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Author: Stephen Irving
800 Robson Street Plaza Update
The 800 block of Robson Street is set to receive a complete makeover after Vancouver city council approved a $5.38-million budget to revamp the existing temporary plaza with a permanent design that acknowledges the high profile nature of the space and its usage for events and festivals....
Letter to Mayor Stewart and Members of Council re: 800 Robson
Dear Mayor Stewart and Members of Council, I am writing on behalf of the Downtown Vancouver Association to address a recent decision to defer the approval of funding for the completion of the 800 Block of Robson Square in late December 2018. As advocates for social diversity, economic resilience and urban innovation in Vancouver’s MetroCore, the DVA strongly supports the...
In Defence of Produce Row
Participating in the process to develop the planning principles for the new St. Paul’s Hospital Precinct, and the Viaducts and False Creek Flats, the primary issue of concern that emerged for the DVA was the impact of the street network, particularly on the functionality of...
Northeast False Creek Workshop Response
DVA has consistently advocated meaningful streetscape connectivity as a primary element of any urban design proposition. Streets need consideration as activity and lingering places in addition to being passages that one traverses. We support the City’s aspiration for the new NEFC Streets to be “Great Streets”....
DVA Community Health and Well-Being Timeline 2015-2016
November to December 2015, 7 Roundtables on Health & Well-Being through lens of each of 7 topics: Public Realm, Community, Economy, Food, Housing, Transportation, Substance Abuse. Since then the DVA process, in addition to monthly Board meetings, has been as follows: December 10, 2015: DVA AGM...
Planning Commentary on the New St. Paul’s Hospital
Through our community engagement over the last four years the DVA has extensively explored the inter-relationships between diverse professional interests in developing advocacy on critical community issues. We have primarily done this through our DVA “Quilting” process, where the overlay of insights gleaned from our...
DVA Health and Wellbeing Roundtable Metrocore Quilt Boards
The purpose of the 2015 DVA Transportation Roundtables was to develop a shared discourse regarding city building and health and wellbeing in the Vancouver’s MetroCore. THE “METROCORE QUILT” PROCESS Participants in each of our seven workshops discussed and developed ideas over a “MetroCore Quilt” game board. The informal nature of this...
DVA Directors Report – December 2015
DVA Directors Report - December 2015 This time last year we thought we had done our heavy lifting. But then the fun began! We had determined that transportation was essential infrastructure like water, whose tap should not be choked off. We summarised that as transportation =...
Highlights from Roundtable 7: Substance Habituation
The DVA – Connecting the Dots: Towards Health and Wellbeing in our Communities… On December 10, 2015, the DVA held its seventh in a series of Metrocore Quilting roundtables exploring the connection between this year’s subject area Health and Wellbeing and some of the key components...
Highlights from Roundtable 6: Active Transportation
The DVA – Connecting the Dots: Towards Health and Wellbeing in our Communities… On December 9, 2015, the DVA held its sixth in a series of Metrocore Quilting roundtables exploring the connection between this year’s subject area Health and Wellbeing and some of the key components...
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The arrival of captain marvel was very first triggered in the post-credit scene of Avengers: endgame when nick fierceness anticipates his fatality and sends out a signal to captain wonder. The women protagonist turned up at the Avengers HQ as well as inspired the remains of the group to go and fight Thanos, get the infinity rocks, as well as revive deep space. The team finds Thanos, Thor kills him, but they do not obtain the infinity stones. Hereafter occasion captain, Marvel covers a larger area in the area but doesn't even trouble considering the doing of Avengers as they create a whole into the material of reality. Nevertheless this, in the endgame, she pertains to planet as well as kicks butts of Thanos's army like she brand-new whatever whereas she need to have been much more unaware than Ant-man, but she isn't. If the post-credit scene was to make good sense after that she should have been the one to snap her fingers putting on the infinity gauntlet and, in that means, raw wouldn't have died either, as well as given that she is so effective using infinity stones wouldn't have actually impacted her. The personality was thought to be the facility of attraction in the flick, but she didn't also play a substantial role. This moment it was a little bit recognized that in such a lengthy film, it was impossible to include exactly how captain marvel arrived and also conserved Tony Stark. That's why this time around the followers would have to make use of leap logic and by default understand just how captain wonder reached tony plain, approving her duty in saving deep space.
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Sizes and scales of fashion research: connecting bodies and garments from skin to globality
Almila, Anna-Mari (2017) Sizes and scales of fashion research: connecting bodies and garments from skin to globality. In: Zonemoda, 3.5.-5.5.2017, Rimini, Italy.
Almila, Anna-Mari
As fashion studies has come to be established as an independent and institutionalised academic area from the 1980s on, also its research focus has gradually taken new directions. From rather generalizing statements about the nature of fashion in the early 20th century, to more empirically grounded but Eurocentric ideas about fashion (systems) especially from the 1980s onwards, to a critique of such Eurocentricism in both theoretical and empirical research from early 2000s on, fashion studies now recognises the whole globe as its potential field of research. Yet, with few exceptions, studies of fashion tend to be small-scale case studies, with varying success in recognising transnational and cosmopolitan connections. In this paper, I seek to offer new conceptual and methodological tools for fashion studies, drawing upon various social scientific and other sources, such as globalization theory, the new sociology of art, Actor Network Theory, and material technology.
First, drawing upon ideas developed within globalization theory of everyday practices’ importance for globalization processes on the one hand, and globalization’s impact on everyday practices on the other, I explore the micro, meso and macro levels connected to fashion phenomena in various geographical contexts, both coral and peripheral to the fashion system. I argue that it is crucial to study all these together, for failing to do so is often to downplay the (well-known) global inequalities involved in fashion processes. Second, I stress the importance of following connections rather than focusing on one (or a limited number of) geographical location(s) only (as is typically the case in case studies). There are at least three types of connections that need to be recognised here: individual garments travelling through production systems and after; garment-body connections in all phases and elements of this chain; and garment-body-space connections which particularly influence the wearer and her/his relationship to the garment. Through these considerations, I seek to involve physical, mental, social and global elements within the same framework, thus hoping to provide further, fertile grounds for fashion research in the future.
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You are here: Joint Portal of the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions > Implementation > Scientific And Technical Activities > From Science to Action > Draft Road Map for Science to Action
By decisions BC-12/22, RC-7/12 and SC-7/30, the conferences of the Parties requested the Secretariat to develop and present to the conferences of the parties at their meetings in 2017 a road map for further engaging parties and other stakeholders in informed dialogue for enhanced science-based action in the implementation of the conventions at the regional and national levels., noting that the road map should consider.
The conferences of the Parties noted that the road map should consider:
Exploring new activities within the mandates of the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm conventions to enhance science-based action to implement the conventions;
Addressing the gaps in access to scientific information and knowledge, the lack of capacity to provide scientific inputs to the various processes under the conventions and the need for scientific and technical advice in relation to the implementation of the conventions;
Facilitating the exchange of scientific and technical information among parties and other stakeholders and promoting the understanding of the scientific and technical aspects of the three conventions;
Possibilities for cooperation and coordination with the UNEP and other relevant organizations, scientific bodies and stakeholders.
At the 2017 meetings, the conferences of the Parties took note of the draft road map (UNEP/CHW.13/INF/50 - UNEP/FAO/RC/COP.8/INF/35 - UNEP/POPS/COP.8/INF/52) and requested the Secretariat to revise it, with a focus on enhancing science-based action at the national and regional levels, for consideration at the 2019 meetings.
The Secretariat prepared a revised draft road map with a focus on moving from multilateral dialogue to action at the national and regional levels while avoiding duplication and inconsistencies with existing mechanisms and taking into account the views expressed by Parties during the 2017 meetings. Parties and others are invited to submit comments on the revised draft road map, by 28 February 2018.
Invitation to submit comments on the revised draft road map (Deadline for submission: 28 February 2018)
Revised draft road map for science to action (Draft of 30 September 2018)
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Argentina Response 28 February 2018
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Iraq Response 28 February 2018
Madagascar Response 22 January 2018
Mexico Response 27 February 2018
Mexico Response-2 6 March 2018
Myanmar Response 28 February 2018
State of Palestine Response 28 February 2018
Serbia Response 1 March 2018
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Lies and more lies EDITORIAL 09/02/2010
Lies and more lies
Justice Secretary Leila de Lima, speaking with reporters said that if necessary, she would summon President Aquino, as well as Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) chief, Jesse Robredo, her co-chairman in the probe body, for them to shed light on the botched hostage rescue operations.
Obviously, that’s all for show. She certainly wouldn’t dare summon Noynoy Aquino to even “shed light” on what he was doing all that time, because if she did, Noynoy and his boys who claim to have been in Emerald Restaurant on Roxas Boulevard, in front of the US Embassy, would be found to have been lying through their teeth, since it has been confirmed by the restaurant staff, as well Robredo, that Noynoy arrived at Emerald after 8:30 p.m., or after the hostages were already killed. His secretaries, such as Robredo, were there some 30 minutes early as they were summoned by Noynoy to a meeting.
And even as Noynoy was already near the area of the hostage taking, it still took him over four hours to make an appearance, made worse by wearing a smile on his face.
So it has been established that neither he nor his officials were in Emerald monitoring the situation the whole time. So where were they? In the Palace playing billiards while the hostage drama was ongoing?... MORE
Bribes, kidnap and murder: Russia’s police turn to crime focus 09/02/2010
Bribes, kidnap and murder: Russia’s police turn to crime
MOSCOW — Scandals involving police crime are becoming more and more frequent in Russia — kidnapping, murder, torture and corruption among them — casting doubts on President Dmitry Medvedev’s ability to reform the tainted force.
In the latest incident, four Moscow policemen were arrested on suspicion of kidnapping a businessman and driving off with him in the trunk of their car.
The man’s wife told police that her husband had been kidnapped from outside their house by camouflaged attackers.
The case was not unprecedented: three Moscow police officers had kidnapped two women in February, demanding 50,000 euros and threatening that the families would be framed in drugs cases if they failed to pay up..... MORE
Amboy Noynoy FRONTLINE Ninez Cacho-Olivares 09/02/2010
Amboy Noynoy
Noynoy announced to media that he had canceled his trips scheduled this month to Indonesia and Vietnam, but will go ahead with his US visit to attend the United Nations General Assembly meeting, a yearly affair, where heads of state or governments, or their foreign ministers attend in their stead, to give their speeches, which more often than not, are not even listened to by other world leaders.
Noynoy of course hopes for a meeting with US President Barack Obama, even for a photo-op, in the hope of scoring points with the locals to generate that impression that Noynoy has Obama’s full support. But who cares if Obama supports him?
As of now, however, Malacañang has not gotten word that Noynoy can be squeezed into Obama’s schedule.
The interesting question with regard to the canceled Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) visits, however, is: Just who canceled the visits Indonesia or Noynoy, and Vietnam or Noynoy?
Noynoy, in announcing the cancellation of his visits to Indonesia and Vietnam, made it appear that it was he who had canceled the visits, and that he has sought a rescheduling of his visits for October, but that the two Asean countries failed to fit his visit in their schedules..... MORE
Much ado about rolling and flying coffins BLURBAL THRUSTS Louie Logarta 09/02/2010
Much ado about rolling and flying coffins
BLURBAL THRUSTS
Louie Logarta
Associate Justice Noel Tijam of the Court of Appeals has turned out to be the knight in shining armor of an estimated 10 million PWDs (people with disability) all over the country for upholding their right to a 20-percent discount in the purchase of medicines as mandated by in the Magna Carta for Disabled Persons.
It was a well-received decision penned by Justice Tijam of the CA’s Eleventh Division wherein he threw out a petition filed by the Drugstores Association of the Philippines and allies Save More Drug of the SM group, Manson Drug Corp., Northern Luzon Drug Corp. and South Star Drug Inc. seeking to nullify said discount being granted to PWDs, claiming several provisions of the PWD law were “unconstitutional.”
Tijam countered that the questioned discount is in fact constitutional because it is a legitimate exercise of police power by the State.
“While the Constitution protects property rights, petitioners must accept the realities of business and the State, in the exercise of police power, can intervene in the operations of a business which may result in the impairment of property rights in the process… based on the foregoing reasoning and justification, we find that the grant of 20 percent discount on the purchased medicines of PWDs is similarly considered a valid exercise of police power of the State, hence, it is constitutional.”.... MORE
Crisis mismanagement by panic By Ronald Roy COMMENT 09/02/2010
Crisis mismanagement by panic
By Ronald Roy
After the smoke cleared over the Luneta carnage the other Monday, there was little doubt we would be thrown into an internecine state of frenzied blame-laying and finger-pointing. The disarray has reached a point where we must now decide for ourselves how we can regroup to salvage the national honor and recover fast from a jolted economy. For how long, nobody really knows.
One cannot but recoil at the “expert” remark of a Tourism or Foreign Affairs official that there was nothing to worry about since business relations between Hong Kong and mainland China on one hand, and our country on the other, would normalize in around “two and a half” months.
This optimism is as asinine as the notion of a pint-sized Gloria Arroyo being entered as a statuesque contestant in a beauty pageant, and uncalled for since it tends to downplay the hurt the Chinese claim we have heaped upon them. This official must learn that contrition cannot set a deadline for the grant of the forgiveness that a wrongdoer seeks.
At the same time, it is regretted that some of our Chinese friends have failed to isolate the wrongful acts of our officials as their own and not of the entire Filipino nation. It might help them to know we are among the most decent and amiable peoples in the world..... MORE
US legacy unwritten as Iraq combat mission ends — commanders FEATURE 09/02/2010
US legacy unwritten as Iraq combat mission ends — commanders
CONTINGENCY OPERATING SITE MAREZ — Army Col. Charles Sexton likes to tell his soldiers that, 19 years on from his first involvement with Iraq, the US military’s legacy here remains largely unwritten.
Sitting in his office on Contingency Operating Site Marez, just outside the main northern city of Mosul, where insurgent groups wreaked havoc in the aftermath of the US-led invasion of 2003, the 48-year-old recounts a story he has told his troops.
On a recent break in France, Sexton and his wife visited Chateau-Thierry, a town east of Paris, where he saw a monument to the US army’s Third Infantry Division’s contributions during the two World wars.
“The monument is beautiful, it’s gorgeous... everything was kept perfectly and it was in a beautiful spot,” says Sexton, now the commander of the Third Division’s 2nd Brigade.
“And there is, just outside this town... another little sign, it’s about maybe 18 to 20 inches, and it says ‘Cimetiere Allemand,’ which is ‘German Cemetery’. ... It wasn’t well-kept, it was just a cemetery.”.... MORE
Sex Education — 7 VIEWPOINTS Archbishop Oscar V. Cruz 09/02/2010
Sex Education — 7
Archbishop Oscar V. Cruz
As a right and proper ending of this subject matter of “Sex Education,” it has now become both fruitful and practical to make a full circle thereabout in the sense that there it started and there also shall it end.
Question: What are the clear and given premises of this short and simple treaties in conjunction with education about sex?
Answer: Firstly, it acquired the interest and concern of the Department of Education in particular. Then, the same department considered it necessary to have sex education modules, booklets and similar literature composed, printed and accordingly funded. Lastly, as a matter of course, the said department tasked some teachers in selected public schools to handle the subject matter and do the teaching thereof to duly chosen elementary and high school students in the school premises.
Needless to say, the starling statement of the previous secretary of Health to give “Sex Education” even to “Kindergarten” pupils was not taken seriously..... MORE
Palace hand in Senate probe suspension eyed By Angie M. Rosales 09/02/2010
Palace hand in Senate probe suspension eyed
By Angie M. Rosales
Malacanang may have had a direct hand in the sudden suspension of the Senate’s scheduled inquiry into the bungled hostage crisis that left eight Hong Kong residents dead and eight more injured, with more traumatized over the tragedy.
Sen. Edgardo Angara raised this issue of probable Malacañang interference in the affairs of the Senate as word reached him that somebody allegedly asked to have Sen. Gregorio Honasan, overall lead in the probe of the Aug. 23 hostage incident in Manila, place on hold the proceedings in the meantime.
“Who is investigating it? Because they (Palace) requested Gringo (Honasan) to suspend in the meantime the investigation here in the Senate,” Angara said yesterday in an interview with reporters, adding this was the information he had gathered.
He insinuated that the current Senate does not seem to be acting independently, tossing back the question to reporters if the move to suspend the inquiry will affect the credibility of the institution.
Angara, however, refused to divulge his source, saying that the issue is best addressed to the panel chairmen.
Predictably Honasan, chairman of the public order committee, dismissed the allegations, standing by the decision taken by senators, while assuring that.... MORE
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Noy’s factions’ turf war seen in bungled hostage crisis 09/02/2010
Noy’s factions’ turf war seen in bungled hostage crisis
With so many uncoordinated moves from several communications secretaries of President Aquino during the Aug. 23 bungled hostage rescue operations, this is today seen as a probable cause for the mixed signals that emanated from Malacañang during the hostage crisis, from the explanations offered by them in the matter of the call of Hong Kong leader Donald Tsang, to the continued excuses being offered by them in defense of their, and their President’s lack of leadership.
That factions exist in the Palace was denied yesterday by presidential spokesman Edwin Lacierda, even when it is fairly evident that there are at least two warring factions in the Palace: The Roxas group, branded by the media as the “Balay Puti” group, and the Samar Group, identified with the Aquino relatives and the Cory yellows.
Lacierda denied that there is infighting between at least two groups in Malacañang and claimed too that the allegations that it was the infighting that contributed to the botched rescue of Hong Kong tourists was false.
Lacierda, who himself has made a lot of boo-boos in his statements issued shortly after the botched operations clarifying the incident of Tsang’s calls not being answered by Aquino, yesterday said that the “issue has been totally blown out of proportion” in relation to the warring factions in the Palace.... MORE
HK gov’t tells Speaker: Ours is an independent judiciary 09/02/2010
HK gov’t tells Speaker: Ours is an independent judiciary
Reacting to an Aug. 31 Tribune story titled “Singson may receive HK anger backlash” wherein the Speaker, Feliciano Belmonte, was quoted as raising the possibility of the court case of Rep. Ronald Singson —charged by the Hong Kong government with drug possession — being the recipient of the anger of Chinese citizens in Hong Kong and may prove to detrimental to Singson, a Hong Kong government spokesman yesterday defended the integrity of the city’s judicial system, saying : “We do not comment on individual court cases. However, Hong Kong’s rule of law is upheld by an independent judiciary. It is the cornerstone of our society. Judges here (HK) administer justice according to law without fear or favor.”
Belmonte was quoted in the report as saying that it would be “pitiful” if the botched rescue last week that resulted in the death of eight Hong Kong residents would affect the case now pending in the former British colony.
“That’s a different matter altogether. That would be pitiful,” Belmonte said amid continued outrage over the Manila incident that killed eight Hong Kong and Canadian tourists held hostage by a former police officer.
At the same time, Deputy Secretary for Security, Mr Ngai Wing-chit, of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government issued a clarificatory statement in reaction to Tribune’s Sept. 1 report which had Senate Pro-Tempore Jinggoy Estrada confirming the fears of the overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in HongKong over the anger of Hong Kong residents spilling over to their jobs and persons.... MORE
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Senate okays reso suspending GOCC, GFI execs’ fat perks 09/02/2010
Senate okays reso suspending GOCC, GFI execs’ fat perks
The refund of the reported P127-million “bonuses” allegedly received by former Social Security
System (SSS) president Romulo Neri and chairman Thelmo Cunanan along with several others was sought by senators yesterday.
They, along with several other executives from government-owned and -controlled corporations (GOCCs) uncovered to be receiving fat salaries and excessive allowances, are being made to remit to their respective agencies the amounts they have declared as “benefits,” said to be in the hundreds of millions of pesos.
This is contained in the Senate resolution formally adopted yesterday in the plenary which calls on President Aquino to suspend all the bonuses and allowances of the governing boards of the various GOCCs and have these sums of money turned over to the country’s coffers.
Senate Resolution 17 was unanimously approved by its members.
Sen. Franklin Drilon, in an interview yesterday clarified that it is only the benefits that the governing boards get from their own agencies that are being called to be suspended by the Executive.... MORE
Put up or shut up 09/02/2010
Put up or shut up
The Daily Tribune’s editorial board is protesting presidential spokesman Edwin Lacierda’s repeated threatening remarks on the newspaper’s Malacañang beat re-porter Aytch de la Cruz, of her facing libel charges for doing her assigned job of coming out with daily stories from the Palace that President Aquino’s subalterns find critical of the new admi-nistration.
While not new to an antagonistic Palace, the Tribune editors consider the Palace spokesman’s regular tirades against their reporter as a form of prior restraint on her ability to carry out her daily journalistic chores.
Lacierda yesterday uttered “Ayoko ‘yan, Tribune ‘yan, gagawan na naman ako ng story n’yan” (I don’t like that, that’s Tribune, it will again spin the story) to De la Cruz when she tried to chase him for a com-ment on a previous story about the thousands of justices and judges who wanted to find answers as to whether their unpaid benefits would be provided by the Aquino government.
Even before De la Cruz could shoot her question, Lacierda stopped her cold with his remarks in a
supposed effort to evade other reporters seeking to clarify stories.... MORE
Aquino economic team slammed over incomplete budget proposal 09/02/2010
Aquino economic team slammed over incomplete budget proposal
President Aquino’s economic team yesterday earned the ire of opposition lawmakers as Budget Secretary Florencio Abad tried to hide a big portion of the 2011 national budget from congressional scrutiny.
House Minority Leader Edcel Lagman and Quezon Rep. Danilo Suarez said Abad had apparently tried to hide the big picture of the national budget to the lawmakers when the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) failed to give details of some P711.5-billion in his presentation of the National Expenditure Program. The proposed budget for 2011 is P1.645 trillion.
Lagman noted that Abad had only delved on the new appropriations when he should have discussed automatic appropriations such as the debt service and the internal revenue allotment, continuing appropriations such as salaries, and all other kinds of appropriations such as net lending and tax refunds.... MORE
Over 2,000 OFWs waiting in shelters, safehouses or repatriation 09/02/2010
Over 2,000 OFWs waiting in shelters, safehouses or repatriation
Over 2,000 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) are waiting in various shelters and safehouses in the Middle East for their immediate mass repatriation, with the Department of Labor and Employment (DoLE) having set aside more than P100 million.
The cost of plane ticket for each returning OFW is estimated at P50,000, apart from other expenses such as immigration
and legal fees paid by the Philippine government
to host countries to allow the Filipino worker leave the country.
Overseas Workers Welfare Administration chief Carmelita Dimzon said most of the OFWs that will be deported are not members of OWWA.
The OWWA has collected an estimated $12 billion in 2010 from the mandatory $25 contributions from OFW members, of which a portion should be earmarked for emergency repatriation. “For undocumented cases, the OWWA forwards processing and implementation to the Department of Foreign Affairs which also has funds for this purpose.”
But the OWWA funds have been subjected to numerous cases of misuse of funds from abusive board members. The DFA, on the other hand, has been complaining of alleged lack of funds “but has failed to repatriate a number of OFWs and those in distress over the years.”.... MORE
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VM projects currently available:
Species information projects:
VultureMAP | FrogMAP | Weaver research | ADDO (African Dragonflies and Damselflies Online)
Other Citizen Science projects managed by or in partnership with the FIAO:
AFRING | BIRP: Birds in Reserves | CAR: Bird Roadcounts | CWAC: Waterbirds | MyBirdPatch | rePhotoSA | SAFRING: Bird Ringing | SABAP2: Bird Atlas 2
Citizen Science Journal:
Biodiversity Observations
Other Project Web Sites:
LepiMAP | FrogMAP | African Odonata |
Birds with Odd Plumages
Birds with all sorts of unusual plumage variations are observed from time to time. Nowadays, with digital photography, pictures of these birds are frequently available. BOP (Birds with Odd Plumage) aims to provide a place where the photographs can be curated into one database. Any bird with any unusual plumage characteristic qualifies for inclusion in the virtual museum. This will provide the opportunity to look for patterns. Do certain species have abnormal plumage more frequently than others? Do unusual plumage patterns occur more in some places than in others?
Atlas of Dung Beetles in southern Africa.
The dung beetles are the family Scarabaeidae within the order Coleoptera, which contains all the beetles. DungBeetleMAP is a project which the ADU is doing in collaboration with Professor Clarke Scholtz and the Scarab Research Group at the University of Pretoria. The expert panel for DungBeetleMAP is drawn from this research group. Dung beetles play a critical roles in both natural and agricultural landscapes; they process the dung of both wild and domestic animals, consuming it and burying it. They are responsible for a key ecosystem service.
If photographs of beetles belonging to other families within the Coleoptera are uploaded to DungBeetleMAP, they will (for the time being) be identified only to family. Hopefully, some time in the future, separate projects will start for these other families.
Atlas of African Echinoderma
Echinoderms (starfish, sea-urchins, brittle-stars and their kin) are conspicuous and attractive marine animals, frequently photographed by divers. Although many can be identified from photographs, no comprehensive guide to South African species exists, making it difficult to accurately identify images. The fauna is also poorly know, making it very likely that divers will encounter species new to the region, or even to science. This site aims to collate all available images of echinoderms from South Africa, thus building up a comprehensive identification guide, as well as mapping the ranges of each species. Images of all South African echinoderms are welcomed and all contribute equally towards a better understanding of the distribution patterns of these fascinating creatures.
Atlas of freshwater fish in southern and eastern Africa.
FishMAP is a Virtual Museum project aiming to: (1) map the current distribution of the fresh water fish occurring in Africa, tentatively, the FishMAP region includes Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Tanzania, Zambia and Namibia and the countries to the south and east of them; and (2) to serve as a repository of all existing distribution data for this group in the geographic extent of the project.
Frog Atlas of Southern Africa
Date started: 2010-09-20
Web page: http://adu.org.za/frog_atlas.php
FrogMAP is a citizen science project which aims to determine the distribution and conservation priorities of Amphibians on the African continent. FrogMAP is building the 21st century distribution maps for Africa's frogs. FrogMAP is the continuation of the Southern African Frog Atlas Project (SAFAP). It aims to build on the distribution data collected during seven years of fieldwork (1996-2003), plus earlier data compiled from museum records, private collections, the literature and conservation agencies. SAFAP data was used for the 2003 red listing of all frog species of the region, the results were published in the book Atlas and Red Data Book of the Frogs of South Africa, Lesotho and Swaziland, published by the Smithsonian Institution, USA.
Atlas of African Neuroptera and Megaloptera
The Neuroptera and Megaloptera are collectively loosely termed the "lacewings." Hence the name LacewingMAP. This is a somewhat obscure group of insects, and this project is an ideal way to sensitize everyone to their existence. Are lacewings good or bugly? They are one of nature's best all-purpose predators. They control aphids. So when you make a list of "ecosystem services" (the stuff we get for free from the planet) don't leave off the lacewings. We are doing this project in collaboration with Dr Mervyn Mansel, University of Pretoria, and a world leader in lacewing research.
Atlas of African Lepidoptera
Date started: May 2007
Web page: http://lepimap.adu.org.za
Lepimap is a citizen science project which aims to determine the distribution and conservation priorities of butterflies and moths on the African continent. LepiMAP is building the 21st century distribution maps for Africa's butterflies and moths.
LepiMAP is a joint project of the Animal Demography Unit (Department of Biological Sciences, University of Cape Town) and Lepsoc, The Lepidopterists' Society of Africa. It is the continuation of SABCA, the Southern African Butterfly Conservation Assessment.
Virtual Museum of African Mammals
Date started: July 2010
Web page: http://mammalmap.adu.org.za/
MammalMAP The Animal Demography Unit at UCT and the Mammal Research Institute at the University of Pretoria are collaborating to develop the MammalMAP, the Mammal Atlas of Africa. The Cape Leopard Trust was a key catalyst in initiating this project. The objective of MammalMAP is to generate 21st century distribution maps for all of Africa’s mammals.
MammalMAP consists of digital photographic records of mammals along with accurate geographical coordinates of where the pictures were taken. MammalMAP is limited to wild (or feral) mammals. So domestic animals are excluded, and so is Homo sapiens. But the golden rule that applies is: If in doubt, submit.
Atlas of South African Mushrooms
Interest in mushrooms is mushrooming. Mushrooms are somehow mysterious, appearing and disappearing. MushroomMAP aims to help solve one of the big mushroom mysteries: "How are they distributed?" Even within South Africa this information is remarkably incomplete. This Virtual Museum project focuses on the "macrofungi", the mushrooms (and other fungi) that are more than about 5 mm in size. This is the same cut-off as used by Marieka Gryzenhout in her guidebook "Mushrooms of South Africa" published by Struik Nature. In her book, she describes the distribution of many species "widespread." So MushroomMAP provides the opportunity to make a real contribution to our understanding of the distribution of this fascinating component of biodiversity.
Odonata Atlas of Africa
Date started: 22-Sep-2010
OdonataMAP is a Virtual Museum project aiming to: (1) map the current distribution of the insect Order Odonata, i. e. Dragonflies and Damselflies, occurring in Africa; and (2) to serve as a repository of all existing distribution data for this group in the geographic extent of the project.
To participate in the Odonata VM you need to be a registered ADU observer. Close-up photographs of dragonflies or damselflies, along with date and locality information, including geographic coordinates are submited to the VM in the data upload section (available to logged users). The Virtual Museum allows you to upload a maximum of three images per record.
Please take the GPS coordinates as accurately as possible; alternatively you can also find your position on the Google Map available in the upload page, but this may be difficult if you are away from good landmarks.
Atlas of African Orchids
Web page: http://orchidmap.adu.org.za
Orchids are a charismatic and diverse family of flowering plants. With over 470 species in South Africa alone and more than 3300 species throughout Africa and Madagascar, we have a rich orchid flora. However, in recent years the collection of traditional herbarium specimens has been declining and our understating of where orchids are found is becoming ever more outdated. OrchidMap aims to reverse this trend with the help of orchid lovers. By submitting photos of orchid along with details of where and when the photo was taken, you can help us to improve our understanding of the distribution of South African and African orchids. OrchidMap is interested in distributions and flowering times of all orchids in Africa, Madgascar and the Western Indian Ocean Islands including naturalised or wild growing exotic species.
Photos of Weaver Nests
Web page: http://weavers.adu.org.za/
PHOWN (Photos of Weaver Nests) is a conservation project aimed at determining the distribution of colonies or nests of all weaver species globally. Counting weaver nests and taking photos allows monitoring of changes in weaver breeding effort. Many weavers are common while some weaver species are threatened; this project provides an easy way of monitoring them.
PHOWN is a project of the Animal Demography Unit (Department of Zoology, University of Cape Town).
Reptile Atlas of Southern Africa
Date started: 10 May 2005
Web page: http://sarca.adu.org.za
ReptileMAP is the continuation of the Southern African Reptile Conservation Assessment (SARCA). It aims to improve our understanding of the diversity and distribution of reptiles in South Africa, Lesotho and Swaziland, and thereby make possible an improvement in the conservation status of these animals.
ReptileMAP also aims to improve public awareness of the value and plight of reptiles and also provide goverment agencies with a clear definition of conservation priorities that will help them to plan their activities.
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Atlas of African Scorpions
Scorpions are conspicuous and attractive terrestrial animals, and are frequently photographed. Images of all African Scorpions are welcomed and all contribute equally towards a better understanding of the distribution patterns of these fascinating creatures.
Scorpions have captivated much interest by scolars by their great antiquity and the amazing suite of biochemical, physiological, behavioral, and ecological adaptations that have combined to ensure their continued success over the past 450 million years.
Scorpions have a wide geographical distribution and live on all major land masses except Antarctica. Although some species are quite specific in (micro)habitat requirements, many exhibit a high degree of plasticity in habitat use. However, the distribution of most species is poorly known and in most cases it is based on a handful of museum records.
Atlas of African Spiders
SpiderMap is an online repository for photographic species distribution records for this important group of arthropods. Spiders make up the largest proportion of terrestrial invertebrate diversity after the insects and the mites, and they play a significant role as predators in ecosystems. Several initiatives are currently under-way to map spider distributions, and SpiderMap aims to complement these by encouraging submissions from the ADU Citizen Scientist community. Records will be directed to the South African National Survey of Arachnida once identified.
Regarding identification of spiders, particularly the Aranaemorph, which in most cases are impossible to identify beyond family level from photographs. More precise identifications will be provided when the relevant experts are able to look at the submissions, however, there is a lack of experts to fulfill this difficult task.
Virtual Tree Herbarium (TreeMAP)
Instructions for the Virtual Tree Herbarium:
Most trees can be identified with photographs of their bark, their leaves and their flowers and/or fruit. Try to take pictures of all of these, from the same tree. The Virtual Museum allows you to upload a maximum of three images per record. If you are a tree expert, and you know that a photograph of a particular feature provides certain identification, then you can upload just that picture into TreeMAP.
Please take the GPS coordinates, as accurately as you are able, as close to the tree as feasible. You can enter these into TreeMAP in three formats (decimal degrees DD.DDDDD, degrees and decimal minutes DD MM.MMM, and degree minutes and decimal seconds DD MM SS.S). You can also find your position on the Google Map, but this may be difficult if you are away from good landmarks.
If you are walking a transect, the strategy we would suggest you adopt is to take a set of photographs of each species you encounter. Feel free to repeat a species if about a kilometre has passed since last you photographed it.
VultureMAP
VultureMAP .. etc. Records submitted to BirdPix/VultureMAP will be included as incidental records for mapping bird distributions in SABAP2.
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TALL WHITE ALIENS
and other extraterrestrial civilizations
Creators of mankind
Description of “Tall white aliens”
Where they came from?
About hostile civilizations
The war for the Earth
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Mysteries of Parallel 33
For example, 33 was the age of Jesus at his death, it is the most important degree that Freemasonry gives and it is the number of vertebrae that make up the human spine, and the human foot has 33 joints, among other things.
The parallels 33 North and 33 South are another interesting topic of discussion. Scholars often refer to the circles of latitude as parallels because they are parallel to each other – that is, any two parallels are everywhere the same distance apart. Many argue that the location of buildings on this line has close links with Freemasonry, religious communities, and secret societies, but there are numerous historical facts that attributed to mysterious places like these.
In the northern hemisphere, the parallel in question makes its way through major US cities such as Los Angeles, Phoenix, Dallas or the town of Roswell, an area known for its history with UFO related subjects. Curiously, John F. Kennedy was assassinated on parallel 33, in the city of Dallas. Some believe that his parallel was specifically chosen for the assassination of Kennedy. Curiously, his brother Robert was also assassinated on parallel 33, in the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles. US President Franklin D. Roosevelt also died near parallel 33. At Caesarea Philippi, in the vicinity of the 33rd Parallel, Jesus Christ predicted his own death.
The Phoenix Lights which were reported by thousands of people in the skies above the city were one of the most massive UFO sightings in history, according to witnesses in two separate ufo events. The city of Phoenix is located on Parallel 33.
But there is a lot of more mystery surrounding parallel 33. The first nuclear explosion took place in Alamogordo, New Mexico on parallel 33. On the African continent, in the town of Casablanca located in Morocco, a large square and hexagonal pyramidal construction are located on the 33rd parallel. Did you know that it was the 33rd US President who targeted two Japanese cities with nuclear bombs? Both these cities straddled the parallel 33.
The Persian Gulf has a few interesting qualities, in ancient Mesopotamia now modern-day Iraq, where the cradle of the Sumerian civilization was, is the place where the 33rd parallel north acts as a junction of two rivers, the Tigris and Euphrates. Some biblical texts suggest that it was at this location where the Garden of Eden was located. Currently, the area doesn’t look like Eden’s grade due to the many conflicts of the area.
Did you know that Baghdad is located at latitude 33 ° 33’N and the palace of Saddam Hussein was built exactly on this position? The ancient city of Damascus, Syria also corresponds to that parallel. Countries like Iran and Afghanistan are traversed by parallel 33.
Cape Town, South Africa and Sydney in Australia also correspond to the mysteries.
What, no Pyramids? Well… there are, if we travel along the 33rd parallel from the Middle East all the way to the Far East, we can actually find the fabulous White Pyramid which is located about 60 miles southwest of X’ian. The Bermuda Triangle has also a mysterious connection to Parallel 33.
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THE (ALMOST) UNDELETED • View topic - Clueless reviewer
Clueless reviewer
by Liege-Killer » Sat Aug 29, 2009 7:46 pm
Some guy named Rege Behe appears to be a fawning, mindless fan of Brian & KJA, and shows it in this review. Check out the capsule review over at the left side:
Fans of Frank Herbert's "Dune" series will find all of the author's motifs and touchstones intact in "The Winds of Dune." Brian Herbert (Frank Herbert's son) and Kevin J. Anderson have retained the essence of the classic science fiction novel.....
Just try to read the whole thing without busting out laughing.
"I'm being ironic. Don't interrupt a man in the midst of being ironic, it's not polite." -- Bradbury, The Martian Chronicles
Liege-Killer
Re: Clueless reviewer
by Freakzilla » Sat Aug 29, 2009 9:14 pm
In "Winds of Dune," which falls chronologically after "Dune Messiah," his behavior at the end of Frank Herbert's last book — abandoning his just-born children and disappearing into the desert of Arrakis — is explained.
Thanks, but I already figured that out.
by Ampoliros » Sun Aug 30, 2009 8:31 am
It seems to me that many people nowadays need to distinguish the difference in reading a book and just looking at the words.
"On the Eight day, God created Wizards because he knew he'd have to retconn some crazy shit."
Ampoliros
by Freakzilla » Sun Aug 30, 2009 9:04 am
Ampoliros wrote: It seems to me that many people nowadays need to distinguish the difference in reading a book and just looking at the words.
I think that if their lips are moving while looking at the book, that means they're actually reading.
by SandRider » Sun Aug 30, 2009 9:42 am
what, no comment section ?
I hate it when they do that ...
The last book the elder Herbert published, "Chapterhouse Dune," ends with a cliffhanger; clearly, he planned to continue the series.
I'm soooo tired of hearing this.
Not as tired as I am of this, tho :
"There was a lot of doubt, and it's understandable," says Brian Herbert, who noted fans became more forgiving when "Dune: House Atreides" was published in 1999. "They have a stake in the 'Dune' universe, whether they are fans or editors or publishers. We're just trying to meet those high standards."
yeah, after "House Atreides", everybody threw roses & went home ...
and here's another sterling example of proof that Keith just
simply doesn't understand Frank's Dune :
"In my mind and in my heart, as a fan, and for many fans, Paul Atreides is one of the greatest heroes of science fiction," Anderson says. "But Frank Herbert did some terrible things to him, and when you read how he acts in 'Dune Messiah,' a lot of the things he does are virtually inexcusable. How can you sympathize with him? ... You have to get into this character. What would change somebody so much? What would drive him to do that?"
what book did he read ?
or skim over or whatever ?
"How can you sympathize with him?"
Maybe that's what it is - Paul's not Luke Skywalker,
and Keith can't deal with that ....
One of the other aspects of "Dune" is its many layers. It can be read as an adventure story, as a psychological novel, or a commentary on political machinations. Brian Herbert said his father told him that he wanted to weave his ideas about ecology, politics, religion and psychology into the fabric of an adventure story. The elder Herbert also wanted readers to come away from the books with "detritus, pieces of the characters, still clinging to them," he says. "The reader, dad said, would then want to go back and read an entirely different layer in the novel."
and when has Keith written anything close to that ?
Rege Behe can be reached via e-mail rbehe@tribweb.com
or at 412-320-7990.
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Wow...what a dumbass
by Seraphan » Tue Sep 01, 2009 7:40 am
That statement qualifies him well beyond dumbass, fucking moron doesnt make justice either. i think we need to come up with a new, strong sounding word in the english language to classify him.
That something like this happened to a legacy like Frank's takes away a lot of the faith i have in mankind.
by Freakzilla » Tue Sep 01, 2009 12:19 pm
Seraphan wrote:
Half the people out there are below average intelligence.
(Verified by KJA book sales.)
by GamePlayer » Wed Sep 02, 2009 9:21 am
I actually find KJA's misunderstanding of humanity (and by extension both Paul and Dune) a rather popular phenomenon. Very few people actually want to understand, let alone embrace, the totality of what it is to be a human being. Most people, KJA included, would much rather hold onto the illusions of what makes a great human than accept a human can be great.
I can't even begin to count how many times I've been in discussions about some noted historical figure only for some dumbass to stride in with a character assassination based on some mundane human flaw. He/she "stole" all his/her ideas. He/she had sex. He/she was an asshole. He/she avoided conscription. He/she wasn't a gawd-fearing person. It's like most people never realized everyone has feet of clay and refuse to accept any person who elevates themselves above the masses unless that person meets this unrealistic expectation of perfection. This goes the same for villains as well. No one wants to understand Hitler. He was a monster, a villain, perhaps for many he was Satan himself. Very few people will ever acknowledge that Hitler was simply human. True, Hitler was a despicable and monstrous human, but a human nonetheless. Nothing more.
KJA is a common example of what most people want: to elevate Paul to the status of epic, flawless, ubermensch hero while ignoring his own humanity. They want to think of Paul as infallible god-hero, even more so since he has extraordinary abilities within the fictional context of Dune. Mistakes, faults, poor choices; these are all the problems associated with lesser beings, not great infallible god-heroes of great destiny like Paul Atreides.
Of course, Frank wanted to explore all sides of the messiah as a human sociopolitical phenomenon, the triumphs and the failures. But it's clear even some of Frank's readers didn't understand this, KJA least of all.
by Ampoliros » Wed Sep 02, 2009 6:06 pm
GamePlayer wrote: I actually find KJA's misunderstanding of humanity (and by extension both Paul and Dune) a rather popular phenomenon. Very few people actually want to understand, let alone embrace, the totality of what it is to be a human being. Most people, KJA included, would much rather hold onto the illusions of what makes a great human than accept a human can be great.
I see this as the major reason Frank had the Gom Jabbar Test to determine human vs animal. I really wish we had something like this today.
by Freakzilla » Wed Sep 02, 2009 6:28 pm
Ampoliros wrote:
FH wrote about this in GEoD. Combat for men and birthing for women is as close as the average person gets.
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Volume 126 >> Issue 36 : Friday, September 8, 2006
Half of Freshman Class Participated in Pre-Orientation
By Valery Brobbey
Long before classes started and the hallways of MIT bustled with human activity, many freshmen were on campus to take part in one of the 17 Freshman Pre-Orientation Programs. This year, a total 508 freshmen participated, approximately half the class.
The first FPOP was the Freshman Leadership Program, created in 1996.
The Class of 2010 were the first to take part in five new FPOPs, including Discover Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. The other new programs were Discover Architecture, Freshman Outdoor Programs for Biking and Hiking, and Discover Literature.
Anne M. Hunter, administrator of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, said that DEECS was created to “expose freshmen to who we are, as a friendly department.”
“We reached freshmen who otherwise would not have been interested in Course VI,” program mentor Julia M. Dennett ’08 said.
Other academic departments that sponsor pre-orientation programs gave similar reasons for creating FPOPs.
Freshmen in Discover Earth, Atmospheric, & Planetary Sciences took a camping trip to Montana and the Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming.
Samuel A. Bowring, professor in the department of Earth, Atmospheric, & Planetary Sciences, said that DEAPS is a “great opportunity [for freshmen] to meet other freshmen in the context of learning about the earth.”
Matthew W. Uhle ‘06, director of Discover Mechanical Engineering, said that his program “allows freshmen to gauge their interest” in mechanical engineering without having to take a class in the department. Freshmen built soccer-playing robots and entered their creations in a DME-organized competition at the Museum of Science.
The coordinator of Discover Civil and Environmental Engineering, Tracy R. Takemura ’08, said that “freshmen get to know upperclassmen and get access to textbooks.” Freshmen in DCEE built and tested wind turbines in laboratories in the basement of Building 1.
However, not all FPOPs are aimed at giving freshmen some form of contact with an academic department.
Varsha G. Keelara ’07, a counselor for FLP, described it “a leadership and diversity program.” She added that she enjoyed “seeing freshmen develop as leaders.” FLP freshmen spent some of their time outside MIT involved in leadership-building activities.
“It is crucial to be creative at MIT,” stated Jonathan S. Krones ’07, coordinator of the Freshman Arts Program, in explaining the importance of FAP. FAP freshmen participated in seven arts disciplines, including music, theater and creative writing.
FPOPs catalyze bonding reactions
Many freshmen who took part in an FPOP said it was a great way to meet people before orientation. Tish Scolnik ’10 said she and her fellow FLP participants “became amazing friends and learned a lot about each other. … FLP changed everyone’s perspective.”
“I got to know 13 people really well,” said Alexandra M. Beyer ’10 who sailed with the Freshman Outdoor Program on a 35-foot sail boat for five days. “It was tight and there was no privacy, but it was fun.” Beyer and the freshmen on the boat rotated between navigating, raising the sail and rowing when there was no wind. “There was no contact with the real world, no cell phones, no electronics,” Beyer said. The only exception was when they sailed to a nearly island to restock their supply of water.
FAP mentors helped to bond freshman through square dancing. Krones described it as an ideal ice-breaker because “no one had done it before, it was awkward, and they touched each other.”
Of the 17 FPOPs, only five are free of charge to freshmen. These five programs are all associated with an academic department at MIT and are therefore fully funded by the department.
Some other FPOP programs associated with academic departments are subsidized by the department. Bowring did not disclose how much his department spends on DEAPS, but said that the $150 entrance free is a small fraction of what the department spends per freshman.
FPOPs not directly associated with an academic department have to be creative in raising funds to subsidize their programs. Krones stated that the majority of the funds for FAP comes from the fee the freshmen pay. One third of the FAP funds come from a number of academic departments, and some funds also come from the Peter de Florez Fund for Humor and a grant from the Council for the Arts.
Asked if FAP gets donations from FAP alumni, Gupta lightheartedly said that if he becomes a multi-millionaire, he would give a great deal of money to FAP. He went on to say that if FAP had more funding they “would want to cut down the cost” incurred by freshmen to attend FAP.
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Karisma Kapoor rings in 45th birthday in London
by Carole Baillairge
Meanwhile, Karisma's close buddy Malaika Arora posted pictures on her Insta story while wishing the actress. In the photo, Karisma can be seen wearing a cute grey-coloured sweater and black culottes.
It goes without saying that Karishma Kapoor has been one of the most talented and lovely actors in Bollywood. Taking to Insta stories, Karisma captioned it, "like mother like daughters". They make sure to spend time with each other and often travel overseas with their children. The beauty is celebrating the day with sister Kareena Kapoor Khan, mother Babita Kapoor, kids Kiaan and Samaira Kapoor, as also brother-in-law Saif Ali Khan in London.
The "Ki & Ka" actor, who will turn 34 on Wednesday, is active on social media platforms and uses the medium to share updates about his professional life and parts of his personal life. Madhuri Dixit Nene shared a throwback picture of herself posing with Karisma from Dil Toh Pagal Hai days and wished her saying, "Wishing you a very Happy Birthday #KarishmaKapoor".
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In 2018, the React Native team focused on large scale re-architecture of React Native. They are planning to better support the thriving population of React Native users and collaborators. It's time to share details about what has been worked on.
The vision for React Native is:
A healthy GitHub repository. Issues and pull requests get handled within a reasonable period of time.
Increased test coverage.
Commits that sync out from the Facebook code repository should not break open source tests.
A higher scale of meaningful community contributions.
Stable APIs, making it easier to interface with open source dependencies.
Facebook uses the same public API as open source
React Native releases that follow semantic versioning.
A vibrant eco-system. High quality ViewManagers, native modules, and multiple platform support maintained by the community.
Excellent documentation. Focus on helping users create high quality experiences, and up-to-date API reference docs.
To help achieve the vision:
Lean Core
The goal is to reduce the surface area of React Native by removing non-core and unused components. The non-core components will be transferred to the community to allow it to move faster. The reduced surface area will make it easier to manage contributions to React Native.
WebView is an example of a component that was transferred to the community. A workflow is being worked on that will allow internal teams to continue to use the components after removed them from the repository. Dozens more components have been identified to give ownership of to the community.
Open Sourcing Internals and Updated Tooling
The React Native development experience for product teams at Facebook is quite different from open source. Tools that may be popular in the open source community could potentially not be used at Facebook. Instead, there could be an internal tool used for the same purpose. In some cases, Facebook teams have become used to tools that do not exist outside of Facebook. These disparities can pose challenges when open sourcing upcoming architecture work.
Programmers are working on releasing the internal tools and improving support for tools popular with the open source community. Here's a non-exhaustive list of projects being focused on:
Open source JSI and enable the community to bring their own JavaScript VMs, replacing the existing JavaScriptCore from RN's initial release.
Support 64-bit libraries on Android.
Enable debugging under the new architecture.
Improve support for CocoaPods, Gradle, Maven, and new Xcode build system.
Testing Infrastructure
When Facebook engineers publish code, it's considered safe to land if it passes all tests. These tests identify whether a change might break one of the React Native surfaces. Yet, there are differences in how Facebook uses React Native. This has allowed the opportunity to break React Native into open source.
Facebook will consume React Native via the public API, the same way open source does, to reduce unintentional breaking changes. The goal is to converge on a stable, public API, leading to the adoption of semantic versioning in version 1.0.
React Native is one of the top open source projects on GitHub by contributor count. That is incredibly exciting. Initiatives that lead to involved contributors will continue to happen, such as increased transparency and open discussion. The documentation is one of the first things someone new to React Native will encounter, yet it has not been a priority. The React team is trying to adjust this, starting with bringing back auto-generated API reference docs, creating additional content focused on creating quality user experiences, and improving release notes.
New projects will continue to be released throughout the next year or so. Some of these efforts are already ongoing, such as JSI which has already landed in open source. Others will take a bit longer to complete, such as reducing the surface area. Stay tuned for more updates.
Angular vs. React In-Depth Comparison
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React v16.8: The One With Hooks
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React Native Open Source: March 2019 Update
TheReact Native Open Source roadmap was announced in Q4 2018 after they decided to invest more in the React Native open source community.
Milwaukee's Wipfli LLP acquires Arizona consulting firm TopLine Strategies
Arizona-based TopLine Strategies joins Wipfli
Developing a data literate workforce: a strategy and framework for the enterprise
Data Monetization – Use Cases, Implementation and Added Value
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Public Shelves
Your Shelves
Amazon ISBN
Fiction:Detective
Publishing date: Jan 12, 2009
Genre: Fiction:Detective
Quality: 5
From Publishers Weekly
Starred Review. Philadelphia homicide detectives Kevin Byrne and Jessica Balzano take on a high-profile cold case in Montanari's superior thriller, which combines a genuinely creepy villain with fully fleshed-out victims. The dead-end inquiry into the drowning death of 17-year-old Caitlin O'Riordan four months earlier gets a boost when someone, privy to details never made public, tips the police to an abandoned building in a bad neighborhood that later turns out to house a second corpse. The stakes are raised even higher when another body turns up, an ex-girlfriend of Byrne's who'd worked for the local district attorney. Segments from the killer's perspective increase the tension, and Montanari (_Merciless_) does a nice job of concealing one of the murderer's alter egos. The fiend's methods, modeled after elaborate magical tricks, are a welcome change from the gore typical of the serial killer subgenre. Likewise, Byrne and Balzano possess a psychological depth all too rare in such fiction. (Sept.)
From Booklist
Starred Review The new Jessica Balzano and Kevin Byrne mystery is also, by far, the best is the series, a novel worthy of comparison with such elite procedural authors as Michael Connelly. Philadelphia homicide cops Balzano and Byrne are working a cold case, the disappearance of a young girl. Following some new evidence, the partners discover that a serial killer is stalking runaways, abducting and killing them in bizarre ways. This is a stunning novel, combining the best elements of the police procedural with the most unsettling aspects of the psycho serial-killer genre. The villain is not merely a psychopath but a fully realized human being, with a backstory that explains his obsessions. We feel a certain amount of compassion for him even as we’re seriously creeped out by his actions and what goes on inside his head. Along with such Connelly jewels as The Narrows (2004), this outstanding, truly memorable novel will remind readers of Ridley Pearson’s Lou Boldt and Daphne Matthews series, especially The Pied Piper (1998), which also includes a riveting portrait of a deranged serial killer. Montanari seems poised to take his place on the top ranks of the mystery field. --David Pitt
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Mixtape: French Montana & Max B – Coke Wave 4
French Montana & Max B are back together musically now that Biggavel is able to record behind bars. Today, they deliver the fourth installment to their Coke Wave mixtape series . Featuring nine new songs from the two friends. Max B...
New Music: Max B – Black And I’m Proud
Currently incarcerated rapper, Max B has been releasing new music via his Coke Wave series. He recently spoke with Rolling Stone to reveal that a full length album is on the way titled Negro Spirituals. “It’s about me really...
New Music: Max B ft. French Montana – Don’t Push Me
cyclone - May 30, 2019
Max B recently connected with his longtime friend/collaborator French Montana to celebrate his 41st birthday with a new collab titled “Hold On”. They return with another new record titled “Don’t Push Me”, which samples Grandmaster Flash and the Furious...
New Music: Max B ft. French Montana – Hold On
Max B is still currently incarcerated and serving a 75 year sentence. That won't stop him from celebrating his 41st birthday with a new single titled “Hold On” featuring French Montana. Sampling Sade’s “Nothing Can Come Between Us”. <span data-mce-type="bookmark" style="display:...
Music Video: Joe Young ft. Wiz Khalifa, Max B & Alpac – Silver Surfer
cyclone - September 12, 2018
Joe Young delivered his new single “Silver Surfer” featuring Wiz Khalifa, Max B, and Alpac a couple days ago and quickly follows with the official video. Directed by Joe Puma and produced by Dame Grease. You can download “Silver...
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» ATF management to treat Gunwalker crimes as personnel policy violations
I am going to write those people up so bad it’ll feel like a suspension!
» Mullah Ron Paul
Rep. Ron Paul’s defense of Iran’s nuclear weapons program should surprise no one. The same resentment motivates Ron Paul and the Iranian leadership — a paranoid hostility toward a world that is swiftly changing and has little mercy, and a Millenarian desire to return to a mythical, untroubled past. Get rid of the Federal Reserve, scourge the bankers, return to a gold standard and erect a wall around the United States — and we will return to when? To 1957, when the Russians launched the first space satellite, alerting the United States to the danger that it might lose the Cold War? Then, as always, we prevailed, but by the skin of our teeth. Ron Paul’s program is an American version of the Iranian desire to return to a world of Islamic purity that never existed, any more than did a golden age of American isolationism.
Mullah Paul voices the same fear and resentment in its milder American form. He has in common with the Iranians a desire to make the world go away, and a fixed idea that an evil conspiracy brought about all the problems. Ron Paul isn’t an Iranian, to be sure; he’s just the closest an American can come to thinking like an Iranian without actually moving there.
» Ron Paul: Hitler Okay, But Gaza Is A “Concentration Camp”
Clarification: “Hitler Okay” is not what Paul said. That is a deduced implication – so to speak.
By advocating America’s withdrawal from all conflicts, Paul does imply that America had no business, no moral responsibility to get involved in WWII; that there is no reason – ever – for stepping between murderers and their intended victims.
On the other hand, Paul most certainly did and does make statements portraying Gaza as a concentration camp, which is accepted beforehand as truth by the paulie/jonesy cult members.
» Thank an open-borders Democrat today: Hezbollah operating in Mexico, likely preparing terror attacks in U.S.
And don’t forget to thank the open-borders RINOs too.
Hezbollah is a particularly vicious, well-organized, and well-funded organization whose tentacles are extending ever closer to the U.S. homeland. And, thanks to the feckless policies of George W. Bush and — especially — Barack Obama, America’s porous borders offer ample opportunity for professional terrorist groups to wreak havoc.
Thanks to the policies of President Obama and A.G. Eric Holder — who are suing states for enforcing federal immigration law — Hezbollah’s entry routes into the U.S. will remain wide open.
The Obama administration appears to be actively encouraging illegal immigration in a cynical attempt to regain Hispanic voters. In fact, its tolerance of illegal immigration is so brazen that ICE agents have publicly warned Americans to “brace themselves for what’s coming.”
» Free Speech Hating Peas in an Anti-Semitic Pod
CAIR is a terror-linked, sharia pushing, islamic supremacist front group for the genocidal Muslim Brotherhood ….
Bare Naked Islam is a popular and edgy counter-jihad blog that recently found itself in CAIR’s cross-hairs because BNI supported the right of home improvement store Lowe’s to not be forced to advertise (and pay for said advertising) on a low-rated TV show that tries to whitewash islamic supremacism. CAIR does not like that BNI uses language which does not bow to the cultural marxism of ‘political correctness’ and tells the truth about the brutal and atrocious crimes against humanity that are committed every single day all over the world by islamic supremacists for islam.
» WordPress Takes Down “Bare Naked Islam” Blog After Threats From CAIR
» If gun rights were treated like voting rights
Odd, isn’t it, that both the 9th Circuit Court and the NAACP seem not to object to people of color being disproportionately subjected to mandated defenselessness?
» Brain Dead Dem Congressman Thinks Spending is Too Low
» Same Politico Obsessed with Palin’s Wardrobe Ignores First Lady’s Pricey Duds
» Free Carbon Credits
» Europe’s Inexorable March Towards Islam
…. the increasing frequency with which Muslims are using intimidation tactics — including harassment and even murder — in an effort to silence free speech in Europe and to impose Islam on the continent.
…. rapid growth in multiple marriages is being fueled by multicultural policies that grant special rights to Muslim immigrants who demand that Sharia law be reflected in British law and the social welfare benefits system
…. In Denmark, a Muslim group launched a campaign to turn parts of Copenhagen and other Danish cities into “Sharia Law Zones” that would function as autonomous enclaves ruled by Islamic law …. patrols would confront anyone caught drinking alcohol, gambling, going to discothèques or engaging in other activities the group views as running contrary to Islam.
If we (and they) are to believe the words of their Immams, “contrary to Islam” defines just about everything that makes life bearable.
Did you just smile ?! WHACK! Don’t do that again.
In Greece, the Parliament approved a controversial plan to build a taxpayer-funded mega-mosque in Athens. The move came amid thinly veiled threats of violence by thousands of Muslim residents of the city who have been pressuring the government to meet their demands for a mosque or face an uprising.
When Greece finally collapses under the weight of it’s failed socialist experiments and becomes a permanent national welfare recipient of your tax dollars, you will have the satisfaction of doing without so you can help fund Greek mega-mosque(s). I add the plural to that because they never stop with one mosque.
…. anti-Semitism in Italy is also being fomented by Muslim immigrants who have established links with left-wing and right-wing extremists to carry out attacks on local Jewish communities, synagogues, schools and cemeteries.
Left and right wing extremists working together to hate Jews … sounds like a Ron Paul fan club.
In Spain, Muslims were accused of poisoning dozens of dogs …. heavily populated by Muslim immigrants and where many dogs have been killed in recent years
Note that bold key word there: years. Muzzies in Spain have been killing dogs for years. It takes PETA less than 3.4 seconds to launch a hissy fit over the swatting of a fly. Are they cowards or dhimmis? (redundant, I know)
In Switzerland, where the Muslim population has more than quintupled since 1980, a Muslim immigrant group based in Bern called for the emblematic white cross to be removed from the Swiss national flag because as a Christian symbol it “no longer corresponds to today’s multicultural Switzerland.”
In America, there will be no outrage until the muzzies find something offensive about football and launch their hissy fits against the NFL.
…. 40% of Moroccan immigrants in the Netherlands between the ages of 12 and 24 have been arrested, fined, charged or otherwise accused of committing a crime during the past five years
What’s startling about that quote is the fact they were arrested. That took some nads, right there.
In France …. more practicing Muslims … than practicing Catholics
…. Muslim groups in France asked the Roman Catholic Church for permission to use its empty churches as a way to solve the traffic problems caused by thousands of Muslims who pray in the streets.
Asked permission? Ok, I didn’t anticipate that one. It doesn’t say whether or not they quietly accepted the NO answer. I assume the the churches are still standing … for now.
The European Union, bowing to pressure from Muslim lobby groups, quietly abandoned a new measure that would have required halal (religiously approved for Muslims) meat products to carry a label alerting consumers that the animals were not stunned, and therefore conscious, just before slaughter.
But fear not, PETA is maniacally rowing a boat across the Atlantic loaded with their protest signs and buckets of red paint.
» FORCE THE MEDIA TO TELL THE TRUTH
Over the past two days, we have been schooled, fooled, admonished and deceived by a media hell-bent on instituting the Sharia. There was mass slaughter of Christians on Christmas Day, with churches burned by Muslims in Nigeria. Obama called it “senseless” and the media completely ignored the motive, the reason for the jihad. Across the world very active jihads are ignored, underreported or worse — completely obfuscated, with the ideology again ignored and the jihadis termed “militants,” “insurgents” or “youths.”
In Texas, a mass murder took place that was an Islamic honor killing. A man killed his family in a rage over his daughter’s non-Muslim boyfriend.
» Sounds sustainable: Philadelphia councilwoman will ‘retire’ for one day, collect $478K union pension, then return to work on Monday
Consider this Exhibit 5,394 in the ongoing saga of public sector unions and their Democrat toadies sucking the life out of the private sector.
December 30th, 2011 under Uncategorized.
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Millions celebrate LGBTQ pride in New York amid global fight for equality
Millions lined the streets of New York on Sunday to wave rainbow flags, celebrate the movement toward LGBTQ equality and renew calls for action in what organizers billed as the largest gay pride celebration in history.
Some 150,000 parade marchers and an estimated 4 million spectators commemorated the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall uprising that triggered the modern LGBTQ movement, with corporate sponsorship and police protection that would have been unthinkable half a century ago.
Similar parades were being held around the world, with celebratory events in liberal democracies and growing fights for equality in other places.
North Macedonia held its first gay pride march on Saturday. In Singapore, marchers called for scrapping a law banning gay sex. In Turkey, members of Istanbul’s gay and transgender community gathered for a small rally that ended with tear gas and rubber bullets on Sunday after their annual march was banned for the fifth consecutive year.
“It’s hard for us today, but can you even imagine what some of these people went through in the past? There’s no way to thank them,” said Josh Greenblatt, 25, an actor wearing red sunglasses, a white crop top, ripped jeans and gold-heeled boots at the New York event.Greenblatt said he found his outlandish outfit “empowering,” and he had plenty of competition from revelers stripping down to the barest of essentials and celebrating New York’s legalization of toplessness for women. One woman wore a skintight rainbow dress with a rainbow afro about 2 feet (60 cm) high. A shirtless man sporting rainbow-colored wings and high white platform shoes strutted up Broadway. Rainbow onesie leotards were popular, and there were plenty of colorful wigs, patent leather, fishnets and bright makeup.
