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Things I’d Say to Myself at 15
June 28, 2019 / Cassidy S. Cooley / 1 Comment
I’ve been seeing this thing on Facebook (yes, I still Facebook, although I’m on it a lot less–mostly because I’m sick of seeing the same things. How do I get it to where I can see ALL of my friends’ stuff in my news feed?!?! I swear, technology makes me feel much dumber than I’m actually supposed to be) where people write things they’d say to their 15-year old self. I find it fascinating, introspective, and a bit sad…but it made me curious, as to what I’d say to that girl, so long ago….
Look at that kid. Now, I’m not sure if I’m exactly 15 in this picture…but I remember wearing that shirt in England, and I went to England & France when I was 15, so I’m thinking I’m somewhere close. I think the biggest thing I notice in this picture is how much sharper my collarbones are…how much thinner my face is, and how much bigger my glasses are…I don’t know what’s going on with my hair, but okay…..Those high-waisted jeans aren’t doing me any favors, but that’s a great many pounds ago, and I can get lost in the rabbit hole of sadness, where my weight is concerned…oh, for the days of having a working thyroid!
There are no scars on that neck, nor are there any scars on that body that couldn’t be covered with basic makeup. There are freckles, which haven’t gone anywhere, and there is a tremendous lack of self-confidence that I see in that picture, that has only slightly improved with age.
So, what would I say, to that unconventional girl? There’s a lot that comes to mind…
You’re going to be okay. Yes, you’re nervous about everything–your hair, the sky, whether or not you’re going to get dress coded for whatever today–yes, life is going to hit you without restraint, but You. Will. Be. Okay. It’s going to take a long time, and you may feel okay one day, but wrecked on another. It’s alright–you’ll be okay.
Love is real, and your wait was worth it all. Since you were 3, you’ve wanted to be a wife and a mama. Even though guys are curiosities at this point (oh, Cass, you think you know SO much), you’re not going to fall in love for a long time. And when you do, it’s going to hurt, and he’s going to let you down. And so will the next guy, and he’ll hurt you even more than the first. You’ll cry; you’ll feel broken and unloved. And you’ll watch your friends grow up and get married, and start families; you’ll feel rejected, and then one day, you’ll realize that, per #1, you’re okay. Jesus has taken His time repairing your heart and restoring your faith. One day, a fateful e-mail opens the door for a lifetime of love and insanity, but it couldn’t happen until you were in the right place, spiritually, and you DO get there. He’s worth it all…Your marriage is tough, but fun; amazing, and sometimes awful, but it’s always worth every step you take with each other. He’s going to drive you crazy, but you can’t imagine your life without him…And he may not remember to say it, but he can’t imagine his life without you, either. Hang on, little girl–those dreams of being a wife and a mama come true.
Your mom loves you. You’re sometimes too similar; you’re sometimes too different, and you don’t always speak the same language. She works hard and she’s tired, and she always loves you. She’s not perfect, and you only hurt yourself when you expect her to be. She’s growing up, too, and everyone learns for a lifetime. Don’t project your own feelings of rejection onto her–that’s not where they’re coming from.
You feel like an outcast, everywhere you go. That doesn’t really go away, and you learn to live with it. You challenge yourself with it, you make yourself talk to strangers and be inviting, just to create your own atmosphere where you feel comfortable. Once you’ve made a habit of forcing yourself to push past the chains of self-rejection, you start to find camaraderie with other weirdos, and you eventually have a solid group of weirdo-friends.
The one person that stays with you, from before you were 15, until today, many years later, is Vinita. Cherish that friendship–don’t ever take it for granted, because no matter how much of a jerk you can be, she will always love you enough to keep you real. Keep that best friend (you just can’t know how much she will mean to you as you grow up. She’s the best).
You have some medical garbage to go through. Pay attention to your body, but don’t be paranoid. Also, advocate for yourself. You’re worth it.
Your body. Cass, you’re growing up in an era that celebrates stick-thin women. Society doesn’t stay there, and it’s amazing, but even now, at 41, I feel physically appalling. I can’t celebrate this body, because it doesn’t look the way I want it too…but it never has, has it? At 15, I looked 21 (and that was a huge problem–carry mace). I felt judged by people that didn’t understand how hard it was to dress curves that arrived far too early…I dealt with men who were inappropriate, and had to stand up for myself early on. I was never “thin,” and I never felt like I had a figure worth admiring, but because I had large breasts early on in life, people felt like they had to comment on them (both men and women–it was AWFUL). You may feel like you look the worst, and you’ll struggle with that for a lifetime, but know that you don’t. You’re not the kind of pretty that Hollywood tells you to be, but you’re unique, and you have a great sense of style (but not in THAT picture, LOL). You learn to dress what you have, and you’re pretty good at it. 🙂 (Too good–you have shopping issues. Get It Under Control. The sale will wait).
You have huge dreams. That trip to England, those things you felt the Lord say to you? They don’t happen when you thought they would, and you go through a big portion of your life feeling like God was too disappointed in you, to let you do the “big things.” In fact, you still feel like that sometimes, even at 41. But don’t give up….I haven’t forgotten the prayers said on the wooden floor of an old church in Clacton-On-Sea, Essex…and I haven’t forgotten what He told me. God doesn’t lie; He just doesn’t answer on our schedule. But He’s “not a tame Lion,” and He will have His way…
At 15, you have absolutely no career plans (people might think you do. Lies.). You want to be a writer, and it’s such a slow-burning thing. Your college plans go belly-up in your first semester; your career plans go belly-up after a failed internship your senior year. You literally do not care about what you want to be when you grow up, partially because you’re trusting God, partially because you’re not allowed to go the school you want to go to, and to major in what you want to major in (no Webster, no B.A. in English). Your academic plans get derailed time and time again, and you wind up in health care…where once again, your academic plans get derailed, and you start to think that Master’s degree is never going to happen. It might not. Your career in health care, although unexpected, takes care of your family, and you’ll be surprised that you enjoy it. You still want that Master’s degree, but you get to a point where you’re working to fund your child’s education…even if you’re not so sure you see the point of a degree anymore…You wanted to be a wife and a mom–you get those dreams, and they’re hard-earned. You find joy in those things, in ways you never found in a classroom or in an article. You’re published early on, and you do nothing with it. It sits there on a shelf in a library (it’s a boring book, like, for real–non-profits? BORING) and you find a great deal of joy in editing for others, but your dreams of writing that perfect story haven’t come true…yet…Have hope. Make connections. There’s this thing coming called, “blogging.” Maybe you should get into that. 🙂
Finally, the most important thing I’d say to 15-year old me: Jesus. You’re growing up in the middle of the rebirth of the Charismatic Movement in the Church, and the things you’ll see both in the U.S.A. and abroad are going to create permanent milestones in your life. You’re going to go through multiple crises of faith as you grow up. One thing you never do, though, is wonder whether or not God is real–you always know. Your family, your school, and your church poured into you a solid foundation of faith, and even when the tempest rails, you’re grounded. When you’re shaken, God puts people around you that hold you together….even when you’re destroyed, and you will be, in ways you can’t fathom. You never find the words to tell the Lord exactly how you feel, but He knows. You have so much to be thankful for. There’s a song in your heart that the enemy tries to silence in the harshest of ways, but it carries on, even when you lose your voice. You were made to worship, and you’ll do it for eternity; never let that be dimmed. If you feel like your faith is shaking, reach out and talk to the people around you that love you–they will walk you through it. Get in the Word, and rewire your brain to stop looking at the Bible as a textbook. It’s a lifetime lesson that you’ll work on learning, and it’s hard, but that Word is a Love Letter. No one and nothing will love you or carry you like the Lord. He carries you a LOT, and He never fails. Don’t forget that.
Wow. Looking back at 15-year old me is a bigger trip than I thought it would be. I was a hot mess back then, and I’m a different person now….that’s still a hot mess…
I’m grateful for the journey.
And the improvements in Curl Control. 😉
Summer Goals, #PlayGloria, and Kindergarten Graduation
June 14, 2019 / Cassidy S. Cooley / Leave a comment
I go through phases where I write constantly, and then it’s “crickets,” and honestly, I don’t really know why. Is it a self-discipline thing? An emotional thing?
Maybe it’s an energy thing, and I haven’t written anything lately because I’m perennially exhausted.
I’m still here, in case you were wondering (in case I’m wondering?).
The schedule’s returned to an unreachable pace, with David not only being back to work, but working a different shift. I’m so grateful that he’s employed, but I’m not going to lie and say it’s easy. We see each other for around 15-20 minutes per day (usually trying to have conversations that are perpetually interrupted by, “MOOOOMMMMM!” and “LOOOK AT MEEEEEEE!”), and then I’m off to bed, and he’s doing the evening entertainment for the offspring (who couldn’t be happier, because Tired Mom is also BORING Mom). Our marriage is breathing on the fumes of weekends, and our house is perpetually messy.
Our lives are full.
Meanwhile, since my last post, my son has graduated from Kindergarten. In the ceremony, his class recited Scriptures, sang songs, and basically let us know they were going to join together at some point and take over the world. I believe every one of them could do it. Jericho’s classmates are a beautiful mixture of personalities, and I’ve loved getting to watch them interact over the year. My little guy has matured and learned, and is showing more and more of an amazing personality.
We have Summer Goals (and even as I write that sentence, I’m laughing at myself). None of those goals involve housekeeping, but I supposed it must be done. Frankly, our dog is so old (“how old is she?”) that we’re kind of waiting for her to cross that Rainbow Bridge and go to Jesus, because the carpet will need to be replaced throughout the house…and I’m hankering for a change in our color scheme, so the entire house will need to be overhauled and deep-cleaned. It’s times like this where I’m grateful that we’re still in our “starter home,” and it’s tiny.
I’ve started Jericho on a First Grade curriculum from Brain Quest, and every day, he does 2-4 pages in his workbook. My goal is to get him through the book this summer, just to keep him sharp and to work on his handwriting. He still gets “6,” “9,” “d,” “p,” “g,” and “3” backwards. I haven’t gone so far as to discuss it with my office’s peds department yet…I’m not hugely concerned, because he can correct it when I call him out on it. I’m planning on mentioning it in his eye exam next month.
That being said, get your child’s eyes examined every year! It’s a relatively painless examination that can help their future!!!! PSA—and done.
ANYHOOO, a little thing happened this week that completely de-railed any attempts that I’ve made to finish this blog in a timely manner. THE SAINT LOUIS BLUES WON THE FREAKING STANLEY CUP, and I’ve cared about little-to-nothing else this week.
Since I’m given to panic attacks at the mere THOUGHT of ginormous crowds of people, I’m going to be watching the parade from my app. It’s going to be amazing, and I’m so proud of the team. I’m not a big sports person—I always mention that I don’t like baseball, but I consider myself a Cardinals fan, simply because I love what the camaraderie brings to the city. I do, however, like hockey, and even though I never watch the games (my family is not a “sports” family, but we’ll scream like maniacs at a cooking show), I think hockey requires the most skill and tenacity of any sport. I admire hockey players—anyone that sacrifices their teeth for anything, gets mad respect from me. Also, my youth pastor’s dad was the trainer for the San Jose Sharks back in the 90’s, so my love and appreciation for the game runs deep (I’m SO glad we beat them for the Nationals!).
Sports talk aside, things are moving along at a frantic pace…it’s hard to find time to slow down and EXPERIENCE things, as opposed to just getting through them. I’m usually doing the latter, and by the time a week’s gone by, I’m wondering where it went? Too many hours spent on the couch and not in the sunshine. Being in a somewhat-constant state of fatigue makes me feel like I’m missing out on so much…oh, and the MOM GUILT!!! I can’t.
I keep telling myself that I won’t be like this, forever…Jericho asked me the other day, “Mommy, were you ever not tired?” Ouch—that hurt. I basically told him I’ve been tired for the last 7 years. J I’ve been without my Dear Thyroid for 4 years this month, and all of my Facebook Memories that come up threaten to drag me into the Abyss of What-If, so I’m trying to ignore them.
I deal with a lot of “Mom Guilt,” partially because of my personality, and partially because there’s so much to work with. I’m a working mom who had to use formula, so start there, and work your way up, mom-shamers. My son is starting to get Six-Year-Old Sassy, and he’s watching too many episodes of “Teen Titans,” (hey, I didn’t start him on it…but they’re hilarious, so now I’m mom-guilting over a moral failure) and eating too many tortilla chips. Overall, though, he’s getting lots of playtime during the day in his summer program, so during the week I’m not feeling tooooooooo horrible about coming home and being chill.
I know this sounds mushy and all, but every day I look at that kid and I swear, I love him more. Even with his sass, he’s still funny and sweet, & he’s creative. His imagination is limitless, and he reminds me of my favorite parts of my own childhood. I need to get back into the routine of reading him a bedtime story; he’s been staying up later than I do, so I’m missing out!!
This summer, we have Six Flags passes, and are planning on going if the sun comes out any time soon on a weekend. We’ve had so much rain! I love watching Jericho start to tentatively embrace roller coasters. He’s working on riding his new bike; he got a bit scared of it, so we have to ease him back into it. I don’t think I coddle him (David does), but I know so well what it’s like to be afraid of everything, and to feel like less of a person because of it. I don’t want that, for him. When he’s afraid of something, I tell him that it’s okay to be scared. We take it slow, until we’re ready. If he isn’t ready, I think that’s okay—he will be. I’m surprised at my own patience in those cases, but I think that’s what it takes. I want him to enjoy roller coasters and bike rides, and roller skates and bowling, and everything fun (we’re back to bowling again, BTW—I LOVE it!!!). If it’s fearful, it’s not fun, and I know that too well. We have nothing but time, to make those leaps—even if that’s not true, we can live like it is, at 6 years old.
My goals for this summer are to take it in…to enjoy parenting, and to not enjoy too much TV…to take my time doing life in general, and to spend less time embracing the things that bring me down. I love that song by Lauren Daigle, called “Look Up, Child.” Rico-Bean sings it a lot, and I think it’s major goals, for me. That’s my goal—to Look Up, and to keep from letting myself be weighed down by fatigue, or stress, or whatever albatross has decided to land on my neck. It’s summer—it’s time to get free, to live free, and to stay looking up.
And maybe, to spend some time blasting “Gloria!!!!!” on repeat while my son yells at me because he’s sick of the song….He’ll get over it, and we’ll have these memories to last us a lifetime. I’m so proud of our team. #LETSGOBLUES!!!!!!!!
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2020 Catalyst Awards Winners
Comcast NBCUniversal
2020 Catalyst Award Recipient – Comcast NBCUniversal
The Arc’s Catalyst Awards recognize individuals, businesses, and other organizations that have made extraordinary contributions toward greater social inclusion and the advancement of the human and civil rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Honorees are recognized for achievements that have benefitted people with disabilities by creating equity, promoting greater independence, protecting human and civil rights, and raising public awareness of challenges facing the national IDD community—work that embodies what inclusion truly means.
This 2020 awardee, Comcast NBCUniversal, has been a catalyst for inclusion through their Internet Essentials program. Over the course of the last several years, Comcast has expanded eligibility for the program, worked to expand internet access during the COVID-19 pandemic, made advances in accessibility (such as voice-activated remote control, X1 eye control, and the dedicated services center for customers with disabilities), and made other contributions to disability awareness and inclusion (such as coverage of critical issues impacting people with disabilities on MSNBC and TODAY).
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Guy Claps Back At Parents Yanking Kids From Black History Month Curriculum
Jahna Michal Published: February 9, 2021
Beau Of The Fifth Column via Facebook
As you may (or may not, but should) know, February is Black History Month.
During this month, most schools focus on highlighting important African American people and events important to this country's history and culture that may have been glossed over in many schools' traditional textbooks. It's an important month because it highlights the contributions to our society by people that are so often not included in the main curriculum.
That last statement above is the main reason why it's important for ALL CHILDREN to learn about Black History. Apparently, many parents would disagree. At least, parents from Utah, anyway....
It hit major news sources this week that a charter school in Utah is actually allowing parents to opt their children out of the usual Black History Month curriculum for the month of February. Officials at the charter school did release a statement expressing that while they're disappointed that they even have to allow this option, they're moving forward with it due how many parents have requested it.
A southern journalist got wind of the news out of Utah and decided to address it head-on. The journalist, who happens to be Caucasian, made a video and posted it to his social media pages completely destroying the argument for why parents should be allowed to choose this. I have to say, I completely agree with him. It's imperative that children learn about the culture in its entirety rather than only from one specific stance.
My favorite line: "If Black History Month bothers you, you never get to say 'get over slavery' again, ever."
He made the most important point towards the end of the video. He basically addressed the question, "when can Black History Month end?" His answer? When people stop caring about its existence in the first place. He made the point that only THEN will that history be able to be included in the normal curriculum throughout the school year.
Sources: Yahoo.com, Facebook
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Filed Under: Black History Month
Categories: Community, News, Videos
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Hammonton NJ Police Ask For Help in Identifying Shoplifting Suspect
Joe Kelly Published: September 21, 2021
Hammonton Police Department
Police in Hammonton are asking for your help in identifying someone in regards to a shoplifting incident that happened at a Hammonton business.
Police aren't saying what was taken, only that they are "trying to identify this individual in reference to a shoplifting investigation."
If you can help police with an identification, you're urged to contact Cpl Zbikowski of the Hammonton Police Department at 609-561-4000.
SOURCE: Hammonton Police Department.
26 Old Things in South Jersey That You Don't Think of as Old
By the time (no pun intended) you get to the bottom of this list, you'll be looking at things that are over 150 to almost 200 years old right here in South Jersey.
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Inside Amazon: A Detailed History of America's Biggest Online Retailer
Stacker compiled a list of key moments in Amazon's history and its current business from a variety of sources. Here's a look at the events that turned an online bookstore into a global conglomerate and a self-made entrepreneur into the world's second-richest man.
Filed Under: Hammonton, Police, Shoplifting, Suspect
Categories: Cat Country Morning Show, South Jersey News
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Crime & Prejudice?
Phelicity Robinson, Head Editor
Let’s be honest. We’ve all sung the CSI theme song out loud, at least once in our lives. Each time the show pops up on TV, we are immediately drawn to it. No, it’s not because of the catchy tune either. Some people are naturally drawn to these types of genres. Crime series may vary from a documentary about a serial killer or Law and Order. I am here to decipher why we are persuaded to watch the newest episode of Criminal Minds.
If you’ve ever watched any type of crime show, you will quickly find a recurring theme: murder. It may not even be gruesome or extraordinarily planned out. As long as there is a dead body, the series has already received a 98% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Infamous killers such as Jeffrey Dahmer, Ted Bundy, John Wayne Gacy (The Killer Clown) and Richard Ramirez (The Nightstalker), are the stars of their own shows. Documentaries follow the path that these psychopaths explored to reach the insanity that is portrayed today. In other words, the story of a serial killer may be horrible to witness but much of the public cannot look away due to the mystery surrounding these stories. Fair warning, some are more…creative than others.
I’ve read countless articles based on the belief that viewing crime shows are considered “morally irresponsible”. It is your choice to believe this statement or not. There is one thing that is true, however, and that is the thrill you receive while watching crime t.v. People also receive a jolt of adrenaline as a reward for witnessing the terrible deeds of a serial killer. Hopefully on the screen though and not in person.
Adrenaline is a hormone that produces a powerful, stimulating and even addictive effect on the human brain. Compare this to a child riding a fast and powerful roller coaster. Now put yourself in this place, but instead, you are watching a criminal mastermind elude police officers at every turn.
All in all, humans have a natural tendency to be drawn towards danger and death. As long as we can put up our own defense mechanism against it. Or maybe you just enjoy a good drama. Crime is an interesting topic in itself. So the next time you turn on your favorite T.V crime show just remember, put yourself in the victim’s shoes. Or the murderer. Whatever floats your boat.
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Alumna, Build-A-Bear CEO Sharon Price John to Get Hileman Award
By CCI November 13, 2014
Sharon Price John, CEO of Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc. and a proven expert in corporate turnarounds, will receive the 2014 Donald G. Hileman Alumni Award from UT’s College of Communication and Information at its awards and scholarship donor appreciation banquet on Friday, November 14.
The banquet is being held in conjunction with the college’s fall 2014 Board of Visitors meeting.
“Sharon Price John has a remarkable ability to innovate, manage change, and turn around corporations,” said CCI Dean Mike Wirth. “In recognition of her many accomplishments as a leading business executive, we are proud to present her with the college’s highest alumni award. She is a true role model who serves as an inspiration for our students.”
She took over as CEO and “chief president bear” of Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc. in June 2013. Since then, the company has experienced six consecutive quarters of improved operating performance, and it generated $3.4 million during the first nine months of 2014.
Prior to joining Build-A-Bear, John was president of Wolverine Worldwide’s Stride Rite Children’s Group LLC, another company she helped revitalize.
And before that, she held senior management roles with Hasbro, where she helped oversee the marketing of brands such as NERF, Transformers, and My Little Pony while managing key licensing relationships such as Star Wars and Marvel. She also worked with Mattel in a number of roles, including marketing director of Barbie and a vice president in the Disney business unit.
John began her career in advertising and worked at several top New York City agencies.
She serves on the board of directors of Jack in the Box and is a member of the Committee of 200, an invitation-only membership organization of women entrepreneurs and corporate leaders.
Sharon Price John
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#BuildingAlb2021: Five Questions With Home Leasing CEO Bret Garwood
Q: What attracted Home Leasing to Albany?
A: We have a history of doing a lot of work in Rochester and as a company we wanted to expand, and Albany was really interesting.
One of the things we like to focus on is real community-based projects that won’t just create affordable housing but accomplish more by being integrated into a broader context for improving quality of life in a neighborhood or addressing a specific need. We have a history of doing large, complex historic projects. When the people interested in solving the problem of this portfolio of buildings reached out to us, it jived with our desire to grow as a business and fit in our wheelhouse.
I’m a city planner. I’ve been working on improving upstate cities my whole career. If you’re going to improve the quality of life in these cities, you have to deal with the fact that there’s been so much disinvestment over the last 30, 40 years, and you have to address the problems that have been left behind. Our mission as a company is to improve the lives of our residents and the communities in which we work, so historic work is a necessary part of that.
Q: How significant were local strategic economic development plans and support for bringing new investment to neighborhoods surrounding downtown as you considered this decision?
A: We wouldn’t have done this had we not seen other activity and other people trying to be active and do something. In this neighborhood, most importantly, were the community groups and the neighborhood groups that had already done strategic visioning and planning. We wouldn’t have done it if we thought we were the only investment being made; we wanted to be part of something larger. So, honestly, we wouldn’t have done it if we didn’t see the activity, and for example the work of Habitat for Humanity in the Sheridan Hollow neighborhood, and private investors who were doing work in the neighborhood.
We’ve been collaborating with the Albany Housing Authority on the Steamboat Square renovation and talking about how access to the water and the big picture planning of that might be able to be connected. Turning back and embracing the waterfront has been a really successful strategy in Buffalo and Rochester and now hopefully Albany as well, through the Skyway.
Q: A total $80M investment is underway. How successful has leasing and demand been as part of Clinton Avenue Apartments Phase 1, and how is the additional $24 million Phase II progressing?
A: We felt confident that there would be demand for housing because we knew when we were done, we were going to create some of the best – if not the best – quality of apartments in the neighborhood, but also that they would be affordable. But the extent of the demand was surprising. There was a lot of concern expressed among local residents that the area would be gentrified or altered, and we felt like we were part of a process that would solidify a huge number of units that would forever remain affordable and largely benefit people who already lived there.
All residents had the opportunity to return to the renovated units, but I was surprised that demand was as high as it was. We had a lot of demand from people who didn’t even qualify for the housing we provided, because we have income restrictions. That not only bodes well for the neighborhood in terms of its economic future, but also underscores how important affordable housing is so you end up with an inclusive and equitable neighborhood.
We are leased up for Phase I (renovation of 70 townhomes, 210 units). We had a pandemic, and that comes with challenges, but in fact, there was a demand for the housing that we have was met. Plans for Phase II include 62 units, our town homes, one former church and one new construction, site work could start as early as this spring.
Q: As you worked in the community on this project, what has the response been and did that surprise you?
A: I was so impressed with the community groups we engaged with. They knew what they cared about. They knew what they wanted, and they were really good at articulating that and advocating for it. They allowed for real partnership and real complex relationships. Their willingness to really engage in that kind of more complex lasting relationship is the thing I’ve been most surprised about – I guess impressed with and happy for.
We’re going to own these properties likely forever, and there’s going to be good times and hard times; the pandemic is perfect example of that. We had some hard times because of the pandemic, which impacted the timing of when people were able to move in or move out, and that is frustrating. But the community’s willingness to work toward resolutions has been fantastic. It took time to build credibility and trust and that is something we have to work on maintaining.
Q: What have you learned about Albany during your experience her that you didn’t know?
A: The other thing that attracted us to this project was that it was large enough to be a foundation from which we hope to build a larger presence in that region. We now have our own office off Broadway; we have 10 people there. Our construction company is doing renovations for the Albany Housing Authority, and we just did another project in Schenectady, where a second phase is under construction, too. We’ve used the success of this project to reinvest in the region.
I’m in Albany often. I walk a lot, and I try to stay downtown where I’m there and I do a big loop of walking that includes the waterfront, up Clinton Avenue (for obvious reasons), over the Henry Johnson bridge and around the neighborhoods that are uphill from the Capitol. I like the variety of experience I get to have in Albany. I used to live in Columbia County, and I miss the region.
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Monthly Archives : June 2009
Ideologue-in-chief
For a brief moment it seemed that US President Barack Obama was moved by the recent events in Iran. On Friday, he issued his harshest statement yet on the mullocracy’s barbaric clampdown against its brave citizens who dared to demand freedom in the aftermath of June 12’s stolen presidential elections. Speaking of the protesters Obama said, “Their bravery…
Barack Obama vs. International Law
US President Barack Obama consistently couches his demand that Israel prohibit Jewish people from constructing or expanding our homes and communities in Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria in legal-sounding language. Obama has called settlements “illegitimate.” And he has said that Israel “has obligations under the road map,” while referring disparagingly to “settlements that, in past agreements, have been categorized…
Israelis, US Jews Differ Dramatically on Obama
Have American Jews abandoned Israel in favor of President Obama? This is a central question in the minds of Israelis today. In a poll of Israeli Jews conducted in mid-June by the Jerusalem Post, a mere 6 percent of respondents said they view Obama as pro-Israel. In stark contrast, a Gallup tracking poll in early May showed that…
The Obama effect
“Could there be something to all the talk of an Obama effect, after all? A stealth effect, perhaps?” So asked Helene Cooper, the New York Times‘ diplomatic correspondent in a news analysis of the massive anti-regime protests in Iran published in Sunday’s Times. It took US President Barack Obama eight days to issue a…
Israel’s rare opportunity
Israel finds itself in unfamiliar territory today. The revolutionary atmosphere building in Iran presents Israel with a prospect it has rarely confronted: a safe bet. With the Obama administration refusing to back the anti-regime protesters, and the European Union similarly hemming and hawing, millions of Iranians who are on the streets, risking their lives to protest a stolen election and…
Obama’s losing streak and Israel
Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu’s speech Sunday evening at Bar-Ilan University had one goal: To get US President Barack Obama off of Israel’s back. Netanyahu’s speech was an eloquent, rational and at times impassioned defense of Israel. For Israeli ears, after years of former prime minister Ehud Olmert’s and former foreign minister Tzipi Livni’s continuous assaults on Israeli rights,…
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Obama’s High Commissioner
Ahead of his current trip to the Middle East, US President Barack Obama’s Middle East envoy George Mitchell made what might have been construed as a positive step in Israel’s direction. Speaking to reporters on Monday, Mitchell said that he and Obama wish to restart peace negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians immediately. The reason Mitchell’s pronouncement might…
Livni’s loyalties
Last week opposition leader and former foreign minister Tzipi Livni published a very odd op-ed in The New York Times. She regurgitated Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu’s position that there is a difference between democratic processes – like elections – and democratic forces, which are dedicated to liberty and freedom. The latter need democratic processes to rise to power and secure…
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Bible Translation Is a Hazardous Duty
EDWARD D. ANDREWS (AS in Criminal Justice, BS in Religion, MA in Biblical Studies, and MDiv in Theology) is CEO and President of Christian Publishing House. He has authored ninety-two books. Andrews is the Chief Translator of the Updated American Standard Version (UASV).
Bible translation goes back to 280 to 150 B.C.E., when (seventy-two, according to tradition) translators gave us the Hebrew Old Testament books in Greek. From those days forward, translators have lived very dangerous lives, in trying to bring us the Word of God in the common languages of man. Most times this has been from the religious organizations themselves, who have caused the suffering and death of many translators. There are many good books out there on the history of the Bible, one being by Neil R. Lightfoot, How We Got the Bible; another by Bruce M. Metzger, The Bible In Translation; As well as Journey from Texts to Translations, The: The Origin and Development of the Bible, by Paul Wegner.
The English Bible
The English Bible translation came to us in the late fourteenth century. John Wycliffe (c. 1328 – December 31, 1384), is the one credited with the handwritten translation. However, it was not rendered from the original language texts of Hebrew and Greek, but from the Latin Vulgate. Therefore, it was a translation of a translation. Exactly how much of the translation Wycliffe completed before his death in 1384 is unknown. However, what we do know is that there was strong opposition to his work. Both Wycliffe and those helping received bitter hatred from the religious leaders of his day. If it were not for his influence, he would have been martyred like many others.
However, the story of Wycliffe does not end with his death. The Church leadership continued to oppose the copying of the Wycliffe translation. Some 24-years after Wycliffe’s death, in 1408, a Church council met in Oxford at the direction of Archbishop Arundel, prohibiting the use of the Holy Scriptures in English. This ban by the clergy was not going to stand up as the people wanted to have a copy of the only English translation available to them. We have evidence of such, as we possess today nearly 200 copies of the Wycliffe translation, many that were made after 1420. John Wycliffe was so despised that these religious leaders had his bones dug up in 1428 to be burned, with the ashes to be cast into the river Swift.
It would not be until the sixteenth century that we would see a translation that was rendered from the original language texts of Hebrew and Greek. It would be the William Tyndale, who would bring us our first printed English translation. Thinking that he could acquire the backing of Bishop Cuthbert Tunstall, Tyndale went to London. However, he was unsuccessful in getting the bishop’s support.
While still in London, Tyndale came to the realization that there would be no translation with the current attitude of the religious leaders in England. Therefore, in 1524 he headed for Germany. Once in Cologne, the translation of the New Testament got under way. However, the magistrates of Cologne were none too happy about this news as it reached them. Thus, they put a stop to the work. This forced Tyndale to move on to Worms; there the printing of the New Testament was finally completed. In time, translations of this New Testament were flooding England. Meanwhile, back in Worms, Tyndale continued his revision work on the translation.
Needless to say, the English church authorities were beside themselves with rage. On May 4, 1530, copies of Tyndale’s translation were burned at St. Paul’s Cross in London. At the end of May, there was a royal decree backed by the church authorities, which listed the translation of Tyndale among wicked books and stated, “Detest them, abhor them; keep them not in your hands, deliver them to the superiors such as call for them.” For those that would think of ignoring the decree, it continued, “The prelates of the church, having the care and charge of your souls, ought to compel you, and your prince to punish and correct you.” There was no effort spared in attempts at destroying the translations in England.
One of the reasons for such great hatred on the part of the religious leaders was Tyndale’s choice renderings of some terms. For instance, he chose to use “congregation” over “church;” “overseer” instead of “bishop;” and “love” in place of “charity.” It did not matter to the religious authorities that his choice of words was more accurate as to the original language terms. Even still, Tyndale had said he would correct anything that was proven inaccurate or that could be translated more clearly. The fact of the matter was that the religious authorities knew that these renderings affected the power of the church, giving the power back to the people.
In time, Tyndale’s efforts were to come to a close, as a man named Phillips pretended to be his friend and then betrayed him like Judas had done Christ. Tyndale was arrested and imprisoned in the castle of Vilvorde, near Brussels. In September of 1536, he was executed by being strangling and burned.
The man, William Tyndale, a great scholar, set the foundation of translation from the 1611 King James Version, which was 90 percent Tyndale up unto the 2001 English Standard Version. Tyndale knowing that day-in-and-day-out, his life was at risk, but he sought to bring to the English world, the Word of God, and not for glory or honor, but for the love of God and neighbor. There are dozens of men and women, who have suffered martyrdom to bring us God’s Word. Truly, the Bible translator has taken on a very dangerous task.
1 Timothy 2:3-4 Updated American Standard Version (UASV)
3 his is good, and it is acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, 4 who desires all men to be saved and to come to an accurate knowledge[1] of truth.
[1] Epignosis is a strengthened or intensified form of gnosis (epi, meaning “additional”), meaning, “true,” “real,” “full,” “complete” or “accurate,” depending upon the context. Paul and Peter alone use epignosis.
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Nellie Shortall
On Thursday last, 24th October, I had the privilege of being present for the celebration of the 100th birthday of Nellie Shortall, The Valley, Fethard, Co.Tipperary. Nellie and my late mother, Margaret Callanan, were first cousins. I lack the required ability to describe adequately Nellie's fine qualities, and I will merely write that she is a very special lady.
Originally Fitzpatrick, in 1949 Nellie married Larry Shortall from Gowran, Co.Kilkenny. Larry died suddenly, while doing his work, in 1978. Happily, their children Marie, John, and Ann were all present with their own families for Nellie's special day last week.
The Fitzpatricks were evicted from their farm in Tullaroan, Co.Kilkenny, in the 1880's, when their first cousin, and neighbour, paid the rent to the landlord and took over the land. The land should have been restored to the Fitzpatrick's under the 1905 Land Act, but never was. The family went to reside with a relative near Grangemockler, Co.Tipperary, quite close to the famous Hogan family of Currisila.
Nellie's father, Paddy Fitzpatrick, was an outstanding ploughman who won five All Ireland horse ploughing championships in a row. He also worked on the Bagwell Estate at Marlfield, Clonmel and joined the Irish Guards. At the outbreak of the First World War in 1914, he was called into action. He, thankfully, survived and, shortly after returning home, took up employment as a linesman at Jonesborough, Co. Armagh. He was killed in very suspicious circumstances while working at the Station in 1920 during a violent period in Irish history. Nellie was only seven years old at the time. Her mother was distraught with three young children and expecting a fourth. Her husband's body was taken back to Fethard where the family had a connection. They had no grave of their own, but a kind gentleman from Fethard came forward and offered his own grave as he knew, and respected, Paddy Fitzpatrick. The offer was accepted and Paddy was laid to rest in the old grave yard on the New Inn Road out of Fethard.
Nellie worked in Kildare, Dublin, and London. On her marriage to Larry she resided in Fethard where she remained to the present day. Her sister, Josie, died last year at her home in the Bronx, New York, aged 101. Her brother, Tommy, aged 93, resides in New York, where he has been for many years.
The mass in the Church of The Holy Trinity, Fethard, on Thursday was highlighted by the beautiful music provided by Nellie's grandchildren, her son John and daughter Ann; and the magnificent singing of cousin Cherrie Betts-Hally. When Cherrie sang How great thou Art with an arm around Nellie, my tears came down. A wonderful occasion for a wonderful person.
Labels: History, Society
DC 20 December 2014 at 22:15
Just finished reading your article on Nellie.
It was fascinating.
Look forward to hearing more when you come up at Xmas
Look forward to seeing you soon
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AE: Acrimony Over an Acronym
Is it OK to call an Assistant Editor an AE?
December 1, 2015 Columns, OP / EDIT
An Assistant Editor (or an AE?) at work.
by Pamela Malouf, ACE
The first time I heard my assistant editor referred to as an “AE,” the hairs on my back went up! I felt it was disrespectful and unbecoming — but why? After all, we call production assistants PAs without offense, so why not call assistant editors AEs? Well, for starters, PAs fetch coffee and deliver scripts, whereas assistant editors perform highly skilled creative and technical work in an artistic craft.
Still, as an old-time editor (having started assisting and cutting on film), I thought maybe I was overly sensitive and just not hip to the new slang. Yet, at industry mixers and Hollywood events, other editors echoed my sentiments. Past Editors Guild President Daniel Cahn, ACE, says, “Can we all please agree to call the assistant editor an assistant editor and not an AE?” Editor Chris Willingham, ACE, declares, “I hate the term AE; it’s degrading! I don’t know who termed it or why. Perhaps it’s an offshoot of AD [for assistant director], but that’s been around for decades — and it doesn’t make AE right.”
On the other side of the coin, assistant editor Jeff Cenkner says, “For me, what it really boils down to is: What’s in a name? Assistant editor or AE…does it make a difference? We work in a fast-paced creative industry where time is money. And any assistant editor worth his or her salt knows that if something can be done faster and more efficiently with the same results, it’s worth its weight in gold.”
It’s apparent that many assistant editors — particularly those who’ve entered the business in the last decade — do not mind the AE title because they think “assistants” get coffee, and that the term doesn’t matter because it’s their work that defines them, not their title.
Another assistant editor, who does not wish to be identified, tells me, “I’d rather be called an AE than an assistant. People need to get over it. I never heard an AD or DP [for director of photography] complain about initials instead of their full title.” Cenkner adds, “Hey, if you can describe my job in two syllables as opposed to six, why not? It works for DPs and ADs.”
Ah, but does it work for those job titles? Because the moniker DP is widely used, most people assume that directors of photography (aka cinematographers) happily accept it, but this is not quite true. According to Rachel Bosley, managing director of the American Society of Cinematographers’ ASC Online, legendary society member Stanley Cortez, ASC, who started as a camera assistant in the 1920s, always objected to its use on the grounds that DP was the term for “displaced persons” — a reference to the refugees in World War I and II. Cortez died in 1997, but out of deference to him, American Cinematographer magazine has continued the practice of avoiding this term in its pages; even if someone uses it in a direct quote, it is changed to “cinematographer” or “director of photography.” The society’s president Richard Crudo, ASC, adds that, out of respect for Cortez, the organization does not use the term DP inside the ASC clubhouse. Nonetheless, the acronym has stuck and cinematographers accept it, lest they appear to have a bad attitude; plus, they’ve been called it now for so many years that most of them don’t mind.
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Nor do assistant directors want to be called ADs, because that title puts them one step further away from the title of director — a job to which many of them aspire. As an associate director member of the Directors Guild of America, I can also personally tell you that assistant directors also dislike the abbreviation of their title, mainly because it doesn’t differentiate them from their fellow DGA classification: associate director — which is a totally different job. In addition, AD is also the initials for an art director. Conversations on the Members of the DGA Facebook page reflect this attitude. Assistant directors have just grown to accept the initialized moniker, but that doesn’t mean they like it.
“The association of the term AE with reality television seems to be where it started. Assistant editors have always been referred to — both contractually and in working relationships — as assistant editors; ‘editor’ being the operative word. The term AE serves to divide the assistant editor from the editor.
While the title “assistant director” obviously dates back to the pre-cinema era of theatre, the origins of its acronym are still somewhat murky. The entertainment industry trade publication Variety, which has been coining its own distinctive “slanguage” soon after it debuted in 1905 — likely as a means of fitting long words into limited space for headlines when type was still set by hand — includes a dictionary of its famous (or infamous) made-up terms on www.variety.com. Among them is “a.d.” (in lower-case letters and with periods), meaning assistant director. This connection may be far from conclusive, but it’s a fair bet that this abbreviation to mean an assistant film director (the term’s not really used in the stage world) was born as a last resort of a space-challenged copy editor trying to squeeze a headline onto a page in the early days of the trade paper. For what it’s worth, “d.p.” is also included in Variety’s slanguage dictionary.
Now, however, in 2015, I think that we (fellow picture editors and assistants, reality or scripted, union or non-union) are at a crossroads with the relatively new term AE. And we have an opportunity to stop it, or it too will become “stuck.”
So, what do we prefer? I worked in scripted television for 27 years and yet it was not until working on my first reality show in 2004 that I heard an assistant editor referred to as an AE. “The association of the term AE with reality television seems to be where it started,” says sound editor F. Hudson Miller, MPSE. “In the 75-plus years of the Editors Guild’s history, assistant editors have always been referred to — both contractually and in working relationships — as assistant editors; ‘editor’ being the operative word. The term AE serves to divide the assistant editor from the editor. For the past dozen years or so, one of the Guild’s big concerns has been that assistant editors are no longer being mentored into the editor’s chair. This moniker serves to stress the difference, and not the similarity, of the jobs.”
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“If you want a cause to champion, it should be dropping assistant from the name and changing it to something that doesn’t make producers think it is okay to ask you to get coffee,” comments the anonymous assistant editor. “The mentoring thing is an issue, but it has absolutely nothing to do with initializing someone’s title. If assistant editors have an issue with people giving them an initialed title — just like that given to a creative department head like the DP — then they need to check their egos at the door.”
Editor Maureen O’Connell makes an interesting counterpoint: “I believe that there are people in certain segments of our industry who are invested in designating assistant editors — verbally and on paper — as AEs.” This is very much technology-speak, intentionally moving away from the arts and into engineering or near-military terminology, and is just as dehumanizing. It reminds me of why we formed, and still need, our Guild. Guilds are siblinghoods of artists, learning their art, craft and trade in a journeyman structure, and apprenticed to be able to move up the creative ladder. Assistant editors are editors, as are apprentices. They just have not yet attained the highest level of their art.
If assistant editors have an issue with people giving them an initialed title — just like that given to a creative department head like the DP — then they need to check their egos at the door.”
“To refer to them by initials rather than their Guild-conferred artistic title is to allow management to define them,” she continues. “And I cannot possibly convey how eager management is to disempower us all.” To which Miller adds, “Removal of the word editor from the title is just another attempt to reduce post jobs to technical rather than creative positions.”
In my opinion, the AE title sounds less important, like the title “digitizer,” who could know nothing else (that’s the implication), versus an assistant editor, who assists the editor in all facets of the film or television program — from dailies to special effects to turnover, including sound and music. The editor is a department head; the editor’s assistant is a job title worthy of embracing. Offers Cahn: “An AE sounds like someone who can be replaced; an assistant editor does not.”
“In my mind, the value of our jobs isn’t determined by an abbreviated title,” counters Cenkner. “It’s determined by the quality of our work and the equal respect we’re given by other members of our team in any given situation. And as long as that integrity and respect is maintained, by all means, call me an AE for brevity’s sake.”
“To refer to assistant editors by initials rather than their Guild-conferred artistic title is to allow management to define them. And I cannot possibly convey how eager management is to disempower us all.”
It’s apparent that many assistant editors — particularly those who’ve entered the business in the last decade — do not mind the AE title because they think “assistants” get coffee, and that the term doesn’t matter because it’s their work that defines them, not their title. “I’m not promoting the title AE; in fact, I couldn’t care less — which is actually my point,” opines the unidentified assistant editor. “My self-worth is not determined by whether someone decides to use my full title or its initials. People respect me and my position not because of my title, but because of my experience, my knowledge and the quality of my work…and I wouldn’t have it any other way.”
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The American Cinema Editors, together with the Editors Guild, is fighting to gain picture editors recognition in awards categories at film festivals worldwide (all the other comparable disciplines are already represented), through the Petition for Editors Recognition (see www.editorspetition.com). We need all the help we can get. Respect is a cumulative effect, just like every edit and every frame is a cumulative effect; that’s why one or two frames do make a difference. And yes, a title does matter. Why do you think people make Deal Memos prioritizing and guaranteeing their titles?
What do you think would happen if everyone started calling directors “DTs?” Except that would never happen; everyone has too much respect for the craft to dare call a director by such an abbreviation. Let’s have too much respect for our craft to call an assistant editor an AE and perhaps — just perhaps — cumulatively, assistant editors can get more respect and that may lead to better pay. Let’s not refer to them in the same manner as we do unskilled production assistants.
The value of our jobs isn’t determined by an abbreviated title. It’s determined by the quality of our work and the equal respect we’re given by other members of our team in any given situation. And as long as that integrity and respect is maintained, by all means, call me an AE for brevity’s sake.”
I have jeopardized several jobs fighting for my assistant editor (in more ways than one) and, when addressing studio heads or producers, I always refer to my assistant with a title that represents him or her in the most favorable light. And trust me; it’s not, “my AE.”
“Editorial is a very old profession that has its own traditions,” says Miller. “When we join the brotherhood/sisterhood, we adopt those traditions. There are lots of old-fashioned terms that are the traditional lingua franca of our trade; ‘assistant editor’ is one of them.”
Upon considering this, the anonymous dissenter concedes, “AE is just lazy speech. But if that’s your cause, more power to you. I’m tired of the inevitable corrective responses if I utter those two heinous letters. So yes, I acquiesce; let’s all stop using AE so I can stop hearing people incessantly complain about it. Agreed?”
Agreed. Now…can we start to discuss how to utilize our journeyman structure to help assistant editors and new editors climb the creative ladder to attain the highest level of their art?
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The race for Maroubra
Posted on 27 February 2019 by Mitch Hitch in City News 0 Comments
Michael Daley. Photo: Supplied
BY ALLISON HORE
With less than a month until the state election, the race for the seat of Maroubra is reaching its final leg.
Labor has held the seat of Maroubra since the electorate’s inception in 1950, making it a very safe seat for the party.
Labor’s margin was broadened from 1.6% to 2.3% after a change in the electorate, when Coogee was lost to the seat of Coogee and Daceyville was gained from the seat of Heffron.
The district of Maroubra is in the eastern suburbs of Sydney. It covers the Randwick and Botany Bay local government areas, including the suburbs of Botany, Banksmeadow, Daceyville, La Perouse, Chifley, Malabar, Matraville and Maroubra.
Since 2005, the seat has been held by Michael Daley, who was a local councillor at the time of his election. After Luke Foley stepped down following sexual assault allegations from an ABC journalist, Mr Daley took leadership of the party.
Community backlash
Mr Daley was born and raised in Maroubra. His parents, brothers, sisters and their respective families all still reside there. Before going into politics, Mr Daley worked as a customs officer before completing his degree in legal studies and being admitted to the Supreme Court of NSW.
The future of Port Botany’s Yarra Bay and Molineaux Point will be on people’s minds come polling day. The Berejiklian government’s plan to build a permanent cruise ship terminal on the site was met with a backlash from the community.
The terminal would accommodate up to two mega cruise ships with a capacity of around 5,000 people.
“If Yarra Bay was spoilt or lost altogether, its current users would move to our other, already crowded beaches,” says community group Save Yarra Bay on its website.
“It makes no sense in such a fast-growing city as Sydney to sacrifice a precious recreational asset like this beautiful beach.”
Mr Daley does not support the government’s proposition, telling the Sydney Morning Herald that “Sharing Garden Island occasionally is the best option for everyone”.
“We will have no cruise ship terminal in Yarra Bay. It will destroy the environment – the last remaining beach on the northern side of Botany Bay.”
Liberal candidate for Maroubra, the ultra-marathon runner Pat Farmer, told the Daily Telegraph he also thinks the state government should rule out building a cruise ship terminal in Yarra Bay and instead turn the area into a national park.
He thinks the logistics of the project make it too difficult to go through with.
“For one, they would have to put in another breakwall … and if they do that it would run into the port’s shipping lanes,” he said.
“Everybody’s hit the panic button but there’s no way in the world from an engineering point of view it could ever happen… The best way to put the concern to bed is to turn it into a national park. That way, nobody can touch it.”
Mr Farmer is a veteran candidate for the Liberal party.
From 2001, he held the seat of Macarthur in the Australian House of Representatives before losing the preselection for the seat in 2010 following his controversial move to Mosman and retirement from politics.
In the last state election, he returned to the Liberal party, running unsuccessfully for the seat of Macquarie Fields.
Despite not being a local to the area and Maroubra being a safe Labor seat, Mr Farmer feels good about his chances.
“For far too long the area has been taken for granted,” he told the Daily Telegraph.
“When I was asked to run, I said I will be a ‘small l’ Liberal and a big people person.”
And with the Liberal party taking shots against the incumbent for undisclosed developer donations during his time as councillor, perhaps he has reason to feel confident with the state election less than four weeks away.
“Serious questions” to answer
In the 2015 election the Liberal party managed to take out 35% of the primary vote, which rose to 39% on a two-party preferred basis.
It was reported that during his time at Randwick City Council between 1995 and 2008, Mr Daley did not declare a conflict of interest in at least three cases. NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian said he had some “serious questions” to answer.
But these allegations have always been denied by Mr Daley.
“In my 23 years in public life, I have always acted with integrity and propriety,” he said in a statement to SBS News.
“As a Randwick councillor, I moved to strengthen rules regarding assessment of development applications more than a decade before it became law in NSW. I was opposed by the Liberals.”
With such good numbers supporting him, and a big dose of self-confidence, Mr Daley may well be heading for a political victory on 23 March.
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Michael Tilson Thomas returns to Severance Hall as composer & conductor
February 19, 2020 by Mike Telin
Since winning the Koussevitzky Prize at Tanglewood in 1969, conductor Michael Tilson Thomas’ celebrated career has been well documented. His relationship with The Cleveland Orchestra dates back to August of 1974, when he led two programs at Blossom Music Center. He made his Severance Hall debut in November of 1978 — his most recent appearance was in March of 2018.
On Thursday, February 20 at 7:30 pm, Michael Tilson Thomas will return to the Severance Hall podium to lead performances of Berlioz’s Symphonie fantastique as well as his own Meditations on Rilke, featuring mezzo-soprano Sasha Cooke and bass-baritone Dashon Burton. The program will be repeated on Friday and Saturday at 8:00 pm and Sunday at 3:00 pm. Tickets are available online.
“I recently heard Cleveland give a staggeringly virtuoso performance of Mahler 5 and I’m eager to make some great music with them,” Thomas said by telephone from Miami, where he founded the New World Symphony in 1987 and serves as its artistic director. [Read more…]
Filed Under: Previews Tagged With: Cleveland Orchestra, Dashon Burton, Michael Tilson Thomas, New World Symphony, San Francisco Symphony, Sasha Cooke
Michael Tilson Thomas and the San Francisco Symphony with Gil Shaham, at Severance Hall (Nov. 15)
by Nicholas Jones
The San Francisco Symphony played to a packed house in Severance Hall Saturday, showcasing their adventurous programming and daring emotionalism. At the cusp of turning 70 (who could believe it!), longtime San Francisco music director Michael Tilson Thomas (known as MTT in the Bay Area) gleefully presided over a pre-Thanksgiving feast of sound. [Read more…]
Filed Under: Reviews Tagged With: Gil Shaham, Michael Tilson Thomas, San Francisco Symphony
Belgrade Philharmonic and San Francisco Symphony to play concerts at Severance Hall this fall
September 30, 2014 by Daniel Hathaway
by Daniel Hathaway
Visiting orchestras are rare on the Cleveland scene, but this fall, we’ll have the opportunity to hear both the Belgrade Philharmonic and the San Francisco Symphony in concerts at Severance Hall.
The Belgrade Philharmonic will make a whirlwind, four-city tour of the eastern half of the United States in October, playing at Chicago’s Symphony Hall on Monday, October 6, at Severance Hall on Tuesday, October 7, at the Music Center at Strathmore in North Bethesda, Maryland on Wednesday, October 8, and in Stern Auditorium at Carnegie Hall in New York on Thursday, October 9. [Read more…]
Filed Under: Previews Tagged With: Belgrade Philharmonic Orchestra, Michael Tilson Thomas, Muhai Tang, San Francisco Symphony
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During my second tour in Vietnam, I spent most of my time at the 1st Cav Division base camp in Phuoc Vinh.
Street in Phuoc Vinh in the 60’s
Phuoc Vinh had maybe 2,000 villagers including its farming “suburbs” and had been for most of its history an agricultural community. The French had used the area around the village as a base in the 40’s and early 50’s, and when the 1st Cav moved there, an early task was the removal of a large number of mines, some left over from the French. Also, the village became progressively dependent on commerce with Americans.
Phuoc Vinh was an “open” village. That meant that regardless of which side you were fighting for, as long as you didn’t do anything violent, everyone was accepted in the town during the day. Vietnamese friends told us that NVA troops had some dialect and accent differences and were easy to spot. I thought that there were small differences in the way they dressed, but I could never be sure. There were some accidents, but never deliberate assault while I was there.
The open village was not sanctioned and would never be publically sanctioned. It was, however, an enormous convenience for us, the villagers, and presumably the NVA troops. You could eat, buy, relax, drink, and do other things that were illegal without having to worry about being shot as you did them. This was as true for officers as it was for us grunts. Since there could be no official acknowledgment of this, it all happened without explicit effort; everyone who knew respected it and never brought it up in a way that would require any official attention. It was, as it were, an open secret.
If this implicit understanding had been violated, the town would have been cut off and would have suffered devastating economic collapse.
During this time in my tour, several members of my unit and myself decided that we would try to support some villagers in a more direct way. Basically, we saved pop cans and gave them to a family that made large trunks out of them, and a variety of other items for sale. We also encouraged other American troops to buy these. The cans were spread around through the village to people who did this kind of work, and there was a general uptick in the production. None of this was sanctioned.
This resulted in two benefits to us:
On occasion, some of us were invited by the village mayor or other VIPs to eat dinner with them. Since we were grunts and not officers, we had to get permission to do this, though refusing the invitation wasn’t really an option. We would eat Vietnamese dishes and get drunk and stagger back singing to the main gate of the base after dark. Fun for all.
For some weeks at the end of my tour, we would be told by villagers if there would be a rocket or mortar attack that night. The NVA always warned the villagers so that they wouldn’t be accidentally killed during the attack.
We would pass the information around but never acknowledge it publically because any official response would destroy our understanding with the village and eliminate the benefits. We would set alarms for 15 to 20 minutes before the time of the attack and go to our bunkers until the attack was over.
Does this strike you as bizarre, or somehow a violation of your assumptions about combat or the relationships between enemies in war?
You might think that these arrangements are rare. They are not. In every war, there are thousands of such arrangements customized to deal with some common good for all the participants. None of them are public even if they have components that are or become public over time. The point of the arrangements is to secure a good for all, and securing that good requires the cooperation and support of all the participants, even when there can’t be any talk ever about the reality of the agreement.
All such arrangements show the power of engagement over contempt. In my next post, I’ll explore more about how engagement can overcome contempt in any context.
Next Post: The Nuts and Bolts of Engagement
Author disabilitynormPosted on March 12, 2017 March 14, 2017 Categories Hard SolutionsTags #harshrealities
2 thoughts on “Engagement”
Bethany Styer says:
This is a pretty amazing story. I’ve heard of a couple of similar arrangements from WWII, but this is the first I’ve heard about it in Vietnam. Looking forward to the next installment!
On Sun, Mar 12, 2017 at 10:07 AM, Change Strategy wrote:
> disabilitynorm posted: “During my second tour in Vietnam, I spent most of > my time at the 1st Cav Division base camp in Phuoc Vinh. Phuoc Vinh had > maybe 2,000 villagers including its farming “suburbs” and had been for most > of its history an agricultural community. The French h” >
Cathy Boissoneau says:
A very interesting read, Norm. You write extremely well! I’m going to try to forward this post to my SSG son (still active) who spent a year in Iraq trying to teach the Iraqi Army how to disarm ordnance. Cathy
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'In the Land of Blood and Honey'
Actors Rade Serbedzija and Zana Marjanovic discuss their new film and their personal connections to it, "In the Land of Blood and Honey," which was directed by Angelina Jolie, who also joins them in the studio.
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James Bond: No Time to Die
Penny Dreadful To Continue As A Comic Series
By Megan Peters - September 6, 2017 12:12 am EDT
If you were upset to hear that Penny Dreadful had ended, you are not the only one. Fans were saddened to hear that the British-American series would end after its third season, but it seems like there is still more to its story. The hit Showtime drama will now live on as a comic series from Titan Comics.
"Like all fans of Penny Dreadful, I am so thrilled that we're returning to the incredible world of the show," said Lizzie Kaye, Penny Dreadful comic editor. "There are a lot of stories left to tell, and there is no one better to tell them than Chris King. What he's got planned will just take your breath away, and I can't wait for fans to see it all brought to life by artist Jesús Hérvas."
The new comic book run will be canonical to the television series. Penny Dreadful will continue to expand its universe through a series of comic issues which dig into the pasts of characters like Dorian Gray and more. The comic will take place six months after the show ends.
According to the press release, several characters are reeling after the events of the show's finale. "Ethan Chandler (Josh Hartnett) finds himself unable to move on. As he searches desperately for meaning in a world without Vanessa, ancient words echo across the centuries, and he is called on once again to take up arms against the creatures crawling out of the night."
If you aren't familiar with Penny Dreadful, then you should know that the show premiered in September 2014 to critical acclaim. The series' title refers to a type of British fiction from the 19th-century which focused on supernatural, sensational topics. As such, the show borrowed characters from famous British and Irish stories like Dorian Gray from Oscar Wilde's novel, The Picture of Dorian Gray. Other characters like Abraham Van Helsing, Count Dracula, Victor Frankenstein, Dr. Henry Jekyll, and others were featured on the series.
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In PENNY DREADFUL, some of literature's most famous characters – including Dr. Frankenstein, Dorian Gray and iconic figures from the novel Dracula, all brilliantly reimagined in a whole new light -- came together in Victorian London. The ensemble cast of the television series was led by Josh Hartnett (Black Hawk Down), Timothy Dalton (The Living Daylights, Licence to Kill) and Eva Green (Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, Casino Royale). Simon Russell Beale (My Week with Marilyn), Reeve Carney (The Rocky Horror Picture Show), Rory Kinnear (Skyfall), Patti LuPone (American Horror Story), Billie Piper (Doctor Who, Secret Diary of a Call Girl), Wes Studi (Hell On Wheels) and Harry Treadaway (The Lone Ranger) also starred.
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02/15/2017 by The Doctor Of Common Sense
Rat Urine Causing Deadly Outbreak in NYC
Bacterial infection linked to rat urine in NYC
NEW YORK (FOX5NY) – A cluster of cases of a rare bacterial infection that is spread by contact with rat urine has killed one person and sickened two others in the Bronx. The infection can develop into an illness that affects the victim’s kidneys and liver.
The New York City Health Department says all of the cases are linked to one block in the Concourse area of the borough. While one person has died, the other two have recovered and are doing well, according to health officials.
Leptospirosis is a bacterial infection that is most commonly spread by contact with rat urine and is very rarely spread from person to person.
The illness can be serious but is treatable with readily available antibiotics. Two patients in the outbreak were diagnosed in December and one in February.
This is the first cluster ever identified in New York City. The block is home to four schools, two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. City officials say they have passed inspections and there is no signs of rodents inside the schools.
The Health Department says it is taking immediate measures to reduce the rat population in the area. It says it is also trying to educate people who live in the area about precautions, signs, and treatment.
In December, inspectors issued multiple violations for ‘harborage’ conditions at 750 Grand Concourse (on both the exterior and interior of the building) and ordered the building’s landlord to immediately remediate the basement and affected apartments.
On Monday, February 13, after the third case of Leptospirosis was confirmed at that address crews started to immediately bait the basement of the building. The two other cases occurred in persons who were not residents, but spent significant time on that block, but not in the building.
The city says there are 79 open violations at the building and one information order. There are also 25 open construction code violations dating back to 2004 at the building in question.
Officials say that none of the victims were bitten by rats. The bacteria enter the body through open wounds and cuts in the skin or through the eyes, nose or mouth.
Leptospirosis is considered extremely rare in the city. There are typically one to three cases a year and there have only been 26 cases since 2006 and one prior death.
Health officials warn to avoid contact with rats or with places where rats may have urinated. They also recommend washing hands thoroughly with soap and water after any contact with areas where rats may live.
A meeting was planned for Wednesday night for tenets of the building. The city said masks would be distributed for anyone to wear when going into the building’s basement.
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Filed Under: News Tagged With: harborage, Health Department, Leptospirosis, New York city, rat urine
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Occupy Beale AFB Oct. 24-25
Published October 21, 2016 | By editor
This month’s October Occupy Beale Air Force Base theme is:KEEP SPACE FOR PEACE! Beale AFB 9th Operations Group trains, organizes and equips U-2 Dragon Lady spy plane, RQ-4 Global Hawk drone for worldwide employment to gather intelligence to support military operations with precise weapons targeting. Beale AFB plays a critical role in U.S. efforts to militarize and dominate space through it use of satellites to collect and send information used by killer drones. Please read below the Statement of Concern about the weaponization of space.
Chris of Global Network Against Weapons and Nuclear Power in Space, whose project mission is space for peace, issued the following statement of concern, about the US desire to control space for its own interest in violation of a signed Treaty and international law.
STATEMENT OF CONCERN about Beale Air Force Base Pave Paws Radar System
The arms race has moved into space. The U.S. Space Command, headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, has publicly stated that it intends “to control space in order to protect U.S. interests and investments.” It is crucial that the movement to stop this new round in the arms race moves quickly ahead.
During the Persian Gulf War the U.S. became convinced that whoever controls space will be able to project force “in space, from space and into space”. The Pentagon believes that future military success will depend on space capabilities.
Using current satellite technologies the U.S. is able to intercept communications from anywhere on Earth and is able to identify and target any “enemy” that it wishes. Through this “control” the U.S. intends to “dominate” the Earth and beyond. These same satellite capabilities also allow the U.S. to spy on private citizens and companies. In England, women activists at the Menwith Hill U.S. spy base have helped to reveal the dangers to our civil liberties by these facilities. They have uncovered official U.S. documentation proving that the spy base is eavesdropping on English citizen’s private communications.
But there are obstacles to U.S. space “dominance”. Present international space law speaks against the notion of U.S. space control. The Outer Space Treaty of 1967, signed by the U.S. and 90 other countries, affirms “the peaceful purposes” of outer space and forbids “weapons of mass destruction” from being deployed in space.
This same space law also declares that all interplanetary bodies belong to the common good. As NASA lands on the moon and Mars and explores other planets they are finding gold, cobalt, magnesium, helium 3 and other rich resources. Plans are now underway to place mining colonies on these bodies. The U.S. is now exploring ways to circumvent international space law in order to “exploit” these planetary bodies so that corporate interests may secure the enormous financial benefits expected from this Mining the Sky as is described by NASA scientist John Lewis in his book by the same title.
The Columbus mythology is often invoked to describe our “manifest destiny” as it relates to space exploration and colonization. The noble explorer theme is used to cover the more practical notion of profits to be made in regards to space.
There is big money to be made building and launching rockets. There is money to be made building and launching satellites. There is money and power to be derived by “controlling” space. And there is money to be made mining the sky.
Another obstacle exists though. If the U.S. can “control” space, so might another nation. Thus we have the early stages of an arms race in space. How will France, Russia, China or any other nation respond as the U.S. consolidates its “control” of space?
In order to ensure that the Pentagon maintains its current space military superiority the U.S. Space Command is now developing new war fighting technologies like the Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) and Anti-satellite weapons (ASATS) as well as space based laser weapons. Star Wars is alive and well. Recent efforts to move toward early deployment of the BMD system, which could easily be used for offensive purposes, is expected to break the 1972 ABM Treaty as well as the Outer Space Treaty.
Nuclear power in space becomes a key ingredient in the plans for space colonization and domination. Nuclear power is seen by NASA as an appropriate power source for interplanetary missions. Nuclear rockets are envisioned for trips to Mars and nuclear powered mining colonies are planned for the moon and Mars.
At the same time the U.S. Space Command sees nuclear power as the primary source for the enormous amounts of power generation that will be required for space weapons. The Department of Energy (DoE) laboratories throughout the U.S., casting about for a new role as the need for more nuclear weapons diminishes, views space as a great new opportunity for their on-going nuclear production work. Labs like Hanford (Washington state); Savannah River Plant (South Carolina); Los Alamos (New Mexico); Lawrence Livermore (California); and INEL (Idaho) are already heavily involved in space nuclear power production efforts.
In the 21st century it is crucial for peace and environmental activists to view space as an area of concern. The enormous expenditures of our tax revenues for space must be questioned. The morality and ethics of moving an arms race into space must be vigorously debated. The environmental consequences of U.S. space policy must be explored and resisted.
But most importantly, the question of the kind of seed we carry from earth into the heavens must be considered by the people of our planet. Are we to allow the U.S., and other nations, to carry the bad seed of warfare, greed, exploitation and environmental contamination into space?
The Columbus mythology does indeed fit. Only it reminds us that the single mindedness that pursues profits and power in the “New World” will also carry grave implications for centuries to come.
Now is our brief chance in history to prevent a great wrong from occurring. Now is the time that we must organize a global call to resist the nuclearization and weaponization of space. We must make space for peace.
Please learn more at www.space4peace.org
We protest at Beale: NO DRONES, NO WAR SATELLITES, NO GLOBAL SURVEILLANCE! Demilitarize Our Earth & Our Universe!
KEEP SPACE FOR PEACE!
Please consider joining us, to get information how and where please check the calendar on this webpage or the following links: Facebook: Occupy Beale Air Force Base www.facebook.com/OccupyBealeAirForceBase
Coming Actions:
Consider joining us at our monthly action at Beale AFB as often as you can, or at a drone base nearest you.
Consider joining us at Creech AFB this fall or spring, where U.S. Airmen are ordered to execute human beings from the desert of Nevada with armed Predator and Reaper drones:
Beale Monthly Action Nov.:
Fall Action at Creech: Resistance Week, Nov. 6 – 12, to STOP DRONES and ENDLESS WAR!
Spring Action at Creech; 3rd Annual SHUT DOWN CREECH, National Mass Mobilization Against Drone Warfare: April 23 – 29.
(FMI: Toby Blome: ratherbenyckeling@comcast.net, 510-215-5974)
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Executive Law
§ 259-b
New York Consolidated Laws, Executive Law - EXC § 259-b. State board of parole; organization
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1. There shall be in the department a state board of parole which shall possess the powers and duties hereinafter specified. The board shall function independently of the department regarding all of its decision-making functions, as well as any other powers and duties specified in this article, provided, however, that administrative matters of general applicability within the department shall be applicable to the board. Such board shall consist of not more than nineteen members appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate. The term of office of each member of such board shall be for six years; provided, however, that any member chosen to fill a vacancy occurring otherwise than by expiration of term shall be appointed for the remainder of the unexpired term of the member whom he is to succeed. In the event of the inability to act of any member, the governor may appoint some competent informed person to act in his stead during the continuance of such disability.
2. Each member of the board shall have been awarded a degree from an accredited four-year college or university or a graduate degree from such college or university or accredited graduate school and shall have had at least five years of experience in one or more of the fields of criminology, administration of criminal justice, law enforcement, sociology, law, social work, corrections, psychology, psychiatry or medicine.
3. The governor shall designate one of the members of the board as chairman to serve in such capacity at the pleasure of the governor or until the member's term of office expires and a successor is designated in accordance with law, whichever first occurs. The chairman shall be responsible for the administrative functions and daily operations of the parole board and its staff, except as otherwise provided by law.
4. The members of the board shall not hold any other public office; nor shall they, at any time of their appointment nor during their incumbency, serve as a representative of any political party on an executive committee or other governing body thereof, nor as an executive officer or employee of any political committee, organization or association.
5. Each member of the board shall receive for his services an annual salary to be fixed by the governor within the amount appropriated therefor. Each member of such board shall also receive his necessary expenses actually incurred in the discharge of his duties.
6. Any member of the board may be removed by the governor for cause after an opportunity to be heard.
7. Except as otherwise provided by law, a majority of the board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of all business of the board.
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The Dickensian Childhood of a Victorian Killer
The Early Years of Mary Pearcey, the Hampstead Murderess
June 8, 2018 By Sarah Beth Hopton
The following passage takes us through the early life of Mary Pearcey, “The Hampstead Murderess,” infamous for the murder of her lover’s wife and her child in 1890, and earning comparisons (perhaps unfairly) to Jack the Ripper. Her story intersects with issues of mental health, class, and gender, for a chilling glimpse at the Victorian Era’s most vulnerable.
Mrs. Pearcey was born Mary Eleanor Wheeler in Ightham, Kent on Monday, March 26, 1866, and baptized on April 28 of the same year. The weather on the day of her birth was reported favorable, “breezy and dry.” It was the kind of country day worthy of a Wordsworth poem.
A Mrs. Taylor, who said she nursed Mary’s mother Charlotte Ann Wheeler during the delivery, remembered the day Mary was born. She later described the baby to a reporter as “pretty” with “light hair and large blue eyes.”
“We had such a good home too,” Charlotte later said, “and we never had a misword in our lives,” referring to her relationship to her husband. In retrospect, and certainly as compared to the draughty, near-empty room from which she gave the interview decades later, Charlotte idealised the family’s time in Ightham as postcard-perfect.
But memory softens and sweetens the bitterness and boredom of reality, and the reality was that Charlotte suffered “a terrible grief” at the time her daughter was born. The grief resulted from disappointing her family, who had disowned her when she didn’t marry the man they’d chosen for her. She worried this grief would contaminate her baby, and she worried about the consequences of carrying a child when she was prone to fits.
It was the combination of this toxic grief and bad genes, Charlotte later said, that made Nellie—Mary’s family nickname—too sympathetic and susceptible to other people’s grief, which, perhaps, caused her to behave in unpredictable ways.
The toxicity of emotions was not an uncommon idea. Many expectant mothers of the era worried that, through some mystical mechanism or chance encounter with a beast, they would imprint the bad psychic energy or physical characteristics of the beast onto their children. The belief was called “maternal impression.” Joseph Merrick, given the show name “The Elephant Man” by his manager Tom Norman in order to drum up a crowd, used this theory to partly explain his own, rare medical condition. Merrick explained his illness this way: his mother was knocked over and frightened by an elephant while she was pregnant. This encounter resulted in the thick lesions that covered his body. In truth, Merrick probably suffered from a combination of Neurofibromatosis Type I and Proteus Syndrome, both years from diagnosis or treatment.
While Charlotte hadn’t been knocked over by an elephant, she worried her daughter had met with a different sort of beast, albeit an invisible one: depression.
While Charlotte hadn’t been knocked over by an elephant, she worried her daughter had met with a different sort of beast, albeit an invisible one: depression. Though scientifically dubious, maternal impression presaged genetic transference, which was still a century away from widespread understanding. In other words, the mechanism was wrong, but Charlotte’s maternal instinct was not, and she indeed had cause to worry that she might have passed on a genetic predisposition to epilepsy and mental illness.
Charlotte Kelly was born in Gillingham. She had spent her youth at Rainham and Rochester, and was a Sunday school teacher at St. John’s church. At church she met her first love, an architect and surveyor by profession (his name has been lost to history). Her father, Michael Kelly, accepted their courtship and the boy’s proposal. In fact, the marriage would have been a source of family pride, for while most of Charlotte’s friends and family were in service to Her Majesty’s Army or Navy, her architect belonged to a higher class. Had they been successfully married she would have undoubtedly been well provided for since he and his friends were well-to-do. The marriage didn’t happen however, because soon after it was arranged, Charlotte went to visit her brother and, while boarding his boat, met James Wheeler, who immediately fell in love with her and courted her aggressively.
