in this video from the Qasion version. Light is now visible in the back room from a window. Light is also visible in the bedroom off the main room, which also has a window (see at right). At about minute 1:21, the narrator utters imprecations to the sky. The same narrator in the same location, from a very slightly different angle, appears in the Halab-TV video uploaded six hours later, showing that either there were two different cameramen recording this oration or that there were two takes of this scene.
In the background of this scene, the front window can be seen, yet none of the dead persons availed themselves of fresh air from this window, or, for that matter, managed to descend the three steps from the first floor apartment to the street and safety from any chlorine.
At 2:57, a second narrator issues further curses. Behind him in the second floor hallway (with the second floor front window in the background) is a balding man with medium length beard with some missing teeth, in a beige shirt, greenish undershirt holding the little girl in red shirt and blue pants, who was located on the couch with square patterns the previous night. The man first nods with the narrator, then, shaking the little girl, utters his own curses and imprecations. After the curses, the camera pans towards the kitchen in the rear, also now illuminated by a window. They peeled back the red-stripe blanket (which had been in the room with couch the previous night) revealing the girl with brown scarf, who had previously been located in the hallway facing the opposite direction, beside the woman in light purple. The child in a pink sweater, on whom the man’s head had previously rested, has been removed. After briefly panning the kitchen in the back, the camera returns to the man with child, this time showing the front bedroom more clearly. A khaki jacket with white scarf has been placed on the bed. The disconsolate man remains in the scene until the end of the video.
The HalabTV video commences with the narrator in black-and-grey striped shirt in the front vestibule of the first floor apartment, uttering the same imprecations as the Abdullah al-Doumani video. It pans into the baby with purple sweater, who is still wearing gold stud earrings. It similarly pans to the balding man with red child. This time, the narrator with the grey-black striped shirt utters curses, instead of the narrator in the blue shirt. The curses go on for a while. Once again, the red-white blanket is peeled back to show the girl in red with the beige scarf.
Orient News, 2:35 pm
About four hours later (2:35 pm), Orient News published a video with original footage (Twitter); a better quality version was uploaded about seven hours later to Youtube (t99NFijj4Pg).
Orient News had published several earlier videos on the incident, but all were secondary. This video contained original footage. The opening scene of this video was in the second floor hallway, with a bearded man in a dark blue hat grieving over the body of the woman in light purple, located under the red-white striped blanket. The team then moved into the back kitchen, moving aside a patterned rug. Light from the back window enters the room, fresh air only a few feet away from two dead bodies.
A balding man with brownish beard, dressed in khaki and wearing boots, can be indistinctly seen over the dead boy beside the upside down table. Blogger ilmastotiede/ilmasblogi plausibly identifed the balding man in khaki in this scene with the grieving balding man in khaki in the Abdullah al-Doumani and Halab TV videos. (He made another surprising identication of the balding man in khaki in the SMART Agency video discussed below.)
They pass back through the hallway. Instead of the two women in black hijabs in the hallway, there is now only one woman in striped socks, the one who had previously been to the left (west). The camera now pans into the room with the patterned couch, into which the woman in black hijab previously on the right has been moved. Hugging her is the child in pink sweater, who, on the previous evening, had been located in the hallway between the man and the woman in light purple, with froth from the man on her bare stomach. A children’s book, pre viously in the hall, has been placed in the hand of the adult woman. The camera pauses briefly on the child in red, still on the square patterned couch, but her red-white striped blanked is no longer there but in the hall. The ring, which was clearly visible on the woman’s right hand in the Fadi Abdullah video, has been removed – presumably stolen by the White Helmets.
SMART Agency
The SMART agency published a video, 1:52 minutes long, with original footage at 5:48 pm, but it appears to have recorded earlier events than the Doumani video published at 4:03 pm. It began by showing five photos from the first floor. SMART also published a set of high-resolution photos from the same events.
It then shows a scene (early morning from my reading of shadows and sun angles) in which recognizable first floor victims were placed on the street outside the building: at 0:24, one can see the boy with arm-stripes from the washing machine room, the baby in purple sweater, the two babies in white, the boy in red-white striped shirt, the boy in green-blue stripes and the boy in a grey sweater with red-white front stripes (the girl in red not having arrived to give him his last hug) etc. Other bodies, previously transported to the street, are under various blankets. The scene was recorded by multiple cameramen – one picture shows three other photographers recording the scene. There was a previous glimpse of the cameraman in the red shirt and blue jeans in the third Fadi Abdullah video of April 7-8 (going to the second and third floors).
At 0:57, a balding man in a camouflage jacket with blue-white tasseled scarf, khaki pants and loose boots can be seen depositing the boy in a black-grey striped shirt from the north doorway of the first floor main room onto the street beside the girl in grey-striped clothes.
White Helmets water down the bodies on the street, while also loading bodies wrapped in blankets into a waiting van. At minute 1:47, one of the White Helmets – a balding man with brownish hair and beard, dressed in a khaki shirt and pants with greenish undershirt, with loose boots, jogged back to the building. Ilmastotiede has plausibly identified this man as the identical-looking White Helmet who had carried out the boy in the grey-black striped shirt (at left) – having removed his camouflage jacket and tasseled scarf in the meantime.
Ilmastotiede also convincingly identified this balding man with the grieving “father” of the girl in red in the Abdullah al-Doumani/Halab TV videos discussed above, even pointing out an identical blemish in their left boots. Ilmastotiede even appears to have located the camouflage jacket and tasseled scarf removed by the White Helmet between scenes – dropped on the bed in the front room observable in the background of the Abdullah al-Doumani video (as shown above). If this plausible identification is correct (and it appears to be), then one has to ask whether the White Helmet was simply play-acting as the father of the girl in red.
Yaser al-Doumani, April 8
At 4:03 pm, Yaser al-Doumani returned to action with a new video (PIyGJugmGaI) length 3:48 minutes, (showing the street scene after the White Helmets had moved the dead bodies onto the street outside the apartment. Many bodies are covered in blankets, but numerous individuals can be recognized. Some of the bodies arrayed on the outside street did not appear in the videos of the night of April 7-8 (e.g. a boy in a bright blue sweater.)
Narrator (Yaser?) was intent to show the eyes of the dead, prying them open and declaiming to the camera. However, rather than the pupils being contracted to pinpricks, the distinct characteristic of poisoning by sarin and other nerve agents, they are dilated. If anything, these images contradict theories of death by nerve agent, thus leaving unanswered the underlying question of why people didn’t simply walk downstairs away from any chlorine.
One street photo, captioned the “Last Hug” by Douma Revolution () showed a young girl in bright red, affectionately holding on to her older brother as they both died. However, this was pure staging. They were actually discovered on different floors: the “older brother” was located by himself in the first floor bedroom, while the girl in red was originally located by herself in the second floor hallway (and already moved once within the hallway to a location under the red-white striped blanket beside the woman in purple.)
The closeup of the baby in purple revealed something presumably unintended: the baby’s gold stud earrings, easily seen in videos of the previous night and even earlier that morning, have been stolen, presumably by the White Helmets.
Doctors and Medical Staff
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Over the next two weeks, many doctors and medical staff both at the Douma emergency ward and other Douma hospitals stated unequivocally that they had seen no evidence of a chemical attack. One of the children featured prominently in the hospital videos, 11-year old Hassan Diab, was located and said that there was never anything wrong with him, that he was promised cookies and dates by White Helmets for participating.
To explain denial of any chemical attack by Douma medical staff, Gabriel Tayara of UOSSM, an organization which, together with SAMS, did the most to disseminate jihadist allegations of a chemical incident, claimed that all the doctors and medical staff in Douma had been coerced and threatened by the Russians and that their evidence should not be believed.
The doctors were treated abusively and have been threatened ever since. Their families have been threatened that they will pay a price and they themselves have told they will be arrested, and much more if they give any evidence, or interviews about what happened in Douma.”
Tayara didn’t explain why jihadist evidence should be explained.
The “Chlorine” Cylinder
Bilal Abu Salah Video
At 3:21 pm on April 8, jihadist Bilal Abu Salah supplied what seemed to be the key missing link (video) : the very munition which had killed the residents of the massacre house. Ostentatiously garbed in a vintage gas mask, Bilal displayed a yellow chlorine-type cylinder (equipped with a harness commonly used to fire gas tanks from jihadi “hell cannons”). Bilal’s caption stated: ” Saw a rocket carrying chemicals that did not explode but released chemical gases until the moment. The rocket landed inside a civilian house in the city of #Doma yesterday, where more than 50 civilian casualties occurred in the chemical and dozens of martyrs were killed by the bombing of the city with various types of weapons”.
There was one fatal defect to Bilal’s munition as delivery mechanism to the apartments where the bodies found: it didn’t come from the apartment building, but from somewhere else. He had fabricated the association between the bedroom scene and the dead bodies.
Nonetheless, within less than two hours (5:08 pm Damascus), Eliot Higgins of Bellingcat, presumably unaware of the fabrication, disseminated a scene from Bilal’s video, which he described as “the modified chlorine cylinder used in yesterday’s Douma attack”, comparing it to a cylinder displayed in a previous White Helmets video as follows (together with two photos shown below).
Left shows the modified chlorine cylinder used in yesterday’s Douma attack, the right hand image is from an August 2017 chlorine attack in Khan Al-Assal. Clear similarities, seems they’ve strengthened the suspension lugs.
Higgins continued: “Similar modifications have been seen in previous chemical attacks, some of which are documented in this @hrw image showing chlorine cylinders documented at the scene of chlorine attacks in Aleppo in late 2016″ (see illustration in original tweet) and asserted that “The remains of what are very likely the same sort of modifications were found at the impact site of the February 4th 2018 chlorine attack in Saraqib, along with two yellow chlorine cylinders.”.
Bilal’s video showed a large open hole in the ceiling above the bedroom. Higgins hypothesized that the cylinder was dropped from a helicopter, then demolished the roof, bounced off the floor and onto the bed with barely a scratch:
Looking at the information available so far on the Douma chemical attack, it appears a modified chlorine cylinder hit the roof of the building, penetrated into a bedroom, from where the gas (likely chlorine) spread 1/ cylinder. The bedroom was quite close to a stairwell, with only two doors between the cylinder and stairwell. If the doors were open the gas would have spread very quickly through the building via the stairwell 2/ Frequently these chlorine cylinder land in open spaces, so the casualties are lower, but this was a direct hit, and it appears possible the gas could have spread through the building rapidly, which is likely why we’re seeing comparatively high casualties 3/3″
Ordinarily during the Syrian war, it would have been impossible to disprove the claims of Bilal abu Saleh and Higgins, but Jaish al-Islam, which was on the verge of falling anyway, accepted a re-location deal from Russia in the afternoon of April 8, thus enabling Russian access to Douma. In the morning of April 9, Russian inspectors located and visited the massacre building (shown in Hadi Alabdallah video (rFKkTwa0TBM) posted late in the afternoon). Even though less than 36 hours had passed since the discovery of the bodies, there was no sign of them the next day on the street: everything had been removed by White Helmets.
At 1:10 pm (Damascus) on April 9, AFP reported that Russian specialists had found no trace of chemical weapons in their inspection. Within less than an hour, Higgins responded (2 pm; 11:00Z):
“Despite claims to the contrary, we do have images of the munitions used in the Douma chemical attack and they look just like the same modified yellow gas cylinders dropped from Syrian air force helicopters in previous attacks.”
Higgins attached two images to this tweet: one was the cylinder in the bedroom publicized by Bilal, the other showed a cylinder on a small balcony where, unlike the Bilal example, the cylinder had not bust through the roof, but had been stopped. (See copy of Higgins’ tweet here.)
Higgins’ second image was from the apartment building with the dead bodies, though Higgins appears to have been unaware of it at the top. During the next few hours, Higgins engaged in controversy on twitter in which he relied on the damage to the roof in the Bilal video as damage that could only be caused by the cylinder being dropped from a helicopter, thereby demonstrating regime responsibility. For example, at 2:22 pm(Damascus), he pointed to the supposed impossibility of Jaish al-Islam (“rebels”) launching cylinders which could cause the same damage shown in the Bilal video, which Higgins had presented as the attack munition: “You see, the rebels copied the modifications on the chlorine cylinders used by the Syrian air force, planted them in the building, smashed through the roof to make it look like it had been dropped, killed everyone, then got everyone else to cover it up”. When challenged on the implausibility of the cylinder bouncing onto the bed, Higgins argued (4:50 pm Damascus) that his critic couldn’t prove that it wasn’t moved: “Which assumes the bomb wasn’t moved before it was filmed and photographed, can you be certain it wasn’t?”
Meanwhile, (with or without Higgins’ knowledge), the White Helmets re-entered the apartment building which had been inspected by the Russians in the morning at about 7:02 pm (April 9) and took a video of the chlorine cylinder on the balcony, which they sent to Higgins, who announced the existence of the video the following day (April 10) at 1:32 pm (Damascus).
Yaser al-Doumani apparently didn’t get the memo about the change in location, since, early in the morning of April 10 (6:46 am Damascus), he re-appeared in the same false location as Bilal (whose claims were now known to be false) and denounced the deaths of victims from the depicted cylinder.
The new balcony video from White Helmets included a view to the north, which Bellingcat used to geolocate the building to that inspected by the Russians. (Of course, he already knew that since the White Helmets could directly show him the location on the map.) The video itself was not published by White Helmets until 9:06 pm on April 10. Meanwhile, Higgins deleted the earlier tweet (which was fortunately preserved by Michael Kobs (left – original image; right – replacement image here.) Both videos showed a small hole in the floor but, unlike the Bilal video, the cylinder had not busted through the roof, leaving a large hole in its wake. Also, unlike other cylinders, this one only had a slight dent. Though the extensive roof damage had been an important theme in his earlier controversy, Higgins did not walk back his earlier arguments. Higgins surreptitiously deleted the earlier tweet; the image on the right was preserved by Michael Kobs. Squinting, one can discern that some additional concrete has broken off in the image at right and that fragments on the left side of the image have moved somewhat towards the hole. Numerous other images of the balcony were taken about 10 days later when reporters obtained access to the site.
Casualties and Hospital Videos
At the time, there were widespread claims of 500 (or sometimes) 1000 casualties. These claims can be shown to have originated with Douma Revolution and Yaser al-Doumani, the same Jaish al-Islam media cadres who produced and published the videos. While there were many casualties on April 7 from fire and conventional warfare, the jihadist figures were more or less plucked out of thin air. These figures were quickly and uncritically disseminated into western media, with Syrian American Medical Society and UOSSM, two NGOs backed by the US and French governments respectively, playing a particularly important role, both through distribution of these figures and through their further embellishments. The situation was made much worse when the World Health Organization unwisely cited these fabricated figures in a moralizing editorial, the caveats of which were immediately dropped in reporting by western media. In all, a social media version of “Pass the Telephone” with little to no attempt at verification through due diligence.
Subsequently, Douma medical professionals and staff have denied any patients with chemical symptoms. Anti-Syria activists now claim that the testimony of medical professionals in Douma should be rejected, claiming that they have been intimidated by Russia. But the oral evidence from medical staff (which, in my opinion, is convincing and ought to be relied on), is supported by this important fact: if there had been a chemical attack with 500 (or 1000 casualties), the hospital wards in Douma ought to have been overflowing with chemical victims when reporters began arriving.
The doctors said that the hospital videos were a provocation and stunt carried out by White Helmets. In my opinion, a close examination of the hospital videos fully supports this conclusion. The videos cover a very short period of time and show a relatively small number of participants, most/nearly all of whom look healthy. Can one point to a single person in any of the hospital videos as proof of a chemical attack? I don’t think so.
The lack of chemically sick/casualties has an impact on interpretation of the massacre house. It is commonplace knowledge among specialists in the area (and acknowledged by Dan Kaszceta of Bellingcat) that, in a chemical attack, there will be many more sick/casualties than dead. The absence of such sick/casualties therefore requires us to look very critical at attribution of the deaths in the massacre house to a chemical incident. The need for extreme caution in attribution is further increased by the possibility or even likelihood that the White Helmets hospital videos were some kind of provocation or stunt, particularly given that the same jihadist Jaish al-Islam cadres were responsible for both hospital videos and massacre house videos.
The Massacre House
The 34 or so deaths at the massacre house were real enough, but, after parsing this data for hours, I think that there is a real issue as to whether the victims died in situ or whether they died elsewhere and were moved to this location post mortem. Without autopsies and full investigation, reasonable people can differ. However, there are already many facts which to guide an informed opinion.
Two potential causes of in situ chemical death have been proposed: (1) sarin; (2) chlorine.
The US intel assessment raised the spectre of sarin use, but without specific evidence. Against sarin, none of the corpses display the severely contracted pupils (to pinpricks) characteristic of nerve agents. To the contrary, their pupils were dilated, as Doumani took great pains to show us. In addition, nerve agent poisoning causes victims to lose bowel control, but no such soiling is evident. Further, nerve agents are relatively persistent. The videographers arrived relatively soon after the supposed time of death and would also have been poisoned by any nerve agent. All in all, the videos themselves give such striking testimony against sarin or other nerve agent that one would have to be suspicious of the chain of custody of any autopsy samples purporting to show otherwise.
The only real argument for sarin is the evidence against chlorine, which is also compelling. Chlorine is easy to smell at concentrations much less than fatal. Unless people are confined in a gas chamber, they can generally escape by holding their breath and walking away. One line of argument was that the victims were confined in a basement, but, in fact, the bodies were found on the first and second floors, such that the victims could easily have escaped by going down a few steps to the street. It is therefore hard to understand why the victims, upon first smelling chlorine, wouldn’t have held their breath and walked down to the street to escape the poison.
In detail, as discussed above, there are many troubling details which make one question whether the victims died in situ where they were discovered:
Why didn’t the first floor residents merely walk a few steps outside to unpoisoned air? Or at least go to the open windows rather than cluster in the center of the house?
Four people made it all the way outside: why did they expire just as they escaped into unpoisoned air?
Foam is used as a supposed indicator of chemical poisoning, but it can be easily made and applied as a false flag. Several bodies with foam in later videos do not display foam in the earliest videos. “Post-mortem” foaming is not possible naturally; the development of foam post-mortem for several bodies seems a clear indicator of fraud both for those cases and more generally;
one has to presume that the mothers of the several babies in the videos would be clutching them for dear life. And yet we first encounter the baby in the purple sweater lying by herself on her back by the washing machine? Where is her mother? And how did the baby get to that particular position?
This inconsistency doesn’t seem to have been lost on Jaish al-Islam videographers, as, after the first video, the baby in the purple sweater was transferred into the pile of bodies in the main room, somewhat disguising its separation from its mother.
more generally, the changing location of dead bodies into more photogenic arrangements, e.g. the woman, child in pink sweater and children’s book in the second floor room-with-couch, ought to trouble anyone;
thefts of gold jewellery (the gold earrings of the baby in purple sweater and the ring of woman re-located to the second floor room-with-couch) are, in my opinion, small, but telling signs of chicanery by the White Helmets
overall, it’s hard to picture how someone dying from chlorine poisoning, which unlike sarin, doesn’t case quick death, would expire on the spot in the locations where they were found.
Another alternative is that these 34 people did not die in the depicted locations, but died somewhere else – perhaps in the cellar of the building, perhaps in another location – and were moved by Jaish al-Islam and/or White Helmets to the locations depicted in the videos. Many people were reported as having suffocated in huge fires earlier in the day and to have been collected by White Helmets. Is it possible that Jaish al-Islam, desirous of provoking the US into overthrowing the Syria government, re-purposed such corpses into an abandoned building, adding foam to numerous bodies?
Acknowledgement: The above analysis draws heavily on work done by analytic tweeters Ilmastotiede, MichaKobs, Adam Larson, Qoppa, orbi, Philip Somerville, Charles Wood and others.
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lapogus
Stephen, thank-you for all your work producing this timeline. Not to in anyway underestimate your forensic skills, it is a wonder that none of the US, UK or French intelligence services with all their considerable resources, could not have dissembled and exposed this blatant propaganda stunt by the white helmets and their fellow jihadists. Our mainstream media has also failed to even raise the possibility that we are being taken for fools by the so called rebels. But I guess there are greater forces at work and truth is just another unfortunate casualty in this proxy war. Shame on Trump, Macron and May for being such willing and naive neo-con puppets.
Richard Drake
Posted Apr 25, 2018 at 6:59 AM | Permalink
Our mainstream media has also failed to even raise the possibility that we are being taken for fools by the so called rebels.
There have been some lone voices of sanity, like Peter Hitchens in the Mail on Sunday in the UK. But this is a fair summary of the situation since 8th April and for what have seemed to many of us previous ‘false flag’ chemical weapon attacks on jihadi-held territory, notably in Ghouta in August 2013 and Khan Sheikhoun in April 2017. Steve has pointed to a key difference this time:
Ordinarily during the Syrian war, it would have been impossible to disprove the claims of Bilal abu Saleh and Higgins, but Jaish al-Islam, which was on the verge of falling anyway, accepted a re-location deal from Russia in the afternoon of April 8, thus enabling Russian access to Douma. In the morning of April 9, Russian inspectors located and visited the massacre building on April 9 …
This is then a major opportunity to use social media to put the MSM straight. I echo your thanks to Steve.
dearieme
“Shame on Trump, Macron and May for being such willing and naive neo-con puppets.”
Why attribute to them the passive role of puppet? And who are the neo-cons? The CIA? The US Army? ……..
Posted May 3, 2018 at 10:44 PM | Permalink
Why is it so scary? I’m scared if this happens to someone I love. I do not give birth to people I love it. dojin
Don Monfort
Wow, bodies being moved is a definite sign of a false flag operation. The Russkis say it was the Brits what done it. But this clinches it for me:
Of course, we are assuming that the gas was confined to the house so the window and door led to nice fresh air and safety. But then there are the four people who were found dead outside. And maybe I am crazy, but if some did make it to the door or window alive, they maybe bugged out of the area rather than wait around to see how much more gas was coming. They would have been the type of folks who could keep their wits about them while breathing poison gas.
Anyway, I am going to trust Putinski and Assad on this one. They say it was the rebels fleeing for their lives from the area, who prevented the inspectors from getting in there. And we can rest assured that the Russkis and the Assad regime would never intimidate any witnesses.
Posted May 2, 2018 at 12:09 AM | Permalink
This is really bad. Chlorine is significantly denser than air. “Descending” would expose you to more of it, not less. This is high school Chemistry.
Also, why is this signed “Syria Audit”? Steve, if this is you, have the guts to sign your name to it.
This is the end of the line for me and Climate Audit as well.
Posted May 2, 2018 at 3:16 AM | Permalink
Yeah, that’s even more silly than the “ostentatious gas mask” auditing. Who knows how many people were able to escape out the door and window. Of course, the dead people didn’t get out. They are dead. Can’t move. Some are little toddlers, babies. Are they supposed to fight off the gas and jump out a window?
I have been through many training exercises with CS gas. Non lethal, but if you don’t get an effective gas mask on properly and quickly, good luck finding that fresh air.
Somebody needs to do some self-auditing.
Brandon Shollenberger
Not Sure, Steve changed his display name to Syria Audit a couple days ago. Before that (including when this post was published), his real name was displayed instead. I don’t think telling him to have the guts to sign his name to the post makes much sense.
mpainter
Posted May 2, 2018 at 2:46 PM | Permalink
Interesting observation, Brandon. I had not noticed. The change is fitting,imo. It’s an interesting topic that is worthy of exploration here, again imo.
mpainter, it’s actually really weird as now there are a ton of posts on this site about paleoclimate issues which are listed as being authored by Syria Audit (though many comments on those posts are still listed as being by Steve McIntyre).
AntonyIndia
Any audit has to be critical of claims and counter claims. The MSM have echoed the 97% consensus line, Steve shows some (3%) doubtful “public” data, just as he did on the CAGW or DNC saga.
Shooting the messenger is always a sign of a weak defence.
Under Discussion and casualties and hospital videos what is the source of the second paragraph? To whom did they deny?
“Subsequently, Douma medical professionals and staff have denied any patients with chemical symptoms. Anti-Syria activists now claim that the testimony of medical professionals in Douma should be rejected, claiming that they have been intimidated by Russia. “
Retired Army Major Mike Lyons, CBS military analyst, seemed to indicate that the canisters he saw in the videos had parachutes. According to him, that would make them illumination canisters, since they’re intended to stay aloft as long as possible on the battlefield.
I can’t really corroborate that, from a brief Google search, but it seems plausible.
Retired Major Jones is a clown. He must have been a REMF desk jockey:
Those are definitely not illumination cans. They are chemical parachute bombs. Period.
I have another comment in moderation. Will probably stay there.
We are off on another exonerate Soviet KGB dictator Putinski mission.
OK, now I have two comments in moderation.
HRI Mark
Good try. Just how many splices are there in that video?
Yes, Mark. Probably about 22, or maybe 34 splices. I lost count. That is an obvious CIA fake. Everybody knows Assad’s planes don’t bomb the Syrian people. They must be dropping food, drinks and toys for the kids.
Posted Apr 25, 2018 at 11:54 PM | Permalink
Nice (unmentioned) source Don this “Syria Archive” on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1COtrgHk8nEGvcY_WvBvXA : 97% videos of Syrian government / Russia bombings/ rockets. Why no “coalition” bombs /rockets strikes? Wrong filming location? The only thing sure about your video is that it shows parachute bombs from a jet; place claimed is East Ghouta and date is 5-1-2013.
Motive is lacking for Assad, not for the deep state CIA / Mossad / ISIS & co.
Posted Apr 26, 2018 at 12:26 AM | Permalink
Ah, non-entity. I am with you on this one. Assad wouldn’t bomb his own people with parachute bombs. No motive. And barrel bombs are much cheaper. It would have been the CIA flying what looks like a blurry Sukhoi Su 24 they must have stolen from the Russkis.
And I suppose you are saying Assad has no motive to use poison gas, since he has gotten caught using it so many times and suffered no personal consequences. He is still very much alive and his palaces are still in tact. He is surely tired of dealing with those rebels for seven years. Faced with stubborn resistance it might be tempting to use a little gas again to clean them out of persistent pockets. It has worked in the past. And if that is what happened here, it worked again. It’s also not inconceivable that the poor slobs doing the fighting and dying might not want to do the house-to-house fighting thing and took it upon themselves to do it the easy way.
But we are pre-convinced that the Syrians and their Russki benefactors are innocent, once again. So, why bother to think about the possibility they are not as nice as we think they are.
I wonder if Assad had a motive for these atrocities:
https://www.hrw.org/news/2015/12/16/syria-stories-behind-photos-killed-detainees
Don, I didn’t say that ONLY illumination canisters had parachutes. But parachute BOMBS generally explode at some point, thus there wouldn’t be a canister left. The video you posted shows an explosion at the end, so they wouldn’t be the canisters in the videos. IMHO.
I could be totally wrong, just trying to look at this logically.
I didn’t say that you said they could only be illumination canisters, Jeff. You reported what you recalled that Maj Jones said. If he said that the parachutes mean they are illum cans, he is clueless. Lots of things are dropped attached to parachutes. I have seen a lot of air dropped illum cans, and those containers shown in the photos ain’t illum cans. Period. They look a lot more like chemical weapons containers, which I have also seen. If I was going to drop poison gas from the air on a particular spot, I would use a container like that and parachute. See video above. Parachutes and bombs work well together.
We can only speculate, some of us more informed by experience than others, because all we have are photos and videos. What we don’t have so far is the information gathered by various military and intelligence services on the actions of Syrian aircraft and Syrian-Russian communications, before, during and after the incident. We also don’t know what the moles have revealed.
Just a minor correction. It’s Major Mike Lyons, not Jones.
I defer to your experience. I have only seen illumination rounds while in use, in the dark, many years ago, and those were from mortars, I believe, so would probably be pretty small.
I’ve never seen chemical rounds, not even in the many ammo dumps I’ve been in. So, again, I defer to your experience.
Jeff, do you have a reference for that?
For the Mike Lyons analysis? No, I heard it on a radio interview on a CBS affiliate (KIRO radio in Seattle). I don’t know if it was ever put in print, virtual or otherwise.
I do know that artillery illumination rounds, well, just about all illumination rounds, have parachutes for the reason stated above.
Adam Gallon
Speaking off retired Generals. How quickly was this one cut off?
No way Assad was going to use chemical weapons when the war was almost won. I haven’t believed it from the beginning.
Pilfered from elsewhere on the internet.
When you enemy is nearly defeated and victory is at hand, gas your own people so nations greater than yours will intervene and destroy you.
Sun Tzu. The Art of War. Page: Not found.
I think many in the West want Assad out so they can run pipelines through Syria and cut into Russia’s fuel dominance in Europe.
Normal crime detectives visit the scene and look for means, motive and opportunity. Assad had absolutely no motive here, he had these Jihads bagged and knew about the civilian hostages.
The OPCW Fact Finding Missions is different: their mandate is only to check IF a chemical weapon was used.
They didn’t go to Douma, were they showed up only on April 17th https://www.reuters.com/article/us-mideast-crisis-syria-douma-opcw/chemical-weapons-experts-enter-douma-syrian-state-tv-idUSKBN1HO1U6
At the former Syrian scene( KHAN SHAYKHUN), they also didn’t enter at all: https://www.opcw.org/fileadmin/OPCW/Fact_Finding_Mission/s-1510-2017_e_.pdf
“The FFM’s findings established the facts surrounding allegations of the use of toxic chemicals as weapons in Syria and confirmed that chemical weapons had been used. The FFM’s findings were the basis for the work of the OPCW-UN Joint Investigative Mechanism (JIM), an independent body established by the UN Security Council (Resolution 2235, 7 August 2015). The JIM’s purpose was to identify the perpetrators of the chemical weapon attacks confirmed by the Fact Finding Mission. The JIM’s mandate expired in December 2017.”
My bold. https://www.opcw.org/special-sections/syria/the-fact-finding-mission/
Statement from the UK Permanent Representative to the OPCW on the briefing by the Russian Federation and the Syrian Arab Republic at the OPCW on 26 April 2018.
“Russia and Syria’s briefing at the OPCW premises today is a stunt. The Director General has opposed Russia’s decision to host this briefing today. The UK will not attend, in company with our allies.”
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-position-on-briefing-by-russia-and-syria-at-the-opcw
What is the opposite of a “white wash”?
Russia had brought 17 Douma Syrians to the OPCW @ The Hague to testify. Britain and France labeled that “theater” and left in a huff before cross examining them.
Different rules for witnesses from Srebrenica brought to The Hague’s International Court of Justice http://www.icj-cij.org/files/case-related/91/091-20060316-PRE-01-00-EN.pdf
Who condemns the destruction of Assad’s stocks of sarin (reportedly hundreds of tons)? Or of the chemical plant that made them?
Anyone? Speak up please.
V. Who has chemical weapons?
Eight countries declared chemical weapons stockpiles when they joined the CWC: Albania, India, Iraq, Libya, Syria, the United States, Russia and an anonymous state widely believed to be South Korea. Of those eight countries, Albania, South Korea, India, Iraq, Syria, Libya and Russia have completed destruction of their declared arsenals. Syria, however, may not have declared its entire stockpile. The United States plans to complete the destruction of its chemical weapons by 2023. https://www.armscontrol.org/factsheets/Chemical-Weapons-Frequently-Asked-Questions#V
Does anyone else condemn the destruction of Syria’s sarin?
Here the OPCW’s public summary on the Skripal posoning case. Closing sentence says it all: “The name and structure of the identified toxic chemical are contained in the full classified report of the Secretariat, available to States Parties”
Click to access s-1612-2018_e_.pdf
The OPCW’s analysis chemical of Douma will come out only on or after end of May 2018, so about 2 months after: https://www.opcw.org/news/article/opcw-spokespersons-statement-on-fact-finding-mission-deployment-to-douma/
Looking at the timing of your comment, AnthonyIndia, (today) it seems strange that you fail to mention that just today OPCW came out with confirmation that chlorine gas was used in a February attack on a rebel-held town.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/world-middle-east-44139331
As this thread is about Douma, that statement was the most relevant.
The other one about Saraqib only says that the OPCW thinks chlorine was used, not by who or in some attack: https://www.opcw.org/news/article/opcw-fact-finding-mission-confirms-likely-use-of-chlorine-in-saraqib-syria/
Watch how the BBC adds all kinds “rebel” accusations to the OPCW chemical reporting: well done “his Master’s Voice”.
But the non-entity wouldn’t know why the OPCW can’t say who done it. He suspects that the rebels have a weird habit of gassing themselves. They don’t get enough annihilation from Assad and his accomplices.
That weird habit of “gassing themselves” (= other civilians) is paying off in spades as Trump or Macron suddenly get emotional after seeing some dead(?) kid photos and start bombing the Syrian army after any vague claim. It’s like Pavlov’s dog and that bell.
Better let Al Qaeda and ISIS win and regroup on the Israeli border. Stupid EU will also gain from that (not) – see Libya.
Your shrill rhetoric is showing, AI.
New claim: Germany’s BND spy agency had secured a sample of the Novichok nerve agent from a Russian scientist in the 1990’s. The sample was analysed in Sweden and the chemical formula was given to the German government and military, the report cited sources as saying. Western countries used the information to help develop countermeasures. https://in.reuters.com/article/britain-russia-chemicalweapons-germany/wests-knowledge-of-novichok-came-from-sample-secured-in-1990s-report-idINKCN1IH2GW
The non-entity from the contentious subcontinent thinks that the Macron and Trump pinprick bombing of runways and empty buildings has hindered serial atrocity specialist Assad and his evil allies in their very deliberate annihilation of rebels, old folks, women and children. He thinks we should stop being mean to serial atrocity committing Assad and his evil allies. Pathetic.
So is yours, monfirt.
You still mad, painty.
Yulia Skripal alive in a solo video, well rehearsed: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-britain-russia-skripal-yulia-exclusiv/exclusive-yulia-skripal-attempted-assassination-turned-my-world-upside-down-idUSKCN1IO2LT
Russian Novichok gas seems to be non deadly 🙂
On June 27th OPCW granted itself the right to assign guilt for chemical attacks after divisive UK proposal https://www.opcw.org/news/article/cwc-conference-of-the-states-parties-adopts-decision-addressing-the-threat-from-chemical-weapons-use/
Some background: https://www.rt.com/news/431079-opcw-can-assign-guilt-chemical/
Apart from the clear risk of political bias there is the technical aspect: are they equipped and/or willing to play detectives in war zones?
Posted Jul 7, 2018 at 4:06 AM | Permalink
OPCW news July 6th 2018 on Dhouma: OPCW designated labs conducted analysis of prioritised samples. The results show thatno organophosphorous nerve agents or their degradation products were detected in the environmental samples or in the plasma samples taken from alleged casualties. Along with explosive residues, various chlorinated organic chemicals were found in samples from two sites, for which there is full chain of custody. https://www.opcw.org/news/article/opcw-issues-fact-finding-mission-reports-on-chemical-weapons-use-allegations-in-douma-syria-in-2018-and-in-al-hamadaniya-and-karm-al-tarrab-in-2016/
And for two 2016 Syria cases the FFM cannot confidently determine whether or not a specific chemical was used as a weapon in the incidents that took place in the neighbourhood of Al-Hamadaniyah and in the area of Karm al-Tarrab.
Posted Jul 8, 2018 at 8:59 PM | Permalink
Detailed report here (thanks Steve McI):
Seymour Hersh, now only able to publish in Germany wrote that the US led Khan Sheikhoun “punishment” attack in April 6th 2017 was based on Trump’s anger due to death children photos fed to him: https://www.welt.de/politik/ausland/article165905578/Trump-s-Red-Line.html
When domestic being squeezed, a surprise foreign diversion usually comes in handy. A repeat one year later at Douma, due to neoCon acolytes continuing the squash.
Furfari
I agree with you but not on the gas pipeline justification. The future of gas market is in Asia and not in Europe where anyway Qatari gas is arriving since years. Nobody will invest billions for a gas pipeline when the gas market is becoming a normal commodity market.
“Because chlorine is more than twice as dense as air, it
tends to ‘‘settle’’ near where it is released unless dispersed by air movements.” https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3136961/pdf/PROCATS74257.pdf
Or flow to lower floors….
pdfkungfoo
Hi. I want to relay a personal “Thank You” for your well-reasoned sober research about #Douma which I’m following on your (and some other’s) Twitter feed.
Also, a note of warning: in the past I’ve observed that this kind of research usually quickly attracts all kinds of nutheads who start to interfere with the discussion by spreading all kinds of extreme, un-logical, obviously crazy, esoteric and unscientific hodgepodge — only serving to muddy the waters and finally disavowe/discredit also ALL reasonable and decent participants in those investigations. Some of these eyecatchers may be “genuinely” nuts — but others for sure will be sock puppets sent in by opposing forces.
So far I have not seen much of this in the Twitter threads where MichaelKops, Quoppa9999, illmastobloggi, ClimatAuditor and ShowbritchC participate in. And honestly, I’m surprised by this! But this truce may not last much longer. As soon as the results of your researches becomes more viral, the nutcrack sock puppets will come in too. — Just be prepared and make sure they’re firmly contained.
Don’t worry about the nutheads and sock puppe6s, Steve has been through the climate wars.
dfhunter
Don’t forget the dreaded “Zambonis” or the Deadly “Pool Cleaners”
they take care of the crap/scum when required.
@ Steve – thanks for your insights on this.
personally still undecided but something smells odd/wrong in the way this incident is/was reported by the MSM in the West especially when news reports iv’e seen state they come from activists.
Great work putting all this together
Cylinder ‘frost’:
1. The person on twitter has “perfectly” matched the wrong position for the cylinder, the picture shows after it has been moved further into the hole
2. It was 27°C in Damascus that night https://www.wunderground.com/history/airport/OSDI/2018/4/7/DailyHistory.html
3. It rained the next morning at around 11 am (the water seen on the cylinder in Higgins’ deleted screenshot, not melting ice) https://www.wunderground.com/history/airport/OSDI/2018/4/8/DailyHistory.html
4. The night of their example https://www.stj-sy.com/en/view/414 was a freezing January night before sunrise https://www.wunderground.com/history/airport/OSDI/2018/1/22/DailyHistory.html but the joint Bellingcat report simply attributes any ice and frost to “the pressurized gas cylinder depressuriz[ing] rapidly”
Unless any of the activists specifically mentioned frost or ice on the cylinder, it is just someone on twitter making things up as ‘proof’ the cylinder can be seen in the video.
The video of the “hosepipe room” showed children having asthma inhalers shoved into their mouths, presumably to relieve constricted airways as a result of the supposed chemical attack. No inhalant was taken by the children, as you can see the puff of propellant as a small cloud. Asthma inhalers are taken with a deep breath in, at the same time as the canister is pressed. These inhalers were for effect and you have to wonder why asthma inhalers were readily on hand for a “surprise gas attack.”
Michael Kobs
I would like to add some thoughts:
If someone dies a death caused by lungs slowly filling with foam then the lungs of the dead body might have a reservoir of 3.5 liters of invisible foam. Moving the body might press out some of that volume. The later occurance of foam doesn’t necessarily mean fake.
e.g. the moved woman from the back-room: The fake appearance is mostly because that foam looks like pressed out of a toothpaste tube. Imho it looks like what happens when you post portem compress the lungs. Vice versa a foam cone (looks like a little vulcano around the mouth) is the result of breathing and cannot be formed post mortem.
The question is, can post mortem foam be pressed out of the lungs when earlier no foam cone was visible. Imho it means that the lungs filled with foam after the person stopped breathing. Might be possible but must be answered by some expert. Iirc the woman in the back room looks like she died on her knees a sacked to the side. She shows some foam from the nose in her initial position and some foam on the carpet next to her knees. Also the carpet between her legs appear wet. Both are strong indicators that she died at the spot.
I absolutely agree that the overall picture of the distribution of bodies makes no sense at all. It looks very much like a relocating of bodies. If the bodies indeed were relocated then this particular woman might be a hint that those bodies were not already dead but at least some just helpless or unconscious.
amin_ahmed
1_ the foam bright & white color
2_ her body is the only one to manifest that kind of symptom (after it was moved), the boy pressured under the weight of her body doesn’t .
3_ if an external pressure was applied (i think her body was under more pressure when she was sacked to the side, than when she was put in her final position ), what would happen when the pressure is released ? would that foam be still coverning her mouth like it did in the picture? of go back inside
Very useful analysis!
Two points:
1) It is Muslim tradition to remove jewelery on death.
2) The only evidence we have the White Helmet footage was taken on the 9th is that they say it was, as far as I can see.
calvertn
Has ‘Bellingcat’ ever analysed alleged atrocities in Yemen or Afghanistan? Or is he solely interested in ‘belling’ just one cat in particular?
johnfpittman
A couple of points. Ice from a chlorine cylinder occurs where there is liquid turning to gas. It occurs after enough heat has been removed as a gas. The frost tends to thicken. Frost would indicate that a large amount of liquid has turned into gas. At about 10 to 15 ppm humans become irrational. They will run in any direction; if tied down, will try to exit while still tied. The volume indicated by Steve would take about 1 pound to start voluntary evacuation ~1 to 5 ppm. With the amount and apparent thickness, if that is ice indicated in the picture, indicates a relatively long exposure time that should have affected the positions of the victims and evacuation of the much larger area. The naive assumption is that it stays low or spreads evenly. It does not behave either way due to the delta T and the reaction of chlorine with water vapor and the effect of diffusion from temperature and air turbulence created. It should be expected to be in all areas of the breathing column. Typically the indicated ice would mean half or more evacuated from the cylinder. However without an electric heater, the gas flow would fall by an semi exponential manner dependent on factors not in evidence. The victims do not show symptoms of moderate exposure such as uncontrollable tearing and coughing, even vomiting. At the levels to cause death, there none of the obvious signs of chlorine poisoning. It also indicates that the only people in a rather large area were the victims. If persons want to confirm the chlorine, check the electronics; chlorine reacts almost instantly with copper and/or water vapor. At the level claimed, expect steel to start showing signs within weeks, but can be tested immediately. The doctor’s claims are indicated true by the lack of numbers of affected and the amount needed to cause frost. A more detailed investigation would probably indicate even more reasons not to believe a chlorine attack.
30 years of teaching and being taught about hazards especially chlorine and ammonia. PSM site manager, ER site commander, Hazardous Materials trainer.
Depends on which doctors and witnesses are making the claims:
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/apr/11/syria-douma-patients-chemical-attack-symptoms-who
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/witness-to-syrian-chemical-attack-bodies-cold-and-stiff-mouths-foaming/2018/04/10/3787693c-3cc5-11e8-955b-7d2e19b79966_story.html?utm_term=.e3f3023ddfa9
It’s possible the chlorine gas was not very effective and a nerve gas did the nastier damage. We don’t know. We are speculating based on incomplete, sketchy and conflicting information. Of course, it’s easier to come to a conclusion if you look at only one side of the story.
Including the johnny-come-lately OPCW: it is almost as if they don’t want find out what actually happened….
The other side of this story (CIA, M&M) is: shoot first and ask questions later.
Luckily Trump managed put some brakes on these warmongers, even with the FBI and the MSM on his back.
DaveJR
Wouldn’t you expect to see severe eye damage after exposure to lethal quantities of chlorine gas?
Robert Cooper, Tony Blair’s Foreign Policy guru endorsed deception/Machiavellian intrigue to achieve desired ends.
Why we still need empires
Tony Blair’s foreign policy guru Robert Cooper believes that a new colonialism can save the world. This is the article that caused the storm
Sunday 7 April 2002
The postmodern world has to start to get used to double standards. Among ourselves, we operate on the basis of laws and open cooperative security. But, when dealing with old-fashioned states outside the postmodern continent of Europe, we need to revert to the rougher methods of an earlier era – force, pre-emptive attack, deception, whatever is necessary to deal with those who still live in the nineteenth century world of every state for itself.
http://observer.theguardian.com/worldview/story/0,11581,680117,00.html
So this is, as they say, where I get off the Climate Audit bus (mostly as I’ve seen so little climate auditing here lately, now I know why).
Three days ago I decided to take a walk on one of the first nice spring days (just last week we had an ice storm) we’ve had here in Toronto. I chose to walk down the east side of Yonge street, from Finch, while a maniac decided to drive a cargo van doing 80 kph down the sidewalk on the west side.
I should have stayed off social media, but couldn’t.
Sure enough, within minutes, there was similar “in-depth analysis” on Twitter of photos that proved, beyond a reasonable doubt, that it was a “false flag” operation with “crisis actors”, because after all, where did all the abandoned footwear come from?
OF COURSE someone had to be going around planting them, as if a human body hit by a large van driven at high speed would never be thrown out of its clothing.
Oh, and WHERE WAS ALL THE BLOOD?!? Mostly still in the bodies I saw who were suffering from internal bleeding, but then again, a high school troll living at home in Omaha probably wouldn’t know much about anatomy.
Seriously, at least the losers from “Loose Change” have the advantage of being uneducated morons to fall back on as an excuse.
What this post does is remove Climate Audit from any serious discuss about climate. Every critic of climate skeptics will now use it to dismiss what used to be the ne plus ultra of unemotional, unbiased and true scientific analysis.
Its now a kook site.
you didnt see any such comments from me. I expressed confidence and hope that Toronto would respond without succumbing to militarization of policing and, like many others, commended the Toronto policeman for the brave arrest in which he resisted the temptation to kill the perpetrator. On a personal level, one of the victims was brother of a tennis pro at my squash and tennis club and had worked there in the past.
He wasn’t criticizing you about the Toronto incident. He is talking about your one-sided analysis in this post. Let’s give the dictators known for their previous atrocities the benefit of the doubt. It’s unseemly and disappointing.
On seemliness, an acknowledgement of Steve’s words about the victim who once worked at his sports club – and a consequent pause for breath on other issues – might have fitted the bill here.
Richard, treading dangerous ground to ignore reports such as the one linked below, by Don.
I didn’t ignore it, I opened it and read parts of it this evening, having read similar material in the past. My point here was about the Toronto killings and Steve’s dignified response to being called a kook specifically in the context of that. Very unfairly. He then pointed to a real victim close to people he knows. I continue to believe that this should have given pause for thought in this part of the thread, purely out of respect for the dead and grieving.
The right some people think they have to smear a careful investigator of a non-establishment point of view on one very specific, politically important event, as identical to the wildest, most insensitive rantings on a recent atrocity in his home town, is indeed unseemly.
Richard, try to catch up. Jones is not criticizing Steve for what he did or did not say about the Toronto massacre. Jones implied that the loopy “false flag” BS about the Toronto incident is similar to what Steve has done here. He is correct.
What we have here is a Johnny Cochrane type defense of a couple of dictators, who are serial enablers and committers of atrocities. If the cylinder don’t fit, you must acquit! The photos of the cylinder were taken at different times, in different light, from different angles, from different distances. Are they supposed to look identical? And so it goes. You believe what you want to believe.
Richard: “..careful researcher..” of the vagaries presented by unscientific and inconsistent reporting. Given the circumstances and lack of any professional investigation, there is nothing surprising or significant about seeming minor inconsistencies. I see no conclusions to be drawn from any such observations.
Don: Try rereading what I wrote. When you’ve shown you understand it, it might be worth continuing.
mpainter: I said ‘careful investigator’ just getting started. The inconsistencies in the bigger picture look massive to me, making attention to the detail worthwhile. You don’t have to agree.
Richard, of course the careful investigator will not draw conclusions where none are warranted. I’m sure we can agree on that. Steve has a problem of uncritical acceptance of anything that gets tweeted. He is not what I would consider a careful investigator. He retweets much that is rank propaganda from sources he should eschew, such as partisan girl. I am more impressed by his determination to propagandize than by his impartiality.
I re-read it four times, Richard. I still don’t get your point. What am I supposed to say about Steve telling us a victim once worked at Steve’s club? Sorry for your loss, Steve? Am I supposed to praise Steve for mentioning that? OK, I will. But in my mind that does not excuse a Johnny Cochrane defense of serial atrocity committing dictators. I hope that’s clear now, Richard.
Also Richard, do you not agree that Assad is better off with his stocks of sarin destroyed, and the chemical plant that produced these stocks destroyed? He is relieved of future liabilities, is he not?
In which case, why the furor over destruction of these chemical weapons?
Ron Graf
I come into this discussion with no dog in this hunt, equally skeptical of all claims with highly charged political implications. All should acknowledge that the truth is likely very difficult to unravel.
One type of argument I hope all can agree is invalid is smearing credibility by attempts at associations. Those that argue if you believe blank you must also believe the moon landing was faked. This is Stephan Lewandowsky’s argument and its bunk. Arguments that lead to disturbing or unusual conclusions may require a higher threshold of evidence but there is no inherent logic that says they are wrong.
Steve Mc laid out a very detailed and factual post and it’s worthy of factual analysis (as he has done countless times).
There is a corollary to the Lewandowsky angle, which is that even attempts at exposing establishment accepted misinformation is inherently irresponsible due to its undermining the necessary faith in establishments required by society.
The problem that if that argument is universally accepted it give un-checked power to whomever can control the public narrative. In other words it’s a facilitation toward Orwellian ends.
Sorry, more credible than Steve’s analysis:
https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS759US759&ei=gsnkWoTWMceI0wLnuJnwCQ&q=bellingcat+douma&oq=bellingcat+douma&gs_l=psy-ab.12..0.13749.25267.0.28748.17.14.0.3.3.0.188.1255.10j3.14.0….0…1c.1.64.psy-ab..0.16.1268.0..46j0i67k1j0i131i67k1j0i131k1j0i46k1j0i10k1j0i22i30k1.70.eDlf9k6bmjc
markx
Don and mpainter do make valid points that detailed press reports (all citing a few sources) do indeed link the attack to regime helicopters being in the vicinity.
However, if I was in the business of launching false flag attacks, I know I’d be smart enough to wait for the ideal moment to have culprits to pin it on.
One could easily accept that Assad may be cruel and brutal enough to drop chemical weapons on innocent civilians in order to scare off fighters of that unholy alliance of brutal Islamic extremists who are fighting on the rebel side…… but you’d also have to accept that he was a blithering idiot and a tactically moronic. It is undoubtedly the worst possible thing he could do, and unlikely to bother the rebels in the slightest.
And no, Don, no-one would object to the destruction of his Sarin factories and storage dumps. But what proof do you have that this is actually what happened?
And do you mean to tell me that the US knew all along exactly where those things were, and only chose to bomb them now?
And that with absolutely no care for substantial information, just the words and pictures of a couple of rebel supported activists, the whole retaliatory attack swung into action in 24 hours?
One could go further than Steve and wonder if the victims were deliberately killed and placed, and whether the Americans and Brits may have been complicit.
It’s still a site where critical analysis is applied. Just because it doesn’t fit your own perceptions doesn’t detract from the analysis, which is objective and quite unemotional.
No, objective would be presenting all the reports and evidence that is available. Not just the stuff from the side trying to poke holes in the widely accepted conclusion reflected in left and right wing press and the judgement of intel services of the Western democracies that it was the usual suspects what done it. Oh, but Assad had no motive. How about wiping out the pesky rebels and terrorizing their non-combatant supporters who have been trying to depose him for 7 years? Do you think Assad has any moral compunction against this type of slaughter? Do you think this was staged?
Those “Caesar” photographs were claimed to be made between May 2011 and August 2013. What does this have to do with this Douma 2018 topic?
Can I counter with CIA stuff from 7 years ago?
Torture teachers as we know from Iraq or Central America.
Are you serious? The topic is atrocities and alleged atrocities committed by Assad against his people and the BS about him not having a motive. His motive is obvious. That you don’t get it says a lot about your intelligence.
amin.ahmed
Don Monfort , are you for real , all the repports, the widely accepted conclusions, the judgement of “intel services” of the western “democracies” , are based on the same and only F…. 4 or 5 videos and 10s of pictures posted on the social media and refered to , by steve here , what else would make him more objectif than analysing the same evidence used by those to blame the SAA and proving it doesn’t fit ,
Another comment in moderation. This is senseless BS. I am not going to take any more time replying to a bunch of foolishness, only to have it stuck in moderation. You boys and girls have fun.
Tis fascinating how programmable our minds are.
Don has his beliefs programmed in, and I have mine.
He cannot envisage how the country he knows and loves could possiibly promote brutal, senseless, nation destroying wars, and I can’t get past the memories of the history of Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Libya and Syria … and the observation that the only case which didn’t result in ongoing chaos and death following the millions of war deaths was the one the US lost.
Bottom line: Don, do you really think the surviving Syrians would be better off with Asad gone?
(Google Syria before and after pics before you answer).
After 9/11, I examined what the “kooks” presented as evidence for a conspiracy and found it wasn’t supported. In 2007, I examined what the “kooks” presented as evidence against the mainstream climate narrative and was very surprised to find it was supported.
By all means, discount all analysis against mainstream narratives as being from “kooks” because some people say stupid things, but remember that Steve has been a “kook” from day 1. A diligent kook who examines issues in far more detail than many others care or want to.
eloris
I’m worried about that too.
In the end, it SHOULD not matter since facts should speak for themselves and on some things, facts are actually checkable.
Win some, loose some. Free choice -still. Other bloggers are being crippled by powers to be for their viewpoint like Craig Murray or Pat Condell via partial or secret Facebook, Twitter or Youtube bans https://www.craigmurray.org.uk/archives/2018/04/blocked-by-facebook-and-the-vulnerability-of-new-media/
http://www.patcondell.net/youtube-censorship/
Putin should not be unhappy that these stocks and means of production of chemical weapons have been destroyed, his public posturing notwithstanding. He is now relieved of the potential embarrassment arising from their use, or claims of such, by his client Assad.