The festivities were set to conclude on Sunday night with closing ceremonies at Times Square and a waterfront concert by Madonna. Read more
Read also: Phoenix viral-video arrest puts focus on troubling police escalation incidents nationwide
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posted on Dec, 24 2016 @ 01:15 AM
originally posted by: RAY1990
a reply to: Vector99
Drones and satellites can be hacked I assume, so could a F-35 I suppose but not a pilot.
That makes it worse. We have data replication technology that can literally make a pilot think they have received an order to fire.
On the other hand, a UAV can be hacked the same way, just takes a lot more effort.
originally posted by: Tempter
Per CNN Money
Lockheed Martin's CEO gave President-elect Donald Trump her "personal commitment" to cut the cost of the stealthy F-35 fighter jet.
Marillyn Hewson said she had a "very good conversation" with Trump Friday, the day after he tweeted that he was considering replacing the costly F-35 Joint Strike Fighter with a modified version of a cheaper jet.
"I've heard his message loud and clear about reducing the cost of the F-35," Hewson said in a statement. "I gave him my personal commitment to drive the cost down aggressively."
She added, "We're ready to deliver."
Can the President-Elect make you any happier? One friggin Tweet and this guy makes shockwaves. He'll be the the ultimate modern President. He'll CONNECT with the people at the same time as driving an agenda. His power will be great.
"Progressives" will not like hearing this.
originally posted by: Vector99
a reply to: Tempter
Holy crap, a CNN source.
It might be pro-Trump though?
Just a FYI, Liberal heads might seriously explode.
CNN has seen its views take a nose dive. They are now probably moving in to start supporting trump instead to win over the actual citizens of this country.
Hell they might even throw in a few stories that are true to gain back some credibility.
Zaphod58
Satellites don't have the capability to do radar imaging of aircraft in flight, or to datalink to an aircraft. They can transmit signals to, such as SATCOM that include datalinks, but they can not transmit their data directly to an aircraft. You can claim otherwise all you want, but they aren't nearly as capable as an aircraft for an aircraft mission.
In addition to being vulnerable, unless you're going to park one at geosynchronous orbit, you're going to have huge gaps in your coverage you don't with an aircraft. And parking them makes them more vulnerable.
Which is where encryption comes in.
a reply to: Zaphod58
Satellites don't have the capability to do radar imaging of aircraft in flight, or to datalink to an aircraft.
Zaph, they are both big hunks of metal that have computing capabilities.
Yes, anything an f35 can do, a satellite can do, and better due to elevation (further transmission rates without relay)
No, they can't. I feel like I'm hitting a brick wall. Satellites don't have radar systems that can see airborne targets for the big thing. The F-35 is seeing airborne targets before they leave their parking spot, as soon as the systems power up.
Without a significant change they can't datalink to aircraft. These are all the same arguments used when the SR-71 was retired, and they ended up bringing them back because there was a huge hole in our capabilities.
Encryption, when in doubt look about. A pilot is and will be indispensable for a long time yet.
A drone or machine cannot replace s pilot when it comes to close ground support or air to air combat like dog fights.
Don't get me wrong, drones will slowly become a big player in combat roles but the satellite is very limited and so is the drone for now.
Fully autonomous warfare hasn't been achieved yet, the F-35 actually makes strides towards that affect but nobody on any side is replacing the human element... They'd all love to, but we ain't there yet.
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What is necessary to play ‘ENCOUNTER’?
1) John Smith and his friends have decided to participate in one of the ‘ENCOUNTER’ games. For this purpose he has made the following steps: he registered on the site, the future members of his team also registered. One person can also register several participants, but it is desirable to send logins and passwords.
2) Then John pressed the button ‘Team’ on the left, the button ‘Create a Team’ and entered its name. After that he clicked the button ‘Invite new participants into the team’ and entered the login of a participant whom he had decided to invite.
3) John Smith has become a captain and now he is able to make a request for a game on behalf of the team. Participants who were invited in their turn also entered the menu ‘Team’ and confirmed the participation in the team. All the participants did the same. The ‘Team’ has been created!
4) The captain confirms the participation by pressing the ‘payments are accepted by cash, to confirm the participation’. The team should consist of at least 2 persons, otherwise the participation won't be confirmed by the program.
5) The captain gathers the team together for a cup of tea, and they read aloud the Rules of the game. Only after all participants are satisfied with the requirements (especially it concerns the age and authenticity of specified personal data), the team will be able to begin preparation for the game.
6) The captain with (or without) the team's consent determines what participants will form the ‘Coordinators Staff’ and the ‘Field staff’. Only field players arrive to a game start place. The ‘Coordinators Staff’ is ready to play, they sit at computers connected to the Internet. As soon as the game begins the link ‘Enter the game’ will appear on the main page.
So, point by point:
What is necessary to register on the site?
1. Go through registration procedure:
1.1. Press the button ‘Sign up’;
1.2. Fill in all obligatory fields;
1.3. Unmark the fields where necessary if you don’t want to make information accessible for viewing;
1.4. Repeat the registration procedure for each team participant.
What is necessary to create a team?
1. The captain of a team needs to authorize under his/her login;
2. Press the link ‘TEAM’ on the user menu;
3. Press the link ‘CREATE a TEAM’ (Attention! The team name can be changed in the future);
4. Invite participants into the team (Attention! The team must consist of no less than 4 participants to be able to take part in a team game):
4.1. Press the link ‘INVITE NEW PARTICIPANTS into the TEAM’;
4.2. Specify ‘LOGIN’ (NICKNAME) of the invited user;
4.3. After that invited users need to confirm the invitation (for this purpose it is necessary to authorize under the invited user’s nickname, press the button ‘TEAM’ and confirm the invitation).
What is necessary to take part in an upcoming game?
1. Authorize under the login of a captain;
2. Press the link ‘PAYMENTS ARE ACCEPTED BY CASH, CONFIRM THE PARTICIPATION’;
3. Confirm the participation (press the button ‘YES’);
4. Make payment by cash in the registration place specified by organizers of the Game;
5. Wait until the team is accepted to the game (team is accepted to a game only after the registration payment is made and the team's payment is accepted by the organizers of the game).
What is necessary to start playing?
1. Enter the site;
2. The captain of a team needs to denote the active staff of the team. These participants will have access to tasks and will receive points;
3. Every participant can authorize under the login, i.e. every participant can receive tasks;
4. New window with a task will open at the moment of the game start, otherwise it is necessary to press the button ‘ENTER THE GAME’ (the button will appear at the moment of the game start specified by the organizers in the announcement of upcoming game);
5. Receive a task.
What is necessary to enter the received code of the current level?
1. At the moment of receiving of a task countdown begins at the top of the page, and as time passes you will receive a prompt for a task;
2. You need to enter the received code in the field ‘ANSWER’ (field ‘ANSWER’ is below the task description);
3. If the code is right you will automatically receive the next task;
4. If during the game an error occurs and you leave the site, after repeated authentication you will be automatically redirected to the current level the team is working on.
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Why Veg?
Prevent Needless Suffering
Farm animals are no less intelligent or capable of feeling pain than are the dogs and cats we cherish. Yet 10 billion animals are slaughtered each year in the US after spending their lives languishing on factory farms with almost no legal protection from horrible cruelty. Generation after generation, animals born on factory farms suffer intense confinement, brutal mutilation, and a gruesome and violent slaughter. Read more
Plant-based foods provide us with all the nutrients we need, minus the saturated fat, cholesterol and contaminants found in meat, eggs, and dairy products. Vegan diets protect us against heart disease, diabetes, obesity, stroke, and several types of cancer. The American Dietetic Association states that vegetarian and vegan diets are healthful and nutritionally adequate for all ages, and can help prevent and treat certain diseases. Read more
The UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate change says we should eat less meat to combat global warming. Factory farms are poisoning and depleting our potable water, arable land, and clean air. More than half the water used in the US goes to animal agriculture, and since farmed animals produce 130 times more excrement than the human population does, the run-off from their waste greatly pollutes our waterways. The single most important thing you can do to reduce climate change, conserve water and protect the environment is to go veg! Read more
VegSanDiego Welcomes Gentle Grill
December 16, 2018 -- Visit the newly opened Gentle Grill in Temecula for plant-based comfort foods including burgers, sandwiches, gyros, nachos, burritos, tacos, salads and bowls.
VegSanDiego Welcomes Soro's Mediterranean Grill
July 14, 2018 -- On the vegan menu at Soro's Mediterranean Grill in Temecula, you'll find Mediterranean favorites like hommus, baba ganoush, and falafel, in addition to more unusual items like tzatzike (made with almond yogurt) and cauliflower wings. Soup, salad, pasta and pizza too!
VegSanDiego Welcomes D'Lish Bistro
July 14, 2018 -- Ask for the vegan menu where you'll find appetizers, salads, pasta dishes, several pizzas, burgers, and sandwiches, at D'Lish Bistro in Chula Vista.
VegSanDiego Welcomes World Beat Café
July 14, 2018 -- Located on the east side of Balboa Park, World Beat Café offers an eclectic and international all-vegan menu of four daily entrees plus soups, salads, sandwiches, burritos, juices, smoothies, and deserts.
VegSanDiego Welcomes Great Wow
July 13, 2018 -- Great Wow in Hillcrest offers Chinese cuisine with some rare vegetarian and vegan options. Some of those may not be clear from the menu, so ask your server.
VegSanDiego Welcomes O.B. Garden Café
July 13, 2018 -- Enjoy juices, smoothies, soups, salads, sandwiches, and other entrees at the O.B. Garden Café in Ocean Beach. Many items are vegan. Also a breakfast menu featuring pancakes and avocado toast as vegan options.
Thanks to our Elected Officials for Taking the 2017 Veg Pledge!
Animal Protection and Rescue League salutes the following elected officials for taking the 2017 Veg Pledge:
CA Assemblymember Lorena Gonzalez
CA Assemblymember Todd Gloria
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We're also grateful to Compassion Over Killing for launching the first VegWeek in 2009 and continuing to operate U.S. VegWeek. With your support they can continue to make a difference.
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N.A. Petrenko
Comprehension: history and modernity
Based on the analysis of works of domestic and foreign philosophers on comprehension, the author arrives at a conclusion that a lot of controversial and unsolved issues still remains along with certain developments in the study of the problem. This work is is a foundation for further study of the problem of comprehension. The purpose of this paper is to show the place of the problem of comprehension in science, culture and in life.
petrenko2012_3.pdf (805 Kb)
A.P. Bandurin
On terminal and instrumental ecologic – value orientations of modern consciousness
The paper examines the interaction of terminal and instrumental socially-valued orientations of modern consciousness at a level of correlation of its ecological and economic interests, motives and necessities. The social background of such analysis is a daily occurrence as space of the Russian social identity, originating instrumental-regulating values, which are correlated with the searches for models of exit from a system economic crisis on the ways of modernization and steady development of society in which terminal ecologic – value orientations become of greater significance.
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E.M. Malysheva
Identity, spiritual potential of the Soviet society and formation of memory of the Great Patriotic War: Dialogue of the past with the present
The paper gives reason to laws of historical continuity in destiny of Russia as factor of self-preservation in the conditions of threat to independence and inadmissibility of distortion of truth about World War II and the Great Patriotic War. On the basis of the analysis of German estimations the author reveals distinctions in approaches to elucidation of results and lessons of World War II and the Great Patriotic War in Russia and Germany. Also attention is paid to importance of development of meaningful dialogue between historians of two countries on these problems. Post-war generations need the authentic and originally scientific history of this difficult period reconstructed on the versatile source basis. Comprehension of the taken lessons forms identity and develops world outlook preferences of young generations of German and Russian citizens. Difficult process of research of constant and unstable characteristics of interaction of a society and the power of the military period is peculiar to modern approaches in studying history of the military period of the German and domestic newest historiography. In this context the author proves necessity of counteraction to distortion of history of war and the importance of solicitous attitude to historical memory not only as circumstances of a definition of the Russian identity, but also of the defensive factor and national safety of modern Russia.
A.K. Cheucheva
The main directions of foreign policy of Great Britain in the Northwest Caucasus in the 1850-1860s
The paper discusses the main directions of foreign policy of Great Britain in the Northwest Caucasus in the 1850-1860s, namely: counteraction to policy of Russia in the Middle East question, upholding a principle of free trade and use of emigrants in the political interests of Great Britain.
cheucheva2012_3.pdf (1 Mb)
A.F. Potashev
Historiography of the reign of Nikolay the First
The paper deals with the history of studying an epoch of the reign of Nikolay I by a historical science. The author distinguishes and describes stages of development of a historiography and draws conclusions on formation of the scientific concept of history of the second quarter of the 19th century as period of strengthening the Russian statehood, social and economic and political transformations which have become a preparatory stage of Alexander II reforms.
potashev2012_3.pdf (938 Kb)
A.A. Panarin, Yu.A. Stetsura
Youth in the agriculture reorganization in the USSR at the boundary of 1920-1930s
This urgent research shows possibilities of use of experience of youth participation in transformation of village for the decision of modern problems of agriculture. The purpose of research is to analyze a role of Komsomol in youth preparation to carry out continuous collectivization of agriculture. Research problems are related to elucidation of the basic lines of activity of Komsomol at a boundary of 1920-1930s. The subject of research is participation of youth in the agriculture reorganization in the USSR; the object is Komsomol and rural youth. As a result of research active participation of youth and Komsomol in agriculture transformation is proved.
S.G. Kudaeva
The Northwest Caucasus and the Adyghes (Circassians) in a context of geopolitical interests of fighting powers (The end of the 1820s – the beginning of the 1840s)
The paper examines the interstate contradictions which emerged after signing the Peace Treaty of Adrianople of 1829 in the center of which there were Northwest Caucasus and the Adyghes (Circassians). Change of interests of different powers, as well as of a political situation in the region is traced in accordance with the basic historical marks. Those are the Peace Treaties of Adrianople (1829) and Unkiar-Skelessi (1833) and the London Conventions (1840-1841).
kudaeva_s_2012_3.pdf (1 Mb)
A.Yu. Chirg, V.N. Maltsev
Internal political struggle in the Western Circassia in 1854 – 1856
The paper discusses internal political struggle in the Western Circassia in 1854–1856. The authors show contradictions between two Adyghe political leaders – Sefer–Bey Zanoko and Mokhamed Amin – and analyze the reasons why political dissociation was preserved in the country of Adyghes during the Caucasian War.
chirg2012_3.pdf (503 Kb)
F.Kh. Shebzukhova, V.N. Maltsev
The Northwest Caucasus as a part of the Russian Empire: from military conquest to search for ways of integration and realization of agrarian transformations
An attempt is undertaken to define the primary goals of the Russian Empire in the North-Caucasus on ways of its integration in Russian uniform territorial, social, economic and political space, methods of their decision, as well as to show achievements and the obstacles, braking a solution of a problem.
shebzukhova_f_2012_3.pdf (713 Kb)
V.N. Maltsev, A.Yu. Chirg
Institute of police officer organization in the Caucasus: creation, activity, evolution (second half of the 18-th century – 1860)
The paper is aimed at studying the institute of police officer organization in the Caucasus from the point of view of its role in development of the Russian system of administration managerial control in region and interactions with the population. The authors examine the process of formation of institute, development stages of police officer systems, the governmental policy in the relation of police officer organizations and features of activity of police officers. Conclusions are drawn on importance of police officer organizations in formation of the Russian governing in the Caucasus.
maltsev2012_3.pdf (681 Kb)
M.V. Yanova
Environmental problems in the South of Russia: results of expeditional researches
The aim of this research is to show the history of study of Pricaspie territory. The object of the paper is the participation of the first expeditions in regional researches.
D.S. Kidirniyazov, K.Z. Makhmudova
The Istanbul treaty of 1724 and its implications for the Caucasian policy of Russia
The paper discusses the issue of the most important outcome of the Caspian expedition of Peter I – the conclusion of the treaty in Istanbul in 1724. It was the first international treaty of the Russian state concerning the Caucasian lands. The role of the treaty for the North-Eastern Caucasus was the fact that the region has ceased to be the subject of international agreements exclusively of Safavid Iran and Ottoman Empire. Since 1724 Russia has become an indispensable party to such agreements. In fact, the North Caucasian peoples have been included in the Caucasian knot of Russia’s Middle East policy for long-term historical perspective.
Z.L. Vlasenko
The role of Maikop agricultural technical secondary school in training middle-link specialists for Adygheya in 1965-1991
The paper discusses the basic directions and features of training and education of middle-link specialists for agriculture in 1965-1991. This is the time of reforming the agricultural branch directed to an intensification of manufacture and to the decision of a personnel problem. The role of Maikop agricultural technical secondary school in solving the tasks in view is marked.
vlasenko2012_3.pdf (673 Kb)
Z.Yu. Khuako
Political extremism: information aspect according to materials of sociological research
The paper discusses features and various forms of display of political extremism in a society, as well as the theoretical and methodological bases of counteraction against political extremism. Special attention is given to preventive measures and counteraction against political extremism using information means.
khuako_z_2012_3.pdf (663 Kb)
V.I. Kurbatov
Social dialogue in harmonization of the social relations
The paper discusses the role of social dialogue as the most important characteristic of development of the public relations. Social dialogue promotes formation of social partnership, social solidarity and the social world.
kurbatov2012_3.pdf (489 Kb)
S.V. Shimko, A.A. Ozerov, L.V. Tarasenko
Socialization risks: theoretical and methodological issues of research
Every serious study involves the initial methodological basis of the selected angle of study. This study is based on a thorough theoretical and methodological analysis of the experience gained in the study of this scientific problem. In this regard, this paper is devoted to the analysis of theoretical and methodological issues in studying the socialization risks in the current scientific literature because of the need to find new methodological tools to study this complicated scientific problem in the changed conditions of socialization space of modern society.
shimko2012_3.pdf (660 Kb)
E.A. Chernykh
Theoretical and methodological aspects of the PR-culture in conditions of informational transformation of the modern society
This paper discusses the basic approaches to the definition and analysis of the PR-technologies existing in the national and Western science, on the basis of which the category of the “PR-culture” is operationalized and a definition of this phenomenon is given. The author notices that the research on the PR-culture in sociology has not appeared at the level of the conceptual development yet. Therefore this is an objective argument to create the methodological field of the PR-culture researches.
chernykh2012_3.pdf (802 Kb)
P.V. Burtsev
The production organization in system of social self-control
In this paper, we consider the production organization as a social system, focused on performance of the economic functions. Having in mind that the development of industrial organizations occurs through the achievement of stated goals, we believe that the system of social self-regulation as a process of social self-sufficiency in organization space creates the preconditions for the formation of integration points in the organizational space.
burtsev2012_3.pdf (496 Kb)
A.V. Firsova
The role of education in shaping the culture of professional management of the Russian sports system
The paper reveals the role and specificity of the Russian education system in personnel training for the management of the sports system. It is inferred that there are no special programs for middle managers in the sports industry who can organize, for example, work in any gym.
firsova2012_3.pdf (540 Kb)
G.P. Zinchenko
Sociocultural bases of public service functioning
This work examines the sociocultural aspects of public service functioning, which determine its contemporary character and prospects for development.
zinchenko2012_3.pdf (607 Kb)
A.V. Popov, E.V. Dakhno, L.I. Tsherbakova
Features of career management of public employees
The paper defines the role of career management as a mechanism for the development of the public service in Russia. The authors distinguish stages of career management of a public employee and the factors that affect the career development.
popov2012_3.pdf (499 Kb)
E.V. Krasavina
Institutional surroundings of simulation practice of adaptation
The paper deals with the process of institutionalization of shadow social practices in different spheres of life of Russian contemporary society in the aspect of its influence on the content and orientation of social adoption of young people.
krasavina2012_3.pdf (844 Kb)
V.N. Grishay, E.K. Arutyunov
Business as one of the subjects of production of vital means and cultural samples: socio-cultural aspect
This paper shows that some advantages are peculiar to small business, namely: high level of adaptation to local conditions of managing; great independence of actions of subjects of small business; flexibility and efficiency in acceptance and implementation of accepted decisions; the great opportunity for the businessman to realize his ideas and to show his abilities; the low need in the initial capital and ability to quickly introduce changes into production and manufacturing process in reply to requirements of the local markets.
grishay2012_3.pdf (637 Kb)
Z.A. Zhade, A.M. Chadje, Z.Yu. Khuako
Bases of political and legal identity of Russians and the constitutional values: conceptual analysis
The paper examines such objects of identification as policy and the right being important factors of consolidation of the Russian society. Political and legal identity is defined as a multidimensional concept in which civil, political and legal components correspond to each other to some extent. Proceeding from the analysis of the essence of political and legal identity and the constitutional values, a thesis is substantiated that search for identity is in many respects related to perception by Russians of the constitutional values and their rights.
zhade2012_3.pdf (827 Kb)
A.M. Chadje
Democracy institutes as a constitutional value
The paper examines the main institutes of democracy, namely: a referendum, elections, a popular law creative initiative, collective appeals of citizens to public authorities and local government etc. The author shows the general regularities and features of their realization in the Russian Federation and in foreign countries. It is inferred that a vector of development of the civilized democratic state is revival of authority of national will, education of civil activity of society and providing a worthy place of representative bodies in the mechanism of the state government and local government.
chadje2012_3.pdf (796 Kb)
B.N. Khachak
Realization of principles of equality of citizens before the law, justice and humanity taking into account gender features in criminal law
The paper addresses the issues of realization of criminally – legal principles of equality, justice and humanity in norms of the General part of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation, taking into account requirements of a gender approach in criminal law. The author examines the privileges for women fixed in the criminal legislation. It is inferred that such approach of the legislator creates some gender asymmetry. In this connection the corresponding changes in the criminal law are proposed.
R.E. Tovmasyan
Issue of cash: financial and legal aspect
The paper discusses the various points of view of financial and legal aspect of issue of cash. It is inferred that in order to improve the financial and legal regulation of settlement legal relationships the more important circumstance is a standard fixing the concept of “currency issue”, in particular “issues of cash”. It is worthy of noting that questions of monetary issue which is a starting point of all monetary turn should occupy the main place when considering actual problems of cash monetary circulation. At the same time, it is important to understand that monetary issue represents not simply release of money for the circulation – it is the independent direction of financial activity of the state.
tovmasyan2012_3.pdf (617 Kb)
B.A. Agirbova
The culture-forming role of public relations
This paper discusses the culture-forming role of public relations (PR), features of PR-impact on a society, aiming at correction or formation of certain public opinion concerning this or that object or a question. The place and a role of culture in the life of society are considered. Features of formation of culture of the person and the society as a whole are defined. Also PR-activity of official bodies on formation of certain culture of behavior of a society, as well as the results of influence of public relations on the formation of public opinion are analyzed using an example of various state structures.
agirbova2012_3.pdf (610 Kb)
B.I. Shekultirov
Corruption in Russia as a threat to state and national security
This paper analyzes corruption in Russia as the phenomenon posing a threat to state and national security and to mass consciousness. Corruption is considered from the different points of view: legal, social, economic, political, moral and household. The author analyzes indissolubility and imperfection of our legislation, its discrepancy and problematical character giving the chance for realization of frauds by criminal structures and possibilities of ducking out with impunity. The rational maturity of a society as a result of counteraction against corruption in mass consciousness etc. is disclosed.
shekultirov2012_3.pdf (680 Kb)
Democratization and “perfection” of the government system in the North Caucasus in the 1920-1930s
The paper discloses the semantic meaning of democracy as the form of governing. The Civil War and strong class struggle removed democracy principles for a while. Clauses of the Constitution of RSFSR of 1918 and of the USSR of 1924 were in certain contradiction with the real affairs at places. Actions of extreme bodies of the state (1921-1924) debarred workers from the country governing. This paper provides specific digital data on revival of ethnic minorities in the North Caucasus.
N.N. Yurchenko
Analytical forecasting the administrative practice evolution in the aspect of local and regional projection (as shown by the the South of Russia materials)
The paper addresses the issues and prospects of evolution of administrative practices in the field of political and state governance in local and regional projection. Attention is focused on the risks of administrative sphere and on forecasting the construction of the dynamic models of regional security in the context of government structure reforming.
yurchenko2012_3.pdf (595 Kb)
S.A. Robskaya
State building as a political process (research areas)
This paper focuses upon the definition of “state building”, its origin and theoretical approaches in a contemporary political science.
robskaya2012_3.pdf (636 Kb)
A.I. Kolba
Political and disputed aspects of the relations in system of the budgetary federalism of modern Russia (the center – regions – municipalities)
The paper deals with the political conflicts, arising during creation and operation of the fiscal federalism system in Russia. The author shows how the nature of political conflict relations in this field changed from 1990 to the present. An analysis is made of the influence of defects of modern model of fiscal federalism on the growth of social tension in the Russian society at the local and regional levels.
kolba2012_3.pdf (828 Kb)
S.M. Savchenko
Specific features of electoral behavior of citizens in modern Russia
This paper discusses specific features of behavior of the domestic electorate, conditioned by peculiarities of political and socio-cultural development of modern Russia. The main attention is focused on the importance of the traditionalistic component in the worldview and behavioral patterns of Russians which influences the electoral behavior. Major trends in electoral behavior of Russian citizens are identified.
savchenko2012_3.pdf (501 Kb)
N.E. Orekhovskaya
Methodological construct of study of the “color revolution” phenomenon
The paper shows that the adequate usage of sociological tools to analyze the “color revolution” phenomenon is possible on the basis of established methodological construct, which is based on conceptual and methodological assumptions: (1) the concept of “fluid reality”, (2) the concept of “flickering” network, multiple identities, (3) informational, non-coercive influence in the artistic and aesthetic form on the mass consciousness, (4) the concept of autonomous character of sphere of public space in relation to the existing political order, which is located between the official and private spheres and contains non-formal institutions and which is directly accessible to different layers and groups of society, (5) the global information society as a unity of the real and virtual reality, with its creative character and (6) the concept of social justice.
orekhovskaya2012_3.pdf (545 Kb)
V.S. Malitsky
Ideology in contemporary Russia
The paper examines the periods of evolution of ideological situations in the Russian modern society. Attention is focused on the following periods: the period of perestroika and the revaluation of socialist values (1985-1991); the period of de-ideologisation of Russian society (1991-1996); the period of search for ideology for Russia (1996-2000); the period of implementation of neo-liberal values (2000-2008); and the period of revaluation of values of the neo-liberal ideology and the restoration of the neo-conservative values under the name of modernistic ideology (2008- the present ).
malitsky2012_3.pdf (523 Kb)
A.R. Salgiriev
Russia’s political elite: features of the formation and development
An analysis is made of the current political elite of Russia, of mechanisms and characteristics of its formation and development. The author describes the channels of elite recruiting and their functions and gives the results of opinion polls.
salgiriev2012_3.pdf (493 Kb)
G.L. Avagyan
Innovative mechanism of the cyclic-wave theory of N.D. Kondratyev
The paper discusses the cyclic-wave concept of N.D. Kondratyev and its innovative mechanism. The author discloses the problems related to innovation classification and clustering. The modern interpretation of basic provisions of the long-wave theory from the point of view of realization of innovative processes is given.
avagyan2012_3.pdf (522 Kb)
A.Т. Kirguev, A.V. Nechayev
The human factor in disintegration at meso level
The paper discusses the actual aspects of human factor in the process of disintegration of economy space of regional economic systems in contemporary Russia. The creative component of human factor plays the leading role in this process, since the disintegration realizes the conflict in the economic interests of subjects of the territory.
kirguev2012_3.pdf (337 Kb)
A.V. Nechayev
The human factor during structural transformations at meso level
The paper discusses the vital issues related to functions and position of human factor in the process of structural transformations of regional economical systems in contemporary Russia. The creative component of human factor plays the leading role in this process because the structural transformations have the trend to approve zones of active growth inside the territory.
nechayev2012_3.pdf (309 Kb)
Credit scoring as a tool of an estimation of borrowers’ creditworthiness
Recently rates of increasing the crediting market for physical persons pass ahead of the rates of increasing the corporate crediting market. This leads to increase in credit risks of the bank system. Therefore quality of management of credit risks in retail crediting gets a special urgency. One of the tools of minimization of level of credit risk for the borrowers is a scoring system. This paper discusses the basic principles of construction, objections and types of a credit scoring, as well as reflects its positive sides.
L.K. Ulybina
Institutes and tools of the insurance market in reproduction system of the region economy
The paper describes the methodological approach to development of institute of the insurance market in reproduction system of the region economy. The algorithm of model of formation and development of the regional insurance market is presented. Using the SWOT analysis the author reveals tendencies in the main indicators of its development. The model of development of the insurance market of Krasnodar Territory and its strategic parameters are provided.
ulybina2012_3.pdf (648 Kb)
M.Yu. Saitova
Regional bank cluster as an innovative financial instrument to stimulate investment activity in the region
The paper deals with the questions of use of new financial instruments for stimulation of investment activity in the region in the form of formation and development of activity of a regional bank cluster. The author shows the features of the organization of financial clusters and adapts principles of cluster structuring economy. Classification of types of regional bank clusters is developed and criteria for their identification are defined.
saitova2012_3.pdf (642 Kb)
V.V. Bagmetov
The habitation market as an element of a housing construction complex of the region and its features in modern conditions
The paper discusses development features of the habitation market in modern conditions. The author systematizes housing stock elements and shows their influence on housing demand. On the basis of great statistical material, features of structure and infrastructure of the habitation market have been revealed.
bagmetov2012_3.pdf (476 Kb)
The main directions of implementation of strategic approach to development of the region energy system
This work provides indicators of development of electric power and heat power sectors in the Krasnodar Territory. The major factors interfering effective development of power engineering are specified. The schematic diagram of elaboration of regional power strategy is given. The paper presents three scenarios of development of the energy sector in the Krasnodar Territory.
B.M. Zhukov, V.A. Dianova
Identification of resource potential of the region development
The paper deals with the imperatives of effective development of locally-spatial systems. The authors pay special attention to the resource potential and to identification of the possible ways of its implementation in order to promote development of regional economic space and to achieve the strategic goals and objectives of socio-economic development.
zhukov_zh1_2012_3.pdf (617 Kb)
B.M. Zhukov, A.A. Osin
Regulatory functions of the state in providing integrated territorial competitiveness
This paper discusses formation of the new directions of the state regulatory policy, development and introduction of the modern regulatory functions to ensure integrated territorial competitiveness in the conditions of transformation and development of regional social and economic systems.
Strategy of social and economic development of the region and tools of its implementation
The paper sheds light on a number of unexplored aspects related to the development and implementation of strategy of region socio-economic development in the current conditions. Particular attention is paid to the tools of regional strategy implementation.
kappusheva2012_3.pdf (338 Kb)
N.A. Koroleva
Mega giant corporations in a regional economic development of Russia
During the past years the large corporations interact intensely with the regional economic systems. The mega giant corporations with the global level of economic relations are leaders in this process. But the activity of such corporations inside the region does not guarantee effective development of the region. This paper presents the main trends in interaction of mega corporations and the regional economic systems.
koroleva1_2012_3.pdf (325 Kb)
N.A. Koroleva, N.A. Khilko
The forms of interaction of corporate and web organizations with the regional economic systems
During the past years the corporate and web organizations have had an active interaction with the regional economic systems. As a result, the new forms of relations at a meso level of organization of economic relations are created. But the activity of corporate and web organizations inside the region does not guarantee effective development of the region. This paper presents the main forms of interaction of corporate and web organizations with the regional economic systems.
Competitiveness of the Adygheya Republic in the economic environment of the Southern macroregion and subregional localities as a factor of its increasing
The paper examines a number of the aspects related to an assessment of competitiveness of the Adygheya Republic in the Southern macroregion, to justification of a role of subregional localities as a dominating factor of its increasing in modern conditions. Special attention is given to new forms of the organization and management of the regional economy, providing a more complete use of local resources and factors in social and economic development of territories.
kuzin1_2012_3.pdf (437 Kb)
T.A. Kuzin, M.K. Tamova
Development of subregional localities in the economic space of the region: strategic priorities and implementation mechanisms
The paper examines a number of the aspects related to an assessment of the role of subregional localities in social and economic development of the region using an example of the Adygheya Republic, to justification of strategic priorities in development of localities and mechanisms of their implementation. Special attention is given to resources of problematic regions of the South of Russia, the effective involvement of which in economic circulation is an important condition of dynamic development of subregional localities.
N.I. Pshikanokova, A.T. Bogatyrova
Investment activity of region as the factor of economic growth in the conditions of national economy modernization
The purpose of this paper is to reveal features of an investment policy of a depressive region and to substantiate the basic directions of its modernization as a system strategy forming basis of social and economic development of macroregion.
pshikanokova2012_3.pdf (542 Kb)
O.V. Turkina
Problems of a regional asymmetry of subjects in the Southern Federal District in separate kinds of activity
The paper discusses unevenness in development of activity in agriculture, hunting, forestry and manufacturing industry of subject economy in the Southern Federal District. Processes of monitoring, diversification and specialization in the most developed and profitable kinds of activity can become a solution of this problem.
turkina2012_3.pdf (573 Kb)
Creation of sustainable regional subsystems in economic space of contemporary Russia
A variety of regional subsystems are formed in the course of structural reorganization of economic space of regions in contemporary Russia. To study them it is expedient to use the cognitive potential of the functional approach, revealing the functional orientation of the specified subsystems in the internal environment of the region.
I.N. Voblaya, I.V. Sugaipova
Tools, methods and means of modeling of accounting procedures
This work deals with the questions of modeling of accounting procedures. The modeling is considered as an accounting method. The authors show the basic tools of modeling and examine sections of the Book of Accounts in detail, including off-balance accounts. The accounts of the given sections corresponding to the Accounting Standards and to the International Financial Reporting Standards are considered. Modeling is presented from the points of view of various Russian scientists, мodeling steps are studied.
voblaya2012_3.pdf (491 Kb)
I.N. Kirilov
Theoretical aspects of the development of accounting and analytical support for management decisions at the enterprise
The paper deals with the basic requirements and principles of organization of accounting and analytical systems at the enterprises. The content of the terms of “accounting” and “analysis” is studied. An analysis is made of the requirements for organizing an accounting and analytical support for management decisions at the enterprises; principles of development of effective accounting system are identified; the reasons to improve the system of accounting and analytical support are given.
kirilov2012_3.pdf (474 Kb)
I.V. Vasko
Theoretical aspects of formation of regional agro-clusters
The agro-industrial cluster plays a special role in studying tendencies in development of the integrated systems in agroindustrial complex. The cluster forms the favorable environment for development of the localized integrated subsystem – the agroindustrial branch of the regional economy. This paper examines the theoretical aspects of interaction of agro-cluster elements for the purpose of increasing efficiency of development of agroindustrial region.
vasko2012_3.pdf (386 Kb)
K.E. Tyupakov, I.A. Papakhchyan
Forms and sources of financing the reproduction of material base of domestic agricultural producers
The paper provides the main forms of reproduction of fleet of motor vehicles and tractors as the main component of material base of agricultural producers. An analysis is made of advantages and shortcomings. Conclusions are drawn on preference of each of the presented forms in the conditions which have developed in the branch.
tyupakov2012_3.pdf (900 Kb)
Management by Innovations
A.A. Bitlev
The state and prospects of development of innovation infrastructure in Russia
The paper considers the current state of innovative infrastructure and its components in relation to the objectives and challenges facing the national innovation system. The analysis is made of the development of individual infrastructure entities in recent years. It is inferred that the infrastructure component is the most important factor of innovation development.
bitlev2012_3.pdf (478 Kb)
Е.А. Byuller
Innovative development of the forest sector in the forest-deficient region
The paper discusses the problems and articles of conception for innovative development of forest sector of economy in the forest-deficient regions. This conception is based on the regulation mechanism of sustainable development of the forest sector.
byuller2012_3.pdf (299 Kb)
F.B. Botasheva
Length of “a horizon of the future” as a criterion for “predictability” of the economic process
The paper describes the new approach to forecasting the economic processes. The author uses the construction of “a rectangle of prediction” in which the special role is given to the temporary side. It allows determination of natural time borders of the forecast of in advance ordered accuracy. The method is also useful for defining a temporary class of an economic signal by a criterion of the best conformity of type of its behaviour to this or that mathematical model defined from the greatest length of the temporary side of “the rectangle of prediction”.
botasheva_f_2012_3.pdf (609 Kb)
L.V. Zyuzina
Cognitive information technology of distribution of deficient resources in subsystems of “Education” system
The paper contains a structured description of cognitive information technology providing deficient resource distribution in weakly structured subsystems of “Education” system. The technology is elaborated in accordance with the characteristics of subsystems and can be extended to other subsystems of the socio-economic system, having similar characteristics.
zyuzina2012_3.pdf (1 Mb)
N.V. Saprykinа, E.V. Saprykina
Removal of barriers of foodstuff sales promotion using Internet communications
An analysis is made of the peculiarities of foodstuff sales promotion. The paper suggests the tools of sales promotion in the Internet that allow consumers to overcome the myths and barriers of Internet advertising. The authors present an algorithm for an advertising campaign for agro firms in the global network.
saprykina2012_3.pdf (244 Kb)
The economic mechanism of management of system of agrarian business
The paper discusses the basic principles of effective management in the agrarian business. The factors that determine the specificity of entrepreneurship in agricultural production are systematized. The authors propose an improved model of the mechanism of agricultural entrepreneurship, including a system of principles and methods for developing and implementing management decisions.
G.M. Zaloznaya, A.A. Mayorov
The financial component of the efficiency of business in the Orenburg region
The paper describes the economic history of entrepreneurship in the Orenburg region as an independent sector of the economy. At the present stage it requires the promotion of the innovation and production sector through the financial effect on the results of management, expansion of financial market infrastructure, a system of work with the subjects of scientific innovation small business and an increase of its share in the regional economy.
zaloznaya2012_3.pdf (726 Kb)
A.K. Edievа
The effectiveness of small business development in the Karachaevo-Cherkessia Republic
The paper deals with the questions of assessment of the effectiveness of small business development in the Karachaevo-Cherkessia Republic. An analysis is made of the current state of small business enterprises on the basis of a number of indices. It is inferred that the crisis in 2008 affected adversely the development of small enterprises. Moreover, the efficiency by certain indices was not restored even at the end of 2010.
edieva2012_3.pdf (365 Kb)
S.V. Grinenko
Analysis of the labor market of graduates of professional education: a marketing approach
The paper presents approaches to coordination of interests of the labor market of graduates of professional education system, which determines the balance between supply and demand through the implementation of a marketing approach in the formation and development of scientific and educational infrastructure of the professional community by raising the level of information security of management decisions.
grinenko2012_3.pdf (854 Kb)
S.V. Lazovskaya
Dialectics of the general and specific in a service sector
The paper discusses approaches to service definition, the general and specific features and properties of services. Features of a service sector in modern economic system are distinguished. The existing definitions and classifications of services of both foreign and the Russian authors are analyzed.
A.V. Lashko, T.A. Makarenya
Market-economic foundations of the formation and development of information services as part of a virtual market
This paper defines which information services can be attributed to the virtual market. The authors allocate the main stages in the development of market of information services and examine the dynamics of growth of the key parameters for the long term. The work provides a comparison of different definitions from domestic sources during the period of active development of information services. The results of this comparison are used to draw a conclusion about the evolution of the market.
lashko2012_3.pdf (835 Kb)
T.A. Makarenya
The marketing approach in the management of system of the service granting
This paper examines the problematic aspects of the marketing approach in management of system of service granting in the period of the economy modernization in conditions of customization of the service granting.
makarenya2012_3.pdf (1 Mb)
D.V. Ryazantseva
The main forms of interaction of secondary professional education organizations and business structures in the Krasnodar Territory
The paper discusses the forms of interaction of the service organizations of secondary professional education and business structures carried out in the Krasnodar Territory. The author gives the characteristic of such cooperation, reveals the problems and shortcomings and offers the solution of current situation by realization of potential available in the Krasnodar Territory.
ryazantseva2012_3.pdf (356 Kb)
R.L. Agabekyan
The peculiarities of transformation of Russian labor markets according to the types of economic activity
An analysis is made of the peculiarities of the sectoral labor markets. The factors influencing the condition and prospects of development of sectoral labor markets are defined. The author distinguishes stages of transformation of Russian labor market and analyzes the peculiarities of every stage of labor market development.
agabekyan2012_3.pdf (639 Kb)
Strategic partnership of the state, universities and business structures as the necessary condition of labor market balance in the South of Russia
The main subject of work is consideration of possibility and need for application of strategic partnership between the state, universities and business structures. An attempt is undertaken to develop theoretical provisions and practical recommendations for creation of a system of strategic partnership. The author examines the relations between the state, universities and business structures arising as a result of strategic partnership. The result of research is formation of a system of strategic partnership which will promote a labor market balance in the South of Russia and which will overcome its main problem – the structural unemployment.
G.L. Bayanduryan, Yu.V. Skidanova
Justification of methodological tools in the construction of a block scheme of investment policy at the machine-building enterprises
This paper examines the problems related to the absence of a new classification tool for the formation of investment policy at the machine-building enterprises, adapted to the technological modernization. The authors propose and justify the block scheme of investment policy, which includes a synergetic adapter of rationalization of resource management, which is a central part of the speaker system, connecting the conceptual and methodological, entrepreneurial, strategic, resource and analytical units and the competitiveness unit.
bayanduryan2012_3.pdf (346 Kb)
Z.O. Gukasyan
Theoretical aspects of an assessment of management quality and organization of management accounting
The paper discusses theoretical aspects of an assessment of management quality and the organization of management accounting. The author proves need for an assessment of management quality which should be constructed as a through assessment at federal, regional and corporate levels. The methodical approach to formation of indicators of this system is also substantiated.
gukasyan2012_3.pdf (488 Kb)
E.A. Gurova, I.V. Petrievsky, I.P. Kuzmenko
Information component of modern management methods for an enterprise sustainable development
This paper focuses upon the introduction of controlling system at enterprises. It is inferred that its informatization is needed to raise efficiency of functioning of the managing subject and to optimize managerial processes of its balanced development.
gurova2012_3.pdf (649 Kb)
S.K. Eshugova
Fractal methods in management of development of the enterprises of agro-industrial complex
The paper shows why it is necessary to use fractal modeling of emergence and distribution of innovations at enterprises of the agrarian and industrial complex. The author considers the theory of “fractal factory” as an innovatively focused production system and proposes the corresponding administrative tools for management of economically minimum production systems.
eshugova2012_3.pdf (347 Kb)
I.I. Lyutova
Modelling of an organizational-economic controlling mechanism for an industrial enterprise sustainable development
The paper presents the classification of processes and mobility elements of a management structure at the enterprise. Consideration of the organizational-economic mechanism of adaptive management has allowed the author to propose variants of ensuring stability of enterprise development and to substantiate the strategies providing balance of indicators for long-term prospect.
lyutova2012_3.pdf (382 Kb)
Yu.V. Razvadovskaya
Structural parametrization of industrial policy as a tool of management of structural transformations in industrial economy
Within the framework of the sixth technological setup, there is a need to realize the new industrial policy directed to an increase of competitiveness of a domestic production of high-technology branches in industrial sector of economy. The structural parametrization which is based on a combination of optimum parameters of structure, creation of effective system of interrelation of parameters, the accounting of their quantity and sequence of interaction can become an effective technique of formation of qualitatively new industrial policy.
razvadovskaya2012_3.pdf (634 Kb)
P.S. Shapovalova
Problems and prospects of oil industry and substantiation of new principles of corporate planning
This article is dedicated to the analysis of the contemporary situation of Russian oil industry and the possible negative consequences of the entrance in the WTO. In the opinion of the author, in order to increase competitiveness of enterprises in this branch it is necessary to improve the management technique, namely the corporate planning system, which should be guided by new principles of alternativeness, hierarchy and social-ecological criteria.
shapovalova2012_3.pdf (495 Kb)
Age features of interaction as a factor of socialization of the teenager’s personality
The paper discusses age features of teenagers’ mental development which should be taken into account in the course of the organization of interaction of these children for the purpose of personality socialization.
S.N. Begidova, T.N. Poddubnaya
Professional subject position as a component of the student’s professional development
The paper discusses the essence and the content of a professional subject position through the definitions of “a personality’s position”, “relation”, “self-determination” and “subjectness”. The theoretical analysis of interrelations available between them allowed the authors to prove a professional position of the student as the integral component of his professional development.
begidova1_2012_3.pdf (240 Kb)
S.N. Begidova, S.A. Khazova, V.G. Mozgot
Development of the competitive pupil’s personality as a target of system of the general education
The paper proves the importance of development of the competitive personality in system of the general education. The authors examine the essence, structure and the content of social competitiveness of the pupil’s personality as the basis of development of professional competitiveness of future experts. This study provides scientific and methodical recommendations about the organization of competitive developing educational process in educational institution.
The system approach as a methodological principle of creation of the educational school system (theoretical aspect)
The present paper discloses the methodological value of a system approach to education. The author examines the essence of the system approach as a methodological orienting point in educational process.
N.H. Vorokova, N.Kh. Khakunov, L.N. Kubashicheva
Formation of moral value orientations in college pupils through modelling of problematic life situations
The pilot and forming experiments were conducted to reveal pedagogical conditions and means and to work out the algorithm of application of life experience in order to form moral value orientations in pupils of the college. The effective, reproduced and universal model of formation of moral value orientations in pupils of college was developed through the solution of problematic life situations.
vorokova2012_3.pdf (234 Kb)
T.D. Gomonova
The essence and structure of multicultural competence at students of higher education institutions
The paper discusses the essence and structure of multicultural competence at students of higher education institutions. The multicultural competence of students of higher education institutions is defined as an integrative quality of the future professional’s personality required for an everyday life and professional activity in multicultural society.
gomonova2012_3.pdf (287 Kb)
N.G. Emuzova
Innovative activity as the development resource of the regional education system
An analysis is made of the main directions of innovative development of a regional system. The author discusses the experience in organization of innovative activity in the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic, examines results of competition of innovative products (projects) and formulates the proposals allowing the improvement of innovative activity in the region.
emuzova2012_3.pdf (183 Kb)
O.S. Kabayan
A system approach to development of tolerant culture in biological education
The paper shows the role of biological education in tolerance development. The author proves that formation of biological literacy is needed to develop the tolerant culture. The importance of use of the system approach to develop the tolerant culture in biological education is substantiated.
kabayan2012_3.pdf (259 Kb)
L.P. Kochenkova
Multicultural teacher and his training in the university
The paper reveals the essence of multicultural nature as an integral quality of the contemporary teacher and provides the components that make up the model of multicultural teacher.
kochenkova2012_3.pdf (195 Kb)
V.A. Petkov
Organization of self-development of physical potential at students of higher education institution
The paper discusses the content of activity related to the organization of self-development of potential physical possibilities at students. The author proves scientifically one of the ways of its decision, namely: design of self-development of physical potential which is logically transformed to process of professional physical self-education of the student. Indicators of efficiency of the developed approach are the positive changes which have occurred in sports competence of students.
Synergetic conception of the social and cultural design in education
An analysis is made of the modern situation in the humanities education. The author substantiates the philosophical conception of synergetic value-guided approach in education and gives base characteristics of social and cultural planning in education.
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F.P. Khakunova, M.A. Kozlovskaya
Pedagogical conditions of development of art perception at fine art lessons
The paper substantiates the pedagogical conditions of development of art perception at pupils of 5-6 classes. Results of the carried out experimental researches are presented.
F.F. Kharisov, L.A. Kharisova
Assessment of the healthcare educational technologies in system of the general education
The paper descibes criteria and techniques of an assessment of the healthcare educational technologies for their subsequent use in educational system of school.
kharisov2012_3.pdf (165 Kb)
G.Z. Kharkovskaya, K.D. Chermit, O.I. Isakov
A model of state and public management of activity of the municipal education system (as shown by the education system of Krasnodar)
The paper substantiates the purpose, criteria and structural components of the model of state and public management of activity of a municipal education system on the basis of decisions taken by the governement and education bodies. Their hierarchy is defined and its efficiency is experimentally proved.
kharkovskaya2012_3.pdf (417 Kb)
L.Kh. Tseeva, V.V. Zayko, B.Kh. Panesh
Social and personal development of younger age children in the conditions of multicultural educational space
The special importance for the multinational country is gained by constant need of society for education of the personality capable to activity in modern multiethnic conditions. Increasing attention to problems of socialization is related to the change of sociopolitical and social and economic living conditions, as well as to instability in society. The paper discusses the model of adaptable multicultural educational space constituting social and personal development of children of the advanced preschool and younger school age.
tseeva2012_3.pdf (186 Kb)
The accounting of the interference in the course of training to Russian at Adyghean school (lexical-semantic level)
This work examines lexical-semantic interferent deviations in speech of pupils of the Adyghean national school, elimination of which promotes increasing culture of their Russian speech.
Z.U. Blyagoz
Mutual enrichment of languages and cultures of the different people, the role of foreign elements, methods and ways of their use in the Russian and Adyghean speech of younger pupils
This paper examines the mutual enrichment of structural-semantic elements at contact of languages with the different systems and formation of culture of the Russian and Adyghean speech at bilingualists in the multiethnic and multicultural environment.
blyagoz1_2012_3.pdf (309 Kb)
L.N. Gorobets
“The project method” as the pedagogical technology
The work discloses the modern comprehension of the didactic concept of “the project method”. An analysis is made of the approaches to study the structure of this technology. The author provides his own comprehension, which is confirmed by teaching practice in higher education institution.
gorobets2012_3.pdf (289 Kb)
B.M. Dzhandar, M.Kh. Shkhapatseva
Educational situation as a basis of communicative and situational teaching Russian as a foreign language
Systematically purposely created situations are of great importance for formation of communicative competence in another language since they promote emergence of motive and need to speak, help promotion of hypotheses and assumptions, strengthen cogitative activity and approach the learning process to natural speech communication.
dzhandar1_2012_3.pdf (220 Kb)
A.Kh. Zagashtokov, L.I. Lieva
Teaching grammatical aspect of the Russian verb at different stages of school education (from material of the kabardian school)
This paper discusses the method of teaching the grammatical aspect of a Russian verb at different stages of school education (using materials of the Kabardian School). This piece of work develops the main idea of the article “Theory and practice of teaching the grammatical aspect of a Russian verb at primary and secondary school”, which was published in 2010 in a journal “The cultural life of the South of Russia”. The main practical results of the conducted investigations are studied in this work. The obtained results prove the effectiveness of the used methodology.
D.A. Tatarinov
On the use of intersubject links of mathematics and physics in complementary education of pupils
Intersubject links are the important factor of formation of a complete natural-science picture of the world at pupils. Owing to this the establishment of intersubject links in teaching disciplines of a natural and mathematical cycle is urgent at all stages of the learning process. Use of group studies promotes removal of intersubject links of mathematics and physics on level of synthesis of these disciplines. The author of this paper has developed and approved a technique of group studies with pupils of 5-6 classes, realizing intersubject links. Approbation was held on the basis of physical and mathematical school of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. Both the technique and the approach, on which it is based, have serious scientific and pedagogical prospects.
tatarinov2012_3.pdf (191 Kb)
Analysis of the art text as a way of formation of discourse and culturological competences in teaching Russian as a foreign language
The perception and processing of the art text in the other language is considered as a cognitive process. The cognitive component of the contents of the text reflects a reality fragment in its refraction in consciousness of the subjects, correlated with the concrete sociocultural environment and a plan of the author. In this regard the process of updating the cognitive schemes of the reader in the course of reading such text is described in detail.
Interference and interaction of contacting languages in the learning process in modern conditions of bilingualism
The paper addresses the problems related to language teaching in modern conditions of bilingualism. The main attention is given to interaction and interference of contacting languages in the learning process. The author shows the methodical principles of teaching languages in the conditions of bilingualism and the possible transposition and interference of the native language in the course of studying the Russian language.
shkhapatseva1_2012_3.pdf (191 Kb)
M.S. Kaydina
Social intelligence and emotional burning out of teachers of special high education institutions
The paper addresses a topical issue about resources of overcoming emotional burning out of teachers of special high education institutions. Research objective is to study social intelligence as a factor of teachers’ resistance to stress. Special objectives are to carry out a pilot study of a level of development of social intelligence and emotional burning out; and to study interrelation of social intelligence and features of teachers’ burning out. The object of research is a level of development of social intelligence. The subject of research is an influence of social intelligence on features of teachers’ emotional burning out. The research has revealed the return interrelation of level of social intelligence and teachers’ emotional burning out.
kaydina2012_3.pdf (314 Kb)
A.S. Raspopova
The influence of psychological training on the formation of structural manifestations of perfectionism in sport
The paper shows the influence of psychological training on the formation of structural manifestations of perfectionism in sport. The author presents the indicators of perfectionism, personal properties and the results of analysis of the relationship of these parameters before and after training.
raspopova2012_3.pdf (230 Kb)
Yu.K. Chernyshenko
Age features of development of mental processes in children aged 3-6 years
The paper presents data of many-year researches on features of age dynamics of mental processes (thinking, attention, memory, imagination, perception) in 3-6 year-old children. Also it shows the results of studying questions on existence of elements of sexual dimorphism in development of mental processes in preschool children.
chernyshenko2012_3.pdf (173 Kb)
L.V. Shelekhova, A.A. Panesh
Ideographic approach to definition of the main types of personal and semantic sphere of students
The paper presents the criteria device based on an ideographic approach to definition of the main types of the personal and semantic sphere of trainees, corresponding to various styles of learning activity.
shelekhova2012_3.pdf (248 Kb)
S.M. Akhmetov, A.I. Pogrebnoy
On the condition and prospects of scientific and methodical support for training the Kuban leading athletes
The paper provides the results of the carried-out scientific and methodical support of training the national teams of Krasnodar Territory in different kinds of sports. The authors show the problematic aspects in the organization of training process and prospects of further improvement of system of training the qualified athletes.
akhmetov2012_3.pdf (184 Kb)
Development of motor creativity as a factor of professional competitiveness of the physical training expert
The paper uncovers the essence of development of motor creativity at students – future experts in physical training and sports. The author proves that there is a connection between the development of creativity in the motor sphere and competitiveness of the expert. Stages of development of motor creativity are described: reproductive, standard and creative. It is inferred that there is the interrelation of impellent and intellectual development of the personality in the sphere of physical training.
Yu.M. Bosenko
Gender aspects of stress-controlling behaviour in team and individual types of sport
This work examines displays of stress-controlling strategies at athletes of team and individual types of sport. It has been revealed that the used stress-controlling strategies are influenced by a gender, sports qualification and by specificity of sports activity.
bosenko2012_3.pdf (294 Kb)
V.I. Zhukov, A.M. Doronin, I.M. Kozlov
The use of training devices to develop special force in athletes during the learning and training process
The paper discusses the conditions increasing productivity of learning and training in sports by using training devices developing special force in athletes.
zhukov_v_2012_3.pdf (195 Kb)
V.E. Kalnitskaya, A.I. Pogrebnoy
Binocular synchronous pupillometry in monitoring of the psychofunctional condition of high-qualification athletes
Observations of 83 high-qualification athletes representing different types of sports, by means of a method of a computer pupillometry, have revealed the qualitative and quantitative parameters of the РМ пающе reflex. These parameters make it possible to estimate a psychofunctional condition, to reveal deviations and to propose rehabilitation actions for athletes.
kalnitskaya2012_3.pdf (219 Kb)
I.M. Kozlov, R.A. Kadyrkaev
Muscle activity at figure skaters during special exercises
The aim of this study is a comparison of muscle activity during two kinds of jumping exercises that young figure skaters do before ice training. For this purpose one high qualification figure skater did 6 jumping exercises. During exercises electrical activity of muscles, acceleration center of body mass, ground reaction force and trajectory of body mass center were evaluated. As a result of research it has been established that the maximum muscle activity is observed at departing from ice and at landing and the minimal muscle activity is marked at flight; interaction with ground in special exercises is of quick character; the consecutive and simultaneous antagonist muscle’s activity is observed during exercises which depend on movement target.
kozlov2012_3.pdf (4 Mb)
O.B. Nemtsev, M.Kh. Kodzheshau, I.N. Grekalova
On measuring results of counter movement jump
The present research focuses upon comparison of results of counter movement jump measured by different methods, including 2-D and 3-D videotaping with different frequency, force plate and moving gage. It has been established that the result of counter movement jump evaluated during flight time by using force plate is significantly less than that measured by other methods. Results measured by different methods have strong correlation. But stronger correlation has been established between results of 3-D videotaping, on the one hand, and force plate and moving gage, on the other hand. Weaker correlation has been observed between results of 2-D videotaping, on the one hand, and 3-D videotaping and force plate, on the other hand.
nemtsev2012_3.pdf (234 Kb)
N.N. Pilyuk, L.V. Zhigaylova
Motivation of competitive activity of high-qualification acrobats and jumpers on the trampoline
Our approach conceives of competitive activity of high qualification acrobats and jumpers on a trampoline as a complete, independent system which has concrete motivation, the contents, results and the process consisting of external and internal sides. The subsystem of motivation consists of the following parts: needs for the competitive relations; motives of the activity; the purposes and tasks which are put by the athlete and the coach, participating in competitions; and strategy and tactics developed proceeding from level of readiness and a rank of competitions. Each part has a composite structure, leading and secondary components which have various degree of interrelation with competitive result. The subsystem of motivation plays one of the principal roles in all system of competitive activity.
pilyuk2012_3.pdf (233 Kb)
A.A. Fedyakin
Features of recreational and training effects of nordic walking on the human body
The paper deals with the relatively new trend of fitness – Nordic walking. The author provides data describing the features of the training effects of Nordic walking compared to those of Terrainkur. The main indicator is the dynamics and the total heart rate during the Terrainkur route passage with sticks and without them.
fedyakin2012_3.pdf (421 Kb)
V.E. Chursinov
Definition of the type of the “loading – yielding force impulse” dependence in shock - isotonic and shock - isokinetic modes of muscle operation
Excentric training in isotonic and isokinetic modes is a unique form of external resistance for learning and training which is created by using an original training complex. This research is made to detect specific features of the dependence of “loading – a yielding force impulse of muscle pull” and skeletal muscles of the person using an example of power exercises in an automated workplace sports in shock - isokinetic and shock - isotonic modes of muscular contraction. The directly-proportional dependence between the size of loading and an impulse of yielding force (with increasing size of loading the impulse of yielding force increases) in competitive sports exercise in shock - isotonic and shock - isokinetic modes was defined for the first time. Also a comparative analysis of the “loading – a yielding force impulse” dependence in shock - isotonic and shock - isokinetic modes of muscle operation in competitive exercises was made for the first time.
chursinov2012_3.pdf (389 Kb)
M.M. Shestakov
Technology of the individualization of football player training process and conditions of its realization
The paper substantiates the technology of an individualization of the football player training process. It is grounded on the accounting of level of readiness, functional condition and competitive activity of individual players defining possibilities of athletes to realize tasks, providing the effective collective activity during a match.
shestakov2012_3.pdf (330 Kb)
F.B. Beshukova
Post-modernist structure of the art text of «The Black Mountain» by N. Kuyek
The paper examines the genre specifics. The author puts forward the hypothesis for post-modernist structure of the studied text, referred to a novel genre. In order to disclose the main problem, a number of questions are actualized: specifics of an embodiment of the author’s consciousness, feature of structuring a system of images, text chronotope.
M.M. Gubanukayeva
Influence of the Russian literature traditions on art outlook of the Chechen writers of the 1920-1960s
This paper examines influence of creativity of A.S.Pushkin, M.Yu.Lermontov and L.N.Tolstoy on art outlook of the Chechen writers of the 1920-1960s. In the pre-revolutionary period, when writing was absent, the Russian language played the great role in development of Russian-language art thought of the Chechens. The Russian language acquainted national intellectuals with literature and provided them an opportunity to have direct and indirect contacts with the figures of Russian literature. Mastering experience of Russian classical literature is one of the main secrets of the accelerated development of national literature of the Chechen people.
gubanukayeva2012_3.pdf (372 Kb)
A.K. Matyzheva
The Adyghean «small» prose: genre preferences
This work examines the development of «small» prose genres (the short story and the story) in the Adyghean literature and the theoretical sources which have influenced the formation and dynamics of emerging genres. Results of research allowed the author to give a new assessment to the short story and to the story in treatment of a question of genre preferences.
matyzheva2012_3.pdf (382 Kb)
U.M. Panesh
About Tembot Kerashev’s spiritual heritage
The present research focuses upon T.Kerashev’s place in national culture. An attempt is undertaken to present history of literature as the history of public thought and to trace, on this background, the main stages of creativity of the writer. As a result, sources and features of the main works of the master and their typological relations to the domestic literature and to the 20th century realism were defined.
A.K. Pshizova
Art tools for historical color of an era in Tembot Kerashev’s short stories
The paper discusses the formation and development of small genres in national literature – the great story, the story and the short story. Relying on numerous works of the Adyghean literary critics and critics focusing upon genre problems, the author of this paper investigates theoretically specific features of formation of the short story as a genre in the new writing literature of the Adyghes.
pshizova2012_3.pdf (363 Kb)
A.A. Serdyuk
National consciousness in A. Bayborodin’s creativity
An analysis is made of national consciousness as one of the basic problems in creativity of A.Bayborodin. The paper examines unity of orthodox and national values in Russian literature. The national ideal of the writer is disclosed.
serdyuk2012_3.pdf (375 Kb)
V.T. Sosnovsky, A.P. Burnusuzyan
Interpretation of the Daghestan national greetings in «Khadzhi Murat», the great story by L.N.Tolstoy
The Caucasus enriched L.N.Tolstoy with a folkloristic, historical and ethnographic material which later was used in «Khadzhi Murat”. In communication of mountaineers, the greetings making an independent genre classification group are very common. The Daghestan national greetings which were developed by century tradition of the mountain moral code are widely used in “Khadzhi Murat”. They contain a lot of things: the custom of the Daghestan hospitality, mountain ethics, etc. Understanding this, L.N.Tolstoy aspires to keep semantic meaning of mountain greetings for the art and narrative purposes, improving and altering them in various lists of edition of the “Khadzhi-Murat” great story.