As Charlotte later retold the tale of their courtship, when she was leaving the ship James said, “There goes my wife. Either that girl or nobody for me.” She said that it could never be, for someone else had claim to her heart and would have something to say about it, but James was undeterred. “It will be the case of the best man winning,” he quipped.
James Whitford Wheeler was born on October 8, 1829 in Birmingham. Not only was he a low-ranking seaman who would never be able to provide for Charlotte as her architect could have, he had also been married before, to a Miss Elizabeth Wilson. Nonetheless, on February 14, 1865—almost certainly not a coincidence—the romantic Charlotte married her rascal sailor, in secret, while in Kent. It seems she went to some lengths to conceal her identity because the marriage registration notes her name as Charlotte Ann Kennedy, a ‘widow,’ whose father’s name was William Kelly (deceased), when, of course, neither were true. Charming, “fine, handsome, and cheerful looking,” James would prove to be the “kindest of husbands.”
According to Mr James Dunn, a resident of Ightham who knew the Wheelers, they lived in a quaint, old-fashioned cottage. Mr Dunn described Mr Wheeler as a “tall, thin man with dark hair and a dark complexion,” and Mrs Wheeler as a “tall, slender woman, with very fair hair.” They were nice, quiet, respectable people, he said, with whom he often spoke. James Wheeler joined the Kent constabulary and was appointed the village policeman, a sad irony given his daughter’s eventual fate. When he was off duty, James was remembered wearing a blue jersey and playing with the children, who he let chase after him. When on duty however, he was a “different sort of man,” Mr Dunn said, and the children dared not speak to him.
Mr Dunn remembered Mary Eleanor’s birth as an occasion with much “rejoicing going on afterwards.”
The Wheelers didn’t stay long in Ightham though. A few months after Mary was born, they left for the neighbouring village of Wrotham. Again, James served as a policeman, according to Mr Dunn. After that Mr Dunn didn’t see or know much of James or his family.
Nellie was a kind child, but painfully sensitive, Charlotte remembered. She would give up nearly everything she had to other children, she said, and she could never bear to see a child beaten. “If any of them had done wrong at any time,” Charlotte said, “she would try to hide them and then go to their father or their mother, and say, ‘You won’t beat them, will you?’ and she would often cry till they promised not to do so.”
Her mother thought her daughter “kind and good natured”—the sort to give the last penny out of her pocket if she thought others were in distress. That said, when she was denied anything she wanted, she took it to heart and could be impressively self-destructive.
By the mid nineteenth century, Victorian England was a country and culture of radical change. Railway lines criss-crossed the countryside, connecting rural villages to the metropolis.
By the mid nineteenth century, Victorian England was a country and culture of radical change.
Steamships regularly crossed the Atlantic in a matter of days. The first commercially successful bicycle caught on in Europe, and the Penny Post, developed by Sir Rowland Hill, afforded even the poorest villager a cheap, efficient means of communication. It was an exciting time full of technocratic optimism and about two years after Nellie was born, the Wheelers traded the “pretty districts of Kent” for the whirl and wonder of the capital.
According to Charlotte, James Wheeler had been invalided out of the Royal Marines, and though he’d tried his hand at the constabulary, he wanted steadier work. Fortuitously, he found employment almost immediately as a delivery foreman at the Hermitage Steam Wharf in Wapping—a giant, industrial warehouse on the Thames. His wages were enough to afford rooms at No. 36 Gloster Street. He must have been a good, hard worker, for he stayed at the Wharf for 14 years.
Their tenement at Gloster Street was a mansion in Kensington compared to the workhouse. Although not yet a byword for “ghetto,” the East End of London in the 1860s and 70s looked much like it would 20 years later when the Whitechapel murders launched the district into infamy. Overcrowded, diseased and destitute, the East End in the late 1860s was a hotchpotch of working-class and unemployed families, many of them immigrants, trying to make their way in a city that could not deliver on all the promises of prosperity it made.
Since the time of Queen Elizabeth I, English society dealt with the destitute through a haphazard system of laws—mainly financed by a series of taxes and rates assessing citizens who owned or rented houses of a certain value. In 1834, the government passed the Poor Law Amendment Act, which centralised the system and encouraged the use of large-scale, morbid-looking buildings called workhouses. The old and disabled could apply for money and food, and stay in their own homes if they had other family to take care of them. Those without family, who were neither old nor infirm, entered the workhouse, where they worked for food and a coffinlike bed in which to sleep.
Those without family, who were neither old nor infirm, entered the workhouse, where they worked for food and a coffinlike bed in which to sleep.
Writing about the wards of the Wapping workhouse, Charles Dickens said the building was degenerate and behind the times, “a mere series of garrets or lofts with every inconvenient and objectionable circumstance in their construction, and only accessible by steep and narrow staircases, infamously ill-adapted for the passage up-stairs of the sick or down-stairs of the dead.”
Most early and mid-century workhouse infirmaries were little more than holding cells and took on many prison-like aspects. “A bed in the miserable rooms, here on bedsteads, there (for a charge, as I understood it) on the floor, were women in every stage of distress and disease,” wrote Dickens.
Families went to great lengths to avoid workhouses—colloquially called a ‘spike’—if they could, but sickness was a routine cause of poverty, and one of the fastest routes into the workhouse. The Metropolitan Poor Law Amendment Act, which separated Poor Law infirmaries from the London workhouses, was passed in 1867. A resident medical superintendent, who led mostly trained nursing staff, managed the new infirmaries, unlike the old system, which largely used ‘pauper’ nurses to tend to the sickest among them. After 1860, roughly one-third of Poor Law infirmary entrants were non-paupers, but because of the affiliation with poor relief, a stay in hospital was a considerable source of embarrassment, to be avoided if it could.
Avoiding the workhouse and poor law infirmaries would prove impossible for Charlotte and Nellie, as both suffered fits, which may or may not have been epileptic in nature. In fact, sadly, Charlotte would live out her last days and die in the Stepney Union in Mile End, Old Town. What medical records exist are unclear whether Charlotte’s fits were life-long, but Nellie’s fits seem to have been caused, triggered, or exacerbated after an incident in a garden when she was only two-years-old, and dogged her until her death.
In her deposition, Charlotte said that Nellie fell out of a nurse’s arms onto stones in the garden as a toddler.
In her deposition, Charlotte said that Nellie fell out of a nurse’s arms onto stones in the garden as a toddler. A few weeks later she began touching her head where she’d hit it, crying incessantly.
When she was old enough to speak, she complained that her head hurt. Perhaps it was the intensity of this brain-on-fire that once caused Nellie to try and drown herself in the River Lea. She was rescued, according to a reporter from Lloyd’s, by a nearby resident who heard the splash. Whether Nellie actually attempted suicide or just threatened it is unclear from the account.
It is equally unclear the kinds of seizures Nellie suffered, or the type of epilepsy she had. In the 1860s, medicine had not yet advanced to the point where it could prove scarring of the brain resulted in headaches, temperament changes and seizures, or what would be called today temporal lobe epilepsy.
In cases of temporal lobe epilepsy, the cells in or around a lesion formed on the brain are so damaged they don’t behave as healthy cells might. The brain misfires, shooting off bursts of electricity that can cause excruciating headaches and various types of seizures.
Some seizures cause the person to fall down and convulse, but others are subtler and simply cause the person to act strangely, or to appear to stare into the distance. Lesions have numerous causes, but are most commonly the result of head trauma, as when a toddler is dropped headfirst on a hard surface.
Some seizures cause the person to fall down and convulse, but others are subtler and simply cause the person to act strangely, or to appear to stare into the distance.
John Hughlings Jackson, one of the first and most eminent doctors of the Victorian era to study epilepsy in detail, described the epileptic brain cells as the “mad part” of the brain that makes nearby “sane cells… act madly.” It was an unfortunate analogy, describing psychologically what was largely neuroelectrical, but Jackson was merely adding to the existing historic and literary record, which had long since equated epilepsy with madness or possession.
In Roman and Greek mythology, for example, the Gods were responsible for epileptic fits, but it was considered a “sacred disease”, a form of divine madness. In fact the term itself originated from the Greek word epilepsia, meaning seizure, as in a god seizing control of a mortal’s body. In Middle Age and Renaissance cultures, however, European Christians held that epilepsy was the outward expression of the inward battle for the soul, a fight between Satan and the Holy Ghost, and as far back as 650 BC, seizures were attributed to the Devil. In fact, the Hindus of India dedicated a special demon—Grahi—to explain epilepsy within their culture, and it was no coincidence that Grahi was a feminine deity, as the fiercest Hindu gods were almost always female.
Though strides in understanding the science of epilepsy, and treating epileptics with compassion, were made during the fin de siècle, Victorians were generally afraid of epileptics. Despite evolving understanding of the etiology of the disease, epilepsy remained largely a socially constructed affliction, shaped by a Smilesian ethic that valued hard work, good order, diligence and temperance. Epileptics contradicted notions of social responsibility and respectability, and as a consequence, they were often socially marginalized, stigmatized, and increasingly confined to lunatic asylums or epileptic colonies, having violated “the laws of nature.” As a socially constructed affliction, it was no surprise then that the treatment of epilepsy varied by class. Epilepsy could be a private misfortune among the bourgeoisie, but was often characterized as a dangerous—even criminal—character flaw among the working poor.
Mid and late nineteenth century Victorians equated epilepsy with a kind of moral insanity—an inability to maintain control over one’s faculties.
Mid and late nineteenth century Victorians equated epilepsy with a kind of moral insanity—an inability to maintain control over one’s faculties. The prominent Italian criminologist Cesare Lombroso described the violent thrashing sometimes associated with epilepsy as “furor epilepticus,”or epileptic fury, which helped fuse the ideas between epilepsy and violence. Though his major theories were largely discredited by the Edwardian era, Lombroso’s atavistic theories of crime were wildly popular in the last decades of Victoria’s reign. And, Stevenson’s The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde served as the perfect metaphor for the unspoken anxieties surrounding epileptics. Epilepsy was an affliction that could transform otherwise sane men and women into criminal beasts. Such assumptions about the disease enabled doctors to treat patients in unscientific, and sometimes inhuman, ways, and so there was great impetus to resist designations of ‘epileptic’ or ‘lunatic’ and it was generally advisable to avoid the asylum with the same vigour one avoided the workhouse.
In 1868 Charlotte and James had a second daughter, Amelia Elizabeth Wheeler, and a third daughter, Charlotte Amy Whitford Wheeler, was born in 1871. Both were baptised at the Anglican St. Philip’s church in Stepney. In the 1871 census, the family was living at 2 William Street South in Mile End Old Town. Six months later, on August 31, Amelia died of pneumonia. Three more children—all boys—joined the family: James John Henry Wheeler was born on December 4, 1872 and baptised at St. George-in-the-East the following April. Charles Thomas William Wheeler was born March 21, 1875, and also baptised at St. George-in-the-East, and John Wheeler was born sometime around 1879. The family moved at least twice between the birth of the sons—to 60 Great Hermitage Street and then, to 62 St. George Street—but stayed in the Stepney parish.
James Wheeler loved all his children, Charlotte said, but he was particularly tender toward Mary.
“Oh how fond he used to be of that child,” and she of him. At seeing her father returning from the wharf, Mary would run to meet him, and all the children would cling round him. “It was all love and happiness at home when he was with us,” Charlotte said wistfully.
Five children was certainly a demand on the Wheelers’ financial resources, but they were better off than many of the working poor.
Five children was certainly a demand on the Wheelers’ financial resources, but they were better off than many of the working poor. “We had such a good home,” Charlotte said, “for he was in a capital position,” meaning, he did well enough at the wharf to provide what Charlotte thought was a decent standard of living.
Mary was educated first at Wapping, and then at a school on Cannon Street Road. By the time she achieved Standard VI, she would have been able to read poetry, write paragraphs and perform basic mathematics. It seems she favoured language though and was a voracious reader, though whether her reading was to stave off boredom or was for pleasure, no one knows. Still, she was fond of or familiar enough with the poet Longfellow to quote him in a love letter she would write years later.
“She was always full of life and spirits,” Charlotte told a reporter, “and they were her really happy days.”
The happy days were not to last, however. Mary left school in her late teens and went to work for her uncle, John H. Kelly, at his newsagent’s shop in Stepney. His shop was close to where he lived at 150 Whitehorse Street and not far from a German family, the Prümmers, who, in 1881 were living at 105 Whitehorse Street.
Her uncle later said of Mary that she was his favourite niece, and was known for having a “kind and gentle disposition.” At some point she stopped selling newspapers for her uncle and went to work for the Prümmers as a nurse to their newborn son, George William Cristoph Prümmer. By Mrs Prümmer’s account, Mary was “a great favourite” in their house, owing to her “kind and affectionate nature” and her “gentle ways.”
Mary worked hard, but she never outgrew the “growing pains,” as her mother called them, that plagued her youth. She constantly suffered debilitating headaches and fits, and never knew what caused them, which seemed to be a source of great anxiety for her later in life. “Mother,” she would say, “I can’t tell what is the matter with my head.” The “storm within” is how painter Vincent van Gogh explained the headaches, paranoia, and personality changes that preceded his own temporal lobe epileptic fits, and Mary described similar symptoms and outcomes.
Mary’s fits grew rather worse as she got older, and during one particularly severe seizure Mr Prümmer had to hold her down. When she came round, Mrs Prümmer said she stared vacantly about and seemed quite dazed. She was so ill thereafter that she was unable to work, and eventually went to the infirmary seeking whatever treatment she could afford. The sick asylum doctor may have prescribed potassium bromide—one of the few antiepileptic drugs available—or laudanum to relieve the pain of the preceding headaches.
With a young child to consider, the Prümmers dismissed Mary from service sometime in July of 1882. The dismissal was understandable, but painful.
Just a little over a month later, she suffered another significant emotional shock. On or near August 15, 1882, men arrived at the Wheeler house on 16 Maroon Street in Mile End, where the family had moved the previous year. They were carrying James Wheeler, her father, on a gurney; he was unable to move. There had been an accident at work, and his injuries were severe. He died forty-eight hours later.
James’ death launched the Wheeler family into a spiral of grief, illness, and poverty from which they never recovered.
James’ death launched the Wheeler family into a spiral of grief, illness, and poverty from which they never recovered. Charlotte did the best she could, taking on needlework and laundry and “what we could get to do,” but only two months later, in September 1882, she was grievously ill, and spent four months in the sick asylum, no doubt as much aggrieved by the loss of her “good husband,” as the other physical maladies that troubled her. Charlotte’s brother-in-law, a tradesman in the East End, later said of James’ accidental death that it was a “terrible blow to the family.” Mary took it especially hard, the uncle said, “It was a great misfortune for her.”
A few months after her father’s death, Mary tried to hang herself. She’d tied a rope around her neck and hooked it on a nail, then kicked out a laundry basket from beneath her feet and was dangling—already black in the face from oxygen deprivation—when a neighbour-friend, Mrs Buckley, helped Charlotte lift the girl down. They only just saved her life. “In another minute, if we had not seen her,” Charlotte later told a reporter, “she would have been dead.” In looking back on the event, Charlotte felt her husband’s death marked the beginning of the end for her daughter. “But there, if he had been alive, poor man,” she said ruefully, “it [the murders] would not have happened at all.”
Adapted from Woman at the Devil’s Door: The Untold True Story of the Hampstead Murderess © 2018 by Sarah Beth Hopton. Reprinted by permission of Indiana University Press. All rights reserved.
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Sarah Beth Hopton
Sarah Beth Hopton came by her love of crime writing honestly; her father was a detective and a graduate of Quantico’s FBI Academy, and he shared his love of Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes with her at an early age. She grew up visiting her dad at the county jail and pouring over his old, unsolved case files or eating a Snickers bar with Old Smokey, the beloved District Attorney who told tall tales about the rural county's many criminal shenanigans. Hopton is currently Assistant Professor at Appalachian State University. When she’s not in the archives tracking down the next case, she’s working her organic homestead with her partner and their dogs, pigs, chickens, too many ducks, rabbits, and rascally fainting goat named after her dad, Bob. Woman at the Devil’s Door is her debut book.
A Stone's Throw
Roanoke: Secret Maps and the Search for a Lost Colony
It was raining steadily, and my escort was otherwise occupied, so I sat on a bench inside the grandstand. I picked up a discarded...
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17 years later, Schriever remembers 9/11
By Airman 1st Class William Tracy
50th Space Wing Public Affairs
SCHRIEVER AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Schriever Airmen, their families and members of the local community gathered to remember the attacks of Sept. 11 with a reveille and wreath laying Sept. 11, 2018.
“On this day, our nation remembers the tragic events at the World Trade Center in New York City, the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. and Somerset Field, Pennsylvania,” said Col. Jennifer Grant, commander of the 50th Space Wing. “At Schriever, we honor the victims, the first responders and the families. We will never forget the lives we lost on this day, but we must also remember the sacrifice and acts of heroism made when our nation needed us most.”
After a formation, consisting of Airmen from the wing’s three groups and Reserve partners, in which the flag was raised and lowered to half-staff in tribute to those who lost their lives, Grant and Don Addy, chairman of the Colorado Thirty Group, laid a ceremonial wreath in front of the Schriever AFB 9/11 artifact, a steel beam salvaged from the World Trade Center remains.
The beam is dedicated to all three sites affected by the attacks of 9/11. It is mounted upright as a symbol of the nation’s resolve in the face of terror.
The wreath laying was followed by a bell ringing ceremony known as striking of the four fives, which paid tribute to fallen firefighters, police and emergency medical providers who died in the attacks.
Nearly 3,000 men, women and children, both military and civilian; fathers, mothers, sons and daughters, gave their lives on 9/11. Thousands of service members have died in the conflict since.
Jim Mesco, 50th SW historian, said the Sept. 11 attacks changed the face of the U.S. and shattered the sense of security and distance many Americans had between their country and the strife living in the rest of the world.
“It showed the United States had vulnerabilities and enemies willing to take any measure to attack all Americans, military or civilian,” Mesco said. “No one was immune.”
Tad Davis, antiterrorism program manager with the 50th Security Forces Squadron, who was an active duty security forces Airman at the time of the attacks, shared the impact he felt on that day.
“The attacks brought terrorism right to our doorstep,” he said. “It gave us a clear vision, we realized we needed to change how we operated.”
This change included stronger security for U.S. military installations, increased analysis of risk factors, anti-terrorism awareness training for all service members and other measures.
As the base antiterrorism program manager, Davis was part of the effort that solidified these changes and made Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, and other military installations, a hard target.
“When terrorists look at Schriever AFB, they see a base not to be reckoned with,” Davis said. “Security is and will always be, a priority.”
When it comes to antiterrorism measures, Mesco said Schriever AFB’s mission of evolving space and cyberspace warfighting superiority through integrated and innovative operations is the biggest one of all.
“The wing’s assets take the war to those who waged war on us,” he said. “The Schriever AFB mission provides the means to deter our enemies.”
As Schriever AFB and the 50th SW continues on its path of dominance in space and cyberspace, Airmen are reminded to keep the sacrifice of those who lost their lives that day forever in their memories, abiding by the words which adorn the ceremonial wreath laid at the Schriever AFB 9/11 artifact — “We will never forget.”
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Power Half Hour
Sat • Feb 26, 2022 • 8:00 PM
The Englewood, Hummelstown, PA
Joywave is an American indie rock band from Rochester, New York, formed in 2010. Their lineup consists of Daniel Armbruster (vocals), Joseph Morinelli (guitar), and Paul Brenner (drums).[1] The band first became known for its collaboration with electronic music project Big Data, “Dangerous”, which peaked at number one on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart in 2014.[2] After releasing two EPs, their debut album, How Do You Feel Now?, was released through their own Cultco Music label, an imprint of Hollywood Records, in 2015. Their second album, Content, was released on July 28, 2017. It was followed by their third album, Possession, which was released on March 13, 2020 and finally Every Window Is A Mirror on the June 25, 2021.
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Confessions of a Someday Somebody
31 Days, 31 Scary Movies!!
Growing up in the late 80’s and early 90’s it was a simpler time.
A time when cable networks didn’t really have original programming and basically only played scary movies.
In fact on weekends you could hang out at home and watch MonsterVision with Joe Bob Briggs. It was pretty great!
So I have compiled a list to go along with the family friendly Halloween movies found here!
So please enjoy 31 scary movies for October! Continue reading →
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a nightmare on elm street, Alien, Alien 3, Aliens, Carrie, child's play, Child's Play 2, Child's Play 3, Danielle Harris, Darkness Falls, Dawn of the Dead, Final Destination, Final Destination 2, Final Destination 3, Final Destination 5, Freddy vs. Jason, Friday the 13th, Gary Busey, Gena Rowlands, Halloween, I Know What You Did Last Summer, Insidious, Insidious 2, IT, Jamie Lee Curtis, Jaws, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Misery, Poltergeist, Poltergeist 2, Poltergeist 3, Scream, Scream 2, Scream 3, Scream 4, Sidney Prescott, Silver Bullet, Sorority Row, St. Louis, The Blair Witch Project, The Cabin in the Woods, The Conjuring, The Crazies, The Exorcism of Emily Rose, The Exorcist, The Final Destination, The Grudge, The Hills Have Eyes, The Ring, The Shining, The Skeleton Key, The Strangers, west virginia, Wrong Turn
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WND's Klein Falsely Portrays WikiLeaks Memo
In a Dec. 7 WorldNetDaily article, Aaron Klein writes that "Pieces of U.S. State Department diplomatic correspondence have been referring to the Hezbollah terrorist organization as a 'resistance' group, according to cables released by WikiLeaks and reviewed by WND."
Except that's not true. The evidence Klein provides is a statement from a memo that "U.S.-Syrian discussions on Hezbollah have tended to 'agree to disagree' after hitting the wall of conflicting views on the legitimacy of armed resistance and Israeli occupation."
Much as Klein would like to think otherwise, that isolated statement is not evidence that the U.S. thinks Hezbollah is a "resistance" group. In fact, that statement in context of the entire memo is a portrayal of Hezbollah thinks of themselves, not the opinion of the U.S. government:
U.S.-Syrian discussions on Hizballah have tended to "agree to disagree" after hitting the wall of conflicting views on the legitimacy of armed resistance and Israeli occupation. Syrian officials, including President Asad, emphasize their political link to Hizballah and flatly deny that Syria is arming Hizballah. They then defend the right to armed resistance in response to prolonged Israeli occupation of Syrian and Lebanese territory. When convenient, Syrian officials claim they no longer have responsibility for Hizballah, noting "we are out of Lebanon." President Asad and FM Muallim have also suggested that the challenge of disarming Hizballah would be solved after Syria and Israel signed a peace treaty. This agreement would lead naturally to a deal between Lebanon and Israel, thereby removing the rationale for Hizballah's resistance movement and setting the stage for the transition of Hizballah to a purely political party.
There's nothing in the memo to support Klein's false suggestion that the U.S. considers Hezbollah to be legitimate "resistance" -- something Klein essentially admits by noting that "The cable and others from around the same time period went on to detail a series of complaints the State Department filed with the Syrian government over its continued arming of Hezbollah to the point the Iranian-backed group is thought to have more than 40,000 rockets and missiles pointed at Israel."
So there's no real reason for this article to exist except to falsely smear the Obama administration. Klein fails to note, however, that the memo was issued in 2007, when Obama was not the president.
Updated: Monday, December 13, 2010 12:09 PM EST
WND Afraid 'Tangled' Teaches Children to Think For Themselves
In his review of the Disney film "Tangled," WorldNetDaily news editor Drew Zahn states that "there is much to praise" in the film. But... there is much not to like "if you but stop and analyze the resounding message this movie plants in children's minds." Indeed, it peddles a "very worldly and yet completely wicked and untrue philosophy on adolescence."
And what is that "wicked and untrue philosophy"? The idea of adolescent rebellion:
And, of course, Ryder and Rapunzel are proved justified in the girl's rebellion, the mother is shown wicked and the youngsters' little "road trip" proves to be just what the doctor ordered. And it's all OK for the young minds in the audience to be seeped in this spirit of defiance and parent-degradation, because the mother is really the bad guy.
Happily ever after. Walk out of the theater smiling. And then, somehow, be surprised when your children think you're an overprotective know-nothing, assume they're justified in rebellion and do a little bar-hopping, frat-party "road trip" of their own.
Wait. What happened to the happy ending?
Is "Tangled" just describing adolescent life as it is? Or is it part of a wider culture that is prescribing life as it wants to be to loose teens from their parents in order to teach its own values?
I'm the father of four teenagers, and like many parents, I've found that adolescents do begin at about that age to think critically about authority. They question the old rules, they long for and test their independence. Stretching the wings is a necessary part of growing up.
But nowhere does God prescribe rebellion and defiance as a proper path to adulthood. It is not "good" and it is not "healthy." No, contrary to popular belief and Disney brainwashing, children do not have to suddenly become the spawn of Satan (the first rebel, after all) when they turn 13.
One of the greatest rewards I've found in watching the homeschooling community is that its children are often raised by parents who question the entire worldly paradigm of what kids are like and supposed to be, including what they can be like as teenagers. And while every community has its share of rebellious and difficult teens, I have marveled at watching how some young men and women from families that reject the message of "Tangled" grow up in partnership with their parents to be models of respect and independence tempered by Godly submission. They are the best example I have seen to prove rebellion is simply not a mandate.
Got that? Teenagers should never rebel against their parents -- shouldn't even think different, apparently. Submission, not independence, is the order of the day.
That was such silly opinion that even Zahn conceded he might be wrong.
In a follow-up column, Zahn begins by condescendingly writing that "Occasionally, one of my critics makes a point so well, so thoughtfully, I must concede the merit of their argument." He then reprints a letter from a mother whose daughter disagreed with the idea that the movie left "the impression that it was OK to rebel against her parents." The parent then provided a slightly less controlling theory -- after all, she does think that "we should expect obedience [from children] by instilling truth with loving discipline so they will not look for something else" -- that Zahn could apparently live with:
In short, we are all children of the King, and until we see the Light, we remain imprisoned under the control of a lying, deceptive, manipulative "mother"; and no matter how much we question Who the Light is, we will not know Him until we set out to seek and discover Him for ourselves. We will never be satisfied until we are safely in the arms of the One to Whom we really belong. We should not listen to anyone who keeps us from Jesus, even if it is our own parents, but we need to do it in a way that is honorable. Even if we have our children dedicated and raise our kids to know Jesus, they will not be reconciled to the King until they have their own moment of revelation and embrace the Truth themselves.
At least this mother, unlike Zahn, seems to acknowledge the existence of free will.
CNS Body Count Watch
A Dec. 1 CNSNews.com article by Edwin Mora keeps up CNS' obsession with tracking U.S. troop casualties in Afghanistan: "At least 45 U.S. troops were killed in Afghanistan last month--more than two-and-a-half times the 17 U.S. casualties in Afghanistan in November 2009--making November 2010 the deadliest November since the war began more than nine years ago, according to CNSNews.com’s database of U.S. casualties in Afghanistan."
Missing from Mora's article: the word "Iraq." Therefore, Mora's readers aren't aware that November's casualty rate in Afghanistan is one-third that of peak casualty rates at the height of the Iraq war.
DC Media Picks Up on MRC's Manufactured Outrage
The Washington City Paper has a story on how CNS' Penny Starr and the Media Research Center manufactured the scandal over the supposedly offensive and blasphemous art exhibit at the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery.
Remember that we first reported the MRC's manufactured outrage here and at Media Matters.
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I was tired of witnessing municipal and circuit court systems that are supposed to be fair and impartial prey on the poor and elderly. I was tired of seeing a “justice system” that discriminates and disregards constitutional rights and privileges. I was tired of seeing people treated like criminals because they are experiencing a financial crisis. I was tired of being silent.
I lost my job in 2011 and I've been involved in at least fifteen court cases since 2012. Since I was unemployed and I had more time than money, I researched the law and started representing myself in court. However, everyone else I saw in court were losing, even those that clearly should have won.
My cases included municipal ordinance violations and creditor lawsuits, I won thirteen of my fifteen cases, the fourteenth and fifteen cases were appealed. I partially won the appeal in the fourteenth case which resulted in a lower fine, but I ultimately lost with a Missouri Supreme Court ruling. The appeal in my fifteenth case went all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court which denied my writ of certiorari.
Not including interest, attorney fees and court cost, I've saved over $30,000 in fines and judgments. It can cost $100,000 – 250,000 in attorney fees to take a case to the U.S. Supreme Court to request a writ of certiorari and more if they agree to hear the case.
I spent thousands of hours researching and gaining valuable information about the law and court process and wanted to share with others what I had learned. The courts are not nearly as fair as many people think they are.
The constitution and other laws provide protection from abuse of your rights; however, if you don't know how to invoke those protections, it's as if they don't exist. People are often convinced that they are powerless; when nothing could be further from the truth. The young men and women on the front lines in Ferguson, MO have proven what the power of the people can accomplish. Municipal Courts are used as methods of finance for the cities they serve. Municipalities routinely convince defendants to plead guilty. They use scare tactics on people who don't know any better. The municipality has the burden to prove you committed whatever offense they claim. However, because most people have never bothered looking up the law, they are easy prey and provide a stream of easy money. They simply don't know the rules that apply in court.
It is my hope that others will become inspired and benefit from what I have learned during my legal challenges. Help spread the word about this site, by telling others. If you have a municipal court date, download our four-part municipal court flyer (color or black and white), print then cut and give to others you see waiting in line to get inside the courtroom. Until everyone is afforded equal treatment, none of us are truly free. There is a quote from a survivor of the Tulsa Race Riot of 1921, that in many respects still ring true today.
“Some of our group feel their superiority over those less fortunate; but when a supreme test like the Tulsa disaster comes, it serves to remind us that we are all one race. That human feigns, like those who had full sway on June 1st have no respect of person. Every Negro was afforded the same treatment regardless of his education or other advantages. A Negro was a Negro on that day and was forced to march for blocks with his hands up that day. It should teach us to remember that we cannot rise higher than our weakest brother”. Mary Parrish
In the United States, far too many people are imprisoned, and far too many of the prisoners are low-income people of color. One of the purposes of this site is to even the playing field, by providing legal information to people who can’t afford private lawyers. Our library section contains information about exercising miranda rights, searches, how much to tell your lawyer, and more. It’s particularly important to know your rights when you're suspect or accused of a crime because the behavior of law enforcement toward the public has become increasingly militant and militarized.
Law enforcement officers often rationalize their actions as necessary tactics in the wars on drugs or terrorism. Predictably, as these campaigns progress, the primary casualties are people of color, people who are poor, and people who are activists. To make matters worse, recent legislation has given law enforcement greater legal license to pry and intimidate. And these changes in the law signal that the political climate is more accepting of ugly police practices such as infiltration or manipulative interrogation techniques. That’s why it’s critical to learn how to use the law to protect yourself—before you or the people you care about end up in jail.
Law enforcement officers are trained to mislead suspects whom they’re questioning, and it’s perfectly legal for police to lie when they’re interrogating someone. In particular, officers try to convince people to give up their rights to legal advice before being questioned. Using dirty tricks to get confessions is not only inconsistent with the idea of a just legal system but also makes it more likely that innocent people will be convicted as well as guilty ones.
For those readers who are concerned that this site will help bad people get away with their crimes, we sympathize and that is not our intent. Consider, however, that bad things do happen to good people. So it could be handy to know what to say to the police in case they’re ever laboring under the misapprehension that you’re actually a bad person and therefore deserving of manipulation and mistreatment.
City of St. Louis
This site primarily owes its publication to the illegal and harassing treatment I received from multiple St. Louis City divisions in retaliation for exercising my constitutional rights.
Between 2008 and 2013, I received one speed camera and four red light camera tickets; three of those tickets were from the city of St. Louis. I challenged all five tickets in court and had them dismissed. I strongly believe that red light cameras are simply a money grab disguised as a safety measure.
St. Louis has collected over $32 million in red light camera fines and didn't want anything to interfere with that revenue stream. On the same day my tickets were dismissed in court, the City of St. Louis began targeting property that I own, because of my website redlightphototicket.com which promotes my publication, "Red Light Photo Tickets: They Rob You Without a Gun". Although, there are other websites expressing negative opinions about red light cameras, mine was the only one that I am aware of in Missouri, that provided access to strategy to actually beat tickets in court including court documents which were filed.
Some people may believe that a few million dollars don't mean much to a city the size of St. Louis, but take a look at the video below of a news broadcast discussing how St. Louis City started a furlough program that required employees to take off weeks without pay to save $3 million dollars. The following year, St. Louis created an illegal $11 monthly solid waste tax, which generates approximately $14 million annually and disguised it as a user fee in order to avoid getting voter approval.
The City of St. Louis has a culture of corruption and retaliation. Recent news reports highlight that multiple St. Louis Area Municipalities are unfairly and illegally wreaking havoc with people's lives; especially those of color, poor, elderly and other vulnerable groups lacking knowledge of the legal system. Black residents are the largest population segment within the City of St. Louis but only one of the ten highest paid city employees is black. I wonder what segment of the population the lowest paid city employees belong to.
I am not a lawyer
The author of this site has not attended or had training at any law school. I learned how to navigate the legal system through independent self-study. I am not directing you to do what I have done, I am simply exercising my first amendment freedom of speech rights and explaining my personal experiences, sharing what I have learned, expressing my opinions about what I encountered and stating the results and personal conclusions from my many hours of research.
Genius Not Required
I believe all humans have the potential for genius. Many of us had educations that restricted our capabilities and failed to properly develop our genius; see, "Mindless Follower or Critical Thinker". However, you don’t have to be a genius to understand and apply the law. I was not a great student in high school, however, I got lucky during my senior year. I was required to take a business law class. At first, I hated the subject; but loved the teacher, Ms. Fountain, who had a bigger than life personality and she created a fun classroom environment. There was one assignment that is still memorable for me. We were assigned some sort of puzzle handout that required a trip to St. Louis University’s Law Library. I remember entering the library and feeling very intimidated. As we started looking up the references to find the answers, I realized that the assignment was much easier than I though and at that moment my apprehension and fear of those ivory tower bookshelves left. I realized then that anyone can find the law, most people just don’t know how or where to look.
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The 31st CPSP Plenary
Celebrating Resilience and Unity in Times of Change:
Who Promised You a Rose Garden?
Denver, CO • Virtual (Zoom) • May 3–5, 2021
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Joanne Greenberg, Guest Speaker
Our principal guest will be Joanne Greenberg, an internationally renowned, award-winning author of 12 novels and four collections of short stories. Much of her work has been published under the pseudonym Hannah Green.
Born in Brooklyn, New York in 1932, Greenberg received her B.A. in anthropology and English from the American University of Colorado, where she became interested in Native American culture. The short stories she wrote based on her time living on a Navajo Reservation have been used for anthropological study.
I Never Promised You a Rose Garden is Greenberg's best-known novel, an autobiographical account of her psychological disturbance in her teen years. Her psychotherapist at Chestnut Lodge in Rockville, Maryland, was Frieda Fromm-Reichman, who was among the several preeminent psychotherapists of the previous generation. Fromm-Reichman was among those who believed that psychotherapy was being effectively provided by lay persons, that a medical degree or a doctorate was not the only route to becoming a competent psychotherapist. She also had a once-removed relationship with Anton Boisen, through Harry Stack Sullivan.
Greenberg was discharged after several years of residential treatment. She did a crash course in high school education and followed up with college and graduate school and a Ph.D. in anthropology, a subject she ultimately taught at the Colorado School of Mines. Besides her university teaching, she volunteered as a “lay psychotherapist” (my epithet) for her local Emergency Services. In that respect, she has much in common with us.
Countdown to the 31st CPSP Plenary
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DC’s Top Cop Backs Mayor’s Plan To Exempt Police Body-Cam Footage From FOIA Requests
Brendan Smialowski/AFP/Getty Images
Josh Fatzick Reporter
The District of Columbia’s police chief told a city council panel Thursday she would support Mayor Muriel Bowser’s proposal to shield all body camera footage from Freedom of Information Act requests.
Police chief Cathy Lanier cited privacy concerns and logistical problems with redacting sensitive information from body camera footage as her main reasons for backing the proposal.
In her proposed budget for 2016, Bowser committed just over $5 million to place body cameras on all police officers in the city.
Last October, the district police department launched a pilot program to test the use of body cameras, and Bowser said the program was such a success it would be rolled out to the entire department over the next year and a half.
However, nestled away in a ride-along bill that allows the government to implement the new budget is an appeal to privacy that would block all body camera footage from FOIAs.
Lanier said it can take up to 17 hours to properly redact information from just four minutes of police body camera footage, and with the district regulations requiring officers to activate the cameras as soon as they are dispatched to a call, that means a lot of footage.
“It can take quite a bit of time, and it is going to be very costly,” Lanier told the council panel.
According to Lanier, video redaction software is in its infancy and there is no standard on which to judge its effectiveness. Even Google, she said, only has an 89 percent success rate with blurring faces on google maps, and that is just still shots, not video.
D.C.’s top FOIA officer disagrees with Lanier, though, and said the language blocking FOIA requests for body camera footage needs to be dropped from the law before it is enacted.
Traci Hughes, director of the city’s Office of Open Government, told the council “any other action is ill advised,” and would indicate an extreme insensitivity to the national climate of distrust of law enforcement officers brought about by recent high-profile cases of police brutality.
She added that some of the $5 million set aside in the mayor’s proposed budget could be used to hire more people to redact the vidoes, and “a blanket exemption is not the best option.”
City Councilman Kenyan McDuffie, who convened the hearing, said he will keep the proposed blanket exemption from moving forward, and will instead propose legislation that addresses both the need for public privacy and the need for transparency from the police department.
“While I recognize the need to ensure the privacy of residents, especially victims and those who have not been charged with any crime, I believe that there must also be a way to access the appropriately-redacted footage,” McDuffie said.
Michael Tobin, director of D.C.’s Office of Police Complaints, compared the situation with body camera footage to that when police in the country first rolled out dash cameras in cruisers about a decade ago.
He said he remembered hearing the same concerns about privacy and technology during the debate then, but “every city in america eventually found a middle-ground on the issue,” and they will this time, too.
Tobin also mentioned that many interactions between police and the public would take place in public areas, and therefore wouldn’t be subject to more stringent parts of the FOIA law.
Regardless, though, Lanier said the city doesn’t currently possess the technology or the manpower to redact the video, and she couldn’t promise that any video could be properly redacted without enormous cost and hours.
She said until new technology emerges, the current proposal is the best way to protect the privacy of innocent bystanders.
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Tree smashes into UMass greenhouse
By Alyssa Creamer
High winds snapped a 70-foot hemlock tree and it flew, crashing into the University of Massachusetts greenhouse No. 2 at French Hall on Dec. 30. The tree’s collision not only destroyed greenhouse No. 2, a 30-by-40-foot structure, but also damaged two other smaller 12-by-15 foot greenhouses.
According to greenhouse technician Jeffrey Anderson, the damage to these buildings is estimated to cost UMass ‘at least a couple of hundred thousand dollars’ in demolition and cleanup of hazardous waste expenses along with the costs to reroute electrical and plumbing services.
Winds were estimated to have reached 48 miles per hour on campus, and the tree, with a diameter of at least 2.5 feet split itself at a height of 8 feet. No one was injured as a result of the tree’s collapse, yet several problems for those who need the greenhouses have sprung up.‘
The greenhouses, which were built 95 years ago when French Hall was constructed, were declared safe for students and faculty to research and study within before the tree collapsed.
However, as is commonly found in old buildings, lead paint was used on the piping of the greenhouses.
UMass physical plant officials believe that hazardous waste such as asbestos may contaminate the air in the greenhouse during demolition. As a result, all three of the greenhouses are now boarded up and entering is prohibited.
Since greenhouse No. 2 was the main entrance and walkway students and staff used to get to the other greenhouses, people are finding it much more difficult to get to the other greenhouses.
‘The traffic flow into and out of the greenhouses is one of our biggest problems now,’ said Anderson. ‘Getting people and supplies in and out of the greenhouses will be a problem until they get the temporary walkway up from French Hall to the greenhouses.’
According to Anderson, UMass campus facility members intend to wait until the remnants of the buildings are cleared and then construct a covered walkway for people to walk safely through to the other greenhouses.
They are also looking at the possibility of putting up a temporary plastic greenhouse. Anderson believes the plastic greenhouse would only be temporary because of previous plans to build a new greenhouse by the greenhouse at UMass’ Bowditch Hall.
In addition to problems traveling to and from each building, greenhouse technicians, students and staff have lost a significant amount of work space. Despite losing a large amount of foliage plant material used in classes, the greenhouse technicians believe they can divide up the plants they rescued and counteract the loss in donations as well.
‘We did not get hurt as bad as we could have,’ said Anderson, referring to the loss of plant material.
Alyssa Creamer can be reached at [email protected]
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Scrolling Headlines
Fix the recreation center’s squat rack
By Edridge D'Souza
(Collegian File Photo)
I returned to the University of Massachusetts a little early this year. As part of Residential Life staff training, I had to return to campus two weeks before the start of semester. During this time, I saw many of my favorite campus locations operating at limited capacity. This was understandable, since many campus businesses and facilities rely heavily on student workers, so it was expected that there would be reduced functionality before the official start of semester.
Roots Café was open, but didn’t sell all of their items. The dining halls were open, but at reduced hours. The recreation center was open, but on a tighter schedule. Most strikingly, I noticed that of the three squat platforms we used to have, one of them appeared to be under repair. Assuming that this was a temporary situation due to summer repairs, I’d proceed with my workouts and simply avoid the broken rack. After all, before the semester started, there were very few people in the gym at a given time, so it wasn’t a big problem to simply use one of the other two racks.
It’s been slightly more than two months since then, and the middle rack at the rec center is still blocked off. Now, however, people are using the facilities on a regular basis, and keeping the squat rack out of service is starting to become problematic.
Sure, there are times when the rec center isn’t very crowded. At those times, the other two squat racks are free to anyone who needs them. However, for people whose workouts require squats or deadlifts three times a week, the current reliance on only two rack platforms makes it nearly impossible to properly train. Generally, this means that the racks are only accessible to those who are lifting in a group, making it more inaccessible for novices who are trying to get into fitness.
But beyond being an inconvenience, this setup also makes the gym less safe. When it’s particularly packed, people tend to overcrowd the platforms. On Monday nights, it’s not uncommon to see the two functional platforms loaded up with three sets of people each. That is, one person squatting, and two people at the deadlift platform for each of the two racks. In situations like this, the increased crowdedness and close proximity add an additional risk.
I personally have been in situations where I’ve had to triple up like this, and as a result have ended up having a few close calls. When I was deadlifting, the person right behind me was performing dynamic Olympic lifts, which can involve swinging around heavy weights and potentially dropping them from high up. While they took precautions to make sure their bar would never come in contact with me, it wouldn’t have been hard to get hit if I stumbled over my laces or simply stepped backward at the wrong time. When people are performing dynamic lifts with heavy weights, this has the real potential to seriously injure someone, posing a direct safety concern to people using the rec center facilities. As much as we can personally try to be safe, there is an inherent increased risk to lifting when in close proximity to others. This is a direct consequence of the fact that the middle rack is still closed, which causes people to triple up on the remaining racks.
What baffles me most is the fact that, even though the middle rack is missing its deadlift platform, the squat rack component is still intact. Ostensibly, the rec center could at least add a bar to the middle rack, allowing one extra person to perform squats and thereby alleviating part of the traffic load. The rec center has entire areas dedicated only to cardio machines which are rarely filled to maximum capacity. Yet, although the lifting platforms are filled beyond their capacity, the rec center hasn’t seemed to make it a top priority to alleviate this demand. Even ignoring the safety concerns, it makes little sense from an efficiency perspective to have so few sets of one of the gym’s most popular pieces of exercise equipment.
There are, of course, some official reasons for why the rack hasn’t been fixed. Issues such as maintenance timing and cost played an important role in getting us to where we are now. And in fact, within the past week, there have been signs posted in the rec center explaining that the rack will soon be repaired. This is a step forward, but it still doesn’t change the fact that for more than two months, the racks were kept in a state that increased safety risks and caused problems with overcrowding.
The rec center provides an amazing wealth of workout facilities and equipment for people who want to maintain their physical health. It’s been one of my favorite places on campus. Yet, the fact that the problems related to this rack have been left alone for months signifies that the rec center could be doing more in terms of safety and efficiency. If the rec center takes these issues seriously, they could invest in another rack (or more!) to further alleviate these problems. And quite frankly, it would be nice. At a school with over 21,000 undergraduate students, we should have a few more sets of our most frequently-used pieces of equipment.
Edridge D’Souza is a Collegian columnist and can be reached at [email protected]
Olympic lifts
Roots Cafe
Paul • Nov 8, 2017 at 12:57 pm
Do you even lift, bro?
https://dailycollegian.com/2017/11/fix-the-recreation-centers-squat-rack/#comment-1842799
Richard • Nov 8, 2017 at 6:39 am
Funny that you posed this the day it was fixed. Try not to talk about things you have limited information on next time, or at least consult someone who might be ‘in the know’.
Sam • Nov 7, 2017 at 2:46 pm
Another safety concern… many of the showers in the ladies locker room have lights that are out, leaving very dimly lit showers. It’s been this way for months now. Something as simple as changing a light bulb should be addressed immediately and not left for weeks or months.
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A Serious Word About Mr. Dung's Dong
Until recently, the Vietnamese economy has been one of the most dynamic of all the emerging markets. That is, until they followed in America’s footsteps, and made a potentially fatal error for their currency, the ‘dong’. Bill Bonner explains…
"I, Franklin D. Roosevelt, President of the United States of America, do declare that said national emergency still continues to exist and pursuant to said…"
With those mealy words, America’s Depression-era president ventured from bad luck into treachery. The Executive Order he issued on the 5th of April 1933 confiscated Americans’ private holdings of gold, then valued at $20.67 per ounce. Then, in January, 1934, the U.S. president fixed the price of gold at $35. All of sudden, Americans’ dollars had been devalued by 69.3%.
Whether this act of nationwide larceny did the economy any good or not, we cannot say. It was not until after World War II that the economy fully recovered the spring in its step. And U.S. stock prices didn’t return to their ’29 highs until 1950.
But there is hardly an act of government so foolish or so maladroit that subsequent politicians won’t provide an encore. This week, the government of Nguyen Tan Dung moved to center stage. Vietnam had recently become the world’s largest importer of gold bullion. Investors and householders bought the yellow metal for the same reason people always have – as a way to protect themselves from paper. The paper at issue is called the "dong," the official currency of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. Lately, the dong has been losing value against consumer prices at the rate of 25% per year.
A year ago, the typical Vietnamese investor might have turned to the share market for safety…and growth. But Ho Chi Minh’s stock exchange fell every single day in May and is down nearly 60% since January. Or, he might have bought property. Alas, the recent downturn has hit Hanoi property like Richard Nixon’s B-52s. Apartment prices in commercial centers, according to Morgan Stanley, have fallen in half so far this year. How about the dollar, another common refuge from shady money in sunny places? The dong has stayed fairly close to the dollar; but it must have felt as thought it was handcuffed to a leper. Since the Roosevelt era, the dollar has sunk from 1/20th of an ounce of gold down to 1/1000th. In dong or in dollars, the average price of gold so far this year is 250 above the average price in the same period last year – a loss of 37% in the value of the paper currencies.
But a year ago, the whole world was a sunnier place. Vietnam was so blessed you needed to wear sunscreen even indoors. It was the "next Asian miracle," with growth rates of more than 7% for the last decade. "Young, prosperous, and confident," was how The Economist described it. Wages were barely half those in China. And productivity was growing faster. Diem Bien Phu and the tiger cages had been forgotten; foreign investment was rolling in like new Mercedes off a transport ship.
But then, the monsoons began. And nowhere have the rains come down harder than in the streets of Ho Chi Minh City. The Vietnam stock exchange is the world’s worst performer so far this year.
The Vietnamese have always admired Americans. When Ho Chi Minh declared independence for Vietnam in 1945, after the August Revolution, he plagiarized directly from Thomas Jefferson: "All men are created equal," he began. "They are endowed by their creator with certain inalienable rights; among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of property."
No wonder the state bank of the Annamites handled this latest crisis just as FDR and Richard Nixon managed similar ones in the United States. FDR reneged on America’s historic obligation to its own citizens; after 1933, they could no longer redeem their paper money for gold. Richard Nixon stiffed the foreigners in 1971; henceforth, if the French wanted to trade their dollars for gold they were out of luck. Now cometh Mr. Dung, putting the gold importers out of business. He "temporarily" withdrew licenses for further imports, the FT reports.
In years past, if the U.S. economy sneezed, an Asian exporter like Vietnam would come down with a cold. Now, it’s Mr. Bernanke’s quack medicine that staggers the foreigners.
The problem for Vietnam is no longer that it is so backward, but that it is so forward. All nations must pay, more or less, the global price for rice…and bear the consequences of Mr. Nixon’s dollar-based financial system. But some are more vulnerable than others. With imports and exports equal to 160% of GDP, Vietnam has one of the world’s most globalized economies. So, when the Fed tries to stimulate the U.S. economy with loose credit, the extra liquidity drives up prices faster in Hanoi than in Houston.
The IMF puts average inflation worldwide at 3.9% for ’07 and 4.7% for ’08. But emerging markets suffer higher rates of inflation – almost 12% says the IMF. The reason for this is simple enough: emerging markets are big importers of raw materials, which they turn into finished products. And unlike the United States, their economies are still running hot – which puts upward pressure on labor rates. Also, food is nearly a third of family budgets in emerging markets; in the U.S. and Europe, it is only half as much. Since commodity prices and food have soared in dollar terms, so has the cost of living.
"Vietnamese investors have taken a rational decision that this is a hedge against higher inflation and a weak dollar," said a director of Dragon Capital, based in Ho Chi Minh City, to the Financial Times. The Vietnamese, seeing the handwriting on the wall, bought so much gold, imports of the metal into Vietnam more than doubled in the last year. While neither Americans nor Vietnamese can still redeem their paper currencies for gold at a fixed rate, up until this week, they could both trade in their dongs and dollars for gold, at a moving rate. Investors everywhere might want to make that rational decision too – while they still can.
June 27, 2008 — Paris France
Bill Bonner is the founder and editor of The Daily Reckoning. He is also the author, with Addison Wiggin, of the national best sellers Financial Reckoning Day: Surviving the Soft Depression of the 21st Century and Empire of Debt: The Rise of an Epic Financial Crisis.
Bill’s latest book, Mobs, Messiahs and Markets: Surviving the Public Spectacle in Finance and Politics, written with co-author Lila Rajiva, is available now.
Yesterday, there were more ghost sightings. Many analysts and commentators thought they saw the spectre of the ’30s. Others could have sworn it was a poltergeist from the ’70s.
The U.S. stock market got smacked down yesterday – ending the day with a loss of 355 points on the Dow.
The proximate cause of this punishment, according to the papers, was yet more bad news from the oil market. The oil pot bubbled up yesterday. The price of crude rose more than $5 to close at its highest point ever – $139.
Hey, where’s all that cheap oil the neo-cons promised when they invaded Iraq? We seem to recall three major routes to the war. First, of course, was the high road – we were going overthrow the wicked Saddam Hussein; the Iraqis would kiss our feet and become good democrats; the world would be a better place for it.
Second, there was the hard road – where the world’s leading hegemon shouldered its imperial responsibility by dutifully eliminating weapons of mass destruction, establishing a base of freedom and military force in Mesopotamia; as a result, the world was supposed to a safer place, remember?
And then, there was the low road – where if we could knock off Iraq’s legitimate leaders, we would have the country’s oil to ourselves; we could pump up the world’s supply of oil and lower its price; the world would surely be more prosperous as a consequence.
But all the roads led to Hell. (More below…) And today’s news tells us that 75% of Americans blame George W. Bush for it.
Wait a minute. That’s a lot of blame to lay on single man. It doesn’t seem fair. Poor George W. is getting the highest DISapproval ratings of any president in history. He’s dissed because he got us into the Iraq War…he’s dissed because oil has gone up 40% this year…he’s dissed because houses are falling in price…and he’s even dissed because inflation is increasing.
We hate to kick a man when he’s down. But we like kicking George W. Bush so much, we’ll make an exception. Better yet, we’ll prop him up…just so we can have the pleasure of kicking him down again.
Let us make one thing perfectly clear; as another disgraceful ghost of the ’70s would put it, all these problems are not the president’s fault. Let’s face it, invading Iraq seemed like a good idea at the time – at least to most right-thinking Americans. And as for the price of oil, who could have imagined that all those people in the East would start using so much of the stuff? And who could have imagined that the Iraqis would be such meatheads as to drag this war out so long…and make such a mess of their own most profitable industry? Well, anyone might have, but we’re talking about George W. Bush.
Yes, poor George II lacked imagination. But is it his fault that houses are going down in price, or that Americans have too much debt, or that when the going was good, Wall Street went too far?
Meanwhile, our favorite metal seemed to take advantage of all the commotion yesterday to sneak up a full $32.
Before 1935, you could have bought a whole ounce and a half of gold for that money. Today, you get 1/27th of an ounce. Of course, you could have bought the whole Dow for the amount the Dow fell yesterday, too. And, not forgetting the black goo, you could have purchased a barrel of oil for yesterday’s price increase.
As to the ’30s, the ghost apparently spooked Wall Street…and then flew off to scare ordinary people coast to coast.
"More Pain Seen for US Banks," reported the International Herald Tribune.
"Low rated borrowers squeezed out of debt markets," the Financial Times followed up.
"Fears grow of a new stage of credit crisis," the FT went on.
Homeowners continue to get slapped around. From California, the latest report says the typical house is worth only about two-thirds as much as it was two years ago. Nationwide, houses are down for the first time since the Great Depression…with the go-go markets of Miami, Las Vegas and Washington, D.C. area, hit hardest.
With house prices falling so much, you’d think that fewer people would be left without roofs over their heads. Not so. USA Today tells us that the ranks of those with no roofs over their heads are swelling with "new faces" of those who hitherto had passed for normal, folks-next-door.
Among those most haunted by the spectre of the ’30s are the people who were always closest to that era – old people. They’re going broke faster than any other age group.
What is driving these fossils into the poor house? We can guess. They live on fixed incomes. While the ghost of the ’30s lowers the price of their main asset – their houses – the ghost of ’70s inflation is making their bare lives more and more expensive.
Everyone is driving less, as a consequence of higher fuel prices; but these graybeards didn’t drive very much anyway.
Everyone is cutting back on air travel; but even before the price increases, these antiques didn’t get into the air very often.
Everyone is trimming his budget, taking out the whimsical and witless spending; but old people often don’t have much left in their budgets but the necessities.
They’re in a classic ’70s trap – hard against the rock of fixed income, crushed by the boulder of rising prices.
Yesterday, the CRB commodity index rose to a new record high – at 595.
"Buffett says inflation is exploding," according to CNNMoney.
What can people do? A report in today’s news tells us that many are "delaying health care." Probably a good move for the oldsters. If they put it off long enough, they won’t need it at all.
You could hang George W. Bush for inflation too. It would be fine with us. He let government spending get out of control. "Deficits don’t matter," said his #2, Dick Cheney. More new federal spending and US financial commitments were added in the Bush years than under all the rest of America’s presidents put together; and more new money was created while George W. Bush was president than in all the years since the Declaration of Independence combined. Legally, we don’t know if that charge is enough to hang a man. Besides, it seems extreme. In the middle ages, if the keeper of the mint allowed monetary inflation, the king had him castrated. That seems like punishment enough.
Buffett says he is supporting Obama.
*** Bill Gates retired.
*** Now it’s the winemakers who are "on the rampage," says today’s paper. In Montpelier, France, they burned cars and smashed up supermarkets.
What’s their beef? Same as everybody’s; they say they can’t make any money. Their costs are rising faster than their incomes.
Well, at least they can’t blame us. Last night, for example, we went to dinner at a restaurant in the Palais Royale. We had a black risotto (made from the squid ink) washed down by two bottles of Bordeaux.
What a lovely evening.
"This is the sort of night you wait for all year round," said a colleague. "It’s almost 11 o’clock and it’s still fairly light out…the temperature is perfect…and here, in the Palais Royale, it’s as if we were in a painting."
We were dining outside, under the linden trees. The fading light reflected off the old stone walls of the Palais…children played in the park next to us…
…and we gave the wine industry our full support.
Out with the old gods and in with the new. Here’s Bill Bonner on why the issue of Civil War statues goes way beyond monuments to a different time…
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Community Center for the Performing Arts
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Shrine Merke
There is a small village Merke in Merke district of Zhambyl region, this place is well known among all Kazakhstani people interested in history, many foreign scholars and historians. It is in this place an impressive monument of material and spiritual culture of the ancient Turks - shrine Merke is located. It is a truly unique and wonderful place, the shrine is located at an altitude of 3000 meters above sea level and dates back to VII-XII centuries. It consists of a variety of burial and memorial structures which reflect all stages of the millennial history of the nomadic population of Semirechie. It is very difficult to reach this place, but owing to its inaccessibility dozens of stone sculptures of the shrine Merke have survived undisturbed. Nowadays the Shrine Merke is the only survived temple complex of Turkic nomads throughout Eurasia.
The shrine consists of a multiple of separate monuments spread over an area of 250 square kilometers. There is a great number of mounds complexes, stone fences and stone sculptures that have an outstanding cultural identity and great scientific value. The highest concentration of monuments with sculptures is marked on the plateau Sandyk. Researches carried out here by Kazakh scientists formed the basis for conclusions about the peculiarities of the development of cultural genesis of Zhetisu Turks in the early Middle Ages VII-VIII centuries, that is, during operation of the Western Turkic Khanate. Nowhere else except in Merke mountains, you can see remarkable stelas located everywhere, they amounted to more than 80 on the whole. They are situated both inside the fence singly and in small groups in the center of the mounds, outside and behind fences. Scientists say that all the stages of the history of ancient Turks are disposed at this place. Some stone statues are represented not only in woman, but also in man image. They were used for cults and conducting various rituals in ancient times.
During the excavations carried out here in the framework of the state program "Cultural Heritage", Scientists archaeologists discovered unique items placed in major museums of Kazakhstan. Petroglyphs on rocks and stone sculptures in the mountain gorges of Merke preserved and they were studied. Most of them have woman's face. This is a very rare case in Turkic memorial and monumental art.
The first mention of the village Merke located at the foot of the Kyrgyz Alatau was found in the writings of Arab geographers in the IX-X century. At that time it was called .Mirki", well fortified, it even had a citadel. Mirki was considered to be a medium-sized city. According to modern scholars, the city was formed in the VII century, in Farsi its name is translated as "center".
The stone sculptures of the settlement "Mirki" were written about by Russian surveyors Anichkov and Kallaur for the first time ever at the end of the XIX century. Scientists historians have had an increased interest in this monument from the very moment of its discovery. In the end, as a result of the complex archaeological and ecological work in places where the Turkic ritual complexes assembled, the basis for inclusion the shrine Merke in the number of special monuments of Kazakhstan appeared and it was proposed to include this object in the list of world natural-historic heritage.
The ancient settlement Taraz
The ancient settlement of Taraz is a unique archeological monument. Cultural layers of Taraz dates back to the 1st-19th centuries and reflect entire history of Kazakhstan. Findings of the 10th -12th centuries – the time of the town’s prosperity – are of prominent interest.
Zhambyl regional Kazakh drama theater
Zhambyl regional Kazakh Drama Theatre named after Abay has a long and very interesting history. The theater was founded on January 5, 1936 in Aulie-Ata (Taraz) as a collective and state theater.
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Under the direct supervision of the Principal Investigator in the UCLA Brain Tumor Imaging Laboratory (BTIL) , the Research Assistant will manage and coordinate the logistical and administrative aspects of clinical research studies for the Lab, which includes organization, management, scheduling, interacting with patients and reporting of trial data in multiple prospective neuroimaging research studies. The SRA will also aid in processing and organization of both clinical and research-related neuroimaging data sets. Job Qualifications Bachelor’s degree with 1-2 years of…
Purpose Lung cancer screening with low-dose CT has recently been approved for reimbursement, heralding the arrival of such screening services worldwide. Computer-Aided Detection (CAD) tools offer the potential to assist radiologists in detecting nodules in these screening exams. In lung screening, as in all CT exams, there is interest in further reducing radiation dose. However, the effects of continued dose reduction on CAD performance are not fully understood. In this work, we investigated the effect of reducing radiation dose on…
Overview You can align with a legacy of innovation. As a MR Scientist at UCLA Health you will have access to cutting-edge research and technology through designing, implementing, and testing MR pulse sequences for various research projects.This work will fall under the general supervision of the Principal Investigator of the UCLA Brain Tumor Imaging Laboratory (BTIL) within the Center for Computer Vision and Imaging Biomarkers (CVIB) in the Department of Radiological Sciences. If you are independent, inquisitive and have the…
Automated analysis of medical images for diagnostic and data mining purposes are being widely developed. An essential step in high throughput processing is to know what anatomy is included in a given image so that the right analysis can be triggered automatically. CVIB PhD student Xiaoyong Wang, working with faculty and staff scientists, has developed an image classification technique using a feature vector based on image subsampling. Machine learning was performed using a large clinical trial database of labeled images.…
Robustness-Driven Feature Selection in Classification of Interstitial Lung Disease
Lack of classifier robustness to CT acquisition parameter variations is a barrier to widespread adoption of CAD systems. As part of his PhD research, CVIB graduate Dr Danny Chong developed a new Robustness-Driven Feature Selection (RDFS) algorithm that preferentially selects features that are relatively invariant CT technical factors. Working with CVIB faculty and staff, Dr. Chong showed that use of RDFS with 3D texture features improved CT classification of fibrotic interstitial lung disease in multi-center clinical trials. The research was…
Career Opportunity: CVIB Software Engineer
The successful candidate will join an R&D team developing cutting-edge computer vision algorithms to detect and classify disease on medical images beyond the level of the human eye for use in healthcare and clinical trials. We seek a software engineer with experience in image processing and a desire to join a highly energetic and innovative team Duties Program image segmentation, registration, feature extraction, and pattern classification algorithms in C++/Python. GUI design and integration of developed algorithms into an image analysis…
Toward clinically usable CAD for lung cancer screening with computed tomography
Objectives The purpose of this study was to define clinically appropriate, computer-aided lung nodule detection (CAD) requirements and protocols based on recent screening trials. In the following paper, we describe a CAD evaluation methodology based on a publically available, annotated computed tomography (CT) image data set, and demonstrate the evaluation of a new CAD system with the functionality and performance required for adoption in clinical practice. Methods A new automated lung nodule detection and measurement system was developed that incorporates…
The Lung Image Database Consortium (LIDC) and Image Database Resource Initiative (IDRI): A Completed Reference Database of Lung Nodules on CT Scans
Purpose: The development of computer-aided diagnostic (CAD) methods for lung nodule detection, classification, and quantitative assessment can be facilitated through a well-characterized repository of computed tomography (CT) scans. The Lung Image Database Consortium (LIDC) and Image Database Resource Initiative (IDRI) completed such a database, establishing a publicly available reference for the medical imaging research community. Initiated by the National Cancer Institute (NCI), further advanced by the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health (FNIH), and accompanied by the Food and Drug…
Automatic Segmentation of Lung Parenchyma in the Presence of Diseases Based on Curvature of Ribs
Rationale and Objectives Segmentation of lungs using high-resolution computer tomographic images in the setting of diffuse lung diseases is a major challenge in medical image analysis. Threshold-based techniques tend to leave out lung regions that have increased attenuation, such as in the presence of interstitial lung disease. In contrast, streak artifacts can cause the lung segmentation to “leak” into the chest wall. The purpose of this work was to perform segmentation of the lungs using a technique that selects an optimal threshold for a given patient…
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Take a Peek into the Microsoft Vienna Headquarters Decor
The decor scheme at the new Microsoft headquarters in Vienna takes a lot of inspiration from nature. We'll show you what we mean by that in this article.
In today’s article, we’re going to tell you all about the decor in the Microsoft Vienna headquarters.
In this day and age, we pay a lot more attention to the decor schemes in our workplaces. That’s true whether you’re dealing with an office building, home office, or a major company’s headquarters, which is what we’re focusing on today. There’s no doubt that a nice decor scheme can make workers feel more relaxed and comfortable.
In the case of the Microsoft Vienna headquarters, the Austrian architectural firm Innocad headed the project. As you’ll see on their web page, their projects always have a clear meaning and purpose. On top of that, they also tend to break from convention. They take inspiration from lots of different sources.
Each one of their projects has a central idea or theme as its backbone. In the case of Microsoft’s new headquarters, as you’ll see below, that idea is nature.
The presence of natural elements
In every single room in this building, you’ll see a reference to some natural element, such as water, plants, or wood. The most interesting thing of all is that only one of those things is present in any given room. There’s never a blend.
For example, in one of the rooms, all the walls are painted different shades of blue. Meanwhile, in another room, the walls and ceiling are entirely covered in wood. In yet another room, there are lots of plants and green elements.
In fact, there are some rooms with ceilings entirely covered by a vertical garden! We’ve written some other articles where we talk about the benefits of having plants indoors, so you know we’re especially big fans of this. But taking that natural world even farther, there’s another room with an aquarium in it!
The best part about each room having a different decor scheme is that people can choose where they want to work every day, depending on their mood or what they feel like at a particular moment. There are no fixed offices, which might sound strange at first. Like we said: people choose where they want to work.
The colors in the Microsoft Vienna headquarters
Knowing the natural elements they’ve used in the decor scheme here, you can probably guess what the colors they’ve used most are. In no particular order, green, blue, brown, and white are probably the most common.
Of course, they’re all present in different ways depending on the room, but you’ll definitely see them around the floor in various bars of color. White is especially common in the furniture.
You also have to note the kind of lighting they’ve used. In some cases, they rely on natural lighting, with big windows in strategic places. In other cases, they use artificial lighting from different kinds of lamps, depending on the space.
Even though each room only has one color (with multiple different shades), the spaces never feel overloaded at all. There’s always a sense of balance and natural energy. Every room in these Vienna offices has different colors, materials, and textures. But in spite of that, there’s a consistent sense of good taste and practicality.
Practical, functional furniture
Lastly, we couldn’t talk about the Microsoft Vienna headquarters without mentioning the furniture. Most of it has simple, organic lines, and is in white. There are some exceptions, though.
You probably wouldn’t believe us if not for the picture above, but there are even slides in some rooms to go down a floor! You’ll also see square puff chairs in three different colors: white, green, and gray. The nice thing about these kinds of chairs is that they’re easy to move, which makes them a very flexible seating option.
In some of the other rooms, the chairs are entirely round and made of rubber. Once again, they’re very practical and simple.
So, as you can see, these are offices with plenty of references to the natural world. This has been a popular trend in recent years in the interior design world, in both homes and office buildings. It makes you want to work for Microsoft and move to Vienna, doesn’t it?
6 Decor Ideas for Your Study or Home Office
In our post today, we'll fill you in on them to make your study or home office as comfortable as possible and adaptable to your needs.
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Home › SEEN - "Subway SE" Painting on paper
SEEN - "Subway SE" Painting on paper
SEEN - Spray Paint on art paper . Size measures 24×38” . Approx 2006. In excellent condition. Signed in Pencil, verso.
Back in the 1970’s SEEN created a writing crew solely for the purpose of getting your name up on N.Y.City’s Subway Train System. The crew was titled U.A.(UNITED ARTISTS) also known as UA boys. While other crews at the time felt it was nessasary to recruit large numbers, the UNITED ARTISTS kept their number of members small. There were a total of 5 members SEEN MAD PJAY DUSTER and SIN.
Painting on paper comes UNFRAMED
Richard "Richie" Mirando, known as Seen UA, born 1961 in The Bronx, New York, is one of the most well known Graffiti artists in the world, often referred to as the Godfather of Graffiti, although he did not pioneer the movement.
Seen first started to paint on New York's Subway in 1973. His crew United Artists (or simply UA) quickly gained the reputation for producing full-color throw-ups on whole cars.
For the next 16 years his pieces were running across the city and on all lines, but they were especially prominent on the 2,5 and 6 lines. He was responsible for dozens of whole-car top-to-bottoms, many of which have become iconic images of the time.
It was during the very early 1980s that Seen started producing work on canvas, shown by galleries and bought by museums and private collectors across the globe. These included not only solo exhibitions but also group shows with artists such as Keith Haring, Andy Warhol, Jean Michel Basquiat , Dondi, Quik, Blade, and Lee Quinones. Despite the high demand for his work in Europe and constant world travel, Seen continued to hit the New York subway trains until 1989, long after increased pressure from the MTA had stopped many from doing so. He was also featured prominently in the 1983 PBS documentary Style Wars
In the late 1980s Seen also turned his talent to Tattoo art, opening Tattoo SEEN, which quickly became one of the most successful studios in New York. Seen's recent work includes three-dimensional sculpture, mixed media work with reclaimed or discarded materials (often found in the street), and a series of hand-painted, limited-edition MTA New York subway maps. He continues to exhibit worldwide and produce work with and alongside artists such as Banksy.
In 2009, the SEEN Gallery opens in Paris before becoming the SEEN Studio's, France. He also has been exhibited at the Fondation Cartier.
In 2010, he has shown at the Magda Danysz Gallery with a solo show on the three floors of the gallery.
In 2011, he signed on with Opera Gallery (12 locations worldwide), and the Paris location featured his work. Dirtypilot worked with SEEN from Jan 2011 - summer of 2017.
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Professor Sentenced in Pay-for-Grades Scheme
Serious Cases Remain Rare, But Coronavirus Infections In Children Are On The Rise
Edward Ennels, a former professor of mathematics at Baltimore City Community College, pleaded guilty to bribery in a scheme involving students’ grades, Maryland attorney general Brian Frosh said Thursday. He was sentenced to 10 years in prison with nine years suspended and five years’ probation upon release, plus $60,000 in restitution.
Ennels, a former president of the college’s Faculty Senate and chair of its Ethics and Institutional Integrity Committee, sold students access codes to view instructional materials online and accepted payments for favorable grades. One scheme involved emailing students under a fake name and offering to complete their assignments for them for $300. Ennels then began to haggle directly with students over email about payments for different grades: $150 for a C, $250 for a B and $500 for an A in a higher-level course, according to the attorney general’s office. When students resisted, Ennels offered to lower the price. Over just six months in 2020, Ennels received $2,815 in bribes from nine students. His criminal activity dated back to 2013. A student alerted the college to Ennels’s offers last year, and the college contacted law enforcement. Ennels has since resigned.