Similarly, Assad might not be unhappy at their destruction, for similar reasons. He no longer will be confronted with demands by his supporters that such weapons be employed. I do not regard this as an issue of any importance. Surely it will not arise again, unless Assad be so foolish as to somehow procure sarin again.
Ablichter
Right after I saw the first pictures and videos (and before I read the last sentences) I thought: those dead look like they are suffocated by a fire. Lot of bodies with black hands or feet, some with blackish throats. A sink with blackish water even an oven with a pot is in the room.
In one video you can see what the White Helmets are doing with the corpses, eg. a man with bended knees, black sooty or burned feet and blackish hands: they shower them with a water hose. After that his hands are washed, means white again. Also it is to see that some faces have been wiped, but are still sooty behind the hairline.
Thanks for the work Steve.
The photo of the alleged chlorine tank appears to be frosted over. This is consistent with the hypothesis that it had recently contained a liquified gas that evaporated. If you simply cooled the tank in a freezer, liquid water – not frost – would likely condense on the surface. So, a reasonable hypothesis is that this tank contained a liquified gas that evaporated and thereby making the tank very cold. Either the Syrians or the rebels could have acquired such a tank of liquified gas.
If the rebels went to the trouble to acquire a tank of liquified gas to fake this attack, what gas would it have been? A Freon? Ammonia? Chlorine? Propane? The number of choices is limited and most are highly flammable or toxic. If the tank were specially acquired by the rebels to fake this operation, why not acquire chlorine, the real deal? If the tank were already present in Douma, then it could have contained any liquified gas.
If the victims had suffocated in a fire, their lungs will contain smoke. The difference between suffocation/smoke and chlorine should be fairly trivial to identify with an autopsy. Definitive information on this subject should be available. I’m not sure why Steve chose to write about this subject based on incomplete information, when that situation could easily change. It would have been worthwhile to alert readers about the nature of the more definitive information that could be coming.
Previous attacks appear to have involved sarin. If staged by the rebels – whose situation is much more desperate now – why would they and their supplier change to something less outrageous and less high tech (governmental) like chlorine. Well, perhaps their supplier is running low on sarin. It is far easier to imagine Assad’s forces down-grading from sarin to chlorine.
Assad is winning the war, but he hasn’t won the war. If we haven’t “won” the war in Afghanistan, Assad hasn’t won in Syria. Russia, Iran, and Hezbollah aren’t going to provide fighters forever, and the more successful Assad looks, the less help he will receive. Even with all of the foreign help, Assad’s military hasn’t be able to take on major urban rebel strongholds without destroying the whole area. Unless the rebels accept a political settlement or collapse, they aren’t really beaten. This latest chlorine attack could be intended to convince the rebels to give up.
Frank, while I agree with what you say, I think a more troubling aspect of this is how incredibly one-sided it is. I haven’t been following the discussion of this attack as closely as some previous matters as Steve’s coverage of them was horribly inaccurate, but on the issues in this post I’ve bothered to check, his commentary is either incomplete or inaccurate. But because he makes so many factual claims without reference or meaningful detail, it’d be a nightmare to try to come up with any sort of detailed response. In some cases, it’s almost impossible to figure out what factual basis he is even referring to. Heck, he doesn’t even give basic context for any number of things in this post, and the post does things like say this near the top:
Even though no reference to a baby in a purple sweater had even been made at that point. On top of things like that, there is the rhetoric which does nothing but show the bias of the post, like how he says a person wore an “ostentatious gas mask” for a photo shoot. Leaving aside the unconsidered possibility there was legitimate reason to wear a gas mask in certain situations but not others, there is nothing especially “ostentatious” about the gas mask in question. It’s just a gas mask. Calling this one “ostentatious” to make it sound like they chose this particular gas mask over others for some sinister purpose is outlandish.
There’s so much wrong with this post, but past discussions show the futility of pointing out errors here, and I don’t care to spend more time looking at pictures of dead bodies. I’m content to wait for better information like that you describe.
That’s the Johnny Cochrane style, Brandon. If the gas mask don’t fit, you must acquit the dictators.
One of the “analytic tweeters” Steve cites as contributing to his analysis, Adam Larson:
miosis, foaming, 70+ dead, secondary contamination reported, it's all becoming quite clear. In words anyway. pic.twitter.com/8uRxQKQs7a
— Adam Larson (@CL4Syr) April 8, 2018
His Rorschach-Johnny Cochrane interpretation of the gas mask in this photo complains that it’s an old Soviet style probably of limited or no effectiveness. Maybe it’s the only gas mask the guy could afford. Anyway, more Cochrane: the guy isn’t wearing gloves, the poor little deceased girl is not wet, etc.
I wonder if I could become an analytic tweeter. What are the necessary qualifications?
Oh, I forgot the most important part: the guy in the unfashionably old style gas mask is making BIG EYES! That proves that the dictator Assad, serial committer of countless atrocities against his own people, is NOT GUILTY!, this time. Case closed. Did I mention there was no motive?
Brandon: Given that I hadn’t even considered the possibility that this latest alleged gas attack staged by the rebels, Steve’s post is valuable. Unfortunately, the moving of bodies and making the scene more horrific could have happened given any of three hypotheses: a) Assad’s forces dropped cylinders with chlorine. b) The rebels released chlorine. c) The rebels repurposed dead to create the illusion of a poison gas attack. I thought the frosty tank made it likely some liquified gas was released, making c) less likely. However, autopsies could provide a definitive answer about c). Given the fact that putative impartial observers didn’t arrive on the scene for days, It would take a real expert to distinguish between a) and b). And how on the Internet does one recognize an impartial expert???
Otherwise, we are simply letting confirmation bias decide whose inconclusive evidence to believe.
Frank, d.some of the bodies were moved for ineffectual treatment and replaced for recording the original death scene. Or not returned exactly. No conclusion is warranted amongst the various hypotheses, imo. This goes to my point above: There was no investigation and lacking such, no conclusions are justified.
I don’t know. Not much to go on, but I am convinced by the incontrovertible photographic evidence of the rebels’ use of ostentatious and out of fashion gas masks, that this whole thing was staged. If they want to get away with this kind of frame-up of poor ole innocent Assad in the future, they will have to upgrade their gas mask wardrobe.
Frank, there’s a fitting phrase for this, “less than useful.” While I agree examining the question of whether or not the rebels somehow faked this is useful, that does not mean every and any post doing so will be useful. It is good to check to make sure what you believe happened actually happened. If that was this post did, it would be useful.
That is not what this post did though. This post raises a useful question, but it then proceeds to give a horribly skewed/biased portrayal which ensures nobody reading it will get an accurate impression of things. I don’t consider that useful.
This is like how Steve said a person at the DNC using Microsoft Outlook proves the DNC couldn’t have used a Google mail service. That was not useful as the claim was complete nonsense, even though it is useful to consider whether or not the DNC used a Google mail service. Put simply, inaccurate information can be worse than no information.
Er, sorry. That should have been “worse than useless,” not “less than useful.”
Right, Brandon, pertinent questions that Steve answers from an all too obvious position of advocacy. But he is at least consistent. He has taken Assad’s side in all of this since day one, so this post is his usual self in this regard: Assad never commits a reprehensible act.
mpainter, it’s not just Assad. He has been consistent in what I’d say is an “anti-western” position. Maybe that’s not the best description, but he’s refused to do simple things like acknowledge Russia invaded Crimea. The bias clearly goes beyond any single conflict.
Yes, there was no thorough investigation on time on the spot, so no firm conclusions warranted; specially not an X guilty, so execute him. Still the CIA + M&M went ahead: why not criticize them? This not exactly their back garden by the way, and Assad’s ground opponents are not “good guys” but international terrorists.
For the FBI & MSM Trump is guilty until proven otherwise, some commenters here treat Assad the same way: HRC loves that mentality.
We should give Assad the benefit of the doubt. The poor little innocent lamb. Line up here to get Cochranized.
Assad was running a secular and organized country a decade ago where American friends of mine worked at an International school making good money. Your alternative today is a Libya mark II where they would have a very different – chaotic & short – future.
Ok, my Americans were not into US Big Oil, Defence or Federal Re$erve…
It’s a shame that the oppressed folks in Syria messed up Assad’s paradise. It’s getting deep around here. He made the trains run on time. Hail Assad!
I see no scenario where Syrians would end up better off with Assad gone.
Witness Afghanistan, Iraq, Libya.
Note all the Western media information comes through rebel sources: western media don’t enter those areas lest they are kidnaped for ransom, or if they fall into the hands of the more extremist factions, they are beheaded.
However, they do have more access once Assad’s forces have taken the area.
Eva Bartlett either believes what she says, or she’s a very well trained actress. (Yes, I know she’s now being feminized by other western media, but that’s expected):
* “ demonized”
markx wrote: I see no scenario where Syrians would end up better off with Assad gone. Witness Afghanistan, Iraq, Libya.
Don’t forget Tunisia, but the odds of success aren’t good. Afghanistan and especially Iraq didn’t need to turn out as badly as they did. We don’t know how much he11 Saddam and his sons would have produced on his own between 2003 (when he was 66) and now, but the Arab Spring likely would have come to Iraq sometime. The Bush administration did a horrible job in the early years in Iraq, restored peace in 2008, but Obama blew the end game. (Read “The Unraveling”.) Afghanistan was in decent shape for five years after we assisted with eviction the Taliban and the military is still fighting for the current government despite all of its problems. If Syria is what one gets when the West mostly doesn’t intervene, Iraqis and Afghanis arguably MIGHT be glad they aren’t Syrians. Even if Assad survives, there is likely no long-term future in a minority Alewite dictatorship.
marks wrote: Note all the Western media information comes through rebel sources: western media don’t enter those areas lest they are kidnaped for ransom, or if they fall into the hands of the more extremist factions, they are beheaded. However, they do have more access once Assad’s forces have taken the area.
The Western media had good access to rebel-controlled areas in Syria until 2013, when ISIS took control. See Engels book, “All He11 Broke Lose” (where he describes his visits there). Eva Bartlett was hanging out with Hamas in Gaza during this period and has only personally seen government-controlled and liberated areas. With a blog at RT, no connection with any legitimate Western news organization and her anti-Western bias, she isn’t likely to be a credible source for me. Others prefer such views.
Frank, all news sources need to be read with the understanding that they ARE biased in some way.
If you don’t read/watch both RT and Aljazeerah as well as (discrete doses) of western news/propaganda you are destined to be influenced in only one direction.
(23 years of constant business travel and time spent in Asian hotel rooms gave me plenty of exposure to streaming TV news channels!)
Eva Bartlett’s efforts on Palestine are one major reason I respect her viewpoint.
I appreciate your measured and logical response.
Well, we know where he is coming from. Markxist asserts the necessity to read/watch claptrap state sponsored propaganda from his two favorite sources, but recommends only “discrete doses” of western “news/propaganda”.
We don’t want to be influenced in any direction. We just want the truth. And we are far more likely to get the truth from a free press that is not sponsored by some slimy dictatorial regime.
Markx wrote: “Eva Bartlett’s efforts on Palestine are one major reason I respect her viewpoint.”
What has Eva done to earn your respect? The first year or two of the Syrian revolt against Assad was not controlled by ISIS or Al Qaeda terrorists. It was witnessed by many journalists and apparently documented in a million videos sent to Youtube. It is difficult to take her reporting seriously when she is telling us the Syrian rebellion was begun by Islamic terrorists.
I’ve read Climateaudit.org for many years, but not because Steve told me things I already wanted to believe. Credibility needs to be earned.
On points of view, my view is that the bigotry, intolerance, ignorance, backwardness, and murder engendered by militant Islam needs to be actively countered and those who present points of view upholding militant Islam should be avoided or even repressed. In fact, militant Islam should be repressed, imo.
Nor do I have much sympathy with those who uphold militant views on the Palestinian issue, which is merely militant Islam in the garb of freedom fighters.
Also, to say that having a point of view is the equivalent of bias is to introduce a semantic quibble, so please don’t. Bias is an emotive term which differs slightly in meaning. Points of view are legitimate and militant Islam is hated worldwide.
Well thanks to mpainter we are really into semantics now: bias is a presentation of the facts straying in one direction or the other from neutral, and facts so presented may change one’s point of view.
Somewhere in there one must decide which is the truth.
My point of view? The west has pushed Middle Eastern Islam in the direction of extremism, and we’ll reap that harvest for decades: there may be no going back. (And imperialist war mongers may be pleased with that).
Had we allowed a co-operative and prosperous Middle East to arise naturally we would not be trapped in this cycle.
Worthwhile glimpse into a different world, if you like history ( and you should, if you wish to explain the present)
The Lost Cities of Palestine
Haifa, Jaffa, Nazareth.
A fascinating look into a history and a people. (47 minutes)
A great injustice, 750,000 people displaced, a culture and hundreds of thousands of hopes and dreams erased, and what could have been a center of a prosperous and cooperative Middle East destroyed. I think British and US support for Israel was as much motivated by imperialistic instincts of preventing unity and prosperity in these regions.
Had they been allowed to prosper and unite, Islamic extremism would not be the threat it is today.
The US and western allies don’t regret this great wrong in the slightest; they thrive on, and even need chaos and perpetual low grade war.
mpainter, in stating “the Palestinian issue, … is merely militant Islam in the garb of freedom fighters” you are expressing a point of view based on the biased outlook that unarmed people demanding the return of property and land which was wrested from them by force are only motivated by militant Islam.
That seems unlikely to me, but that’s from my viewpoint.
Islam has not changed. Your claim that the west is responsible for the bigotry, backwardness, etc. Of Islam is preposterous.
I had tried to forestall your plunge into a semantic quibble. Didn’t work.
Jewish settlers were met with the usual bigotry and hate displayed by Islam to outsiders. The ayatollahs are exhibit A. What is their case against Israel?
mpainter: “Jewish settlers were met with the usual bigotry and hate displayed by Islam to outsiders…”
Really?!! To the point 750,000 of the residents abandoned their homes and possessions and fled (albeit in the vain hope that they’d survive the assault to return and reclaim their land, houses and possessions).
But, your ‘truths’ are well ingrained. There’s probably little sense in you looking more deeply into it.
It may be impossible to re-bottle all the ill feeling generated by early 20th century treachery against the Islamic world by the ‘West’, and perpetual war may indeed be the result, but it is important to remember that self-serving betrayal and evil on the part of the ‘west’ goes back a long way:
The details of Sykes-Picot Treaty, published by the victorious Russian Bolsheviks after 1917, exposed the betrayal of all that had been offered by the Allies for the Arab Revolt against the Ottomans. Instead of an Arab State free from imperial rule, Jordan, Syria and Iraq were allocated to French and British collaborators. Monarchies protected by the Europeans under a charade of self-government were the result. after 1917, exposed the betrayal of all that had been offered by the Allies for the Arab Revolt against the Ottomans. Instead of an Arab State free from imperial rule, Jordan, Syria and Iraq were allocated to French and British collaborators. Monarchies protected by the Europeans under a charade of self-government were the result.
It certainly becomes an important matter of viewpoint in deciding who has been the most evil in these treaties and deals…. but perhaps you may concede that to some in this world, the ‘West’, and the USA in particular, at this stage of the proceedings, may NOT appear to be the good guys?
Primitive tribal “us against them” instincts certainly kick in quickly in uninformed, uneducated minds, and would appear to have done so in discussions here.
mpainter comments “Your claim that the west is responsible for the bigotry, backwardness, etc. Of Islam is preposterous.”
We managed (largely, if you ignore some of the fundamentalists in the US) to make that step from bigotry and backwardness on the back of education and prosperity.
Logically, Middle Eastern countries would have been able to continue to develop and do the same.
Frank, not all of Eva Bartlett’s viewpoints are likely to be correct.
It would also be incredibly naive to take all we are fed by conventional western or any other media is entirely correct.
What we are getting right now from western media is from rebel sources and slanted by our own governments’ statements.
Right, marxy, I’ll check back in a hundred years or so to see if anything has changed. I expect to see you guys still brandishing the “sword of Islam” threateningly, waving it about and blaming the U.S. and others for your bigotry.
Another comment in moderation. About this foolishness:
markxist:”Had we allowed a co-operative and prosperous Middle East to arise naturally we would not be trapped in this cycle.”
But it goes without saying that this is really dumb BS.
Markx (Sykes-Picot Treaty): As a citizen of a spoiled nation blessed by history with good fortune, I probably shouldn’t point out that all nations have suffered from treachery. No one got what they were promised at the end of WWI, including President Wilson, who pushed for self-determination. (The Kurds got the worst deal in the Middle East.) The Greeks, Serbians and other Balkan peoples had liberated themselves from Ottoman domination. The defeated Turks drove foreign occupiers out of modern Turkey by 1922. The Arabs (especially if united) probably would have prevailed against the exhausted British and French. (Their empires are now long gone.) However, Arab unity has been a myth since before the Crusades: The cheated King Hussain was kicked out of Mecca a few years later by Ibn Saud.
If you want to blame the West, blame them for the socialist dictatorships that arose in response to end of capitalist colonialism. And the insane borders they drew. And empowering local leaders from minority, rather than majority, groups. And perhaps the passionate desire for a Jewish homeland. South Korea, Israel, Japan and Venezuela, however, teach us that our future isn’t predestined by our past or our resources. The great religious, cultural and political Arab flowering more than a millennium ago probably does not provide a recipe for success today, any more that the Roman, Greek and other flowerings. At least one author says that the rise of the West began with the scientific method and the idea humans can discover at least some aspects of what is true. The ability to learn the truth is an essential component of democracy. This blog has conducted an amazing search for what is true about some aspects of climate science. However, corruption of academia, the media, and social media may be destroying our ability to learn what is true about the world. (90% of tweets were automated.)
I doubt that the Sykes-Picot Treaty belongs in any rational discussion of today’s Middle East.
Coldlynx
It is probably victims of thermobaric bombs, vacuum bombs, arranged in this apartment.
A Human Rights Watch report of 1 February 2000 quotes a study made by the US Defense Intelligence Agency:
The [blast] kill mechanism against living targets is unique–and unpleasant…. What kills is the pressure wave, and more importantly, the subsequent rarefaction [vacuum], which ruptures the lungs…. If the fuel deflagrates but does not detonate, victims will be severely burned and will probably also inhale the burning fuel. Since the most common FAE fuels, ethylene oxide and propylene oxide, are highly toxic, undetonated FAE should prove as lethal to personnel caught within the cloud as most chemical agents.”
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thermobaric_weapon
more nonsense added to the pile
@Don
added to your Pile of “Not much to go on” Maybe.
where the facts are thin it makes sense to question everything with an open mind.
OK, it probably was a thermobaric bomb. Or wait, maybe an exploding unicorn fart. That would account for the precautionary but unfashionable gas masks, and the purple sweater. Hmmmm? I wonder if unicorns use parachutes. Am I getting into the proper frame of mind, now?
Would not a thermobaric bomb flattened the building?
Chad Jessup
Geez. Where to start. OK, jet dropping parachute bombs. Next, two huge explosions. Then, videos of two mostly intact containers laying on a smallish hole in a floor. I am with Steve here – some things don’t add up regardless of what Monfort and Shollenberger maintain.
That things don’t add up we all agree. There is no dispute on that point. What can be concluded? That nothing can be concluded.
By saying that I am with Steve, I was agreeing with him that evidence does not definitively point to Assad’s forces carrying out a chemical attack on those civilians.
What you talkin bout, Chad? We ain’t sure what your point is, but whether or not a jet dropped parachute bombs and there were two huge explosions, it don’t mean that poison gas containers were not dropped on those poor victims of yet another of Assad’s many atrocities.
There doesn’t seem to be any controversy regarding the reports that Assad’s boys were pounding the pesky rebels and their non-combatant supporters including women and children with conventional armaments, including aircraft delivered bombs. But he wouldn’t use gas, like he has many times in the past. He got no motive. You done been Cochranized.
The head folks in the Western democracies believe that Assad is guilty of yet another atrocity. I would bet they are better informed than you and Steve.
I suspect that Trump acted on human intelligence. With the fissures of Syrian society, there are doubtless rich sources of such intelligence. And, of course, there is communications intelligence which apparently is an all-seeing eye (or all-hearing ear). The complaint has been made that the U.S., France, and the U.K. did not wait for an investigation. It is likely that they had conclusive intelligence.
So now Assad has no sarin. So what?
“It is likely that they had conclusive intelligence.” Having previously worked for military intelligence, given the circumstances, I would doubt it in this case. Remember the WMD allegedly possessed by Hussein?
Yeah, the WMDs. Never believe them again, Chad. That’s the smart move.
Circumstances, Chad: deep fissures in Syrian society. Try considering what that means for intelligence gathering. And please don’t compare Trump to the corrupt miscreant nincompoop George W Bush. Or Obama. Please.
Don – your remark is, remarkably, shallow. You insinuate that I would disbelieve all such similar future occurrences, a ridiculously false personal attack.
All your statements pertaining to Steve’s subject matter indicate you are not experienced in military intelligence matters. As for me, when the Iragi WMD issue was being glorified in the mass media, my past employment enabled me to tentatively assess the situation for what it eventually evolved to be – strictly Bravo Sierra.
My personal opinion on the latest alleged gas attack is that gives the appearance of a false flag operation, and I have no proof for that any more than you have proof that Assad/Russian forces were responsible for it; the difference being my assessment is based on experience, whereas your beliefs seem to be driven by politics and/or acceptance of MSM media information.
mpainter – “…deep fissures in Syrian society. Try considering what that means for intelligence gathering.” Oh yeah, I know exactly what that means.
Then, do you understand the difference between a corrupt Bushco and Trump? Because the WMD was corrupt Bushco.
You are hilarious, Chad. You brought up WMDs for a reason. I didn’t bring it up. What has it got to do with Douma? I will help you. Nothing. Why don’t we discuss the many successes of military intelligence, b efore and since the WMD assessment that was concurred in by all the Western intel agencies? Sadam acted like he had WMDs up his sleeve. He could have saved himself and his evil sons if he had opened the kimono.
And I am experienced in military intelligence. It ain’t infallible, but it beats the hell out of the highly biased speculation on some photos and video I see here.
It’s plain from your comments that you know squat about this incident.
“It is likely that they had conclusive intelligence.”.
Yes, as “conclusive” as in the Skripal case. So good that they can’t show it (because it is Top secret) but good enough to attack Russia.
The 3 victims of the ‘most lethal neuro toxin ever’ have recovered, but kept in incommunicado – very convincing.
Micheal Mann has similar conclusive evidence that Climate Change is man made. The Pentagon agreed, based on conclusive – secret evidence.
So case closed and anyone disagreeing is a ? mark.
These kind of people grew up on “the dog ate my home work” and my daddy is untouchable.
Don, you state you are experienced in military intelligence. Sorry, but it appears you’ve never been there, done that as illustrated by this quote: “Sadam acted like he had WMDs up his sleeve.” Really? Intelligence agencies base major conclusions on someone’s acts with no supporting facts!
I believed at the time and still believe that our intelligence community knew there were no WMD, but power politics did not and will not let reality stand in the way of a “good” war.
But nuff said. Go ahead, have the last word.
So Assad should be happy, relieved as he is of any future liability concerning nerve gas, I’m sure that you agree.
Or if he is unhappy, then what does that mean? It means he liked his nerve gas, right?
My comment keeps going to moderation no matter how I modify it. I will just try the punch line as Chad is not worth the effort:
What intel service were you with? The GRU?
Non-entity is correct. This has got a lot to do with Mann. He is mixed up in it, somehow. Pull back the curtain and he will be there. Really. I am not kidding.
The french “evidences” don’t rely on human ressource other than the two “ONG” cited above in the article. It’s just seems that our IS (DGSE) surf on the internet like all of us. Nothing more, that’s what their report said.
Maybe they are lying, unlike the US, on this subject. They are not the kind of men telling if they have boots on the ground.
I read Don Montfort with growing incredulity….
With no evidence of who did this (whatever it actually was) other than a few reports from those with deep vested interests, you choose the most illogical answer based on your belief that the US must “know what doing” and “probably” have some “good secret information”?
When all recent evidence is the contrary?
And what evidence do we have that any sarin stocks or satin factories were destroyed? That’s possibly just another propaganda story too.
Black flag! Black flag! Black flag! Excellent work, marky. We don’t know how we have gotten along without ya. It’s always nice to accumulate another apologist for serial atrocity committing dictators. Thank you, thank you.
Anyone with remainders of trust in authorities may watch this presentation
That’s bound to be objective. Thanks.
Why did Trump pardon Scooter Libby? Most curious. Any ideas anybody?
Because his persecution was a travesty and Bush didn’t have the guts to pardon him.
Michael Flynn is scheduled for sentencing May 1, I believe.
Bush commuted Libby’s sentence without pardoning. Libby appealed the sentence but abandoned his appeal after a year or two, according to Wikipedia.
Frank, that’s the look of it.
Don: Although there were many faulty memories in the Plame affair, in the end it was absolutely clear that the information Libby provided to the grand jury was incorrect. However, a guilty verdict required a jury of 12 to unanimously find beyond a reasonable doubt that Libby intended to deceive the grand jury with his incorrect information – despite the defense put on by Libby’s first-rate attorneys. Unless you were in the courtroom and heard the testimony, it doesn’t make much sense to question the verdict.
Judith Miller’s recent claim that Fitzgerald failed to refresh her memory about her notes is ridiculous. That was the responsibility of the defense attorneys, not the prosecutor.
The CIA filed a complaint stating that Plame was undercover, not Fitzgerald or Comey. To convict anyone of disclosing her identity, Fitzgerald would be required to show that Libby (or Rove or Armitage) knew Plame was under cover, that such disclosure was a crime, and that the Plame met the technical requirements for being under cover. No one was indicted, because proving all three elements of the crime was impractical.
Any of the three (or more) disclosing Plame’s status (until the first newspaper article appeared) – not just the first – could be found guilty if all three elements of the crime existed. Fitzgerald’s knowledge of Armitage’s accidental disclosure didn’t mean Libby shouldn’t have been questioned under oath.
Libby was railroaded. End of story.
Why did Rove resign? Any clues, anyone?
Don: “Libby was railroaded. End of story.”
What does it mean to be “railroaded”?
1) Does it mean that Libby didn’t mis-inform the grand jury about his conversations with reporters about Plame? No, this evidence was clear.
2) Does it mean that Libby’s mis-information was unintentional? If so, you are claiming he was railroaded by the jury. During a trial, prosecutors are supposed to present the best case against a defendant. If Fitzgerald “railroaded” Libby, he was just doing his job.
3) Was Libby was “railroaded” by the appointment of a special prosecutor with unlimited time and resources to uncover unimportant crimes? Lying to a grand jury is never an unimportant crime. (Bill Clinton is still disbarred for his lying.) According to his book, Comey believed that a prosecutor would be unlikely to indict anyone over the Plame affair because of the difficulty of proving an administration official knew Plame was under cover, knew the law that applied to this situation, and intentionally broke that law. He appointed a special prosecutor to avoid the appearance that a Republican-controlled DoJ was declining to prosecute Republican administration officials merely for political reasons. Comey was right; no one was charged for outing Plame.
So, why wasn’t a special prosecutor appointed to handle the HRC’s email scandal, a far more serious problem, to protect the integrity of the Obama DoJ? Good question. The Obama DoJ already had a Republican prosecutor – Comey – and he made his independence from DoJ political appointees clear.
Special prosecutors seem unfair because because they subject their targets to far more intense and public scrutiny than ordinary government officials. However, IMO both Cheney’s office (the heart of gross abuses after 9/11, enhanced interrogation, illegal domestic surveillance, distortion of intelligence on Iraq) and the Clinton mafia were worthy targets for special prosecutors.
Frank thinks that no one was ever wrongly convicted of “lying” to a grand jury:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/trump-was-right-to-pardon-scooter-libby–even-if-it-was-for-the-wrong-reason/2018/04/16/2855f31e-40b4-11e8-8569-26fda6b404c7_story.html?noredirect=on&utm_term=.dcdedf8dd1fa
Special Counsel Fitzgerald needed a scalp, and Scooter was it. It was Scooter’s recollection against the recollection of Tim Russert about a phone call. How TF does somebody get convicted of perjury on that crap? Explain it, Frank. What if you were convicted based on that kind of thin doo doo?
Don: Thanks for the link. Unfortunately, the first few sentences say it all:
“I worked briefly as a journalistic consultant for Libby’s defense team in 2008; I’ve known him socially for years; and I spent hours studying the grand jury transcript and other documents in the case.”
Unfortunately, he doesn’t discuss the evidence presented to the jury that found Libby guilty of FOUR of five charges. Apparently every witness at the trial made some errors in recalling what happened when they were interviewed by the FBI. The written documents – as I understand it – made it clear what happened and that Libby’s Grand Jury testimony was incorrect. From my point of view, the question is 1) why the jury concluded Libby’s mistakes were intentional and 2) why Libby failed to admit the possibility his memory might have been flawed during his Grand Jury testimony.
According to Wikipedia, Fitzgerald had already led successful prosecutions of two Illinois governors, a media mogul, several aides to Mayor Daley, and a sadistic Chicago policeman; and participated in bringing charges against Osama bin Laden and the 1993 WTC bombers. Fitzgerald undoubtably wanted another scalp, but his reputation would have survived a fruitless Plame investigation. He did fail to indict Rove, Armitage, or Libby for outing Plame, because he couldn’t prove all elements of the crime: knowledge she was under cover (if she could be proven to be undercover), knowledge of the law, and intent to break it.
Standing between Fitzgerald and Libby’s scalp were: a first-rate defense team, a judge (no one criticized), a jury charged with “beyond a reasonable doubt”, and the possibility of appeal if mistakes were made.
The consolation prize prosecution of Scooter Libby by scalp hunter Special Inquisitor Fitzgerald was a travesty:
September 2008 Wall Street Journal editorial, attorney Alan Dershowitz cited the “questionable investigation[s]” of Scooter Libby
https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB122117524229925725
If you can’t afford the dollar to read the WSJ article, more from Dershowitz, the last of the honest Democrats, since Daniel Inouye died:
https://www.huffingtonpost.com/alan-dershowitz/playing-politics-with-lib_b_54772.html
The fifth needs to be modified so that public officials are required to give full account of their office when called upon to do so, and not be entitled to invoke the fifth. In other words, the public’s right to a full accounting from public officials should take precedence over the personal rights of any official. That will stop much of the corruption that is rife in government today. We need a cure.
Don: The Dershowitz editorial is excellent. He suggests that the Plame investigation may have been unnecessarily detailed – but it was launched by an angry President Bush. Dershowitz doesn’t say Libby was innocent of the charges against him or should have been excused for his politically-movitated misrepresentations to the grand jury.
I didn’t say that Libby was innocent of the charges. His indictment, trial and conviction was a travesty. We are not supposed to have an inquisitorial type of legal system, Frank. Try to catch up.
mpainter: So we ask everyone working for the government to give up their right against self-incrimination? Self-incrimination is on the path to taking away someone’s freedom.
How about insisting on the resignation of all such individuals, banning them from future government employment, lobbying or other paid interactions with the government and a special prosecutor for higher ranking officials (like Lois Lerner). Perhaps attorneys – as officers of the court – should be disbarred for taking the fifth. Now we would only be taking away privileges, not freedom.
Take away the freedom to commit a crime and get off Scott free because of other corrupt officials, as in the White House or the DOJ.
The fifth is meant to protect the powerless. It is used to protect corruption.
People joining government now have to give account. So don’t be a crook and you’re safe.
Don wrote: “I didn’t say that Libby was innocent of the charges. His indictment, trial and conviction was a travesty. We are not supposed to have an inquisitorial type of legal system, Frank.”
The “inquisition” was launched by President Bush’s outrage that some underling in his administration was attempting to discredit an administration critic through his wife (instead of through the gross errors that critic’s story). Little did Bush know that Rove and Cheney’s surrogate, Libby, had sold this story on dozens of calls with reporters and that the gossipy Armitage didn’t know how to keep his mouth shut.
The same dis-functional team had planted the uranium from Niger story in his SotU speech and eventually sent American soldiers to die in Iraq – with no idea of where WMD might be seized and no coherent idea of how to govern so those soldiers could come home without leaving a terrorist haven behind. Bush deliberately “left Mr. Cheney’s soldier on the battlefield” because he was disgusted with what they had done.
Yeah, Frank, Monfort didn’t say that Libby was innocent. He said “End of story”.
Do try to catch up. (He said that too).
Frank, big surprises for you coming out in 4-5 months. Then you won’t feel so smart.
It doesn’t matter who started the investigation that morphed into an inquisition, Frank. It was a travesty:
https://www.hoover.org/research/false-evidence-against-scooter-libby
“Tim Russert’s memory changed dramatically between his initial FBI interview and Mr. Fitzgerald’s questioning of him. In November 2003, Russert (who died in 2008) told lead FBI investigator agent John C. Eckenrode that he didn’t recall raising the subject of Mr. Wilson’s wife with Mr. Libby, but couldn’t rule it out. Nine months later, and more than a year after his telephone conversation with Mr. Libby, Russert changed his story. Under questioning by Mr. Fitzgerald in August 2004, Russert insisted that he couldn’t have mentioned Ms. Plame to Mr. Libby. And that is what he told the jury in 2007.”
The whole story of the railroading of poor little Scooter is there, Try to catch up, Frank.
And you are just making crap up. You have no idea about how many intelligence services concluded that Saddam had WMDs and/or the capability to make them. But as a smart guy like you knows, that crap story of yours is irrelevant regarding the issue of poor little Scooter’s railroading. He was railroaded. End of Story. And thanks to painty for the publicity.
See, Frank, once again monford doesn’t say that Libby was innocent. Are you catching up yet?
Don: I’ve read Peter Berkowitz’s articles in the WSJ. He is pushing the story that Judith Miller’s new story (someone besides Libby told her Plame was working for the DoS no the CIA, which was recorded as “the bureau” in her notes) meant that Libby was wrongly convicted. I personally researched that part of the story and found that it was bogus. So why should I (or you) believe Berkowitz on Tim Russert? This mindless conservative salivation when someone rings the bell is very disturbing. Why are some conservatives trying to re-write history now?
If I understand correctly, all of the participants’ stories evolved as the investigation developed. Neither the pols nor the reporters were candid with the FBI. However, as people gathered their written records and submitted them to the FBI, a reasonably clear picture of events emerged from the initial confusion (and perhaps deception). And Libby’s testimony was inconsistent with that picture.
Libby’s lawyers knew about all of these inconsistencies. There is no information available to Berkowitz today that wasn’t available back then except from Judith Miller’s book (which I have shown was wrong). Juries can arrange at an incorrect guilty verdict if they are give the wrong facts, the wrong instructions, or begin with bias. None of this applies. A biased prosecutor alone can’t produce a biased verdict. No one is alleging prosecutorial misconduct – just a failure to understand that being innocent (or un-prosecutible) on the initial crime doesn’t allow you to lie to the FBI.
mpainter: Catch up. Bringing up Russert’s changing testimony implies Don believes Libby was innocent.
Aha! So Don _does_ believe that Libby is innocent, the deceptive little bastraud.
I didn’t imply that Scooter was innocent, Frank. You inferred it. But it’s irrelevant.
He never should have been indicted. Do you want to be the next ham sandwich, Frank? Just to see how it feels. I have been talking about justice, Frank. The Libby case was an injustice, period. Please try to catch up.
Let’s review the foolishness that started this silly Scooter thread:
Frank:”Since Trump doesn’t care about the Republican establishment that supported Libby, it certainly seems likely he was sending a message to Manafort, Cohen and ? implying Trump wouldn’t be afraid to pardon them after the “witch hunt” ends.”
So, Trump is against everything that the Republican establishment supports. Therefore, it “certainly” seems likely he don’t give a crap about Libby, terrible Trump was just implying that he wouldn’t be afraid to pardon blah blah blah. Did you think that up all by yourself, Frank? You have a bad habit of inferring that somebody is implying something, on no real evidence at all. What you are talking about are your suppositions and suspicions. Check yourself, Frank. Better yet, get tested for TDS.
Since Trump doesn’t care about the Republican establishment that supported Libby, it certainly seems likely he was sending a message to Manafort, Cohen and ? implying Trump wouldn’t be afraid to pardon them after the “witch hunt” ends.
illogical BS
Don asked: Do Honest Liberal Democrat Top of The Legal Brains Alan Dershowitz’s reactions to the Libby injustice and more recent events strike you as absurd, Frank?”
Dershowitz’s position, as I understand it, is that prosecutors outside the control of the President are constitutionally dubious, but a superior system would put an apolitical DoJ outside the control of the president. I don’t agree. I’ll admit that the current system produces special prosecutors with excessive zeal – a powerful response to zealotry in the executive branch. Personally, I’ll put up with a little excessive zealot in pursuit of politicians I favor in return for more opportunities to bring down the Clinton Foundation or Lois Lerner or Benghazi.
Dershowitz is a defense attorney and tends to support claims that both liberal and conservative defendants were mistreated by the justice system. Helping defendants escape “justice” is Dershowitz’s passion. If forced to accept that a defendant committed the act, the defendant didn’t intend to do it, or the police or the prosecutor (inquisitor) or society or imperfections in the law are really responsible. Since Trump is the most news-worthy potential defendant at the moment, Dershowitz is currently popular with you and Fox News.
Dershowitz is highly intelligent and a effective spokesman for the rights of defendants.If you are looking for “the truth” – whatever that may be – you need to hear from both a prosecutor and a defense attorney. Otherwise you are left with Dershowitz’s position that OJ was innocent.
I never said I was looking for the truth, Frank. Try to catch up. I am looking for justice. Equal and fair treatment under the law. If guilty people can be railroaded, so can the innocent.
Dershowitz is a principled legal practitioner and scholar and I have always respected him. I am sure he would be just as principled, if he were a prosecutor. You just made that crap up about me currently admiring Dershowitz, because of Trump. Another of your dumb inferences based on supposition and suspicion. You got a bad case of Trumpitis, Frank. Check yourself.
Can you please show us the quote where Dershowitz declares that OJ is innocent? Or are you just making that up?
Great. What a sense of humor has moonfort. Guilty people get railroaded. Our prisons are full of these types. Time to un-railroad them and set them free.
Do you really believe that a guilty perp can’t get railroaded, painty? Do you really believe that cops and prosecutors have not sometimes been convinced a guy was guilty, but didn’t have the goods on him, so they framed him real good to get him off the streets? If you think that is how a decent justice system is supposed to operate, you are even more ignorant than you have previously appeared to be.
I didn’t say our prisons are full of these types, paintless. You made that crap up. WTF is wrong with you people?
Now we shall have to make a distinction between those guilty types who were railroaded and those who were convicted fairly and set the former free. Good fun, that moonfoort.
Don: “I never said I was looking for the truth, Frank. Try to catch up. I am looking for justice.”
Chapter 5 (The Rot from Within) from Alice Dreger’s book subtitled “Heretics, Activists, and one Scholar’s Search for Justice”:
“[My opponents] came from old dogma about human nature, we came from progress and social justice and we had to win. But here I was faced with the fact that [my opponents] were not only politically progressive … they were willing to look for facts that might get them in hot water. They very much cared about progress in social justice, but they cared first about knowing what was true.
That didn’t mean that these scientists (or I or anyone else) existed without bias. That didn’t mean that their work wasn’t shaped and sometimes tainted by politics, ideologies, and loyalties. But it did mean that they tried to adhere to an intellectual agenda that wasn’t first and only shaped by politics. …Good scholarship had to put THE SEARCH FOR TRUTH FIRST AND THE QUEST FOR JUSTICE SECOND…
Justice cannot be advanced by letting “truth” be determined by political goals. Only people like us [academics], with insane amounts of privilege, could ever think it was a good idea to decide what is right before we even know what is true. Only insanely privileged people like us, who never fear the knock of a corrupt police, could think guilt or innocence should be determined by identity rather than facts. [Dreger’s relatives lived in Communist Poland.]
IMO, Steve’s blog has been a search for what is true about climate science (and other issues) regardless of political consequences. Which is why I waste my time trying to present some facts.
Our legal search for justice depends on citizens telling the truth (or exercising their right against self-incrimination).
You continue to make a clown of yourself, paintless. I didn’t say that. But it goes without my having to point it out. The appeals process happens to be one of the cornerstones of our justice system. When it is determined in the appeals process that some notorious miscreant has been convicted unfairly/not by the book, guess what. I will help you. They turn him loose. It’s to keep the state from abusing the rights of the citizens. Everybody has a right to a fair/by the book legal process, the guilty and the innocent. That is our system of justice. Period. Get used to it. End of story.
Oh, it gets better and better as moonfret now takes up the cudgels on behalf of “notorious miscreants”, the forgotten cause. “Free the miscreant seven” chants moonfirt.
Is the opinion of somebody named Alice Dreger written down in some obscure book another example of your facts, Frank? What’s the point of that? Oh, her relatives lived in communist Poland. Nice work, Frank.
Our justice system does not depend on citizens telling the truth. If it did, our justice system would have collapsed long ago. Try to catch up.
If you don’t like our system of justice, paintless one, move to a third world country.
Strange thing for YOU to say, manfert, given all of your above complaints about our system of justice. So get yore arse to Mandalay.
I find Dreger’s book as inspiring as Feynman’s “Cargo Cult Science”, but more relevant to today’s problems. I bought the book because the author seemed to resemble Judith Curry in her courage. Dreger has a PdD in the history and philosophy of science and did her thesis work on the history of treatment of children born with ambiguous sex. After a decade of activism, she succeeded in changing the motivation behind the standard of care for these children from minimizing parental horror to postponing decisions until the patient was old enough to make informed choices about their treatment and future. However, as described in the chapter I cited (The Rot from Within), her activist friends viciously turned on her when her research reached politically-incorrect conclusions on related subjects. They persecuted her and charged her with academic misconduct.
She received a Guggenheim Fellowship to research the experiences of other scientists who had been subjected to similar inquisitions and part of this book is the fruit of that research.
Later she exposed misconduct by a member of the NAS who was experimenting on children without informed consent. As the book published, he had resigned her academic position, charging her department (which had become affiliated with corporate hospital) with censorship.
She writes inspiringly about the importance of the scientific method in today’s world: [After Galileo], “The Scientific Revolution that that swept through Europe was soon followed by a democratic revolution. And all of these massive changes in science and politics [the Enlightenment] depended on a central idea .. that we get to know who we are, by seeking evidence, using reason, and coming to a thoughtful consensus on truth … It is no coincidence that so many of America’s founding fathers were science geeks. The American freedoms to think, to know, to learn, to speak – these were freedoms first seized by the radical Galileo.”
For her (and me), you can’t find justice without first knowing the truth. Investigative journalism is nearly dead, replaced by echo-chambers and fake news. Academic research is dominated by the politically correct academic left.
WordPress will not let me use the main title of the book: Galileo’s Middle F____, an object that is on display in Florence.
You are really ignorant, paintless one. I haven’t criticized or complained about our system of justice. I criticized the abuses of our system of justice that don’t seem to trouble you even a little bit. Oh wait, but you don’t like it when they pull that railroading crap on the Big Orange Fella and his people. All of this is sailing right over your little pointy head. Poor Frank at least has a coherent position. He is more naive than ignorant.
Poor Frank. If justice depended on knowing the truth, we wouldn’t have much justice. But yeah, science is great and echo chambers are bad. We wouldn’t have known this without that Dreger lady. She deserves that Googlel’chaim fellowship and a lot more accolades. Keep promoting her, Frank. You are doing a great job. Let us know when you all find the truth.
Or Timbuktu.
Don wrote: “If justice depended on knowing the truth, we wouldn’t have much justice. But yeah, science is great and echo chambers are bad. We wouldn’t have known this without that Dreger lady. She deserves that Googlel’chaim fellowship and a lot more accolades. Keep promoting her, Frank. You are doing a great job. Let us know when you all find the truth.
“That Dreger lady” is a passionate and eloquent exponent of the importance of the science method (pursuit of truth) to our democracy. Her book is a searing critique of liberal academia by a former feminist hero. You should be happy.
I tried to illustrate how social justice depends on a pursuit of the truth using b1ack 1ives matter, Head Start, and how the FBI’s discretion about the Steele Dossier investigation prevented the biggest dirty trick in election history, but fell into moderation twice.
That’s a good one, Frank. The FBI-CIA- White House-DOJ/et al. cabal of Obama stooges was discrete about a travesty they were committing, because it was assumed that old Hilarity would win and they didn’t want to rock the boat by talking about their phoney politically motivated investigation. But they had an “insurance policy” and the discretion turned to putting it on blast, shortly after Trump won.
Don wrote: That’s a good one, Frank. The FBI-CIA- White House-DOJ/et al. cabal of Obama stooges was discrete about a travesty they were committing, because it was assumed that old Hilarity would win and they didn’t want to rock the boat by talking about their phoney politically motivated investigation. But they had an “insurance policy” and the discretion turned to putting it on blast, shortly after Trump won.
The opposition research done by Fusion GPS/Steele was BROUGHT to the FBI, apparently in July, and was integrated into an ongoing investigation of Russian activities (hacking of the DNC, Podesta, and state election websites, internet activity, a report about Papadopolous). After dithering for months, the DNI and DHS issued a general statement about Russian interference in early October, but didn’t mention Steele’s allegations of collusion or sex. The Democrats had made sure the press was fully informed about the Steele’s allegations, but only Mother Jones and Yahoo News printed stories originating from Steele. In late October, Harry Reid demanded that Comey and others disclose what they were doing about the Steele Dossier:
“In my communications with you and other top officials in the national security community, it has become clear that you possess explosive information about close ties and coordination between Donald Trump, his top advisors, and the Russian government,” he wrote. “The public has a right to know this information.”
https://spectator.org/dirty-harry-reids-role-in-obamagate/
The FBI and the rest of the putative Trump-haters in the “Deep State” correctly kept their mouths shut about Steele’s sensational allegations, because they had no idea whether the allegations were correct. All the stories that appeared in January could have appeared in October.
538.com reported that HRC was a 6:1 favorite in mid-October dropping to 3:1 after the re-opening of the email investigation. Someone could have “balanced” the news about re-opening the email investigation with news about Steele’s allegations.
It is also reasonable to realize his being a target of a witch-hunt gave rise to sympathies to past victims of torch-wielders (Fitzgerald).
Frank’s comment wasn’t reasonable. His predicate that Trump wouldn’t care about Libby, because Libby was supported by the Republican establishment is foolishness. And from that he jumps to: it certainly seems likely blah blah blah implying blah blah blah. We expect better from Frank.
jddohio
That is a good and legitimate message.
Thank you, jd.
jddohio: I’d be interested in your expert opinion about Judith Miller’s recanting her testimony. You can read a complete account heres:
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-false-evidence-against-scooter-libby-1428365673
Judith claimed: “While Mr. Fitzgerald prepared her, she recalls, his pointed queries led her to believe that a four-word question regarding Joseph Wilson surrounded by parentheses in her notebook—“(wife works in Bureau?)”—proved that Mr. Libby had told her about Ms. Plame’s CIA employment in a June 23, 2003, conversation”
Wasn’t it the job of Libby’s defense attorneys (not Fitzgerald) to point out to the witness and jury that the term “bureau” was ambiguous? The defense undoubtably had Judith Miller’s notes and knew that her husband had worked for the State Department. If the term “Bureau” could logically have meant DoS not CIA, wasn’t it the job of Libby’s defense attorneys to force Miller to address this possibility.
BTW, the WSJ story (fairy tale) continues:
“Three years later, Ms. Miller writes, she was reading Ms. Plame’s book, “Fair Game,” and was astonished to learn that while on overseas assignment for the CIA Ms. Plame “had worked at the State Department as cover.” This threw “a new light” on the June 2003 notebook jotting, Ms. Miller says, since the State Department has “bureaus,” while the CIA is organized into “divisions.”
Ms. Miller, who had spoken to many State Department sources around the same time she spoke to Mr. Libby, says in her memoir that she then realized she must have begun her conversation with him wondering whether Mr. Wilson’s wife worked at the State Department.”
According to Wikipedia, Plame did have DoS cover in the early 1990s in Athens, but had been traveling overseas in 2001, 2002, 2003 (and earlier before marriage and children) without diplomatic cover as an energy consultant for a CIA front company. Such “NOCs” are exactly the vulnerable agents intended to be protected by the law against intentional disclosure. The chances an unnamed DoS source told Miller about Plame’s decade-earlier DoS cover in the Athens embassy are negligible compared with the chances Miller heard about Plame’s work for the CIA. (Nothing is stopping that DoS source from coming forward to confirm Miller’s new story.)
Do, jddohio and Ron: A more complete response disappeared into moderation. Perhaps this will survive.
Libby’s latest request for a pardon was handled by diGenova and Toensing, who briefly joined Trump’s personal defense team and quickly departed. Trump apparently has been convinced that Libby was the victim of an over-zealous prosecutor.
IMO, the message is clear: Trump isn’t afraid to pardon those convicted by over-zealous prosecutors.
For a contemporary account of the importance of Judith Miller’s testimony in Libby’s trial (by a vehement opponent of Libby), see:
https://www.thenation.com/article/libby-trial-judy-millers-memory-mess/
Miller’s flawed testimony probably didn’t convict Libby.
Frank, I agree. Trump signaled. Those two left his team because of some unspecified “conflict”. Trump wants the world to know that he is ready to pardon.
mpainter: Libby probably retained diGenova and Toensing for a new appeal because they were well connected to Trump. Whenever a client approaches law firm with a major case, it is Law 101 to check for conflicts. I suspect (but have no evidence) that they may have flirted with Trump’s defense team simply to get closer to Trump and thereby help Libby, knowing that conflicts would prevent them from serving. It was reported that Trump called them directly with the news of Libby’s pardon.
Frank, I doubt that Trump intended to make the pair permanent members of his “legal team”. There is a lot of theater in this, by design, so it seems to me. In a few months, probably by September, Trump will spring a big surprise and turn the tables in very big way. Meanwhile, Mueller serves as Trump’s smoke generator. Lots of Trump’s opponents are headed for prison. It will make Watergate look like a Sunday School Easter egg hunt.
Trump is considering pardoning Jack Johnson. Hmmmm.
Right, the fighter gets a pardon, hmmmm.
Amicus brief filed on behalf of Libby by Dershowitz et al.
Click to access Libby_070608_Amicus_Bork.pdf
Don: History has shown that a rational system of justice needs some sort of “independent prosecutor” to investigate serious crimes committed by the president or his close allies. History has also shown that independent prosecutors often show excessive zeal and seize excessive scope. We are still refining our procedures for handling these problems and the brief you cite is part of that debate.
I think Comey erred in appointing a special prosecutor for the minor Plame affair. His intentions were good – to end the criminal investigation of a minor political scandal in a manner the Dems couldn’t challenge. He correctly recognized that it would likely be impractical to meet the burden of proving Plame had been intentionally and knowingly outted, but an angry Bush had demanded an investigation.
None of this changes the fact that a jury has determined that Mr. Libby lied in the course of that investigation. The knee-jerk conservative reactions to recent events seem as absurd (to me) as hockey team’s defense of Mann’s mistakes.
Respecfully, Frank
What planet do you live on, Frank? Fitzgerald needed a scalp. It was easy for Fitzgerald to get Libby indicted. Ham sandwich, meet grand jury. Libby was convicted, sentenced to prison and fined a big chunk of money, because his recollection of a phone call differed from Tim Russert’s recollection. One or both of them could have been wrong, but Libby was convicted on that thin BS. Who is the jury gonna believe, a ham sandwich political operative indicted by a grand jury, or Tim Russert?
The fact that fall-guy Libby was on trial is a travesty. The fact that a jury convicted him is another one. Juries often make mistakes. Juries are often, probably always, biased one way or the other. Juries are influenced by societal pressure. Juries have been known to just ignore the law. Don’t try to tell me that juries are experts or even competent at determining guilt or innocence. I have been called to jury duty a few times. Not impressed. If I am guilty I want a trial by a jury easily manipulated by expensive lawyers. If I am innocent and indigent, I’ll take a judge.
Do Honest Liberal Democrat Top of The Legal Brains Alan Dershowitz’s reactions to the Libby injustice and more recent events strike you as absurd, Frank?
Frank: “jddohio: I’d be interested in your expert opinion about Judith Miller’s recanting her testimony. You can read a complete account heres:”
Frank, I read the WSJ article about 2 weeks ago and it seemed well-grounded to me. Don’t have time to re-read.
In terms of witness preparation, it is much easier for the prosecution than for defense attorneys. The reason being is that prosecutors are literally licensed to lie and defense attorneys are not. When a witness takes one point of view and you are on the opposing side, it is very risky to directly challenge that witness’s version or attempt to change the mind of the witness. It is an open secret that prosecutors suborn perjury regularly, but virtually never pay a price.