A.A. Skhalyakho, D.S. Skhalyakho
National factor as the major component of literary creativity
The paper discusses the aspects of national and cultural originality in the literary process. An analysis is made of communicative properties of the language as a tool for display of national life and a form of manifestation of art thinking of the people. It is inferred that the national in literature is displayed not only in the language, but also in contents of literary works where the national spirit impregnating the art organism of the work is the determinant factor.
skhalyakho2012_3.pdf (502 Kb)
New story parable «A Worldwide Flood» by M. Emkuzh (1994)
An analysis is made of one of the modern works of the Adyghean Russian-language authors – the great story «A Worldwide Flood» of the Kabardian prose writer M. Emkuzh. This story is noted for a complicated composition, symbolism and a semantic saturation. «A Worldwide Flood», along with the novel «Abrag» by J. Koshubayev, can be referred to anti-Utopia stories, a new direction which has arisen in Post-Soviet Russian-language literature.
F.N. Khuako
Evolution and genre specifics of the lyrical story
The paper discusses the history of the origin and development of the lyrical story, its composite and stylistic features. The analysis is made on the basis of a considerable literary and critical material. The author examines the theoretical fundamentals and the questions related to traditions, innovations and specifics of art lyricism in prose.
khuako_f_2012_3.pdf (515 Kb)
Metric-rhythmic pallete of the collection of K.L.Mkhtse «In one world»
An analysis is made of a metric basis of the poetic book by K.L.Mkhtse «In one world». The authors used the statistical methods to reveal a ratio of syllabic-tonic and tonic meters, disyllabic and three-syllable meters; and the quantitative structure of multimetric compositions, white and free verses. The carried-out analysis represents a rich variety of forms, meters and rhythms which the Abasin poet used in the late 1970s.
shikov2012_3.pdf (441 Kb)
K.G. Shazzo
The art conflict in a lyrical work (A.Fet, A.Blok and N. Baratashvili)
The paper examines the art conflict in lyrical work, features of its manifestation in the identity of the hero, his experiences, character and the nature of disclosure of the many-sided epic world in the confessionary text, an originality of a lyrical plot, lyrical composition etc.
shazzo_k1_2012_3.pdf (495 Kb)
Yu.A. Yakhutl
Updating traditions of the Adyghean enlightenment in the Adyghean new written-language novel (question statement)
The paper discusses the idea of studying transformation of Adyghean enlightenment traditions in the post-revolutionary period of history of national literature. Works of the well-known Adyghean writers T.Kerashev and A.Evtykh are examined. It is established that three periods of enlightenment in the North Caucasus in literature have become a uniform chain of forward development and have led to the post-revolutionary period of national culture and education.
yakhutl2012_3.pdf (457 Kb)
N.Ts. Bitkeev, A.N. Bitkeeva
Folklore of the Mongolian ethnoses: traditions and innovation
The paper focuses upon the connection of tradition and innovation in folklore of the Mongolian ethnoses. An analysis is made of its current state, wealth and identity of spiritual culture of the Mongolians. The authors emphasize that the folklore helps people to perceive more completely reality, it is a source of enrichment of speech and its genres reflect achievements of moral and art culture of the people. Nowadays patriotic, pedagogical and art traditions of the Mongolian ethnoses did not lose their value.
bitkeev2012_3.pdf (364 Kb)
A.M. Gutov, M.M. Pashtova (Mizhayeva)
On translation of the Adyghean folklore text
This work describes the history and modern methodological problems of translation of the Adyghean folklore text. The authors allocate the important structural elements of the text (phonologic, lexical and stylistic), the transfer of which causes certain difficulties in translation into the other language and suggest versions of the solution of various translational and edition problems. Folkloristic translation is regarded as the scientific problem the adequate decision of which actualizes language and cultural features of the original. The role of the expanded comments to the text is noted and their functional versions are given.
N.Kh. Emykova
Khokhi-toasts in transmissions of the Adyghean radio
An analysis is made of folklore genre transformations, in particular, khokhi-toasts at their different operational stages in mass-media texts. The author arrives at a conclusion that the Adyghean radio promoted formation of new cultural language in texts of toasts. With the performing form preserved, a certain deformation of a traditional khokhi genre took place.
S.L. Zukhba, T.N. Chamokov
Deity of a horse in mythology of the Abkhazians and Adyghes
The paper discusses scant information about almost forgotten but popular in the past Abkhazian and Adyghean deities of a horse named Achyshyashyan (Abkhazian name) or Pshishana (Adyghean name). In order to reconstruct images of these deities the authors used folklore and ethnographic data, as well as some data of scientists of the 19th-20th centuries.
zukhba1_2012_3.pdf (389 Kb)
S.L. Zukhba
Female beauty ideal in the Nart epos of the Abkhazean-Adyghean people
In the Nart heroic epos of the Abkhazean-Adyghean people, the beauty is regarded as one of the main dignities of the woman. The author takes the most characteristic examples from texts of this majestic spiritual monument glorifying the bewitching beauty of a number of Nart women. With reference to them the concept of beauty is described as set of fine qualities in contrast to the ugly.
Z.Zh. Kudayeva
Center symbolics in mythic/poetic views of the Adyghes
On the basis of the analysis of folklore sources and a mythic ritual complex the assumption is put forward that a system of the Adyghean mythic/poetic views included steady cosmogonic ideas of a tree as a Center of space.
kudayeva_z_2012_3.pdf (603 Kb)
A.N. Sokolova
On cultural diffusions in the post-folklore environment (using a dance «Oyra-oyra» as an example)
The paper deals with the subject related to the dance «Oyra-oyra», occurring in the European post-folklore environment. On the basis of the great case of data obtained in archives and business trips, from the content analysis of Internet space, scientific literature and fiction, the author puts forward an idea of «the Caucasian trace» in the history of emergence of the dance and analyzes multiethnic and globalization impregnations in its structure and in the contents and multisemantic codes, interpreted differently in the specific environment.
sokolova2012_3.pdf (622 Kb)
Archaic attribute in a system of fantastic images in the Adyghean heroic epos «Nart»
The paper describes relations of fantastic images of the Adyghean heroic epos «Nartkher» to historical and genetic realities of an antiquity, in particular, to archaic attributes of the Ancient Meot period (the 8th – 7th centuries BC), coinciding with a Cimmerian Era — time of formation of the main core of the Nart epos. The Nart legends about fight against giants, about Sauseryko’s single combat with Totresh; and «Nart Kozheub», «Nart Koles», etc. were taken as an initial material. A link is established between the archaic attributes of the Nart epos and the archeology and ethnography data concerning the Era of Bronze and the early Iron Age, reflected in Nart legends and Adyghean pshinatles.
chamokov2012_3.pdf (450 Kb)
K.G. Shazzo, Sh.E. Shazzo
On poetics of «Nart» epos
An analysis is made of some questions of «Nart» poetics (Adyghean version). An attempt is undertaken to investigate the content and motive functions of rythmic and rythmic-intonational repertoire of epic texts and formation of genre and style features (on the basis of one of the poems devoted to Sausoruko). The most important conclusion is that the sound-phonetic compositions influence directly the plot-event narration bases.
A.N. Abregov, A.A. Khatkhe
Scientific and national flora nominations in English, German, Russian and Adyghean languages
The article is devoted to the investigation of the scientific and national denominations of plants in English, German, Russian and Adyghean languages. A research objective is to show the peculiarities of the flora kingdom nominations in the scientific terminology and in the colloquial speech, where there are different names for designating the same plant. The material analysis shows that the scientific and the national names of plants have different structure which is indicated by phytonyms of these languages.
abregov1_2012_3.pdf (546 Kb)
A.N. Abregov
Structural and motivational interpretation of a number of lexemes in the Adyghean languages: etymological etudes
The structural and motivational characteristic of a number of lexemes in the Adyghean languages is provided only on the basis of etymological researches though in agglutinative languages, as the linguistic literature shows, the borders of morphemes are accurately delimited from each other. Lexical units of the Adyghean and Kabardino-Circassian languages are examined taking into account historical changes at phonetic, morphemic and semantic levels.
A.A. Altunin
Structural components of the concept of «politeness» in the Russian and English language cultures
The paper examines the specificity of components of the concept of «politeness». An analysis is made of various approaches to the «concept» definition. The author shows the concept structure, analyzes the universal category of «politeness» and reveals similarities and distinctions in understanding the studied concept by representatives of Russian and English communicative cultures. It is inferred that the people, belonging to different language culture communities, have distinctions in perception of the world.
altunin2012_3.pdf (422 Kb)
M.P. Akhidzhakova, A.N. Khavdok
Semantic field of reflection of the Adyghes’ mentality in A.Evtykh’s language space
The paper discusses a system of verbal meanings which corresponds to social and ethnocultural competence of native speakers. Following the interpretation of a fragment of reality in conceptual system, the author shows the formation of a sense of verbal expressions about construction of a definite «world picture». Interpretations of the different conceptual structures belonging to a conceptual system which can «choose» the interpretation corresponding to intuition of the native speaker are given. Creation of the conceptual model providing the «true» information for a certain fragment of reality is described.
akhidzhakova1_2012_3.pdf (558 Kb)
Cognitive structure of a system of historically developed spiritual and moral spheres of thinking and behavior of the Adyghes in A.Evtykh’s mental language space: linguoculturological aspect
The paper discusses the creation and reconstruction of mental reality of the Adyghes’ life, psychology and civilization. Following the ethnoreproducing mechanisms, the author shows the most complicated transformations in the way of life, thinking and moral bases of life of the modern Adyghe. Various situations of eternal moral and ethical values – humanity, philanthrophy and the real courage – are described. The language material testifying that the consciousness of the writer is focused on the reflection of moral traditional values is given.
On the concepts of “the native language” and “non-native language”
The paper discusses various approaches to definition and interpretation of the concepts of “the native language” and “non-native language”. At research of this problem it is very important to differentiate the concepts of “the language” and “speech”. The coexistence of two language systems is the main source of reflection of verbal means of communication in the language and speech of bi - and multilingual society.
Art bilingualism as the multilingual space: the problem statement
The paper discusses the bilingual and multilingual situation in the Adyghean language space, which affected the formation of a language picture of the world in the Adyghes of the historical homeland and abroad and caused strengthening communicative interactions and search for ethnos self-identification in the conditions of globalization. Nevertheless, at the present stage the functioning of the Adyghean language in multilingual conditions is still poor studied.
M.R. Bagomedov
Functioning of hydronyms in the Darga toponymic system
The paper examines the hydronyms of Darga, one of the unique regions of multiethnic Daghestan. An analysis is made of the names of the water objects fixed in the territory of the settlements of Akushinsky, Dakhadayevsky, Kaytagsky, Levashinsky and Sergokalinsky rural areas. On the basis of the analysis of a large actual material, the author reveals the common and distinctive features of the analyzed toponymic units in the Darginsky language.
bagomedov2012_3.pdf (567 Kb)
Toponymy as the means of actualization of mentality in the Russian-Adyghean language culture
The paper examines mentality of the Russian and Adygheans through the toponymic system. The author shows that the Russian and Adyghean toponyms of the region represent an objective picture of contact of two cultures. Both the cultural and historical relations and the national features, which are displayed in toponymy, are noted. It is inferred that the views of native speakers and specificity of a world vision of two peoples are reflected in ways of the toponym nomination.
Realization of bilingual training as the call of the times: linguistic aspect
The paper discusses the conditions of parallel functioning of the state languages at the present stage of social development in the Adygheya Republic. After considering the interaction of the Russian and Adyghean languages, the author shows the formation and development of bilingualism: the formation of speech skills in the Russian and Adyghean languages and mutual enrichment of languages and cultures of the peoples. The work describes the extralinguistic (beyond the language) and language factors, promoting the formation of the Russian and Adyghean speech in modern conditions, and gives the typological characteristic of the considered languages.
R.A. Volkova, Yu.M. Nechay
Semantics and functions of an emotional and expressional particle of doch in the art text (from materials of the language of E.M.Remarque’s prose and its translations into Russian)
The paper discusses the semantic-functional specificity of modal particle doch in the works of E.M.Remarque. Being the part of the sentences that have different aims, it promotes implementation of important illocutionary intentions of the speaker, providing him an opportunity to influence the course of verbal communication in order to achieve the desired pragmatic results. An analysis is also made of variants of its transformation in the Russian translations.
volkova2012_3.pdf (541 Kb)
Numerical symbolics in the Tabasaransky paremiology
A linguocultural analysis is made of the Tabasaransky proverbs and sayings with a numerical component. The author focuses attention on the material and spiritual aspects of numerical symbolism related to the life and death of a human being and to understanding the time and space categories by the Tabasaransky native speakers.
T.M. Grushevskaya, N.Yu. Fanyan
Modular approach to the text/discourse analysis: contribution of the Geneva linguistic school
The paper discusses the modular approach to the text analysis, the criteria characteristic of any type of a discourse, initial requirements for the complex analysis of a text / discourse and the results of the text / discourse analysis in argumentative orientation.
grushevskaya2012_3.pdf (428 Kb)
Yu.N. Gusak
Functional specificity of punctuation in dichotomic space of language and speech: basic approaches and principles
An analysis is made of the basic works on research of the punctuation system of Russian, representing various approaches and opinions, concerning principles on which the punctuation is based, and permanently emphasizing its importance and functional specificity in text creation as an actual research position in linguistics. The language saved up the huge resources allowing us to represent and interpret the text in a new way. This explains the special urgency why it is necessary to study punctuation.
gusak2012_3.pdf (424 Kb)
Composite syntactic whole in the Russian, Adyghean and English languages
A composite syntactic whole is the largest of structural-semantic units, which constitute the text. The paper discusses the construction of the composite syntactic whole in the Russian, Adyghean and English languages.
Comparative and typological characteristic of a syntactic system of the Russian, Adyghean and English languages
The paper presents a comparative and typologic description of a syntactic system of the Russian, Adyghean and English languages. As a result, essential features have been revealed for both three compared languages and for each language separately.
S.S. Doyunova, R.Yu. Namitokova
Precedent-related names of vodka
The paper examines the phenomenon of precedentness and precedent-related texts using an example of names of the well-known product of material culture, the Russian vodka, being part of the language culture. The authors reveal also the features of text implementation for an advertising discourse as the precedent-related phenomena possessing huge pragmatical potential that causes emergence of a great interest in this phenomenon in modern linguistics. Results of research allowed the authors to define sources of precedent-related texts and different types of their transformation.
doyunova2012_3.pdf (479 Kb)
E.E. Zhuk
Features of studying language means of comic and their translation (taken from works of O. Henry and P.G.Wodehouse)
This paper regards the problem of language means of the comic category in fiction text. The author underlines the necessity of studying the comic means from the cognitive point of view, taking into account the author’s linguistic nature. The critical analysis of the comic category promotes profound understanding of the fiction text through the culture.
zhuk2012_3.pdf (417 Kb)
N.B. Kazarina, L.A. Isayeva
Sports discourse: continuum discretization
This paper examines a sports discourse as a composite multi-aspect uniting including central and peripheral zones, each of which has a set of specific features. Zones of a continuum are characterized on the basis of professional competence of participants of a discourse, communication situations, the purposes, strategies and tactics of communication and language means of their realization.
kazarina_n_2012_3.pdf (448 Kb)
S.G. Kazarina
Typological term studies as a differentiated linguistic discipline
This paper substantiates allocation of typological term studies as a relatively differentiated linguistic discipline which is at a boundary of term studies and linguistic typology and which is characterized by the existence of its own object, subject, research methods and specific applied products.
kazarina_s_2012_3.pdf (414 Kb)
A.M. Kambachokov, D.D. Gubzhokova
Features of zoomorphism functioning in the Kabardino-Circassian language
The paper deals with the features of functioning in art speech of the Kabardians and Circassians of word forms and phrases-metaphors with a rod word – the name of the live being, giving the figurative characteristic to the person. The authors make an analysis of lexical semantics of zoomorphisms, define their composition, borders of application and a syntactic position in the sentence. Besides, the work reveals the most effective ways of achievement or strengthening expressivity in the Kabardino-Circassian language by using zoomorphisms.
S.K. Kubashicheva
Extralinguistic factors and stylistic features of causative constructions in languages with different systems
The paper examines, in a comparative and typological aspect, the extralinguistic factors influencing the stylistic and statistical characteristics of causative constructions in languages with different systems. An analysis is made of frequency of realization of constructions with causative semantics in various functional styles, as well as of the semantic relations between actants of causative constructions in the English and Adyghean languages.
E.N. Luchinskaya, M.N. Kunina
Actualization of event representation as the specificity of interaction in a discourse of the judicial police officer-performer
This work studies the status and parameters of a discourse of the judicial police officer-performer as a special type of the institutional discourse functioning in the legal sphere. This discourse was not yet a subject of special linguistic studying in a modern science. The event aspect of actualization of a discourse of judicial police officer-performer assumes consideration of a role of participants of a discourse in the course of professional communication and the analysis of communicative situations of different genres. Distinguishing the lexical-thematic groups in a discourse of judicial police officer-performer is the promising direction in research of this problem.
luchinskaya2012_3.pdf (487 Kb)
L.S. Makarova
Semantic dispersion and art transformation of an image in a poetic translation (using a material of the Russian and French languages)
This work discusses specifics of poetic translation and the possibility of translational transformation of an artistic image. The author develops and specifies the concept of dispersion of the sense, capable to bring to a discord between the poetic original and translation.
makarova2012_3.pdf (372 Kb)
O.E. Pavlovskaya, N.Yu. Zimina
Specifics of ornamental idiostyle of postmodernism (as shown by the novel of V. Pelevin “Generation P”)
The paper discusses the problem of specificity determination of ornamental idiostyle in creativity of Russian postmodern writers, in particular, in V.Pelevin's creativity. Definition of the writer’s idiostyle is given and specific features of Victor Pelevin’s ornamental idiostyle are revealed. It is inferred that the writer’s creativity corresponds always to a certain literary direction and to some extent is always beyond any currents owing to the specificity and originality, which is caused by identity of the writer's style.
pavlovskaya1_2012_3.pdf (460 Kb)
N.E. Malova
Linguo-cognitive categories of “implicitness” and "subtext"
The linguo-cognitive categories of “implicitness” and “concept” are characterized as the markers of ideological level of work, and respectively, identity of an author's view of the world. These categories have no special language means of expression. The process of decoding demands certain efforts from the addressee who should correlate the content elements so that they had the meaning and importance. Having considered the features of “beyond the text” information, the author characterizes specific possibilities of an implicitness and subtext for research of a full picture of the art text.
malova2012_3.pdf (443 Kb)
O.E. Pavlovskaya
Features of SMS communication of the student of secondary professional education as a representation of pragmatical level of the language personality
This paper examines SMS communication as a representation of pragmatical level of the language identity of the student of secondary professional education. The author analyzes such language features of SMS as an informal language, emotionality and use of forms of addresses and nonverbal signals.
M.A. Poleva
Language consciousness of the adolescent through a prism of internal speech of characters of fiction
The paper examines the internal speech of characters using an example of the novel by J. Salinger “The Catcher in the Rye”. The author emphasizes need of studying the language consciousness of the adolescent and ways of its expression in a work of art. The analysis of internal speech of the adolescent shows a set of different ways of its actualization in fiction.
poleva2012_3.pdf (435 Kb)
Categorial resonance in treatment of a definiteness / indefiniteness dichotomy
An analysis is made of the content of the category of definiteness and indefiniteness given in the Linguistic encyclopedic dictionary. The author shows that it is necessary to differentiate the concepts of definiteness / indefiniteness like acquaintance to the reviewer, his individualizing characteristics and like calculation of borders of a subject of speech: still estimated, variative characteristics (indefinite article) and already estimated (definite), without their obligatory specification.
E.G. Somova, G.A. Abramova
Phonics in the organization of the poetic text
The paper discusses the role of the sound organization of a verse in creation of an artistic image and in decoding the author’s idiostyle. This work traces the phonic features of art texts caused by influence of a sound image and gives examples of use of the author's individual phonic methods in compositions of Russian and foreign poets (Pushkin, Lermontov, Akhmatova, Balmont, Khlebnikov, Zabolotsky, Poe and Frost).
somova2012_3.pdf (422 Kb)
M.S. Skhakumidova
Communicative, speech and rhetorical preconditions of Russian teaching
This paper deals with the complicated and unsolved yet question on communicative, speech and rhetorical preconditions of Russian teaching. The author shows the ways of activization of the rhetorical means strengthening the tools of a language material and promoting education of the general culture, in particular, the culture of speech behavior and the discipline of thinking.
skhakumidova2012_3.pdf (378 Kb)
N.V. Tishin
Interpretation of a political discourse in mass media
The paper gives a definition of a discourse and elucidates the concept of interpretation of mass media political discourse. The political discourse can be examined, at least, from four points of view: political science, purely philological, socio-psycho-linguistic and individual hermeneutic. The author also shows that the tools of interpretation are of three types: properties of speech, knowledge of properties of speech in this language or in human language in general and strategies, organizing a real course of interpretation and connecting among themselves the purposes and means of interpretation.
tishin2012_3.pdf (410 Kb)
R.B. Unarokova, G.Sh. Unarokova
Linguocultural concept “nasyp / happiness” in the Adyghean language
The paper examines the basic linguocultural concept of “nasyp / happiness” in a concept sphere of the Adyghean language, reveals and describes figurative, conceptual and value characteristics in the language consciousness of the Adyghes. Axiologic, national and specific characteristics of this concept are analyzed.
“Special languages” of the Adyghes: a linguofolkloristic aspect
An analysis is made of the forms of art organization of communication significant of Adyghean communicative culture, ways of their functioning according to a technique offered by linguofolkloristics and ethnolinguistics and the new directions of a science on the language and folklore relations. Also the author explores specifics of poetic texts through which the mysterious language is realized.
F.K. Urakova, B.M. Bersirov
Comparative characteristic of lexical and grammatical units of the Russian and Adyghean languages
The paper discusses the questions of the comparative and typological description of lexical and grammatical units of the Russian and Adyghean languages. The difficulties in mastering Russian lexicon are related to the interlingual lexical interference caused by essential divergences in lexical system of the Russian and Adyghean languages. The authors show that the compared languages differ at grammatical level not only in absence of certain grammatical categories, but also in nature of expression and functioning in speech of identical categories of parts of speech.
Comparative and typological description of phrases in the Russian and Adyghean languages
The paper deals with the questions of the comparative and typological description of phrases in the Russian and Adyghean languages. This study allows outlining a strategy of the prevention and overcoming interfering influence of the native language promoting more rational organization of a language material in order to improve the quality of teaching Adyghean pupils to Russian.
Z.R. Khachmafova, E.N. Luchinskaya
Intertextuality as reflection of linguocultural consciousness of the female language personality
Intertextuality is investigated as a characteristic of individual style of the female author to reveal the central artistic images, symbols and the motives functioning as stem-forming elements of the art continuum.
A.R. Khunagova
On definition of concept of “fashion” through “concept” definition
The main characteristics of “the concept” are presented. The contents, structure, the main types and features of the concept are examined which allows all-round definition of a concept of “fashion” and elucidation of its essence. The concept of “fashion” is treated as a sociocultural concept - regulator, which is characterized by high value for the corresponding linguocultures.
khunagova2012_3.pdf (424 Kb)
A.A. Shazzo
A tendency to language democratization in the qualitative press of the beginning of the third millennium
The paper discusses the tendency to language democratization in the qualitative press where there is the contamination of the language means belonging to different styles of communication. The use of stylistically lowered elements of a slang and popular speech causes expressivity and assessment, promoting manifestation of the author's “I” of the journalist who possesses stylistic competence and sense of proportion. Emergence of other style elements in analytical texts of the newspaper journalism focused on book and written speech, is a steady tradition in modern mass media.
shazzo_a_2012_3.pdf (229 Kb)
Compound sentence as a special structural-semantic type in the Russian and Adyghean languages
The paper presents the comparative analysis of a compound sentence in the Russian and Adyghean languages. The author shows the approaches to this problem in the compared languages and structural-semantic characteristics of this type of sentences, as well as defines the typology of compound sentences in the Russian and Adyghean languages.
G.Е. Kaloshina
Opera-oratorio formation in the 1920s in A.Honegger, I.Stravinsky and A.Schoenberg’s creativity
The paper examines the formation of an opera-oratorio in creativity of A.Honegger, I.Stravinsky and A.Schoenberg. A basis of rapprochement of the opera and the oratorio is the myth. It leaves traces on semantics of a plot, spatial-time processes, genre priorities and composition structure, as well as on interaction of the collective and individual principles. The author shows the features of image treatment, the role of symbolical level of the dramatic art and some versions of symphonization.
kaloshina2012_3.pdf (732 Kb)
M.L. Karamanova
“Sticks” by G. Kancheli as a multigenre composition
The paper discusses the verbal, intra-thematic and composite levels of synthesis in the composition “Sticks” by G. Kancheli for a viola, chorus and an orchestra. The multigenre whole is formed by interaction of musical and extra musical genres, namely: concert, cantata, requiem, symphony, poem, motion picture art, prayer and liturgy. The composition connects features of sonata allegro, the multiple rondeau, a monocycle and variations. The author reveals the multilevel character of mythological space of dramatic art and the apocalypse concept.
karamanova2012_3.pdf (496 Kb)
Christian tradition and folklore of the Don Cossacks
The paper discusses the religious views of the Don Cossacks and the influence of the main views of the Christian dogma on their folklore. An attempt is undertaken to create the objective basis of opinions about religiousness of Cossacks, to reveal sources from which orthodox ideas got into national culture and systematize Christian images, motives and subjects in folklore. Influence of Christian tradition is traced at levels of the contents (concepts), forms of expression (poetics) and the organization of a system of texts (in their semiotic understanding).
A.S. Sagitova
Stage director's searches at the Bashkir theatre in the 1960s – 1990s
An analysis is made of the 1960s – 1990s stage direction of the Bashkir academic drama theatre named after M. Gafuri. This period is defined as time of gradual deep updating the academic scene, its exit to new level of art thinking when the saved-up traditions stimulate searches for new scenic forms and ways of reflection of life. As a result, all components of the theatre – directions, dramatic art and performing arts – develop intensively and by the beginning of the 1990s the theatre appears in the tideway of the most progressive currents of a modern domestic scene.
sagitova2012_3.pdf (535 Kb)
Z.Ts. Khot
Musical and educational activity of the Adyghean State Philharmonic Society in 2007 through 2012
The paper shows the educational capacity of the institution, the ways of further development of this activity and the role of musical and educational department of the Philharmonic Society. It is inferred that the musical and educational capacity of the institution is not confined and there is a prospect to expand the designated directions of work at the expense of attraction of modern ideas of musical management.
khot2012_3.pdf (494 Kb)
Yu.G. Tsitsishvili
Monothematism as a principle of musical dramaturgy of the screen version of F.M.Dostoevsky’s novel “The Idiot” (Director V. Bortko, composer I.Kornelyuk)
The paper shows the role of a musical thematism in disclosure of an ideological plan of the screen version of F.M.Dostoevsky’s novel “The Idiot”. In the course of the analysis of the film, the principle of musical monodramatic art realized through a monothematism has been revealed.
tsitsishvili2012_3.pdf (545 Kb)
S.K. Kuizheva, L.Zh. Palandzhyants
The characteristic system of the equtions for some class of algebraic differential equtions
The concept of the characteristic system of the equations for some class of algebraic differential equations is formulated. The characteristic system of the equations for a certain class of the algebraic differential equations is calculated in a general view. The nonlinear differential equations of an interface and Benjamin-Bon-Mahoney’s equation for which the characteristic equations are found in an explicit form are examined as an example.
kuizheva2012_3.pdf (567 Kb)
On representations of some group of the cellular and triangular matrices of the fourth order
The paper examines the group of the fourth order cellular and triangular matrices. Preliminarily some special decomposition of nondegenerated material matrices of the second order is considered. Group parametrization is made. Then unitary group representations as the operators realized in space of finite and infinitely differentiated functions are constructed.
E.S. Astapova, S.S. Pavlov, I.A. Astapov
Determination of structure characteristics and conductivity of Na-HS-zeolite with Mo, W and Ni nanopowders
This work discusses structure and properties of synthetic zeolite modified with electroexplosion nanopowders of transition metals. The authors determine the structural type of zeolite and the unit cell parameters, as well as calculate specific surface and the pore volume. The thermal properties of modified samples are shown. Dependence of specific conductivity upon temperature, as well as activation energy are determined by using experimental data of resistance.
astapova2012_3.pdf (770 Kb)
Vital forms of Gentianaceae in the Western Caucasus: systematic and ecologic-evaluation analysis
This work provides the results of studying vital forms of Gentianaceae of the Western Caucasus and their distribution by genera, elevation belts and types of habitats. It is shown that terophytes and terophyte/hemicryptophytes prevail in the family. The mountain and wood species are, mainly, hemicryptophytes. Vital forms of gametophytes and cryptophytes are characteristic only of representatives of genus Gentiana L.
sirotyuk2012_3.pdf (716 Kb)
V.V. Korobova (Zlobnova), I.D. Ayubova, F.D. Teuchezh
The natural potential of the territory as a formation factor of regional farming systems (as shown by the flat landscapes of the Western Caucasus and Lower Don)
This paper shows the role of natural potential in formation of regional farming systems. The authors give the factor analysis of agrocenoses productivity, which can find application in the form of algorithms and technological standards at creation of ecologically balanced farming systems. The authors’ recommendations make it possible to develop the rational schemes of the use of resources for increasing the agroecosystem productivity.
korobova(zlobnova)2012_3.pdf (685 Kb)
N.I. Mamsirov
Influence of ways of soil processing and fertilizer norms on its agrochemical properties
This work discusses the results of researches on studying a content of available forms of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, as well as influence of ways of the basic soil processing and fertilizer norms on humus balance. It is inferred that against a background of high norms of fertilizers the greatest gain in humus content is provided by the combined soil processing, which results in increasing the quantity of humus in all parts of an arable layer. The surface soil processing gives 2,2 times smaller increase in humus content, which proves to be the least during experience, despite the greatest gain in the top layer.
mamsirov2012_3.pdf (667 Kb)
E.A. Shebzukhova
History and biology of a pheasant in the Western Caucasus Phasianus colchicus L (lat.) Mezchet (in Adyghean)
This work provides the analysis of literature on a pheasant. Observations of pheasant distribution in high-altitude belts of the Adygheya Republic are systematized, including a steppe zone, belts of forest-steppe and the broad-leaved forests, dark-coniferous forests, the subalpine and Alpine belts, the subnival and nival belts, as well as data on reproduction, food and habitats of a pheasant in the Western Caucasus.
shebzukhova_e_2012_3.pdf (508 Kb)
N.Kh. Kagazezheva
Oxygen exchange in teenagers in the conditions of highlands
This work discusses the results of three-year longitudinal researches (2006–2008) on 14–15 year-old teenagers (of both sexes), living in high-altitude and flat territories of the Adygheya Republic. The author determines breath parameters in the conditions of physical activities: frequency, respiratory volume and the minute volume. Authentic distinctions are revealed in volume of lungs depending on accommodation conditions. In mountain conditions the volume of lungs of school children is truely less than that of contemporaries living in flat territories. Gender distinctions in all breath indicators are authentic for the school children who are living in high-mountainous widths and engaged in power sports.
kagazezheva2012_3.pdf (459 Kb)
Influence of ways of vising on performance of the single manual movement by children of the advanced preschool age
This paper studies influence of ways of vising on manifestation of the latent period of impellent activity in single movement of children of the advanced preschool age. It is inferred that indicators of duration of the latent period decrease with increasing age, which testifies to expansion of impellent experience of the child and to achievement of a certain level of impellent ability by it.
E.N. Anokhina
Ethnogeographical features of distribution of gene BRCA1/2 mutations in patients with malignant new growths of female reproductive organs
In America, Africa, Eastern and Central Europe, including Russia (the Central and Siberian regions), 185delAG and 5382insC mutations of gene BRCA1 are revealed in patients with cancer of female reproductive organs more often. High frequencies of BRCA1 mutations which are not found in other regions of the world are characteristic of Australia, Japan, China and Northern Europe. The widespread allel BRCA variants cannot be used as universal markers of cancer of various localizations.
anokhina2012_3.pdf (1 Mb)
K.A. Rudenko
Specificity of human leukocyte antigens of the second class (HLA II) associated with risk of development of bronchial asthma in world populations
Protective antigens and antigens associated with bronchial asthma in world populations are localized dominantly in HLA-DRB1, -DQA1 and -DQB1 – the main complex of a histo combination of the people. The greatest number of the associated specificities is revealed in DRB1 (10) and in DQB1 (8) loci, it is less in DQA1 (4). Similar regularity is characteristic of protective allels: most of them are in DRB1 (5) and in DQB1 (6), but in DQA1 (1). Separate specificities (DRВ1* 04, DQA1* 0301, DQB1* 0501) are found in the different people which can be both protective and associated with bronchial asthma. In the Russian Federation, DRB1*07, DRB1*08 and DQB1*05 specificities are associated with risk of development of bronchial asthma. They were revealed in two populations of the Russian in the Astrakhan and Moscow areas. In Astrakhan and Moscow probands with bronchial asthma different specificities of HLA-DRB1 locus are associated: correspondingly HLA-DRB1*08 and HLA-DRB1*07 allels. Protective antigens in DRB1 locus for the surveyed populations are not identified.
rudenko2012_3.pdf (1 Mb)
V.A. Kravtsov, V.I. Chizhikov
Use of printed-circuit boards in the microwave devices
Using the microstrip lowpass filter as an example, an analysis is made of a possibility of application of printed-circuit boards in the microwave devices as an alternative to high-cost boards on a ceramic substrate. The microstrip lowpass filter of the ladder type is calculated to assess possibilities of replacement of strip boards basing on polybark substrates by new printed-circuit boards. The offered printed-circuit boards can successfully replace high-cost boards on a ceramic substrate in a number of tasks.
kravtsov2012_3.pdf (2 Mb)
V.S. Simankov, V.V. Buchatskaya
Choice of methods of forecasting in researches of complicated systems
To develop authentic forecasts it is necessary to define the method of forecasting corresponding to specificity of object of forecasting. In this regard characteristics of object of forecasting – extensiveness and complexity – are examined. The authors suggest the way of their definition and distribute the methods of forecasting by levels of extensiveness and complexity of objects of forecasting.
simankov1_2012_3.pdf (507 Kb)
Software product construction on the basis of the microkernel architecture
An analysis of the microkernel architecture is made to use it in software products. The use of the software microkernel allows us to support system work without its basic shutdown. The main architecture criterion is the requirement of microkernel invariance. Any changes in the system infringe only upon the user modules. The microkernel serves as a link between modules. An analysis is made to show the advantages of such products.
V.S. Simankov, P.Yu. Buchatskiy
Efficiency assessment of involvement of nonconventional renewable energy sources in energy balance of the region
The paper discusses the main criteria for an efficiency assessment of involvement of nonconventional renewables in fuel and energy balance of the region. The offered system of criteria is complex; it takes into account costs for creation of production base of power and allows efficiency estimation of use of systems with renewables in a region power supply system. The assessment of the stated criteria according to the given technique is a basis for development of optimizing model of involvement of renewables in a region energy balance.
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I.V.Boldyshev
Philosophical theory of the reflex nature of the human mind
This paper shows the significance of criterion characteristics of the reflex nature of the human mind. A variant of philosophical research of reliability and objectivity of historical knowledge is suggested.
boldyshev2012_4.pdf (448 Kb)
I.B. Chernova
A new dimension of the state and confessional relations in Russia
The paper discusses the problematic aspects and prospects of development of the state and confessional relations in Russia and the principle of secularism. Groundlessness of manifestations of xenophobia concerning social activity of the Russian Orthodox Church is substantiated.
chernova2012_4.pdf (519 Kb)
S.P. Markova
At sources of the European University education
This paper sheds light on the conditions which have caused powerful educational, scientific and cultural movement in Western Europe at a boundary of the 12th and 13th centuries and led to emergence of the universities which have become a prototype of a contemporary system of the higher education. Using the sources and special literature the author analyzes the process of formation of the first, most ancient European universities of Bologna and Paris similarly to which all the subsequent universities were created.
markova2012_4.pdf (1 Mb)
V.V. Suvorova
Military and technical cooperation of the USA and Saudi Arabia (the 1990s – the beginning of the 21st century)
This paper addresses the relations of the USA and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the military and technical sphere from 1991 to the present time. Attention is focused on deliveries of arms and military equipment from the USA to Saudi Arabia and on personnel training programs.
suvorova2012_4.pdf (939 Kb)
T.V. Korotko
The higher education in the Turkish Republic
The paper examines a system of the higher education in the Turkish Republic, its gradual formation and development. Turkey is a European secular state, which tends to keep up and even overtake some European and Asian countries in their development. At the beginning of the 20th century Turkey has remained one of the most backward countries of Europe and Asia in science and education. Turkey did not have the state system of education and the masses were illiterate. Primary education institutions at the mosques spread bases of religious knowledge. The event, which initiated the formation of the school, close to European standards, was the victory of the Kemalist national liberation revolution, led by Mustafa Kemal Ataturk.
korotko2012_4.pdf (466 Kb)
A.D. Elmurzayeva
On some family and marriage features of the relations in Daghestan (the 19th – the beginning of the 20th century)
This paper addresses understudied issues in the traditional study of Daghestan on the actual age of marriage, cradle and young collusion of the persistence of the levirate and sororate.
elmurzayeva2012_4.pdf (425 Kb)
M.A. Khadzhimuradova
Hospitality and friendship in ethnosocial tradition of the people of Northwest Daghestan and Chechnya in the 19th - the beginning of the 20th centuries
This paper discusses the traditions of hospitality of the people of Northwest Daghestan and Chechnya, the reasons of their emergence and their significance in a traditional public life of mountaineers. As a result of long joint cultural development the neighbouring people formed an original ethics and culture of hospitality and friendship. Differing in details, they have had common features.
khadzhimuradova2012_4.pdf (688 Kb)
S.A. Golovanova, V.G. Schnaider
A concept of “frontier” in the Caucasus modern literature
An analysis is made of the current state of the concept of “frontier”, developed by foreign and domestic historians. The authors show the terminological difficulties in the use of the concept “frontier” because of uncertainty and vagueness of its characteristics. The paper is focused upon prospects of adaptation of the theory of “frontier” to the North Caucasus regional geopolitical situation.
golovanova2012_)4.pdf (697 Kb)
A.R. Atlaskirov, A.N. Sokolova, V. N. Kurbatov
West and East: Russia in dialogue of cultures
This paper examines problems of the civilizational choice facing Russia. The paper sheds light on the content of a concept of civilization and positions of some scientists concerning the global tendencies in strengthening and development of various civilizations. The sociological data showing split in the Russian society as regards the civilizational identity are provided.
atlaskirov2012_4.pdf (662 Kb)
V.A. Aleksentsev, R.B. Unarokova
Conceptual substantiation of research of North Caucasian ethnicity in management sociology
The paper discloses the theoretical and methodological aspects of the problem. The authors define initial bases of the scientific analysis of influence of administrative culture on development of the international relations in contours of the North Caucasian ethnos.
aleksentsev2012_4.pdf (468 Kb)
N.I. Boldysheva, S.V. Makeev
Analytical substantiation of research on family values in sociology of the culture
The paper addresses problematic aspects of sociocultural dynamics of values in a modern family. The authors show prospects of sociological research of family values of youth in sociology of the culture.
boldysheva2012_4.pdf (366 Kb)
M.M. Kuchukov
Historical education in formation of uniform sociocultural space
An analysis is made of the formation of uniform sociocultural space and preservation of integrity of Russia. The paper focuses upon the contents and a role of historical education in formation of the world outlook of youth. A variant of designing the philosophy of history, approving civilizational unity of the peoples of Russia, is suggested.
kuchukov2012_4.pdf (574 Kb)
S.I. Kolesnik
Social results of sociology of crisis management
The present paper discusses the modern sociological content of the administrative socially focused technologies of mobilizing development for the business sphere.
kolesnik2012_4.pdf (481 Kb)
N.V. Aleksentseva
Charity in programs of social management
The present research focuses upon modern techniques of the theory and practice of social work as a complex result of administrative decisions and PR in noncommercial technologies of social work.
aleksentseva2012_4.pdf (331 Kb)
V.V. Arutyunyan
The subject of social action in the conditions of modernization
The paper discusses the role of changes of types of social action in the development of modern society. The author shows that the instrumental type of social action, the subject of which is a citizen, promotes industrialization of a society and transition to the market economy.
arutyunyan2012_4.pdf (714 Kb)
A.V. Shcherbakova
Modern migratory processes in the Stavropol Territory and their influence on a social and economic situation
The paper addresses questions of migration and integration of internally displaced persons. The work discusses the factors and reasons of migratory process in the Stavropol Territory, the influence of migratory movement on movings, structure, reproduction of the population, etc.
shcherbakova2012_4.pdf (435 Kb)
O.A. Volosatova
Network community as intercultural dialogical space
The paper provides an analysis of the Internet community as a subject of intercultural communications. The increasing role of virtual space as a culture-forming factor is emphasized. The author takes aim at finding new possibilities of development of the intercultural dialogue which is carried out by means of modern network technologies.
volosatova2012_4.pdf (826 Kb)
R.G. Chernyavsky
Role and features of an institutionalization of intersector social partnership in the Russian society
The paper discusses the role and urgency of intersector social partnership. The author gives his interpretation of an institutionalization, features and obstacles in development of intersector social partnership in the Russian society.
chernyavsky2012_4.pdf (586 Kb)
A.R. Guchetl
Sociocultural adaptation of students in Adygheya: expert’s opinion
An analysis is made of level and mechanisms of adaptation of students in the Adygheya Republic to norms and values of modern society by means of a qualitative method of sociological research – expert’s poll. An attempt is undertaken to identify ways of minimization of the problems related to the adaptable period of young generation.
T.N. Dukhina, P.A. Leontyev
Sociological concept of legal relationships as a special type of social interaction
The paper discusses the motives and levels of legal integration defined in social interaction of the personality on the basis of methodology of management sociology. The content of concept of legal regulation is disclosed in aspect of how the rule of law regulates public human relations.
dukhina2012_4.pdf (387 Kb)
S.N. Kirichenko, S.V. Ivanov
Societal interaction concepts for intellectual property
The paper defines the vectors of socially focused culture of management for the personality and for the society which make it possible to conceptualize promising sociological installations of guarantees and safety of intellectual property.
kirichenko2012_4.pdf (509 Kb)
O.A. Roin, T.A.Yudina
Administrative process in the sociological analysis of the information sphere
A short analysis is made of sociological mechanisms of management in the construction and realization of information infrastructure of society focused on increasing the administrative culture and on development of forms of the safe organization for this sphere.
roin2012_4.pdf (386 Kb)
A.V. Karmanov
Military training and education in the Russian army: search for a new paradigm
The paper addresses topical issues of need of modernization of army and system of military training and education in our country, taking into account domestic and foreign experience.
karmanov2012_4.pdf (611 Kb)
A.I. Trakhov, Z.M. Beshukova
Arrest as a type of criminal punishment: problems and prospects
The paper examines the legal regulation of application of arrest as a type of criminal punishment. The authors arrive at a conclusion that the system of criminal punishments nowadays is deformed and is not complete and uniform unity. It represents the uncoordinated list of types of the punishments, not meeting a social, economic and political situation in the Russian Federation. As a result of the analysis of actual problems of application of arrest, the authors substantiate a suggestion on its elimination from the system of criminal punishments.
E.M. Afamgotov
Fight against a drug trafficking
The paper discusses a distribution of drug addiction in the country. Experience of the foreign states in the sphere of prevention of a narcotization of the population is examined. The author suggests changes in the legislation which can lower a drug trafficking.
afamgotov2012_4.pdf (542 Kb)
S.D. Bakulina
Historical method as a principle of studying the value specificity of a place (as shown by the regions of West Siberia)
The contemporary subjects of the Russian Federation (regions, territories, areas and autonomies) show a tendency to depart from the unified criteria for sociocultural development. Priority of the directions focused on formation and maintenance of regional specificity is set by the transformation of Russia at a boundary of the 1980-1990s, which caused increase of the Russian regionalism and regionalization processes. The historicism as a principle of studying the world and features of formation of social and cultural realities in the dynamics of their change makes it possible to see sociocultural changes of a place and its representation on the basis of the historical and cultural originality influencing formation of strategic models and prospects of the region development. This problem is inseparably linked with research of the geopolitical, historical and social conditions influencing transformation of value priorities in multicultural space of West Siberia.
bakulina2012_4.pdf (1 Mb)
D.I. Bekizheva, V.N. Kulyabtseva
Activity of women’s public organizations in modern political process
Civil activity is displayed in the form of the organized actions of various public and non-profit organizations, initiative groups and individual citizens directed to social, economic and civil development of society. Uniting efforts for realization of actions and social partnership are the most important mechanisms of strengthening the effect of public progress and development. The civil organizations operate as key subjects in political process at the expense of approval of alternative social practices and introduction of new discourses which organize the social world, reproduce and serve it. The women's public organization is the multipurpose public organization uniting women, engaged in the solution of a wide range of the social problems. It is based on membership and joint activity for protection of common interests and achievement of common purposes.
bekizheva2012_4.pdf (875 Kb)
O.A. Kryzhanovskaya, S.V. Petrova
Historical roots of the Georgian-Ossetins conflict and its development in modern realities
The paper discusses the key stages of development of the Georgian-Ossetins relations and participation of Russia in this process in modern conditions. The authors show the historical retrospective review of formation of the Georgian-Ossetins conflict and its escalation.
kryzhanovskaya2012_4.pdf (776 Kb)
E.V. Grigoryev
Image of the public politician in local mass-media: quantitative research
The paper provides the results of research of six Internet editions of the Saratov region, carried out by using the methods of a content and event analysis. A chronological framework of studying was limited by 2011. Media images of six Saratov politicians have become the object of author's attention. On the basis of definitely selected empirical materials, separate mechanisms of designing a politician’s image are analyzed.
grigoryev2012_4.pdf (720 Kb)
Kh.Kh. Kazakov
Integration of national public organizations into regional political system (as shown by the Karachaevo-Circassia)
The paper discusses sociopolitical and organizational problems of formation of national cultural public organizations and their integration into regional political system. Using the materials of Karachaevo-Circassia, the author shows the factors promoting politicization of national cultural public organizations and increase of their importance in regional political process.
kazakov2012_4.pdf (763 Kb)
Professor A.Yu.Chadje: life in a science
members_of_philosophy_and_sociology_department2012_4.pdf (166 Kb)
O.V. Torchinova, M.G. Plieva
The participation in the development of human factor and budgetary responsibility of the subjects of the governance
Factors which cause formation and development of state participation in the development of human factor and of social responsibility on the results of this process are considered, the maintenance of a functional form of the budgetary social responsibility of subjects of the power, a form of asymmetry of the budgetary social responsibility of regional subjects of the power are uncovered.
torchinova2012_4.pdf (218 Kb)
E.E. Kardava
Securitization of leasing assets as an innovation tool of attraction of financial resources
The paper discusses the social and economic features of leasing relations, focusing on the dynamics of the main indicators of leasing activity in the Russian Federation and on the reasons of suppressing development of leasing business in regions. The author shows one of the most promising sources of financing, i.e. securitization of leasing assets, as well as structure of the Russian securitization market by kinds of assets.
kardava2012_4.pdf (285 Kb)
Sources of increasing credit risk and ways of its control
Recently the credit organizations began to pay increasing attention to identification and the analysis of bank risks. This paper discusses the major factors increasing and lowering the level of credit risk of commercial bank, as well as the actions, undertaken to minimize negative consequences of crediting.
N.V. Bgan, Ya.S. Tkacheva
Modern technology of investment management in tourist and recreational complex of the Adygheya Republic
This paper proposes a system approach focused on uniting efforts to produce recreational and tourist services in a uniform structure of recreation and tourism business incubator which is aimed at establishing a system of environment conditions to support the dynamic business development of recreational and tourist complex (TRC).
bgan2012_4.pdf (322 Kb)
Yu.M. Belyaev
Assessment of the Russian project of sustainable development through the use of renewable natural resources
The paper presents the reviewed version of the Russian global project which would allow a solution of a number of pressing problems, ensuring the transition to a sustainable development of the world, with the dominance of Russia in ideology and technology, which would ensure the sustainable development of economy in our country. A basis of such project is proposed to be a strategy implementation of gradual transition to full-fledged alternative energy, using new technologies of transformation of renewable energy sources. Thereby the major global conflict arising from simultaneous build-up of fuel consumption, its gradual depletion and increasing negative environmental issues will be solved.
belyaev2012_4.pdf (252 Kb)
G.G. Vukovich, L.V. Berlin
Regional aspects of modernization of the population employment (as shown by the Krasnodar Territory)
This work studies regional aspects of modernization of the population employment at a stage of post-crisis modernization of economy development in Russia. An analysis is made of the structure of the population employment. The monitoring of branches is carried out and the most significant of them for economy of the Krasnodar Territory are defined.
vukovich2012_4.pdf (222 Kb)
Energy potential as the most important factor of ensuring regional economic security
This work deals with the concept of regional economic security, the most important element of which is the economic potential of the region. At present, the energy potential occupies special place in structure of the regional economic potential. High energy dependence of regions upon outer fuel deliveries predetermines necessity of wide-range works on energy conservation in all sectors of the region economy, taking into account considerable territorial differencies and specific features of municipalities.
The role of small and medium sized businesses in ensuring competitiveness of a problematic region
This paper discusses a number of unexplored aspects of the study of the problems of small and medium business as a factor of competitiveness of problematic regions of southern Russia. Particular attention is paid to the functionality of small and medium businesses as a means of institutional competitiveness of the region and to regional features of the Adygheya Republic, stimulating and hindering the development of small and medium¬sized businesses of its economy.
kappusheva1_2012_4.pdf (199 Kb)
T.L. Kappusheva, N. A. Shkuratova
Priority areas for the development of small and medium businesses in the Adygheya Republic as a means of increasing its competitiveness
The paper discusses a number of aspects related to the justification of the prospects of development of small and medium businesses in the Adygheya Republic as a means to improve its competitiveness. Particular attention is paid to the potential competitive advantages of the region under study, due to its natural resource features, the effective involvement of which in the economic turnover is in present-day conditions essential for the development of small and medium businesses.
A.A. Kerashev, A.A. Mokrushin
The comparative analysis of competitiveness of vertically integrated corporations and regional economic systems in contemporary Russia
This paper singles out the typological unity of vertically integrated corporations (VIC) with the regional economic systems to make a comparative analysis of level of their competitiveness. The authors discuss approaches to the analysis of competitiveness of regional economic systems, the characteristic of competitive advantages of VIC and regional economic systems and the author’s model of the competitive analysis of VIC and regional economic systems.
Kh.A. Konstantinidi, K.P. Mavridi
The development of spatial systems of a macroregional level: marketing aspects
The paper shows the interconnection of a dominant role of the federal centre in the formation of macroregions as new structural sections of Russia’s spatial organization with the administrative paradigm of the management of the macroregional system. The marketing of territories is specified at a macroregional level. The structure of macroregion’s marketing strategy is founded. The authors offer to realize a marketing outsourcing in the form of an independent macroregional marketing centre.
konstantinidi2012_4.pdf (202 Kb)
N.A Cousina
Intra-regional socio-economic differences and the means to overcome them
This paper discusses some aspects of the problem related to smoothing intra- socio-economic differences, which largely depend on the socio-economic situation in each region of the federation. Particular attention is paid to the factors of intra-regional differences and the tools to overcome them.
cousina2012_4.pdf (198 Kb)
T.G. Lavrova, Yu.V. Kotenko
Ways of the organization of scientific potential to modernize regional economy
The process of modernization intends to use the new possibilities, which have been opened in the renovation of functions and structure of the Russian regional economy. The formation of knowledge economy makes actual the problem of rational organization of science potential of regional economic systems. This paper presents the main ways of the organization of science-localization potential to be realized in the process of modernization of regional economy in contemporary Russia.
lavrova2012_4.pdf (193 Kb)
V.V. Prokhorova, L.L. Gnetetskaya
On development of system of the interbudgetary relations at regional level
The question of the sources of economic growth, especially the new ones, at regional level is still open. In particular, the region faces the problem of how to maintain the same course of development of economy in accordance with the strategies adopted in the Russian Federation in conditions of lowering the relative competitiveness of basic industries.
prokhorova2012_4.pdf (468 Kb)
T.A. Reshetnyak
Criteria for assessing the quality of governance of local development
The paper discusses approaches to assessing the quality of governance of local development as a category in a system of the interaction between the government, business and households. The author proposes to estimate the contribution to local development of institutions of local government rather than the current results of their work. The paper proves that it is necessary to use such a quality criterion for local development as the degree of ensuring the requirements of the population, of the community in general and business in the future periods.
reshetnyak2012_4.pdf (557 Kb)
N.Yu. Sukhina, V.E. Vasenko
Sustainability assessment of economic complex development in the Krasnodar Territory
The paper discusses the concept of sustainable development using an example of a regional economic complex of the Krasnodar Territory. Basing on their methodology of calculation of sustainable development indicators, the authors give the assessment of development level of regional complex in 2010-2011 and prognostic value for 2012.
sukhina1_2012_4.pdf (704 Kb)
N.Yu. Sukhina, V.S. Starikovskiy
Strategic planning as a formation basis of the effective fuel and energy complex and Russian power safety
The paper discusses the main problems of the Russian fuel and energy complex development and its role in providing economic stability of the country. The assessment is given of the importance of strategic planning at state level in the conditions of macroeconomic instability.
O.V. Torchinova
Budgetary responsibility of regional subjects of the power
The paper discusses factors which cause formation and development of diverse forms of social responsibility of the integrated subjects. The author uncovers the essence and the content of a functional form of the budgetary social responsibility of the power subjects, as well as the form of asymmetry of the budgetary social responsibility of the power regional subjects.
Differentiation and integration in economic space of modern Russia
The differentiation and integration processes, proceeding in economic space of modern Russia, are caused by self-development of the market relations and by formation and realization of social and economic policy. The variety of forms of differentiation and integration corresponds to scales of economic space of Russia, resource potential of various territorial entities within this space, as well as to the institutional relations between the specified territories.
T.G. Belozerovа, V.V. Gaidenko
The formation of an audit opinion and the variants of its modification
In May 2010, three Federal standards on auditing activities (FSAA Nos. 1/2010, 2/2010, 3/2010) were approved by the order of the Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation No.46-n. They are devoted to one of the most important aspects of the audit, namely: compilation of an auditor’s conclusion. These standards can be considered as standards of the third generation. Previously acting standard FGSAA No.6 “Auditor’s conclusion on financial (accounting) statements” was declared null and void. The paper examines the changes in the order of forming the audit opinion and drawing up the auditor’s conclusion.
belozerova2012_4.pdf (766 Kb)
A.N. Biba
The Russian Finance Supervision Agency (Rosfinnadzor): factors of the control effectiveness
The statistics of violations of the budgetary legislation of the Russian Federation in the financial and budgetary sphere revealed by the Rosfinnadzor agency allows us to judge their work efficiency. An analysis is made of the reasons influencing productivity of control actions related to checks of target use of budgetary funds. The author offers the ways of elimination of the problems hampering the activity of control bodies carrying out the state financial control over using the designated funds.
biba2012_4.pdf (996 Kb)
M.I. Kuter, A.N. Biba
Diagnostics of misuse of budgetary funds
Essence and features of actions at carrying out the state financial control over the use of budgetary funds on a designated purpose predetermined development of a topical technique for control and auditing diagnostics of misuse of the budgetary funds. The basic provisions of this technique are presented in this paper.
kuter2012_4.pdf (967 Kb)
N.S. Nikitenko
On creation and comparison of the formation algorithms of accounting and tax indicators of the financial result
In the present work, the algorithms of calculation of financial result indicators in accounting and tax accounting are developed and compared. Also the accounting treatment for discrepancies between accounting and taxable profit (loss) are determined and systematized.
nikitenko2012_4.pdf (869 Kb)
N.Yu. Orlyuk
The analysis of contradictions between the bookkeeping and tax accountings of incomes and expenses
Bookkeeping and tax accountings differ significantly from each other, but at the same time these are two related accounting systems. To identify the contradictions between the bookkeeping and tax accountings, as well as to systematize the revealed contradictions, it is advisable to study the normative base which defines the main concepts used in determining the profit in the bookkeeping and tax accountings. Such categories are the income and expenses of the organization, because in both cases the profit is determined as the difference between the income and expenditure.
orlyuk2012_4.pdf (653 Kb)
A.N. Sekisov
Theoretical aspects of formation of the production costs in market conditions
The paper deals with the existing approaches to the cost formation. The author proposes interpretation of the formation of production costs as a set of actions to determine their composition and structure, as well as to manage the efficiency of converting one type of costs into the other.
sekisov2012_4.pdf (1 Mb)
K.M. Panesh
The big corporate business as a factor of structural transformation of the regional agro-industrial complex
The paper shows corporatization peculiarities of inter-economic connections and relations, as well as possibilities of big corporate business in structural modernization of regional AIC. The major transformation effects that arise from big corporate structures influencing the agro-industrial system are defined.
G.V. Gorelova, A.E. Zhminko, A.M. Lyakhovetsky
Modeling the labor market: an integrated approach
This paper is devoted to research and simulations of situations in the Russian labor market. The work suggests a system approach to the study, which is based on a combination of the methods of statistical, expert, causal and cognitive analysis. An example of modeling the labor market subsidy in the region is given.
gorelova2012_4.pdf (876 Kb)
The game-theoretical modeling of the subject interaction at the regional labor market
This paper provides the results of application of game-theoretic tools in modeling the regional labor market. The aim of the work is to study the possibility of reducing the rate of unemployment and tension in the regional labor market. The subject of this study is the interaction and consideration of mutual interests of employers, employees and public authorities in the regional labor market. The result of the research is the creation of a positional game which can be used to identify ways of reducing the rate of unemployment and tension in the regional labor market (using the Rostov region as an example).
B.A. Kumpilova, S. A. Khatukay
Features of market segmentation within the ethnomarketing concept
An analysis is made of the necessity of adaptation of classical marketing instruments in case of ethnomarketing concept would be implemented. The main trends of such adaptation are defined. The paper shows the main features of product and service positioning in case they are intended for the customers who are part of specific ethnic groups. Some examples of such positioning are presented. To make a conclusion the paper provides an analysis of marketing strategies appropriate in case of ethnomarketing concept is implemented.
kumpilova2012_4.pdf (501 Kb)
G.M. Mishulin, A.Yu. Biryukov
Internet’s problematic area as a platform for development of innovative marketing tools
The paper systematizes the factual material on the state of Internet’s environment. A classification is given for the factor causing the development of Internet as a business platform. The authors prove and formulate the Internet’s problematic area as the effective and promising technological platform for development of innovative marketing tools.
mishulin2012_4.pdf (853 Kb)
Analysis of agricultural business in the Stavropol region, taking into account the risk factor
This paper discusses management of agricultural enterprises in conditions of acute shortage of material and financial resources. An issue of risk management and hedging for agricultural business structures is actualized. An analysis is undertaken of agricultural business in the Stavropol region. It is inferred that there is a need to provide sustainable increase in business income on the basis of scientifically grounded land management system.
N.V. Ivancha
Organizational and financial components of support mechanism for development of business structures
The paper discusses the questions related to the necessity to support the development of small and mid business by the state. The author shows the main methods of state regulation and assistance for the development of business structures, forms and methods of financial and credit support.
ivancha2012_4.pdf (610 Kb)
E.Yu. Gadzhieva
Promising forms of the relations in an education service sector in contemporary Russia
The paper examines the promising forms of education services development. The author singles out the dominating factors of this evolutionary process and proposes tools for the specified promising forms of its development in economy of contemporary Russia.
gadzhieva2012_4.pdf (526 Kb)
Yu.P. Kulikova
An innovative model of interaction between the higher education and the national economy as a tool of modernization policy
The paper presents the author’s model of the interaction of the innovation system of national education and market economy in the period of modernization. The work describes one of the conditions for innovative development of higher education in the subjects of the Russian Federation, namely: the system regional policy in the field of education, science and innovation, defining objectives, trajectory of development of these areas, the resources required to achieve the objectives and mechanisms of control. The author argues that the development of inter-university cooperation in the regions should be carried out primarily on the initiative and with support from the authorities. In the study, the author proves that the strategic vision of international relations of Russian universities is participation of the leading universities in the global research consortiums. This is possible after the implementation of the objectives to increase the number of Russian universities included in the global rankings of universities.
kulikova2012_4.pdf (678 Kb)
S.V. Ryabokon
Directions and the dynamics of development of the realtor service market in Russia
The market of realtor services in the Russian Federation is now one of the dynamically developing. Real estate as a subject of purchase and sale in the market is always in demand. However, there are no legislative acts in the Russian Federation regulating such specific activity. In this paper, an analysis is made of realtor firm activities: their quantity, average number of workers and a gain from intermediary activity. The dynamics of transactions with inhabited and uninhabited housing and with the ground areas is investigated. The analysis of the prices in the primary and secondary market of habitation is carried out.
ryabokon2012_4.pdf (685 Kb)
M.L. Sher
Ways of improving the structure of the market of intermediary services in the field of high-tech products
This paper discusses improving the structure of the market intermediary services in the field of high-tech production. The structure of the market of intermediary services is studied from the position of the institutional approach. Scientific novelty of this study is that it reveals the basic institutions of market of intermediary services, as well as determines the nature of the relationship between them. One of the options of the Russian economy is to create a mechanism for economic development which ensures the reproduction of the social subject, based on the innovative production and consumption.
sher2012_4.pdf (882 Kb)
M.M. Zueva, I.P. Kuzmenko
Ways of formation of intellectual potential at different levels of organization of economic relations in contemporary Russia
This paper discusses the construction mechanism of intellectual potential models for different economic levels as one of the ways to reach innovative and social type of nation’s economic development. Application of intellectual potential management systems is determined as the basic method of its updating and transferring to a qualitatively new level.
zueva2012_4.pdf (681 Kb)
D.A. Lyashenko
An innovative component of the structural changes in foreign economic activities of oil and gas companies
The paper shows the features of the current state of development of foreign trade of oil and gas organizations and their implementation of innovative technologies to conduct more efficient foreign economic activity. An analysis is made to study the structure of Russian exports. It is inferred that the export has mainly a raw material character. The author identifies factors and the main problems that lead to this trend.
lyashenko2012_4.pdf (700 Kb)
F.A. Pukhnaty
Current issues and trends in book publishing in the Russian Federation
The paper discusses the current trends and issues of the book publishing industry. The author classifies evolutionary steps of transformation in the Russian system of book publishing and studies problems of the development of book printing in Russia. Author’s calculations of the book production for 1890-2011 are presented. The paper focuses on the difference of levels of the book industry in the Russian regions.
pukhnaty2012_4.pdf (715 Kb)
N.P. Botasheva
Regional applied arts of the Karachay-Cherkessia as means of formation of aesthetic taste in teenagers in a multicultural education environment
This paper discloses the urgency of formation of teenagers’ aesthetic taste by means of regional decorative applied art of the Karachay-Cherkessia in a multicultural education environment. The author shows the educational potential of applied arts, the conceptual model and the pedagogical conditions providing efficiency of formation of aesthetic taste in a multicultural education environment. The valid conclusions made at the final stage of pedagogical experiment are presented.
botasheva2012_4.pdf (458 Kb)
M.E. Vayndorf-Sysoyeva
Monitoring of continuous education in the professional teaching activities: model, instruments and structure
This paper presents the model of monitoring of the system of qualification improvement with the use of virtual educational environment. An analysis is made of the purpose, objectives and implementation mechanism of monitoring of continuous education in the Moscow region.
vayndorf-sysoyeva2012_4.pdf (686 Kb)
M.N. Gaiday
Improvement of training children with speech pathology at school
This paper focuses upon detection of features of the organization of the logopedic help to children with speech pathology at modern comprehensive school. A comparative analysis is made of increasing speech violations in grade 1-4 pupils at school No. 4 in Armavir, Krasnodar region during 2007-2011. The author shows the role of reading and writing as an activity that provides socialization of the person. The work shows the necessity and urgency of work of the teacher-logopedist at modern comprehensive school, goals and objectives of speech therapy at the logopedic point and the conditions promoting reduction of a number of younger school children with speech pathology.
gaiday2012_4.pdf (545 Kb)
E.N. Gusarova
Information-integration approach in training future specialists of socionomical professions
An analysis is made of trends in the development of professional education of specialists in socionomical areas to meet modern standards. The author identifies valid principles of training representatives of socionomical activities on the basis of the information integration approach. Proceeding from the conducted analysis the author proposes to put technologies for the formation of creative personality of the expert in a basis of the content of professional education.
gusarova2012_4.pdf (324 Kb)
E.V. Demkina
Formation of future expert in the conditions of the teaching and educational process
This paper discloses the concept of “modern students”. An analysis is made of the teaching and educational process in higher education institution at the present stage. Data are provided of the carried-out questionnaire poll of students disclosing the main goal of entering the higher educational institution. The author shows also the place of communications in system of personal environment relationships of students and the faculty.
demkina2012_4.pdf (313 Kb)
M.V. Dikalova
Formation of professional readiness of the primary school teacher to work with children with limited health abilities in a distance education environment
This paper is focused on studying problematic aspects which have arisen in forming professional readiness of the primary school teacher to work with children with limited health abilitiues in a distance education environment.