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Dollars Trilogy
The Dollars Trilogy (also referred to as the Man with No Name Trilogy) is a series of Spaghetti Western films directed by Sergio Leone, consisting of A Fistful of Dollars, For a Few Dollars More
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Man with No Name
“In these parts, a man's life often depends on a mere scrap of information... Your brother's own words.” –The Man with No Name to Ramón Rojo An unidentified bounty hunter (best known
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Tuco Ramírez
“I like big fat men like you. When they fall, they make more noise, and sometimes they never get up!” –Tuco Ramírez to Corporal Wallace. Tuco Benedicto Pacífico Juan María Ramírez or "The Ugly
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A Fistful of Dollars (Italian: Per un pugno di dollari) is a 1964 Italian-Spanish Spaghetti Western film directed by Sergio Leone and starring Clint Eastwood alongside Gian Maria Volontè, Marianne Koch, Wolfgang Lukschy, Sieghardt
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The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (Italian: Il buono, il brutto, il cattivo) is a 1966 Italian/Spanish epic spaghetti western film directed by Sergio Leone, starring Clint Eastwood, Lee Van Cleef, and Eli
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For a Few Dollars More (Italian: Per qualche dollaro in più) is a 1965 Italian-Spanish spaghetti western film directed by Sergio Leone and starring Clint Eastwood, Lee Van Cleef and Gian Maria Volontè. German
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Angel Eyes is a ruthless bounty hunter who appeared in The Good, the Bad and the Ugly as a main antagonist. He first appears interrogating a former soldier named Stevens on the whereabouts of a
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Esteban Rojo
Esteban Rojo is a major character featured in A Fistful of Dollars. He is the youngest of the Rojo brothers, including Don Miguel and Ramón, though he is unthinking and violent. Nothing is known of
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Ramón Rojo
“When a man with a.45 meets a man with a rifle, the man with a pistol will be a dead man.” –Ramón Rojo to Joe. Ramón Rojo is a major character featured in
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Antonio Baxter
Antonio Baxter is a major character featured in A Fistful of Dollars. He is the the son of John Baxter, a weapons smuggler and the Sheriff of San Miguel, and his wife Consuelo. Nothing is
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A Coffin Full of Dollars is a 1971 novel by Joe Millard. It is the first of five spin-off novels following the Man with No Name. While bringing in the body of Marvin "No
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Douglas Mortimer
Douglas Mortimer is an ex-colonel turned Bounty Killer. He tracks down a wanted criminal and kills him in the middle of town. He carries a wide variety of weapons. Later, Manco and Douglas both
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El Indio was the psychopathic leader of Indio's Gang, a gang of wanted outlaws. Bounty hunters Douglas Mortimer and Manco both go after his bounty, but end up joining forces. Manco joins El Indio
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Welcome to The Dollars Trilogy Wiki The online encyclopedia for the Dollars Trilogy and related media that anyone can edit! A Fistful of Dollars Read more For a Few Dollars More Read more The Good
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A Dollar to Die For is a novel by Brian Fox. It is the second of five spin-off novels following the Man with No Name. On his way to turning in the infamous albino
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San Miguel is the primary town featured in A Fistful of Dollars. It's a border town which during the events of A Fistful Of Dollars is under control of two families, the Rojos and
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Sad Hill Cemetery
Sad Hill Cemetery is an Civil War cemetery in New Mexico where the final part of The Good, The Bad and The Ugly takes place. The cemetery during the events of The Good, The Bad
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Eli Wallach was an American actor who portrayed Tuco Ramírez in The Good, the Bad and the Ugly. with Renato Casaro
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Gian Maria Volontè
Gian Maria Volontè was an Italian actor who portrayed Ramón Rojo in A Fistful of Dollars and El Indio in For a Few Dollars More.
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The Man with No Name (comics)
In July 2007, American comic book company Dynamite Entertainment announced that they were going to begin publishing a comic book featuring The Man With No Name. Set after the events of The Good, the Bad
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Jackson, later known as Bill Carson, was a fugitive who stole a cache containing$200,000 of Confederate gold and buried it at Sad Hill Cemetery in a grave marked "Unknown," next to that of Arch
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Arch Stanton (? – February 3, 1862) was buried at Sad Hill Cemetery. Gold was buried in a grave marked'Unknown' next to his, which was dug up by Tuco Ramirez.
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Rubio is a character featured in A Fistful of Dollars. He is an outlaw affiliated with Don Miguel Rojo and his violent gang. Nothing is known of Rubio's early life. He was likely born
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John Baxter
“I saw the whole thing. You killed all four of them. You'll pay, all right. You'll be strung up.” –John Baxter to Joe. Sheriff John Baxter is a major character featured in
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Miguel Rojo
“With a gun in his hand, nothing stands in his way.” –Miguel Rojo, regarding Joe. Don Miguel Rojo is a major character featured in A Fistful of Dollars. He is the eldest of the
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Calum Nicol
FUSE Manager
Calum graduated from Glasgow Caledonian University with a degree in Business Management. After completing university, he spent several years cycling in the French Alps before returning to live in Edinburgh. Once back in Scotland Calum worked for a commercial recruitment company for three years before joining a local charity to build a network of corporate partnerships. Calum joined Edinburgh FUSE in July 2019 and is looking forward to working with all companies across the BID and St James District.
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Rebecca Muir
Employer Engagement Executive
Rebecca graduated from The University of Edinburgh with an undergraduate degree in law and a diploma in Professional Legal Practice. Before joining FUSE, she was Business Manager for a Business Improvement District. Rebecca also has experience in the retail sector, having worked for an Edinburgh department store for almost seven years. Rebecca joined FUSE in January 2020 and is looking forward to engaging with employers across the St James Quarter and the city centre.
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Unconditional surrender
In response to my post on Laura Hillenbrand’s Unbroken, a reader asks: “How did Zamperini feel about us dropping the big one on Hiroshima? (All broken up about it, I'm sure.)” The question arises, of course, because in an earlier post I expressed the view that the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki were immoral. So, did the brutality inflicted by the Japanese on POWs like Louis Zamperini justify the use of the bomb? The short answer is: No, of course not. First of all, the atomic bombs were not dropped for the purpose of liberating POWs, but rather for the purpose of frightening the Japanese into surrendering. The liberation of the POWs was a happy side effect, but it is irrelevant to evaluating the motives of those who made the decision to drop the bombs. Second, even if liberating the POWs had been the motivation, it wouldn’t have mattered, because it is intrinsically gravely immoral intentionally to massacre civilians, whatever the reason one is doing it. We may not do evil that good may come of it. (The reader in question knows and agrees with this principle of natural law. Why he and others who agree with it persist in giving consequentialist arguments in defense of the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, I have no idea.)
So, that’s the short answer. But the question deserves a longer answer, and mine would emphasize the following points.
First, whatever one thinks of the atomic bombings, there can be no question of moral equivalence between the Allied and Axis powers. The Japanese empire of the World War II era was an evil empire and the American empire (if one wants to call it that) was not and is not. In particular, while war crimes were committed by individual American soldiers and by some American officials during World War II, they were the exception to the rule. By contrast, war crimes – such as the mass slaughter and rape of civilians, and the torture, enslavement and mass murder of POWs – were the standard practice of the Japanese empire.
Second, and for that reason, Japanese militarism was a grave evil which needed to be destroyed. It is hard to see how that could have been accomplished without the Allied policy of demanding unconditional surrender from the Japanese. Hence while some critics of the atomic bombings are also critical of the policy of unconditional surrender, it seems to me there was good reason for it. Nor does it seem plausible to hold that Japanese resistance was significantly increased by the policy. As anyone familiar with the history of the war in the Pacific knows, the tenacious “to the death” attitude of the Japanese soldier was a deeply ingrained feature of Japanese military culture, and would have been a factor whether or not the Allies had ever demanded unconditional surrender. Indeed, it was a deeply ingrained feature of Japanese culture in general. And so it is no doubt true that destroying Japanese militarism would have required an extremely bloody invasion.
Third, for that reason it is probably true that the atomic bombings saved many lives, both Allied and Japanese, that would have been lost in an invasion. It is also probably true that it saved the lives of POWs like Zamperini. Given Japan’s wicked “kill-all” policy of massacring POWs before they could be liberated – which had been carried out already many times in other parts of Japan’s empire – it is likely that only the abrupt end to the war the shock of the bombings made possible could have prevented the implementation of that policy in the home islands. Critics of the bombings should not pretend otherwise: If they hold (as they should) that we should never do what is intrinsically evil, regardless of the consequences, then they should admit that Hiroshima and Nagasaki force them to put their money where their mouths are, if any real-world example does. (That is not to say that there wasn’t a third option, such as an exhibition bombing or dropping the atomic bomb on an unambiguously military target. But it is at least debatable whether that would have had the same psychological effect.)
Fourth, Zamperini, like most POWs, does seem to think that the bombings saved their lives, and seems also to approve of the bombings. At the same time, Zamperini is not at all glib about this. As Hillenbrand’s book makes clear, Zamperini and other POWs, though they suffered unimaginably under the Japanese, nevertheless found themselves deeply moved upon their liberation by the condition of the Japanese civilian population – by the starvation and disease the population was enduring by war’s end, and by the flattened city after flattened city the POWs saw on their exit from the camps. The POWs were glad to be liberated; they knew that many Japanese supported what their military had been doing (though as Hillenbrand recounts, there were also Japanese soldiers and civilians who did not approve, and who showed kindness to the POWs); and they seem generally to have judged that the bombings were justified. But their attitude was not in general one of vengeance-seeking, either toward the Japanese population in general or even toward their captors. As Hillenbrand recounts, after Allied supplies started to reach the camp Zamperini was in, the POWs shared them with Japanese civilians in the surrounding town. In general, they showed no interest in lynching the guards who had been so cruel to them, and even immediately forgave many of them. They were also evidently troubled by the fact that so many Japanese cities had been razed to the ground. In short, Zamperini and the other men who actually suffered in the POW camps were not as bloodthirsty as the reader who asked about Zamperini’s opinion of Hiroshima assumes they were (or as the reader himself evidently is).
Fifth, while I believe the atomic bombings were immoral, I do not presume to judge the POWs or other American soldiers who think otherwise. I believe they are very gravely mistaken, but I certainly do not believe that they are in general motivated by cruelty, or malice, or an evil ideology comparable to Nazism, communism, Japanese militarism, Ba’athism, or jihadism. As I have indicated, while American policy is sometimes flawed and while isolated war crimes have sometimes been committed in its execution, it is not in general intrinsically evil, as the policies of America's enemies in recent history – Nazi Germany, Imperial Japan, Soviet Russia and other communist states, Saddam’s Iraq, and Al Qaeda and other Islamic terrorist organizations – have been. Those who badmouth the United States and her military while ignoring, minimizing, excusing, or “understanding” the crimes of her enemies deserve only contempt.
Sixth, the case at hand illustrates as vividly as possible that it can be hard to do the right thing, so hard that even otherwise decent men can get themselves to believe that it should not be done. To be sure, it is not quite as hard as people often pretend it is, once we get clear on exactly what the opposite course of action entails. Suppose that for some reason the war could have been ended earlier, and the lives of hundreds of thousands saved, only by torturing and killing a certain four-year-old child in front of his parents. I think even Henry Stimson and Harry Truman, not to mention the tough guys who haunt blog comboxes, would have balked. It is easier to murder the innocent when we think of them in terms of collectivist abstractions – say, by talking vaguely about what “the Japanese” did and what “they” therefore deserve, as opposed to speaking more accurately of what certain specific Japanese military and governmental personnel did and what they deserve, which has very different implications. It is also easier to approve of murdering the innocent when one doesn’t have to do it oneself. If those who approve of Hiroshima and Nagasaki were to describe the acts in question honestly and with precision – as acts of intentionally killing innocent civilians for the sake of terrorizing the survivors into surrendering – and then to imagine themselves behind the bombsight, maybe they would find it much easier to do the right thing and refrain from bombing, whatever the consequences.
Still, even when one is crystal clear about what the right thing to do is, it can be difficult to do it when the costs are high enough. This, as J. Budziszewski argued several years ago in an important article on natural law theory, is why revealed theology is indispensable to practical moral life. The natural law demands our unconditional surrender to its directives, but it does not guarantee that the suffering we sometimes endure for the sake of doing what is right will be compensated. For that reason, it can sometimes seem onerous, even crushing. It is immeasurably easier to do what is right when we know that the Lawgiver Himself will reward us for doing so – but this we can know, or can know clearly anyway, only through divine revelation rather than mere philosophy.
Posted by Edward Feser at 5:15 PM
BenYachov January 3, 2011 at 7:57 PM
If the Japanese had some weird science fiction super-weapon hidden in either Hiroshima or Nagasaki that could wipe out everyone in America and could only be effectively destroyed by an Atomic Bombing then it would have been moral to do so & the civilian deaths would have been collateral damage.
But of course it didn't go down that way.
So yeh the Atomic Bombings where clearly immoral. We should have dropped them on pure military targets.
It might have had the same effect.
OTOH Japanese Leadership could have in a fit of mega-nihilism chosen to keep fighting and dare the USA to commit mass genocide via Atomic Bombing? We just lucked out.
Crude January 3, 2011 at 9:00 PM
Suppose that for some reason the war could have been ended earlier, and the lives of hundreds of thousands saved, only by torturing and killing a certain four-year-old child in front of his parents. I think even Henry Stimson and Harry Truman, not to mention the tough guys who haunt blog comboxes, would have balked.
This is a good point - that the feeling (intuition?) about what's right and wrong depends on how the subject is cast.
But what I really liked about this post...
Critics of the bombings should not pretend otherwise: If they hold (as they should) that we should never do what is intrinsically evil, regardless of the consequences, then they should admit that Hiroshima and Nagasaki force them to put their money where their mouths are, if any real-world example does.
..Is that. Too many people would prefer to wiggle and suggest that the bombings didn't in fact save many lives at all, and was a net loss. Being able to face the consequences of rejecting consequentialism (ha!) is admirable, I think. And one reason why you're swaying my view on this matter.
just thinking January 4, 2011 at 2:09 AM
Ed, I believe you are wrong big.
Sorry, but it is often necessary to fight fire with hotter fire. Ask Crude about the effects.
During the London bombings, had Churchill (a bold Druid, indeed) access to an A bomb, I’ll bet Berlin would look different today. Immoral?
Where is this natural law written? (Please, not on our hearts.) You refer to it as though it is concretely and unambiguously existent. Who wrote it, and whose interpretation of it needs to be the subject of a required course at West Point (or in Fordham’s espionage training program for that matter)?
Crude January 4, 2011 at 3:11 AM
You are hilarious for reasons you don't grok and may never, jt. Keep on barkin'. ;)
jt January 4, 2011 at 3:20 AM
Now address my points.
George R. January 4, 2011 at 4:24 AM
The reader in question knows and agrees with this principle of natural law. Why he and others who agree with it persist in giving consequentialist arguments in defense of the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, I have no idea.
The reader in question has NEVER given consequentialist arguments in defense of the bombings, and I challenge you to produce one.
George, what is your stance on the H/N bombings?
uppose that for some reason the war could have been ended earlier, and the lives of hundreds of thousands saved, only by torturing and killing a certain four-year-old child in front of his parents. I think even Henry Stimson and Harry Truman, not to mention the tough guys who haunt blog comboxes, would have balked. It is easier to murder the innocent when we think of them in terms of collectivist abstractions
Exactly. Or as I've heard it put: what is the difference between throwing 500 babies on a fire and dropping fire from airplanes on 500 babies? There is none.
Would Churchill have been justified in dropping a nuke on Berlin to stop the London bombings?
I meant to add this
*I've heard it put: what is the difference between throwing 500 babies on a fire and dropping fire from airplanes on 500 babies? There is none. *
There is, during wartime, a decision to be made: will it be their babies, or ours?
Basing my opinion on sound Catholic and natural law principles, I believe that they were not manifestly immoral.
I agree, but merely for pragmatic reasons - trying to secure victory.
We could really get controversial and talk about all the allied bombings of German cities.
Bishop Sheen did a broadcast showing the horrible stats of historically unprecedented civilian deaths during wars of the 20th century.
Thank God for our rational essence and how God-like it alone can make us. None of that affective stuff will do, 'ya know.
what is the difference between throwing 500 babies on a fire and dropping fire from airplanes on 500babies?
The difference, if you are capable of appreciating it, is that the former action involves a manifest intention to kill the babies (in the true and unqualified sense of the word "intention"), and the latter doesn't.
In short, Zamperini and the other men who actually suffered in the POW camps were not as bloodthirsty as the reader who asked about Zamperini’s opinion of Hiroshima assumes they were (or as the reader himself evidently is).
I was not suggesting that Zamperini was bloodthirsty. I was merely suggesting that he would not have condemned the bombings, and he evidently didn't. As for me, I guess that since I disagree with Elizabeth Anscombe, I must, therefore, love death and the idea of dead babies.
One Brow January 4, 2011 at 6:44 AM
Dr. Feser,
I'm not sure I agree that dropping the bomb was more immoral than an invasion would have been.
For the poster who suggested a military target only, I don't think you'll find many military-only targets for an atmoic bomb in a country as densely populated as Japan.
M. Flood January 4, 2011 at 8:17 AM
"Would Churchill have been justified in dropping a nuke on Berlin to stop the London bombings?"
No, because that is the deliberate murder of civilians and innocents, something which is inherently wrong, towards an end. Just because it is Winston Churchill does not excuse him from the moral law.
The test is whether or not the act depends upon the evil to achieve its end, meaning it is intended or whether the evil is foreseeable but not intended.
An example: Two countries are at war, and one has an artillery battery over the border firing shells onto a civilian neighborhood. The artillery battery is located in a civilian neighborhood. The attacked country would be justified in attacking this position even though there is a substantial risk of civilian casualties, because the end sought, ending the artillery bombardment, is achieved by the destruction of the artillery battery. The civilian deaths are foreseeable, not intended. Further, this course of action is only acceptable if there is no other alternative to ending the threat that does not involve the risk of civilian death.
Your A-Bomb on Berlin scenario, on the other hand, is an example, as are the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, where the deaths of civilians are directly intended as the means to the chosen end. That makes it morally impermissible. It is treating living human beings as akin to railroad tracks, factories, and fuel depots, as simply war materiel that can be destroyed in pursuit of victory.
As for who wrote the moral law and how we know it, but lie to ourselves about it, read the Budziszewski article Ed links to at the end of the article.
David T. January 4, 2011 at 8:52 AM
In what sense is the 18-year old draftee from Oklahoma less innocent than the Japanese civilian in Nagasaki, and therefore suitable cannon fodder for the purpose of maintaining the pristine consciences of A-bomb critics? The only difference between them is that the kid from Oklahoma was ordered by his government to put on a uniform and carry a gun, while the Japanese civilian wasn't. Or perhaps not even that, since the Japanese government had defense plans that involved every Japanese civilian as a potential combatant, not to mention the thousands working in war industries, or even in agriculture that supported the Japanese military.
How would one write the telegrams to the mothers of the thousands of dead draftees after the invasion of Japan? Maybe like this: We had a way to end the war, but chose instead to sacrifice your son so that innocent Japanese might live. You should be proud of your son, and may the appreciation of the exquisite moral sensitivity of our consciences console you.
We certainly do place a higher dollar value on wartime civilian casualties than soldiers.
A corpse comes home for burial from the towers of 9/11 and the family gets a million dollars. A soldier comes for burial from an IED set off in Iraq - six thousand.
If your country engages in war, it owes it to its own to win as efficiently as possible, so as to suffer the least number of casualties.
jt, I agree. And remember that the current military is all-volunteer. Many of the guys hitting the beaches in 1945 were draftees. I don't see how drafting a kid off the farm somehow makes his life expendable in the cause of saving Japanese.
Joshua January 4, 2011 at 10:05 AM
For my part George R, I'm curious to know what non-consequentialist Catholic objections there are to Prof. Feser's position...
Edward Feser January 4, 2011 at 11:08 AM
Surely those of you who disgree with me are aware that natural law theory makes a distinction between intentionally killing the innocent (always immoral, whatever the reason) and doing something which will have the death of innocents as an unintended byproduct (not always immoral). But if so, why do you ignore this distinction in your responses, thereby simply begging the question against the natural law theorist?
For example, sending a soldier onto a beach knowing (but not intending) that he might get killed is simply morally different from intentionally killing civilians for the purpose of terrorizing the survivors into surrendering.
The bizarre thing is that George knows and even agrees with this distinction and yet ignores it in this context. Yes, George, knowing that the bombing of a crucial enemy factory (say) might result in the deaths of infants is not necessarily morally comparable to throwing infants into the fire. But deliberately killing infants in order to scare the parents into surrendering is morally comparable. That's the point Catholic and other natural law oriented critics of Hiroshima and Nagasaki are making, and you should not ignore it.
Also, George, you are the one who mockingly asked whether Zamperini was "broken up" about dropping "the big one" on Hiroshima. A reasonable person could surely read such a flippant remark as (a) implying a consequentialist argument to the effect that the liberation of men like Zamperini justified Hiroshima, and (b) evincing a bloodthirsty attitude toward the civilians of Hiroshima.
JT, yes, I think dropping an atomic bomb on Berlin for the purpose of terrorizing the population into surrendering would have been immoral. You need to ask?
Anyway, I must say I find it hard to have a discussion about these matters with a guy who endlessly blubbers about the sorry fate of this or that dog or goldfish but can't see anything morally problemtic about incinerating infants. Surreal.
jt January 4, 2011 at 11:32 AM
London civilians are being bombed, why can't Churchill drop a big one on Berlin if it will save Londoners in wartime.
In essence, he did this in Dresden and many others. So all the German cities the allies firebomber were immoral acts?
Where is this natural law written in concrete unambiguous lawlike language?
Please answer.
Don't worry about my dogs, they are my ultimate concern. You probably have some I don't give a damn about.
Edward Feser January 4, 2011 at 12:01 PM
Yes, any bombing which was done for the purpose of demoralizing the civilian population, rather than for the purpose of destroying significant military targets (with civilian casualties as an unintended byproduct) was gravely immoral. Whether the cities were in Germany or Japan is irrelevant. Again, you need to ask?
Re: where the natural law is "written," I assume you realize that natural law theorists do not claim that the natural law is literally a kind of legislative document that can be found in some natural archive somewhere (our brains or DNA, or whatever). So I'm not sure what the point of your question is, unless it is just to be cute. Anyway, what natural law theory does claim is that we have essences in the Aristotelian sense, that these essences determine what is good for us, that all of this can be known through reason rather than revelation, etc. Since I've spelled all this out in detail in many places (e.g. chapter 5 of my book Aquinas), I'll direct you there for further information if you are really interested.
George R. January 4, 2011 at 12:19 PM
Ed, I’ll admit that “intentionally killing civilians for the purpose of terrorizing the survivors into surrendering” may have been Truman’s intention, in which case his action would have been immoral. But this (evil) intention does not necessarily belong to the matter of the act; you are just presuming to know what his intention was. In fact, his true purpose may have been only to destroy the power and prestige of two major Japanese cities in order to show the Japanese that all their power and prestige can be taken away from them, and he may have regretted the loss of innocent life as an unfortunate byproduct. In any case, I do not see how you can know for sure that he directly intended to kill innocent civilians rather than just seeing their deaths as an incidental, albeit forseeable, outcome .
David T. January 4, 2011 at 12:40 PM
I think I understand the distinction you are making between intentionally killing the innocent and issuing orders which may have the unintended consequence of killing the innocent. But I'm not sure how easy it is to distinguish the innocent in the modern era of total war.
In total war, everything in the nation is consciously put in the service of military victory - especially in totalitarian countries like Nazi Germany and Japan. This isn't the fifth century, when the first a peasant might know of a war is when a barbarian or legionnaire shows up at his farm to kill/plunder. Such a peasant surely qualifies as innocent. World War II was a war between economies and was all about logistics. Unlike the fifth century farmer, the 20th century Japanese farmer/fisherman/factory worker self-consciously worked in the logistical chain supporting the army. This is true whether he worked in an explicitly military factory or not. A significant part of the propaganda effort in all countries (including ours) was urging the civilian support system to ever greater productive heights, because logistics was the decisive element in the war. It doesn't seem to me to be sound to label this support system "off limits" to military attack as "innocent", as though they were unaware a war was going on, or unaware of the total integrated nature of modern war and their role in it.
I'm not sure the atomic bombs terrorized anyone into surrendering. One thing that had already been amply demonstrated in the war was that aerial bombing does not terrorize civilians into surrender. If anything, it stiffens their resolve. The reason the Japanese gave for surrendering was that it became clear that we now possessed the power to obliterate them. In other words, it was clear that the total war would end in total destruction. Prior to that, the Japanese held some hope - through total mobilization - of staving of complete and utter defeat; and they were willing to sacrifice as many civilians as it might take as long as some hope of avoiding complete defeat remained. The A-bombs removed that hope, and thus ended the war.
If not the A-bombs, the war would have ended eventually in the same way, but with many more deaths: Only when the last vestige of hope of avoiding total defeat had been destroyed, and that would involve destroying the Japanese ability to resist - which meant destroying the logistical support system supporting the war, i.e. the civilian support structure.
By the way, General Sherman understood this in his March to the Sea. He had no time for "innocent" Southern Belles proclaiming the barbarity of the Yankees, after urging their suitors and brothers to fight for the cause. Sherman understood that in modern war - and the Civil War was the first modern war - the war ends when the other side's logistical support is destroyed... and that means making war on the civilian infrastructure.
jt January 4, 2011 at 12:52 PM
This Aristotelian essentialist natural law obviously allows equivocation on gigantic scales.
Similar to what George says, if there is any legitimate military target in Hiroshima, I bomb and say the civilion casualties were unfortunate and unintended. This is precisely what Churchill did with several dozed German cities. In Dresden, very few military targets were attacked.
If natural law is as universally applicable, non-doctrinal, and unambiguous as its adherents want the other 3/4 of the world to accept, I have to insist it show up somewhere other than an essence.
jt January 4, 2011 at 2:04 PM
I had missed what you 0double)posted. Very well said. I had not thought it that clearly.
*In total war, everything in the nation is consciously put in the service of military victory - especially in totalitarian countries like Nazi Germany and Japan.*
Taking a cue from John Searle's syudy habits, I am guessing reading a good history book on wars would help anybody doing metaphysics and metaethics.
One thing ironic is Ed's chastizing my buddy Hume for looking too proximately to the effect for its cause - Ed says you gotta zoom out. But he doesn't look at the big pic here in the case of 3 bombs on 2 cities.
As you said total modern war is far more complex than a medieval skirmish taken care of by a few lance-bearing knights on horses.
ichabod's cranium January 4, 2011 at 2:07 PM
yo JT!!!
With "essence" doesn't it really help make sense how things can be viewed as right and wrong?
When I think of morality as some abstract bar that people must raise up to it's really hard for me to make sense of morality. But, when I think of morality as how people should act based off of their essence then it clears up the ambiguity and makes that abstract more concrete.
When some theists speak of morality in the abstract I find it very unconvincing (that might be the wrong word). But the Thomist notion of humanity (humans) having a particular nature and how that nature is directed towards specific ends I can then start understanding why something could be viewed as right or wrong regarding moral choices/actions.
Only two bombs were dropped on cities.
M. Flood January 4, 2011 at 2:08 PM
George R.,
In fact, his true purpose may have been only to destroy the power and prestige of two major Japanese cities in order to show the Japanese that all their power and prestige can be taken away from them, and he may have regretted the loss of innocent life as an unfortunate byproduct.
Why would it be necessary to destroy a city? The Fat Man or Little Boy bombs, dropped on Mount Fuji, possibly obliterating a large part and permanently defacing it, would seem to be sufficient enough for both demonstration and demoralization. Not to mention that any sane military or political leader, presented with such an undeniably awesome weapon, would have only surrender as a choice (that is, unless they possessed nuclear weapons of their own. The result would be achieved without undue loss of life. Radiation poisoning of those downwind would be a foreseeable but not intentional consequence. With this alternative the destruction of Nagasaki and Hiroshima seems excessive, excess being the feature of many evil acts, even those done towards good purposes.
What then is prohibited? What if the most efficient means is total extermination? This is an option available to modern governments possessing weapons of mass destruction, particularly those like the United States and Russia that have them, as it were, forward deployed, ready for immediate action. Arguably it is the most efficient option, particularly if the enemy does not possess forces to respond in kind. What then could prohibit this option?
You raise a very interesting point about the integrated nature of modern economies and total wars, but I do not believe this does away with the civilian/military distinction, but it is worthwhile discussing how. There is still a distinction between the persons in the civilian infrastructure and the material infrastructure itself (roads, bridges, factories, power plants, etcetera). Attacks can be made legitimately upon the latter, but not the former. The destruction of a bridge or a railroad prohibits supplies from reaching the front. It may also prohibit food shipments, which may cause civilian deaths. Those deaths, however, are foreseen but not intended.
Catholics I've known who have tried to justify the Atomic Bombing of Japan often try to claim it was done for the purpose of destroying the military infrastructure of Hiroshima or Nagasaki and the civilian deaths where nothing more than collateral damage.
I don't buy it. If you are a snipper standing on a school filled with children killing people on the streen. Morally speaking in regards to proportionality I should employ a police snipper to take you out if you are immediately a threat to life even if the Police Sharp Shooter might accidentally shoot a kid.
But there is no way I can firebomb the school with a bunker buster bomb incinerate the kids with the snipper and claim with a straight face I was merely trying to kill the snipper and the kids are collateral damage.
Thus I see no reason why the military infrastructure of the two cities could not have been destroyed by conventional bombing.
David T. January 4, 2011 at 3:12 PM
Flood,
I agree with you that there is a distinction between civilians and the infrastructure, and I even agree that civilians are not as "guilty" (so to speak) as rifle-carrying soldiers; I'm not even completely convinced that the atomic bombs should have been used.
What I object to is the facile identification of enemy "innocent", as though they are easily identified in modern war, and can readily serve in a syllogism that justifies the sacrifice of any number of American farmboys.
What Truman was after was the destruction of Japan's ability to resist; in modern total war, that means destroying the national economic infrastructure, including civilian homes (ala Sherman). I've reread some of the things Truman wrote, and I don't see him talking about killing civilians. He talks about destroying docks, factories, communications, etc. We could add homes to the list, and if Japanese civilians are in them, then they are foreseen but unintended victims.
M Flood
*What then is prohibited? What if the most efficient means is total extermination?*
I alluded to Ed's natural law maybe needing to be a required course at West Point and also mused as to what influence it has on the indoctrination of future CIAers who study under the Jesuits at Fordham and Georgetown.
They are in the business of answering your questions efficiently with their version of natural law.
And as for Ed's mandate that we zoom out to seek the cause of an effect:
War is hell. The goal of war is to win - all bad things that happen from battle to battle reflect varying degrees of unintended atrocity. Armchair quarterbacking aside, if you cannot deal with this, go neutral.
MMcCue January 4, 2011 at 5:14 PM
I have always believed that the bombing in question was immoral, but I have never found anyone with whom I discussed this problem, even good people, who would agree with me.
Jinzang January 4, 2011 at 5:19 PM
It amazes me that people who will go on and on about Muslim terrorists, who kill civilians by car bombs and suicide bombs, see absolutely noting wrong with targeting civilians with bombs dropped from planes or with anti-personnel weapons such as cluster bombs.
TheOFloinn January 4, 2011 at 5:56 PM
Those who justify a direct attack on enemy civilians on the basis that the modern total economy makes the civilian part of the war effort should realize that that was part of the rationale of Islamist websites justifying 9/11. In a democracy, you see, the voters are just as responsible as their government and therefore as much a target.
Here is Truman's announcement:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Trumann_hiroshima.ogg
in which he refers to Hiroshima as "a military base."
I'm conflicted about the whole thing. My father heard the announcement of the bombing while on a troopship headed for Japan.
Edward Feser January 4, 2011 at 6:42 PM
This is sheer sophistry. A Catholic woman who murders her husband might as well say "My true purpose was to be free to enter the convent, and I regret the loss of innocent life that was an unfortunate byproduct."
In both cases, the fallacy is in assuming that because the ultimate goal of your action is something per se morally acceptable, that the action itself is morally acceptable. That doesn't follow in the Hiroshima case any more than in the husband murdering case. The woman really only cares about entering the convent, and not about having a dead husband. All the same, she still intentionally kills the husband even if only as a means to this end. Similarly, even if the aim was to detroy Japanese prestige, and not dead civilians per se, the act was still an act of intentionally killing civilians even if only as a means to this end.
Give it up, George. There's no way in hell you can defend your position from a natural law point of view. And it's especially rich that someone who loves to play the "more traditionally Catholic than thou" game should so twist natural law theory and Catholic moral teaching to try to justify murdering civilians.
Brandon January 4, 2011 at 7:18 PM
Contrary to common belief, total war is not a new thing; not all wars are total wars, but many in the past three thousand years have been. It's not something fundamentally new. But a common mistake made about total war is the sense in which it is 'total'; it is total in that the belligerent power (i.e., the government) exercises its coercive sanctions in order to marshal all resources potentially at its disposal in order to overwhelm all capacity of the opponent to resist. The 'coercive' plays a big role, especially in totalitarian states; and we ignore it at our peril.
It also seems to me to be a mistake to assume, as some seem to have done here, that the 'innocence' involved in talking about killing innocents has 'guilt' without any qualification as its negative complement. The opposite of innocents in war are people who are able and trying to kill you, i.e., people who are responsible for a very specific class of acts. While for obvious reasons we don't always talk about innocent combatants, moral philosophers have always talked about cases of innocent combatants, soldiers hors de combat and the like. It is morally wrong deliberately to kill them, too, and for precisely the same reasons.
I confess that people's attitudes on this always mystifies me. I can understand underscoring how difficult war is and how it is understandable that people put into it will be faced with terrible choices, and that we therefore cannot always be as hard on them as we would on people doing something in peacetime in cold blood, because that's all true; but it always goes far beyond that, to outright justification. Now if there were some really good argument for it, maybe, but the arguments are always vague and handwaving. David's total war argument is pretty as much as good as the arguments get, and it, like all total war arguments for similar conclusions, is conveniently vague about the one and only step that matters: how we move rationally from the real conditions of total war, including the moral conditions of waging total war at all, to everyone being fair game -- without ever effectively saying that morality is expendable and that anything in war is justified as long as it conduces to winning. Because if one were to go so far as to claim that anything is justified in war, there is a name for that, and it is moral depravity. So what is this amazing line of reasoning that actually does the work of getting us from A to B without using morally depraved assumptions? It's always the one step missing.
*Those who justify a direct attack on enemy civilians on the basis that the modern total economy makes the civilian part of the war effort should realize that that was part of the rationale of Islamist websites justifying 9/11. In a democracy, you see, the voters are just as responsible as their government and therefore as much a target.*
I think everyone is pretty well aware of this fact. The Dept of Homeland Security and massive security checkpoints and alerting citizens to be on guard. We may not like it, but we may just have to accept it. The state of Israel knows about it.
What bothers me is if sane governments we do not do something in North Korea first, a lot of South Koreans may suffer a Hiroshima of their own.
If you had evidence that we were hours away from a N Korean nuclear launch, would you prempt with your nuke?
Patient Grasshopprt January 5, 2011 at 3:57 AM
No justification is sufficient to warrant intentionally killing civilians. When you say that we cannot claim the US to be an evil nation in comparison to Nazi Germany or WWII Japan is it due to the frequency of our war crime compared to theirs? Also, the people directly involved, how do you not hold them morally responsible? I do like your idea of a third option of a more direct bombing of military facilities, so often we create false dichotomies. When Truman ordered the dropping of the bomb he defied the judgement of his advisors including Eisenhower and several other Generals who were opposed to it. However, even if that were not the case it would still be morally wrong. I see this issue as part of the larger pro-life issue, life is sacred at all stages.
Thank you for another great post, Dr. Feser!
C’mon, Ed. How stupid do you think I am? What do you think, I don’t know that means are intended just as much as ends? Haven’t I already admitted that if the civilian deaths were intended as means, then the bombing was immoral? My thesis, however, is that it is not manifestly obvious that the civilian deaths were intended either as means or ends. Now you may reject that thesis as being wrong, insane, or even wicked – but I see no reason why you should refuse to recognize that it is, in fact, my thesis.
Thanks Brandon. I don't see an extra sentence at the end of CCC 2312 that says "unless it's total war, then all bets are off". :)
Whether modern total war is nothing new is a large topic. I think it is new because the ancient world simply did not have the prerequisites, both conceptual and technological, to make it happen. For example, modern propaganda - an essential element of total mobilization - requires modern rapid and mass communication to be effective, as well as the psychological insight to see the potential of such technology. The fifth century peasant on his farm simply could not be bombarded daily with leaflets, loudspeakers, radio broadcasts and newsreels, nor did any would-be mobilizer have the communications infrastructure necessary to coordinate a continent-wide propaganda campaign. But this is something about which I think we will have to agree to disagree, since it is a big topic.
Probably the best way for the a-bomb critics to make their case would be for them to detail the morally correct alternative to the atomic bombs for ending the war. Part of my reason for supporting the a-bombs is that I don't know of any morally pure way to end the war; in war, everyone gets dirty to one degree or another.
So I accept the criticism that there is not an airtight moral case for the a-bombs that would leave the a-bomb advocate with a pristine conscience. This is not a justification of anything goes; it is only a recognition that war generally involves a choice between bad alternatives. Just exactly what was the morally correct way to end the war? Details matter.
Details matter. Not against a sacrosanct speculative metaphysical theory.
Furthermore, I’d like to know the moral difference between a president dropping a bomb that he knows will directly cause the deaths of tens of thousands of civilians and a president launching an invasion that he knows will directly cause the deaths of tens of thousands of civilians -- because, frankly, I don’t see any difference at all.
This is one of the reasons I’m opposed to the demonizing of the bombings. It gives ammunition to those who wish to condemn all offensive warfare.
Brandon January 5, 2011 at 9:01 AM
It's a serious error in moral philosophy to think that there is always such a thing as "the morally correct way" to do something. This flattens moral thought in truly ridiculous and artificial ways. On occasion the real moral options can be narrowed to one; on occasion you can have, through previously immoral choices, painted yourself into a corner in which, whatever you do, you will do something moral; on other occasions there will be many different things to do.
Despite your claim about details, I see no details whatsoever backing your claim that "everyone gets dirty" in war -- which is false, but even if it were true is not relevant to this subject. The number of people who were involved in the decision and execution of the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki was only a tiny fraction of the war effort, and so when we are talking about the morality of it we are talking about whether what they did was moral and, in a more extended way, whether we ourselves in assessing it will do so in a moral way. That is, what is looked at is (1) whether those of Truman's advisors who advised dropping the bombs were giving moral counsel; (2) whether Truman's decision was a moral decision to make; (3) whether those executing the decision were acting morally given what they actually knew and what they actually did. That is all.
When military strategists are planning things, they may often talk loosely about a plan 'to end the war', but it is, in fact, only a loose way of talking, precisely the sort of talk that glosses over endless details. Ending wars is not a human action: there are so many variables outside of human control that particular decisions can no more "end wars" than they can do anything similarly massive, e.g., preserve democracy or establish liberty. What is in human power in the midst of a war is not the capacity to "end the war" but things like surrendering and fighting, which may be chosen because they increase the likelihood of the war coming to an end, and may in fact end up being causal factors in the war coming to an end. There are things that can be done that one could rationally hope will contribute to the war's ending and others that one can't rationally hope will do so. But it is the first and worst military mistake to assume that anyone has that much control over the situation in war.
Thus the question of the "the moral way to end the war" is not even on the table. Thinking we really have such power would be hubris; it is at best a figure of speech. The only relevant question on the table is the question of moral decisions determining strategy in fighting the Japanese or similar enemies, because those were the only decisions actually being made, and were the only decisions that actually could be made at the time.
And in any case, the primary aim even in war cannot be to end the war, however high that aim may be, but to act in a way that, given the circumstances, is at least consistent with justice. To say anything else is to say nothing other than that in war might takes precedence over right.
George R,
I think the difference the a-bomb critics would say is that in the invasion, civilians would not be directly targeted but would only die as collateral damage when we were shooting at the Japanese army. This is the foreseen vs. intended distinction.
But I think this would be a distinction without a difference in fact, which is why details matter. Were we to conduct an amphibious invasion of Hiroshima, for example, the invasion would be preceded by a massive naval/air bombardment of the city, inevitably killing thousands of civilians. We killed a lot of French civilians,for example, in the pre-DDay bombardment and also thousands on Okinawa. I don't see the moral distinction between this pre-invasion bombardment and simply dropping an A-bomb on the city. In fact, why not just call the A-bomb drop a pre-invasion bombardment?
I'll rephrase the question: How would you recommend Truman pursue the war consistent with the principles of justice?
How would you recommend Truman pursue the war consistent with the principles of justice?
Not use the a-bomb against Hiroshima and Nagasaki but, assuming that it involved no atrocities, follow the advice of his generals once that option was off the table. Was that really such a very unanticipatable answer?
I don't see the moral distinction between this pre-invasion bombardment and simply dropping an A-bomb on the city.
That's because you're stating it in explicitly consequentialist terms rather than in terms of the character of what you are doing. But this is absurd. There are completely just actions that can be undertaken even knowing that tens of thousands of civilians will die -- for instance, going to war against an unjustly invading power. So are we now to argue that going to war at all is just like dropping an atomic bomb on a city? This is, I suppose, precisely what George R is arguing: but it's an argument that goes through only if the consequentialist approach to assessing moral character is right.
The advice of the generals was to conduct an invasion of Japan like the invasions of Iwo Jima, Okinawa, etc. Since you say you would follow the advice of the generals, I assume you agree to the details of their plans.
The invasion of Japan would be preceded by a huge naval/air bombardment, killing many thousands of civilians. Hiroshima, for example, is a coastal city and a possible target of invasion. We would have bombarded it with battleships and B-29's. What is the moral distinction you see between that pre-invasion bombardment and dropping A-bombs on the city?
Our posts are crossing. I'm not being consequentialist. The intended end in both cases is the same: Blow up the city.
By the way, I can't find anywhere Truman saying that he was targeting civilians. He says he was targeting factories, docks, communications, etc. In other words, he was blowing up the city, just like we would do in a pre-invasion bombardment.
David, you're wrong. The only reason why a president would launch an invasion in which he knows that thousands of women and children would die is because he WANTS them to die. Why else would he launch the invasion? He wants the landscape strewn with dead babies and mutilated women in order that the enemy will see what bad asses we are and surrender. No? You don't think we can impute this intention to him? OK, then maybe, just maybe, we can't impute this intention to a president who drops the bomb on a city either.
Btw, you're arguments are immoral and consequentialist. They will never persuade anyone who knows our actions ought to be directed by moral principles.
I agree with you about imputing intentions... somehow it is taken as given that Truman intended to kill civilians, but I can't find him saying this anywhere. He talks about blowing up infrastructure.
If the Japanese population had decamped from the cities, with their factories, docks and communications facilities, and lived in tents on the slopes of Mt. Fuji, would Truman have bombed them? If we insist that Truman was targeting civilians, I think we must conclude that Truman would have shifted the target from Hiroshima to Mt. Fuji, which I submit is absurd.
Is this argument against the bomb a purely Catholic thing - I mean what is the Church;s official stand, and perhaps what percentage of Catholics believe the bomb dropping was wrong.
I was brought up in a conservative community and region, and do not recall this Catholic hostility against the bombs.
Along those lines, what percentage of Catholic hierarchy believe ths natural law theory is proper metaphysics? I really am curious. Is it official dogma?
George R. January 5, 2011 at 10:25 AM
Well said, David. And I suggest that if we can reasonably avoid imputing evil intentions to Truman, we should -- lest we fall into the sin of rash suspicion.
Vincent Torley January 5, 2011 at 10:45 AM
I've been following this debate with interest. I can speak from a different perspective than other contributors, because unlike the rest of you, I live and work in Japan. My wife is Japanese, and my mother-in-law lost four of her brothers and sisters in World War II, some in the bombings of Tokyo. It may surprise some of you to know that my wife actually believes that the bombing of Hiroshima was justified. For my part, I think it wasn't; however, my principal concern is to show that it isn't as black-and-white an issue as some people think.
Let me add that I've visited the Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima, as well as the Peace Memorial Museum. One thing that I was surprised to learn when I visited the museum was just how heavily involved Hiroshima was in the Japanese war effort, as an industrial and naval center, used by the military. Speaking of which, readers may not be aware that the atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki killed about 10,000 Japanese troops.
Readers may also be unaware of the fact that during World War II, the Allies frequently airdropped leaflets on target cities, urging civilians to flee. Before the atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima, the U.S. had previously dropped leaflets warning civilians of air raids on 35 Japanese cities, including Hiroshima and Nagasaki. You can read about this at http://www.damninteresting.com/ww2-america-warned-hiroshima-and-nagasaki-citizens and at the CIA Website, https://www.cia.gov/library/center-for-the-study-of-intelligence/csi-publications/csi-studies/studies/vol46no3/article07.html .
But all of this doesn't address the ethics of using the atomic bomb in the first place. The relevant question is: what were President Truman's intentions? It's hard to say, of course, because politicians often lie. What we can discuss are his stated intentions. (More to follow.)
Vincent Torley January 5, 2011 at 12:06 PM
You can read the rest of my comments at http://www.angelfire.com/linux/vjtorley/hiroshima.html . I think it's easier on Ed than putting up six or seven posts, as I originally planned to do. I'd appreciate your comments.
Got some knowledge on about natural law. Only one question need be asked when someone holds it out as definitive proof of the right/wrong character of an act.
Whose version of natural law are we agreeing to for groubd rules, and there sure are a lot to choose from, and, whose interpretation within the chosen version of natural law will ejudicate.
Upshot:"The sign of a natural law must be the universal respect in which it is held, for if there was anything that nature had truly commanded us to do, we would undoubtedly obey it universally: not only would every nation respect it, but every individual. Instead there is nothing in the world that is not subject to contradiction and dispute, nothing that is not rejected, not just by one nation, but by many; equally, there is nothing that is strange and (in the opinion of many) unnatural that is not approved in many countries, and authorized by their customs."
Say NO to dogmatic certitude.
BenYachov January 5, 2011 at 12:51 PM
Interesting post on your blog VJ.
Cheers man!
>Say NO to dogmatic certitude.
Good advice! I will start by saying no to the expression of certitude in bold letter above my words.;-)
Thanks, Ben. That important constructive comment has completely altered what I said and think.
Now, could you try and address what else I said - could impact your ideas.
George R. January 5, 2011 at 1:34 PM
VJ,
Your wife’s views remind me of something I read from a speech by the then-mayor of Dresden on the 60th anniversary of the so-called fire-bombing: “We started the fire, which came back and consumed us.”
>Now, could you try and address what else I said - could impact your ideas.
I will think about it.
Since you say you would follow the advice of the generals, I assume you agree to the details of their plans.
No. Despite the fact that you keep talking about details, you keep overlooking them when convenient for your argument. You asked, very clearly, what I would have recommended Truman to do to act in accordance with principles of justice: and Truman had a very specific job to do in the process. As President his role was to authorize and legitimate military actions as constitutional, legal, and consistent with human good as best he could determine it. And as far as I can tell, I would have advised Truman not to drop the bomb, to listen to his generals' advice about alternatives, to scrutinize their proposals to make sure as best he could that in authorizing them he would not be authorizing something as constitutional, legal, and consistent with human good that wasn't, and go with it. That's what a President has to do to act justly in war. And Truman's role in the whole matter was simply that: to act justly as President. It was his generals' role to come up with just proposals on the basis of their military expertise and to organize the means of executing any proposal the President authorized. And it was the role of the particular airmen, etc., to find just means to carry out the particular orders they were receiving. The differences in these roles are differences that matter, and you keep ignoring these details as if they didn't matter, as if (for instance) one can just slosh from the question of how one acts justly as a President in war to whether a general in proposing this or that specific proposal is proposing something just, and back again, without recognizing that there are different moral questions here.
The intended end in both cases is the same: Blow up the city.
I'm not sure I understand why you could be saying this except by treating consequences and ends as the same. Unless you've turned over the military to insane people, blowing up cities is not the intended end in an invasion scenario, although it may be a consequence of certain support actions in the invasion. It's certainly not the intended end of the decision to invade. And I cannot imagine any invasion scenario where the most rational thing even from a purely technical military perspective would be to "blow up the city". Even Shock-and-Awe tactics never have that goal; and it would usually be counter-productive. One does blow up infrastructure, of course; but one is always as selective as possible about that, and always subordinate to more important ends. Again, it is at most a loose figure of speech, precisely at a point where something more precise is needed.
On the intention question that has come up in several of the comments:
One should be careful of the temptation to over-psychologize the term and confuse it with motivation. If you have enough information to be able to tell whether something is accidental or not, you have enough information to say something about intentions.
Motivation...intentionality...
Speaking as a non A/T, I do recall something Tom said on motivation: where any of the 4 cardinal virtues (fortitude, temperance, justice, prudence) or faith, hope, and charity are missing, you cannot have moral action.
I already commented how his natural law theory is nothing other than his philosophical/theological opinion, not a fact. But if you do choose to beat people over the head with it as was the thrust of this post, it is worth noting that going into a war, your motives and intentions will surely lack several of the 7 virtues, meaning the effect of going to war always has immoral causes. So why focus only on Japan?
my first ever comment came thru yesterday perfectisimo.
Well, yes, we can always retreat into abstractions and remain there. The advice to Truman is to scrutinize his generals' proposals and act in accordance with the principles of justice. This is simply advising someone not to sin. Perfectly sound, but not very helpful.
Unfortunately, Truman was not dealing in abstractions but in a decision involving a limited set of concrete alternatives. Frankly, I admire him for his determination to step up and take responsibility for so serious a decision. I think it is only fair to him to require that his critics deal in specific alternatives rather than abstractions. My admiration for him only increases when, still to this day, A-bomb critics refuse to propose concrete alternatives that might meet the standard of justice with which they condemn Truman. Instead, they retreat with the hedge that it is someone else's job to come up with such proposals, and only their job to shoot them down. Thank goodness Truman was better than this.
This will be my last post.... thank you for the discussion.
Duke of Earl January 5, 2011 at 6:38 PM
This is an interesting discussion, but I'm not sure what side to take.
Was using the atomic bombs immoral because civilian cities were targeted?
Possibly.
That's a different issue from whether or not the bombs should have been used.
Japan brought America into the war, Pearl Harbour and all that. In doing so they probably lost the war for the Axis powers.
Would the Japanese have fought to the last man, woman and child?
They're a very proud people, and choosing death over dishonour has a long tradition there. I could see it happening.
Did the demonstration of nuclear weapons provide an incentive for later governments to leave the damn things in their launch tubes?
Was it the best of a variety of bad choices?
I don't know. Even if it was immoral I think that I would have launched the bombs anyway.
A question was asked of me once.
"If your country was attacked, how many of the enemy nation would you kill in order to save your own?"
I didn't know the answer so they told me.
"If the answer is anything other than 'all of them' then you aren't qualified to lead a country."
As for the terrorists, remember there was no declared war against any Islamic state on 9/11. It was a Pearl Harbour.
Well VJ, you said it all and you said it right. metaphysics and ethics should be off-limits to philosophy writers until one has seen 60 years or so.
Looking forward to Ed’s reply.
On second thought, with John Searle in mind, perhaps philosophy writers ought to simply stop pretending to do anything but opining.
That said, U am interested in how this discussion has affected Ed's opinion on natural law and on bombs.
I, not U
I answered your question with the only answer appropriate to it. If you want better answers, formulate better questions. This is the second time that your attempt to formulate a question to summarize the question has turned out to be vague and useless, which suggests very strongly that you have no real criticism against critics of the A-bomb here, but just a vague feeling with no substance to it. At least, that's as much as I can get from all the equivocations in them so far.
This can be made more precise. You say:
My admiration for him only increases when, still to this day, A-bomb critics refuse to propose concrete alternatives that might meet the standard of justice with which they condemn Truman.
But this is simply to miss the entire point of the criticism. The primary point of the criticism is not to "condemn Truman" or indeed to assign any sort of culpability but to assess an action morally. Because the action is cooperative, involving many people, the two detach from each other: when the action is morally assessed as culpable, it is still a question as to how culpable any particular person in the cooperative network is. By certain buck-stops-here assumptions people might well attribute primary responsibility to Truman, but the moral assessment of the action of dropping an atomic weapon on a city does not require doing so. Further, even if we do talk about specific responsibilities of particular people, Truman's role in the entire process was very specific, as I have already pointed out; whether or not Truman acted justly depends entirely on whether he fulfilled that specific role justly. You again keep sloshing around between what Truman's responsibility was and what the responsibility of other people cooperating in the action was, as if there were no difference; the only issues on the table that are relevant to whether Truman acted justly are (1) whether he took steps to avoid being negligent in his Constitutional and legal duties; (2) what he actually knew would be involved in dropping the bombs; (3) whether he acted according to conscience; (4) whether he properly listened to the advice of his generals in making his decision; and (5) whether, given the information he had, authorizing the bomb involved authorizing a military action that a reasonable person would recognize as being an act of, in Ed's words, "intentionally killing innocent civilians for the sake of terrorizing the survivors into surrendering" or something similar. The only alternatives on the table that are relevant to whether Truman acted justly on this point are: authorize dropping the bomb or don't authorize dropping the bomb. That's all. There's nothing abstract about it; it's just that the particular question you keep wanting to make this discussion about is not interesting. The action of dropping the bomb could be intrinsically immoral, Truman could have authorized it, and Truman could still turn out not to be culpable if (for instance) crucial information had been left out, or if some key point had been non-negligently overlooked, or anything like. The responsibility of Truman is not relevant to the moral assessment of the bombings (although the moral assessment of the bombings is one of the things relevant to question of the responsibility of Truman).
It gets very different when we recognize that the action being assessed is not the action "Harry Truman's decision to authorize the bombings" but "the whole cooperative action of bombing". The latter is a cooperative action, in the same sense that three men rowing a boat together are engaged in one action. And it is this cooperative action that Ed criticized in the post. None of your arguments so far have been relevant to this; they only look so because you keep equivocating among different moral questions.
You can reply. Put your dissenters in their place and maintain you are right with further argument, or perhaps admit your position may not be so strong. In the spirit of dialog, how about a response?
Your blog should never become one-way, top-down. Tell me that's how you want it and I will grant you the pleasure of my leave.
In the spirit of dialog, how about a response?
Your blog should never become one-way, top-down.
Tell you what, JT, you add another 12 hours to my day and I'll get to working on that response.
As it is, I barely have enough time to write regular blog posts, let alone respond to (or, I'm sorry to say, even read) every comment everyone makes. Most readers realize that when I do not respond to a comment, that's the reason.
I might add that it would increase the odds of my responding to your comments if you didn't post 10-15 of them a day...
BTW, I want to thank TheOFloinn and Brandon for their comments on the "total war" idea. I did start to write up a comment on the subject, but it was intemperate enough that I decided to scrap it. I think they've said what needs to be said.
Paragraph 2314 of the Catechism
"every act of war directed to the indiscriminate destruction of whole cities or vast areas with their inhabitants is a crime against God and man, which merits firm and unequivocal condemnation."
I have been searching the web for a day, and cannot find where the Catholic Church issued its "firm and unequivocal condemnation: of Hirshima and Nagasaki.
If indeed there is none, then the Catholic natural law is not as binding as this blog post implies, and the atomic bombings are not condemnable acts.
Sorry, Ed, but no condemnation, no immoral act.
C'mon Ed, the "I am too busy to address comments in my own blog is sooo often your ploy and it is very weak. Close the combox if it is so time consuming.
What about it?
No condemnation, no immorality?
David January 8, 2011 at 5:18 PM
JT: C'mon Ed, the "I am too busy to address comments in my own blog is sooo often your ploy and it is very weak.
How can it be weak? Are you paying the man for personal tutoring, JT? Or are you just being a jerk? That's not a rhetorical question, by the way; I want to know why you think you are owed a response whenever you snap your fingers. It is surely not a reasonable expectation. (Note that at this point, it would however be reasonable for Ed simply to bin any comment coming from you.)
In the Catechism, #2314. Considering you posted that in the preceding sentence, it makes one wonder whether you are taking any of this seriously.
I know Prof. Feser has too much time to kill and not enough ideas for articles, but after a shocking number of comments (here and in relation to lying) along the lines of, "OK, so it's wrong, but I'd do it anyway", I think a post discussing why it's wrong to do wrong things would not go amiss. (You'd think it would be self-evident, but apparently some people think it's all right as long as you go to confession after....)
I also wish to point out that reasonable men — even men who all subscribe to Natural Law — can disagree about specific cases. The principles of natural law are not (usually) logically deduced Principia Mathematica-style from first principles alone. Just War and other theories usually start from known or self-evident premises and extrapolate from them general rules. As indeed, do all men when formulating their moral codes. Yes, people's minds are corrupted by modernism; they are corrupted by the Fall; they make mistakes and rationalisations. Still, a great number of reasonable and trustworthy people do not think that using nuclear weapons as in WWII is necessarily immoral. Obviously, that doesn't mean they can't be wrong, but it makes it highly unlikely that they are trivially wrong.
Augustine never imagined bombers dropping nuclear weapons, nor bombers at all, nor bombs at all. It is reasonable to ask whether principles derived to deal with ancient or mediaeval experiences are applicable to modern warfare. The question is not whether the principles change — of course, true principles do not — but whether they got the principles quite right. (The ancients and Mediaevals thought space was Euclidean, not because they were bad at geometry but because they did not discover quite the right geometry.) The questions raised by the other David (not me) are very relevant: the modern citizen of a warring state is very different from an uninvolved, ignorant peasant. A bomb, or even a gun, is very different from a sword used in hand-to-hand combat. (Come to think of it, perhaps archery is the closest ancient equivalent to modern long-distance weaponry; did Augustine or Aquinas ever discuss the morality of such in relation to hitting innocent targets?)
If a citizen who is contributing to the war-effort, and who is in some ways a (potential) reserve soldier, is still off-limits, or a solider who is in hospital, etc. then can you shoot at anyone who is not actively shooting back at you at that moment? Can you ever bomb a weapons factory? (Sure, a building is not a person, but there will always be someone present, some non-solider who is not firing at you; even at night there will surely be at least one security guard.) The answer to these questions is not at all obvious from the principles as stated.
Conventional bombing kills and terrorises civilians too; is the difference the number of civilians killed? Or how directly their deaths are intended? So that Hiroshima could be defended if the point was not to kill civilians. (Which may or may not have been the case historically.) (And as for Al Qaeda using the rationale of "enemy citizens", well, yeah, they do have somewhat of a point. But it's not like apart from that sticking point they had a just cause! And their "somewhat of a point" is much weaker than the WWII case, so it's entirely plausible that they lie on different sides of what's justified.)
Is it in fact possible to wage modern warfare morally? What if the enemy plants civilians all over the place, and announces the fact, etc., so as to paralyse a moral military? That is not a rhetorical question, mind you; if the conclusion is that surrender if the only moral option, then so be it. Doing the right thing is not always fun or easy, but it's always possible.
-David January 8, 2011 at 7:11 PM
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Burl... Whoops! I mean JT,
It's that kind of jackassery that got you banned before (one of only two people I've ever banned) when you were posting under your older name. Since you've at least made an effort to be more reasonable while posting under this "Just Thinking/JT" moniker, I've cut you some slack. But if you're now reverting to your older ways, you are welcome to get lost again. Nor will you be allowed to stick around next time. (Here's a tip, though: It would help you to maintain the "Nobody here but us non-Burls" illusion if you didn't keep riffing on your obsessions -- Whitehead, animal rights, etc.)
As to my "ploy," I think I've only ever made reference to being too busy to answer every comment a few times -- to most people, it's blindingly obvious, and they don't need me to explain it to them. I only ever have to do so in response to people like you who get hung up on some pet issue and demand that I drop everything and address it right away. (Notice that there are lots of other folks whose comments I have not responded to, but who have not whined about it. I guess the squeaky wheel really does get the grease.)
As to your "point," if I understand correctly, your claim is that the Catholic view, if followed out consistently, would entail that if the Church does not explicitly condemn some specific action, then a Catholic ought not to regard it as immoral.
If that's it, it's a pretty good example of the sort of comment that's too stupid for me to respond to even if I did have time. But here goes anyway, just for you: Do you really think the Church teaches, or that any Catholic theologian has ever held, that we need not object to (say) Watergate, or Bernie Madoff's crimes, or Charles Manson's murders, unless the Church explicitly condemns these specific crimes, by name, in some official document?
Presumably not. So, why you think that a Catholic ought not to criticize Hiroshima unless the pope does so in a speech somewhere is beyond me. The truth is that the Church prefers as far as possible to confine herself to statements of general principle, and to let theologians, statesmen, churchmen and laymen to apply them to concrete circumstances. This is especially so where a number of empirical considerations are involved that require careful application of moral principle to contingent circumstances.
But then you've already made it blindingly obvious, in many of your other comments, that you do not understand Catholic theology and do not care to find out what it really says. If I had to correct your errors every time you made them, I'd be doing nothing else. You may have time to spend all day in comboxes, posting comment after comment. I don't, sorry.
Codgitator (Cadgertator) January 9, 2011 at 2:13 AM
As I tried to post in a previous thread, after a season of conjecture, we now finally know what "JT" stands for: Just Trolling.
c matt January 10, 2011 at 9:33 AM
intentionally killing civilians for the purpose of terrorizing the survivors into surrendering
to destroy the power and prestige of two major Japanese cities in order to show the Japanese that all their power and prestige can be taken away from them
OK, I am having a little difficulty in discerning the difference between these two. Wasn't the destruction of the prestige and power of the two Japanese cities precisely accomplished by the intentional killing of the civilians?
Someone mentioned would the bombs have been dropped if, for example, everyone had evacuated? And if not, that means the civilians were not targeted, ergo, not immoral. But does that alternate history make a difference? The fact is, the cities were populated and the bombs were dropped anyway. The prestige and power of the cities were detroyed precisely by obliterating their populations. The hypothesis that it may have been accomplished some other way if the opportunity presented (e.g., bombing an evacuated N/H) does not change the fact of what actually did happen.
Sorry, not "and if not" - I meant, "And if" - meaning, IF the bombs would have been dropped on an evacuated city.
Seems the "if evacuated" argument is like "if she were my wife" argument. That is, "If that woman I slept with were really my wife, I still would have slept with her" somehow means I did not commit adultery - the hypothetical situation I dream up does not change the fact of the actual situation which occurred.
Joshua McGillivray June 4, 2020 at 1:02 AM
The only thing that I disagree with is that the Americans needed to insist on unconditional surrender. The Japanese had already offered to negotiate peace twice before Truman decided to drop the bomb, and I think some attempt could at least have been made before the measure was put into place (if it had to have been at all.)
Moreover, he didn't even offer an ultimatum between the two bombings.
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Curcuma contains phenols curcuminoids, and particularly curcumin, and is thus active on several molecules involved in inflammatory phenomena, through the reduction of the pro-inflammatory eicosanoids synthesis. Curcuma extracts' effectiveness in playing antioxidant, antineoplastic, and liver protective functions is proven by a number of in vitro and animal studies and by a few human clinical trials (Di Silvestro, 2012; Darvesh, 2012; Kulkarni, 2010; Rajasekaran, 2011; Shehzad, 2011).
Since the first scientific studies, curcuma's limited bioavailability has been a major issue. After its oral administration, curcumin's concentration in blood lowers dramatically or even disappears. This low bioavailability is due to its low solubility in water, to its degradation into the gastro-intestinal tract, to the high velocity of the metabolism and to its rapid elimination. This is why we need to ingest a high- quantity of curcumin (12-20 g/die) to have a therapeutic effect. Curcuma does not have a negative interference with drugs, and does not cause adverse events, even in high dosage.
The critical point of using curcuma is not related to its quantity but it is related to its solubility, permeability and stability; hence to its bioavailability. Many approaches have been used to solve this problem: the use of piperine, synthetic analogues, the chelation with metals, the combination with other dietary agents. New nanotechnologies are also being developed by the scientific community.
Table 1.3.1.5 Antioxidant Substances of Plant Origin.
Carotenes
P-caroten, lycopene
Xanthophylls
Lutein, zeaxanthin, astaxanthin, capsaxanthin, cryptoxanthin
Phenolic acids (caffeic acid), coumarins, benzoic acids, stilbenes (resveratrol)
Proanthocyanidins, ellagic acid
Flavonols, flavones, isoflavones, anthocyanins, catechins
The Journal of Nanobiotechnologies published lots of articles and reviews regarding curcumin encapsulated in different forms: polymers, nanoparticles, nanoemulsions, nanoliposomes, fitosomes (Indena's Meriva®, Verdure Sciences' Longvida®, Acquanova AG's NovaSOL®): in these forms the absorption of curcuminoids is highly increased (Ranjan, 2012; Savita, 2007; Ledda, 2012).
As shown on Table 1.3.1.4, compounds with an antioxidant activity are frequent among botanicals. An antioxidant has been defined as “any substance that, when present at low concentrations compared with those of an oxidizable substrate, significantly delays or prevents oxidation of that substrate” (Halliwell, 2004). Oxygen's reactive species can modify the structure of the membrane's cell or of the cell's genetic material and therefore they are considered the cause of aging and of different pathologies such as cardiovascular diseases, neoplasia, SNC's degenerating diseases.
Table 1.3.1.5 reports a classification of antioxidant substances of plant origin.
Curcuma longa L (Zingiberaceae)
Introduction Turmeric is a spice that is valued in the international market more for its bright yellow color than for its flavoring properties. Nevertheless, in India, since ancient times, it has been considered important for its flavoring, coloring, and therapeutic uses. Because of this, it is...
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TURMERIC (CURCUMA LONGA)
Extracts from turmeric (@ 1 or 10 pg/mL for 14 hours) reduced LPS (50 to lOOngmL-1), stimulated 1Ь-1Д and TNF-a formation of THP-1 cells analyzed by ELISA. LPS-stimulated IRAkl, 1кВа degradation, TLR4-MyD88 interaction, TLR4 expression, and МАРК activation were noteworthy decreased by turmeric....
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ZINGER (ZINGIBER OFFICINALE) AND TURMERIC (CURCUMA LONGA)
Zingiber officinale is a herbaceous perennial plant [30] that originated from Island Southeast Asia. It was mainly grown in southern India and it was also carried by traders into the Middle East and the Mediterranean. Curcuma longa is one of the oldest cultivated spice plants in the southeast...
Curcuma longa L.
C. longa or turmeric is a flowering plant belonging to the ginger family, Zingiberaceae. It is an important plant in Ayurveda. The Ayurveda lexicon Abhidanamanjari calls turmeric Gauri (of white complexion), Haridra (the yellow one), Rajani (night), Pita (yellow),...
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Curcuma longa (Turmeric)
C. longa, also commonly known as Haldi in Urdu, belongs to the ginger family Zingiberaceae, and is known as a powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory (Singhal 2012). Studies to uncover the underlying mechanism of AD have established the presence of activated microglia and astrocytes surrounding...
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Children, Pesticides, and Long Delays
Remember Alar? It was a chemical used on apples to make them redder and to hold them on the tree longer. Alar was suspected of causing cancer, but the government did nothing about it until 1989, when the National Resources Defense Council and Meryl Streep stirred up a fuss. There was a scary segment about Alar on 60 Minutes. A “poisoned” apple appeared on the cover of Time magazine. Mothers were suddenly afraid to put apples in school lunch boxes.
By the time Alar was finally banned, growers with any eye for the market had already stopped using it. They’ve been growing apples handily without it ever since.
After the panic came the backlash. Infuriated pesticide makers accused the NRDC of frightening the public without cause. Alar became a symbol of environmental hysteria. An innocent chemical, lynched by eco-purists and movie stars — so goes the revisionist version of the story.
Behind both the scare story and the backlash story was the real story, which has finally come out in a report by the National Research Council (NRC). The story is about not Alar but all pesticides, and about how our regulatory process is inadequate to protect our children.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) decides how much pesticide residue is “safe” in foods by assuming everyone eats an average adult diet. That assumption, unsurprisingly, does not hold true for children.
A growing child eats twice as much per pound of body weight as an adult — which means children get a double exposure to whatever pesticides are in foods.
Furthermore a typical child’s diet is simpler than an adult’s, more concentrated in basic foods such as milk, fruits, and vegetables. The average non-nursing infant consumes 20 times more apple juice per pound of body weight than does the average adult. That concentration makes pesticide exposure even higher.
Another difference is that when it comes to toxins, children are not simply small adults. Their cells are multiplying faster. Their metabolic rates are more rapid. Their immune systems are not mature. Their skins and lungs and stomach linings may absorb chemicals differently. The pediatricians and toxicologists who carried out the NRC study admit ignorance on this issue. “Little is known about children’s sensitivity to pesticides. Children may be more sensitive than adults to some pesticides, while being less or equally sensitive to others.”
All this would be of urgent concern, if the foods in our markets actually carried as much pesticide residue as the government permits them to. Small children could be ingesting from 2 to 200 times the EPA tolerance levels. Fortunately, though monitoring of pesticides in food is spotty, the data suggest that actual residue levels are far lower than tolerances.
Of 978 apples tested, for example, 125 contained the fungicide captan. The maximum concentration observed was 3.4 parts per million (ppm), while the EPA tolerance is 25 ppm. The insecticide chlorpyrifos was found in 16 out of 347 bananas, with a maximum concentration of 0.04 ppm, while the EPA permits 0.05 ppm. The worst example cited in the NRC report was for the pesticide EBDC in green peas — present in 49 out of 124 samples, and present at worst at a concentration of 23 ppm, while the EPA tolerance is only 7 ppm.
Our exposure to pesticides appears to be well below tolerance, usually. Our children are not being threatened on a regular basis. But legally they could be, and occasionally they are, and the NRC study points to worrying holes in our knowledge about diets, exposures, and toxicities to children.
You can see why the press did not run wild with this story. It is much more complex and less certain than Meryl Streep labelling apples as poison.
The NRC panel says that toxicity should be tested on immature animals as well as mature ones. Tolerances should be based on the food consumption of the most vulnerable groups, not the average. Measurements of pesticide residues should be improved and standardized. Tolerance limits should be set not for one pesticide at a time, but with the recognition that children (and grownups) are exposed to many pesticides at once, coming not just from food but from air, water, and soil.
The Clinton administration has already announced its intention to follow these recommendations. That will take time. The consequence should be that pesticide tolerances will be lowered. The administration intends to help farmers practice “integrated pest management,” using more natural controls and less pesticides. Studies by the NRC and others suggest that the use of pesticides could be cut at least in half without loss in crop yield. Organic farmers get high yields with no pesticides at all.