However, defense attorneys are at a huge risk of being prosecuted for suborning perjury if they contact a prosecution witness and suggest that the witness is mistaken. Innocent questions can easily be turned into accusations of suborning perjury and undoubtedly if Libby’s attorneys had attempted to do that to Miller someone would have miked a witness and attempted to prosecute the defense attorney for suborning perjury. (Mueller did this one time to defense attorney Harvey Silvergate)
So, the bottom line is, if you are a defense attorney and want to practice for a while, you would in almost all circumstances stay away from prosecution witnesses. Also, Miller was under no obligation to talk to Libby’s attorneys.
jddohio, Don and others: Anyone interested in the the truth about the Libby trial should read Murray Waas’s “The United States v. I. Lewis Libby”: the full text of the indictment, 500 pages from the pivotal sections of the court transcript with brief summaries, a time line, and brief biographies. ($5 from Amazon including shipping.)
Libby told the FBI and Grand Jury that he learned about Plame from reporters (Russert first) and didn’t know whether their stories were correct. The trial showed that Libby had nine conversations (some documented) with administration officials about Plame in the previous month, including one three days before the Russert call. Libby’s defense is that he forgot about these conversations during the four months before the FBI interviewed him – but clearly remember the details of his calls to Russert and Cooper.
Before those calls, Libby asked David Addington (the VP’s general counsel and former CIA general counsel) how one can know if someone who works for the CIA is under cover, and Addington provided Libby with a copy of the law against their disclosure. No evidence was presented proving Libby knew she was covert, but he obviously had considered this possibility.
None of the reporters, including Miller, appear essential to this case. If this had been a simple “he said/she said case involving Libby and the reporters, there could have been reasonable doubt. As Steve would say, you need to watch pea under the thimble.
Frank, was it ever investigated whether Plame or her contacts had anything to do with Wilson’s being assigned to Niger to investigate the yellow cake uranium story? Did Saddam possess yellow cake? Do you think that Saddam would have reconstituting his nuclear weapons program after further advancement in his missile program? Were Wilson and Plame possibly motivated in any way by partisan domestic politics? Was the prosecution of Libby partisan motivated or biased?
Thanks, Frank. If I ever get obsessive enough to want to read 500 pages about a politically motivated fishing expedition in search of a crime to pin on somebody, that will be the one for me. And $5 is very cheap.
Lots of questions, Ron. The above book on the trial is strictly about the case against Libby and probably doesn’t have answers to your questions. The story – as I understand it:
Italian Intelligence obtained documents showing Iraq had bought uranium from Niger, and the British published a White Paper supporting this claim. The CIA and others were skeptical (apparently correctly) about their authenticity. The infamous “16 words” in Bush’s 2003 SotU asserted the British believed the Niger story, but failed to mention that the CIA disagreed. The declassified summary of the 2002 NIE I found didn’t mention Niger. IIRC, Iraq had adequate domestic uranium and probably didn’t need to purchase from abroad under sanctions.
In the months after 9/11, Cheney asked his CIA briefer for better information about uranium from Niger. According to Plame’s testimony under oath (p4 of USvILL), an associate in the Counterproliferation Division (a part of Operations, not Analysis) suggest Joe Wilson for the mission, because Wilson had been ambassador to Niger and worked previously with the CIA. Plame, however, wrote the email proposing a plan to her superiors. After the mission, updated skepticism about Niger was reported to Cheney without mentioning Wilson’s trip. This resulted in Wilson correctly claiming he was sent because of Cheney, and Cheney correctly asserting he had never heard of Wilson or his trip.
Ron: Everything about the investigation was highly politicized. The nation had just gone to war because of Iraqi WMD and it was now becoming apparent they didn’t exist. (Tenet later wrote that the war had many rationals, but WMD was the only one everyone could agree upon.)
When the NYT published a story about an anonymous ambassador’s trip to Niger, Cheney requested an explanation from the DoS. High administration officials (including Armitage, #2 in DoS) read that report and learned about Plame. Wilson was undoubted motivated by politics when he wrote a first-hand account of his trip for the NYT a month later and repeatedly and repeatedly exaggerated the significant of the intelligence from his trip. After retiring from the CIA, Plame wrote a book and sued Libby and Cheney for damaging her career. In chronological order, Armitage, Libby, Rove, and Fleischer allegedly discussed Plame with reporters before Novak became the first to publish and all but Armitage certainly did so for political reasons. Being the second to leak is just as bad as the first: Recognizing Plame might be under cover, Novak informed the CIA about his story before filing, and claims he wouldn’t have published if Tenet had personally asked him not to.
The investigation was motivated by partisan politics AND principle: Plame’s employer was classified information and Bush’s press secretary said any leaker would be fired. According to his book, Comey immediately recognized that proving criminal “outting” was improbably (requiring knowledge of covert status, knowledge of the law, and proof of intent to break it). He asserts a decision to not to prosecute for “outting” would be more acceptable if it were made independently from Republican DoJ political appointees. However, the timeline shows Libby had already allegedly lied to the FBI twice six weeks before AG Ashcroft recused himself and Comey appointed an Fitzpatrick (an independent). I now suspect they knew what was coming and stepped aside – correctly. And an ambitious special prosecutor wasn’t ignore a case, especially Fitzgerald, who has sent two Illinois governors and other high-profile politicians to jail.
Don: I know you hate totalitarian governments where citizens have no rights and there is no justice for those who disagree with the dictator. When you worked for the government (intelligence?), I presume you told your superiors the truth whether it favored Republican or Democrat positions at that moment. I don’t think you believe that justice in our country should depend on whether the accused is a Republican or a Democrat. So, as I said earlier, to find justice you first must know what is true. However, too many of today’s politicians and reporters only care about what helps their side. Since the Trump campaign is being investigated, there is an unprincipled war on the credibility of our judicial system. You support that war, but wouldn’t if the Dems were the target. That is the path to tyranny – where justice is determined by something besides the truth.
I didn’t read the whole 500+ pages. I read the opening and closing arguments for both sides, and Judith Miller’s testimony to understand what had been recanted (almost nothing). In closing, Libby’s attorneys could only say that Libby had forgotten the 9? conversations with other administration official about Plame and they didn’t linger on that point.
You make a lot of stupid assumptions, Frank.
Don: Where did I go wrong? Do you believe the justice system should treat people the same regard of their political views? Or can winning be more important than principle?
Lots of non-scientists say that the truth is different for different people; that one’s life experiences changes the truth. Ridiculous. There are facts – and each of us draws different conclusions from those facts. When the facts are so nebulous that different people reach different conclusions, we are discussing opinion, not truth. Fact: In addition to the reporters, eight? administration officials testified they discussed Plame with Libby. Fact: Four months later, Libby told the FBI that he didn’t know about Plame before he talked to the reporters, so he couldn’t have “outted” her. He repeated the same story to a Grand Jury nine months later.
Yes, it is a fact that the investigation was begun (at Bush’s insistence) to look into “outting”. The law says that deliberately lying to investigators and Grand juries during such investigations is a crime. (Hopefully you agree.) After two weeks of deliberation, a jury decided Libby’s mistakes were deliberate.
Amid all of the hype about “witch hunts” and FBI misconduct, I find it impossible to forget one fact: Except for Mother Jones and Yahoo News, the media (including TV) carried no stories based on the unconfirmed allegations in the Steele Dossier. If the FBI leaked or publicly confirmed the existence of an investigation into Steele’s allegations in October, Trump almost certainly would have lost.
I hear some saying that Assad is a proven bad guy therefore the truth of his guilt in this incident is moot. To test the validity of this argument all one must do is substitute the name Assad with anyone who could be viewed as a “bad guy” by anyone. For example, Trump is a bad guy to half of America. Also, if false allegations are less important when it comes to pinning guilt on bad guys this makes framing bad guys to easy. Thus, if it turns out the White Helmets staged a false chemical attack I say we demand they wear black helmets.
Are we going to see a definitive forensic investigation of the bodies? If so, somebody is going to look bad. I hope there is at least a consensus that the investigators should include representatives of all sides.
I would also like to point out there is a scenario where all had partial guilt but under mistaken pretenses. The White Helmets may have found a house of dead people that they believed were killed by a chemical agent but, feeling the need to aide in prosecution, added a freshly emptied Freon canister yellow and moved bodies. Many people feel justified by supplying false evidence to convict the guilty. It happens every day.
A mistaken belief of chemical attack by White Helmets could also explain en easy trigger for later jumping falsely into chemical hazmat mode at the hospital when children were brought in with unknown symptoms. The White Helmets must value their credibility, knowing they are the defacto international reporters. Thinking they would recklessly throw that away by an impromptu staging is less plausible to me than acting on confirmation bias.
Question for Don: where are the chemical attack’s non-fatal casualites?
I would guess the survivors left town, Ron. Not wanting to get gassed again and not wanting to wait around for the Assad goons and the Russians to roll in.
“when children were brought in with unknown symptoms”
The symptoms look fairly obvious to me, Ron. Respiratory distress, mostly. Or maybe they are just great child, toddler and baby actors. Look at the bellingcat analyses, Ron. And the reports in left, middle and right wing media. Don’t be Cochranized by one-sided BS defenses of a serial atrocity committing dictator.
This will probably end up in moderation, forever.
Don, it doesn’t make sense that the survivors would have left town after holding out this long when they surely would have known the value of evidence they represented, and that this evidence was their best chance at heftier American-European intervention against Assad.
I saw on Steve’s Twitter feed that the young boy in the video at the hospital was found and interviewed by RT. He was bewildered by his treatment and was not affected by chemical agents. Do you dispute this? That seems like a powerful witness unless you think he was coerced, for example, being given threats to him of harm to his parents.
My comment went into moderation. You are clueless, Ron. That is all the time I have for this Assad-Putin exoneration foolishness. OUT!
Ron, nobody has yet explained why destroying Assad’s stocks of sarin and the chemical weapons plant was such a bad thing. Would you care to give it a try?
Painter, your question assumes these buildings that were independently inspected just last fall were since activated for CW manufacture. If that is proven or that he was producing or hiding CW anywhere I am 100% behind the joint strike to blow them up. Assad, after all, had agreed to eliminate his possessing CW.
If the strike did not eliminate CW but Assad in fact is found to have used them in early April in Douma then I am also a supporter of the strike. However, if Assad’s regime neither used CW on Douma or possessed them then I think the response is hurtful to Western credibility of intel and prestige of leadership, being seen falling victim to manufactured images. I know that Don does not believe that is possible. My view is that the US can make honest mistakes like the Gulf of Tonkin and the sinking of the Maine (Spanish American War). I think Saddam was ready to reconstitute his WMD programs after getting his missile delivery technology, which was in process.
If the strike had any of the justifications I mentioned then it served as notice to dictators worldwide a) that CW use will not be tolerated and b) the US can be effective to rally support to curb nefarious actors.
Ron gave it a try
asecretcountry
Ron..the white helmets never had any credibility..so they cannot lose something they never had.https://www.mintpressnews.com/investigation-white-helmets-committing-acts-terror-across-syria/231597/
Secret D-notice issued by UK government to muzzle press: “the person being protected was Pablo Miller, colleague in both MI6 then Orbis Intelligence of Christopher Steele, author of the fabrications of the Trump/Russia golden shower dossier. That the government’s very first act on the poisoning was to ban all media mention of Pablo Miller makes it extremely probable that this whole incident is related to the Trump dossier and that Skripal had worked on it, as I immediately suspected. The most probable cause is that Skripal – who you should remember had traded the names of Russian agents to Britain for cash – had worked on the dossier with Miller but was threatening to expose its lies for cash.” https://www.craigmurray.org.uk/archives/2018/04/probable-western-responsibility-for-skripal-poisoning/
May 18th: Sergei Skripal, Russian Ex-Spy, Leaves U.K. Hospital After Poisoning, but kept incommunicado: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-britain-russia/ex-russian-spy-sergei-skripal-discharged-from-uk-hospital-idUSKCN1IJ10G
Today, Mr Skripal’s 89-year-old mum Yelena, who is house-bound, begged Britain to allow the ex-spy to phone her as she has not heard from him since the attack. She pleaded: “Please can I speak to my son?” Before the attack, he called her regularly from his Salisbury home. Yelena’s carer Viktoria Skripal is Sergei’s niece and has been refused a British visa to see him. Today, she said she feared he may be given a new identity and that the family will never hear from him again. https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/poisoned-former-russian-spy-sergei-12558531
Having such strong proof that “the Russians” poisoned them they won’t even allow even 1 phone call with his mother? The MI6/CIA script reads like a Kindergarten comedy.
While some Westerns here close their eyes to visual material, over at The Hague’s OPCW headquarters the US, UK and France close their ears to verbal testimony: https://dissidentvoice.org/2018/04/the-west-closes-its-ears-to-douma-testimony/
Non of the above close their mouths though: “Assad is guilty” they shout from the first minute.
omar lababidi
as a Syrian who lived in Syria in my childhood and teen years, i know all about what Assad regimen had done, or is capable of doing.
in that I would never defend Assad or his supporters, as they had already proven them selves guilty of many atrocities, whether in peace or war time.
how ever, I wouldn’t also jump into supporting any Assad enemy, as this war has proven that Assad’s enemies were no less devious or more civilized than he is, war mobs, trafficking and smuggling mafias, foreign intelligence services, torture prisons and fake news are a constant example of what both sides have been in this war.
if I was still living in Syria, there would be nothing more pleasant for me than having Assad regimen toppled and replaced, but seeing IRAQ and LIBIA as examples of what post dictatorship countries would be is not very appealing as well.
bot sides supporters have went into huge efforts to prolong this war to ensure that any future state -whether Assad or not- is a failed state, I have seen the western and gulf backers decline to provide FSA with any anti air weaponry to defend against barrel bombs, I have seen Assad’s backers decline to provide him with quality anti air capability that would stop Israel from having their bombing runs (which conveniently never hit any Assad headquarters)
now in regards to the above post, should i believe that Assad is a war criminal that would stop at the western red lines of gassing his own citizens to avoid a western punitive strike?, or maybe that the white helmets have foreign intelligence agenda and like to fabricate the same red lines to provoc a western attack against their enemy? all seems true and makes sense, the article that Mr Steve wrote certainly makes good points in that regard, also the comments from various persons which attacked the validity of the article or the write make some sense as well.
how ever make no mistake, siding with a side because it is more “truthful or righteous” will not benefit anyone, ending the war and bringing back stability is what will benefit most Syrians, ending the hunger sieges and the indiscriminate shelling is what we should look for, and in that I have cheered previously for the western backed FSA when it claimed it will end the Assad rule in two weeks, and I will support assad if he will end the war and stop the division of what was once my home.
Nobody has said that the opponents of horrendous Assad and his horrendous enabler Putin are all innocent little lambs. But the women and children were probably mostly innocent little lambs. Could be some real devils among them, but wiping them out wholesale is an atrocity in a long line of atrocities committed by Assad. Yet you would support Assad if he ended the war and stopped the “division”. Meaning Syrian’s would be willing to forgive his atrocities and continue to live under his despotic rule? Assad obviously intends on winning the war on his own terms with the help of Hezbollah, the Iranian ayatollah’s henchmen and the Soviet KGB dictator.
in reply to Don Monfort
in a region that still mourns the death of “Ali” 1400 years ago, and uses this as context for religious wars even until now, trust me no one forgets any offences against them.
Assad has wiped what some counted as much as 40,000 in the city of Hama during the Muslim brotherhood’s uprising, personal accounts from my college day friends were of people being randomly lined up based on age, beard size and family name and then mass executed without trials, the stories are still as fresh as if it was done yesterday.
Assad is the biggest criminal in that country, and in the same time, the biggest stabilizing force,
in a country ravished by wars, hunger, poverty and lack of services necessary to create any healthy community that can rebuild, the presence of 1 big criminal with his mafia is still better than having 10 smaller criminals/mafias constantly creating chaos in effort to wipe each other.
a dictator will naturally aim to strengthen his power and rule by providing enough services to prevent uprisings, this has been seen all over the middle east, whether in the gulf countries, or in past Iraq and Libia
how ever a constant guerrilla war, multiple factions will not aim to create such services or stability, in fact they will aim to sabotage the other’s territories in order to gain more power and territory
and where the west can be shocked by the horrible sights of deaths of few, I am more horrified of reported malnutrition among adults and children, by the return of polio in a country that has been free of polio previously, by the constant bombing/destruction done by both sides to deprive the enemy of the means to maintain a viable future for this country. the targeting of hospitals, bridges, the sabotage of dams etc is not always just done randomly, but by pure determination to not let the other side live.
yes assad is a war criminal and dictator, but he is currently what you say the lesser of two evils
Concerning the Hamas massacre, that was by Bashar’s father, correct? Of course I realize that the guilt is inherited by Bashar in the eyes of many.
in reply to mpainter
yes, its was Hafiz assad, an older relative of mine was imprisoned 15 years without trial, on the suspicion of belonging to the brotherhood.
if Bashar gave up his power at the begining of the uprisings, I am sure they would have called him for corruption and illegal imprisonment charges, how ever he was a kid at the period of the Hama events, he would be be called to trial for that. nor Bashar’s own kid would be called to trial for his father’s crimes.
how ever the regimen his father build, is the basis for bashar’s power and for the current events, recalling past events from the same regimen is an acceptable argument in my opinion
Omar, thanks for your comments. These reinforce my view that any simplistic presentations of events in Syria are wrong. The evils there are not confined to one side, whatever the propagandists would have us believe. The Hamas massacre was in the mid-eighties, I believe. We can now understand what the regime meant to suppress. Unfortunately, the U.S. public likes to think in terms of black hats and white hats.
Myself, I am for whatever policy that best serves peace and stability in the region. I do not believe that the present regime in Syria will fulfill that goal, unless it is divorced from the rabid Iranian ayatollahs.
Omar, I am sympathetic to your views and the plight of your homeland. I would like to hope that Assad was the lessor of two evils and that Syria could be put back the way it was when you lived there. I fear that may not be a possibility. Where there has been so much bloodshed and atrocities there will remain a guerrilla resistance if Assad remains in power, especially if Russians are occupying by his side.
Would you favor a US or international coalition to take power if that was possible? If so, what kind of government would you install and how long would you tolerate an international presence to remain? How much guerrilla resistance would there be against such a presence? Would it be the same as Iraq 2003-2006 or is Syria war weary?
that may well be true, I don’t think I nor anyone has a simple answer to the Syrian dilemma, I would personally take the solution that would stop the war, which is an opinion not shared by the majority of my country men who are influenced by the media of both sides.
Lebanon [syria’s neighbor] has been at civil war for 20 years, alot of atrocities happened then, and now they are living with each other, they hate each other to the guts, but dare not go back to the days of civil war, as they learned the hard way that war is bad for all of them, dividing the wealth among the various militias and religious groups is much more “profitable”
in reply to Ron graf
unfortunately, any foreign rule in Syria would lead to further problems as well.
a US coalition would aim to keep a fractured weak exploitable government, a government that would accept a surrender to Israel instead of a peace agreement for land [as was previously proposed], a goverment that would possibly face endless riots and insurgencies due to corruption and lack of services [as in Iraq].
A russian presence on the other hand would focus on extending russian and chinese rule, disrupting energy pipeline projects that would threaten it’s monopoly, and have hitting capability over US allies, I.E further conflict for the syrians
An Iran presence is laughable, their militia owned country is failing miserably and their goal of keeping presence is to have a card to throw for future settlement with USA and it’s allies to life the embargo and stabilize their economy.
a best solution in my opinion [ which is still on the table for russians to stabilize the country] is to replace assad with his previous vice president [ Farouq Al Sharaa] which is an acceptable person for a majority of syrians as he wasn’t corrupt during his office days, he didn’t ally with western cause and was put on home arrest by the regimn in fear of that solution [ replacement with assad ]
an person like Mr Sharaa on top of the Syrian current government might constitute an acceptable transitional temporary government.
if both the US and Russians wanted a stable self sufficient country, then they would reach a similar agreement, however that wouldn’t be in the interest of any one, would it?
You are dreaming about Assad allowing himself to be replaced, Omar. He and his allies are winning. Nobody is going to make him go away. You will very likely see another round of Assad Dynasty imposed stability in most of Syria, soon. As it will no longer be necessary for Assad to bomb and blockade the rebel and their non-combatant supporters, nutrition and health conditions will certainly improve. The trains will run on time, again. The Syrian people opposing Assad Dynasty oppression could have had this deal anytime in the last seven years. I wonder why they fight on.
Dear, I said it was a proposed solution in reply to a question Ron Graf asked, a solution proposed and advertised for by the russians them selves
https://sputniknews.com/middleeast/201712091059860832-syria-opposition-sharaa-future-government/
A viable solution would only work if Russians and USA approve and work on it, As Syrians have demonstrated over and over again in all the international peace summits that they are not able to set their differences aside to save their country, they are not able to enforce a ceasefire or civilian safe zones.
I also did state that my views are not shared by the majority of my countrymen, Both sides have stated on numerous occasions that they prefer to burn the country than to let the other side rule.
Assad may endure and may not, how ever that is not for Assad to decide, he has certainly tried to eliminate any viable replacements that the Russians would consider.
and if you think that anarchy and chaos are better than a stable country then you are mistaken, and there are endless examples from around the world to support this.
You seem like a decent thoughtful person, Omar. But it also seems like you are somewhat out of touch with reality. When you say the Russians, lets be clear that it’s Soviet KGB dictator Putin who makes the policy and decisions. There is no reason to believe that Putin ever desired or had any intention to replace his boy Assad. Whatever lip service that was paid by Putin’s stooge ‘diplomats’ to that story is ancient history. The alliance of Assad-Putin-Ayatollah-Hezbollah serial atrocity committers are winning. So forget about replacing Assad.
The majority of Syrians probably don’t share your views, because they have been suffering on the inside looking out through the last seven years of horror. I am guessing you left Syria more than seven years ago, when you were young and unscathed.
I have issues with anarchy and chaos, as well as with oppressive stability imposed by serial atrocities. Don’t ask me to choose what I prefer for someone else, unless you can tell me in detail what is going to happen under each scenario. But those are not the only possible outcomes. I could give you some examples of sectarian strife/warfare being resolved by sheer exhaustion and/or territorial separation of the parties in conflict. Victory of one side over the other also does the trick. Point being, that you have presented a false dilemma.
in reply to don montfort
Dear, your tone and name calling things won’t change facts, Russians or Putin will not keep an Assad when he is more liability than benefit. having left the country doesn’t change the fact that i know and get my information first hand from direct sources as well as from mainstream and alternative media.
I quit discussing things with other syrians because they do the same thing that you do exactly, their dialogue is just filled with hate and cursing and name calling, no real argument or evidence or a proposal or plan to get out of this endless downward spiral we are in.
And the majority of Syrians don’t agree with one another, let alone agree with me, their fractured opposition produced political parties that had 5 members or less and wanted a seat on the council.
this will be the end of my discussion or reply to you, as I don’t think any further discussion or comments are going to benefit you or me.
Omar thanks for stopping by. By the way, how did you gain your English and what percentage of other Syrians speak English? Don’t take offense from Don, he dishes the same to everyone. He is also 10% thinking your real name might be Oleg or Olga and working out of Moscow. Honestly, with so many Russians on the blogs it’s understandable.
well, it is true that I maybe a Russian, nothing is certain on the internet, I gained my English through my work as a physician, and you are welcome to visit me in Houston TX to make sure I am not russian, I go by the same name on facebook.
I have no idea what percentage of syrians speak english, how ever either Frensh or English was mandatory 2nd language in syrian eduacation system.
I appreciate having the chance to say my 2 cents, I will most likely share this article / investigation with my friends for their opinion.
Another comment went to moderation. This is some dumb BS. You people have fun.
malfeer
Posted Apr 29, 2018 at 10:23 AM
horrendous…horrendous enabler…innocent little lambs…women and children…innocent little lambs…real devils… wiping them out wholesale…atrocity…long line of atrocities…atrocities…despotic rule…henchmen…dictator.
subjected to semantic analysis, this resolves to very crude propaganda.
so long and tnx for the facts!
Point out something I have said that is counterfactual, malfeet. Semantic quibbling is boring, irrelevant and dumb.
but dear mr monfork, what you said has nothing to do with facts.
your overweening meaning – the thing that looms behind the gonfalons and frumious adjectives – the 800 lb gorilla of an agenda is ‘muh disapproval’.
i was merely noting that as i wondered how an 800 lb gorilla could fit inside your head.
then i was able to answer the question myself…lol
tanks for the vacs!
OMG! I have an agenda.
keep up the clowning
Thanks for your comments, Omar. In your opinion, does the Assad regime truly embrace Baathist principles or has it strayed from those. None of the opposition seems capable of upholding non-secularist principles, imo. What do you think?
Omar Allababidi
Reply to mpainter
I replied to this last week, however all comments went into moderation. I am not sure why it went into moderation
Simplest solution: president Trump sticks to his election promise and pulls out all US personnel, money and weapons from Syria. After Iran can do they same as they will not be needed any more. Putin retreats to his one naval port there (like Bondsteel or Bagram).
Everybody happy except the neocons (which include recruited foreigner tools like Nethanyahoo, Saudi royals and M & M.)
The thing is, Russia and Iran haven’t embraced retreat and defeat as strategies, so it would not play out that way. Rather, they’ll consolidate their gains. Iran can triple its support for Hezbollah and consolidate its control over both Syria and Lebanon while Russia uses their new dominance of the Middle East to jack up oil prices.
Heck, maybe Russia can even engage in a selfless police action to enforce international law: returning the Golan Heights to their rightful owners, Syria (so proclaimed by numerous UN resolutions, right?) Boy, wouldn’t that stick it to the ‘neocons’?
Russian dominance of the ME? What are you smoking?
“The Real War for Syria is Taking Place in Its Skies”: https://www.counterpunch.org/2018/04/30/the-real-war-for-syria-is-taking-place-in-its-skies/
coldish1
We should all be grateful to Steve for assembling this uncomfortable but important photographic evidence. I feel however it would have been better published somewhere else than the Climate Audit blog, and I would have tried to avoid mixing unsupported interpretation with the observational data. For instance in the passage starting: “The closeup of the baby in purple…” I would have written ‘…are missing.’ in place of ‘…have been stolen, presumably by the White Helmets’.
audit this:
https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/syria/events/article/syria-opcw-joint-statement-26-04-18
OPCW investigators have been in Syria for two weeks now. They are conducting their work in extremely difficult circumstances. They have our full support. Instead of working with the OPCW to support their investigation, Syria and Russia have continued to create obstacles to delay their deployment to Duma and to wage a propaganda campaign against the OPCW. Australia, Bulgaria, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Poland, Slovakia, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the United States of America, the signatories of this joint declaration and States Parties to the Convention for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, wish here to spotlight and call for an end to such unacceptable Russian defamation of the OPCW. Today, Russia has decided to hold a so-called information meeting at OPCW headquarters that is nothing more than a crude propaganda exercise.
The OPCW has its credibility at risk. If they become a rubber stamp for the “five Eyes” plus Macron they will lose their function. Showing up 10 days later at a “crime” scene does not bode well. Why didn’t the OPCW condemn the premature rocket strike on April 14? No serious court in the world would accept punishment before judgement.
Why not read the link before putting your credibility at risk?
Non-entity has been Cochranized. The duo of serial atrocity committing dictators are innocent as little lambs, until proven guilty in a court of law. Never mind that they would never submit to a real court of law.
It’s not in their job description, but the OPCW is supposed to condemn serial rocket attacks. And they are supposed to plunge into a war zone without the co-operation of the vicious duo of serial atrocity committing dictators who control the territory.
…OPCW is supposed to condemn premature rocket attacks.
Better try to avoid another Western fiasco like UK-US/Irak in 2003 as the Chilcot report found: Intelligence on WMDs exaggerated to justify going to war, inquiry finds : https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/chilcot-report-intelligence-was-exaggerated-and-omitted-to-justify-iraq-war-inquiry-finds-a7122481.html
The intel services of all the Western democracies assessed that Sadam had WMD capabilities. Sadam seemed to be happy to let that impression prevail, as he would not open up to thorough inspection. Bad judgement left him hanging.
Chilcott report:
“We have concluded that the UK chose to join the invasion of Iraq before the peaceful options for disarmament had been exhausted. Military action at that time was not the last resort.”
Military action is never the last resort. There is always wishful complacency and then surrender. How many times could it be said that military action was not the last resort in the lead up to WWII? Why did the Allies get so excited about Poland? It’s not like they were invaded.
PS:The intel services of the Western democracies relied heavily on Israeli intel on Iraq WMDs. Why not? The recent snatching of the nuclear arms archives from the Ayatollahs is demonstration enough of the Israelis’ intel capabilities particularly in the Middle East. They work very hard and cleverly at it, because their survival depends on knowing who is up to what.
I have good friends in the Israeli intel and military, but the fact is that they used us to get Saddam. The lesson from that episode and others in our shared history (USS Liberty) is that the Israelis are looking out for themselves above all others. I sympathize with their problems, but I don’t like it when we get used and abused.
You claim the US got used and abused by Israeli deep state to get at Saddam’s Iraq in 2003 plus you didn’t like it.
Should president Trump ditch his election promise to pull out of Syria for repeat usage by Nethanyahu against Syria or Iran?
This whole setup of destroying all secular, composite and non Sunni countries in the ME stinks differently. By the way, who would be next after Lebanon? Isr….!
Bibi’s Information Warfare Operation Against America : https://www.truthdig.com/articles/bibis-information-warfare-operation-against-america/
Fake target this time: Iran.
I could write a book about good ole erratic loose cannon emotionally disturbed Scott Ritter which would probably end up in moderation oblivion. Short story, he was gung ho weapons inspector and resigned because the UNSCOM wasn’t being tough enough on Iraq. Then he became Saddam’s protector and hollered that if we invaded we would never reach Baghdad and we would get our butts kicked.
A lot of what Ritter states is correct, but he reveals no evidence or logic for claiming that Israel faked the documents. Why would they bother? Everybody knows that Iran had a nuclear weapons program and they lied about it. Anyone who doesn’t believe that the Ayatollahs goal is to get deliverable nukes asap and is doing clandestine work to get there, is very naive.
Assad needs sarin? For what? You condemn destruction, tsk, tsk.
The OPCW has Ahmet Üzümcü as director, a career diplomat who served in Syria, Israel and at NATO. Yesterday he undermined his own credibility in a NYT interview: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/may/04/chemical-weapons-watchdog-amends-claim-over-salisbury-novichok Reminiscences of IPCC’s Pachauri.
Notice the Guardian’s headline on this :”Chemical weapons watchdog amends claim over Salisbury novichok” while the OPCW’s statement they link to only says “nerve agent” (3x): https://www.opcw.org/news/article/opcw-spokespersons-statement-on-amount-of-nerve-agent-used-in-salisbury/
Some good news from the US IF confirmed: U.S. freezes funding for Syria’s “White Helmets” https://www.cbsnews.com/news/u-s-freezes-funding-for-syrias-white-helmets/
These “angles of aid” are as fake as mother Theresa was.
AnthonyIndia: You (and the propaganda distributed by RT) may be right (or wrong) about the nature of the White Helmets. However. the current US review/cutback effects ALL Syrian programs. That cutback tells us nothing about what the US government believes about the White Helmets.
Page with recent info and links regarding the “white helmets” : http://21stcenturywire.com/2018/05/11/syria-vanessa-beeley-speaks-to-uk-column-about-eastern-ghouta/
Another critical review of these “White Helmets”: https://timhayward.wordpress.com/2018/01/12/the-guardian-white-helmets-and-silenced-comment/
White Helmets’ own Facebook pages compared to their Wikipedia entry: heavy Wikipedia whitewash claimed: https://clarityofsignal.com/2018/05/17/msm-misinformation-comparing-the-wikipedia-page-of-the-white-helmet-terrorists-with-the-actual-images-from-their-own-facebook-accounts/
Here comes the crunch: Israel has just asked Russia for assurances that its advanced anti-aircraft missile defense systems (S-400 & S-300) will not be used against Israeli jets operating over Syria. If Russia refuses such assurances, Israel has justification to take those out (and she will). If Russia gives those assurances, it is exposed as an impotent ally, and the feeble positions of Iran, Syria, and yes, Putin are exposed.
On this question the whole Syrian situation is poised.
There was no report of these anti-aircraft missile defense systems being used against Israeli jets. Iran is pissed off. I predict that Iran will renounce and withdraw from the nuclear deal. This will be the downfall of the regime of Ayatollahs and their thugs.
If the Euro snowflakes continue to coddle the Ayatollahs, Iran will continue to pretend to abide by the agreement. They want to avoid that downfall thing. Their response to their recent thrashings by the Israelis has been pathetic.
Anyway, those in the know know that the Israeli’s will stop them from getting close to a functioning nuke, by any means necessary. And the Saudis and other Sunni Arabs will be on the sidelines waving colorful pom poms cheering them on. Unlike during the term of the last POTUS, the Israelis will have the U.S. on their side. Trump is kicking buttocks.
Trump has remedied the dereliction of Obama and the three stooges, Israel will do the rest. Undoing Obama in the Middle east is simple. The fun begins with sanctions against Iran. Merkel’s crowd is already squawking. Let them squawk.
No S-300 anti-aircraft missile defense systems for Syria, say Ruskis. Fruit of new U.S. posture in the mideast, thanks to Trump. Everything is falling neatly into place. The ayatollahs have been skewered and now are dangling over a bed of hot embers.
Test_User
Just checking something.
Testing to see if the name Brandon Shollenberger been put on some sort of blacklist, or if it’s just comments submitted under that name which are disappearing.
Many of my comments have disappeared into moderation. I don’t suspect that Steve deliberately leaves them there, but he does not attend to it. He seems to be off the job for some time. I hope he is well, but not busy creating any more Johnny Cochrane posts with the help of goofy “analytic tweeters”.
I’ve had comments disappear before because of what was in them, but this is the first time I’ve had it where every comment I make, no matter what it says, vanishes (doesn’t even show up as in moderation). When I can’t even post, “Testing” under my name yet can post freely under any other name, it seems my name/e-mail address has been blacklisted.
I don’t know how it happened or why, but I’m not going to try to dodge moderation to participate in discussions either.
Steve: I checked moderation queue. Zero comments from you in moderation queue. Your accusations that I blacklisted you are completely out of line.
I wish I would get blacklisted. This blog has become a weird place. I just feel compelled to respond to the more outrageous of the BS. Somebody stop me from wasting my time. One more post like this should definitely do it. And I wouldn’t be the first one to bail out of here. It’s gone from well-supported science auditing to biased speculation and serial unseemly defenses of very bad dictators.
Let’s see if this goes to the black hole known as ‘moderation’.
Streetcred
You’d be more than welcome to unilaterally avoid this blog … then I wouldn’t have to wade through your pontification to access other more erudite commentators. 😉
You wouldn’t know erudite from Shinola. And I would bet you have about as much street cred as little Canadian pencil neck Justin Bieber. You are free to wade right past my comments, but you find them fascinating.
That’s the most entertaining of your insults that I have read for a long time, thank you! Unfortunately, I have to wade through your pontificating trash in order to find anything else to read in any given subject. None the less, I think that you confuse Beiber for Trudeau … not that I care for not being Canadian. 😉 Still, why don’t you just go somewhere else if the blog so offends you ?
You don’t even know what street cred is. Justin Bieber is an appropriate example of a clown wannabe gang banger. Emulate him, if you want some of that faux street cred. Hire a bunch of failed rappers to hang out with you. Wear your hat backwards, your pants down on the ground, get a bunch of ridiculous tattoos, get arrested for some minor violations, have your body guard punch somebody etc. etc. Trudeau is just a run of the mill left loon snowflake. No cred of any kind. Have you tried dreads?
And thank you for paying so much attention to what I do.
paul courtney
If our host has banned Brandon Slanderberger, I say long overdue. Brandon has made clear his distaste for Steve, which has morphed into an irrational hatred, and one can only wonder why he returns at all. Same for Don Monfort, who left due to moderation, what, four times, only to break his vow and return again. I compliment our host for not responding to these attacks. Questioning the media narrative does not make one a Putin stooge (as if). And this post raises clearly valid questions, I don’t see any hard conclusions drawn. Should be obvious from Libya and elsewhere that the worst of the worst benefit from the failed state environment, but if I say that, Don will accuse me of calling Putin a lamb. Don, your comments to Omar clearly indicate you think you know more about Syria than a Syrian, can you just once try listening?
And now we see our host has looked into Brandon’s claim of banning, and responded. Don, why wait for our host to “blacklist” you (don’t hold your breath)? You are as free to not post as I am to skip your comments. Moderate yourself. Why spend time in a place you consider weird?
What did I do to Omar? He got to say his piece. Am I disqualified from commenting on Syria because I am not Syrian? I been around. Obviously Assad is still there, after seven years of rebellion. Why would he agree to leave now that he is winning with the help of Iran, Putin et al?
Omar obviously doesn’t live in Syria and he states that the majority of the Syrian people don’t agree with him. That’s millions of resident Syrians who know what is going on there better than ex-pat Omar and they don’t agree with Omar. Yet you want to ding little ole me, for disagreeing with Omar. Get real. Omar is engaging in wishful thinking. And the people of Syria haven’t been fighting and getting crushed daily for seven years only to meekly accept Assad’s oppressive stability.
Wait, wait, wait! Aren’t you the same paul courtney who said he is free to skip my comments? Yeah, it’s you. Get to skippin.
PS: Brandon did not accuse Steve of banning him. He stated that he can’t post here with his name. Do you think he made that up? He also said:”I don’t know how it happened or why”. Is that not plain enough for you? may e you need to read harder. Or, just skippity skip those commenters, whose plain English you cannot comprehend, or whose opinions you don’t like.
Dear don
I am one of the lucky few who lost nothing during the war, unlike most syrians whom lost relatives and property I have no vendetta or grudges towards a specific side.
What you mistakingly identified as wishful thinking is mearly a consideration of the future in a country that is lost in the past and current events.
You have a certain view of the syrian dillema from your corner of the world which might be accurate, how ever i dont see you reaching a conclusion or presenting a fact, you seem only interested in dissing others.
I have stated many facts. You missed them.
I can see that you have no grudge against a specific side. But why not? Because you have not personally suffered?
Cover your eyes, here is some more of my name calling: Assad is a ruthless tyrant. His father was a ruthless tyrant. Whichever family member that succeeds Bashar to the throne will be a ruthless tyrant. You don’t have a problem with that?
How does a Syrian detach himself from the reality of the atrocities of the Assad dynasty? You should think about picking a side. It’s a no brainer for me. I always side with the innocent victims of the ruthless tyrants. Particularly, the women and children. Think about it.
Your way of thinking is very white and black, you need not look very far to see how this region works, lebanon went into a horrible civil war with each militia claiming righteousness, they only gained death destruction and debts, lebanon only stabilized when assad army and dictatorship went in.
We are not so fortunate to have a pick of what is best , but a pick from what’s available, which is either a russian supported dictatorship (with or w/o assad) or a fractured country with multiple factions and warlords supported by western countries (kurds, sunni salafi militias etc)
the west has failed in showing true commitment to ending the war and forcing assad out, instead they were more intrested in seeing the country consume it self in constant war, they refused to enforce no flight zones or to arm rebels with anti air weapons.
All the factions in the current war failed to impose civilian safe areas or a cease fire or to force humanitarian aid entry to conflict zones and besieged towns.
Yes Assad is a ruthless tyrant,but the likes of aloosh and aljoulani aren’t democratic pigeons either, they ruled through fear and built prisons and conducted kidnappings and built their economy through smuggling and enforcing tariffs on every commodity entering including basic food like rice and grain, They also randomly bombarded civilian neighbourhoods in Damascus with whatever inaccurate weapons they had like mortars and hell canons
But please go watch more western propaganda, claim that you are standing with the weak and diss others opinions, in the end it doesn’t really matter what you or me think, it also doesnt matter who is right or wrong, for this will be only concluded with brute force and the annihilation of one side, and whether you like it or not the odds are currently in russia’s favour.
My reply went to moderation. I will summarize it:
The Assad Dynasty owns the mess in your country. That is not a fiction created by Western propaganda. It is ludicrous to take a neutral position and try to spread the blame around. Stand for something.
And the mess before Assad? The assads are only the last of a long line of coups and dictatorships, replacing Assad will only spawn another, or in the usual case a dozen other assads.
The fiction the west created was the two weeks deadline for the end of assad, the red line that was meant to be crossed, the half hearted weapon supply that was only meant to keep the war going than to end it. Israel would treat nusrat jihadis in field hospitals then send them back to wreak havoc. But please keep repeating the same fiction, it is ironically sad and funny at the same time.
Two more comments in moderation, for no apparent reason. Do you have the wordpress moderation algorithm set on “snowflake”, Steve? Or is it just out to get me?
You can have the last word, Omar. Tell us more about Assad stability.
I’ve also had many innocuous comments go into perpetual moderation.
But if this makes it through I want to welcome Omar to the USA and ask him why he chose America. Was it purely economic or did the ideals of freedom have any weight? Would he have a problem if his children were asked to fight for American freedom? If so, would that include American interventions? Should the US and UN have intervened in the Korean War? Grenada? Panama? Yugoslavia? Lebanon? Afghanistan? Libya? Would the world be safer if the US returned to pre-WWII isolationism?
I came to USA for a better socio-economic life, I don’t think politics or personal beliefs had anything to do with my decision, I would have gone to Saudia arabia or any other police state if I had better work opportunities.
personally I deeply respect the US constitution and the personal freedoms and rights it protected, I would help in any way to protect them.
regarding foreign interventions, I am pretty resilient towards propaganda and mass media, I don’t have knowledge on all the interventions mentioned above but my general sense is that they were more imperialistic and less of freedom interventions, If I was a US citizen back then, then I would support my country in its path for dominance and greatness.
In my opinion the US helped stabilize the world by being the only major player during the 90s. the world was certainly less safer during the cold war or world wars when there were many players contesting for dominance.
Well said, Omar. Reminds me of why I said you seemed to be a decent and thoughtful person.
Omar said: “If I was a US citizen back then, then I would support my country in its path for dominance and greatness..”
There is no doubt an element of national pride once one’s country has entered a conflict. This effect also gives the leadership a political boost and is called “wag the dog.” Since this is pretty well known America’s population is slightly more politically sophisticaed than in past times. Now, and even in the past, great and heated national debate usually proceeds any international interventions. The factors include whether the objective is achievable, just, containable, affordable and in some way aiding in America’s national security. Often Vietnam, Lebanon and other failed interventions are reflected upon. In the case of Syria’s uprising I think leaders were hoping that it was an “Arab spring” that would succeed internally. America’s Obama administration (and Clinton) gave vocal support to the uprising but lacked intelligence assets or plan to physically assist.
President Obama had capitalized on the political good luck of being against the Iraq War, calling it stupid. I believe his luck was just an anti-Bush, anti-Republicanism. But he hoped he might be fortunate (and charismatic) enough to leave Iraq and it and Syria right themselves and earn his Nobel Prize (already awarded to him preemptively). But that didn’t happen and instead every radical who was willing to use an AK-47 filled the void. Obama called them the “JV Team,” a school sports program for underclassmen and those not good enough for varsity, the junior varsity JV.
When it finally was apparent America had miscalculated about Assad’s power and the JV (ISIL) it was too late to effectively support a democratic coalition. They were gone. I don’t know if there was a winning move that America missed, that Trump or some other president would have seen.
Another comment in moderation.
To sum up, history doesn’t show inclination to support any democracy in the region, instesd coups vs legitimate governments were supported and I don’t see that policy changing anytime soon
PS:Rather than Steve falsely accusing poor Brandon of falsely accusing Steve of blacklisting, it might have been more in the spirit of auditing for Steve to find out why Brandon can’t comment under his name.
The hysterical and obnoxious Don CnnToldMeSo Montfort has told us as he spammed this thread, that he was going to leave..but still spams with his “russia dunn it” tinfoil hat rants..
Please Don..take your “expertise” back to the Guardina comments section,,
I am compelled to stay, until forcibly removed. A lot of you people need a lot of help. Keep reading.
If anybody is in any doubt what classic trolling is, just read a dozen of Don’s comments.
Main purpose: spoiling this blog with fact-less innuendo.
You wouldn’t know facts from Shinola. You are inpermeable to facts.
Antony: Indeed. His wish to be blacklisted unfulfilled, and our host having looked into it, Don demands our host look into it. Still clenching his fist harder on the notion that he knows more of Syria than omar, he now knows more about running the blog than the host. Don, you said you were leaving but you’re “compelled” to return. I didn’t say I’d skip your posts, merely said I could do so. I try to be understanding when it becomes clear english is not your first language.
You really need to learn how to read, little dude. I did not say that you said “I’d skip your posts”. I said:
“Aren’t you the same paul courtney who said he is free to skip my comments?”
Do you see the difference, little dude?
Gibberish:” His wish to be blacklisted unfulfilled, and our host having looked into it, Don demands our host look into it.”
Our host hasn’t mentioned looking into any blacklisting. He said he checked moderation to see if Brandon’s comments were stuck there. Brandon never claimed his comments were stuck there, but that they were not appearing here. Do you see anything from Steve indicating he has made any effort to find out why Brandon cannot post under his name? And I have not demanded that our host do anything. That would be silly and I am not silly, like so many others here.
john cooknell
I cannot make sense of all this.
War makes no sense, but it appears to be in our nature to destroy, that is the way it has always been.
Hi Omar,
A question for you. If you were the United States and it was trying to avoid accepting terrorists as refugees or immigrants, how would you weed out the terrorists from the good people of Syria?
in reply to jddohio
if I was the US government, and this was an Actual big problem, then I would definitely seek the root of the problem, the source of these Jihadi-suicide bombers-terrorist, the funding hub, the ideologic center, a current US ally called saudia arabia.
however, statistics show that this is a very minor problem that the media like to blow out of proportions, and NSA and homeland security can and have been able to identify radicals.
Thanks for your insight.
In fact, Qatar is a bigger problem than Saudi Arabia. It is the money bag of the Ikwan, otherwise known as the Muslim Brotherhood. Ask Egypt about the Muslim Brotherhood. The Obama/Clinton/Bushco connection to this and Qatar are presently being investigated.
Omar L
Ikhwan, wahhabis, hizbullah, Shia militias, ISIS alqaida, I don’t really see much difference.
Come on Steve, can’t you at least pretend to read what you complain about? First, I never said you blacklisted me. I said it seemed my name/e-mail address had been blacklisted, and I didn’t know how or why that happened. Saying I didn’t know how or why it happened means I couldn’t know that you did it yourself as opposed to something with the moderation software.
Moreover, I explicitly stated my comments were not showing up as being held in moderation, meaning your failure to find my comments in moderation is utterly irrelevant. Of course you wouldn’t find my comments in a spot I said they weren’t showing up.
Because Steve decided to go with a silly strawman rather than actually respond to what I said happened, let me try to move this to a factual, verifiable level. What comment do people see when they click this link:
https://climateaudit.org/2018/04/24/douma-videos-and-photos/#comment-781320
For me, nothing shows up. The same is true for comments numbered 781321, 781322 and 781323. Comment 781324 is this comment, where I first tried posting under a different name.
If one uses comment IDs to make a timeline, it is clear comments 781321, 781322 and 781323 are missing, as are comments 781326 and 781327, in the exact period I said I couldn’t post under my real name. If my comments were not disappearing as I claimed, what were those five comments? If what I said was “completely out of line,” then there should be five comments with IDs corresponding to those numbers which were not by me. It should be easy to pull them up in whatever moderation queue they’re stuck in to prove me wrong.
Personally, I think the fact there are five comments missing in the exact time window I say I couldn’t submit comments under my name should be a fairly convincing argument. Is anyone going to claim that is a coincidence? Is someone going to say I decided to randomly comment under a different name to say I had comments vanishing right after three comments unconnected to me were submitted but didn’t appear? What about the other two comments which were submitted shortly after I said this was happening that never appeared? Are people going to say that was coincidence too, not that I tried switching back to my original account to test after the alternate account was able to post?
What about comment 781331, a comment made in a (six hour) later two-hour window between Don Monfort posting a comment (781330) and me responding (781332) which is also missing? Is that another coincidence, or was it me trying to respond under my real name, finding I still couldn’t then switching to an alternate name?
The facts are easy to verify. They’ll show what i said happened, happened.
Slight correction. That’s four comments which had disappeared before I switched accounts. I forgot to include 781320 in the count. That makes four comments missing before I switched accounts, two more sometime after I commented on a different account and a seventh several hours later.
Really ? Who cares ? Quit whining here and try some place that is more to your liking. You’re not forced to bloviate here. Have a great day 😉
Streetcrud is baaaaack!
I have to wonder at the mentality of a person who responds to someone who hasn’t posted in a week to tell them to go away. I had pretty well given up commenting here given our host’s decision to make an obviously false claim then refuse to correct or address it when his misconceptions were pointed out. If nobody had said another word to me on this post, I can’t imagine I’d have commented on this page again.
Or is that the point? Is this some weird sort of bait to get me to comment here again? I can’t imagine why someone would want that in this situation, but it’d still make way more sense than telling a person who was already gone to go away.
Streetcrud is trying to build his non-existent streetcred. Tells you to get out of town, at no risk to himself. Pathetic.
Douma: Part 2 – ‘It Just Doesn’t Ring True’ http://www.medialens.org/index.php/alerts/alert-archive/2018/869-douma-part-2-it-just-doesn-t-ring-true.html
Interview with ex-US Marine Intelligence officer Scott Ritter who from 1991 to 1998 served as a chief weapons inspector and led a number of teams into Iraq, now on Syria:
https://consortiumnews.com/2018/04/27/weapons-inspector-refutes-u-s-syria-chemical-claims/
On the (related) Salisbury gas attack: https://www.commonspace.scot/articles/12644/exclusive-scientist-defence-laboratory-chief-executive-wrong-say-salisbury-novichok
Just an observation re the two ‘balcony gas cylinder’ photos:
That’s either a different cylinder in each photo, or perhaps the same cylinder rotated 180 degrees. The scratch patterns and stains differ. And possibly the dimensions differ too, but that may be an artifact of lens focal length and/or photo editing.
In any case, further clear indication that at least some degree of stage managing has occurred.
If you had any sense, you would recognize that the two photos were taken at different times, in different light, from different angles and different distances. Both photos depict a yellowish cylinder in a freaking hole with the same debris field surrounding them. Only a clown would draw a clear indication of blah blah blah from that.
Zoom in and look Don.
Both photos are directed towards the same corner of the walls.
The background debri is basically in the same positions.
The foreground debris is largely the same, but is slightly re-arranged.
The patterns of scratches and corrosion on the cylinder are completely different.
As I said: some evidence of stage managing.
Other than that, nothing else can be concluded.
Nope, it is evidence that the canisters have been shifted. One can conclude that these were intentionally moved or rotated. No other conclusion is warranted. However, one may _argue_ that there was staging for the second photo. One can also argue that there are two different canisters. And so forth.
One can also argue that the canister was shifted to inspect it for identifying numerals or printing.
So, argue away.
My explanation is correct, marky. If you had any sense and you were looking at it objectively you are probably sane enough to see it. Please tell us your theory on why someone would switch one very similar cylinder for another? What are they staging? What is the purpose of the staging? Why not just use one freaking cylinder? Use your little head, for a change.
Mpainter.. we are largely in agreement.
Don, if you accept there has been some staging, the question then becomes: just how much of this is staged?
If you are worried about purpose and intent, perhaps one may go right back to these questions:
Why would Assad do the one thing which could derail his current success?
And; What possible gains might he expect militarily from killing one family in one house with chemical weapons?
For terror. Terror is an effective means of of controlling a dissident populace. And yes, Assad is that kind of dictator, despite all attempt to whitewash him on Twitter.
Also, the word “staged” or “staging” carries certain connotations and I do not agree to its appropriateness in this context (meaning the photos of the canister).
mpainter … “stage managed” may be a better term.
But … that gas cylinder undoubtedly did NOT make that hole through the steel reinforced concrete floor. It is not damaged, it is still on the surface and gives the appearance of being carefully placed at the edge of the hole. … ie it has the appearance of a stage managed picture.
I’d agree it is possible it was dropped from an aircraft, landed on the floor and rolled to that point.
But it did not make the hole.
Marx or whatever, horsegrunt. You make crepe up.
Also, horsegrunt on your semantic quibbling.
Nuthin made up there… take a look.
Not sure if you’ve ever smashed through a concrete wall or floor, but it should be obvious even to you that there’d be major damage to a gas cylinder which did so.
Don’t get too upset about my theories to this point: In fact, I think it more likely the whole thing was staged, perhaps even to the point of murdering people. (Bet that made ya choke on ya tea and biscuits!)
Give strength parameters of gas cylinder. Was the gas liquefied? In which case it was incompressible and cylinder would have burst if not strong enough. Bombs have been designed to smash through over ten feet of concrete. You make crepe up. Get facts. A photo is not a competent investigation. People like you have no concept of the need for facts and make crepe up, thinking that their imagination serves for facts.
And that is the problem with the head post. Nothing but photos and commentary on those photos. But some types are impressed and imagine that it serves as a thorough investigation while relying on their uninformed imagination to draw conclusions. Like you.
* “penetrate over ten feet” before exploding. A few inches of concrete is no obstruction for ordinance that is strongly designed. Get the facts. Uninformed imagination does not impress me.
You are seriously suggesting that what was described as a gas cylinder penetrated neatly through 30 cm of reinforced concrete and then bounced back out and landed atop the floor?
And now you attribute your own imaginings to me.
That didn’t work for you eh… so your scenario was what?
Please put it forward, I’m interested.