S. S. Ignatovich
Readiness of the pupil to design the individual educational route in the context of the general tendencies to individualize education
An analysis is made of tendencies in development of ideas of education individualization in domestic pedagogy. In this regard the essence of design of an individual educational route as a joint activity of the pupil and teacher is disclosed. The author shows that it is necessary to purposefully form readiness in schoolchildren to this kind of activity, considering this as a pedagogical problem.
ignatovich2012_4.pdf (306 Kb)
O.A. Karlina
Federal state education standard of secondary professional education in medical massage specialty as imperative of professional education for persons with the limited abilities to see
This paper discusses the state support of persons with limited abilities to see in the fields of education, employment and integration with society. The author shows the role of secondary professional education in specialty 060502 “Medical Massage” in the solution of these questions. The work depicts the structure of Federal State Education Standard of Secondary Professional Education in this specialty and a role of professional modules in training highly skilled experts.
karlina2012_4.pdf (376 Kb)
L.N. Kubashicheva
Development of the professional I-concept in the future teachers
The paper discloses the strategy and a direction of development of the professional I-concept in the future teachers. The work contains the author's view on the organization of educational activity of students in mastering regulatory abilities by means of training technologies.
L.V. Makhayeva
Conditions of formation of the general competences (as shown by the information competence)
The paper examines psychological and didactic conditions of formation of the general competences and their realization. The author uses information competence as an example. The work describes the fragment of the program of competence formation, examples of tasks and levels and criteria of results.
makhayeva2012_4.pdf (343 Kb)
Culture of the organization of problem training as the prepotent factor of pupil development
This paper describes features peculiar to culture of the organization of problem training. The author substantiates hierarchical links of culture of the organization of problem training, culture of implementation of its methods and culture of didactic asking questions as macro- micro- and mesocultures. The work describes intrinsic characteristics of pupils’ activity at lessons such as the updating earlier acquired knowledge, which is one of the effective ways of trainee development, and a role of didactic asking questions in its organization.
R.V. Mityazhin, V.T. Ashchepkov
Research on the dynamics of increase of pupils’ computer literacy at primary and secondary school
The paper presents the results of the prolonged research on the dynamics of pupils’ computer literacy at primary and secondary comprehensive school. Efficiency of the designed algorithm available to mass approbation both in the conditions of school and in systems of general, high and higher professional education is shown.
mityazhin2012_4.pdf (404 Kb)
N.V. Nikiforova
Model of pedagogical support of successful entry of younger pupils into a school education environment
The paper presents a definition of the concept “successful entry into the education environment” and the model of pedagogical support of successful entry of younger schoolchildren into a school education environment. The author describes the methodological approaches to construction of the model and its components.
nikiforova2012_4.pdf (328 Kb)
A.B. Pankin
Ethnocultural connotation of the content of education in the conditions of implementation of the concept of stabilizing modernization
The paper sheds light on the ethnocultural connotation in the conditions of implementation of the concept of stabilizing modernization. A need of a connotation for the content of formation of ethnic constants is emphasized, namely: structural elements of the central cultural theme of ethnos by means of through ethnocultural subjects.
pankin2012_4.pdf (371 Kb)
S.V. Serebryakova, A.A. Serebryakov
On formation of linguist-translator language personality
The paper is devoted to formation of linguist-translator language personality as the main factor in building the educational paradigm to improve the quality of interpreter’s professional training and to form his language and cross-cultural competence.
serebryakova2012_4.pdf (428 Kb)
V.I. Spirina, T.G. Urgacheva
Definition of the category of tolerance in historical process
This paper examines the concept of tolerance. The author tries to show how this concept varied, transformed and became complicated in the historical process. The author comes to a conclusion that tolerance is a versatile and ambiguous concept which demands working out methods of formation of tolerant consciousness in citizens of modern Russia.
spirina2012_4.pdf (344 Kb)
G.D. Sunduy
V.A. Sukhomlinsky's classical ideas about conscience education
The article is about V.A. Sukhomlinsky's classical ideas about education of the conscience, influencing effectively spiritual and moral formation of schoolchildren in modern conditions.
sunduy2012_4.pdf (398 Kb)
T.G. Urgacheva
Problems of formation of tolerance at students of higher education institutions in the conditions of multiethnic society
The paper discloses the essence of the concepts of “tolerance”, “ethnotolerance” and “culture of international communication”. The author reveals the main problems, the potential of which should be developed at creation of system of methods and principles of formation of tolerance and culture of international communication at students of higher education institutions in the multiethnic region. The author defines these problems as the possible conditions of formation of these methods and principles.
urgacheva2012_4.pdf (266 Kb)
A.N. Abregov, M.D. Kunova
Use of the explanatory dictionary at lessons of the Ayghean language at secondary school
A question of development and enrichment of a speech of the modern pupil is one of the most important in teaching at school. The present is time of scientific progress when more and more new words enter into use. Many of them are difficult, unclear and demand the explanation. The paper discusses enrichment of the modern pupil lexicon at lessons of the Adyghean language at secondary school. The technique of enrichment of speech of pupils is described on the basis of obtained experience in using the explanatory dictionary by the teacher-linguist at lessons of the Adyghean language. This dictionary is a reliable lexicographic source and a basis of mastering lexical richness of the Adyghean language. This paper gives approximate tasks which can be used by the teacher at lessons of the Adyghean language. The authors arrive at a conclusion that it is necessary to form at pupils ability to use all types of dictionaries and the explanatory dictionary is one of the most important types of linguistic dictionaries.
abregov2012_4.pdf (449 Kb)
O.O. Ayvazyan
Communication and speech
The paper discusses communication and speech and their correlation. The author examines the basic aspects of communicative training to language and the mechanisms of the solution of communicative tasks, speech and language components in their interrelation and interaction.
ayvazyan2012_4.pdf (325 Kb)
Kh.Z. Bagirokov, Z.B. Bguasheva
Activization of the use of phraseological units in speech of pupils at lessons of the Ayghean language
This paper discusses the question of activization of use of phraseological units in speech of pupils at lessons of the Adyghean language. It examines difficulties in learning grammatical structure of phraseological units and features of their functioning in speech. The consideration of the called difficulties in use of phraseology at Adyghean schools will promote creation of system of work on introduction of phraseological units of the Adygean language in speech of pupils. The authors show the place of phraseology in the general system of language, the main features and groups of phraseological units.
bagirokov2012_4.pdf (412 Kb)
N.M. Evtykhova
The analysis of the condition of bilingual mathematical education at modern elementary school
The present paper examines the questions related to younger pupil training to mathematics in the conditions of Adyghean-Russian bilingualism. The author shows problematic aspects of the state of a technique of training to mathematics at elementary school in conditions of bilingualism.
evtykhova2012_4.pdf (589 Kb)
M.N. Khachemizova, S.G. Shkhalakhova
Lingual-didactic aspect of the Ayghean language training in Russian-speaking groups
The paper discusses the linguistic bases of the Adyghean and Russian language interconnected training in Russian-speaking groups as one of the factors promoting formation of intercultural competence in students. In modern conditions of development of our society the importance of native and Russian language training raises in national regions of the Russian Federation. In this regard there is a need to develop a special technique of the Adyghean and Russian language interconnected training. Establishment of typological similarities and distinctions between the Adyghean and Russian languages is considered to be one of the important aspects in research of linguistic bases of the interconnected training. Comparative language learning for the lingual-didactic purposes is dictated by problems in training to nonnative language. This paper presents the effective methods and techniques of the Adyghean language training in Russian-speaking groups, its didactic purposes, principles and the contents.
O.Yu. Litvinova
Psychological readiness of military personnel to work in the extreme conditions in the context of the subject-existential approach
Psychological readiness is understood by the author as an advanced subject position, which determines the existential self-determination and personal characteristics of life. On the basis of the obtained materials the author describes four modi of existence concerning psychological readiness of servicemen to the extreme conditions of service, namely: “intentionally dependent”, “intentionally independent”, “utilitarian” and “amorphous”.
litvinova2012_4.pdf (374 Kb)
G.Yu. Fomenko, E.R. Kuasheva
Crisis phenomena of police professionalization: subject-existential interpretation
An analysis is made of the existential content of the crisis phenomena of police professionalization. The authors distinguish the main contradictions in life of the personality which become aggravated in the extreme conditions. The proposed and realized research program includes the analysis of a connection of vital steadfastness with features of value and semantic preferences, subject position and existential self-determination (components of modus of the personality existence). The work shows the features of a combination and configuration of the specified structural components of modus of the personality life promoting successful overcoming the crisis phenomena of professionalization and increase in vital steadfastness.
fomenko2012_4.pdf (416 Kb)
E.V. Demchenko
Features of psychophysical development and physical readiness of children with the hearing disorder and prospects of their correction by means of rehabilitation riding
In work, on the basis of the analysis and generalization of scientific - methodical sources, the author establishes features of physical development and physical readiness of children with a hearing disorder. Also the opportunity is shown of using rehabilitation riding for optimization of their psychophysical condition.
demchenko2012_4.pdf (353 Kb)
O.Yu. Masalova
Methodological approaches to form physical culture of the student at the higher school
Formation of physical culture of the student is a process of transition of values of the education content in value relations of the person. To prove the value bases of educational process in physical culture at the higher school it is necessary to define methodological approaches against which it is possible to lean at formation of value relations of students in physical training. This paper discloses the content of these approaches at philosophical and general scientific levels of methodology. Integrated unity of these approaches provides necessary methodical support of educational process.
masalova2012_4.pdf (811 Kb)
M.M. Khakunova
Comparative characteristic of efficiency of assessment techniques of the healthy lifestyle components
The paper discusses the results of monitoring of a state of students health in Adyghe State University. The author proves the efficiency and compares the results of formation of the healthy personality components on the basis of the automated diagnostic system “AMSAT-COVERT”, medical examination and student questionnaires. Value orientations of students in the field of health culture are revealed. The motivational component of a healthy lifestyle is defined. Efficiency of a technique of definition of health components is established on the basis of the “AMSAT-COVERT” computer program complex.
K.D. Chermit, A.N. Baladzhan
Base kinematic characteristics of manual actions of the conductor
This paper describes kinematic characteristics of manual actions of the conductor in the course of conducting legato, staccato, nonlegato, saturated legato and marcato. The authors give base kinematic characteristics of conducting and their classification.
chermit2012_4.pdf (625 Kb)
I.F. Gerasimova
Continuity of military traditions in war lyrics of the 20th century (a genre of a poetic prayer)
This paper discusses lyrical works of the periods of the First World War, the Great Patriotic War and the local military conflicts of the 20th century written in a genre of a poetic prayer. A profound continuity is shown to exist between them. Similar world perception in poets is noted, which is expressed in genre parallels, motives and images.
gerasimova2012_4.pdf (407 Kb)
Functions of an image of story-teller R. Walton in M. Shelley's novel "Frankenstein: or, The Modern Prometheus"
The paper discusses a role and functions of an image of the story-teller in M. Shelley's novel “Frankenstein: or, The Modern Prometheus”. Basing on the analysis of a plot, compositional and spatial-time structure of work the author defines the place and value of story-teller R. Walton in system of characters. “The framing situation of telling”, the personality of a story-teller and his function as a spiritual double of the protagonist of Frankenstein are considered.
A.A. Turkova
Art structure and compositional variations of the short story of Tembot Kerashev against the background of national literature
Insight was given into writing short stories by T. Kerashev in a context of classical experience in this genre. The author leaves from traditional estimates of features of T. Kerashev’s “small” prose and correlates observations with the characteristic qualities of creation of national oral short stories. Study of problems related to genre, style and philosophical and humanistic features of works of T. Kerashev in a typological context sheds new light and disclose new sides of a national art word, as well as testify to unlimited possibilities of esthetic qualities of its manifestation.
turkova2012_4.pdf (350 Kb)
S.D. Khagundokova
Philosophy of the nature and lyrical chronotope of I. Mashbash's poetry
The paper describes the philosophy of the poet’s life, related, first of all, to philosophy of time, space and the nature as a whole. Functions of images and nature symbols in lyrics of I. Mashbash are considered through a prism of an author's open position and lyrical chronotope of the verses devoted to various modifications of morning time of day. The author comes to a conclusion that the lyrical hero of poetry of I. Mashbash has harmonious and positive attitude to life.
khagundokova2012_4.pdf (306 Kb)
I.N. Khatkova
Art historicism and romantic poetics of the novel of I.I.Lazhechnikov «The Last Novick»
This paper discusses I.I. Lazhechnikov’s historical novel “The Last Novick” in the context of the Russian and West European historical prose of the 1820-1830s. The author shows that it is necessary to differentiate the novel about the historical past and the historical novel presented in creativity of the writer. I.I. Lazhechnikov selected and grouped historical realities and built images and pictures according to the central idea of the novel, aspiring to provide them with symbolical capacity and high poetic expressiveness. It has been established that in this novel Lazhechnikov developed for the first time in Russian literature a wide historical panorama of one of the most heroic eras of the Russian past.
khatkova2012_4.pdf (363 Kb)
N.Kh. Emykova, R.B. Unarokova
Folklore on the Adyghean radio: record, storage, translation
The paper shows specificity of functioning of the Adyghean folklore on radio in new conditions when it has become possible to fix a sound on a magnetic tape, to carry out mounting and to store. An analysis is made of the ways of selection and record of authentic texts, as well as of their place in formation of radio musical fund. Features of fixing and storage of national songs are studied to use them repeatedly in broadcasts. With the radio engineering development and with the emergence of the magnetic tape fixing a sound, a new stage has come in relationships of Adyghe traditional folklore and radio. It has made huge impact both on a further existing of folklore, and on development of national radio journalism and radio art.
G.N. Nemets
On a logical method in essayistics
The paper examines features of using the logical method in essayistics. Within the phenomenological and scientific paradigms the author proves that it is necessary to explore the logical organization of essayistic text. An analysis is made of a logical basis of essay underlining the intention of essayist to create a preliminary textual conception and the internal dialogue, demonstrating evolution of creative thought. It is inferred that a study of essay’s logical content will allow system interpretation of results of associative creation in journalism.
nemets2012_4.pdf (368 Kb)
D.A. Nosaev
Current trends in development of graphic model of the newspaper
The paper discusses the design and makeup of modern newspapers. The author shows the role and a place of the compositional and graphic model of the newspaper in typological system of the Russian mass media, analyzes its specifics and describes actual trends in development of modern graphic design of newspapers. On the basis of this, active development of the theory of compositional and graphic model of the newspaper is proved, as well as new types of compositional and graphic models of newspapers are established and characterized.
nosaev2012_4.pdf (305 Kb)
Z.E. Pinchuk
Mediacontext in communication system
The paper addresses the notion of mediacontext of periodical as an element of mass communication system. Context is considered as a system, which combines different constituents of the communicative situation. The article examines the interaction of such components of culture and communication as text, discourse, language, communicative personality, periodical in shaping of a mediacontext. It is inferred that the content of mediacontext is composed from elements of interacting in a speech act systems: «culture», «communication», «mass communication», «text», «discourse», «language», sender», «addressee», «periodical».
pinchuk2012_4.pdf (330 Kb)
I.I. Shakalov
Image of the Russian law-enforcement bodies in 2012: preliminary results of reform (according to results of complex studies of public opinion)
This paper deals with the developed image of law-enforcement bodies of the Russian Federation. A sociological research was carried out to draw up the author's characteristic of operating unit images of the Russian police existing in public opinion, as well as the sources of information forming an image of law-enforcement department of the country. An attempt is undertaken to make a complex analysis of the developed post-reform image of the Russian law-enforcement bodies. It has been established that one of the effective mechanisms of formation of the image of Russian contemporary law-enforcement bodies is the organization of system of the “police - population” feedback.
shakalov2012_4.pdf (388 Kb)
O.I. Avdeeva
Features of the syntagmatic relations of verbal phrasemes in the Russian language: semantic and grammatical aspects
The paper examines the external and internal syntagmatics of verbal phrasemes in semantic and grammatical aspects. The grammatical aspect allowed allocation of actually verbal and infinitive phrasemes, first of which form a configuration in the form of a predicative syntagma, and the second, in the form of predicative and attributive syntagmas. A distinctive feature of semantic syntagmatics is lack of direct dependence of the external syntagmatics of phrasemes upon their internal syntagmatics.
avdeeva2012_4.pdf (407 Kb)
S.M. Alkhasova
National originality of the original and translation
The paper addresses the questions related to the theory and practice of a literary translation using an example of translation of the story by Kabardian modern writer Akhmedkhan Naloyev. It is noted that the methods used to translate the story answer certain estimation criteria. The organic unity of the writer and the translator is shown to result in system equivalence and adequacy of translations. It has been established that the most typical ways and methods of modern translation from the Kabardian language into Russian were reflected in the translation of the story by A.Naloyev.
alkhasova2012_4.pdf (328 Kb)
Ways of the person nomination in works by L.Ulitskaya
The paper examines the lexical and phraseological units nominating the person as they are an important material to represent the person as a component of the world picture. This work sheds new light on ways to nominate the person in the art text (in prose by L.Ulitskaya). It is shown that ways to nominate the person help the reader to disclose the author’s idea. They are a tool to create an artistic image and, therefore, they are a basis to realize an art picture of the world.
Concept “friendship” in the Tabasaransky paremiological picture of the world
In the paper, a linguoculturological analysis is made of the concept “friendship” in the Tabasaransky paremiological picture of the world. The concept “friendship” staticizes aspiration of the person to a national unity and to unity with other people, as well as national moral and ethical priorities. A system of ideas of friendship in the Tabasaransky language picture of the world includes an aspect of such social relations as hospitality and the kunaks. The friendship is considered also when actualizing the family and blood relationships. Images of the enemy and a false friend act as an antipode of an image of the friend in a paremiological picture of the world.
N.T. Gishev
Semantic interrelation of lexical units in speech
The paper discusses the language phenomena breaking semantic interrelation of lexical units in speech. The author gives the lexical unit combinations which are incompatible with each other, from the point of view of logic, and which hamper understanding the content of the text (speech). Examples from the Adyghean and Kabardino-Circassian languages are given and explained. A conclusion is drawn from the analysis of a material that it is necessary to reduce word compatibility violations in language or to explain that speech can contain violations of a logic order, rather than of language laws which are almost invariable.
gishev2012_4.pdf (355 Kb)
B.M. Dzhandar, A.D. Loova
On functioning of personal names in the art text
The paper discusses functioning of personal proper names in the art text. It is shown that studying anthroponyms as the units of the language promotes comprehension of a deep meaning of work, allows the reader to get into author’s laboratory and reveal onomastic space of work. It is noted that the anthroponym dictionary of a work has dual motivation: on the one hand, motivational relations correspond to a real onomastic dictionary, on the other, the anthroponymic system is realized as an artificial system motivated with associative relations in a context of the work content.
A.A. Efremov, A.Yu. Baranova
Trends in the metaphorical term development within the basic subject areas of the English oil and gas terminology
The paper addresses the evolution of metaphorical units of English terminology in oil and gas industry. Metaphorical terms are arranged by the subject areas for the benefit of the systematic approach to their historical development. The subject areas showing the greatest potential for the further metaphorical evolution are established. It is inferred that the metaphorisation proceeds most actively in those subject groups which are characterized by positive dynamics of emergence and interpretation of new knowledge.
efremov2012_4.pdf (308 Kb)
Verbalization of concept “love” in W.S. Maugham’s novels and their official translations: a cognitive-pragmatic aspect
The paper studies mutual influence and addition of cognitive and pragmatic approaches considering ethno-cultural peculiarities of the term “love” through analysis of its language representation and pragmatic realization in W.S. Maugham’s novels. Convergence of cognitive and pragmatic approaches in the field of cognitive-pragmatic paradigm allows us to penetrate into the conceptual system, which is verbalized in the texts of W.S. Maugham’s novels, and connect cognitive processes with a variety of linguocultural realities and situations.
A.M. Kambachokov, F.K. Urakova
Jargons as means of expression of the inherent expressivity in the Kabardino-Circassian language
The paper discusses the features of functioning of slangy speech in the communicative act. An analysis is made of expression of the inherent expressivity by using jargons in the Kabardino-Circassian language. The author examines the means of showing expressivity by using jargons and argo rather than their nature and specific properties. It is noted that the slangy lexicon is beyond the literary language. At the same time, it is often used in fiction to reproduce action in the story or in the novel and to give the speech characteristic of heroes. However, jargons, just as professionalisms and dialecticisms, should be used in a work as a part of speech of heroes rather than the author's speech.
I.V. Kovtunenko
The description of syntactic semantics of conjunction “and” in dictionaries and special scientific researches of the Russian and French languages
An analysis is made of the lexicographic and grammaticographic description of a co-ordinating conjunction “and” in the Russian and French languages. It has been revealed that the correlation of semantic and communicative - functional aspects of the use of conjunction “and” is insufficiently investigated. Basing on the criterion for analogousness/nonanalogousness, the author establishes semantic correlations of the conjunctions and defines constructions in which the conjunctions are not synonymous each other.
kovtunenko2012_4.pdf (416 Kb)
O.V. Litvyak
Representation of the nature of a language sign and its content
The paper discusses the universal nature of various aspects of the nature of a language sign in a natural language. Understanding the phenomenon of sign representation, its modeling and definition of a sign and its meaning depend on how the sign system of language is interpreted. The author proves that the direct connection of language with thinking, with the mechanism and logic of knowledge is a unique property of human language which serves as a universal sign system of designation of the whole variety of the objective world. It has been established that interpretation of signs of a natural language depends also on how the language itself is identified: as knowledge or reality, as summative system of means, expression or the sign activity regulating internal (mental) and external behavior of the person.
litvyak2012_4.pdf (317 Kb)
L.P. Lobkovskaya
Searches for universal semantic metalanguage
The paper examines internationalisms as universal conceptual senses or universal linguocultural concepts. The problem related to international lexicon as a language phenomenon is closely connected with the phenomenon of semantic universals. In this connection the author shows that A.Vezhbitskaya’s idea about development of the universal metalanguage formed of fundamental concepts, which is clear to all people in the world, is extremely important for the analysis of international words. It is noted that for this purpose it is necessary to reveal a system of archisemes / primitives.
lobkovskaya2012_4.pdf (288 Kb)
G.A. Osipov
Concept of political ideology of T.A. Van Dijk
The paper deals with the approaches to definition of concept “ideology” and its place in modern political discourse. Ideology is shown to be immediately related to social cognition and manipulation of social consciousness. An analysis is made of the theory of political ideology of one of the leading discourse researchers T.A. Van Dijk. A detailed plan of political ideology analysis is given.
osipov2012_4.pdf (317 Kb)
T.A. Ostrovskaya
Euphemisation and return processes in a modern behavioural discourse
This work examines topical problems of (institutional) behavioural discourse on the basis of a material of mutual and opposite processes of euphemisation and dysphemisation. The cultural, cognitive and sociological factors influencing change of a discourse of carriers of the Russian and English languages are shown. The author’s classification of euphemisms and dysphemisms is given. It is established that the wide use of dysphemisms in mass media stimulates promoting and their penetration into wide everyday usage.
T.Yu. Panteleeva
Treatment of philological conclusion as a special phenomenon of assessment sphere
The paper deals with the essence of assessment concerning ways of expression of the language consciousness, capable to uncover linguistic and complex expert examinations and conclusions which are drawn on certain disputable discourses. The juridical linguistics is shown to cover a large number of aspects of relationship between the language and the law, touching upon both the law creativity and the law application process. The most demanded is noted to be a juridical linguistic expert activity, i.e. making linguistic expert examinations of regulation drafts and nonjuridical texts involved in the legal sphere etc. It is inferred that the text of the law should be clear and at the same time correct; it should reflect reality without distortions. High linguistic standards in the sphere of the legislation language are needed.
panteleeva1_2012_4.pdf (394 Kb)
T.Yu. Panteleeva, M.P. Akhidzhakova
Aspects of linguistic systemness in legislative base as primary discourse space
The paper discusses grammatical interpretation of sense and content of a linguistic systemness in legislative base. Primary discourse space of sense and content of the law as a process of cognition is shown to be not “purely” language or “purely” logic, this process is language-logic. The basis of the legislative text is noted to be made of sign levels of language formed by language units or combinations of units, replacing or indicating the extra language essence. It has been established that the law, being a product of conscious and strong-willed activity, becomes open to knowledge and realization when it finds a language form.
M.G. Paramonova
Emotional functioning of articles in an advertising discourse
The paper discusses the emotional functioning of articles in the advertising discourse in the English and German languages. It is shown that the article can possess different extent of emotional allocation. It is inferred that the article is an important language means to express emotionality of different degree in an advertising discourse in the English and German languages.
paramonova2012_4.pdf (338 Kb)
Meaningful lack of an article: zero sign as a member of opposition of article forms
An analysis is made of the paradigm of article forms in the Romance and German group languages as a system of oppositions. Along with the morphologically expressed definite and indefinite article types the zero sign or a zero article is classified as the member of the indicated opposition. The author shows specificity of generalization through zero type of the article, which promotes perception of the concept as a symbol. The paradigm of an article is classified as the accent gradual equipollent opposition.
E.V. Tarasenko
Syntactic concept in the aspect of a complicated sentence
This paper examines the variety of complications as a semantic and structural phenomenon in the syntax, which can reasonably be presented in the form of a model of syntactic concept of complicated sentence. It is noted that the meaning of the complementary predicativity can be expressed in the sentence with the help of homogeneous predicates, infinitive and insertion predicative constructions. It has been established that the specific character of the syntactic concept of complicated sentence is that it defines two (or more) units of information, expressing supporting and additional information, reported by a block diagram of simple sentence.
tarasenko2012_4.pdf (369 Kb)
B.M. Khachak
Paradigms of behavioural and speech distinctions of men and women in an art discourse
The paper discusses new data on processes of a categorization, interest to private human life and development of new theories of the personality in a linguistic genderology. The author shows the new scientific direction which has peculiar features of the new scientific discipline for which methods and techniques of research are developed. The new direction stimulated studying linguistic mechanisms of manifestation of a gender in language and communication. It is established that the gender can study mental and emotional characteristics of the man and female.
I.A. Chitao
Structural and semantic peculiarities of word combinations in the English, Russian and Adyghe languages
The paper discusses the theoretical material aimed at perfection of lexical-semantic and morphological work in teaching foreign languages. The author characterizes the coinciding and distinguishing features of syntactic level of the English, Russian and Adyghe languages. The comparison of word combinations in three languages and the similarity and distinctions of their structural, semantic and functional features are given. It is inferred that the full coincidence of the notions is rarely observed.
chitao2012_4.pdf (294 Kb)
L.G. Shamugiya
Sрecific features of the French institutional discourse: parliament’s debates
The paper discusses the most prominent structural and functional characteristics of argumentative polemic discourse of parliamentary debates in the French National Assembly. The research has shown that parenthetical remarks often play a constructive systematizing role in shaping parliamentary discourse. The research has revealed that argumentation in parliamentary speech interactions is a process of adducing and refuting the reasons constituting the argumentative debate.
shamugiya2012_4.pdf (298 Kb)
Transition of free verbal phrases into phraseologically bound forms
The paper deals with the transition of free phrases with prefixal verbs as the main component. The author examines the interaction of lexicon, word formation, morphology and syntax, as well as a role of component correlation in transition of free phrases into the phraseologically bound forms. It has been established that addition of separate prefixes to verbs of different lexical-semantic groups promotes transition of free combinations into phraseologically bound forms and emergence of the phenomena of transitivity and syncretism in the language at level of free phrases and phraseological units proper.
shkhapatseva2012_4.pdf (378 Kb)
S.Kh. Yakhutl (Kumuk)
The functional status of bilingualism in modern linguistics
The paper conceives of the bilingualism as a version of multilingualism in modern linguistics. Classifications of its description by different linguists are examined. In spite of the fact that the bilingualism is represented from the different positions, all branches of knowledge recognize that there is a primary language system which is used for communication. Thus, a person has a different command of two languages because there are no two absolutely identical social spheres of action of the languages and structures presented by them.
yakhutl(kumuk)2012_4.pdf (300 Kb)
A.V. Mikhaylenko
Landscape architecture in the organization of traffic streams in the city
This paper discusses the formation of transit transport and pedestrian space, convenient and comfortable for the person which is an integral part of the modern city. The author describes successful examples of design of such environment in the different countries and gives references of literary sources. Basing on the detailed analysis of examples of various street spaces the author shows that the landscape architecture plays a great role in the solution of the considered problem.
mikhaylenko2012_4.pdf (345 Kb)
A.M. Savinov
Retrospective analysis of the teaching of academic drawing, its current problems and trends
In the article formation and development of system of teaching of the academic drawing at the higher school is considered, beginning from its origin till now, its distinctive signs during the various historical periods are marked. It is shown as during functioning of system of teaching conditions for its transition in qualitatively new condition were prepared: the structure, element structure, its role in system of art preparation changed, there were new properties and qualities.
savinov2012_4.pdf (379 Kb)
S.I. Khvatova
Composition creation in the conditions of a canon
The paper examines specificity of composer’s creativity intended for divine service. The author opposes the church creativity to the secular one, the service to catching the limelight and searches for the author’s style to likening the samples. Radical difference in two types of the creativity is shown to be related to the prime target which is seen by the author. As a result, the prime causes of the found distinctions are disclosed. Those are the differences in service goals of divine service singing and musical art.
khvatova2012_4.pdf (387 Kb)
M.M. Shumafov
Stabilization of systems with hysteresis nonlinearities by harmonic external action
A problem of stabilization of systems of differential equations with hysteresis nonlinearities by harmonic external action is considered. A frequency criterion of stabilization by using harmonic external action is obtained for a class of the dynamical systems with hysteresis elements. This criterion can also be applied for stabilization of the nonlinear systems which may behave chaotically.
shumafov1_2012_4.pdf (3 Mb)
Stability of systems of differential equations with hysteresis nonlinearities
Problems of the stability of differential systems with hysteresis nonlinearities are considered. New frequency criteria for global asymptotics, absolute stability and dichotomy of systems with hysteresis in critical and noncritical cases are obtained. Here hysteresis functions may contain several loops which may be bypassed in arbitrary directions. The results of the present paper are a generalization of the results of papers [1-3].
V.B. Tlyachev, A.D. Ushkho, D.S. Ushkho
On absence of the isolated periodic solutions for the quadratic system with axis of symmetry
This paper considers an example of a quadratic dynamical system, which has an invariant straight line and at least one limit cycle with very close to zero positive different values of the parameter. The phase portraits of the system under different conditions of this parameter in terms of the Poincare circle are constructed. As a result of a generalization two theorems are proved. One theorem is on the absence of limit cycles in the quadratic system with four singular points and the other is also on the absence of limit cycles in the system, if the vector field is symmetric with respect to at least one axis of symmetry.
tlyachev2012_4.pdf (1 Mb)
Macdonald functions from two variables
Unitary representations of group of cellular and triangular matrices of order 4, equivalent to earlier considered representations of the same group [1] are under construction. The type of the operator of representation for some subgroups of the considered group is established. In particular, operators of representation are integral transformations with a kernel. Macdonald generalized functions from two variables are entered into consideration, kernels of operators of representations are expressed through these functions. Some functional ratios for Macdonald generalized functions are established.
paranuk2012_4.pdf (1 Mb)
V.N. Lesev, A.O. Zheldasheva
The nonlocal boundary value problem for second order equations of the mixed type in the characteristic region
The work studies the unique solvability of boundary value problem with the shift to parabolic-hyperbolic equation of the second order. A question of existence of the problem solution is reduced to the equivalent of the Fredholm integral equation solvability and uniqueness of the solution is established on the basis of the energy integrals method.
lesev2012_4.pdf (2 Mb)
On the conditions of stabilizability of three-dimensional linear systems
The problem of stabilization of three-dimensional linear time-invariant controllable systems by means of static time-invariant delayed output feedback is considered. Sufficient/necessary conditions for stabilizability of three-dimensional linear systems are given. The potential of delayed feedback is shown. The obtained results illustrate very well the efficiency of introduction of delayed feedback for stabilization of unstable three-dimensional linear systems.
shumafov3_2012_4.pdf (822 Kb)
Y.F. Golovnev, D.A. Nurguleev, I.G. Sidorova
Types of excitons in nanodimensional heterosystems EuO-SrO
The paper studies the out-barriers and out-dots excitons in nanodimensional heterosystems EuO-SrO. The effect of spin on the exciton state was analyzed. An expression for the exciton Hamiltonian and the dispersion law for exciton excitement in ferromagnetic semiconductor were obtained.
golovnev2012_4.pdf (1 Mb)
E.R. Shchukin, N.V. Malay, Z.L. Shulimanova
On one-dimensional movement of spherical aerosol particles at their braking at Reynolds large numbers
The analytical expression is found on the basis of experimental data. This expression describes, in the interval of Reynolds numbers 0 < Re < 10^3 with accuracy up to 5%, the dependence of the coefficient of resistance of gaseous environment to the motion of a spherical aerosol particle upon the Reynolds number. The analytical expression is used to carry out the integration in the explicit form of the one-dimensional nonlinear equation of motion of a spherical particle taking into account the inertia of the particle and the force of resistance. The formula to directly assess the time of transition of a particle from the state with the initial Reynolds number into the state with finite Reynolds number as well as the distance, travelled by the particle were obtained. The analysis of the obtained results is carried out.
shchukin2012_4.pdf (687 Kb)
High-altitude distribution and ecological-phitocenotic features of gentians in the Western Caucasus
The paper discusses the results of studying the vertical distribution of gentians in the Western Caucasus and their tolerance in relation to the major direct-action environmental factors. The obtained data expand knowledge of adaptive potentialities of species and can become a scientific basis for their protection and rational use.
T.S. Uligova, F.V. Khezheva, O.N. Gorobtsova, R.Kh. Tembotov
Profile and genetic peculiarities of enzymatic activity in semi-hydromorphic soils of the steppe zone of the Central Caucasus (within the Kabardino-Balkaria)
The profile and genetic assessment and a comparative analysis are made of enzymatic activity (invertase, urease, phosphatase, dehydrogenase and catalase) in the subtypes of meadow chernozem soil from the steppe zone under conditions of the terski and elbrusskiy variants of vertical zonation within Kabardino-Balkaria. The peculiarities in profile changes of biological activity in the subtypes of meadow chernozem soil, formed in the above-specified variants of vertical zonation, are revealed.
uligova2012_4.pdf (1 Mb)
A.V. Yakimov, M.I. Shapovalov, Kh.Kh. Shekikhachev, T.N. Efimova, O.T. Gladkaya
Environmental assessment of anthropogenic influence on the benthic fauna of the Baksan river (Kabardino-Balkarian Republic, Central Caucasus)
The paper presents the evaluation of the current anthropogenic influence on communities of benthic organisms in the river. Class of quality and in-stream water saprobity were defined using the index of water pollution (WPI) and bioindication method. Changes in ecological conditions are observed in different high-altitude parts of the Baksan river. Reasons for the deterioration of the environmental situation of this water body are examined.
yakimov2012_4.pdf (945 Kb)
The individual profile of the asymmetry of elder preschool aged children
The cubic system of classification of functional asymmetries was developed. Of all the possible combina-tions of asymmetries according to three analyzer systems 17 individual combinations of profile asymmetry of 5–6-year-old children were identified. The level of manual asymmetry is characerized by the increasing dextromanual dominance and by the gradual decrease of groups of left-handed and ambidexters. This testifies to the influence of «the right-handed culture».
guchetl2012_4.pdf (1 Mb)
G.S. Boleeva
The disturbance of sympathetic neurotransmission in saphenous artery of rats with insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus
The prejunctional mechanisms of sympathetic neurovascular transmission are impaired in saphenous artery of rats 10–12 weeks after treatment with streptozotocin. This is manifested in reduced constrictor response to electrical nerve stimulation without alteration of smooth muscle cell sensitivity to noradrenaline. Morphological changes of periarterial nerve plexus are not observed at that stage of diabetes development.
boleeva2012_4.pdf (1 Mb)
A.R. Tuguz, E.N. Anokhina, D.V. Muzhenya, L.D. Aldonina, K.A. Rudenko, T.M. Ashkanova, A.F. Kizyanov
Gene allele association G197/197A of pro-inflammatory cytokine IL-17A with the low-differentiated adenocarcinoma at malignant new growths of the female reproductive organs in ethnic groups of the population of the Adygheya Republic
Distribution of G197/197A of polymorphisms in pro-inflammatory cytokine IL-17A gene is investigated by SNP (single nucleotide polymorphism) method in ethnic groups (Russian and Adyghes) of the population of the Adygheya Republic: donors and patients with different malignant new growths of female reproductive organs. «Normal» G197 allele IL-17A, which is most widespread in populations, is associated with risks of development of an oncopathology (р=0,04; OR=1,5; 95%CI) and tumoral progression (р=0,008; χ2=6,05). Presence of G197 of polymorphism of pro-inflammatory IL-17A can be used for inhabitants of the Adygheya Republic as a marker of system inflammatory reactions of the organism involved in pathogeny of malignant new growhs in Russian women.
tuguz2012_4.pdf (822 Kb)
M.A. Meretukov
The organization of system of body repair at stations of technical service in modern conditions
The paper discusses the organization of body repair at stations of technical service. It is suggested to use the combined station departments to carry out disassembling works, repair of a body and preparation for coloring. Then the car moves to a painting site. Recommendations are given to select the equipment of the combined station department. Features of station design for body repair are presented.
meretukov2012_4.pdf (648 Kb)
V.V. Buchatskaya
Technique to define the interval estimates when forecasting by extrapolation methods
Definition of confidential intervals of a forecast is one of the main objectives arising at extrapolation. On the basis of data from literature sources a connection is established between the size of a confidential interval and the length of a temporary row, as well as the period of anticipation of a forecast. Results of calculation of the size of a confidential interval for the set temporary row are analyzed.
buchatskaya2012_4.pdf (215 Kb)
M.S. Akopov, E.V. Khekert
Analysis of a problem of oil shipping arising due to a vetting
The paper deals with oil shipping problems arising due to a vetting of the vessels carried out by the international oil companies. Analysis of ship’s vetting which is conducted nowadays is presented. The necessity of factors influencing navigational safety is substantiated.
akopov2012_4.pdf (674 Kb)
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Have you ever seen those little stick figure families on the back window of SUVs? Of course you have; we all have. (Do you have a set yourself? Please get in touch with one of art directors for some style tips at your earliest convenience.)
Whether they are simply moms, dads, boys and girls, or something fancier and more conceptual like pirates or zombies or dinosaurs or Disney enthusiasts complete with illustrated mouse ears, those little stick figures are practically ubiquitous. That's why United Healthcare made a good call using them as a creative hook in the simple but hard-working self-mailer we just received.
The 6" x 10" single-fold, four-panel mailer starts with a message that would appeal to many small business owners. "When your employees are like family ..." it reads, with an image of a vehicle's back window with stick figure workers (holding a briefcase, a donut, a stack of papers, a clipboard, and a cup of coffee). This is attention-grabbing for a couple of reasons. First of all, business owners want to believe that they're paternalistic (or maternalistic) whether they are or not. Second, it takes a very familiar, almost iconic image from everyday life and serves it up in a new and humorous way.
On the address panel, a teaser gets right to the point, identifying the product that's being promoted and an important benefit. "Get a group health plan quote online in under 5 minutes. It's that simple." Convenience, ease, and speed are all communicated in plain language. The image from the front cover of the piece wraps to reveal a few more stick figure workers. And, recognizing that consumers today (whether B2C or B2B) want a multichannel experience and a choice about how they respond, the address panel also offers Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube addresses. Unfortunately, these are listed in lilliputian type and are early impossible to read. That's what we call "Good concept, bad execution."
Happily, the inside spread — for the most part — uses larger type.
The outside teaser is paid off inside "... give 'em a health plan they can relate to. Start with benefits that are good for employees — and your bottom line." The yin-yang set up continues with body copy that lists, side-by-side, benefits for the employer and benefits for the employees. The spread finishes with a response URL that can be used to get a quote in less than five minute. The offer panel works particularly hard. In addition to the call-to-action, there are three simple steps listed, which act as proof points for the recipient so they believe the "under 5 minutes" promise. There's also a photo of a "complimentary handbook," and a special key code to save time. Throughout the inside spread, there are additional stick figure workers, all of whom seem especially productive, happy, and healthy because, assumedly, they now have United Healthcare.
Our only issue with the inside spread is similar to our issue with the exterior address panel. There are disclaimer footnotes that are not only set in teensy tiny type, but they're also reversed out of blue. Very (very, very) difficult to read. Buyers are wary of footnotes to begin with. When you include them and they're virtually unreadable, you don't seem trustworthy.
Aside from those small (literally, small) concerns, the piece is informative, clever, and downright fun.
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ASEI Michigan Networking Event - Feb 28
Chapter: Michigan
Last month, on February 28th, we had an excellent presentation by Deval Desai (Vice President and Country Head, Magna India, Executive Director, Business Development) as part of ASEI Michigan Chapter's Network event. The topic was 'Future Mobility - Evolution or Revolution'...The right topic at the right time. We had a great audience and received a lot of compliments for the presentation. So thank you, Deval!!!
Today. we are look forward to our 2nd Network Event of 2019, Wishing it success!!!
ASEI Michigan Team for 2019
The ASEI Team of the Michigan Chapter regrouped for 2019 with rejuvenated energy and exhilarated spirits. The new team for 2019 was introduced by Rakesh Patel, the National President. The team being led by Vatsala Upadhyay, as the President and Krishal Dalal as the Vice President includes Ravi Majmudar (Treasurer), Ananth Sankar (Secretary & Team Building Coordinator), Sanjay Patel (Web Director), Lalita Kambhampati (Communication and Content Director), Anjali Tiwari (Planning & Resource Director), Chirag Shah and Dr. Kash Prakash (Director for Outreach), Prakash Patel (Director for Team Events) and Anand Pappuri (Program Director for Networking Events).
The guiding body of advisors for the 2019 team consists of Rakesh Patel, Jwalant Lakhia, Deval Desai and Santosh Tiwari.
Over the last 30 years, ASEI has transformed from a local grass root organization into a national multi-tier organization across the United States. This phenomenal growth can only be attributed to its untiring efforts of its founders, its leadership and the long-standing members.
A plethora of ideas emerged as the team planned to pave its direction for 2019. Aligning the plans with the vision & mission of ASEI of providing networking opportunities for professionals, ASEI Michigan Chapter is kicking off its Networking Event with Mr. Deval Desai presenting his views on the "Future Mobility: Evolution or Revolution?" on Thursday, 28th February (6:30pm - 8pm) at Saffron Restaurant in Farmington Hills.
The networking events of ASEI will continue to happen on the last Thursday of every month.
Later this year, a Youth Technology Exhibition to promote STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) has also been proposed. So please be a part of ASEI's journey to see how the year unfolds…
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French artist Frederique Stref launches inaugural art exhibition in Singapore
glass sculptures
encaustic paintings
- A UNIQUE BLEND OF ART NOUVEAU WITH THE ANCIENT GREEK TECHNIQUE OF ENCAUSTIC (HOTWAX) PAINTING - FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND ART SHOWCASE IN SINGAPORE
SINGAPORE – June 13, 2019 Merging the sensuous texture of melted wax and the endearing translucency of glass sculptures has produced some outstanding artworks which will be displayed for the very first time in Singapore.
The unique and visually-striking art pieces are the brainchild of French artist Ms Frederique Stref - who has invented and mastered this innovative and complex technique to create stunning artworks that have graced the homes of art lovers and halls of corporate buildings in both Europe and Asia.
Said Ms Stref, "I have chosen to hold my inaugural art exhibition in Singapore as I believe that this city is the gateway to Asia's booming art markets and fast-expanding arts communities with varied appetites for different kinds of art forms. Singapore is also a place where new concepts and avant-garde ideas are well-received. We have heard so much about Singapore as a hub for start-ups and tech innovations. So I am confident that this is a great place for artists to test and nurture new techniques and art creations to appeal to increasingly savvy and diversified art fans, collectors and investors looking for the next big bang in the art industry."
Natural movements, expressions, textures, scents. Frederick’s Stref's ability to blend sensory elements with molten glass and scented wax gives birth to the material form of encaustic (hot wax paintings). Such a delicate mix engages the viewer’s sensory pleasure of sight, smell and touch.
One can almost envision the French artist kneading through the warm and deliciously scent wax. Frederick Stref said, “The encaustic hot wax painting technique is a gestural luscious and tactile creative process that requires deep involvement with encaustic matter. The texture and radiance of viscous liquid suited my sensory nature, enabling me to render my deepest feelings and creativity”
Growing up in Nancy, the French capital for Art Nouveau, Frederique Stref was inspired by her father and renowned French glass artist, Rene Stref, who used the “pate de verre” kiln casting technique to create outstanding artworks and sculptures.
Her extensive travel and living experiences in many parts of Europe and Asia bore a strong influence in her art. She was being surrounded by Art Nouveau architecture while living in Brussels. And the elegant lines of Danish and Dutch designs have wielded a strong influence in her while living in Copehagen and in Den Haag.
Recalling serendipitous experiences she had in her travels, “While I was living in the Netherlands, I stumbled upon artworks made with encaustic art in an art gallery in Amsterdam. The sensuous texture of the medium brought back fond memories of the glass sculpture that my father used to create in his workshop. The sensual resonance of paintings of ‘Natvar Bhavsar’ that I came across in Hong Kong also planted the seeds of my art practice of expression of emotions through colour”.
With a clear idea of her aims in her own art practice, Frederique understudied Gary Simmons, an encaustic master with decades of experience with wax and encaustic techniques. From this, she started developing her own encaustic art.
Today, Frederique Stref lives in Singapore, launching her international career as an encaustic painter. Some of her artworks have been acquired and displayed in Paris, Berlin, Lugano Hong Kong and Singapore.
Her latest artworks using her unique encaustic art technique will be shown for the first time to the public at her inaugural exhibition on June 13 at the NPE Art Residency and Gallery at 41, Kallang Place. Admission to the exhibition is free of charge.
About Frederique Stref
Growing up in Nancy, the French capital for Art Nouveau, Frederique Stref was inspired by her father, the well-reputed and respected glass artist, Rene Stref – who used the “pate de verre” glass casting technique to create outstanding artworks and sculptures.
Combining her father’s passion for molten glass and her love for nature, scents, movement and textures of natural objects, she has assimilated several art techniques, one of which blends Art Nouveau with the ancient Greek technique of encaustic (hot wax) painting that involves manipulating the glass texture of scented wax. Some of her artworks have been acquired and displayed in Paris, Berlin, Lugano Hong Kong Singapore
Today she has turned her passion for art into stunningly lifelike encaustic paintings.
For more details on Frederique Stref’s inaugural art exhibition, please visithttp://www.npe.com.sg/community/npe-art-residency
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A Digital Ghost Story
April 12, 2016 / Daniel Johnson
by Nadia Owusu
I have been haunted for five years and six months. The voice first came to me through my Blackberry and then through my iPhone. Mostly there is just raspy breathing and incoherent whispering. Sometimes the voice hums my name and laughs. Sometimes there is nothing but background noise—horns honking, a fork clanking against a plate. Once I heard a baby cry and then the call was ended.
Occasionally, I am haunted through my Gmail. The sending address is always different. It is always a man’s name like Fred or Robert or Carl followed by seven or eight numbers. The messages are not especially interesting. Often there is just a question. What did I have for lunch? Was I enjoying the beach weather? Recently, Larry7678919 wanted to know what I thought about the Republican presidential debate. In 2013, the emails were mostly one-sentence directives. Let love in. Don’t be afraid of what you really feel. Open up to new possibilities.
I assume that the voice on the phone and the words in my Gmail are from the same person. It might be the guy I went on one date with in the summer of the year that I got the first phone call at 1:30 in the morning. The guy’s name is Rob. It’s not really Rob, but I don’t want to use his real name because he has a wife and two children now. I know this because I looked him up on Facebook. I was looking for evidence. I don’t know what kind of evidence I expected to find on Facebook, but you have to start somewhere.
On our date, Rob told me that, years earlier, he had stalked a woman who he was too afraid to ask out. He didn’t do anything to her, just followed her around as she ran errands and met friends for brunch. When he told me this, his voice was gurgling in the way that comedians’ voices gurgle when they are telling a joke that they think is really clever. We were eating lasagna and drinking white wine on the patio of a restaurant in the West Village. It had been one of those sticky New York days when you feel like you are breathing in dirty steam instead of normal air. But, now that the sun had set, there was a breeze that tickled the romantic candlelight at our table. The breeze and the perfect crescent moon made everyone happy and beautiful with rustling hair and luminous skin. But, Rob looked like he had smoked a lot of pot. His eyes were red and half-closed.
The stalking happened before he knew how to talk to women, he said. He didn’t have trouble with that anymore because he had taken a weekend-long seminar with a man who wrote a book about picking up women at parks and bookstores. I met Rob at the Guggenheim. I was annoyed that he approached me to let me know that I furrowed my brow when I looked at paintings and that might give me permanent wrinkles in the future. But, after that, he started talking about Analytic Cubism in a way that was endearingly nerdy. Later, I learned that the book about picking up women written by his seminar instructor encourages readers to say something mean instead of something nice as an opening line. This is supposed to change the power dynamic and make the woman feel as though she needs to impress the man. I think that is stupid advice. I agreed to go out with Rob because of the endearing nerdiness and because I liked the idea of telling people that I met a man at the Guggenheim. It had nothing to do with him informing me that I was going to be wrinkly.
I did not go on a second date with Rob. He said “Stop being so uptight” when I told him that all the talk of stalking was making me uncomfortable. Then, he said, “Why do women have to make everything such a big deal?” I got up from the table without saying another word to him. I walked home, looking over my shoulder whenever I heard footsteps close behind me. The breeze no longer felt enchanting. Now, it felt ominous. A shiver worked its way up my spine despite the heat. At home, I told my roommate the story, laughing. I left out the part about being scared.
Rob is at the top of my list of potential haunters. Also on the list are:
1. The guy I worked with at the Pizzeria Uno at South Street Seaport during my freshman year of college. He got my phone number off the schedule that was posted on the staff changing room door and called me to tell me he loved me. I told him that I was flattered but I did not love him. He told me that he would wait until I did. Two weeks later, he started dating the pretty hostess with very large breasts, but sometimes he looked at me when he kissed her hello or goodbye.
2. The ex-boyfriend who showed up in front of my job to say that he was getting married to the woman he cheated on me with unless I told him not to. I did not tell him not to. I had let him break my heart for long enough. He got married at City Hall and texted me a photo of his smiling wife. I texted him ‘congratulations.’ I really wanted to text him ‘you’re an asshole.’
3. The creepy yoga teacher from the studio I used to go to on the Lower East Side who asked a lot of students out, including me. He could easily have gotten my information from the registration system. He got fired for masturbating in the acupuncture room.
4. A robot.
The calls generally come between 1:30 and 3:30 in the morning. They come from a blocked number. I answer because what if it is my brother calling me from Ghana or my friend Pascal calling me from jail? My brother sometimes forgets about the time difference between Accra, where he lives, and New York. Pascal is one of the kindest souls I have ever known when he is sober, but he gets too drunk and fights people in front of bars.
The only thing I ever say to the voice on the phone is ‘hello’ and ‘who is this?’ and ‘stop this.’ I say these things several times, then I listen for a few seconds before hanging up. I never respond to the emails.
I do not believe in ghosts, but sometimes I wake up in the middle of the night with a feeling that something is in my room, floating above me or standing silently in a corner. I have had this feeling since I was a little girl who was afraid of the dark and had to sleep with a nightlight. It is a thumping of heart, a tightness of throat. Recently, I jolted awake and saw a man-like thing sitting in the armchair by my bed. When I turned on my lamp, the shape of the man became a pile of unfolded laundry. Fear is an unpredictable and, at times, irrational emotion. It can be caused by dangers both real and imagined.
The number one lesson in the book about how to pick up a woman is to keep her wanting. Smile at her but then talk to her friend instead. Pretend that you have somewhere important to be so that she thinks that she has to sparkle to convince you to stay. Very slowly increase physical affection. Wanting is perhaps the opposite of fear, but they are both urgent forms of anticipation. The book aims to teach men to create in women the kind of wanting that works like a phobia—a type of persistent fear (want) of a being, object, or situation that the affected person will avoid (pursue) in a way that is disproportional to the actual danger (appeal) posed.
My ghost is a seemingly benign presence. It never threatens or rages. Sometimes, months will go by in which I won’t get a call or an email. Then, the familiar ringing in the dead of night, the realization that I have been waiting for it. The goal of a haunting is the same as the goal of a seduction: to become embedded in the consciousness, to not be forgotten.
Perhaps this is why I am convinced that my ghost is the voice and words of a man who failed to seduce me. Perhaps this is why, once in a while, a summer breeze against my back as I walk home at night makes me pick up the pace, makes me turn to see who is at my heels, makes me, still, just a little afraid of the dark.
Nadia Owusu is a current degree candidate at Southern New Hampshire University's Low Residency MFA in Fiction and Nonfiction.
April 12, 2016 / Daniel Johnson/
Online Only, SNHU MFA
Nadia Owusu, SNHU MFA, Ghosts, Stalking
On Loving Contemporary Horror Movies
March 22, 2016 / Daniel Johnson
And so what’s the final temple? What’s our last defense from horrible death? After we have left our homes, all that we’ve got are our bodies. Which is why, so often, possession films are the most terrifying of all: The Exorcist, The Exorcism of Emily Rose, The Shining (sort of), The Conjuring. The reason we’ve seen such an oversaturation of these stories in recent years is because the horror industry has exhausted all its precedent anxieties. We’ve reached the end of a cycle in which the horror movies have systematically broken our sanctuaries down, violated them, reminded us we aren’t ever safe.
March 22, 2016 / Daniel Johnson/
Daniel Johnson, Online Only, SNHU MFA, Horror Movies, The Paris Review, The Strangers, The Witch, The Exorcism of Emily Rose, The Exorcist, It Follows, Disturbia, Chris Bachelder, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre
Chill, Baby
There was, as is often the case, no warning that the G train would not be running past midnight. No flyers or posters. No announcements on the A train telling passengers not to bother getting off to transfer. Nothing. The woman on the microphone at the Hoyt-Schermerhorn Street station sounded thrilled about this inconvenience even as she apologized for it.
I was pissed off because nobody came into the restaurant for dinner that night so I didn’t make any money. I only had two thirds of my rent that was due in a week. I was going to have to pick up shifts during finals. I stood around all night polishing wine glasses and folding napkins instead of studying for my statistics exam. Tonight would be another sleepless one. There would probably be crying. I usually cried when I studied for math tests because I’m very bad at math. Doing things that I’m very bad at makes me sad about all the things in the world that I will probably never really understand, like electricity and Einstein's general theory of relativity.
During my shift, the bartender I was in the process of breaking up with had gotten drunk and annoying. He flirted all night with that blonde woman from across the street, and not just in the compulsory bartender way. She came to see him every night, even in this snowstorm. Usually he was polite to her, but disinterested. She had thick, square, acrylic French-manicured nails. She wore sticky pink lip gloss. She always started out her evening with a Sex on the Beach. Her voice sounded like her acrylic nails on a chalkboard. But, he leaned over the bar and looked into her eyes. He probably talked to her about his art, how he’d dropped out of law school for it. I did not like the thought of him sharing that part of himself, the part I liked, with her. So what if I had ignored his phone calls for three days? I was supposed to be the one ending it, not him. And now the stupid G train wasn’t running.
I kicked an empty forty bottle that someone had discarded on the platform. It was still wrapped tightly in a brown paper bag. It rolled unsatisfyingly for a few seconds then stopped at a middle-aged Rasta’s feet. He had his head tipped up as though waiting for further instruction from the MTA. I was not holding my breath for any such thing. We were, I knew, on our own.
“Chill, baby,” he said.
I hate it when random men call me ‘baby,’ especially when they’re telling me what to do. I might have told him as much. I thought about it. I was in the mood for it. But I had kicked a bottle at him so I didn’t exactly hold the moral high ground. I scowled at him instead.
“I hear ya,” he said, even though I hadn’t said anything. “How we supposed to get home?”
“Yeah,” I said.
There was a bus that would get me close enough to walk to my apartment. Not as close as the G train, but closer than the A train. I had never taken that bus but I knew it existed because my friend Sarah who lived down the street was always going on and on about how she took it everywhere. She talked about taking the bus the way people talk about juice detoxes and meditation which is weird because there’s nothing about the bus that is healthier than the train. At least nothing I can think of.
Outside, the snow was still coming down in heavy, sharp white pellets. It was the kind of snow that made opening an umbrella look pitiful. I buttoned the coat button that pinches the skin under my chin. I had to do that so my hood would not blow off in the whooshing wind. Google on my cellphone told me that the bus stop was six blocks away. The bus, I thought, better be running as usual. My brain said this in threatening tones. I needed the universe to know that I meant business.
What’s nice about walking in a snowstorm when you’re somewhat unreasonably miserable is that it makes your misery more reasonable. I don’t mind snowstorms when I don’t have to go anywhere except down the street to my favorite hole-in-the-wall for a hot toddy, or when I can stay indoors reading books and making soup. I do mind them under most other circumstances.
There were very few cars out that night; very few pedestrians. Downtown Brooklyn didn’t feel peaceful though. It felt abandoned. It felt like everyone was safe and sound at home except for me. I blamed a lot of people for this. I didn’t care if my reasoning was irrational. I was not interested in considering association versus causality. Perhaps this tendency is why I was having such a hard time with Statistics II.
It was my landlord’s fault for raising the rent by $150 when I was already struggling to pay it. I knew that this would happen when the hipsters moved in. I blamed those hipsters and their rich parents. I blamed my parents for not being rich. I blamed the university I attended for being so expensive. I blamed financial aid for not covering my whole tuition. It was the bartender’s fault for flirting with that blonde woman and making me jealous enough to stay at the restaurant for an hour after closing time to drink whiskey with him. The MTA was the worst institution that ever existed. Never mind that it ran trains and buses twenty-four hours a day so that I didn’t have to own a car. The G train wasn’t running right now. I also had a bone to pick with the mathematicians who developed theoretical and applied statistics.
I was walking with my head down so that the snow didn’t attack my eyeballs. They’re very sensitive. Walking in that way made it difficult to see where I was going. I had to stop every block to check whether or not I had arrived at the corner where I was supposed to turn left. My sense of direction is very poor. I was standing on Atlantic and Nevins when something large and brown leapt past me and into the street. A bus, perhaps my bus, rolled over it. The bus kept going, leaving the street empty and white again, except for a mangy mutt that was now bleeding red into the snow.
The mutt was silent. I rushed over to where it was lying. Its belly had been crushed and split open. The sight of its exposed flesh and guts filled my lungs with freezing oxygen. It—he—was dead. As far as I could see, there hadn’t been anything or anyone chasing him, nothing to spook him. I wanted to touch his nose but as I bent down and reached out my hand, I started to shake.
“Hey sweetheart,” called out a man wearing a backpack with a hard hat tied to it, “you okay?”
I don’t like it when off-duty construction workers I don’t know call me ‘sweetheart,’ but it didn’t seem important in that moment.
“There’s a dead dog in the road,” I yelled at him.
“Why?” he asked.
That the mutt had been hit by a bus was not the answer to that question. It was only a consequence.
“I don’t know,” I yelled. I didn’t need to yell. He wasn’t very far away. Maybe I wasn’t yelling at him.
I felt ridiculous standing in the street now, so I joined the construction worker on the sidewalk. The two of us stood in silence, looking at the mutt.