It’s a relief that the scientists, the press, and the government have finally told the pesticide story fully, received it openly, and begun to act on it. The only frustration is that this story was known, not in full detail, but certainly well enough to make these recommendations, at least as early as 1985. The NRDC was trying to make the general point in 1989, using Alar as just one example. Over the years, while the panel was studying, industry was resisting, and the press and the public were alternately sleeping and panicking, a lot of children have been growing up eating a lot of apples and bananas and peas.
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October 11 – Day Five – Out of Necessity, Vol. 1
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Last night’s game of the night between St. Louis and Minnesota ended in a 3-2 win for the Wild. The Blues tied the game at one-all at the 2:49 mark of the second period, a score that held for 13 minutes. The Wild took a 2-1 lead at the 15:15 mark with a power play goal by Zach Parise, his fourth goal, tying him for the league lead in the young season. Twenty-one seconds later, Charlie Coyle scored his second goal of the match, the eventual game-winner.
St. Louis out-shot the Wild 32-19, but Devan Dubnyk held his ground by stopping 93.8% of shots faced to earn the win.
Today’s Game of the Day is quite the tough decision. On the schedule tonight is Montréal at Ottawa (7 p.m. eastern, NHL Network/SN1) and… oh… nobody else… guess that makes things easier!
Similar to last night’s game, this matchup is both a divisional rivalry and a rematch from last year’s conference quarterfinals. Last season, Montréal won the Atlantic Division, 11 points better then the Wild Card Sens. That being said, Ottawa won the regular season series 3-1 before falling in six games to the Habs in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Currently, there is a four-way tie for the division lead between the Bolts, Habs, Sens and Wings at four points apiece, therefore the winner of this game will own the division for a night. You know, ‘cuz that’s important without even a full week played in the season.
Some players to keep a watch on include Ottawa‘s Mark Stone (three assists, tied for fifth in league) and Kyle Turris (three goals, tied for fourth in league; four points, tied for seventh in league) and Montréal‘s Alex Galchenyuk (three assists, tied for fifth in league), Andrei Markov (+4 Corsi rating, tied for sixth in league) and P.K. Subban (+4 Corsi rating, tied for sixth in league).
The Sens are favored in tonight’s game at -124.
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Wild Life in the West Highlands
THE CUCKOO
IT is probable that no bird has excited more general interest among all peoples and in all ages than the common cuckoo,—so-called to distinguish our familiar European species from others of its family. Folk-tales and stories, poetry and superstition, in all tongues testify unmistakably to the hold that it has taken on the popular imagination; nor is this to be wondered at when its remarkable life-story is considered. The musical and distinctive call-note which heralds its arrival at its breeding stations coincides with the long looked-for approach of summer, and has given to it its name in the language of practically every country which it visits. In German Kukuk, French coucou, Dutch koekoek, Gaelic cubhag or cu’ag, Latin cuculus, Greek KOKKUE, Sanskrit koka; these are only some of the instances that might be mentioned. Our Scottish name of gowk may possibly be derived from the Gaelic, but is also evidently near akin to the German `Gauch,' a popular alternative to `Kukuk.'
As may be gathered from this incomplete list of names, the cuckoo is very widely distributed, extending in its European range to the Arctic circle, and in Asia as far east as Japan. It is common in some parts of India, is recorded from Arabia, Egypt and Nubia, and is said to penetrate as far as South Africa.
With us in Scotland, the cuckoo is to be looked for in ordinary seasons towards the end of April. The earliest date in a series extending over a considerable number of years in the West of Scotland was the 21st April (1898), and the latest the 8th May (1906 and 1910). Such dates, however, are merely approximate, as being those on which the bird was first heard-not seen. They may well have been with us for days previously, as uncongenial weather or scanty food supplies would keep them silent.
The cuckoo is a retiring bird, and is much more frequently heard than seen, especially the male, whose is the well-known call-note. When uttering this he is generally sitting concealed in thick foliage, and in doing so he drops his wings, raising the tail and bowing his head; but he also sometimes calls in flight, especially when pursuing the female.
When flying, the cuckoo strongly resembles our smaller birds of prey. The slate-coloured upper parts with the strongly barred light-coloured lower parts, the long wings and tail and well-feathered legs of the bird in its more ordinary plumage, are markedly suggestive of the sparrow-hawk. The younger females, however, are often very differently coloured, the slate and ash colour being replaced by a more or less rufous brown, and this again gives them a striking resemblance to the kestrel. This rufous plumage frequently persists even after the first and subsequent moults, so that earlier observers were inclined to suspect a specific difference, and named it C. hepaticacs; but further investigation proved this to be erroneous. This resemblance to our lesser birds of prey appears to be sufficient to deceive the little birds of various sorts that may often be seen following and mobbing the cuckoo, as if taking it for one of their natural enemies.
The male cuckoo, on arrival at its chosen summer quarters, selects for himself a certain locality or district, which it defends strenuously against all comers of his own sex. The females, which are said to be proportionately much fewer in number, move through wider bounds, making their presence known by their peculiar call-note, a chattering or laughing sound of invitation; it must be admitted that they practise polyandry. As all know, it builds no nest, but is a parasite pure and simple, foisting all the natural duties and labours of a parent on to the shoulders of its innocent little neighbours, and this, too, at the expense of their own broods ; for it must be remembered that for every young cuckoo raised to maturity a whole family of its foster-brethren are doomed to destruction.
The foster-parents selected by the female cuckoo belong, as a rule, to the various smaller insect-eating birds, such as the tit-lark, hedge-sparrow, redbreast, the wagtails, warblers and the like, the tit-lark or meadow-pipit being with us probably the most frequent victim. It is evident that the nest must be found and noted by the female cuckoo beforehand; and it must be owing to default in this respect that now and again the egg of the cuckoo is found in most unlikely and unsuitable nests, as, for instance, those of the stock dove, jay, and even of the little grebe. Such can only have been made use of in the last extremity. When the nest selected is sufficiently open and large, the egg is laid in the usual way ; but in the case, frequently occurring, when the nest is domed or covered, the egg is laid on the ground and then taken up by the mother in its beak and placed in the nest. The egg is remarkably small for the size of the bird, no bigger than a sparrow's, although the parent is much more than twice as large. They vary a good deal in colour, are mostly of a greyish ground, slightly blotched or speckled with darker shades. Dresser, who, in his Birds of Europe, has brought together the observations and theories of all the best authorities both of this country and of the Continent, describes a fine collection of eggs, many of which were blue, some uniform, some spotted.
A theory has been advanced that the cuckoo seeks a nest, the eggs of which resemble those which she herself lays. Newton appears to have held that it is a case of heredity, - that the cuckoo seeks for a nest of the same species as that in which it had itself been hatched. Dresser, however, makes the shrewd comment that such heredity could not well depend on the female alone, but also on the male, or, in the case of the cuckoo, probably on several males. The latter authority indeed rather disposes of the whole contention by his statement that in his own large collection of cuckoo's eggs less than a sixth of them resemble those of the foster-parent.
It was formerly held that the cuckoo contented itself with depositing its egg, and took no further part in the matter. It is now alleged that, if the nest already contains eggs, she will throw out some or all of them, and has even been known to devour them. This latter statement is denied by some, but Dresser quotes Sachse as an eyewitness to the fact. The period of incubation is the same as that of most of the foster parents, and it is stated by some writers that the cuckoo, drawn by an extraordinary instinct, returns to the nest exactly at the time of hatching, throwing out of the nest all young birds and eggs other than her own that she finds therein. Whether this is or is not sometimes the case. it is certainly not universal; for often, as all know, some of the brood remain, the last act of the tragedy being carried out by the young cuckoo itself. Growing with extraordinary quickness, it is already, after two days, much larger and stronger than its unfortunate foster-brethren. With restless and untiring energy it wriggles itself backward under its neighbour until it has got it perched in a peculiar shovel-like hollow in its back, and then, with great exertion, raises it to the edge of the nest and topples it over ; nor does it rest until it is the sole inhabitant of the structure. This action of the young cuckoo seems to have been first recorded by the famous Dr. Jenner, who, according to Yarrell, was asked to investigate the subject by John Hunter, and published the result in the Transactions of the Royal Society for 1788.
The food of the cuckoo consists of insects of all sorts, and largely of caterpillars, grubs and the like. It seems to be especially fond of the hairy caterpillars sometimes called 'woolly bears,' the gizzard having been found covered with these hairs adhering to it by their points. It must, therefore, be considered to be a useful species, although it doubtless causes many broods of our little birds to come to naught.
It is a puzzling and probably an unanswerable question as to the `reason why' of this strange habit of the cuckoo. It is known to lay its eggs only at an interval of several days, and some hold that this may explain the necessity of the parasitical habit, as it would be a matter of weeks before all the clutch were laid and ready for incubation; but this is also the case with some of the owls, where one finds a half-fledged nestling, an egg ready to hatch and one new laid all in the same nest, and yet they have no difficulty in carrying out the ordinary duties of incubation and rearing of their brood. Such is also the case with the American yellow-billed cuckoo, which builds its own nest and rears its own young; yet Yarrell states, on the authority of Audubon, that this bird also lays its eggs at considerable intervals, so that eggs and young at different stages of development are found together. Like our own species it is a migrant, and Pennant tells us that it arrives in New York in May, makes its nest in June, and retires from North America in autumn.
In summing up the evidence, there does not appear to be good ground for the theory that the cuckoo seeks intentionally the nests of species whose eggs resemble her own; one of the best German observers, A. Walters, having compared no less than 214 cuckoo's eggs with those of their foster-parents, with the result that in only some six cases was there a strong resemblance, while the great number bore no resemblance whatever. As to whether the mother cuckoo returns to the nest at hatching time to turn out the eggs of the foster-parents, the evidence seems in favour of the view that sometimes, at least, she does so ; while on the question of her devouring such eggs, Sachse has proved that such has occurred, although the cases may be, and probably are, exceptional.
It is interesting to note that the parasitical methods of the European cuckoo are not unique, but are reproduced in almost every feature in the case of a small American bird, the cow-bunting, cow-bird or cow-pen bird. Wilson, in his American Ornithology, gives a long and interesting account of this bird. Like our cuckoos they do not pair, nor do they build any nest, but deposit their eggs in the nests of other birds, just as does our cuckoo, and never more than one in each nest. If Wilson is correct, the cow-bird's egg hatches in a shorter time than those of the selected foster-parents, and shortly after it is hatched, the eggs of the original owners all disappear. Here the resemblance to the cuckoo story ceases, for with the removal of the eggs the young cow-bird has nothing to do. Nor is there any evidence that the cow-bird parent ever revisits the nest. Wilson appears to acquiesce in the opinion of Dr. Potter of Baltimore, that the only possible explanation is that the surplus eggs are removed by the foster-parents themselves.
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Argentina becomes a Cannes powerhouse
With four films in competition for the first time, the nation’s government and press are celebrating But what has changed to bring its cinema back to life?
Francisco Peregil
Buenos Aires - 16 May 2014-18:02 UTC
Lisandro Alonso, with shirt raised, directs Viggo Mortensen (r) in ‘Jauja.’
“We hoped for more after a great first showing, but it never grew,” Cannes Festival director Thierry Frémaux said about Argentina two years ago. “Argentinean filmmakers committed suicide. Pablo Trapero [a producer and director] is the only one who bets on different films without worrying about their success at the box office.”
This week four Argentinean films are competing at the 67th annual Cannes Film Festival. One of them, Wild Tales, the third feature-length film from director Damián Szifrón, was chosen as the official selection from Argentina. It will compete for the Palme d’Or along with 18 other works from established auteurs such as Canada’s David Cronenberg, France’s Jean-Luc Godard and British filmmakers Ken Loach and Mike Leigh.
The only other Latin American country represented at the festival is Colombia. Director Franco Lolli’s Gente de bien will compete in the parallel Critics’ Week section, which aims to discover new directors.
Meanwhile, Spain’s only entrants are a short film in Critics’ Week and Jaime Rosales’ Beautiful Youth, which will compete in the Un Certain Regard section, the second most important of the festival. This year its jury will be headed by Pablo Trapero.
The festival four
Wild Tales is competing for the Palme d'Or in the official selection. Directed by Damián Szifrón, it stars Ricardo Darín and Leonardo Sbaraglia.
Jauja will show in the Un Certain Regard sidebar. Directed by Lisandro Alonso, it features Viggo Mortensen, who also produced the movie.
Refugiado, directed by Diego Lerman, will show out of competition in the Directors' Fortnight.
Ardor, directed by Pablo Fendrik, is also showing out of competition.
Argentina produced four of the 60 feature films that were chosen from 1,700 candidates to be shown at Cannes this year. The country is competing in almost all sections and its representatives will lead three juries in two sections. Before they headed off to Cannes, President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner bade the filmmakers goodbye. “I think it is the first time [they have chosen four Argentinean movies],” she told them. “We are the government at that first time.”
Two ideologically opposed newspapers, Clarín and Página 12, celebrated the achievement with the respective headlines, “Argentina’s Great Year” and “Palms Together for Argentina.”
So what has happened? Did Argentina’s cinema come back to life in just two years or did the suicide never occur? Has it become more commercial or more independent? Hugo Sigman, the Argentinean businessman and producer of Wild Tales, told film magazine Haciendo cine: “The Argentinean films in the competition have very little in common. There is no prototype. Frémaux chooses quality and, in general, the least commercial are the best ones. But, I think he looks for quality and if they are commercial, even better.”
Hernán Guerschuny, the magazine’s editor and director of the film El Crítico, which premiered in Argentina this year, said it is the European festivals that have gotten more commercial. “Before they had more sponsors and now they are forced to think about business. They have to lure advertisers. And you do that by bringing people of great stature such as Ricardo Darín who stars in Wild Tales; Viggo Mortensen, who acts in and produces Jauja [directed by Lisandro Alonso]; and Gael García Bernal who stars in El ardor [directed by Pablo Fendrik].”
Guerschuny says there is one factor that explains the Argentinean wave washing up on the shores at Cannes and it is Ventana Sur, the main marketplace for Latin American cinema. The event is held in Buenos Aires. The National Institute of Cinema and Audiovisual Arts (INCAA) organizes showings with help from the government and in collaboration with Cannes’ Marché du Film, the business arm of the festival. “Those in charge of making selections and distributors from all over the world come to see these films they’ve never seen before,” Guerschuny says.
The Argentinean films in the competition have little in common. There is no prototype”
Focusing on the numbers, it is clear that the sector is experiencing a good moment. Marcelo Stiletano, a specialist in film who works for La Nación newspaper and Radio Continental, says there were record sales last year even though most people only saw a small number of films. But does the Cannes lineup mean Argentinean cinema is better than it was five years ago?
“There is more variety,” Guerschuny explained. “But I don’t think the Cannes lineup means that our cinema is better than three or four years ago.”
Mariano Llinás, the director of 2008’s Extraordinary Stories, is skeptical. “Cannes is the most popular of the festivals – not the most prestigious or the best. It gives people who have no interest in film the rest of the year an opportunity to say something about it and spend their time talking about ‘a great moment for Argentinean cinema’ and other nonsense. Those of us who are really invested in film know that these big ads are just superficial fanfare crafted by government employees and that our job is on the other side, at another time, and it does not depend on this circus. I am sure Damián Szifrón and Lisandro Alonso agree. This is just a simple media trick, a simple patriotic illusion. Nothing more. Bravo to those who are going and everybody else, back to work.”
Poet Fabián Casas wrote Jauja, an Argentinean film that will compete in Un certain regard. Shortly before traveling to Cannes on Tuesday, Casas also seemed skeptical about the importance of the festival. “There is a lot of very good cinema in Argentina that never goes to the festivals. I’m not interested in the rhetoric of these festivals. Or the awards. I don’t like the two Argentinean films that won the Oscar. I prefer film as poem, the work of [Andréi] Tarkovsky, for example. And, that’s what Lisandro Alonso does. It’s a pretty radical kind of cinema.”
Still, even Fabián Casas admits that showing their films in Cannes may be a good opportunity for this radical brand of cinema. And by extension, for the Argentinean film industry.
Translation: Dyane Jean François
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Ernie goes honeymooning in Da Nang (Dec 2013)
April 13, 2016 November 11, 2018 • erniegoes
In the summer of 2013, after we got back from our North America trip, we sat down to get started on our wedding planning. Almost immediately, we began looking up honeymoon destinations instead. We figured that wedding planning would be a long and sometimes unenjoyable process, and we needed the promise of a getaway at the end to keep us motivated. In considering our options, we decided that we wanted to keep it close to Hong Kong, for a couple of reasons. One, we knew that the wedding day would probably be quite long, and, as we would be leaving for our honeymoon a day or two afterwards, we didn’t want to deal with the fatigue of long travel times or complicated routes. Two, prior to the engagement, we had booked tickets to Europe for Christmas 2016 with a group of friends, so we didn’t feel like making too many long-haul flights in a row. If you’re asking why we didn’t just make Europe our honeymoon, the simple answer is that we wanted to go someplace on our own as newlyweds first, even for a few days, before enjoying a group holiday. We also had a lot of free time, as we were both working from home at the time. Within a few months of our marriage, we’d both find new jobs in offices, so the timing couldn’t have worked out better.
Ashley and I had both traveled to Vietnam on our own before, and we loved our experiences. The food is light and delicious, the people are incredibly chill and friendly, and the countryside is stunning. It’s also between 1.5 to 2 hours away from Hong Kong, depending on where you fly to, which fit our needs perfectly. We decided on the central part of Vietnam, around the port city of Đà Nẵng, famous for its laid-back atmosphere and beautiful beaches. The temperatures in December would be a bit cooler than perhaps expected on a beach holiday, but it would still be comfortable t-shirt and shorts weather. There are also a number of cultural and historical sites in the area, including Huế, Mỹ Sơn, and Hội An, so we’d have the option of taking a day trip out of the resort if we ever felt like we were going stir-crazy. Recent history in Đà Nẵng saw it as one of the five major cities of colonial French Indochina during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and it was the site of arguably the world’s busiest airport during the Vietnam War. Both the United States and the South Vietnamese air forces flew out of the air base in the city, before it fell to the North Vietnamese in spring of 1975. Beginning in the 1990s, local governments encouraged foreign investment and poured their resources into developing viable tourism and business-related infrastructure, so that, currently, numerous seaside resorts line the spotless coastline for miles in either direction.
Fusion Maia is a beach resort located fifteen minutes outside of Đà Nẵng. Their focus is on creating the most relaxing environment possible for its guests. Everything from the spacious layout of the grounds, the private but internally open architecture of the villas, the healthiness of the food, and the extensive spa and massage facilities is designed to gently strip away the accumulated layers of stress from the outside world. Whether or not it actually accomplishes this is entirely up to the guest, but the effort deserves to be recognized. Each guest is also entitled to two free massages per day, after which, if there are available slots, you can sign up for additional massages free of charge. All of this sounded wonderful to Ashley and me, so we booked our tickets and our villa with a private pool, before moving on with the rest of the wedding planning.
On Our Way
The months of planning flew by, the wedding day was lovely and beautiful, and, before we knew it, we were at the airport with bags packed and passports out. We flew to Ho Chi Minh first, the site of my stag weekend, and we joked about getting recognized at the airport. My groomsmen had dressed me up in a Sparta costume from the movie 300, and I’d spent the weekend wandering the busy city streets in a red robe and my boxer briefs. Throughout the weekend’s activities, dozens of city dwellers pulled me aside to take pictures and videos, and we were so impressed by how friendly everyone was. I don’t mean to toot my own horn, but there are pictures of my glorious dad bod on dozens, if not hundreds, of mobile phones across the Mekong Delta. Sadly, I went unrecognized at the airport, and we continued our journey with a short domestic flight to Đà Nẵng. From the airport, we took a private minibus out of the city and through the serene gates of Fusion Maia.
Utter Relaxation
The relaxation was as advertised, and we had no agenda throughout our honeymoon. It started in our villa, as we lounged on the deck chairs beside our private pool, soaking in the December rays. There was ample time to read and nap outside for as long as we wished, away from the constant noise, dust, smog, and people of Hong Kong. Fusion Maia also offers breakfast served any time, any place, on the resort, and there were a few days when we asked them to bring their breakfast spread to our room while we sunbathed outside in the afternoon sunshine. When weren’t ordering in, we enjoyed eating out at one of the restaurants at the resort, where they served simple but elegant Vietnamese dishes. The resort also had comfortable private beach beds set up by the ocean, and we’d bring our books out to read as a light breeze blew in off the South China Sea. Last, but not least, we had at least two massages a day while we were there, and there was one day when we had three. I did a few traditional muscle relaxation massages, but I figured I should also try something new while it was free, so I signed up for some sort of skin therapy wrap. The experience of being wrapped up was bizarre and uncomfortable, especially as I was covered in a cool cream throughout the treatment, but I can heartily recommend the other massages.
Hoi An Family Feuds
Fusion Maia also offered a free shuttle to Hội An, A UNESCO World Heritage Site and a popular tourist attraction in the region, so Ashley and I took a quick day trip into town. The history of Hội An begins in the year 1595, when the rulers of central and southern Vietnam, the Nguyễn lords, established it as a trading port. At the time, the lands comprising the modern nation of Vietnam were controlled by two rival families, and the northern regions were controlled by the Trịnh lords. The Nguyễn lords in the south were more open to trade and commercial activities than the Trịnh, and, under their rule, Hội An grew into the most important trading port in the South China Sea by the 18th century. The port and its streets teemed with merchants and traders from Europe, China, Japan, and India, growing the coffers of the Nguyễns. The Nguyễn lords also benefited from European war technology imported through Hội An and other trading ports, using them to great effect against the northern Trịnh.
Return of the Nguyens
It wasn’t the Trịnh that would eventually bring the Nguyễn lords to their knees, however. In the late 18th century, while the Nguyễn were occupied with invading armies from neighbouring Siam, three brothers from the village of Tây Sơn lead a peasant rebellion that effectively wiped out the Nguyễn family within six years. Buoyed by their military success, the Tây Sơn brothers headed north and conquered the Trịnh lords as well, creating the Tây Sơn dynasty. With the fall of the Nguyễn, Hội An fell into decline and lost its pole position in the lucrative Asian trade networks. All this is to set up the triumphant return of one Nguyễn Ánh, nephew of the last Nguyễn lord, who, after several unsuccessful military forays, managed to defeat the Tây Sơn and unify Vietnam under the revived Nguyễn family.
Forgotten but Preserved
Nguyễn Ánh was assisted by the French and, in return for their support, he granted them exclusive trade rights to Đà Nẵng just up the coast, forever shutting the door on Hội An as a place of import and significance. This was further exacerbated by the silting up of the nearby river mouth, and, for two hundred years, it was forgotten and untouched by the turmoil of Vietnam’s recent history. This turned out to be a blessing in disguise for the town, however. Its beautifully preserved buildings and streets are now a major tourist draw, putting the name of Hội An back on the map, centuries after the last trading ship lifted anchor and set sail for distant shores.
Banh Mi Queen
The old Nguyễn lords may be long gone from the local scene, but there remains a touch of royalty tucked away in a quiet, out of the way neighbourhood in Hội An. Here, reigning supreme behind a metal and glass counter for the last 30 years, stands Nguyễn Thị Lộc, the Queen of Banh Mi. Banh mi, a delicious baguette sandwich with a Vietnamese twist, is a legacy of French colonialism and local culinary ingenuity, and it is widely considered that one of the best, if not the best, banh mi in all the country is found at Nguyễn Thị Lộc’s unassuming storefront. Naturally, Ashley and I headed straight for her store after disembarking from the Fusion Maia shuttle. Unfortunately, it didn’t seem like the Queen of Banh Mi was around to personally create a piece of banh mi heaven, but another woman, who I think is her daughter, was more than happy to serve us. The resulting banh mi was truly delicious, an outrageous blend of marinated meats, fresh vegetables, zesty herbs, and an irresistible crunchy-soft baguette. There are other very good banh mi stalls all over Vietnam, and you honestly can’t go wrong in my limited experience, but if you ever find yourself in Hội An, save room for this one.
History and Souvenirs
After rapidly and rapaciously consuming our banh mi sandwiches, Ashley and I set out to explore the ancient city on foot. Appearance-wise, I quite enjoyed walking through its colourful streets, the low blocks of buildings consisting of an eclectic mix of different architectural styles. Its cosmopolitan past was apparent in the details of its structures, betraying its European and Asian influences. The more recent impact of tourism is also apparent, as many of the ground floor spaces had been renovated as modern souvenir stores. It reminded us a little of Lijiang in Yunnan, which also housed souvenir shops in beautifully preserved buildings.
The search for authenticity can often be a losing game, especially in the world of travel. There’s an understandable drive to make authentic connections, eat authentic food, go to authentic places, and buy authentic souvenirs, for fear of falling into the trap of merely being a tourist. The goalposts of authenticity are constantly shifting according to the whims of travelers, often coinciding with the increasing popularity of a location with the unwashed tourist masses. So travel increasingly becomes a list of top nine things you must do to truly have an authentic experience, or top twelve secret or hidden places where you can still find the authentic or true or best thing. This is a game I try to avoid. My own travel philosophy is simple: do the research, see the things I’m interested in, don’t make a mess, and enjoy it for what it is, without making inappropriate and misinformed comparisons. Hội An is a beautiful town, and walking its streets is an excellent way to spend an afternoon. Due to its history and old beauty, it has become popular with tourists, and tourism and increasing commercial activity go hand in hand. It’s all real, it’s all authentic, and it’s all a part of Hội An’s ongoing and complicated history.
During our time in Hội An, we managed to squeeze in a cooking class with Gioan Cookery. Both Ashley and I are big fans of Vietnamese food, so when we looked up things to do in Hội An, we made note of the recommended cooking classes in town. At the time, Gioan Cookery offered a three course cooking class for USD 25, and you choose which three courses you want from their menu. From what I recall, we made banh xèo, a type of Vietnamese egg pancake, a soup with prawns and okra, and cao lầu, a noodle dish with pork and local vegetables native to Hội An. Our cooking instructor was well versed in the local ingredients, as well as the international pop charts, as she had a hit song for every step of the cooking process.
On our last full day in Vietnam, we took another cooking class at Fusion Maia, making spring rolls with one of the chefs at the restaurant. We’d been there for five restful days, but neither of us are built for holidays with too much downtime, and the cooking class was partially about just getting us to do something. It had been an exceedingly good honeymoon, filled to the brim with the best company, good food, massages, and relaxation, but it was reaching its expiry date, and we were ready to move on to the next phase of our December travels. We’d fly home to Hong Kong early the next morning to tie up loose ends and attend another friend’s wedding, before packing our bags and heading to the airport again. This time around, we’d be traveling to a new continent with a group of friends, some of whom have appeared in my writings before, and some who will be appearing for the first time. As I looked out onto the world through the plane window, the grey winter skies of Switzerland seemed a world away from the tropical hues of Đà Nẵng the week before, and that, dear friends, is the magic of travel.
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France’s complicity of war crimes in Egypt – “Silence is no longer an option”
Albane de Rochebrune Follow on Twitter 1 December، 2021
Disclose, a French investigative journalism NGO, has uncovered crucial evidence exposing how France has fully collaborated with Sisi’s regime in terms of military and political support to the point of active complicity in state crimes. This is based on the testimonial of a key source and the leak of hundreds of classified documents named the #EgyptPapers.
These revelations have shattered the veneer of Egypt’s reputation as a strategic partner against terrorism. The regime looks unreliable and dishonest with its partners, and unwilling to fight terrorism. As explained by the head of the French Military Intelligence in a classified document dated June 1st 2017, Egypt’s order of priorities “is as follows: 1 – Trafficking, 2 – Illegal immigration, 3 – Terrorism”.
Revealing classified information is forbidden by French law, even for whistle-blowers. This means that both the Disclose journalists and their source risk a 5-year prison sentence. But as the source puts it, “If the Parliament could actually play its role, we would not be in this position today. The malfunctions of our system have led groups of individuals like us to breach the rules that were established to maintain such a system, exactly because it should not be maintained.” Indeed, in France, arms export licences are issued through an opaque system in which Parliament has no role and where politics and the French arms industry’s turnover seem to have more weight than international law. This is how French-made mass surveillance systems and armoured vehicles have passed through the procedure and have been sold to autocratic regimes like Sisi’s, despite their use against Egypt’s own population.
The following is a reminder of the key points revealed by Disclose this week:
France has provided Egypt with surveillance and intelligence services in a secret joint military operation named Sirli in the West of Egypt since February 2016. Since then, a French team accompanied by one Egyptian officer has flown over several parts of Western Egypt aboard a surveillance aircraft that “would act as the ears and eyes for the team”.
According to Disclose, Sirli is aimed at collecting intelligence on potential terrorist threats coming from Libya. However, on multiple occasions, French military operatives involved in the operation raised their concerns that the intelligence transmitted to their Egyptian counterparts was actually used by Egyptian air force to strike civilians allegedly involved in contraband activities unrelated to terrorism. They also showed concern about the lack of intelligence cross-checking by Egyptians before striking. Based on the classified documents it has had access to, Disclose reveals that French forces have been involved in at least 19 bombings of civilians between 2016 and 2018 which amounts to the extrajudicial killings an estimated minimum of 100 civilians.
In a classified assessment report about 96 missions led in 2016, an officer regrets that the “terrorist problem has never been discussed”. It also deplores the high number of restrictions imposed by the Egyptian partner including denying access to Sinai where the terrorists are. In multiple memos to their superiors, French military staff explicitly describe Sirli as being of no interest to the French anti-terrorism fight.
Other documents attest that both President Hollande and President Macron’s offices were repeatedly made aware of the operation and the concerns raised by the operatives as mentioned above. However, the Sirli operation is believed to continue today.
ANTI-TERRORISM TRICK
For anyone who has been following the state of affairs in Egypt and the so-called strategic partnership between Egypt and France since the coup in July 2013, these leaks are not surprising. They sadly confirm and give life to what both rights defenders and political experts have been arguing all along: the ‘fight against terrorism’ narrative used by both countries is a pretext for far less honourable objectives i.e. uncriticized repression and arms sales. In fact, the French Centre for Analysis, Planning and Strategy, which operates under the authority of the Foreign Affairs Ministry, raised in a note dated from August 2016 that “the ruthless repression offers recruitment opportunities to local jihadist movements”.
“WE MUST SELL TO MAINTAIN OUR INDUSTRY … WHATEVER THE COST”, THE SOURCE
Both François Hollande’s and Emmanuel Macron’s governments have described the relationship between France and Egypt as a strategic partnership in the fight against terrorism. Since 2015 and the trauma of the series of terror attacks against France, fighting terrorism has become a magic pass to annihilate any critical among political leaders. “Who can seriously believe that Sisi’s authoritarian regime can stabilise the region?” asks Disclose’s source and yet, there are very few MPs who question France’s relationship with Egypt.
In their memos, French officers repeatedly raise the lack of interest of the military operation Sirli in the fight against terrorism. But political leaders ignored these alerts. It now seems clearer that the fight against terrorism argument has been used as a make-up cover for selling billions-worth of weapons, often used against Egyptian civilians and dissents and for ignoring the human rights crisis. In all likelihood, such an intimate relationship has also created a favourable context for unrelated infrastructure contracts such as the Cairo metro extension.
JEAN-YVES LE DRIAN, ARMS EXPORT MINISTER
In fact, the whole French diplo-eco-military apparatus has mobilised to embrace the new regime following the Coup that ousted the first democratically elected President Morsi in July 2013. In this way they overlook the concerns shared by diplomats on this repression. Following the Rabaa Square massacre on August 14th 2013 where almost 1,000 protestors were killed by the Egyptian police and army forces, France co-signed an EU statement “agreeing to suspend export licenses to Egypt of any equipment which might be used for internal repression”. Yet, it still authorised the transfer to Egypt of various materials used by Sherpa armoured vehicles (built by Renault Trucks Defence), which had just been used in the past weeks against demonstrators.
In November 2013, a note from the French government’s military advisors to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs indicated that the Egyptian regime was looking at “modernising both its equipment and infrastructure before a new democratic government potentially holds it accountable”. It goes further “the Egyptian Ministry of Defence is waiting for a strong signal from France” and “incidentally, some countries have been rejected from certain prospective arms deals as a result of their overly strong political stance with regards to Egypt.”
A few months later, Jean-Yves Le Drian, then Minister of Defence, struck his first deal with the Egyptian navy for four Gowind-class corvettes and two FREMM frigates. Dozens of billion-Euro deals have followed since, including Dassault Aviation Rafale jets, two Mistral assault vessels, Nexa Technologies mass surveillance software, ERCOM (now Thales) phone communications surveillance system, Airbus-Thales military satellite and Renault Truck Defence Bastion armoured vehicles.
Jean-Yves Le Drian who has visited Egypt at least 16 times since July 2013 quickly became pivotal in this special relationship. From 2012 until 2017, he was President Hollande’s Minister of Defence. He was then appointed Foreign Affairs Minister by newly elected President Macron in June 2017 which has only strengthened his role as the French weapon industry salesperson. Disclose has published a questionnaire filled in October 2017 by French Ambassador in Cairo Stéphane Romatet, which aimed at understanding power sharing among the regime. It states, “the mobilisation of all of our networks (military, intelligence, economic) is required to improve access to the military economy sector”.
EGYPT IS NOT A RELIABLE PARTNER
Disclose quotes Jalel Harchaoui, from the Swiss NGO Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime, who states that the terrorist threat from Libya is “largely overestimated by the Egyptian army in order to obtain support on the international stage”. Disclose also mentions a diplomatic meeting in 2017 with David Satterfield, then Near Eastern Assistant Secretary of State and former Director General of the peacekeeping force in Sinai from 2009 to 2017. During the meeting, David Satterfield observed that “Egyptian armed forces are not interested in the fight against terrorism in the Sinai” and that terrorism is a “vested interest” for the regime, justifying both international support and repression.
In Sinai where the estimated number of insurgents does not exceed 1,200, Sisi has so far failed to establish security. In a memo leaked by Disclose, a French officer deplores that they are not allowed by Egypt to fly over Sinai where there actually are terrorists.
In fact, Disclose’s investigation confirms very bluntly how uninterested the regime has been in fighting terrorism. And yet, France and the EU along with the US have kept naming Egypt a “strategic partner in the fight against terrorism”. Unsurprisingly, Egypt has censored Disclose’s website. Again, the fight against terrorism is an essential pillar to the regime’s own justification.
Disclose’s journalists have shown another concerning aspect of Sisi’s regime: its unreliability. Although it was certainly motivated by the prospect of selling more weapons to Egypt, France was drawn into this surveillance project on the basis of assisting Egypt in combating terrorism threats from Libya and collecting terrorism-related data for its own use, such as potential French terrorists based in Egypt. But as mentioned above, by the end of 2016, a French officer’s memo regrets that the “terrorist problem has never been discussed”. Similar statements can be found further in many other classified documents through the years. As Disclose’s source puts it, “For years, Egypt was a minor partner: few exchanges, few high level State visits, no economic or serious military partnership, and it [military partnership] is still not the case”.
A BRUTAL AUTOCRATIC REGIME AND ITS ACCOMPLICE
Through its investigations, Disclose gives evidence of dozens of extra-judicial killings committed by the Egyptian regime against civilians. These “bad guys” as Christophe Gomart, the former head of the French Military Intelligence, puts it were mostly local traffickers smuggling cigarettes, alcohol or rice bags and some of them were just in the wrong place at the wrong time. In a documentary about the #EgyptPapers, Agnes Callamard, former UN Rapporteur on extra-judicial killings, reminds viewers that under international law, one cannot kill on the basis of the criminal identity of an individual and qualifies the killings as “state crimes”.
Although this remains to be confirmed, these crimes against civilians are widespread and might amount to crimes against humanity. As the French government has authorised Operation Sirli to continue despite the multiple alerts from its own officers, can France be qualified as a co-perpetrator? Contrary to Egypt, France has ratified the Rome Statute. This means an ICC complaint could be prepared and filed. Potential legal actions could also be undertaken with the African Commission on Human Rights.
REPRESSION AND TERRORISM
Disclose’s source explains “The excesses of the French politico-military actions are what make me break the silence rule. They deeply slash the reasons why men and women are serving their country.”
Indeed, the costs of these ‘stability’ and ‘fight against terrorism’ made-up narratives are tragic. The first victims are Egyptians. Hundreds have been killed arbitrarily outside of any legal framework. The second victims are the 65,000 political prisoners in Egypt, their relatives and friends, including Céline Lebrun Shaath, Ramy Shaath’s French wife, the Egyptian human rights defenders and the hopes of the Arab Spring that have been betrayed by France. Let’s not forget about another category of victims: the victims of terrorism. As raised at multiple occasions both by French intelligence services and academics, the ruthless repression and the duplicity of the French government help terrorist groups recruiting new fighters.
REACTIONS AND PERSPECTIVES
Disclose’s revelations have sparked mixed reactions in France. Along with Human Rights NGOs, two left-wing parties (La France Insoumise and Les Verts) officially called for a parliament-led investigation. The right-wing opposition, which is in the middle of an internal election to select the next Presidential candidate, did not comment.
Independent MP Sébastien Nadot, who famously denounced the use of French arms in Yemen by the UAE and Saudi Arabia, has announced that he intends to file a complaint at the European Court for Human Rights. He also called for French arms industrials to take responsibilities: “How can we send such a sophisticated surveillance system to a dictatorship like Egypt, when one just has to open any newspaper to know what’s happening there?”. Talking about the fundamental role of the French Minister of Foreign Affairs in the scandal, Nadot added, “If Jean-Yves Le Drian has a bit of respect for the French Republic that he’s supposed to be serving, resigning is the least he can do”.
Meanwhile, the French government’s spokesperson announced that a complaint would be filed against the leak of classified information and that an internal investigation would be done to uncover Disclose’s sources. Former President François Hollande stated that he was not aware of the misuse of French intelligence by the Egyptian partner to arbitrarily strike civilians.
Through the arms trade, revolving military aid, IMF loans and State visits, since 2013-2014, Sisi’s regime has received political support from France along with the USA, the UK, Germany and Italy. In response to human rights groups’ criticism, they all claimed to have no choice but to work with Egypt as a key partner in the fight against terrorism.
The #EgyptPapers have destroyed this narrative: Egypt is not fighting terrorism but has used this excuse as a green light to crush the Egyptian society into submission. Sisi’s regime has arbitrarily murdered thousands of its own people. France knows it and is in fact an accomplice. France and other Western arms sellers’ collaboration with the regime has nothing to do with terrorism or diplomacy but greed and blood money.
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Second Board of Ministers of Ceylon
The Second Board of Ministers was the executive body opposite the State Council of Ceylon between 1936 and 1947. It was formed in March 1936 after the state council election and it ended in June 1947 with dissolution of the 2nd State Council. The Board of Ministers consisted of ten members, three ex-officio British officials (Chief Secretary, Financial Secretary and Legal Secretary) and the chairmen of the State Council's seven executive committees.[1][2] The Chief Secretary was the chairman of the Board of Ministers whilst the Leader of the State Council was its vice-chairman.[3]
Second Board of Ministers
23rd Cabinet of Ceylon
Date dissolved
Edward VIII
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Guy Stanley Wodeman (1940–42)
Robert Drayton
Deputy head of government
Don Baron Jayatilaka (1936–42)
D. S. Senanayake (1942–47)
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Guy Stanley Wodeman Chief Secretary 1940 1942
Robert Drayton Chief Secretary[4][5] 1942 1947
Robert Drayton Legal Secretary[4][6] 1940 1942
Barclay Nihill Legal Secretary[4] 1942 1946
H. S. Huxham Financial Secretary[7]
Oliver Goonetilleke Financial Secretary[8][9] 1945
S. W. R. D. Bandaranaike Minister of Local Administration 1936 1947
Claude Corea Minister of Labour, Industry & Commerce 1936 1947
W. A. de Silva Minister of Health 1936 1947
Don Baron Jayatilaka Minister of Home Affairs 1936 1942
C. W. W. Kannangara Minister of Education 1936 1947
John Kotelawala Minister of Communications & Works 1936 1947
Arunachalam Mahadeva Minister of Home Affairs 1942 1947
D. S. Senanayake Minister of Agriculture & Lands 1936 1946
Dudley Senanayake Minister of Agriculture & Lands 1946 1947
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Bad weather problems: flooding of Western Greece, fallen trees, damage to vehicles, power outages
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Cyclone Athena, which came to Greece from the west, marked itself with rains and storms that swept the Ionian Sea region and created problems in many parts of the country.
So far, damage has been recorded in Epirus, Corfu, Paxos, Kefalonia and Larissa. A stormy wind brought down the centuries-old trees in the center of Thessaloniki.
Karitsa and Larisa without electricity
In the area of Larissa, as a result of bad weather, roads were flooded. A reader of larissanet.gr reported that in Karitsa, municipality of Agia, the weather events were extremely intense and continued throughout the night. There is no electricity in the village since 4 am.
Damage in Corfu
Bad weather “Athena” hit the island of Corfu (Kerkyra), as a result of which the main roads turned into seething rivers, and the courtyards of houses were flooded.
The fire brigade received three calls asking for help for vehicles that stopped on the roads due to heavy rain, and a total of 130 calls were received. According to corfutvnews, rescuers went to the rescue in 37 cases, mainly in connection with the felling of fallen trees, pumping water and removing objects.
It was reported that it was necessary to intervene to remove a tree that was uprooted by strong winds and blocked the Pelekas provincial road at the crossroads in Kalafationes. In fact, the tree fell onto the HEDNO cables, causing power supply problems.
At the same time, a tree fell on the roof of the courtyard of the 6th Primary School of Corfu, causing material damage. The wind is blowing with such force that it lifted the life tower located on the Ipsos beach into the air and threw it on the transport. The streets of Corfu have turned into rivers. More than 120 mm of precipitation fell on Corfu and Epirus in 18 hours.
Ships are stuck in Kefalonia and Zakynthos
Bad weather and a southwest wind of 8 on the Beaufort scale, local gusts of up to 9, prevented sailboats and catamarans from continuing their journey, and they remained moored in the port of Argostoli. On the roads, drivers driving between Karuza and Musata should be careful as a landslide has occurred.
In Zakynthos, according to the website zantetimes.gr, after Neratzules in an area that burned in the summer, about 1 km before the landfill, there was a landslide with stones, mud and debris. Materials were spread along the entire municipal road, as a result of which the carriageway was blocked and there is a danger of road accidents. The road is cleared by Zakynthos civil defense vehicles.
There were heavy rains on Paxos, but fortunately there were no particular problems.
Trees fell in Thessaloniki
In total, six places were recorded where trees fell due to strong winds in Thessaloniki. At dawn, fire brigades were called to remove the trunks. These are the streets of Yasonidou, Panagia Faneromeni, leading to Filippio, Agios Dimitrios, Dodecanese and Katsimidis. Three trees fell on the vehicles without causing any injury, except for property damage to the vehicles.
According to the information, a total of 12 firefighters in six vehicles immediately set to work and removed the fallen trees.
Where cyclone Athena will hit today: strong phenomena in the west of the country
According to forecasts from the National Observatory of Athens / meteo.gr, local heavy rains and thunderstorms lasted until Thursday afternoon, mainly in the western and northwestern parts of the country. By 18:00 in the afternoon, the level of precipitation exceeded 120 mm and was recorded at meteorological stations located in Gouvia, Corfu and Theodoriana, Arta.
The satellite image that follows shows the bad weather Athens clouds and contains a table with 8 higher rainfall levels until 6:00 pm Thursday afternoon.
bad weather, cataclysms, cyclone
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Summer School for Women Workers in Industry
Students sitting for a group photograph in the Cloisters, 1930
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The Bryn Mawr Summer School for Women Workers in Industry, which ran from 1921 to 1938, was a residential summer school program that brought approximately 100 young working women—mostly factory workers with minimal education—to the Bryn Mawr College campus for eight weeks of liberal arts study. Conceived as part of the workers' education movement in the 1920s and 30s, the program was the first of its kind aimed at women in the United States. The School is also notable because in 1926, at the suggestion of students and against former College President and SSWWI founder M. Carey Thomas's wishes, Hilda Worthington Smith admitted five African-American students to the summer school at a time when Bryn Mawr College had no Black graduates. This collection includes photographs, mostly donated by SSWWI alumnae/i.
Bryn Mawr Summer School for Women Workers in Industry (2)
Bryn Mawr College Photo Archives (2)
Student from the Bryn Mawr Summer School for Women Workers in Industry
A student, Miss Francis Franklangia of Worcester, Mass., wearing Italian garb in celebration of the International Peace Festival by the Bryn Mawr Summer School for Women Workers in Industry. Inscribed on back: "students attending the special summer courses at BMC, staged an international peace festival which each nation represented in costume of country. Photo shows Francis Franklangia of Worcester, Mass, who represented Italy."
A student, Miss Rebecca Learner of New York, wearing Russian garb in celebration of the International Peace Festival by the Bryn Mawr Summer School for Women Workers in Industry. Inscribed on back: " SSWWI students held an international peace festival with each nation in national costume. Represented Miss Rebecca Learner of New York is shown in Russian garb."
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Camille Charriere Wore an Upcycled Lace Dress to Her “Roaring 2020s” Wedding Celebration at Maxim’s in Paris
Writer, influencer, and broadcaster Camille Charriere met film producer Francois Larpin at an intimate birthday dinner. “I was seated opposite him and immediately texted a friend to say I’d met my future husband,” Camille, one of the OG bloggers who started the blog, Over the Rainbow, back in 2010, remembers. “He did not seem so convinced as he swapped numbers with my closest friend at the end of the night. I waited six months for him to finally ask me out. When I say ‘wait,’ it was not totally passive, as with most modern day romances. I managed to add him on social media and would make my presence known every now and then by firing away a quippy DM in response to a story he posted. We ended up on a very good first date—although it took him another three weeks to get in touch again after that…at which point I had totally given up hope. Apparently, he was on a work trip: turns out there really are men that are too busy to text, ahem.”
Camille and Francois got engaged on her birthday, during a brief period of respite in between lockdowns at their favorite spot in Sicily. “Hilariously, I decided to do an online exercise class instead of sitting down with him for a glass of wine, which threw him off as typically I am allergic to fitness,” Camille says. “In the end, he did manage to pop the question over dinner, and I was so shocked I burst into tears.” They immediately called her parents to let them know the news and spent the next morning organizing with the hotel, as their original plan was to have a big religious wedding in Sicily for all their friends and family. But COVID got in the way, and they moved their wedding date twice before giving up on that plan altogether.
At the end of the summer, Camille and Francois decided they didn’t want to wait a whole other year to get married, especially given all of the cancellations that happened during the spring and summer wedding season. “We talked a lot about it and decided to completely change the plan and organize a small civil wedding in Paris just before Christmas,” Camille explains. “It was a bit of a mission to get a date from the French administration, so we sent out our save the dates just two months ahead of the event. My reasoning was that with COVID things are so unpredictable, I would rather try to put this together in two months than risk spending another year on it only for it to be moved again.
December has always been Camille’s favorite time of year in Paris. “We knew COVID might come knocking, but at least keeping it to the town where my family lives meant that worst case it would be just a very small family gathering, and if we got lucky, we could have a big party with all our loved ones,” she says. They chose the Mairie of the 6th Arrondissement because that was where Francois’ late mother Chantal lived just before passing away.
As with almost all weddings these days, there were a lot of last-minute cancellations, which was difficult for the bride and groom, but they knew to expect it. They had everyone do a PCR test ahead of the main event. “My grandfather really wanted to be there, and I didn’t want to take any risks,” Camille says.
Across the board the planning process was chaotic. “We had originally planned something a lot smaller but our venue pulled out a month before the big day so we had to rush to Paris to visit other places,” Camille explains. “The only reason we had overlooked Maxim’s in the first place was because we thought it would be too big. But we truly could not have hoped for a more historical and special place to celebrate.” The couple decided to host a big dinner with speeches, followed by dancing.
Camille’s friend Solveig Rawas, who normally works in film production, agreed to help the couple put the weekend together. “It was her first wedding as she is not a wedding planner, but given how much work goes into producing a movie, we thought she would be perfect,” Camille says. “Francois was very hands-on. I might even have to admit that he worked harder than me—anyone who knows me knows that am not really a logistical person. That said, we put our heart and soul into the event and every decision, every detail was imagined and implemented by us.”
A self-proclaimed hopeless romantic and “emotional dresser,” Camille had some trouble finding a wedding dress at first. “I was really worried that I would never find anything in time, when I came across a slip lace dress while reading a profile of Harris Reed in The New Yorker. I knew it was the one. I wrote to Harris—I DMed the poor guy the day after his show—and asked if I could try the dress. Hysterically, it didn’t fit as my bum was too big for it, and because it was made out of an up-cycled piece of lace that had been embroidered by an haute couture atelier in Paris, there was no more fabric to play around with.”
Ultimately, they had to race against the clock to find something that would work, but Harris was convinced that he could create a train to give the dress a little more va-va-voom. The idea was to make a naked dress that was an ode to the ’90s, but also had a ’60s feel to it. “One big question was what underwear to wear—this was a real headache,” Camille admits. “I settled in the end for a lace panty by La Perla, because that’s exactly what one wants to be wearing to enter married life.”
The bride’s good friend and stylist Alexandra Cronan helped her every step of the way. “She really tied every look together, insisting I always remove one thing—very Coco Chanel of her!—before leaving the suite,” Camille says. “We wanted to create looks that were fun and timeless and didn’t feel so bridal that I would not recognize myself, which was very important to me as I can start behaving a bit funny if I don’t feel good in my clothes. She also came to every fitting with Harris with me and gave me endless style advice and support throughout the wedding weekend.”
Harris embroidered Camille’s something blue onto the lace, and her wedding coat was her something borrowed: a John Galliano silk coat that has already been returned to the archives. Camille’s good friends Gilda and Giorgia from The Attico made her two pairs of bespoke mules in white satin and crystals for the dinner and for the after-party. “For dancing, I switched to a Chanel sequin mini that I’d bought for the wedding but got excited about and wore to another event,” she reveals.
The dress code for the bridal party was “Roaring 2020s.” “This got brought up a lot in the speeches,” Camille says. “I didn’t want to dress them in matching looks as it’s not really a done thing here in France. That said, after sitting down with the girls, we all agreed it would be nice if the bridal party reflected my desire to have an eco-friendly approach to wedding dressing. The main thing is that I didn’t want anyone to have to buy something new to wear to the wedding. Some of the girls wore vintage dresses from their own closets, the others borrowed vintage gowns from @myrunwayarchive or from my friend Emma Reynaud’s eco-friendly label @WearMarcia.
The couple normally lives in London but stayed at Le Bristol for the duration of the weekend. “It served as a dream backdrop for us whilst getting ready,” Camille says. The private civil ceremony lasted just 30 minutes, but felt intimate, formal, and very emotional to Camille and Francois. “[At the end,] there was whooping, cheering and lots of tears,” she says. Afterwards, everyone changed for cocktails at Maxim’s, followed by a seated dinner for 180 people. “I had told my mom that she couldn’t make a speech as there were already too many, so when I saw her take the mic on stage I had a moment of panic,” Camille recalls. “But true to herself, she started to sing ‘I Say A Little Prayer For You’ and the whole room erupted into song. I think it was my favorite part of the whole night. She knows me so well, I couldn’t really get over how magical that moment was.”
The cake arrived to the track “La nuit n’en finit plus” (“The Night Never Ends”) by Petula Clark. “Then the dance floor exploded out of nowhere and was so quick to catch on fire that we forgot to do our first dance,” Camille remembers. The party may have taken place at an iconic venue that served as an often referenced focal point in the movie Midnight in Paris, but the late-night shenanigans evoked another Owen Wilson film. Funnily, Mary Kate Olsen made for a memorable wedding crasher, tearing up the dance floor and partying with everyone until the wee hours. “Looking back,” Camille says, “I’m just so grateful we were able to get all our friends together.”
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AIR Retrospective is an exhibition that showcases work from the Ewing Gallery Permanent Collection by past UT School of Art Artists in Residence. On exhibit will also be the AIR of UT Print Portfolio, a 3 portfolio suite of digital prints curated by UT School of Art Alumni, Wade Guyton, Meredyth Sparks, and Josh Smith. The AIR of UT Print Portfolio features work by many past Artists in Residents and alumni of UT.
Several sculptural works and drawings by former UT School of Art painting professor, Michael Brakke will also be on display. Brakke, who passed away in 2010, was instrumental in recruiting AIRs and helping to develop the UT Artist in Residence program.
Walter Hollis (Holly) Stevens arrived at UT in the fall of 1957. He was soon introduced to the work of his new Art Department colleague, Carl Sublett who was having a solo exhibition in UT’s Audigier Gallery. Sublett had arrived at UT only 2 years earlier at the request of the department’s founder Kermit Ewing to assist him with painting classes. From the newly formed friendship between Sublett and Stevens, sprang a strong professional bond that they shared for the remainder of their lives.
They enjoyed plein air painting and often traveled together to locations around Knoxville. In their own studio practice, they shared a workaholic attitude towards art production. As artists, they shared an intense studio commitment to painting and drawing.
They both, also, spent summers in Maine. Sublett’s wife Helen was a native of Maine. Her maternal grandparents were farmers on Deer Isle and her paternal grandparents were lobster fishermen in Port Clyde. Helen was born in Port Clyde and inherited her family’s home there. Carl and Helen spent every summer there. Steven’s family had purchased an old farmstead on Deer Isle in 1958. This also became a summer retreat for the Walter and his family. Both of the artists looked forward to visiting their summer homes where they were invigorated and inspired by Maine’s sensory filled environment.
Deer Isle is located on the eastern tip of Penobscot Bay while Port Clyde is on the bay’s western tip. Although across the bay from each other, a 2-hour drive by car separates the two towns. Therefore, Sublett and Stevens spent more time together in Knoxville than in Maine. However, they looked forward to sharing their summer work with each other on their return to Knoxville. They both continued the annual routine of spending the academic year in Knoxville and the summer in Maine until Stevens’ death on Deer Isle in 1980 and until Sublet’s retirement in 1982. After retirement, Sublett continued this annual travel routine until he and Helen permanently relocated to Maine in 2001. Sublett continued to paint there until his death in 2008.
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Problem: A failing public education system
Solution: Charter schools
Business Perspective: Providing government funding for private educational operators allows parents and children to have a choice in their education.
What are charter schools?
Charter schools are independently operated public schools that are under contract with a charter school authorizer (typically a university, government agency, or nonprofit organization). These agencies are responsible for holding the school accountable to the standards written in its charter. There are more than 7,000 charter schools in the United States, each unique in its own way. One charter school may decide to focus on preparing students for college. Another may follow a STEM curriculum, and a third may decide to heavily integrate the arts into every subject. Policies, rules, and procedures typically differ with every charter school as well. While one charter school may require students to wear uniforms, another school may not. Other examples of unique policies associated with different charter schools include longer school days, the teaching of multiple languages instead of one, and progressive grading systems. The possibilities are endless. Charter schools exist in 43 states and are attended by over 3.2 million students. Approximately one million students sit on wait-lists to get into charter schools.The vast majority of charter schools are managed by nonprofit organizations or entities; less than 15% are managed by for-profits. However, every charter school is tuition-free.
How are charter schools solving the problem?
Charter schools are a popular alternative to the public school system. They differ from private schools in that they are tuition-free, yet they offer more expansive educational options than a public school. In 1990, the United States public school system was ranked sixth in education compared to the rest of the world. 26 years later, the United States ranking had declined to 27th in the world. Students in the United States ranked 38th in math and 24th in science. A likely reason for this massive decline was that government spending on elementary and high-school education fell three percent between 2010 and 2014, even as the student population grew by one percent. Charter schools solve this problem by giving teachers and administrators the freedom to tailor their classrooms to fit the needs of their students, instead of being restricted to a generic curriculum. Public schools have had issues with too much wasted funding, whereas charter schools can decide to use funding to fit a variety of specific needs related to the individual school. Charter schools also offer more education opportunities to minorities and lower-income families. Besides location, there are no requirements to attend a charter school. This means that families who couldn’t afford to send their children to private schools can now send them to charter schools. Compared to those in public schools, students attending charter schools have a higher probability of graduating and attending college.
What are some issues with charter schools?
Some of the benefits of charter schools are also weaknesses. For example, since charter schools have the freedom to decide what methods of teaching to use, some of the methods they choose are experimental. This can lead to some schools underperforming compared to public schools in the same area. Also, there’s a large range in charter school quality. 200 charter schools close a year due to academic shortcomings, flawed leadership and governance, financial problems, and/or a decline in student demand.
The number one criticism of charter schools is that they take funding from district schools in states where funding is based on the number of students. Some states, such as Massachusetts, have reimbursed public schools for these funds, but critics argue that schools are still unable to cover fixed operating costs. Another argument against charter schools is that they drain the public school system of its most talented teachers and innovative faculty members due to the freedom many charter schools give to experiment with different methods of teaching. Finally, there are those who fear that charter schools accept fewer Black and Hispanic students than White and Asian. However, statistics show that this is likely not true and demographics at charter schools are similar to public schools in the same area.
What’s the environmental impact of charter schools?
Although charter schools as a whole do not directly affect the environment, individual schools can definitely make an impact. Charter schools have freedom on what and how they teach, and a few use that freedom to focus on making positive changes for a greener world. At Environmental Charter High School (ECHS) in Los Angeles, for instance, students learn about environmental issues and then, as part of their classwork, collaborate to create solutions to these issues. Teachers emphasize sustainability in their lessons. For example, during English class, a teacher may assign reading material that discusses the negative impacts of water contamination and street pollution. In History class, the students may listen to a lecture about environmental racism and how people were — and still are — affected by it.
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HOWARD T. ODUM FLORIDA SPRING INSTITUTE
[white pa·per] noun, plural noun: White Papers; plural noun: white paper
1. A government or other authoritative report giving information or proposals on an issue.
The State of Florida funds extensive research on springs chemistry, hydrology, and ecology, and it maintains many monitoring stations for documenting short-term and long-term trends in the health or the degradation of our springs. And, of course, with every legislative appropriations cycle, there are always a number of projects funded by the State to restore or protect springs. What the State doesn’t fund, however, are studies documenting policy options for preserving or restoring springs. Policy studies could and should play a key role in springs restoration, contributing, for example, valuable insights into pros and cons and costs and benefits of various restoration options. A good example of a policy-related paper is “Governor’s Water Resource Commission Final Report, Submitted to Governor Bob Martinez, December 1, 1989”.
To begin to fill this gap in policy analysis, the FSI has developed a relationship with the University of Florida’s Law School Conservation Clinic, a semester-long course for third-year students taught by Professor Tom Ankersen. Students in the Clinic work on a variety of conservation-oriented projects; beginning in the fall of 2017, a number have chosen to research and write policy studies dealing with springs. What follows is a compendium of these students’ white papers, along with other relevant springs policy studies. Law students contributing to these springs papers include Joel Benn, Lauren Grant, Dan Ward, Ashley Weisenfeld, John Pappas, Sasha Alvarenga, and Katie Slattery.
UF LAW SCHOOL PAPERS
Florida’s Water Resources Act: “Consistent with the Public Interest”
Synopsis: Florida Statute § 373.223(1), which lays out the requirements for obtaining a water-use permit, requires proposed uses of water be “consistent with the public interest.” This Paper offers an alternative to current methods, offering guiding principles the legislature, agencies, or courts should follow to define and apply the public interest test.
Look on The Bright Side: Can Solar Farms Help To Reduce Nitrate Pollution in Florida’s Springs? 2020
Synopsis: The concentration of nitrate-nitrogen, a pollutant in surface and groundwaters, is rising rapidly due to agricultural applications and has led to excessive algae growth in Florida springs. With the expansion of renewable energy use on agricultural land across the United States, solar energy infrastructure on the most polluting agricultural lands in the Sunshine State, specifically North Florida, should be pursued.
Where’s the Harm In This? Defining “Harmful to the Water Resources” in the 2016 Outstanding Florida Springs Legislation, 2019*
Synopsis: In order to accommodate Florida’s unfaltering growth, it is likely that the demand for groundwater will continue to increase, placing additional pressure on already dwindling supplies. It is critical that rulemaking to limit groundwater withdrawals that cause “harm to the water resources” begin sooner rather than later.
Environmental Standing in Administrative Proceedings, 2019
Synopsis: Florida environmental organizations frequently bring administrative challenges against state agencies to safeguard or further their organizational interests. The legal concept known as “standing” has proven to be a major obstacle for environmental groups in bringing these administrative challenges. Agencies themselves have denied many environmental organizations’ challenges based on their conclusion that the organizations lacked standing.
Using Forest Thinning to Re-Charge the Floridan Aquifer, 2018
Synopsis: Managing forests for water yield has the potential to be used to the benefit of Florida’s springs. Once the real-world results are repeatable and reasonably predictable, the State should consider using water yield from forestry in determining MFLs and other water supply calculations.
Water Use Fees: An Underutilized Tool for Enhancing Water Conservation in the Sunshine State, 2018
Synopsis: This white paper explores the possibility of expanding the precedent of the use fee structure already in place in Florida beyond mining of minerals to include fees for the use of ground water. Water-use fees could provide a powerful signal to large water users to eliminate unnecessary or marginal water consumption, which would enhance water conservation in a state facing widespread water shortages.
Applying an Agricultural Privilege Tax to Reduce Florida Springs’ Nutrient Pollution, 2018
Synopsis: A regulatory model that was born out of the necessity to comply with Federal law, the Everglades Agricultural Privilege Tax is a unique strategy for meeting water quality standards. With improved technologies and information, this framework could be improved upon in its application to the Outstanding Florida Springs, and would likely speed up their recovery process.
Spring Water Velocity: Protecting Water Quality with Water Quantity Regulation, 2018
Synopsis: Velocity has yet to be significantly addressed in MFLs or in regulation of water withdrawals in general. However, because velocity is directly determined by flow and level, a regime of flows and levels could be adopted to guarantee that sufficient velocity is present to prevent further degradation by algae.
The Role of Septics Advisory Committee In Protecting Florida’s Springs, 2018
Synopsis: The legislative mandate for the “invitation” for the public to participate in “at least one” public meeting on OSTDS remediation is inadequate. Formalizing the OSTDS advisory committees would have a positive impact on springs restoration efforts.
Florida Springs Restoration and Preservation Efforts: Coordinating a Collaborative Adaptive Approach, 2019
Synopsis: The Florida Springs Region in the north and central portions of the state boasts over 1,000 artesian springs that discharge from the Floridan Aquifer System. However, social and economic development in the state has negatively impacted spring flows, reducing spring health and indicating the state’s water supply is imperiled. Adopted legislation and efforts to restore and protect spring flows have failed to reverse the decline. Adaptive governance has been successful in addressing social-ecological problems in many water resource issues. In this study, a gap analysis is used to identify where elements of adaptive governance may need strengthening in the efforts to restore and preserve spring flows in the Florida Springs Region. Recommendations to achieve a more robust and interactive adaptive governance model are provided.
The Case for Universal Water Fees, 2015
Synopsis: It is almost inconceivable that one of the fairest and most effective means of restoring water supplies is not part of the restoration tool-kit. We are referring to water-use fees. It is clearly time to re-consider a policy that hasn’t been part of the political discussion for over two decades. Water fees need to be put back on that agenda. Florida’s political leaders in the past, including a Republican Governor, have had the courage to put this issue before the public. Who has the courage to do that today?*
*This policy paper was originally written for the Florida Springs Institute as a client of the UF Levine College of Law Conservation Clinic and was later selected for publication by the Environmental and Land Use Law Section of the Florida Bar.
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Shop Talk | July 23, 2013
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Book of the Week: Byzantium, by Ben Stroud
This week’s feature is Ben Stroud’s debut collection, Byzantium, which won the Bakeless Fiction Prize and was recently published by Graywolf. Stories in Byzantium originally appeared in such places as Harper’s, Ecotone, The Boston Review, One Story, Electric Literature, and New Stories from the South. Originally from Texas, Stroud holds a BA in English and History from the University of Texas at Austin and an MFA in Fiction and a PhD in Twentieth-Century American Literature from the University of Michigan. He has received residencies from Yaddo and the MacDowell Colony, and has taught literature and creative writing at universities in the US and Germany. Currently, he is Assistant Professor of English and Creative Writing at the University of Toledo.
In the introduction to Kyle Minor’s recent interview with Stroud, he writes:
Stroud is equally at ease working the large canvas and the small, the historical idiom and the contemporary, the detective story and the faux memoir.
There is an antique quality to his work, and by antique I don’t mean creaky. I mean handcrafted, out of material usually deemed too expensive for today, and sturdy owing to a willingness to privilege lasting weightiness over cheap portability. His stories provide the reader with transport, and not to the vivid and continuous dream prescribed by John Gardner, but rather to the theater of the pleasures of the joltingly unfamiliar, where the previously obscured dark corners of history get the dignity of a brief moment under the hot lights in the hot room where there is no glass or screen to safely separate the audience from the rough actors. Reading Byzantium, you get the electric sense that anything could happen, that all your past experiences with fiction don’t apply here, they won’t help you, that you’re in the presence of a writer who could hurt you badly.
We’re happy to announce that we’ll be giving away a copy of Byzantium to three of our Twitter followers. To be eligible for this giveaway (and all future ones), simply click over to Twitter and “follow” us (@fictionwriters).
To all of you who are already fans, thank you!
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For more on Ben Stroud and his work, please visit the author’s website.
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Mass gatherings now banned in Santa Clara, WWDC under threat of cancellation
Posted: March 10, 2020 3:30AM
A new order has been issued by the County of Santa Clara Public Health Department explicitly banning mass gatherings for at least three weeks, as the county gathers more information about COVID-19 casting further doubt on a timely WWDC.
Apple's WWDC 2019 drew thousands of developers from around the world.
An order issuing "new, stronger guidance" about coronavirus bans any gathering of 1,000 or more people, effective March 9, for at least three weeks. The ban comes just a few hours after the county experienced its first death from the virus, and 43 confirmed cases in the area.
"This is a critical moment in the growing outbreak of COVID-19 in Santa Clara County. The strong measures we are taking today are designed to slow the spread of disease," said Dr. Sara Cody, Santa Clara County Health Officer. "Today's order and new recommendations will reduce the number of people who develop severe illness and will help prevent our healthcare system from becoming overwhelmed. This is critically important for anyone with healthcare needs, not just those most vulnerable to serious illness from COVID-19."
WWDC is typically scheduled for the beginning of June. While technically not banned yet, a three-week delay is not a promising sign for the live event to happen on-schedule.
Update: Six new cases of #COVID19 in Santa Clara County. This brings the total number of cases to 43. We are at a critical moment in the growing outbreak of COVID-19 in the county. We are issuing a new directive: https://t.co/h8eL6QNW93 pic.twitter.com/ohz6d8Tvgq
— Healthy SCC (@HealthySCC)
The move comes after suggestions from the county that large gathering be cancelled. The previous guidance was issued on March 5, when there were 20 confirmed cases in the region. The county includes residents and employers living and working in the county's cities, including Cupertino, Mountain View, Palo Alto, San Jose and Sunnyvale.
A number of major international events have been canceled due to concerns surrounding the spread of COVID-19. Facebook in February nixed live portions of its annual F8 conference, GSMA canceled the Mobile World Conference in Barcelona, and Informa called off the 2020 Game Developers Conference in San Francisco. On Monday, Google and Adobe canceled in-person segments of Google Cloud Next 2020 and the Adobe Summit, while Google a day later scrubbed the live portion of Google I/O.
Apple is also taking steps to curb potential COVID-19 fallout and this week restricted employee travel to Italy and South Korea. The company also withdrew from SXSW 2020, where it planned to premiere three Apple TV+ originals.
mr lizard Posts: 319member
March 10, 2020 8:20AM
Apple has almost certainly decided already that WWDC won’t take place this year, but Apple doesn’t like to tell half a story; they would prefer to announce it once they’ve got something to say about what will replace it (e.g. sessions delivered via the web).
It’ll be interesting to see what happens first: Apple’s announcement, or the local authorities banning gatherings in June. If the latter happens first, it will look as though Apple’s decision is based on what the local authorities say, not weeks of internal planning.
tenthousandthings Posts: 712member
March 10, 2020 12:36PM
WWDC was announced and invitations started going out on March 14 last year, March 13 the year before. So I would expect to hear something definitive by next week — the people who go to this every year need to know what is happening. Apple can’t sit around waiting for someone else to tell it what to do.
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SpamSandwich Posts: 33,407member
Large gatherings of people cannot be “banned”, that would be a constitutional infringement. I’m sure people are more than willing right now to voluntarily avoid large gatherings. The streets and airports are already looking like they are abandoned.
Testing in the US is going to climb and confirmed cases will climb along with it. Hospitals here in the NYC area are making decisions along the lines of, “Do we convert whole buildings over, or just parts of them?” The expectation seems to be that hospitalizations will peak in April or May, so June is a bit past that, but obviously nothing will be even remotely back to normal by then.
In a preemptive response to those who say this is no big deal — the thing is, even if we get lucky and it is seasonal and only 10% of people who actually get it need to be hospitalized, that’s still 10% of a very large number.
tenthousandthings said:
I think the numbers hospitalized in New York are going to be enormous. People are packed together in that city and there’s a large older population. The pollution there contributes to poor lung function.
jbdragon Posts: 2,246member
While this whole thing I think is over hyped. It really gets people watching the news, which is what these news company's wants. The number of people who has does from this is a tiny fraction of those that die from the normal flue every year. Most of the people that die are the elderly. So long as you are washing your hands many times a day, which you should have been doing anyway, and avoid touching your face, which can be hard, and you may not even notice, you should be just fine. If you're in your 60's plus, maybe not go someplace where you're packed in with a bunch of other people. Some people are really rude and will sneeze and not cover up doing it so it just sprays out everywhere.
You should be prepared at home just in case. Food and Water. It doesn't taker much of a disruption is shipping of products to have empty shelf's in the supermarkets. Places are already short on some products. From Toilet Paper, which I don't use much of at Home as I have a bidet for my toilet. Sanitary wipes are pretty much gone from shelf's where I've looked. At some point, you'll see empty food shelf's and people now start fighting over things. The CDC has said you should get prepared. Which you really should be anyway. You should have some long life food stuff at home put away some place. I have 20 gallons of water currently on the shelf. If it's not for this, it could be any number of other natural disasters. You don't want to be the one down the road fighting over scraps on the shelf's. I've just been buying a little here and there extra from my normal shopping. Stuff that will last a year, you can just eat down the road before it expires anyway.