What painter said:”For terror. Terror is an effective means of of controlling a dissident populace. And yes, Assad is that kind of dictator, despite all attempt to whitewash him on Twitter.”
Assad and his evil allies are winning precisely because of ruthless terror. End of story.
Ok you’ve put forward a motive for Assad to use chemical weapons, and I’ll add one:
1. Terrorise civilians more than normal bombings might do.
2. Demonstrate his profound stupidity and or arrogance.
Possible motives for the so called rebels to do so?:
1. Provide an excuse for western military action on their behalf.
2. Provoke immediate air strikes against Assad’s regime.
3. Stimulate further western financial support and weaponry supplies.
4. Invoke international sympathy.
5. Prompt unwary western reporters to attend to provide ready fodder for kidnappings and beheadings.
Reg. Twitter.com/climateaudit April 24th:
Just made my first post on Steemit. Decided not to use ClimateAudit for non-climate essays. Pointed out the non-authoritativeness of @WHO statement on Douma.
I tried to sign up there but their confirmation code SMS doesn’t reach India. Therefore I will continue to post relevant audit links here.
kakatoa
A recent book review by M. Forte may be of interest-
https://zeroanthropology.net/2018/05/10/book-review-washingtons-long-war-on-syria-by-stephen-gowans/
….”Nonetheless, Gowans succeeds in poking so many holes into caricatures of “Assad the dictator” that no person, informed by reading his book, could reasonably continue repeating such themes. In the spirit of C.B. Macpherson, Gowans urges us to take Syrian claims to building a democracy, seriously…..”
Any dumb clown can write a book. Poking holes can impress the gullible, who prefer to ignore the actual evidence:
I don’t think there’s much dispute over whether Assad’s regime brutally suppresses any opposition. There may be some question as to how much he is directly involved in this, but he certainly allows it to continue.
However, the 0.5 % of the population believed to have been detained by the regime, and the 0.1% believed to have been killed by the regime, pales in relation to the 1.75% of the population which HAVE died in this war, and the 50% of the population KNOWN to have been displaced, half of these now being outside the border.
And given that western support of these rebels boosted the rise of ISIS, and that now even without ISIS involved, the only incredibly obvious possible outcome of rebel success would have been a squabbling bunch of Islamic extremist groups fighting over running the country, one has to wonder if the western aim was simply to sow chaos; as it has done in Afghanistan and Libya. .
Omar Lababidi in his comments above states very clearly that the average Libyan, given the choice between years of completely destructive warefare, death and destruction, or a relatively peaceful existence for 99.5% of the population under Assad, would very easily choose Assad.
Yet, the arrogant west says, “No, f**kthat, we don’t like the guy, and you’re gonna get what we reckon is good for you, even though we have no f**king idea how it’ll work!”
… and you somehow find it in your mind to support this idiocy?
I won’t read anything you say beyond this dumb crap: “There may be some question as to how much he is directly involved in this, but he certainly allows it to continue.”
Assad is a ruthless dictator. His father was a ruthless dictator. If Assad wins, which is likely, his son will be a ruthless dictator. Ruthless dictators are directly involved in the ruthlessness. They dictate. It’s their job. Try using your little head. End of story.
… the 0.5 % of the population believed to have been detained by the regime, and the 0.1% believed to have been killed by the regime, pales in relation to the 1.75% of the population which HAVE died in this war, and the 50% of the population KNOWN to have been displaced, half of these now being outside the border.
And given that western support of these rebels boosted the rise of ISIS, and that now even without ISIS involved, the only incredibly obvious possible outcome of rebel success would have been a squabbling bunch of Islamic extremist groups fighting over running the country, one has to wonder if the western aim was simply to sow chaos; as it has done in Afghanistan and Libya.
My reaction was the same as Don Monfort’s. When I read that twaddle about Assad, I read no further. You have no credibility, marxy pal.
How do you two geniuses know anything about Assad, when you do no reading of alternate views, and your main source of information is Fox News?
Don, you should try ignoring the propaganda and bulls**t combining from all sides: everything we get from the Western media about the rebel side is from rebels or the White Helmets, and everything from Assad’s side has it’s own slant.
Just look at logical scenarios and the possible happenings and the most likely outcomes.
… and you probably should read Stephan Gowans’ book… not to agree with what he says, but at least to see that there’s more to the story than your “Assad is a brute, therefore the deaths and damage in removing him are immaterial” approach.
Nope, Omar Lababidi says there is no clear answer to Syria’s problems, and I agree. It seems obvious that neither side is pretty. One thing is clear: Assad remains only if he divorces himself from Iran and Hezbollah. The writing is on the wall. Trump has committed to removing the malign influence of Iran from the region and he will do it. It should have been done under Obama.
Another problem is Erdogan. It will be interesting to see how Trump deals with him. I would like to see the Turks held accountable for the Armenian genocide.
Whoa, paint. Trump is not going to kick Iran and Hezbollah out of Syria. Iran only leaves Syria if there is regime change and somebody sensible ends up governing Iran. Not likely any time soon.
Erdogan is a stinker, but he is firmly in power and will remain a problem. The Turks are not responsible for the Armenian genocide. The Turks who were responsible have long since died.
The name is mpainter and yes, Trump is committed to removing the malign influence of Iran from the region, or do you dispute this?. We shall see how he (and Israel) achieve this. The foaming ayatollahs will make more mistakes as they feel the heat, imo. All is in suspense and I’m betting on Trump.
Turkey certainly bears the burden of guilt in the Armenian genocide. Never too late to demand redress for this monstrous deed.
Iran is certainly being checkmated, that nuclear deal meant a lot for their failing economy.
Relax, painty. We hope he does it. Not likely any time soon. They’ll just crank up the oppression. That usually works in the Middle East.
No, this below is what Omar Lababidi said.
(I read very quickly, and read everything I can find on a topic. Whereas you two are like naughty children not wanting to hear that which contradicts them: fingers in ears, jumping up and down yelling “nah na nah nah!” :-). Tis amusing and intriguing.)
“…ending the war and bringing back stability is what will benefit most Syrians, ending the hunger sieges and the indiscriminate shelling is what we should look for, and in that I have cheered previously for the western backed FSA when it claimed it will end the Assad rule in two weeks, and I will support assad if he will end the war and stop the division of what was once my home….”
omar lababidi on Apr 29, 2018 at 9:27 AM
And I’ve bread everything you two (Don and mpainter) have writte above too:
And your argument is quite short and simple:
1. Assad is a cruel dictator, therefore he must go.
2. There is no concern that what might replace Assad appears to be considerably worse than he is.
3. There is no concern for the fate of Syria and the Syrian people in this: if chaos ensues, so be it.
By the way, real chlorine gas can simply be bought in for example Saudi Arabia by civilians for industry or swimming pools etc.. Here info from Air Liquide’s US site: a 140 kg cylinder with 68 litre liquid 99.5% chlorine inside (CHEMGAZ 1) https://industry.airliquide.us/chlorine
No need to build more factories for this; any asset or Assad can order them online.
US poultry industry uses chlorine to wash their bird meat but that doesn’t kill any listeria and salmonella https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/may/26/chicken-health-fear-chlorine-washing-fails-bacteria-tests-brexit-salmonella-listeria
Halper is Bushco. Lots more to come on Bushco’s role in this Russia Russia Russia affair. In fact, Bushco is the main force in this.
I wonder what kind of holes Steve’s favorite analytic tweeters will poke in this:
https://www.yahoo.com/news/missile-downed-mh17-came-russian-military-investigators-103253894.html
Or maybe Thule, Greenland, where you’ll meet some really cool people.
By the way, the Ukrainian air traffic.controller refused permission to mh17 pilot to ascend to cruising altitude, which height (39,000 feet) would have put the flight out of range of the buk anti-aircraft missile. It looks like a set-up job.
The airlines was greatly at fault for not avoiding a war zone. This b.s. about filing criminal charges is a cover up. Look closely and you will find that Malaysia airlines has Dutch ownership.
You are making crap up, painty ….really pathetic:
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/jul/19/mh17-changing-course-storms-pilot
Pull your head out and read it carefully, Don, there’s a smart fellow. Key words: claimed, may have.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buk_missile_system
Buk can hit targets from 46,000 ft altitude to 79,000 ft depending on model. Poor painty has been bamboozled by KGB propaganda, again. Really pathetic.
“It looks like a set-up job.” Pathetic.
Maximum range for maximized conditions. The Ukrainians would do what they could to insure that conditions were optimal for a successful strike, that is, restrict the altitude of the airliner. There will be a record of any communications between the airliner and Ukrainian controllers.
Or rather, had Dutch ownership. In August,2014, the Malaysian government nationalized all outstanding shares of that airline (previously the government had a 63% ownership). Now the airlines can only be sued in Malaysia, as in fat chance. That nationalization was done one month after their flight mh17 was shot down. It didn’t take them long, did it?
Thule, I think, would be the best place for you. And you’ll be safe from all the booger men, like Putin, darn tootin’, in Thule.
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Which is totally irrelevant to who done the dirty deed. And we know who it was. You are pathetic.
A full investigation should explore any disinformation fed to Russia which led them to believe that the flight was a military operation, say, a paratrooper operation.
I doubt seriously that Russian military knew that their target was a civilian airliner. Their actions showed that they had foreknowledge of the flight path of mh17 but did not know it was a civilian flight.
But this business of making a crime of it puts the U.S. in the crosshairs for our downing of the Iranian airliner twenty years ago, a similar mistake. Who gets criminally charged in that?
This is just too silly and disgusting You are a blatant shameless apologist for Soviet KGB dictator Vlad Putin. You are shamelessly trying to find any thing to muddy the water. You are making it up. The Russians did it.
I can’t take any more of this dumb crap. This blog is in the crapper.
Thule for you, Donny boy.
And you can remain in the crapper, clownboy.
Better wonder why Ukraine didn’t mark their airspace as unfit for international passenger traffic overflight.
mpainter is spouting more Putin propaganda, probably distributed by his friends at the Internet Research Agency.
The most efficient cruising altitude for a planes rises as fuel is consumed. MH17 was following the flight plan (filed internationally) that expected it to rise from 33.000 feet to 35,000 over Eastern Ukraine on airway L980. A nearby plane had delayed that rise and the ML17 was cleared to enter Russian air space at 33,000 feet. Ukrainian military planes had been shot down one and three days before MH 17 at altitudes suggesting that new air-to-ground missiles capable of reaching civilian air traffic were now being used in rebel territory. The Russian BUK surface-to-air missile system capable of reaching these altitude had been seen and photographed on the ground in Eastern Ukraine. Analysis of the wreckage showed that the plane had been brought down by a missile exploding outside the cockpit, not a bomb inside the plane. The 9M38 missile that allegedly brought down MH17 could reach at least 46,000 feet.
https://www.webcitation.org/6cFSGnsRg
Without warning, the Russian military sent anti-aircraft missiles capable of hitting civilian airliners into Eastern Ukraine. Hundreds of flights entered or left their air space for Eastern Ukraine every day. Airlines had at most three days to respond to the evolving threat.
This is like Mueller indicting Russians. Four years afterwards the Dutch are indicting Russians when the facts were known four years ago. Indict Russian military personnel. This has the odor of horsegrunt, Frank. Your favorite flavor.
This MH17 report is based on analysis of video images, so “crap” in Don’s language above for Douma visuals.
What is important here is the timing of the report’s release: 5 years after the incident BUT 1 month before the world cup football in Russia. MH17 was downed 6 months before the Winter Olympics in Russia, but the perpetrator was not clear enough for sanctions.
The Dutch establishment wants revenge now and getting the EU to boycott this world cup is part of that. Straight into the narrative of the Five Eyes – but One “Brain” (neither Obama or Trump): Russia!, Russia!
pathetic putin apologist
this is the crapper
Wasn’t that the former Director of National Intelligence?
This move by the Netherlands government cheats the families of the victims of any compensation because it blames Russia which accepts no blame and is unreachable. The responsibility lies with the airlines for flying over a combat zone where fighter planes operated and air defense missiles were operating. Mh17 was hit at 29,000 feet altitude. Russia blamed the pilot Voloshin, who committed suicide in March this year, perhaps out of remorse.
Painty, don’t you get tired of being fooled by absurd stories? Radar showed only three aircraft within 30 miles of MH 17 when it exploded, all civilian airliners. Was Voloshin flying a stealth fighter on loan from the US?
The final report of the Dutch Air Safety Board was published in October 2015, a little more than one year after the plane was lost. That report assigned the blame to a Russian missile fired by rebels.
Commercial airlines were restricted to flying above 32,000 feet by the Ukrainian government and military flights were below 26,000, leaving 26,000-32,000 as an empty buffer zone. The 32,000 feet limit imposed by Ukraine is higher than those imposed by Afghanistan, Syria, Iraq, and Libya. Some nations ban travel by their domestic carriers over conflict zones. The US had banned flights over Crimea where rival air traffic control sites were providing conflicting instructions.
If a Ukrainian plane had shot down MH17, the rebels would have immediately allowed experts to study the wreckage. The fact that it took 4 months to get access is telling. It took the Russians 8 years to admit downing KAL007 in 1983.
Whose radar? And who is fooled? The Ukraine were operating scores of fighters against the rebels at this time. So, who is fooled, you or me?
The Netherlands government should not have approved the flight plan. All indicators are that the rebels thought that they had targeted a military plane.
Absurd to talk of prosecution of the rebels “under Dutch law”. Wise up, horsegrunt reveler.
mPainter asked: Whose radar? The flight was seen on radar from both Russia and Ukraine. It was about to be handed over to Russian air traffic control when it disappeared from radar.
Flight plans that cross international boundaries are entered into a system that checks the flight plan against all of the current rules of the overflown countries and submits those plans that pass directly to the appropriate air traffic control systems. Of course, each airline reviews all their flight plans and makes sure they are obeying any rules their home country had imposed. (The US had banned flights over Crimea, where Ukrainian and Russian air traffic control systems were giving contradictory instructions. That sent more flights over Eastern Ukraine.)
Civilian airliners have been flying over like Afghanistan, Libya, Iraq after Saddam, Syria, etc. A government plane at 30,000 feet is out of range of all but the most sophisticated anti-aircraft missiles. Those missiles must be transported by specialized vehicles and haven’t been available to most insurgencies.
mpainter wrote: “All indicators are that the rebels thought that they had targeted a military plane.”
I thought you just told me a Ukrainian plane shot down MH17. Now you say it was an accident. Try to find out the truth before spreading Russian propaganda.
Libya compensated the families of victims of the Libyan-sponsored terrorists that brought down Pan Am 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland. When the Russians kick out Putin, their new government will spend some of his billions compensating the families of MH17 and KAL 007 passengers.
It is not unlikely that mh17 was taken as a military plane. The Dutch say that Russia’s guilt lies in the fact that the missile originated in Kursk, Russia. Well, Russia is absolved of any blame on that basis, if the missile system were operated in the Donbass by insurgents. The Netherlands “investigation” and threatened “indictment” is not more than a sham to shift liabilities from the government, which approved the mh17 flight plan over the dangerous combat zone.
Israel struck again, this time against Hezbollah west of Homs. Message: we will destroy Iranian military presence in Syria bit by bit and no one can resist us.
Iranian prestige in Syria (and the region) sinks lower and lower. Trump will succeed where the ineffectual Obama and Bush fumbled. Steve McIntyre will angrily tweet against this success.
If I understand correctly, Syria has Baathist government forces, the Kurd-led alliance SDF, the Syrian affiliate of Al Qaeda, Saudi-supported Sunni Islamists, and residual ISIS forces – and their foreign allies. In the Lebanese civil war, which had a similar array of diverse forces, whenever any group threatened to get strong enough to control the country, the others would unite against them. Until recently, ISIS was viewed as the biggest threat, so government and SRF forces did most of their fighting against them. Now that ISIS isn’t the major threat, everyone else is likely to devote most of their effort against the Baathists. Israeli interference is increasing against the Baathists allies Hezbollah and Iran. Trump would like to remove all US help, but that might leave Shia domination from Iran to Lebanon, so US, Saudi and Israeli support will probably prevent victory by the Baathists. Turkey will intervene if the SDF gets too strong. The likely result will be a stalemate.
Putin’s venture in Syria was meant to restore Russian prestige in the area. He undertook this venture against a a weak and ineffectual Obama administration.
But Trump is neither weak nor ineffectual. If Putin is to salvage some prestige for Russia, he will accommodate Israel’s aim of expelling Iran/Hezbollah from Syria and Lebanon. A political solution will be found that saves face for Putin and maintains the Baathist principles. The forty eight year Assad dictatorship will probably end and some sort of democracy will re place it.
Assad shows that he understands that his future is tied to the expulsion of Iran. Iran, of course, is rapidly losing prestige. The question is Will Iran try some desperate war against Israel in an attempt to restore its prestige? That will hasten the end of the ayatollahs. Trump holds all the cards in this game. Interesting times.
By the way, no one can withstand Israeli military prowess, not Iran not Russia. That prowess is the key and Trump will back Israel to the hilt.
Also, did anyone take note how the Hamas riots at the Gaza border came to a screeching halt? Someone sent the word to Hamas “Cut it out”. Once Iranian influence is expunged from the region, there will finally be a peace settlement. This is Trump’s achievement.
For Don: the good old days (1964) when a US president ordered the CIA to infiltrate his domestic opposition and directed the FBI to wire tap the same and they did it. How times have turned the tables!
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-fbi-spied-for-lbjs-campaign-1527201701
For Steve: PM Trudeau approves upgrade of lazy one of the five Eyes so CSE can carry out offensive operations “to degrade, disrupt, influence, respond to or interfere with the capabilities, intentions or activities” of foreign actors. https://canadiandimension.com/articles/view/new-bill-will-give-ultra-secret-spy-agency-extensive-powers
Who will he target first, Israel or India; I guess his handlers will redirect all to Iran or Russia.
I do consider all the ideas you have introduced in your post.
They’re really convincing and can certainly work. Still, the posts are too quick for starters.
Could you please prolong them a little from subsequent time?
“The forty eight year Assad dictatorship will probably end and some sort of democracy will re place it.”
Nice try.But thats a fail..again..
You have no shame..
The Americans will try and force another dictator that they want.
Remember..like all the other times..oh..forgot..you dont read..fair enough..because rants and jingoes are so deep..
And its okay to invade a foreign country..crickets..its ok because its the good ol USA. 🙂
How is the Afghanistan invasion going..?the Iraqi invasion going..the destabilisation of Libya was pure genius as well..
Ignore all that..just mumble “merica”..
Seriously…beyond parody but I still had a shot anyway..
No wonder your country is bankrupt and despotic when the base in intelligence of its population is so low and wilfully ignorant of its own history..
Mr Poes Law appears to be a troll..paid ? or just unemployed with thorazine soaked spittle hitting the computer screen in rages..?
And its idiotic responses..are a little too pat.
Might even be just a posting bot.. 🙂
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Netvibes is finally acquired by French engineering giant Dassault Systèmes
It’s been a long and winding road since Tariq Krim created and eventually left Netvibes, but today Netvibes has been acquired by huge French engineering giant Dassault Systèmes for an undisclosed amount. Krim continues to pursue his original dream of organising the social web on Jolicloud.
Netvibes had an early lead back in the era when ‘personal start pages’ were the new new thing, but (and we won;t go into the long story here) a large pivot towards enterprise saw it moving into more of a dashboard for Fortune 500 brands, enterprises and agencies (including Coca Cola, HP, L`Oreal, US Dept. of Energy, Digitas, McCann Worldgroup, Edelman, Lufthansa, Sage). Although you’d be forgiven for not tracking its growth in that other world, it’s in fact turned into a decent enterprise story, serving over 250,000 Web apps directly into businesses and connecting internal enterprise systems (like Salesforce, SQL, ERP, etc.) with the real-time Web.
Dassault Systèmes has 135,000 customers across many industries and virtually every commercial jet gets touched by their design software at some stage.
Netvibes will remain free to its corporate users
Here’s more in their release below:
Netvibes Acquired by Dassault Systèmes, Accelerating the Future of Dashboard Intelligence for Brands and Enterprises
Netvibes brings Dashboard Intelligence to Dassault Systèmes’ 3DExperience platform, enabling companies to Listen, Learn and Act in real-time—on the Web and inside the Enterprise—like never before
San Francisco, CA—February 9, 2012—Today, Netvibes, the leading dashboard intelligence platform, announced that it has been fully acquired by Dassault Systèmes (DS) (Paris:DSY) (Euronext Paris: #13065, DSY.PA), a world leader in 3D and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions.
“With the birth of the real-time Web, companies need to adapt to everything and everyone inside and outside their borders. To accomplish this, we need a way to connect and combine different products and uses, internal and external data sources, personal and professional apps, and human curation and algorithms—across all devices and departments, in real-time and in context,” said Bernard Charlès, President and CEO, Dassault Systèmes. “Netvibes Dashboard Intelligence technology makes this possible.”
Netvibes helps Fortune 500 brands, agencies and enterprises understand the real-time Web and everything inside and outside the organization with Dashboard Intelligence: dashboard technologies that connect everything together for better decision-making. Netvibes’ award-winning dashboard publishing platform and Universal Web App (UWA) technology enable Social Enterprises to integrate all internal Enterprise platforms, databases and systems together with external cloud apps, social feeds and live sentiment from across the real-time Web, and deploy it seamlessly across all desktop and mobile platforms with native-like UI.
This move brings Netvibes’ Dashboard Intelligence technology to Dassault Systèmes 3DExperience platform, empowering Social Enterprises and users at all levels to:
· Listen to everything: Aggregate enterprise data (structured and unstructured, processes and platforms) with the real-time, social Web (news, social feeds and apps)
· Learn from everyone: Analyze all layers inside and outside the Enterprise, by combining individual and social intelligence with algorithms and data intelligence for smarter results
· Act in real-time: Adapt to make better, faster decisions with intelligent alerts that respond to internal data or public sentiment and trigger automated business actions
Dassault Systèmes enables companies to experience the world, from parts to products (e.g. planes, medical devices, buildings), from individual workers to supply chain and distribution (e.g. stores), from designing to experiencing usage scenarios. Netvibes specializes in understanding the Web in new ways, to reveal customer sentiment, brand identity and emerging influencers. Together, Netvibes contributes to Dassault Systèmes’ vision to Experience Everything in the world and on the Web.
“This partnership was born out of our mutual vision to bring Dashboard Intelligence to the entire world and all platforms and processes. To achieve this ambitious vision, we need an ambitious partner like Dassault Systèmes, whose deep authority as global technology leader will rapidly accelerate our efforts across the Enterprise world,” said Freddy Mini, CEO, Netvibes. “Imagine understanding how syncing product design and global brand sentiment would enable the ultimate end user experience. This vision will become our reality.”
Netvibes customers and users will benefit from the global resources, deep technology and algorithms Dassault Systèmes is known for around the world. Netvibes’ website, products and team will continue to provide the same award-winning dashboard experience the Netvibes brand is known for by millions of users and hundreds of agencies, brands and enterprises around the globe.
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Outbrain Adds Self-Service To Its Content Discovery Platform: Now The Long Tail Of Smaller Brands Can Use It, Too
Ingrid Lunden @ingridlunden / 8 years
Outbrain, the well-funded, well-connected content discovery platform, today is announcing a new chapter in its business, which also points to how recommendation and referral services, already used widely by larger brands and publishers, are increasingly becoming accessible by smaller competitors. The company is launching a self-service version of Amplify, its platform that recommends relevant content to readers on the websites they’re reading, plus recommends relevant content from elsewhere on the web.
Before now, Outbrain says that Amplify was only available to larger brands, who would effectively buy a subscription covering a bulk of content. Now companies can use the platform to buy campaigns for increments as small as $10. The service is used to complement other kinds of social media marketing — such as ad buys and Fan pages on Facebook and Sponsored Stories on Twitter.
If you aren’t familiar with Outbrain, chances are that you may have come across its platform without even knowing it. The company counts publishers like CNN, Mashable, Fast Company and Slate, and brands like GE, among those using its widget to suggest links for further reading alongside content on the site: it offers one column of stories from the site itself, and another of stories from other places. All told, Outbrain says it’s currently embedded across 90,000 sites, generating over 6.5 billion page views per month — effectively double the amount of page views it was generating last December, when it announced a $35 million Series D round.
Some of that has had to do with introducing new formats on to the platform, such as video. David Sasson, Outbrain’s COO, says that that video already accounts for “several billion” recommendations per month, and that “the percent of our overall recommendations which point to video is growing each month.”
Another is mobile, which Sasson says is “booming,” although he declined to give any concrete numbers. Outbrain provides an optimized version of its platform for publishers, where it delivers content specifically readable on mobile devices. Apart from providing an experience that better mirrors what’s happening on a publisher’s desktop site, using something like Outbrain as a revenue-generating referrals engine can prove to be significantly less intrusive than running ads alongside that mobile content.
That is likely to extend to further platforms in future, either leveraging video growth or more in the area of mobile, such as with e-readers. “We’re committed to extending our platform into all digital areas where people could use help finding what to read or watch next, so whenever you get stuck not knowing where to find something interesting, expect an Outbrain link there at some point in the future,” says Sasson.
Outbrain uses a mixture of contextual analysis, a technique called collaborative filtering (“people who like X, also like Y”) and personalization to generate links for site visitors. This data is cookie-based and anonymized, and data is not shared between publishers.
Sasson says the new self-service platform works like this: a customer can set a daily budget plus a cost-per-click that it is willing to pay. Outbrain recommends a CPC of $0.15, he says, which, used with the $10/day minimum spend, works out to 2,000 people coming to that piece of content per month. Content is submitted either via an RSS reader or via uploaded links.
Large brands tend to need much higher reach to see a meaningful impact, Sasson notes. “Most larger brands and publishers that work with us are driving hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of clicks a month into their content through Amplify.” But since now, on aggregate, Outbrain is reaching 164 million uniques per month with its recommendations, it can start fitting in smaller buys, which will still generate meaningful traffic to those smaller companies.
So why the move to expand the platform, which has grown very well servicing larger brands, to going after smaller businesses? Partly it’s about diversifying Outbrain’s own customer base as the platform continues to mature. But Sasson says that part of the reason is because these SMBs are increasingly looking at referrals and recommendation as a way to drive traffic to their businesses. “Social media provides them with new opportunities to create meaningful dialogue with consumers inexpensively, using interesting content as a basis for continued conversation,” he notes.
He says that part of the reason for this is because Google is becoming too expensive for some SMBs (Google may be looking to meet that challenge itself with its new credit card for SMBs to specifically buy Adwords). That’s something that other smaller startups, like Linqia, are also going after, via different routes.
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The Unexpected Road: One Woman's Journey to Becoming A Mother
After five disappointing attempts with fresh egg donors, Julie and Sean achieve their dream of parenthood through frozen donor egg.
When Julie and her partner, Sean, decided that they wanted to have a child together, they had no idea of the long road they would take to make that dream come true. It would turn out to be an emotional four-year journey that would include three different clinics and seven different egg donors.
Since Julie already had a 12-year-old son that she had conceived naturally at age 33, she had thought getting pregnant again would not be difficult.
But as the months and then years passed with no pregnancy, she decided to consult a specialist. She tried IVF treatment using her own eggs, and at age 42, she got a good response. She underwent a fresh IVF cycle, but didn't get pregnant. Then the couple tried a frozen embryo transfer -- twice -- but both ended heartbreakingly in miscarriages.
Julie and Sean decided to change clinics and try using fresh donor egg. The couple selected a donor through a donor egg agency, and paid for the donor's medical testing. Testing revealed, however, that the donor had a cystic fibrosis gene. She could not be a donor.
Undeterred, the couple chose a second donor who had been pre-screened at the clinic they were working with. Then they got a call from the clinic, saying that the donor had behavioral issues and moving forward would not be possible.
Though they were discouraged, Julie and Sean didn't give up. They decided to broaden their search, and chose a third donor who seemed a good match. The donor lived in the Boston area, which was just four hours away. That's how the couple was introduced to the fertility specialists at Boston IVF.
At Boston IVF, Julie and Sean finally received the personalized caring attention they had been hoping for. They were optimistic they would finally have the baby they had dreamed of.
Julie and the fresh egg donor they had selected went through treatment to sync their cycles, with Julie and Sean covering the donor's medical fees. Sadly, the couple learned that the donor had contracted an STD during her cycle, and could not continue as a donor.
Sean and Julie chose a fourth donor through the donor agency. Unfortunately, the donor didn't respond well to the stimulation medications. Even though the donor had children of her own, she only produced a few small follicles when stimulated. The doctors thought it was best to cancel the cycle rather than move forward and pay the donor her fee when she might produce only 0-3 eggs.
The fifth donor the couple selected through a donor egg agency produced a few eggs, which in turn produced three low quality embryos. The doctors transferred all of them (in two different cycles), but they did not result in pregnancies.
Throughout all these disappointments, Julie felt the pressure of time ticking by. Each time a failed cycle happened, several months would go by, either recovering from a miscarriage or acquiring records for a new clinic or new "labs" (blood work whose results expire after a year), or waiting for a suitable donor to emerge. Then, Julie had to wait for the donor’s personal schedule to clear so she could travel for the cycle, all the while trying to figure out how to finance another cycle. Julie was very concerned about the years going by. She also wondered if her body could really sustain a 9-month pregnancy, and weighed the pros and cons of continuing the journey or giving up.
Yet Julie and Sean had come too far to give up. After five fresh egg donors without the baby Sean and Julie had hoped for, the doctors at Boston IVF had a new suggestion - frozen donor eggs from Donor Egg Bank USA.
Donor Egg Bank USA is a frozen donor egg program that works with more than 150 top reproductive specialists throughout the United States and Canada. Donor Egg Bank USA offers immediate access to a broad donor egg pool and uses advanced freezing technology to produce success rates similar to traditional (fresh) donor egg programs.
Using frozen donor eggs takes away the risk of a cancelled cycle if a donor fails a pre-screening, has a low ovarian response or an unexpected life event.
"There were none of the pitfalls of using a fresh egg donor," says Julie. "We did a single cycle with Donor Egg Bank USA, and got one beautiful embryo, but it didn’t take."
"We decided then to go with Donor Egg Bank's Assured Refund Plan, which gives you up to six attempts for one price, and a full refund if you don't deliver a baby," Julie says.
The couple selected a new frozen egg donor. After combining Sean's sperm with the donor eggs, the couple was thrilled to hear they had four beautiful embryos.
The doctors transferred two and then the couple waited. Finally, Boston IVF called with the much-awaited news. Julie was pregnant!
"I was so surprised, "Julie says.”Sean has a photo of me scratching my head after I got the call. I almost didn’t believe it. "
When she finally got pregnant at 45, Julie braced herself for comments about her age. She was very happily surprised when her pregnancy news was met with joyous reactions from 99% of friends and family.
Today, Julie is looking forward to her baby's birth in May. "Now that we know how many stages there are to getting pregnant this just seems miraculous," she says.
Although it was a long and emotional journey, the couple has no regrets. "What bigger purpose is there in life but having a family?" Julie says.
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#DigitalParenting: Ignoring Each Other With Books?
February 9, 2014 January 23, 2016 by Digital Fingerprint
A few extracts from the book related to this:
(p181-182) With the growth of tablet devices and e-readers, one of the leading debates is about both the quality and the quantity of reading. The CHILDWISE 2012 Report points to the 30 per cent that read often for pleasure, although 17 per cent never do so, with 14 per cent of boys and 11 per cent of girls favouring e-books over printed books:
At age 7–8, children are becoming confident, established readers, but do not have the entrenched familiarity with traditional books that exists among older children.
With technological developments such as flowable text and full colour, e-readers have become a more appealing prospect, especially for children of eleven plus. Sarah Odedina, Managing Director of Hot Key Books, a publisher of children’s fiction, says:
It is entirely possible that people will be more used to reading from a screen than a page, and I do not think it matters in the least, so long as they are reading.9
Baroness Greenfield, a neuroscientist, agreed with the National Literacy Trust (NLT) that there is “no conclusive evidence that reading standards are deteriorating”, as reading from a screen is just as good as reading from a book. NLT director Jonathan Douglas added that the growth in children’s digital reading was “an opportunity for publishers, not a warning knell”, and said the children’s market was beginning to mirror the way the adult market has developed as the number of children reading digitally increases. He also said there was a “clear relationship between attainment and reading patterns”, with those children with a “balanced diet of print and digital” achieving a higher level of literacy.10
Hanna Rosin challenges the notion that books are inherently better than screens, observing that her daughter tends to use books to avoid social interaction, whilst her son uses the Wii to connect with friends.
(p190) It’s clear that game developers have taken the time to learn about human psychology: what will cause us to “play just one more level” and in the process lose several hours (or even days/ weeks) of our lives, as well as large sums of money (many games are initially free, but you pay for in-game purchases, which can quickly add up). Again, technology magazine The Next Web raises the question of whether “addiction” is the right term:
Why do we stigmatize certain engrossments more than others? When my kid reads books all day, my partner and I are happy about it. When he plays games all day, we are not. Who is to say one is better or worse than the other?11
Digiexplorer (not guru), Senior Lecturer in Digital Marketing @ Manchester Metropolitan University. Interested in digital literacy and digital culture in the third sector (especially faith). Author of ‘Raising Children in a Digital Age’, regularly checks hashtag #DigitalParenting.
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Details about Carlos Velasco
Homepage: http://www.eco.uc3m.es/personal/info_contacto/cavelas.html
Postal address: Departamento de Economia Universidad Carlos III de Madrid Calle Madrid 126 28903 Getafe (Madrid) Spain
Workplace: Departamento de Economía (Department of Economics), Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (Carlos III University of Madrid), (more information at EDIRC)
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LM tests for joint breaks in the dynamics and level of a long-memory time series
CEPR Discussion Papers, C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers
Inference on trending panel data
LSE Research Online Documents on Economics, London School of Economics and Political Science, LSE Library
See also Journal Article in Journal of Econometrics (2018)
Persistence Heterogeneity Testing in Panels with Interactive Fixed Effects
CREATES Research Papers, Department of Economics and Business Economics, Aarhus University
See also Journal Article in Journal of Time Series Analysis (2019)
New Goodness-of-fit Diagnostics for Conditional Discrete Response Models
Cowles Foundation Discussion Papers, Cowles Foundation for Research in Economics, Yale University View citations (5)
Also in Cowles Foundation Discussion Papers, Cowles Foundation for Research in Economics, Yale University (2013) View citations (4)
Efficient inference on fractionally integrated panel data models with fixed effects
LSE Research Online Documents on Economics, London School of Economics and Political Science, LSE Library View citations (5)
Also in LSE Research Online Documents on Economics, London School of Economics and Political Science, LSE Library (2013)
STICERD - Econometrics Paper Series, Suntory and Toyota International Centres for Economics and Related Disciplines, LSE (2013)
Estimation of Fractionally Integrated Panels with Fixed Effects and Cross-Section Dependence
CREATES Research Papers, Department of Economics and Business Economics, Aarhus University View citations (6)
Delayed Overshooting: It's an 80s Puzzle
Staff Papers, Korea Institute for International Economic Policy View citations (12)
Also in CDMA Working Paper Series, Centre for Dynamic Macroeconomic Analysis (2014) View citations (5)
Fractional Cointegration Rank Estimation
Tinbergen Institute Discussion Papers, Tinbergen Institute View citations (2)
Also in CREATES Research Papers, Department of Economics and Business Economics, Aarhus University (2013) View citations (1)
See also Journal Article in Journal of Business & Economic Statistics (2015)
Model Adequacy Checks for Discrete Choice Dynamic Models
Working Papers, Center for Economic and Financial Research (CEFIR) View citations (2)
Also in Working Papers, New Economic School (NES) (2012)
Do Foreign Excess Return Regressions Convey Valid Information?
Working Papers, Research Institute for Market Economy, Sogang University
On the Properties of Regression Tests of Asset Return Predictability
Working Papers, Research Institute for Market Economy, Sogang University View citations (1)
Tests for m-dependence Based on Sample Splitting Methods
The Forward Discount Puzzle: Identi cation of Economic Assumptions
A distribution-free transform of the residuals sample autocorrelations with application to model checking
UC3M Working papers. Economics, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid. Departamento de Economía
Specification tests of parametric dynamic conditional quantiles
Post-Print, HAL View citations (15)
Also in CAEPR Working Papers, Center for Applied Economics and Policy Research, Department of Economics, Indiana University Bloomington (2008)
A new class of distribution-free tests for time series models specification
Also in UC3M Working papers. Economics, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid. Departamento de Economía (2007) View citations (1)
A wald test for the cointegration rank in nonstationary fractional systems
Research Memorandum, Maastricht University, Maastricht Research School of Economics of Technology and Organization (METEOR)
Class Attendance and Academic Performance among Spanish Economics Students
UC3M Working papers. Economics, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid. Departamento de Economía View citations (1)
Distribution-free Tests of Fractional Cointegration
Faculty Working Papers, School of Economics and Business Administration, University of Navarra View citations (7)
See also Journal Article in Econometric Theory (2008)
Testing the Martingale Difference Hypothesis Using Integrated Regression Functions
See also Journal Article in Computational Statistics & Data Analysis (2006)
Distribution Free Goodness-of-Fit Tests for Linear Processes
STICERD - Econometrics Paper Series, Suntory and Toyota International Centres for Economics and Related Disciplines, LSE View citations (11)
Also in LSE Research Online Documents on Economics, London School of Economics and Political Science, LSE Library (2005) View citations (14)
Efficient wald tests for fractional unit roots
See also Journal Article in Econometrica (2007)
A simple and general test for white noise
Econometric Society 2004 Latin American Meetings, Econometric Society
Optimal Fractional Dickey-Fuller Tests for Unit Roots
Working Papers, Centro de Investigacion Economica, ITAM View citations (2)
Generalized spectral tests for the martingale difference hypothesis
DES - Working Papers. Statistics and Econometrics. WS, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid. Departamento de Estadística View citations (8)
Residual Log-Periodogram Inference for Long-Run Relationships
Darmstadt Discussion Papers in Economics, Darmstadt University of Technology, Department of Law and Economics View citations (6)
Also in Publications of Darmstadt Technical University, Institute for Business Studies (BWL), Darmstadt Technical University, Department of Business Administration, Economics and Law, Institute for Business Studies (BWL) (2002) View citations (1)
Publications of Darmstadt Technical University, Institute for Business Studies (BWL), Darmstadt Technical University, Department of Business Administration, Economics and Law, Institute for Business Studies (BWL) (2002) View citations (6)
Edgeworth expansions for spectral density estimates and studentized sample mean
LSE Research Online Documents on Economics, London School of Economics and Political Science, LSE Library View citations (10)
Edgeworth Expansions for Spectral Density Estimates and Studentized Sample Mean - (Now published in Economic Theory, 17 (2001), pp.497-539
STICERD - Econometrics Paper Series, Suntory and Toyota International Centres for Economics and Related Disciplines, LSE
FRACTIONAL COINTEGRATING REGRESSION IN THE PRESENCE OF LINEAR TIME TRENDS
Computing in Economics and Finance 2000, Society for Computational Economics View citations (2)
Whittle Pseudo-Maximum Likelihood Estimation for Nonstationary Time Series - (Now published in Journal of the American Statistical Association, 95, (2000), pp.1229-1243.)
Whittle pseudo-maximum likelihood estimation for nonstationary time series
Gaussian semiparametric estimation of non-stationary time series
DES - Working Papers. Statistics and Econometrics. WS, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid. Departamento de Estadística
Local cross validation for spectrum bandwidth choice
Non-Gaussian log-periodogram regression
Non-stationary log-periodogram regression
Autocorrelation-Robust Inference - (Now published in 'Handbook of Statistics', vol.15, G S Maddala and C R Rao (eds), Elsevier Science Publishers BV (1997), pp.267-298.)
ESTIMATION FOR DYNAMIC PANEL DATA WITH INDIVIDUAL EFFECTS
Econometric Theory, 2020, 36, (2), 185-222
Recursive lower and dual upper bounds for Bermudan-style options
European Journal of Operational Research, 2020, 280, (2), 730-740
Journal of Time Series Analysis, 2019, 40, (4), 573-589
Efficiency improvements for minimum distance estimation of causal and invertible ARMA models
Economics Letters, 2018, 162, (C), 150-152
Journal of Econometrics, 2018, 206, (2), 282-304
The optimal method for pricing Bermudan options by simulation
Mathematical Finance, 2018, 28, (4), 1143-1180 View citations (1)
Delayed Overshooting: Is It an '80s Puzzle?
Journal of Political Economy, 2017, 125, (5), 1570 - 1598 View citations (11)
Journal of Econometrics, 2017, 196, (2), 248-258 View citations (5)
A JOINT PORTMANTEAU TEST FOR CONDITIONAL MEAN AND VARIANCE TIME-SERIES MODELS
Journal of Time Series Analysis, 2015, 36, (1), 39-60
Journal of Business & Economic Statistics, 2015, 33, (2), 241-254 View citations (3)
Lecture Attendance, Study Time, and Academic Performance: A Panel Data Study
The Journal of Economic Education, 2015, 46, (3), 239-259 View citations (2)
On the Properties of Regression Tests of Stock Return Predictability Using Dividend-Price Ratios
Journal of Financial Econometrics, 2014, 12, (1), 151-173
Also in Journal of Financial Econometrics, 2013, 12, (1), 151-173 (2013)
Comments on: Model-free model-fitting and predictive distributions
TEST: An Official Journal of the Spanish Society of Statistics and Operations Research, 2013, 22, (2), 237-239
An Asymptotically Pivotal Transform of the Residuals Sample Autocorrelations With Application to Model Checking
Journal of the American Statistical Association, 2011, 106, (495), 946-958 View citations (7)
BOOTSTRAP ASSISTED SPECIFICATION TESTS FOR THE ARFIMA MODEL
Econometric Theory, 2011, 27, (5), 1083-1116 View citations (2)
Comments on: Subsampling weakly dependent time series and application to extremes
Distribution-free tests for time series models specification
Journal of Econometrics, 2010, 159, (1), 209-221 View citations (18)
Comments on: A review on empirical likelihood methods for regression
TEST: An Official Journal of the Spanish Society of Statistics and Operations Research, 2009, 18, (3), 455-457 View citations (1)
Distribution-free specification tests for dynamic linear models
Econometrics Journal, 2009, 12, (s1), S105-S134 View citations (1)
Econometric Theory, 2008, 24, (1), 216-255 View citations (9)
Fractional cointegration in the presence of linear trends
Journal of Time Series Analysis, 2008, 29, (6), 1088-1103
Power comparison among tests for fractional unit roots
Economics Letters, 2008, 99, (1), 152-154 View citations (2)
Econometrica, 2007, 75, (2), 575-589 View citations (76)
The Periodogram of fractional processes1
Journal of Time Series Analysis, 2007, 28, (4), 600-627 View citations (1)
Optimal Fractional Dickey-Fuller tests
Econometrics Journal, 2006, 9, (3), 492-510 View citations (11)
Computational Statistics & Data Analysis, 2006, 51, (4), 2278-2294 View citations (3)
Sign tests for long-memory time series
Trimming and Tapering Semi‐Parametric Estimates in Asymmetric Long Memory Time Series
A SIMPLE TEST OF NORMALITY FOR TIME SERIES
Econometric Theory, 2004, 20, (4), 671-689 View citations (11)
Consistent Testing of Cointegrating Relationships
Econometrica, 2004, 72, (6), 1809-1844 View citations (23)
Gaussian Semi‐parametric Estimation of Fractional Cointegration
Journal of Time Series Analysis, 2003, 24, (3), 345-378 View citations (49)
Trend stationarity versus long-range dependence in time series analysis
Journal of Econometrics, 2002, 108, (1), 25-42 View citations (11)
Local Cross‐validation for Spectrum Bandwidth Choice
Long Memory in Stock-Market Trading Volume
Journal of Business & Economic Statistics, 2000, 18, (4), 410-27 View citations (89)
Econometric Theory, 2000, 16, (1), 44-79 View citations (47)
Gaussian Semiparametric Estimation of Non‐stationary Time Series
Journal of Time Series Analysis, 1999, 20, (1), 87-127 View citations (18)
Journal of Econometrics, 1999, 91, (2), 325-371 View citations (162)
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Share this Story: Cyclist badly injured in Edmonton crash
Cyclist badly injured in Edmonton crash
A heavily damage windshield of a Kia Spectra sits in the foreground as a damaged Schwinn bike is seen in the background after a crash on 107 avenue just east of 215 street in Edmonton, Alberta on Friday September 21, 2012. TOM BRAID/EDMONTON SUN QMI AGENCY
The visibly upset driver sits in her car after a collision with a cyclist on 107 avenue just east of 215 street in Edmonton, Alberta on Friday September 21, 2012. Th cyclist was rushed to hospital with serious injuries. TOM BRAID/EDMONTON SUN QMI AGENCY
A damaged Schwinn bike sits on the ground after a crash on 107 avenue just east of 215 street in Edmonton, Alberta on Friday September 21, 2012. TOM BRAID/EDMONTON SUN QMI AGENCY
An Edmonton cyclist is in hospital but expected to recover after being struck by a car Friday morning.
The cyclist, a 50-year-old man, was taken to the University hospital with head injuries after he was struck just east of Winterburn Road on 107 Avenue.
"The cyclist has been hospitalized overnight with a head injury," said west division Staff Sgt. Joe Lewis.
Lewis said he is unsure of the severity of the injury, but said it is not life-threatening.
According to police, the driver of the vehicle has been charged with a traffic offence.
Emergency crews were called to the crash at 8 a.m. where a crumpled Schwinn bike, with a mangled rear wheel and basket perched on the front, lay on the grass on the south side of the road.
About five meters ahead of it sat a silver Kia Spectra sporting an Ontario licence plate. Its windshield was smashed on the passenger side. Blue paint speckled the front bumper of the sedan and passenger-side headlight.
A hoodie lay near the bike, as did some surgical-style gloves.
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- With files from Tom Braid
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Handmade Quilt&Pillows
Auction is for one of a kind Quilt and two pillows made of post season rally towels. The Online Auction will close at 9:30pm (Central) on Thursday, June 23.
Wine Cooler and Wine
This auction is for a 12 Bottle Wine Cooler with 12 of Stone Hill Wineries Best Bottles of Wine. Donated by Stone Hill Wineries. The Online Auction will close at 9:30pm (Central) on Thursday, June 23.
This auction is for one foursome at Shadow Glen Golf Course. Includes Royals WS Champion Titleist Golf Balls and a 4 Pack of Royals Golf Club Covers. The Online Auction will close at 9:30pm (Central) on Thursday, June 23.
First Pitch 7/8/16
This auction is for the First Pitch Friday, July 8 (Seattle vs. Royals) which includes 4 Dugout Box tickets and 1 reserved parking pass. The Online Auction will close at 9:30pm (Central) on Thursday, June 23.
Hot Dog Derby 7/8/16
This auction is for Hot Dog Derby Friday, July 8 (Seattle vs. Royals) which includes the opportunity for 3 guests to race in the Hot Dog Derby, 4 Dugout Plaza tickets and 1 parking pass. The Online Auction will close at 9:30pm (Central) on Thursday, June 23.
Perez Catchers Gear
This auction is for Salvador Perez Game-Used Autographed Royal Blue Catcher's Gear. The Online Auction will close at 9:30pm (Central) on Thursday, June 23.
Forever Royal Guitar
This auction is for a one of a kind Forever Royal Guitar. The Online Auction will close at 9:30pm (Central) on Thursday, June 23.
Miller Golf Bag
This auction is for a Miller Lite Golf Bag and a set of three Royals Golf Club Covers. The Online Auction will close at 9:30pm (Central) on Thursday, June 23.
4 Champagne Bottles
This auction is for 4 used Clubhouse-Used - Champagne bottles from each win leading up to the World Series. Each bottle is etched with the date of the win. September 24, 2015 - October 14, 2015 - October 23, 2015 - November 1, 2015. The Online Auction will close at 9:30pm (Central) on Thursday, June 23.
Boulevard Gift Basket
This auction is for a Boulevard set of coasters, t-shirt, beer tasting guide, hat, bottle of Love Child #7 and a certificate for a special 4 case selection. (must be picked up by winner: W, Th, or F between 1-4pm). The Online Auction will close at 9:30pm (Central) on Thursday, June 23.
Jack Stack Tailgate
Enhance your tailgating experience and add Jack Stack BBQ to your Tailgate. This package includes Jack Stack Catering for 30 people (does not include game tickets, tent and table rental, only food) prior to a 2016 Royals Home Game. The Online Auction will close at 9:30pm (Central) on Thursday, June 23.
Craft & Draft 8/18/16
This auction is for a Craft & Draft 2 tables of 2 (4 total guests) with a parking pass for Thursday, August 18 (Twins vs. Royals) Food is not included.
Rivals Table 8/18/16
This auction is for a Rivals Table for 4 and a reserved parking pass for Thursday, August 18 (Twins vs. Royals)
Tailgate for 40
This auction is for a tailgate for 40 people at the A's vs. Royals Game on Tuesday, September 13, 2016 (T-shirt Tuesday). Package Includes: 40 Hy-Vee View tickets, tent, tables, chairs, linens, and buffet for 40 people.
Royals Stadium Seats
This unique set of 3 Royals Stadium Seats lets you have the feel of the ballpark at home
Teva Suite
This auction is for Teva's Triple Crown Suite. This package includes Twenty (20) reserved tickets are provided with the use of the suite along with two (2) reserved parking passes. "Kansas City Barbecue" includes: BBQ ribs and beef burnt ends, side dishes, and beverages as part of your package. Sunday, August 7 (1:15 start) vs. the Toronto Blue Jays. Non-transferable date.
Lorenzo Cain HR Cap
This auction is for the cap worn by Lorenzo Cain during his 3 HRs on May 10th, 2016 agaist the NYY
Chiefs Package
This auction is for 4 tickets to regular season Kansas City Chiefs home game at Arrowhead Stadium, 4 Pregame sideline passes, and 1 parking pass for the 2016 season. Also included is a Justin Houston #50 Autographed Football **Must be 10 years of age or older for the pregame sideline passes. Must be redeemed by June 30th, 2016.
41 Action News Exp.
Go behind the scenes of 41 Action News for a unique experience with your favorite news team. This experience is for you and a guest to have a private meet and greet with the 41 Action News Team, watch a Live 6:00 pm Newscast, and have Dinner on the Country Club Plaza with Gary Lezak, the Official Meteorologist of the Royals.
360 Vodka VIP Tour
This is an auction for a Holladay Distillery tour for 8 people. Includes: $70 gift certificate to Holladay Visitor Center or McCormick Country Store, a 360 Royals Nike Dri-Fit Polo, 360 Royals Hat, Golf Balls, and 360 Golf 2 inch Tee's. The Online Auction will close at 9:30pm (Central) on Thursday, June 23.
#35 Royals Banner
This auction is for one Eric Hosmer Autographed Forever Royal Banner. The Online Auction will close at 9:30pm (Central) on Thursday, June 23.
#2 Royals Banner
This auction is for one Alcides Escobar Autographed Forever Royal Banner. The Online Auction will close at 9:30pm (Central) on Thursday, June 23.
Sporting KC Package
This auction is for one team autographed - Sporting KC jersey and 4 tickets to Sunday, July 10th game vs New York City FC. The Online Auction will close at 9:30pm (Central) on Thursday, June 23.
Davis Pitching Lesson
This auction is for one pitching lesson with World Series Champion Wade Davis. You and three (3) guests get a 45 minute pitching lesson on the field at Kauffman Stadium. Experience includes four (4) lower level tickets and a parking pass. Experience is a mutually agreed upon 2016 date. The Online Auction will close at 9:30pm (Central) on Thursday, June 23.
Perez Jersey
This auction is for a Salvador Perez game worn jersey and lineup card signed by Ned Yost from the KC vs MIN game on May 23rd, 2016. Perez went 5-5 3B, 2B, RBI, 3 R. Royals beat the Twins 10-4. The Online Auction will close at 9:30pm (Central) on Thursday, June 23.
WS Champagne
This acution is for a one of a kind giant champagne bottle used during the World Series Championship celebration. The bottle is wrapped with a one of a kind painting. The Online Auction will close at 9:30pm (Central) on Thursday, June 23.
2015 World Series Base
This auction is for a 2015 World Series Base Autographed by S. Perez, L. Cain, M. Moustakas, and E. Hosmer. The Online Auction will close at 9:30pm (Central) on Thursday, June 23.
L. Cain Package
This auction is for one game worn cap, jersey and batting helmet from #6 Lorenzo Cain. The Online Auction will close at 9:30pm (Central) on Thursday, June 23.
E. Hosmer Package
This auction is for one game worn cap, jersey and batting helmet from #35 Eric Hosmer. The Online Auction will close at 9:30pm (Central) on Thursday, June 23.
S. Perez Package
This auction is for one game worn cap, jersey and batting helmet from #13 Salvador Perez. The Online Auction will close at 9:30pm (Central) on Thursday, June 23.
6DUGOUT BOX SEATS 8/10
This auction is for 6 Dugout Box tickets for Wednesday, August 10 (7:15 pm vs. Chicago White Sox). The Online Auction will close at 9:30pm (Central) on Thursday, June 23.
DIAMOND CLUB SEATS
This auction is for 4 Kia Diamond Club tickets for Monday, July 18 (7:15 pm vs. Cleveland Indians). The Online Auction will close at 9:30pm (Central) on Thursday, June 23.