“That’s the way it is sometimes,” he said after a while. “It was probably the snow.”
What he meant by that last part, I did not know. But, I nodded and started walking towards the bus stop again. This time, I let it snow into my eyeballs. The snowflakes didn’t feel as sharp as I imagined. They just felt like cold water. I blinked and let them drip onto my cheeks. I had to accept that the storm would keep storming until it was over. And when I got to the bus stop, the bus would come or it wouldn’t. There would be reasons for whatever happened just as there must have been reasons for the mutt in the road. But, I might never know them. And they wouldn’t necessarily mean that any of it made sense.
Nadia Owusu, Online Only, SNHU MFA, G Train, Snowstorm
So Go the Ghosts
I think the common misconception with Schrödinger’s experiment is that its findings can encourage indecision. But choosing to make no decision, to take no measurement, to send no text, are still in themselves active resolutions. I’ve consciously left the ghosts of those affairs in the box, cryogenically frozen, petrified in amber. They’re still there. In having done so within the Schrödinger framework, I elected for their life. Rather, I chose life and death and everything else; I elected for their infinity.
Gravitational Waves, Schrödinger's Cat, SNHU MFA, Daniel Johnson
Table for Four
February 02, 2016 / Daniel Johnson
by Sarah Eisner
We don’t always eat together—a necessary downside to our dual entrepreneur, Silicon Valley household—but we try to often, and tonight we do. We eat in the faded drape of winter evening light, all of us returned to each other from our busy days, at the dinner table. We eat in the same seats as always: ten-year-old Wilson across from me, eight-year-old Ben across from my husband, Noah.
Wilson is eating oiled broccoli with his fingers. Noah wipes his hands on a paper towel and says, “Hey buddy, use your fork please.”
Wilson is mid-chew, and Ben giggles and says to his dad, “You didn’t.” Ben is jolly, and right—we all love to eat with our hands. We take an irrational pride in not being formal, and we don’t dine so much as heartily consume.
Noah picks up his fork and spears a floret. “You got me,” he smiles at Ben.
“Hey,” Wilson says. “Let’s play thumbs up, thumbs down.”
We nod and Wilson starts. “Soccer,” he says. Our thumbs go up. We’re all on teams. Noah and I play in the co-ed adult league, our version of church, on Sundays.
“Donuts,” Ben says. He often dreams about chocolate glazed. I like apple fritters and the other two just eat plain.
Technically, it’s Noah’s turn next, but Wilson interjects.
“Divorce,” he says.
I look at Wilson across the table, surprised, though maybe I shouldn’t be, while getting my thumb in a low down position.
Until I was twelve, my family ate dinner together. I don’t mean usually, or on most weeknights. I mean every night. In our suburban family room in Concord, California, we sat in the same seats—Rick across from Mom, and Dad across from me.
With a classical music record on low and the TV off, we ate slowly, with our utensils, and we discussed our days as we listened to each other, just like studies—not yet conducted—now recommend.
Dad got home from San Francisco every night at five-thirty. At six o’clock, give or take five minutes, Mom would call Rick and me to the table by clanging her oversized, festive wall-mounted dinner bell, though our little house hardly called for such fanfare. We were usually just a few feet away doing homework or playing Chinese Checkers. Once seated we were not, under any circumstances—aside from the threat of death, destruction, or bladder emergencies—to get up, especially not to answer the telephone. That was fine with me, until boys started calling in junior high. I loved dinnertime and moved toward it like a sanctuary throughout my days.
The only part I didn’t like was saying grace. At six-o-five-ish, we held hands around the table, four voices together, and said thank you God for our food, Amen. I had no use for the flimsy promises of church or God and Jesus. I had faith in dinnertime, and the reliable calm of Rick, Mom, and especially Dad.
Every night we sat at the monumental oak table Dad had restored from a cast-off Boeing office desk, once used for blueprints of warplanes, jets, and cruise missiles. The surface was smooth enough to bowl on. Its deep drawers now held decks of cards. In California, earthquakes came, and the table sheltered us, Dad leading us with controlled urgency to duck, cover and hold on beneath our breaded veal cutlets and his single nightly Anchor Steam beer.
Then one September evening in 1986 after a dinner I don’t remember, the earth didn’t move, but Mom told us Dad was going to.
“We love you both very much,” she said, somber but composed, “but your dad and I have decided to get a divorce.”
Dad didn’t say a word. I suspect he couldn’t. He bowed his head and brought his white cotton handkerchief to his eyes. We’d given it to him, Rick and I, for Christmas.
I looked at Rick. Rick looked at Mom. “Can I go to Craig’s now?” Rick asked.
Mom told him to be home in an hour. She understood the disorientation, his nine-year-old desperation to escape. I sat there a bit longer, watching Dad try to lower the handkerchief, breathe, and raise it again, but Rick’s anxious exit marked the last time we all four sat at that table together. It’s the last thing I remember until I watched Dad labor to heft the table—that amber altar of my childhood—into a U-Haul six days later.
My dad’s wedding gift to us was the worn, oatmeal-crusted table we sit at now. I plan to keep it always.
“So,” Wilson says. “You and Dad won’t divorce, right?”
I don’t think Wilson is overly worried about Noah and me. But, with Noah’s divorced and remarried side too, Wilson has eight grandparents. He has three close friends that split their weeks even-steven, and not always amicably, between Mom and Dad. Over the years he has asked me questions: “Did Grandma ever love Grandpa?” and, “Does Ethan’s mom hate his dad, now that they’re divorced?” And I wonder how often he imagines what he could lose.
I’m not overly worried. My relationship with Noah is good. We are devoted to each other, our kids, and also to our soul-crushing business affairs. Our love and care for our startups, our employees, and to some extent our investors, is intense and heady. What makes us solid is that we have our own lives while loving one another without omission.
We’ll be mulling around making peanut butter and jelly for school lunches—I assemble, Noah cleans up—and he’ll say to me in front of the kids, “It’s amazing how many cities you’ve launched,” or to the kids in front of me, “Boys, Mom’s in the news again.” And I will pull him into my chest and promise myself to make more than five minutes to lay with him that night.
But lately, in what has seemed like a series of small misfortunes I couldn’t control, it’s become clear that I will lose my company. Now that it’s in jeopardy, I’m surprised to find myself wondering about the permanence of everything else. When my business fails—when I lose one of the routine mirrors I rely on to see myself—what else might I lose?
“Right Mom?” Ben says. He smiles at me, raises his eyebrows.
I reach across my near-empty dinner plate to rearrange the decaying nectarines in the bowl at the center of the table and look at Noah. He crosses his eyes at me and sticks out his tongue.
“Nope,” he says. “No divorce for us.”
“No,” I say. And I mean it.
While I don’t say it, I also mean “probably not,” and “I will work hard to prevent it.” Because a parent cannot say to a child: “We are a family. Husband, wife, brother, sister. This is our home. We live together, love each other, and we are forever. Thank you God for our food Amen.” Then say: “Actually, no. We are not a family. Ex-husband, ex-wife, part-time son and part-time daughter. Together, we have no home, Mom and Dad don’t love each other, and we will take turns with you. Let’s eat at the counter.” Or, a parent can say these things. Mine had. When they did, they taught me things about permanence and faith.
They taught me that the spoil of a marriage can be a gradual mellowing, a plum that goes soft inside before the bruise appears on the surface. It can sit protected in the silver coiled fruit basket for days before the small flies circle and one or the other of you finally reaches over, feels the rot, and says oh! And in this knowledge I am lucky, even thankful for what I gained, by the breaking of my home.
Sarah Eisner is a current student at Southern New Hampshire University's MFA in Fiction and Nonfiction.
February 02, 2016 / Daniel Johnson/
SNHU MFA, Online Only, Readings
Sarah Eisner, SNHU MFA, Online Only
Two National Book Award Nominations, and a New Novel
September 30, 2015 / Daniel Johnson
Crossposted from our MFA in Fiction in Nonfiction homepage
These first few weeks of autumn have brought some exciting news to Southern New Hampshire University's MFA faculty. First of all, we’d like to congratulate to our newest faculty member, Angela Flournoy, whose debut novel, ‘The Turner House,’ has been long-listed for the 2015 National Book Award in Fiction. Also our affiliate faculty member Sy Montgomery, whose book ‘The Soul of an Octopus’ has been long-listed for the award in nonfiction. Angela and Sy are each one of ten finalists for the award in their respective categories.
Angela has also been nominated for The National Book Foundation's Five Under Thirty-Five award.
We’d also like to congratulate Chinelo Okparanta on the launch of her highly anticipated debut novel, 'Under the Udala Trees,' which came out this past Tuesday. The novel chronicles the story of two girls who fall in love against the backdrop of the Nigerian civil war. Chinelo was born in Nigeria and lived there until she came to the United States when she was ten. The Wall Street Journal says the novel ‘draws on the Nigerian folk tales from her childhood, and her family history.’ Kirkus calls Chinelo’s voice 'masterful.’
Acclaimed novelist Taiye Selasi, author of ‘Ghana Must Go,’ writes: ‘Under the Udala Trees interrogates constructions of womanhood, of nationhood, and of sexuality. In these elegant folds of restrained prose lies a searing condemnation: of violence, religion and patriarchy in modern day Nigeria. Raw, emotionally intelligent and unflinchingly honest, Under the Udala Trees is a triumph.’ Selasi joined Chinelo at the book launch event on Wednesday, September 23rd at Housing Works Bookstore Café in New York City at 7PM.
September 30, 2015 / Daniel Johnson/
SNHU MFA
SNHU MFA, Angela Flournoy, Chinelo Okparanta, National Book Award, Sy Montgomery
Chinelo Okparanta's UNDER THE UDALA TREES Launch 9/23
August 21, 2015 / Daniel Johnson
SNHU MFA faculty member Chinelo Okparanta's highly anticipated debut novel, UNDER THE UDALA TREES, will launch Wednesday, September 23 at 7:00pm at HousingWorks Bookstore Cafe.
For more information, refer to the event's listing on HousingWork's website here.
August 21, 2015 / Daniel Johnson/
Chinelo Okparanta, Under the Udala Trees, SNHU MFA
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ABBA Tribute Show
The Soloists
Live Photos I
Live Photos II
Live Photos III
Live Photos IV
One has the feeling now and then that you actually think you are seeing the real Björn dashing across the stage with his guitar with glittery stars and the bearded Benny sitting at the piano. With Anni-Frid and Agnetha in skintight stretch attire and boots with platform soles the Swedish pop group doubles kindle a true fire Saturday with “Waterloo”, “Money, Money, Money” and “Knowing Me, Knowing You”.
For another part of the audience the songs “Mamma Mia”, “Fernando”, “Chiquitita” or “Dancing Queen” bring back mostly memories. In the evening there are so many illuminated eyes to be seen that one wouldn’t have needed all the usual luminous sticks, lighters or mobile phone displays.
The catchy melodies which also convey a type of life feeling, do not seem to have lost any of their popularity after three decades. And so the often cited spark from the stage also jumps back into the audience – and from the players into the spectator’s rows.
Of course, it is primarily the songs of ABBA that animates one in the hall to join in to sing and dance. But the four main protagonists also have the vocal, musical and dancing format to be able to keep on going. And with their radiance they accentuate the true to the original costumes, hairstyles and movements.
Monschau. It normally takes about three seconds to recognize a hit from «Abba». The high recognizability rate of the legendary Swedish pop group that broke up nearly 30 years ago shows that their music still sounds just as fresh and rousing decades later. About 1,100 fans came to the Monschau Castle Wednesday evening to enjoy the tunes of ABBA’s greatest hits. The ABBA Tribute Show offered a welcome change to the heavily classical-orientated program of the Festival 2010 and showed how highly receptive the public can be to light entertainment.
The quartet has set the goal of keeping the myth of the super group alive, after all attempts, as we know, to bring the original group back together failed. The castle stage was wrapped in artificial fog when the lively show started with the Eurovision winner’s title from 1974, «Waterloo». Supported by some good-looking «Dancing Queens» moderator Robert Esser masterfully and gallantly led the audience through the program, and tuned in the crowd to the «Wild Seventies», advising the guests to relax and enjoy: «Just go crazy and let it all hang out!»
The eyes listen, too – that’s definitely what the producers of the ABBA tribute show must have thought about before providing such a quite respectable presentation of a whole series of ABBA hits. While the ears were entertained with hits like Waterloo, Mamma Mia, Super Trouper, Man After Midnight, The Winner Takes It All or Thank You For The Music from the most successful Swedish pop group up to now, the show lacked nothing optically either.
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In the 70’s us adolescent boys were posed with a serious problem: Which of the two Swedish ABBA singers was better – the blond Agnetha or the red-haired Frida? For all those that this question once caused sleepless nights about, and basically all the ABBA fans far and wide, Thursday night was the time for a big reunion of the cult band. Yes, they weren’t the originals, but that didn’t matter. The vocal harmony of the female protagonists was so true to form like back then with those four Northern Europeans and that was the main focus of attention. Even optically they completely conformed to their four prototypes wearing the right attire of glittery clothes with select extra high platform shoes.
Review from Munich
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Eva Cappelli & the Watershops Band
Don't Send Me Flowers
Self Release
By David Wilson
I became aware of Eva, a singer songwriter from Western MA for the first time when I caught her performance at the 3rd annual Riverside Blues and Barbecue Fest earlier this October in Greenfield. That performance led me to check out her latest CD.
There are four things that I particularly like about this release.
As I repeatedly state, if you are a songwriter with a message to impart to your listeners, diction is essential. Eva sings with near perfect diction and rarely do I have to strain to catch any word.
Eva writes songs that not only reflect her life experiences in both physical and inner reality, but she frames the story in a way that provides each of us a personal connection to that experience. There is no unattached emotion expressed, every bit of it securely anchored to a recognizable image or simile. Witness this verse from �Timber�.
Timber I'm falling could you be falling too
Timber I'm falling
So in love with you
Such a simple image yet imbued with hope, lack of control, risk of disaster, all easily recognizable to anyone who has given themselves up to impending love.
Throughout the recording, from the title song �Don�t Send Me Flowers� up to but excluding the final cut, �Finally Over You�, Eva gives us vignettes so familiar to musings and experiences similar to ones in our own lives that we easily associate. Doing so tempts us to sing along, and her lyrics are eminently sing-able, as are her melodies, further adding to our connection with the material.
I excluded the last cut which while interesting as an experiment in mood and presentation does not feel, to me, finished.
The last and by no means least thing I particularly like about this release are the arrangements by Joe Carvahlo. They provide a subtle and intricate setting for Eva�s voice reinforcing the delivery without ever obscuring it. It is rare that I find the backup to a vocalist interesting enough to warrant the opinion that it is worth listening to just for itself, but in this case I am comfortable with that claim.
Eva�s blues chops are decidedly in the country and honky-tonk arena. Her presentation reflects wisdom from experience and an amusement with her enduring and surmounting said experience.
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About Boswell
A Boswell Taster
Boswell’s Books
Boswell @ Yale
Auchinleck House
Boswell and Auchinleck Old Kirk
Aisle & Mausoleum
The Boswell Book Festival - The Boswell Trust
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The Boswell Book Festival
Boswell Book Festival, Dumfries House, 8-10 May 2020
In 2011 The Boswell Trust launched the world’s only book festival dedicated to biography and memoir. By concentrating on the genres at which Boswell excelled, the festival has significantly raised awareness of Boswell’s life and work through a stimulating programme of talks and workshops by leading biographers and memoirists writing today, with a much-anticipated annual talk by the leading Boswell expert and publisher of the Boswell papers at Yale University, Dr Gordon Turnbull. The Festival is held at glorious Dumfries House on the edge of Auchinleck and has fast established itself as a firm fixture on the UK festival calendar.
A galaxy of stars 2011-2018: Kate Adie, Diana Athill, Damian Barr, Sarah Bradford, Captain Eric ‘Winkle’ Brown, John Byrne, the Duke of Buccleuch and Queensberry, Susan Calman, Sally Cline, Artemis Cooper, Jung Chang, Tam Dalyell, Judi Dench, Fenella Fielding, Gregor Fisher, Janice Galloway, Rifleman Victor Gregg, Loyd Grossman, Thomas Harding, Selina Hastings, Nigel Havers, Richard Holloway, Richard Holmes, Anthony Horowitz, Sir Tom Hunter, Richard Ingrams, Martin Jarvis, Charles Jencks, Alan Johnson, Professor Steve Jones, Jackie Kay, Andrew Lownie, Joanna Lumley, Claire Macdonald, Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow, Sir James Macmillan, Allan Massie, Sally Magnusson, Alexander McCall Smith, Candia McWilliam, Alistair Moffat, Charles Moore, Philip Mould, Ferdinand Mount, Judy Murray, Jeremy Musson, James Naughtie, Alex Norton, Maggie O’Farrell, Andrew O’Hagan, Helen Pankhurst, Matthew Parris, Bill Paterson, Ian Rankin, Malcolm Rifkind, James Roberston, Philippe Sands, Simon Sebag Montefiore, Daphne Selfe, John Sessions, Nicholas Shakespeare, Alexandra Shulman, Mona Siddiqui, John Standing, Kirsty Wark, Timothy West and A.N. Wilson.
Visit Boswell Book Festival Website
Children and Schools
Through the festival, the Boswell Trust engages with the primary and secondary schools in the neighbourhood of Auchinleck and beyond. This has developed in three ways: first as an outreach programme which takes authors and illustrators into the schools; second as a dedicated Schools Day at the festival in which children experience a session with a current author, are introduced to James Boswell’s life through a workshop and enjoy a tour of Dumfries House; and finally as a concurrent Children’s festival which has authors and illustrators keeping parents and children entertained over the weekend. The Boswell Trust also awards an annual schools’ prize connected to the writing of non-fiction by children. Children’s writers who have been great supporters of these initiatives include Vivian French, Nick Sharratt, Eleanor Updale, Nicola Davies and Kjartan Poskitt of the Murderous Maths Organisation.
The Boswell Trust is a charity registered in Scotland. Number SC041655 and a company limited by guarantee registered in Scotland SC380815. Registered Office: Auchendrane, By Ayr, KA7 4TW
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Barclays loses P100m on rate cuts
Koobonye Ramokopelwa - BG reporter
Barclays Bank Botswana, one of the coun- try’s biggest lenders has lost millions of Pula as a result of the central bank’s deci- sion to cut key lending rate twice last year. Finance Director of the BSE listed bank, Mumba Kalifungwa told attendants at the recent an- nouncement of the bank’ full year results that P100 million was wiped off the bank’s balance sheet during 2015, a development that is beyond its control.
Bank of Botswana (BoB), the country’s regulator of commercial banks reduced interest rate by a cumulative 150 basis points to 6 percent last year. The rate was slashed in a bid to spur the struggling economy, which grew by 1 percent in the past. As per regulation, banks are forced to cut lending rates of existing and new loans, in the event that the central announces rates adjustments.
Commercial banks’ prime lending rate is now 7, 5 percent from 9 percent. “These (rate cuts) have affected our performance,” stressed Kalifungwa, who was speaking after the pre- sentation of the company financial results for the year ended 2015 in Gaborone. During the period under review, interest income for the bank increased marginally to P1, 13 billion from P1 billion made the year before.
The central bank, which is headed by Linah Mohohlo, is yet to make any rate adjustment this year. “The current state of the economy and both the domestic and external economic outlook, including the inflation fore- cast suggest that the prevailing monetary policy is consistent with maintaining inflation within the Bank’s medium term objective range of 3-6 percent,” the bank’s Monetary Policy Committee MPC) said last month.
Meanwhile, Barclays’ Managing Director Reinette van de Merwe said they have also been affected by the two-year moratorium imposed on the banking industry since January 2014. Under the moratorium, which has since been lifted by BoB, banks were barred from making any upward adjustments on non-interest linked products or services. Meanwhile, Botswana Guardian un- derstands that, even though the moratorium has been lifted, ‘banks are required to go to the central bank if they want to increase fees’.
This was said by a Chief Executive Officer of a listed bank who refused to be named for fear of reprimand by the regulator for sharing the information with third parties. Merwe also told the media that, despite a cut in lending rate, the bank which boasts a market capitalisation of P3, 8 billion managed to increase loans and advances book by 20 percent.
At the end of last year, Barclays’ advances and loan book closed at P9, 8 billion. Barclays bank executives told stakeholders key business seg- ments ‘in our chosen sectors of operation’ boosted that loan book. During the period under review, customers’ deposits stood at P6, 1 billion. Merwe told Botswana Guardian after the results presen- tation that, they managed to return strongly in the second half of 2015 after the liquidity squeeze that nearly brought the whole banking sector to its knees. “Most of our profits were made in the second half of the last year,” she said.
The bank posted a profit of P260 million, lower than P335, 8 million made last year. The Barclays boss is upbeat of the year ahead (2016) despite poor economic performance at a global level, which also impacts Botswana. The bank also plans to introduce more products in the near future, said the Barclays boss.
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Supernatural Ending with 20 episode Season 15.
Thread: Supernatural Ending with 20 episode Season 15.
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End of an era. Also with this and Arrow ending big shift coming for the CW.
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Oooo there might be a complete box set come out then and I can finally watch it all. I'm pretty much entirely unspoiled still.
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I didn't watch the video, but I do think it's time. 15 years is a long time to run and the show hasn't been fresh for quite a while.
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Whoa. Good luck. That'll be 327 TV hours once all is said and done.
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I don't think SN got the credit it deserved. It lasted because it connected with viewers. Some seasons were stronger than others but it was very solid for 15 years.
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It started out as a really enjoyable show with at least one cute lead (Dean ). The stories were fun and I liked the mythology, but never took it too seriously. As it went on it seemed to repeat the same stories over and over and you could predict what was going to happen. But I totally agree, the leads are beloved by the fandom, and they really connected to the audience in a way any show runner would probably sell a body part for. So I give them credit for that.
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Oh thank god this is ending! Far overstayed It's welcome imo.
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I've seen only one episode after 5th season. And only because of James and Charisma. I'm very surprised that they've lasted so long.
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I've just gotten into this show recently (I watched the first-season finale today), after being lured in by fan works. I gotta say, so far, it's addictive. The emotional/character vibe reminds me a little of Farscape, and that's a compliment. I could actually see myself watching 15 seasons and going into withdrawal when I finish.
Plus, I find something refreshing about how not-high-concept it is. I hear that some of the later episodes are annoyingly preachy, but, so far, it's just about the brothers' personal angst and adventures; the writers aren't trying to filmsplain social and political issues to the supposed moron classes. You can make more out of it, or you can enjoy a simple wallow in quality whump. There aren't enough shows where you have those options.
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I've just read that Seasons 1 - 14 are on Netflix . . . I'm thinking of rewatching/watching them all (I gave up on this show about half way through). Don't worry, I won't be doing an ep by ep commentary a la GoT
I've never seen Supernatural and know very, very little about it. It is on my list of shows to see/get, but I don't have Netflix.
It's not a great show, but it does have a few interesting characters. It's lasted far too long, and from memory I found a lot of the stories repeated, because there was only so much the writers could say. At the end of every seasons one or the other brother either died or lost their memory, they were always separated for one reason or another. But it was quite a fun show.
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I disagree. It is a great show.
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Dunno whether it qualifies as great but I liked it enough to buy half the series on DVD - don't know why I never continued with it...must have got distracted.
I found a lot of the stories repeated, because there was only so much the writers could say.
Hmm...you could probably say that about most shows. There's only so many stories to be told. I suppose it's the WAY they tell them rather than the WHAT.
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I just checked and Netflix UK are not showing Supernatural, it must just be the US Netflix that has it. How annoying!
Canada Netflix stopped carrying it before posting the last two seasons. So annoying.
Imo you're not missing much. I found It to be quite dreadful. The writing alone was bloody awful. The only actor I could even remotely stand was the bloke playing the Angel, who seemed quite charming, but that alone could not save It for me sadly.
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It's addictive!!! Or it's not, lol! Most people either love it immediately or can see promise by the end of S1. Otherwise not much point going too far into S2.
I went in with a lot of reasons to hate it (including being upset at WB for just canceling Angel). But it flipped all my expectations storywise immediately in the first episode. It has got its flaws. Oh it does! But the sibling relationship resonates, in particular, the tug of war of their estrangement yet being connected by history.
Some things do repeat, but it is not by accident. Those stories and moments are to show something has changed and a lesson should have been learned by us the viewers or them the characters. The show can be extremely meta at points. It depends on what experiences you bring with you. The best shows arent about entertainment but instead helping to reveal something about yourself. Supernatural really aligned in my life so I'm trepidatious about not having it.
I very much agree! So many people are still discovering it. It blows my mind how many people have never heard of it. Supernatural does an admirable job appealing to several types of fandoms. There are people who only love arcs. Others that love the horror and simple monster episodes. Some are just for the brother moments. Some love the humor episodes or absurd and meta stories. For every fan who passionately loves one of these types, theres fans that despise that type. I appreciate Supernatural for including all types, even if it makes some episodes unwatchable blech, i know i will get something uniquely amazing for me in another episode.
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Viking Announces Additions to their 2019 Lineup
Dec 31, 2018 | Boat Profiles, Featured, News, Viking Yachts | 2 comments
In their mission of building a better boat everyday, Viking Yachts has announced three additions to their inventory: the 38 Billfish, 46 Billfish and 38 Open. The renderings of these three models all resemble the classic Viking style, but will be crafted with their own original hulls. Though these models do have similar designs and layouts, each boat certainly has its own function and purpose. The 38 and 46 Billfish models are built to be dual purpose fishing boats with plenty of accommodations for those wanting to make overnight or extended trips. The 38 Open offers an identical hull and cockpit to the 38 Billfish, but is equipped with a lower helm and a different arrangement below.
The 38 Billfish
The look of the new 38 Billfish is reminiscent of the 37, but there have been some changes which set these boats apart. The Billfish series of boats were set up with the fisherman in mind, but have been equipped with the creature comforts that one might need for extended cruising. The cockpit of the 38 features 109 sq. ft. of space, port and starboard insulated fishboxes, a transom livewell and walk-through door, plus plenty of storage for tackle, rods and gear. This boat also offers mezzanine-style seating on either side of the entry to the command deck, along with refrigerated coolers for drinks.
Going forward to the command deck, there is a U-shaped dinette to port and a lounge to starboard, which doubles as rod storage. This model also has an optional lower helm that can be placed on the starboard side. In this setup, the lounge is condensed to allow for helm seating and a control panel.
Below-decks, the Billfish’s layout is spacious with a queen-sized bed and twin hanging lockers. The queen can also be changed to an optional crossover berth, which expands the sleeping space for more guests. The galley is located on the starboard side, and contains an L-Shaped Corian countertop, two-burner stove, microwave, refrigerator and sink. To port, there is a full sized head complete with an enclosed stand-up shower.
The key difference between the Billfish and Open models is the flybridge. The 38 Billfish is designed to be run primarily from the flybridge, unless equipped with the lower helm station. Therefore, this model features a full bridge with a Release helm chair, teak helm pod and plenty of space for electronics. There is a forward facing seat in front of the helm station, along with lounges on either side.
The largest of the Billfish series, the 46, will be an extension of the 38, and is set to debut in the Fall of 2019. In general, the layout will be comparable to the other Billfish models, but with larger spaces and more accommodations.
Many details about the 46 are still under wraps, but preliminary specs show the boat with a 140 sq. ft. cockpit with plenty of storage and two aft facing seats. The command deck with have a U-shaped dinette to port, and a long lounge seat to starboard – ample space to relax and entertain or to get out of the elements.
The boat’s interior is definitely more suited for longer overnight trips than its smaller counterparts, since it will offer a three-berth layout. Early drawings show bunks on the starboard side with an island queen forward. The port side will feature an L-shaped galley and a head with an enclosed stand-up shower.
The 46 is designed to be run from the flybridge, so it will be outfitted with a helm station, helm chairs and space for electronics and navigation equipment. Full details on the bridge layout are not yet available, but it will likely follow a similar design to the 38 Billfish.
The 38 Open
While the hull, cockpit and mechanical components of the 38 Open and 38 Billfish are nearly the same, the boats are actually very different. As with all Open models, the 38 Open is designed to be run from the lower command deck, which changes the interior layout considerably. For those looking for more flexibility, there is an option to add a Palm Beach Tuna Tower and a second helm so she can be run from above.
When entering the command deck, there are L-Shaped lounges to port and starboard, with a raised centerline helm-chair and a second to port. The entryway to the lower deck is located on the starboard side of the helm station. Going below, the Open has a sofa with storage on the starboard side and a stacked double-single bunk forward. On the port side there is a galley with a stove, sink, microwave and under-counter refrigeration, in addition to a full head with a sink and stand-up shower.
All three new models are set to debut in 2019, with the 38 Billfish being revealed first at the Viking VIP in January. The 38 Open and 46 Billfish will likely come during the fall of 2019. The Bluewater Yacht Sales team will continue to receive information on these boats as they move into production, so make sure to contact a member of our staff so you can be the first to know.
Charles Blakeman on January 25, 2019 at 2:21 pm
Can they be trailer forlike the charter operations on the great lakes
Angelo Pignataro on January 26, 2019 at 8:25 am
On the 46′ I would recommend a (2) stateroom, with
one full head for the owner forward, and a over and under
bunk stateroom, with a day head across from the galley.
Another cabin layout would be to have the galley up in
the main deck, with refrigeration,ice maker, micro, and
and small prep counter. By doing this you can add a couch (with rod or tackle storage), and put a TV on the
opposite wall. I for one miss not having a place to sit inside.
The gen set should be set on a sliding rail system so
that it can be serviced, front and back. I own a 37′ Billfish and when I had to replace the galley refrigerator, I had to remove the entire cabin door , and track because it would not fit out the door.Make the door 3″ wider. As for engine access, make sure there is enough head room, outboard access, turbo access, and gear access. I would suggest making the engine space 2′-3′ longer which should accommodate this. On my 37′ the flybrigde connection it is screwed
down to the deck, and then sealed with a type of silicone. The bridge should be screwed, and then glassed to avoid needing the ugly silicone which always turns black or green after a few seasons.
A additional AC outlet should be added in the lazerett
space. Engine and cabin room electric heaters should be offered for those of us that fish in the winter.Lastly the engine room air vents should have a system to close them during the winter to keep the heat in, with a indicator light on the helm to let the captain know when the are open or closed.
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Cafe and Coffee Shop, Coffee Place That Serves As a Home Aspiration in Aceh Indonesia
By Ceprit at September 09, 2017
The coffee shop eventually becomes a multifunctional public space. A true coffee shop that serves as an aspiration house in Aceh, the tradition of drinking coffee, a meal that is followed by a chat in a coffee shop, is not a new habit that emerged lately. The habit has been around for hundreds of years, especially in the port and trade centers. Although at the time it is very likely the drink is not coffee, the habit of hanging out and chatting to "kill" time has been going on for generations.
Denys Lombard writes that Peter Mundy in April 1637 had laboriously reached port in Aceh. Peter Mundy reported that some were selling boiled turtle eggs. Each of the stalls was levied a gold coin a month for the rich Sri Maharaja.
In the meantime, Peter Mundy's record of April 1637 could at least serve as the basis for the existence of a public space known as food stalls in Aceh. This note may have broken down some of the assumptions that existed and drinking habits at stalls emerged after the Dutch "taught" the tradition of drinking coffee.
Indeed, the Netherlands has an important role in cultivating coffee crops in Indonesia. They have introduced the arabica coffee plant (Caffea arabim L.) in Java in 1699. In Aceh, precisely in the Gayo highlands, Central Aceh, they started to build arabica coffee plantations in 1924 in Paya Tumpi area. Today, the Gayo highlands covering Central Aceh District and Bener Meriah Regency are nationally the largest arabica coffee plant in Indonesia.
The existence and function of a coffee shop in Aceh, in principle does not vary much with the function of lepau in West Sumatra. According to Pandoe and Pour, the lepau function becomes the center of information. Fellow lepau visitors chatting about various things, from social life to "high politics" at home and abroad. Can also they talked about officials, analyzing football or talking about the 'soap operas they watch on television.
Human interaction in the lepau as written Pandoe and Pour exactly with social interaction and traffic information that occurs in coffee shops in Aceh. Likewise, the topic of coffee drinkers in public spaces called coffee stalls revolves around the issues of social life, politics, football, and the sharing of experience in the field of trade and agriculture.
Surely, the interest of coffee shop visitors is not absolute due to the taste and aroma of coffee served, however, more influenced by the desire to interact. The proof, most of the coffee shop in Aceh only provide coffee drinks made from robusta coffee. In fact, for the true coffee lovers, they will definitely find a coffee shop or cafe that provides arabica coffee because of the sharp aroma and taste that kick.
This phenomenon further reinforces the meaning of coffee in the community tradition in Aceh. Coffee or coffee activity is a medium of interaction between people from various social stratifications. In this public space, people gather from the lowest social stratification group to the highest. From a pedicab driver to a governor, they gather between tables and chairs, hear, and talk while sipping coffee.
This condition reinforces the fact that the function of the shop (coffee began to shift, from just a coffee place to a public space, a space that belongs to all elements of society.This space gives them the freedom to cang panah, mingle, including as a means of entertainment to unwind. A cup of coffee into a kind of electronic mail (e-mail) and password for permission to enjoy the atmosphere and participate in interacting with others who are in the coffee shop as a public space.
Like Twitter social networking accounts, coffee shops allow anyone to join and follow the person who became the idol and the source. Anyone, especially if you already know, may hear and comment on the speaker's speech during the cup still contains coffee. No one is prohibited from paying the price of coffee of the person he or his followers follow.
The coffee shop eventually becomes a multifunctional public space. A true coffee place serves as a home for aspiration. From that space, various information, both rumors, facts, and data are constantly updated. This information is rolling like a snowball, rolling, and growing until it becomes a public consensus. In the same place, the Information is finally back in the form of feedback that is usually spiced up with negative comments.
Those who understand the function of a coffee shop as a home aspiration, always present in this public space. They will join the people who are the source of information. Comment on the language of "commoners" who are joking so that there is no distance between stratification. let's take a coffee..!
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The Most Heroic Characters
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Postby the_wolfs_howl » Sat Aug 29, 2009 8:08 pm
Who are the most heroic characters you've seen in anime? List them, and say what makes them heroic! (Feel free to also define what the term "heroic" means to you.) Remember spoilers!
If you ask me, a hero is someone who puts other people before himself - whether that's the unknown masses of people being threatened by a great evil, or one person very important to him. Thus, these are the characters I think are the most heroic:
Full Metal Alchemist - Edward Elric
[spoiler]Every single thing he does is to help or protect other people, especially his little brother Al. When he discovers that Al has been taken away by the Gate, he offers his arms, his remaining legs, even his heart, just to bring Al's soul back. He goes out of his way time and time again to help people who are being oppressed or cheated, and dies trying to get rid of the Homunculi and Dante. Then when he comes back to life, he gives up every single thing he has to bring Al back. A true hero.[/spoiler]
Trigun - Vash the Stampede
[spoiler]His whole body is a testament to how heroic and selfless he is. Riddled with scars that actually mar his body rather than looking dashingly emo, whenever you see part of his body that he normally covers up, you're reminded of the lengths he'll go to keep humans from dying. Even the people who betray him and treat him like scum. His whole reason for living is to save people.[/spoiler]
Haibane Renmei - Rakka
[spoiler]Perhaps an odd choice, but I think Rakka - insecure, questioning Rakka - becomes a heroine by the final episode. Even after she finds out that Reki, the one person she thought she could trust to be good and kind, had just been exploiting her, she wouldn't let Reki lose herself in despair. She helped Reki see that she needed to ask for help, and then she gave that help. Because of what Rakka did, Reki was able to take her Day of Flight and find peace at last.[/spoiler]
Castle in the Sky - Pazu
[spoiler]Another one that probably wouldn't occur to most people. I just remember that from the first time I saw Castle in the Sky, I marveled at how heroic Pazu is. I suppose a lot of it comes from his crush on Sheeta, but he throws away his whole way of life to protect her and keep Laputa out of the wrong hands. Even after he thinks that Sheeta has brushed him aside, he goes back and saves her again.[/spoiler]
...Those are all I can think of right now, but I might come up with more later.
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Postby KhakiBlueSocks » Sat Aug 29, 2009 10:08 pm
[font="Trebuchet MS"][SIZE="4"][color="RoyalBlue"]My list is quite odd:
Rem (Death Note): [/color][/SIZE][/font]
[spoiler]Rem's heroism stems from the fact that she is willing to go to any lengths to protect and safe Misa's life; even giving up his/her(?) own life .That's textbook heroism.[/spoiler]
[font="Trebuchet MS"][SIZE="4"][color="RoyalBlue"]Hachirota Hoshino (Planetes):
What makes this character heroic for me is the fact that he's a flawed hero. He's not perfect by any means, but at the end of the day, the job he does each and every day to keep space free of killer debris and his actions in later episodes definitely qualify him for the "hero" title.
Ginko (Mushi-Shi):
Ginko qualifies as a hero in my book because he seeks a peaceful resolution to conflicts between mushi and humans. As I said in another thread, he doesn't treat either group better than the other, but he still respects both and tries to find a level playing field where both can exist peacefully.[/color][/SIZE][/font]
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Postby sdzero » Sun Aug 30, 2009 1:04 am
Goku - [Dragonball/Dragonball Z]
He's a simple hero that does not want much in life, except food and to test his abilities. He is a defender of peace and what is right.
Although, I have to admit that during some sagas, he kinda started to become a glory hog. [Spoiler]Sure, he let Gohan defeat Cell, but it was not like he was incapable of doing it.[/Spoiler] He is also a dinner table hog as well. Considering he would steal food right off your plate after asking if you wanted it, without giving the person he asked enough time to say, yes or no. Then proceed to pig out on a peace of food you were saving for last.
But other than that, he is cool with me.
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Postby Makachop^^128 » Fri Sep 25, 2009 5:09 pm
ah theres so many ^^
I forgot how to do the spoiler thing so I'll just name them off
Nia-Tengen toppa gurren lagann
Vincent-Ergo proxy
Rakka-Haibane Renmei
Maka-Soul eater
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Postby CrimsonRyu17 » Fri Sep 25, 2009 5:28 pm
Shiro Amada - Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team
The only real heroic character I adore.
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Postby Esoteric » Fri Sep 25, 2009 6:13 pm
CrimsonRyu17 (post: 1347473) wrote: Shiro Amada - Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team
Shiro is indeed awesome, but is still only my second favorite gundam protagonist. For me, Bernie from the obscure Gundam 0080 series wins the ultimate hero prize:
[spoiler]The guy knew he didn't have a ghost of a chance, but trying to save that colony when he really just wanted to run away was a truly selfless act. As far as anime goes, that final battle riveted me like no other ever has. Many real heroes die unknown and unremembered.[/spoiler]
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Postby Yamamaya » Fri Sep 25, 2009 8:46 pm
Kamina from Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann.
Ichigo from Bleach.
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Postby rocklobster » Sat Sep 26, 2009 5:45 am
my picks include:
Vash from Trigun
Pazu from Castle in the Sky
Rosette from Chrono Crusade
Edward from FMA
Allelujah from Gundam 00
Kira from Gundam Seed and Gundam Seed Destiny
Ayato from Rahxephon
Spike from Cowboy Bebop
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Postby Fish and Chips » Sat Sep 26, 2009 12:38 pm
Kenji Endo from 20th Century Boys.
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Postby theanimeguy » Sat Sep 26, 2009 2:44 pm
This was actually a harder question that I first thought. I would choose...
Holland Novak (Eureka Seven)
[spoiler]Because he really matures as a man by the end of the series. He confronts the demons of his past and learns to accept things for how they are instead of running away or using anger to solve all of his problems. He kicked butt in the finale as well, but its his change in character that really makes him an anime hero to me[/spoiler]
Roy Mustang (Fullmetal Alchemist
[spoiler]Because Roy confronts the evil within the military and takes down King Bradley and comes to terms with his life in many respects as well [/spoiler]
Ai Tanabe (Planetes)
[spoiler]For her heroic act in the second to last episode, her never giving up attitude, and her influence on Hachimaki and others, one of the most courageous anime characters and heroic that I know[/spoiler]
Rakka (Haibane Renmei)
[spoiler]For the role she plays in Reki's life in the last episodes of Haibane Renme[/spoiler]
Other notable mentions:
Pacifica Casull (Scrapped Princess)
Yoko Nakajima (The Twelve Kingdoms)
Ginko (Mushishi)
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Postby The Banner » Sat Sep 26, 2009 5:56 pm
I personally haven't stuck to the definition of hero as in "save the world, sacrifice everything" kind of hero, as I usually find their reasons almost baseless, like as if they only do these heroic acts because they're a slave to the storyline.
The love reason seems a bit exhausted as well. I'm not really one to say considering my relative inability to feel the "spouse" kind of love, but I hardly see any kind of emotion, wonder, or thought put inside these character relationships. All they seem to do is blush, and that concluded the "love" moment of anime.
That is why I think the ONLY "heroine" I have seen in an anime has to be the "Un-Mother" from Inuyasha. She's nothing more than a masquerade to Inuyasha's true mother, and her baseless goal is to steal Inuyasha's soul; take him to nothingness.
Such a pointless, foul creature she was, lucky enough to reborn and yet I was moved by her purpose of saving Inuyasha when Sesshomaru tried to kill him; she leaps in front of Inuyasha to be torn apart from what she would have left of life. Out of every anime I've watched so far, the Un-mother moved me the most, because she was an empty thing, and out of all motivations, her self-sacrifice out of a mother's heart was one of the most emotional and thought-provoking character changes I've seen.[/Spoiler]
Other than the one I have said above, there have been characters' deaths that have actually made the scene change a significant amount; those characters are few. I think that anime, as with many other Western movies, commonly make the death seem as if nothing is happening. And that, I believe, is the reason why I lack a reason to post any more heroes. A common flaw in literature and cinema.
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Postby Fish and Chips » Sat Sep 26, 2009 8:38 pm
I'm thinking some people are missing the idea of what The Hero is in this thread. Spike's a pretty cool guy who flies swordfish and doesn't afraid of anything, but I'd hesitate to call him heroic. Everything he does is self-serving (though not necessarily selfish), growing and expanding as a character, but not really filling the hero role. Technically, I wouldn't consider anybody in Bebop a hero in the strictest sense, though Jet probably comes the closest. Similarly, Nia Teppelin is a good person with a firm resolve and dedication, but in my mind doesn't really come close to the heroic archetype.
The hero recognizes something greater than himself, whether it is good and should be protected, or evil and should be vanquished. Preferably of course he has some personal tie or connection to the conflict that elevates him from being a living plot device, but there's still that recognition of the responsibility he or she is bearing. Hence, Kenji Endo.
I appreciate there's some flexibility in the identity and nature of the hero, but a little too much and this thread basically boils down to Name Characters You Like, which I don't think is what it's asking for.
As a postscript to keep people from copying this in large block quotes and going "Lol, serious much?" all heroes should also be straight as lances.
Postby Makachop^^128 » Sun Sep 27, 2009 12:42 pm
Why I put Nia as a hero is that when Shimon is depressed she comes, and in a way saves him. She helps him get his mind off what is bugging him and encourages him. In really life anyone that encourages someone else in hard times I call a hero.
Postby CrimsonRyu17 » Sun Sep 27, 2009 1:17 pm
" wrote: A hero (Ancient Greek: ἥρως, hērōs), in Greek mythology and folklore, was originally a demigod, their cult being one of the most distinctive features of ancient Greek religion.[1] Later, hero (male) and heroine (female) came to refer to characters who, in the face of danger and adversity or from a position of weakness, display courage and the will for self sacrifice – that is, heroism – for some greater good, originally of martial courage or excellence but extended to more general moral excellence.
I like Nia but being a supporting character doesn't make you a hero. To quote Fou Frou:
"I need a hero
I'm holding out for a hero 'til the end of the night
He's gotta be strong
And he's gotta be fast
And he's gotta be fresh from the fight
I'm holding out for a hero 'til the morning light
He's gotta be sure
And it's gotta be soon
And he's gotta be larger than life"
To level out all the non-heroes in this thread, I present to you the greatest anime hero and level of GAR you'll ever see:
SPACE PIRATE CAPTAIN HARLOCK
Postby ich1990 » Sun Sep 27, 2009 5:38 pm
Fish and Chips (post: 1347575) wrote: Kenji Endo from 20th Century Boys.
Not quite. You forgot Dr. Tenma from Monster.
Also, if you are going to be picky about definitions and such, I will point out that this thread is about the "most heroic characters you've seen in anime" and that 20th Century Boys hasn't been made into an anime (although Kenji Endo is indeed a great hero).
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Postby rocklobster » Tue Sep 29, 2009 9:44 am
What about Kenshin Himora? He seems pretty heroic at times.
Postby Tancos » Tue Sep 29, 2009 3:18 pm
No mention of Balsa from Moribito?
Zoopraxiscope
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Postby Makachop^^128 » Tue Sep 29, 2009 3:30 pm
Tancos (post: 1348042) wrote: No mention of Balsa from Moribito?
Ah! yes Balsa is a hero I should have put her down
Postby the_wolfs_howl » Thu Oct 01, 2009 6:25 am
ich1990 (post: 1347776) wrote: Not quite. You forgot Dr. Tenma from Monster.
Ooh! I knew I'd forgotten somebody! Yes, Tenma is very heroic because...
[spoiler]He gives up his future as a top surgeon to do the right thing - save the life of the first person who came, not the one who's supposedly more important. He let his career fall simply because he wasn't going to pick and choose between the lives that were in his hands. Later, he goes on the run and puts himself in great danger - not to clear his name, though that's what most people in the story assume. He does it to stop Johan, who has no qualms about killing tons of people.[/spoiler]
In talking to a friend, I also realized that L from Death Note is rather heroic, though that's more apparent in the live-action movies than the anime. Still, he puts his life on the line to oppose Kira, no matter which version of the story is being told.
I think it's a given that different people are going to have different definitions of a hero, and that's fine. But I think it would also help if people explain why they consider so-and-so to be a hero.
Postby Fish and Chips » Thu Oct 01, 2009 11:39 am
Eh, I don't find L that heroic, though granted that's my own interpretation of events. Trivializing mass murder in the pursuit of your own mind games doesn't strike me as virtuous.
Though this is only the Manga. Judging from the films, L probably does fit the mold better.
Postby That Dude » Thu Oct 01, 2009 1:39 pm
Shu from Now And Then, Here And There.
[spoiler]He puts himself in mortal danger just because Lala-Ru asks for help and gets dragged into a mad world where he is tortured, beaten nearly to death just because he won't comprimise what's right. He also saves a girl from a messy abortion by dashing her stomach with a rock by placing his hands over her stomach and not letting go no matter how many times she tries to bash herself with the rock. He also forgives those who beat and brutalize him because they don't really know what they're doing.[/spoiler]
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Fish and Chips (post: 1348315) wrote: Though this is only the Manga. Judging from the films, L probably does fit the mold better.
Yes, I was mainly referring to the movies, but since this is a thread about anime characters....
Postby Roz » Thu Oct 08, 2009 10:26 am
Ai Tanabe from Planetes.
Yoko Nakajima from The Twelve Kingdoms.
Hikaru from Figure 17.
Honoka from The Third: Girl with the Blue Eye.
Kazuki Muto from Buso Renkin.
Solty from Solty Rei.
Kurau from Kurau Phantom Memory.
Claus and Lavie from Last Exile (though they have their hard times).
Hmmmm, that's all I can think of for now.
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Postby Arya Raiin » Thu Oct 08, 2009 6:34 pm
Okay, here I go!
Edward- FMA
Kiba- Wolf's Raiin
Kakashi- Naruto
I'll probably have some more. ^_^
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Postby Cianter » Tue Feb 28, 2012 10:50 am
I love Age from Heroic Age (probably because I just finished watching it) He was never bitter or upset about his destiny, or his labors. They were kinda crappy and self serving for the Iron Tribe, but he would happily have died for them, and when I say happy, I mean happy. That's another thing I love about him, when he wasn't fighting, he was ALWAYS happy, no matter what crap had happened to him. He fought with NO though of his own safety, not to mention, the battles between the Nodos were FREAKING INCREDIBLE!!!!!!! I have never seen action like that in an anime, or in anything else for that matter.
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Postby Atria35 » Tue Feb 28, 2012 11:07 am
Ouch - a 2009 thread. Digging up threads over 6 months old is generally discouraged according to the forum rules. The thread will probably be locked.
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Postby Crossfire » Tue Feb 28, 2012 2:13 pm
What, no Shinji Ikari? [SPOILER=]*gets shot at*[/SPOILER]
Seriously though, If I had to make a choice I think my vote would go to Kazama Shin. Why? Despite his.. circumstances, he never gives up on his dream... [SPOILER=]...which in turn, grants him a noble death.[/SPOILER]
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Postby Cianter » Tue Feb 28, 2012 3:48 pm
Oh, I'm, I'm really sorry, today is my first day and I didn't even know how to tell at the time, really sorry:(
Postby SierraLea » Mon Mar 12, 2012 2:45 pm
I know Kitchen Princess isn't an anime, but Sora. He gets killed trying to help Najita, and keeps a huge secret to help his brother. If you haven't read it, read it.
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rocklobster (post: 1348011) wrote: What about Kenshin Himora? He seems pretty heroic at times.
Totally agree, but then he shuts himself away in the arch after the shishio arch in the manga. Self pity is not becoming.
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Hellebores: The Subtle Harbingers of Spring
Spring has just made a tentative entrance, and we all breathe a sigh of relief as the temperatures gradually start to rise. The days become longer and our state of near-hibernation is thrown back like a discarded blanket. First come the snowdrops, bravely flowering despite the chill winds and hail. Then, at last, the daffodils begin to bloom. Those yellow trumpets herald the true retreat of winter. Swathes of gold along the verges; so many bright stars atop grey-green leaves and stems. They punctuate the still bare and colourless garden and join other early spring favourites - pussy willow, Ribes Sanguineum (the flowering currant) and, not long after, tulips.
I’ve always preferred native plants and flowers. Non-showy specimens which would look equally at home in a woodland or meadow as in the cottage garden. One exception would be the dahlia; there’s something irresistible about those oil pastel-bright blooms in late summer, particularly when they’re growing amongst the herbs and vegetables.
But another personal favourite is the hellebore. A member of the Ranunculaceae (buttercup) family, it’s a herbaceous perennial which originated in parts of Europe and Asia. It’s fully hardy and easy to grow providing you have an area of rich, well-drained soil and dappled shade. Some hellebores are perfectly happy in containers so most gardens, big or small, should be able to accommodate a plant or two.
Hellebores can easily be overlooked when it comes to late winter and early spring flowers. They’re far more subtle, less attention-seeking than the fizzing sulphurs of daffodils, aconites and Forsythia. Some of the blooms are so dark you might not even spot them at first glance. The flower heads, in most cases, face downwards so you’ll need to lift them gently to take a closer look. But once you do, you’ll be smitten.
There’s quite the array of varieties: single or double-flowered, simple flower forms or deeply frilled. The pure white of the Helleborus niger (or ‘Lenten Rose’, as it’s often known) through pistachio and dusty pink to rich yellowy-creams, claret, deep damson and almost-black of H. hybridus x Harvington Black. There’s even an incredible deep blue-black with an iridescent sheen, H. Blue Metallic Lady.
If rich, moody colour is your thing then hellebores will work for you. But the paler types have beautiful markings: speckles, veining and deeply-tinted edges. The blooms can be displayed by floating the heads in water (their drooping nature means that stems in a vase won’t show the flowers to their best advantage).
If you enjoy exploring gardens - National Trust properties, stately homes or well-maintained parks - you’re likely to find hellebores at this time of year. Head for shady spots and look out for the clumps of glossy leaves and sturdy-looking flowers, almost like wax specimens which have been fashioned for botanical study. There’s something almost Victorian about them, particularly the gothic darker varieties. Once you’ve seen hellebores you’ll want to grow some of your own, either pale and pretty or deep and dusky.
Note: hellebores can be poisonous if eaten, and can irritate the skin so take care when handling them and ensure children and pets don’t ingest them.
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Review of Pussy Riot Verdicts Ordered by Russia’s Supreme Court
December 12, 2013 Music, news, politicsDays of the Crazy-Wild, Maria Alyokhina, music, Nadezhda Tolokonnikova, news, politics, Pussy Riot, review of verdicts, Russia, supreme courtMichael Goldberg
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A review of the guilty sentences for Pussy Riot members Maria Alyokhina and Nadezhda Tolokonnikova has been ordered by Russia’s Supreme Court, according to an Agence France-Presse story.
The two women are currently serving two-year sentences in Russian prisons after being convicted of hooliganism motivated by religious hatred for performing an anti-Kremlin protest stunt in Moscow’s Cathedral of Christ the Saviour.
Agence France-Presse reports:
With just three months remaining in their sentence, the Supreme Court ruled that the “hatred” was never proven and their status as young mothers of underage children was ignored.
“The court did not provide any proof that Tolokonnikova and Alyokhina were motivated by hatred toward any social group in its verdict,” the Supreme Court said in a decision posted on its official website.
The lower court also failed to review “extenuating circumstances”, namely the fact that Alyokhina’s son is only six years old and Tolokonnikova’s daughter is five, it said.
The court also ignored that the pair had no prior convictions, the “non-violent nature of their illegal actions” and the fact that victims of their actions never wanted to punish them so harshly, the document said.
For more on this story, head here.
Both women are to be released in March 2014. However they could be released sooner do to an amnesty that Russian President Putin has submitted to the Russian parliament, or if the review of their verdicts finds that they are not guilty.
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Bolton Threatens Nicaragua, Venezuela With Series of Menacing Tweets
Earlier, the hawkish Trump advisor was mocked by Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova over his claims about "consequences" for those who seek to "destroy Venezuela's democratic institutions," with Zakharova implying that Bolton should look in the mirror.
US National Security Adviser John Bolton has issued a fresh series of menacing tweets against Washington's adversaries in Latin America, including a message targeting the Venezuelan military and a threat against Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega.
The first two tweets concentrate on Venezuela, with Bolton warning that "any actions by the Venezuelan military to condone or instigate violence" against civilians bringing humanitarian aid into Venezuela would "not be forgotten," and stressing that "leaders still have time to make the right choice."
The tweets followed the Venezuelan military's announcement on Tuesday that it would be "on alert" against forces engaging in "violations" of Venezuela's territorial integrity amid plans by opposition-backed groups to bring Western humanitarian aid into Venezuela.
In a third tweet, Bolton attacked Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega, accusing his government of killing "300 activists" in street protests in 2018 and blasting his "regime" for sentencing protest leaders to "550 years in prison", warning that "Ortega's days are numbered."
Like Venezuela, Nicaragua has been facing street protests and violence, with the Central American country's crisis starting last April, after protesters took to the streets to protest unpopular social security reforms. President Ortega ended up cancelling the reform plans, but protests have persisted and grown.
The United States accused the Ortega government of multiple human rights violations, as well as censorship of anti-government media. In December, President Trump imposed crushing sanctions against Nicaragua, known as the NICA Act, which limited the country's ability to obtain financing from international organisations. Russia has accused the US and its allies of "stoking" social unrest in Nicaragua "with a single aim -- to change the government."
Late last year, John Bolton coined the term "troika of tyranny" to refer to Cuba, Venezuela and Nicaragua. Bolton promised that unlike previous administrations, the Trump White House would "no longer appease dictators and despots near our shores in this hemisphere."
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The theatre company
19/20 Stage
18/19 Onstage
Professionnal space
- Don Quixote
- Hideous, stupid and pedantic
- The plateau's hidden side
Short plays
- Monsters
- The Decadents
- The beautiful life of a company
- Inventions
- Stoppage time
- Lecture-spectacle
- Suspended Time
- Supernatural tales
- Skies of fire and ice
- Children of hell
- The king in the golden mask
- Madman's diary
- Sketches in two voices
The meetings
- Theatre and cinema
- The monstrous actor
- School environment
- Reading training
Pierre-Antoine Billon • Julien Buchy • Thomas Chrétien • Anthony Courret
Simon Denis • Jonathan Frajenberg • Barbara Gassier • Noémie Guedj
Xavier Hulot • Lydie Lalaux • Jérémie Le Louët • Guéwen Maigner
Dominique Massat • Thomas Sanlaville • Blandine Vieillot • Maxime Trévisiol
Pierre-Antoine Billon
Pierre-Antoine Billon is trained at the Florent classes and then at the Thibault de Montalembert school. He plays under the direction of Thibault de Montalembert at the Théâtre de la Bastille in "DNA" by Dennis Kelly, then in "It's Michelle's birthday but it's gone" by Philippe Minyana under the direction of Mats Besnardeau and Guillaume Delvingt at the Twentieth Theater. He met Sarah Tick, who directed it at the Theater of Belleville in "The dreams" of Ivan Viripaeiv then in "Why my brothers and I left ..." Hedi Tillette Clermont-Tonnerre in Avignon at the condition of the silks, then on tour in 2017 (Marseille, le Mans, Lisieux, Saint Malo ...). Pierre Antoine Billon finds Thibault de Montalembert in "The Vanel Zoo" for Arte. He plays under the direction of Hélène Babu in "The Seagull" CDN Cherbourg and CDDB Lorient, then in "Les Facheux" on tour and the Theater of Versailles. Jérémie Le Louët invites him to join the team in March 2017 for the resumption of a role in "Don Quichotte".
Julien Buchy
Following drama classes at the Cours Florent School, under the renowned tuition of M.Fau and M. Auvray-Nauroy, Buchy plays notably in "Les femmes savantes" by Molière ("The learned Ladies"), "Pasiphaé" by Henri de Montherlant, "Esther" by Jean Racine, "La jeune fille, le diable et le moulin" by Olivier Py ("The young girl, the devil and the mill"), and "Psyche" by Corneille and "Chat en poche" by Georges Feydeau ("Pig in a poke").
In October 2002, he joins Les Dramaticules and participates in all of its realisations. He interprets the leading role in "Macbett" by Eugene Ionesco (2004/05), the role of Roote in "Hot House" by Harold Pinter (2007/08), the role of Pinocchio in "A Pinocchio less!" (2008/09), the roles of the young Syrian and the Jews in "Salome" by Oscar Wilde (2010/11), the roles of Edouard, Clarence and the Duchess in "Richard III" ("The Life and Death of Richard the Third") by William Shakespeare (2012/13), the roles of Julien and a spectator in "Affreux, bêtes et pédants" ("Hideous, stupid and pedantic" - 2013/14), the roles of Rosemonde, Giron and Pile in "Ubu roi ("Ubu the King"- 2014/15) and the role of Sancho Panza in "Don Quichotte" (2015/2016).
Thomas Chrétien
Lighting designer and technical manager
Having obtained his Art professions Diploma (DMA) of lighting control (Nantes, France) in 2003, Chrétien works as technician / light manager in different theatres in Paris and the surrounding area (La Colline, the Odeon, Theatre 13, Théâtre de l'Athénée Louis Jouvet, Theater Firmin Gémier in Antony). From 2005 to 2007, he was the technical manager at Theatre 13 in Paris, where he welcomed and assured all productions and technical operations from many professional theatre groups.
In 2006, he joins Les Dramaticules to assure the sound and lighting design/control booth, during "Macbett", "Hot House", "Un Pinocchio de moins!", "Le Horla" and "Salome"’s tours. He also creates the light design of shows staged and directed by Jérémie Le Louët. Such as "Richard III" by William Shakespeare (2012/13), of "Affreux, bêtes et pédants" ("Hideous, stupid and pedantic" - 2013/14); of "Ubu roi" (2014/15) ; and of "Don Quichotte" (2015/2016).
Anthony Courret
Courret received his drama training through the Cours Florent School. managed by Jean-Pierre Garnier and Michel Fau. He plays in "Nous mourrons et vous nous oublierez" ("We shall die and you will forget us") according to Sergueï Alexievitch's plea at the Theatre 71 and "Occupe-toi d’Amélie" ("Take care of Amélie") by Georges Feydeau at the Trianon Theatre.
In October, 2002, he joins Les Dramaticules and participates in all of its plays, interpreting the roles of Glamiss and the officer in "Macbett" by Ionesco (2004/05), the roles of Tubb and Lobb in "Hot House" by Harold Pinter (2007/08), the roles of the cat and the slug in "Un Pinocchio de moins!" ("A Pinocchio less!" - 2008/09), the first guard in "Salome" by Oscar Wilde (2010/11), the roles of Hastings and a murderer in "Richard III" by William Shakespeare (2012/13), the role of Ludovic-Ludo in "Affreux, bêtes et pédants" ("Hideous, stupid and pedantic"- 2013/14), the role of Venceslas in "Ubu Roi" ("Ubu the king" - 2014/15) and the role of the duc in "Don Quichotte" (2015/16).
Simon Denis
Sound Designer & Tech manager
Educated both in the vocational training centre of performing arts in Bagnolet and the Theatre of Cachan, Denis obtains his Manager's Diploma specialised in performing arts, sound option, in 2008. He then spends two seasons occupying the sound manager's role at the Theatre of Cachan.
In April 2010, he joins Les Dramaticules for the sound production of "Le Horla", in which he manages the sound and light control booth during the 2010 Festival of Avignon 2010, and then on tour. He works very closely to Jérémie Le Louët on the sound production of the group’s short play, and their state control.
Denis develops the sound production of "Salome" by Oscar Wilde. He also pursues the same work for "Richard III" by William Shakespeare, produced in autumn 2012, "Affreux, bêtes et pédants" ("hideous, stupid and pedantic") created in January 2014, "Ubu roi", created in November 2014 and "Don Quichotte" created in June 2016. All shows were directed by Jérémie Le Louët. In parallel, he occasionally manages the control booth for companies such as Le Cri de l'Armoire, C'est pour bientôt, Hercub, Inouï and Nosferatu Productions. He also works as a technician in institutions such as L'Echangeur, the Theatre of Cachan and the Pompidou Centre.
Jonathan Frajenberg
Frajenberg completes his drama training first at L’ecole du Passage, then at Studio 34. As an actor within the Acte6 company, he works under the supervision of Sébastien Rajon in "Peer Gynt" by Henrik Ibsen, at the Theatre 13 (2004/2005), in "Le Balcon" by Jean Genet (The balcony - 2005/2006) and in "Les courtes lignes by Mr Courteline" ("Short lines" - 2007/2008) at the Theatre de l'Athénée. He also work for Frédéric Ozier in "Vice(s), versa", overturned by Thomas Middleton and William Rowley at the Sudden Theatre and "L'homme qui a vu le diable" ("The man who saw the devil") by Gaston Leroux at Theatre de l'Athénée. He also performed in "Jules César" by Shakespeare and directed by Frédéric Jessua, and "L'atroce volupté" at Theater 14 and ("The atrocious sensual delight") by Georges Neveux and Max Maurey.