Still, I think this whole thing is overblown.
jbdragon said:
In cities where there are lots of older people, lots of smokers or heavy air pollution I think there will be high mortality rates. New York, Los Angeles, Mexico City, etc. The very high mortality rate in China reflects the generally poor health of the people there. Their pollution is unbelievably bad.
You should be more concerned about what will happen if you are one of the people who need to be hospitalized. All your preparation to survive the apocalypse at home won’t help you with that. Instead, you’ll need a village — a government and healthcare professionals who actually give a damn and will risk their lives to help you.
Considering the doctors, nurses and other hospital workers are also getting infected at an alarming rate, some people might be on their own to deal with this.
SpamSandwich said:
Of course they can be. For example I live in an actual city and we have many large gatherings of people known as "festivals", which certainly do require government-issued permitting. Permits can be denied for multiple reasons, and this could be one of them. See Austin and its decision not to allow its SXSW festival to be approved this year.
Sounds like a good argument for further regulation.
Meh, that's just "survivor fantasy" stuff. If there's a serious world event that is going to disrupt the food & water sources for civilization, your 20 gallons of water and a few buckets of Costco food slop aren't going to do jack. Unless you have an underground bunker with food and water to last years, you're in the same boat as everyone else in civilization.
mpantone Posts: 1,650member
This is the County of Santa Clara's public health officer making the decision in the interest of public health. The US Congress is not involved.
Apparently you need a refresher on politics -- specifically how government functions and responsibilities can be controlled at the local, state and federal level for different subjects.
Mike Wuerthele Posts: 6,341administrator
They absolutely can be at the local or state level, and it is absolutely not a constitutional infringement.
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Trojan horse and falling defences: Israel-type settlements feared amidst uncertainty over accession, citizens’ rights in JK
By Qazi Zaid
Picture courtesy: Jammu and Kashmir Coalition of Civil Society
As Kashmir ups the ante over citizenship rights, on the first glance, popular mood on the street appears to have gone from ‘Hindustan ka Aaen Manzoor nahi‘, to ‘Article 35-A ki Behurmati Manzoon Nahi‘. If seen as a black and white binary of thoughts, it may lead one to be confused with regards to the protests being a rallying cry for the protection of the Indian constitution, specifically the “special status”.
But that would be far from the truth.
In Kashmir, it is not the “special status” within the Indian constitution that is being fought for on the street, but the “disputed status” of all of Jammu and Kashmir, and a potential demographic change to rig the outcome of a referendum. A feat that was achieved in Jammu in 1947, and is now being attempted in Kashmir.
Although the United Nations internationally recognises the region as a disputed territory, in the Indian constitution it is the Article 370 that ensures political autonomy, albeit on paper, and the Article 35-A (State Subject Law) that bars anyone except the natives to have legitimate settlements in Jammu and Kashmir, and hence serves as a treaty that, by other means, recognises the region as one in dispute.
The mood on the ground is that it is “a matter of life and death”.
The people on the streets today say they are there to protect the survival, the culture, and resources of the land that they are born in. Not to uphold the sanctity of a word on paper, that has de-sanctified itself by being changed, more often than not, in their disfavour.
There is also talk of a police revolt. Although a full-fledged uprising within the ranks of the armed forces of Jammu and Kashmir is unlikely if not impossible, in a whisper one senior police officer asked me “do we have any chance?” The answer was given to him by a trade leader sitting next to me.
“Why don’t you join us instead of issuing orders of raining the Laathis?” To which the gentleman replied that he would do it without the uniform, an offer that was curtly refused.
The first time there was a revolt by the militia was during the Poonch Rebellion in 1947, followed by their disarmament, followed by the Jammu massacre, followed by the tribal raids from Pakistan. The 1993 police mutiny was another instance of revolt that broke in the ranks.
ALSO READ: [email protected]: The slaughter secret and the military revolt in Poonch
The issue of the State Subject unites voices across the political spectrum and the regional divide. Although there is legitimate fear of Israeli-style settlements in Kashmir, given the fact that many extremist Hindus have on Indian national TV announced plans for the same, in Ladakh, there is fear of businesses being taken over by outsiders at the cost of locals, now on a healthy economic trajectory.
In Jammu, the general feeling beyond the BJP rhetoric is that the region will not only lose its distinct Dogra character, but also its jobs and trade. The feeling is not unfounded, if one recalls the purpose the State Subject Law was brought in for.
ALSO READ: As D-Day over 35-A approaches, floodgates might open in ‘indifferent’ Jammu, Ladakh
The law was initially written down as the order of the Hereditary State Subject, by the Maharaja of Kashmir in 1927, long before the Indian Constitution existed, or the Constitution of Jammu and Kashmir had taken its present form.
Under the pressure from the Kashmiri Pandit community, who made up a majority of the bureaucratic force of the Maharaja then, launched the “Kashmir for Kashmiri movement” to lobby for the same and the order was passed to stop the influx of Punjabi traders.
Hari Singh.
After the formation of India and Pakistan in 1947, the State Subject law primarily acted as a protection for the Dogra population in Jammu. The law made its way into the Indian constitution through a Presidential Order in 1954, and was also adopted into the present day constitution of Jammu and Kashmir in 1957.
A continued assault and lack of defences
The history of Kashmir that in vogue often takes the starting point at the Tribal raids from Pakistan to suit the narratives of New Delhi and the National Conference, on purpose, seeks to forget the Jammu Massacre and the armies of Hindu Extremists that entered Jammu, to ethnically cleanse the region and change the demography. This happened many days before the Tribal raids, and its convenient forgetting allows for the aggressor to be labelled incorrectly.
The aggressor in Jammu and Kashmir, before the Tribals from Pakistan, factually and historically, has been extremists from India, that poured into Jammu. The organisation at the forefront of the assault of one of the most brutal massacres in human history today calls itself the RSS.
ALSO READ: [email protected]: When the armed RSS men had a field day
Gandhi had commented on the situation in Jammu in 1947 in his speech at a prayer meeting in New Delhi and said that “Hindus had gone there (to Jammu) from outside and killed Muslims”. Gandhi was assassinated by Nathuram Godse a member linked to the RSS, the same organisation which through its political offshoot, the Bharitya Janata Party, has assumed power in India today.
Post the Jammu Massacre, the Tribal raids, the subsequent sending of troops and the accession of Kashmir to India, Jawahar Lal Nehru, India’s first Prime Minister, in his public broadcast in 1947 is recorded as saying:
“We received urgent messages for aid not only from the Maharaja’s Government but from representatives of the people, notably that great leader of Kashmir, Sheikh Mohammed Abdullah, the President of the National Conference. Both the Kashmir Government and the National Conference pressed us to accept the accession of Kashmir to the Indian Union. We decided to accept this accession and to send troops by air, but we made a condition that the accession would have to be considered by the people of Kashmir later when peace and order were established.”
Sheikh Abdullah (left) and Jawaharlal Nehru
But today, 71 years later, as the RSS is back in the driving seat with a public mandate, the assault in its second stage is legal, and the defences just as weak.
ALSO READ: Hearing on Article 35A: Is the State Govt’s defence ‘extremely weak’?
The walls that gave way during the Sheikh’s time then, during the time of the Muftis now allowed a seemingly innocent Trojan Horse in the form of a PIL to enter, unattended and uncontended. Word was, that the law was sacrosanct and cannot be touched, and the legal front was almost left defenceless.
The case in point and the lost love
The Supreme Court of India last summer had asked the Government of India to file a reply within three weeks to a writ petition filed by an NGO seeking abrogation of Article 35-A.
The PIL said the state government under the guise of Articles 35-A, 370—granting special autonomous status to JK—has been discriminating against non-residents, debarring them from buying properties, getting a government job and voting in the local elections.
Another reason in another case filed in the court also termed discrimination against women as one of the reasons to abrogate the act. After ‘rescuing’ the Indian Muslim woman from Triple Talaaq, the RSS backed organisations seemed to have found a long lost love for the Kashmiri woman who they claim loses the state subject by marrying outside.
But instead of removing the patriarchy from the law by letting the woman retain the state subject after marriage, the argument made, sought to do away with it. Instead of allowing the woman the privilege, the aim was only to cut the man’s privilege, to enter the house and take over.
The law anyway does not snatch the state subject of the woman, but debars the non state subject husband from owning property in Kashmir, while the woman retains her state subject, and property.
In October last year, when the case was to be heard, the state government, then lead by the PDP, had argued that the petitions were “not maintainable because the issue has been settled by the apex court in a case titled Sampat Prakash and others.”
Zaffar Shah, Kashmir’s prominent advocate, had said that “J&K’s case isn’t weak, but the defence put by the state is very brief based on the earlier SC judgements.”
The defence was almost generic, seemed half-hearted, and appeared to have been prepared by children who were distracted by toys.
After some political posturing by the party, NC patron Dr Farooq Abdullah called for the opposition meet over the issue, warning the 2008-type uprising in case of any judicial fiddling.
“We have engaged the best constitutional expert of the country, Fali Nariman, to contest the case in Supreme Court along with our Advocate General,” the state law minister Abdul Haq Khan had said, posturing like a fireman on the raging issue.
But over eight months down the line, nothing concrete was done to safeguard the act, and strengthen the case, showing not just incompetency of the successive governments, but also their unwillingness to defend those who voted them to subordinate power.
ALSO READ: PDP hits the streets, again: Campaign for Article 35-A or politics of relevance?
As the Joint Resistance has now hit the streets in seemingly a territory traditionally negotiated and lost by the wrongly labelled “mainstream” parties, the battle is not on, and cannot be won on, the street. The battle ahead is legal and the political parties responsible for weakening it know this.
Sitting atop a volcano and a slippery slope
Even if the removal of the provisions doesn’t immediately allow settlements to be built in Kashmir, New Delhi has tried to corner the Hurriyat into acting as a legitimate opposition, which otherwise sees itself outside the structure of the state and views resistance as organic, in almost a Catch-22 situation.
ALSO READ: While defending 35-A, make sure your ‘real cause’ isn’t diluted: Rashid tells Resistance leaders
Manoeuvring around the paradoxical rules in the political maze will prove to be a very slippery slope, even as the slogans have re-calibrated themselves on the banners. “Protect the disputed nature of Jammu and Kashmir,” they read.
The Government of India (GoI) seems to be oblivious to the warning drums being beaten loud and clear. As basic citizenship rights in Jammu and Kashmir are under a threat of dilution, experts have warned that touching the law will open a Pandora’s box.
Legal experts argue that it is under the protections for the Subjects of the State written down in the Article 35-A and the conditions placed under Article 370, that the Jammu and Kashmir acceded to the Union of India in the first place. And going back on this treaty, will undo the conditions of the accession itself, making any further legalities impossible by law, and Indian presence in Kashmir illegal.
Authorities on the constitution of Jammu and Kashmir say this might not have any concrete effect in the place where AFSPA continues to be legal, but any settlements thereafter shall be illegal by international law, something which might not play well for India.
A former interlocutor appointed by the GoI to Kashmir, Radha Kumar, whose recommendations after the civil uprising in 2010 were trashed by the GoI, has maintained that the arguments put forth in the petitions seeking to abrogate the special status “carry no weight”.
While the older petitions by the Sangh affiliated NGOs have been repeatedly dismissed by the Supreme Court, former Congress party leader Mani Shankar Aiyar has said that the Union government is playing with fire.
How this plays out remains to be seen, but the assault has at least done one thing for now, which is bringing Kashmir ever more closer to Jammu and Ladakh.
Qazi Zaid is a journalist based in Kashmir and edits Free Press Kashmir. Follow @qazizaid89
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Full-length classic stories broken into easy-to-read pages.
The Grateful Bear
by Ambrose Bierce [?]
I hope all my little readers have heard the story of Mr. Androcles and the lion; so I will relate it as nearly as I can remember it, with the caution that Androcles must not be confounded with the lion. If I had a picture representing Androcles with a silk hat, and the lion with a knot in his tail, the two might readily be distinguished; but the artist says he won’t make any such picture, and we must try to get on without.
One day Androcles was gathering truffles in a forest, when he found a lion’s den; and, walking into it, he lay down and slept. It was a custom, in his time, to sleep in lions’ dens when practicable. The lion was absent, inspecting a zoological garden, and did not return until late; but he did return. He was surprised to find a stranger in his menagerie without a ticket; but, supposing him to be some contributor to a comic paper, did not eat him: he was very well satisfied not to be eaten by him. Presently Androcles awoke, wishing he had some seltzer water, or something. (Seltzer water is good after a night’s debauch, and something–it is difficult to say what–is good to begin the new debauch with). Seeing the lion eyeing him, he began hastily to pencil his last will and testament upon the rocky floor of the den. What was his surprise to see the lion advance amicably and extend his right forefoot! Androcles, however, was equal to the occasion: he met the friendly overture with a cordial grasp of the hand, whereat the lion howled–for he had a carpet-tack in his foot. Perceiving that he had made a little mistake, Androcles made such reparation as was in his power by pulling out the tack and putting it in his own foot.
After this the beast could not do too much for him. He went out every morning–carefully locking the door behind him–and returned every evening, bringing in a nice fat baby from an adjacent village, and laying it gratefully at his benefactor’s feet. For the first few days something seemed to have gone wrong with the benefactor’s appetite, but presently he took very kindly to the new diet; and, as he could not get away, he lodged there, rent-free, all the days of his life–which terminated very abruptly one evening when the lion had not met with his usual success in hunting.
All this has very little to do with my story: I throw it in as a classical allusion, to meet the demands of a literary fashion which has its origin in the generous eagerness of writers to give the public more than it pays for. But the story of Androcles was a favourite with the bear whose adventures I am about to relate.
One day this crafty brute carefully inserted a thorn between two of his toes, and limped awkwardly to the farm-house of Dame Pinworthy, a widow, who with two beautiful whelps infested the forest where he resided. He knocked at the open door, sent in his card, and was duly admitted to the presence of the lady, who inquired his purpose. By way of “defining his position” he held up his foot, and snuffled very dolorously. The lady adjusted her spectacles, took the paw in her lap (she, too, had heard the tale of Androcles), and, after a close scrutiny, discovered the thorn, which, as delicately as possible, she extracted, the patient making wry faces and howling dismally the while.
When it was all over, and she had assured him there was no charge, his gratitude was a passion to observe! He desired to embrace her at once; but this, although a widow of seven years’ standing, she would by no means permit; she said she was not personally averse to hugging, “but what would her dear departed–boo-hoo!–say of it?” This was very absurd, for Mr. Boo-hoo had seven feet of solid earth above him, and it couldn’t make much difference what he said, even supposing he had enough tongue left to say anything, which he had not. However, the polite beast respected her scruples; so the only way in which he could testify his gratitude was by remaining to dinner. They had the housedog for dinner that day, though, from some false notion of hospitable etiquette, the woman and children did not take any.
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Rep. Peter King Blames Chokehold Death on Eric Garner’s “Obesity”
Following the announcement Wednesday that a Staten Island grand jury declined to indict the NYPD officer who placed Eric Garner in a fatal chokehold, Rep. Peter King (R-N.Y.) told CNN’s Wolf Blitzer that Garner would not have died if he hadn’t been so “obese.”
“If he had not had asthma and a heart condition and was so obese, almost definitely he would not have died from this,” King said. “The police had no reason to know he was in serious condition.”
The city’s medical examiner ruled Garner’s death a homicide and attributed it to the use of a chokehold by officer Daniel Pantaleo. Garner had repeatedly exclaimed “I can’t breathe” during the arrest, as seen in the video recorded by bystanders. Nevertheless, King questioned whether Garner had pleaded for help, telling Blitzer, “The fact is, if you can’t breathe, you can’t talk.” He added: “I have no doubt if that was a 350-pound white guy, he would have been treated the same.”
King also suggested recently that President Obama invite Darren Wilson to the White House to thank the former Ferguson police officer for doing his job.
(h/t Mediaite)
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The New Obstruction
Matt Yglesias writes about the routine use of the filibuster and other delaying tactics in Congress:
It’s worth emphasizing how one-sided efficacious minority party obstruction has been. The Bush administration wasn’t able to get its agenda through congress unscathed, but fundamentally they did achieved their main goals in terms of tax cuts in 2001 and 2003, substantially altering Medicare in 2003, and of course securing support for the invasion of Iraq and 2002.
In fact, it’s worth emphasizing this even more. Republicans gained significant levels of Democratic support for No Child Left Behind, the 2001 tax cut, the post-9/11 war resolution, Sarbanes-Oxley, McCain-Feingold, the Iraq war resolution, the 2003 tax cut, the Medicare prescription drug bill, and the bankruptcy bill. That’s a lot of bipartisan support
But what about Social Security, you ask. That was certainly a full court press by the D team. And yes it was. But by the time the summer of 2005 was over, it didn’t have much Republican support either.
In any case, the point isn’t that full-blown unanimous obstruction is something new under the sun. There will always be issues here and there that are so central to a party’s governing ideology that there’s really no room for compromise. The point is that Dems, for better or worse, never tried to make every single bill a destruction test of the opposing party’s governance. Republicans are doing exactly that, and that is something new under the sun. Unfortunately, as Matt says, it may be a shrewd calculation on their part: if you make the government look incapable of accomplishing anything at any time, and if the media generally treats this as politics as usual, it’s the party in power that suffers the most regardless of who’s been throwing the pies around. So why not throw pies at every opportunity?
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Michelle Saunders
Q&A with the Labrador Institute’s 2019 International Indigenous Intern
special feature: Indigenization
Part of a special feature chronicling the transformation of the academy through the inclusion of Indigenous knowledge, voices, critiques, scholars, students and materials at Memorial.
By Lisa Pendergast
Michelle Saunders is currently on the Finland leg of her internship.
As the Labrador Institute’s 2019 International Indigenous Intern, Michelle Saunders is creating new ways to incorporate her heritage into her future career and sharing her experiences with the Indigenous youth of Labrador.
The internship includes a four-month fellowship in Finland and Norway, and a one-month community and school visit component, to take place in Labrador. Ms. Saunders is currently on the Finland leg of the internship.
As an Inuk woman from Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Ms. Saunders grew up with a natural appreciation for wildlife and living on the land. She has taken that enthusiasm and applied it to her education and career, completing her bachelor of science in ecology and conservation in 2018.
As well, her curiosity in ornithology – the study of birds – has translated to a project with Dr. Ian L. Jones, supported by the Tradition & Transition Research Partnership, to put together an informative, photographic bird field guide written by and for Nunatsiavummiut in the next couple of years.
LP: What did you enjoy most about being a student at Memorial?
MS: Moving from a small town in Labrador where you know everybody to a large city like St. John’s is a very scary thing for many students like myself, but I knew Memorial would become like a second home to me with the Aboriginal Resource Office offering vast supports to Indigenous students, as well as the rich Newfoundland culture that is so welcoming.
“That one experience really showed me that Indigenous students have the ability to carry out their own research and study in their own communities.”
I really enjoyed the homey feel that Memorial had. I had the opportunity to work at The Breezeway (MUNSU) for two years, which became like a second family to me. I also had the opportunity to work as a student assistant at the Tradition & Transition Research Partnership and as a research assistant for Dr. Luise Hermanutz for a few semesters.
Memorial is a large university, but there are so many opportunities available for Indigenous students. I really enjoyed my research with Luise, working on ethnobotany uses in Labrador. That one experience really showed me that Indigenous students have the ability to carry out their own research and study in their own communities.
That was a big factor in deciding to pursue my own research project. I’m very grateful to Dr. Hermanutz for giving me that opportunity and encouraging me to pursue my goals.
LP: How did it feel to be named the Labrador Institute’s 2019 International Indigenous Intern? How have you enjoyed your internship experience so far?
MS: I was ecstatic to hear I had been chosen. I’m honoured. I was honestly a bit surprised, as there are so many young Indigenous people in Labrador doing some really amazing things.
It has been amazing. It’s always great to travel to another country to get to see another culture, but living and working in Finland has allowed me to really grasp the cultural differences and see how things work here.
Of course, I get to do some adventuring in my down time, so I have been trying to make the most of the beautiful outdoors, explore the city centre of Rovaniemi and I even got to go “winter swimming” one night, which was jumping into a frozen river!
Michelle Saunders at a reindeer roundup in Sevettijärvi, Finland.
Photo: Submitted
I also had the opportunity to travel to Inari, where I attended the Skábmagovat Film Festival and participated in a reindeer roundup in Sevettijärvi — a truly amazing experience!
LP: How has Memorial enabled and supported your success?
MS: Memorial has enabled me to go above and beyond my wildest dreams. A year ago, I never would have thought that I would be researching my own project and writing a book or spending four months on an internship in Finland and Norway.
Memorial has been so welcoming, encouraging and supportive of me throughout my whole post-secondary education – from the Aboriginal Resource Office supports to the Physics Help Centre to employing me as a research assistant, funding my research project and sending me on this amazing internship.
LP: What motivates you?
MS: I’m motivated by my late mother who was an Indigenous woman. She went to university, made a prosperous career for herself and managed to raise two children all on her own – she was my biggest supporter and a true hero in my eyes.
I’m also motivated by Indigenous youth. I want to be able to show them that getting a post-secondary education is not only possible but that it also opens so many doors. You can be a researcher, a professor, a doctor, a teacher, whatever you want to be.
Michelle Saunders winter swimming in Rovaniemi, Finland.
I am an Inuk woman who can do all of these amazing things and they can as well. In terms of my research, I’m motivated by my ancestors and the elders who have passed down this traditional knowledge for generations and generations – I want to be able to teach that to my children someday and show the world that traditional knowledge is just as important as scientific knowledge.
I’m motivated by my ancestors because I owe it to them to make a change in the way traditional knowledge is perceived.
LP: Do you think innovation plays a role in your internship experience?
MS: I don’t think innovation is always coming up with a new way of doing something, but maybe looking around us and learning from others or looking back at the way things used to be. I think Indigenous Peoples in Canada and around the globe have a lot to teach us. Listening to what they have to say, learning a lesson from them and applying it – to me, that is innovation.
My goals for this internship are to be able to learn from Indigenous Peoples I meet here and take home what I’ve learned and hopefully share that in a way that can help provide a solution to some Indigenous issues in Newfoundland and Labrador and Canada.
LP: Why is innovation, or innovative thinking, important for the future of Newfoundland and Labrador?
MS: I think innovation is very important for the future of Newfoundland and Labrador. Our leaders of tomorrow are our youth and this is the time for us to show them that the possibilities are endless and that is how innovative thinking begins.
“Once we begin to support and encourage Indigenous youth, I think we will begin to see real innovation.”
If we can teach our youth to dream big and give them the right resources and tools to achieve those goals, then we will be in good hands. For the future of Newfoundland and Labrador, we need to put more emphasis on supporting Indigenous youth and marginalized groups.
There are whole groups of people with a perspective and a completely different way of looking at things that have been disadvantaged and not given the same opportunities as others.
LP: What is next for you?
MS: After my internship, I plan on completing my master of science in biology (not sure where yet!) and continuing to work on research with Inuit and other Indigenous groups.
It’s really important to me to continue the work I’m doing, so I’m hoping to be able to do that for a long time.
Funding partners for the internship are Memorial University’s Labrador Institute, the International Grenfell Association, the Nunatsiavut Government, the Indigenous Peoples Secretariat and the University of the Arctic.
Lisa Pendergast is a senior communications advisor with the Offices of Alumni Engagement and Development. She can be reached at lpendergast@mun.ca.
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Hawaii Veteran's Day
Celebrating Veterans Day in Hawaii has the possibility of being both unique and memorable as there are so many historic sites to pay respect to the fallen and learn about the service of the living. Honoring men and women for the sacrifice of service is an opportunity for us to recognize and celebrate national heroes. What better place to observe the day of homage than in the state that endured the vicious attack that began World War II.
On November the 11th, The Battleship Missouri Memorial will bring all Veterans Day and Armistice Day observances around the world to a close with a special ceremony on the ship’s Fantail just before sunset on Tuesday, November 11.
As an official Regional Site for the observance of Veterans Day by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, this year's ceremony aboard the retired USS Missouri will pay tribute to the sacrifice of all our nation’s veterans – past and present. Special attention will be paid to our most recent generation of men and women who have bravely chosen to take a stand and protect our freedom and liberty in America’s current conflicts.
The ceremony will feature special remarks by Rear Admiral Richard L. Williams, Commander of Navy Region Hawaii and the Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific, and Vice Admiral Robert K.U. Kihune, USN (Ret.), former chairman and current member of the Board of Directors for the USS Missouri Memorial Association.
We say mahalo on behalf of a grateful nation forever indebted to our fallen warriors and their families and all who continue to serve
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Pune: EC grants PMC time till December 6 to submit draft of delimitation of electoral panel
The state election commission Tuesday granted an extension and gave time to Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) till December 6 to submit the draft for the delimitation of the electoral panel for the forthcoming civic polls.
The election commission had asked PMC to complete the draft by November 30 but the civic body sought an extension of 15 days.
“The municipal corporations of Aurangabad, Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad had requested to extend the deadline to submit the draft of delimitation. Thus, it has been decided to extend the deadline with directions to complete the draft for delimitation by December 5 and submit it to the commission on December 6,” said Avinash Sanas, deputy commissioner of state election commission in a communication to PMC.
“We are still working on it. It is a tedious process. We had started the delimitation process on time but the state government decision to increase the number of corporators in PMC has made us start the process all over again,” said a civic officer.
The entire process of delimitation has been clearly defined but there are specific directions to make it flawless so that it cannot be challenged in the High Court, he said adding, “Thus, we are very careful and minutely drawing the lines of the electoral panel.”
The number of corporators for PMC has been increased from 164 to 173 for the next five-year term. The ongoing five-year term of PMC will come to an end on March 15 next year and it is necessary to elect the new general body of the municipal corporation.
The 173 corporators would be elected on the basis of a three-member electoral panel system with three members from 57 electoral panels and two corporators from a two-member electoral panel. The decision for a three-member electoral panel election was declared recently by replacing the earlier system of a four-member electoral panel.
In 2017, the civic elections were held in four-member wards. The PMC had a total of 162 members elected through 41 wards, which included 39 wards with four members and two wards with three members. Later, two more members were elected with the inclusion of 11 new villages in the civic body’s jurisdiction, taking the total strength to 164 members in the current five-year term.
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Dr. Beth-Ann Cummings re-appointed Associate Dean, Undergraduate Medical Education
We are pleased to announce the re-appointment of Dr. Beth-Ann Cummings to the position of Associate Dean, Undergraduate Medical Education (UGME), Faculty of Medicine, McGill University. Dr. Cummings originally took on this role in 2016. This re-appointment will extend her term to five years. Her accomplishments to date include her role in having the probationary accreditation status of the MDCM program removed, working together with the UGME Office and with the support of the Faculty. She also began the collaborative efforts with partners in Gatineau towards preparing for the 2020 opening of the Faculty of Medicine’s Outaouais campus.
In 2016, Dr. Cummings was also promoted to Associate Professor of Medicine in the Faculty of Medicine. She has been a physician in the Division of General Internal Medicine at the Jewish General Hospital (JGH) since 2008 and is the former Director of UGME, Department of Medicine at the JGH. Dr. Cummings is a member of the General Internal Medicine Examination Board at the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and in 2019 will begin a three-year term as Chair.
Dr. Cummings has served as Director of the Clerkship Component of the MDCM Curriculum, Chair of the Clerkship New Curriculum Implementation Committee, and Chair of the Assessment and Evaluation Working Group, as well as member of many other Faculty and professional committees. She is a member at the Faculty’s Centre for Medical Education and is the author of several publications, abstracts and presentations, both national and international. She received the Dave Feder Memorial Award for her compassionate care from the Jewish General Hospital and was also honoured with a Certificate of Merit for teaching by the Canadian Association for Medical Education.
Dr. Cummings received her MDCM from McGill in 2003 and completed her residency training at McGill in general internal medicine. In 2011, she earned her MSc in Health Professions Education from Maastricht University in the Netherlands. Her research interests include assessment in undergraduate medical education.
Dr. Cummings was selected in 2015 as the recipient of the one-year W. Dale Dauphinee Fellowship by the Medical Council of Canada, which supports medical educators in enhancing their knowledge and skills in physician assessment. As part of her Fellowship, Dr. Cummings investigated how, why and when benefits of longitudinal integrated curricula are threatened by misalignment between assessment practices and desired curricular outcomes.
In her role as Associate Dean, Dr. Cummings continues to lead all operations related to the Office of Undergraduate Medical Education. She is responsible for the successful management and delivery of the MDCM program and the policies supporting it. She oversees the ongoing implementation of the UGME accreditation action plan and ensures the continued pursuit of quality improvements and educational excellence.
Please join us in congratulating Dr. Cummings on her re-appointment and in wishing her continued success during her second term.
Dr. David Eidelman
Vice-Principal (Health Affairs)
Dean of the Faculty of Medicine
Dr. Lesley Fellows
Vice-Dean, Academic Affairs
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Taranaki > Mental Health & Addictions >
Taranaki DHB - Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS)
The Child and Adolescent Mental Health team works from three sites: New Plymouth, Stratford and Hāwera, and offers a number of satellite clinics in health centres and schools
Non-acute specialist mental health community services, plus acute crisis service during working hours
Crisis / acute, Mental health
Acute services, Non-acute specialist mental health community services
Child / tamariki, Youth / rangatahi
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The service accepts written referrals from government and private agencies involved in health, education and welfare.
The Child & Adolescent Mental Health Team provides a specialist service throughout Taranaki, for 0 to 18 year olds inclusive, who are experiencing severe mental health difficulties. This service is free.
What do we mean when we say severe mental health difficulties? Things such as:
Eating disorders (including anorexia or bulimia)
Attention Deficit & Hyperactivity Disorder
Pervasive Developmental Delay (including Autism, Asperger’s syndrome)
The team works from its base in New Plymouth and has satellite clinics in Hāwera and Stratford. The service is structured around a multi disciplinary team which provides assessments, formulation and therapeutic treatment plans. This utilises individuals and family’s involvement in developing recovery plans that are best suited to the presenting child, young person and family. The team also works in partnership with the Mental Health Crisis Team who provide out of hours cover for mental health emergencies.
No fees apply
For crisis assistance outside these hours, please call the Mental Health Assessment & Brief Care Team on 0508 292 467.
Public Holidays: Closed Waitangi Day (Observed 7/2/22) (7 Feb), Taranaki Anniversary (14 Mar), Good Friday (15 Apr), Easter Sunday (17 Apr), Easter Monday (18 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), Queen's Birthday (6 Jun), Labour Day (24 Oct).
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This page was last updated at 11:25AM on February 4, 2021. This information is reviewed and edited by Taranaki DHB - Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS).
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The Shepherd Centre officially integrates Hear For You and extends services to teenagers
Friday 3 September 2021: Hear For You has been officially incorporated into The Shepherd Centre, with both organisations’ boards formally agreeing to the merger. This will combine their services to children and adolescents with hearing loss, forming a comprehensive package comprising listening and spoken language therapy, family counselling services and mentoring and life skills training for teenagers.
One in every 300 Australian children will be diagnosed with hearing loss by school age1 and, with the right specialist support, the vast majority will develop learning skills on par with their typically hearing peers. However, social inclusion remains a persistent challenge throughout childhood and adolescence, with significant repercussions to the mental health and wellbeing of children and adolescents with hearing loss.
The combined expertise of both organisations will comprehensively address this social and mental health need throughout all early life stages.
David Brady, outgoing Chief Executive Officer of Hear For You said that he was proud to be leaving his role with the organisation in a position of strength.
“It has been a privilege and honour to be the Chief Executive Officer of Hear For You since 2013, and before that on the Board since its foundation in 2007.”
“To watch a charity grow from a local into a national charity and now in a strong position to be integrated into The Shepherd Centre is an incredible and unforgettable journey.”
Chief Executive Officer of The Shepherd Centre, Jim Hungerford, added that he was excited to be reaching more young people with the organisation’s life changing services.
“I am so excited about Hear For You joining with The Shepherd Centre to create a new organisation that will be able to provide even better services to more participants.
And we will also be supporting participants who use spoken language for their communication as well as participants who use Auslan for their communication because we want to make sure that all of them have access to the best services that can make sure that their future life will be as bright as possible. I am also very pleased that David Brady will be continuing with us as our Director of Engagement and Advocacy.”
The Shepherd Centre’s world leading program gives parents the skills and confidence to help their children enter mainstream schools with speech and listening abilities on par with – and sometimes above – their hearing peers.
It costs almost $14,000 per year per child to provide these essential services. The Shepherd Centre relies on government support and fundraising to help the more than 700 families who turn to them each year and to close the gap in access to these critical services. For more information, visit www.shepherdcentre.org.au or call 1800 020 030.
For more information, interviews or for media enquiries regarding contact:
Maya Ivanovic Sarah Rumsey
Palin Communications Palin Communications
maya@palin.com.au sarah@palin.com.au
About The Shepherd Centre:
The Shepherd Centre is a not-for-profit organisation specialising in early intervention to help children who are deaf and hearing-impaired develop spoken language skills. Since its foundation, The Shepherd Centre has opened up a world of sound for thousands of children who are deaf or hearing impaired. The organisation is recognised as a world leader in the field of Listening and Spoken Language early intervention, providing families with assistance to develop their child’s speech, so they can reach their full potential.
The Shepherd Centre relies heavily upon fundraising and donations to support the more than 700 Australian families who turn to them for help each year. The services cost nearly $14,000 per year per child and the funds donated help give deaf and hearing impaired children access to critical services.
More information: www.shepherdcentre.org.au.
Hearing Australia Aided Child Demographics 2020. Available here: https://www.hearing.com.au/About-Hearing-Australia/Corporate-Publications-(1)/Aided-Child-Demographics-2020
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Asking Tough Questions
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Why International Law Can’t Save Palestine
Posted on November 23, 2019 by Gunar Olsen
Liberal critics of Israel often think that, to achieve peace with Palestinians, all Israel needs to do is better respect international law. Noura Erakat’s new book, Justice for Some: Law and the Question of Palestine, powerfully corrects this narrative by showing how international law has done more to entrench Israel’s settler colonialism than impede it. I reviewed the book for Jacobin.
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Fordham’s Students for Justice in Palestine Did More Than Win Club Status
Posted on August 13, 2019 by Gunar Olsen
When I was an undergrad at Fordham, my friends and I tried to form a chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP). The student government voted to approve our application, but the dean of students overruled that vote and prohibited us from attaining official club status on campus. So we filed a lawsuit. Last week, we won: a judge ordered Fordham to recognize SJP as a university-sanctioned club. I wrote about it for The Nation.
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The Supreme Court Just Agreed with Me on Arizona’s Redistricting Plan
Posted on April 21, 2016 by Gunar Olsen
Yesterday, in Harris v. Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission, the Supreme Court unanimously affirmed a lower court’s decision to uphold a legislative map drawn by an independent redistricting commission that ensures representation among voters of color. Republican voters sued on the grounds that they believed the map violated the “one-person, one-vote” principle because it was too favorable to Democrats. Last June, the Court ruled that Arizona voters could make the process of drawing congressional district lines less partisan by creating this very independent redistricting commission through a ballot initiative. In another case about “one-person, one-vote,” earlier this month the Court ruled that states may create equal congressional districts based on a state’s total population as opposed to the number of eligible voters.
Last fall, I took a constitutional law course taught by Robert J. Hume, chair of the political science department at Fordham University and author of Courthouse Democracy and Minority Rights: Same-Sex Marriage in the States. At the end of the semester, we held a moot court based on Harris v. Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission. I played the role of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and wrote a decision for this case as if I were she. What follows is that paper, submitted December 2015, in which I rule in favor of the Commission – just as the Supreme Court did yesterday.
Voters in the state of Arizona challenge the map drawn for legislative districts by the Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission (AIRC). The plaintiffs argue that the map, which took effect in 2012, violates the “one-person, one-vote” principle – based on the Fourteenth Amendment’s Equal Protection Clause – by creating underpopulated Democratic-leaning districts and overpopulated Republican-leaning districts. The AIRC denies the charge that the map was motivated by partisanship, asserting that the population deviations are the result of a good-faith effort to obtain federal preclearance as required by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act (VRA) of 1965. Since then, however, in Shelby County v. Holder, 133 S. Ct. 2612 (2013), the Supreme Court gutted the VRA, making Section 5 completely useless by declaring unconstitutional Section 4(b), the coverage formula based on patterns of historic voting discrimination that determines which districts are required to obtain preclearance under Section 5.
Thus before this Court are three main questions: 1) Does the AIRC’s desire to gain partisan advantage for one political party justify intentionally creating over-populated legislative districts – that result in voters being denied Equal Protection because their individual votes are devalued – violate the one-person, one-vote principle?, 2) Does the AIRC’s desire to obtain favorable preclearance review by the Justice Department permit the creation of legislative districts that deviate from the one-person, one-vote principle after?, and 3) Even if creating unequal districts to obtain preclearance approval was once justified, is this still a legitimate justification after Shelby?
As Mitchell N. Berman, a constitutional law professor at the University of Pennsylvania, wrote in the Texas Law Review, “The core principle of republican government is that the voters should choose their representatives, not the other way around.” This is a founding principle which many of our past decisions have been based on. The one-person, one-vote principle was first established for U.S. congressional districts in Wesberry v. Sanders, 376 U.S. 1 (1964), and for state legislative districts in Reynolds v. Simms, 377 U.S. 533 (1964), which Chief Justice Earl Warren later called the most important decisions of his term. “As nearly as is practicable one man’s vote in a congressional election is to be worth as much as another’s.” Wesberry, supra, 7-8. Similarly, in the latter case, the Court ruled, “The Equal Protection Clause requires that the seats in both houses of a bicameral state legislature must be apportioned on a population basis. Simply stated, an individual’s right to vote for state legislators is unconstitutionally impaired when its weight is in a substantial fashion diluted when compared with votes of citizens living in other parts of the State.” Reynolds, supra, 568. Acknowledging that it is impossible to create districts with the exact number of eligible voters, Chief Justice Warren wrote, “a State make an honest and good faith effort to construct districts, in both houses of its legislature, as nearly of equal population as is practicable.” Id., 577. Though the Court ruled that districts must be relatively equal in population, it did not define how great of a deviance from the ideal population is acceptable.
Nearly twenty years later, the Court defined an allowable amount of deviance in Brown v. Thomson, 462 U.S. 835 (1983): “an apportionment plan with a maximum population deviation under 10% falls within this category of minor deviations.” Brown, supra, 842. In the case before us now, according to the AIRC’s data, no district is more than 4.7 percent underpopulated, and no district is more than 4.1 percent overpopulated. Thus, the relative small population deviations themselves do not indicate a violation of the one-person, one-vote principle.
1) Partisan Advantage
The plaintiffs claim that because nearly all of the underpopulated districts elected a Democrat in 2012, and nearly all of the overpopulated districts elected a Republican, the map may have been created with the intention of getting more Democrats elected. The Supreme Court, however, has never explicitly dismissed partisan motivations as a redistricting tool. In Vieth v. Jubelirer, 541 U.S. 267, 306 (2004), the Court ruled that it did not have jurisdiction to rule on the partisan motivations for redistricting. Justice David Souter’s dissent – which simply offered different reasons for coming to the same conclusion – stated, “the issue is one of how much is too much… Instead of coming up with a verbal formula for too much, then, the Court’s job must be to identify clues, as objective as we can make them, indicating that partisan competition has reached an extremity of unfairness.” Vieth, supra, 345. Although partisan motivations are subject to being declared an invalid justification for a redistricting plan in future cases, we cannot rule in this case whether they are or not mostly because of the primary reason offered by the Commission for creating the map, which we will expand on in the next section.
(It’s also important to point out what Grant M. Hayden, research fellow at Hofstra University and former appeals court law clerk, noted in the California Law Review, namely, that partisan motivations do not always result in an outcome favorable to the creators of congressional districts. “While majority-minority districts reliably increase the number of minority officeholders, they may do so at the cost of electing candidates in surrounding districts with agendas that are at odds with minority interests,” he wrote.)
2) Attempt to Obtain Favorable Preclearance
To determine whether the partisan competition has reached the “extremity of unfairness,” we must examine the AIRC’s primary reason for creating the map as it did and determine if that reason takes precedence to the partisan outcome of its map.
Deviations from the ideal population are constitutional if they are “based on legitimate considerations incident to the effectuation of a rational state policy.” Reynolds v. Sims, 377 U.S. 533, 579 (1964). And in Karcher v. Daggett, 462 U.S. 725, 729 (1983), the Court ruled, “Any number of consistently applied legislative policies might justify some variance.” For the Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission, that “rational state policy” or those “consistently applied legislative policies” is Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act. And the Court in Bush v. Vera, 517 U.S. 952, 977 (1996), wrote, “we assume without deciding that compliance with the results test, as interpreted by our precedents… can be a compelling state interest.” Thus the Commission claims that its map’s deviations from the ideal population in several districts were a good faith effort to achieve §5’s preclearance. Because the Justice Department does not reveal its requirements to achieve preclearance, the defense claims that due to this “regulatory uncertainty,” it had to “to be cautious and to take extra steps” in terms of overpopulating and underpopulating certain districts.
According to Jason Maschmann in the St. Louis University Law Journal, the Department of Justice “uses a ‘nonretrogression’ standard. That is, a proposed plan will not be cleared if the plan will lead to a retrogression in the voting effectiveness of minorities.” The Court has declared that §5 of the VRA was created “to insure that no voting-procedure changes would be made that would lead to a retrogression in the position of racial minorities with respect to their effective exercise of the electoral franchise. Beer v. United States, 425 U.S. 130, 141 (1976). One method of retrogression, according to the Court, is when a new voting law hinders the ability to people of color to “elect their candidates of choice.” Id.; 52 U.S.C. § 1973c(b). Later Courts have defined retrogression in terms of these “ability to elect districts”: “there is no retrogression as long as the number of ability districts remains the same” from the old map to the new map. See Reno v. Bossier Parish Sch. Bd., 520 U.S. 471, 478 (1997) and Texas v. United States, 887 F. Supp. 2d 133, 157 (D.D.C. 2012) (citing Abrams v. Johnson, 521 U.S. 74, 97–98 (1997)).
With advice from its counsel, the Commission created 10 ability-to-elect districts (out of 30 total districts in Arizona). While partisan motivations may have played a role in creating these districts, we agree with the lower court’s ruling that the primary motivation was to achieve preclearance under §5, a legitimate justification for the population deviance.
As the lower court stated, “As a practical matter, changes that strengthened minority ability-to-elect districts were also changes that improved the prospects for electing Democratic candidates. Those motivations were not at cross purposes. They were entirely parallel.” Harris v. Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission, 993 F. Supp. 2d 1042, 1061 (2014 U.S. Dist.). If the goal of a new legislative map is to strengthen the vote for people of color, and they happen to vote predominantly for Democrats, that does not mean the map is based on partisan motivations or violates the one-person, one-vote principle. It does not matter what party people of color affiliate with – all that matters is that a district exists such that they get to elect a candidate of their choice. The results of the election, i.e. which party wins, does not matter in determining whether the one-person, one-vote principle has been violated if the redistricting plan was created to pass preclearance.
3) Post Shelby
The final point to decide upon is whether the desire to achieve preclearance is still a valid justification after the Court effectively rendered §5 useless in Shelby County v. Holder, 133 S. Ct. 2612 (2013). The map went into effect in 2012, before Shelby County. Of course, the Commission should not have to predict how the law will change in future court decisions or to base its map on what it thinks will prevail in the courts. Thus, the fact that the Court has since removed the preclearance requirement does not mean that the Commission’s motivation for achieving it should be thrown out. Moreover, it is the duty of this Court to uphold constitutional principles to protect those to whom these principles have so long been denied by a state-sponsored system of racial hierarchy.
The ideals of the Voting Rights Act are enough to justify the Commission’s 2012 legislative map. The Commission made a good faith effort to achieve preclearance. After Shelby effectively removed the preclearance requirement, the rest of the VRA still stands. And so do its ideals. The progress made by the spring 1965 voting rights campaign in Selma, Alabama – wherein black people were slaughtered by law enforcement on their first attempted march across the Edmund Pettus Bridge on March 7, 1965, Bloody Sunday – cannot be reversed. That campaign put utterly necessary pressure on Lyndon Johnson to pass the VRA. The Shelby County decision, in its pursuit of a “colorblind society,” in part erased some of that progress. Jason Maschmann’s response more than 20 years ago to Shaw v. Reno, 509 U.S. 630 (1993), which mandated that redistricting based on race must uphold strict scrutiny, applies quite well to the present: “The idea of a color-blind society which the modern Court hopes for is an attractive one. The reality, unfortunately, is that such a society does not yet exist. Racial discrimination in voting is a well-documented problem which continues through today.”
The judgment of the district court is affirmed. It is so ordered.
Photo: AP/Ross D. Franklin
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How the Supreme Court Authorized Racial Profiling
Posted on January 25, 2016 by Gunar Olsen
Originally published at Huffington Post.
After the civil rights movement of the 1950s and 60s dismantled explicitly racist laws, racism became colorblind to survive. Today, although no law explicitly allows for racial profiling by law enforcement, it still happens at an institutional level. What’s often left out of the discussion about why racial profiling happens is that the highest court in the country has approved it ‒ in more than one case.
Terry v. Ohio (1968)
The Supreme Court’s first step to sanction racial profiling was Terry v. Ohio, 392 U.S. 1 (1968), an 8-1 ruling that developed the “reasonable suspicion” standard (also known as the “stop-and-frisk” rule). The Court, whose opinion was delivered by the usually astute Chief Justice Earl Warren, held that the Fourth Amendment’s prohibition on “unreasonable searches and seizures” is not violated when a police officer has “reasonable suspicion” “in light of his experience” that a crime has been committed. By opening the door to greater law enforcement discretion with respect to whom to stop and search, the Supreme Court in Terry gave its first approval of racial profiling.
Several studies show that police officers perceive young black boys as violent and older than they actually are. One study from 2007 found that officers display a “robust racial bias in response speed” in a simulated shooting exercise of black and white targets. So when police officers are given greater discretion “in light of their experience” as Terry offered them, it’s no surprise that they disproportionately target black people. (That’s in addition to police departments institutionally over-policing poor communities of color compared to their presence in white communities.)
Since Terry, police departments ‒ and the Burger, Rehnquist, and Roberts Courts ‒ have interpreted Warren’s decision as carte blanche for police officers, so much so that UNLV constitutional law professor Thomas B. McAffee described Terry‘s long-term impact on the Fourth Amendment as “truly disastrous.” “The Terry stop-and-frisk doctrine has lent itself too readily to supporting law enforcement efforts rooted in stereotypical generalizations and racial profiling,” he wrote in the Nevada Law Journal.
United States v. Brignoni-Ponce (1975)
United States v. Brignoni-Ponce, 422 U.S. 873 (1975) might seem on the surface to be an anti-racist decision, a good step in Fourth Amendment law. The Court ruled against law enforcement on the grounds that it violated the Fourth Amendment for stopping a vehicle solely on the basis that the driver looked Mexican.
But while the Court acknowledged that, by itself, “apparent Mexican ancestry” does not justify reasonable suspicion that occupants of a vehicle are undocumented drug smugglers, it did rule unanimously that “Mexican appearance” is a “relevant factor.” Ostensibly to help law enforcement justify a stop, Justice Lewis F. Powell offered several reasons sufficient for reasonable suspicion to stop a car near the border with Mexico: “previous experience with alien traffic,” a “heavily loaded” vehicle, a vehicle with “an extraordinary number of passengers,” and finally ‒ the part that justifies racial profiling ‒ “the characteristic appearance of persons who live in Mexico, relying on such factors as the mode of dress and haircut.”
In other words, a police officer can racially profile a motorist if that officer finds an additional reason to make a stop, effectively deeming race acceptable for reasonable suspicion. As Michelle Alexander wrote in The New Jim Crow, “Because the Supreme Court has authorized the police to use race as a factor when making decisions regarding whom to stop and search, police departments believe racial profiling exists only when race is the sole factor.”
The Court in Brignoni-Ponce neglected to recognize what Kevin R. Johnson, a public interest law professor at UC Davis, pointed out in the Georgetown Law Journal: “In fact, people from Mexico run the gamut in terms of phenotypes, with there being persons of both fair and dark complexions of Mexican ancestry. Nevertheless, stereotypes of ‘Mexican appearance’ persist, and the Brignoni-Ponce Court ultimately appears to have sanctioned reliance on such stereotypes by the Border Patrol.”
Whren v. United States (1996)
In Whren v. United States, 517 U.S. 806 (1996), the Supreme Court unanimously sanctioned racial profiling by allowing police officers to make “pretext stops,” wherein an officer pulls over a motorist for a traffic violation with the specific intention of hunting for drugs. “It does not matter, the Court declared, why the police are stopping motorists under the Fourth Amendment, so long as some kind of traffic violation gives them an excuse. The fact that the Fourth Amendment was specifically designed to prevent arbitrary stops and searches was deemed unpersuasive,” Alexander wrote of the decision.
But approving pretext stops wasn’t even the most dangerous legal precedent set in Whren. The Court barred victims of a pretext stop from challenging the admission of evidence on Fourth Amendment grounds, thus ignoring Whren’s argument that police officers may decide which motorists to stop based on factors that should be constitutionally impermissible, such as race. Justice Antonin Scalia ruled, “We of course agree with petitioners that the Constitution prohibits selective enforcement of the law based on considerations such as race. But the constitutional basis for objecting to intentionally discriminatory application of laws is the Equal Protection Clause, not the Fourth Amendment. Subjective intentions play no role in ordinary, probable cause Fourth Amendment analysis.”
Scalia’s ruling left people of color with “an onerous evidentiary burden,” Johnson wrote. The responsibility for proving racism was once again placed on the oppressed. Pointing out that the Court “failed to cite any cases supporting its conclusion that the Equal Protection Clause offered the exclusive constitutional remedy (or, at least, that it offered a remedy where the Fourth Amendment did not),” Johnson noted how difficult it is to prove discrimination under the Equal Protection Clause:
The Fourth Amendment’s exclusionary rule bars the use of unlawfully seized evidence against a defendant; there is no counterpart in the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment. The inability to exclude the fruits of a stop based on impermissible factors under the Equal Protection Clause make any such claim of limited utility to criminal defendants like Whren and Brown, who wanted to avoid conviction and imprisonment, not to recover damages in a civil action for a violation of their constitutional rights.
By ruling that the Fourth Amendment offered no protection against a racially motivated traffic stop, the Court gave law enforcement officials its approval to racially profile motorists and “closed the courthouse doors to claims of racial bias,” Alexander wrote.
The law is supposed to protect the rights of individuals against state abuse. But these cases show how the law can be manipulated by those who wield power to uphold a system of racial hierarchy.
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The MLB Weekend Top 10: Lee-Harvey, But No Oswald
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by Shane Ryan
10. The 2013 “Oh Wait, They’re Good?” Team (ARI-SFG)
Every year, it feels like there’s one division-leading team that slips under the radar. This is often because the division itself is terrible, the team hasn’t had much playoff success in the past decade or so, and they may or may not be out west in a city not named Los Angeles. In the case of the Arizona Diamondbacks, we’ve got a solid “all of the above” case. I’m not saying the D-backs have been very impressive — with a paltry plus-nine run differential, they have a huge target on their backs as we start the second half — but come on, shouldn’t we give them at least a little credit? I mean, like, Patrick Corbin is really good. And hey, they have a 15-8 record against the NL Central, a.k.a. the best division in baseball. All I’m saying is that the D-backs are exactly the kind of team that could win a crappy division and then storm to a World Series win in the crapshoot that is the MLB playoffs, negating every piece of wisdom anyone has dispensed all season and making us all angry in the process. We should start learning their name.
9. This Week’s Reason to Watch the Royals: Grantland’s Rany Jazayerli (DET-KCR)
Not only is our resident Royals fan a great read, but his Twitter account has been a treasure trove of righteous anger directed at GM Dayton Moore. I present a few of the highlights from the last week without comment:
"There is a window of opportunity to win for this group." YES. IT'S CALLED 2014. THIS SEASON IS OVER. STOP TRYING TO RESUSCITATE THE DEAD.
— Rany Jazayerli (@jazayerli) July 18, 2013
YOU KNOW WHO HASN'T CLICKED ON ALL CYLINDERS YET, DAYTON? THE DETROIT TIGERS. AND THEY'RE STILL LAPPING YOU ON THE FIELD.
"[T]here’s no reason this team can’t go on a run where you win 15 of 20." Oh, Dayton. I really thought I was done eviscerating you today.
There's no reason, Dayton? Here's one: since you were hired, THE ROYALS HAVE NEVER WON 15 OUT OF 20 GAMES DURING A SEASON. NEVER. NOT ONCE.
When New York Times columnists are using you to make a point about the mistakes politicians make, you're doing something wrong.
8. Hot Bat of the Week: Alejandro De Aza (ATL-CWS)
No big deal, just a .414/.469/.793 line in his last seven games, and the best WAR in baseball during that span. Also, the masculine noun “azar” in Spanish means chance, or fate, so De Aza’s name is just one letter away from being “Alexander of Fate.” Which is weirdly similar to “Alexander the Great,” and you know what? I think I need some sleep. I’ll be back in three hours.
7. Near Pitching Matchup of the Week: Liriano vs. Leake (Friday, PIT-CIN)
Hey, I’m back! You won’t find Francisco Liriano on many pitching leaderboards, since he missed all of April after breaking his arm while trying to scare his children (in a fun way, I think?) and isn’t “qualified” yet. But he’s been tearing it up since his return, and has been particularly effective in his last five starts, striking out 31 batters in 34⅔ innings and running up a 1.56 ERA. His ERA on the season is down to 2.00, and while we don’t see him in the master list quite yet, it’s worth noting that only Clayton Kershaw can boast a better number among starters. As for Mike Leake, he’s one of those crafty types who pitches to contact and can go deep in games when it’s all clicking. He has been terrific lately, pitching at least seven full innings in five of his last six starts. Bottom line, this game gives you a great chance to watch two of this year’s most underrated pitchers.
6. The Rays Express Churns On (TBR-TOR)
Tampa Bay has won 14 of its last 16, but the huge caveat is that most of those wins came against the Astros, White Sox, Twins, and Astros again, with the last 10 games at home. Life is about to get a bit less accommodating, with a 10-game road trip that includes three against Toronto, four at Boston, and three in New York. If the plucky, penny-poor underdogs of the East Coast can keep winning against those teams? Then we should all doff our caps in recognition, because the collection of old people and bitter transplants who actually live in Tampa certainly won’t.
5. The Launchpad Series (LAD-WAS)
Two teams hovering near .500, trying to vault their way up the standings and land in the playoffs. Will Yasiel Puig go on a crazy revenge tour to punish the world for keeping him out of the All-Star Game? Are we at the point where our perception of Bryce Harper has gone from “exciting youngster” to “probably a pretty weird dude”? Will Sunday’s Kershaw-Zimmermann duel be as awesome as it looks on paper? Will I commit random acts of violence because the motherf---ing Time Warner/MASN baseball blackout keeps me from watching it here in North Carolina? So many great story lines!
4. Pirates-Reds (PIT-CIN)
The great irony here is that so many actual pirates have the word “Red” in their name, and so many communist leaders in world history (“reds”) have been glorified pirates. In any case, Reds fan and Grantland super-commenter Scott Smart pointed out last week that despite a strong record, the Reds have only won a single series against a team with a winning record all year. There are two ways to look at that. One, they’ve been super efficient against teams that suck. Two, they can’t hang with the big shots. Whatever the explanation, it’s probably fair to say that unless they reverse that trend in the second half, it will be very, very difficult for them to sustain a playoff-worthy record. On the flip side of the series coin, the dreaded second half is about to begin for Pirates fans, and even though all the evidence indicates that their team has its best chance to avoid the annual collapse, they’ll believe it when they see it. A series win against a divisional rival out of the gates would be Step 1 to winning back some Yinzer hearts and minds.
3. Orioles-Rangers (BAL-TEX)
Here’s a debate I had with an Orioles fan last week: What was the bigger All-Star gift? Was it the grooved Chan Ho Park pitch that Cal Ripken Jr. launched over the fence in his last All-Star appearance in 2001, or Mariano Rivera’s MVP award this year? Both great moments, but both a little artificial. My argument is that the grooved pitch was a little worse, because at least Rivera had to pitch a legitimate scoreless inning. Unless … oh my god, did Segura, Craig, and Gomez make outs on purpose?! Was it a reverse groove? CONSPIRACY!
As for this series, we unfortunately won’t get to see a Yu Darvish–Chris Davis showdown, but if you love dingers, maybe that’s a good thing.
2. I’ve Got a Bad Feeling About This (NYY-BOS)
I’ve never put this series at anything but no. 1 before, but the Yankees are reeling, and other than a chance to see Hiroki Kuroda take on a rejuvenated John Lackey on Saturday, this could be a kind of depressing series. It culminates in the Sunday night ESPN game, where CC Sabathia meets Jon Lester in a matchup that would have been awesome three seasons ago, and now seems like a sad parade of has-beens. Also, I get a bad feeling that the Sox are going to sweep my favorite team, so by putting this series at no. 2, I’m trying to protect myself. Nothing matters! Nobody cares! You all can go to hell!
1. Pitching Matchup of the Week: Lee vs. Harvey (Sunday, PHI-NYM)
This is just … pitching porn.*
*Not literally, I hope.**
**Although if you had to watch pitching porn, let’s be honest, you could do a lot worse than Matt Harvey.***
***What?! WHAT?!
Seriously, this is a stupidly good matchup between a crafty vet who still has a lot of gas in the tank and the fireballing one-man juggernaut who currently reigns as the National League strikeout king at age 24. I’d rather watch Randy Johnson pitching porn than miss this game.
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Software for Antibody Epitope Prediction
Patient-oriented research and mentoring program in dermatologic diseases
Advanced Development of an Open-source Platform for Web-based Integrative Digital Image Analysis in Cancer
This application is submitted on behalf of the ongoing HIV Malawi HIV Research Consortium (HRC) which includes the College of Medicine (COM) in Malawi, the University of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel Hill, NC and the Johns Hopkins University (JHU) Bloomberg School of Public Health in Baltimore, MD. In recognition of the long history of these collaborations, JHU will continue to serve as the primary grantee institution and lead the Administrative Component of the proposed Clinical Trials Unit (CTU). This country-wide consortium includes the resources of the two main medical facilities in Malawi, the Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital in Blantyre and the Kamuzu Central Hospital in Lilongwe (they will represent the Clinical Research Sites). ? ? The HIV/AIDS epidemic is severely impacting the health of children, adolescents, men and women in ? Malawi. In some of these populations, the HIV prevalence is more than 30% and HIV incidence is more than 4 per 100 person-years. The Malawi HRC has developed a long-term collaboration focused on a wide spectrum of HIV research that includes most aspects of HIV prevention, HIV treatment and care and nascent vaccine efforts. This consortium has inspired several cutting-edge research projects and very extensive training and technology transfers. ? ? Each participating institution brings essential resources to this collaboration: the COM in Malawi provides a critical ink to all aspects of the health care infrastructure, appropriate patient populations, and in-country personnel required for a successful research program; Johns Hopkins University has provided leadership, training, clinical and laboratory resources, and a diverse scientific research agenda that led to innovative interventions; and UNC has provided access to new populations, increased capacity for biological research, pioneered research on sexually transmitted infections, and increased focus on issues of HIV treatment. ? ? The Aims of this Proposal are I) To implement clinical trials that assess safety, efficacy and acceptability of appropriate interventions in all high priority research areas; II) To expand as needed to additional populations to further investigate HIV pathogenesis, evaluate the development of treatment and prevention strategies that are applicable to populations in resource-constrained settings, and respond to emerging scientific opportunities; and III) To work collaboratively with the Clinical Trials Networks Leadership to contribute to the scientific agenda. ? ? ADMINISTRATIVE COMPONENT: ? ?
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Part I Overview Information
National Institutes of Health (NIH), (http://www.nih.gov)
This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is developed as part of the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act). NIH Institutes and Centers with funding authority listed below will participate with the NIH Office of the Director in this initiative.
National Cancer Institute (NCI/NIH), (http://www.cancer.gov/)
National Eye Institute (NEI/NIH), (http://www.nei.nih.gov/)
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI/NIH), (http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/index.htm)
National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI/NIH), (http://www.genome.gov/)
National Institute on Aging (NIA/NIH), (http://www.nia.nih.gov/)
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA/NIH), (http://www.niaaa.nih.gov/)
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID/NIH), http://www3.niaid.nih.gov
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS/NIH), (http://www.niams.nih.gov/)
National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB/NIH), (http://www.nibib.nih.gov/)
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD/NIH), (http://www.nichd.nih.gov/)
National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR/NIH), (http://www.nidcr.nih.gov)
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK/NIH), (http://www.niddk.nih.gov/)
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA/NIH), (http://www.nida.nih.gov/)
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS/NIH), (http://www.niehs.nih.gov/)
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH/NIH), (http://www.nimh.nih.gov/)
National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR/NIH), (http://www.ninr.nih.gov/)
National Library of Medicine (NLM/NIH), (http://www.nlm.nih.gov/)
National Center on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NCMHD/NIH), (http://ncmhd.nih.gov/)Office of Research on Women’s Health (ORWH/OD/NIH) (http://orwh.od.nih.gov)
National Center for Research Resources (NCRR/NIH), (http://www.ncrr.nih.gov/)
Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research (OBSSR) (http://obssr.od.nih.gov)
Title: Recovery Act Limited Competition: Building Sustainable Community-Linked Infrastructure to Enable Health Science Research (RC4)
Update: The following updates relating to this announcement have been issued:
November 20, 2009 - See Notice NOT-OD-10-017 The purpose of this notice is to announce that NIAID will be participating.
October 22, 2009 - Clarification of Eligibility as Primary Applicant. See NOT-OD-10-006.
October 20, 2009 - Technical Assistance Workshops for Applications to Recovery Act Limited Competition (RFA-OD-09-010). See NOT-OD-10-005.
Request for Applications (RFA) Number: RFA-OD-09-010
NOTICE: Applications submitted in response to this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) for Federal assistance must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov (http://www.grants.gov) using the SF424 Research and Related (R&R) forms and the SF424 (R&R) Application Guide.
APPLICATIONS MAY NOT BE SUBMITTED IN PAPER FORMAT.
This FOA must be read in conjunction with the application guidelines included with this announcement in Grants.gov/Apply for Grants (hereafter called Grants.gov/Apply).
A registration process is necessary before submission and applicants are highly encouraged to start the process at least four (4) weeks prior to the grant submission date. See Section IV.
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number(s)
Release/Posted Date: September 18, 2009
Opening Date: November 11, 2009 (Earliest date an application may be submitted to Grants.gov)
Letters of Intent Receipt Date(s): November 12, 2009
NOTE: On-time submission requires that applications be successfully submitted to Grants.gov no later than 5:00 p.m. local time (of the applicant institution/organization).
Application Due Date(s): December 11, 2009
Peer Review Date(s): February/March 2010
Council Review Date(s): May 2010
Earliest Anticipated Start Date(s): July 2010
Additional Information To Be Available Date (Activation Date): Not Applicable
Expiration Date: December 12, 2009
Additional Overview Content
Purpose. The NIH has established a new program entitled Building Sustainable Community-Linked Infrastructure to Enable Health Science Research, hereafter called the “Community Infrastructure” grants program. This NIH Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA), supported by funds provided to the NIH under the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act of 2009, Public Law 111-5, solicits applications from domestic (United States) institutions/organizations proposing to support the development, expansion, or reconfiguration of infrastructures needed to facilitate collaboration between academic health centers and community-based organizations for health science research. Such collaboration should transform the way in which health science research is conducted in communities, and accelerate the pace, productivity, dissemination, and implementation of health research; applications that build upon extant collaborative infrastructures supported by other Federal agencies are strongly encouraged.
Mechanism of Support. This FOA will utilize the RC4 grant mechanism.
Funds Available and Anticipated Number of Awards. This initiative is funded under the Recovery Act. NIH has designated up to $30 million in FY2009-2010 to fund 30 or more grants, contingent upon the submission of a sufficient number of scientifically meritorious applications.
Budget and Project Period. Budget requests should be commensurate with project needs. However, the requested duration may not exceed three years. (Research & Related Budget required for all applications; No modular budgets will be accepted.) The total cost for individual awards is expected to vary, depending on the scope of the project, but is limited to a maximum of $1 million for the full project period.
Research Plan Component Length: The research plan may not exceed 12 pages, including tables, graphs, figures, diagrams, and charts.
Eligible Institutions/Organizations. Institutions/organizations listed in Section III, 1.A. are eligible to apply. Foreign institutions/organizations are not eligible to apply.
Eligible Project Directors/Principal Investigators (PDs/PIs). Individuals with the skills, knowledge, and resources necessary to carry out the proposed research are invited to work with their institution/ organization to develop an application for support. Individuals from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups as well as individuals with disabilities are always encouraged to apply for NIH support.
Number of PDs/PIs. More than one PD/PI (i.e., multiple PDs/PIs) may be designated on the application.
Number of Applications. Applicants may submit more than one application, provided each application is scientifically distinct.
Resubmissions. Because this is a one-time-only solicitation, resubmissions are not permitted.
Renewals. Renewals are not permitted in response to this FOA.
Special Date(s). This FOA uses non-standard due dates. See Receipt, Review and Anticipated Start Dates.
Application Materials. See Section IV for application materials.
General Information. For general information on SF424 (R&R) Application and Electronic Submission, see these Web sites:
SF424 (R&R) Application and Electronic Submission Information: https://grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/424/index.htm
General information on Electronic Submission of Grant Applications: http://era.nih.gov/ElectronicReceipt/
Hearing Impaired. Telecommunications for the hearing impaired are available at: TTY: (301) 451-5936
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Section VIII. Other Information - Required Federal Citations
Part II - Full Text of Announcement
1. Research Objectives
The mission of the NIH is science in pursuit of fundamental knowledge about the nature and behavior of living systems and the application of that knowledge to extend healthy life and reduce the burdens of illness and disability. To that end, the NIH, through extramural grants programs of its Institutes and Centers (ICs), supports a broad range of health science research, including biomedical, public health and behavioral and social science. Previous research has enormously increased our understanding of the molecular, cellular, behavioral, and social bases of disease and identified targets and methods for improving health care. Recent advances in technology and science create numerous opportunities for the public and private sectors to accelerate discoveries for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease.
Communities are key consumers of NIH-supported health science research. Communities are broadly defined to include neighborhoods, schools, and workplaces; public health departments, health care providers, and social service agencies; community coalitions; state, county, and local governments; business-community collaborations; campus-community partnerships; public-private partnerships; and other types of organizations and institutions that filter or translate research findings to the American public. However, NIH recognizes that in order to maximize the relevance, dissemination, and implementation of health science research for the public, communities must have the opportunity to be actively engaged in the research enterprise, including active participation in formulating research questions, designing, and conducting research; translation and application of research findings to community-based practice and public health initiatives; and using research-generated evidence to support public health policy decisions. Improving public health often entails moving beyond the conventional health care system to include integrated and innovative methods. Moreover, the development of transformative infrastructures that collect and integrate information/data and application of health knowledge can provide an interface for the various perspectives and interests of academic health centers and communities allowing for more effective communication and dissemination of locally-relevant research findings. The availability of Recovery Act funds provides a unique opportunity for NIH to support these goals by strengthening and transforming relationships between academic health centers and communities to sustain health research.
Applications are invited from domestic (United States) institutions/organizations proposing to develop or expand needed infrastructures that will fundamentally transform collaboration and communication between academic health centers and local communities. Such collaborative infrastructures are essential to advance the health science research enterprise while ensuring that important research findings are effectively disseminated and implemented to improve public health and advance health care delivery. This RFA is not intended to fund research or evaluation projects, clinical trials, or public health campaigns. Rather, the intent is to fund projects to develop infrastructure for productive and sustainable academic-community research partnerships that can be leveraged in the future for efficiently conducting research that includes and is relevant to affected communities, and through which research findings can be disseminated in a manner that maximizes impact on public health.
It is expected that each grantee will be able to leverage this Recovery Act funding into future research grants using the infrastructure partnership between itself and the participating community. The NIH strongly encourages applicants to propose infrastructures that may build upon or be linked to extant infrastructures supported by other Federal agencies (e.g., Administration on Aging [AoA], Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality [AHRQ], Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], Health Resources and Services Administration [HRSA], Indian Health Service [IHS], Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration [SAMHSA], US Department of Agriculture [USDA], etc.) and thus heighten their potential for long-term sustainability.
2. Scope and Specific Requirements
Scope. The Community Infrastructure grants program will support the development, expansion, or reconfiguration of bi-directional relationships between academic health centers and community entities in the pursuit of improved public health through research. These transformative collaborative arrangements may influence the next generation of health science research. Projects could involve the development of public-private partnerships; connections between academic health centers and their constituent institutions (such as schools and departments, research institutes, health promotion centers or health science libraries) and community entities such as local neighborhoods, community clinics, health departments, schools, public libraries, community-based social services organizations, or workplaces; facilitate development of practice-based research; create needed information technology to support research; projects that build on existing HHS-supported programs or networks; and other organizational linkages. They should engage and empower communities in designing and conducting research projects and the dissemination of research findings in locally-relevant, practical ways. The intended partnerships and infrastructures sought through this initiative differ from traditional practice in that the fundamental purpose is to facilitate bi-directional communication, decision-making and participation in research to improve public health. The Academic Health Center (AHC), in order to facilitate this bi-directionality, may need to plan significant training of the community entities in the rationale and skills necessary to achieve equity in these partnerships. Community partnerships are not intended as simply a vehicle for recruiting participants into research (although this may be an important intermediate objective); rather, such partnerships should promote collaborative decision-making and, ultimately, facilitate and accelerate the translation of research findings to local practice. As an outgrowth of this initiative, academic centers should be positioned to leverage these partnerships to strengthen the design, feasibility, relevance, and dissemination of research. To maximize their potential, community infrastructure projects will ideally span scientific disciplines, diseases, and conditions, and will offer the potential for sustained collaboration and future research.
In this community research infrastructure program, NIH establishes the role of Community Research Associate (CRA), who will be a community representative and serve as a primary liaison facilitating communication and collaboration between the academic health center and the local community. Applicants must identify at least one CRA and include a biosketch. It must be demonstrated and documented in some manner that the CRA can represent the community’s needs and will. The NIH envisions that CRA’s will be respected community members such as local health officials, leaders of community-based organizations, or community health care providers, with a successful track record in community-based programs and projects. It is critical that this person be invested with the authority to bring the community’s views and opinions into negotiations and discussions with AHC program staff. The CRA will work closely with the PDs/PIs on the conceptualization and implementation of the transformative, sustainable infrastructure apparatus that the local award seeks to establish. The CRA is responsible for and accountable to the community and the collaboration as a whole for the proper conduct of the project or program, including sharing in decisions and appropriate distribution, sharing, and stewardship of resources. The identity and proposed role of the CRA in the project should be described in detail.