Bobbleheads &WS Trophy
This is an auction for 9 Kansas City Bobbleheads and the WS Replica Trophy - (WS Replica Trophy, Alex Gordon, Lorenzo Cain, Mr. Royal, Salvador Perez, Mike Sweeney, James Shields, Yordono Ventura, Kendrys Morales and Ned Yost). The Online Auction will close at 9:30pm (Central) on Thursday, June 23.
Danny Duffy Jersey
This is an auction for a powder blue Post Season 2014 autographed Danny Duffy jersey. The Online Auction will close at 9:30pm (Central) on Thursday, June 23.
Birthday at The K
This is an auction for one - 1 hour birthday party in the Outfield Experience at Kauffman Stadium. Max 20 people (additional guests $30), 20 hotdogs, chips, and soda. Royals birthday cake. Sluggerr appearance for 30 min, and attractions like: the Little K, Batting Cages, Carousel, and Playground. Mutually agreed upon day (game days prohibited) Expires December 2017. The Online Auction will close at 9:30pm (Central) on Thursday, June 23.
KC Groundskeeper
This auction is for one person, 16 years old or older to be a Groundskeeper for the Day. Package includes: pregame duties, watch 1 inning of play in the visiting bullpen, 4 lower level seats, and 1 parking pass. Must be redeemed by September 1st, final game selections determined by the Royals (NYY and STL games excluded). Experience is weather permitting. The Online Auction will close at 9:30pm (Central) on Thursday, June 23.
L. Cain WS Bat
This is an auction for one autographed Lorenzo Cain royal blue and gold World Series bat. The Online Auction will close at 9:30pm (Central) on Thursday, June 23.
Gordon WS Bat
This is an auction for one autographed Alex Gordon royal blue and gold World Series bat. The Online Auction will close at 9:30pm (Central) on Thursday, June 23.
Play Ball Child
This auction is for one child under the age of 12 years old on July 10th to be the honorary Great Clips Play Ball Child. Includes 4 Field Plaza and Parking Pass. The Online Auction will close at 9:30pm (Central) on Thursday, June 23.
Game Ball Delivery
This auction is for one person to deliver the game ball before the August 11th Royals game. Includes: 4 field plaza tickets. Person delivering must be 10 years old or older. Experience is weather permitting. The Online Auction will close at 9:30pm (Central) on Thursday, June 23.
All Star Tour
This is an auction for a All-Star private tour of Kauffman Stadium for 6 (six) people. Includes: Royals Hall of Fame, Royals Dugout, Interview Room, Press Box,Outfield Plaza, Triple Crown Suite,Dugout Suite, Craft & Draft and Party Deck. The Online Auction will close at 9:30pm (Central) on Thursday, June 23.
Family Photo at The K
This is an auction for a family photo in front of home plate or the Royals dugout. Date and time to be agreed upon by both parties. Maximum 6 people. 15 minute photo experience. Expires December 31st, 2016. The Online Auction will close at 9:30pm (Central) on Thursday, June 23.
Hosmer Bobblehead
This is for one Eric Hosmer X-wing Pilot Bobblehead from Star Wars Day on September 18th, 2016. The Online Auction will close at 9:30pm (Central) on Thursday, June 23.
Zombie Bobblehead
This is for on Zombie Night figurine to be announced at the August 19th, 2016 game. The Online Auction will close at 9:30pm (Central) on Thursday, June 23.
Broadcast Experience
Go in the booth with the Royals broadcast team with this special 'voices of the game' experience. It all begins before the game as you see up close Ned Yost's daily pregame press conference in the Royals dugout. Then after the game's first pitch, you'll spend an inning in the FSKC TV booth with the broadcasters and another in the Royals Radio Network booth. The experience includes four (4) Dugout Plaza tickets and one (1) Parking Pass to a mutually agreed upon game - Plus and an autographed baseball signed by all the Royals broadcasters. Experience is weather permitting. You can't beat fun at the ol' ballpark - and you'll believe it after this behind the scenes experience. The Online Auction will close at 9:30pm (Central) on Thursday, June 23.
First Pitch 8/19/16
This auction is for the First Pitch Friday, August 19th (MIN vs. Royals) which includes 4 Dugout Box tickets and 1 parking pass. The Online Auction will close at 9:30pm (Central) on Thursday, June 23.
This is an auction for a Garmin Fenix 3 HR Sapphire edition wrist HR multi-sport GPS watch. Battery life is 6 weeks or up to 50hrs (depending on settings). Package comes with a black silicone band, usb charger, and AC adapter. The Online Auction will close at 9:30pm (Central) on Thursday, June 23.
This auction is for one 7000 (42mm) series Apple iWatch. The iWatch is space grey with a black sports band. The Online Auction will close at 9:30pm (Central) on Thursday, June 23.
This auction is for an iPad Mini 2 with free service on Mophie Power Station Plus 3x (specifically for Apple products - service expires on October 1st, 2016). The Online Auction will close at 9:30pm (Central) on Thursday, June 23.
KayCee W
The auction item is for a "W" that is hung on the Royals Hall of Fame by KayCee after each home win. This "W" was used when the Royals hosted Cleveland and Detroit June 13-18, and was placed on the star 5 of those 6 games. The Online Auction will close at 9:30pm (Central) on Thursday, June 23.
Daughtry Guitar
This auction is for one autographed guitar by the band Daughtry. The autographs include all 5 band members: Chris Daughtry Josh Paul Brian Craddock Josh Steely Elvio Fernandes. The Online Auction will close at 9:30pm (Central) on Thursday, June 23.
Salvy Splash
This auction is for one Salvador Perez "Salvy Splash" replica metal sign of the Salvy Splash billboard and includes the Salvador Perez bobble head scheduled for September 3rd. **Replica Metal Billboard Sign will be autographed by Salvador Perez. The Online Auction will close at 9:30pm (Central) on Thursday, June 23.
Tiffany & Co. Bracelet
This auction is for one Tiffany & Co. T square bracelet in sterling silver, medium. Graphic angles and clean lines blend to create the beautiful clarity of the Tiffany & Co. T collection. This sleek bracelet exudes sophistication. Sterling silver, Size medium, Fits wrists up to 6.25". The Online Auction will close at 9:30pm (Central) on Thursday, June 23.
Pepsi WS Neon
This auction is for a one of a kind Pepsi World Series Neon.
2016 Big Slick
This is for one Big Slick Jersey and autographed poster from the 2016 Big Slick. Autographs by: Paul Rudd, David Koechner, Rob Riggle, Jason Sudeikis, and Eric Stonestreet. The Online Auction will close at 9:30pm (Central) on Thursday, June 23.
Tivol KC Pendant
This is for one Tivol KC pendant with sapphires. The Online Auction will close at 9:30pm (Central) on Thursday, June 23.
Garmin and Sunglasses
This auction is for Garmin Vivo Fit, and a $200 gift card for Barton Perreira sunglasses in a custom Big Slick case. The Online Auction will close at 9:30pm (Central) on Thursday, June 23.
Big Slick Package
This is for one Big Slick Package. Includes: Notebook, buttons, rally towel, hand towel and mobile charger. The Online Auction will close at 9:30pm (Central) on Thursday, June 23.
Kendra Scott Package
This is an auction for one Color Bar Party for 5 - $500 value. Included in package is one pair of Cobalt Elle Earrings and Cobalt Rayne Necklace. The Online Auction will close at 9:30pm (Central) on Thursday, June 23.
Dinner at Homeplate
This auction is for dinner for 4 at Homeplate. 5 course meal catered by Aramark. No Gamedays, mutually agreed upon date, redeem by September 1st, 2016 Must be used before end of 2016 season. Must be 21 or older. The Online Auction will close at 9:30pm (Central) on Thursday, June 23.
This is an auction for one Opie Otterstad print of the original WS Champions painting. 1 of 99. The Online Auction will close at 9:30pm (Central) on Thursday, June 23.
WS Champions
This is an auction for one Opie Otterstad original WS Champions painting. The Online Auction will close at 9:30pm (Central) on Thursday, June 23.
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Folkestone Symphony Orchestra
Forthcoming concerts
Friends & patrons
Folkestone Symphony
Folkestone & Hythe Orchestral Society
Registered Charity № 280473
View a couple of videos from our last concert
Jacob Fisher© MMXIX. For Folkestone Symphony Orchestra. See cookie & privacy policies on the homepage.
Saturday 7th July 2018
Review by Berkeley Hill
Folkestone Symphony (the public face of the Folkestone and Hythe Orchestral Society) has, with good reason, built up a large and enthusiastic following for its concerts. As expected, the large audience in Holy Trinity Church on Saturday 7 July were rewarded with a standard of performance that enabled the music to be enjoyed without thought that this orchestra is made up from players who are mostly not professional musicians. Folkestone Symphony helps plug a major gap in the availability of live orchestral music in the town.
The concert took the traditional form of overture, concerto and, after the interval, symphony. For this reviewer the Symphony in D by César Franck was the highlight. A relative rarity in the concert hall these days, its unusual three-movement structure contains a wealth of memorable tunes, magical moments and drama. The orchestra played with great style and were alert to the conductor’s flexible approach to pace and phrasing. The start of the first movement was highly atmospheric, and the end of the second was so good that the audience held its breath. The woodwind in particular were admirable, as they were throughout the concert, with consistently good tuning and unanimity in chording. The big tunes of the third movement came across well and the triumphal ending made a substantial and thrilling impact. To quibble, the ghostly string writing of the second movement, which forms a background to tunes elsewhere in the orchestra and is mostly marked pianissimo or quieter, was too loud and grabbed unwonted attention. And why use trumpets when the score specifies cornets (two, in addition to two trumpets), which make a rather different and more authentic sound.
The concerto (Dvorak’s for Cello in B minor) was securely played by Julie Peat, with sweetness and passion, and alertly accompanied by Rupert Bond and the orchestra. Cello concertos are always hard to balance, and at times the soloist had to work hard to project through the denser orchestral textures. However, the second movement contained passages that were truly beautiful, especially towards the end, with excellent wind tuning, balance and phrasing. The audience gave an appropriate warm response.
Though still enjoyable, Wagner’s Meistersingers overture at the start of the concert was a tough test of players who had not fully warmed up. In particular, the exposed unison violin passage at about bar 28 was untidy and the balance between the multiple themes at Figure E less than ideal. Here Wagner gives a repetition of the opening theme to the double basses and tuba, and clearly intends it to be heard because all the other parts are marked to be played quieter; a few more bass players would have helped.
Overall this was a very enjoyable concert. Over the past few years Folkestone Symphony has made huge advances and is now delivering concerts of which they and the town can be proud.
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Maggi Mess: Nestle India Reports First Quarterly Loss In 15 Years
Thomson Reuters | Updated: July 18, 2017 17:07 IST
Nestle India Ltd slipped to a second-quarter loss as sales plunged after its hugely popular Maggi noodles were pulled off shelves over safety concerns. The unit of Swiss food giant Nestle SA said that the quarter was "extremely challenging", as it reported a net loss of 644 million rupees ($10 million), compared with a profit of 2.88 billion rupees a year earlier.
Sales fell 20 percent to 19.34 billion rupees, and the company also reported one-off costs of 4.52 billion rupees in the quarter. "Nestle India is making all efforts and will continue to engage with authorities to bring Maggi Noodles back on the shelves," Suresh Narayanan, due to take over as managing director of the company in August, said in a statement.
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Nestle has been at the centre of India's worst food scare in a decade after local regulators reported that some packets of the company's Maggi instant noodles, one of India's most popular snacks, contained dangerous levels of lead.
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Etienne Benet stepped down as the company's managing director last week, days after India's food safety regulator banned Maggi noodles, calling them "unsafe and hazardous for human consumption".
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The noodles sell at roughly a dozen rupees per packet, and Maggi has long been market leader in India, even though its sales represent only 0.005 percent of Nestle's global revenue of about 92 billion Swiss francs ($96 billion). Nestle has maintained Maggi is safe, and appealed against the ban in court. But it has to continue with a nationwide recall of some 27,400 tonnes of the noodles until a verdict is reached.
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CommentsRecently, there has been a lot of buzz on social media about Maggi noodles being back on shelves. Maggi lovers have been posting pictures of noodle packets indicating that it is still available.
One of them even posted a picture of the packet with an FSSAI logo.
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) imposed the ban on 5th June 2015 which was followed by similar moves by governments of some Indian states and a nation-wide recall of all existing stock. We called few departmental stores and supermarkets across New Delhi and all of them confirmed that Maggi noodles are still banned here and are off shelves.
With inputs from NDTV Food
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FILM OF THE WEEK (3/11/13): LONE WOLF MCQUADE
byLee B. Golden III
“…Series characters always have one archetypal scene. With Eastwood, it was the time he killed three men with one bullet. Lone Wolf McQuade has a classic. He’s shot. They think he’s dead. They bury him in his supercharged, customized pickup truck. He comes to. Pours a beer over his head. Floors the accelerator, and drives that mother right out of the grave. You get the idea.”
~Roger Ebert, April 18, 1983
SYNOPSIS via Blu-Ray:
Legendary renegade Texas Ranger J.J. McQuade is fierce with his gun – but lethal with his black belt! When his teenage daughter’s life is threatened by hijackers attempting to steal a truck full of weapons and ammunition, the job becomes personal for McQuade. Uncovering a colossal arms-struggling outfit that is selling guns and ammo to terrorists all over the world, McQuade come face to face with its kingpin, Rawley Wilkes a world-renowned martial arts expert who has never lost a battle! Does the Ranger have what it takes to save his daughter and his honor – or has he finally met his match, and ultimately his demise?
Chuck Norris turned 73 on Sunday, March 10, 2013. Of those 73 years, he carries well over four decades as mostly a TV/film actor, martial arts stunt performer, fight choreographer, producer, executive producer and writer. It also helps that he is a former USAF Air Policeman and a lifetime award-winning martial artist and teacher, having studied several martial arts styles, including Tang Soo Do and Tae Kwon Do.
Throughout his career, I have only been able to see a little over a third of the films he has done. I have about 3 or 4 favorites, and one of those is a favorite of mine, and it just so happens to be Lonewolf McQuade which also stars David Carradine, Barbara Carrera, Leon Isaac Kennedy, Robert Beltran, L.Q. Jones and Dana Kimmel. Director/co-producer Steve Carver and writers H. Kaye Dyal and B.J. Nelson an co-producer/action director Aaron Norris helped put together a great variety of filmic grit, romance, violence and cheesy spaghetti western themes that blend very well with the film’s designated genre as an action film, and martial arts as the ultimate vehicle that makes this movie such an early and memorable classic that stands the test of time.
The film was also a blockbuster hit, grossing $122M from a $5M budget, which speaks for itself, just how great this film is, with the right cast, a good script and action that symbolizes all that makes Chuck Norris everything from a household name to an internet meme. Unfortunately there was never a sequel, and I wish there was, especially since the TV show, Walker: Texas Ranger was loosely based on the Lonewolf MacQuade character. But dare I say it, if the right people can make it work, I would not mind a reboot of that particular title…and ONLY with the right people.
Alas, until that day comes, the 1983 film suits me just fine, no argument there. 🙂
You can stream Lone Wolf McQuade on Netflix, rent it at Google Movies & TV or you can purchase it on DVD or BluRay wherever sold.
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Native New Yorker. Lover of all things pizza, chocolate, pets, and good friends. Karaoke hero. Left of center. Survivor. Fond supporter of cult, obscure and independent cinema - especially fond of Asian movies and global action cinema. Author of the bi-weekly Hit List. Founder and editor of Film Combat Syndicate. Still, very much, only human.
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Coronavirus Crisis Brings These 4 ESG Stocks in Focus
April 15, 2020, 7:33 AM ·4 min read
The coronavirus outbreak has resulted in significant broader market gyrations, compelling investors to stay away from riskier assets including equities. But the pandemic has also opened up doors for investing in companies with solid environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) principles since they have lesser financial risks, predominantly because of their environmental practices.
Now, these non-financial risk factors form the base of ESG investing, which dependson how much a company is prepared for disasters, its continuity planning and employee treatment.In fact, it may include a company’s ability to provide employee benefits such as paid sick leave and work from home.
Coronavirus to Trigger ESG Investing
A few companies have responded well to the pandemic. For instance, carmakers like Ford have converted manufacturing facilities to make medical supplies, highlighting the role that private companies can play in addressing the pandemic.
But first, what is sustainable investing or ESG? The term covers three main factors, ‘environment’ that includes issues such as climate change policies, carbon footprint, and use of renewable energies. The ‘social' factor involves workers’ rights and protections and ‘governance’ stands for diversity of the board and corporate transparency.
Many companies have been taking significant actions to reduce carbon footprint and save the environment. But the rapid switch of car manufacturers to making respiratory ventilators and apparel companies manufacturing PPEs and masks puts the spotlight on the social factor.
Before the virus outbreak, millennials showed interest in ESG when considering investment opportunities. This paid off well during the pandemic as research shows that ESG funds have outperformed others. Though these stocks suffered heavy losses amid last month’s downturn but those were notably lower than traditional stocks.
These companies are truly focused on the well-being of their workers.
4 Stocks to Watch
The coronavirus outbreak has given opportunities to investors to ask companies questions regarding resilience and contingency planning, which are relevant to long-term performance. Hence, we have shortlisted four solid ESG stocks that investors can keep an eye on as these continue to have proper ESG ratings even during this period of crisis.
Microsoft Corporation MSFT has taken a leap in corporate social responsibility and supports its staff with regular pay even as several companies across the world have announcedlayoffs and salary cuts.
The company’s expected earnings growth rate for the current year is 17.3% compared with the Zacks Computer - Software industry’s projected earnings growth of 3.2%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the company’s current-year earnings has been revised 3.9% upward over the past 90 days. Microsoft carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Chipmaker NVIDIA Corporation NVDA makes a mark among ESG stocks with a strict policy regarding conflict minerals. The company’s due diligence policies state that minerals used in the products do not directly or indirectly finance or benefit armed groups in the Democratic Republic of Congo and adjoining countries (DRC).
The company’s expected earnings growth rate for the current year is 22.1% against the Zacks Semiconductor - General industry’s projected earnings decline of 12.7%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the company’s current-year earnings has been revised 0.6% upward over the past 90 days. NVIDIA carries a Zacks Rank #3.
The Procter & Gamble Company PG provides branded consumer packaged goods. The company’s expected earnings growth rate for the current year is 9.5% against the Zacks Soap and Cleaning Materials industry’s projected earnings decline of 1.1%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the company’s current-year earnings has been revised 0.2% upward over the past 90 days. The Procter & Gamble Company carries a Zacks Rank #3.
Next we have, NextEra Energy, Inc. NEE. The company is responsible for the generation and supply of energy throughout most of the state of Florida through its regulated subsidiaries. Its ESG ratings have remained unchanged amid the coronavirus outbreak.
The company’s expected earnings growth rate for the current year is 8.1% compared with the Zacks Utility - Electric Power industry’s projected earnings growth of 3.6%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the company’s current-year earnings has been revised 0.1% upward over the past 90 days. NextEra Energy carries a Zacks Rank #3.
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Brand New Easter-themed Slots to Enjoy Over the Holidays
Mathias Jensen Published 09/04-2019
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The Easter holidays are just around the corner and that means two things: chocolate eggs and lots of festive fun! The iGaming industry is jumping on the Easter theme once again this year and is preparing to launch a series of games to be played over the holidays and in the weeks and months beyond.
Some of the biggest developers joining in the fun are Gamomat Distribution, Kalamba Games and Play’n GO, Between them, these giants of the online slot machine industry are set to release games like Mammoth Chase: Easter Edition, Ramses Book: Easter Egg, Super Duper Crazy Chicken Easter Egg, and more.
With so many great Easter games being released, video slot fans will be spoilt for choice!
Easter Fun from Germany
First up it’s the turn of the German based developer Gamomat Distribution and their title Super Duper Crazy Chicken Easter Egg. This is a 20-payline video slot features three rows and uses an ancient Egyptian theme, using symbols such as scarab beetles, jewels and more, in addition to chickens dressed in khaki—because why not?
Super Duper Crazy Chicken Easter Egg has a Return to Player (RTP) of just over 96% and has what has been described as having “medium” volatility. Its easter theme is sure to go down well with fans of this season and there is even an easter egg hunt. Players are tasked with collecting five of these as they play, and when they do they will trigger a special bonus feature.
Super Duper Crazy Chicken Easter Egg also comes with two gamble features, and these are available to players every time they land winning paylines. One of these features is the classic double-or-nothing card gamble feature, where players can double their money by guessing whether the next card will be black or red.
The second feature is unique to Super Duper Crazy Chicken Easter Egg and takes place on a ladder. The prizes increase with every rung of the ladder and for each prize players are tasked with pressing the feature at the right time in order to win the bigger payout. They will leave with the smaller one if they do not.
Easter in Egypt
Super Duper Crazy Chicken Easter Egg isn’t the only Easter themed slot that Gamomat are preparing for the upcoming season. They are also the team behind Ramses Slot: Easter Egg, which also takes place in ancient Egypt.
Ramses Slot: Easter Egg takes place in amongst the great pyramids of Egypt, with traditional playing card symbols and a host of potential prizes as well. Ramses Slot: Easter Egg offers a maximum base game win of 7,500x, but there are jackpots that can take this maximum win all the way to 50,000x.
Ramses Slot: Easter Egg has an RTP of 96% and in addition to the polished aesthetic and jackpot wins, it comes with a big wild and a bonus feature. This feature awards the player with 10 free spins, and there are also two gamble features for players to utilize. Ramses Slot: Easter Egg covers a wide range of stake levels and is sure to appeal to both small stake and high stake players.
Go and Play During Easter
Play’n GO’s Easter efforts come in the for the 5-reel and 20-payline slot Easter Eggs. It takes place on a lush green mountain and was created with mobile gamblers in mind. There are collectibles to keep players hooked as they play and there are also high-paying symbols, big wilds, and bonus features.
Players can lookout for multipliers, scatter symbols, and a free spins round. The more animals that players collect (including fluffy chicks and cute lambs) the more money they will get, with the highest payout of 3,000x going to players who scoop a full stack of golden eggs.
Everything comes alive during the bonus feature on Easter Eggs. This offers players a free spins round of their choosing. They can opt for a fixed number of spins in addition to a fixed multiplier, ranging from 15 free spins along with a 2x multiplier, to 5 free spins and a 6x multiplier. There is no “better” choice, but players will be happy to have the option to choose.
Last but not least, this Play’n GO title comes with an exciting bonus feature called Candy Basket Bonus, where players choose three eggs and hope that a fourth comes along, providing them with huge wins in the process.
A Mammoth Game
Mammoth Chase: Easter Edition is another big Easter-themed title to lookout for during this holiday. It was created by Kalamba Games, and comes with a RTP that is a fraction under 97%.
The Maltese developer has crafted a game that is both fun to play and offers a wealth of great features and collectibles, sending players on a virtual Easter egg hunt. There are over 4,000 “ways to win” on Mammoth Chase: Easter Edition and players will be delighted to see that there are three different jackpots to unlock, in addition to wilds, multipliers and bonus symbols. Players can scoop nearly 7,000x their stake by playing Mammoth Chase: Easter Edition!
2019 has been a good year for Kalamba Games and this is another step forward for them. Mammoth Chase: Easter Edition is one of the most anticipated games due to be released over the Easter holidays. It has some of the most standout graphics and features, and it also has the highest RTP.
Mammoth Chase: Easter Edition is mobile friendly thanks to its HTML 5 compatibility. It looks just as great on mobiles as it does on tablets, but Mammoth Chase: Easter Edition can also be played on desktop casinos.
Just remember: this is not the only video slot to enjoy. There are many great games to play—this could be the best Easter yet for video slot fans!
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Within the bright city lights of Las Vegas shines a fiercely independent-owned optometry shop - Eyes & Optics in Downtown Summerlin. Created by optometrist, Edward Joseph Malik, he first established E&O in 1988. The goal at E&O is to provide the highest level of eyecare service and best selection of eyewear possible, where everyone's treated like royalty. From the moment you walk in, our entire staff will be focused on you.
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Valley Jazz Network
VALLEY JAZZ NETWORK collaborates with Amherst College to host REGINA CARTER AND FRIENDS.
It is with pleasure that the Valley Jazz Network offers a special collaboration with Amherst College: REGINA CARTER AND FRIENDS.
Friday, Sept. 25 at 8 pm. It is free for the general public. The event will feature a conversation with Ms. Carter, moderated by Darryl Harper.
The first jazz musician and African-American to play the Guarneri Del Gesu violin, once owned by Niccolò Paganini, MacArthur “Genius” and multiple grammy-nominated Regina Carter is director of the New Jersey Performing Arts Center’s All-Female Jazz Residency and has collaborated with Aretha Franklin, Mary J. Blige, Lauryn Hill, Billy Joel, Dolly Parton, Ray Brown, Kenny Barron, the String Trio of New York, Cassandra Wilson, Oliver Lake, and Steve Turre. Regina Carter and Friends features Brandon McCune on piano; Chris Lightcap on bass; and Alvester Garnett on drums.
The event will be available on VJN Facebook Page and via a link to the Amherst College livestream event:
There will be opportunities to ask questions during the conversation at either link.
For more info contact: Yvonne Mendez yvonne@umass.edu; or Alisa Pearson apearson@amherst.edu
2019-2020 VJN Events
The VJN is an outreach arm of the Fine Arts Center, focused on preserving the legacy of jazz.
The VJN achieves this through its programming designed to offer patrons a more intimate interaction with jazz and jazz artists. We serve as a network to promote jazz in the Pioneer Valley. We do this through programs and partnerships. We produce small concerts called “informances”, educational programs, and listening parties in various community venues in Amherst, Greenfield, Holyoke and Springfield.
WHAT IS A LISTENING PARTY?
A listening party is a small and intimate event, where attendees have a chance to talk with jazz musicians, and listen to the music that has inspired them. VJN sponsored listening parties and intimate receptions with Tia Fuller, Jane Monheit, Emery Smith, Grace Kelly, Regina Carter, Warren Wolf, Ambrose Akinmusire, Sheila Jordan and more. The information sharing is fascinating. The event is always memorable!
WHAT IS AN INFORMANCE?
Informances are interactive gatherings, where audience members are encouraged to ask questions, and performers often demonstrate the answers through performance. Our past informances have included sessions on African Rhythms in Jazz, Latin Jazz, and Contemporary Jazz. Artists have included Bob Weiner, Felipe Salles, The Gonzalez Brothers, Jason Robinson and Miguel Zenon.
BECOME AN ACTIVE MEMBER
Membership in the Valley Jazz Network is free. If you are interested in being more involved, or serving on a Steering Committee, or helping to organize activities, see our Organizing Principles for more details.
For information on joining this cohort of jazz lovers whose mission promises to bring a positive influence on the presentation of “America’s Classical Music” (Dr. Billy Taylor), contact Yvonne Mendez at 413-545-4161 or email.
BE A PART OF THIS VIBRANT COMMUNITY OF JAZZ ENTHUSIASTS!
A series of events honoring the innovative spirit of drummer Max Roach.
• October 23 from 6:30-9:30 pm - CONVERSATION: Drummers As Trendsetters, New Africa House Theater (basement level)
Drummers are place right up front, as they discuss the legacy of Max Roach and how they themselves fulfill a role as a trendsetter in the industry. The panelists include TERRI LYNE CARRINGTON, renown drummer, composer and producer; MAKAYA MCCRAVEN UMass alumni, beat scientist and popular drummer; ROYAL HARTIGAN, who studied extensively with Max Roach; and moderator STEPHANIE SHONEKAN, chair of the UMass W.E.B. Du Bois Department of Afro-American Studies. Followed by mini-concert with MTALI BANDA.
• October 24th from 4-6 pm - CONVERSATION: The Life and Legacy of Max Roach, New Africa House Theater. With special opening performance by TBD [please note, Terry Jenoure is not able to perform as previously advertised.]
Max Roach was an exceptional musician as well as a dedicated civil right leader. He was a member of the UMass Music faculty from 1972 until his retirement in 1994. One of the first jazz musicians to teach full-time at the college level, Roach joined the UMass W.E.B. Du Bois Department of Afro-American Studies faculty as a tenured professor, and was one of the founders of the Jazz in July Summer Program along with Billy Taylor and Frederick Tillis. Panelists include famous poet SONIA SANCHEZ, Max’s daughter MAXINE ROACH, Max Roach’s biographist HERB BOYD visual artist and colleague of Max Roach NELSON STEVENS, and moderator JOHN BRACEY, faculty member, UMass W.E.B. Du Bois Department of Afro-American Studies.
• October 24 at 7:30 pm - PERFORMANCE: Money Jungle: Provocative in Blue by Terri Lyne Carrington Quartet. 7:30 pm, Bowker Auditorium. (6:30 pm pre-show talk by Amherst College's Claire Arenius on the significance of the original Money Jungle album )
For 40 years, drummer Terri Lyne Carrington has worked with luminary artists such as Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Cassandra Wilson, Dianne Reeves, John Scofield, Esperanza Spalding and countless others. Carrington is also the first female artist to win a Grammy for Best Jazz Instrumental Album. This specially-curated performance of Money Jungle, is based on the legendary album of the same name which featured Charles Mingus, Max Roach and Duke Ellington. The performance will feature a special appearance by poet Sonia Sanchez.
NOVEMBER 2019 - MELISSA ALDANA. Listening Party with the artist Wed. Nov. 13th. RSVP required. Limited seating.
MARCH 2020 - ROMAN DIAZ ENSEMBLE (with Magic Triangle) TBD.
APRIL 2020 - SF JAZZ COLLECTIVE - 6:30 pm Pre-show Listening Party with Etienne Charles.
PAST VJN EVENTS
NOV. 14 reception with MIGUEL ZENON AND SPEKTRAL QUARTET
FEB. 8, 2019 - AARON DIEHL • Week of FEB. 14 - CHRISTIAN SCOTT
MARCH 2019 - JANE BUNNETT: MAQUEQUE (Presented by Magic Triangle Series)
Listening Party, Post show reception and special community events presented by VJN in conjunction with FAC performances happen on or around the dates mentioned above.
More specific details are sent via email to VJN members. BECOME A MEMBER (see below)
Listening Party with Theo Croker*
Monday, November 13, 2017 @ 7:30 p.m.
RSVP required. yvonne@umass.edu or call 413.545.4161.
[Performance in Bowker Auditorium is Wednesday, November 15, 2017 BUY TICKETS]
The Message*
Listening Party: TBA
[Performance in Bowker Auditorium is February 22, 2018. BUY TICKETS]
All events subject to change. For RSVP and info: email yvonne@admin.umass.edu or call 413.545.4161.
* These events are in conjunction with the FAC Center Series. For tickets visit fineartcenter.com
VJN Informance! JAZZ MUSIC AND SOCIAL CHANGE • April 3, 2018 • Old Chapel, UMass Amherst
7:00 p.m. CONVERSATION & 8:30 p.m. CONCERT featuring Helen Sung; and then Christian Scott & his sextet.
Through their work, musicians often focus or dedicate their talent on giving voice to civil rights and social change, strengthening the breadth and depth of social activism. On April 3rd, the Valley Jazz Network hosts JAZZ MUSIC AND SOCIAL CHANGE a Conversation & Concert* creating a public platform for sharing and understanding how some artists use their talent to forward social issues and contribute a positive impact on society. At the table will be three world-class musicians: renown activist, lyricist and singer Toshi Reagon, trumpeter Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah, and Asian American pianist Helen Sung.
* Concert featuring a short set with Helen Sung; and then a full set with Christian Scott and his band.
Miguel Zenon at Holyoke Public Library
Listening Party: Willie Hill interviews Ambrose Akinmusire in Northampton, MA
"LIKE" OUR FACEBOOK PAGE: On the Valley Jazz Network Facebook page you will find all sorts of jazz-related events, workshops, lectures, etc. Jazz events throughout the Valley.
Membership is free.
Contact Yvonne Mendez at 413-545-4161; email her.
Organizing Principles
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Did you know the financial sector is investing savings, pension and insurance funds in companies harming people and our planet? This must change. Together we work for more transparent, green, and responsible investing to transform peoples' lives and our planet for the better.
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The Fair Finance International (FFI) network carried out three large studies analyzing how much money is really being invested in companies with a high risk of involvement in deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon and Cerrado.
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The Dutch Fair Bank Guide (Eerlijke Bankwijzer) was formally launched in 2009. It is an initiative commissioned by Oxfam Novib, Amnesty International Netherlands, and Friends of the Earth Netherlands, World Animal Protection and PAX .
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Fair Finance Guide Germany assesses responsible investment policies of 4 of the largest commercial banks, 2 regional banks, 1 savings bank, the central cooperative bank as well as 2 church banks and 3 alternative banks operating in Germany. This analysis is complemented by research into the bank practices, highlighting the lacking implementation of voluntary agreements and the need for more binding regulation in the German banking system. The initiative is led by Facing Finance and supported by Verbraucherzentrale Bremen, and Südwind.
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What is an RCD?
Perth Electrical Contractor Franklin Bell explains what they are, what they do and why you need them.
RCD stands for Residual Current Device, a type of circuit breaker that is designed specifically to protect people against electric shock and property against fire. RCD's are sometimes called Safety Switches. They're required by law and even if they weren't, we'd still recommend you have them for your own safety and that of your friends and loved ones.
If you need an electrician to install, test or repair your RCD, Contact Franklin Bell today for quality service.
What you'll Learn from this Article
Should you have an RCD?
How to check if you have them.
How RCD's Work.
How RCD's measure Leakage Current.
Why they're different from other Circuit Breakers.
Why you may still need other Circuit Breakers.
What the Test button on an RCD is for.
How often to test your RCD.
RCD's and Nuisance Tripping
My Safety Switch Keeps Tripping - What Should I Do?
Should I have an RCD?
WA law requires that every house have 2 RCD's, and that RCD's may only be installed by licensed electricians like Franklin Bell. If you are the owner of a property that is tenanted, you may be subject to heavy fines if your property does not have the required number of RCD's installed. If you don't have an RCD, Contact Us and Request a Free Quote today to have them installed.
How do I know if I have them?
RCD's look a lot like other circuit breakers in your electrical switchboard, but unlike other circuit breakers, RCD's have a test button on them. Most of these test buttons are marked with the word 'Test' or the letter 'T'. If you're unsure whether a circuit breaker is an RCD, we can help you identify it.
How do RCD's work?
RCD's work by sensing minute imbalances in electrical circuits. Once this imbalance reaches a predetermined level, the RCD disconnects the circuit, assuming that the imbalance poses a risk to people or property. RCD's assume that the imbalances they detect are due to electrical current leaving the electrical installation in a way that is unplanned or unexpected. This phenomenon is known as Leakage Current.
How do RCD's measure Leakage Current?
In a properly functioning electrical system, the current passing through the active conductor(s) should be equal to the current passing through the neutral conductor. If this is not the case, we assume that the current is going somewhere it shouldn't be. This could be through a person (which would mean electric shock) or through other conductive (metallic) building materials (which could cause heat and the risk of fire). An RCD looks at the active and neutral conductors and checks to see whether the currents flowing in them are equal. When they're not, the RCD trips, protecting us and our belongings from the possible harmful effects of electricity.
Why can't other Circuit Breakers sense Leakage Current?
Other circuit breakers monitor the current flowing through the active conductor only. Without looking at the neutral conductor as well, ordinary circuit breakers cannot determine whether the current flowing through them is leakage current (current going somewhere it's not supposed to) or not. Most circuit breakers are designed to protect the electrical installation itself against the effect of overloads and short circuits, and are not sensitive enough to protect humans.
Do I need RCD's AND other Circuit Breakers?
Electrical systems need protection against leakage current as well as protection against overloads and short circuits. Up until recently, this meant that you needed both RCD's and other circuit breakers in your switchboard. Newer RCD's have overload and short circuit protection built right in so you don't need additional circuit breakers for this purpose.
What is the Test button for?
The test button on an RCD introduces a leakage current to the RCD to check whether it successfully disconnects the circuit. When you press the test button on an RCD and it does not trip, it may be for two reasons.
The RCD is faulty
There is no power to the RCD
If an RCD does not trip when you press the test button, it is best to get us to assess whether the RCD is still operational or not. We have special test equipment that can measure the performance of an RCD and compare that to current regulations and acceptable standards.
How often should I press the Test button?
We recommend that you test an RCD at least once a month. This way, you'll know about a problem with your RCD quickly. If you discover that you have a faulty RCD, Contact Us right away, as this faulty RCD may put your life at risk.
My RCD trips repeatedly. What should I do?
RCD's are subject to nuisance tripping for a variety of reasons. Small leakage currents in electrical equipment and appliances can add up to a value that is greater than the RCD is designed to allow. Alternatively, the RCD may be damaged or faulty. If your RCD has built in overload protection, it may be tripping for the same reason a normal circuit breaker would have tripped, indicating an overload or short circuit in your electrical system. Feel free to Contact Us to identify the cause of the RCD tripping and to rectify the fault.
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Mildred Dresselhaus
Mildred Dresselhaus at the White House in 2012
Mildred Spiewak
(1930-11-11)November 11, 1930
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
February 20, 2017(2017-02-20) (aged 86)
Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S.
National Medal of Science (1990)
IEEE Founders Medal (2004)
Heinz Award in Technology, Economy, and Employment (2005)
Harold Pender Award (2006)
Oliver E. Buckley Condensed Matter Prize (2008)
Oersted Medal (2008)
Vannevar Bush Award (2009)
Enrico Fermi Award (2012)
Kavli Prize in Nanoscience (2012)
Greg Timp
Deborah Chung
Mildred Dresselhaus[1] (née Spiewak; November 11, 1930 – February 20, 2017),[2] known as the "queen of carbon science",[3] was an American nanotechnologist. She was an Institute Professor and Professor Emerita of physics and electrical engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.[4] Dresselhaus won numerous awards including the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the National Medal of Science, the Enrico Fermi Award and the Vannevar Bush Award.
1 Early life and education
1.1 Experience at Hunter College
1.2 After College
2 Career and legacy
3 Contributions to scientific knowledge
5 Honors and awards
6 Selected publications
Early life and education[edit]
Dresselhaus was born on November 11, 1930, in Brooklyn, the daughter of Ethel (Teichtheil) and Meyer Spiewak, who were Polish Jewish immigrants.[5][6] Her family was heavily affected by the Great Depression so from a young age Dresselhaus helped provide income for the family by doing piecework assembly tasks at home and by working in a zipper factory.[7]
Dresselhaus credits New York's free museums, including the American Museum of Natural History and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, with sparking her interest in science.[7]
Dresselhaus was raised and attended grade school in the Bronx. Her older brother, Irving Spiewak, informed her of the opportunity to apply to Hunter College High School where she later excelled and gained practice as a teacher by tutoring fellow students.[7]
Experience at Hunter College[edit]
Dresselhaus attended Hunter College in New York. Traditionally, a women's college, during Dresselhaus's time as a student there, Hunter College's Bronx campus opened itself to a flood of male G.I. Bill beneficiaries.[8]
The boys in the science classes were toward the bottom of the class... They always used to come to me for help.... That might be somewhat significant in my story, because I never got the idea in college that science was a man's profession.[9]
While attending Hunter, one of her professors, and future Nobel-Prize-winner Rosalyn Yalow took interest in Dresselhaus and encouraged her to apply for graduate fellowships and pursue a career in physics. Dresselhaus graduated with her undergraduate degree in liberal arts in 1951.[2][7]
After College[edit]
She carried out postgraduate study at the University of Cambridge on a Fulbright Fellowship and Harvard University, where she received her MA from Radcliffe College. She received a PhD from the University of Chicago in 1958 where she studied under Nobel laureate Enrico Fermi.[10] She then spent two years at Cornell University as a postdoc before moving to Lincoln Lab as a staff member.
Career and legacy[edit]
Dresselhaus had a 57-year career at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.[11] She became Abby Rockefeller Mauze Visiting professor of electrical engineering at MIT in 1967, became a tenured faculty member in 1968, and became a professor of physics in 1983. In 1985, she was appointed the first female Institute Professor at MIT[12][13][14] As the exotic compounds she studied became increasingly relevant to modern science and engineering, she was uniquely positioned to become a world-leading expert and write one of the standard textbooks.[15] Her groundwork in the field led to Andre Geim and Konstantin Novoselov isolating and characterizing graphene for which they were awarded the 2010 Nobel Prize.[7]
Dresselhaus was awarded the National Medal of Science in 1990 in recognition of her work on electronic properties of materials as well as expanding the opportunities of women in science and engineering.[16][17] And in 2005 she was awarded the 11th Annual Heinz Award in the category of Technology, the Economy and Employment.[18] In 2008 she was awarded the Oersted Medal, and in 2015 the IEEE Medal of Honor.
In 2000–2001, she was the director of the Office of Science at the U.S. Department of Energy. From 2003 to 2008, she was the chair of the governing board of the American Institute of Physics. She also has served as president of the American Physical Society, the first female president of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, and treasurer of the National Academy of Sciences. Dresselhaus devoted a great deal of time to supporting efforts to promote increased participation of women in physics. In 1971, Dresselhaus and a colleague organized the first Women's Forum at MIT as a seminar exploring the roles of women in science and engineering.
President Barack Obama greets Dr. Mildred Dresselhaus, third from right, and Dr. Burton Richter, right, May 7, 2012.
In 2012 Dresselhaus was co-recipient of the Enrico Fermi Award, along with Burton Richter.[19] On May 31, 2012, Dresselhaus was awarded the Kavli Prize[3] "for her pioneering contributions to the study of phonons, electron-phonon interactions, and thermal transport in nanostructures."[20]
In 2014, she was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.[21]
As significant career innovator who held many patents, Dresselhaus was inducted into the US National Inventors Hall of Fame in 2014.[22]
Dresselhaus' former students include such notable materials scientists as Deborah Chung[23] and notable physicists as Nai-Chang Yeh, Greg Timp,.
There are several physical theories named after Dresselhaus. The Hicks-Dresselhaus Model (L. D. Hicks and Dresselhaus) [24] is the first basic model for low-dimensional thermoelectrics, which initiated the whole band field. The SFDD model (Riichiro Saito, Mitsutaka Fujita, Gene Dresselhaus, and Mildred Dresselhaus) [25] first predicted the band structures of carbon nanotubes. The Dresselhaus effect refers, however, to the spin–orbit interaction effect modeled by Gene Dresselhaus, Mildred Dresselhaus's husband.
In 2017, Dresselhaus was the face of a General Electric television advertisement which asked the question "What if female scientists were celebrities?" aimed to increase the number of women in STEM roles in its ranks.[26]
In honor of her legacy, the American Physical Society (APS) created the Millie Dresselhaus Fund to support and empower more women in physics.[27]
In 2019, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Board of Directors created The IEEE Mildred Dresselhaus Medal. The medal is awarded at the annual IEEE Honors Ceremony to an individual "For outstanding technical contributions in science and engineering, of great impact to IEEE fields of interest." The first presentation is scheduled for June 2021.[28]
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Oral history interview with Mildred Dresselhaus on the occasion of her winning the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor bestowed by the U.S. government, in 2014.
Contributions to scientific knowledge[edit]
Dresselhaus was particularly noted for her work on graphite, graphite intercalation compounds, fullerenes, carbon nanotubes, and low-dimensional thermoelectrics. Her group made frequent use of electronic band structure, Raman scattering and the photophysics of carbon nanostructures.[11] Her research helped develop technology based on thin graphite which allow electronics to be "everywhere," including clothing and smartphones.[11]
With the appearance of lasers in the 1960s, Professor Dresselhaus started to use lasers for magneto-optics experiments, which later led to the creation of a new model for the electronic structure of graphite.[29] A great part of her research dedicates to the study of 'buckyballs' and graphene focusing a great deal in the electrical properties of carbon nanotubes and enhancing thermoelectric properties of nanowires.[30]
Personal life[edit]
She was married to Gene Dresselhaus, a well known theoretician, discoverer of the Dresselhaus effect. They had four children: Marianne, Carl, Paul, and Elliot; and five grandchildren.[11]
Honors and awards[edit]
Honorary Degree of Doctor of Science from the ETH Zurich, 2015[31]
IEEE Medal of Honor, 2015 (first female recipient)
National Inventors Hall of Fame induction 2014[32]
Presidential Medal of Freedom, 2014[33]
Honorary Degree of Doctor of Science, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, 2013[34]
Von Hippel Award, Materials Research Society, 2013[35]
Kavli Prize in Nanoscience, 2012
Enrico Fermi Award (second female recipient), 2012
Vannevar Bush Award (second female recipient), 2009
ACS Award for Encouraging Women into Careers in the Chemical Sciences, 2009
Oliver E. Buckley Condensed Matter Prize, American Physical Society, 2008
Oersted Medal, 2007
L'Oréal-UNESCO Awards for Women in Science, 2007
Heinz Award for Technology, the Economy and Employment, 2005
IEEE Founders Medal Recipients, 2004
Karl Taylor Compton Medal for Leadership in Physics, American Institute of Physics, 2001
Medal of Achievement in Carbon Science and Technology, American Carbon Society, 2001
Honorary Member of the Ioffe Institute, Russian Academy of Sciences, St. Petersburg, Russia, 2000
National Materials Advancement Award of the Federation of Materials Societies, 2000
Honorary Doctorate from the Catholic University of Leuven, Belgium, February 2000
Nicholson Medal, American Physical Society, March 2000[36]
Weizmann Institute's Millennial Lifetime Achievement Award, June 2000
SGL Carbon Award, American Carbon Society, 1997
National Medal of Science, 1990
Society of Women Engineers Achievement Award, 1977
Fellow, Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters[37]
Selected publications[edit]
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Dresselhaus, M. S.; et.al. "Analysis of Picosecond Pulsed Laser Melted Graphite", Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Harvard University, Los Alamos National Laboratory, United States Department of Energy, (December 1986).
Dresselhaus, M. S.; et.al. "The Transport Properties of Activated Carbon Fibers", Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, United States Department of Energy, (July 1990).
Dresselhaus, M. S.; et.al. "Photoconductivity of Activated Carbon Fibers", Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, United States Department of Energy, (August 1990).
Dresselhaus, M. S.; et.al. "Synthesis and Evaluation of Single Layer, Bilayer, and Multilayer Thermoelectric Thin Films", Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, United States Department of Energy, (January 20, 1995).
M. S. Dresselhaus & P. C. Eklund (2000). "Phonons in carbon nanotubes" (PDF). Advances in Physics. 49 (6): 705. Bibcode:2000AdPhy..49..705D. CiteSeerX 10.1.1.170.631. doi:10.1080/000187300413184. S2CID 122447852. Archived from the original (PDF) on January 9, 2007.
M. S. Dresselhaus; G. Samsonidze; S. G. Chou; G. Dresselhaus; J. Jiang; R. Saito & A. Jorio. "Recent Advances in Carbon Nanotube Photo-physics" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on July 2, 2006. Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
M. S. Dresselhaus & G. Dresselhaus (2002). "Intercalation Compounds of Graphite" (PDF). Advances in Physics. 51 (1): 1. Bibcode:2002AdPhy..51....1D. CiteSeerX 10.1.1.170.2655. doi:10.1080/00018730110113644. S2CID 123597602. Archived from the original (PDF) on January 9, 2007.
M. S. Dresselhaus (2004). "Big Opportunities for Small Objects" (PDF). Materials Today Magazine. 5 (11): 48. doi:10.1016/S1369-7021(02)01164-1. Archived from the original (PDF) on January 9, 2007.
M. S. Dresselhaus, G. Dresselhaus and A. Jorio (2004). "Unusual Properties and Structures of Carbon Nanotubes" (PDF). Annual Review of Materials Research. 34 (1): 247. Bibcode:2004AnRMS..34..247D. doi:10.1146/annurev.matsci.34.040203.114607. Archived from the original (PDF) on January 11, 2006.
M. S. Dresselhaus; G. Dresselhaus; R. Saito; A. Jorio (2005). "Raman Spectroscopy of Carbon Nanotubes" (PDF). Physics Reports. 409 (2): 47. Bibcode:2005PhR...409...47D. doi:10.1016/j.physrep.2004.10.006. Archived from the original (PDF) on January 9, 2007.
M. S. Dresselhaus & H. Dai (2004). "Carbon Nanotubes: Continued Innovations and Challenges". MRS Bulletin. 29 (4): 237. doi:10.1557/mrs2004.74.
J. Heremans & M. S. Dresselhaus (2005). "Low Dimensional Thermoelectricity" (PDF). CRC Handbook - Molecular and Nano-electronics: Concepts, Challenges, and Designs. Archived from the original (PDF) on January 9, 2007.
M. S. Dresselhaus, R. Saito and A. Jorio (2004). "Semiconducting Carbon Nanotubes" (PDF). Proceedings of ICPS-27. Archived from the original (PDF) on January 9, 2007.
S. G. Chou; F. Plentz-Filho; J. Jiang; R. Saito; D. Nezich; H. B. Ribeiro; A. Jorio; M. A. Pimenta; G. Samsonidze; A. P. Santos; M. Zheng; G. B. Onoa; E. D. Semke; G. Dresselhaus; M. S. Dresselhaus (2005). "Photo-excited Electron Relaxation Process Observed in Photoluminescence Spectroscopy of DNA-wrapped Carbon Nanotube". Physical Review Letters. 94 (12): 127402. Bibcode:2005PhRvL..94l7402C. doi:10.1103/PhysRevLett.94.127402. PMID 15903960.
M. S. Dresselhaus (2004). "Nanotubes: a step in synthesis". Nature Materials. 3 (10): 665–6. Bibcode:2004NatMa...3..665D. doi:10.1038/nmat1232. PMID 15467687. S2CID 29431916.
M. S. Dresselhaus (2004). "Applied Physics: Nanotube Antennas". Nature Materials. 432 (7020): 959–60. Bibcode:2004Natur.432..959D. doi:10.1038/432959a. PMID 15616541. S2CID 37208770.
S. B. Fagan; A. G. Souza-Filho; J. Mendes-Filho; P. Corio; M. S. Dresselhaus (2005). "Electronic Properties of Ag- and CrO3-filled Single-wall Carbon Nanotubes" (PDF). Chemical Physics Letters. 406 (1–3): 54. Bibcode:2005CPL...406...54F. doi:10.1016/j.cplett.2005.02.091. Archived from the original (PDF) on January 9, 2007.
Y. A. Kim; H. Muramatsu; T. Hayashi; M. Endo; M. Terrones; M. S. Dresselhaus (2004). "Thermal Stability and Structural Changes of Double-walled Carbon Nanotubes by Heat Treatment" (PDF). Chemical Physics Letters. 398 (1–3): 87. Bibcode:2004CPL...398...87K. doi:10.1016/j.cplett.2004.09.024. Archived from the original (PDF) on January 9, 2007.
G. Samsonidze; R. Saito; N. Kobayashi; A. Gruneis; J. Jiang; A. Jorio; S. G. Chou; G. Dresselhaus; M. S. Dresselhaus (2004). "Family Behavior of the Optical Transition Energies in Single-wall Carbon Nanotubes of Smaller Diameters" (PDF). Applied Physics Letters. 85 (23): 5703. Bibcode:2004ApPhL..85.5703S. doi:10.1063/1.1829160. Archived from the original (PDF) on January 11, 2006.
S. G. Chou; H. B. Ribeiro; E. Barros; A. P. Santos; D. Nezich; G. Samsonidze; C. Fantini; M. A. Pimenta; A. Jorio; F. Pletz-Filho; M. S. Dresselhaus; G. Dresselhaus; R. Saito; M. Zheng; G. B. Onoa; E. D. Semke; A. K. Swan; B. B. Goldberg; M. S. Unlu (2004). "Optical Characterization of DNA-wrapped Carbon Nanotube Hybrids" (PDF). Chemical Physics Letters. 397 (4–6): 296. Bibcode:2004CPL...397..296C. doi:10.1016/j.cplett.2004.08.117. Archived from the original (PDF) on January 11, 2006.
E. I. Rogacheva; O. N. Nashchekina; A. V. Meriuts; S. G. Lyubchenko; O. Vekhov; M. S. Dresselhaus; G. Dresselhaus (2005). "Quantum Size Effects in PbTe/SnTe/PbTe Heterostructures". Applied Physics Letters. 86 (6): 063103. Bibcode:2005ApPhL..86f3103R. doi:10.1063/1.1862338.
H. Son; Y. Hori; S. G. Chou; D. Nezich; G. Samsonidze; E. Barros; G. Dresselhaus; M. S. Dresselhaus (2004). "Environment Effects on the Raman Spectra of Individual Single-wall Carbon Nanotubes: Suspended and Grown on Polycrystalline Silicon" (PDF). Applied Physics Letters. 85 (20): 4744. Bibcode:2004ApPhL..85.4744S. doi:10.1063/1.1818739. Archived from the original (PDF) on January 9, 2007.
C. Fantini; A. Jorio; M. Souza; A. J. Mai Jr.; M. S. Strano; M. A. Pimenta; M. S. Dresselhaus (2004). "Optical Transition Energies and Radial Breathing Modes for HiPco Carbon Nanotubes from Raman Spectroscopy" (PDF). Physical Review Letters. 93 (14): 147406. Bibcode:2004PhRvL..93n7406F. doi:10.1103/PhysRevLett.93.147406. PMID 15524844. Archived from the original (PDF) on January 9, 2007.