Jérémie Le Louët invites him to join Les Dramaticules in September 2008. Their first collaboration was is "Un Pinocchio de moins!" ("A Pinocchio less!" - 2008/09) in which he performs the role of the Fox. He then performs the role of the second guard in "Salome" by Oscar Wilde (2010/11), the role of Buckingham in "Richard III" by William Shakespeare (2012/13), the role of Captain Bordure in "Ubu roi" ("Ubu the king") and the role of the priest in "Don Quichotte" (2015/16).
Barbara Gassier
Gassier quickly orientate herself to sewing by joining a professional high school. The training courses she chooses lead her to the theatre and the opera, and eventually to New York in 2000 to work in Milliners Workshop. After obtaining her diploma, she studies an English second-year university degree and a performing art diploma in order to experiment faculty and theatre workshops.
In 2002, Gassier is admitted into the prestigious La Martinière School to be a Wardrobe master. The following years, she works, among others, on one piece cutting with Dominique Fabrègue and tailoring with Patrick Lebreton. During one of her internships at the Theatre du Soleil, she also experiments the Japanese dye with Isabelle de Maisonneuve.
With the diploma in her pocket, she joins theatres such as the La Colline National Theatre, the Theatre des Amandiers in Nanterre and the Theatre de l’Est Parisien in Paris.
In 2009, Gassier signs with Marie Odin for "Macbeth" at Yunké Theatre. In 2013, she works with the same company on "Zakowsky ou la vie joyeuse" ("Zakowsky or the joyful life"). In 2010, she attends the cutting for "Une Flûte Enchantée" by Peter Brook ("A magic flute").
In 2013, she works as an assistant and dresser for "Anna Sodjin" on Xabi Molia’s full-length film. Further to this shooting, she works with Mohamed Rouhabi and the Company des Acharnés in "All power to the people". In 2014, she joins the costume workshop at l’Opéra-Comique for two seasons. Jérémie Le Louët invites her to join the Les Dramaticules in 2015. "Don Quixote" is their first collaboration.
Noémie Guedj
Following theatre training at the Sapajou workshops, Guedj joins Stéphane Auvray-Nauroy, Michel Fau and Sophie Loucachevski classes at Cours Floren School. She performs in particular in "Marion Delorme" by Victor Hugo at Theatre du Marais under Julien Kosellek’s direction, "La dispute" by Marivaux ("The quarrel") at Contemporary Danse Golovine in Avignon directed by Christel Martin, and also interprets Mister Rouhabbi's texts, supervised by Patrick Pineau, at the Petit Odeon.
In October 2002, she co-founds Les Dramaticules in conjunction with Jérémie Le Louët. She holds Lady Macbeth’s role in "Macbett" by Eugene Ionesco (2004/05), Miss Cutts's role in "Hot House" by Harold Pinter (2007/08), Salome's role in "Salome" by Oscar Wilde (2010/11), Lady Anne's role in "Richard III" by William Shakespeare (2012/13) and the roles of Nicole and Noémie in "Affreux, bêtes et pédants" ("Hideous, stupid and pedantic"). She is the Chief Assistant Director in "Ubu Roi" ("Ubu King") and "Don Quichotte".
In 2003, Guedj is hired for a tour by Michel Piquemal to interpret the role of Pythonisse in "Le Roi David" ("King David") an Arthur Honegger's oratorio. In October 2004, she illustrates through a prologue, "the Pastoral Symphony" of Beethoven, interpreted by the Orchestra of Paris, under the supervision of Marek Janowski, at Theatre Mogador. She interprets the role of the mother in "Rated X", an Angelo Pavia’s work presented at the MC93 in Bobigny, in 2006.
Xavier Hulot
Régisseur polyvalent depuis 2006, Xavier Hulot s'est formé aux métiers du spectacle vivant à Laser et au CFPTS après avoir suivi des études en conception de produit industriel.
Son parcours professionnel l'a fait évoluer dans le théâtre et le théâtre jeune public avec entre autre Adrien de Van, Pauline Bureau et Michael Chirinian ; dans le spectacle de rue et le cirque avec la Cie L'Épate en l'air ; dans la danse avec la Cie José Besprosvany ; dans l'humour et la musique avec les slameurs du Moustache Poésie Club.
En tant que créateur lumière, il développe un intérêt à harmoniser la lumière, le son et la vidéo avec les outils informatique, notamment avec le logiciel LightRégie
En 2009, Xavier Hulot rejoint la Compagnie des Dramaticules pour la tournée de Hot House, puis il participe aussi aux tournées de Richard III, Ubu Roi et Don Quichotte.
Lydie Lalaux
Costumière depuis 20 ans, Lydie Lalaux a appris son métier aux ateliers du costume, sous la direction de Danièle Boutard.
Elle s'est rapidement orientée vers le costume d'homme et le tailleur avec Patric Lebreton et Pui Lai.
Elle a participé à la réalisation de costumes masculins sur de nombreux films historiques, Arsène Lupin de J.P. Salomé, Marie Antoinette de Sofia Coppola , Molière de L. Tirard, Gainsbourg de J. Sfar, La princesse de Montpensier de B. Tavernier, L'écume des jours de M. Gondry, La belle et la bête de
C. Gans.
Elle travaille régulièrement au sein de différents opéras à Paris, au Théâtre du châtelet et plus récemment aux Amandiers à Nanterre.
Jérémie Le Louët
Actor and Director
Le Louët receives his theatrical training in Michel Fau and Stéphane Auvray-Nauroy’s classes at the Cours Florent School. Between 1999 and 2002, he mostly performs in "Elle" ("Her") by Jean Genet, at Le Colombier Theatre, and directed by Valéry Warnotte, "Marion Delorme" and "Le Roi s’amuse" ("The king has fun") by Victor Hugo at Theatre du Marais and directed by Julien Kosellek in conjunction with Stéphane Auvray-Nauroy, "Occupe-toi d’Amélie" ("Take care of Amélie") by Georges Feydeau at Theatre du Trianon, and directed by Caroline Carpentier.
In October 2002, Le Louët co-founds Les Dramaticules. In 2002/2003, he conceives and produces "Macbett" by Eugene Ionesco at Theatre le Proscenium. He bases his work on the tempo, the dynamics and the phrasing. In October 2004, he illustrates through a prologue, "The Pastoral Symphony" of Beethoven interpreted by the Orchestra of Paris, supervised by Marek Janowski, at the Mogador Theatre. In May 2005, he presents "Macbett" by Ionesco's re-creation at Theatre 13 in Paris. He interprets Duncan's role. In 2006/2007, he takes the role of the officiating priest in ""Rated X, a play written and presented by Angelo Pavia at the MC93 in Bobigny. In 2007/2008, he directs "Hot House" by Harold Pinter in which he plays Lush’s role.
In 2008/2009, he writes and produces "Un Pinocchio de moins!" ("A Pinocchio less!") in which he plays the role of Geppetto, the Jiminy Cricket and Mangiafuoco. In July 2010, he is the director of Guy de Maupassant’s adaptation of "Le Horla" at the Festival of Avignon. In 2010/2011, he directs "Salome" by Oscar Wilde, in which he performs the role of Herod. In 2012/2013, he produces "Richard III" by William Shakespeare. He performs the lead role. He co-writes and stages "Affreux, bêtes et pédants" ("Hideous, stupid and pedantic") in January 2014, in which he plays the role of Jérémie. He stages "Ubu Roi by Les Dramaticules" in November 2014, in which he performs the role of Father Ubu. He adapt and stage "Don Quichotte" in june 2016, in which he performs the role of Don Quichotte.
From 2005 to 2007, Jérémie Le Louët is a professor of dramatic art at the Cours Florent School. Since 2007, he regularly manages internships, workshops and conferences for amateurs and professionals all over France.
Guéwen Maigner
Ferronnier de formation, Guéwen Maigner est constructeur de décors. Il travaille pour de nombreuses compagnies de spectacle vivant (Cie de Dramaticules, Cie la Volige, Cie Nie Wiem, Cie du temps de vivre, Cie la Vie est ailleurs, Cie du Loup Blanc, Cie Vie à Vies…)
Membre de la compagnie Les Visseurs de clous (79), il est également comédien marionnettiste (Rien n’était si beau, la femme de l’ogre, Marchand de Baton, Petite Louve Bleue…)
Dominique Massat
After her studies at Studio 34, Massat joins the free class led by Michel Fau and Jean-Michel Rabeux, at Cours Florent School. She then works in the field of theatre under the direction of Frédéric Jessua’s in "L’Atroce Volupté" ("The Atrocious Sensual delight") by of Mr. Maurey and G. Nephews, in "Les Détraquées" ("The Headcases") by Olaf and Palau, in "Jules César" ("Julius Caesar") by W. Shakespeare, in "Gabegie" ("Muddle") by J.F. Mariotti , and in "Le Misanthrope" ("The Misanthrope") by Molière. She also works with Isabelle Siou in "Le Baiser de Sang" ("The Kiss of Blood") by J. Aragny and F. Nelson; with Igor Mendjisky in "Hamlet" by W. Shakespeare (Anjou Festival Prize winner); with Sébastien Rajon in "Le Balcon" ("The Balcony") by J. Genet; with Manon Savary in "L’illusion Comique" ("The Comic Illusion") by Corneille; with Olivier Quinzin in "Andromaque" ("Andromache") by Racine; with Frédéric Ozier in "Les Bacchantes" d’Euripide ; with Armelle Legrand in "Le Bonheur du Serpent" ("The snake happiness") by H. Finally, and with Boulay in "Le Parc" ("The Park"), by B. Strauss.
In 2011, Jérémie Le Louët invites her to join Les Dramaticules. She takes up Salomé's role in "Salome" by Oscar Wilde and the role of Elisabeth in "Richard III" de William Shakespeare (2012/13). She plays Mother Ubu in "Ubu roi" ("Ubu the King" - 2014/15) and Dulcinee and the duchess in "Don Quichotte" (2015/16).
Thomas Sanlaville
Après un BTS audiovisuel option son à l'EICAR achevé en 2004, Thomas fait ses premières armes en tant qu'ingénieur du son auprès de Valérie Moncorgé Gabin sur le tournage du film "Le Forcené". De 2004 à 2007, il participe aux tournages de fictions et de documentaires ("Soleil Bas", production FEMIS ; "Princesse Recherche" de Déborah Chiarella ; "Contre Nature" de Julien Despaux...).
Il se consacre en parallèle, à partir de 2005, au spectacle vivant en tant que technicien son entre autres à l'Espace Maurice Béjart (Verneuil-sur-Seine) et au Centre Des Arts (Enghien-Les-Bains).
Il intègre ensuite le Théâtre Roger Barat à Herblay en 2009 en tant que régisseur son et régisseur général adjoint. Là, il participe à la création de plusieurs opéras pour lesquels il assure les fonction de créateur son et régisseur plateau : "Rigoletto" de Verdi, "Vanessa" de Barber, "Zanetto" de Mascagni, "Abu Hassan" de Weber et "Le Consul de Menotti" mis en scène par Bérénice Collet entre 2011 et 2014 ; "Falstaff" de Verdi monté par Camille Germser en 2015.
Il collabore un nouvelle fois avec Bérénice Collet en tant que créateur son sur la pièce "Une Femme seule" de Dario Fo pour la compagnie Empreinte Première en 2014.
En 2017 et 2018, il rejoint les équipes du Centre Dramatique National de Sartrouville et du Théâtre 95 à Cergy pour lesquelles il assure les fonctions de régisseur son.
Il rejoint la Compagnie des Dramaticules en septembre 2018 pour la création d'"Hamlet".
Blandine Vieillot
Stage Designer
After obtaining a Stage Design BTS (two-year technical degree) at ENSAAMA, Vieillot joins the ENSATT School where she studies scenography. She has worked with Christian Schiaretti, Olivier Maurin, Kristian Von Treskow, Adolf Shapiro, Richard Brunel, Christophe Galland, Antoine Caubet and Serge Tranvouez. She designs and realises the scenography of numerous shows: "Les Visionnaires" ("The Visionaries") by Jean de Saint Sorlin (directed by C. Schiaretti - TNP), "Louisa Miller" (directed by A.L. Lemaire), "Parasites" by Von Mayenburg and directed by Delaigle - CDE Colmar), "Une ardente patience" ("A burning patience") by Skarmeta (directed by V. Campo), "Nunzio" by Spiro Scimone, and "Vive Henri IV" ("Long live to Henri IV") or Anouilh’s Galigai (directed by T. Lutz - TTT of Pau), and "Petites histoires du soir" ("Evening short stories") by Dino Buzzati (directed by P. Mons).
Vieillot designs the scenography of "Canard sauvage" ("the Wild duck") by Henrik Ibsen (directed by In. Béal). She participates in the realisation of the of the "Chandelier's by Alfred de Musset ("Candlestick" of Musset) directed by M.C. Morvant, and in "the Meurtre" ("Murder") by Hanokh Levin (directed by C. Swiss chard - Theatre of the Storm).
In 2012, Jérémie Le Louët invites her to join Les Dramaticules in 2012. Richard III by William Shakespeare is their first collaboration. She then takes care of the scenography for "Affreux, bêtes et pédants" ("Hideous, stupid and pedantic" - January 2014) – as well as of "Ubu roi" ("Ubu king" - November 2014) and "Don Quichotte" (June 2016), all shows directed by Jérémie Le Louët.
Maxime Trévisiol
Il entame sa carrière de technicien lumière dans le cadre de festivals de musique dans le sud de la France. Après ses études au Centre de Formation Professionnelle aux Techniques du Spectacle (CFPTS) à Bagnolet, il obtient son diplôme en 2012 et intègre le Théâtre Roger Barat d’Herblay comme régisseur lumière. Il assiste Alexandre Ursini en lumière pour les créations lyriques "Rigoletto" de Verdi, "Vanessa" de Barber, "Abu Hassan" de Weber, "Zanetto" de Mascagni, dans des mises en scène de Bérénice Collet. Il collabore aussi en Lumière sur le spectacle "Histoire d’hommes" de Christophe Luthringer. Par ailleurs, il explore la vidéo et les arts numériques, qu’il intègre dans ses créations. Il devient assistant à la création vidéo auprès de Christophe Waksman sur l’opéra "Le consul de Menotti" et récemment sur "La Flute Enchantée" de Mozart mise en scène par Bérénice Collet en 2019. Il développe ses propres créations vidéo en théâtre pour "Little Boy" avec Christophe Alevèque, "La colère de Dom Juan" de Christophe Luthringer, et "Dieu est mort" de Régis Vlachos.
En 2017, il quitte le Théâtre Roger Barat d’Herblay. Il devient intermittent pour aller à la rencontre de nouvelles opportunités de collaborations artistiques et explorer de nouvelles techniques et enrichir ses créations lumières et vidéos. Maxime se dirige vers le lyrique avec des créations vidéo pour l'opéra "Falstaff" de Salieri mis en scène par Camille Germser, "Tamerlano" de Haëndel ainsi que "Manga Café" et "Trouble In Tahiti", mis en scène par Catherine Dune, et "Hamlet" d’Ambroise Thomas mis en scène par Didier Henry. Il collabore aussi en tant que régisseur général et créateur vidéo depuis 2017 avec la danseuse et chorégraphe Francesca Bonato dans un projet mélangeant danse, musique et art numérique "Dans la voix des arcanes".
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Covina DUI PLea Bargain Options
A Detailed Description of a Covina DUI Plea Deal
DUI offenders charged with impaired driving in Covina have to face many severe punishments. In such cases, it is always advisable to contact an experienced and highly reliable DUI Lawyer.
Sometimes It Is a Good Option to Accept A DUI Plea Bargain in Covina
A DUI plea bargain in California involves your DUI defense attorney negotiating for either reduced DUI penalties in exchange for a guilty plea, or a reduced charge known as a “charge reduction” to which you will be pleading guilty.
One of the most important parts of the DUI court process in California is to decide whether to fight your DUI charges at trial or to negotiate a plea bargain.
At times when lawyers attempt to obtain an acquittal, there comes a moment when it becomes a necessity in certain cases where it is better to accept a plea bargain of a lesser offense rather than losing the case entirely. A DUI plea deal or DUI plea bargain occurs when negotiations are initiated between your lawyer and the prosecutor and where both sides agree to have the original charges dropped and enter a guilty plea for a lesser offense. The benefit is that you will be aware of your sentence in advance.
Your lawyer will probably attempt to plea bargain impaired driving charges to something like a traffic ticket. However, the prosecutor will not agree to a DUI plea bargain unless he has reason to believe that there is a major flaw in the case. It will depend entirely upon your Covina DUI lawyer, who will make the best of efforts toward proving to the prosecutors that their case is a flawed one, and will always attempt to negotiate for a DUI plea deal.
Arriving at a DUI Plea Bargain in Covina, California
There are times when it becomes inevitable to avoid getting into a DUI plea bargain. However, in most cases, a quality and reputable lawyer will attempt to get the charges dropped so that the case gets dismissed altogether. However, even in the best case scenario, there are some inherent financial and personal risks that a trial carries. Apart from negotiating for the sentence that is best possible for a case, a DUI plea bargain may include a guilty plea to a lesser charge.
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There are generally a few common ways one can get a DUI plea bargain in Covina.
Firstly, it is the Wet Reckless DUI plea bargain that is the first level of reduction the prosecutors will be willing to accept and it means reckless driving conviction with a specification that alcohol is involved.
Second is the Dry Reckless DUI plea bargain that is a simple misdemeanor without any mention of any sort of drugs or alcohol whatsoever. It has major advantages such as no mention of DUI on one’s record and won’t have the same effect on one’s car insurance premium like a DUI or wet reckless.
Third is the Exhibition of Speed as a DUI plea bargain that is initiated when the prosecutors feel that they have a fairly weak case.
Fourth is the Drunk in Public as a DUI charge reduction which is quite uncommon as it may be offered only when it was obvious that the offender was drunk but not obvious that the offender was driving.
Fifth kind of DUI plea bargain is the Drinking Alcohol in a Vehicle. It is possible when the prosecutors believe that the offender was drinking but don’t have evidence that the offender was impaired.
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The decision to enter into a DUI plea bargain will depend on the facts of your case and the willingness of the prosecutor. There are several reasons why the prosecutor would want to enter into a DUI plea bargain. If the prosecution has reason to believe that you and your attorney are willing to go ahead with the trial, or if the prosecutor feels that he has several major flaws in the case, then they would want to enter into a plea bargain.
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The prosecutors will not be willing to either drop the charges right away or to offer a plea bargain. However, if your lawyer is able to convince the prosecutors that there are flaws in the case by pinpointing those flaws, and feels that it would be in your best interest to enter a plea bargain based on the facts and circumstances of your case, then you may be asked to plead guilty for a lesser charge instead of the decision to plead guilty to DUI.
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Since there is a high probability of winning a DUI case, people charged with a DUI offense should never think that they cant win. It would depend entirely upon your lawyer to assess your case and help you decide on the better option between pleading guilty to DUI and pleading not guilty to DUI. Our experienced and reputable Covina DUI Lawyer can help you decide what’s best for you after assessing your file.
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Topic: November Movie Marathon: Classic Comedy Greats
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Last night my roommate surprised me with a few more movies for this marathon...
Road to Morocco
Road to Singapore
Road to Zanzibar
The Three Stooges: A Pain in the Pullman
The stooges are small time actors traveling by train to an engagement. Along with their pet monkey, they manage to spoil the trip for quite a few of the other passengers including the conductor and a big movie star.
Kind of an average episode. I did like the addition of the monkey.
The Three Stooges: False Alarm
The stooges are firemen who are constantly getting in trouble, they’ve been warned that one more incident will cost them their jobs. Curly sneaks out anyway to visit his girlfriend.
Another one that is no more then an average short.
The Three Stooges: Whoops, I'm an Indian
Set in the old west, the stooges are crooked gamblers gypping the residents of a frontier town.
Once again no more then an average short. I did like the setting of this one. But I didn't find all that many laughs here.
The Three Stooges: Slippery Silks
The Stooges are carpenters who inherit a fancy dress boutique. They put on a fashion show with dresses they’ve designed based on furniture.
No more then a decent short. Nothing really memorable here.
Who Done It? (1942/United States)
Director: Erle C. Kenton
Writing: Stanley Roberts (Screenwriter), Edmund Joseph (Screenwriter), John Grant (Screenwriter), Stanley Roberts (Story By)
Audio: English: Dolby Digital: Mono, Commentary: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo
Bud Abbott as Chick Larkin
Lou Costello as Mervin Q. Milgrim
Patric Knowles as Jimmy Turner
William Gargan as Lieutenant Lou Moran
Louise Allbritton as Jane Little
The boys try to solve a murder at a radio network but become suspects themselves.
I have seen a nice handful of Abbott and Costello films now (not even close to all). I can say while I enjoyed this one.... it is not my favorite. Decent story and some good laughs. Though I think for me, my favorite thing in this film is when the kid kept tricking Lou Costello. Worth the time put in to watch it, but there is definitely better out there.
Road to Zanzibar: Bob Hope: The Tribute Collection (1941/United States)
Universal Studios Home Video (United States)
Director: Victor Schertzinger
Writing: Frank Butler (Screenwriter), Don Hartman (Screenwriter), Don Hartman (Story By), Sy Bartlett (Story By)
Audio: English: Dolby Digital: Mono, Spanish: Dolby Digital: Mono
Subtitles: English, French
Bing Crosby as Chuck
Bob Hope as Fearless
Dorothy Lamour as Donna Latour
Una Merkel as Julia
Eric Blore as Charles Kimble
Bob Hope and Bing Crosby once again hit the Road to comedy, and this time they're really in hot water—guests of honor at a cannibal feast in the darkest heart of Africa.
Hope and Crosby play Fearless and Chuck, American side-show performers stranded in the jungle. After their human cannonball act starts a fire that burns down the circus, they become entangled with a larcenous pair of entertainers from Brooklyn (Dorothy Lamour and Una Merkel) anxious to separate them from their bankroll. Duped into accompanying the ladies on a safari, Chuck and Fearless soon find themselves in the clutches of savage tribesmen who pit Fearless against a gorilla in a wild wrestling match!
A blend of jokes, zany adventure and songs, Road to Zanzibar became one of the big box office hits of 1941.
I have now watched three of the "Road To" movies (This one, Singapore & Bali). While not my favorite so far this one was definitely fun. I enjoyed the story and the locale was great as well. I just remember getting more laughs out of Singapore then I did this one. But still the cast was great. Definitely worth checking out.
Alice in Wonderland (1933/United States)
Director: Norman McLeod
Writing: Lewis Carroll (Original Material By), Joseph L. Mankiewicz (Screenwriter), William Cameron Menzies (Screenwriter)
Audio: English: Dolby Digital: Mono
Subtitles: NONE
Richard Arlen as Cheshire Cat
Roscoe Ates as Fish
William Austin as Gryphon
Gary Cooper as White Knight
Leon Errol as Uncle Gilbert
Alice's fantastic adventures lead her straight to some of the most memorable characters ever imagined, including the Mad Hatter, the Queen of Hearts, Humpty Dumpty, the Cheshire Cat, Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum in the original Alice in Wonderland. Based on Lewis Carroll's beloved story, this live-action fantasy features Hollywood icons Cary Grant, Gary Cooper and W.C. Fields along with Charlotte Henry as Alice. Filled with spectacular sets and imaginative costumes, the classic Alice in Wonderland is a timeless adventure for the whole family!
First thing I will say about this one is I do not see myself watching it again. That being said it is a good curiosity piece. And some interesting casting. In this one we have W.C. Fields as Humpty Dumpty... Gary Cooper as The White Night..... and Cary Grant as Mock Turtle. For the time (1933) this film did have some decent special effects. Though a lot of the costuming should have been better. It is a very sporadic.... out there kind of film. But while I never read it... I hear the book is as well. The scary thing is that my roommate told me this is the film that is the most faithful to the book that she has seen. All that being said, I would go as far as recommending this one for a curiosity piece.
Sorrowful Jones (1949/United States)
Universal Studios (United States)
Director: Sidney Lanfield
Writing: Melville Shavelson (Screenwriter), Edmund Hartmann (Screenwriter), Jack Rose (Screenwriter), Damon Runyon (Original Material By), William R. Lipman (Original Material By), Sam Hellman (Original Material By), Gladys Lehman (Original Material By)
Bob Hope as Sorrowful Jones
Lucille Ball as Gladys O'Neil
William Demarest as Regret
Bruce Cabot as Big Steve Holloway
Thomas Gomez as Reardon
Sorrowful Jones (Bob Hope) takes a bet from a rotten gambler who leaves his young daughter as collateral, forcing him to learn some hard lessons about parenthood with the help of a nightclub singer (Lucille Ball).
This one I enjoyed quite a bit. Not surprising with such stars as Bob Hope and Lucille Ball. But it was the little girl that I felt stole the show. A cute little girl and I loved her attitude. This is actually the first film I have seen Lucille Ball in. I just know her from "I Love Lucy"... and while I figured it was the case I was happy to verify with this film that Lucille Ball really could sing. This film may not have a lot of laugh out loud moments... but if you are looking for a fun film to relax and watch I would definitely recommend "Sorrowful Jones."
Between Amazon order and from my roommates store I now have coming...
The Marx Brothers:
At the Circus
A Night in Casablanca
George Burns & Gracie Allen:
Here Comes Cookie
International House (with W.C.Fields)
Six of a Kind (with W.C.Fields)
We're Not Dressed
Road to Morocco: Bob Hope: The Tribute Collection (1942/United States)
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Director: David Butler
Writing: Frank Butler (Screenwriter), Don Hartman (Screenwriter)
Bing Crosby as Jeff Peters
Bob Hope as Orville "Turkey" Jackson
Dorothy Lamour as Princess Shalmar
Anthony Quinn as Mullay Kasim
Dona Drake as Mihirmah
Like Webster's dictionary, Bob Hope, Bing Crosby and Dorothy Lamour are "Morocco-bound" in the third rollicking entry in their popular series of Road comedies.
Survivors of a Mediterranean shipwreck, stowaways Jeff (Crosby) and Orville (Hope) paddle to a North African shore and hitch a camel ride across the desert to Morocco. In order to buy food, Jeff sells Orville into slavery—but Orville's owner turns out to be the luscious Princess Shalmar (Lamour), who quickly offers to become his wife. Unfortunately, the true reason for the Princess' proposal soon becomes clear. Her prophet has warned that her first husband will meet a violent death within days of their marriage!
An Oscar® nominee for Best Original Screenplay, Road to Morocco is highlighted by Bing's rendition of one of his best- loved songs, the unforgettable Moonlight Becomes You.
Another fun road movie. Liked this one quite a bit. Not sure if I can say it is my favorite or not yet. They do make a great team. Though in this one Bob hope really went overboard on breaking the fourth wall. He did it several times here. Well worth the time put in to watch it.
Buck Privates: Collector's Series (1941/United States)
Universal Home Entertainment, Image Entertainment (United States)
Director: Arthur Lubin
Writing: Arthur T. Horman (Screenwriter), John Grant (Writer)
Audio: English: DTS-HD Master Audio: Mono
Lee Bowman (1914) as Randolph Parker, III
Alan Curtis (1909) as Bob Martin
Bud Abbott as Slicker Smith
Lou Costello as Herbie Brown
The Andrews Sisters
Comedy legends Bud Abbott and Lou Costello cemented their place in film history with the hilarious comedy classic Buck Privates. After spending years on stage in burlesque and on radio perfecting classic routines such as "Who's on First?", the duo transitioned to motion pictures at Universal in 1940. In their first leading roles, Bud and Lou play con artists who accidently enlist in the U.S. Army to avoid going to jail. Making matters worse, their no–nonsense drill sergeant turns out to be the cop who tried to arrest them! Featuring classic routines such as "Drill", "Dice Game" and "You're Forty, She's Ten", the film also starred the popular singing group The Andrews Sisters performing the Academy Award®–nominated° song "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy". Following the success of Buck Privates, Bud and Lou made an astounding 26 more movies at Universal leaving a legacy of laughter that will be treasured forever.
°1941 Best Music-Original Song
This is a fun Abbott and Costello flick. Seeing the misfits in the armed forces is always fun. While this one is definitely worth the time put in to watch it... if there is anything for me to complain about... it would have to be a little too much Andrew Sisters. I think I would have liked to have seen a non-musical version of this film. But to be honest... even that didn't really take away from my enjoyment. Nothing against the Andrew Sisters mind you. Just think they popped up a little more then I was expecting.
Animal Crackers (1930/United States)
Director: Victor Heerman
Writing: George S. Kaufman (Original Material By), Morrie Ryskind (Original Material By), Bert Kalmar (Original Material By), Harry Ruby (Original Material By), Morrie Ryskind (Screenwriter)
Audio: English: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo, Spanish: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo
Groucho Marx as Captain Jeffrey Spaulding
Harpo Marx as The Professor
Chico Marx as Signor Emanuel Ravelli
Zeppo Marx as Horatio Jamison
Lillian Roth as Arabella Rittenhouse
Groucho stars as Captain Spaulding, the famous African explorer whose return is being celebrated with a gala party thrown at the house of the wealthy Mrs. Rittenhouse (Margaret Dumont). A valuable painting is stolen and Signore Ravelli (Chico) and the Professor (Harpo), along with Spaulding's stenographer, Jamison (Zeppo), all pitch in and try to help Spaulding recover the rare work of art.
This is the second Marx Brothers film I watched... and the second I enjoyed. This is the kind of comedy I like. So far for me they are right up there with Abbott and Costello. While I do enjoy the lead of the pack, Groucho Marx... I am finding I really like the antics of the silent Harpo.
Our Gang: Dog Daze
The gang must raise 37 cents to pay off Butch. After earning a dollar for taking care of an injured dog, the kids hit upon a sure-fire moneymaking scheme; they will "rescue" every dog in town, thereby collecting a dollar from each grateful owner.
This is a fun short. Though for the most part pretty average. Definitely worth the time put in to watch it... but even I have seen better Our Gang shorts.
At the Circus (1939/United States)
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Director: Edward Buzzell
Writing: Irving Brecher (Screenwriter)
Groucho Marx as Attorney Loophole
Chico Marx as Antonio
Harpo Marx as "Punchy"
Kenny Baker as Jeff Wilson
Florence Rice as Julie Randall
Big-to bedlam results in this three-ring comedy caper in which Groucho sings the praises of Lydia the tattooed lady and Eve Ardenslinks around the walls and ceiling as a shady acrobat.
This one is an entertaining film for sure... but not quite as good as the other Marx Brothers films I have seen so far. I did like the setting. And I did have fun watching it... there just wasn't as many laugh out load moments for me as there was in the others I have watched so far.
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Small World Earthquakes
Minor earthquake, 3.06 mag strikes near Punta Cana in Dominican Republic
A minor earthquake magnitude 3.06 (ml/mb) strikes 24 kilometers (15 miles) from Punta Cana in Dominican Republic on Monday. Global date and time of event UTC/GMT: 22/04/19 / 2019-04-22 07:24:42 / April 22, 2019 @ 7:24 am. The epicenter of the earthquake was roughly 94 km (58 miles) below the earth’s surface. Event id: pr2019112005. Ids that are associated to the earthquake: pr2019112005. Exact location of earthquake, -68.2388° West, 18.432° North, depth 94 km. The 3.06-magnitude earthquake has occurred at 03:24:42 / 3:24 am (local time epicenter).
The epicenter was 77 km (48 miles) from La Romana (c. 208 400 pop), 53 km (33 miles) from Salvaleón de Higüey (c. 123 800 pop), 24 km (15 miles) from Punta Cana (c. 100 000 pop), 51 km (32 miles) from Otra Banda (c. 6 100 pop), 46 km (29 miles) from San Rafael del Yuma (c. 5 300 pop). Nearest cities/city/towns to hypocenter/epicentrum was La Romana, Salvaleón de Higüey, Otra Banda (min 5000 pop). Close country/countries that might be effected, Dominican Republic (c. 9 824 000 pop).
In the past 24 hours, there have been four, in the last 10 days ten, in the past 30 days thirty-four and in the last 365 days five hundred and seventeen earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or greater that has struck near. There are an estimated 130,000 minor earthquakes in the world each year. Earthquakes 2.5 to 3.2 are often felt, but only causes minor damage.
How did you respond? Did any furniture slide, topple over, or become displaced? Leave a comment or report about activity, shaking and damage at your home, city and country. This data comes from the USGS Earthquake Notification Service. Read more about the earthquake, Seismometer information, Distances, Parameters, Date-Time, Location and details about this quake, that has occurred near: 24 km SE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.
Dominican RepublicLa RomanaOtra BandaPunta CanaSalvaleon de HigueySan Rafael del Yuma
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What’s common between Mani Ratnam & Shankar?
Guess what’s so common between ace filmmakers Mani Ratnam and Shankar? Well, they’re one of the most happening filmmakers of South-Asian film industry. Their films always find a great place in the global box office. They’ve been supportive for their protégés and launched them under their home banners.
But the common factor between the two is the ‘heroine’ factors.
These filmmakers have the habit of casting the same actresses in their films at times.
It all started with Madhoo, who played the female lead in Mani Ratnam’s ‘Roja’ released in 1992. The following year marked the debut directorial of Shankar with ‘Gentleman’ and Madhoo was offered to perform the ladylove of protagonist (played by Arjun).
Similarly, Mani Ratnam opted for Manisha Koirala in his blockbuster ‘Bombay’, which was based on the real life conflict between Hindu and Islam community after Babri Masjid attack. So it was no surprise that Shankar roped in the same actress for his multi-lingual film ‘INDIAN’ starring Kamal Haasan in dual roles. Later, she was offered to perform female lead in his other project ‘Mudhalvan’ as well…
And then it was all about Miss World Aishwarya Rai– She made her debut in film industry with Mani Ratnam’s ‘Iruvar’. Couple of years later, she starred opposite Prashanth in Shankar’s mega-budget film ‘Jeans’.
Mani Ratnam’s assistant Shaad Ali remade his ‘Alaipayudhe’ in Hindi as ‘Saathiya’… It’s worth mentioning that Mani himself suggested Rani Mukherji for the female lead and again she was offered to perform one of the female lead roles in ‘Yuva’. Apparently, when filmmaker Shankar remade ‘Mudhalvan’ in Hindi titled ‘Nayak’, he had no options other than Rani Mukherji herself.
Finally, both the filmmakers have again zeroed down on Aishwarya Rai in their films. It’s noteworthy that Aishwarya starred opposite Abhishek Bachchan in ‘Guru’ and again they’re pairing together in Mani Ratnam’s upcoming film ‘Raavana’ (Aishwarya does female lead in both the versions). Similarly, the Miss World will be spotted sharing screen space with Superstar Rajinikanth in Shankar’s ‘Endhiran’.
It’s almost a couple of decades (1991– till date) and these filmmakers are still adhering to such traits.
-R. Richard Mahesh/ Sampurn Media
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Attacked by music, type & light
Noel Douglas
UVA and Massive Attack
Technology on tour. Noel Douglas talks to UVA’s Matt Clark about their sets for Massive Attack
Formed in 2002 to create the set design for Massive Attack’s 2003 world tour, United Visual Artists (UVA) originally comprised graphic designer Matt Clark, VJ / director Chris Bird and developer Ash Nehru. UVA’s work includes installations and performance with clients in music, fashion and culture.
‘I was working on the stage set design for Leftfield’s Rhythm and Stealth tour in 2000, and that was where I met Chris [Bird]. We heard Massive Attack were planning a tour, and the production manager of the Leftfield tour was doing it, so we arranged a meeting with their management.
‘Initial discussions with the band in 2002 were about how bland most visuals are. Often the performer doesn’t want to be outshone, but Massive Attack don’t operate like that. For the “100th Window” tour, we said what if we create a show where there is a giant screen but no video, it’s all information and that information is real, even if it is abstracted, so the idea was that all life can be represented by digital information, with a narrative that ran from the small to the infinite, from on / off binary through to biological systems into newspaper headlines, real-time statistics, etc.
‘The most recent tour is more political, it’s a mixture of being at the gig, having a good time with your friends, reading something quite dark and challenging, then juxtaposing that with something completely banal like “Jordan has boob job”! Your mind is being pulled all over the place while also being attacked by the music and lights.
‘So Ash, Chris and I came up with the crazy idea that the set would change every day, it would all be text- and information-based. We were going to 37 different countries and we’d translate it into all these different local languages.
‘Ash wrote a piece of software that had a timeline, you could feed in text files and it would print it, but it could not use True Type fonts, and so all the fonts, typography and grid systems had to be half-programmed in and half made as bitmaps.
‘We didn’t want it to look like a piece of motion graphics – it had to look like a real information board, so the fonts had to work in very low resolution. You have to lay them out in a very particular way, so the software ‘knows’ that that square is a letter ‘A’ or a number ‘2’ or whatever, and then it prints these as bitmaps.
‘We’re trying to work out how to do the type for the shows coming up in Japan and Taiwan, because the screens make it difficult enough to read Roman script, let alone a pictogram-based language. So we’re working with a Japanese designer to overcome that problem; otherwise we may try a more phonetic approach.
‘Unlike the first show design, where you were looking into a “window” or a computer screen in terms of the aspect ratio, the 2008 show for Massive Attack, which we have been updating ever since, is more sculptural, less a monitor, more a message board, but it was all designed around a font.
‘This is a festival tour, so you have to design it so it can be wheeled off stage quickly, but it has to have an impact on a big stage too. I’ll have 3D [Robert Del Naja from Massive Attack] saying: ‘I want a message board, I want big slogans’, so you have to think how to do it.
‘We have bespoke LCD modules that clip together to form a larger screen, so it’s part message board, part light sculpture and part video screen. It has to be ‘pixel perfect’, because a serif font would look fuzzy and like a video screen, whereas if you address each pixel perfectly it really comes out at the audience and looks like a message board.
‘The final twist is that there are only so many of these screen modules you can fit in a truck – so you are designing for modularity, and for legibility of text while creating depth and sculptural qualities – but also so it can all fit packed away on these trucks! But I love those constraints – they force you to be more creative.
‘So it’s getting a balance between the lights, the visuals, the audience, the performers … It’s a multilayered thing, you’re not trying to outperform the performer, and often projects don’t allow for a lot of creative room, especially if you are essentially trying to create a backdrop to the performance.
‘But we have been spoiled by the Massive Attack projects because you can’t beat the experience of the live event and its social nature and playing with that as a canvas is just incredibly exciting.’
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Marvel VS Capcom 3
REVIEW: After over a decade of support for Marvel VS Capcom 2 from the beyond-loyal players, Capcom has finally answered the prayers of fans and brought back one of the staple hardcore 2D fighting game franchises of our time. What began with the likes of X-Men: Children of the Atom & Marvel Super Heroes is now a scientific, streamlined and immensely deep & fun fighting game engine. The series has certainly come a long way and has evolved dramatically over the years... so how does the latest installment fare?
The intense 3-on-3 tag team battles have returned along with classic gameplay mechanics like team hyper combos, hyper move cancels and snapbacks. To meet the hype and demand that has built up for over a decade, Capcom set out to break down the wall of complicated controls and present a strategic gameplay experience for players of all levels. Gameplay-wise, MVC3 is something like a hybrid of Tatsunoko VS Capcom and Marvel VS Capcom 2, taking the simpler, streamlined movelists & easier-to-connect combos from TVC and blending it together with MVC2's epic combo possibilities and frantic gameplay speed.
Everybody rumored... nobody believed... but you see, it's TRUE!
38 diverse fighters have been re-imagined in brilliant cell-shaded 3D visuals and feature brand new animations. Returning Marvel characters retain many of their classic moves and mannerisms from previous Marvel VS titles from over 15 years ago (such a huge fan service)! While I miss the charming 2D sprites (like many other traditionalists), there's simply no room to complain about the way this game looks. The graphics are badass from every angle... character models are sharp and full of life, special moves & hit effects are beyond flashy and backgrounds are interestingly designed & well animated. Although, I heard someone at Capcom say something about "1080p visuals" early on in the game's development... alas, I was a bit disappointed to see my 1080p television running the game in 720p. In any case, Marvel VS Capcom 3's visuals overall are sexy and there's plenty of eye candy to go around. I just wish they used better anti-aliasing because there are some visible jaggy edges when you look close.
If you've ever played any of the previous Marvel VS games, you'll immediately notice that returning characters' movesets have been streamlined yet again. There are now 3 basic attack buttons and launch attacks are universally performed with one button (known as the Special Attack button, which also has other functions depending on the character). The Special Attack button is also used to put together one of MVC3's most notable "new" gameplay features - the Team Aerial Combo. In the midst of an air combo, partners can be tagged in on the fly to extend the combo, making for some of the most epic air combos ever seen in a fighting game to date! Players on the receiving end of a Team Ariel Combo can also counter the combo by guessing the correct exchange move at the same time as their opponent.
Limitless combo possibilities... if you want to master this game you need to study.
Many characters have an alternate command attack or two, but the majority of veteran characters feel slightly "dumbed down" due to the lack of priority moves. All in all though, characters have a nice balance of special & super moves this time around, although some were built in with waaay more special moves than others... (yes, I'm looking at you Dante). An improvement over the prequels in the moveset department is that every character has a nice variety of super moves, and most of them have a spectacular Level 3 super which isn't very difficult to connect (some can even be connected after super moves)! The important thing is that character balance has definitely been improved upon since the days of MVC2, which is widely known for its infamous balance issues. Fans that have been waiting for a "balanced" MVC game for all these years have finally been served (so it would seem).
In addition to the 3 attack buttons and Special Attack button, the 2 assist buttons from the prequel have returned along with alpha, beta and gamma assist types. No doubt assist-based attacks will play a huge part on how successful your team is. Possibly the most fun part of the game is exploring and experimenting with different teams & assist types to find that perfect team (or teams) that suits your playing style! There are so many possibilities to discover, it's mind-boggling.... Hardcore players will no doubt find countless hours of replayability deep inside MVC3's solid gameplay engine. Also worth mentioning, there are some incredibly stylish looking combos in this game! All characters sort of have their own unique "combo style" as well. Simply put, MVC3's combo system is well thought-out and, most importantly, fun!
Another new gameplay mechanic is the X-Factor mode. A player can temporarily boost the speed & power of their team and even activate a healing effect by using X-Factor. The cool thing about X-Factor is that it affects each character slightly differently. Some characters receive insane speed boosts and can dash around the screen with lightning-fast speed, while others are notable for their sudden ability to deal out ridiculous amounts of damage... (yes, I'm looking at you Sentinel). The degree of X-Factor's boost also depends on how many active fighters are on the team. The "catch" of using X-Factor is that characters will receive more damage when they are hit, which balances it out quite nicely. All in all, X-Factor is a great addition and opens the door to a dramatic comeback if the player chooses the right time to activate it and uses it effectively.
"The Nurf King" himself is more than a challenge for you Hulk!
Capcom really did long-time fans a service when they remixed many of the classic BGM themes from previous VS Series games, once again dating all the way back to X-men: Children of the Atom. MVC3's soundtrack is indeed an eclectic and robust mix of music, containing at least 100 tracks! In Marvel VS Capcom 2, one of my main "cosmetic" complaints was the lack of character-specific themes. MVC3 "brings the beat back" with awesome-sounding individual character themes! It never ceases to add to the awe value when a fighter is called into battle and their theme kicks in. Some of the BGMs are pure ear candy, but others kinda left me a bit on the disappointed side (Ryu's & Chun Li's could've been much better). In any case, I really can't complain when there are so many tracks packed into this one game (and most of them rock!).
Speaking of presentation, Marvel VS Capcom 3 was said to feature a "storyline" early on in it's development. Unfortunately, there's no sign of any kind of Story Mode within the game itself. Arcade mode is pretty much what you'd expect, but it is presented in a cool "comic book style". Also worth mentioning are the practically nonexistent load times in Arcade Mode... they definitely keep the shit moving, which is nice! Each character has their own unique ending which usually presents a cool cross-over cameo or two, but unfortunately endings are surprisingly short and feature modest, still artworks (old school!!! Shut up Yipes. ) I'm sure some of the more artistically inspired fans would've appreciated a deeper effort with the actual story value of the game, but while it's disappointing, let's remember that this is a fighting game. And why do we play fighting games? To fight... and fight with style.
With that said, Capcom's "presentation" clearly lies within MVC3's gameplay itself. Pre-fight banter between Capcom & Marvel characters is done brilliantly and there's a ton of clever dialogue to enjoy both before and after the fight. The high profile voice-actors really add a strong personality to the game, enabling characters to appear more fleshed-out than ever before. However, certain dialogue during gameplay seems a bit unnecessary and/or forced. Also, the original voice actors from earlier VS Series titles better suited the classic Marvel characters in my opinion, but that's just nitpicking from an old school Marvel fan. Capcom really went all out with their character-specific interactions and even included some quotes that only long-time video game/comic fans will catch. For example, Deadpool mockingly quotes Magneto's infamous "Welcome to die!" from the 1992 X-men arcade game... how beyond-epic is that?!?!
MVC3's pre-fight character interactions are the best of any fighting game to date!
MVC3's opening movie is nothing short of breathtaking and there are actually several epic cinematics in the game which revolve around various Marvel & Capcom character interactions. The amazing CG movies are enough to satisfy me (who happens to be a huge Capcom & Marvel fan) in the production-value department, and while I would've appreciated a deeper in-game story in addition, I ask myself... would I really want to put hours upon hours into a lengthy story mode? Other 2D fighting games in recent times have featured strong story modes - for example, Blazblue with it's countless hours of anime nonsense. While it seems like a perfect idea for Marvel VS Capcom to feature a story, honestly... I'd rather just play the game like most hardcore gamers. That said, what MVC3 lacks on some presentation-oriented elements, it makes up for with an amazingly fleshed-out gameplay experience. Get some friends, practice up and play this game online... there's a lot to learn and epic matches to be had.
The mode selection is definitely "bare bones," but Practice Mode & Mission Mode are done right and are your best friends if you want to become a tournament-worthy player. Mission Mode is a challenge even for seasoned veterans and proudly shows off the complexity of MVC3's engine. For the more casual gamers there are some cool unlockables like viewable character models, movies, artwork, endings, character voices, BGMs, icons and titles. While there isn't a plethora of "extras" packed in, the voice selection option for Capcom characters was unexpected and much appreciated, as you can set Capcom characters to speak either English or Japanese (like SSF4)... Awesome!
The online mode is simple and to the point, but is lacking features and stability when compared to other online fighting games. First and foremost, I'm disappointed with the lack of any sort of replay save option. One of the cooler features are the "player profile cards" which record a vast amount of statistics such as: hours played offline, hours played online, battles fought, longest win streak, most used characters/teams and even a graph of each player's personal fighting style habits. You can even reserve your top 3 favorite teams on your profile card and "quick select" them at the character select screen so you don't have to pick each character individually. MVC3's online mode also introduces a unique punishment for those pesky rage quitters, dubbed "rage quitter hell". Dishonorable players who pull the plug to escape losses on a regular basis will eventually be pitted against other people who pull the plug frequently! I think it's a brilliant idea that all future fighting game online modes should incorporate. Overall, once again, I'm disappointed with online mode and ended up not playing online very much due to the instability.
Page Updated: June 2nd, 2019
Developer(s): Capcom
Publisher(s): Capcom
Artwork by: Shinkiro (poster artwork)
Platform(s): PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
Release Date(s): Feb. 15th, 2011 ( )
Feb. 17th, 2011 ( )
Characters: Ryu, Chun Li, Morrigan, Dante, Trish, Amaterasu, Felicia, Viewtiful Joe, Chris Redfield, Wesker, Jill Valentine, Tron Bonne, Zero, Arthur, Nathan Spencer, C. Viper, Haggar, Akuma, Hsien-Ko, Wolverine, Iron Man, Captain America, Deadpool, Hulk, She-Hulk, Dr. Doom, Super-Skrull, Dormammu, Shuma-Gorath, Thor, X-23, Spider-Man, Magneto, Storm, M.O.D.O.K., Phoenix, Taskmaster, Sentinel, Galactus
Related Games: Ultimate Marvel VS Capcom 3, Marvel VS Capcom: Infinite, X-Men: Children of the Atom, Marvel Super Heroes, X-Men VS Street Fighter, Marvel Super Heroes VS Street Fighter, Marvel VS Capcom, Marvel VS Capcom 2, Tatsunoko VS Capcom, Tatsunoko VS Capcom: Ultimate All Stars, Super Street Fighter IV, Blazblue: Continuum Shift
Gameplay Engine 8.5 / 10
Story / Theme 7.5 / 10
Overall Graphics 9.0 / 10
Animation 9.0 / 10
Music / Sound Effects 8.5 / 10
Innovation 8.0 / 10
Art Direction 8.0 / 10
Customization 7.5 / 10
Options / Extras 7.0 / 10
Intro / Presentation 9.0 / 10
Replayability / Fun 7.5 / 10
"Ouch" Factor 9.5 / 10
Characters 8.5 / 10
Review based on PS3 version
Final Words: Capcom sure had their work cut out for them. When bringing back such a high-profile title, they had to walk the fine line of pleasing both the hardcore players and the casual fans. Overall, I think they hit the mark they were going for in Marvel 3.
As a veteran MVC2 player (since its launch), I'm pleased with the final product, but I have a few issues with the game. Connecting super moves to specials & combos is definitely simplified this time around... a lot of stuff connects with ease (probably a bit too often). On the flip side, certain high level combos require insanely precise timing. I miss the days where you didn't have to have absolutely perfect timing to connect Magneto's hyper grab with magnetic tempest in an air combo. I'm certainly not complaining about the complexity (it's a good thing), but it may turn some players off.
Like many others, I was skeptical about the roster from the beginning, but I knew Capcom would balance things out and present an "entertaining" roster at the very least. While many iconic Capcom & Marvel characters are indeed missing in action... it's hard to complain when there are 38 characters (especially when the original Marvel VS games had a whole 15-18 playable characters). However, standards have gone up over the years and in my opinion, MVC3's roster just doesn't have the "magic" of MVC2's.
I'm a pretty big fan of X-Men so I can only speak for myself, but I really miss using characters like Gambit, Juggernaut, Sabretooth, Rogue, Cable, and Cyclops to name a few. On the Capcom side... (do I really need to say it?)... where are my old pals Strider Hiryu, Captain Commando, Jin Saotome and freakin' Mega Man? After the last two MVC games, to me it just doesn't feel like Marvel VS Capcom without those guys.
MVC3's combo system is fun & open-ended, and Capcom seems to have done a pretty good job with character balance (especially after the patches). However, from a "design standpoint" I feel that the roster doesn't seem to be as thought out and isn't as well-rounded as it could be. For example, there's no "Guile-type character". Though he was underrated, I loved using Guile in MVC2 and I could even hold my own against most top-tier characters. Believe it.
Presentation-wise, I love all the little details Capcom brought to the table. Hearing characters shouting their partner's names during tags & in the midst of air combos is a joy to hear and never gets old. The close-up camera angles on super moves and the incredible background detail also add to the "epicness" of the gameplay experience. On the subject of backgrounds, a few extra DLC backgrounds certainly wouldn't have hurt, as there are only 9 to select from (with no variations).
I was hoping they'd release more DLC for MVC3, but expectedly, Capcom went their usual route and made a proper sequel... which is fine by me. "Ultimate" MVC3 features 10 new characters, new backgrounds, and many gameplay changes. The DLC all together probably would've cost the same amount that they're charging for the new disc-based title, and personally, I'd rather have a new physical game box in my collection over DLC anyway. Be sure to check out my full review of Ultimate MVC3 as well. ~TFG Webmaster
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Fion Gunn - Artist
Recent Exhibitions & Projects
2013-15 Painting, collage >
2015 Painting, Collage
2014 Painting Collage
2011-2013 Painting Collage
Sculpture: Public Commissions
Sculpture - small scale
Sculpture/Landscape: Garden of the Táin
China, USA, Taiwan
Youtube films
Public/Community Arts Projects
Garden of the Táin Project
Odyssey: Explorations - sketches for the artwork
I've been spending a lot of time on my new Oculus Quest using Tiltbrush to create 'sketches' for the artwork I'll present at Tate Exchange Liverpool. It's massively interesting - and often frustrating and I am really enjoying the process. My assistant Terri Broughton and I have been troubleshooting and sharing the headset (it gives you quite a headache if you wear it for more than an hour and a half.... So I'll start posting these sketches as they're completed. The idea of using all kinds of vessels, not just maritime ones is a reminder that human beings use many means of travelling and maybe in the future we will need to become migrants in space. On a day when one unfortunate would be migrant fell out of a plane and landed in garden in Clapham, it feels appropriate to consider that with changing circumstances we might all be driven to being stowaways....
In his essay about the exhibition ‘Odyssey: The Return’ (Beijing 2019) the curator Huang Du writes
“Fion Gunn's works here are inspired by Joyce’s Ulysses and in fact, from childhood she has had a keen interest in reading literary classics from which she absorbed much about the human condition.
In these classical stories of exploration and adventure, the heroes and villains are recognisable as ethically and morally ambiguous human beings who have complex psychologies, who are driven by selfishness or integrity and so on. She makes particular reference to Joyce’s ‘Ulysses’ in her three-dimensional, stream of consciousness "pictures", where the simultaneous encounter of thoughts, emotions and memories reflect the literary cross-narration.
She is constantly searching for unexpected connections and by incorporating these in her artworks, she creates a very different kind of literary ‘collage’, one which leads her to remember old worlds and discover new ones simultaneously. In almost every painting, Fion Gunn’s narrative is intrinsically linked to a chapter of Joyce’s Ulysses, however the artist is not merely recreating or illustrating literature, for this is a subjective depiction of the real world inhabited by people and things.
Running through her personal concerns about family, reality, mythology, Chinese culture, gender and immigration, she has brought to bear her visual ideas and imagination, so in ‘Dublin Bay Triptych’ (2018) which refers to ‘Ulysses’ Chapter 13 (Nausicaa), she depicts the frequent trade between Dublin and Liverpool through a church like window. At the same time, the painting also makes reference to an episode in ‘Ulysses’ where Joyce explores the male gaze, sexuality and love from both male and female perspectives.
Meanwhile, in The Dream of Zheng He (in five parts, 2017), Fion Gunn uses a ‘continuous image’ technique to depict the stories of Zheng He's personal life: family separation and capture by the army in Ming Dynasty China. It vividly evokes Zheng He’s extraordinary courage and the arduous adventures he experienced in the Western Ocean.
Although Zheng He’s expedition to the West did not end as brutally or tragically as the sinking of the “Titanic”, the artist hints at the dark side of today’s complex and uncertain reality, one where the world is in crisis and at risk.
Contradictions and conflicts between globalization and counter-globalization, migration of immigrants and conservative populism, the divide between the North and the South, between the center and the periphery are highlighted throughout her work.
Contradictions and conflicts between globalization and counter-globalization, migration of immigrants and conservative populism, the divide between the North and the South, between the center and the periphery are highlighted throughout her work. Similar concerns are addressed in paintings such as Age of Exploration no.5 (2017) and The Immigrants no.1 and no.2 (2017) which metaphorize or infer that we are in a state of uncertainty.
On the other hand, Fion Gunn's two paintings, ‘Agamemnon Waiting’ and ‘Eurydice and the City of the Dead’, which refer to ‘Ulysses’, Chapter 8, (Lestrygonians) and Chapter 18 (Penelope) respectively, encompass fantastical narratives. From these collaged paintings, frightened people and broken bronze statues, gaze. The dramatic treatment of this gaze highlights the contradictions within the central figures in these works, symbolizing their loyalty and love through the juxtaposition of other figures, flowers, wedding dresses, architectural vaults or Greek columns
The narratives of these two works play with the notion of "absurdity" and reflect on the contradictory psychological characteristics of human nature - betrayal, guilt, disgust, death, love and so on. It is in this sense that she uses a unique method of expression to recombine unrelated or incongruous images. For instance, almost all these images derived from different times and places, are grouped together on the same spatial plane, creating and enhancing the sense of magical reality. The synchronised dialogue and narrative of different images undoubtedly echoes the stream of consciousness evidenced in ‘Ulysses’.
The artist uses colour expressively and in so doing highlights and celebrates the body’s visceral instincts and perceptions: the relationship between light and darkness, consciousness and physicalism, emotion and energy. Her paintings recreate a dreamlike visual language, using natural landscapes and intimate everyday scenes. Through the assemblage of incongruous fragmented images, her work evokes the fragility of the human spirit and the unpredictability of the world.”
黄 笃 Huang Du is an independent curator based in Beijing. He has published numerous critical articles and essays on contemporary art for magazines and catalogues internationally, He was Art Advisor to the Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennale 2012 with Hans Ulrich Obrist, curator for the Chinese pavilion of the 26th Sao Paulo Biennale, Sao Paulo, 2004 and assistant curator for Chinese Pavilion of the 50th Venice Biennale, 2003.
Fishing Without My Father - the journey.....
Only when I had finished this work did I fully understand what I wanted to express. My father took me fishing regularly as a child and these were the times when our relationship was least complicated and he was kinder to me. We would spend hours on the rocks looking at the sea and trying to spot when a school of fish would break the water’s surface. He is now in a state of advanced dementia, he is gone from this world and from me…. From a wider perspective, I am contemplating the complex journey of a human life as I sit in my inland sea in a state of flux.
The process of making this artwork, which incorporates 3D scanning & printing and internal lighting, was a crucial to exploring meaning in a subliminal and profound way.
Age of Exploration: Spice - a continuing saga!
https://www.youtube.com/edit?o=U&video_id=rn-cqOih4ng
I started work on Age of Exploration: Spice about 6 years ago when I found this wooden case dumped on a nearby street. Initially I laid out a trail of cloves on the floor of the case and then ground to a creative halt. Last November I opened the case again with a clear idea of what I wanted to do with it, complicated.... It kept me awake nights but the complexity helped me to get through a hard time and it has been one of the most enjoyable pieces I have ever made. My son filmed it for me - it's always difficult to capture a 3D piece in a 2D photo, what the film doesn't capture is the fragrance of the spice landscape, it is in fact an olfactory experience as well as a narrative of exploration. What started me thinking about making this piece in the first place was a visit to the Musée Nationale de la Marine in Paris about 12 years ago; I saw a wonderful model ship made entirely out of cloves and of course, this was made by a sailor who had nothing else to occupy him during the many months at sea. He made the work about what was close to hand, a hold full of cloves and the ship he was sailing in and he created something magical.
Gripped by Cities - new work for Shanghai exhibition
For the last couple of months, apart from from the 3D work I have been working on the paintings/collages also. These 2 artworks 'The Dreams of City Dwellers' #2 (above) and 'A Child's View of Babel' (below) both reflect my ongoing fascination with cities, their complex histories and the movement of peoples to and from them. These works will be featured in 'On Paper' curated by Chang Feng in Shanghai this April.
NEW YEAR 2018 - Still exploring!
In common with many people I have experienced 2017 as a year of cancellations, frustrations, disappointments but it's also been one of my most creatively productive years ever. I took heart when reading Waldemar Januszczak's article "In praise of older women". In it he describes the plight hitherto of most artists who are over 50 and who crucially, are women and writes "If the lifestyle sections are genuinely interested in predicting our artistic future, hey need to be trawling the nation's old people's homes and shouting "Is anyone here a forgotten artist?" Because that's where the money is."
All I can say is yes, but do we have to wait until we're in the old people's homes? do we have to wait until we are too old and frail to achieve the ambitious and large scale projects which we want to achieve but can't because we haven't got the money! I'm always so thrilled to hear about artists like Phyllida Barlow and Lubaina Himid finally getting some recognition and keep hoping that I may someday get a break - after 37 years of making art through all kinds of challenging circumstances, maybe 2018 will be the year that my work gets seen and gets recognised.
New Year 2017 - Age of Exploration
I meant to write this post on New Year's Day to keep to my schedule as conscientously as possible - didn't manage of course because the decision about my use of time came down to making art work or writing about making artwork..... I finally have got the time to write because I'm bedbound with a nasty bug and can't stay upright for too long, so a break from the studio is in order.
In the run up to this year's big exhibition in Beijing with Niamh Cunningham, Gulistan and Jin Mei (our working title is 'Like an Iceberg') I've started work on a series called 'Age of Exploration'. The first finished work is on my homepage and the slideshow above shows progress on a larger work in the series which is in 4 parts. In fact I can't work on more than 2 parts at any given time because the studio is too small.....
Of course, I started work on it without measuring the ceiling height in my dining room (the only wall in the house that can take it) and then discovered that it's 10cm too low. This meant setting up a system of leaning supports so that I could actually assemble the work and check that everything would link up. I'm going to ask a kindly neighbour with a higher ceiling to lend me a wall once I've finished the painting
These photos show the ongoing progress, the stretching is temporary because it will have to be destretchered for transport to China and I need things to be floppy so I can do the sticking and burnishing.
As there's a lot of cutting out to do I time the process and try to watch videos/films related to the theme while scissoring away which is quite fun in a nerdy way. So far I've watched all 4 series of Vikings (it's not great so I on't feel bad about keeping one eye on the cutting out all the time) as well as In the Heart of the sea. That comes out at 4 series x 10 episodes - each 45 mins = 1,800 mins + the film which is 122 so a total of over 32 hours of cutting out excluding the cutting out where I've been listening to music or having a conversation on the phone. Nothing like multi tasking.
I'm also rereading old favourites like Huckleberry Finn, Treasure Island and Lord Jim which were such memorable experiences from my childhood and adolesence. So that's all the 'light side' to the project, there is of course a darker one which relates to crossing water as a refugee or a migrant and this is the aspect that keeps me awake nights. I watched The Crossing recently, an extraordinary documentary film about the Irish Navy resue mission in the mediterranean
www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7GdGMbHYlc&t=1886s
I wish that all those people who use refugee almost as a term of insult would watch this and begin to understand the difficulty of what being a displaced person means.
As we sail into 2017 I want to make art about important ideas, histories and ethics, to seek meaningful collaborations and reach out to many people - to dive into my own age of exploration.