Illustrative examples of potential community-linked infrastructure projects include, but are not limited to:
Collaborations that develop community organizations’ infrastructure for developing tools and skills for building research portfolios.
Collaborations that establish or expand community-based infrastructure (i.e. core facilities, equipment, personnel) for collaborative clinical and translational research addressing health disparities in medically underserved areas, including health promotion, disease prevention research and dissemination.
Collaborations that develop or expand telehealth networks linking academic health centers and health care providers in rural and other medically underserved areas by leveraging existing telehealth and related programs (e.g., HRSA, IHS, USDA and other agencies’ resources) to increase community capacity for clinical and translational research.
To ensure efficient use of Recovery Act funds as well as maximize the likelihood of sustainability beyond the funding period, projects should build upon existing infrastructure and resources wherever feasible. Of particular interest are collaborative projects that build on activities currently supported by NIH or other HHS resources and networks (e.g., CDC, HRSA, AoA, AHRQ, SAMHSA, and IHS). The sustainability potential of projects may also be demonstrated through existing partnerships with local philanthropic organizations, foundations, or local and state governments. Organizational infrastructure may include, but need not be limited to, existing collaborative structures such as the National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NN/LM), Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSAs), Research Centers in Minority Institutions (RCMI), and Institutional Development Awards (IDeA) interuniversity consortia including shared library and information technology infrastructures, and existing academic/community outreach collaboratives such as the Cooperative Extension Service, among others.
Requirements. Recovery Act funding has unique and significant requirements for reporting and oversight to which established research centers are best equipped to respond. As such, NIH intends that AHCs will be the applicant organizations for this FOA. Proposed projects are expected to demonstrate the following in the context of the application’s Research Plan:
That the AHC is committed to leading a long-term collaborative program with the community, and has a clear plan for building or expanding the proposed infrastructure;
A description of each partnering entity’s expertise and the potential mutual benefit of knowledge to be gained and actions taken;
That the potential partner organizations/institutions have been actively involved in the conceptualization, design, and implementation of the project and are prepared to convene immediately upon issuance of funding;
A shared work plan delineating roles and responsibilities.
The identity and proposed role of the Community Research Associate, including evidence that the CRA represents, engages, and effectively works with the entities involved;
That the collaborative project is responsive to the needs of the target community, and empowers the target community to engage and apply the findings of health science research in the pursuit of healthy lifestyles for its citizens;
The essential impact and transformative nature of the collaborative arrangement and resulting community-linked infrastructure;
The manner in which the proposed collaborative builds upon existing infrastructures (including other HHS-funded networks and initiatives, if applicable) and the potential synergies to be gained under this award;
How the applicants envision using the collaborative infrastructure to enhance the design, execution, dissemination, implementation, and impact of research with a concrete example of possible future health science research facilitated by the new infrastructure; and,
A concrete plan for sustaining the collaborative infrastructure without NIH support beyond the life of the grant award.
NIH also requests that grantees agree to participate in its own independent evaluation of this innovative Recovery Act initiative by being receptive to periodic requests for information from the NIH Evaluation Team.
Timeline. Applicants should construct the project timeline to include critical milestones, measurable outcomes, and mid-term and end of project deliverables to be publicly shared as expeditiously as possible. Awards will be made for a three-year budget period.
See Section VIII, Other Information - Required Federal Citations, for laws and policies related to this announcement.
1. Mechanism of Support
This FOA will use the RC4 award mechanism. The Project Director/Principal Investigator (PD/PI) will be solely responsible for planning, directing, and executing the proposed project.
This FOA uses “Just-in-Time” information concepts (see SF424 (R&R) Application Guide).
2. Funds Available
This initiative is funded under the Recovery Act. NIH has designated up to $30 million in Fiscal Years 2009 - 2010 to fund 30 or more grants, contingent upon the submission of a sufficient number of scientifically meritorious applications.
Because the nature and scope of the proposed projects will vary amongst applications, it is anticipated that the size of each award will vary. However, applicants’ budget proposals are limited to a maximum of $1 million in total costs over the entire project period. The planned duration of the proposed projects issued under this FOA may not exceed three years. Grants will be awarded upfront and in full as a single budget period.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to build upon existing programs and networks of other HHS agencies. NIH may give funding priority within this FOA to applications that leverage existing infrastructures supported by other Federal agencies (e.g., Administration on Aging, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Health Resources and Services Administration, Indian Health Service, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, US Department of Agriculture, etc.) in order to heighten awarded projects’ potential for long-term sustainability.
To further sustain the economic growth and progress in health science, awardees are encouraged to explore the development of Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) during the course of the award. Information on developing PPPs can be found at http://ppp.od.nih.gov/. Note that the development plan is not part of the Community Infrastructure grant program application.
The purpose of the Recovery Act is to stimulate the American economy through job preservation and creation, infrastructure investment, energy efficiency and science, and other means. Consistent with these goals, domestic (United States) institutions/organizations planning to submit applications that include foreign components should be aware that requested funding for any foreign component may not exceed 10% of the total requested direct costs or $25,000 (aggregate total for a subcontract or multiple subcontracts), whichever is less.
NIH grants policies as described in the http://era.nih.gov/ElectronicReceipt/preparing.htm for instructions).
The decision of whether to apply for a grant with a single PD/PI or multiple PDs/PIs grant is the responsibility of the investigators and applicant organizations and should be determined by the scientific goals of the project. Applications for grants with multiple PDs/PIs will require additional information, as outlined in the instructions below. When considering the multiple PD/PI option, please be aware that the structure and governance of the PD/PI leadership team as well as the knowledge, skills and experience of the individual PDs/PIs will be factored into the assessment of the overall scientific merit of the application. Multiple PDs/PIs on a project share the authority and responsibility for leading and directing the project, intellectually and logistically. Each PD/PI is responsible and accountable to the grantee organization, or, as appropriate, to a collaborating organization, for the proper conduct of the project or program, including the submission of required reports. For further information on multiple PDs/PIs, please see https://grants.nih.gov/grants/multi_pi.
Working with the PDs/PIs should be one or more persons designated as Community Research Associate (CRA), who will be a community representative. This person will serve as a primary link between the PD/PI from the academic health center and the local community. The CRA may be, but is not required to be, named as a PD/PI on this application; this decision is left to the discretion of the applicant organizations.
2. Cost Sharing or Matching
This program does not require cost sharing as defined in the current NIH Grants Policy Statement.
3. Other-Special Eligibility Criteria
Resubmissions. Resubmission applications are not permitted in response to this FOA.
Renewals. Renewal applications are not permitted in response to this FOA.
To download a SF424 (R&R) Application Package and SF424 (R&R) Application Guide for completing the SF424 (R&R) forms for this FOA, use the “Apply for Grant Electronically” button in this FOA or link to http://www.grants.gov/Apply/ and follow the directions provided on that Web site.
A one-time registration is required for institutions/organizations at both:
Grants.gov (http://www.grants.gov/applicants/get_registered.jsp) and
eRA Commons (http://era.nih.gov/ElectronicReceipt/preparing.htm)
PDs/PIs should work with their institutions/organizations to make sure they are registered in the NIH eRA Commons.
Several additional separate actions are required before an applicant can submit an electronic application, as follows:
1) Organizational/Institutional Registration in Grants.gov/Get Registered
Your organization will need to obtain a Data Universal Number System (DUNS) number and register with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) as part of the Grants.gov registration process.
If your organization does not have a Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) or Employer Identification Number (EIN), allow for extra time. A valid TIN or EIN is necessary for CCR registration.
The CCR also validates the EIN against Internal Revenue Service records, a step that will take an additional one to two business days.
Direct questions regarding Grants.gov registration to:
Grants.gov Customer Support
Contact Center Phone: 800-518-4726
Business Hours: M-F 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Email support@grants.gov
2) Organizational/Institutional Registration in the eRA Commons
To find out if an organization is already Commons-registered, see the "List of Grantee Organizations Registered in NIH eRA Commons.”
Direct questions regarding the Commons registration to:
eRA Commons Help Desk
Phone: 301-402-7469 or 866-504-9552 (Toll Free)
Business hours M-F 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Email commons@od.nih.gov
3) Project Director/Principal Investigator (PD/PI) Registration in the NIH eRA Commons: Refer to the NIH eRA Commons System (COM) Users Guide.
The individual(s) designated as PDs/PIs on the application must be registered also in the NIH eRA Commons. In the case of multiple PDs/PIs, all PDs/PIs must be registered and be assigned the PI role in the eRA Commons prior to the submission of the application.
Each PD/PI must hold a PI account in the Commons. Applicants should not share a Commons account for both a Signing Official (SO) role and a PI role; however, if they have both a PI role and an Internet Assisted Review (IAR) role, both roles should exist under one Commons account.
When multiple PDs/PIs are proposed, all PDs/PIs at the applicant organization must be affiliated with that organization. PDs/PIs located at another institution need not be affiliated with the applicant organization, but must be affiliated with their own organization to be able to access the Commons.
This registration/affiliation must be done by the AOR/SO or his/her designee who is already registered in the Commons.
Both the PDs/PI(s) and AOR/SO need separate accounts in the NIH eRA Commons since both are authorized to view the application image.
Several steps of the registration process could take four weeks or more. Therefore, applicants should immediately check with their business official to determine whether their organization/institution is already registered in both Grants.gov and the Commons. The NIH will accept electronic applications only from organizations that have completed all necessary registrations.
1. Request Application Information
Applicants must download the SF424 (R&R) application forms and the SF424 (R&R) Application Guide for this FOA through Grants.gov/Apply.
Note: Only the forms package directly attached to a specific FOA can be used. You will not be able to use any other SF424 (R&R) forms (e.g., sample forms, forms from another FOA), although some of the "Attachment" files may be useable for more than one FOA.
For further assistance, contact GrantsInfo -- Telephone 301-710-0267; Email: GrantsInfo@nih.gov.
Telecommunications for the hearing impaired: TTY: (301) 451-5936
Prepare all applications using the SF424 (R&R) application forms and in accordance with the SF424 (R&R) Application Guide for this FOA through Grants.gov/Apply.
The SF424 (R&R) Application Guide is critical to submitting a complete and accurate application to NIH. Some fields within the SF424 (R&R) application components, although not marked as mandatory, are necessary for processing (e.g., the “Credential” log-in field of the “Research & Related Senior/Key Person Profile” component must contain the PD/PI’s assigned eRA Commons User ID). Agency-specific instructions for such fields are clearly identified in the Application Guide. For additional information, see “Frequently Asked Questions – Application Guide, Electronic Submission of Grant Applications.”
The SF424 (R&R) application has several components. The forms package associated with this FOA in Grants.gov/APPLY includes all applicable components, required and optional. A completed application in response to this FOA includes the data in the following components:
Required Components:
SF424 (R&R) (Cover component)
Research & Related Project/Performance Site Locations
Research & Related Other Project Information
Research & Related Senior/Key Person
PHS398 Cover Page Supplement
PHS398 Research Plan
PHS398 Checklist
Research & Related Budget, as appropriate
Optional Components:
PHS398 Cover Letter File
Research & Related Subaward Budget Attachment(s) Form
Applications with Multiple PDs/PIs
When multiple PDs/PIs are proposed, NIH requires one PD/PI to be designated as the "Contact” PI, who will be responsible for all communication between the PDs/PIs and the NIH, for assembling the application materials outlined below, and for coordinating progress reports for the project. The contact PD/PI must meet all eligibility requirements for PD/PI status in the same way as other PDs/PIs, but has no other special roles or responsibilities within the project team beyond those mentioned above.
Information for the Contact PD/PI should be entered in item 15 of the SF424 (R&R) Cover component. All other PDs/PIs should be listed in the Research & Related Senior/Key Person component and assigned the project role of “PD/PI.” Please remember that all PDs/PIs must be registered in the eRA Commons prior to application submission. The Commons ID of each PD/PI must be included in the “Credential” field of the Research & Related Senior/Key Person component. Failure to include this data field will cause the application to be rejected.
All projects proposing Multiple PDs/PIs will be required to include a new section describing the leadership plan approach for the proposed project.
Multiple PD/PI Leadership Plan: For applications designating multiple PDs/PIs, a new section of the research plan, entitled “Multiple PD/PI Leadership Plan” [Section 14 of the Research Plan Component in the SF424 (R&R)], must be included. A rationale for choosing a multiple PD/PI approach should be described. The governance and organizational structure of the leadership team and the research project should be described, and should include communication plans, process for making decisions on scientific direction, and procedures for resolving conflicts. The roles and administrative, technical, and scientific responsibilities for the project or program should be delineated for the PDs/PIs and other collaborators.
If budget allocation is planned, the distribution of resources to specific components of the project or the individual PDs/PIs should be delineated in the Leadership Plan. In the event of an award, the requested allocations may be reflected in a footnote on the Notice of Award (NoA).
Applications Involving a Single Institution
When all PDs/PIs are within a single institution, follow the instructions contained in the SF424 (R&R) Application Guide.
Applications Involving Multiple Institutions
When multiple institutions are involved, one institution must be designated as the prime institution and funding for the other institution(s) must be requested via a subcontract to be administered by the prime institution. When submitting a detailed budget, the prime institution should submit its budget using the Research & Related Budget component. All other institutions should have their individual budgets attached separately to the Research & Related Subaward Budget Attachment(s) Form. See Section 4.8 of the SF424 (R&R) Application Guide for further instruction regarding the use of the subaward budget form.
See Section IV.3.A. for details.
3.A. Submission, Review, and Anticipated Start Dates
AIDS Application Due Date(s): Not applicable
3.A.1. Letter of Intent
Prospective applicants are asked to submit a letter of intent that includes the following information:
Descriptive title of proposed research.
Name, address, and telephone number of the PD(s)/PI(s).
Names of other key personnel.
Participating institutions.
Number and title of this funding opportunity.
Although a letter of intent is not required, is not binding, and does not enter into the review of a subsequent application, the information that it contains allows IC staff to estimate and plan for the potential review workload.
The letter of intent is to be sent by the date listed in Section IV.3.A.
NIDALetterofIntent@mail.nih.gov.
Applicants are encouraged to send the letter of intent by email to the email address above but as an alternative the letter may also be sent to:
Office of Extramural Affairs
National Institute on Drug Abuse/NIH/DHHS
6101 Executive Boulevard, Suite 220, MSC 8401
Bethesda, MD 20892-8401
Rockville, MD 20852 (for express/courier service)
3.B. Submitting an Application Electronically to the NIH
To submit an application in response to this FOA, applicants should access this FOA via http://www.grants.gov/web/grants/applicants/apply-for-grants.html and follow Steps 1-4. Note: Applications must only be submitted electronically. PAPER APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
3.C. Application Processing
Applications may be submitted on or after the opening date and must be successfully received by Grants.gov no later than 5:00 p.m. local time of the applicant institution/organization on the application due date(s). (See Section IV.3.A. for all dates.) If an application is not submitted by the due date(s) and time, the application may be delayed in the review process or not reviewed.
Once an application package has been successfully submitted through Grants.gov, any errors have been addressed, and the assembled application has been created in the eRA Commons, the PD/PI and the Authorized Organization Representative/Signing Official (AOR/SO) have two weekdays (Monday – Friday, excluding Federal holidays) to view the application image to determine if any further action is necessary.
If everything is acceptable, no further action is necessary. The application will automatically move forward to the Division of Receipt and Referral in the Center for Scientific Review for processing after two weekdays, excluding Federal holidays.
Prior to the submission deadline, the AOR/SO can “Reject” the assembled application and submit a changed/corrected application within the two-day viewing window. This option should be used if it is determined that some part of the application was lost or did not transfer correctly during the submission process; the AOR/SO will have the option to “Reject” the application and submit a Changed/Corrected application. In these cases, please contact the eRA Help Desk to ensure that the issues are addressed and corrected. Once an application is rejected by the AOR/SO, applicants should follow the instructions for correcting errors in Section 2.12, including the requirement for cover letters on late applications. The “Reject” feature should also be used if you determine that warnings are applicable to your application and need to be addressed now. Remember, warnings do not stop further application processing. If an application submission results in warnings (but no errors), it will automatically move forward after two weekdays if no action is taken. Some warnings may need to be addressed later in the process.
If the two-day window falls after the submission deadline, the AOR/SO will have the option to “Reject” the application if, due to an eRA Commons or Grants.gov system issue, the application does not correctly reflect the submitted application package (e.g., some part of the application was lost or didn’t transfer correctly during the submission process). The AOR/SO should first contact the eRA Commons Helpdesk to confirm the system error, document the issue, and determine the best course of action. NIH will not penalize the applicant for an eRA Commons or Grants.gov system issue.
If the AOR/SO chooses to “Reject” the image after the submission deadline for a reason other than an eRA Commons or Grants.gov system failure, a changed/corrected application still can be submitted, but it will be subject to the NIH Policy on Late Submissions of Grant Applications (NOT-OD-05-030) and may not be accepted. The reason for this delay should be explained in the cover letter attachment.
Both the AOR/SO and PD/PI will receive e-mail notifications when the application is rejected or the application automatically moves forward in the process after two weekdays.
Upon receipt, applications will be evaluated for completeness by the CSR and responsiveness by the IC. Incomplete and non-responsive applications will not be reviewed. An application that does not comply with the required page limitations is considered non-responsive and will not be reviewed.
There will be an acknowledgement of receipt of applications from Grants.gov and the Commons. The submitting AOR/SO receives the Grants.gov acknowledgments. The AOR/SO and the PI receive Commons acknowledgments. Information related to the assignment of an application to a Scientific Review Group is also in the Commons.
Note: Since email can be unreliable, it is the responsibility of the applicant to check periodically on the application status in the Commons.
The NIH will not accept any application in response to this funding opportunity that is essentially the same as one currently pending initial review, unless the applicant withdraws the pending application. However, when a previously unfunded application, originally submitted as an investigator-initiated application, is to be submitted in response to a funding opportunity, it is to be prepared as a NEW application. That is, the application for the funding opportunity must not include an “Introduction” describing the changes and improvements made, and the text must not be marked to indicate the changes from the previous unfunded version of the application.
4. Intergovernmental Review
This initiative is not subject to intergovernmental review, as indicated in the NIH Grants Policy Statement.
All NIH awards are subject to the terms and conditions, cost principles, and other considerations described in the NIH Grants Policy Statement.
Pre-award costs are allowable. A grantee may, at its own risk and without NIH prior approval, incur obligations and expenditures to cover costs up to 90 days before the beginning date of the initial budget period of a new or renewal award if such costs: 1) are necessary to conduct the project, and 2) would be allowable under the grant, if awarded, without NIH prior approval. If specific expenditures would otherwise require prior approval, the grantee must obtain NIH approval before incurring the cost. NIH prior approval is required for any costs to be incurred more than 90 days before the beginning date of the initial budget period of a new or renewal award.
The incurrence of pre-award costs in anticipation of a competing or non-competing award imposes no obligation on NIH either to make the award or to increase the amount of the approved budget if an award is made for less than the amount anticipated and is inadequate to cover the pre-award costs incurred. NIH expects the grantee to be fully aware that pre-award costs result in borrowing against future support and that such borrowing must not impair the grantee's ability to accomplish the project objectives in the approved time frame or in any way adversely affect the conduct of the project (see the NIH Grants Policy Statement).
6. Other Submission Requirements
PD/PI Credential (e.g., Agency Login)
The NIH requires the PD(s)/PI(s) to fill in his/her Commons User ID in the “PROFILE – Project Director/Principal Investigator” section, “Credential” log-in field of the “Research & Related Senior/Key Person Profile” component.
Organizational DUNS
The applicant organization must include its DUNS number in its Organization Profile in the eRA Commons. This DUNS number must match the DUNS number provided at CCR registration with Grants.gov. For additional information, see “Frequently Asked Questions – Application Guide, Electronic Submission of Grant Applications.”
Special Instructions for PHS398 Research Plan Component (Section 5.5 of SF424 (R&R) Application)
Research Plan: The Research Plan is limited to a total of 12 pages.
PHS398 Research Plan Component Sections
Item Number and Title
1. Introduction to Application
Omit (N/A: Resubmissions and Revisions not allowable)
2. Specific Aims
One page maximum. Separate PDF attachment
3. Background and Significance
Combined in a single PDF in item 5
4. Preliminary Studies/Progress Report
5. Research Design and Methods
Item 5 consists of Items 3-5 and is limited to 12 pages. Attach the 12-page Research Plan encompassing items 3-5 as a single PDF document. Figures and illustrations may be included but must fit within the specified page limit. Do not include links to Web sites for further information. Do not include animations. An application that does not comply with these page limitations is considered non-responsive and will not be reviewed.
Excluded from the 12-page Research Plan limitation are the following items:
Specific Aims (1 page maximum)
Inclusion Enrollment Report
Protection of Human Subjects
Inclusion of Women and Minorities
Targeted/Planned Enrollment
Inclusion of Children
MPI Leadership Plan
Consortium/ Contractual Arrangements
Note the 12-page limit also excludes the Project Summary/Abstract; Bibliography and Literature Cited; and Biographical Sketches (separate PDFs).
All attachments must be provided to NIH in PDF format, filenames must be included with no spaces or special characters, and a .pdf extension must be used.
Organize the Research Plan in the specified order using the instructions provided below. Start each section with the appropriate section heading (i.e. Background/Preliminary Studies, Opportunity and Potential Impact, The Approach, Timeline, Milestones and Expected Measurable Outcomes and Deliverables.)
Background/Preliminary Studies: State the broad goals of the project and describe how the project may result in research and development innovations that could effectively be linked to long-term improvements and growth in the research enterprise, public health and health care delivery. Include a description of the proposed research-CBO partnership including its history (if any) of prior research collaborations.
Opportunity and Potential Impact: What is the research opportunity, scientific knowledge gap or technology that will be addressed? How broad is the potential impact in science and/or health? Which community(ies) will be affected? What is (are) the size(s) of the community(ies)? Will the potential impact be major?
Approach: How will you attempt to explore or solve the stated research infrastructure problem? How will your rationale and/or approach overcome existing challenges or barriers in the field? If you propose to improve existing approaches to community wellness or to develop new approaches, which needs are being addressed? Which elements of your approach are transformative and have the potential to ensure equity, future capacity and sustainability of your partnership? Provide enough information for reviewers to determine what you are proposing to do, but do not include a detailed science plan.
Timeline, Milestones, Expected Measurable Outcomes and Deliverables: Provide a timeline for the proposed research indicating points where intermediate objectives will be assessed, the measurable outcomes that will be evaluated to assess progress, and the timing and process that will be used to reach decisions regarding the course and direction of the continuing research effort. Possible alternative paths that may be followed at critical junctures in the project plan should be described and indicated on the timeline.
Long Term Sustainability Plan: Applications must include a plan that describes how the infrastructure and services expect to be maintained and supported beyond the initial NIH funded period. The plan should include potential sources of support other than NIH. The level of institutional support and commitment and organizational structure should also be included.
Preliminary data are not required but may be included, if necessary to demonstrate the feasibility of the proposed studies. The presentation must be clear and particularly compelling. No detailed scientific plan should be provided, but timelines must be presented.
Special Instructions for Other Project Information (Section 4.4 of SF424 (R&R) Application)
Item 6. Project Summary/Abstract: Follow instructions in the SF424 (R&R) Application Guide.
Item 8. Bibliography and Literature Cited: Limited to one page.
Continue with the instructions in the SF424 (R&R) Application Guide.
Special Instructions for Senior/Key Person Profile (Expanded) Component (Section 4.5 of SF424 (R&R) Application)
Biographical Sketches: Each biographical sketch is limited to two pages. The number of publications cited in each biosketch is limited to ten or fewer items. An application that does not comply with the required page limitations is considered non-responsive and will not be reviewed.
Appendix Materials
Applicants must follow the specific instructions on Appendix materials as described in the SF424 (R&R) Application Guide (See https://grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/424/index.htm). Also see https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-07-018.html.
Do not use the Appendix to circumvent the page limitations of the Research Plan component. An application that does not comply with the required page limitations is considered non-responsive and will not be reviewed.
No supplemental/update information will be accepted before review.
Resource Sharing Plan(s)
NIH considers the sharing of unique research resources developed through NIH-sponsored research an important means to enhance the value and further the advancement of the research. When resources have been developed with NIH funds and the associated research findings published or provided to NIH, it is important that they be made readily available for research purposes to qualified individuals within the scientific community. If the final data/resources are not amenable to sharing, this must be explained in the Resource Sharing section of the application (see https://grants.nih.gov/grants/policy/data_sharing/data_sharing_faqs.htm).
(a) Data Sharing Plan: Regardless of the amount requested, applicants under this FOA are expected to include a brief 1-paragraph description of how final research data will be shared, or explain why data-sharing is not possible. Applicants are encouraged to discuss data-sharing plans with their NIH program contact (see Data-Sharing Policy or https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-03-032.html.)
(b) Sharing Model Organisms: Regardless of the amount requested, all applications where the development of model organisms is anticipated are expected to include a description of a specific plan for sharing and distributing unique model organisms and related resources, or state appropriate reasons why such sharing is restricted or not possible. See Sharing Model Organisms Policy, and NIH Guide NOT-OD-04-042.
(c) Genome-Wide Association Studies (GWAS): Regardless of the amount requested, applicants seeking funding for a genome-wide association study are expected to provide a plan for submission of GWAS data to the NIH-designated GWAS data repository, or provide an appropriate explanation why submission to the repository is not possible. A genome-wide association study is defined as any study of genetic variation across the entire genome that is designed to identify genetic associations with observable traits (e.g., blood pressure or weight) or the presence or absence of a disease or condition. For further information see Policy for Sharing of Data Obtained in NIH Supported or Conducted Genome-Wide Association Studies (go to NOT-OD-07-088, and https://grants.nih.gov/grants/gwas/.)
Only the review criteria described below will be considered in the review process.
The mission of the NIH is to support science in pursuit of knowledge about the biology and behavior of living systems and to apply that knowledge to extend healthy life and reduce the burdens of illness and disability. As part of this mission, applications submitted to the NIH for grants or cooperative agreements to support biomedical and behavioral research are evaluated for scientific and technical merit through the NIH peer review system.
Applications that are complete and responsive to this FOA will be evaluated for scientific and technical merit by an appropriate peer review groups convened by CSR and in accordance with NIH peer review procedures (http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/peer/), using the review criteria stated below.
As part of the scientific peer review, all applications will:
Undergo a selection process in which only those applications deemed to have the highest scientific and technical merit will be discussed and assigned an overall impact/priority score;
Receive a written critique; and
Receive a second level of review by the appropriate national advisory council or board.
Overall Impact. Reviewers will provide an overall impact/priority score to reflect their assessment of the likelihood for the project to exert a sustained, powerful influence on the research field(s) involved, in consideration of the following five core review criteria, and additional review criteria (as applicable for the project proposed).
Core Review Criteria. Reviewers will consider each of the five review criteria below in the determination of scientific and technical merit, and give a separate score for each. An application does not need to be strong in all categories to be judged likely to have major scientific impact. For example, a project that by its nature is not innovative may be essential to advance a field.
Significance. Does the project address an important problem or a critical barrier to progress in the field? If the aims of the project are achieved, how will scientific knowledge, technological advances, technical capability, clinical practice, and/or health be improved? How will successful completion of the aims change the concepts, methods, technologies, treatments, services, or preventative interventions that drive this field?
Investigator(s). Are the PD/PIs, Community Research Associates, collaborators, and other researchers well suited to the project? If Early Stage Investigators or New Investigators, do they have appropriate experience and training? If established, have they demonstrated an ongoing record of accomplishments that have advanced their field(s)? If the project is collaborative or multi-PD/PI, do the investigators have complementary and integrated expertise; are their leadership approach, governance and organizational structure appropriate for the project?
Innovation. Does the application challenge and seek to shift current research or clinical practice paradigms by utilizing novel theoretical concepts, approaches or methodologies, instrumentation, or interventions? Are the concepts, approaches or methodologies, instrumentation, technological developments, or interventions novel to one field of research or novel in a broad sense? Is a refinement, improvement, or new application of theoretical concepts, approaches or methodologies, instrumentation, or interventions proposed?
Approach. Are the overall strategy, methodology, and analyses well-reasoned and appropriate to accomplish the specific aims of the project? Are potential problems, alternative strategies, and benchmarks for success presented? If the project is in the early stages of development, will the strategy establish feasibility and will particularly risky aspects be managed?
If the project involves clinical research, are the plans for 1) protection of human subjects from research risks, and 2) inclusion of minorities and members of both sexes/genders, as well as the inclusion of children, justified in terms of the scientific goals and research strategy proposed?
Environment. Will the scientific environment in which the work will be done contribute to the probability of success? Are the institutional support, equipment and other physical resources available to the investigators adequate for the project proposed? Will the project benefit from unique features of the scientific environment, subject populations, or collaborative arrangements?
2.A. Additional Review Criteria
As applicable for the project proposed, reviewers will consider the following additional items in the determination of scientific and technical merit, but will not give separate scores for these items.
Protections for Human Subjects. For research that involves human subjects but does not involve one of the six categories of research that are exempt under 45 CFR Part 46, the committee will evaluate the justification for involvement of human subjects and the proposed protections from research risk relating to their participation according to the following five review criteria: 1) risk to subjects, 2) adequacy of protection against risks, 3) potential benefits to the subjects and others, 4) importance of the knowledge to be gained, and 5) data and safety monitoring for clinical trials.
For research that involves human subjects and meets the criteria for one or more of the six categories of research that are exempt under 45 CFR Part 46, the committee will evaluate: 1) the justification for the exemption, 2) human subjects involvement and characteristics, and 3) sources of materials.
Inclusion of Women, Minorities, and Children. When the proposed project involves clinical research, the committee will evaluate the proposed plans for inclusion of minorities and members of both genders, as well as the inclusion of children.
Vertebrate Animals. The committee will evaluate the involvement of live vertebrate animals as part of the scientific assessment according to the following five points: 1) proposed use of the animals, and species, strains, ages, sex, and numbers to be used; 2) justifications for the use of animals and for the appropriateness of the species and numbers proposed; 3) adequacy of veterinary care; 4) procedures for limiting discomfort, distress, pain and injury to that which is unavoidable in the conduct of scientifically sound research including the use of analgesic, anesthetic, and tranquilizing drugs and/or comfortable restraining devices; and 5) methods of euthanasia and reason for selection if not consistent with the AVMA Guidelines on Euthanasia.
Biohazards. Reviewers will assess whether materials or procedures proposed are potentially hazardous to research personnel and/or the environment, and if needed, determine whether adequate protection is proposed.
2.B. Additional Review Considerations
As applicable for the project proposed, reviewers will address each of the following items, but will not give scores for these items and should not consider them in providing an overall impact/priority score.
Budget and Period Support. Reviewers will consider whether the budget and the requested period of support are fully justified and reasonable in relation to the proposed research.
Select Agent Research. Reviewers will assess the information provided in this section of the application, including 1) the Select Agent(s) to be used in the proposed research, 2) the registration status of all entities where Select Agent(s) will be used, 3) the procedures that will be used to monitor possession, use and transfer of Select Agent(s), and 4) plans for appropriate biosafety, biocontainment, and security of the Select Agent(s).
Resource Sharing Plans. Reviewers will comment on whether the following Resource Sharing Plans, or the rationale for not sharing the following types of resources, are reasonable:
Data Sharing Plan. [https://grants.nih.gov/grants/policy/data_sharing/data_sharing_guidance.htm]
Sharing Model Organisms. [https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-04-042.html]
Genome Wide Association Studies (GWAS). [https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-07-088.html]
Applications submitted in response to this FOA will compete for available funds with all other recommended applications submitted in response to this FOA. The following will be considered in making funding decisions:
Scientific and technical merit of the proposed project as determined by peer review.
Appeals will not be permitted. See NOT-OD-09-054, Recovery Act of 2009: NIH Review Criteria, Scoring System, and Suspension of Appeals Process.
After the peer review of the application is completed, the PD/PI will be able to access his or her Summary Statement (written critique) via the NIH eRA Commons.
If the application is under consideration for funding, NIH will request "just-in-time" information from the applicant. For details, applicants may refer to the NIH Grants Policy Statement Part II: Terms and Conditions of NIH Grant Awards, Subpart A: General.
A formal notification in the form of a Notice of Award (NoA) will be provided to the applicant organization. The NoA signed by the grants management officer is the authorizing document. Once all administrative and programmatic issues have been resolved, the NoA will be generated via email notification from the awarding component to the grantee business official.
The terms of the NoA will reference the requirements of the Recovery Act.
In addition to the standard NIH terms of award, all awards will be subject to the HHS Standard Terms and Conditions for Recovery Act awards. The full text of these terms approved for NIH awards can be found in the following document: Standard Terms and Conditions for AARA Awards.
Selection of an application for award is not an authorization to begin performance. Any costs incurred before receipt of the NoA are at the recipient's risk. These costs may be reimbursed only to the extent considered allowable pre-award costs. See Section IV.5., “Funding Restrictions.”
All NIH grant and cooperative agreement awards include the NIH Grants Policy Statement as part of the NoA. For these terms of award, see the NIH Grants Policy Statement Part II: Terms and Conditions of NIH Grant Awards, Subpart A: General and Part II: Terms and Conditions of NIH Grant Awards, Subpart B: Terms and Conditions for Specific Types of Grants, Grantees, and Activities.
Awardees will be required to submit the Non-Competing Continuation Grant Progress Report (PHS 2590) annually and financial statements as required in the NIH Grants Policy Statement.
In addition, grantees must comply with the requirements set forth in the Recovery Act, including, but not limited to, the reporting requirements described in Section 1512 of the Act, as well as applicable OMB guidance regarding the use of Recovery Act funds. As noted above, grantees must also comply with the HHS Standard Terms and Conditions for Recovery Act awards. The full text of these terms approved for NIH awards can be found in the following document: Standard Terms and Conditions for AARA Awards.
Recovery Act-related reporting requirements will be incorporated as a special term of award.
A final progress report, invention statement, and Financial Status Report are required when an award is relinquished when a recipient changes institutions or when an award is terminated.
This funding announcement is subject to restrictions on oral conversations during the period of time commencing with the submission of a formal application[1] by an individual or entity and ending with the award of the competitive funds. Federal officials may not participate in oral communications initiated by any person or entity concerning a pending application for a Recovery Act competitive grant or other competitive form of Federal financial assistance, whether or not the initiating party is a federally registered lobbyist. This restriction applies unless:
(i) the communication is purely logistical;
(ii) the communication is made at a widely attended gathering;
(iii) the communication is to or from a Federal agency official and another Federal Government employee;
(iv) the communication is to or from a Federal agency official and an elected chief executive of a state, local or tribal government, or to or from a Federal agency
official and the Presiding Officer or Majority Leader in each chamber of a state legislature; or
(v) the communication is initiated by the Federal agency official.
For additional information see http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/assets/memoranda_fy2009/m09-24.pdf
We encourage your inquiries concerning this funding opportunity and welcome the opportunity to answer questions from potential applicants. Inquiries may fall into three areas: scientific/research (program), peer review, and financial or grants management issues:
1. Scientific/Research Contact(s):
For general inquiries about scientific/research issues please contact:
Dr. Suzanne Heurtin-Roberts
1 Center Dr., Rm B3-11
sheurtin@mail.nih.gov
For IC-specific inquiries, please contact the appropriate person below.
Awarding Component
Scientific/Research Contact
Financial/Grants Mgmt. Contact
National Institute on Aging http://www.nia.nih.gov
Chyren Hunter, Ph.D.
Division of Extramural Activities
7201 Wisconsin Avenue, Room 2C218
Email: Hunterc@nia.nih.gov
Deborah Stauffer
Supv. Grants Management Specialist
Grants and Contracts Management Branch
Suite 2N212
Email- debbie.stauffer@nih.gov
http://www.niaaa.nih.gov
Vivian B. Faden, Ph.D.
Acting Director, Office of Science Policy and Communications
National Institutes of Health, DHHS
5635 Fishers Lane, Room 3097
Email: vfaden@mail.nih.gov
Judy Fox
Grants Management Branch
5635 Fishers Lane, Room 3023, MSC 9304
[For express mail use: Rockville, MD 20852-1705]
Email: jfox@mail.nih.gov
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases http://www.niams.nih.gov/
Shahnaz Khan, MPH
Clinical Coordinator, Extramural Program
NIH/NIAMS
One Democracy Plaza
6701 Democracy Blvd, Suite 800
Email: khanshah@mail.nih.gov
Acting Chief Grants Management Officer
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS)
Email: jonesan@mail.nih.gov
National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering http://www.nibib.nih.gov/
Belinda Seto, Ph.D.
6707 Democracy Blvd., Suite 202
Email: setob@mail.nih.gov
Angelos Bacas
Grants Management Specialist
Office of Grants Management
National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering, NIH
6707 Democracy Blvd. MCS 5469
Suite 900, Democracy 2
Bethesda, MD 20892-5469 (Regular Mail)
Bethesda, MD 20817 (Fedex and Courier Services)
Email: bacasa@mail.nih.gov
http://www.nci.nih.gov or http://www.cancer.gov
Shobha Srinivasan, Ph.D.
Health Disparities Research Coordinator
Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences
6130 Executive Boulevard, EPS Room 6126, MSC 7338
Bethesda, MD 20892-7338 (for U.S. Postal Service express or regular mail)
Rockville, MD 20852 (for non-USPS delivery)
Fax: 301-594.-6787
Email: ss688k@nih.gov
Ms. Crystal Wolfrey
Office of Grants Administration
6120 Executive Boulevard, EPS Suite 243, MSC 7150
E-mail: crystal.wolfrey@nih.gov
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
http://www.nichd.nih.gov
Tonse N. K. Raju, MD, DCH
Program Scientist/Medical Officer Pregnancy and Perinatology Branch
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development,
6100 Executive Blvd,
Bethesda, MD 20892-MS7510
(For FedEx: use Rockville, MD 20852)
Email: rajut@mail.nih.gov
Bryan Clark, M.B.A.
Grants Management (GM) Branch
6100 Executive Blvd, Room 8A01
Rockville, MD 20852 (for express/courier service; non-UPS service)
Email: clarkb1@mail.nih.gov
National Institute on Drug Abuse http://www.nida.nih.gov
Lori J. Ducharme, Ph.D.
Health Scientist Administrator Services Research Branch / DESPR
6001 Executive Blvd., Rm 5180 MSC 9589
Bethesda MD 20892-9589
Email: ducharmel@nida.nih.gov
Pam Fleming
Chief, Grants Management Branch
6101 Executive Blvd., MSC 8403
Email: pfleming@nida.nih.gov
http://www.nidcr.nih.gov
Donald J. DeNucci, D.D.S., M.S.
Program Specialist-Practice Based Research Networks
NIDCR/NIH
6701 Democracy Blvd.
Room 632, Mail Stop 4878
Email: denuccid@nidcr.nih.gov
Ms. Mary Greenwood
Chief Grants Management Officer
National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research,
NIH, HHS
Room 658, MSC 4878
Bethesda, MD 20892-4878 (Courier 20817)
Email: md74u@nih.gov
http://www.niddk.nih.gov
Robert J. Kuczmarski, Dr.P.H.
Director, Obesity Prevention and Treatment Program
6707 Democracy Blvd., Room 673
Bethesda, MD 20892-5450 (20817 for express mail)
Email: kuczmarskir@niddk.nih.gov
Marilyn F. Rosendorf
Grants Management Specialist, NIDDK
6707 Democracy Boulevard, Room 742, MSC 5456
Bethesda, MD 20892-5456 (use 20817 for express mail)
Email: rosendorfm@mail.nih.gov
http://www.niehs.nih.gov
Liam R. O'Fallon
Division of Extramural Research and Training
P.O. Box 12233 (MD K3-13)
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
Email: ofallon@niehs.nih.gov
Ms. Dorothy Duke
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, NIH
MSC KS-11
530 Davis Drive
Keystone Building, Room 3044
Email: Duke3@niehs.nih.gov
National Eye Institute http://www.nei.nih.gov
Tom Greenwell, PhD
Division of Extramural Research
Suite 1300 / MSC 9300
For FedEx use: Rockville, MD 20852
Email: Greenwellt@nei.nih.gov
William Darby
Email: Darbyw@nei.nih.gov
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov
Peter G. Kaufmann PhD
Deputy Chief, Clinical Applications and Prevention Branch
Division of Prevention and Population Sciences
6701 Rockledge Drive msc 7936
Email: kaufmannp@nhlbi.nih.gov
Robert L. Tarwater
Lead Grants Management Specialist
Division of Extramural Research Activities
6701 Rockledge Drive, Room 7150
Bethesda, Maryland 20892-7926
Email: tarwater@nih.gov
National Human Genome Research Institute
http://www.genome.gov
Jean E. McEwen, J.D., Ph.D.
Ethical, Legal, and Social Implications Program
5635 Fishers Lane, Suite 4076, MSC 9305
Email: jean.mcewen@nih.hhs.gov
Ken Ow
Sr. Budget Analyst
National Human Genome Research Institute, NIH
31 Center Drive, Room B1B55 MSC 2070
Email: ow@nih.gov
National Institute of Mental Health http://www.nimh.nih.gov
David Chambers, D.Phil.
Associate Director, Dissemination and Implementation Research,
NIMH Chief, Services Research and Clinical Epidemiology Branch
Chief, Dissemination and Implementation Research Program
Division of Services and Intervention Research
6001 Executive Blvd., Room 7133
Email: dchamber@mail.nih.gov
Ms. Rebecca Claycamp
National Institute of Mental Health, NIH
6001 Executive Boulevard
Email: rclaycam@mail.nih.gov
http://www.ninr.nih.gov
Paul A. Cotton,PhD,RD
Program Director, Health Behavior & Minority Health
National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR)
6701 Democracy Blvd, Ste. 710
Bethesda, MD 20892-4870 (Courier zip: 20817)
www.nih.gov/ninr
cottonp@mail.nih.gov
Randi Freundlich, R.D.
6701 Democracy Blvd., Rm 710
Bethesda , MD 20892-4870
Email: freundlichr@mail.nih.gov
http://www.ncrr.nih.gov
Donna Jo McCloskey, PHD, RN
Division for Clinical Research Resources
Democracy 1, Room 921
Email: mccloskd@mail.nih.gov
National Center on Minority Health and Health Disparities
http://www.ncmhd.nih.gov
Francisco S. Sy, MD, DrPH
Division of Extramural Activities & Scientific Programs
National Center on Minority Health & Health Disparities
6707 Democracy Blvd., Suite 800, MSC 5465
Email: syf@mail.nih.gov
Priscilla Grant, J.D., C.R.A.
6707 Democracy Boulevard, Suite 800
Email: grantp@mail.nih.gov
http://www.nlm.nih.gov
Dr. Hua-Chuan Sim
NLM Extramural Programs
6705 Rockledge Drive
Rockledge 1, Suite 301
Email: simh@mail.nih.gov
Ms. Arnita Miles
Email: milesar@mail.nih.gov
Office of Research on Women’s Health, National Institutes of Health,
http://orwh.od.nih.gov
Eleanor Z. Hanna, Ph.D.
Associate Director for Special Projects and Centers
Office of Research on Women's Health
EPS 150A
Bethesda, MD. 20892
Email: hannae@od.nih.gov
Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research
http://obssr.od.nih.gov
Dana M. Sampson, MS, MBA
Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research (OBSSR)
31 Center Drive
Building 31, Room B1C19
Email: Sampsond@od.nih.gov
Inquiries related to existing community infrastructures supported by other Department of Health and Human Services agencies may be directed to the following contacts as appropriate:
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy & Management
US Department of Health and Human Services
Gregg Taliaferro, PhD
Senior Service Fellow
Center for Primary Care Prevention and Clinical Partnerships
540 Gaither Road
Email: gregg.taliaferro@ahrq.hhs.gov
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
Juliana Cyril, Ph.D., MPH
Office of Public Health Research
Office of the Chief Science Officer
Email: JCyril@cdc.gov
Health Resources and Services Administration
Kaytura L. Felix, MD
Bureau of Primary Health Care
5600 Fishers Lane, 17-105
Email: kfelix@hrsa.gov
Alan Trachtenberg, MD, MPH
Research Director (acting)
United States Public Health Service
801 Thompson Ave., TMP 450
Christine Hager, Ph.D.
Social Science Analyst
Office of Applied Studies
1 Choke Cherry Road
Email: Christine.Hager@SAMHSA.hhs.gov
2. Peer Review Contact(s):
Katherine N. Bent, RN, PhD, CNS
Chief, Healthcare Delivery and Methodologies Integrated Review Group
6701 Rockledge Drive , Room 3160, MSC 7770
Bethesda , MD 20892 (20817 for overnight/courier delivery)
Email: bentkn@csr.nih.gov
Required Federal Citations
The American Recovery And Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Pub. L. No. 111-5): http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=111_cong_bills&docid=f:h1enr.pdf
Standard Terms and Conditions for Recovery Act Awards: The full text of these terms approved for NIH awards can be found in the following document: https://grants.nih.gov/grants/policy/NIH_HHS_ARRA_Award_Terms.pdf
Use of Animals in Research:
Recipients of PHS support for activities involving live, vertebrate animals must comply with PHS Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals (https://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/references/PHSPolicyLabAnimals.pdf) as mandated by the Health Research Extension Act of 1985 (https://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/references/hrea1985.htm), and the USDA Animal Welfare Regulations (http://www.nal.usda.gov/awic/legislat/usdaleg1.htm) as applicable.
Human Subjects Protection:
Federal regulations (45 CFR 46) require that applications and proposals involving human subjects must be evaluated with reference to the risks to the subjects, the adequacy of protection against these risks, the potential benefits of the research to the subjects and others, and the importance of the knowledge gained or to be gained (http://www.hhs.gov/ohrp/humansubjects/guidance/45cfr46.htm).
Data and Safety Monitoring Plan:
Data and safety monitoring is required for all types of clinical trials, including physiologic toxicity and dose-finding studies (Phase I); efficacy studies (Phase II); efficacy, effectiveness and comparative trials (Phase III). Monitoring should be commensurate with risk. The establishment of data and safety monitoring boards (DSMBs) is required for multi-site clinical trials involving interventions that entail potential risks to the participants (“NIH Policy for Data and Safety Monitoring,” NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts, https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/not98-084.html).
Sharing Research Data:
Investigators submitting an NIH application seeking $500,000 or more in direct costs in any single year are expected to include a plan for data sharing or state why this is not possible (https://grants.nih.gov/grants/policy/data_sharing). Investigators should seek guidance from their institutions, on issues related to institutional policies and local institutional review board (IRB) rules, as well as local, State and Federal laws and regulations, including the Privacy Rule. Reviewers will consider the data sharing plan but will not factor the plan into the determination of the scientific merit or the priority score.
Policy for Genome-Wide Association Studies (GWAS):
NIH is interested in advancing genome-wide association studies (GWAS) to identify common genetic factors that influence health and disease through a centralized GWAS data repository. For the purposes of this policy, a genome-wide association study is defined as any study of genetic variation across the entire human genome that is designed to identify genetic associations with observable traits (such as blood pressure or weight), or the presence or absence of a disease or condition. All applications, regardless of the amount requested, proposing a genome-wide association study are expected to provide a plan for submission of GWAS data to the NIH-designated GWAS data repository, or provide an appropriate explanation why submission to the repository is not possible. Data repository management (submission and access) is governed by the Policy for Sharing of Data Obtained in NIH Supported or Conducted Genome-Wide Association Studies, NIH Guide NOT-OD-07-088. For additional information, see https://grants.nih.gov/grants/gwas/.
Sharing of Model Organisms:
NIH is committed to support efforts that encourage sharing of important research resources including the sharing of model organisms for biomedical research (see https://grants.nih.gov/grants/policy/model_organism/index.htm). At the same time the NIH recognizes the rights of grantees and contractors to elect and retain title to subject inventions developed with Federal funding pursuant to the Bayh-Dole Act (see the NIH Grants Policy Statement. Beginning October 1, 2004, all investigators submitting an NIH application or contract proposal are expected to include in the application/proposal a description of a specific plan for sharing and distributing unique model organism research resources generated using NIH funding or state why such sharing is restricted or not possible. This will permit other researchers to benefit from the resources developed with public funding. The inclusion of a model organism sharing plan is not subject to a cost threshold in any year and is expected to be included in all applications where the development of model organisms is anticipated.
Access to Research Data through the Freedom of Information Act:
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-110 has been revised to provide access to research data through the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) under some circumstances. Data that are: (1) first produced in a project that is supported in whole or in part with Federal funds; and (2) cited publicly and officially by a Federal agency in support of an action that has the force and effect of law (i.e., a regulation) may be accessed through FOIA. It is important for applicants to understand the basic scope of this amendment. NIH has provided guidance at https://grants.nih.gov/grants/policy/a110/a110_guidance_dec1999.htm. Applicants may wish to place data collected under this funding opportunity in a public archive, which can provide protections for the data and manage the distribution for an indefinite period of time. If so, the application should include a description of the archiving plan in the study design and include information about this in the budget justification section of the application. In addition, applicants should think about how to structure informed consent statements and other human subjects procedures given the potential for wider use of data collected under this award.
Inclusion of Women And Minorities in Clinical Research:
It is the policy of the NIH that women and members of minority groups and their sub-populations must be included in all NIH-supported clinical research projects unless a clear and compelling justification is provided indicating that inclusion is inappropriate with respect to the health of the subjects or the purpose of the research. This policy results from the NIH Revitalization Act of 1993 (Section 492B of Public Law 103-43). All investigators proposing clinical research should read the "NIH Guidelines for Inclusion of Women and Minorities as Subjects in Clinical Research” (https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-02-001.html); a complete copy of the updated Guidelines is available at https://grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/women_min/guidelines_amended_10_2001.htm. The amended policy incorporates: the use of an NIH definition of clinical research; updated racial and ethnic categories in compliance with the new OMB standards; clarification of language governing NIH-defined Phase III clinical trials consistent with the SF424 (R&R) application; and updated roles and responsibilities of NIH staff and the extramural community. The policy continues to require for all NIH-defined Phase III clinical trials that: a) all applications or proposals and/or protocols must provide a description of plans to conduct analyses, as appropriate, to address differences by sex/gender and/or racial/ethnic groups, including subgroups if applicable; and b) investigators must report annual accrual and progress in conducting analyses, as appropriate, by sex/gender and/or racial/ethnic group differences.
Inclusion of Children as Participants in Clinical Research:
The NIH maintains a policy that children (i.e., individuals under the age of 21) must be included in all clinical research, conducted or supported by the NIH, unless there are scientific and ethical reasons not to include them. All investigators proposing research involving human subjects should read the "NIH Policy and Guidelines" on the inclusion of children as participants in research involving human subjects (https://grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/children/children.htm).
Required Education on the Protection of Human Subject Participants:
NIH policy requires education on the protection of human subject participants for all investigators submitting NIH applications for research involving human subjects and individuals designated as key personnel. The policy is available at https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-00-039.html.
Human Embryonic Stem Cells (hESC):
Criteria for Federal funding of research on hESCs can be found at http://stemcells.nih.gov/index.asp and at https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-02-005.html. Only research using hESC lines that are registered in the NIH Human Embryonic Stem Cell Registry will be eligible for Federal funding (http://escr.nih.gov/). It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide in the project description and elsewhere in the application as appropriate, the official NIH identifier(s) for the hESC line(s) to be used in the proposed research.
NIH Public Access Requirement:
In accordance with the NIH Public Access Policy, investigators funded by the NIH must submit or have submitted for them to the National Library of Medicine’s PubMed Central (see http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/), an electronic version of their final, peer-reviewed manuscripts upon acceptance for publication, to be made publicly available no later than 12 months after the official date of publication. The NIH Public Access Policy is available at (https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-08-033.html). For more information, see the Public Access webpage at http://publicaccess.nih.gov/.
Standards for Privacy of Individually Identifiable Health Information:
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued final modification to the "Standards for Privacy of Individually Identifiable Health Information", the "Privacy Rule", on August 14, 2002. The Privacy Rule is a federal regulation under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996 that governs the protection of individually identifiable health information, and is administered and enforced by the HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR).
Decisions about applicability and implementation of the Privacy Rule reside with the researcher and his/her institution. The OCR website (http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/) provides information on the Privacy Rule, including a complete Regulation Text and a set of decision tools on "Am I a covered entity?" Information on the impact of the HIPAA Privacy Rule on NIH processes involving the review, funding, and progress monitoring of grants, cooperative agreements, and research contracts can be found at https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-03-025.html.
URLs in NIH Grant Applications or Appendices:
All applications and proposals for NIH funding must be self-contained within specified page limitations. For publications listed in the appendix and/or Progress report, Internet addresses (URLs) or PubMed Central (PMC) submission identification numbers must be used for publicly accessible on-line journal articles. Publicly accessible on-line journal articles or PMC articles/manuscripts accepted for publication that are directly relevant to the project may be included only as URLs or PMC submission identification numbers accompanying the full reference in either the Bibliography & References Cited section, the Progress Report Publication List section, or the Biographical Sketch section of the NIH grant application. A URL or PMC submission identification number citation may be repeated in each of these sections as appropriate. There is no limit to the number of URLs or PMC submission identification numbers that can be cited.
Healthy People 2010:
The Public Health Service (PHS) is committed to achieving the health promotion and disease prevention objectives of "Healthy People 2010," a PHS-led national activity for setting priority areas. This FOA is related to one or more of the priority areas. Potential applicants may obtain a copy of "Healthy People 2010" at http://www.health.gov/healthypeople.
Authority and Regulations:
This program is described in the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance at http://www.cfda.gov/ and is not subject to the intergovernmental review requirements of Executive Order 12372. Awards are made under Sections 301 and 405 of the PHS Act, as amended (42 USC 241 and 284) and are subject to 42 CFR Part 52 and 45 CFR Parts 74 and 92. All awards are subject to the terms and conditions, cost principles, and other considerations described in the NIH Grants Policy Statement.
The PHS strongly encourages all grant recipients to provide a smoke-free workplace and discourage the use of all tobacco products. In addition, Public Law 103-227, the Pro-Children Act of 1994, prohibits smoking in certain facilities (or in some cases, any portion of a facility) in which regular or routine education, library, day care, health care, or early childhood development services are provided to children. This is consistent with the PHS mission to protect and advance the physical and mental health of the American people.
Loan Repayment Programs:
NIH encourages applications for educational loan repayment from qualified health professionals who have made a commitment to pursue a research career involving clinical, pediatric, contraception, infertility, and health disparities related areas. The LRP is an important component of NIH's efforts to recruit and retain the next generation of researchers by providing the means for developing a research career unfettered by the burden of student loan debt. Note that an NIH grant is not required for eligibility and concurrent career award and LRP applications are encouraged. The periods of career award and LRP award may overlap providing the LRP recipient with the required commitment of time and effort, as LRP awardees must commit at least 50% of their time (at least 20 hours per week based on a 40 hour week) for two years to the research. For further information, please see: http://www.lrp.nih.gov/.
[1] Formal Application includes the preliminary application and letter of intent phases of the program.
Office of Extramural
Research (OER) National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Bethesda, Maryland 20892 Department of Health
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Sources: Donovan withdraws from RSL job contention
Donovan withdraws from consideration for Real Salt Lake manager job - sources
RSL gets big win over Colorado Rapids (1:54)
Goals from Damir Kreilach, Rubio Rubin and Anderson Julio help Real Salt Lake hold off Colorado for a big-time Western Conference win. (1:54)
Jeff CarlisleU.S. soccer correspondent
Jeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC.
Landon Donovan has withdrawn his name for consideration for the vacant managerial post at Real Salt Lake, sources have told ESPN.
Donovan, 39, is in his second season managing the San Diego Loyal in the second-tier USL Championship, with the team lying in second place in the eight-team Pacific Division of the Western Conference. In addition to his managerial duties, Donovan is also the co-owner and executive VP of soccer operations.
He had been among several names linked with the RSL job, a list that includes former San Jose Earthquakes and Houston Dynamo manager Dominic Kinnear, current Philadelphia Union assistant coach Pat Noonan, former FC Dallas manager Luchi Gonzalez and current interim manager Pablo Mastroeni.
The sources didn't indicate a specific reason for Donovan's withdrawal beyond him not feeling RSL was the right fit, but stressed that it is not due to a desire to remain in San Diego, and that the six-time MLS Cup winner has been pursued for other MLS jobs in the past. RSL are also for sale after owner Dell Loy Hanson reportedly made racist and misogynistic comments last year. MLS has been managing the sale process.
In addition to RSL, there are five other teams with managerial vacancies, including the Chicago Fire, FC Cincinnati, FC Dallas, Toronto FC and the Vancouver Whitecaps.
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Donovan's all-time record with the Loyal is 20-15-10. Along the way, he has forged a reputation as a fierce defender of his players, including an incident in 2020 when he pulled his team off the field after San Diego midfielder Collin Martin was subjected to a anti-gay slur by then-Phoenix Rising forward Junior Flemmings.
Donovan remains one of the most decorated players in U.S. history. At international level, he is the joint-top goal scorer in U.S. men's national team history alongside Clint Dempsey, with 57 goals, with five of those taking place at the World Cup. He also recorded 58 assists over the course of his 157 appearances for the U.S.
In MLS, Donovan won two MLS Cups with San Jose and another four with the LA Galaxy. He was named to the league's Best XI seven times and was twice named the MLS Cup final MVP.
In addition to the Quakes and the Galaxy, Donovan also played with Bayer Leverkusen and Club Leon, as well as loan stints with Bayern Munich and Everton.
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Dr. Arpan Pal, Principal Scientist and Head of Embedded Systems and Robotics, TCS
Dr. Arpan Pal is Principal Scientist and Head of Embedded Systems and Robotics at TCS Research and Innovation. His research interests include sensor signal processing and informatics,speech/audio/video/image processing, the internet of things, wearable and mobile phone sensing, interactive television, physiological and bio sensing, optical/acoustic/RF sensing, grid and edge computing, cognitive wireless networks, and embedded/real-time robotic systems. He received his PhD from Aalborg University, Denmark, and his B.Tech. and M.Tech. degrees in Electronics and Telecommunications from IIT Kharagpur, India.
Sourav Mukherjee, Vice President, Accenture
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Preetam Roy, Chief Architect, Cognizant
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Acted as "Trusted Advisor" and direct the technology roadmap of large corporations, both in-house and outsourced. In his current role in Cognizant Technology solutions, he helps customers to design their data modernization journey to cloud for achieving desired insights from data.
Joy Mustafi, Director and Principal Researcher, SalesForce
Joy Mustafi is Director and Principal Researcher at Salesforce, primarily responsible for leading the Salesforce Einstein and other intelligent cloud platform in India. Joy has overall sixteen years of experience in corporate, research and academic world.
Koyel Mukherjee, Researcher, IBM Research Lab
Koyel Mukherjee is a Research Scientist at IBM Research - India. She is currently working on Distributed Deep Learning problems. Before this, she was a Senior Research Scientist with the Algorithms and Optimization area of Xerox Research Center India. She was a part of Xerox Research Center India from January 2014 - December 2016. Prior to that, she graduated with a Ph.D. in Computer Science from University of Maryland, College Park in December 2013.
Dr. Mike Hinchey, President IFIP, Professor, University of Limerick
Dr. Mike Hinchey is the former Director of Lero and Professor of Software Engineerng at the University of Limerick. Prof Hinchey was previously Director of the Software Engineering Laboratory at NASA Goddard Space Flight Centre in Greenbelt, Maryland. He remains as a consultant to NASA. His work with NASA was implemented in various space projects and will be incorporated in future missions. Particular areas of software research for Professor Hinchey include Formal Methods, Autonomous Systems and Software Reliability.
Dr. Charles Rubenstein, Professor of Engineering & Information Science, Pratt Institute
Charles Rubenstein has an earned doctorate in bioengineering (Polytechnic Institute of New York) and master’s in library and information science (Pratt Institute). He has received many IEEE honors for his IEEE service including the Robert S. Walleigh Distinguished Professionalism Award, an IEEE-USA Citation of Honor, Centennial Outstanding Young Engineer and Third Millennium Medals, and an IEEE Regional Activities Board Innovation Award.
Dr. L M Patnaik, Professor, Indian Institute of Science Bangalore
Prof. L.M. Patnaik obtained his Ph.D in 1978 in the area of Real-Time Systems, D.Sc. in 1989 in the areas of Computer Systems and Architectures, both from the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore. During March 2008 – August 2011, he was the Vice Chancellor, Defence Institute of Advanced Technology, Deemed University, Pune. Currently he is an Honorary Professor with the Department of Electronic Systems Engineering, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore. Prior to this he was a Professor with the Department of Computer Science and Automation at the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore. During the last 40 years of his long service at the Indian Institute of Science, his teaching, research, and development interests have been in the areas of Parallel and Distributed Computing, Computer Architecture, CAD of VLSI Systems, Theoretical Computer Science, Real-Time Systems, Soft Computing, and Computational Neuroscience. In these areas, he has published over 1000 papers in refereed International Journals and refereed International Conference Proceedings and has authored 29 technical reports. He is a co-editor/co-author of twenty one books and has authored 12 chapters in other books in the areas of VLSI System Design and Parallel Computing. He has supervised over 30 Doctoral theses and over 160 Masters’ theses in the above areas. In the areas of Parallel and Distributed Computing, and Soft Computing, he has been a Principal Investigator for a large number of Government-sponsored research projects and a Consultant to a few industries. One of his research papers in the area of adaptive genetic algorithms has been cited over 2300 times by Google Scholar.
Dr. P N Suganthan, NTU, Singapore
Dr. P N Suganthan received the B.A degree, Postgraduate Certificate and M.A degree in Electrical and Information Engineering from the University of Cambridge, UK in 1990, 1992 and 1994, respectively. After completing his PhD research in 1995, he served as a pre-doctoral Research Assistant in the Dept. of Electrical Engineering, University of Sydney in 1995–96 and a lecturer in the Dept. of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering, University of Queensland in 1996–99. He moved to NTU in 1999. He was an Editorial Board Member of the Evolutionary Computation Journal, MIT Press (2013-2018) and an associate editor of the IEEE Trans on Cybernetics (2012 - 2018). He is an associate editor of Applied Soft Computing (Elsevier, 2018-), Neurocomputing (Elsevier, 2018-), IEEE Trans on Evolutionary Computation (2005 -), Information Sciences (Elsevier, 2009 - ), Pattern Recognition (Elsevier, 2001 - ) and Int. J. of Swarm Intelligence Research (2009 - ) Journals. He is a founding co-editor-in-chief of Swarm and Evolutionary Computation (2010 - ), an SCI Indexed Elsevier Journal. His co-authored SaDE paper (published in April 2009) won the "IEEE Trans. on Evolutionary Computation outstanding paper award" in 2012. His former PhD student, Dr Jane Jing Liang, won the IEEE CIS Outstanding PhD dissertation award, in 2014. IEEE CIS Singapore Chapter won the best chapter award in Singapore in 2014 for its achievements in 2013 under his leadership. His research interests include swarm and evolutionary algorithms, pattern recognition, forecasting, randomized neural networks, deep learning and applications of swarm, evolutionary & machine learning algorithms
Prof. Basabi Chakraborty, Iwate Prefectural University, Japan
Basabi Chakraborty received B.Tech, M.Tech and Ph. D degrees in RadioPhysics and Electronics from Calcutta University, India and worked in Indian Statistical Institute, Calcutta, India until 1990. From 1991 to 1993 she worked as a part time researcher in Advanced Intelligent Communication Systems Laboratory in Sendai, Japan. She received another Ph. D in Information Science from Tohoku University, Sendai in 1996. From 1996 to 1998, she worked as a postdoctoral research fellow in Research Institute of Electrical Communication, Tohoku University, Japan. In 1998 she joined as a faculty in Software and Information Science department of Iwate Prefectural University, Iwate, Japan. Her main research interests are in the area of Pattern Recognition, Image Processing, Soft Computing Techniques, Biometrics, Data Mining and Online Social Media Mining. She is a senior member of IEEE, member of ACM, Japanese Neural Network Society (JNNS), Japanese Society of Artificial Intelligence (JSAI), Executive committee member of ISAJ (Indian Scientists Association in Japan), IEEE JC WIE (Women in Engineering).
Dr. Niloy Ganguly, Professor, IIT Kharagpur
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Dr. Amlan Chakraborty, Dean of Engg., University of Calcutta
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Dr. Debasish De, Professor & Director, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, MAKAUT(WBUT), India
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Professor Shukla is a Fellow of the Institution of Engineers, Fellow of the Institution of Electronics and Telecommunications Engineers and Senior Member, ISTE, and has organized and participated in several reputed conferences, workshops and faculty development programs. He has delivered several keynotes and chaired conference sessions.
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Civil rights activists, known for their fight against social injustice and their lasting impact on the lives of all oppressed people, include Martin Luther King Jr., Harriet Tubman, Sojourner Truth, Rosa Parks, W.E.B. Du Bois and Malcolm X.
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One of the most important anti-suffragist activists was Josephine Jewell Dodge, a founder and president of the National Association Opposed to Woman Suffrage. She came from a wealthy and influential New England family; her father, Marshall Jewell, served as a governor of Connecticut and U.S. postmaster general.
Owing to the efforts of women such as Bella Abzug, Betty Friedan, and Gloria Steinem, the ERA passed Congress in 1972. But its ratification by the states became a rallying point for the backlash against feminism.
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Technology must be part of a hotel’s strategy
European tourists run short of cash, Delhi hotels come to their rescue
These tourists from the European countries are residing in Delhi's Paharganj hotels.
Tourists from the European countries stranded in the national capital are facing problems due to the nationwide lockdown imposed to contain the spread of coronavirus. They are short of cash but their hotels are providing them with food without asking for any money.
These tourists from the European countries are residing in Delhi's Paharganj hotels. They are grateful to the hotels, which are providing them with food and are not even asking them to vacate the rooms.
"I am facing a lot of difficulties while moving around. It is very hard for us to get basic essential items as most of the grocery shops are shut," Anastejiya Jerof Greece told ANI.
"A very few of the medical shops are open. The only place where we can get food is the hotel. We are very grateful for this," added Jerani.
"It has been more than a week since we have been trying to return to our countries. Our flights have been cancelled. We are now running out of cash. We just want to go back to our home," she added.
Demetrio, another tourist from Greece, said that he is out of cash now and want to go back to his country.
"I came here on a trip to India. The hotel is providing all the facilities they can. I want the Greek government to send a plane here to take us back to our homes. I am out of cash now," he said.
Maria Jaffereo of Greece said that she is grateful that the hotel is providing food.
"We are stuck here. Our visas will expire soon. We want to go back to our homes. Our friends are also stuck at different places in India. We are grateful that the hotel is providing food. We are not receiving any help from our government. It is getting worse. We are locked down here in a room. We do not know when will this end," she said.
Marid Rone of France said that she is out of cash and want to go back to home.
"I was in Andaman and Nicobar. Suddenly the Indian government asked to leave the place. I came to Delhi as I have friends here. I am out of cash now. I want to go back home," she said.
To help foreign nationals currently residing in India affected by travel restrictions due to COVID-19, the Ministry of Home Affairs has issued a letter regarding grant of consular services on a gratis basis.
"As a number of foreign nationals are in the country since the imposition of travel restrictions and are unable to exit the country during the validity of their visa, it has been decided to provide the essential consular services by Office of the Foreigners Regional Registration Officers/ Foreigners Registration Officers to foreign nationals presently in India," said the MHA.
"Stay informed via the relevant postings on the websites of Greek Missions abroad, regarding the measures being implemented in third countries to limit the spread of the coronavirus. In case of emergency, call the emergency contact numbers of the Greek Missions and the Foreign Ministry's Crisis Management Unit," said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Greek.
France government in a statement said: "Our recommendation to French citizens, who are abroad temporarily is to take all necessary measures to return to France promptly. To assist them, the Transport Ministry has asked airline companies to maintain their flights to France to the greatest possible extent and to lower their prices."
The Central government had on Tuesday announced a 21-day lockdown in a bid to stop the spread of the deadly virus that has left several thousand dead globally. In India, the virus has infected 1024 people so far. (ANI)
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Download pdf file: Pre-summit.pdf
United Nations Food Systems Summit 2021
Pre-summit, Rome, 26-28 July 2021
Who will decide what we will be eating in the future?
by George-André Simon*
Last week took place, in Rome, the Pre-summit on food systems. During this event, most of the participants repeatedly declared that food systems must be changed. However, so far, there has been no agreement on how to succeed in the best way and the general feeling from the discussion is one of confusion and disagreement.
In 2021, the UN Secretary-General is convening a Food Systems Summit as part of the Decade of Action to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. The Summit will gather key players from the worlds of science, business, policy, healthcare and academia, as well as farmers, indigenous people, youth organisations, consumer groups, environmental activists, and other important stakeholders. Before, during and after the Summit, these actors will come together to bring about tangible and positive changes to the world’s food systems.
The Summit will take place in September 2021 in New York in the framework of the UN General Assembly. The Summit will awaken the world to the fact that we all must work jointly to transform the way the world perceives, utilises, produces, transports, processes, consumes, prepares, cooks and thinks about food.
The Summit will launch bold new actions to deliver progress on all 17 SDGs, each of which relies to some degree on healthier, more sustainable and equitable food systems.
The Summit should originally have taken place in 2020 but was postponed due to the pandemic. This offered those interested an unusually long preparation period. This enabled thousands of people around the world to inform themselves, study, participate in exchanges, express their point of view, learn about the others’ as the pandemic facilitated online contacts.
The General Secretary has set four major objectives for the Summit:
1.Generate significant action and measurable progress towards the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
2.Raise awareness and elevate public discussion about how reforming our food systems can help us all to achieve the SDGs by implementing reforms that are good for people and planet.
3.Develop principles to guide governments and other stakeholders looking to leverage their food systems to support the SDGs.
4.Create a system of follow-up and review to ensure that the Summit’s outcomes continue to drive new actions and progress.
A myriad of actors, thus, having to address many different arguments and issues which are interdependent, even if not usually viewed as such.
What is meant by ‘Food Systems’?
Louis Mallassis, a French agronomist considered as the father of agri-food economy was among the first to define food systems in 1994. He presented it as ‘The way men get organized in space and time to obtain and consume their food’. More recently one could hear about ‘from farm to fork’.
To better understand the whole concept of the food system, it is useful to refer to the work carried out by the Economic Research Service of the US Department of Agriculture. This research led to the publication in 2017 of what they called the ‘Food Dollar’.