S. B. Cronin; A. K. Swan; M. S. Unlu; B. B. Goldberg; M. S. Dresselhaus; M. Tinkham (2004). "Measuring Uniaxial Strain in Individual Single-wall Carbon Nanotubes: Resonance Raman Spectra of AFM Modified SWNTs" (PDF). Physical Review Letters. 93 (16): 167401. Bibcode:2004PhRvL..93p7401C. doi:10.1103/PhysRevLett.93.167401. PMID 15525030. Archived from the original (PDF) on January 11, 2006.
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Freeview video interview with Mildred Dresslhaus by the Vega Science Trust
"Mildred Dresselhaus: 1930-2017". American Physical Society. American Physical Society. Retrieved March 25, 2017.
Dresselhaus's MIT page
Biography of Dresselhaus from IEEE
"What if female scientists were celebrities?", GE advertisement (2017)
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Henry Augustus Rowland (1899)
Albert A. Michelson (1901)
Arthur Gordon Webster (1903)
Carl Barus (1905)
Edward Leamington Nichols (1907)
Henry Crew (1909)
William Francis Magie (1911)
Benjamin Osgood Peirce (1913)
Ernest Merritt (1914)
Robert Andrews Millikan (1916)
Henry Andrews Bumstead (1918)
Joseph Sweetman Ames (1919)
Theodore Lyman (1921)
Thomas Corwin Mendenhall (1923)
Dayton Miller (1925)
Karl Taylor Compton (1927)
Henry Gale (1929)
William Francis Gray Swann (1931)
Paul D. Foote (1933)
Arthur Compton (1934)
Robert W. Wood (1935)
Floyd K. Richtmyer (1936)
Harrison M. Randall (1937)
Lyman James Briggs (1938)
John Torrence Tate, Sr. (1939)
John Zeleny (1940)
George Braxton Pegram (1941)
G. Stewart (1941)
Percy Williams Bridgman (1942)
Albert Hull (1943)
Arthur Jeffrey Dempster (1944)
Harvey Fletcher (1945)
Edward Condon (1946)
Lee Alvin DuBridge (1947)
J. Robert Oppenheimer (1948)
Francis Wheeler Loomis (1949)
Isidor Isaac Rabi (1950)
Charles Christian Lauritsen (1951)
John Hasbrouck Van Vleck (1952)
Enrico Fermi (1953)
H. Bethe (1954)
Raymond Thayer Birge (1955)
E. Wigner (1956)
Henry DeWolf Smyth (1957)
Jesse Beams (1958)
George Eugene Uhlenbeck (1959)
Victor Frederick Weisskopf (1960)
Frederick Seitz (1961)
William V. Houston (1962)
John Harry Williams (1963)
Robert Bacher (1964)
Felix Bloch (1965)
John Archibald Wheeler (1966)
Charles H. Townes (1967)
John Bardeen (1968)
Luis Walter Alvarez (1969)
Edward Mills Purcell (1970)
Robert Serber (1971)
Philip M. Morse (1972)
Joseph Edward Mayer (1973)
Wolfgang K. H. Panofsky (1974)
Chien-Shiung Wu (1975)
William A. Fowler (1976)
George Pake (1977)
Norman Foster Ramsey, Jr. (1978)
Lewis M. Branscomb (1979)
Herman Feshbach (1980)
Arthur Leonard Schawlow (1981)
Maurice Goldhaber (1982)
Robert Marshak (1983)
Mildred Dresselhaus (1984)
Robert R. Wilson (1985)
Sidney Drell (1986)
Val Logsdon Fitch (1987)
James A. Krumhansl (1989)
Eugen Merzbacher (1990)
Nicolaas Bloembergen (1991)
Ernest M. Henley (1992)
Donald N. Langenberg (1993)
Burton Richter (1994)
C. Kumar Patel (1995)
J.R. Schrieffer (1996)
D. Allan Bromley (1997)
Andrew Sessler (1998)
Jerome I. Friedman (1999)
James S. Langer (2000)
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George Trilling (2001)
William F. Brinkman (2002)
Myriam Sarachik (2003)
Helen Quinn (2004)
Marvin Cohen (2005)
John Hopfield (2006)
Leo Kadanoff (2007)
Arthur Bienenstock (2008)
Cherry A. Murray (2009)
Curtis Callan (2010)
Barry Barish (2011)
Robert L. Byer (2012)
Michael Turner (2013)
Malcolm R. Beasley (2014)
Sam Aronson (2015)
Homer Neal (2016)
Laura Greene (2017)
Roger Falcone (2018)
David Gross (2019)
Philip H. Bucksbaum (2020)
Awards and honors for Mildred Dresselhaus
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Rita R. Colwell
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For me it was Malcolm Young, Chuck Berry, Bill Haley, whatshisname from Bow Wow Wow, Izzy Stradlin, and other rock and roll hoodlums. How about you?
tattoo 0
John scofield, Larry Carlton, of course
esch 0
malcolm young, george thorogood, john scofield, BB King, Mark Knopfler, the guy from blue rodeo, Joey Santiago.
Silenced Fred 2
LocationIllinois
Dave Grohl.....
Some other people who don't come to mind right now, but mainly him
Andre S 19
Bonamassa Addict
LocationCaribbean
For me it was Malcolm Young' date=' Chuck Berry, Bill Haley, whatshisname from Bow Wow Wow, Izzy Stradlin, and other rock and roll hoodlums. How about you?[/quote']
Don't have one, but I already know.
Johnny A, BB King, Clapton and ah.....Gary Moore.
brad4d8 2
LocationConnecticut
Kenny Burrell. I heard him my first year in college (1966) and it coincided with my interest in music changing from the blues to jazz.
DeVeeWee 4
LocationBelgium
Mainly it was Kenny Burrell, Wes Montgomery, Joe Pass, Herb Ellis, Philip Catherine...
Notes_Norton 569
I started out playing drums and quickly switched to sax. I played in guitar bands all my life, and for those songs that have no space for a sax, I learned to double on bass, guitar (barre chords) and keyboards. Later I also picked up wind synthesizer and flute.
In the first road band I played in, the guitarist had an Epiphone Sheraton. Not the II that they currently sell, but the original with the frequensator trapeze, gold hardware, sunburst finish and that beautiful vine inlay on the headstock. It was simply beautiful. I never got to play it, when I doubled on rhythm I played his "other" guitar.
During the disco years, the guitarist had a cherry red ES-335. By this time I was more mature as a musician and not only was it good looking, but I really liked the sounds the guitarist got out of it. Again when I doubled, I played his "other" guitar.
So I had a yearning to play a Sheraton/335. After all, they must be so good the guitarists didn't want to give them up and let me play them while they played a Fender or solid body Gibson.
Still, I was predominantly a sax player although I played Fender P Bass for a while when saxophones were not in style during the psychedelic era I didn't know much about guitar construction.
I saw what I thought was a 335 in a music store for $300.00 and I bought it. It was my first electric guitar. I loved it. Lightweight and it sounded great to my ears. Later I found out it was a 330, so I went to a music store and tried a 335 back to back with the 330 and decided I liked the sound of the 330 better. The music store rep explained the difference between P90s and humbuckers.
Fast forward to the 21st century. After mostly having the 330 hang on the wall while I learned flute, wind synth, how to make styles for the auto-accompaniment program called Band-in-a-Box, how to run a small business, and how to write web pages, I decided to get serious about the guitar. So I started practicing 2 hours a day using the knowledge my band-mates had shown me through the years, my musical theory knowledge from playing other instruments, and good old Mel Bay.
By then 330s were going for $5,000 on e-bay and since I double on sax, flute, wind synth, vocals, percussion controller and sometimes keyboards, I thought bringing a "collectors item" on stage was a sure way to devalue it by dinging up the finish in those times when I have to switch instruments quickly inviting an accident prone situation. Gibson hadn't re-issued the 330 yet.
So I bought a used MIK 2001 Epiphone Casino. It has Seymour Duncan pickups in it and although it doesn't sound as good acoustically as the Gibson, it actually sounds a bit better plugged in.
They have a wonderful "touch and go" neck, are light weight, beautiful to look at, and sound fantastic. How could you not love them. What they lack in sustain, they more than compensate for by having a more complex tone due to the vibrations of the wood the pickup is mounted on.
pohatu771 13
John Lennon, Chuck Berry, and Eric Clapton.
I have a Casino because of John, but it's cherry because of Chuck and Eric.
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George Harrison (even with the fake "f" holes on his Gretsch) John Lennon, BB King, EC, Elvin Bishop, etc.
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LocationMontreal, Canada
Chet Atkins, John Lennon, George Thorogood, Johnny A.
uyasgali 3
LocationPiscataway, NJ
No one. I just like the sounds they make...
Ken Rayba 2
Going back to the 60's for me, it was "Johnny Rivers", "Chuck Berry", and "Roy Clark"! I have three "f' hole guitars, a 67' Cherry Finish ES 330 my father purchased for me new for my 16th birthday! A Cherry Finish ES 345TDSV which I purchased new back in 75' and a 2005 Ebony ES 335 I purchased new also.
They are all great guitars!
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LocationSt. Louis, Missouri
I saw what I thought was a 335 in a music store for $300.00 and I bought it. It was my first electric guitar. I loved it. Lightweight and it sounded great to my ears. Later I found out it was a 330...Fast forward to the 21st century. ...By then 330s were going for $5' date='000 on e-bay [/quote']
Notes,
OK, nice story, but I think it's time for a little realty check here. You want to tell me that you think you're student model ES-330 is worth $5000. If you can sell a 330 for $5000 then your my sales agent, I 'd like you to sell a few pieces for me. I've bought and sold guitars through the BIGGEST names in "vintage" guitars in the world, but I think maybe you must know more than they do.
Paul McCartney's '60 sunburst Les Paul came from a friend of mine (search this site), Johnny Winter's Firebird came from the same "dealer" (search this site). I haven't bought an off the wall guitar since I bought one of the first Les Paul Standard reissues from Mel Bal (around 1975). The slide player in my band played Johnny Winter's dobro before Johnny did (and will get it when he dies). Did you know that there was a '63 Firebird V waiting on Duane Allman to get home to Georgia from REHAB in New York, that he never even had a chance to see? I was also offered Duane's tobacco sunburst LP, but I wouldn't trade my Corvette Stingray for it. I've recently had pieces backstage at a Derek Trucks concert, and was asked to ship an amp to the 2009 Allman Bros Beacon Theater concerts. I even turned down a guy that wanted to trade his '56 hardtail Strat for my '60 Strat, plus a little cash (OK, I should have took that deal).
The one thing I do on this website is try to refute the BS. There are people out there that think because they read it on the WWW, it must be true. I also try to remain somewhat annonomus, but I have been dealing in, AND PLAYING, vintage guitars for almost 40 years, I won't have crap like this posted without a rebuttal.
Have a nice day,
Notes' date='
OK, nice story, but I think it's time for a little realty check here. You want to tell me that you think you're student model ES-330 is worth $5000. [/quote']
I saw them going on eBay from $4,000 to well over $6,000. Considering the year and the shape my 330 is in, I gave it a conservative estimate of $5,000. If they aren't worth that much, then why do they sell for that much?
At that time Gibson hadn't re-issued the 330 (which sells for about $2,000) and I do admit, since the economy went down, the prices of all vintage guitars have gone down as the demand for collectibles of all sorts have diminished.
Do I think it's was worth $5,000 at the time I bought the Casino? Not to me, but then I'm more into the tool than the collectible status of any instrument. I don't think most "signature" guitars are worth the money either. But a lot of other people do.
And if the 330 is a student model, then the Casino must be a beginners model. After all, it's made from cheaper wood, doesn't have as high fret access, and doesn't have real MOP inlays.
I've seen Chuck Berry, Emily Remler and many other professionals play this "student" instrument.
I like the weight, neck, and sound of it. That's all that matters to me.
Here is a picture of my "student" instruments.
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LocationBoston
Man... how'd this innocent thread turn toward Trainwreck?
None of my business, and I certainly realize "asking" ain't the same as "going for" (and blonde ain't walnut either), but it took all of five seconds to find this listing (fwiw)
http://cgi.ebay.com/1969-Gibson-ES-330-Blond-Custom-Color-Vintage-Guitar_W0QQitemZ220536077294QQcmdZViewItemQQptZGuitar?hash=item3358f97bee
Oh... and to answer the o.p. -- T-Bone Walker, B.B. King, Freddie King and Jimmy Johnson.
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Stew 0
My girlfriend and her ES 335 I gifted her... now I have my own!
My CS336!
AlanC 4
LocationMelbourne, Australia
Actually for me it wasn't one guitarist it was jazz music itself that made me want to play an f hole. I had played Les Pauls for years in blues/rock bands and I drifted into listening to trumpet players such as Chet Baker, Miles Davis.
I then decided that I wanted to play jazz standards and began taking lessons. I bought an old Maton Supreme many years ago and then bought a few Gibsons - L5, L4, ES165, ES150. The f holes just gave me the sound I wanted both acoustically and through the amp. Solid bodies just don't give you the warmth for the style of music that I'm now interested in.
What made me want to play an f-hole guitar was EVEYBODY that played Les Pauls and Stratocasters.
During the early 70's all the local guitar players were still playing no-name POS electrics, I was able to buy a "real" Fender Stratocaster. Then everyone figured out Hendrix and Clapton, etc, were playing Stats and started to buy them, so I bought a Les Paul. By the mid-70's, people figured out players like Duane Allman, Jimmy Page, etc, were playing Les Pauls and started to buy and play them. At this time I started playing an ES-335. Then SRV came along in the early 80's and the Strats came back into favour, and I was able to just stick with my 335. I feel that having a different sound than the rest of the pack has served me well, especially in two-guitar bands where there was a difference in sound between the two guitar players. My interest in f-hole guitars AND jazz music then led me to full bodied archtops.
Even when invited to a jam, and especially when hired to do a fill-in gig, I will try to find out what the other guitar player(s), is playing and bring something different.
I prefer to play something different too -- so I pretty much avoid Gibson's double cut ES models. Added bonus: SCs look much cooler & have way more style.
JazzGtr 4
Wes Montgomery!
CajunBlues 3
LocationPhoenix, AZ
Actually for me it wasn't one guitarist it was jazz music itself that made me want to play an f hole.
+1... And I prefer the semi's 335 and 137 are my favs
Kenny V 8
LocationCleveland, OH
It was the sound that put me into the gotta have frame of mind, and I have no regrets for purchasing of my ES135. Great sounding guitar.
Tech21 1
Not exactly got any great insatiable yearnings for an F-Hole guitar but...
Seeing Alvin Lee play Hey Joe (an' all his other stuff) on one...
Watching Clapton use one at the farewell gig...
And B.B.King always plays one...
Oh... and Robby Krieger has also been seen with one...
All this gave me a hankering for a 335.
I must admit that I don't really like other semi-acoustics even though I do own three Rickenbackers and am looking to buy a 339 or similar... so there you go.
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Episodes, Enterprise
In the Temporal Cold War
In the Cold Front story arc, the story sequence is
Two Days and Two Nights : Detained : [[{{{3}}}]].
40358-021/121
Script by
Rick Berman and Brannon Braga Mike Sussman and Phyllis Strong David Livingston
Dean Stockwell as Colonel Grat, Christopher Shea as Sajen, Jessica D. Stone as Narra, Dennis Christopher as Danik, David Kagen as Major Klev and Wilda Taylor as Suliban Woman
Previous Production
Oasis Vox Sola
Episode Code
ENT S01E21 24 April 2002
Continuity Details
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Unknown (2152)
2 Errors and Explanations
2.1 Ex Astris Scientia
2.1.1 Nitpicking
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Captain Archer and Ensign Mayweather wake up in a Tandaran prison. They are soon met by Major Klev, who orders them both to the office of Colonel Grat. Grat interrogates them in detail regarding their intrusion into Tandaran space and the Suliban, and says that they will have to appear before a magistrate in three days time. He also refuses to allow Archer to contact Enterprise, but does so himself and appraises them of the current situation. Upon hearing this, Commander Tucker advocates an escape attempt, but Sub-Commander T'Pol prefers to avoid provoking the Tandarans further, and orders Enterprise to Tandar Prime.
Later, Archer meets a Suliban called Danik, who tells him that they are in Detention Complex 26, an internment camp for Suliban imprisoned when the Cabal began attacking the Tandaran Sector eight years previously. In his office, Grat questions Archer in detail about the events of episode Broken Bow, and also demands information about the Temporal Cold War. Archer wonders why innocent Suliban are being held prisoner, but Grat warns that delaying could result in Archer missing the transport to Tandar Prime. Grat later reports to Enterprise that the hearing has unfortunately been "delayed", allowing Lieutenant Reed and Ensign Sato to locate the prison.
That night, a communicator is beamed to Archer and Mayweather's cell. Archer tells Tucker he wants to help the Suliban escape, and Danik says his people can go to the Niburon Colonies, away from the Tandar Sector. The following morning, Grat then produces the communicator and Archer is sent to isolation as punishment. Aboard Enterprise, T'Pol uses torpedoes to ward off the Tandaran defense-ships before clearing Tucker to launch in a shuttle-pod. Mayweather distracts Klev, allowing a Suliban-disguised Reed to activate charges and initiate the escape. As they flee, Grat argues that the Suliban will all go to join the Cabal, but Archer says that he doesn't know the Suliban very well, despite having been in charge for a long time.
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I was surprised to see that the shuttle is suddenly armed with what appears to be a phase cannon, judging from its continuous beam. It could be a larger variation of the phase pistol.
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SMT on Wednesday, April 24, 2002 - 7:14 pm: Archer tells Colonel Grat that he and Mayweather will leave, "If you'll take us to our shuttlepod." They forget that Grat just told them they're several light-years from where they were captured, and there was no indication the Tandarans brought the pod with them. LUIGI NOVI on Thursday, April 25, 2002 - 11:40 am: Yeah, but that’s a logical assumption, isn’t it? And let’s say for the sake of argument that they didn’t take it with them: Archer never said they did. He just said to take them to it. If it’s light years away, then he obviously wanted them to take them to it. It’s not like he said, "Take us to our shuttlepod…but only if it’s right here on this planet. If it’s still where you found us, you can keep it." :)
It's amazing how well humans are able to communicate with Tandarans, with no Universal Translator technology in evidence. Ditto for the Suliban: their rhymes even translate into English rhyme. Josh M on Wednesday, April 24, 2002 - 8:01 pm: Just because humans don't have a super UT yet, doesn't mean other races don't. I don't remember any of the Suliban reciting a rhyme in this ep.SMT on Wednesday, April 24, 2002 - 8:27 pm: JoshM, the main Suliban character -- I think he was named Danik -- recited a taunting rhyme his daughter heard from Tandaran children. Josh M on Thursday, April 25, 2002 - 5:15 pm: I remember him mentioning the rhyme but I don't remember him reciting it. I wonder if they cut that part out here for some reason. LUIGI NOVI on Friday, April 26, 2002 - 2:35 am: I don't know where you live, Josh, but here in NJ, in the third scene of Act 2, when Archer and Travis are having a meal with Danik in his quarters, Danik recites it:
Be careful of their wicked smiles,
their shining yellow eyes.
At night they'll squeeze right through your door
and everybody dies.
It's also amazing how many species have weeks. LUIGI NOVI on Thursday, April 25, 2002 - 11:40 am: Is it? Doesn’t it make sense that planets with long years will divide them into seasons or months, and then subdivide them into weeks? TomM on Thursday, April 25, 2002 - 7:03 pm: While dividing the gap between day and year may be natural, "month" only makes sense when there is either a single moon or a clear "alpha" moon in a high orbit. On Venus (no moon) or Mars (two small moons in low fast orbits) the idea would not have evolved. And, as we've discussed before, a "week" is a totally artificial division of a month. It is possible that whatever intermediate timeframe the other species use has been "translated" by the UT as "weeks," but that should be beyond its capabilities. LUIGI NOVI on Thursday, April 25, 2002 - 8:52 pm: Of course it is. That doesn't mean it's some that could only happen on Earth. If a planet's year has hundreds of days, it makes sense they'd want to subdivide them for cultural reasons, to mark the seasons, to celebrate historical events, to honor figures in politics or history, etc.
Enterprise located the detention camp 5.2 light-years away, and by other dialogue in the episode, reached it in considerably less than three days. Broken Bow led us to believe that Enterprise was pushing its engines to go 100 times light-speed, which would make that voyage more like 19 days. So much for the less sophisticated technology of the 22nd century. Josh M on Wednesday, April 24, 2002 - 8:01 pm: According to ST: Encyclopedia, at Warp 5 it takes 9 days to go 5 ly. It obviously didn't take them that long. LUIGI NOVI on Thursday, April 25, 2002 - 11:40 am: That’s for the NextGen era. The TOS era had a differently-calibrated Warp system, and for all we know, the ENT era may even have an earlier one.ScottN on Thursday, April 25, 2002 - 12:16 pm: Discussion on warp factors in Broken Bow. Enterprise appears to use the TOS speed of the (WF)3*c. Warp 5 would therefore be 125c (though IIRC, that's more than the top speed of the ship, wasn't it around warp 4.3 -- there's a nit somewhere in there).
Enterprise gets within transporter range of the detention camp, yet the Tandarans can't detect the vessel? Well-guarded place. One Cabal ship, and they'd be wiped out. LUIGI NOVI on Thursday, April 25, 2002 - 11:40 am: But they did detect it. Grat contacted the Enterprise at the end of Act 3 to let them know patrol ships were on the way. SMT on Thursday, April 25, 2002 - 4:20 pm: Grat contacted them with *their* communicator. It was implied that that was how he knew Enterprise existed. He also said that if the ship came *closer*, it'd be intercepted. Maybe they hadn't even spotted it yet; maybe they only managed it after knowing there was something to look for.
So Malcolm puts three charges in a diagonal pattern on a wall, and when they explode, they create an almost perfectly circular hole. LUIGI NOVI on Thursday, April 25, 2002 - 11:40 am: He’s probably been obsessed with that shape ever since that dream he had about T’Pol’s "bum."
PaulG on Wednesday, April 24, 2002 - 7:35 pm: When the Suliban are arguing if they should risk the escape, one asks if the other is willing to risk his daughter. While that is a good point, I find it hard to believe that the man’s wife is never mentioned. She is in another camp and could suffer reprisals because of this escape. That would be on my mind. LUIGI NOVI on Thursday, April 25, 2002 - 11:40 am: I’m sure it was on Danik’s mind, but would staying there have been better? At least now he can work to have her released, or try and rescue her now that he’s free himself. He may also want to risk that to give his daughter a better life, and decide his wife would’ve wanted that as well.PaulG on Wednesday, May 01, 2002 - 8:31 pm: I didn't say it would be better if he stayed or he made the wrong decision. But if my wife was in another camp, her welfare would be one of my main concerns. It is odd that it is omitted. It would have been a nice touch.
To be brief, the security in this place stinks. There are lots of stuff around that could make a very nice homemade weapon which should suffice against guards armed with painsticks. They apparently have advanced sensors so why aren’t there cameras everywhere? And for heaven’s sake, why would you put the escape ships so close to the prison? Did Tuvok learn from these people? LUIGI NOVI on Thursday, April 25, 2002 - 11:40 am: The fact that they have painsticks doesn’t mean they may not be armed with other weapons concealed beneath their clothing. Grat had a gun when he attacked Archer and Reed in the corridor at the end of the episode.PaulG on Wednesday, May 01, 2002 - 8:31 pm: I don't see your point. That gun under the jacket isn't going to do any good when you are unconscious on the floor after your skull was cracked open with a pipe. If you fear the prisoners will choose violence, it is wise to limit their ability to kill you.
Dare I need mention that Capt. Archer is fooling around in other’s civilization’s business? I guess saving hundreds is important. Saving millions is not. He is starting to sound like Janeway (and that is not a compliment). The Undesirable Element on Wednesday, April 24, 2002 - 7:53 pm: I may have had a problem with Archer's interference, except that once Archer started being interrogated by Grat, he became part of the situation. His actions are still questionable, but without a prime directive, he can do whatever he wants.LUIGI NOVI on Thursday, April 25, 2002 - 11:40 am: In the first place, he needs the Suliban’s help in this case in order to escape himself. He didn’t interfere, he was captured. Second, this is not ONE civilization. It’s one persecuting another. Should someone not aid the Suliban just because they lost their home planet and another race is rounding them up and imprisoning them for no reason? ScottN on Thursday, April 25, 2002 - 12:16 pm: Wrong. He specifically tells T'Pol not to beam them up once they get the communicator. PaulG on Wednesday, May 01, 2002 - 8:31 pm: First, no, he does not need their help. He was given the option to escape but decided to stay to help everyone escape. LUIGI NOVI on Thursday, May 02, 2002 - 11:08 am: He has no way of knowing if Grat will keep his end of the bargain and release him and Travis if Archer tells him what he knows, and indeed it appears that Archer doesn't know anything Grat doesn't already know himself, so he may feel that if he gave what little info he had, Grat might think it was worthless, or that Archer was holding out on him. Observing how Grat treated his prisoners only served to inform Archer that Grat was not honorable enough to bargain with.
Second, I don't see why one civilization persecuting another makes a difference. Not interfering is not interfering, whether you like what they are doing or not. While I don't particularly like what the Tandarans are doing, their motivations do make some sense and their situation is difficult. Even Archer believes he is interfering - his dialogue states that he knows he is breaking his own rules but he makes an exception this time.LUIGI NOVI on Thursday, May 02, 2002 - 11:08 am: I disagree. Interference, as it pertains to Trek's use of the P.D. (or even pre-P.D.), refers to internal planetary matters, especially matters in which the natural evolution of a pre-warp society may be affected. This isn't an internal matter of a pre-warp society, it is a matter of one society rounding members of another, and Archer and Travis were captured by that same society. It was the Tandarans who forced Archer and Travis into the situation they're in by capturing them, not Archer and Travis "interfering." If Archer felt he could extracate himself from this situation I assume he would, but he may not have felt that was an option. He simply broke out of a prison in which he was being wrongly held, and took some Suliban with him. If this one act has global or interstellar consequences for the entire Tandaran or Suliban race, then it is Grat's actions that set them into motion, not Archer's. As for Archer's comment, I would take it with a grain of salt.
Finally, I feel sorry for these Suliban. But what makes them so special that they deserve saving and the begging-for-help Valakians, who were enlightened enough to co-exist with their fellow sentients and seem likeable enough, get the death sentence for no good reason. Sorry, but this is going to be a sticking point for me until I get a logical explanation (and, no, Dear Doctor did not provide a logical explanation).
The Undesirable Element on Wednesday, April 24, 2002 - 7:53 pm: T'Pol was in good form this week, too. Her invitation for Grat to come to dinner just clicked. She really is a good first officer. (As opposed to Tucker, who would probably get the Enterprise blown to pieces in 5 minutes if he were left in command.) inblackestnight on Wednesday, July 18, 2007 - 3:06 pm: Clicked how? Sure it was entertaining but it was even more out of character. During that scene I was waiting for Grat to be beamed aboard so they really could have dinner.
I think we're going to see these Tandarans again. If they're powerful enough to get all this information on the Enterprise, they're probably not some slacker race. stephen on Sunday, April 28, 2002 - 7:00 pm: They didn't suggest any reason we wouldn't have heard of the Tandarans in TOS, TNG, DS9 or VOY. But Tandarans might be a name of a subgroup of some race we know by another name. LUIGI NOVI on Monday, April 29, 2002 - 1:04 am: That implies that we somehow should've heard of them, and that not doing so requires an explanation, but I don't see why that has to be the case. The series and eps we've seen up till now have not been produced as a detailed inventory of everything and everyone in the Trek universe, and no one ever said they were. Space is big. The Alpha Quadrant is big. The Federation is big. Each episode or movie we see is a tiny sliver of the Trek universe, and for everything we see, there's an ocean of what we don't, and it should be that way, to keep writers free to write episodes in which they need to introduce new stuff. Picard said in ST First Contact that were over 150 Federation member worlds. So where are they? Why haven't we seen them? Why don't we have a list of each member? Simple. No story has required it. So why can't we see a race on Enterprise that we never see again in the internal chronology of the subsequent four series?
Josh M on Wednesday, April 24, 2002 - 8:01 pm: I'm kind of surprised that 89 Suliban fit on those four small ships.LUIGI NOVI on Thursday, April 25, 2002 - 11:40 am: First, there were actually five in the final shot of them, and second, those weren’t necessarily the only ones. Others could’ve departed before the shuttlepod and the other four we saw. Josh M on Thursday, April 25, 2002 - 5:15 pm: There were four Suliban ships. The last one to take off (the one with the blue engines) was the shuttlepod. Also, as you have said before, if there were more ships, it would have been nice to see some evidence to support this, like more ships in the shot or dialogue from Reed or Travis.
Mike Ram on Wednesday, April 24, 2002 - 11:24 pm: Did the Enterprise-1701's shuttles have phasers? And did the ship have aft photon torpedoes? I ask because T'Pol fires torpedoes aft to hit the enemy partol craft. inblackestnight on Wednesday, July 18, 2007 - 3:06 pm: I don't know about the shuttles but I don't think the Enterprise had aft launchers until the Galaxy-class. 1701-C may have but I haven't seen any official specs for it. Seniram 10:27, September 29, 2018 (UTC) Excelsior class ships, such as the Enterprise B, had aft torpedo launchers, at the rear end of the secondary hull.
Also, the shuttle phasers looked and sounded like the 24th century ship-board phasers, not like the old "blue marker streak" ones from TOS. LUIGI NOVI on Monday, September 09, 2002 - 3:56 am: When Reed suggested firing their shuttlepod’s weapons to get Enterprise’s attention in Act 4 of Shuttlepod One, Trip said the range of the plasma cannon was too low, but didn’t mention any phase cannon. Thande on Tuesday, February 10, 2004 - 7:00 am: Actually Mike Ram does have a point, because the phase cannons on the ship are definitely NOT related to particle weapons, and look pretty much exactly like NextGen phasers. However, the phasers on TOS were NOT shown consistently. Most episodes showed them as thin blue beams, but at least one had them as wide red fan-like beams, and Balance of Terror showed them as short bursts (though that might have been a shot of photon torpedoes by accident). And the handheld phasers are blue, white, red and pink depending on the episode (notably they are red in Devil in the Dark and bluish-white in most other episodes, such as Wink of an Eye).
tjoe on Thursday, April 25, 2002 - 1:28 am: Are we ever going to see an episode where Malcolm doesn't get punched/shot/knocked out? He's a good character but an ineffective security chief. Tasha Yar could take him in a fight. Blindfolded. LUIGI NOVI on Thursday, April 25, 2002 - 11:40 am: And after Armus was done with her. Seniram 10:27, September 29, 2018 (UTC)Don’t forget that, as Security Chief, part of Malcolm’s job is to ensure Archer doesn’t come to harm, even if that means getting repeatedly punched/shot/knocked out himself!
LUIGI NOVI on Thursday, April 25, 2002 - 2:38 am: While I understand the dramatic reason for having Archer explain Manzanar to T’Pol in Act 3, it really was a waste of precious time in which Archer could’ve been discovered with his communicator. He should’ve just said, "T’Pol, this place is an internment camp for persecuted Suliban civilians." Even worse, when Travis opens his cell door in Act 4 and sees the disguised Reed, Reed says, "I understand you’re looking for a way out of here." He says this in a subdued voice, and for some reason, with an American accent, as if he were trying to joke around with Travis. It’s a cute moment externally, but internally, is this really the time to be playing tricks with Travis? Shouldn’t a professional tactical officer like Reed, who’s now on a dangerous rescue mission, immediately say something like, "Travis, it’s me, Reed. Get your bum in gear. We’re leaving."? And when Archer later accosts the hooded Reed, Archer pins him to a wall, stares at him, identifies him and then Reed makes an expression of relief. Shouldn’t he have immediately said, "Captain, it’s me, Reed!" Communication among officers in situations like this should relay all the important info in a quick, efficient manner. TJFleming on Monday, April 29, 2002 - 6:51 am: Normally, I don't think much of the dialog. Here, however, they're right on the money. Although the danger is imminent, the shooting hasn't started. Moreover, Reed has had time to rehearse his entrance. He came up with a line that (1) defuses the tension, and (2) will make a great war story later. Trust me on this. Or ask someone else who's "been there." That's the way it's done.
Keith Alan Morgan (Kmorgan) on Thursday, April 25, 2002 - 5:09 am: When talking with Archer & Mayweather, Grat mentions that they had them tested because they are at war with shapeshifters, but then sticks them back in the camp. Now while Grat & his men know that these Suliban can't change shape, Archer & Mayweather don't know this, so shouldn't they ask why Grat isn't worried that some Suliban might assume their identities in the future? Brian Webber on Thursday, April 25, 2002 - 12:28 pm: I think Archer realzied after his conversation with Grat that the Suliban in the camp clearly WEREN'T threats becuase their DNA would've analyzed same as his and Travis's, so Grat KNEW the Suliban in the camp were no threat. KAM on Friday, April 26, 2002 - 5:05 am: Brian, yes Grat knew the Suliban were no threat, but Archer didn't know UNTIL he talked to Danik. When told they were going back to the same cell a logical question would have been, "But aren't you afraid a Suliban might take on our appearance?" That was the point I was trying to make. Archer or Mayweather should have wondered about that since Grat did make a comment about the Suliban's shapeshifting abilities.
Why was Archer so adamant about not answering Grat's questions? Yes, he later said he felt he was being strongarmed, but by not answering he is openly defiant & clearly putting himself on the side of the Suliban. He could answer the questions, especially as it seemed that Tandaran operatives had most of the info anyway, and not openly make an enemy of Grat. inblackestnight on Wednesday, July 18, 2007 - 3:06 pm: Thank you KAM! I wondered that myself. Grat already had plenty of information, why not clarify a few points, to avoid being put in a bad light, and then get all pissy about being strong-armed. Then again, if Grat knew about Archer getting shot by the Cabal why was he interrogating Archer at all? Torque, Son of Keplar on Wednesday, July 18, 2007 - 6:01 pm: The reason why Archer didn't want to answer his questions is because Archer's not in a position to know with certainty that Grat is teling the truth about being released etc. He knows that its possible that this is just a ruse and that if he told Grat all he knew, he'd have nothing to bargain with. Sort of the reason why they now tell people to fight back if they're being kidnapped because the likelihood that the person is going to release the hostage once a ransom has been paid isn't that high. There be no reason for Grat to keep the promise of releasing anyone once he had what he wanted. If Grat had allowed Enterprise to talk with the Captain and stuff, then he might be more likely to go along with the bureaucracy. inblackestnight on Wednesday, July 18, 2007 - 7:17 pm: Yeah, that makes sense, and my last line in a way supports that. However, if Grat never obtained that information would he have kept the hearing date? We'll of course never know but Grat's first question to Archer was "What were the Suliban doing on Earth?" and he already answered that when he knew they were chasing a Klingon. So his mis-interpretation of the facts is what I should've picked up on. Thanks Torque.
Anonymous on Thursday, April 25, 2002 - 1:26 pm: Seems at least Malcom has been experimenting with the transporter in his spare time. When Travis asks him how he got there Reed said he was starting to "get used" to transporting. This from the guy who didn't want his molecules compressed into a data stream. Josh M on Thursday, April 25, 2002 - 5:15 pm: Wasn't Reed the guy that made another officer get onto the pad in an earlier episode? If it happened, I think it happened in The Andorian Incident.
Sparrow47 on Thursday, April 25, 2002 - 10:12 pm: Does anyone else think that all the data T'Pol streamed to Grat might have been best kept secret? Although it was a neat idea. LUIGI NOVI on Friday, April 26, 2002 - 2:35 am: I assumed she just transmitted junk info, and told Grat it was the Starfleet and Vulcan databases.stephen on Sunday, April 28, 2002 - 7:00 pm: Regarding the historical data T’Pol sends Grat, I'm sure it's been edited and abbreviated, summarized and, uh, edited, by the Federation Propagand... no, it's not Propaganda, it's Federation Information Bureau, known by its acronym, FIB. :O constanze on Sunday, May 15, 2005 - 7:57 am: I was a bit astonished that T'Pol would send all their database to Grat - if he looks at the past encounters with aliens, not all of them are complimentary for the Enterprise crew? But since she was just playing along, I'll buy that she sent only part of the data. Or maybe she sent so many Teraquad that it would take Grat years to read it..
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Flamingo Gardens is a one stop Eco Experience featuring the Wray Botanical Collection and the Everglades Wildlife Sanctuary. This 60 acre, not for profit, facility provides the perfect backdrop for the native species that reside here. You can study Alligators, Otters, Flamingos, Florida Panthers, Bobcats and a host of birds that inhabit our Free-Flight Aviary and Bird Center.
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Arcade, Family Computer, MSX, NEC PC-6001, NEC PC-8801, Sharp X1 and Palm OS
Digital Platform(s)
Mappy (マッピー, , Mappī?) is a 1983 arcade game by Namco. In the United States, it was manufactured and distributed by Bally/Midway. Mappy is a side-scrolling platformer that features cartoon-like characters, primarily cats and mice. The game's main character itself is a mouse. Mappy runs on Namco Super Pac-Man hardware, modified to support horizontal scrolling. The name "Mappy" is likely derived from mappo, a Japanese slang term (slightly insulting) for a policeman.
2 Ports and sequels
3 References to Mappy in other games
The player guides Mappy the police mouse through the mansion of the pink cats called Mewkies(Meowky in the U.S. version) and the red cat called Goro to retrieve stolen goods. The player uses a left-right joystick to move Mappy and a single button to operate doors. The mansion has six floors of hallways in which the stolen items are stashed. The items are:
Radio (100pts)
Television (200pts)
Computer (300pts)
Mona Lisa (400pts)
Safe (500pts)
Mewkies
Nyamco
Gosenzo
The items come in pairs; should Mappy get paired items one after another, the point values of the second matching item gets a multiplier. The more the player retrieves matching items without dying, the bigger the multiplier gets. Therefore, ideally a player will start with the lowest value item (100 + 100 × 2) and proceed to the highest value items (500 + 500 × 6) in order to get the highest value items with the biggest multiplier, for a total of 8500pts. The second item of a pair will blink if retrieving it will yield a multiplier.
Mappy and the cats move between the floors by bouncing on trampolines at various places in the house. Both Mappy and the cats can only land on a floor on the way up, but not on the way down. When they pass in the air, Mappy is unharmed by the cats, but should Mappy run into a cat anywhere else, he will lose a life.
The trampolines will break if Mappy bounces on them four times in a row. The trampolines change color depending on how many times Mappy has used them without a rest: green (zero bounces), blue (one bounce), yellow (two bounces), red (three bounces). A red trampoline will break if Mappy attempts it again. If a trampoline breaks and there is another trampoline below, Mappy will live. If there is either nothing or a floor under the broken trampoline, Mappy will lose a life. To reset a trampoline, Mappy must touch a floor. Bouncing on a trampoline is worth 10pts.
In addition to Meowkies, the boss cat Nyamco also roams around. The name "Nyamco", besides being a play on "Namco", comes from nyanko, the Japanese equivalent of "kitty cat". Nyamco was renamed "Goro" in the U.S. release. He is faster, but less aggressive than the Mewkies. Throughout the levels, Nyamco hides behind the different objects to recover. Should Mappy recover an item which Nyamco is hiding behind, the player gets a bonus of 1000 points for having caught Nyamco in the act. He only hides behind an object for three seconds, though. Nyamco is always a single cat in each level, but the Meowkies appear three to a group for the first set of levels before the first bonus stage, four to a group for the next set of levels in between bonus levels, five to a group for the next set of levels, and so on.
Many of the hallways have doors which Mappy can slam open or shut to temporarily knock out the Mewkies or Nyamco. Some of these are special "microwave doors" which release a wave which sweeps away any cat in its path off the edge of the screen and out of the house. The first two Mewkies are each worth 200 points, and each additional Mewky beyond the second is worth 400 points; Nyamco counts as a Mewky plus a multiplier of two. Any cat that is swept away reappears after a short while, jumping from the top center opening in the roof.
A level is completed when all the loot is retrieved. If Mappy tarries too long, a "Hurry" sign appears after which the music and the cats speed up, and more Mewkies are added (two will appear ready to drop as the Mewkies normally do immediately following the hurry message, and more Mewkies can arrive later on). If the player waits too long after this, the "Gosenzo" coin (a blue disk shape with Nyamco's face on it) will drop onto the top-middle platform and chase Mappy in a manner similar to the Mewkies, but more effectively. The "Gosenzo" coin can harm Mappy even if he is in the air.
The third level and every fourth level after that is a bonus round. Mappy, unbothered by any cats, must bounce across a series of trampolines, popping fifteen different suspended red balloons, with a "Nyamco" along the way. A bonus is awarded if all the balloons are popped before the music ends, at which time the level will end as long as a player has not previously fallen through a trampoline onto nothing, which would abruptly end the bonus level. The Nyamco balloon will break any trampoline and will grab one balloon above him for Mappy. In addition to 10 points for each trampoline bounce, each red balloon is worth 200 points, the large blue Nyamco balloon is worth 2,000 points, and collecting all of the balloons is worth a bonus of an additional 5,000 points.
After every bonus round, a new feature is added to the gameplay. After the first bonus round (Level 3), the attics of the houses are available for Mappy to run inside (though there aren't anything in them). After the next bonus level (7), the following levels (eighth to tenth) have bells, which Mappy can hit so that it temporarily freezes any cats below, for 300 points each (1,000 points for stunning Nyamco). Starting from these stages, the "Hurry" sign will also appear earlier and earlier. After the third bonus round (11), small "rainbow floors" appear in some of the hallways. After Mappy runs on these mini-floors, they vanish, leaving a hole in the hallway. If the meowkies, Nyamco, or even Mappy runs over this newly formed hole, they fall down to the level below and die (because there is no trampoline below to catch them). In addition to these rainbow floors, dead-end hallways are also created. On both the left and right side of the houses, one hallway leads to a safe to retrieve, as well as the wall. If Mappy tries to get the safe but is cornered by a Meowkie, Mappy is assured certain death.
As there are 256 rounds, like in Pac-Man and other 8-bit arcade games, the last round's play is normal, but harder than usual. When the player finishes the round, which is also known as "round 0," the first round appears again.
Ports and sequels[edit | edit source]
A Japan-only port of the game was released for the Family Computer (Japanese version of the NES) and MSX in 1984. This was followed by a video game console-only sequel called Mappy-Land in 1986 (released in the United States by Taxan). In 1998, it was released as part of Microsoft Revenge of Arcade for Microsoft Windows. Mappy also had several Japan-only sequels, including Hopping Mappy in 1986 for the arcades and Mappy Kids for the Family Computer in the late-1980s. There is also a version called Mappy Arrangement which was released in 1995 as part of Namco Classics Collection Volume 1 for the arcade. The Family Computer version of the original Mappy was re-released in Japan as part of the Famicom Mini Series in 2004. Mappy is included on the Ms. Pac-Man collection manufactured by Jakks Pacific. It is also featured in Namco Museum 50th Anniversary Collection, released on Xbox, GameCube, PC, and PlayStation 2 in 2005 (it did not appear on the Game Boy Advance version), and also appears on Namco Museum DS. Mappy is playable in the PlayStation Portable version of Namco Museum Battle Collection, and there is a Mappy game for the Palm OS, by NI. Mappy was included as a Dot-S set. It is also one of the first Arcade titles to have been released on the Virtual Console.
References to Mappy in other games[edit | edit source]
Mappy is a playable character in the Wonderswan Color game Namco Super Wars
Mappy's hat is an equippable item in Namco × Capcom
In Ridge Racer, there are two cars that share the racing team name of this game. The blue car is named "RT Blue Mappy" while the pink car is named "RT Pink Mappy". They were used in Ridge Racer, Ridge Racer 2, Rave Racer, Ridge Racer Revolution, and Ridge Racer 64.
Mappy is playable only in the PSP version of Pac-Man World Rally.
In R4: Ridge Racer Type 4, there is a racing team that uses this game's name, and in Ridge Racer 64 there is a car that shares this game sponsor used in R4: Ridge Racer Type 4. In R4: Ridge Racer Type 4, "Micro Mouse Mappy" is a racing team that can be selected from the get-go, but Ridge Racer 64 requires that you win Stage 4 (the novice "EXTRA" courses) and beat the car in a Car Attack on Ridge Racer Novice EXTRA.
Mappy is featured as a cameo in the North American version of QuickSpot.
The Mappy-Land theme is featured on Donkey Konga 3 and Technic Beat.
Mappy is seen in the PlayStation Store game Noby Noby Boy' as a resident of Jupiter.
In Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, Pac-Man's Bonus Fruit's bell acts in a fashion similar to the bell in Mappy's later levels, falling down and stunning opponents.
Mappy at Museum of the Game
Mappy wiki guide at StrategyWiki
Mappy Maniac, cataloging all Japanese home conversions.
Mappyland, a full webpage devoted to Mappy.
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U and Pac-Man (SSBWU/3DS) at [[[w:c:supersmashbros|Smashpedia]], the Super Smash Bros. Wiki.
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Top, under, under top. I’m going crazy!”
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A kindergarten teacher handed out a coloring page to her class. On it was a picture of a duck holding an umbrella. The teacher told her class to color the duck in yellow and the umbrella green, however, Bobby, the class rebel, colored the duck in a bright fire truck red. After seeing this, the teacher asked him: "Bobby, how many times have you see a red duck?" Young Bobby replied with "The same number of times I've seen a duck holding an umbrella."
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With tampax, it says on TV, you can go swimming, go horseback riding, and also go skating, any time you want to.”
Church Joke
A Sunday school teacher asked her little children, as they were on the way to church service, "And why is it necessary to be quiet in church?"
One bright little girl replied, "Because people are sleeping."
Jim and Mary were both patients in a Mental Hospital. One day while they were walking past the hospital swimming pool, Jim suddenly jumped into the deep end. He sank to the bottom and stayed there. Mary promptly jumped in to save him. She swam to the bottom and pulled Jim out.
When the medical director became aware of Mary's heroic act he immediately ordered her to be discharged from the hospital as he now considered her to be mentally stable. When he went to tell Mary the news he said, "Mary, I have good news and bad news. The good news is you're being
discharged because since you were able to jump in and save the life of another patient, I think you've regained your senses. The bad news is Jim, the patient you saved, hung himself with his bathrobe belt in the bathroom. I am so sorry, but he's dead."
Mary replied, "He didn't hang himself, I put him there to dry."
Early one morning, a mother went in to wake up her son. "Wake up, son. It's time to go to school!"
"But why, Mom? I don't want to go."
"Give me two reasons why you don't want to go."
"Well, the kids hate me for one, and the teachers hate me, too!"
"Oh, that's no reason not to go to school. Come on now and get ready."
"Give me two reasons why I should go to school."
"Well, for one, you're 52 years old. And for another, you're the Principal!"
Coma Patient
A pregnant woman gets into a car accident and falls into a deep coma.
Asleep for nearly six months, she wakes up and sees that she is no longer pregnant. Frantically, she asks the doctor about her baby.
The doctor replies, "Ma'am, you had twins! A boy and a girl. The babies are fine. Your brother came in and named them."
The woman thinks to herself, "Oh no, not my brother -- he's an idiot!" Expecting the worst, she asks the doctor, "Well, what's the girl's name?"
"Denise," the doctor says.
The new mother thinks, "Wow, that's not a bad name! Guess I was wrong about my brother. I like Denise!" Then she asks the doctor, "What's the boy's name?"
The doctor replies, DeNephew.
"Simon, if I had eight apples in my right hand and ten apples in my left hand, what would I have?”
“Huge hands, sir.”
A man hasn't been feeling well, so he goes to his doctor for a complete checkup. Afterward, the doctor comes out with the results.
"I'm afraid I have some very bad news," the doctor says. "You're dying, and you don't have much time left."
"Oh, that's terrible!" says the man. "Give it to me straight, Doc. How long have I got?"
"Ten," the doctor says sadly.
"Ten?" the man asks. "Ten what? Months? Weeks? What?!"
"Nine..."
Teacher: What are some products of the West Indies?
Student: I don't know.
Teacher: Of course, you do. Where do you get sugar from?
Student: We borrow it from our neighbor.
Drink Glass of water
Patient: Doctor, I think that I've been bitten by a vampire.
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Patient: Will it make me better?
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Man: I could go to the end of the world for you.
Woman: Yes, but would you stay there?
Man: I offer you myself.
Woman: I am sorry I never accept cheap gifts.
Man: I want to share everything with you.
Woman: Let's start from your bank account.
Son: Dad, what is an idiot?
Dad: An idiot is a person who tries to explain his ideas in such a strange and long way that another person who is listening to him can't understand him. Do you understand me?
Son: No
Keyboard Alphabets
Sardar joined new job. 1st day he worked till late evening on the
computer. Boss was happy and asked what you did till evening.
Sardar: Keyboard alphabets were not in order, so I made it
Santa Banta Jokes
Little Johnny: Teacher, can I go to the bathroom?
Teacher: Little Johnny, MAY I go to the bathroom?
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Sardar: U cheated me.
Shopkeeper: No, I sold a good radio to u.
Sardar: Radio label shows Made in Japan but radio says this is 'All India Radio! '
America on Map
Teacher: Maria please point to America on the map.
Maria: This is it.
Teacher: Well done. Now class, who found America?
Class: Maria did.
Tourist: Whose skeleton is that?
Sardar: An old king's skeleton.
Tourist: Who's that smaller skeleton next to it?
Sardar: That was same king's skeleton when he was a child.
There was a couple…the lady was very talkative and she kept talking with people on the phone hour after hour when she is alone at home.
End of everymonth they used to get a massive telephone bill and the husband was so worried on this.
One day they were dining at the table and the phone rang..
The lady’s reaction was immediate…she ran to the phone and started chatting..
After about 30-min she hang up and came back to the table.
The husband was happy that she hang up in 30 min which was a good sign where she normally doesn’t hung up at least for 2-hours. So he happily inquired…was she busy to hang up so early???
No..it was a wrong number.. replied the lady..
Officer: We need you in the army.
Joker: I’ll join but on three conditions.
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Jimmy At Soho House on 13 October
chimp replied to kenog's topic in News
I've been in there before I'm an Admiral Duncan man myself
Which pub was that?
I think Jimmy spends most of his social time hanging around Soho I've never run in to him yet, maybe i use the wrong places
Plant ready for Led talks
chimp replied to royalrumpus's topic in News
He also said at the beginning of 2008, that he wasn't going to do anything (maybe he meant Zeppelin) for the next two years, that two years is nearly up?
He did say in an interview a few weeks ago, on breakfast news about having 'tea and buscuits', it reminded me of the time in the 80s when he hinted that there was a date set for 'tea in October'.
John Henry Bonham R.I.P
chimp replied to Reggie29's topic in Led Zeppelin Master Forum
I still remember that night, I was watching the news at ten o clock, when it was announced, I went to bed feeling deflated , next day people were saying good things about him, and talk of a new drummer etc etc, doesn't seem 30 years ago though, and really, there will be no more Zep. When live aid came along i was half cut at 12 oclock , but never went bed, just to watch zep again. I went to Knebworth 2, so was itching to see them that live aid night. Jimmy said this 'he was the greatest rock drummer of all time, and that's all there is to it really' and that is it really.
Jimmy Page in Pattaya, Thailand
chimp replied to SteveAJones's topic in News
Wayne Rooney won't like Bangkok, as he only shags old women
The Firm Thread
chimp replied to Bong-Man's topic in Pre / Post-Zeppelin Forum
Even the Firm with another line up, this time PR could sing some zep and Free and Bad co numbers, which is what it lacked the first time round, plus Page is no lyricist, so PR could put some lyrics to JPs 'new music' and bingo a new Firm album is born. There I've thought of it all, now just get on with it
The Firm should return
35 Years Gone
chimp replied to Spicy MacHaggis's topic in Led Zeppelin Master Forum
absolutely agree, welcome to the forum
Met JIMMY PAGE today.
chimp replied to zed lep's topic in Led Zeppelin Master Forum
It was cafe Concerto
i have wandered along there myself before on visits to the nearby Royal Albert Hall, but am a bit shy, and would probably bottle it if i saw him about I wouldn't be happy with myself if I came over as a pest, or an overawed fan Anyway, take plenty of money with you as recently I was in a coffee shop in Kensington High street where I needed a loan when the bill came I did see Dave Gilmour there last year, and guess what? yes, i bottled it going up to him so i didn't do it in the end
Today's Telegraph, Robert Plant interview.
chimp posted a topic in News
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/music-news/7956463/Robert-Plant-interview-singer-happy-to-entertain-without-Led-Zeppelin-reunion.html That's, that then
page and his gestapo boots chicago 75
chimp replied to Steve Cowart's topic in Pre / Post-Zeppelin Forum
It wasn't the steel wheels tour mate which was 89/90, it was the 81 tour of the US.
Zeppelin Mysteries Hosted by Steve A. Jones
chimp replied to SteveAJones's topic in Led Zeppelin Master Forum
LOL, i wonder how much it's worth ££££££££££££££££££££££££££ or $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ I have never seen it in any rare vinyl sections as advertised as such. I bought it from Revolver records in Kettering 1979 /1980 must be on par with 'livin lovin wreck' ?