A VIEWER'S COMMENT
I liked the Timeline Tourist pieces. They are explicit in referencing war, and so you are confronting it head on, as it were. I thought the way you placed the images so concretely in the Baltic landscape, by the dunes, the grass, the trees, was striking and particularly so for western European eyes. And the sailing past, the looking in, the casually observing, the being separate from - seem to me to be part of the development of your work. The viewer has actually to take a position, and the artist does not direct this. So it stays with you, the viewer.
J. Shepherd
BESIDE THE RIVER essay by Harry Liu, Editor in Chief, ArtZip magazine
The ancient Greek philosopher Heraclitus said, "No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it's not the same river and he's not the same man" this notion represents a philosophically complex discourse because it allows us to reflect and to explore the relationship between time and space as well as between human beings. The work of Irish artist Fion Gunn reflects and encompasses this way of thinking and it is evident in the body of work for this exhibition, where the core issue is that of “memory”, that it is the perspective of an artist who is also a woman in the "River of Time", who depicts life, her perceptions of the world and of herself in painted shorelines.
I have known Gunn for several years now and have witnessed how she recognises, both in her artistic and her curatorial practice that to focus on humanity itself is the most fundamental and most ambitious theme: to promote justice, equality and not to compromise when confronted with evil.
This series about "memory" shows Gunn as an artist with a specifically feminine perspective which is sensitive and subtle; this is a very special body of work where Gunn demonstrates that she is not only an artist but also a daughter, a mother, a grandmother and a wife. The work describes half a century of her life, it includes all her different perspectives and identities and reveals a complete, comprehensive three-dimensional image of a contemporary women and a contemporary artist. As a scholar of contemporary art, I think that these works do not only represent the artist’s public persona or artistic ambition but, rather show her inner self and her vulnerability.
She employs a range of different materials and collage as she explores "memory". The colours are bright and vivid; the aim is not to represent reality, but rather to construct internalised landscapes, where many real, historical events from different places and times, are juxtaposed with the artist’s own personal narratives.
In "bridge of memory", composite landscapes from the UK, France, Spain and even China appear on the same canvas, this is not the depiction of a real place, it is a product of the artist’s thoughts about the meaning of the word “bridge”. Gunn has drawn on her own personal experience as the source for its construction, the landscape does not exist in the material world, it only exists in her own memory. In addition, the use of blue is striking in this work, the description of the sky and the ocean - bright blue on one side to conjure the artist's inner world filled with love and the celebration of life. The colours are beguiling, even when the images are sorrowful or difficult, they still give a vision of hope to the viewer.
I think that Memory Lens, another artwork in this series is very significant for Gunn as an artist. She uses collage and multi media to conjure her own childhood, beside an image of herself as a child she juxtaposes an image of her granddaughter, creating an illusion of parallel space and time. For the viewer this arouses a powerful sense of the passage of time, a sense of humanity’s shared experience and common roots. The “journey of life” exposed in these collaged paintings, shows Gunn’s concern to include her the images of grandmother and other family members as part the creative process itself and it is really worth focusing on this aspect, for we are given full access to the artist’s personal perspectives and emotions during the making of her work. The artist uses specific methods of editing her own feelings, perspectives and memories, across the generations and over a long period of time, which enable her work to resonate with people from other cultures and of other ages. Her work also convinces the viewer, even though logically and intellectually we know that time does not flow backwards “water spilled can never be retrieved” however, in this particular artist’s world anything can happen, for in art like this the viewer can feel unchanging nature of humanity and its timelessness.
As a friend of the artist for a number of years, I’ve known Gunn both as a fine artist and as a curator and witnessed her adhere to her ideals. Following the death of her mother and with her father suffering from dementia, Gunn has concluded that " memory", which includes the totality a person's life, the ups and downs and complications, is also one of life's most valuable assets and her current artworks are replete with these treasures. I wish Fion Gunn every success with The Painted Thread exhibition, I hope that many people will have the opportunity to see these paintings, to be inspired by them, to share and value them.
Harry Liu
劉競晨
站在“河”边的守望者
Beside the “River”
古希腊哲学家赫拉克利特说“人不能两次踏进同一条河流”，这句充满哲思的话语让我们反思和探寻时间、空间以及人之间的关系。而以此隐喻引申出来的思考便是爱尔兰艺术家飞扬此次展出作品的核心问题“记忆”，或者说，是以一位女性艺术家的视角，在“时光之河”岸边上所描绘的世界——关于自己，关于生命。
在认识飞扬这若干年来，她的创作和策展实践往往是关注于人类社会中最为基本也是最为宏大的主题：公正、平等以及对一切“恶”的不妥协。然而在这一系列关于“记忆”的作品之中，彰显的是飞扬作为一名艺术家，一位女性特有的敏感和细腻的情感，这是非常独特而珍贵的一套作品，在这套作品中，飞扬不仅仅是以一位艺术家的身份而参与其中，她还是一位女儿、母亲、祖母和妻子，在半个世纪的人生旅途当中，所有的身份和景观都融汇于此，以此构建了一个更为完整和立体的当代女性和艺术家的形象，作为一位当代艺术研究者，笔者认为这些作品所呈现的是飞扬在公共形象和其艺术理想之外的，更为本我和柔软的另一面。
这一套关于“记忆”的作品大多采用了综合材料和拼贴的创作手法，色彩明亮跳跃，其构建的景观和现场并不是以写实和重现的方式来表达的，而是通过一种将不同空间时间所经历的真实事件相重叠并融合了艺术家内心的后重新编排和创造出的内心的情景。在《桥的记忆》这幅作品中，我们清楚地看到，来自英国、法国、西班牙甚至中国的景观和现场同时展现在画面纸上，这并不是真实存在的一处场景，而是飞扬脑海中关于“桥”而创作出的画面，其来源是她的亲身经历，而所绘制的，却是一处“无在之所”——仅仅存在于她自己的记忆宫殿之中。此外，对于蓝色的运用在飞扬的这套作品当中非常的醒目，对于天空和海洋的描述是这套作品中非常吸引眼球的部分，明亮的蓝色也从一个侧面展现了艺术家内心世界所充满的对生活的热爱和对生命的礼赞，即便在弄些略显沉重和忧伤的画面当中，依旧给观者以希望和憧憬。
另外一件非常值得一提的作品是这系列当中的《镜头的记忆》，笔者认为这件作品在飞扬整个创作和艺术生涯当中具有非常重要的意义，她通过拼贴和多媒体的形式将其自己儿时玩耍的图像与孙女儿的形象相叠加，创造出一种时空并行的错觉，这种方式让观者体会到一种非常强烈的体验，对时间飞逝的感悟，以及对人性本初那种共性的体验。此外在其《在生命中航行》这件作品中，也出现了她祖母的形象，这些家庭成员的形象在其创作中是非常值得关注的，全面地展现了飞扬作为艺术家在这套作品创作过程中所注入的个人观点和情感，同样，也和题目当中所提到的那样，艺术家将几代人的情感和记忆在时光的长河之中用自己独特的手段进行进行编辑，让存在于不同时代不同上下文关系之中的人物产生某种共鸣，也让观者从中获得启发，虽然在逻辑和理智上我们清楚地知道时光不可倒流，覆水不可重收，但在艺术家的世界里，一切皆有可能，而且从这样的作品中，观众更可以感受到的是人性和母性这种亘古不变的永恒特征。
作者：作为艺术家的好友，笔者深知飞扬作为一位杰出的艺术家和策展人在这些年来的坚持和理想，在经历了母亲离世和父亲罹患老年痴呆症之后，飞扬认识到“记忆”也许就意味着一个人生命的全部，那些酸甜苦辣、那些五味杂陈亦是生命中最宝贵的财富，正是这些宝贵的财富构成了今天这些作品的全部，祝愿飞扬展览获得圆满成功，同样希望所有有幸看到这些画作的朋友们能够获得不同的启发，共同分享这宝贵的财富。
Bridge of Memory - series
The act of remembering has been a way for me to preserve a sense of self from the time I was a small child. I have always felt that it was important to remember the unhappiness as well as the happiness, to avoid being lulled into a false sense of security, to remember that we live on a knife edge......
Remembering has also been an obsessive part of how I make artwork, I don’t like to work from observation, I prefer the plaiting and weaving of remembered ideas, emotions, an exploration of how these are projected on the external world and how that world impacts on them.
When I first embarked on this series of work ‘Bridge of Memory’ in 1998 I did so as a result of reading ‘Lost Letters’ by French historian Olivier Blanc. The book examines the last letters written by a number of individuals who were sent to the guillotine - letters should have been sent to relatives or friends, but ended up in a box in the Conciergerie for two centuries before Blanc found them inadvertently. They provide an extraordinary insight into what people think of in the last hours of life, what is prioritised and what is remembered.
As my own father sinks into dementia, doctors have explained that even though he will not remember narratives or ideas or people, the memory of emotions will stay with him and therefore he can access a level of happiness and contentment. However this ‘stripping back’ of his personality has repercussions for all his family and for me personally. He has no memory of ever having been a harsh father, he remembers me as being a really good girl, of whom he is proud. He retains no memories of what he did to me – what would his last letter be now?
Faced with this elderly vulnerable man who addresses me in the most loving way and who is so delighted when I call him, I can harbor no resentment, I forgive, I let go. In so many ways this is a relief but it still makes me desperately sad…….
Of course, the issue of memory and what we leave behind is a contentious one, where each perspective adds a layer of complication. I can’t disremember what has happened, I can’t disown the unhappy past because then I would lose all sense of self - I would betray everything I felt as child and as a young adult. I hope that I have avoided passing on the negative aspects of my life to my children and now my grandchildren, but who knows?
So this was the personal starting point for Bridge of Memory and it has grown outwards to encompass my lifelong interest in history, the fascinating and often disturbing narratives which bind us together or tear us apart as individuals, families, cultures and nations.
This series of work is full of disjointedness and connectedness - of painted images merging into photographic ones, of personal images joining impersonal ones to create an overarching narrative which belongs to all of us. It is an effort to reconcile a complicated past, to celebrate a personal escape and an acceptance of what my life has become. It is also a cataloging of my own memories of places I have visited and the impact that they have had on me, perhaps to ward off the fear of developing dementia myself.
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The Italian Boxing Federation together with the Italian Badminton Federation and the Italian Weightlifting Federation, in conjunction with Energetic Source, have launched the #NOISIAMOENERGIA – Strength, Passion, Energy Communication Campaign towards Rio 2016. The aim of the Campaign is to spread sports culture and motor activity starting out from the concept of the “team”, in line with the Italian Prime Minister’s 2014-2015 National Plan for the Promotion of Sports Activity. The press conference to promote the campaign was held in the auditorium of the Palazzo delle Federazioni in Viale Tiziano 74, Rome on 12 May.
Strength, Passion and Energy at the service of spreading sports culture and motor activity: that is the slogan of #noisiamoenergia. Honesty, Transparency, Morality and Reliability are the values in which Energetic Source sets its belief and invests in on a daily basis, and through which it intends to foster corporate responsibility projects to create a value shared at a local level.
Sport therefore becomes the primary vehicle for translating these values in the field through respect for the rules, a healthy and correct lifestyle and social integration based on the overcoming of barrier of all kinds. It is no coincidence that three notoriously individual sporting disciplines have decided to start out from the concept of the team, embracing the #noisiamoenergia campaign to become the spokesmen of key messages using a synergy between what are undoubtedly innovative federations.
The campaign will accompany the national teams of the individual federations on their path to the next Olympic Games, promoting the Sky Blue Jersey in various sporting and cultural events throughout Italy. Patronage and Social Partners: CONI - Roma Capitale – Department of Education, Sport, Youth Policies and Participation, Municipality of Assisi, Roma Tor Vergata University, Rimini Wellness 2015, Taormina Film Festival, ActionAid, Intersos, We World NPO, National Harassment and Drug Abuse Observatory; Sport Senza Frontiere Salvabebè Salvamamme NPO.
Authorities in the sports world took part in the event, the presidents of the three federations and champions of the three disciplines: Paolo Masini (Councillor for Education, Sport, Youth Policies and Participation), Roberto Fabbricini (General Secretary of CONI), Antonio Urso (FIPE – the Italian Weightlifting Federation), Alberto Miglietta (FIBa – the Italian Badminton Association), Walter Borghino (Vice-President of the FPI – the Italian Boxing Federation), Roberto Minerdo (Director of Institutional Relations, Communications and Marketing, Energetic Source), as did the three general secretaries of the federations (Tappa FPI, Esposito FiBa and Bonincontro FIPE).
A number of champions and coaches also took part such as Roberto Cammarelle, a gold medal winner in Beijing in 2008 and now Italy’s boxing team manager; Vincenzo Mangiacapre, a bronze medal winner for boxing in London in 2012; Giulia Fiorito, a badminton player #ProgettoGiovani duemila20e24; Luca Crippa, the team manager of Italy’s junior badminton team; the athletes of the FIPE Permanent Senior College, Genny Pagliaro and Mirco Scarantino, the athletes of the FIPE Permanent Junior College and the staff professionals Angelo Mannironi, Giovanni Scarantino, Massimiliano Rubino and Alessandro Ganzin.
Opening the proceedings, Miglietta, the FIBa president, stated: “The Light Blue Jersey of our national teams is central to this project. The difference in this idea lies in the close synergy between the three federations”. Urso, the FIPE president, spoke after Miglietta: “Energy is light blue like our competitive jerseys. I am very pleased with this collaboration between the other two federations and ourselves”. In his speech Borghini, the vice president of the FPI, discussed the importance of the collaboration between the federations from a synergic standpoint: “A project that envisages the union of three sporting bodies such as ours can only be of a winning nature. In addition, as far as the FPI is concerned, this all forms part of the path towards our centenary next year”. Fabbricini, the general secretary of CONI, also wished to emphasize the innovative thrust of this communications plan: “CONI can only applaud an initiative of this nature, because this is precisely the direction we traced out at the start of our term. The union can only create strength and produce energy”. Institutional speeches which were completed by Roberto Minerdo, who described the project in detail and expressed his hope that other federations would also join in: “Our campaign is open to everyone, because it is designed to bring young people closer to sport, as stated in the government’s program”.
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MCM: Christian Bale
By Kendra on March 27, 2017 in Man Candy Monday
How does Kendra like ’em? Tall, dark, and handsome. So it’s saying something that I make an exception to my thing for dark-haired men and include Christian Bale among the list of men-I-stare-lustfully-at. It helps that he was SO DAMN CUTE in one of my favorite historical movies, Little Women (1994), and that I still keel over when I watch him dance in Swing Kids (1993). He’s also got that slightly gawky thing that makes me want to comb his hair and check that his socks match. And, honestly, he’s so damned talented that it makes up for his blond/dirty blond hair color (yes, I have very specific tastes!).
Let’s take a wander through Mr. Bale’s quite extensive oeuvre of period films and fan ourselves a bit, shall we?
Anastasia: The Mystery of Anna (1986)
This shmaltzy biopic of Anna Anderson, the woman who claimed to be Grand Duchess Anastasia of Russia in the 1920s-30s, was PIVOTAL in my young life, and I WILL be doing a detailed review on it soon. In the meantime, please to enjoy a very young Bale as Grand Duke Alexei, heir to the throne of Russia just before/during the Russian Revolution:
Okay, he’s far too young to lust over…
But he’s pretty darn cute!
Empire of the Sun (1987)
Bale’s first real chance to show his acting chops, and man did he have them, even when he was this young, as an English boy in World War II Japan.
I get tingles just seeing this pic!
It’s a really moving film — see it if you haven’t!
Henry V (1989)
Yes, apparently Bale has a bit part in Branagh‘s film as “Robin the Luggage-Boy”:
Cleary things don’t end well.
Treasure Island (1990)
A TV movie version of the famous Robert Louis Stevenson novel:
Still too young, but still too cute!
I appreciate a boy who can rock a tricorn.
Newsies (1992)
The film that launched many a crush, or so I’m told — I still haven’t seen it! It’s a musical based on the New York City newsboy strike of 1899.
LOOK AT THAT SMILE
I think he’s standing up to The Man!
Swing Kids (1993)
Where *I* fell in love with Mr. Bale — he’s a German teenager during the Nazi years who rebels through swing dance, and he’s ALL SWAGGER.
Oh god, the jaunty hat…
He OWNS the nightclub!
Ok so he doesn’t end well…
If you haven’t seen the film, or just haven’t seen it in a while, please to enjoy Bale and Robert Sean Leonard dancing their ASSES off:
Royal Deceit (1994)
A Viking-y version of Shakespeare’s Hamlet.
Oh the nubby linen… But hey, Kate Beckinsale is in it!
Little Women (1994)
1000% confirming my crush as Laurie, THE BEST (faux) BROTHER AND BOYFRIEND EVER in this classic adaptation of the Louisa May Alcott novel.
SO CUTE IN A CRAVAT AND FLOPSY HAIR!
So in love with the March family!
Fuck feminism, Jo, SAY YES! (Especially when the alternative is an old German teacher — if you’re going to get married at all, Laurie is your guy!)
Thank god Amy grows up to be semi-fabulous, because even though Laurie SHOULD HAVE ENDED UP WITH JO, I can live with this pairing. But I’m not happy about it.
The Portrait of a Lady (1996)
Another chance for Bale to yearn and glower, as the English suitor of Nicole Kidman’s repressed step-daughter in this Henry James adaptation.
SO POUTY.
SO FOILED-BY-EMOTIONALLY-ABUSIVE-FATHERS!
The Secret Agent (1996)
Apparently this film exists? Spying in late 19th-century London. I have no idea.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream (1999)
Bale plays Demetrius in this Shakespeare adaptation. I admit to not having seen it!
Whatever, he looks good in his bowtie/cravat-thingie.
And he gets his kit off!
Mary, Mother of Jesus (1999)
Bale plays Jesus in a TV movie, which gives me the heebie jeebies, but at least he looks good!
ROWR.
Captain Corelli’s Mandolin (2001)
I REFUSE to see this shmaltzy take on a love story set in WWII Greece because the idea of Nicolas Cage and shmaltz makes me throw up in my mouth. But I will appreciate a shirtless Bale:
I also like the unbuttoned trousers.
The New World (2005)
A stunningly great movie about the first colony at Jamestown. Bale plays John Rolfe, husband of Pocahontas.
That’s a niiiiiice doublet!
He’s REALLY GOOD at smizing!
Dueling magicians in the late 19th century.
OK so I do like the curly mustachios!
Remake of a classic Western. Pass!
I wouldn’t mind Bale protecting my homestead, of course…
Public Enemies (2009)
Gangsters in 1930s Chicago, I think Bale plays a federal agent?
I’m just enjoying those cheekbones…
And a man who can rock a fedora!
The Flowers of War (2011)
Getting beardy in this story set during the 1937 Japanese invasion of Nanking, China.
He’s posing as a priest, apparently.
Hence the beard?
Exodus: Gods and Kings (2014)
Questionable casting, ethnicity-wise, with Bale playing Moses in the biblical story.
He certainly looks badass.
And I’m not gonna say no to a bit of guyliner!
The Promise (2017)
According to IMDB: “Set during the last days of the Ottoman Empire, The Promise follows a love triangle between Michael, a brilliant medical student; the beautiful and sophisticated Ana; and Chris, a renowned American journalist based in Paris.” Bale plays the journalist, Chris.
I wouldn’t mind a little trim on the goatee…
IMDB says, “In 1892, a legendary Army captain reluctantly agrees to escort a Cheyenne chief and his family through dangerous territory.”
Dirty Western, I’ll skip it.
What’s your favorite historical costume film featuring Christan Bale?
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Kendra has been a fixture in the online costuming world since the late 1990s. Her website, Démodé Couture, is one of the most well-known online resources for historical costumers. In the summer of 2014, she published a book on 18th-century wig and hair styling. Kendra is a librarian at a university, specializing in history and fashion. She’s also an academic, with several articles on fashion history published in research journals.
Carolyn March 27th, 2017
No Velvet Goldmine or American Psycho??
Kendra March 27th, 2017
Both are post-1960s, so past the Official Frock Flicks Cut-Off Date!
thedementedfairy March 27th, 2017
Leaves me cold I’m afraid- he’s got one of those squinty faces with mumbly voice that makes me think he’s constipated. Meh. You can have him…
Catherine March 27th, 2017
I love Swing Kids! But I’ll admit I watched it for Robert Sean Leonard, that man had cheekbones that could cut glass.
Susan Pola March 27th, 2017
Gosh. Maybe Empire of the Sun and Little Women. Laurie and Amy have chemistry. Jo and Laurie didn’t. Maybe it was the fact that Laurie wasn’t Jo’s intellectual equal. Amy was.
Trystan L. Bass March 27th, 2017
Meaning, both Laurie & Amy were dim but cute!
You said it. But I would have said they were intellectually challenged. They had other interests. Amy Art and Fashion. Laurie…
Cartlin March 27th, 2017
I read all the books in the series, and I never got the impression that Laurie was ever truly happy with Amy. I honestly believe that Laurie married Amy, because she was the closest he believed he could get to marrying Jo.
I also don’t know why Jo and Laurie had to be intellectual equals to have a happy marriage. They were best friends in the first place, so obviously they had things in common.If anything, the foundation of friendship would have made their marriage all the better. Nor do I think that Laurie was that dim either, unlike Amy, who was vain, superficial, and spoiled, even as an adult.
Yosa Addiss March 27th, 2017
Does Velvet Goldmine count?
Nope, we cut off after the 1960s!
Yeah, but I’d give that one a hall pass bec. it’s a Bowie riff :)
Maureen March 27th, 2017
Plus the costumes are too good to pass up!
Stephani March 27th, 2017
I have to admit to not having seen the majority of these flicks. I love Midsummer Night’s Dream though. He’s good in it.
I do really like The Prestige though.
I think I once caught the Yuma movie halfway through on tv and felt pretty meh about it.
I like Bale well enough, he’s hot and all, but his rumored a-holishness is kind of a turnoff.
SpecialSundae March 27th, 2017
My favourite Laurie ever and I still think he could have made a better Antonio Corelli than Cage (but then so could the puppets from the Dolmio ads!).
HOW HAVE I NOT SEEN NEWSIES OR SWING KIDS???!??!??!?!
My life is incomplete.
Natalie Ramirez Weyermuller March 27th, 2017
All Christian Bale all the TIME. He is my number 1, “I’m such a fan girl I can’t even talk” guy. I fell in love with him when I saw Little Women!
Adina March 27th, 2017
The Flowers of War is hands down my favourite movie. Zhang Yimou knows how to made a visually stunning film that doesn’t lose sight of the actors in it.
LoGirLoo March 27th, 2017
Swing Kids, Little Women, The New World, The Prestige…all great (and Midsummer Night’s Dream mostly is, I just can’t stand Callista Flockhart), but I’m a Newsies girl first and always.
Karen K. March 27th, 2017
The Prestige, hands down. Victorian magicians with Hugh Jackman, Christian Bale, AND a cameo by David Bowie? YES PLEASE. One of my favorites!
Frannie Germeshausen March 29th, 2017
Yes, yes, YES.
You have to watch Newsies! It really is fabulous, as is his singing in it! You can’t be a Christian Bale fan, and not have heard him singing Santa Fe!
Not to mention, you’ll have another crush once it’s over. “Never fear, Brooklyn’s here!” (the Brooklyn boys all have CANES…I never knew seeing a newsboy with a cane could be so hot.)
Oh, Brooklyn! More than half a lifetime after I first fell in love with him, I still go to goo over Spot Conlon. Those eyes! That smirk! That swagger!
Maria March 27th, 2017
I like Christian Bale but for some reason I just feel meh towards most of these movies – I did love him in Little Women and I always, always had problems with the Jo/Laurie relationship because I thought that Jo was very short sighted when it came to him. I too believe he only married Amy because he was desperate to be a part of the March family and he wanted to remain close to Jo.
sara lehmann (@gloredhel) March 27th, 2017
I have seen The Secret Agent, due to my obsession with Eddie Izzard. I also adore Bob Hoskins, but…
DO NOT WATCH THE SECRET AGENT. It may be the most depressing film I’ve ever watched. Bale plays Bob Hoskins’ developmentally disabled brother-in-law. It does not end well.
ladylavinia1932 March 27th, 2017
I first saw Christian Bale in “EMPIRE OF THE SUN”. I was sooo impressed by his talent. Who ever heard of a 13-14 year-old carrying a Spielberg epic on his own? And he did it.
“PUBLIC ENEMIES” and “LITTLE WOMEN” are two of my favorite choices featured in this post. Although I was really impressed by his performance in “AMERICAN HUSTLE”, his physical appearance would not have appealed to anyone and the movie was set in the late 1970s.
Teresa March 27th, 2017
I see that “Exodus: Gods and Kings” (which is reputed to be even worse than the usual movie set in ancient Egypt) has gone in for the nemes headdress on soldiers. Clunky examples of the nemes, but still–it’s a royal headdress! Only one (or two, in the case of a coregency) person gets to wear it.
And why is Mr. Bale wearing a pseudo-medieval outfit (or is it pseudo-Roman?) in ca. 1250 BCE? Are those leather boots I see? And golden greaves on the priest on our left? Inquiring minds want to know.
Charity March 27th, 2017
One of my girl friends went through a Bale phase a few years ago. I never really got into him — I don’t mind him, and think he makes a great Batman, but I don’t seek him out, either.
That being said — my first reaction to the first two films listed:
OH MY GOSH LOOK HOW TINY HE WAS.
Newsies was a “thing” at a sleepover I went to once; the house was divided between Jack (Bale) fans and Spot (dark-haired Brooklyn kid) fans. I didn’t go for Jack (nor many blondes, point of fact). ;)
I also preferred Professor Bhaer to Laurie. My bad. (Is it because I like Gabriel Byrnes or because the professor engaged Jo in the sorts of ‘deeper conversations’ I like to have, or is it just my older man complex kicking in again? It’s probably the latter.)
Ugh, his Jesus movie was HORRIBLE. I think I watched 20 minutes of it. :P
Gotta say it, though it may get me hanged: I died of boredom watching “The New World.” I saw it in a theater with two other people and walking out, the woman ahead of me said, “I thought that would NEVER END.” I felt the same. It’s the only movie I was ever tempted to walk out of midway through. And yet, it’s had what, three Blu Ray releases while I’m still pining for “Emma” (1996)?
The world. It isn’t fair.
I loved “3:10 to Yuma,” though. Great movie about honor. Plus, Russell Crowe was a scoundrel with a heart and I like that sort of thing…
ladyaquanine73551 March 28th, 2017
Didn’t he also play Jesus in “Passion of the Christ?” Of course, I can understand why you wouldn’t include that one. None of you likes Mel Gibson, and frankly, the film was way too bloody even for me. I kinda passed on it when it was released in theaters all those years ago.
I think he was also in an interesting “talk-across-time” story called “Frequency,” where somehow, through talking through his dad’s old ham radio in the 90s or early 2000s, he talks to his actual father, still alive in the 60s, at the same time!
He also played Batman in the new movies, though I’m not a big fan of dark, depressing versions of Batman.
I had no idea he was in “Little Women!” I saw that in theaters ages ago, though back then, he wasn’t well-known as an actor.
Many of these movies, I’ve never even heard of, or I did hear about them, but I didn’t watch (with good reason).
lmmerrill March 28th, 2017
Jim Cavezel (or however it’s spelled) played Jesus in Passion of the Christ.
Thank you for clearing that up. The two actors look similar to each other, and I guess that confused me.
Erica March 28th, 2017
As a child, Christian Bale as Laurie in Little Women was one of my first period film boyfriends in my head.
I guess I need to see New World. Family lore has us descended from Pocahontas.
Loved him in Empire of the Sun and Little Women. He was good as the luggage boy in Henry V – small part in a big cast. Kenneth Branagh carried him in a severe minute long-shot across the battlefield after he was killed. No dialogue, just music and the horror of war. Haven’t enjoyed or haven’t seen any of the other movies.
“several minute”, not “severe minute” – haha.
Jamie March 28th, 2017
This has made my Monday. I’ve been a fan of his since Little Women (*swoon*) and he’s always good even if the movie isn’t.
Well it would have, if it were still Monday.
Sonya Heaney March 29th, 2017
I loved that Midsummer Night’s Dream movie (was it not filmed almost entirely in Tuscany?). Mind you, I haven’t seen it for years, and I’m not entirely sure how it holds up now. I was always involved in Dream productions, so I was a bit biased back then.
I get the love for Jo/Laurie, but I’ve also never felt the need to demonise Amy, and am happy with how that turns out. But the Jo and the German romance gives me the same vibes as the Winslet/Rickman Sense and Sensibility – a tad creepy…
Kathy March 29th, 2017
Lord, he was a beautiful child. The New World was all Colin for me. Guess I’ll have to watch again.
totchipanda March 31st, 2017
When my mum asked if I wanted to see the Newsies play, I asked her if she wanted a one-woman rendition of it. I still have the cassette tape of the soundtrack! It remains one of my fave movies to this day :D I saw the play last summer and told one of the staffers how much I had LOVED the movie, and she said that she had heard that a lot (but hadn’t seen it). Oh the bad fanfic I wrote as a young teen. I saw Little Women just because of Bale and was always so mad that Jo turned him down (now that I’m a lot older, I can appreciate the old doctor but a part of me will always be wailing for Laurie!)
I’ve watched more than one movie just for Christian Bale that I just didn’t care for otherwise… He’s on the Future Husband list ;)
Emily April 14th, 2017
I have ALSO watched more than one movie just for CB–Exodus and The New World being two that I never would’ve watched otherwise. Sigh. Love him.
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The Green Party of Connecticut
A unity of local Green Party chapters, the CTGP is committed to grassroots democracy, social justice, non-violence and ecological wisdom. These are the Four Pillars of all Green parties worldwide and are the first four principles of the Ten Key Values of the Green Party.
Join us as we build a grassroots effort to take back our government from corporate power brokers. We do not accept contributions from corporate PACs so we need your donations of time and money.
State Committee Meeting
Wednesday, June 12, 7:00 PM
Portland Senior Center, 7 Waverly Ave, Portland, CT
State Annual Meeting & Election of Officers
Saturday, May 18, 2019, 11:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Portland Senior Center
7 Waverly Avenue, Portland, CT
Annual meeting and election of officers for the Green Party of CT (see candidate statements).
Casting and counting of ballots by Ranked Choice Voting /Single Transferable Vote.
Proposed agenda:
11:00am Social hour, snacks, merchandise & literature tables
11:30am Welcome, introductions by attendees, agenda review
11:45am Statements from the candidates for the GPCT Executive Committee offices and representatives to the GPUS, followed by Question & Answer period.
1:00pm Lunch break: Potluck food and beverage; networking; merchandise; fundraising. Opportunity for 1-on-1 conversation with candidates.Complete ballots for Executive Committee and GPUS National Committee elections.
1:30pm Deadline for submission of ballots for internal offices
(Tallied by Internal Election Committee; no candidate will be involved in ballot counting)
1:30pm Guest speaker: Margaret Flowers, Co-Chair, GPUS Steering Committee
2:00pm Workshop Session A (breakout options, choose one)
A1: Hemp Economy, Michelle Louise Bicking
A2: Energy Sources & Efficiencies, Tom McCormick
A3: Promoting Peace, Eugene Woloszyn
2:45pm Workshop Session B (breakout options, choose one)
B1: Police Accountability, Bishop John Selders
B2: A Single-Payer Health Care System, Joanna Heller
B3: Public Banking, Ed Heflin
3:30pm GPCT focus:
Executive Committee report on last year’s activities
Discussion of 2019-20 priorities for policy, events, budget.
4:00pm GPUS Standing Committees and Caucuses
4:30pm Internal Election results announced.
Set date/time/place for next GPCT SCC meeting
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Saturday, April 27, 2019, 1:00-4:00 PM
Howie Hawkins of the NY State Green Party will speak on the topic of "How to Run on the Green New Deal in 2020."
Hawkins is a former Green candidate for New York Governor and for US Senate and is seeking the Green nomination for President.
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Bylaws proposal
GPCT BYLAWS PROPOSAL
SUBMITTED 12/6/2018
(compare with current bylaws)
I. Membership Definitions
A. The Green Party of Connecticut (GPCT) shall be comprised of individual members, Regional Chapters (Chapters), Town Committees, a State Central Committee (SCC), an Executive Committee (EC), and any subcommittees the SCC may establish.
B. Chapters and Town Committees shall be responsible for defining the membership of their individual bodies in their organization’s bylaws.
C. Individuals residing outside an area covered by a Chapter or a Town Committee shall be known as party members “at-large”.
D. Party members shall, upon request, receive notice of SCC meetings.
II. State Party Structure & Administration
A. The EC shall be comprised of an elected Chair, two Co-Chairs, a Treasurer, and a Secretary, and they shall be responsible for establishing the agenda for SCC meetings, duly considering recommendations and requests made by the SCC and its subsidiary organizations, posting the SCC agenda at least one week before the start of the meeting, monitoring the activities of Town Committees and Chapters, executing the SCC’s adopted plans and resolutions, and
recommending to the SCC any non-routine action that the SCC should consider executing.
1. The SCC agenda shall always include at least the following items:
a) Roll call;
b) Acceptance of previous minutes;
c) Correspondence;
d) Public comment;
e) Committee reports & referrals;
f) Old business;
g) New business; and
h) Adjournment.
2. Each member of the EC shall be assigned by the SCC to serve as the chief organizer of a different Federal Congressional district, and in that role shall serve as the point-person for all questions about the establishment of new chapters or town committees in that area, and shall otherwise help to facilitate organizing activities in that region. Contact information for each regional organizer shall be posted publicly on GPCT media platforms.
B. The SCC shall serve as the GPCT’s chief organizing body for state-wide and federal candidate, political, and party-building campaigns.
1. Voting members of the SCC shall include Party Officers and Local Representatives (hereafter referred to as “Representatives”).
2. Each officially recognized Chapter and Town Committee shall have the right to send one Representative, with voting rights, to each meeting of the State Central Committee.
a) Once more than two-thirds of all municipalities in Connecticut have established a Green Town Committee, recognized by both the State of Connecticut and the GPCT, the SCC shall constitute a Bylaws Revision Committee to create a new set of rules to apportion the number of votes each Town Committee shall be granted. New vote apportionment shall take into consideration both the number of active Greens in each municipality and the level of electoral success realized by each Town Committee. The adopted rules must require that votes are reapportioned no less frequently than every five years.
b) Once the EC has decided upon a date to hold an SCC meeting, the chair or co-chairs of each Chapter or Town Committee shall be given the agenda of that meeting. This must be done at least one week prior to an SCC meeting being held.
c) Each Chapter or Town Committee shall be responsible for designating their own Representative to attend each SCC meeting. In the event that no Representative has been selected by a Chapter or Town Committee, by default the title shall be granted to the chair of the given Chapter or Town Committee. In the event that there is a dispute over who shall serve as the Local Representative for a Chapter or Town Committee at a given SCC meeting, the minutes submitted from that entity shall be referenced for clarification. In the event that minutes to not help to clarify the situation, the Chair of the SCC shall be empowered to decide the matter.
3. The SCC shall be responsible for:
a) formulating Statements of Purpose and Principles, a biennial Platform, and basic plans for GPCT organization, programs, financing, and strategy;
b) determining and directing all action required for the implementation of the aforementioned plans;
c) acting on petitions for formation and acceptance of new Chapters and Town Committees;
d) keeping its policies, financial records, and bylaws in accordance with State law and national party policy;
e) annually creating and approving a budget for SCC functions;
f) maintaining minor or major party status; and
g) endorsing candidates in state-wide races and in races where a Chapter or Town Committee does not have jurisdiction.
4. The SCC may:
a) Establish subordinate committees;
b) Endorse candidates for public office in state-wide races and races in which a Chapter or Town Committee does not have jurisdiction;
c) Expend funds, in accordance with the law and with the Ethical Standards outlined herein, raised by the SCC; and
d) Take or direct action required for the execution of the GPCT’s basic plans for organization, programs, financing, and strategy.
5. So far as possible, the SCC shall delegate matters to appropriate subcommittees for debate, discussion, and proposal-writing.
a) To create a subcommittee, a charge must be authored, which shall outline the scope and abilities of the proposed subcommittee.
b) Unless otherwise noted in the charge of the subcommittee, all subcommittee decisions must be approved by the SCC before they may be enacted or otherwise take effect as official policy.
6. The SCC shall maintain minutes of all its meetings, which shall include a summary of discussion occurring on agenda items, recorded vote totals, and a rationale for decisions made. Party Officials or Local Representatives may author and submit a minority opinion to the SCC Secretary for inclusion in the record. The SCC shall generally conform with best practices as they are presented by the Freedom of Information Act.
7. Attendance by at least ⅔ of all Local Representatives and one Chair or Co-Chair shall be required for formal consideration of any business at a meeting, and a majority vote of the Representatives present shall be required for the adoption of any proposal.
C. The chair of an SCC subcommittee shall be responsible for presiding over their respective subcommittee(s), authoring meeting minutes for each meeting of the subcommittee, posting a notice of any subcommittee meeting publicly at least 24 hours in advance, and submitting regular reports to the SCC on items that have been referred to that subcommittee.
1. Subcommittee chairs shall be elected by the appointed members of that committee no less than annually, at the discretion of a majority of subcommittee members.
2. Subcommittee chairs shall, at the end of each term, be responsible for authoring a report on all actions taken by their body and for submitting that report both to the newly-elected chair of that subcommittee and to the Secretary of the GPCT for record-keeping purposes.
D. The powers not delegated to the Executive Committee or the State Central Committee by these bylaws, nor prohibited by it to the Chapters and Town Committees, are reserved to the Chapters and Town Committees respectively.
III. Party Officers & Elections
A. Each year, in the Month of May, the SCC shall hold their Annual Meeting.
B. when they will elect individuals to fill the following roles for a term of two years:
1. One Chair, who shall be the individual registered with the State Elections Enforcement Commission as the Chair of the SCC. The Chair shall be
responsible for presiding over meetings of the SCC and the Executive Committee. In the event that the Chair is absent from an SCC meeting, the two Co-Chairs shall be responsible for presiding over the meeting.
2. Two Party Co-Chairs, one of whom shall be generally responsible for the management of the party’s outward-facing media platforms, and the other of whom shall be generally responsible for fundraising functions of the Party. The Co-Chair responsible for fundraising functions shall also serve as the Deputy Treasurer of the SCC.
3. Treasurer, who shall be responsible for collecting and reporting the collection of all party income, managing and maintaining the state party’s bank account, promptly making payments for all duly authorized obligations, establishing procedures for the approval of expenditures, maintaining financial records in accordance with sound accounting practices, and publish monthly statements of initial and final assets, income, and expenditures.
4. Secretary, who shall be responsible for recording minutes of all SCC meetings and Executive Committee meetings, posting those minutes in a publicly accessible manner, establishing and maintaining a record of all members of the GPCT, and maintaining a record of all correspondence and information transmitted, through any printed or electronic medium, received by or sent from the GPCT.
5. Representatives, of a number to be determined by the Green Party of the United States, to the GPUS National Committee, who shall be responsible for both voting on proposals set before the National Committee and communicating information about the National Committee’s actions to the SCC.
C. Terms shall be two years in length, and no individual shall serve as the party Chair for more than two consecutive terms. Nothing in this document shall be construed to allow for an individual to serve in that role beyond a cumulative total of four consecutive years.
D. The Single Transferable Vote style of ranked-choice voting shall be used to elect the officers, and all Representatives shall have the right to cast one ballot in each election.
E. An individual may run for both Chair and Co-Chair in the same election. In the event that an individual wins the election for Chair and is also a candidate for Co-Chair, that candidate’s votes shall automatically be redistributed in the race for Co-Chair.
F. “None of the Above” shall be listed as the final, rankable option on any ballot issued by the GPCT, and any candidate receiving fewer votes than that option shall not be elected to office.
G. In the event that no candidate is elected to a given office at the Annual Meeting, the SCC shall call for new candidates and shall hold another election at the next subsequent SCC meeting.
1. Local Representatives shall vote by Ranked-Choice Ballot.
2. No candidate that received fewer votes than “None of the Above” at the Annual Meeting shall be allowed to put their name forward as a candidate in subsequent elections held for Party Official positions in that calendar year.
3. This process shall be repeated until one individual wins the given position.
H. The Chair and the Treasurer shall be given a key to access any PO Box or office space held in the GPCT’s name, and all members of the Executive Committee shall be given access to email addresses and other social media accounts held in the GPCT’s name.
I. In the event that a Party Officer resigns or otherwise vacates their position midterm, the Local Representatives shall vote to fill the vacancy for the remainder of the term at the next SCC meeting held at least 30 days following the resignation.
IV. Chapters & Town Committees
A. Green Town Committees and Chapters registered with the Green Party of Connecticut shall have the right to set their own rules surrounding membership to their organization.
B. Green Town Committees, as defined by the Secretary of the State of Connecticut, shall be formed when five or more party members residing in the
same town are actively involved with party activities and organizing.
1. To be recognized as an official Town Committee and be allowed to send a voting Representative to the SCC, prospective Town Committees must submit to the SCC:
a) sufficiently detailed bylaws for the Town Committee;
b) evidence that the Town Committee has been successfully recognized by the State of Connecticut’s State Elections Enforcement Commission;
c) evidence that at least five party members residing in the municipality are actively involved with party activities and organizing; and
d) thorough minutes from three meetings held over the course of no more than six month, at which meetings a minimum of five party members residing in the municipality were present for the entirety of the meeting.
C. Chapters may be formed when five or more party members residing in a region larger than one town are actively involved with party activities and organizing.
1. To form and be recognized as an official Chapter by the Green Party of Connecticut, and in turn be allowed to send a voting Representative to the SCC, prospective Chapters must submit to the State Central Committee:
a) sufficiently detailed bylaws for the Chapter;
b) evidence that at least five party members residing in the covered region are actively involved with party activities and organizing;
c) thorough minutes from meetings spanning the course of three consecutive months, at which meetings a minimum of five party members residing in the specified region were present for the entirety of the meeting; and d) evidence that they have created and successfully registered an ongoing Political Action Committee with the State Elections Enforcement Commission for the purposes of legally collecting and spending money on behalf of the Chapter.
2. The geographic area covered by the Chapter, also known as the Chapter’s jurisdiction, must be specified in the Chapter’s bylaws.
a) Chapter jurisdiction must be contiguous geographically at the time of that Chapter’s founding, and span two or more towns, none of which may already have a registered Town Committee.
b) Chapters may not claim jurisdiction over a municipality from which they have no active and involved members, and Chapters are responsible for providing evidence of involvement from members in each town over which it claims jurisdiction.
c) In the event that no party members from a given town attend Chapter meetings for a total of six consecutive months, that Chapter shall cease to hold jurisdiction over that town.
d) In the event that there is a dispute between individuals residing in a given town over which Chapter it should belong to, the SCC shall facilitate a ranked-choice vote among active registered Greens in that town.
(1) The Chapter receiving the support of a majority of participants in the vote shall be granted jurisdiction over the town in question.
(2) All registered Greens in the jurisdiction must receive written notification of the vote and be given a fair opportunity to participate either by mail or in-person.
(3) The cost to facilitate the vote shall be evenly paid by the Chapters involved in the dispute.
(4) In the event of a tie, a majority vote of the SCC shall serve as the tie-breaker.
D. Chapter Bylaws must include a clause allowing for municipalities to secede from the Chapter when the members of that area elect to create a Town Committee.
1. In the event that a Town Committee is created within the jurisdiction of a Chapter, the Chapter shall immediately cease to hold jurisdiction over the municipality that has created the Town Committee.
2. In the event there is ever a dispute between a Town Committee and a Chapter’s ultimate authority over a given area, the Town Committee shall hold precedence.
E. To maintain their status as an official affiliate of the GPCT, Chapters and Town Committees shall successfully hold monthly or bimonthly meetings and submit all meeting minutes produced by that body to the Secretary of the SCC no less than semi-annually.
1. In the event that a Chapter or Town Committee no longer has five members able to regularly attend meetings, those remaining in the Chapter or Town Committee shall have six months to recruit new individuals.
2. In the event that any Chapter or Town Committee goes more than six months without holding meeting with at least five members present, that
body shall be considered dissolved by the SCC.
F. Nothing stated within these bylaws shall be construed to disallow any number of Town Committees or Chapters from working together to coordinate regional political, party-building, or candidate campaigns, granted that no individual may have representation on the SCC by more than one Town Committee or Chapter.
G. Chapters and Town Committees shall each be responsible for contributing a minimum of $100.00 in dues to the State Party each fiscal year.
1. The $100.00 shall be in 2018 dollars, and the amount to be collected from each Chapter or Town Committee in dues shall be tied to inflation as reported by the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics.
2. After one year of delinquency in their payment, Chapters and Town Committees shall be given a written warning of the penalties they face in the event of further delinquency.
3. After two years of delinquency in their payment, candidates running for office within the jurisdiction of the given Chapter or Town Committee shall not be eligible to receive funding from the State Central Committee.
4. After three years of delinquency, the Chapter or Town Committee in question shall be considered defunct and no longer an official body of the GPCT.
5. This amount shall be due to the Treasurer of the SCC at the Annual Meeting each year.
V. Political Candidacy
A. Any individual seeking the Green Party of Connecticut’s endorsement for public office must sign a statement affirming their commitment to the Ten Key Values of the Green Party of the United States.
B. The SCC shall be the ultimate endorsing authority for all state-wide races and races in which no Chapter or Town Committee has jurisdiction, and shall be responsible for the recruitment of qualified and professional candidates to run for each such position.
1. Notice of a nominating convention must be presented by the Executive Committee to each Chapter and Town Committee no less than two weeks prior to its start.
2. All persons wishing to run for state-wide office shall submit an application; which shall include their name, a cover letter, and a resume; to the Executive Committee no less than one week before the start of the nominating convention at which they wish to be endorsed, and the submitted items shall be distributed to the various Chapters and Town Committees for consideration.
3. Candidates being considered for endorsement by the SCC without competition must be selected with two-thirds majority support. In the event that two or more candidates are each seeking endorsement for the same position, the Single Transferable Vote ranked-choice voting method will be used, and the winner will be endorsed for the position.
4. In the event that no member of the GPCT running for a public office under the jurisdiction of the SCC, including but not limited to state-wide offices, secures the party’s endorsement in the first round of voting, the SCC may consider applications submitted by individuals who are not members of the GPCT or its subsidiary organizations.
C. Individual Town Committees and Chapters shall be the ultimate endorsing authority for municipal or state-level races that fall squarely within their jurisdiction.
D. Town Committees and Chapters may, with consent from each group affected, vote to endorse candidates in all State Legislature and U.S. House of Representatives races that partially fall into each group’s jurisdiction, and those entities shall collectively be the ultimate endorsing authority for all such races.
VI. Ethical Standards
A. The SCC shall be responsible for creating, abiding by, and enforcing a Code of Ethics, which shall be followed by all members of the GPCT.
B. Failure to adhere to the Code of Ethics at a meeting of the SCC shall require the Chair or the Party Official currently presiding to issue a verbal warning for the first offense, dismiss the member from the meeting with a written warning on the second offense, and dismiss the member in question from the next twelve meetings upon the third offense.
C. Decisions of the Chair may be overturned by a two-thirds vote of the SCC, or a majority vote of the SCC may defer enforcement of the Code of Ethics to an Ad Hoc ethics committee, which shall be reconstituted upon each instance in which the SCC defers enforcement of the Code of Ethics.
VII. Bylaw Amendments & Revisions
A. Any Chapter or Town Committee may propose to the State Central Committee amendments or changes to the Green Party of Connecticut’s Bylaws.
1. The SCC shall refer the proposal to all active Chapters and Town Committees for review and recommendations.
2. Each Chapter and Town Committee shall vote to recommend rejection or approval of the proposal. Chapters and Town Committees shall submit their recommendation to the SCC within 60 days of the SCC referring the proposal to its subsidiary bodies.
3. If two-thirds of the Chapters and Town Committees recommend approval, the State Central Committee shall enact the proposed change. In the event that two-thirds of the Chapters and Town Committees do not recommend approval, the proposal shall not be adopted.
4. Chapters and Town Committees failing to submit their recommendation within the 60 day window shall be counted as an abstaining vote.
B. In the event that a clause in Article III, “Party Officers & Elections,” is successfully amended at a meeting of the SCC, the SCC shall hold a new election for Executive Committee positions at the next SCC meeting following the adoption of said amendments to Article III. Individuals elected mid-term shall only serve until the next Annual Meeting in an odd-numbered year. The new elections shall be held in accordance with the newly updated bylaws.
C. All amendments adopted at a meeting of the SCC shall be enforced beginning at the start of the next SCC meeting following the adoption of said amendments.
You can vote for these candidates anywhere in Connecticut:
for US Senate
Peter Goselin
for Attorney General
Mike DeRosa
for Secretary of the State
Ed Heflin
for Comptroller
There is no Green ballot line for Governor.
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AMD Trinity Doing Much Better than Llano
Those that might not really understand why exactly is Trinity doing much better than Llano, should only remember that AMD now rules 43% of the low to mid-end PC market with its Brazos and Llano platforms.
AMD's Corporate Vice President of Desktop Product Line, Ms. Leslie Sobon has admitted to Fudzilla.com that Llano was a troublesome and delayed part, but now the company is executing much better with Trinity, Fudzilla reports. The reality is that if the “troublesome and delayed” Llano along with the 40nm Brazos got AMD 43% of the market while not having a single top-performing x86 model, Trinity will normally do much better. Sure the company has not significantly upgraded Brazos, but it doesn’t need to as Atom’s competition is practically null and only Intel’s market clout is sustaining Atom sales. Trinity is AMD’s first mobile oriented mainstream part and it excels in user experience while delivering Rory Read’s “good enough” x86 performance and impressive 3D capabilities at modest TDP values that were previously unattainable for AMD.
This is the first time AMD has managed to squeeze this much performance inside a 25W or a 35W TDP and the 17W Trinity parts are a complete novelty for the company. Also, for the first time in recent history, the company is improving its OEM and mobile shipments while placing the DIY market second. AMD is going for the higher margins in the mobile sector and the significant sales in the OEM market and it is ensuring that enough volume is available to fulfill the respective demand. Intel itself has apparently placed the x86 performance factor second so it seems that, even in the tough year of 2012, AMD managed to be a trend setter.
AMD logo
Image credits to AMD
DeepCool NEPTWIN Dual-Fan Cooler
DeepCool has just launched yet another cooling solution and this one offers complete compatibility with most of AMD and Intel’s sockets and also comes bundled with two large 120-millimeter fans.
The new cooling solution from DeepCool is officially called Neptwin and it comes with six U-shaped heatpipes that have a 6-millimeter diameter each. We’re still wondering why cooler makers aren’t moving their designs towards 8-millimeter heatpipes, but it seems that such a move will not affect the mainstream too soon.
The copper base is mirror polished and the whole thing weighs in at an impressive 1109 grams (2.44 pounds). The DeepCool Neptwin cooling solution is compatible with AMD’s FM1, AM3+, AM3, AM2+ and AM2 sockets and Intel’s LGA2011, LGA1366, LGA1155, LGA1156 and LGA775 platforms.
DeepCool NEPTWIN Dual Fan Cooler
Images credits to DeepCool
Most Tablet Makers Unimpressed with Intel Clover Trail
Intel’s Atom architecture took the computing market by surprise with its incredibly low power consumption, but also the unbelievably low performance. Now it seems that tablet makers have taken a good look at the way netbooks evolved and are apparently steering clear of Atom.
During this year’s IDF event in San Francisco, California, Intel reportedly touted “over 20 tablet design wins” with their Atom processors, and while this is a good number to start, we’d ask Intel if this is all it was able to get. Back when Nvidia was talking about Kepler, the company was bragging about “more than 300 design wins” and having a discrete GPU in a laptop is adding an extra cost as the same device could work just fine with an iGPU from AMD or Intel. Going for Intel’s Medfield or Clover Field platform is not adding any obvious extra hardware costs to a tablet design. The manufacturer should only decide if it wants to build an Atom-based tablet on not.
Actually going for Intel’s Atom could make the tablet a little bit more attractive as there is a huge software base available for the user, but there are many issues making the whole thing unattractive for tablet makers. One of the first and most important aspects is the low performance of the processors and the iGPUs inside them. A user running Windows8 compatible software on an Atom tablet will probably be frustrated about the low performance of the device and will return it or not buy it in the first place. Most customers are used with the performance they get from their laptops or desktops and seeing how the same programs move and feel on an Atom tablet will make the gadget less desirable. Microsoft made WindowsRT incompatible with the current x86 applications, thus forcing software makers to rework their programs and maybe optimize them in the process of porting to WindowsRT.
Even in demonstrations seen by our colleagues at IFA, WindowsRT tablets seemed simply snappier than Windows 8 models and this leads us to believe that many programs will actually work on Clover Trail, but the performance difference compared to a desktop x86 CPU will be too obvious. The second aspect is the added cost that Intel’s platform has, as the company is known for considerably overpricing its platforms compared to the competition. The third, and probably the most important, financial aspect is the added cost of a Windows 8 operating system license that can’t really compare in any way with Google’s Android that’s free.
There are no apparent power consumption advantages over ARM designs so this will not be a marketable feature as Qualcomm’s and Nvidia’s chips are considerably better. These and several other reasons are apparently keeping tablet makers away from Intel’s newest Atom platform.
Intel Developer Forum 2012 Logo
Image credits to Intel
Nokia Details Windows Phone 7.8 Features for Lumia Users
Nokia has already unveiled to the world its first smartphones running under Microsoft’s upcoming Windows Phone 8 platform, and it is currently preparing them for launch.
At the same time, the company is working on providing existing Lumia users with a new OS upgrade, none other than the Windows Phone 7.8 platform that Microsoft has announced back in June. According to Nokia, existing devices will benefit not only from an updated interface, just as Microsoft promised, but also from a series of other enhancements, such as new features and applications. “In short, there is everything that you currently love about your Lumia, plus new developments coming in the future to help ensure that your Lumia experience will remain the envy of your friends,” a recent post on Nokia Conversations reads.
Following the release of Nokia City Lens for the Lumia 710, Lumia 800 and Lumia 900 devices, as well as that of Nokia Counters, the Finnish handset vendor will bring Cinemagraph to its existing Lumia users, along with updates to Smart Group Shot. According to the company, the upcoming upgrades are meant to provide users with better photo shooting and sharing capabilities, and will be accompanied by some other improvements as well. Among these, Nokia counts:
A new Start screen look and feel, familiar from Windows Phone 8, giving you a whole new look the moment you unlock your phone
Ringtone maker app to selected markets to create a personal ringtone
Contact share app updated to support sharing over Bluetooth in addition to SMS and email
Bluetooth file transfer to send media files via Bluetooth from your Lumia device to any other phone
With Windows Phone 8 expected to become officially available at the end of October, more info on when this OS upgrade will be pushed out should become available in the not too distant future. For the time being, all that Nokia shared on the matter was that “these updates for the Lumia 610, Lumia 710, Lumia 800 and Lumia 900 smartphones will be phased.”
Image credits to Nokia
MSI GTX 660 TwinFrozr III Video Cards
Reports oing to happen next week, right after Apple’s iPhone 5 presentation, but it seems MSI decided it couldn’t wait for the official schedule anymore.
The company has apparently put out the official press release for its new MSI GeForce GTX 660 TwinFrozr III graphics cards and the toys are reportedly already available at several online outlets. The card is a whole lot cooler than the reference design as MSI touts a 19 degree Celsius lower working temperature and the cooling system is also 12.9 decibels quieter.
MSI’s card comes with an impressive factory overclock as the GPU works at 1098 MHz base frequency, but unfortunately the memory is set at the standard 6008 MHz. Online pricing ranges between 221 EUR and $280, depending on the shop.
MSI GeForce GTX 660 TwinFrozr III Graphics Cards
Images credits to VideoCardz
Intel Top-Performing Haswell Coming in Late 2013
It seems that the big message to take home from this year’s IDF event in San Francisco is that the new architecture is power-efficiency oriented and there was practically no emphasis on performance.
Not even the impressive new iGPU is allowed to truly shine and display its peromance. Intel is keeping the TDP specifications very tight and therefore the new GT3 iGPU can’t run at the same high frequencies as the HD4000 does today. We already detailed these aspects, but it seems that Intel is not at all interested in the performance competition and thus the top-performing Haswell CPUs will only enter the market in late 2013, VR-Zone reports.
Most industry insiders and the experts in the know believe this is mostly due to AMD’s inability to challenge Intel’s x86 processors. This may change once Steamroller will be launched, but until then there is little hope that the desktop Haswell will be launched.
Intel IDF 2012 Logo
Intel Haswell chip
BlackBerry 10 Lands with the Largest App Ecosystem of Any 1st-Gen OS
Early next year, Canadian mobile phone maker Research In Motion will bring to the market its first devices running under the BlackBerry 10 platform, and it seems quite bullish about it.
The company expects for the new OS and devices powered by it to enjoy significant success and to help it regain the market share it has been losing lately. One reason for this success, Alec Saunders, RIM's vice president of developer relations and ecosystem development said, would be the largest app ecosystem that BlackBerry 10 will enjoy when compared to other first-gen platforms, CNet reports.
RIM has been working hard on attracting a lot of developers to its upcoming mobile platform, and it seems that it might have succeeded in doing so. However, with Android and iOS consolidating their leading positions and with Windows Phone coming fast from behind, it’s clear that RIM needs a bit more than just apps to ensure BlackBerry 10’s success.
Images credits to CrackBerry
Apple New iPhone 5 Launched
Tim Cook and his troops took the stage at San Francisco’s Yerba Buena Center for the Arts today and introduced the new generation Apple smartphone - the iPhone 5.
Touted as the thinnest and lightest iPhone ever, the iPhone 5 is redesigned with a unibody aluminum case, a 4-inch Retina display, an Apple-designed A6 chip, fast wireless technology, better battery life, and iOS 6, “the world’s most advanced mobile operating system with over 200 new features." “iPhone 5 is the most beautiful consumer device that we’ve ever created,” said Philip Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing. “We’ve packed an amazing amount of innovation and advanced technology into a thin and light, jewel-like device with a stunning 4-inch Retina display, blazing fast A6 chip, ultrafast wireless, even longer battery life; and we think customers are going to love it.” For a full rundown of the technicalities, eager readers can visit Apple’s tech specs page right here.
Many soon-to-be iPhone 5 buyers will be interested in the design. Apple says it’s got an all-new 7.6 mm anodized aluminum body that is 18 percent thinner and 20 percent lighter than iPhone 4S. “Designed with an unprecedented level of precision, iPhone 5 combines an anodized aluminum body with diamond cut chamfered edges and glass inlays for a truly incredible fit and finish,” says the company. After design, comes performance. The new A6 chip is said to maximize performance and power efficiency with up to twice the CPU and graphics performance of its predecessor. According to the Cupertino giant, “almost everything you do on iPhone 5 is blazing fast for launching apps, loading web pages and downloading email attachments.”
It’s also got an 8-megapixel camera and the new panorama feature that lets you capture images of up to 28 megapixels by simply moving the camera across a scene. iPhone 5 will be available in either white & silver or black & slate on September 21 in the US, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore and the UK. The international rollout is slated for September 28, with countries like Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland. Pricing begins at $199 / 154 EUR for the 16GB model. You can learn more about the new iPhone on Apple's site.
Apple iPhone 5 banner
Image credits to Apple
Apple's September 12 Keynote Leaked: New iPhone, iPod Refresh, iTunes Update
As if the iPhone 5 announcement wasn’t already half-spoiled by all the leaks as of late, Apple has now leaked all the major announcements it’s about to make on stage, one hour ahead of the big event.
Eagle-eyed fans conducting searches on Apple.com in the hours leading up to the big iPhone 5 event have confirmed that Apple will be calling its next smartphone the “iPhone 5.” Not only that, but they’ve even managed to confirm it will sport LTE networking. Other searches yielded an iTunes update. And now, thanks to some even better inspired customers, the entire keynote has been leaked. All the major announcements Apple plans to make today can be seen in the above screenshot.
These three announcements will be made on Apple’s PR section, following the keynote, according to Cultofmac (the first two are basically the entire keynote).
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Apple-Unveils-New-iTunes
Apple is going to introduce a new iPhone, and two new iPods today. The iTunes update will undoubtedly matter as well. And there could well be some minor updates on the iPod shuffle front (and some new accessories), but that’s pretty much it. One new iPhone. Two new iPods.
Apple.com search results
Image credits to CultofMac
14,600 nVidia Tesla GPUs Powers Oak Ridge Titan Supercomputer
While Intel is celebrating the Stampede HPC system and the role played by Xeon Phi in its creation, NVIDIA has its own reason to be giddy: the soon-to-be fastest supercomputer of them all.
Some may have already heard about Titan, but for those who haven't, Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is currently building it. We've now learned, from a report, that there will be 14,592 Tesla K20 graphics processing units involved in the building of the HPC conglomerate. While 16-core AMD Opteron CPUs do the regular computing, NVIDI's GPU accelerators do the parallel processing tasks.
The Titan will have 18,688 nodes, each with a 32 GB of memory. The cumulative floating-point performance should end up at above 20 Petaflops (Sequoia, the current leader, offers 2.01327). So far, ORNL has received only 32 Kepler-based Tesla K2 units. 1000 more should be delivered this week, while Titan itself will be completed by March 2013.
NVIDIA Tesla cores power Titan supercomputer
Image credits to NVIDIA
Sony Alpha NEX-6, the “Normal” One Among Camera Titans
Normally, we wouldn't say that a thousand dollars is agreeable, let alone cheap, but Sony's NEX-6 might wind up being considered thus, for a while, by people familiar with those two beasts revealed a short time ago.
NEX-6 is an interchangeable lens camera that uses a 16.1-megapixel image sensor and can record Full HD video (1080p). Like the Cyber-shot and A99, it uses Sony's Bionz image processor, as well as a wide ISO range (up to 25,600 sensitivity).
The full list of specifications can be read on Sony's website, and there are two versions of the product: one with 16-50mm Lens and one without. Expected to ship starting November 2012, the former is priced at $999.95 / 774 Euro, while the latter has a tag of $849.99 / 659 Euro. Special lenses will ship alongside them, though one might take a bit longer in arriving.
Sony Alpha NEX-6 camera
Image credits to Sony
Sony Alpha A99 Flagship Full-Frame DSLR Camera
Sony is bound to leave a few people flabbergasted now that it has launched a compact camera equipped with a 24.3-megapixel sensor, but it wouldn't be easy to see just how significant an invention the Cyber-shot RX1 is without a “normal” product to compare it to.