The Graphic hereunder shows the breakdown of a food expense of one US dollar between the different components of the food system. Data refer to the USA and the year 2015.
Source: ERS/USDA, 2017
download file: Food-dollar.pdf
One of the first pieces of information that stands out is that less than 9 percent of food expenditure goes to the agricultural producer. This means that 91 percent of food expenditure goes to other components of the food system. These may comprise food processing; packaging and wrapping; transport; wholesale and retail trade; various food-related services and distribution; energy; finance and insurance; advertising and other sectors.
The food system can thus be understood to encompass all the activities that enable us to feed ourselves. Recently, it has also been suggested to include food waste (almost a third of the food produced on earth is wasted).
Food systems are therefore more complex than it first appears, and contrary to what was stated by one of the participants at the Rome ‘pre-summit’, society is not divided into two constituencies: food producers and consumers.
Reducing hunger and food insecurity has been a concern of mankind for nearly a century.
The Food Systems Summit is thus part of a long series of reflections and meetings regarding food security. Together with John D. Shaw (World Food Security: A History since 1945), I consider that the first global concerns about worldwide food security date back to the work of the League of Nations. In the early 1930s, a member of the League of Nations (Yugoslavia), noting the importance of food for health, proposed to study the food situation in member countries.
In 1935, a report, prepared by public health and nutrition specialists from the Health Division of the League of Nations, highlighted the serious food problems facing many countries. Unfortunately, other more economic and political priorities and the war did not allow the League to go further, but it did recognize the need to produce more food to improve health and enable economic development, mentioning the importance of the ‘marriage between health and agriculture’, a union that has not yet been achieved and is thus often referred to as ‘the impossible wedding between health and agriculture’.
The establishment of the United Nations and of FAO as one of its specialized agencies has resulted in our minds, and for decades, as the fight against hunger being linked to increased agricultural production. We are finally beginning to break out of that linkage. And indeed, for more than half a century, global agricultural production has fed billions of additional people on Earth. In 70 years, from 1946 to 2016, we have fed 5 billion more people.
But at what price? For Earth and all those living on it?
To eradicate hunger, production is not enough
For decades, and rightly so in the beginning, we were told to increase agricultural production to fight hunger. When Amartya Sen, in the late 1970s, explained that lack of food was not the only cause of hunger, but that poverty was another, it took several years for his message to get through, to be put into practice, and even more years for him to come to the FAO and explain it. Yet some people understood his message could be used to shift some of the large resources mobilized to fight hunger from the agriculture sector to that of the combat against poverty.
So, in addition to the impossible wedding between health and agriculture, the relations between agriculture and fight against poverty were somehow complicated. So many efforts made to arrange reconciliations!
As Rome is recognized as the world centre of agriculture and of food security, several world summits on these subjects have been held in the Italian capital, usually at the invitation of the United Nations and the Italian government.
This time, however, the Summit will take place in New York, far from Rome, which was offered the consolation prize of hosting a ‘pre-summit’ from 26 to 28 July 2021.
In a world where too much food is produced, in a world where a third of the food produced is wasted, it has become difficult to argue that we must increase food production to fight hunger.
On the other hand, food-related issues affect almost all human activities and need to be addressed in a more holistic way and not only based on a food production approach. Hence the food systems approach.
No one disputes that food production is a necessary condition for food security, but it is recognized that it is not a sufficient condition.
As early as 1996, the World Food Summit, held in Rome, drew attention to this point, explaining that another necessary, but not sufficient condition is that people should have the resources to access these food products, and finally that the third necessary, but not sufficient condition, is that the food products should be of good nutritional quality and meet the choices and habits of consumers. If we add that these three conditions must be permanent, then we have defined a situation that can be called food security.
But this was not enough to bring the advocates of increased agricultural production to their senses.
The crucial role of the Committee on World Food Security
When the Committee on World Food Security was established in Rome in 2010, a more multidisciplinary approach was born. The Committee and its High-Level Panel of Experts on Food Security (HLPE) have done an incredible amount of work to advance scientific and policy knowledge in the area of food security.
The High-Level Panel on Food Security produced 16 reports endorsed by the Committee on World Food Security. Several of these have resulted in the creation and approval of practical voluntary guidelines to facilitate implementation by governments of the recommendations adopted by the Committee.
These reports have dealt with numerous themes relating to food security: prices, land tenure, agro-ecology, small-scale farming, fisheries, livestock, forests, but also climate change, social protection, biofuels, food waste, water, nutrition, youths and, finally, a global vision for 2030. These are all issues that are at the forefront of the preparatory discussions for the summit of September 2021.
Now that the knowledge is available and often the voluntary guidelines for using that knowledge are also defined, the time has come to take action, as so many participants in the Rome ‘pre-summit’ have repeatedly said.
However, the recommended action is no longer to satisfy the international agro-industry by inviting additional investment to increase agricultural production. The recommended actions imply great political courage, a redistribution of income, a delicate task in a period of low or even negative growth.
Stalling tactics to avoid action and protect vested interests?
Some are therefore tempted, following a fairly classic pattern in international relations, to use the occasion of the Summit to assert that we must start again from scratch in a different framework and, why not, create a new institution, which could start a new reflection. This would be a welcome excuse for having to wait for this new knowledge and new recommendations, before taking action. Tricky actions, as has been said, that some would prefer to see postponed at least until the end of their mandate. Some private sector representatives clearly supported this proposal during the Rome ‘Pre-summit’, while governments were more discreet.
With the exception of a few individuals who claim that the (food) system we live in is the right one, since it has allowed for an overall enrichment of the population over the last few centuries, most of the participants at the Rome ‘Pre-summit’ chorused that we must change the food system. There is a need to move away from the economic imperatives of a food system based solely on profit and lacking in respect for the planet and its inhabitants, some delegates said. In this respect, the question of human rights and the right to food was certainly omnipresent throughout the speeches, debates and discussions, demonstrating that it is both one of the fundamental pillars of the reflection on Food Systems and a point on which there is no unanimity among participants in the debate. This lack of agreement, in my opinion, is often due to a misconception of the issues related in particular to the right to food, which must therefore be explained and re-explained tirelessly.
‘We are heading for the wall’ and thus we cannot continue like this without fundamental changes, said most of the attendants in the ‘Pre-summit’.
What will come out of the current confusion?
Unfortunately, beyond this near-unanimity, there is some confusion. In the run-up to the Summit, several coalitions or alliances have been formed that bring together people and institutions with common interests.
Agricultural producers are not happy with losing the leading role, especially as many of them consider their current situation to be unacceptable, and not without reason. ‘Agricultural producers are not the problem, they are the solution’, said one of their representatives at the ‘Pre-summit’. In fact, this summit may be about making it clear that they are neither. But are they ready to implement changes and to question habits that are sometimes presented as a somewhat idealized ancestral knowledge, also because of the presence of representatives of indigenous peoples? These people left behind by the modern world represent a perhaps outdated, although very useful model of a world where the food system is effectively reduced to producers and consumers, or even to producers only and their own consumption!
Women, the main workforce in agricultural production, are assembling to defend their right to empowerment in a juster world.
The young people, to whom the doors have been opened, are getting organized to share their dreams and hopes. They too want a better and fairer world.
Consumers and their sometimes influential associations are also coming together to share their experiences and draw conclusions for transforming food systems.
The private sector, representing as much as possible a myriad of different activities and companies whose objectives and interests are not always compatible, is present. They, too, have their contradictions, and while it is argued that many firms have begun to implement changes to behave in a more environmentally, consumer- and worker-friendly way, it is noted that they, too, are having difficulty in reaching a common position and it is likely that, as elsewhere, their final commitment, which will be presented to the Summit in September, will be a compromise without much substance and will ultimately commit them to little.
The nutritionists, whose exclusion from the debate since the creation of the FAO after the Second World War was referred to above, want to make up for lost time. They have been conceded to no longer talk about Food Security without mentioning ‘Food Security and Nutrition’, almost implying that one could imagine food security without adequate nutrition, which is absurd. Nutritionists at the Rome gathering argued about ‘putting nutrition back at the centre of food systems’.
All want to be at the centre.
There are many other groups, coalitions and alliances that do very valuable internal work. The Food Coalition gathers some 40 countries, as Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi reminded us. Such alliances also bring together individuals and communities concerned about climate change, the situation of children, health, the use of food subsidies, education, etc.
Controversy and dissension
The ‘Pre-summit’ also had its challengers. The ‘Civil Society Mechanism’ (CSM) is an extraordinary success story, bringing together thousands of non-governmental organizations that have managed, in order to participate in the work of the Committee on World Food Security, to do what the 200 or so States of the World cannot do for their Security Council, namely to agree on a common structure and governance.
Some of the CSM members disassociated themselves from the ‘Pre-summit’ by saying that they could not accept the control of private companies over the processes, nor their involvement on an equal footing with governments, when they are responsible for many of the problems that the Summit is supposed to solve, that they rejected systems based on profits rather than human rights, that they criticized a lack of transparency and a fictitious inclusiveness that does not give a voice to the victims of the food systems.
This is reminiscent of the Civil Society ‘counter-summit’ organized by NGOs in 1996 in the old slaughterhouses in Rome, while government representatives were attending the World Food Summit in the FAO premises, a few hundred metres away. This ‘counter-summit’ coined the concept of ‘Food Sovereignty’, which is still a source of useful discussion and reflection. It must be acknowledged that since 1996, enormous progress has been made in the field of governance, in particular thanks to the exemplary role played in this area by the Committee on World Food Security.
Among the ‘protesters’ is also IPES-Food, the International Panel of Experts on Food Systems.
This group, which has a fundamental role in the development of knowledge in the field of food security, has decided to withdraw from the preparatory process of the World Summit. This is a wake-up call that should be taken very seriously.
The reasons for this withdrawal are manifold and deserve the attention of Member States and of all participants in the processes. Among other arguments, IPES-Food explains that the Summit organisers bypassed the Committee on World Food Security by replacing a democratic debate with increasingly non-transparent decision-making processes. The Panel also indicates that the rules of engagement of the Summit were determined by a small group of actors. The private sector, private sector organisations (including the World Economic Forum) and a limited number of experts initiated a process and set the agenda. As a result, the focus has been on ‘innovative solutions’ that are scalable, commercial and investment-friendly. The Panel also points to the aforementioned attempts to promote a new scientific panel, an ‘IPCC for food’, which would undercut the High-Level Panel of Experts (HLPE) and the Committee on World Food Security (CFS) that it serves, and which would be flawed in several respects. IPES-Food stresses that all these inconsistencies undermine the work done in good faith by most actors in the Summit preparation process [read the IPES-Food paper].
These warnings should be taken very seriously, especially as the preliminary stage of the ‘Pre-summit’ has been completed without these fundamental issues being resolved or even clearly addressed.
It will therefore be necessary to remain very vigilant in the coming weeks to ensure that the forces resulting from the desire of certain governments to avoid having to take difficult decisions, combined with the interests of the private sector, do not result in the Food Systems Summit being diverted from its objectives.
In terms of practical preparations for the Summit, what has yet to be done now is to develop a dialogue between the different alliances and coalitions so that they can find a common language to approach the Summit in September 2021.
In her closing remarks, UN Under-Secretary-General Amina Mohamed stressed that after the summit, the Committee on World Food Security, FAO, WFP and IFAD would have an important role to play in the follow-up process to the summit. Reassuring words or reasons for hope: time will tell.
(29 July 2021)
*George-Andre Simon, an economist, is professor of food security and has worked for FAO, WFP and other UN agencies. He is a consultant to the Sahel Club of the OECD and the European Commission. He is co-founder of the Master in ‘Human development and food security’ at Roma 3 University, coordinator of food security at the ISPI in Milan and also teaches in Brussels and Nottingham. He is presently working on Food Systems and long-term prospective for urban food security.
•UN Food Systems Summit. Website.
•IPES-Food, An 'IPCC For Food’? How the UN Food Systems Summit is being used to advance a problematic new science-policy agenda, 2021.
•Opinions: Personal reflections on food summitry by Andrew MacMillan
•Opinions: Struggle for the Future of Food by Jomo Kwame Sundaram, 2021.
•Opinions : Rethinking Food and Agriculture – New Ways Forward, a review by Andrew MacMillan, 2021.
•Sustainable food systems: 2021 may be a turning point for food, … or it may not, 2020.
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The Great Game of Vaccination Diplomacy Targets Africa
By Kester Kenn Klomegah*
MOSCOW (IDN) — Russia is committed to helping eradicate the rapidly increasing coronavirus infections in Africa amounting to approximately 3.8 million with its latest developed Sputnik V vaccine. Such a step will enable Russia to reassert its geopolitical influence that involves a keen competition with other foreign players on the continent.
An official media release in mid-February said that the Africa Vaccine Acquisition Task Team — set up by the African Union to acquire additional vaccine doses so that Africa can attain a target immunization of 60% — has received an offer of 300 million Sputnik V vaccines from the Russian Federation.
This includes a financing package for any member states wishing to secure this vaccine. The Africa Vaccine Acquisition Task Team also informed that it had secured 270 million doses each from AstraZeneca, Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson.
Dr John Nkengasong, Director of the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), explained: "Africa has to team up with development partners to achieve its 60% continent-wide vaccination in the next two years. I think that is why we should as a collective of the continent, and of course, in partnership with the developed world make sure that Africa has timely access to vaccines to meet our vaccination targets."
Several countries around the world have ordered the Sputnik V, according to the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF). This is a sovereign wealth fund established in 2011 to make equity co-investments, primarily in Russia, alongside reputable international financial and strategic investors.
The offer of 300 million doses to Africa, to be delivered in May, seems limited by Russia's own production capability. Quoting Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova, TASS Information News Agency in February 2021 reported that Russia plans to produce 88 million double doses of coronavirus vaccines in the first six months of the year, not including the newly registered CoviVac vaccine.
"We expect that 88 million double doses of coronavirus vaccines will be produced by the end of the first half of the year, not including CoviVac," she said, adding that 83 million double doses of the Sputnik V vaccine as well as 5.4 million double doses of EpiVacCorona would be manufactured.
According to Golikova, 30.5 million double doses of the vaccines will be produced this first quarter of the year. She also said that 11.1 million double doses of the vaccines have been manufactured in the country so far and 7.9 million doses have been released for civil distribution.
In his wide-ranging annual media conference held on December 17, 2020 Russian President Vladimir Putin explained that as the pandemic spreads, millions of coronavirus vaccine doses will have been produced in Russia at the beginning of the year. The primary objective is to vaccinate the Russian population. "Production of this vaccine requires relevant plants, enterprises, and hardware — all that will be scaled up. I expect all of these plans to be fulfilled and production of millions of vaccine doses at the beginning of the year," he said.
Technological capabilities
With regard to cooperation with other countries, it will boost the technological capabilities of enterprises to produce the vaccine. Foreign countries will invest their own money into expanding their production capacities and purchasing the corresponding equipment.
"As for cooperation with foreign countries: nothing is stopping us from manufacturing vaccine components at facilities in other countries precisely because we need time to enhance technological capacities of our vaccine manufacturing enterprises. This does not hinder vaccination in the Russian Federation," he said.
Sputnik V is registered in Russia, Belarus, Argentina, Bolivia, Serbia, Algeria, Palestine, Venezuela, Paraguay, Turkmenistan, Hungary, UAE, Iran, Republic of Guinea, Tunisia, Armenia, Mexico, Nicaragua, Republika Srpska (an entity of Bosnia and Herzegovina), Lebanon, Myanmar, Pakistan, Mongolia, Bahrain, Montenegro, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Gabon, Ghana and San Marino.
On August 11, 2020, Russia became the first country to register a coronavirus vaccine named Sputnik V, developed by the Gamaleya Scientific Research Institute of Epidemiology and Microbiology.
According to the latest media reports, Moscow is not the only foreign player making inroads into Africa. French President Emmanuel Macron urged Europe and the United States to send, without much delay, enough Covid-19 vaccine doses to Africa to inoculate the continent's healthcare workers or risk losing influence to Russia and China.
According to Macron, Europe and the United States could allocate up to 5% of their current vaccine supplies to developing countries in an effort to avoid an unprecedented acceleration of global inequality.
Addressing the Munich Security Conference in February after U.S. President Joe Biden and German Chancellor Angela Merkel, Macron pleaded for sending 13 million doses to Africa as a first step — enough to inoculate all its health workers, failure would mean Africa coming under justified pressure to buy doses from the Chinese and the Russians.
Ahead of the G7 meeting on February 19, Macron described the slow speed of Covid-19 vaccination campaigns in Africa as "intolerable" and blaming inequality between poor and rich countries for access to vaccines. "We must respond to this outrageous inequality," Macron said, during a videoconference with Egypt's President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi, Senegal's President Macky Sall, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi and Comoros President Azali Assoumani.
The goal of the meeting was to identify "priority areas" and help bring African voices to talks planned between leaders of the G7 countries. "We are at a moment of truth if we want to act more effectively," said Macron, adding that it was in the interest of the whole world to vaccinate people globally, otherwise the virus would continue to circulate, and different variants would emerge.
Increasing production capacities in Africa
He said production capacities in Africa needed to be increased, while transparency on vaccine pricing was needed, pointing to how some Western countries could buy vaccines more cheaply than African countries.
France is indeed part of the Covax facility, which acts as a global collective bargaining initiative to secure vaccine doses for countries who signed up, including those which are self-financing their purchases, as well as assistance from donors for poorer countries. The first vaccines purchased through Covax are destined to reach the African continent in February, with some 88.7 million doses of the AstraZeneca and Pfizer vaccines distributed to 47 countries by the first half of 2021.
Through bilateral relations, a number of African countries have had vaccine donations from the People's Republic of China (PRC). China has already provided Covid-19 vaccine, as donations, to Equatorial Guinea and Zimbabwe and will further help 19 African countries as part of its commitment to making vaccines global public goods, according to the Chinese Foreign Ministry.
Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Wang Wenbin, said on February 22 that China would also support enterprises to export Covid-19 vaccines to African nations that urgently need, recognize, and have authorized the emergency use of Chinese vaccines.
The aid is a clear manifestation of the China-Africa traditional friendship, he said, adding that China will continue to provide support and assistance within its capacity and in accordance with the needs of Africa. China welcomes and supports France and other European and American nations in providing vaccines to help Africa fight the pandemic.
African countries are ready to help each other fight the pandemic. Senegal is the first African country to donate vaccines to its neighbors as Dakar announced that it would give 10,000 doses each of its Chinese coronavirus vaccines to The Gambia and Guinea-Bissau. President Macky Sall confirmed the donation as a sign of solidarity.
Senegal received a vaccine consignment of 200,000 from China's Sinopharm. The government said it paid a little over 2 billion CFA francs (US$3.74 million) for the doses to begin its campaign. Senegal says it is also in negotiations with Russia to purchase its Sputnik V vaccine. It aims to innoculate about 90% of a targeted 3.5 million people, including health workers and high-risk individuals between the ages of 19 and 60, by the end of 2021. The country's population is about 16 million.
Senegal is eligible for the COVAX program, a WHO-backed program expected to deliver vaccines to those who need them most. During the virtual meeting of G7 leaders, the European Union announced it had donated a further 500 million euros to the COVAX program. According to the Senegalese Health Ministry, it expects 1.3 million doses by early March. It comes at no cost to the West African nation.
According to official reports, India is also joining the global players in Africa. India will make its first shipment of a locally made Covid-19 to the WHO-backed equitable vaccine distribution network COVAX. "In fulfilling our commitment to help the world with Covid-19 vaccines, the supply of Made-in-India vaccine has commenced for Africa under COVAX facility," Anurag Srivastava, spokesman for the Ministry of External Affairs, said on Twitter.
The World Health Organization this February paved the way for the Oxford University/AstraZeneca vaccine's global rollout by approving emergency use of the product produced by the Serum Institute of India (SII), the world’s biggest vaccine maker, and SK Bioscience of South Korea. SII will also start producing the Novavax vaccine mainly for poor and middle-income countries.
India, the world's biggest maker of vaccines, has shipped over 17 million vaccine doses to more than two dozen countries — including around 6 million as gifts to partners such as Bangladesh and Nepal. For its own campaign, New Delhi has so far only ordered 31 million doses.
The cost of vaccinating 60% of Africa's 1.3 billion people would be between US$10 billion and US$15 billion, according to the Africa Centres for Disease Control. The continent has secured 36% of its vaccine needs, with 25% of the doses to come from the Covax initiative and 11% from a separate African Union program, Africa's CDC said.
Africa really needs the developed world, as it has no vaccine of its own. It's far behind the rest of the world in terms of acquisition and inoculations, with richer nations having secured the scarce shots early. Africa, however, remains resolute at ensuring the welfare of the entire population, while the African Union, regional blocs and individual governments make frantic efforts to acquire adequate vaccines through bilateral and multilateral agencies.
WHO has declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic since March 11, 2020. South Africa accounts for the biggest number of Africa's coronavirus cases. Egypt and Morocco in the north have increasing rates of infection, and in countries such as Ethiopia, Nigeria and Kenya in the Sub-Saharan Africa. The overall number of Covid-19 cases in Africa currently stands more than 3.8 million late February, according to the World Health Organization's (WHO) Regional Office for Africa. [IDN-InDepthNews – 25 February 2021]
* Kester Kenn Klomegah is a frequent and passionate contributor to IDN. During his professional career as a researcher specialising in Russia-Africa policy, which spans nearly two decades, he has been detained and questioned several times by federal security services for reporting facts. Most of his well-resourced articles are reprinted in a number of reputable foreign media.
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Explained: 50 years on, recalling the communal violence in Kerala's Thalassery
Explained: 50 years on, recalling the communal violence in Kerala’s Thalassery
🔴 According to official data, 569 violent incidents took place, and 480 Muslims and 89 Hindus were impacted by it. Sixty-three mosques or madrasas, and three temples were attacked. At the time, Pinarayi Vijayan, now the Chief Minister of Kerala, was at the time a CPI-M MLA from the nearby Koothuparamba constituency while National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, a Kerala cadre IPS officer of the 1968 batch, was assistant superintendent of police in the town.
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Updated: December 29, 2021 10:28:54 pm
Communal tensions in Thalassery began after the RSS and Jana Sangh set up units in the area. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons)
Wednesday (December 29) marks 50 years of the four-day communal riot between Hindus and Muslims in Thalassery, a municipal town in Kannur district, regarded as a significant event in the politics of Kerala. The CPI-M has highlighted the incident ever since as evidence of the party’s commitment to protecting Muslims against the Sangh Parivar, and used this refrain in elections.
The Thalassery riots
The rioting began around 1.30 am on December 29, 1971, and went on for four days. According to official data, 569 violent incidents took place, and 480 Muslims and 89 Hindus were impacted by it. Sixty-three mosques or madrasas, and three temples were attacked. Hundreds of houses and business establishments belonging to both Muslims and Hindus were looted, vandalised, and set on fire.
Most of these incidents took place on December 29. The Justice Joseph Vithayathil Commission appointed on February 14, 1972 by the government of Chief Minister C Achutha Menon of the CPI, concluded that the violence had been provoked by the Hindu side, and had triggered retaliation by the Muslim side, setting off a spiral.
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A build-up of tensions
Communal tensions in Thalassery began after the RSS and Jana Sangh set up units in the area. The Sangh Parivar’s anti-Muslim campaign was countered by opposing propaganda from the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML), the largest Muslim party, which held some key ministries in the Achutha Menon government.
There was an impression among the public, especially Hindus, that the IUML was interfering in the administration, which was strengthened after police were seen to act in a partisan manner on several instances. Incidents of violence involving Hindus and Muslims took place in Thalassery in the first half of 1971, adding to tensions and mistrust.
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On December 24, a Hindu taxi driver was attacked by a Muslim, and at a meeting organised on the following day, speakers raised provocative slogans and accused police of appeasing Muslims.
Night before the riot
On the evening of December 28, 1971, the annual ‘Kalasam Jatha’ religious procession was to be taken out from a local temple, Meloottu Sree Muthappan Madapura. The Justice Vithayathil Commission found that in a departure from traditions followed in previous years, the procession was delayed and a roundabout route was taken through the heart of Thalassery.
Women and children were kept away, and many regular participants were missing from the procession. A local CPI leader deposed before the Commission that most of those in the late-night Kalasam Jatha were supporters of Hindu political outfits.
A Muslim boy selling ice sticks was assaulted, and a taxi was waylaid and its Muslim occupants were attacked. At 1.30 am on December 29, a hotel owned by a Muslim was attacked, with the attackers claiming that a chappal was thrown at the procession from the hotel. The Commission recorded: “…The question is whether a chappal was thrown at the jatha from the hotel and whether there was any provocation for the attack on the hotel. I hold there was no provocation, the attack was deliberate and pre-planned.”
Days of violence
The targeting of the Muslim-run hotel was followed that night by attacks on several mosques and homes of Muslims. After day broke, Muslims retaliated: shops owned by Hindus were looted and set on fire. Rumours of Muslims attacking Hindu women swept through Thalassery. A wave of violence from the Hindu side followed — and the next day, Muslim shops and places of worship outside Thalassery were targeted as well.
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It was New Year’s Day in 1972 by the time the situation was brought under control. Muslims claimed losses worth Rs 50 lakh; Hindus Rs 6 lakh.
Justice Vithayathil Commission’s findings
The judicial commission found that the riot had a clear communal character, and that political developments, mainly involving the Jana Sangh and IUML, had paved the way for the building of tensions. The Congress had joined hands with the Jana Sangh and the Marxists in the propaganda against Muslims, the Commission said.
“Evidence goes to suggest that Hindus belonging to all parties took part in the attacks on Muslims. In some places where Marxists are strong, Marxist supporters have taken part in large numbers in disturbances… In some places Jana Sangh families had helped their Muslim neighbours… The IUML cannot escape from the responsibility for the situation that led to the communal disturbance,” the Commission said.
CPI-M and Pinarayi Vijayan
Pinarayi Vijayan, now the Chief Minister of Kerala, was at the time a CPI-M MLA from the nearby Koothuparamba constituency. Before that, he had been the CPI-M area secretary in Thalassery.
Vijayan toured the riot-hit areas, working to dispel rumours and fear. CPI-M cadres stood guard at mosques and houses of Muslims. CPI-M member U K Kumaran, who was guarding a mosque, was stabbed to death, allegedly by RSS workers. The Commission noted, “There have been instances of Marxists lending help to Muslim victims. It is also evident that Marxist workers went by car with party flag on December 29 and advised people to stop rioting.”
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In a statement, the CPI-M district committee said “religious harmony should be maintained even at the cost of self-sacrifice”. In the final stages of the rioting, senior state level leaders toured the affected areas, visiting mosques and families that were affected.
Young officer Ajit Doval
National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, a Kerala cadre IPS officer of the 1968 batch, took charge as assistant superintendent of police in Thalassery on January 2, 1972, a day after the rioting stopped.
Doval, who was deputed from his posting as ASP in Kottayam to curb further flare-ups, toured riot-hit Thalassery, urged people to return to their homes, and initiated steps to get back their looted belongings. Doval continued as Thalassery ASP till 9 June, 1972.
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Hearing done for Trump’s H1-B visa ban lawsuit, awaiting judgment. - Indica news
Hearing done for Trump’s H1-B visa ban lawsuit, awaiting judgment.
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On the lawsuit that had been filed against President Trump’s order of a temporary ban entry to foreign workers into America, hearing from the court has been concluded and the judgment is awaited.
The US Chamber of Commerce had filed the lawsuit with support from tech firms such as Facebook, Apple and Microsoft. On June 22, Trump signed an order restricting the entry of H-1B and L-1 visa holders, who are employed in large numbers by these US firms.
While the lawsuit was initially filed in July by the US Chamber of Commerce and other trade organizations like the National Association of Manufacturers and National Retail Federation, it was later supported by the US tech giants.
The arguments were heard by Judge Jeffrey White in the San Francisco Federal court. Judgment for the case is awaited.
Trump said that this ban will help deal with the ongoing unemployment in America which spiked due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The unemployment rate is currently 8.4 percent, which was 14.7 percent earlier when the disease started spreading in April. As per reports, more than 30 million people lost their jobs in the first few months of the outbreak.
The complainants want to declare the ban imposed by Trump as unlawful. Paul Hughes, on behalf of the plaintiffs, said that there is no guarantee that disallowing them from entering the US would improve the employment situation in the US. He said that if a visa category is connected to the ban, there has to be a finding if these categories affect unemployment.
This is the second lawsuit filed by the H-1b visa holders as the verdict on the first one was disappointing for them. The first one was filed in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia and it represented around 171 H-1b visa holders and their dependents.
Judge White, after taking note of arguments from both sides, is expected to pronounce the judgment in the coming days. The date, however, is not clear.
There is a lot riding on this judgment for H-1B visa holders who were disappointed by the recent verdict in the first lawsuit. The first lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia representing close to 171 H-1B visa holders and their dependents.
Judge Amit P Mehta, in his judgment, had rejected the argument of the visa holders that the US President overrode his authority while banning their entry. Mehta, in a detailed 85-page ruling, rejected the plaintiffs’ statutory and constitutional challenges to the proclamations and said that the exceptions do not override the provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA).
While these relaxations quoted by Judge Mehta does help a portion, this leaves the majority of them out. With the likelihood of the ban extending further, especially when a lot depends on the outcome of the elections, these visa holders are looking for relief that would get them back to the US.
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Learner Development SIG
The Learner Development SIG has been an active part of JALT since 1993. We commemorated the 25th anniversary of the LD SIG in 2018 with the hope of further improvement and development of the SIG and its activities. Some might wonder why we started our activities under the name of “Learner Development” rather than “Learner Training”, “Learner Independence”, or “Learner Autonomy” which are also relevant realms of our SIG activities. One of the founding members, Richard Smith, wrote in our first newsletter (Learning Learning), “[w]e chose “Learner Development” as the name of the SIG, then, precisely because of its relative obscurity and concomitant capacity to embrace and, we hope, enable synthesis of a wide range of hitherto separate interests.” With this intention, the LD SIG has evolved by providing various platforms for discussions with members for the past few decades to answer the questions which may not have clear answers.
Members of the LD SIG can access two types of publications. In our newsletter, Learning Learning (http://ld-sig.org/learning-learning/), contributors can engage in a wide range of writing to showcase practical and theoretical ideas for learner development as well as ongoing research. If you are a new member of the SIG, the “New Members’ Voice” section allows you to introduce yourself to the LD community and get connected with people. The Learner Development Journal (https://ldjournalsite.wordpress.com) is a relatively new attempt for the LD SIG to stretch our unique personalities. The journal contains research articles, reviews, and reflections written in a range of styles which discuss learner development from theoretical and practical points of view. For both Learning Learning and The Learner Development Journal, our editorial team uses a collaborative approach so that contributors receive constructive feedback from various perspectives through discussions with our committed editors. Therefore, we see the road to publication as a constructive process during which both contributors and editors can learn from each other.
Get-Togethers is our local event which follows the university school calendars. While the Hiroshima and Kansai get-togethers have paused for the moment, Tokyo Get-Togethers continue to be active. The Tokyo Get-Together team is planning to hold the Creating Community: Learning Together (CCLT) conference (http://ld-sig.org/cclt4/) in December 2019, which might lead to a future publication. We are also keen on hosting forums at the Pan SIG, JALT CALL, and JALT International conferences. Every year, we provide opportunities for our members to present in the LD SIG forums at each of these conferences. Although we rarely turn anyone down, the LD forums are technically vetted, although by the SIG rather than the conference committee for such events. If you are looking to further promote your academic portfolio, our forums are one of the best places to start presenting your interests regarding learner development.
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At the ACS50: Celebrating the visionaries
By Zona Marie Tan
The Australian Cinematographers Society (ACS) celebrated their 50th Anniversary Annual Awards Dinner last night at the Overseas Passenger Terminal in Circular Quay in an illustrious evening filled with laughter, tears and intense pride.
In a wrap up of the four day long conference sessions and debates over the ‘Future of the Image’, the Awards dinner saw the celebration of the industry’s most talented cinematographers beginning with the presentation of three Outstanding Awards to long-time members John Leake ACS, Bruce Hillyard ACS and Butch Calderwood ACS for their dedication and contribution to the society.
In its second year of recognition, the ACS presented this year’s International Award for Cinematography to Roger Deakins BSC ASC for his work on The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford.
Recipients of the Golden Tripods and distinction awards this year proudly received their awards from guest of honour, Academy Award winner Dean Semler AM ACS ASC (Apocalypto, Mad Max 2 & 3).
Semler, in his speech before giving out the awards, expressed his disappointment that the production of Justice League Mortal could not materialise in Australia which would otherwise have an amazing contribution to the film industry. Then proceeded to joke that if production had gone ahead, he would have been filming Megan Gale in her Wonder Woman costume and missed out on the ACS50.
Among the recipients of the Golden Tripods were Geoffrey Simpson ACS for Romulus My Father, Ben Nott ACS for The Company, Simon Chapman for Katoomba and Oscar winner Dion Beebe ACS ASC for Tony Bennett: An American Classic. While the Directors of Photography inducted into the ACS Hall of Fame were war cinematographer David Brill and documentary cinematographer David Parer ACS.
This year’s prestigious Milli Award was bestowed on Ben Nott ACS for his amazing work on the American mini-series about the history of the CIA, The Company.
The awards night was made special by the presentation of commemorative mementos to the ACS Federal President Ted Rayment by the European Federation of Cinematographers’ (IMAGO) president Nigel Walters BSC and the president of the American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) Daryn Okada ASC.
Okada in his congratulatory speech said that he was honoured to be in Sydney to celebrate the society’s 50th and was pleasantly amazed to realise that most of the cinematographers he knew in Hollywood were Australians.
At the ACS50: Hot opening
At the ACS50: Tools of Tomorrow
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Showing & Telling in Deep Time
Don McKay is a poet who is fascinated with geology. I am a printmaker who loves using the old letterpresses at the Coaker Foundation’s Advocate Press. Because Port Union is home to an exciting fossil, Haootia Quadriformis, and because fossils are a kind of print, I suggested to Don that he write a poem and I create a print about it. The result was a collaboration that was launched on Thanksgiving Day weekend 2019, at the Coaker Foundation’s Factory in Port Union and Little Catalina. The image on the right, “Tern and Seaweed” was created for the first stanza of Don’s first poem, and is an etching and cyanotype combination.
This is a reposting of my October 2019 announcement of the project’s celebratory launch. The artwork from this collaboration can be seen on the Craft Council of Newfoundland & Labrador’s Gallery website for the show: PreCambrian Braille. (click)
Don McKay: Don’s writing has been marked, for the last few decades, by an interest in geology and deep time. This is evident in books of poetry like Strike/Slip and Paradoxides (NTS) and books of essays like Deactivated West 100 and The Shell of the Tortoise (Gaspereau). He has a great deal of experience teaching creative writing (Western University, UNB) and editing (Brick Books, The Banff Centre, Piper’s Frith). For this project with Jennifer Morgan, he has been concentrating on fossils (eg. Haootia quadriformis, Aspidella terranovica) found on various sites on the Avalon and Bonavista peninsulas.
Jennifer Morgan: Jennifer has illustrated seven books, including the graphic novel Almost Home: the Sinking of the S.S. Caribou (Breakwater, 2012) which won the Heritage and History Award for Young Adult writing. In 2015 Jennifer was a resident artist in the Coaker Foundation’s Advocate Press. Since then she has used every excuse she could find to create art in this space. This past spring Jennifer founded the Advocate Guardian program, where artists who have been in-serviced on the press can use it on a drop in basis in season.
This project was sponsored by ArtsNL:
This entry was posted in Visual Arts Newfoundland on December 2, 2019 by Jennifer Morgan.
Barmp if You Like Art!
I’ve just dropped these paintings off for the opening a figurative art show at the Red Ochre Gallery.
People who know my work will recognize these stamps from my prints inspired by postcards. But, unlike my woodblock engravings, I decided to play around with these paintings, and not try and replicate the original stamps. I’d like to thank Christine Hennebury for this spirit of playfulness, since she invited me to paint a traffic box in Mount Pearl. Also Christine is a writer who approaches her art with humor and fun.
I couldn’t control the shape of the traffic box. So I decided to paint the Queens Victoria and Mary, wrapped around the box. I asked for a corner of Commonwealth Avenue, because I loved the idea of Queen Victoria in her widow’s weeds, sadly looking down that busy street.
The five days I painted turned into a performance art piece for me–people slowed down to give me a thumbs up and call out greetings and compliments. (Who knew Queen Vic was still such a popular gal?) I posted on my FaceBook page “Barmp if you like art!” And people did.
This time, while I was painting Queen Victoria, I started to see a rocky “Gerald Squires” landscape wrapped around the bottom text. I guess I was asking myself what made this postage stamp a particularly Newfoundland image. The final piece, “Queen of Newfoundland” is a homage to Gerald Squires, whom I took three classes from in the eighties, and who granted me an interview for a show he had in the early 2000’s. Since he died last fall, people have said a lot about him, but I haven’t heard anyone say what a courageous artist he was. Squires painted in failure. He painted in success. He painted in poverty, and, just when you thought he was finished, he would throw on a muddy wash. Vermilion rivulets covering the woman’s face. A dirty rag picking out the highlights. And it was perfect!
When I took the portrait class from Squires, he had his friend, and Evening Telegram art critic, James Wade pose for us. On the first night I covered a large canvas with phthalocyanine green. Then I painted an absolutely brilliant portrait of Wade in golden umbers. For the rest of the month, I would show up once a week to spend a miserable evening adding flesh tones and scraping everything off. I never recovered that first golden painting.
At one point Wade, who was dying of cancer at the time, standing by my quietly bleeding painting, said, “I’d like to write about your painting in my column.”
I glared at the poor man, “Don’t. You. Dare.”
I thought of that painting, when I tried to pull King James out of a Prussian blue background. Once again, my fallback WASP skin mixes, were not working. So I scraped everything off, and started an ochre underpainting. Gradually I lightened the tones, one layer at a time. At one point I had the Scottish King looking like a light-skinned African American, and I was tempted to leave him there. But this painting wasn’t about race. So, I brought his face up to that pasty yellow colour we honkies call skintone.
I’m thinking of this painting as an homage to my other early influence, abstract expressionism. (New Yorker cartoon from the nineties showing a group of people sitting in a circle, “Hi, my name is John, and I’m an Abstract Expressionist.”) I’ve just been to a wonderful show at the Bonnie Leyton Gallery by John McCallum which has reignited my love of raw, emotive, abstract expressionism. McCallum, a furniture maker and construction worker in his day job, uses shaped canvases and glues everything on in unrestrained creativity. I loved his landscape showing Harbour Drive and James Baird’s Cove from the Atlantic Parking Garage. Right at your “feet” the viewer sees actual roofing tiles stuck on the painting. In addition to being fearless, McCallum is a really strong draftsman, capturing a figure with a few deft strokes, and a room with minimal but accurate perspective lines.
Hence the addition of the rope. That was a good idea borrowed from McCallum.
All my Newfoundland stamps owe a credit to Christopher Pratt. And, Andy Warhol, who reproduced Campbell’s Soup cans. And Bill Rose, who has been combining American Pop Art with Newfoundland imagery throughout his career.
So these are two fun pieces, that celebrate my personal art history. “Barmp if you like art!”
This entry was posted in Visual Arts Newfoundland on March 22, 2016 by Jennifer Morgan.
Je suis Charlie Hebdo
I’ve been very quiet on FaceBook lately and my promise to keep a blog for 2015 has fallen by the wayside. However, I am taking a course in my master’s program at Mount Saint Vincent University in Media, Culture and Society. I thought I would post the journal entries that I have been submitting. This was submitted on January 20, 2015.
Fourteen years after the Al Qaeda attack on the World Trade Center, I still don’t understand Islamist terrorists. These last few weeks, while I was reading about communication theory and society, I have also been trying to understand the attack on the French satirical magazine, Charlie Hebdo, and the aftermath that lead to the death of seventeen victims and three gunmen. Somewhere in my media bath that week, the phrase “conflicting narratives” attached itself to this event. This essay is my attempt to parse meaning from the actions of Wednesday, January 7th and the week that followed.
First I had to reject my preconception that the medium of the Arab Spring, Al Qaeda, the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) and Boko Haram is the Internet. In his first chapter of “Understanding Media” (1964) Marshall McLuhan explains that a night time baseball game is possible because of the electric light—therefore the light is the medium and the baseball game is the content. The content is a “matter of indifference”—it could be a baseball game, it could be brain surgery. What is important is that human association and activity has happened because of the electric light (McLuhan 8). Federman, in his very helpful essay “What is the meaning of the medium is the message?” defines a medium as anything from which a change emerges. That change in human association and activity is McLuhan’s message.
After the killings at the Charlie Hebdo office, Western media drew attention to the cartoons in that week’s issue of that magazine. Media panels debated both sides of the perceived issue: freedom of press versus offensive content. But the content of the Charlie Hebdo magazine was a matter of indifference. The medium that the Islamist terrorists used was violence, and the message was the reaction to that violence in the Western world.
In The Telegram (St. John’s, Newfoundland) columnist Gwynne Dyer said the Paris gunmen acted out a sophisticated strategy as part of a Muslim civil war over modernity. Despite the innocent people killed last week in Paris, even adding seven thousand killed in New York and victims in London and Bombay, the overwhelming majority of deaths in this civil war are Muslims killed by other Muslims. The message of the attack on Charlie Hebdo was not to “terrify non-Muslims into submission” (Dyer 2015). The message was the reaction of the West to that violence.
Islamist terrorists include many groups that disagree with each other, but are united in their disapproval of modernization in the Muslim world. Unfortunately, for the terrorists, most Muslims like modernity. Violence outside of the Muslim world, in Paris last week, is not to send a message to Westerners but to modernized Muslims. Islamists claim that democracy, free press, and Western education, are acts of colonization. An attack on a Western target triggers Western military invasions into Muslim countries, proving the jihadi contention that modernity is a Western plot (Dyer 2015).
I don’t want to minimize the deaths of seventeen innocent people. But this event perfectly fits the four characteristics of what Daniel J. Boorstin called a “pseudo-event”.
It was not spontaneous. On the evening of the shooting a security expert on CBC’s The National, with nothing but an amateur video to analyze determined that these were professionals acting on a plan.
It was designed for reproduction. One of the three gunmen, Cherif Kouachi, gave credit to al-Qaeda in Yemen, in an interview with a journalist (IBT 2015). This interview was taped during the hostage taking. A video was released two days after the death of Amedy Coulibaly, the gunman in the Paris kosher supermarket. In the pre-recorded video Coulibaly pledged allegiance to ISIS (CBC News, January 11, 2015).
Both released statements had an ambiguous relationship with reality. “We are not killers! We are defenders of the Prophet,” Kouachi told his interviewer. (IBT 2015) In real news events journalists tell us what happened, but reports of Coulibaly’s video and Kouachi’s interview explored motive and their conflicting claims of allegiance. Like all media releases, the content of their press statements was predictable and of little interest to Western audiences.
The attack on Charlie Hebdo was a self-fulfilling prophecy. The cover of the next issue of Charlie Hebdo was a cartoon of the Prophet weeping with the words “All is forgiven.” In the Western narrative this was a gracious response, showing how the true Mohammed would feel about the killings. Western media largely represented the event as an attack on the freedom of the press, but modern Muslims were the targets of the violence. Modern Muslims were not reconciled by the cartoon image of the Prophet, but were offended and it placed them in a difficult position. The jihadists accused the West and modern Muslims of blaspheming. By representing the image of Mohammed, Charlie Hebdo showed that the jihadists were right, and any Muslim who said “Je suis Charlie” was demonstrably a blasphemer. It could be argued that the terrorists designed Charlie Hebdo’s cover cartoon.
In a sense all communication is a crude caricature, a clumsy attempt to say who we are and what we value. As our technology grows lighter, our world shrinks, our social contacts grow and our messages can be misunderstood by, and offensive to more people. The Islamist terrorists have discovered how to use media to create social change. But we need to understand more than how to use the media. We need to know when we are being played, and not continue to give violence a positive feedback loop. In a media-saturated society, we need to learn how to control both the medium and the message. Events like the attacks in Paris are recruitment tools attracting Western-raised and educated youth to join the Islamist terrorists. The West is in danger of losing a communications battle over the hearts and minds of modern Muslims because we don’t know what we are saying.
Boorstin, D. (1961). The Image: A Guide to Pseudo-Events in America. New York: Random House.
Dyer, G. (2015, January 17). “There’s a strategy behind the Paris attacks.” The Telegram. p. 18A.
Federman, M. (2004, July 23). “What is the meaning of the medium is the message?” Retrieved from http://individual.utoronto.ca/markfederman/article_mediumisthemessage.htm .
McLuhan, M. (1964). Understanding media: The extensions of man. New York: McGraw Hill.
(2015, January 11). “Paris gunman Amedy Coulibaly pledges allegiance to ISIS in video.” CBC News. Retrieved from http://www.cbc.ca/news/paris-gunman-amedy-coulibaly-pledges-allegiance-to-isis-in-video-1.2897127
Riva, Alberto. (2015, January 9). “Cherif Kouachi, Charle Hebdo Killer, Told French TV He Was Sent By Al Qaeda.” International Business Times. Retrieved from http://www.ibtimes.com/cherif-kouachi-charlie-hebdo-killer-told-french-tv-he-was-sent-al-qaeda-1779176
(2015, January 9). “Timeline/ Charlie Hebdo shooting: Key events in the attacks.” CBC News. Retrieved from http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/charlie-hebdo-shooting-key-events-in-the-paris-attacks-1.2896084
This entry was posted in Communications Theory, Visual Arts Newfoundland on February 24, 2015 by Jennifer Morgan.
Feminity Defined by a Postcard
One night my mother-in-law dreamed that she was standing in a crowd waiting for Clint Eastwood to pass.
When he walked by she called out, “Hi Clint! Remember me? I’m Jean Baltzer. George and I used to work for you at your ranch.”
And Clint said, “Hi Jean.”
I thought the dream was sad, but Jean seemed happy that Clint said hi to her.
“He was always real friendly,” she said.
The postcard in this collage was one of the early examples of celebrity culture. Neither E.L. Martin who wrote this postcard, nor her friend Emma Morgan, nicknamed “Puggie”, would have seen Miss Ellaline Terriss on the London stage. And this postcard was mailed a year before Ellaline Terriss’s first silent film. But Ellaline’s strength after the murder of her famous father, her marriage to another actor, and her raising two daughters, were all sympathetically covered in contemporary newspapers. Shown with a creamy complexion and the cinched waist of the Edwardian lady, Ellaline appears the model of womanhood.
The text on the postcard shows a less dramatic life with a very common dilemma. “No dear my way is not clear yet,” writes E. L. Martin aka “Muddles”. “Oh I do wish the answer would soon come. Geo. is so opposed to us going away he told me he would do everything in his power to prevent us from going with the exception of ‘chaining me on’ with a piece of chain. So now it is very difficult for me to decide and Floss & Will are urging me the other way.”
The domestic interior in this collage shows the living room in Hawthorne Cottage, home to the mother and two sisters of Captain Bob Bartlett. They called this room “The Arctic Room” and filled it with photographs of Bartlett with famous people, apparently to promote his celebrity status. Ironically the Arctic Room is also covered in feminine flowers including the linoleum floor and the woodwork on the couch. Through the Great Depression, these women ran a farm and a teahouse, and struggled to maintain their cottage in style. The Arctic Room speaks to me of how hard women have worked to keep up appearances and meet external standards.
From the perspective of time, I am more curious about the domestic concerns of Muddles than the story of Ellaline Terriss. But any photo of E.L. Martin has been lost, and we are left with the image of celebrity. In the same way the Arctic Room doesn’t show us the turn-of-the-century lifestyle of the average woman in Conception Bay North, but the contemporary decorating fashions in London and New York. I don’t mean to be critical of the aesthetic choices of either the Bartlett women or Muddles. I thought that by framing their choices I could direct our attention to the women behind these images and the feminine ideal that shaped the lives of rural Newfoundland women in 1912.
Upcoming Event!
Here’s an interview that my cousin Trudy Morgan-Cole and I had with Angela Antle on CBC Radio’s Weekend Arts Magazine on Sunday, March 9, 2014:
Hypergraffiti
My cousin Jennifer Morgan and I are doing an artist talk together this Wednesday evening at the Red Ochre Gallery here in St. John’s, where Jennifer has an exhibit of prints based on the same collection of Coley’s Point postcards that inspired my book That Forgetful Shore (enough links in that sentence fer ya?). We were interviewed on CBC Radio’s Weekend Arts Magazine about it, and I put together this video of the postcards and some of Jennifer’s prints to accompany the audio of our interview. Hopefully it gives you a little foretaste of what you’re doing and perhaps, if you’re in the local area, you might want to drop down and see us this Wednesday night at 7:30 p.m.
“C. of E. Teacher” and “The Mysterious Flame of Queen Latifah”
I often like to listen to audio books when I’m working in my home studio. Sometimes I miss pages and have to rewind, but often I’ve found that the book I’m listening to begins to inform my artwork. Last September, when I started the finishing work of this collage, I was listening to the book, “The Mysterious Flame of Queen Loana” by Umberto Eco. I should clarify that this book is not called “The Mysterious Flame of Queen Latifah,” as I mistakenly told my friends–but it should have been! The Queen Loana in Eco’s novel is a pop culture creation, much like our modern day Queen Latifah, but maybe less a celebrity and more confined to her comic book setting. Or not.
The pretext of Eco’s book is that an Italian man wakes up in hospital with no idea of who he is. The doctors tell him he has been unconscious and has suffered memory loss. But his long-term formal memories remain, it is his personal memories that have disappeared. The book spools out like a mystery novel, as the main character, Yambo, searches for clues about his own life. His first conversation is composed of quotations he had memorized. People tell him stories about his life, but he fears that he is constructing a fake past from the memories of his friends and family. Yambo returns alone to his rural family home, and in an attic, begins to read the literature and listen to the music of his childhood.
I found the catalogue of the items in the attic fascinating and particularly compelling as I worked on a collage of images and artifacts found in our old family house in Coley’s Point. But as Eco’s novel continued, I was struck with how sympathetic Yambo’s problem was with mine. We have no photographs that identify Emma Morgan, the young woman who received these postcards I’ve been studying. And, because she only kept postcards sent to her, we don’t even have her writing. All I have to go by are what her friends and family sent her.
From badly written poems of his youth, Yambo deduces that he was in love with a beautiful blond. And he comes to believe that he spent his life looking for that woman. But then he finds the comic book about Queen Loana and her mysterious flame. Maybe Queen Loana was the template that made him fall in love with the mysterious blond. Eco seems to suggest that Yambo is a collection of stories that inspired his sex drive and his reactions in times of danger. My gut reaction is to disagree with such a mechanistic view of personality. But I’m also wondering–who am I if you take away my stories?
I have included in this collage a photograph of a group of people standing formally, behind four seated people. The women wear black skirts and white blouses, they all have their hair up. We have no idea who these people are–but I have decided that it is a photo of Emma Morgan’s teachers and graduating class of fellow future teachers. In the second row, one person over from the left, stands a short, spunky looking young woman with dark hair who fits the only physical description I have of Emma Morgan. I have decided that this woman, with the wisp of a smile, is Emma: standing in front of the photographer, about to start her new life.
I have coupled this photo of “Emma” with things from the house: the marble shoe with the lion on it was a souvenir from Europe, the wallpaper design would have been bought and put up by Emma and her sister Lizzie. I have included embroidery, because we do have a sampler from Emma’s mother, and there is the title of a self-improvement book, and a clock, the latter probably from the 1930’s. These are all things found in the house–but I have created a fiction. I have no idea who Emma was. The only thing I can say for certain is that, as in the postcard’s address, she was the Church of England Teacher in Rantem, Trinity Bay, in 1910. Emma, like Yambo, is an invention. I have created her, from these artifacts, and she invented herself, like Yambo, from her education, literature and culture.
Another question I’m asking myself is, is there anything that makes this collage distinctly “Newfoundland” art? I can see British influences, certainly with the sad and disappointed face of Victoria looking out from the postage stamp, but, aside from the island’s name on the stamp, and the address, this collection of memorabilia, could have come from any part of the British Empire, or in the case of Newfoundland, the former Empire, in the 1910’s.
The real Emma married Kenneth Reid, had children and moved to Boston, where she died in 1970, a U.S. citizen. Since we know so little about her, I feel free to create the spunky, ambitious, fisherman’s daughter that I’ve deduced from the pop images and text in these postcards and the pretty feminine things she left behind. But please be aware as you enter these images, this art just as much a historical fiction as my cousin Trudy Morgan-Cole’s novel “That Forgetful Shore.”
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Un dulce olor a muerte (A Sweet Scent of Dead) by Guillermo Arriaga
Guillermo Arriaga. Un dulce olor a muerte. First published in 1994. Belacqva (2007). 166 pages. ISBN: 978-84-9664-03-3.
English publisher Washington Square Press. English title: A Sweet Scent of Death. Translated by Alan Page. I read this book for Dorte’s 2010 Global Reading Challenge, Extremist Level, this was my third North America book (Mexico).
A Sweet Scent Of Death is the second novel by Guillermo Arriaga, who is probably better known as the screenwriter of movies such as Amores perros, 21 Grams, The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada, and Babel.
The plot is set in a small Mexican village called Loma Grande. The story opens one Sunday morning. The naked body of a young woman, almost a girl, is found stabbed in the back in a field of sorghum. She was admired from afar by Ramón Castaños a sixteen-year-old boy. His grief is so great that soon the rumour spread that she was his girlfriend. Ramon, unable to refute this rumour, is convinced that he must avenge Adela’s death. Word spreads that the killer was Jose Echeverri-Berriozabal, known as ‘The Gypsy’. A nomadic who used to visit frequently Gabriela, a married woman, unable to defend him. And a sweet scent of death spreads in Loma Grande.
This book is wonderfully written (in Mexican Spanish) and reminds me immediately of a Greek tragedy. Its 166 pages can be read in one go. I was left breathless when I finished it. Awesome. I must look for the rest of his books.
Guillermo Arriaga has also published Escuadrón guillotina (1991) The Guillotine Squad and El búfalo de la noche (1999) The Night Buffalo. In 2009 Arriaga made his debut as film director with The Burning Plain.
For more information about A Sweet Scent of Death you can browse inside at Simon & Schuster or read an excerpt in Spanish at Barnes & Noble.
Author Jose Ignacio EscribanoPosted on 06/08/2010 29/08/2011 Categories Guillermo Arriaga2 Comments on Un dulce olor a muerte (A Sweet Scent of Dead) by Guillermo Arriaga
Friday Forgotten Books: 120 Rue de la Gare, by Léo Malet
Léo Malet. Calle de la Estación, 120. Translated to Spanish by Luisa Feliu. Original title: 120, Rue de la Gare (1942). Libros del Asteroide (2010). 240 pages. ISBN: 978-84-92663-14-9.
Calle de la Estación, 120 is the first novel by Léo Malet featuring private-eye Nestor Burma. Written in 1942, the last year of the German occupation of France during WWII, it was published in 1943. As some of his books this was adapted to comic by French artist Jacques Tardi.
Nestor Burma, a former Parisian private-eye, is being repatriated from a prisoners’ camp in Germany. The train is taking him to the occupied Paris but it makes a stop at Lyon in the Vichy zone. On the platform he recognises Bob Colomer,a former colleague who is shot dead just after greeting him. Nestor Burma had only had time to see a woman holding a gun. She looks very much like an actress, Madeleine Moraine. Bob Colomer last words are: 120 Rue de la Gare. Strange enough this address were the same last words that Burma, when he was at the German camp, heard from an amnesic prisoner nicknamed “La Globule”. Thus begins what it is considered by many the first French ‘roman noir’. A fascinating read with an interesting description of everyday life in France during WWII that serves also to introduce an engaging character, Nestor “Dynamite” Burma.
For more information about Leo Malet read here.
See if available at Amazon used.
The map with the occupation zones of France during the Second World War was taken from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:France_map_Lambert-93_with_regions_and_departments-occupation.svg
Author Jose Ignacio EscribanoPosted on 06/08/2010 07/02/2012 Categories Léo Malet3 Comments on Friday Forgotten Books: 120 Rue de la Gare, by Léo Malet
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Teinver v. Argentina
Teinver S.A., Transportes de Cercanías S.A. and Autobuses Urbanos del Sur S.A. v. Argentine Republic, ICSID Case No. ARB/09/1
Investor-State
Economic sector:
Decided in favor of investor
Claimant’s country of origin:
ICSID (International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes)
ICSID Arbitration Rules 2006
Seat of arbitration:
Argentina - Spain BIT (19...
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Investor(s)
State(s)
I. FACTS RELEVANT TO JURISDICTION
a. Parties
b. Dispute
(i) Acquisition of the Argentine Airlines
II. PROCEDURAL MATTERS
a. Request for Arbitration and its Registration by ICSID
III. POSITION OF THE PARTIES ON JURISDICTION
IV. JURISDICTIONAL OBJECTIONS
a. First Jurisdictional Objection: Claimants’ fulfillment of the procedural requirements of Article X of the Treaty
i. Compliance with the requirements of Article X
b. Second Jurisdictional Objection: Claimants’ Standing
i. Claimants’ Investment in Interinvest and the Argentine Airlines
ii. Claimants’ other investments
iii. Claimants’ third-party funding agreement and assignment of award proceeds
c. Third Jurisdictional Objection: Issues of State Attribution
d. Fourth Jurisdictional Objection: The Legality of Claimants’ Investment
i. Position of Respondent
V. COSTS
VI. DECISION ON JURISDICTION
While I agree with the Decision on Jurisdiction ("the Decision") to the extent that the Objections to Jurisdiction cannot be accepted at this stage (the jurisdiction stage), I am of the view that some critical issues involved can be properly determined only after consideration of evidence, which may be presented at the merits stage. I am, therefore, setting out below reasons for my Separate Opinion.
The statement in paragraph 1 of the Decision that Claimants are members of a group of companies known collectively as the Grupo Marsans does not substantiate or clarify the averments in paragraph 2 of the Claimants’ Memorial on Merits dated 29.9.2012 ("CMM") to the effect that the Claimants purchased Argentine Airlines in 2001 and owned and operated them until the Argentine Government nationalized them in 2008. These averments remain unproven assertions and would have to be proved by production of evidence. The rejection of Objections to Jurisdiction, therefore, is subject to the power reserved by the Tribunal to conclusively determine the objections after consideration of the evidence presented at the merits stage.
From the evidence thus far produced at the jurisdiction stage it is clear that it was a Spanish Company, Air Comet, which acquired the shares held by Sociedad Estatal de Participaciones Industriales ("SEPI"), a Spanish Government entity for one dollar under the Share Purchase Agreement dated 20 October, 2001 ("SPA"). As noted above in paragraph 1, the Claimants’ assertion in the CMM that the Claimants purchased Argentine Airlines in 2001 and owned and operated them until 2008 remains an unproven assertion. Footnote 8 in the Decision starts with the assertion that Teinver’s initial share purchase (was) in 2006, which is clearly inconsistent with the statement in paragraph 2 of the Claimants CMM that "Claimants purchased the Argentine Airlines in 2001". In that footnote, the ownership structure in place at the time that Claimants instituted this arbitration on December 11, 2008 is described, and it concludes with the following statement: "During this time, Air Comet has kept its shareholdings in Interinvest, which in turn has kept its shareholdings in ARSA and AUSA." What is meant by "during this time" in this statement needs to be clarified.
Without these clarifications, and consideration of evidence, the following statements in paragraph 8 of the Decision raise certain questions:
"[A]cording to Claimants, the dispute centers on two preliminary issues:
(i) a disagreement between the Parties as to the Argentine regulatory framework—regarding airfare caps in particular—within which the Argentine Airlines were required to operate between 2002 and 2008, and
(ii) disagreement between the Parties as to the remedy due to Claimants for the expropriation of their shares in those airlines".
The questions raised are as follows: Who are "the Parties" referred to in sub-paragraph (i) above, which shares can be described as "their (Claimants’) shares" and on what basis can the Claimants assert ownership of shares which are described in sub-paragraph (ii) above as "their shares" in the airlines ?
The answer to these questions will have to be taken into account in order to arrive at definitive findings at the merits stage on key questions such as Claimants’ investments. The statement in paragraph 2 of the CMM that: "This is a straightforward case of formal expropriation without compensation by the Government of Argentina... the GOA has paid no compensation to the Claimants for taking of their investments" requires consideration of evidence to determine what is meant by Claimants’ investments and whether their investments have been the subject-matter of expropriation.
The Separate Opinion relies on the Procedural History set out in Part II of the Decision.
Respondent’ submissions are summarized in paragraph 72 of the Decision as follows:
i. The Tribunal lacks jurisdiction because Claimants failed to meet the requirements set forth in Article X of the Treaty;
ii. The Tribunal lacks jurisdiction because Claimants have no legal standing to claim for legal rights that belong to another legal person;
iii. The Tribunal lacks jurisdiction to adjudicate certain of Claimants’ allegations that concern the acts of non-state entities, which cannot be attributed to Respondent; and
iv. The Tribunal lacks jurisdiction because the investment invoked by Claimants is not an investment protected by the Treaty.
The Claimants’ Submissions on Jurisdiction are summarized in paragraph 73 of the Decision as follows:
i. The Tribunal has jurisdiction over Claimants’ claims because Claimants have satisfied the procedural provisions of the Australia-Argentina BIT, which they may rely on through the application of the Treaty’s MFN clause;
ii. The Tribunal has jurisdiction, in the alternative, because Claimants have satisfied and/or are excused for reasons of futility from the requirements set forth in Article X of the Treaty;
iii. The Tribunal has jurisdiction over Claimants’ claims because Claimants are legitimate parties to this arbitration;
iv. The Tribunal should defer questions of state attribution for acts of nonstate entities to the merits phase of this arbitration or, in the alternative, determine that the acts alleged are attributable to Respondent; and
v. The Tribunal has jurisdiction over Claimants’ claims because Claimants’ investment was acquired and effected in accordance with the legislation of Argentina and in good faith.
According to Respondent, Claimants failed to meet the requirements of Article 10. Specifically, Respondent alleges that Claimants have not attempted to amicably settle their dispute in accordance with Article X(l) and (2) of the Treaty and further that Claimants have not subjected their dispute to the Argentine courts for a period of eighteen months before seeking this arbitration, in accordance with Article X(3). (Paragraphs 2 to 25 - Respondent’s Memorial on Objection to Jurisdiction -"RMOJ").
The Claimants have made two responses to this objection. First, Claimants assert that they are entitled to invoke the Treaty’s MFN clause in Article IV(2) in order to benefit from the more favorable dispute settlement provisions of other BITs negotiated by Argentina. Second, Claimants assert that even if the Treaty’s MFN clause does not permit them to borrow the dispute settlement provisions from other Argentine BITs, they have satisfied the requirements of Article X of the Treaty, or, in the alternative, that they should be excused from Article X’s requirements for reasons of futility. (Paragraphs 7 to 10 - Claimants’ Counter-Memorial on Jurisdiction "(MJ").
The Tribunal first addressed the issue of Claimants’ Compliance with the requirements of Article X of the Treaty. After a careful and exhaustive consideration of the submissions and the evidence presented and the reasons articulated in paragraphs 107 to 136 the Tribunal found that the Claimants have satisfied the requirements of Article X(l-3) of the Treaty (paragraph 116 of the Decision).
In my view, therefore, since the Tribunal has arrived at an agreed finding that the Claimants have satisfied the procedural requirements of Article X of the BIT, it is not necessary for the Tribunal to embark upon consideration of the alternative submission invoking the MFN clause. In my view when an issue can be resolved, as in this case, by relying on an express provision (Article X) and a clear finding can be, and has been, arrived at that its requirements have been fulfilled, recourse to the MFN clause is not justified. That would involve reaching out to other agreements and consideration of contested issues on which an agreed interpretation would be difficult and may even prove to be impossible. This is why recourse in these circumstances to the MFN clause may well be avoided. The more so, since jurisprudence on the issue of whether an MFN clause can be applied to jurisdictional issues reveals considerable divergence of juristic views and is the subject of continuing controversy.
The parties had pointed to a significant body of jurisprudence on the issue of whether MFN clauses can be applied to jurisdictional issues. Both parties had acknowledged that this body of case law is not consistent, and that there remains a great deal of controversy on this issue."1. The divergence of opinions by tribunals on MFN clauses is not only with regard to the interpretation of ordinary meaning.
Investment arbitration jurisprudence on the ordinary meaning of MFN provisions has not been entirely consistent, even when the same BIT is concerned. Notably, each of the cases that has addressed Article IV(2) of the Spain-Argentina BIT has concluded that the broad language of the MFN clause applies to the Article X dispute resolution provisions. However, other tribunals have disagreed. The Belgium/Luxembourg-Soviet Union BIT applied by the tribunal in Berschader contained "all matters" language similar to that of the Spain-Argentina BIT. Nonetheless, the Berschader tribunal rejected the claimant’s attempt to use the MFN clause. In contrast with the tribunals in Maffezini, Gas Natural and the Suez cases, the tribunal in Berschader noted that "all matters covered by the present treaty" cannot be interpreted "literally," because the MFN clause is not capable of being applied at all to several of the matters covered by the BIT.
I would like to express my reservation with regard to the analysis and observations set out in paragraphs 137 to 186 of the Decision and to express my disagreement with the conclusion expressed in paragraph 186 which commences with statement that: "the Tribunal finds that Claimants may equally rely on the Article IV(2) MFN clause of the Treaty to make use of the dispute resolution provisions contained in Article 13 of the Australia-Argentina BIT."
I find support for my view in recent juristic writing, in which the cases have been critically analyzed. Newcombe and Paradell2 after reviewing the jurisprudence observe that: "... the overview of the jurisprudence... highlights (that) tribunals have adopted conflicting approaches to the application of MFN clauses to investor-state arbitration provisions" and that "(t)he use of MFN treatment to obtain the more favourable procedural treatment in other investor-state arbitration provisions has been criticized on the basis that it amounts to cherry picking", and conclude that: "At present, the more persuasive view is that MFN treatment obligations with respect to foreign investment and investors arise only on the basis of an express treaty obligation."
Campbell McLachlan QC et al. have expressed their views in the following terms:3 "This analysis led the Tribunal to substitute instead a simple rule of construction to the effect that an MFN provision would not apply to dispute settlement provisions unless the parties expressly provided that it did. It is submitted that the reasoning of the Tribunal in Plama is to be strongly preferred over that in Maffezini... The result, if, as is suggested, the approach in Plama is preferred, will be that the MFN clause will not apply to investment treaties’ dispute settlement provisions, save where the States expressly so provide."
A critical review which covers some of the most recent cases by Paparinskis concludes that:4
"The cases after 2007 are less easily read as reflecting an even implicit consensus. Some recent decisions follow the earlier approaches. The 2009 decision in Tza Yap Shum and the majority decision in Austrian Airlines rejected the investors’ argument for the extension of its jurisdiction. The former tribunal explained itself as following both Plama and Maffezini and the majority of the latter tribunal also relied on the distinction between substantive and procedural rules attracted by the MFN clause. In 2011, a majority of the Impregilo tribunal explicitly situated itself within the Maffezini line of decisions. However, the recent general trend rejects earlier practices and explanations."
I find the analysis in the Concurring and Dissenting Opinion of Professor Brigitte Stern in the Impregilo case persuasive. The following extracts from that Opinion are set out below:5
"78. Just as an MFN clause cannot change the conditions ratione personae, ratione materiae, and ratione temporis, as has just been demonstrated, it must be equally true that an MFN clause cannot change the condition ratione voluntatis, which is a qualifying condition for the enjoyment of the jurisdictional rights open for the protection of substantial rights.
79. In other words, before a provision relating to the dispute settlement mechanism can be imported into the basic treaty, the right to international arbitration - here ICSID arbitration - has to be capable of coming into existence for the foreign investor under the basic treaty, in other words the existence of this right is conditioned on the fulfillment of all the necessary conditions for such jurisdiction, the conditions ratione personae, ratione materiae, and ratione temporis as well as a supplementary condition relating to the scope of the State’s consent to such jurisdiction, the condition ratione voluntatis.
80. As long as the qualifying conditions expressed by the State in order to give its consent are not fulfilled, there is no consent, in other words no access of the foreign investor to the jurisdictional treatment granted by ICSID arbitration. An MFN clause cannot enlarge the scope of the basic treaty’s right to international arbitration, it cannot be used to grant access to international arbitration when this is not possible under the conditions provided for in the basic treaty.
83. There appears to be no legal reason to treat differently these two types of requirements that condition the State’s consent. On this issue, I am in agreement with my co-arbitrator Charles Brower, who explained in his Separate opinion in Renta 4, that "... there is no reason to differentiate between admissibility-related aspects of accessing investor-State arbitration and matters of jurisdiction..."
93. The importance of consent has always been stressed in international arbitration cases and especially in ICSID cases. Plama, of course, has laid a great emphasis on the necessity of a clear an unambiguous consent:
In the view of the Tribunal, the following consideration is equally, if not more, important.... Nowadays, arbitration is the generally accepted avenue for resolving disputes between investors and states. Yet, that phenomenon does not take away the basic prerequisite for arbitration: an agreement of the parties to arbitrate. It is a well-established principle, both in domestic and international law, that such an agreement should be clear and unambiguous. In the framework of a BIT, the agreement to arbitrate is arrived at by the consent to arbitration that a state gives in advance in respect of investment disputes falling under the BIT, and the acceptance thereof by an investor if the latter so desires.
Doubts as to the parties’ clear and unambiguous intention can arise if the agreement to arbitrate is to be reached by incorporation by reference".
96. The decision in Wintershall has insisted again on the idea that the State must have given its consent and that this consent is a condition for the access to international arbitration:
In the present case, therefore the BIT between Argentina/and Germany is a treaty undoubtedly providing for a right of access to international arbitration (ICSID) for foreign investors, who are German nationals -but this right of access to ICSID arbitration is not provided for unreservedly, but upon condition of first approaching competent Courts in Argentina... a local-remedies rule may be lawfully provided for in the BIT - under the first part of Article 26; once so provided, as in Article 10(2), it becomes a condition of Argentina’s "consent" -which is, in effect, Argentina’s "offer " to arbitrate disputes under the BIT, but only upon acceptance and compliance by an investor of the provisions inter alia of Article 10(2); an investor (like the Claimant) can accept the "offer" only as so conditioned."
I am, therefore, of the view that recourse to the MFN clause in the present case is neither necessary nor justified.