Hope you can see it, might have to jiggle about a bit :-) http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=wjcmll&s=6
I'll sort that out some time today, and post it on here, :-)
Just to add. Box set 1 and other media,credits, jones, Page, plant ?
Hi, i've been meaning to find this out for yonks, my vinyl version of 'In through the Out Door', (which is damn near to the original release date) which i've had from new, has the credits for 'i'm gonna crawl' as, Jones, Page, Grant. Now, i cannot find any other version which credits peter Grant, either in books, on Cd, etc. was it a typo mistake, or what, did he originally have the credit? Box set 1, credits Plant, so anyone know? Cheers
Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Experience (Tour)
Everyone has to earn a living I suppose, lets face it, in years to come all there will be is tribute bands for all the old rock bands, so fair play, I can't ever see any real led Zep gigs again due to one person. Ross Halfin is entitled to his own opinion, he is also a mate of jimmy, so I wonder whether Jimmy has said as much?
Ross Halfin's Masterclass Tickets
chimp replied to Conneyfogle's topic in News
What is the 'master class' in ?
Jimmy's return to Beijing.
chimp replied to glicine's topic in News
Ah, my favourite solo well played by him, very good
So Pagey will play? questions are then, who with? and what?
Steve, those of us old enough to remember the as you say 'shambolic' 85, 88 reunions were not shambolic to us, they were great events, we were starved Zep fans, I sat up for both of those and loved them......still do, as it takes me back and also the Live aid 85 one made me proud to watch live at the time..............It's only modern analysing of these performances that runs them down mate, what's the 95 one that you refer to? Led Zeppelin did not reform in 95. I still watch the two reunions on ipod and Iam a fan that was fortunate enough to see the original band live....Knebworth 792...
It Might Get Loud DVD out in the UK today
chimp replied to No1ZeppelinFan's topic in Pre / Post-Zeppelin Forum
Got mine yesterday from amazon, i've just finished watching it, excellent it is, a happy film.
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[1998-03-02-WCW-Nitro] Music Video: Diamond Dallas Page
By Loss, June 16, 2014 in March 1998
Monday Nitro
Stuck Mojo video in the ring. One of the members looks like a Godwin brother. The Flock including Reese with blonde hair play a prominent role in this video. DDP comes in and takes out the Flock in the bridge of the song. This feels really established for the Flock to be a part of and kind of defeats their motive.
I appreciate WCW trying to make it seem like they just showed up at the video shoot uninvited, but I wish they had just aired it without explanation, because that made it even worse. Van Hammer, music video veteran of the early 90s, is there and I hope among hope that he told DDP & The Flock to just play it cool and listen to him since he was the only one experienced in this setting.
PeteF3
They at least *try* to make it look like an actual attack by the Flock and a save by DDP, but yeah, that story doesn't exactly hold up. It's a unique way of kickstarting the DDP-Raven feud, I'll give them that. As far as Nitro-era music videos this ranks comfortably ahead of "I'm Your Man."
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Lame band. Lame music. The debut of Reese before the actual debut of Reese.
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The unusual soil-spects
Written by Laura Cole
First global atlas of soil bacteria reveals a small minority of species have dominated world soils
The dirt is alive with a million bacteria, but it appears they have unequal levels of representation. Researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder have created the world’s first atlas of soil microbes, and have found that a small number of species represent more than half of their populations worldwide. ‘A teaspoon of soil can have a million bacteria individuals, or cells,’ says Manuel Delgado-Baquerizo, soil ecologist. ‘Each of these can belong to one of thousands of different species.’
Delgado-Baquerizo’s research was designed to discover the proportion of different types of bacteria species across the globe. However, he found that the same species kept reappearing. ‘Of more than 25,000 bacteria species, we found that just 500 – two per cent of the total – accounted for half of the species in soils everywhere.’
When he says everywhere, he means everywhere. ‘We collected soil samples from 237 different locations across six continents and 18 countries,’ he lists. ‘They spanned an entire range of climates, from deserts to grasslands to wetlands.’ Variations of the 500 turned up in all of them.
Although microbes make up a large portion of the ecosystem’s biodiversity, little is known about what particular species can do. ‘We know that soil microbes are key for processes such as plant production, nutrient cycling, breaking down toxins, even climate regulation,’ says Delgado-Baquerizo. ‘What we don’t know is which species are doing it, even among the most common.’
The new atlas could help researchers focus on the most abundant 500 species – a ‘most-wanted list’ – to determine what they are doing in world soils and why they are so dominant. Understanding their role in the ecosystem could hold the key to maintaining and enhancing soils in the future.
This was published in the March 2018 edition of Geographical magazine
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Rules for the 75th Golden Globe Awards
By News on April 21, 2017 News
Rules for the 75th Golden Globe Awards have been announced and are available on the Award Rules and Entry Forms page. There are no major changes – the new elements focus on clarifying issues and strengthening the basic tenets of the Golden Globe submission process.
The minor changes include:
The Best Animated Motion Picture and Best Foreign Language awards now recognizes the possibility of multiple directors receiving the awards.
Producers in the Best Animated Motion Picture category must be accredited by the Producers Guild of America to receive the award.
Further clarification that documentaries are not eligible in any of the Motion Picture or the Television categories.
Foreign language motion pictures need to have an official screening date scheduled before submitting for the Globes in our award entry system. Foreign language motion pictures will not be guaranteed exclusive screening times on our calendar if submitted after November 1st.
New language clarifying the definition of ineligible “variety shows” in the Television categories.
Submissions for the 75th Golden Globe Awards begin on July 10, 2017 and close on October 31, 2017. Nominations will be announced on December 11, 2017. The 75th Golden Globe Awards will take place on January 7, 2018.
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Showcasing the best of movies, and film festivals from around the world.
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February 2019 Film Festival Interviews
February 8, 2019 festreviews Festival Interview, film festival, film festival reviews, Uncategorized February 2019 Film Festival Interviews, festival director, festival reviews, filmfreeway, interview
Best of the new festival interviews for Feb. 2019. And what they link about FilmFreeway:
Interview with Operations Manager Auregan (Paris Art and Movie Awards PAMA)
https://festivalreviews.org/2019/02/08/interview-with-operations-manager-auregan-paris-art-and-movie-awards-pama/
Amazing : Off to the biggest start we had since the creation of the festival. It’s like people were somehow expecting us to accept entries and… Here we are !
Interview with Festival Director Brent Kado (Chicago Independent Film +TV Festival)
https://festivalreviews.org/2019/02/08/interview-with-festival-director-brent-kado-chicago-independent-film-tv-festival/
Good overall. The main issues with them is, again, this gluttony of festivals and awards “contests” and needing to do better weeding out the scams and misleading events.
Interview with the Festival team of FILMSAAZ
https://festivalreviews.org/2019/02/08/interview-with-the-festival-team-of-filmsaaz/
A great service. Have done wonders for us.
Interview with Festival Director Anastasia Cazabon (GRRL HAUS CINEMA)
https://festivalreviews.org/2019/01/18/interview-with-festival-director-anastasia-cazabon-grrl-haus-cinema/
The FilmFreeway process as been great. It’s a really great platform to view films and super user friendly.
Interview with Festival Director Lynn M. Holley (Fine Arts Film Festival Santa Barbara)
June 8, 2016 festreviews CIMM Fest - Chicago International Movies and Music Fest, COMMFFEST Toronto - Interview with the Festival Director, Festival Interview, film festival, film festival reviews, interviews, matthew toffolo wildsound, Uncategorized festival director, festival interview, festival reviews, film festival review, filmfreeway, Fine Arts Film Festival Santa Barbara, interview, Lynn M. Holley
The Fine Arts Film Festival premiered in Santa Barbara, California in 2010; it then occurred as a film festival in Venice, CA in 2015. In 2016 it will explode as an International Fine Arts Film Festival full of shorts plus a few full length features back in fabulous Santa Barbara, California! It will screen at more than one venue, including an outdoor night-time extravaganza. Originally conceived as a festival of films about the fine arts, it now incorporates dance and experimental art forms and approaches.
Interview with Lynn M. Holley:
Matthew Toffolo: What is your Film Festival succeeding at doing for filmmakers?
Lynn M. Holley: Exposure they might not get in major, all-purpose festivals.
MT: What would you expect to experience if you attend the festival this year (2016)?
LMH: Diversity of place, thought and disciplines. We will screen films from around the world.
MT: What are the qualifications for the selected films?
LMH: Made within the last 3 years; related to the visual arts or dance and have some importance to the field.
MT: Do you think that some films really don’t get a fair shake from film festivals? And if so, why?
LMH: All-purpose film festivals often ignore the disciplines in the arts: visual, dance, music, science and technology collaborations, etc..
MT: What motivates you and your team to do this festival?
LMH: The love film and the love of arts.
MT: How has the festival changed since its inception?
LMH: We now take in entries through http://www.Filmfreeway and focus on more genres in the arts.
MT: Where do you see the festival by 2020?
LMH: A larger, more international scene in Santa Barbara CA, which helps promote other film festivals here including the main one SBFF and the Jewish Film Festival.
MT: What film have you seen the most times in your life?
LMH: Caught-In-Paint by Rita Blitt (6 min); and numerous spy films over decades.
MT: In one sentence, what makes a great film?
LMH: There is an importance, a purpose for viewing it that does not require long narratives or dialogue.
MT: How is the film scene in your city?
LMH: Incredible; we are, after all, Santa Barbara, CA, home to Hollywood and the world.
Lynn M. Holley is an executive consultant to the arts, a resident curator at the new center in Santa Barbara, CA for art, science and technology (SBCAST.org). She was initiated into film as a young film reviewer for a daily newspaper, and then as a journalist and director of galleries and an art center. She is a former journalist, narrative writer and filmmaker for promotions in the arts. She has a B.S. in Communications and an MA in Museum Studies. Ms Holley just returned from giving a presentation to a Global Conference in England on Museums, titled: The Dance of the Muses from Las Vegas to the Louvre.
Interviewer Matthew Toffolo is currently the CEO of the WILDsound FEEDBACK Film & Writing Festival. The festival that showcases 10-20 screenplay and story readings performed by professional actors every month. And the FEEDBACK Monthly Festival held in downtown Toronto on the last Thursday of every single month. Go towww.wildsound.ca for more information and to submit your work to the festival.
Interview with Festival Director Amanda Perry (Cutting Edge Film Festival)
May 13, 2016 May 13, 2016 festreviews festival deadlines, Festival Interview, film festival, film festival reviews, FilmFreeway Review, Interview, interviews, matthew toffolo wildsound, Q&A with the Artistic Director, Uncategorized Amanda Perry, Cutting Edge International Film Festival, festival director, festival interview, festival reviews, film festival review, filmfreeway, matthew toffolo wildsound
The Cutting Edge Festival is a 501(c)(3) charitable non-profit organization which endeavors to promote the best filmmakers and their films to an ever-growing worldwide audience as a powerful medium that inspires creativity, encourages introspection, and compels the exploration of the senses, and expands the imagination.
The festival uses the monies raised from film submission fees to promote and expand the world of Independent Filmmaking as an ever increasing endeavor.
www.cuttingedgefilmfest.com
Interview with Amanda Perry:
We feel that in the two years since we established our Festival that we have offered hundreds of Filmmakers from around the world a lot of additional exposure for their work to countless lovers of Independent Film the world over. As I’m sure that you know, for an Independent Filmmaker, exposure of their films is everything.
First, our festival is produced strictly through a virtual film screening platform, and there really isn’t a physical event to attend. However, what a Filmmaker who is screening at the CEIFF could expect is not only a great deal of exposure for their film, but additionally they should expect the potential for their film to come to the attention of Distributors, and a Filmmaker should most certainly expect that the audiences for their film will be of the warmest kind. What a virtual attendee of our festival should expect should be films of all genres that are among the highest caliber in the world.
Like most Festivals in the world, ours makes it’s film selections based on the quality of Directing, cinematography, story line, script plot, writing, acting, production values, and lighting along with many other elements of the film. Most importantly though, we think that a film overall should be entertaining and should capture the viewer’s attention from start to finish.
I think that most Festival, ours included, try their best to offer every Filmmaker who submits their film an equal opportunity to be selected and screened. However, I also think that there are a few Festivals out there that seem to focus more on the big budget films which have celebrities attached to them, and less on the smaller budget films with no celebrity involvement. Though this is not the case with the majority of Festivals, there are a few with this focus, and I feel that it is unfortunate because there are countless films that are produced with little or nearly no budget that would rival those larger budget films.
Very simply, a love of film, a great respect for the Independent Filmmaker, and our passion for the art of Filmmaking.
The Fest hasn’t really changed, though we have learned quite a bit and have refined many of our systems and processes as to allow for what we feel is a better overall experience for the Filmmaker from the submission process all the way through to the end of the Festival.
Hopefully still producing Festivals that are much better, and much more well attended each year.
That is really hard to answer because I have seen so very many, both Independent and “Hollywood” films.
As I said above, what I think makes a great film is for the film to have the ability to capture the viewer’s attention from start to finish, drawing the viewer into a new reality created by the Filmmaker to the point that the viewer forgets that it’s a movie.
As with many cities around this Country, I think the the demand for Independent Film has grown, and will continue to do so over the coming years.
Interview with Festival Director Sean Gabriel (Shortfest International)
February 4, 2016 February 4, 2016 festreviews Festival Interview, film festival, film festival reviews, Interview, interviews, matthew toffolo wildsound, Q&A with the Artistic Director, Uncategorized festival director, festival interview, film festival review, filmfreeway, interview, matthew toffolo wildsound, Sean Gabriel
Shortfest International is aimed to promote as much as possible the productions created by our submitters. All foreign films must have English subtitles. Genres including: Sci Fi, Animated, horror, experimental, drama, comedy, thriller, action, documentary. Live screening will be held during the festival on 3 nights where elite personalities from the local scene will be attending this event. There will be a winner for each category. All those who will make it to the end and are nominated for the final award ‘The Best Overall Film’ will have the opportunity to attend or virtually attend to the final night as All films and any other kind of production which are submitted to this festival will be aired on an IPTV channel and it will be promoted on our websites and Facebook pages. This could be a one time opportunity!! Our aim is to turn this event in an annual event where here filmmakers will be able to meet and share their thoughts and ideas, hopefully from all around the globe.
Interview with Festival Director Sean Gabriel:
Matthew Toffolo: What is your Film Festival succeeding at doing for filmmakers?
Sean Gabriel: This is our first edition of The Shortfest International Festival and we are hoping that we can be a good helping hand to those producers who dedicate their time and money in creating short movies. Being ourselves a production house and having produced a couple of short films ourselves, we know the dedication and sometimes even financial sacrifices these producers do to get their film casted and produced. When the production is ready and presented to different festivals around the world, some succeed and others not, and are then put on a disk and archived to be forgotten and never given the opportunity to have the chance to screen them and get promoted properly. So we hope that through our initiative, where we created an IP TV channel dedicated solely for short movies incorporating both short film festivals and also content submission for free, we will be able to give the well deserved attention to all these productions having their films screened on an international platform.
Matthew: What would you expect to experience if you attend the festival this year (2016)?
Sean: It will be a wonderful experience for everyone present at the festival. Being our first edition we are very limited financially but we are still giving it our best both in setup and organisation. Several distinct local producers and filmmakers will be present to this festival, some of which will be giving their contribution as part of the judging panel. This will be a good opportunity for those attending to meet up with some of the best local producers and filmmakers having the opportunity to meet in person and maybe share some ideas for future projects they might collaborate in.
Matthew: What are the qualifications for the selected films?
Sean: There are no specific qualifications for the selected films. All short films are welcome as we believe that every film has its story, then it is up to our judges to determine whether a film should be qualified to the next level or not.
Matthew: Do you think that some films really don’t get a fair shake from film festivals? And if so, why?
Sean: I don’t think that there are any specific reasons the way a film is judged and not given a fair shake but then again that is just my opinion. When we participated with our productions we always had what we thought was fair for us, always depending on which festival we were participating in.
Matthew: What motivates you and your team to do this festival?
Sean: The need for more exposure and promotion for such small productions drove us to come up with the idea of this festival boosting it with the idea of having all movies promoted on our channel to which we asked the permission to have their films aired as part as the festival procedure. Some had other commitments and withdrew their submissions and others greeted this idea with enthusiasm to the extent to give us consent to air their production anytime we want during the year.
Matthew: How has the festival changed since its inception?
Sean: This is the first year of our festival therefore there has not been much time for changes even though i have to admit that from the the day we started this festival project to present day we have changed, added and improved alot the festival in terms of promotion and presentation….. and it keeps getting better.
Matthew: Where do you see the festival by 2020?
Sean: Our aim is to make this festival an annual event. In 5 years time we hope that we manage to make it a calendar event in the media industry in Malta, something that filmmakers, producers etc will be looking forward to. Hopefully with some help we could be getting some international professional people in the field to attend our Festival which will definitely make it an important event for the short film enthusiasts.
Matthew: What film have you seen the most times in your life?
Sean: One of the films i love and am never fed up of watching is Gladiator – watched it last week again in fact ….. probably it was the 300th time i watched it lol!!
Matthew: In one sentence, what makes a great film?
Sean: A great film is made when it has an artistic core and every aspect of filmmaking is well prepared and executed.
Matthew: How is the film scene in your city?
Sean: Malta has d same equivalent value in terms of the city you are referring to. With its 440,000 inhabitants the film industry is still very strong. We had some of the best blockbusters here in Malta, to mention a few Gladiator, Troy, Munich, Assassin’s Creed and recently 13 hrs. The people involved in the film industry are very competent and recently a new fresh overhaul in the Film Commission has given the desired results attracting more and more film producers and directors who chose Malta as part of the filming location for their film. As for the local scene unfortunately things are somehow different with alot of emerging filmmakers not having enough opportunity to express their creativity and passion for this industry. This happens just because in the technical dept of filmmaking locally we ar not given much opportunity as most of the films bring their technical crew with them which makes it even harder to get involved.
Interviewer Matthew Toffolo is currently the CEO of the WILDsound FEEDBACK Film & Writing Festival. The festival that showcases 10-20 screenplay and story readings performed by professional actors every month. And the FEEDBACK Monthly Festival held in downtown Toronto on the last Thursday of every single month. Go tohttp://www.wildsound.ca for more information and to submit your work to the festival.
Interview with J. Michael Seyfert (Cine Pobre)
February 3, 2016 February 3, 2016 festreviews festival deadlines, Festival Interview, film festival, film festival reviews, FilmFreeway Review, Interview, interviews, matthew toffolo wildsound, Q&A with the Artistic Director, Uncategorized Cine Pobre, festival director, film festival, film festival review, film review, film reviews, filmfreeway, interview, J. Michael Seyfert, matthew toffolo wildsound
Cine Pobre is a self-funded filmmaking genre without a set of stylistic criteria nor format boundaries, involving many geographically separated creators with at least two things in common: a strong desire to tell our story and to do so with our own resources.
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www.facebook.com/cinepobre/
I recently sat down with J. Michael Seyfert to talk more about the festival:
Matthew Toffolo: What is your festival succeeding at doing for filmmakers?
JMS: So far Cine Pobre has co-produced 8 films, and we provide post production talent and technical skills through camera stabilization workshops, and help with branding and niche market exposure. Cine Pobre Film Festival is like filmmaking itself, a collaborative and not a competitive concept.
Matthew: What would you expect to experience if you attend the festival?
JMS: Personally , unless you’re talking about Orson Welles or Werner Herzog for example I am not keen on listening to a lot of self-congratulating trivia and gossip staged by most film festivals who appear more like cocktail parties. I appreciate excellent programming that has attitude and teeth, to be intriguing, that’s what Cine Pobre delivers: New Eyes.
JMS: Anything goes, but must be self-funded and under $25,000 usd crowd-funding is also accepted, but productions financed by grants and film fund supported budgets are not accepted.
JMS: The business model of conventional festivals, of which there are literally thousands, is strictly a numbers game no matter how idealistic they may cloak themselves. As soon as an event gains some prestige it becomes elitist and exclusionary, rich in overhead and filmmaker exploitative.
JMS: Curating the best self funded films to the widest audience is gratifying, as only the works of story tellers unbeholden to sponsors are censorship-free.
JMS: Started with small screenings in rural areas to become the largest resource of self-funded film with over 10,000 shorts, features, documentaries, animation, experimental and music videos.
JMS: We receive entries from about 100 countries and would love to curate films from all 190 states and territories on the planet.
JMS: Bye Bye Havana
JMS: A story so well told that it holds the attention of a 7 year old.
JMS: Still emerging from provincialism…. However Cine Pobre is neither stagnant nor static. Over the past 13 years we have taken our screenings to rural areas in Mexico and different countries in Latin America. We hope to also develop events in Africa where many exciting self-funded filmmakers are emerging.
Interviewer Matthew Toffolo is currently the CEO of the WILDsound FEEDBACK Film & Writing Festival. The festival that showcases 10-20 screenplay and story readings performed by professional actors every month. And the FEEDBACK Monthly Festival held in downtown Toronto on the last Thursday of every single month. Go to http://www.wildsound.ca for more information and to submit your work to the festival.
Interview with Kristine Renee Farley (MayDay Film Festival)
February 3, 2016 February 3, 2016 festreviews festival deadlines, Festival Interview, film festival, film festival reviews, FilmFreeway Review, Interview, interviews, matthew toffolo wildsound, Q&A with the Artistic Director, Uncategorized film festival, film festival review, film review, film reviews, filmfreeway, interview, Kristine Renee Farley, matthew toffolo wildsound, MayDay Film Festival
The MayDay Film Festival originated in May 2009 at the University of Southern Indiana. It was created by a group of student filmmakers.. Year one was about showing off student films at their event to the student body. Since then, it has evolved into a full fledged festival showcasing films from all over the world.
Website: www.maydayfilmfestival.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/maydayfilmfest
Twitter @MayDayFilmFest
I recently sat down with the Festival Director of the Festival:
Matthew Toffolo: What is the MayDay Film Festival succeeding at doing for filmmakers?
Kristine Renee Farley: I consider MayDay Film Festival’s biggest achievement our audience members. Last year we had 500 people in attendance across our 2-day event. Sometimes it can be difficult for independent film to find an audience, but we don’t have that problem at MayDay. We’re also currently in negotiations with international distribution companies. We want to partner with one to get MayDay Film Festival official selections in front of their eyes, and hopefully the rest of the world.
Kristine: MayDay is alway a fun experience for attendees. We pride ourselves on not being a pretentious film festival. We have vendor booths similar to what you see at conventions. This gives filmmakers a chance to sell their movies as well as other merchandise like tshirts. But we also invite local businesses and artists to rent booth space as well. We want to be interactive with the whole community, and invite anyone who thinks indie film fans would like to buy their product a chance to get it out there. All the info to get a booth is on our website. We also always have a guest artist or two to do a Q&A panel. We’ve had cosplayer Collin Royster, Emmy-award winning writer of Friday the 13th Victor Miller, Jake Lloyd of Star Wars & Jingle all the Way, and the Star Wars 501st Legion in past years.
Kristine: Our submission guidelines are pretty loose. We like to have a wide variety of films screen at MayDay. During the selection process, we try to keep a good balance of looking at the quality of everything from camera work, image, audio, acting, and story. A filmmaker may not have had the best camera when they made their film, but if the story is amazing, we’ll still take it. Likewise, if a film looks too beautiful to pass up, we sure won’t.
Kristine: I agree to a certain extent, yes. I think the bigger film festivals only take “independent” films that are only so just because a studio wasn’t involved. Yes, TECHNICALLY they’re “independent,” but they have huge stars and the best equipment. It makes sense for a festival to accept such movies because it will help their festival be more successful, so I can’t really discredit them for that at all. But I do believe that a lot of really amazing films that didn’t have the budget and didn’t have the stars do get ignored sometimes. Just because they don’t have that selling power. Which kind of leads into your next question…
Kristine: We want to give people a chance to get their films seen. That’s the whole point of making a movie! For people to see it! In addition to our fantastic & growing attendance numbers, filmmakers have the opportunity to secure booth space to sell their DVDs to the right audience – people interested in watching indie film.
For me personally, I’m also an actress working in TV & indie film. It’s a wonderful opportunity to see who’s making amazing films & to check out other actors & actresses who are getting work. We have films that come to us from all over the country & the world. It’s a wonderful networking opportunity for anyone in the indie film scene.
Kristine: This festival has changed SO much! It first started as a few students at the University of Southern Indiana showing off short films that they had made that school year. Then the Filmmakers’ Club was created to give students a more organized foundation to create their films since the school doesn’t have a film program. Each year it’s gotten bigger & bigger, incorporating local filmmakers and businesses. Now we’re in an actual movie theatre (Shout out to Showplace Cinemas in Evansville, IN! They’re the best!), showing films on 3 screens, and have international selections each year. I started helping with the fest in year 3. We had 38 submissions total. This year we had 40 our first day. We’re up to 470 currently, and we don’t close submissions until May 1st! We’ve had to bring on more people to get through the first round of watching films.
Kristine: I certainly hope we continue to grow as much as we have already. At this time, we’re a not for profit event in the sense that we make absolutely no profit, haha. All fees & admissions go straight back into the festival costs. A lot of the time myself and the other coordinators will spend money out of pocket to make sure everything goes off without a hitch. I’d certainly like to see it begin to turn a profit because we have some amazing ideas to expand the MayDay brand into other film related events. If I had my way, we’d have a different themed event each month!
Kristine: The absolute most times is probably Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. I may have been a teenager when it came out, but I geeked hard core over it. My sister and I were probably watching it 3 times a day that summer we were off from school. I started developing a bit of a British accent. It was pretty crazy, haha. As an adult, it’s probably either Kill Bill or Kiss Kiss Bang Bang. Those films just never get old for me. I notice something new each time I watch them. If you’re talking indie film, you should totally check out Bounty Killer. God, I love that movie.
Kristine: Oy. ONE sentence? And “great” is so subjective… I’d have to say, “A great film understands it’s audience.” Understanding your audience and how your film is perceived really helps tell a great story. That sentence also allows for films that may not be technically sound, but are still entertaining. AND it transcends genres. Someone who loves horror may not like romantic comedy, but that doesn’t mean either genre isn’t great.
Kristine: Well, I’m living in New York City now, so pretty awesome, haha. Back in Evansville, things are pretty hopping, too. The work I got there and the experience I gained have been invaluable to me in pursuing my career. Last year at MayDay Film Fest in particular, the quality of local films skyrocketed. Evansville, IN is definitely holding their own against some of the best films from around the country. Some even won awards against them too! I continue to be impressed year after year at how much my friends & associates in indie film have grown.
Interview with Festival Director Dave Merson Hess (Rush Process Festival of Handcrafted Animation)
February 3, 2016 February 3, 2016 festreviews Festival Interview, film festival, film festival reviews, FilmFreeway Review, Interview, interviews, matthew toffolo wildsound, Q&A with the Artistic Director, Uncategorized Dave Merson Hess, festival director, festival reviews, film festival review, filmfreeway, interview, matthew toffolo wildsound, Rush Process Festival of Handcrafted Animation
Rush Process celebrates handcrafted animation. The festival’s first edition – set for August 27-28, 2016 in Houston, Texas – will combine curated and competition screenings with filmmaker Q&As and a DIY animation jam. RP aims to screen visually and emotionally stunning, non-digital animation.
I recently sat down with Festival Director Dave Merson Hess to talk more about the festival:
What is Rush Process succeeding at doing for animated filmmakers?
On the screening side, we’re bringing handcrafted animated films to an enthusiastic audience that appreciates the gesture of choosing to work with tangible, analog materials. And with our workshops, we’re encouraging absolutely everyone to embrace low-budget, DIY animation as both a rich area for visual exploration and an accessible entry point into personal filmmaking.
What would you expect to experience if you attend the festival?
Eye-opening screenings of handcrafted animated shorts from around the world, workshops offering the opportunity to collaborate with complete strangers who share a passion for time-based collage and scribbling, and snacks. We’ll definitely have snacks.
What are the qualifications for the selected films?
I’m not involved with judging, but I can tell you that we only screen handcrafted animation. These are painstakingly produced films made by hand, with real ink and paint, and often by lone practicioners. To quote our site, handcrafted is “a materials-focused practice at the intersection of DIY, auteur-driven cinema and analog animation art.”
What makes a great independent film?
A great independent film: 1) chooses the discomfort of honesty and doubt over audience-pandering via formula and cliche, 2) embraces the limitations of the particular context of its own making, and 3) demonstrates a passionate dedication to a unique and highly developed personal or collective vision.
What motivates you and your team to do this festival?
The opportunity to become DIY animation enablers for as large an audience as possible, and the genuine feeling that we’re filling a niche programming void.
>Where do you see the festival by 2020?
I see the workshop element expanding dramatically. Imagine a DIY animation-focused Hack Week, with independent animators, artists and film lovers of all ages meeting and collaborating on free-form, time-bound production challenges.
How has the festival changed since its inception?
Well, 2016 will be our first edition but I’ve been working on Rush Process for a year and a half. It began as an idea for a monthly screening series, then after some reshuffling and delays it morphed into a full-fledged animation festival. On the workshop side, we were inspired by Tom 7’s Crap Art Manifesto, and our friends at Beta Theater’s Make-A-Movie Night, which was this rad monthly happy hour event where filmmakers got together in teams and each made a short start-to-finish in about three hours.
What film have you personally seen the most in your life?
As a teen: Elvira: Mistress of the Dark, Wayne’s World, and Jan Svankmajer’s “Alice”.
While in film school: “Rehearsals for Extinct Anatomies”, by The Brothers Quay.
As an adult: I’m not really someone who re-watches films much anymore. Despite this tendency, the films I’ve spent the most time with in the last five years have been: Penny Lane’s “The Voyagers”, Terence Nance’s feature, “An Oversimplification of Her Beauty”, Karolina Glusiec’s “Velocity”, and my friend Dax Norman’s whole body of work.
How is the film scene in your city?
On the production side, it’s relatively small and a bit fractured, with grant-funded video artists at one end of the spectrum, indie genre filmmakers at the other, documentarians somewhere in the middle, and the vast majority of local film professionals focused on industrials and commercial work.
In terms of curating and screenings, Houston’s film scene is downright incredible. We’ve got Mary Magsamen at Aurora Picture Show bringing the likes of Jodie Mack and Roger Beebe, Houston Cinema Arts Fest, annual festivals hosted by the Museum of Fine Arts Houston, even more screenings at the CAMH, video art/installations/transmedia madness at Civic TV Collective, Peter Lucas’s “Jazz On Film”, the Menil projecting work in a museum context (William Kentridge, anyone?), plus Mystical Crystal Revelations Movie Club showing rad cult flicks, and newer nomadic programmers like Suplex starting to screen stuff around town.
Dave Merson Hess is an animator, media arts educator and film curator based in Houston, Texas.
Twitter: @lofiaction
Web: http://davemh.com
Interview with Festival Director Charles McNeil (Cape Fear Independent Film Festival)
January 28, 2016 January 28, 2016 festreviews Festival Interview, film festival, film festival reviews, FilmFreeway Review, Interview, interviews, matthew toffolo wildsound, Uncategorized cape fear film festival, CFI: FIlm Festival, charles mcneil, film festival review, film reviews, filmfreeway, interview, matthew toffolo wildsound
The Cape Fear Independent Film Network is dedicated to promoting independent film and preserving the Cape Fear region’s rich film history.
Go to the film site for more information: http://www.cfifn.org/
I recently sat down with festival director Charles McNeil to learn more about the festival.
Matthew Toffolo: What is the CFI: Film Festival succeeding at doing for filmmakers?
Charles McNeil: We consider the Cape Fear Independent Film Festival a Filmmaker’s festival. For Filmmakers that attend we ensure that They first off have a good time, but we also like to focus on the networking aspect of a film festival, we encourage all of the filmmakers in attendance to meet the other filmmakers. For those who can’t attend we offer the notoriety of being in the festival, we are a very competitive festival.
Matthew: What would you expect to experience when you attend the festival?
Charles: We are a welcoming festival, those who attend, whether a filmmaker or someone who is just out for some entertainment, should expect to be approached by a member of the festival and engage them in conversation. We also encourage our filmmakers to engage with our audience and our audience to engage with our filmmakers.
Charles: What is most likely to get a film into our festival is its entertainment and engagement value. Our screeners are looking to be compelled to watch the film they are reviewing, and we want our audiences to be compelled also. Short, feature, documentary, doesn’t matter, tell us a good story that draws our attention.
Matthew: Why would a filmmaker be motivated to submit to your festival?
Charles: The Cape Fear Independent Film Festival offers two monetary prizes, $250 for best short and $500 for best feature, however this isn’t the only reason to submit to our festival. Wilmington NC has always been a film hub, since Frank Capra Jr. brought Firestarter to film here over 30 years ago.
Charles: We do the film festival because we are filmmakers. We have attended festivals as filmmakers and audience members and love the sense of community you can get from some of the really great ones, and that’s what we are doing here. Creating a sense of community for our filmmakers and audience members, it’s great to see the same filmmakers submit again, not only because it’s great to have them visit if they make it into the festival, but it’s great to see the evolution of their craft.
Charles: At it’s heart it’s the same, but when we started we did a lot more screenings in local bars, they embraced us and made it easy for us to put films in front of an audience. We have grown over the years and now we use larger venues. But we are still there to make sure the filmmakers have a good time and network.
Charles: This year we are showing films over 3 days. I would like to expand that in the next few years, our aim is to be a 5 day festival by 2020. More films, more filmmakers, more awesome. But we won’t change the fact that we are a filmmakers festival and want to not only show them a good time, but offer the chance at networking and honing their craft.
Matthew: What film have you seen the most in your life?
Charles: The film I have probably seen more times than any other, and it is my favorite film, is Chitty Chitty Bang Bang with Dick Van Dyke. People don’t realize it’s essentially James Bond for kids with singing and dancing. Written by Ian Fleming, produced by Albert R. Broccoli, with Desmond Llewelyn ( the original Q) and Gert Fröbe (Goldfinger) as the bad guy. It’s gotten under my skin and I watch it at least a couple of times a year.
Charles: What makes a great film is it’s ability to hold your attention, horrified, laughing, crying, edge of your seat, the emotion doesn’t matter.
Charles: With the reduction of the film incentive a lot of productions have gone elsewhere, but we are bringing it back, when NC went from a Tax Credit to a Film Grant it was originally $10 million, but now that has been increased to $30 million. Productions are coming back to North Carolina and to Wilmington in particular. Having a professional base of crew makes for a great independent film scene.
Interview with Festival Director Oscar Piloto (Miami Indie Artist Film Festival)
January 25, 2016 festreviews Festival Interview, film festival, film festival reviews, FilmFreeway Review, Interview, interviews, matthew toffolo wildsound, Uncategorized film festival, film festival review, film review, filmfreeway, interview, matthew toffolo wildsound, Miami Indie Artist Film Festival, Oscar Piloto
The MIA Film Festival (#MiaFF) is an underground festival based out of Miami, Florida that features films and screenplays of all length and genres worldwide. #MiaFF is unique from the rest because it’s an underground festival that expands the capability of networking with other filmmakers and showcasing films in one location for 9 days in December.
I was fortunate enough to interview Festival Director Oscar Piloto:
Matthew Toffolo: What is the Miami Indie Artist Film Festival succeeding at doing for filmmakers?
Oscar Piloto: What makes us successful is that it’s a new festival and it continues to grow. There are people who believe in the festival and are working with us to achieve our goals. Our goals of giving filmmakers hope for a greater brighter future by helping them create relationships that will last a lifetime. We want to introduce like minded people and guiding them in working together. We want to create a real community that truly allows the growth for individual achievement.
Oscar: We are big in creating a positive atmosphere with lots of fun in the process but most importantly making sure artists leave the festival with more knowledge of this wonderful industry that we love.
Oscar: We understand many films are done by striving artists and in many cases even students. However, we would love to see flashes of greatness in all the different facets of filmmaking.
Matthew: As per your festival statement, do you think that some films really don’t get a fair shake from film festivals? And if so, why?
Oscar: I absolutely feel that many films do not get a fair shake. I believe some festivals become too big but aren’t relevant or influential, because they accept quantity instead of quality, like a “first come first serve” basis. I’ve seen films win other festivals that didn’t even get accepted in other big festivals. I’ve also known filmmakers ask for their materials from a festival back and they got their films returned and sealed exactly as they were mailed originally.
Oscar: As a filmmaker that had struggled getting a break, I want to help discover new talent and making a difference in the film industry. We want to help create those connections that are desperately needed to succeed.
Oscar: We are only going on our second year but the big changes are having more sponsors. In our first year, the amount of submissions was outstanding. More than I could have hoped for. Now, with the sponsors I hope it will bring opportunity for bigger and better prizes to our filmmakers.
Oscar: There is a big difference between big festivals and relevant festivals. I see the MIA FILM FESTIVAL as the most relevant film festival in South Florida, where deals get made and talents get discovered!
Oscar: I’ve personally seen “Greese” the most when I was around 12 years old. Not only was I a big fan of John Travolta and Olivia Newton John but I was also a big fan of the music.
Oscar: A great film occurs when all the little pieces come together, in particular the attention to detail.
Oscar: I think it is great! There’s great diversity here in Miami from all ethnic backgrounds. In addition, Miami is a beautiful city where everyone wants to come, and the more people the city attracts, the film scene will continue to grow.
Interviewer Matthew Toffolo is currently the CEO of the WILDsound FEEDBACK Film & Writing Festival. The festival that showcases 10-20 screenplay and story readings performed by professional actors every month. And the FEEDBACK Monthly Fesival held in downtown Toronto on the last Thursday of every single month. Go to www.wildsound.ca for more information and to submit your work to the festival.
Interview with Brandon Ruckdashel (Program Director) NewFilmmakers NY
January 16, 2016 January 16, 2016 festreviews Festival Interview, film festival, film festival reviews, Interview, interviews, matthew toffolo wildsound, Uncategorized Brandon Ruckdashel, festival reviews, film festival review, film review, filmfreeway, matthew toffolo, newfilmmakers film festival, newfilmmakers new york, wildsound
Brandon Ruckdashel has served as a film programmer for NewFilmmakers, YoungFilmmakers, and as a juror for the Asian American International Film Festival.
NewFilmmakers NY is a weekly screening series based at Anthology Film Archives on the Lower East Side. To learn more about the NewFilmmakers Festival and to submit your film, go to their website at http://www.newfilmmakers.com/
1) What is NewFilmmakers succeeding at doing for filmmakers?
Unlike most festivals we run as a year round series. We program a minimum of 55 events a year and this brings our total films screened to between 750-1000 depending on if we receive extra dates.
With the flexibility our screening schedule gives us we are able to do more diverse and varied programs. We can screen films that many festivals would pass over simply because they do not “fit in.” We also make a special effort to program events that focus on groups traditionally marginalized by the mainstream Hollywood film industry. These groups include women filmmakers, our NewLatino series, and nights specifically for black filmmakers.
2) What are the qualifications for the selected films? Does the film need to be made by a first time filmmaker?
We do not have any specific qualifications. Needing to be a first time filmmaker is actually a very misunderstood representation of our name. We believe that all filmmakers who produce independent non-studio backed films fall into the NewFilmmaker category.
Many NewFilmmakers alumni return each year with their new film or films and we enjoy following their progress.
We are always looking for documentaries to fill into our programs and this coming June we are programming an entire month of LGBT themed films.
3) How many events to do you a year?
55 events per year. We also occasionally add in between 3-7 day festivals as our schedule allows.
4) Where is your cinema located in New York City? How is the area for the arts/film scene?
The Lower East side is the historic New York arts district. No other part of New York city can claim as many artists in residence.
We are located at Anthology Film Archives on 32 Second avenue (corner of 2nd street & 2nd avenue)
5) What motivates you and your team to do this festival for the last 19 years? When did you come aboard?
We originally started NewFilmmakers as an opportunity for NYU film students, who had no access to a theater, for screening their student projects. NewFilmmakers continues to provide opportunities for filmmakers to screen films that might be passed over by traditional film festivals. Screening at Anthology Film Archives amongst the posters for films shot by Jonas Mekas, Jerome Hill, P. Adams Sitney, Peter Kubelka, and Stan Brakhage sharpens this motivation.
I joined as a volunteer six years ago handling technology and marketing. We launched an online distribution platform (NewFilmmakersOnline), a new scheduling interface for the website, and the NewFilmmakers Quarterly Magazine. I took over programming duties about three years ago and have enjoyed using my understanding of the filmmaking process to help promote filmmakers and give them screening opportunities.
6) How has the festival changed since its inception?
NewFilmmakers started out as a “no fees, no forms, no deadlines” event and has evolved into an established and well respected screening series. Although we still receive them on rare occasions we definitely screen a lot less VHS.
7) Where do you see the festival by 2020?
That is a tough question to answer. So much has already changed in the last year with the addition of DCP as a screening format and moving our nightly events to all digital delivery. Four years seems like a short period of time, but their are many technological advances expected within the film industry by then. Not least of these is the advent of HEVC replacing H264 which will see our goal of moving to “all digital” delivery become practical.
On the programming side I see more featurette programs putting two or three 30+ minute films together. Unfortunately filmmakers have decided to increase the length of their shorts instead of taking a risk and shooting a feature. This has begun to cause some real programming problems in the last two years.
8) What film have you seen the most times?
I think that’s a toss up between the original “Star Wars” trilogy and “Hook” with Robin Williams. Star Wars appeals to me the most because the technology to make it barely existed and the innovations they were forced to make come across distinctly and add a rough edge, which makes it feel real.
9) In one sentence, what makes a great short film?
Succinct simple efficient pacing which illustrates a story while not trying to prove the intelligence of the filmmaker who directed it.
10) What would one expect when they attend your festival?
We have a photographer. We have a step-and-repeat. We have a party. We always encourage filmmakers to work with each other to bring beverages and snacks.
Every night is a different night. We program in a way that filmmakers with similar styles, genres, and interests are screening together. This creates an incubator type atmosphere where there are a number of filmmakers who can walk away from the night having made new friends or met people they’d like to work with on future projects.
When a filmmaker gets invited to a festival it is really up to them to take control of the atmosphere for the evening. Print a “step-and-repeat,” a few large format posters, and bring lots of information about your film. People love seeing films when they know it will be turned into an event and I can attest that the energy and money put into promoting is always returned by the energy of the audience that it attracts.
Interviewer Matthew Toffolo is a multiple award winning short filmmaker. He is currently the Festival Director for the WILDsound FEEDBACK Film & Screenplay Festival.
Interviewee Brandon Ruckdashel is a New York based actor and filmmaker who recently finished production on his debut feature “Grinder.” As an actor he starred in HBO/Cinemax’s hit series “Co-ed Confidential” and numerous made-for-TV movies directed by Roger Corman alumnus Fred Olen Ray and Jim Wynorski. Brandon’s production company Ruckus Film Works specializes in post production, extreme dialogue denoising, and other delivery services (including DCP authoring).
He can be contacted through facebook at facebook.com/b.ruckdashel
his website www.BrandonRuckdashel.com
or Brandon@NewFilmmakers.com
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The introductory class was enough to suck me in to the world of boxing. The challenge of the sport was something I quickly gained an appreciation for. Since then it has been a goal of mine to train and fight in an amateur bout at least once in my life. When I found out about the Fight to End Cancer charity event, it definitely spoke out to me as an important cause to fight for. My dad is a survivor of cancer and although there is a lot of tragedy surrounding the disease, he was able to beat it with the aid of the Princess Margaret Foundation. That is proof that our efforts to fight back are working. And we will continue to progress with newer developments in the field of cancer research.
I am fighting in FTEC 2016 so that people like my dad can fight.
With your help, I hope to reach my fundraising goal and make a difference.
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If you don’t change the times, you’ll be changed by them.
Change is always worth fighting for.
I’m participating in the 5th Annual Fight to End Cancer in support of The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation. The FTEC team is committed to raising research dollars to help in the fight to change how cancer affects the lives of those it touches.
Basically, we’re trying to knock it the hell out.
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Please help me in reaching my goal. It would be a very much appreciated step towards change. And in this fight, trust me, no step is too small.
Let’s change the future times to come, and help make them brighter.
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World Series, Game 1: Lester Dominates
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by Jonah Keri
The pitching matchup for Game 1 of the World Series looked like a potential mismatch. The overmatched team would have to compensate by grinding out productive at-bats, playing better defense than the team in the other dugout, and getting at least a decent performance from its own starter.
Turns out it was a mismatch, but not the way you might’ve expected. Jon Lester, not Adam Wainwright, was the pitcher in complete control Wednesday night. Throw in the Red Sox’s productive at-bats and superior defense, and we got a blowout. Boston 8, St. Louis 1.
Lester’s best pitch in Game 1 was his cutter — which is odd, because it hasn’t been a particularly great pitch for him the past two seasons, after serving as his bread-and-butter pitch in the three seasons before that. Among the 31 qualified pitchers who threw a cutter this year, Lester’s yielded the 25th-best results. Lester’s two best pitches this year were his fastball and his changeup; his worst pitch was his cutter.
But he dominated with that pitch against the Cardinals. Facing Carlos Beltran in the first, Lester got ahead 0-2, then fired a nasty cutter that broke way inside. Beltran swung and missed at the pitch, which ended up near his ankles. Having established the pitch in the more traditional Mariano Rivera mode, Lester began attacking the other side of the plate. Ahead on Yadier Molina 1-2 in the second, Lester started a cutter a few inches off the plate, then watched it break to the perfect spot: knee-high, outside corner, called strike three. What he did to the next batter, David Freese, was downright cruel.
• 93 mph fastball up, inside corner, called strike one
• 75 mph curve, knee-high outside corner, should’ve been called a strike, instead, ball one
• 89 mph cutter with heavy sink, inside corner, Freese swings over it by a foot
• 88 mph cutter up, outside edge, called strike three
One inning later, Lester struck out Matt Carpenter looking, making it four K’s in three innings, with his cutter serving as the knockout pitch every time. Then, with hitters gearing up for the cutter, Lester switched it up. His strikeout of Matt Holliday in the fourth was a thing of beauty, coming on a big, sweeping 75 mph curve that made Holliday look silly. So it went from there. Tossing 112 pitches in 7⅔ innings, Lester fanned eight batters, walked just one, and gave up just five singles. That performance marked a rare feat for a starting pitcher under Lester’s circumstances. As ESPN Stats & Info noted, Lester became just the third pitcher to allow no runs in each of his first two World Series starts (the others are Madison Bumgarner and Christy Mathewson). Lester also entered rare company in the following ways:
Seven Scoreless IP in Game 1, Last 25 World Series
Won Series?
Series MVP?
2013 Jon Lester, BOS ? ?
1990 Jose Rijo, CIN Yes Yes
1989 Dave Stewart, OAK Yes Yes
Seven Scoreless IP, 8 K in Game 1, World Series History
2013 Jon Lester Red Sox
1986 Bruce Hurst Red Sox
1968 Bob Gibson* Cardinals
1949 Allie Reynolds* Yankees
*Threw shutout
Won World Series Clincher and Team’s Next World Series Game, Same Team in Last 70 Years
Jon Lester Red Sox 2007, 2013
Bob Gibson Cardinals 1967, 1968
Vic Raschi Yankees 1949, 1950
The Cardinals did mount a serious threat in the fourth. Trailing 5-0, St. Louis got a leadoff walk from Jon Jay. Holliday followed with that curveball strikeout. Allen Craig then reached out for a pitch four inches off the plate, tapping a six-hopper up the middle, just out of Stephen Drew’s reach. Molina then hit a grounder that would’ve been a double play if it was hit a foot more to one side, but instead went for another seeing-eye single. With a chance to get back in the game with one swing, perennial playoff hero Freese came up, worked the count to 2-1, got a pitch out over the plate … and tapped into a 1-2-3 double play, the first time that has happened in a World Series game in 40 years.
That was one of many lowlights in what has to be considered the Cardinals’ worst game of the season. Their defense was atrocious. In the bottom of the first, the Red Sox put two runners on with one out. David Ortiz then hit a chopper to second. Carpenter tossed to Pete Kozma covering the bag, setting up what figured to be a double play, or at the very least a forceout. Instead, Kozma, focusing on making the turn more than catching the ball cleanly, let it fall to the turf. Second-base umpire Dana DeMuth initially ruled it an out, before all five of his umpire colleagues, everyone at Fenway Park, and every single person watching anywhere pointed him to the correct call. That miscue led to a three-run double by Mike Napoli.
The second inning produced two more runs for the Red Sox, thanks largely to even uglier Cardinals defense. Leading off the inning, Drew cracked a popup to about 10 feet in front of the mound. Wainwright raised his arms, called for the ball, saw Molina racing toward him, and …
After a softly hit blooper that was very nearly caught by Carpenter, Wainwright retired Jacoby Ellsbury on a popout to left. Then in the same situation he faced in the first (runners on first and second, one out), Wainwright induced another ground ball. This one wasn’t going to be a double play, not with the ball hit into the hole and the speedy Shane Victorino running to first. But slow-footed David Ross figured to be a dead duck at second as long as Kozma executed anything close to a competent play. Instead, he booted another one, making him just the second shortstop in the past 30 years to make two errors in one World Series game. After grabbing that early 5-0 lead, then getting that double-play ball from Freese, the Sox coasted to an easy win.
The Game 1 winner has gone on to win 21 of the past 25 World Series — though the overall success rate is a less overwhelming 62 percent. But the Cardinals’ loss both exposed their weaknesses and potentially weakened their roster.
First, St. Louis squandered one of its few, clear advantages in this series, Wainwright’s statistical superiority over all Red Sox starters. Cards manager Mike Matheny had a chance to do something interesting with Wainwright after those first two disastrous innings, too. After Boston’s fifth run scored, the likelihood that the Red Sox would win the game surged to 92 percent, per this win expectancy chart. Given those odds, Wainwright having thrown 60 pitches through two innings, and his command being off (although he might’ve gotten out of the first two innings down 1-0 but for better defense behind him and a couple of breaks), you could’ve made a case for pulling Wainwright.
Yank him at that point and maybe you can pitch him again in Game 3 on two days’ rest, setting up a possible Game 7 start on normal rest if the series went that long. Even getting Wainwright back for Game 4 instead of his normally scheduled Game 5 start carried some appeal, since he could then be used as a viable relief weapon if a Game 7 were to happen. Instead, Matheny left Wainwright in for five innings and 95 pitches. It wasn’t a gimme decision by any means — win expectancy charts are hardly immutable, the Cardinals still had a chance, and trying to get too aggressive with Wainwright might’ve ended badly if he came back and started too soon. Still, the early Boston barrage offered at least the possibility for the Cardinals to make something good out of a bad situation, such as not using a pedestrian pitcher like Joe Kelly later in the series against baseball’s best offense. Now, that’s no longer an option.
Meanwhile, Game 1 exposed one of the weaknesses we discussed in our World Series preview. In Kozma and Freese, the Cardinals are carrying two lineup weak spots that the Red Sox don’t really have (Drew is slumping in a small sample of playof games, but he’s historically a good hitter against right-handed pitchers). The left side of the Cardinals’ infield combined to go 1-for-7 with a single, two strikeouts, that crippling double play, and three errors. Wednesday’s game also highlighted another Cardinals weakness: their poor defense. St. Louis ranked 27th in Ultimate Zone Rating this year, with only the lowly Astros, Phillies, and Mariners playing worse defense per that advanced metric. That Kozma, the team’s best non-Molina defender, blew two key plays hardly helped, especially since he brings no other tangible value to the team as the second-worst hitter in the big leagues among the 204 players with at least 400 plate appearances.
The news only got worse when Beltran was forced to leave the game one inning after smashing into the right-field wall while robbing Ortiz of a grand slam. Even with Beltran healthy and Craig now back in the lineup, the Cards are not a good power-hitting team, ranking just 27th in home runs. If Beltran is forced to miss any more time, the Cardinals face the prospect of being heavily outclassed in team defense and baserunning, with an already big power gap between the two teams made even wider.
If Michael Wacha has got another Bob Gibson start in him, tonight would be a great time for that to happen.
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Jonah Keri is a staff writer for Grantland. His book The Extra 2%: How Wall Street Strategies Took a Major League Baseball Team From Worst to First is a New York Times best seller. The paperback edition of his new book, Up, Up, and Away, on the history of the Montreal Expos, is now available.
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Lunar Eclipse in Aquarius
August 7, 2017 August 8, 2017 / grayastrology / 9 Comments
Disks Bearing Spirals (1923) by Marcel Duchamp
The mares that carry me as far as longing can reach rode on, once they had come and fetched me onto the legendary road of the divinity that carries the man who knows through the vast and dark unknown . . . And the axle in the hubs let out the sound of a pipe blazing from the pressure of the two well-rounded wheels at either side . . .
There are the gates on the pathways of Night and Day, held fast in place between the lintel above and a threshold of stone. They reach right up into the heavens, filled with gigantic doors. And the keys- that now open, now lock – are held fast by Justice: she who always demands exact returns . . .
— Interpretation of Parmenides poem by Peter Kingsley from Reality
Every six months or so when we enter eclipse season, the wheels of destiny seem to spin with greater ferocity as the fierceness of fate reveals itself. The particular sequence of eclipses we are entering now have amplified volatility due to the presence of Mars in each: we first experience a Lunar Eclipse with Mars opposite the Moon, and then flow into a Total Solar Eclipse in which Mars will unite with the North Node of the Moon in close proximity to the eclipse. Furthermore, in between eclipses we will enter an especially turbulent Mercury retrograde phase that will eventually end with Mercury turning direct again while united with Mars at the same degree as the Solar Eclipse (28-29º of Leo). Though the partial Lunar Eclipse in Aquarius on August 7 will not produce the sort of blood red shadow on the face of the Moon that would occur with a more powerful alignment of the lunation with the nodes, it is nonetheless an otherworldly portal into the mysterious quality of time we experience in between eclipses, especially when the solar eclipse on the horizon will create total darkness during its brief transit.
Saturn rules the lunar eclipse in Sagittarius and is conjoining Black Moon Lilith, while also forming a sextile with Jupiter in Libra and the South Node of the Moon in Aquarius, as well as a trine with Uranus in Aries, the North Node of the Moon in Leo, and the Sun in Leo. Lilith in cultural myth is the outsider who has become exiled due to her insistence on sovereignty of her own self expression, and the astrological point of Black Moon Lilith also corresponds to what we have been keeping exiled from our conscious awareness about ourselves. Black Moon Lilith is a balancing point to the wide ranging motion of the Moon that signifies the vast range of our perceptions, as the calculated point of Black Moon Lilith balances the Moon’s closest approach to earth with its farthest point in orbit. Since the Moon being closest to us in orbit could be said to have the greatest conscious impact, while farthest it could be said to be farthest from conscious awareness. Black Moon Lilith is an unconscious balancing point connecting our ego consciousness (Moon) into what has been cast off or kept out in the subconscious.
As we are now getting closer to the end of Saturn’s final retrograde phase in Sagittarius, the Aquarius Lunar Eclipse calls us to reclaim the cast off parts of ourselves it is now vital to embody with responsibility and integrity. There can be a human tendency to avoid speaking out when afraid of becoming exiled from a group or made into an outsider, and yet the Aquarius Lunar Eclipse pulls us into the shadow of the outsider and who or what has been cast out of mainstream cultural privileges. There is potential available to utilize whatever cultural privileges you possess to take action on behalf of those lacking privileges or caught within cycles of oppression. Open your ears at the Aquarius Lunar Eclipse and listen to the voices your conscious awareness does not usually acknowledge. Within the shadow of the eclipse there can be a dismantling of groups formed around taking action based upon humanitarian ideals, yet through the shifting more powerful reconfigurations may manifest more deeply rooted in core principles of liberation.
from the Clavis Artis
Eclipses can feel like an uncontrollable tidal force taking us into an unknown we do not always feel ready for. In combination with their unworldly visual element of shadow when seen, people have feared eclipses for ages, in ancient times portraying them as a great dragon of chaos and creation consuming our Sun and Moon. Since dragons are symbols of instinct and chaotic destruction that bring together the spiritually elevated with the chthonic, the symbolism of eclipses also involve ultimately discovering greater wholeness through the dissolution they bring about. When stepping into the streams of eclipse season its best to remember the old fragmentary wisdom of Heraclitus: unless you expect the unexpected, you will not find it, for it is hidden and pathless.
The word eclipse is connected to the ecliptic, the apparent path of the Sun from our perspective on Earth. Eclipses occur when a New Moon or Full Moon falls within range of the South Node or North Node of the Moon, as the nodes are the points of intersection in which the Moon’s orbit crosses the ecliptic. The South Node of the Moon marks the descending arc of the Moon across the ecliptic, and as a result is associated with past karma, the unconscious, and release (the tail of the dragon), whereas the North Node of the Moon marks the ascending arc of the Moon across the ecliptic and symbolizes an arising point of conscious desire for intake and manifestation in our material realm (the head of the dragon). Thus the lunar nodes and their symbolism as being the head and tail of a dragon are karmic significators in astrology, as what is consumed at the head is released at the tail, and what is carried in the tail fuels the desire of the head.
In contrast to a solar eclipse in which the Sun is overwhelmed by the shadow of the Moon, symbolically the meaning of a Lunar Eclipse is rooted in the phenomenon of our Sun casting the shadow of our Earth onto the face of our Moon. Linking the Moon to what we carry from the past within our body and mind, the past transmutes in the shadowy face of the Moon to allow for new emergence and presence. Dane Rudhyar in The Astrology of Transformation wrote that at a lunar eclipse “the traditional perspective born of past experiences of adjusting to life and society is blotted out by an eagerness to meet experience in a new, original manner.” As the Moon is conjunct the South Node of the Moon in Aquarius, and the Sun is conjunct the North Node of the Moon in Leo, the past activation of how we have been modifying our self expression to fit into group and societal norms as well as our own ideals could become overshadowed by ambitious desires for new growth and creative expression.
Vitally, Mars is beginning to pull itself out of the symbolic solar underworld at the Aquarius Lunar Eclipse on the side of the Leo Sun and the North Node of the Moon, having gained about four degrees of separation from the Sun at the very beginning of its current synodic cycle. The Sun and Mars aligned in Leo with the North Node of the Moon brings more emphasis to creative actualization and pursuing desires that make one feel viscerally alive, rather than restraining oneself due to guilt, shame, or other forms of repression. In the collective this can be both empowering as well as dangerous, as there will be fierce martial conflicts raging forth from the lunar shadow. On personal levels keep in mind that Mars is still so close to the Sun that it remains more difficult to get a clear sense of the new desires Mars is inciting, resulting in feelings that are more instinctual than rational. Do your best to avoid getting hard on yourself for not achieving your visions of success at this time, as the new form of Mars has not yet taken full shape.
Aftermath of Obliteration of Eternity by Yayoi Kusama from Infinity Mirrors exhibit
One of the most import aspects within the Aquarius Lunar Eclipse is an opposition between Mercury in Virgo and Neptune in Pisces. This is an epic opposition, as both planets are extremely strong in each of their current locations: Virgo is both the home and exaltation of Mercury, and in modern astrology Neptune has become associated with a rulership of Pisces. However, this happens to be one of those oppositions that does not actually perfect for over a month, in this case not until the time of the Libra Equinox. This is due to the fact that Mercury is preparing to station retrograde in Virgo, stationing exactly in less than a week. As a result there will be some important insights and realizations we begin to gain through the opposition of Mercury and Neptune in the coming weeks that we will not fully understand until about a month and a half from now when they finally come back together and complete their exact opposition.
Many astrologers do not like the opposition between Mercury and Neptune because the presence of Neptune can make it more difficult for Mercury to execute its choices and actions with exactitude and detailed clarity. Yet there is a true gift found in this opposition that can open our awareness to elements of reality that have previously been cloaked in invisibility in one form or another. It can also be possible to open perception to a deeper connection with Spirit through the opposition between Mercury and Neptune, as well as create sublimely beautiful and surreal works of art. Mercury is adept at weaving and mending the disparate together into beautiful new patterns and tapestries, however, and so it will be important to bear in mind that perceptual mending will be required in the next couple of weeks.
Takpekpe (Conference) by El Anatsui (2006)
Uranus, the planet many modern astrologers would say is ruling the Aquarius Lunar Eclipse, looms large over the lunation no matter what your astrological view upon rulership is. This is due to the fact that Uranus stationed retrograde four days before the eclipse, and planets that have recently stationed always bring more power to the cycle at play. Oftentimes Uranus stationing can bring an unexpected shock or an upsetting event, yet the catharsis of released emotion and thought can break us free from a past repetitive pattern we realize was underlying the troubling issue. This is even more the case than normal at the Aquarius Lunar Eclipse due to Jupiter in Libra recently completing its final last quarter square with Pluto in Capricorn. The square between Jupiter and Pluto dredged up deep material needing to be processed and resolved that can now become integrated into the developing relationships and structures we are focused upon. Now that Jupiter has begun to separate from its square with Pluto, it is beginning to finally approach its sextile with Saturn in Sagittarius that will help us stabilize all of the chaotic discharges of August.
One of the blessings of the Aquarius Lunar Eclipse is the conjunction between Venus and Ceres in Cancer, an aspect that supports the tender love and care needed to nurture the wounds of the psyche and body that could manifest within the astrological volatility of coming weeks. After Venus and Ceres form their union in Cancer they will next form an opposition with Pluto and a square with Jupiter. By the time of the Total Leo Solar Eclipse on August 21, Venus will be applying to a square with Uranus and Ceres will be opposite Pluto. It will be more important than ever to open hearts in love and deeper intimacy that truly nurtures what others need and what we need within, rather than what we have been led to believe is needed through various forms of cultural conditioning.
6 of Swords by Pamela Colman Smith
Aquarius 2 Decan
The Lunar Eclipse falls in the second face of Aquarius associated with the Six of Swords card illustrated above by Pamela Colman Smith. The Swords in the image are anchored, suggesting firm resolve and grounding, yet staked into a boat journeying through watery, liminal space. There is a vision behind the image, a bold determination to follow foresight into foreign territory, with the ferryman in a role of guidance not unlike the psychopomp Mercury. The destination on the far shore is not capable of being reached by the passengers without the utility of the boat and the labor of the ferryman, and so there is a letting go in needing to be along for the ride.
The second face of Aquarius is ruled by Mercury, seen in the image of the Six of Swords as the ferryman creating a network between shores. Austin Coppock in his book 36 Faces ascribed the image of “Heaven and Earth” to this face, writing that it connects multiple territories with a sense of “principled but fierce wisdom” and “independence, of living and becoming according to one’s principles.” Coppock connected Mercury ruling this face to the need to “connect worlds without becoming beholden to them,” allowing for “the connection of the orthodox and the unorthodox, the known and the unknown.” Coppock artfully concluded, “The steady commerce between heaven and earth is maintained by a figure standing between them, mediating” (p. 233-4).
The fact that Mercury rules the second face of Aquarius where the shadowy lunation occurs brings to mind again the significance of Mercury stationing retrograde in Virgo in between eclipses while forming an opposition with Neptune in Pisces. Mercury will be stepping into its role as our guide of soul once again, activating it’s Hermetic gift of integrating the dualities of upper world and under world, light and dark, masculine and feminine, and what other dualities you can imagine. Mercury can help us organize concepts that facilitate navigation while at the same time functioning as a more magical, nonlinear guide to the deepest core of our soul. We are entering an otherworldly time of eclipses where it will difficult to predict exactly what will happen other than stating that the changes on the way will bring the potential to unlock and activate greater depth from within into our external collective.
Coppock, Austin. (2014). 36 Faces: The History, Astrology and Magic of the Decans. Three Hands Press.
Kingsley, Peter. (2013). Reality. The Golden Sufi Center.
Rudhyar, Dane. (1980). The Astrology of Transformation. Quest Books.
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EPA Promises To Issue New CBI Rule Under TSCA
Responding to an EPA Office of Inspector General recommendation, EPA has committed to publishing a comprehensive rule on confidential business information (CBI) claims under the Toxic Substances Control Act by September 30, 2014.
The scope of CBI protection under TSCA has been a controversial issue for years, and is one of the key stumbling points for TSCA reform. In 2009, former EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson announced the agency’s commitment to increase access to and transparency in chemical information submitted to EPA by businesses. Since then, EPA has tightened its approach for CBI protection. As part of that commitment, EPA has reviewed TSCA submissions and rejected numerous CBI claims. In 2010, EPA issued a CBI Declassification Challenge, asking industry to voluntarily withdraw CBI claims made in their TSCA submissions; this effort resulted in the declassification of almost 1000 documents. Also in 2010, EPA notified the regulated community that it would scrutinize CBI claims for chemical identities in health and safety studies. As EPA stated, “Where a chemical identity does not explicitly contain process information or reveal portions of a mixture, EPA expects to find that the information would clearly not be entitled to confidential treatment.” (Emphasis added.)
This recent evolution in the agency’s approach has resulted from mounting public pressure to open access to chemical information. The pressure on EPA continues from its own Office of Inspector General. That Office evaluates and audits EPA and its contractors to ensure that the agency is working effectively and efficiently, with the overall goal of supporting EPA’s programs protecting human health and the environment. In its latest Compendium of Unimplemented Recommendations, the OIG identifies significant recommendations that it has made in prior evaluations, which EPA has not been implemented. In this instance, the OIG issued a report in 2010, “EPA Needs A Coordinated Plan To Oversee Its Toxic Substances Control Act Responsibilities.” One of the OIG’s 2010 recommendations was for EPA to develop a more detailed CBI guide that would establish criteria for approving a CBI claim and a time limit for all CBI request to eventually provide public access to health and safety data.
Protection of CBI is critical for ensuring that US industry remains innovative and competitive. At the same time, the public has a legitimate need for access to information about chemicals to which they may be exposed or which may enter the environment. This tension has long been target of delicate balancing of interests in every regulatory program. Here, the OIG’s most recent 2014 report states, “[T]he EPA’s procedures for handling confidential business information requests are predisposed to protect industry information rather than to provide public access to health and safety studies.” In response to this OIG report, EPA has committed to establishing sunsetting provisions for CBI claims, and a more comprehensive rule covering CBI protection.
Stay tuned. Companies subject to TSCA’s requirements should be playing close attention to this development, not only because of direct impacts under the TSCA program, but also because whatever rule EPA promulgates could form the template for a CBI provision in any TSCA reform legislation and for CBI provisions in state regulatory programs.
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Online Multiplayer Games – Precisely how All this Commenced.
August 6, 2020 Games | No comments
Just a few years ago, multiplayer gaming was only a “+1” for every single game that supported this type of gameplay mode; other than that, almost nobody cared about whether or not the title he wanted to buy supported a multiplayer mode.
Well, a few years have passed since then. As years pass, things tend to improve; as things change, trends of days gone by become, as the phrase suggests: something which is one of the past. Nowadays, it’s almost inconceivable that the new title doesn’t support some sort of multiplayer mode. Developers will throw in multiplayer elements in each and every way possible; in the end, multiplayer gaming is the greatest gaming trend for as soon as, why shouldn’t they? Let’s have a look at how this all began.
Although there where quite a few other multiplayer games available during the time, the real heat began when id software released the blockbuster title DOOM during the 3rd quarter of 1993. Doom was a revolutionary first person shooter that shook the complete gaming world. Never before had the gaming society witnessed this type of lifelike gaming environment and this advanced multiplayer gameplay dragon lore. DOOM was a genuine revolution; but this, was just the start! In these years, id software released numerous sequels of the title; naturally, all sequels had a good success.
As years passed, multiplayer gaming began to achieve more and more popularity. In 1996, the same guys that did DOOM released a fresh smash title, Quake. Merely a year next, Quake II shook the complete gaming world for another time; the time for hardware-accelerated graphics processing had reached and Quake II was the only FPS multiplayer game to make the most of this technology at the moment. Countless gamers began to play Quake II online and countless multiplayer MODs (modifications of the first game rules) where released.
Finally, among the last milestones in online gaming is Valve’s Half-Life. This really is probably typically the most popular and successful game of the past decade; in reality, countless fans are playing it’s extremely popular MODs (Counter-Strike, Call of Duty etc.) at any given moment, nonetheless!
Following those great games, nowadays you’ll find so many blockbuster titles that boast a severe multiplayer experience. New multiplayer titles are released every single day but the most dominant ones for as soon as are games such as Counter-Strike, Half-Life2, Lineage, Warcraft3, WoW, DOOM3, QuakeIV etc.
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Alberta government launches review of Workers’ Compensation Board
By Slav Kornik Global News
Posted March 24, 2016 2:25 pm
Updated March 24, 2016 3:25 pm
File: Alberta legislature. Shallima Maharaj, Global News
EDMONTON – The Alberta government has issued a formal review of province’s Workers’ Compensation Board.
A three-member panel will look at the board’s governance, effectiveness, principles of compensation and policies.
It’s been 15 years since the last formal review was conducted on the WCB.
“Albertans deserve a system that works for them when they need it. This review will help ensure that the Workers’ Compensation Board provides fair compensation and meaningful rehabilitation in a way that is sustainable and affordable,” Minister of Labour Christina Gray said.
The chair of the panel will be Mia Norrie who is a human resources and labour relations consultant. John Carpenter, a partner with Chivers Carpenter law firm, and Pemme Cunliffe, in-house counsel with Covenant Health, round out the board.
“The committee has extensive experience representing workers and employers through Alberta’s workers’ compensation process,” Norrie said.
“We will reach out to Albertans to ensure we have thorough understanding of different perspectives. This will be beneficial as we work through the myriad of complex issues.”
The review will include discussions with injured workers, employers and labour unions, the government said.
The Alberta Federation of Labour said the review is long overdue.
“The Workers’ Compensation Board was designed to get workers back to work healthy and whole. Because of outdated legislation it has too often been unable to fulfill this role,” AFL secretary treasurer Soibhan Vipond said.
Last week, Finance Minister Joe Ceci said the government will axe or combine at least 25 agencies, boards and commissions, saving $35 million over the next three years.
READ MORE: Review of boards shows Alberta can save $35M
Ceci wouldn’t say which boards he was referring to. He said details would be released in or around the 2016-17 budget on April 14.
The decision comes after a review of 136 boards, comprising many of the heavy hitters like Alberta Health Services, which has a $14-billion a year budget.
It is the first of a three-stage review of all 301 agencies, boards and commission across the provincial government.
READ MORE: Alberta government to review all agencies, boards and commissions
The government introduced new legislation in December to expand what’s commonly called the sunshine list. Bill 5 requires public disclosure of the salaries of all government agency employees who earn more than $125,000 a year.
The first such report is scheduled to be online on June 30.
The WCB panel is exepcted to provide a final report to the government in spring 2017.
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Kris Kristofferson says his memory loss was due to ticks, not dementia
By Carmen Chai Global News
Posted June 9, 2016 1:14 pm
Updated June 9, 2016 2:10 pm
For years, country singer Kris Kristofferson thought he was dealing with Alzheimer's. Turns out, he had Lyme disease. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images for Essential Broadcast Media)
For years, doctors were telling Kris Kristofferson he was grappling with Alzheimer’s disease as his memory quickly deteriorated. Turns out, he had Lyme disease – a discovery that has helped the 80-year-old country singer take back his health.
In a candid interview with Rolling Stone Country, Kristofferson conceded that his memory had slipped so much, he’d often forget what he was doing in the moment.
He even wrote about it: “I see an empty chair/Someone was sitting there…I’ve got a feeling it was me/And I see a glass of wine/I’m pretty sure it’s mine.”
He forgot about that song too, according to the magazine.
READ MORE: What you need to know about ticks and Lyme disease
Kristofferson dealt with lingering head injuries from playing contact sports, such as boxing, football and rugby in his teenage years. At his age and with his health history, doctors guessed dementia was setting in.
But this year, a test for Lyme disease came back positive. Kristofferson’s wife, Lisa, says he could have picked up a tick while shooting a movie in a Vermont forest for six weeks.
“He was taking all these medications for things he doesn’t have, and they all have side effects,” she told the magazine. The medications to treat his alleged Alzheimer’s and depression didn’t help.
He traded them in for three weeks of Lyme disease treatment. That’s when Lisa saw a change in his mood.
“All of a sudden he was back…some days he’s perfectly normal and it’s easy to forget that he is even battling anything,” she said.
Lyme disease and ticks
Lyme disease is a bacteria that’s transmitted through the bites of infected deer tickets, which can be about the size of a poppy seed. Female ticks can grow up to 100 times their original size after feeding on blood, experts say.
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Unlike mosquitoes that can transfer West Nile to humans with a single bite, the tick has to be attached to the body for at least 24 to 36 hours.
How to protect yourself against ticks:
Wear light-coloured clothing. It makes ticks easier to see and remove before they can attach to feed.
Wear long pants and a long sleeved shirt, closed footwear and tuck your pants into your socks.
Use a tick repellent that has “DEET.” Apply it to your skin and outer clothing.
Examine yourself thoroughly for ticks after a day out and use a mirror to check the back of your body.
How to safely remove a tick:
If you do find a tick, it’s important to remove it as soon as possible. If it’s removed soon enough, treatment may not even be necessary.
Try not to squash it.
Do not apply matches, cigarettes, or petroleum jellies to the tick as these may cause an infected tick to release the bacteria into the wound.
Symptoms to watch out for:
If you have been infected by the potent bacteria ticks can carry, you could show the following symptoms within three to as long as thirty days:
A rash at the site of the bite
These symptoms appear to be the onset of Lyme disease.
If it’s left untreated, it could move onto the second stage of the disease. The tick’s victim is left with multiple skin rashes, arthritis, heart palpitations, and central and peripheral nervous system disorders.
A third is recurring arthritis and neurological problems, according to Health Canada.
You can find more information on the multitude of Lyme disease symptoms on the Canadian Lyme Disease Foundation website.
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The Friday Logistics and Freight Industry News Round Up
All the Pieces You May have Missed This Week
WORLDWIDE – This week's look at some smaller topical items in the world of freight and logistics begins with the news that, following their Advice on Towage article, the Shipowners' Club has now produced an infographic for those seeking further guidance on the subject of ocean towage. The infographic includes information on customary and uncustomary towage, the fitness to tow survey, manning requirements and procedures and systems that should be in place prior to departure.
UK – Barry-based PM Rees has taken delivery of a SANY SDCY-80K6G empty container handler to add to its fleet of Konecranes machines, all supplied by Cooper Specialised Handling. Chris Barnes, Sales Director at Cooper Handling, said:
"The addition of another empty container handler to its fleet represents an important investment for PM Rees, and we're delighted that the company has once again turned to us, as its preferred handling solutions provider, for advice on how best to support customers that require empty tank services."
PM Rees is highly experienced in national and international road haulage, including the transportation of hazardous goods, bulk liquids, powders and containers. The family-owned and managed firm also provides a comprehensive range of associated services, including isotank container washing, testing and repairs, vehicle and tanker servicing and maintenance, trailer rental and tachograph calibration and inspection.
UK – KK Fine Foods Plc, a family owned food manufacturer based in Deeside, has outsourced its Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) requirements to TrueCommerce. The company had previously relied on traditional manual processes for exchanging orders and invoices with its customers, however after a steady increase in customer requests to trade electronically the company made the decision to look for an EDI provider. Jon Hill, Sales Executive at TrueCommerce, said:
“We are delighted to welcome KK Fine Foods to the TrueCommerce network. We look forward to helping the company increase internal efficiencies whilst maximising the level of service they deliver to their customers as they continue to grow.”
UK – A giant storage tower is already helping the supply chain services company, Core Management Logistics (CML), to win new business with online retailers. The custom-built space saving storage system, known as a pick tower, has been installed at CML’s Lutterworth warehouse. The new structure with coverage of approximately 60,000 square feet can accommodate between 50,000 and 100,000 product locations – making it ideal for e-commerce. The tower features static, adjustable shelves and hanging garment rails served by a 3-level reversible conveyor system and garment elevators. CML’s Managing Director, Mark Webb commented:
“As a logistics company, we’re committed to finding new ways to increase operational capability and expertise for our new and existing clients. Our new pick tower provides an impressive increased capacity and it’ll allow online retailers, both small and large, to efficiently distribute their goods with speed, accuracy and ease. Our pick tower will now enable us to complete every aspect of customer fulfilment and returns processing, from pick to store or pick to consumer.”
NETHERLANDS – Nestlé and Kuehne + Nagel have entered into an intensive partnership in the Netherlands. Over the next five years, all products by Nestlé - Netherlands will be warehoused, transported and delivered by Kuehne + Nagel. As of 2018, all Nestlé - Netherlands’ chocolate, coffee and culinary products as well as pet and baby foods will be warehoused in the new Kuehne + Nagel distribution centre in the Dutch town of Veghel, purpose built for the new partnership.
Kuehne + Nagel will be responsible for all logistics flows of Nestlé Netherlands and will be offering all supply chain services required by the customers of the food manufacturer, including warehousing and distribution. Diederick de Vroet, Managing Director of Kuehne + Nagel Netherlands, said:
”The Fast Moving Customer Goods (FMCG) industry is of strategic importance to Kuehne + Nagel. We are therefore very pleased to enter into a long-term partnership with Nestlé - Netherlands. We have proven our ability to reliably and effectively operate all channels from the same logistics concept, and to anticipate changes promptly. We thereby can provide Nestlé - Netherlands with the right logistics solution.”
NETHERLANDS - Cargo volumes at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol grew 8.7% to 866,713 tonnes between January and June 2017, up from 797,069 tonnes during the same period in 2016. Jonas van Stekelenburg, Head of Cargo, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, said:
“The Schiphol Cargo Community has worked on a series of new initiatives this year, which demonstrate our commitment to delivering safe and efficient cargo products, and our excellent first half-year performance is the result of this collaboration. We are pleased that our continued focus on developing innovative solutions, such as our Compliance Checker and the Milkrun, for our growing base of e-Commerce and pharma customers has helped to deliver strong growth in the first half of the year.”
US – Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) has ordered six more Ship-to-Shore (STS) cranes from Konecranes for the Port of Savannah, Georgia. Delivery will be in the first half of 2020. The STS cranes currently on order have a lifting capacity of 66 tons, an outreach of 61 meters, and a lifting height of 46 meters above the dock. GPA Executive Director, Griff Lynch, said:
"We are making this investment in order to stay ahead of demand as our customers devote larger vessels delivering more cargo to Savannah. By 2020, we will have 18 Neopanamax cranes and the ability to work three 14,000-TEU vessels at a single terminal simultaneously.”
The Port of Savannah currently operates 146 Konecranes RTG cranes and 26 Konecranes STS cranes, with 4 more under delivery in 2018. The new 6 units will add the total number of Konecranes STS cranes in the terminal to 36.
PHILIPPINES – AAI Worldwide Logistics Inc. has completed first phase of implementing Ramco Systems’ ERP solution for Logistics. Rico Brizuela, Chairman, AAI Group of Companies, said:
“This is a major leap in our digital journey to become the Philippines’ number one logistics company. As more companies abandon disparate manually operated systems for paperless processes, Ramco’s user-friendly technology will enable us to stay ahead of the curve in the fast-changing logistics industry.”
Ramco Logistics Software is an integrated Cloud-based platform for Third Party Logistics, Freight Forwarders, and Parcel / Courier service providers seeking a high-performance logistics software.
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Happier People Healthier Planet
A book to stimulate discussion about the relationship between personal wellbeing and environmental sustainability
Where can I buy this book?
Happier People Healthier Planet may be purchased as a paperback or ebook
It may be purchased directly from the author.
Please send a cheque or postal order for £13.95 (+ £3.00 for UK p&p) to Teresa Belton at School of Education and Lifelong Learning, University of East Anglia, Norwich Research Park, Norwich NR4 7TJ. Please enclose a name, email and delivery address.
For enquiries and payment by bank transfer please contact Teresa at t.belton@uea.ac.uk.
Happier People Healthier Planet may also be ordered through bookshops and purchased from the publisher, SilverWood Books Ltd: http://www.silverwoodbooks.co.uk/silverwood-bookshop
It is also available for order online from Wordery:
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Please note that, while the book is also available from Amazon and Amazon-owned Book Depository, Amazon has become notorious for paying minimal tax, and concerns have also been raised about its treatment of staff. The latest report on their alleged exploitation of workers was published in the New York Times on 15th August 2015: http://www.nytimes.com/2015/08/16/technology/inside-amazon-wrestling-big-ideas-in-a-bruising-workplace.html?_r=0 Unfortunately the system in place for publishing and distributing books has meant that it has not been possible for me to avoid this company as a supplier of my book. Purchasers can, however, opt to go elsewhere if they wish (as above), and may be interested in the Ethical Consumer’s campaign to boycott Amazon: http://www.ethicalconsumer.org/boycotts/boycottamazon.aspx
Kobo: http://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/ebook/happier-people-healthier-planet
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Hasta El Gol Siempre
More fútbol argentino than you can shake a mullet at
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Copa Sudamericana: Tigre and Millionarios fight out a goalless draw in semi-final first leg
In Victoria on Tuesday night, Tigre played in a continental semi-final for the first time in their history, in spite of the fact that in the league their form has been so poor they’re still without a domestic win this season. In each of their previous Sudamericana home matches, they’d scored four goals. The pattern wasn’t to continue against Colombian giants Millonarios, but it was a pretty open match which only ended goalless thanks to the width of the woodwork. The highlights are right here.
Copa Sudamericana 2012 semi-final first leg: Tigre 0 – 0 Millonarios (COL)
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Canadian TSB rules on Train Derailment in Northern Ontario
August 17, 2017 /in Environment, Industry chat, Infrastructure /by hazzmatt1
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada recently issued a report on its findings related to the 2015 derailment of a train in 2015. In its report, it ruled that a missed defect in an improperly repaired rail led to a 2015 freight train derailment in northern Ontario that caused numerous cars carrying crude oil to catch fire and crash into a local river system, the Transportation Safety Board of Canada said Thursday.
As a result of its investigation into the incident, the board recommended Transport Canada consistently collect data on general rail surface conditions — and not just previously recorded defects — to better focus its track inspections and help predict future rail failures.
“Track defect information is required to be reported to Transport Canada, while rail surface condition information is not consistently provided and rarely requested by the regulator,” said TSB chair Kathy Fox.
Gogama train derailment
“By integrating rail surface condition data, the planning process may more clearly identify areas of potential track deterioration and the targeted track inspections can be better focused to reduce risk in the rail transportation system.”
Thirty-nine CN Rail cars went off the tracks near Gogama, Ont., in March 2015, while the train was travelling east at 69 kilometres an hour, less than the speed limit. As a result, 2.6 million litres of oil were released, igniting an explosion that destroyed a steel rail bridge, the TSB said.
“This was the third significant derailment involving a CN freight train in a three-week span in early 2015 … in northern Ontario,” Fox said, noting that Transport Canada had not inspected that area of track since 2012.
There were no injuries reported, but residents of the nearby Mattagami First Nation were advised to stay indoors during the cleanup due to possible smoke inhalation and told not to consume water from the community source.
The TSB said the derailment occurred after a recently repaired rail within a joint broke under the train.
Rob Johnston, manager of the TSB’s central region rail operations, said a track maintenance employee repaired the broken rail three days before the derailment.
But during the repair, he missed an internal defect called a vertical split head, which was present, but not visible to the naked eye, Johnston said.
The crack could have been detected with what’s known as a dye penetrant test, Johnston said, but that was not performed even though it was required by CN standards.
“While aware of the test, the employee had never performed one or seen one before,” he said. “CN’s training did not highlight the importance of the test and did not provide opportunities for practical, hands-on training.”
Given the botched rail repair, the TSB’s report notes that a “slow order” should have been applied to reduce the speed of the train on that section of the track, but none was issued.
Going forward, the TSB called on Transport Canada to gather data from railways on rail conditions — such as localized surface collapse — that can help identify areas of potential track deterioration.
Fox said Transport Canada considers various factors to identify areas of concern, most of which are events that have already occurred — such as the number of accidents, broken rails or track defects that required repair under track safety rules.
CN said it has taken action to increase safety measures following the 2015 derailments, from improving training for all track workers to implementing stronger engineering standards for its rail repairs and inspections.
“We have expanded our use of technology to analyse, monitor and inspect track across the CN network. We continue to invest to maintain, improve and protect our infrastructure,” CN spokesman Patrick Waldron said Thursday.
“This was a very unfortunate incident, the result of a broken rail, and we apologize to the residents of Gogama and the Mattagami First Nation for the impacts to their community.”
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Dear International Headlock Customers,
The UK is currently enduring a new strain of COVID which has resulted in many countries suspending travel from the UK. This restriction also applies to freight travel, which has resulted in Royal Mail postponing all international deliveries.
This means that whilst we can still accept orders from international customers, we can only dispatch them when international delivery resumes.
We expect to hear news from the UK government in the new year, at which point we'll review the options we have available to us to get your orders to you.
P.S - This doesn't affect orders to UK customers, we're still dispatching these as usual, but we do expect some level of Christmas related delays.
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Karnataka institute of medical sciences
KIMS fourth in offering services under Ayushman Bharat Arogya Karnataka in state
Sources said that, KIMS stands fourth among government hospitals in offering service under ABAK, and is earning Rs 2.5 crore every month, which has ensured that the finances of the healthcare institution are no longer in the red.
Security personnel to be attached to doctors at Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences
The personnel will provide security to the medical professionals round-the-clock, thereby preventing them from being set upon by patients’ kin.
135 doctors to get promotion in Hubballi
KIMS director Dr Ramalingappa Antaratani said the department of promotion committee (DPC) had met and cleared the promotions, adding that only some proceedings were to be conducted.
'Live man kept in mortuary for 6 hours'
Relatives of a 23-year-old road accident victim declared dead by doctors at a hospital claimed he was "alive in the mortuary freezer for six hours".
KIMS in Hubballi to get exclusive diabetic care, rehabilitation centre
The hospital is a preferred choice for the labour class, lower and middle classes for medical treatment at affordable prices, and even for free.
Minister warns KIMS doctors against prescribing market drugs
Doctors of Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS) have been warned of strict action if they encourage patients to buy medicines from the market despite the hospital having sufficient stock of all essential drugs.
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By Abigail Durak, Stephanie Hedt, MPP, Will Palmisano and Paul Ginsburg, PhD
What’s the latest in health policy research? The Essential Scan, produced by the Schaeffer Initiative for Health Policy, aims to help keep you informed on the latest research and what it means for policymakers. To sign up to receive the Essential Scan straight to your inbox, sign up here.
Strict Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs Effective Along Measures of Opioid Misuse
Study by: Thomas C. Buchmueller and Colleen Carey
In an attempt to curb opioid abuse, many states have implemented Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMPs) with various degrees of provider access and use requirements. PDMPs collect data on controlled substance prescriptions to facilitate detection of suspicious prescribing and use patterns. In a new study, researchers used a difference-in-difference model to assess the effectiveness of PDMPs on opioid prescription levels among Medicare beneficiaries. They found states with the strongest laws, which cover all ingredients, settings of care, and do not require providers to be suspicious, had the largest effects on measures of misuse whereas PDMPs with voluntary use provisions have no effect. For example, in states with “must access” provisions, the percentage of Medicare Part D enrollees who obtain prescriptions from five or more prescribers fell by 8 percent and the percentage of enrollees who obtain prescriptions from five or more pharmacies fell by 15 percent compared to states without such provisions. However, the researchers found no statistically significant effect on opioid poisoning incidents. Full study here.
Employers Offered Less Generous Health Plans During the Great Recession
Study by: Kanghyock Koh
“Offering high-deductible plans and increasing what employees pay for low-deductible plans may be the area where employers have the most flexibility to cope with cyclical shocks.”
-Paul Ginsburg, PhD, Director, USC-Brookings Schaeffer Initiative for Health Policy
During economic downturns, employers face substantial pressure to reduce compensation for their workers in order to cut costs. However, since employers can only lower wages so much before their employees are forced to seek work elsewhere, they can attempt to save money in a subtler way by decreasing the generosity of the employer sponsored health benefits offered to employees. A researcher used the Employer Health Benefits Survey (EHBS) to show that employers experiencing severe recession shocks during the Great Recession employed this tactic and were 4.1 percent more likely to only offer high deductible health plans (HDHPs) and increased the price of their low deductible health plans (LDHPs) relative to their HDHPs by $354 per year on average. According to the study, the increase in HDHP enrollment rates was not driven by more employees choosing to enroll in HDHPs to save money due to the recession. The author suggests that the Affordable Care Act’s employer mandate, which increases the cost of offering health benefits to employees, could lead employers to continue to cut costs by shifting more employees into HDHPs. Full study here.
Along Measures of Hospital Utilization, Medicare Advantage Plans More Efficient than Traditional Fee-for-Service Plans
Study by: Mark Duggan, Jonathan Gruber, and Boris Vabson
Although Medicare has become increasingly reliant on private insurance companies as a result of the implementation of the Medicare Advantage (MA) and Part D programs, there is limited evidence of any relative efficiency advantages gained through the use of MA plans. A new study leverages hospital discharge data from New York state to evaluate changes in care demanded after patients were forced to move from MA to traditional fee-for-service (FFS) plans following their MA plan’s complete exit from their county of residence between 1998 and 2003. The researchers found Medicare beneficiaries who were originally in MA plans increased hospital utilization by 60 percent, total hospital days by 48 percent, and total number of hospitals procedures by 33 percent, following a move back to FFS. The increase appeared to be persistent over the three years following plan exit, suggesting this wasn’t due simply to pent up demand. However, the authors find this increase was not associated with higher quality of care or a reduction in mortality. This suggests MA plans may be more efficient in providing care than the traditional FFS program– an important finding for policymakers to consider as the fiscal sustainability of Medicare is debated. Full study here.
Subsidization of Long-Term Care Reduces Hospital Admissions and Utilization
Study by: Joan Costa-Font, Sergi Jimenez Martin, and Cristina Vilaplana
Policymakers in the United States have long attempted to reduce health spending by lowering rates of hospital readmission. Reducing readmission rates has been very difficult, though, because the American population is aging rapidly and elderly patients are more prone to readmission. In 2007, Spain, which faced similar demographic shifts, extended its public subsidization of long-term care services (LTCS) which created universal access to previously means-tested LTCS. However, in 2012 the program was rolled back due to austerity cuts, providing a unique research opportunity. Researchers used data from the Survey of Health, Ageing, and Retirement in Europe 2004-2013 to test the Spanish program’s effect on preventing hospital admissions, as well as early discharges that reduced the length of stay for an individual. Using a difference-in-difference model, the researchers found evidence of a reduction in hospital admissions and utilization after the reform — accounting for an 11.17 percent reduction in hospital costs, with 4.95 percent due to a reduction in admissions and 6.22 percent due to a reduction in the length of stay. The program also led to an increase in outpatient care as well as a reduction in the prevalence of mental health symptoms and loneliness. But the study did not examine whether the savings in hospitalization were sufficient to offset the higher spending for LTCA. Full study here.
The Essential Scan is produced by the USC-Brookings Schaeffer Initiative for Health Policy, a collaboration between the Center for Health Policy at the Brookings Institution and the USC Schaeffer Center for Health Policy & Economics.
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New sea lamprey barrier
protects Lake Ontario fishery
Home > New sea lamprey barrier protects Lake Ontario fishery
A new sea lamprey barrier and trap in New York’s Orwell Brook will protect fish in Lake Ontario and reduce the cost of controlling the deadly invader’s population.
The sea lamprey is one of the most destructive invasive species in the Great Lakes. The eel-like fish, which cling to trout, salmon and whitefish and suck out their blood and other bodily fluids, decimated Great Lakes fish populations in the 1930s and ’40s. The Great Lakes Fishery Commission has been controlling sea lamprey populations since the 1950s, primarily by treating streams with chemical lampricides. In June, a new weapon was added to the sea lamprey control program arsenal: a sea lamprey barrier and trap in New York’s Orwell Brook. The barrier will reduce lampricide treatments that have been conducted on the brook since 2007. Orwell and Pekin brooks, which flow into Lake Ontario’s Salmon River, produce tens of thousands of sea lamprey larvae annually. Those lamprey eventually move into Lake Ontario to feast on trout, whitefish and salmon before returning to the stream to spawn. A single female lamprey can produce more than 100,000 eggs, and each adult lamprey can kill up to 40 pounds of fish annually. The new barrier at Orwell Brook is an adjustable crest, low-head barrier that blocks sea lamprey from spawning in the stream while allowing steelhead and Atlantic salmon to bypass the structure and migrate further upstream. The barrier also captures sea lamprey in a built-in trap. Ending the use of chemical lampricides in Orwell Brook, above the new barrier, will save hundreds of thousands of dollars in treatment costs.
Loss of sport and commercial fish
ORWELL BROOK SEA LAMPREY BARRIER
Sea lamprey hurt and kill native fish and need to be controlled to support a healthy ecosystem. Credit: Mara Koenig U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Location: Altmar, N.Y.
Approximate cost: $350,000
Key partners: Great Lakes Fishery Commission, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, New York Department of Environmental Conservation and Canada’s Department of Fisheries and Oceans
Types of jobs created: Engineers, biologists, heavy equipment operators and general laborers
The new barrier will reduce sea lamprey populations in Orwell Brook and Lake Ontario, which will benefit the lake’s trout and salmon fisheries, and reduce the cost of controlling the sea lamprey population.
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Pragmatic Play Software Slots Review
Review.....Gold Train Slot by Pragmatic Play
Thread: Review.....Gold Train Slot by Pragmatic Play
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This slot is inspired with, of course, trains and railways. The coils occupy the entire screen and seem to be fixed on the windshield of a train. Give this machine a spin for free or visit the Pragmatic Play casinos to play with real money...... Gold Train is a video slot powered by Pragmatic Play software and has 3 reels and 3 paylines.
When you click "+/-", you set the coin sizes from 0.01 to 0.50 and coins per line. If you click on "Autoplay", you set the number of times you want the reels to run continuously and the "Play" button is used to put the reels in motion after you have set your bets..... Before boarding, you must define your range of bets.!!!!!
This feature attributes a series of random prizes represented by train cars with a minimum number of 10. Train is the Wild symbol and can replace all symbols in the game, except the Scatter symbol and the Upgrade symbol. In addition, 2 or 3 Wild symbols can create winning combos by themselves.
The ticket is the Scatter symbol and if you put 3 or more on the reels, you trigger the progressive bonus function. During the base game, each time you land on the upgrade symbol on reels 3, you will receive between 4 and 10 additional trolleys that can be added. During the bonus, cars may contain an upgrade symbol instead of prizes.....have fun fun and more fun!!!!
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Happy to write.......Gold Train is a three-reel slot machine with three rows and only three paylines(( the big reel game occupies all the available screen space, but the design is reminiscent of steam travel.....
The railway line in the Old West of the United States was one of the major engineering projects of its day and opened vast new areas of exploration and colonization; Gold Train is an online slot machine based on this mode of transport, it is developed by Pragmatic Play and you can find out how it works here.
There are three symbols related to the theme in the Gold Train. It is a cap of conductor, a pair of flags and a bell; there are also some seven reds and single, double and triple bars as a nod to the more traditional slot machines.
The wild symbol is a frontal view of the approach to the steam train and it will replace all the others to help form winning combinations with the exception of the scattering of money notes and ticket upgrade icons. 'gold. yes baby solid gold ...... hahahaha....!!!!
Progressive bonus
Despite the title, it is not a progressive price and it is triggered by the landing of three symbols of dispersion of money notes everywhere in sight; you can now watch a train with at least ten cars passing by and each car will reveal a prize amount. If a gold ticket is awarded, between four and ten more cars will pass. During the base game, a gold ticket on reel three will award additional trolleys the next time the function is triggered.
Gold Train is a full slot action slot, despite only three reels and paylines; the function is regularly triggered and there are some sound effects that will take you back to when the games were a little simpler. Hey hey hey there relax and chill!!!!!!!!
Hey you there read this... even though this simple gaming game takes after the old classic slot machines, it has the potential to pull up at some bonus stations with a special gaming feature in which bettors can win a progressive jackpot. And with a payout percentage of 97.16%, there is every reason to play for real money on an online casino.
Choo Choo Spins!!!!!
This free Gold Train Slot Machine is a pretty simple pokie that runs on 3 paylines, giving bettors a decent chance to line up winning combinations as the slot machine moves at a medium to high variance rate . Get on board this 3 reel slot machine by Pragmatic Play and you could win up to 500 times the value of your bet on the lines. hahahaha
That said, trains are still a kind of extraordinary machine and it is fair to say that they are helping to revolutionize the world we live in, making it easier for people to move while allowing companies to sell their products in wider markets...... yuhooooooo You might not think there is anything particularly interesting about the humble locomotive. Let's face it, most modern trains tend to be late, overcrowded and have that strange, lingering smell of old socks.
These symbols take a pair of classic arcade slot icons such as single)))))), double and triple bars that are designed to look like rails. Other symbols in the game include bells, flags, a driver hat and some lucky red 7s. Players in the game should not have high expectations in terms of design since the slot machine does not quite meet the standards of other casino slot machines.These free Gold Train Slots celebrate the world of trains with simple gameplay that revolves around eight reel icons that appear on the 3 reels. YEheeeeeeeeeeeeeyyy
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Well!!!!!!!!!!! The Gold Train slot game can be found in the casinos offering Pragmatic Play software. As a standard pragmatic game, publish the RTP / House Edge information for their slot machine games in their help file. For a supplier who is not currently licensed in the UK market and therefore does not have to publish these figures, this is a significantly gradual change. The edge of the house of the gold train is 2.84%. hehehehehe
The symbol 'Train d'Or' is Wild.
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When it rains it pours, and Kelly Clarkson just shared a lot of new details about her new single and album! She took to Twitter in the wee hours to set the record straight and to answer some of her fans’ pressing questions.
Perhaps the biggest and most important news came from her last tweet, in which she gave fans some mysterious hints about her upcoming single:
2 clues for the first single ….Proof of life & Dr. Dre #TheNextEpisode
— Kelly Clarkson (@kelly_clarkson) January 3, 2015
This may seem puzzling to most people, but some clever fans have figured it out already. We’re 99% sure that the answer to this puzzle clue is “Heartbeat Song.” If hearts are the proof of life, and Beats by Dre is what Kelly means, this song fits perfectly.
Way back in spring 2014, “Heartbeat Song” was registered on ASCAP. Kelly co-wrote it along with Kara DioGuardi, Audra Mae, and Jason Evigan. It’s great to know the lead single was written by Kelly!
And that’s not all. Kelly mentioned a few months ago that the single will be coming out in January. This plan has not changed, so be ready for a new single within the next few weeks.
@KCAustralia yes 🙂
Now to address those pesky rumors: The first single is NOT going to be a duet. The first single will be just Kelly, and we will have to wait a little longer to hear the duet.
@CuriousCat_ no
And more on the duet: This male artist is someone that Kelly has sang with before. Who could it be? Kelly has sang with John Legend, Adam Levine, Robin Thicke, Chris Daughtry, and at least a dozen country singers. We’re hoping the duet is not with a country artist. Not that we dislike country, but nearly all of Kelly’s duets so far have been in that genre. We’re ready for a proper pop duet this time around. Out of the guys Kelly has sang with before, we’re putting our money on either John Legend or Adam Levine. We could be wrong, but that’s our guess for now.
Oh and people also keep asking about the duet on the record. Here's a hint ….this wasn't our first time to sing together 🙂
Note: It is a bit disappointing that the duet partner won’t be Bruno Mars as rumored. Hopefully it can happen in the future.
While we’re on the topic of genres, it looks like the two separate pop and country albums plan is out. Although Kelly promises this record will be pop, it has plenty of influence from other genres.
People keep asking. My next album is pop. But I am always influenced by music I love, which is pop-rock/country/r&b/dance #whoknowswhatsnext
As previously reported, Kelly might have worked with Sia on her new record:
@KCAustralia maybe
“Maybe” probably either means “Yes, but it’s a surprise so I’m not telling you yet” or “Yes, but we have to confirm the track list, and I don’t want to promise something that isn’t actually going to happen.” Consider us ready for Kelly’s own “Chandelier.”
@Finnishgirl84 soon 🙂 but really can't wait for y'all to hear the entire album! It's so great! It's gonna be a fun record to tour with!
That’s so much exciting news! We’re excited to hear Kelly’s new, non-duet single this month. “Heartbeat Song” sounds like a great first single for the new album! The duet will remain under wraps a little longer, but hopefully we’ll have a lot more information on the album in the coming weeks. Kelly’s album is due out this spring, so we’re not too far off now. You can catch up on everything we know about the album, and be sure to check out a list of known song titles.
This is just the beginning, so keep checking back here for all the latest Kelly Clarkson music news.
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Roots is an American television miniseries based on Alex Haley's novel Roots: The Saga of an American icon-design.me series first aired on ABC in January Roots received 37 Primetime Emmy Award nominations and won nine. It also won a Golden Globe and a Peabody icon-design.me received unprecedented Nielsen ratings for the finale, which still holds a record as the third-highest-rated Original network: ABC. Meet the cast of Roots on HISTORY. Get season by season character and cast bios and more only on HISTORY. 23/01/ · In I was 10 years old, and all I remember is the majority of the city where I live was watching Roots each day for a week. I recently bought the video and watched it with my now 10 year old son, who is Black and I show him the importance of getting an education because our ancestors weren't allowed such luxuries.8,3/10(15,8K).
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23/01/ · In I was 10 years old, and all I remember is the majority of the city where I live was watching Roots each day for a week. I recently bought the video and watched it with my now 10 year old son, who is Black and I show him the importance of getting an education because our ancestors weren't allowed such luxuries.8,3/10(15,8K). George and Matilda's second son. George (Jr.) George and Matilda's 3rd son. Tom Murray. George and Matilda's 4th son. A blacksmith. Irene. Tom Murray's wife. She is half Native American. James. George and Matilda's fifth son. Lewis. George and Matilda's 6th son. L'il Kizzy. George and Matilda's 1st daughter. Mary. George and Matilda's 2nd. Roots Wiki is a collaborative wiki about the novel "Roots: The Saga of an American Family" by Alex Haley and the mini-series "Roots" based on the novel. The wiki format allows anyone to create or edit any article, so we can all work together to create the site. Check out the FAQ to help you get started! (12/7/15) A page for Missy Anne and her actress was just created.:D It's still a.
Roots Wiki is a collaborative wiki about the novel "Roots: The Saga of an American Family" by Alex Haley and the mini-series "Roots" based on the novel. The wiki format allows anyone to create or edit any article, so we can all work together to create the site. Check out the FAQ to help you get started! (12/7/15) A page for Missy Anne and her actress was just created.:D It's still a. Nearly 40 years after Roots made its epic network-television debut, the History Channel, along with Lifetime and A&E, is set to air a four-night reboot of the epic slavery saga based on Alex Haley. 06/11/ · The original featured an all-star ensemble cast, including Ed Asner, Cicely Tyson, Robert Reed, Lloyd Bridges, George Hamilton, Maya Angelou, Richard Roundtree and even O.J. Simpson.
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How clean is the air in your home?
Clean air is a precondition for a healthy life. But frying an egg without an exhaust hood, lighting your fireplace or even cleaning your home with strong chemicals might contribute to making your indoor air just as bad as the air on the busy street outside your window. With FÖRNUFTIG, IKEA wants to offer an affordable solution for clean air.
A few years ago, Alexandra Galef, Sustainability Development Leader at IKEA, brought home an air sensor to get an understanding of the indoor air quality in her home. She was surprised to see that her air wasn’t as clean as she thought.
“Indoor air can be worse than outdoor air. Even though you can’t see or smell anything in the air, there could be very small particles or invisible gases like formaldehyde present,” says Alexandra.
Alexandra Galef, Sustainability Development Leader at IKEA.
According to the World Health Organization, air pollution is estimated to kill seven million people worldwide every year. Globally, 9 out of 10 people breathe air that exceeds WHO guideline limits for air pollutants. Air pollution is a leading cause of heart disease, stroke, respiratory disease and cancer. Recent research also links air pollution to dementia, diabetes and low birth weight.
“Particles released from frying food, using a fireplace, or from outdoor air pollution seeping inside can pose a significant risk. The smallest particles are the most dangerous, because they can’t be filtered easily by the human body. These particles make their way into the lungs and eventually enter the bloodstream damaging the vital organs,” says Henrik Telander, Product Owner at IKEA.
While using an air sensor in her home, Alexandra saw that even a small shift in behaviour could make a big change. Airing out your home by opening windows when the outside air quality is good can make a big difference.
“It’s important to use healthier cleaning chemicals and to choose furniture that has emission limits and non-toxic components when you introduce new elements into the home,” she says.
Henrik Telander, Product Owner at IKEA.
Both Alexandra and Henrik work with indoor air quality at IKEA. Based on studies and research they have gotten to know how our actions impact the indoor air quality and how can we deal with it in everyday life at home.
“Healthy air is everyone’s right, no matter who we are or where we live. That’s why we at IKEA decided to look into how we can contribute to helping as many people as possible to breathe clean air,” says Henrik.
The work has now resulted in the air purifier FÖRNUFTIG, launching in China this fall. FÖRNUFTIG is specially designed for small space living.
“Breathing clean air is essential for a healthy life,” says Henrik who has been using an air purifier for the past year.
IKEA doesn’t only work with indoor air solutions, there’s also a work done to eliminate the root cause of the problem. This is done by reducing air pollution from our own operations, such as by transitioning to cleaner renewable energy, and phasing out chemicals to avoid any harmful effect to people’s health or the environment throughout the product lifecycle.
What is special about FÖRNUFTIG?
“We know that air purifiers are not affordable for many. By using less material in a smarter way, we tried to make FÖRNUFTIG an affordable product. Another ambition has been to ensure a low running cost for the customer. To enable that we have managed to significantly lower the energy consumption and to make the filters affordable. If the filters aren’t affordable, you will hesitate on changing them regularly, and then you won’t be able to continue breathing healthy air,” Henrik says.
In what way has the development of FÖRNUFTIG changed your habits at home?
“I was awakened while working on this project and became more careful in my everyday life. Now, I know how I can keep the air in my home healthy, even while cooking or cleaning.”
What was the most challenging part of developing FÖRNUFTIG?
“To make the product and its parts affordable while not losing its quality and performance.”
Can we expect more products connected to clean air in the future?
“We take the topic ‘Clean air at home’ very seriously, and this new range is a long-term commitment for us. We can say already that we will launch a couple more products during 2021,” Henrik says.
FÖRNUFTIG will be launched firstly in China mainland in November 2020, and rolled-out in other IKEA markets starting from February 2021.
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