The Respondent’s position as elaborated in paragraphs 85 to 215 of the Memorial on
Objections to the Jurisdiction dated 6 December, 2010 ("MOJ"), at pages 41 to 79 may be summarized as follows:
(a) Argentina-Spain BIT does not afford any protection to "indirect shareholders"
(b) No "investment" recognized by Argentine law was expropriated.
(c) The definition of "investment" under the Argentine-Spain BIT is clearly narrower than that under the US-Argentina BIT. The following submission is made in paragraph 164 of the MOJ, page 64:
"164. The concept of investment under the US-Argentina BIT is clearly broader than that of the Argentina-Spain BIT. For these reasons, the material scope of the Argentina-Spain BIT should not be extended, as Claimants wrongly expect, to include their mere interests in the indirect shareholdings they currently have (in the case of Teinver S.A.) or previously had (in the case of Transportes de Cercanias S.A. and Autobuses Urbanos del Sur S.A.) in Interinvest S.A., Aerolineas Argentinas S.A. and Austral-Cielos del Sur. Claimants cannot interpret the applicable BIT in an extensive manner, distorting its content and invoking a scope of protection that simply does not exist."
I find that the Decision has not addressed the reasoning underlying the above arguments but tends to follow, what in my view, are questionable assertions in some earlier ICSID cases. The facts of this case do not justify simply adopting the interpretations which found favour in earlier cases, in particular in cases such as Siemens v. Argentine Republic or Mobil Corporation v. Venezuela.
I find it difficult to accept the reasoning in the Siemens case which is set out in the following terms (emphasis added):
"The Tribunal has conducted a detailed analysis of the reference in the Treaty to "investment" and "investor". The Tribunal observes that there is no explicit reference to direct or indirect investment as such in the Treaty."
"The Treaty does not require that there be no interposed companies between the investment and the ultimate owner of the company.
Therefore, a literal reading of the Treaty does not support the allegation that the definition of investment excludes indirect investments." (paragraph No. 137 of the Decision on Jurisdiction dated 03.08.2004 in Siemens Ag v. Argentine Republic I)
"The tribunal notes that there is no explicit reference to direct or indirect investments in the BIT. The definition of investment given in Article 1 is very broad. It includes "every kind of assets" and enumerates specific categories of investments as examples. One of those categories consists of "shares, bonds or other kinds of interests in companies and joint ventures".
"The BIT does not require that there be no interposed companies between the ultimate owner of the company or of the joint venture and the investment. Therefore, a literal reading of the BIT does not support the allegation that the definition of investment excludes indirect investments."
I find equally unacceptable the reasoning in the Mobil case referred to which is stated in the following terms: "Investment as defined in Article 1 could be direct or indirect as recognized in similar cases". (Paragraph No. 165 of the Decision on Jurisdiction dated 10.06.2010 in Mobil Corporation, Venezuela and others vs. Venezuela.)
In Article 1(2) of the BIT: (emphasis added in dark bold letters):
"The term "investments" shall mean any kind of assets, such as property and rights of every kind, acquired or effected in accordance with the legislation of the country receiving the investment and in particular, but not exclusively, the following:
- Shares and other terms of participation in companies;
The content and scope of the rights corresponding to the various categories of assets shall be determined by the laws and regulations of the Party in whose territory the investment is situated."
The words "in accordance with the legislation of the country receiving investments" in Article 1(2) must be given due weight.
In my view on a plain reading of the words in Article 1(2) of the BIT shares held in a company means shares directly held, unless indirectly held shares are expressly included. An interpretation, which would expand the meaning to include shares "indirectly held" cannot be understood to be the plain meaning of the word "held" since "indirectly held" widens the scope without limit, and enlarges the obligation imposed (also without limit). It is, therefore, reasonable to expect that to include "shares indirectly held" this must be done expressly as in the US BITs.
I think we need to heed the caution counseled by Campbell McLachlan and his coauthors in the following terms:
"Those involved in investment treaty arbitrations should take care not to allow the use of other awards to transgress the appropriate boundaries. Their citation should not overwhelm a tribunal’s consideration of the case before it."6
In my view the following submissions merit serious consideration:
(a) The interpretative principle of in dubio mitius, requires that in interpreting treaties, if the meaning of a term is ambiguous, that meaning is to be preferred which is less onerous to the party assuming an obligation, or which interferes less with the territorial and personal supremacy of a party, or involves less general restrictions upon the parties.7
(b) The Respondent in its Memorial on Objections to the Jurisdiction dated 6 December 2010 submits that: "Under international law, indirect or derivative claims cannot be filed. Nonetheless, some treaties have expressly provided for indirect or derivative actions under extraordinary circumstances. This constitutes an exception to the general principle that no person may bring a claim on behalf of another" (p. 56, para 141). In support of its argument the Respondent cites the Case Concerning Ahmadou Sadio Diallo8 and International Thunderbird Gaming Corp and the United Mexican States, UNCITRAL case under the NAFTA rules (Submission of the United States of America, paras 4-9.)
In a recent survey of awards by M. Valasek and P. Dumberry, the following views are expressed:9
"... arbitral tribunals have also recognized the right of intermediate ("shell") corporations to submit their own claims to arbitration. These developments have even led some authors to suggest the existence of a new "rule" of customary international law providing shareholders with a procedural "right" to bring arbitration claims against the State where they make the investment. These are undoubtedly overall positive developments for the protection of foreign investors. This evolution nevertheless gives rise to several legitimate concerns from the perspective of capital-importing States that have entered into numerous BITs.
The first area of concern relates to the fact that BITs typically do not distinguish between minority and majority shareholders which can submit separate claims from that of the corporation. As a matter of principle, all shareholders big and small, should receive legal protection under a BIT that does not expressly distinguish between them. This situation nevertheless raises some concerns where a corporation’s share capital is divided between numerous shareholders each holding a very small percentage of the total number of shares (imagine, for instance, 100 different shareholders each owning a mere 1% of the corporation’s share). Nothing (apart, of course, from the high costs of pursuing international arbitration) would prevent all these different shareholders from filing their own separate claims against the host State for the same treaty breach. Another area of concern is related to the protection offered to indirect investments made through multiple layers of intermediate corporations. Again, under a typical BIT, each holding company in a long chain of ownership could file its own separate claim against the host State for the same treaty breach.
As a result, capital-importing countries having entered into a significant number of BIT’s will increasingly run the risk of being respondents in multiple (and often simultaneous) arbitration claims filed by different entities included in the increasingly sophisticated and complex corporate structure of foreign investors. Such multiple claims will clearly result in very high legal costs for respondent States. They will also increase the likelihood of inconsistent arbitral decisions.
This possibility is not merely theoretical, as shown by the Lauder saga. Mr. Lauder, a U.S. national, was the ultimate beneficiary of an investment he made in the Czech Republic through an intermediate corporation (CME, a Dutch corporation). Mr. Lauder commenced an arbitration claim under the U.S. -Czech Republic BIT, while CME, 6 months later, started its own proceeding before a different arbitral tribunal under the Netherlands -Czech Republic BIT. Both claims arose from the same facts. It should be noted that the Czech Republic refused to consolidate the proceedings as requested by the Claimants. The disturbing aspect of these two parallel arbitration cases is that one Tribunal concluded that the Czech Republic had expropriated the investment and awarded $360 million in damages to the Claimant, while the other Tribunal rejected the claim.
The scenarios envisaged above also raise the issue of remoteness between a shareholder and the actual investment... This issue was addressed by the Enron Tribunal, which summarized a concern raised by Argentina as follows:
The Enron Tribunal concluded that such concern raises the "need to establish a cut-off point beyond which claims would not be permissible as they would have only a remote connection to the affected company. For the Enron Tribunal, the establishment of a "cut-off point" beyond which claims by indirect shareholders would not be allowed should be based on "the extent of the consent to arbitration of the host State:"
If consent has been given in respect of an investor and an investment, it can be reasonably concluded that the claims brought by such investor are admissible under the treaty. If the consent cannot be considered as extending to another investor or investment, these other claims should then be considered inadmissible as being only remotely connected with the affected company and the scope of the legal system protecting that investment.
The issue of remoteness of claims is likely to be one of the most contentious in the future. While some authors have criticized the Enron Tribunal’s reasoning on the "cut-off point" as lacking any "legal foundation", recent awards have acknowledged the seriousness of the issue. As explained by the Phoenix Tribunal, some concern has indeed been voiced by international tribunals, and is shared by this Tribunal, that not any minor portion of indirectly owned shares should necessarily be considered as an investment. For good reasons, tribunals will, however, be reluctant to establish in each case where exactly should be the cut-off point. Indeed, no consensus exists on what "too remote" really means in practical terms."
The Argentine Republic has rightly raised a concern about the fact that if minority shareholders can claim independently from the affected corporation, this could trigger an endless chain of claims, as any shareholder making an investment in a company that makes an investment in another company, and so on, could invoke a direct right of action for measures affecting a corporation at the end of the chain.
In the instant case, there is no evidence at this stage that participation of the Claimants’ investments was specifically sought by the host state so that they may be treated as included within the consent to arbitration given by the Argentine Republic.
On the basis of the evidence thus far presented it is not possible to arrive at a finding that the Claimants have established that they have "indirect investment" through multiple-layers of corporate entities which can qualify as "protected investment" under Article 1(2) of the BIT. In the article cited above, in paragraph 26, it is stated that some authors suggest the existence of a new rule of customary international law providing shareholders with a procedural right to bring arbitration claims against the state where they make the investment. It is noteworthy that both the words "rule" and the word "right" in the passage quoted are advisedly placed within inverted commas indicating that the new rule has yet to be recognized as an established rule on which there is general consensus. Indeed the circumstances in which shareholders may exercise a "right" against the host state of a company located within the state would depend upon the specific facts and circumstances and the terms of the relevant treaty and contractual arrangements.
When a Treaty provision, Article 1(2), defines terms which necessarily require consideration of Argentine law, such as whether an investment has been made in accordance with Argentina law, and where it expressly provides that the scope and content of the rights corresponding to the various categories of assets shall be determined by Argentine law, it is necessary to consider whether the "rights" or "assets" are recognized as such by Argentine law.
In paragraph 233 of the Decision Respondent’s policy arguments against the Claimants asserting claims on the basis of indirect shareholding are noted. I agree with the observation in paragraphs 234 of the Decision that Respondent’s assertion could have relevance in the merits stage proceeding of this case, but are not relevant at the jurisdictional stage. I, however, disagree with the views expressed in paragraph 235, in particular, with the concluding sentence to the effect that the Claimants have standing to recover for damages that were inflicted upon the companies and that ordinary language of Article 1(2) is designed to protect "all assets" including indirect shareholdings and the finding "the Tribunal also finds that Claimants are not deprived of standing by the fact that their investments were made through their subsidiary, Air Comet." This should not preclude consideration by the Tribunal at the merits stage of the issue whether reliefs sought on the basis of "rights" asserted in respect of "investments" made through Air Comet can be granted. These "findings" while they may be seen as rejecting the jurisdictional objection to standing cannot definitively determine the question without consideration of the evidence to be presented at the merits stage together with provisions of Argentine law which are relevant to determine whether the Claimants’ rights may be enforced and the reliefs claimed may be granted.
The relevant provisions of Argentine corporate law would need to be considered and interpreted before such findings can be arrived at.
I agree with the first sentence of paragraph 238 that the Decision to the effect that the Tribunal will not address Claimants’ other alleged investments at this time, but cannot agree with the definitive finding expressed in the second sentence that the Tribunal find that Claimants’ indirect shareholdings constitute an "investment" under the Treaty. While for the purpose of determining standing such evidence as has been placed at the jurisdiction stage may be sufficient to justify that finding, this cannot be definitive when other issues are concerned, such as the effect of illegality or fraud committed in the course of performance as well as the effect of an assignment agreement and a funding agreement entered into after the initiation of the arbitration which could materially affect rights relating to that investment and their enforceability in the sense of grant of reliefs claimed in respect of those rights.
During the hearing on jurisdiction, Respondent raised its concern that Claimants’ and Air Comet’s recent reorganization proceedings in Spain could affect Claimants’ authorization to bring this case. In its post-hearing submissions, Respondent has also questioned two agreements entered into by Claimants subsequent to commencing this arbitration. One of these, a Credit Assignment Agreement among Teinver, Transportes Cercanias and Autobuses Urbanos as the assignors and Air Comet as the assignee (the "Assignment Agreement"), dated January 18, 2010, concerned the assignment to Air Comet of the proceeds of a potential award in this arbitration. The other, a Funding Agreement made between Claimants and Burford Capital Limited, an investment company headquartered in Guernsey, and effective as of April 14, 2010 (the "Funding Agreement"), concerned the financing of Claimants’ litigation expenses in this arbitration.
The Parties do not dispute that Air Comet commenced voluntary reorganization proceedings on April 20, 2010. Nor do they dispute that the Claimants each commenced voluntary reorganization roughly a year later, with Teinver on December 23, 2010, Autobuses Urbanos on January 28, 2011, and Transportes de Cercanias on February 16, 2011.
The Parties also acknowledge that Claimants concluded the Assignment Agreement, by which Claimants agreed to assign to Air Comet proceeds of an eventual award in this case. In addition, the Parties acknowledge that Claimants executed the Funding Agreement with Burford. However, the Parties disagree as to the effects of these agreements on Claimants’ standing in this case.
I agree with the statement in paragraph 255 of the Decision that international case law has consistently determined that jurisdiction is generally to be assessed as of the date the case is filed. I, therefore, agree with the conclusion of the Tribunal that Respondent’s jurisdictional objection may be rejected to the extent that the allegations concern events that post-date the filing of the arbitration. I also agree with the view of the Tribunal expressed in paragraph 259 that it will not address Respondent’s allegations regarding Claimants’ reorganization, assignment agreement and the funding agreement which post-date the filing of the arbitration, but that these will receive due consideration at the merits stage.
I agree with the view of the Tribunal 274 of the Decision that: "... Given the factintensive nature of Claimants’ allegations, the Tribunal must postpone adjudication of this issue until the merits phase."
The Respondent asserted that the Claimants have violated Spanish and Argentine law, and committed other misdeeds and, therefore, they cannot assert any rights claimed under the Claimants’ alleged investments or seek to enforce them or obtain any relief with respect to those "rights". The violations of Spanish law are summarized in paragraph 278 to 289 and the violations of Argentine law are summarized in paragraphs 290 to 292. Other misdeeds are referred to in paragraphs 293.
The Respondent by is letter dated May 24, 2012 notified the Tribunal as follows:
"... the Commercial matter No. 9 of Madrid found Gerardo Diaz Ferran and Gonzalo Pascual Arias - holders of a controlling interest in Claimants and witnesses in this arbitration - guilty of the bankruptcy of Seguros Mercurio, S.A. Furthermore, the court found Teinver S.L., one of the Claimants in this arbitration proceeding, and other companies of the Marsans Group, such as Viajes Marsans S.A. and Hotetur Club S.L, liable as accomplices to the bankruptcy" and than "... fraudulent acts were carried out by means of complex legal and accounting operations. In the opinion of the court, "all of them are part of a coordinated action aimed at removing the assets of the reorganized company in favour of other companies of the group.
In this sense, for instance, the court established that "by virtue of a private agreement entered into with a company in which Teinver has a 100% interest, related to Seguros Mercurio and also owned by Diaz Ferran and Pascual Arias through other companies, Seguros Mercurio proceeded to make payments in the amount of 5,847,039.84 euro in favour of other companies of the group other than the purchaser company." In light of the explanations afforded by the accused parties with respect to the terms of such operation, the court concluded that "the explanations provided by Mr. Diaz Ferran at the hearing were devoid of any logic.
Another questionable operation took place on October 30, 2009 and involves the sale of real property by Teinver to Seguros Mercurio. Oddly enough, it was found that at the time of the sale the property was about to be foreclosed at the request of the mortgagee. In this respect, the court held that "the operation is censurable from the legal point of view since it can be affirmed that, through it, a sham has been attempted in order to convey a property image different from the actual one.
Specially in relation to Diaz Ferran and Pascual Arias, the judge concluded that they should be reached by the declaration of guilt as "as they acknowledged in the act of the trial, they designed the operations described, controlling and deciding on the management not only of Seguros Mercurio, but of the entire Group, of which they were practically the sole shareholders."
The Respondent submits that the above facts provide a ground to the Tribunal for rejection on the ground of lack of jurisdiction.
I agree with the general observation in the Decision that for the purpose of jurisdiction timing is relevant, and that the Tribunal should focus on illegality at the initiation of the investment. Matters which arise during performance of the investment or which are subsequently found to have occurred would not sustain a jurisdictional objection. I, however, agree with the view elaborated in the Hamester case cited in paragraph 320 of the Decision, as follows:
"... Legality in the subsequent life or performance of the investment is not addressed in Article 10. It follows that this does not bear upon the scope of application of the BIT (and hence this Tribunal’s jurisdiction) - albeit that it may well be relevant in the context of the substantive merits of a claim brought under the BIT. Thus, on the wording of this BIT, the legality of the creation of the investment is a jurisdictional issue; the legality of the investor’s conduct during the life of the investment is a merits issue."
I am, therefore, of the view that observation in the Decision on issues which are postcommencement would not prejudice the Tribunal’s consideration of those matters in the light of evidence and submissions presented at the merits stage.
I, therefore, agree with the conclusions in paragraph 331 of the Decision that "The Tribunal notes that certain of the allegations raised may affect the merits of the claim and that it will be open to the parties to make further submissions in respect of these allegations as appropriate during the merits stage of the arbitration."
I agree with the Tribunal’s view in paragraph 332 reserving this question for subsequent adjudication.
I agree (subject to the observations and reservations set out above in my Separate Opinion) with the Decision of the Tribunal set out in paragraph 333 as follows:
(1) The Objections to Jurisdiction are rejected;
(2) It joins to the merits the determination of Respondent’s responsibility for the acts of non-state entities.
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A photo that has gone viral on social networks shows the Israeli Ambassador to Brazil at the center of a row over the country’s flag and its history of racial discrimination.
On Saturday, the Israeli Embassy posted a picture of the ambassador in his office with the caption “A photo of Israel’s Ambassador to Brasil.
The picture has become an internet sensation, attracting thousands of reactions on social platforms.”
The photo shows a framed picture of a man in the Israeli flag on the wall of the Embassy.
It also features the image of a young boy in a turban and a hat, which many believe to be the head of the state of Israel.
The caption on the photo says, “The photo of a smiling Israeli Ambassador is of a picture I took when I was a child in a Tel Aviv apartment in the 1960s.”
According to the caption on a picture on the Instagram account of the “Brasil Day” celebration, the photo was taken at the Israel Embassy in Brasilia on January 14, 1960.
The caption reads, “Brazils flag was not only an image of the country of Israel but also a symbol of a certain racism.
The photo was published in newspapers and on television.
It became a symbol for a racist regime that had its roots in the brutal colonial occupation.”
The “Israel Day” celebrations are traditionally held on February 16.
The photo was later widely shared on social networking sites and Facebook, with the hashtag “#IsraelFlagRacism” trending worldwide.
On Sunday, the Facebook page of the National Association of Brazilian Journalists posted an article with the tag, “Israel Flag Racist.”
The article states, “A new photo shows an Israeli Ambassador in Brazil with the flag of apartheid Israel.
This photo has created a wave of indignation on social network platforms and has been retweeted more than 15,000 times.
It is also the subject of a debate on the Brazilian social media platform.”
It goes on to say that the photo is racist because of the fact that Brazil has a large Jewish population and the flag has a different design from the country flag.
It adds, “In Brazil, Jews have the right to wear their own flag on their headscarves.”
According the Facebook post, the Brazilian government issued a statement saying, “Brazil has a Jewish minority, and the Brazilian Jewish community is a large one, especially in the southern states, which is also home to the largest Jewish community in the world.
We condemn any kind of discrimination, racism or prejudice.”
The statement continues, “It is not our intention to defend this particular flag in any way.
But we want to affirm the fundamental truth that there are no more Israeli flags than there are Brazilians.
We are also concerned about the use of this flag in the image to promote hatred and prejudice.”
In response, the Israel Day Association, which represents the Brazilian Israeli community, tweeted: “We condemn this racist and offensive flag and are looking into the possibility of the flag being displayed at Israel’s embassy in Brazil.
We have always been committed to ensuring the rights of Brazilian Jews and we are ready to fight for the rights and dignity of our Brazilian brothers.”
The Israeli Embassy in Brazil has not yet responded to requests for comment.
The article in question, titled “Israel’s Ambassador: The Flag Has No Value,” has been shared more than 2,300 times.
The Israeli embassy in Brasil responded to the controversy on Facebook, saying, “#Israel’s ambassador to Brasilia is the ambassador to all of the nations of the world.”
It added, “We welcome and respect the diversity of our communities and wish to contribute to the peace and understanding between peoples.
The flag has no value, and its use by any country, especially by any representative of the United Nations should be condemned and stopped.”
It also said, “Our ambassador to the United States, Michael Froman, is an Israeli citizen and we welcome him as ambassador to our country.
He is a true ambassador of Israel, a man of integrity and of great character.
He has been very active in promoting our relationship with the United Kingdom.”
On Friday, the Jewish community of Brazil hosted a conference to discuss the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
The Jewish community’s representative to the Brazilian Congress, Yair Gold, told reporters that the conference would be held “to bring together representatives of the Jewish and Brazilian communities and to address the challenges of the situation on the ground.”
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December 2021 Recap: Michael Nesmith Dies, Chicago Member Quits
Corey Irwin Published: January 1, 2022
As 2021 came to a close, December delivered the year’s final twists and turns.
The death of Michael Nesmith -- only a month removed from the Monkees farewell tour -- saddened the music world, while Chicago said a far-less-permanent goodbye to one of their longest tenured members. Meanwhile, Neil Young and Tom Morello each took reflective looks back at their respective musical relationships, while former Journey frontman Steve Perry pondered what could be next.
Read on for a full recap of December's biggest headlines:
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Michael Nesmith Dies
Less than a month after completing the Monkees farewell tour, singer, songwriter and group co-founder Michael Nesmith died on Dec. 10 at the age of 78. The musician had reportedly been determined to finish the final trek, despite his waning health. As news of Nesmith’s passing became public, many fellow rockers shared their condolences via social media, including Paul Stanley, Slash, Brian Wilson and Nesmith’s Monkees bandmate, Micky Dolenz.
Read More: Monkees Co-Founder Michael Nesmith Dead at 78
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Neil Young Looks Back
During a December interview with Howard Stern, Neil Young looked back on his departure from both Buffalo Springfield and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. The rocker noted that in both instances, his decision to leave came down to the same problem: He felt the groups “started drifting away” from the reason he first became a member. “I didn’t break up with music; I didn’t break up with love. … I just wanted [the music] to be nurtured. I wanted to take care of it. If the love was suffering because the situation wasn’t right, I wanted to take the love somewhere else where it would do better,” Young explained.
Red More: Neil Young Left Buffalo Springfield and CSNY for the Same Reason
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Chicago’s Longest-Tenured Guitarist Quits
After almost 27 years in Chicago, guitarist Keith Howland announced his retirement in early December. Howland’s decision was due to an accident that left him temporarily unable to play. “I broke my arm just before we were supposed to go on stage in Louisville,” he explained in a post to Facebook. “I have given serious thought in the last few weeks and honestly as to what my future might look like. I can’t play the guitar right now, and it’s probably going to be several months before I can get back to anything normal.” The rocker then revealed that, "at this point, I have decided to move on to the next chapter in my life.”
Read More: Chicago's Longest-Tenured Guitarist Has Left the Band
Steve Perry Ponders a Residency
In a December interview with UCR, former Journey frontman Steve Perry admitted he would "love nothing more than to be on stage again." To that end, the vocalist revealed he’d considered various scenarios, including some kind of residency. "It's been discussed, but nothing has been put together yet," Perry revealed. "I'm a spur of the moment guy. You never know — you might just see me in a nightclub singing a couple of Christmas songs."
Read More: Steve Perry Says Live Residency Has 'Been Discussed'
Tom Morello Recalls Chris Cornell Having 'One Foot in the Shadows'
In an early December interview, Tom Morello looked back on his friendship with Chris Cornell. Specifically, the Rage Against the Machine rocker recalled a dark moment that would later inspire one of his solo songs. “Long before Chris passed, [there] was kind of a tumultuous time when he’d gone missing for a while,” Morello explained. “In the middle of the night after being missing for a month – or three months, or however long it was – he sent me a text that said, ‘If you swallow a coin from the wishing well, your dreams will come true in heaven or hell.’ I used that lyric as the centerpiece in this song for my friend who had one foot in the shadows.” The track, titled “The Garden of Gethsemane,” later appeared on Morello’s 2007 LP One Man Revolution.
Read More: Tom Morello Says Chris Cornell Had 'One Foot in the Shadows'
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Wiig provided her voice for the animated franchises Despicable Me (2010–2017) and How to Train Your Dragon (2010–2019), and was also nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie for her role as Cynthia Morehouse in the comedy miniseries The Spoils of Babylon (2014). Isabel Valls. [24][25], Following an appearance as a one-eyed Christian fundamentalist in Greg Mottola's 2011 moderately successful film Paul, the year proved to be a turning point in Wiig's career, as the comedy Bridesmaids, which she wrote with fellow Groundlings performer Annie Mumolo, was released in the spring by Universal Pictures to critical acclaim and box office success; it made US$167 million in North America and US$280 million worldwide. [7] The name Wiig comes from the area of Vik in Sogn og Fjordane in Norway. [11] She then moved back to Rochester with her family at the age of 13,[11] where she attended Allendale Columbia School for ninth and tenth grades[12] and graduated from Brighton High School. Carla Castaneda (Latin America) 4. [58][59], Margaret (Johnston) Harris Obituary at MPNow.com, August 6, 2010, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie, Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series, Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Comedy or Musical, Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay, Hateship, Friendship, Courtship, Loveship, Marriage, October 1997 Loomis Fargo Robbery in North Carolina, How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World, Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp, List of awards and nominations received by Kristen Wiig, "Kristen Wiig: 'My next movie – it's going to be a Porky's prequel' ", "Kristen Wiig among the stars of 'Ghostbusters' reboot", "10 Rochester connections to Saturday Night Live", "Kristin Wiig/Alec Baldwin Interview Transcript", "How Real Is Reality Programming? Lola first appeared in the 1996 film Space Jam. With Jeff Bergman, Dee Bradley Baker, Bob Bergen, Matthew Craig. Kath Soucie is the voice of Lola Bunny in Looney Tunes Dance Off. [14] Wiig then attended the University of Arizona, majoring in art. In 2017, Wiig provided her voice for Despicable Me 3, and she briefly appeared in the films Mother!, directed by Darren Aronofsky,[50] and Downsizing, reuniting with Damon. Ilona Brokowski (Germany) 5. Lola Bunny Looney Tunes character Lola Bunny as seen in Space Jam. Claudia Susanu (Romania; Merrie Melodies only) 12. The film earned her a Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Actress – Musical or Comedy, as well as nominations for the BAFTA and Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay and a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination for Outstanding Performance by a Cast.[4]. Best Female Vocal Performance in a Television Series in a Supporting Role June Foray. [5][6] She has an older brother, Erik Wiig. Wiig provided once again her voice for Despicable Me 2, released in June 2013, and for the character of Sexy Kitten in the critically acclaimed sci-fi romantic drama Her (2013). Voice cast. [9][10], Wiig moved with her family to Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at the age of three, and attended Nitrauer Elementary School and Manheim Township Middle School until eighth grade. [26][27] She also starred in the top-billed role of a single woman who suffers a series of misfortunes after being asked to serve as maid of honor for her best friend. This is an unofficial site. (2017), Where'd You Go, Bernadette (2019), and Wonder Woman 1984 (2020). We had the benefit of knowing [Lola Bunny voice actress] Kristen Wiig, so we had the advantage to write to her strengths," said Ramras. The other Looney Tunes still make appearances, but not as often. She's also known to be quite the oddball in the way she talks and behaves. [18] In 2003, she appeared in Spike TV's The Joe Schmo Show, a spoof of reality television, in which she played Dr. Pat, a quack marriage counselor. Lola Bunny (talaffuzi: Lola Banni) — Warner Bros. Studios tomonidan yaratilgan, The Looney Tunesda uchraydigan animatsion xayoliy urgʻochi quyon. The Skeleton Twins was an arthouse success,[39] with the Globe and Mail remarking: "Johnson's unfussy direction serves as a fine showcase for the two SNL veterans to demonstrate how their comic shorthand plays equally well in a slightly darker register". Yumi Fukamizu (Japan) 3. Spike Brandt; Animators Rachel Ramras as Lola Bunny, a brown bunny who is on the run due to accidentally creating invisibility. ", Voice; episode: "The Curious Case of Jr. Baby Looney Tunes (2002) Britt McKillip. Wiig is currently voicing the lead character, Jenny Hart, in the Fox animated series Bless the Harts. [48][49] In 2016, she also voiced a hot dog bun in the well received animated comedy Sausage Party, and played a woman planning a robbery in the otherwise poor received film Masterminds, based on the October 1997 Loomis Fargo Robbery in North Carolina and also starring Zach Galifianakis, Owen Wilson, and Jason Sudeikis. Wiig was featured in Entertainment Weekly's list of 15 Great Performances for her various impersonations on Saturday Night Live[22] (December 2008) and in EW's list of the 25 Funniest Women in Hollywood (April 2009). Whenever she sets her sights on a guy, she does not let up and gets jealous very easily. [54] She will also be starring alongside Annie Mumolo in Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar, which she co-wrote, for Lionsgate. [41] The dramedy Welcome to Me was released in selected theaters in May 2015, to a positive critical response; in it, Wiig played a multi-millionaire with borderline personality disorder who uses her newfound wealth to write and star in an autobiographical talk show. She is generally depicted as Bugs Bunny's girlfriend. As the voice of "Granny". Looney Tunes: Rabbits Run (2015) Rachel Ramras. Our favorite Looney Tunes characters joins a big race to see who is the best racer after … Voice cast. Adriana Torres (Brazil) 7. Eric Adrian Bauza (born December 7, 1979) is a Canadian voice actor and artist. Critics asserted that Wiig's "vibrant performance is almost worth the price of admission — and it has to be, because Hateship Loveship doesn't have much else going for it", as part of a mixed overall response. When she took an acting class in college to fulfill a course requirement, the teacher suggested she continue to act. Lola is a late teen/young adult rabbit who is desperately seeking love. [40], For singer-songwriter Sia's performance of her 2014 single "Chandelier" at the 2015 Grammy Awards, Wiig danced alongside child dancer Maddie Ziegler. Her last 2011 film was the romantic comedy Friends with Kids, in which Wiig played one half of a sex-obsessed couple, opposite Bridemaids collaborator Maya Rudolph. Looney Tunes: The Lola Bunny Show (promoted as simply, "The Lola Bunny Show" or "Lola Bunny") would be a "Looney Tunes" spinoff focused on Lola Bunny. Club gave A Deadly Adoption a B− and commented that everything in the film is "right visually, and Ferrell and Wiig are close enough to where they should be tonally",[36] Wiig was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie for her role in The Spoils of Babylon. Scooby Doo & Looney Tunes Cartoon Universe: Adventure, Baby Looney Tunes: Eggs-traordinary Adventure, I Don't Have A Reason / I'll Add One Later. In the comedy Zoolander 2 (2016), Wiig took on the role of a villain and the "Queen of Haute Couture", alongside Ben Stiller and Will Ferrell. Nominee BTVA Television Voice Acting Award: Best Male Lead Vocal Performance in a Television Series Bob Bergen. [53] She also stars in Wonder Woman 1984, released in 2020, as Dianna's friend, Barbara / the villain Cheetah. Was born Aug 22, 1973 - Canandaigua, New York, USA. [35] Her other 2013 film was the comedy sequel Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues, in which she teamed with frequent collaborators Will Ferrell and Steve Carell. [14][15] She performed with Empty Stage Comedy Theatre[16] and with The Groundlings. Agnieszka Kunikowska. Lola ilk marotaba 1996-yilda suratga olingan Space Jam filmida paydo boʻlgan. [55], Wiig was married to actor Hayes Hargrove from 2005 to 2009. Born in Canandaigua, New York, she was raised in Lancaster, Pennsylvania and Rochester, New York. Add a photo to this gallery Between 2008 and 2010, she had supporting roles in numerous studio comedies, which opened to varying degrees of success, but gave her an initial exposure with audiences. All logos, images, video and audio clips pertaining to actors, characters and related indicia belong to their respective © and ™ owners. She has since returned to host the program several times.[33]. The closing celebration of her time on the show included SNL alumni Amy Poehler, Chris Kattan, Chris Parnell, Will Forte, and Rachel Dratch, as well as Steve Martin and Jon Hamm. In 2006, Wiig made her film debut in the Christmas movie Unaccompanied Minors, and in 2007, she appeared in Judd Apatow's comedy Knocked Up, as a passive-aggressive assistant, and performed in Jake Kasdan's Walk Hard, another Apatow-produced film. [38] In 2014, she also reprised her role in How to Train Your Dragon 2, and starred with Bill Hader in Craig Johnson's dramedy The Skeleton Twins, as estranged twins reuniting with the possibility of mending their relationship. He was the first character created by the studio to draw audiences based on his star power, and the animators created many critically acclaimed shorts featuring the character. [13], She started her higher education by attending Roanoke College but soon returned to Rochester. Her other notable films include Girl Most Likely (2012), The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013), The Skeleton Twins (2014), Welcome to Me (2014), The Diary of a Teenage Girl (2015), The Martian (2015), Ghostbusters (2016), Downsizing (2017), Mother! Wiig was born on August 22, 1973, in Canandaigua, New York,[1] the daughter of Jon Wiig, who ran a lake marina in Western New York, and Laurie (née Johnston), an artist. Lola Bunny: A Space Jam Story serves as a solo film and prequel to the 1996 movie, "Space Jam". Wiig joined the cast of Saturday Night Live in 2005 and, the following year, she appeared in the Christmas comedy film Unaccompanied Minors. Lola first appears in the episode Members Only, at the Royal Oaks Glen Oaks Oakwood Oaks Country Club (or the R.O.G.O.O.O.C.C.) Wiig was nominated for four Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her work on Saturday Night Live (2009 to 2012). Isabel Valls. Like Welcome to Me, the film received a limited theatrical release and was favorably received by critics. When Bugs loses his gloves, the motorcycle gloves he gets as a replacement lead him to the life of a rebel. It received positive reviews from critics, who deemed it as "sharp, shrewd, and funny",[29] and was a success in limited release. Welcome back to your childhood! Burcu Güneştutar (Turkey) Thomas James "Tom" Kenny (bornJuly 13, 1962) is an American actor, comedian, voice actor, singer and musician who isbestknown for voicing the title character ofSpongeBob SquarePants and Ice King in Adventure Time. Ilona Brokowski. Lola Bunny Kath Soucie is the voice of Lola Bunnyin Space Jam, and Yumi Fukamizu is the Japanese voice. Hadar Shachaf Ma'ayan (Israel) 9. Lola Bunny VOICE. Eric Bauza as Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Marvin the Martian, Tweety and Pepe Le Pew; Kath Soucie as Lola Bunny; Jeff Bergman as Sylvester and Foghorn Leghorn; Bob Bergen as Porky Pig; Gabriel Iglesias as Speedy Gonzales; Animation Animation director. 1. They are both instantly attracted to one another, so they decide to go out for dinner and a movie. Working at The Stool", This page was last edited on 19 January 2021, at 01:26. [30], Following the success of Bridesmaids, the 2010s saw Wiig's career take off, as she became a prominent screen figure in Hollywood, whether as leading or supporting roles. In 2009, Wiig co-starred in Greg Mottola's coming-of-age dramedy Adventureland, voiced a beaver mom in the animated adventure film Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs, and played a roller derby competitor in Whip It, Drew Barrymore's directorial debut, and the wife of a flavoring-extracts company owner in Mike Judge's Extract, alongside Mila Kunis, Jason Bateman and Ben Affleck. Known for voicing Lola Bunny, Lucy Wilde, and Ruffnut. Photos of the The Looney Tunes Show (Show) voice actors. While Joshua Alston of The A.V. Hateship, Loveship (2014), her next theatrically released production,[37] was based on the 2001 short story "Hateship, Friendship, Courtship, Loveship, Marriage" by Alice Munro. She first appeared in the 1996 film Space Jam. Meanwhile, Daffy is accidentally hired as a college professor. 1 LOLA'S PHYSICAL APPEARANCE 2 LOLA'S PERSONALITY DEPICTION 3 WORKOUT SEGMENTS 4 VOICE CAST 5 NEW CHARACTER 6 ANIMATION 7 SOUND SERVICE 8 PROMOTION 9 CHANNEL Lola … Carla Castaneda. In it, she played a woman who must move to a new town to begin work as a housekeeper for an elderly man who needs help keeping house. The Looney Tunes Show (2011) Kristen Wiig. Kristen Carroll Wiig (/ w ɪ ɡ /; born August 22, 1973) is an American actress, comedian, and writer. Afrodita Androne (Romania) 11. [57] Later that year they welcomed twins, a boy and a girl, born via surrogacy. However, Bugs quickly finds out on their date that Lola's high-spirited personality causes her to talk constantly (speaking what's on her mind at all times), be forg… Directed by Seth Kearsley. Directed by Jeff Siergey. Pikali Gerda (Hungary) 10. Jeff Bergman as: Bugs Bunny, a grey bunny taxi driver who is on the run with Lola. Wiig played the Target Lady on part of her audition tape. Kristen Wiig. Wiig later relocated to Los Angeles, where she ventured into comedy as a member of the improvisational comedy troupe The Groundlings, and made her television debut in 2003. She attended community college and did a three-month outdoor-living program. [43] In 2015, she also played the director of media relations for NASA in the successful sci-fi drama The Martian, opposite Matt Damon, and starred as a family practitioner who is more interested in having a baby than having a boyfriend in the black comedy Nasty Baby, directed by Chilean filmmaker Sebastián Silva.[44]. She would have a prominent role as the love interest and co-worker of the titular character in the adventure dramedy The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (also 2013), alongside Ben Stiller and Sean Penn, which polarized critics and was a moderate box office success. First appearanceSpace Jam Created byHerschel Weingrod Timothy Harris Leo Benvenutti Steve Rudnick Voiced byKath Soucie Britt M… [15] She was expected to start a job at a plastic surgery clinic drawing pictures of people's postsurgery bodies, but the day before the job began, she decided to move to Los Angeles and pursue an acting career.[1]. - Share your reason with the rest of the community. Carla Castaneda. Yumi Fukamizu. "Kristen Wiig In Negotiations To Star In 'Where'd You Go Bernadette? [17] She felt improvisation was a better fit than acting, and being a part of the comedy group improved her skills. [Show Non-English Actors] [Hide Non-English Actors] Yumi Fukamizu. Rotten Tomatoes' consensus was: "A transfixing central performance by Kristen Wiig holds Welcome to Me together and compensates for its uneven stretches. "Ours is nothing like that Lola, no offense against that Lola, but this is what works for our show. While at The Groundlings, Wiig's manager encouraged her to submit an audition tape to Saturday Night Live. In 2010, Wiig had a brief role in Andrew Jarecki's drama All Good Things, starred opposite Will Forte and Ryan Phillippe in MacGruber, and provided her voice for two big budgeted animated comedies —Despicable Me and How to Train Your Dragon— that would mark the beginning of two highly profitable film franchises. [3] After appearing in a series of supporting roles in comedy films such as Knocked Up (2007), Adventureland (2009), Whip It (2009), and Paul (2011), she starred in and co-wrote the screenplay for the comedy film Bridesmaids (2011), which was both critically and commercially successful. [46] The much criticized all-female reboot Ghostbusters (also 2016) featured Wiig as an author who bands with other paranormal enthusiasts to stop an otherworldly threat. 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UNITED NATIONS (AP) — President Donald Trump took center stage at the U.N. General Assembly on Tuesday to deliver a strong defense of nationalism while exhorting the world to act against Iran’s “bloodlust” and rising aggression.
The president called on the global leaders seated before him to join the U.S. in further isolating Tehran, pushing them to use economic sanctions to pressure Iran to give up its nuclear program and stop attacks that are rattling the Middle East.
“Not only is Iran the world’s largest state sponsor of terrorism, but Iran’s leaders are fueling the tragic wars in both Syria and Yemen,” Trump said. “All nations have a duty to act. No responsible government should subsidize Iran’s bloodlust.”
Focusing on the United States’ self-interests, Trump said the nation’s security was jeopardized by the threat posed by Iran and warned Tehran to stop its aggression toward Washington’s allies in the Middle East.
“One of the greatest threats facing peace-loving nations today is the repressive regime in Iran. The regime’s record of death and destruction is well-known to us all,” said Trump. “As long as Iran’s menacing behavior continues, sanctions will not be lifted. They will be tightened.”
“The United States does not seek conflict with any other nation,” Trump added. “We desire peace, cooperation, and mutual gain with all. But I will never fail to defend America’s interests.”
As speculation mounted that Trump could meet in New York with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, the president raised the possibility of a diplomatic breakthrough, saying “the United States has never believed in permanent enemies. We want partners, not adversaries.”
But while Trump commanded the global stage, his speech was shadowed by momentum building in Washington among Democrats considering impeaching him.
Such a move appeared to gather stream after it was revealed that Trump ordered his staff to freeze nearly $400 million in aid to Ukraine a few days before a phone call in which he pressured the Eastern European nation’s leader to investigate the family of political rival Joe Biden.
It was a split-screen moment for Trump, who used the global spotlight to push his “America First,” go-it-alone foreign policy approach even as Democrats debated his political future in Washington. The president implored the world’s leaders to prioritize their own nations, stressing the benefits of strong borders and one-on-one trade deals while rejecting sweeping transnational organizations and alliances.
“The future does not belong to globalists. The future belongs to patriots. The future belongs to strong, independent nations,” Trump told a murmuring crowd at the General Assembly. “Globalism exerted a religious pull over past leaders causing them to ignore their own national interests. Those days are over.”
Trump’s speech was greeted with tepid applause from the world leaders. A sharp contrast to his fiery rally speeches, Trump on Tuesday adopted a more somber demeanor. He grasped the podium throughout his address, his voice at times so soft it would have been hard to hear without microphones. For an extended stretch, Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross sat in the audience with his eyes closed, appearing asleep.
Though denouncing Iran’s aggression, Trump did not explicitly blame Tehran for recent strikes against oil facilities in Saudi Arabia. Iran has denied orchestrating the attack, which Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has deemed “an act of war.”
Britain, France and Germany joined the United States on Monday in blaming Iran for the attacks. Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, for his part, pointed to claims of responsibility by Yemeni rebels and insisted: “If Iran were behind this attack, nothing would have been left of this refinery.”
Trump urged Tehran to follow the example set by North Korea’s Kim Jong Un, even though the autocrat continues to hold a tight grip on his nuclear weapons.
Trump, who has met with Kim for a pair of summits and a historic step into North Korea, said this week that another meeting “could happen soon.” He provided few details, and it wasn’t clear what officials were doing behind the scenes to set up a meeting to break the diplomatic impasse over the North’s development of nuclear-armed missiles targeting the U.S. mainland.
“While anyone can make war, only the most courageous can choose peace,” said Trump, praising Kim.
He also delivered a bellicose warning to Venezuela. He denounced the government of Nicolás Maduro and declared that he awaited the day “when Venezuela will be free and when liberty will prevail throughout this hemisphere.” He calls socialism “the wrecker of nations” and “destroyer of societies.”
His call came just a day after the United States and more than a dozen Latin American countries agreed to investigate and arrest associates and senior officials of Maduro’s government who are suspected of crimes like drug trafficking, money laundering and financing terrorism. Trump also, as he has done before, obliquely linked the crisis in Venezuela to the leftist policies of his domestic political opponents, vowing that the United States would “never be a socialist nation.”
As always, the political realities at home were never far from Trump’s mind.
He underscored the need for a fair trade deal with China, threatening more tariffs even as the ongoing dispute has rattled markets and endangered the domestic economic success on which Trump has banked his reelection hopes. And linking sovereignty to strong borders, Trump touted a hawkish immigration worldview popular with his conservative political base while chastising other governments for not doing their part.
“One of our most critical challenges is illegal immigration,” said Trump. He decried “radical activists” who “encourage illegal migration,” declaring that their policies are “not just. Your policies are cruel and evil.”
But Trump made no mention of the centerpiece issue of this year’s General Assembly: climate change. On Monday, he made only a 15-minute cameo at a global climate change meeting and later mocked Swedish 16-year-old activist Greta Thunberg, who had scolded the audience at the climate summit.
Trump tweeted: “She seems like a very happy young girl looking forward to a bright and wonderful future. So nice to see!”
This was Trump’s third speech to the world body. In his 2017 speech, he dubbed Kim “Little Rocket Man” and denounced North Korea from the podium like he did to Iran this year. In last year’s speech, his praise for his own administration’s accomplishments drew laughs from the assembled leaders.
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Co-oping Commitment
Many parents say the most important part of the preschool for them is the community that develops between families: a “family of families.” Because the school is non-profit, we do rely on parent involvement to ensure that essential functions are completed. Each family assists in the classroom (“co-oping”) based on the number of sessions per week their child attends.
Families who cannot or do not want to participate in classroom co-oping may opt out by paying 30% higher tuition. Our preschool requires all adults in the classroom to obtain Pennsylvania child abuse history clearances and criminal record checks.
Committees and Involvement
Before school begins each year, there is an all-parent meeting. At least one parent from each family is expected to attend this meeting. Each family is also expected to volunteer for a committee that meets throughout the school year to fulfill its obligations.
Throughout the school year the Lancaster Cooperative Preschool has events and seasonal celebrations such as: Stone Soup, Halloween and Holiday parties, Dr. Seuss Day, and more.
A Program of the UUCL
The Lancaster Cooperative Preschool is a program of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Lancaster. Both the parents of the school and the church make commitments to the school and participate in its success because it serves the shared values of the children and families in the school, and the church’s role in the larger community.
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Way of Defector: Exploring North Korea’s Defectors through Gaming
By Joe Fonseca. Originally posted on ‘Overactive Academic’ in 2018
Though the humanitarian aid worker tried their best, bribing the public security officer and eventually securing my release, their efforts were for naught. Two days later, unable to shake off the intensified searches put on by the police, I collapsed somewhere on the road outside Changchun, starvation and exhaustion overtaking me.
So ended my first attempt to escape from North Korea. An experience that, despite the simple mechanics and presentation of Way of Defector, allowed me to really reflect upon the danger some North Koreans face for a slim chance at bettering their lot in life. It also made me think about the way this indie game, produced by the small South Korean studio Dev Arc, portrays North Korean Defector stories and the uses such a simple game can have in an academic setting.
Set up like a board game, Way of Defector allows players to choose, “various scenarios based on true stories to create your own defection story.”[1] The game progress in turns of four phases, wherein the player can make decisions for their character about how they spend the day. This can include resting to eat and regain health, working illegally to earn money, or inquiring after the whereabouts of brokers who can help secure you passage to the South. The success or failure of each of these attempts is resolved by throwing dice, which are modified by the player character’s skills, the amount of time dedicated to the task, and any potential helpful items, (heavy work pants, for example, make physical work easier). Throughout the game, during any action, random events may occur. These take the form of small narratives, the outcome of which the player can influence through their choices. As this game simulates the most common escape path through Northern China, the player character is also pursued by Chinese public service agents, who wander about the map in periods of calm, or else ruthlessly track defectors while executing a ‘crackdown’. Meeting one (or more) at a location requires every action to be done with extra care, represented by opposed dice rolls, to see whether the player character can outwit or outrun the authorities.
The mechanics of play are simple enough for those without gaming experience to quickly pick up the basics after tool tips and pop ups explain character stats and potential actions. This leaves the player able, in my own experience at least, to become more engrossed in the emerging narrative of the escapee. The way this story forms is based in part on the character you choose and on the actions you decide to take.
Several characters are available, each with their own starting location and a specific ability that affects the game. When players begin, only the first character, Kim Young-sung, is available, with more unlocked as the player makes progress. These characters are fictional, but based on developer conducted interviews, according to a developer’s answers on Steam’s discussion board, “It is based on real defectors. We did interviews with defectors cause we’re Korean. But this game don’t have specific storyline. You’ll make your story within various random events.”[2] This is perfectly reasonable given the potential danger and added restrictions of using an actual individual’s lived experience. This decision allows players to feel less confined by any individual’s real life choices and instead allows them to experience their own journey, however brief it may be. Yet it is worth considering the accuracy and authenticity of the experience offered.
Though the physical appearance of the game may not engross players the way a high profile and highly graphical game may, the simple construction and minimalistic mechanics allows players the ability to lose themselves in their imaginations. It is impossible, of course, to fully experience what a North Korean defector would through playing this game; I did not die from exhaustion after a two-day pursuit near Changchun, nor is my leg broken or my stomach empty. Yet as a way of developing empathy in players, Way of Defector succeeds.
I played cautiously, avoiding those who offered shelter or information, believing it could be a trap. I stayed in the countryside, avoiding patrols to the detriment of my health. And at the back of my mind through all this was the understanding that the greatest danger that could befall me was being sent home. After a forty-minute session, I had ended my first attempt in failure, but the game had succeeded in making me try to approach a situation from the perspective of a fugitive, and in so doing humanized the too-often maligned people of North Korea, who are, by and large, mere victims of the unforgiving wiles of history and modern power politics.
As a learning tool, Way of Defector’s position as a mixture of biographical account and narrative fiction allows it to serve as a launchpad for discussing the dangers facing North Korean defectors and the issues surrounding North Korean Defector texts, depending on the class level.
Debates about the accuracy of defector texts and their use as political tools in South Korea bear mentioning. In one of the most high-profile cases, Shin Dong-Hyuk’s admission of mistakes in his immensely popular narrative Escape from Camp 14 cast doubt upon the veracity of these survivor stories as a whole. Not only did foreign observers question the truth of his story, the mistakes was quickly pounced upon by North Korea in an attempt to discredit defector stories wholesale.[3] Around the same time, the harrowing story of Yeonmi Park was damaged by the conflicting interviews she gave. Mary Ann Jolley, writing for The Diplomat, laid out these inconsistencies, but included Park’s own response, that the language barrier and mistaken childhood memories contributed to errors.[4]
While these revisions engendered suspicion, North Korea’s possession of family members, fears of reprisal, shame and psychological blocks, are all factors in hindering the veracity of these narratives. Added to this, the history of defector narratives, including immediate post-war defectors being utilized by South Korea as propaganda tools, and the skepticism that can come from the modern celebrity lifestyle of some defectors makes dismissal easy.[5] Yet accepting and using cross-referenced defector narratives remains one of the best ways to obtain information from North Korea, as maintained by North Korean Specialist Bradley K. Martin.[6] Finally, the argument remains that inconsistencies matter less than the creation of the narrative itself. John Cussen of Edinboro University argues that these works form the core of a new genre of North Korean literature, that they are necessary counterpoints to North Korean centric fiction, and that, “the experts are wrong to disdain the memoirs… because the border between fiction and nonfiction is not the imporous, thread-narrow, determinate line that they imagine.”[7] Way of Defector plays into potential discussions of all of these topics, and makes a case of the utility of games as a not just a story telling tool, but as a way of engaging with historical and current events.
In a high school history or social studies classroom, Way of Defector can serve alongside lecture as an excellent introduction to the struggles of the North Korean people, as it possesses such a low skill barrier and cheap cost. Students can attempt to complete a single run through, documenting their troubles and successes, and reflect upon the hardships faced or the specific struggles that were heretofore unknown, like the role of churches or the dread of being told you will not be paid for your labour because your secret origin was discovered. For better or worse, the game does not hit upon the more vicious dangers North Koreans may experience in China, including sexual slavery and human trafficking, though the end game loss conditions are accompanied by paintings of a firing squad or your collapsed body.
In first or second year university courses, I can envision this game being used along with others to discuss the impact and value of propaganda in interactive media, examinations of North Korea in media, especially if the instructor decides to contrast North Korean representations in the West and South Korea, or to discuss the arguments that surround the validity of North Korean defector stories. In any case, the length of the average game (30-60 minutes) and the easy of entry, both financially and in relation to game skill knowledge, makes this an interesting candidate for classrooms as well as personal exploration.
What do you think about these kinds of touchy subjects in video games? How about their use in the classroom? Please let me know what you think about this kind of article, if you’d like to see more, if I’m completely off base, of if there are other historical video games that you think I should take a look at. All the best,
[1] “Way of Defector on Steam.” Steampowered.com. http://store.steampowered.com/app/658660/Way_of_Defector/ (Retrieved December 15 2017).
[2] Beautifullcastle[developer]. “Game length?” Way of Defector General Discussion. http://steamcommunity.com/app/658660/discussions/0/1500126447404387168/ (Retrieved December 15 2017).
[3] Shoichet, Catherine and Madison Park. “North Korea slams defector over inaccuracies in story.” CNN World. January 20, 2015. http://www.cnn.com/2015/01/20/asia/north-korea-responds-after-defector-changes-story/index.html (Retrieved December 15 2017).
[4] Jolley, Mary Ann. “The Strange Tale of Yeonmi Park: A high-profile North Korean defector has harrowing stories to tell. But are they true?” The Diplomat. December 10, 2014. https://thediplomat.com/2014/12/the-strange-tale-of-yeonmi-park/ (Retrieved December 15 2017).
[5] Martin, Bradley K. “The problem with North Korea’s celebrity defectors.” Global Post. January 22, 2015. https://www.pri.org/stories/2015-01-22/problem-north-korea-s-celebrity-defectors (Retrieved December 15 2017).
[6] Martin, “The problem with North Korea’s celebrity defectors.”
[7] Cussin, John. “On the Call to Dismiss North Korean Defector’s Memoirs and on Their Dark American Alternative.” Korean Studies. 40. (January 1, 2016), 148.
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MENA 354/448: Middle East and North Africa Seminar (Dr. Courtney Dorroll) *
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ATLA Religion Database with ATLA Serials
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Historical Abstracts
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This database provides indexing and abstracts for top-ranked scholarly journals, recent reference works, and professional conference papers. It includes a lot of full-text articles. Its coverage consists of topics such as law and legislation, comparative politics, political theory, international relations, humanitarian issues, and non-governmental organizations.
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The essential index for advanced literary research. Thousands of journals in all areas of literary study and all time periods.
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Forgiving What You Can't Forget: Discover How To Move On, Make Peace With Painful Memories, And Create A Life That’s Beautiful Again
New York Times bestselling author Lysa TerKeurst helps readers address how to stop suffering from what others have done to them while exploring what forgiveness is, what it isn't, and how to deal with difficult relationships.
You deserve to stop suffering because of what other people have done to you.
Have you ever felt stuck in a cycle of unresolved pain, playing offenses over and over in your mind? You know you can't go on like this, but you don't know what to do next. Lysa TerKeurst has wrestled through this journey. But in surprising ways, she’s discovered how to let go of bound-up resentment and overcome the resistance to forgiving people who aren’t willing to make things right.
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You can explore each of our destinations at your own pace. When you drive a classic car, you have the opportunity to take in the local heritage in total leisure. Staying off the beaten track, our tours show you the picturesque villages of the Normandy countryside (such as Beaumont-en-Auge, Cambremer and Beuvron-en-Auge), the Vexin Français Natural Park (Chérence, Théméricourt, Maudétour and so forth) and the Loire Valley (including Chisseaux, Bracieux, Cheverny).
The Cartis Classic Car Experience has compiled a list of recommended guesthouses that give clients a chance to sample local products, details of which are available in our guidebooks.
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Since its creation, the King’s Vegetable Garden has pursued a threefold mission, namely to produce, to experiment and to transmit. Faced with the ageing tree population, the trees are replanted in conjunction with evolving cultivation practices, experimenting with new botanical combinations. These actions are carried out while maintaining a profound respect for the historic structures, which are being restored in successive stages, a major procedure, the likes of which have not been attempted for over one hundred years. In its concern for the preservation and development of France’s cultural and scenic heritage, the Cartis Classic Car Experience has made a commitment to the École Nationale Supérieure de Paysage with a view to totally restoring the King's Vegetable Garden. Click the link to become a sponsor: https://monpotagerduroi.fr/participer/
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2019 has seen a surge of interest in electric cars. There are three main reasons for this:
Firstly, the impact of government legislation banning sales of all non-electric cars by 2040 is gradually seeping into our consciousness. Yes, it is still a very long time away. But when we are making decisions about whether to buy a new car and what type of car to buy, it is now firmly in the back of our minds.
Secondly, there has been a significant increase in interest in electric vehicles due to the environmental news agenda and the growing visibility of climate change protests. According to research by automotive analysis company Sophus3, there has been a 56% increase in online interest and research into electric cars since early April. Much of this seems to have been influenced by both the launch of Ultra Low Emissions zone in London and the Extinction Rebellion climate change protests.
The third factor spiking interest in electric cars is the growing availability of these cars. For example, a new, more affordable, Tesla model was launched in the UK in May. And the list of manufacturers now making electric cars continues to grow: now including Tesla, MG, Audi, Mercedes, Jaguar, Nissan, Hyundai, VW, Kia, BMW and Renault – to name but a few!
Electric car owners were recently given more good news when the government announced that they may soon be given special green number plates. These would enable local authorities to offer zero-emission vehicles benefits such as cheaper parking. The hope is that this will prove to be an additional incentive to boost electric car sales.
However, in the midst of all the above developments, one key individual has decided to pull out of the electric car market. covered the exciting news that the British inventor James Dyson was developing a new electric car. However, he has now decided that this is not financially viable.
The Dyson car – which was never intended to be aimed at the mass market – was described as radical and different. It was to be built in Singapore, with the first vehicles due to roll off the production line in 2021. Dyson intended to invest over £2bn in developing both the car and new electric batteries.
However, because of the cost of developing the car, Dyson has concluded that the sums simply don’t add up. He describes his decision to scrap the project not as a product failure or failure of the team. “This is not the first project which has changed direction and it will not be the last.”
Dyson plans to spend the rest of the funds intended for the electric car project on developing other products. These include making a quantum leap in electric car battery technology. “Our battery will benefit Dyson in a profound way and take us in exciting new directions,” he said.
Meanwhile, the other major manufacturers listed above are continuing to plough huge amounts of money into the development of electric cars. The hope is that by making such investment now, economies of scale will gradually make the technology cheaper and being to generate the profits that are needed for the future.
So, despite the withdrawal of Dyson from the electric car market, it still has very much a glowing future, and is a topic that Logbook Loans will return to soon in this column.
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A girlfriend’s new jeans
A girlfriend of a man who died after getting into a fight with his girlfriend has bought her new pair of jeans, hoping to help save his life.
The 30-year-old woman from Virginia who is also a waitress in Atlanta told ABC News she bought the pair of pants at a mall in Atlanta’s downtown neighborhood in December.
She said she doesn’t have much experience with women’s fashion, but the jeans she bought have a cute pattern.
“I have seen women’s clothing and they’re so small, they don’t fit well,” she said.
“So I’m really excited.”
She said it was also important for her to wear them, especially since she is also working in the restaurant industry.
“So I feel like I have to be a role model,” she told ABC.
“It makes me feel like a little girl again.”
She told ABC the new pair will help her feel more confident, so she’s planning to wear it on more dates, and she hopes to go to the beach with them.
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(thing) by Hyphenated Sun Mar 20 2005 at 1:08:23
A knitter would know this move: you've started a lovely bit of work with a yarn you really like, and then when you look at it, you realize it's all wrong. You put down the work and the skein and the needles for a while because pulling out all that work can break a tender heart. If you've got a little merry-go-round type thingy and can use it to unravel, the whole process becomes a little game, or else a secular homage to the prayers of a Buddhist monk.
I spent a morning doing just that thing, with three skeins worth of Lion Brand Homespun. It was a morning my dad and I call Day 433, which was dad's idea in the first place. To save all the trouble of counting backwards, 433 days ago was January 11, 2004, and that was the day I woke up and heard "It's not good news... it's cancer."
Now, because I seldom do things the way people would expect, I got my cancer in my colon, and I did not arrange for the type that contains itself nicely, and I did not catch it early, and I am not nearly old enough for it. At the Cancer Center at Hackensack University Medical Center, I was known simply as "that young woman." Alternatively, I was known as "the one with the smile," and "the girl who knits."
With cotton/poly microspun just the right shade of off-white and size seven needles, I took two weeks worth of chemo treatments to make my new nephew a new blankie. They were bamboo needles because the chemo makes your hands sensitive to cold, and metal needles are too cold. Then I started knitting a blanket for me, to wear during chemo. They keep the day room very cold to control patients' nausea.
The needles were size 13 bamboo circulars, and the yarn was thick and soft. It felt like hell, running through my fingers, but it felt nice on my arms and legs. The fibers absorbed some of the chemical smell of the place. At least, it seems that way. Perhaps I'm only imagining the smell of bleach and poison, which I only imagine makes me a little nauseous. I worked away at the parts of the blanket, spreading them over my chest and belly, and occasionally pulling out long strands of hair as I shed them in clumps. Even bamboo started to hurt my fingers, so I never finished the work. It never looked quite right anyway.
433 days later, the patches of completed blanket are unraveled and rewound into tidy globes with an end sticking out the top that pulls as smooth as milk pouring. I wind pull-skeins well, if I do say it. On day 345, or thereabouts, I learned the gentle and tedious art of the Granny Square, and just grabbed the remaining skeins of Homespun to make a blanket that would match the chaise. Until today, I wasn't conscious that I'd be pulling apart the work I got done while I patiently, smilingly endured my cool beige purgatory. Smiling on the outside; on the inside, I dreamed of taking that skein and slowly strangling the next person who mistook my colostomy bag for an unborn baby. That skein never touched the neck of a single person, but when it gets looped into a plain border for my Granny Square afghan, I imagine it'll feel nice snuggled around my neck.
And that was day 433. To review, I took apart the less-good thing I'd made during chemo, and replaced it with a better thing during the course of a normal life. I think the nurses at the Cancer Center would be happy about it, if I saw them to tell them, and if they recognized me with eyebrows.
(idea) by dmandave Sun Mar 20 2005 at 8:50:41
I'll apologize upfront for my shitty poetry, but it sounded pretty good when I first wrote it, or maybe it was just the copiuos amounts of drugs I was taking...
bad poetry from a bad poet
nights, days, vacations, it all flows together in the end
we wake up
do what we do
then return to our places of slumber
next days are relative to their yesterdays
people come and people go
the world remains the same
yet we fall in love with it
and we provide the emotions and joy
the meaning we try to convey
to make the world a “better place”
change is sometimes needed, however
by the time we grow old it’s too late to change
and death becomes a realization
mistakes of the past are avoided through the wisdom
passed on to future generations
in the end we are what we are
and all that that is is some dust from the stars
convincing ourselves of anything greater
makes life interesting
and the industries grow
and philosophies change
but the people remain themselves
(idea) by teleny Sun Mar 20 2005 at 13:55:09
In the inner castle that is my heart I hear them fight. Cordwainer Smith, the Christian apologist, and Charles Kinsey, the Christian apostate. I also hear the voices, in the background, yet clearly heard, of Aldous Huxley, of Timothy Leary, of Willam Burroughs, of Allen Ginzburg, of the Luces of Time/Life, of Ralph Ginsberg, and even of Hugh Hefner and William F. Buckley.
All good men, and good people. I also hear the voice of the aggregate intellectual progressive community of New Haven, Connecticut, and of Yale University. I hear (though it may be foreign to me) the voices of the conservative Christian community, and know that I should be able to account for myself to them, as well.
All I ask is to hear my voice.
I started this yesterday evening by musing on what I would tell myself if I were ten years old. For that is when my sexual history begins in earnest. I was told nothing.
I didn't know the difference between men and women, other than that men were (often) bigger and stronger. My immediate family was matrilineal: men married, bequeathed their names to children, and died in middle age. Women were clearly the dominant sex: they cooked, cleaned, were there when you were sent home from school, and produced articles of virtu and wonder. In old age, they traveled and always had cool stuff to mess with. Men wore suits, had jobs they hated, and had inconsequential leisure pursuits, mostly things that needed doing anyway, like cutting grass and doing odd jobs around the house. Babies came from ladies, but I wasn't keen on knowing exactly how, thanks to Life Magazine I had a working knowlege of embryology, but little idea of what set off the whole process. I can only count one time that I saw the anatomical difference, when I was seven, I saw a naked boy. The strange tube I saw hanging off his body, I figured, was some rubber thing he'd stuck on to frighten me, and so I pretended not to notice. My father, I knew, could urinate from across the bathroom, but he was always showing off magic tricks, so there.
But what does this matter, when we're talking about blasphemy? Well, after a while, I began to be curious about sex -- everyone talked about this interesting thing that adults did, but no one was telling me what it was. And in the sexually revolutionary year of 1969, it was rather easier to get first-hand practical experience than to get written information. Even, or in some cases especially, if you were ten years old -- in those days, you needed a permission slip from your parents to get Biology textbooks from the library. And one way or another, from pedophiles to sexually precocious classmates, to a sexually predatory stepparent, to understanding friends, to two bisexual soulmate honeys (yuppers, at the same time), to swing scene, to now and then, from 1969 to now, I have found partners, and had sex. It was not always what I would have told myself to do, now, but I was operating under the only data that was clear, and logical: sex was good, sex was healthy, sex will never hurt you, if you don't judge, don't question and use contraception. And I was good to the good thing, and in general, the good thing was good to me.
In the long run, it was a lie: for as the desire has matured in me, has become keener, more refined and focussed, as my amatory skills have progressed, I've been forsaken. One of my dearest loves has died, and the other is old and broke and impotent, and doesn't want me anymore. No one wants a fat lady of forty-six with no career,and no skills other than coupling, keeping house, and a good line of banter. The "zipless fuck" future, where everyone could have sex, with no strings attached, never materialized, even without the help of a conservative backlash, gender feminism, and a lot of bad business deals: the swing scene has fallen to AIDS, to which I'm immune, apparently. Now I'm single, broke, and facing a childless future.
So what support would the opposition give me? The same words that were on the lips of my classmates when I tried to tell them that I had loved: Slut. Whore. Lesbian. (My Kinsey number, like Institute associate Paul Gebhard's, is 1...but like him, not for lack of trying!) Pervert. Town pump. (This, from the stepparent whose abusive wrath I had once tried to assuage with my body.) Deluded fool. (The feminist community, and the intellectual progressives.) Sex addict. (The helping community.) In exchange for a promise from me of further lifelong chastity, I'd get...what? a career spreading misinformation among high-school girls to get them to stop giving their boyfriends blowjobs? At the end of the day, I'd still probably be watching Jay Leno on a set with a wire hanger antenna alone, without even a good wank to put me to sleep.
Is it any wonder that I've tried to stand by the side that at least will offer me dignity?
Dr. Kinsey was wrong on several things. The vaginal orgasm. The exact percentage of exclusively homosexual men in the general population: 4%? 3%? 1.4%? (Come out, come out, where ever you are!). Heck, I'm even willing to concede that Rex King was probably not as nice to all those kids as he said he was (though I did find at least one obliging older gentleman who gave me great sex as a preteen...and otherwise we had about as good an intergenerational friendship as it gets...really!) He had a sticky private life, and tended to substitute sensation for actual intimacy (but don't we all?). I sometimes wish that Aldous Huxley, or a young and in training Timothy Leary, or Kenneth Anger, or Jack Parsons, or Paul Linebarger, or someone had tipped him off to the fact that ecstasy, in its truest sense, isn't just a question of having an earth-shattering orgasm, or an emotional reaction, and that religion wasn't just a set of social conventions and prohibitions, but something else altogether in human experience. He needed to be told about the role of oxytocin in the human body, as opposed to sex hormones and vitamin D. His ideas on women, in general, needed maturing. But it was a start, and that's all that I, or anyone, ever asked.
Yes, I was wrong. I should have been putting my energy into men who would give me a stable future instead of experiences, no matter how pleasurable and exotic, in the here and now. I should have turned in my stepfather, instead of 'trying to make things right'. I should have learned to rely on masturbation and wet dreams, keep my legs crossed, my mouth shut, and my hands to myself at least until I was old enough to know how not to get hurt, as opposed to not getting pregnant (which I knew from the jump). I should have listened less to the hedonistic propaganda of the Sixties and Seventies, and more to my grandmother, who, come to think of it, didn't like masturbation, either.
But in many ways, I've had a good life. No, I wasn't a porn star, a stripper, or a whore. I've read and written about sex for as long as I've been having it, and sometimes quite well. I've gone and done things, seen places, and had experiences and sensations that most can only imagine. (Or read about in my writings!) My sex life isn't over. Neither is my life away from sex, nor my imaginative and writing life. There's even an outside chance I'll have children, a husband, and at least a good-enough career to keep food on the table and teeth in my head. I can still pass on my wisdom, which, as Hildegarde of Bingen remarked, is to make children in Heaven. I go to a gay-friendly, liberal Anglo-Catholic church, support gay ordination and other sex-positive causes and have participated in sex studies (the boring kind) to help sort out what's really going on. In many ways, I'm very happy.
Now I'm sorry about dragging this whole thing up, but this is the first time I've had to spend about a week doing nothing but research for a WU, in response to loud cries of "You're going to stir things up, get your facts straight." The trinkets were fine. The public response, however has been pitiful, considering that I've had a WU about 18th century Scotland that got upvoted faster, and apparently, none of the Teeming Millions want to engage in any kind of dialog whatsoever. I keep on being told to "give it a rest" when I wasn't even talking in the first place, and that I worship some "god" that I don't even know exists. If there's been fighting, talk behind my back or within the editors or gods I'd like to hear about it. I've liked reading Arts and Letters Daily, and several other non-sex-oriented WU's; if I could get some better feedback on how and why the author feels this way, I could perhaps get a better handle on the truth. (I try to be even-handed, even if I like controversial people and things...even because I like them.) If there are any other people who are willing to spend time with me, nitpicking and shooting down, and debunking, I'm more than happy to accomodate them. In other words, "Honey, you mean to tell me, after all that foreplay, you want me to sleep?"
This is a season of penance, and of peace. I tender the above as an abject apology, and will gladly keep my own counsel from now on. Thank you very much.
March 19, 2005 Alfred Kinsey Incubus Arts and Letters Daily
March 21, 2005 Battle of Salamis Problems with E2 user poetry Kinsey scale
March 20, 2007 How to urinate standing up Too much bad poetry on E2 Do not put this product into the rectum by using fingers or any mechanical device or applicator
Blackmail Graham Greene Realism March 20, 2006
December 21, 2005 Moloch administration March 20, 2004 March 19, 2004
March 18, 2004 Steady these hands these hands steady these hands Great Schism Youth Communist League
perspective in small children's artwork
Japanese education
How to use an apostrophe
Yossarian's School of Badassary
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