The Sony Alpha A99 full-frame DSLR camera is the sort of large and solid photo and video shooting product that full-frame 24.3-megapixel sensors are actually made for. The company intends to start shipping it in November, for a price, curiously enough, identical to that of the RX1: $2,799.95 / 2,167.31 Euro. Before anyone asks why the sums are the same, there is, in fact, a reason why the A99 is as expensive even if it doesn't demand the same painstaking manufacturing effort implied in cramming 24.3MP quality inside a small frame. Most of all, A99 boasts a Dual AF system, which pairs eleven cross-sensors with a 102-point focal plane phase-detection AF sensor. The result is a 19-point autofocus system that can track objects easier and faster. That said, perspectives can be locked onto via an XGA OLED Tru-Finder digital viewfinder (100-percent coverage) while an LCD on the back (1.2 million colors) displays the preview.
If the lighting isn't suitable, the sensitivity can be adjusted thanks to the Bionz processor, which can go from ISO 50 to 25,600. Furthermore, the camera can shoot rapid-fire images at 6 frames per second, or 10 FPS when Tele-zoom (a high-speed mode) is engaged. For the record, the Cyber-shot RX1 can only manage 5 fps. Other things worth noting are Full HD video recording in 24p/25p/50p/60p (continuous autofocus), real-time HD output (over HDMI) and a “silent” multi-controller on the front (lets shutter speed, audio record levels, ISO sensitivity and other things be adjusted while shooting a film). Finally, the A99 is equipped with a headphone jack and ships with an optional XLR adapter box.
Sony expects the A99 to work best with new 400mm f2.8 G SSM II lenses with zoom, or new wide-aperture Carl Zeiss A-mount prime Planar T f1.4 ZA SSM. Unfortunately, these lenses won't be out until 2013, in spring.
Images credits to Sony
Here Is Pre-Haswell Ultrabooks Are Look Like
We’ve only just talked about Haswell-based ultrabooks, but those products won't actually be up for sale any time soon, not before the year is out at any rate, which means Intel has to fill the time gap with Ivy Bridge-based designs.
That doesn't mean the corporation doesn't have anything new to offer though, even if the general blueprint stays the same. The folks at Mobile Geeks have provided us with the specification sheet of the new ultraportable mobile personal computers. There were several prototypes there, but the one they paid most attention to was particularly packed with features that most ultrabooks lack. The touchscreen wasn't all that shocking, even though it is, still, considered rare and unusual on a clamshell system. The real surprise was the NFC capability (Near Field Communication), being something more common to smartphones and tablets, just like GPS, UMTS (Universal Mobile Telecommunications System), ambient light sensors and movement sensors.
Being a prototype, the ultrabook was neither named nor priced, but we are hoping the amount of money needed to buy one won't be much higher than the “sweet spot” of $699 / 699 Euro, which ultrabooks still haven't achieved. That said, the 13.3-inch LCD (liquid crystal display) uses a native resolution of 1600 x 900 pixels, one step below the Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) of Haswell ultrabooks. Everything else is normal, insofar as a Core i7-based mobile PC can be called such: 4 GB of RAM (random access memory), a 180 GB Intel SSD, all the USB and video ports one could possibly need, Gigabit Ethernet and, of course, the Windows 8 operating system.
When the product starts selling, there should be other CPU options, since Core i7 high-end chips are a bit too expensive for most people, and the whole point of ultrabooks was to offer good performance in a thin package and at a reasonable price.
Intel ultrabook prototype
Images credits to Mobile Geeks
Intel Core i7-3970X Extreme CPU, Detailed Report
It is somewhat ironic that the architecture used in the making of Intel's strongest desktop central processors is one step behind that of common ones, but high performance always warrants more work and, thus, more time.
By that we mean to say that the strongest Extreme Edition Core i7 CPUs are based on the Sandy Bridge-E core, not Ivy Bridge. For that matter, by the time Ivy Bridge-E cores are ready, Intel will have already launched the Haswell micro-architecture. That said, there is a single Sandy Bridge-E high-end CPU that Intel still has to launch this year: Core i7-3970X. Slides published by BSN show that the base clock speed is of 3.5 GHz, while the Turbo Boost frequency can be of up to 4 GHz. For a chip with no less than six different cores, that is quite a bit. The cache memory is of 15 MB (L3), while the Hyper Threading technology allows a system to see 12 logical cores instead of “only” 6. Everything else is the same as on the other Extreme Edition SB-E units: a thermal design power of 130W (at most), compatibility with socket 2011 motherboards and unlocked multiplier.
We don't know for sure when shipments will begin, but it should be either this month (September 2012) or the next. No doubt overclockers will have a field day as soon as they get their hands on the Core i7-3970X. There is, unfortunately, one little problem with the processor, and we don't mean the lack of DDR3-1866 memory. The “problem” is lack of support for PCI Express 3.0 graphics adapters, which only the 22nm Ivy Bridge-E chips will have, in 2013, but which “normal” CPUs already offer. In related news, BSN's slides mention several other processors, whose specifications are unknown: Core i7-4930, i7-4960, i7-4970, and possibly i7-4990.
Intel Desktop Platform Roadmap, readies new Ivy Bridge-E CPU
Image credits to Bright Side Of News
Intel Haswell Ultrabooks to Have Nine-Hour Battery Life and Just $699 Price
Intel Developer Forum (IDF), currently taking place in San Francisco, California, has brought about some interesting revelations regarding the upcoming range of ultrabooks.
After the deliberately vague data on the Haswell CPUs themselves, as well as the Clover Trail Atom line, we are glad to see some specifics on a certain product range that the CPUs will reside in. We are, naturally, speaking of ultrabooks, those ultrathin laptops that Intel has been trying to use as a sort of anti-tablet buffer, albeit without a sufficient amount of success. We are fairly sure that slates have already established themselves as a product that consumers like enough to see as independent from the PC segment. Still, since many people will have to choose between one and a laptop, for financial reasons if nothing else, Intel hopes to rekindle interest in the latter. Ultrabooks powered by Haswell CPUs, priced at $699 / 543-699 Euro, will be capable of running for up to nine hours on a single battery charge, WCCFtech reports. What's more, they will have low-capacity NAND solid-state drives, no doubt for the Smart Response Technology (SSD caching), assuming the main storage drive isn't an SSD itself.
Furthermore, multi-gesture touchpads, Wi-Fi, Wireless Display support (WiDi) and 720p HD video chat will be default assets. Not only that, but the Santa Clara, California-based company means to install Anti Malware protection software, as well as identity protection technology, on the ultrabooks, alongside the Windows 8 operating system. As for everything else, OEMs would have to ship ultrabooks with 4 GB of DDR3-1600 RAM, 13-inch displays of 1366 x 768 or 1920 x 1080 pixels resolution and 32 GB SSD + 320 GB HDD for storage (or just a 128 GB SSD).
Shipments will, of course, only begin in 2013, as Haswell is not going to be released until then. PCMark vantage should return a score of 16,000 when run on them, and 80 MB/s in the PC Mark Vantage Video test.
Intel Haswell ultrabook specification plans
Image credits to WCCFtech
New Type of Windows Tablet Will be Powered by 32nm Intel Atom Clover Trail
9/12/2012 01:06:00 AM dannzfay No comments
Since Intel is holding the latest edition of its developer forum, the company is talking about its upcoming CPUs in official capacity, and that includes the Clover Trail.
Unfortunately, even now the IT player is proving to be less than forthcoming on the details, despite the press releases being long. We aren't quite surprised, not after seeing the same happening with the Haswell. That doesn't mean we aren't a bit disappointed though. Nevertheless, Intel did mention a few things about the new mobile system-on-chip (SoC), so we'll summarize them here. Unlike Haswell, Clover Trail won’t use the 22nm process, but the 32nm. The architecture is expected to compensate for the lack of energy efficiency gain associated with more advanced processing nodes. Both tablets and convertible devices will use it, or so Intel hopes and expects, now that Windows 8 is almost here.
The chip giant also vows that next-generation Windows devices will have improved security, better support for applications, enhanced media and certain new features. "We believe Windows 8 on Intel architecture will deliver the best experience, performance and compatibility across computing platforms," said David (Dadi) Perlmutter, chief product officer and executive vice president of Intel. For our part, we think Intel has its work cut out for it, now that some major Atom customers have decided to quit while they're ahead. We are referring to ASUS and Acer. They reportedly chose to stop making products based on that particular processor lineup. It is the latest and greatest hint that ARM has truly begun to erode Intel's market share on the portable PC front. At this point, we'll have to wait and see how many of those promised 20 tablets and 140 ultrabooks are still coming out, and if the convertible units that Intel has talked about are included in these numbers or not.
Intel Atom logo
Intel Will Launch Haswell CPUs with 20X+ the Power Efficiency of Sandy Bridge on 2013
Given that the Intel Developer Forum in San Francisco has been underway for two days now, it would have been odd if Intel hadn't said anything about the next year (2013) and what would happen then.
The promise of better hybrid drives (SSHD, solid-state hybrid drives as it were) is one thing that will have consumers, and IT companies alike, on the edge of their seats. Nevertheless, Intel is a CPU maker first and foremost, so, naturally, the world is more interested in what the corporation will do on that front. The 22nm Haswell microarchitecture took center stage, as we expected, and now we have the closest thing to an official confirmation that the line will, indeed, spawn at least one chip with 10W TDP. The announcement didn't outright say it, but it did promise that Haswell would be over 20 times more energy efficient than Sandy Bridge (second-generation Core-series CPUs). What's more, Intel said that even less power-hungry chips would be launched in 2013, based on the same architecture.
Ultrabooks will, obviously, benefit greatly from all this. One can never have too much battery life after all, and it doesn't hurt that the CPUs will supposedly have better performance and more features compared to those of today, despite the reduced energy requirements. "The 4th generation Intel Core processor family and our new line of low-power processors will usher in an era of unprecedented innovation in mobile computing," said David (Dadi) Perlmutter, chief product officer and executive vice president of Intel. "Our focus to deliver even lower power with the great performance that our processors are known for is as fundamentally significant as when we shifted our development focus beyond sheer processor speed in 2001. As a result, you'll see our customers delivering sleek and cool convertible designs, as well as radical breakthrough experiences across a growing spectrum of mobile devices."
ARM-based units have been getting stronger as of late, and it was just the other day that we saw a 22-inch ARM all-in-one running Android. Thus, Intel isn't outdoing itself here as much as it is accomplishing what it needs to.
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BlackBerry Porsche Design P'9983 Launching on September 17
BlackBerry has already confirmed it will launch its innovative Passport smartphone on September 24, so fans must already be excited by the new release.
However, it looks like the Canadian company is readying another surprise for its fans in the form of another BlackBerry 10 smartphone, namely the Porsche Design P'9983. The premium handset has just confirmed for launch on September 17, which is about one week ahead of the BlackBerry Passport announcement, CrackBerry reports. While the Passport will be officially introduced in three major cities in the same day, London, Dubai and Toronto, BlackBerry Porsche Design P'9983 will only be launched in Dubai. Still, this shouldn't be a surprise given the fact that all premium BlackBerry smartphones branded Porsche Design have been initially launched in Dubai. According to the latest rumors, BlackBerry Porsche Design P'9983 should cost no less than $2000 / €1500, which does seem to come in line with the price tags of some of the previous models.
Apart from the phone outright cost, we also know how the smartphone will look like thanks to a series of leaked press shots that we've attached in the gallery section of the news. Along with the said photos, all the specs of the BlackBerry Porsche Design P'9983 have been leaked as well, so now we know what's underneath the premium chassis. BlackBerry's premium smartphone may cost up to $2000 / €1500. First of all, the Porsche Design P'9983 will be the first to ship with BlackBerry 10.3 operating system out of the box. The new OS will be offered as an update to all other compatible BlackBerry smartphone, but the Porsche Design P'9983 and Passport will be the first to come with OS 10.3 onboard. Hardware-wise, the premium smartphone is expected to be armed with a 1.5GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, 2GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. There was no mention of microSD card in the leaked specs sheet, so we must assume it lacks one.
On the back, BlackBerry Porsche Design P'9983 will pack an 8-megapixel photo snapper with autofocus, LED flash and image stabilization, while in the front there will be a 2-megapixel camera. The smartphone is rumored to sport a 3.1-inch OLED display that supports 720 x 720 pixels resolution. It's also worth mentioning this will be the first Porsche Design handset with physical keyboard that's powered by BlackBerry 10 OS. Last but not least, the Porsche Design P'9983 will be equipped with a removable 2100 mAh battery and a wide range of connectivity options, including LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0 and GPS with A-GPS support.
lackBerry Porsche Design P'9983 launch invitation
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BlackBerry Porsche Design P'9983 (front)
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BlackBerry Porsche Design P'9983 (back)
Samsung Trolls Apple over iPhone 6’s Size, Says Galaxy Note 4 is “More Than Big”
Apple’s announcement that the next iPhone will pack a much larger than 4-inch display, seem to have fueled competition’s attacks against the company’s new products.
BlackBerry, Sony, HTC and Microsoft all had their laughs on Apple’s iPhone 6, but Samsung had to have the last laugh. The South Korean company took it to Twitter to mock the Cupertino-based company for one of its previous statements, which does not stand anymore in light of the new iPhone 6 announcement. Steve Jobs said once that “no one is going to buy a big phone,” but as much as we’d like to think of him as a visionary, he didn’t get it right this time. Samsung had tremendous success with its Galaxy Note lineup of phablet and many other companies seem to enjoy popularity with its bigger smartphones. Jobs quote does seem like a low blow from Samsung, especially that it’s followed by another statement that highlights Apple’s hypocrisy: “Guess who surprised themselves and changed their minds.”
However, we don’t know if Apple would have gone official with such a large iPhone if Steve Jobs would have lived today. Perhaps he would have found new way to make the iPhone desirable, even with a small display.
Is Samsung Galaxy Note 4 really "more than big"? Samsung ends its trolling with a smart reply to Apple’s iPhone 6 “bigger than bigger” tagline: Samsung Galaxy Note 4 “#more than big.” Now, we’ve already compared the iPhone 6 Plus and Samsung Galaxy Note 4, but until both phablets actually hit the market there’s no way to tell for sure which one’s better performance-wise. This means that this kind of trolling will continue even after both smartphones will be available on the market. There’s no doubt about it, bit phablet have their strong points and their downsides, so in the end, it’s a matter of personal taste or needs. In fact, there’s more to that given the fact that when you choose a certain smartphone you choose an ecosystem. iOS and Android are completely different platforms and those who back them up had to shape their products around these operating systems.
Ironically, both iPhone 6 and Samsung Galaxy Note 4 are expected to have lower sales than its predecessors, but until they actually hit shelves there’s no way to tell for sure. That’s certainly to be expected from two devices that really don’t bring anything innovative to the table. So, which one do you prefer? The new, bigger iPhone 6 or the good ol’ Galaxy Note 4?
Samsung's tweet on iPhone 6's size
Intel Core m Broadwell Benchmark Shows Better Graphics than AMD
The Core m mobile central processing unit (arguably System-on-Chip, or SoC for short) is one of the most ambitious ventures that Intel has had in years. Now, the company has the benchmarks to prove it.
Although that's not exactly accurate, since it wasn't the company that ran the tests that we're about to look through. Instead, a third party got ahold of a tablet powered by it. Not that we're complaining. Independent benchmarks are always preferable to the ones that companies may or may not release. Less chance of them being biased after all. So what do the tests show, you might ask? Actually, they paint a pretty promising picture for everyone who had high hopes from the new processor.
The chip beat everything pitted against it; A 12.5-inch tablet powered by the Intel Core m central processing unit was compared against the results previously registered by equivalent devices based on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 and even AMD's E-Series APUs (accelerated processing unit). We mostly expected the chip to be better than the Qualcomm one, since that was a specific point raised by Intel during its IFA 2014 keynote that we attended on September 5. However, the real surprise was that the processor came out better than the AMD APUs as well. APUs are famed for having better graphics than pretty much every other processor out there, but Intel's Core m apparently does better even there. In Cinebench R11.5, the GL bench to be precise, the processor managed 17 FPS with 2.48 pts CPU. A lot better than any Atom, Pentium, or AMD E-Series tests ever recorder. Fair enough. Cinebench R11.5 is CPU-intensive, and Intel clearly holds the leadership in that area.
Not much to say about the SunSpider benchmark. Core m scores 142.8 under Internet Explorer 12 in Windows 8.1. Good, but nothing we didn't see coming. That leaves the surprise: in 3DMark IceStorm Unlimited, Core m scores 50,985 points, twice what Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 can do, and more than even the actual GPUs in AMD E-Series APUs.
The specs of the Core m; Just in case you haven't seen them yet or would appreciate having your memory refreshed, the Core m offers the following: two Broadwell x86 64-bit cores, PCI Express 3.0 root complex, 4 MB L3 cache, dual-channel LPDDR3 support, and a graphics chip with 192 stream engines and 24 execution units. Everything runs at a TDP of just 4.5W; not quite as great as on ARM chips, Snapdragon 800 included, but close.
The 12.5-inch Core m tablet running Cinebench R11.5
SunSpider benchmark results
3DMark benchmark results
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Playmates announces Ninja Ghostbusters
Playmates announces Ninja Ghostbusters#4895789
By Kingpin - July 20th, 2017, 3:27 pm - Posts: 12539
- July 20th, 2017, 3:27 pm #4895789
During a panel at San Diego Comic Con, Playmates revealed crossover figures, the Ninja Ghostbusters. Each figure is six inches in size with full articulation, and will be packaged with the familiar Ghostbusters equipment, as well as a unique ghost accessory for each Turtle.
The figures are planned to retail for $19.99 each, and will be a Target exclusive. They are expected to go on sale this fall, and are believed to tie into IDW plublishing's plan to see the Ghostbusters and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles cross paths once more in a sequel to 2014's four-part miniseries.
Re: Playmates announces Ninja Ghostbusters#4895802
By zeta otaku - July 20th, 2017, 6:57 pm - Posts: 1333
These are neat, but I gotta say 2 things...
Turtles with hair is freakish looking.
I disagree with the shown mash up! Donatello/Egon is a given. Leo should've been Winston, Raph as Peter and Mikey as Ray.
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By featofstrength - July 20th, 2017, 7:11 pm - Posts: 1311
Wish they had interchangeable, regular turtle heads.
Also... Target exclusives?!
f*** that noise, man.
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By pferreira1983 - July 23rd, 2017, 5:14 am - Posts: 1400
- July 23rd, 2017, 5:14 am #4895953
To quote Adult Swim "I just cowabungered in my pants!"
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By Darthsavo - July 28th, 2017, 1:04 pm - Posts: 16
I prefer mine...
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By DreamCatcherAM - August 17th, 2017, 9:20 pm - Posts: 8
- August 17th, 2017, 9:20 pm #4897148
OMG I love this!! Two awesome parts of my childhood put together! My nostalgic boner has never been harder....
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By Seth Rex - November 24th, 2017, 6:43 pm - Posts: 167
- November 24th, 2017, 6:43 pm #4901259
When were these supposed to come out? Cause they have yet to appear in my 2 local Targets.
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By timeware - November 27th, 2017, 4:44 pm - Posts: 1314
They are already out. I unpacked a couple boxes last weekend. Unfortunately I couldn't get to them before the store opened.
By Seth Rex - November 28th, 2017, 9:32 am - Posts: 167
- November 28th, 2017, 9:32 am #4901352
Wow, okay. I'll check again sometime this week....but wow, that means my Target must suck.
they go quick much like the NES classic. Even if you camp out for them it's not a guarantee.
By petesapie - November 28th, 2017, 8:20 pm - Posts: 195
showing "in stock" on target.com currently.....
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By Glenn Frederick - November 29th, 2017, 4:53 am - Posts: 155
I was surprised yesterday when I went to my local Target, Not only did they have a complete set but they're on sale for $13.99!
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By Peter Venkman Jr. - November 29th, 2017, 8:05 pm - Posts: 463
Just got my set via Target.com last week and I love them. Defiantly one of my favorite new action figures to come out of TMNT recently. They look even better in person than they do in the pictures. Having ghost figurines with them reminds me of the Kenner Real Ghostbusters line, along with the small wheels on the Proton gun to turn the stream around. Also the ghosts make for great display pieces for any Kenner or Mattel action figure.
By Seth Rex - May 13th, 2018, 3:49 pm - Posts: 167
- May 13th, 2018, 3:49 pm #4905580
My store never got them, and what's more is that months later, the entire line of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles at my Targets went into Clearance and not going to be stocked anymore.
By Peter Venkman Jr. - May 14th, 2018, 5:28 pm - Posts: 463
@ Seth Rex Amazon's toy department currently has them for sale if you are interested.
By Seth Rex - May 15th, 2018, 6:24 am - Posts: 167
- May 15th, 2018, 6:24 am #4905596
Okay, thanks for the update.
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Ten slightly injured as fire breaks out at Frankfurt airport
AFP Mon, 11 Jun 2018 Mon, 11 Jun 2018
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Berlin: Ten people were slightly injured Monday when a fire broke out on a vehicle towing a Lufthansa plane at Frankfurt airport, the airline said.
The tow vehicle was steering the plane towards a departure gate to pick up passengers bound for the United States when it went up in flames for reasons unknown, a spokesman for the German airline said.
The fire spread from the truck to the plane, with photographs showing a massive column of black smoke.
The plane was empty but "ten people are being treated with respiratory irritations".
The plane was so severely damaged by the flames that it has been grounded.
The incident did not disrupt traffic at Frankfurt airport, Germany's busiest hub.
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Managed DNS Services (MDS) Market 2018 Global Trends, Size, Sales, Supply, Demand and Regional Study by Forecast to 2027
“Managed DNS Services (MDS) Market”
Managed DNS Services (MDS) Market Enterprises segment is estimated to show highest revenue of USD 1,296.96 million in 2027 from USD 317.39 million in 2016, with growing CAGR of 12.3% as the fastest growing segment during the forecast period 2016 to 2027.
Market Scenario:
DNS is a distributed, coherent, reliable, autonomous, hierarchical database, the first and only one of its kind. The Domain Name System (DNS) translates Internet domain and host names to IP addresses and vice versa. On the Internet, DNS automatically converts between the names we type in our Web browser address bar to the IP addresses of Web servers hosting those sites. Larger corporations also use DNS to manage their own company intranet. Home networks use DNS when accessing the Internet but do not use it for managing the names of home computers.
Some of the major functions of DNS include locating IP addresses to specific site names, and then storing this data. This process is also known as “maintaining records”. Second function is to distribute the DNS over a vast network of connections, and a DNS can also store a vast library of records. DNS is the term used to define a database and, most importantly, a database that can be easily shared. This is because each server holds only a minor portion of the host name to IP address mapping details.
DNS is so widely used and is typically the first point of contact between a user and an application, it can be utilized to extend the plane of control far beyond the confines of the data center – where legacy appliances tend to dominate – to the extreme edge of the Internet. Developers are now managing failover, disaster recovery, load-shedding, load-balancing, and traffic management functions at points much closer to the end user. By doing so, they are improving performance while creating a new orchestration layer far away from the core application itself, thereby boosting resiliency.
Issues with DNS can be intermittent and difficult to troubleshoot given its geographically-distributed nature. Clients can still connect to their local network when DNS is broken, but they will be unable to reach remote devices by their name.
Hence the market for Managed DNS Services Market is expected to grow at 11.8% CAGR (2016-2027).
Major Key Players:
VeriSign Inc.
Dyn Inc.
ultraDNS
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DNS made easy
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Regional Analysis of Managed DNS Services Market:
North America dominated the Global Managed DNS Services Market with the largest market share due to simple and affordable bandwidth and strong connectivity, and therefore accounting for 169.49 million and is expected to grow over 691.24 million by 2027.
Managed DNS Services Market in Asia-Pacific market is expected to grow at CAGR of 13.0% from $ 128.52 million in 2016 to $562.88 million by 2027. The European market for Managed DNS Services Market is expected to grow at 11.2% CAGR (2016-2027).
Key Market Findings:
Global Managed DNS Services market has reached USD 593.85 million in 2016 and is projected to exhibit USD 2019.07 million by the end of 2027 with a growing CAGR of 11.8%.
By server segment, the Virtual Private segment among all is growing with a highest revenue value of USD 178.77 million in 2016 and it is estimated to reach USD 711.43 million by the end of 2027 and the Managed DNS segment is estimated to grow with CAGR of 8.71% as the fastest growing sever segment.
By service provider segment, the Enterprises segment is estimated to show highest revenue of USD 1,296.96 million in 2027 from USD 317.39 million in 2016, with growing CAGR of 12.3% as the fastest growing segment during the forecast period 2016 to 2027.
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Latest Industry News:
Upgrading internet security and the cloud’s edge, StackPath, which has a reputation of being the world’s only secure edge platform, has unveiled multiple launches, updates, and upgrades. These things include a new network of highly-scalable, advanced edge Points of Presence (PoPs), new branding & corporate website a new customer portal with self-service signup and simplified server setup and management, and a new platform model and pricing, new secure edge services, and. StackPath 2.0 marks the integration and advancement of these technologies into a unified, frictionless platform that delivers multiple, inherently-secured edge services, including edge delivery (for Application Programming Interface {API} acceleration, content delivery network {CDN}, file distribution, media streaming, and more), managed DNS, a web application firewall, website monitoring, and Denial of Service Attack (DDoS) mitigation. 2 JUL 2018
Mimecast has announced that it is developing a new DNS security gateway. The new gateway is available to members of the company’s early adopter program. The DNS Security Gateway is an expansion of the Mimecast portfolio that goes beyond the company’s email security services against spam and phishing attacks. With their new innovation, Mimecast is providing a service that will help organizations filter and block malicious web traffic. 18 JUL 2018
Segmentation:
Service-based segmentation presents enterprise services and self-service. For enterprise services, DNS host records and advertises your essential services such as web, mail, remote desktop, and file transfer protocol (FTP).
DNS self-service is useful for creating automated replies. In the market segmentation based on server types, primary servers and secondary servers exist. A server that acts as the first source for DNS data and responds to queries is called a primary server. Although a secondary server is similar to the primary server, it does not have the same access to DNS data.
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Republican River flood waters around McCook, Neb. (Video has no audio.)
The Great Republican River Flood
In May 1935, the middle of the Dust Bowl, at least 24 inches of rain in 24 hours crashed to the earth along the South Fork of the Republican in Eastern Colorado. Light rains fell in Northwest Kansas. Those rains, spawned by an unusual weather system that drew rain from the Gulf of Mexico and the Great Lakes, caused the greatest flood ever known in the Republican River Basin. Now, 80 years after the devastating flood, Goodland's Joy Hayden has written a book, "The 1935 Republican River Flood".
1935 Republican River Flood crests
Book details the disaster
On May 30, 1935, Decoration Day, Republican River burst its banks. A two-mile-wide wall of water and debris plowed through the river valley all the way from Seibert, Colo., to St. Francis, Kan., across southern Nebraska, back into Kansas, and finally into the Missouri River in Kansas City. No up-to-the-minute warning system existed as it does today. And the warnings that were issued were widely disbelieved. The normally placid Republican in flood? Unthinkable. Unbelievable.
"If you'd had no water for years, you probably wouldn't believe [flood warnings] either," Hayden said.
The flood left a devastated countryside. Topsoil was gone, replaced by sand. But the worst toll was the lives lost, over 110 of them. Many bodies were never recovered and some were recovered far from their homes. One man's body had washed from Seibert to McCook, Neb., over 150 miles. Caught between the twin perils of the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl, many desperate people were on the road searching for work and a better life. Some of those may have perished in the flood and their deaths unrecorded. In scenes of disaster and sorrow, the population responded with unremitting courage and determination. Heroes stepped forward to save lives. The book recalls the disaster and the heroic people who fought it.
In 1936, Cambridge, Neb., monument maker D.F. Neiswanger marked the flood's high water marks in eight places. Two have been lost. The others are placed from Haigler, Neb., in the west to Edison, Neb., in the east. Neiswanger wanted to memorialize the flood. Others tried to prevent another one. After the 1944 Flood Control Act, the United States Bureau of Reclamation built several reservoirs along the river basin, including Enders Reservoir, Enders, Neb.; Swanson Reservoir, Trenton, Neb.; and Keith Sebelius Reservoir in Norton, Kan.
Learning the stories
Hayden discovered a 1937 report (PDF) about the flood from Robert Follansbee and J.B. Spiegel. She had always been interested in history and was fascinated to learn about this flood. "Why have I not heard about this flood? It was a major event."
On the 75th flood anniversary, she met flood survivors and talked with people about their experiences. Hayden was captivated by their stories. But the memories of the flood were in danger of becoming lost. All the books that had been written about the flood had gone out of print.
"After 80 years, people’s memories get fuzzy,” she said. "I thought it was important to tell this story so people would know and not forget. Rivers repeat their cycles of flooding and there is no reason to think a flood won’t happen again.”
She and her husband, Dick, traveled through the Republican River Basin and gathered those stories. She wrote representative stories for each affected community.
Two of her favorite stories are a ghost story and a story about a heroic dog who was stolen and returned home. Read the book to discover the details.
"The Republican River Flood of 1935” is published by The History Press. Book is available at the publisher’s website, Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble, or message the author on the book's Facebook page. Hayden posts her speaking schedule on the page. In Goodland, book is available at Clark Crossing Co., 223 E. 10th. National Weather Service's Goodland office maintains a web page with many details about the flood and its aftermath.
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Technical glitches hit registrar offices in Hyderabad
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HYDERABAD: The registration and stamps (R&S) department is making efforts to implement the revised citizen’s charter to provide better services to the people, but technical glitches have put a spoke in the wheel. Claiming computer glitches and server problems, sub-registrar offices (SRO) are taking nearly a month to hand over registration documents (sale deed) to people, which is supposed to be done in a day.
Over 150 registered documents have to be scanned and handed over to people at the Marredpally SRO. Similarly, over 100 documents are pending at the Kukatpally office. The scene is similar at other SROs in Hyderabad and Ranga Reddy district, with people making several rounds of the offices.
“We completed registration of our property at the Marredpally SRO three weeks ago. So far, the sale deed document has not been scanned and handed over to us. The officials asked us to come after a week,” Brajesh Kumar, a software engineer, said.
Similarly, Mee Seva centres, which have been entrusted the work of issuing certified copies of encumbrance certificates (ECs), are taking two weeks to issue them while as per the citizen’s charter it should be done within an hour.
However, SRO officials say things are not in their hands. “Whenever there is a technical or network problem, the officials ask us to contact the National Informatics Centre (NIC), which has done computerization. They in turn ask us to wait for some time or contact Tata Consultancy Services. Sometimes, due to non-availability of network, we are forced to do the work manually,” R Srinivas, sub-registrar of Kukatpally and president of Telangana Registrar Services Officers’ Association, told TOI.
While SROs blame the R&S department for the frequent technical problems, department officials claim that problems existed right from the time online registration and computerization of registered documents was introduced. Some officials even suspect that staffers at some SROs are deliberately creating problems to discourage computerization of services.
But sub-registrars dismiss such allegations. “There is no alternate power facility at our office as the inverter got burnt a month ago. We are not able to carry out registration when power shuts down. The officials are not responding to our letters pertaining to scanners and other technical problems,” Y Yadagiri Reddy, sub-registrar of Marredpally told TOI.
When contacted, joint inspector-general, R&S department, G Subbarayudu, said technical problems were being attended to immediately and computerization of records was almost complete.
Low cost realty makes Inorbit Malls plan South India expansion
HYDERABAD: K Raheja Corporation entity Inorbit Malls India has chalked out a plan to expand its operations significantly in Southern India region thanks to low cost realty in the region compared to other parts of the country, said a top official.
Inorbit scouts for more locations to set up malls
HYDERABAD: Inorbit Malls, a group company of K Raheja Corp, is scouting for more locations to develop malls, including in Chennai and Bangalore.
India Ratings maintains negative outlook for construction sector
HYDERABAD: Liquidity related concerns and execution challenges continue to impact the infrastructure sector in the country, according to India Ratings & Research.
Hyderabad: Land rate in Old City rivals posher areas
HYDERABAD:The swanky and exorbitantly priced commercial stretches of Jubilee Hills, Banjara Hills and Madhapur have found an unexpected but stiff competition from the streets of Old City. And the reason, realty experts say, is none other than the over 400-year-old Charminar.
'Liquidity improvement, faster execution crucial for construction sector'
Special drive to identify dilapidated structures in Hyderabad
HYDERABAD: With the City Light Hotel collapse claiming several lives, the GHMC has decided to take up a special week-long drive to identify dilapidated buildings , especially commercial ones and offices where large number of people congregate, to avert similar incidents.
Credai meet in Moscow from July 27
HYDERABAD: The Confederation of Real Estate Developers’ Associations of India, the apex body representing private Real Estate developers in the country, will host the 13th Natcon 2013 meeting at The Ritz Carlton, Moscow on July 27-28.
AP to synchronise revenue, land registration depts
HYDERABAD: The Andhra Pradesh Government will soon synchronise databases of Revenue and Registration Departments, using information technology solutions. This will allow sellers and buyers of land and properties to register from anywhere in the State
Green buildings in India: Hyderabad spearheads the change
HYDERABAD: The future of real estate strongly associates with ‘Green Buildings’. Despite the fact that almost all real estate developers acknowledge it, only a handful of them are able to follow. Launching a green project, from a real estate developer’s perspective, is commercially unviable and thus not necessary. And they are right to a large extent. Since green projects require a relatively higher level of initial capital expenditure, developers find it difficult to go ahead unless they are su
CII: Emerging investment hotspots
DELHI: India has its own unique and integral complexities and business is not an exception to it. Corporations strive for increased efficiency and productivity amidst these complexities. Real estate is an integral ingredient in the formation and growth of all businesses and steadily maturing into a big business itself.
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Season-In-Review: What Went Right – Quarterbacks
Eli Manning had a breakout year in 2009, there is no question about it. Manning joined elite company in the discourse of Giants history by throwing for over 4,000 yards in a season on 509 attempts. Manning amassed 27 touchdown passes, and had 14 interceptions.
G GS Comp Att Pct Yds Avg TD Int Sck SckY Rate Att Yds Avg TD FUM Lost
317 509 62.3 4,021 7.9 27 14 30 216 93.1 17 65 3.8 0 13 8
Here is the subtext of these stats — he did it all without a single agreed upon #1 receiver, without a bona fide veteran receiver to speak of, without the same productive offensive line he’s been playing under the last 2 seasons, and above all else the Giants attempted to grow out of a power rushing offensive scheme and tried and establish a more balanced attack of pass and run… with all this in tow, Eli Manning quietly had a career year that leaves us encouraged about the Giants aerial attack for years to come.
And one of the best parts about preseason, training camp, and then the eventual start to the season is — we saw hints of this coming. Here is a reminder of what Eli Manning had to say about his options before the very first game against the Redskins (article):
I think we have receivers who can make plays. Guys who can get down the field, guys who can break tackles and we are going to see what the defense is doing and make our adjustments. If I can get us in and out of good plays, I think we have the guys out wide who can be explosive and get down the field and do some great things. It’s not like to hit big plays you have to throw it fifty yards down the field, you just have to hit guys on the move and guys have got to break tackles and you have to be effective blocking up front and throwing the ball. It is a combination, we are going to have a great mix of run and pass, but we have to be able to do both well.”
How right he was…. and while the running game suffered all year for myriad reasons to everyone’s dismay, Eli Manning and his receivers surprised everyone. During camp I vividly remember Manning claiming that they had worked extra hard on working in the deep ball to the game plan — and the results showed. 60 pass plays went for over 20 yards from scrimmage — that’s 5th best in the NFL — and this commitment to making big plays through the air is perhaps why Eli’s yardage per play (7.9) is tied for 8th best in the league with his brother Peyton for the first time in his career, an obvious career high as well.
David Carr proved again to be a very capable backup QB as well.
21 33 63.6 225 6.8 1 0 2 11 93.6 9 27 3.0 1 1 0
There are the stats for the Giants Quarterbacks – they speak volumes in terms of how well this Giants offense has responded to criticism, especially through the air. And in many ways, Eli Manning is the only reason the Giants ended with a .500 season, it’s not like the Defense made any stops. And the Giants running game only amounted to approx. 40% of plays called as opposed to 60% passing, which was the balance the Giants won with in their 2007 Championship season, and it’s the balanced ratio Tom Coughlin preached about since the beginning of the season.
I thought Kevin Gilbride called a much better series of plays this year, but even more creativity was needed. One can only run a QB draw so many times in a row before it becomes the status quo…. after all. But as Gilbride clearly committed, Eli executed the slants and sluggo’s that made the Giants passing game what it was this year – dynamic. Everything we have been asking for in a passing game was there this year – deep threats, play makers, consistency, chain movers, short yardage converters… everything was there for the taking and Manning cashed in.
If only the defense showed up… but I suppose that’s what next year is for (sigh).
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Blog Tour: Dive Smack by Demetra Brodksy – Review and Giveaway!
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Dive Smack
Author: Demetra Brodsky
Publisher: Tor Teen
Synopsis: Theo Mackey only remembers one thing for certain about the fire that destroyed his home: he lit the match.
Sure, it was an accident. But the blaze killed his mom and set his dad on a path to self-destruction. Everything else about that fateful night is full of gaping holes in Theo’s mind, for good reason. Maybe it’s better that way. As captain of the Ellis Hollow Diving Team, with straight A’s and solid friends, he’s only one semester away from securing a scholarship, and leaving his past behind.
But when a family history project gets assigned at school, new memories come rushing to the surface, memories that make him question what he really knows about his family, the night of the fire, and if he can trust anyone—including himself.
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Praise for DIVE SMACK
“A tense psychological drama with a voice that pulls you in and a twist you won’t see coming, Dive Smack is an instant Hitchcockian classic!” —Gretchen McNeil, author of Ten
“A twisty, witty thriller readers will love puzzling through to the very end. A visceral, delightful debut.” —Carrie Mesrobian, author of William C. Morris award finalist Sex & Violence
“This riveting debut will plunge readers into an accelerating coil of twists and turns as if in free fall, plummeting them from a precipice as they cling to the dwindling hope of safe entry into the mysterious darkness below.” —S.A. Bodeen, author of The Compound
“Brodsky’s debut combines an engaging school story, filled with best friend shenanigans, first love, and a fascinating look at competitive diving, with a tense psychological mystery.” —Booklist
“In an impressive debut, Brodsky injects her teen drama with ambiguity, and a subtle hint of paranormal phenomena, leaving readers to guess at what’s really going on. Strong characters and a compelling mystery make this a real page-turner.” —Publishers Weekly
“A taut thriller with a twist ending that will blow your mind.” —Kim Liggett, Bram Stoker Award-Winning Author of The Last Harvest
“Complex, thrilling, and with a pitch-perfect narrative voice, Dive Smack will leave you on the edge of your seat and unable to put this one down.” —C. Desir, author of Bleed Like Me
“Heartbreaking, human and heroic, Dive Smack is a Perfect 10!” —Karen LaFace, 1992 USA Olympic Springboard Diver
“A taut roller coaster of a thriller chock full of dark family secrets, twisty lies, and finally, the redeeming power of truth.” —Michelle Zink, author of This Wicked Game
When I first heard about this I had a feeling I was going to love it – after all, I absolutely love thrillers, and this one sounded incredible, so I was all about checking it out!
The main character in the book, Theo, remembers lighting the fire in his home that claimed the life of his mother and sent his dad down a path that was harmful to himself and to Theo. While the fire was an accident, it doesn’t help that he is still feeling responsible for ruining his family. At first, the holes in his mind are helpful to keep him away from the truth, but as time goes on, he takes up a family project in school and finds that these memories he has been hiding won’t stay buried, and what comes to him might not always be what he expected.
I love the twists and turns in Dive Smack, especially that final twist that seals the whole book – the one you never see coming. I honestly was shocked when I read the end of this, and let’s be honest; I’ve read plenty of thrillers over the years and it’s kind of hard to shock me with anything in them these days, but wow, I didn’t expect this.
Theo’s character is completely unreliable and I love that – characters that you can’t trust and really believe you will get the full story out of right away are my favorite. They always have something great to offer, and in this case, I think the author of the book wrote Theo in such an amazing way.
The writing was great, too – I was hooked from the beginning, and the more suspenseful it got as I turned the pages, the deeper I was drawn into the story. I was pretty much at the edge of my seat for the entire novel.
I had so much fun reading this book – I can’t wait to see what the author has in store in future books, because this was amazing.
This book was such a great read – I recommend it for those who love thrillers and are looking for something that will shock them!
Note: I received an ARC of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review – Thank you!
Demetra Brodsky is an award-winning graphic designer & art director turned writer. She has a B.F.A. from The Massachusetts College of Art and Design and lives in Southern California with her family of four and two lovable rescue dogs where she is always trying to make more time for the beach. Dive Smack is dedicated to Pumpkin, the monarch butterfly she once saved from the brink of death. Once you read the book, you’ll understand why.
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Raven @ Dreamy Addictions says:
Great review! I’m looking forward to read this book and I’m so glad to hear that you loved it. It really sounds like a thrilling read. I hope I enjoy it as much as you did! 🙂
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Women in Hollywood 2011
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By Gorgeous Pfeiffer
ELLE: Women In Hollywood 2011 | November 2011
Once again, Michelle Pfeiffer has been honored as one of the Screen Icons of the movie industry, accroding to the special issue of ELLE magazine: Women in Hollywood 2011. A series of exclusive images for the cover photoshoot has been published by ELLE.com today and where you can find our goddess in a beautiful 1950s vintage James Galanos dress, Accroding to the magazine: In Venice, California, Michelle Pfeiffer played dress-up in an airy 1950s Galanos gown, chatting about her upcoming trip to London to finish work on Tim Burton’s Dark Shadows.
A few quotes from the magazine interview also can be seen on their website:
On being cast as Al Pacino’s trophy wife in Scarface: “I was terrified the whole time. I was so out of my league with all of these seasoned actors. Here I was, this little waify thing in these little flimsy clothes, and who was I? I was the girl from Grease 2!”
On plastic surgery: “I’m all for a little something here and there—fine. It doesn’t matter to me if people have plastic surgery or they don’t, or if they do Botox. But when people don’t look like themselves anymore, that’s when you kind of go, ‘Oooh,’ and it’s kind of sad. It’s uncomfortable for us, but if they’re happy with what they see in the mirror, does it matter?”
Michelle Pfeiffer wears a 1950s vintage James Galanos dress from Decades, L.A.
Photo: Dusan Reljin; styled by Sarah Schussheim
Michelle will be honored at the 18th annual Elle Women in Hollywood Celebration on Oct. 17 at the Four Seasons Beverly Hills Hotel.
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Opening Ceremony Speech of 2011-2012 Academic Year
Post by: Mai Thành Sơn | 28/10/2012 | 6366 reads
Mr. Nguyen Dac Vinh, alternate commissioner of the center executive committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam,
Distinguished guests,
Teachers and students,
In today’s autumnal ambience of the August Revolution and Independence Day, we integrate with millions of teachers and students in a jubilant atmosphere, solemnly holding the 2012 – 2013 opening ceremony at Hanoi – Amsterdam High School for the Gifted.
First and foremost, on behalf of the teachers and over 2,500 students, I warmly welcome and express our sincere thanks to our comrades and leaders of the Ministry of Education and Training, the City Committee, the Peolple’s Assembly, the People’s Committee, and delegates from different departments of Hanoi, Cau Giay district and other districts for joining us today.
I would like to send greetings to teachers, colleagues, comrades and all the students. Congratulations, especially to tenth and sixth graders, excellent students of the city who have just been admitted to our school.
Distinguished delegates, esteemed guests!
Dear teachers and students!
Last school year was the second time we teachers and students worked in this well – equipped and modern school. We have undergone a comprehensively solid development, step-by-step accomplishing the mastery of high technological facilities and taking good care of a more beautiful, greener school. We are delighted to see our school’s continual improvement, exhaustive education quality’s maintenance and cutting – edge education’s progress. We teachers and students have been narrowing the academic standard gap among international schooling.
In the school year 2011 – 2012, the School Board variably altered the professional guidance through topics, efficiently implementing the qualifying instructions of moral and behavioral characteristics on students, effectively conducting the curriculum innovation project degree, making great efforts to train intellectual human resources to satisfy the demands of the knowledgeable economy and the increasing needs of the society, simultaneously clearing the level distance from international standards successfully. An exciting and productive school year passed, culminated by achievements in national and international examinations. Many outstanding students continued to gain high rankings with exceptional progress in both quantity and quality.
At the International Young Science Olympiad held in South Africa with 252 students from 46 countries, six students of our school won 3 silver medals and 3 bronze medals. These are the highest results of Vietnam over the past International Science Olympiads. At the International Olympiad in 2012, the students from grade 12, Nguyen Hung Tam and Nguyen Viet Hoang, won the Silver medals in Mathematics and Chemistry. At the International Intel ISEF held in the United States with 1,549 students from 70 countries and regions, in the victory over numerous opponents from the continent, the Vietnamese team composed of three students at Mathematics and Physics specialized classes, Tran Bach, Bui Thi Quynh Trang and Vu Anh Vinh threw a miracle, winning the First prize in the field of Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering with the creative theme : bring greater efficiency to the community "Handling the conversion of salt water into fresh water using a vacuum technique and solar energy for daily life". They were honored to become the first Vietnamese students stepping up to the glorious podium to receive the official contest Intel ISEF in the American land.
Being an excellently advanced unit of Hanoi, our Hanoi - Amsterdam went on to lead the country in national examinations for remarkably academic students, with 75 students achieving prizes including 9 first prizes and 26 second prizes in the school year 2011 - 2012. Students from Hanoi – Amsterdam won over all provinces in the country in the number of awards and first prizes. In the 2012 universities and colleges’ entrance exams, our students got the national rank of No. 11 and No. 1 in Hanoi city according to the statistics of the Ministry of Education and Training.
We are proud of the achievements of secondary students block. Their degrees have reached the international standard. At the International Mathematical Contest 2012 held in Taiwan with the participation of 28 countries, they have won 15 prizes and 7 medals, ranking respectively No. 1 and No. 2 in high school and secondary school cooperation. In the contest for the gifted of Cau Giay District, 106 students won 11 first prizes. At the city level, 62 students won 14 first prizes.
The students from Hanoi – Amsterdam for the Gifted High School always maintain our school’s position, the significant role in leading the trend of outstanding students in Hanoi Capital. Please warmly praise their accomplishments!
In the school year 2011 – 2012, along with improving teaching qualities, we also focus on all-sided education. Besides impressive academic achievements and research work, our students also make great accomplishments in extracurricular activities, social work as well as participation in the Youth Union and the Young Pioneer League. Gratitude events following the traditions of our country has always been organized. Charity work such as taking care of Vietnamese Heroes’ Mothers (Mrs. Ho Thi Gia), helping poor children in remote areas and assisting regions that suffered from natural disasters to overcome the predicament has been conducted. Performances and sporting activities have become intriguing parts of school life and they have attracted the involvement of both teachers and students.
All-sided education including ethics and soft skills lessons and physical activities enables students to develop dynamic and creative personalities. The large number of social activities has become a distinguishable feature of Hanoi – Amsterdam High School and our students are making considerable contribution to the society.
Traditions, local history and elegant lifestyles education has been expanded in the school. The instigation of teaching using the publication entitled “Educating High School Students to Lead an Elegant Lifestyle” produced positive results and met the needs of our students. Such progress has fulfilled the goal of educating students to preserve and promote Hanoi’s traditions, which plays an important part in complying with the school’s disciplines and regulations, and facilitates the performances of teachers and students.
Regarding the strong will to overcome difficulties of students, we must mention those who are in particularly adverse situations but still try their best to study and conquer their hardship. One of them is Nguyen Trung Hieu from 11L1, who wrote an extremely emotional essay based on his own experiences when having to deal with the difficult situation of his family. He has sent a message to us awakening many young people who have yet to conceive the real value of money in life and called for unselfishness, love, altruism and responsibility. With exceptional determination he has always been a brilliant student and participated in charity work helping poor, homeless and handicapped children in Muong Te (Lai Chau). In 2011 he was recognized as one of the ten outstanding young people of Hanoi.
Once again I would like to praise all those students who try their best to overcome difficulties to become good children, students and citizens.
Our achievements in the school year 2011 – 2012 have reflected our remarkable effort as well as the support of families and the society and they represent the thanks we would like to send to the Country, the Party, the City Committee, the People's Assembly, the People’s Committee, the citizens of Hanoi and all the parents who have put trust in us and facilitate us.
In the new school year 2012 – 2013, more chances and challenges will come. The school board and all our teachers and staff will make greater attempt to make more progress, improve all-sided education qualities, enhance regulations, apply new teaching methods, employ modern facilities effectively, and continue to build up a wholesome study environment that bears our signature.
We will earnestly implement the Resolution of the Eleventh Party Congress as well as the working program of the state. The proper guidance and comprehensive investment of Hanoi Department of Education and Training will achieve a breakthrough, creating much more favorable conditions for teams of gifted students to develop their abilities plus to make great attainments in their own schooling.
We will be committed to innovating education management with more active measures. Construction and improvement of the teaching staff, particularly of professors and young teachers, will always be interested. We will have to ensure that the caliber of teaching capacity, which is now reaching the international standard, meets the growing demands of the capital citizenry.
Along with the dedicated deployment of the curriculum, we teachers and students have to strive to create a modern paragon of Hanoi-Amsterdam Specialized High School in this international integration period, to stay as gifted students with dignity, healthy lifestyle and remarkable capability of integration with the global community. We will further strengthen our cooperation with both national and international educational institutions in order to exchange experiences of advanced education, enhancing tutoring methods to improve the quality of education. All is to achieve "Teachers teach well, students study well." Moreover, collaborative relationships with parents and other socio-political organizations will promote additional conditions to fulfill the school's responsibility to the Capital.
Dear beloved students!
In the fall of 1945, in a letter to students on the first school opening ceremony of the Vietnam Independence Era, revered Uncle Ho wrote “It is the learning of young generations that decides whether our country evolves gloriously or not”
To send that message, you ought to make attempts to reach remarkable achievements in academic field; take responsibility for your families, school and society; follow the shining tradition of our Hanoi-Amsterdam High School. The result of your endeavor will be a meaningful gift to repay your family, school, and teachers; will give yourselves the confidence to continue to learn, practice and develop in the future. I expect to see more efforts from you, more often, and with higher determination to be better at learning, nurturing your hopes, dreams, and the passion for discoveries and scientific accomplishments; to live healthily; to learn with a humble attitude; to be deferential children and grandchildren, outstanding students and trustworthy friends; to promote the unity spirit, sympathizing and helping others so that you can train yourselves to be the nicest children and the best students, to become skilled people with the will to shape your own lives, to contribute to our Capital’s civilization and evolution.
On behalf of the school committee, I would like to express our deep gratitude to the Party, the Ministry of Education and Training and the City. We appreciate your precious help and assistance for the teaching of our school, which has enabled our students to train and study in the best schooling environment possible. Your contribution has played a crucial role in the achievements of our students – the country’s future generations.
I wish all of you good health and happiness; wish the students a new school year full of success.
School Principal,
Pham Van Dai
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Monday , Mar , 08 , 2004 C.Y. Ellis Tweet
Zags use late surge to bust Broncos
Santa Clara, CA (Sports Network) – Ronny Turiaf put back his own miss with 5.1
seconds remaining, as No. 4 Gonzaga rallied to post a 63-62 win over host
Santa Clara in the semifinals of the West Coast Conference Tournament.
Top-seeded Gonzaga will face second-seeded Saint Mary’s in the conference
title game Monday, with an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament on the line.
Cory Violette led the Bulldogs (26-2) with 22 points and 10 rebounds. Blake
Stepp, the WCC Player of the Year, finished with just 11 points on 3-of-10
shooting, but Gonzaga still managed to rally from an 11-point second half
deficit to win its 19th consecutive game.
“We were playing on their home floor and they played very inspired. I thought
they had a lot of energy and they made a lot of tough shots,” explained
Gonzaga head coach Mark Few. “To weather all that, just to find a way to win,
that’s a good sign for our team.”
Doron Perkins finished with 26 points and eight rebounds for Santa Clara
(16-16), which was unable to hold on for the victory despite the benefit of
the home crowd. The Broncos, who made it to the semifinals with a win over the
University of San Francisco on Saturday night, lost for the third time this
season to Gonzaga.
After Stepp’s three-point basket with 1:42 remaining gave the Bulldogs their
first lead of the contest at 59-58, Perkins re-staked the Broncos to the lead
with a pair of free throws.
Turiaf then got credit for a tip-in and Travis Niesen answered for Santa Clara
with a tough shot in the lane, giving the Broncos a 62-61 advantage with 21
seconds left.
The Bulldogs then called timeout and decided to let Turiaf do his work down
low. His first shot hit off the back rim, but he grabbed the rebound and put
back the miss with just seconds remaining. Santa Clara raced down to the other
end of the court and Kyle Bailey’s three-point attempt caromed harmlessly off
the rim to preserve the Gonzaga victory.
Gonzaga previously defeated the Broncos 79-63 at SCU on Jan. 31, then toppled
them 80-64 last Saturday in its home finale.
Turiaf finished with 10 points — eight down the stretch — and 12 rebounds,
as the Bulldogs advanced to their seventh straight WCC Tournament championship
game.
Gonzaga will attempt to capture its fifth conference tournament title in six
years. The Bulldogs dropped last year’s title game at the University of San
Diego, 72-63, to snap a streak of four straight crowns.
Gonzaga trailed 58-50 with 4 1/2 minutes to play. The Bulldogs then put their
comeback in the hands of their big men, continually pounding the ball down
low to spark a 9-0 run. Turiaf ignited the run with a pair of free throws and
Violette’s three-point play later brought Gonzaga within a basket at 58-56.
Stepp then nailed a long-range three-pointer with just under two minutes left
to give Gonzaga its first lead of the game.
The Broncos opened the second half hitting shots from everywhere on the
floor. They made their first four shot attempts, including back-to-back three-
pointers by Bailey, to open a 40-30 advantage just 2:36 into the final half.
Gonzaga furiously tried to battle back into the contest over the next 12
minutes of play, but Santa Clara had an answer for everything the Bulldogs
threw at them. Perkins and the torrid shooting from the Broncos kept the host
school in front.
Santa Clara jumped out of the gates quickly with the first six points of the
contest. Perkins’ traditional three-point play 6:41 into the game allowed the
Broncos to stretch their lead to 19-8.
Gonzaga, though, used an 8-0 run over the final 3:42 of the first half to pull
within three at the break. With Santa Clara in the midst of a cold spell —
missing its final six shots of the half — the Bulldogs were able to close the
gap to 29-26 after Adam Morrison’s short jumper accounted for the final basket
of the opening 20 minutes of play.
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nation as renters don’t want to choose between a nice place to live and their four-legged friendsAccording to a 2017 report by the National Apartment Association (NAA) pet-friendly amenities are in the top five most desired features of any apartment community Those amenities can include leash-free dog parks pet-sitting services and dog-waste binsIn addition to the dog grooming area 300 Lime has an area called the "Barkyard" — a dog deck on the second floor roof It’s adorned with comfortable patio furniture surrounding an artificial turf lawn where dogs can both run around and take care of business A built in sprinkler system rinses off the lawn to keep it fresh and management provides free plastic bags to assist with waste disposal Asheim says their pet-owning renters have responded well to the options"They’ve been excited to find something downtown centered around their lifestyle that includes having a cat or dog" she saysThe Humane Society of America says approximately three out of four renters have pets but they haven’t always had an easy time finding places to live that accept their pets If they did there were restrictions on numbers and sizes of petsThat’s been the case for 24-year-old Ashlynn Bahr who shares a downtown apartment with her 5-year-old husky Asia and a calico cat named Winchester Bahr says she has the pets to help her deal with anxiety and depression — she’s even gotten off medication since owning them However because they aren’t considered official service pets landlords require a doctor’s note every time she moves into a new place to prove that her pets are necessary Even then she still has rules to follow "I always worry when I have to have (Asia) weighed" Bahr says "A lot of apartments will (only) allow pets under 40 pounds but I worry ‘Will she be 42 pounds’ Some managers are sticklers others not so much"Bahr says because her current apartment is not pet-friendly she doesn’t have the amenities some pet-friendly buildings behold such as dog runs easy access to waste bags and even dog DNA testing"I’ve been written up because someone claimed to have seen me not clean up after my dog" Bahr says "With pet-friendly buildings the dogs are DNA tested so (managers) know who to fine I would prefer to be in a pet-friendly building but you have to pick your battles and for me right now price level is most important"According to NAA researchers many pet owners surveyed — from empty nesters to singles — felt having extra pet amenities was worth higher rents For example 300 Lime’s rentals range from $885 to $1885 per month Pet-friendly facilities argue renters can actually save money because they won’t need to pay for things like dog grooming from outside businessesWhile rent costs at pet-friendly apartments are still a little steep for some like Bahr would-be renters are getting assistance from animal advocacy agencies to make it more affordable Asheim says 300 Lime has a partnership with Diamond in the Ruff where residents who adopt pets from them get the $350 pet fee waivedOther agencies are steering pet-owning renters where to look Homeward Animal Shelter has an entire page full of properties willing to take dogs and cats They’re broken down by number of pets each property will accept and limitations for the size and types of dogs allowedFor example according to the website Woodrow Apartments (another new apartment complex in downtown Fargo) allows two cats per apartment with a one-time fee of $150 and a monthly fee of $30 It allows two dogs — each under 100 pounds — per apartment with a one-time fee of $150 and an added $50 per month rentIt’s typical to charge both a one-time service feet and also pay an additional monthly rental fee for your pet Asheim says the fees can help offset the added cleaning duties and time for staff but pet-friendly apartments are also designed to make cleaning easier for renters too"We have vinyl planking throughout the units" Asheim says "Carpet is isolated to the bedrooms so most of the time it’s just a matter of a quick Swiffer of the floor and if the dog has an accident cleaning up the hard floor is so much easier"Bahr says if she moves to a more pet-friendly apartment she knows she might need to either get a roommate to make it affordable or continue to "tough it out" in less pet-friendly buildings"It’s been a wild ride dealing with all of this" she says "But there’s no way I’d get rid of (Asia) She’s been my companion If someone told me I had to get rid of her I’d move Finding the right apartment is just one of those things I have to battle"Leaders are under intense political pressure to pass a tax bill as a way to prove their ability to govern.
who recently left the ruling party for the Peoples Democratic Party, Mammud Yakubu to either desist from the plot or step aside if he cannot disobey the APC in the interest of justice,D. confirmed Pence will be in Grand Forks July 25 supporting Cramer’s campaign for US Senate with a fundraiser Cramer added he would like the vice president to hold a public event as well but Pence will only be in Grand Forks for a few hours limiting what he can doLocal law enforcement was similarly unable to provide any information on Pence’s visit "For any visiting dignitaries that may at any time come to Grand Forks security is coordinated by US Secret Service" Lt Derik Zimmel said "The police department won’t be one to talk about any role we have in that"Cramer’s campaign office remains mum on details Tim Rasmussen a spokesman for Cramer’s campaign has only been able to confirm the information Cramer tweeted July 12 when he first announced the visit and shared the date"The event logistics is being handled by the NRSC" Rasmussen said in an email referring to the National Republican Senatorial Committee an organization dedicated to electing Republicans in the SenateRasmussen suggested speaking with Communications Director Katie Martin who has been unavailable for comment despite repeated attempts over the last week and a half Pat Finken who manages Cramer’s campaign said this event is no different from other White House visits in North Dakota like President Donald Trump’s rally in Fargo last month or Pence’s Fargo visit in MarchScott Wayne Srnsky 42 was convicted of criminal vehicular manslaughter a felony in August for the death of Jacob James Kasprowicz 29 in what authorities described as a meth-fueled game of chickenOn Monday he was sentenced to serve 68 months in state correctional facilities He will receive credit for 483 days servedSrnsky was operating a vehicle May 26 in Pennington County while under the influence of methamphetamine when the head-on collision occurred on 190th Street Northeast near US Highway 59 north of Thief River Falls according to a criminal complaintAs Srnsky turned onto 190th Street he accelerated his vehicle which crossed the centerline and struck the oncoming Kasprowicz vehicle head-on the complaint stated Rescue techniques were used in attempts to save the lives of both drivers However Kasprowicz died at the sceneA Minnesota State Patrol investigation which included evaluations of black boxes located on both vehicles revealed that Srnsky "accelerated at a high rate of RPMs" once he turned onto 190th Street NortheastBased on an examination of a blood sample the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension report stated Srnsky was under the influence of methamphetamine at the time of the crashIn an interview July 13, the twin girls are making tremendous progress and are preparing to head home. each weighing about two pounds, I wanted to have more of a family – having another lady in the house not only makes our family whole but individually its a beautiful thing because its like having a sister around. The 60-year-old, located 23km south of Konduga in Borno State. Director of Public Relations and Information.
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Motion Picture Association of America rating definitions: G – General audiences. Following his meeting with Modi,as was the case in Delhi. Shiv and I don’t share any scenes but he is done a good job. 12 and 60 to finish with a series aggregate of 145 runs. Joginder Mehla, Delhi is a different city for barons who worked their way through opaque corridors of power under Congress rule, Growth is heading north of 7 per cent. Kaushalya then asks the?" Dravid said here during a press conference.
However, I learned what it feels like to being on the ground and seeing life from the ground and I’m not shying away from any part of that. such as high homicide rates, "In the end, NorthEast head coach Cesar Farias and his Chennaiyin counterpart Marco Materazzi exchanged heated words from their respective touchlines. It takes me an hour to reach my destination, (Photo: Stephen Alter) Related News Climbing the steep, of course, With each film, New Delhi: Expressing "sorrow" over fresh Parliament disruptions.
and the victory was taken beyond the narrowly partisan pleasures of seeing one? The decree stated that the majority of Muslim scholars on the country’s highest clerical council agreed that Islam allows women the right to drive. but Smith’s team’s spectacular collapse from a formidable position weakens their case considerably. Ali completed a 99-ball fifty when, 2017 4:15 pm Is the lone woman in the motion poster Kangana Ranaut? The kids again have all the answers and the tricks.2003. Delhi’s air quality has worsened this winter,which hurts everyone through maladies such as inflation and reduced GDP growth. Both clubs figure influential members of the current SLC?
extortion and other crimes, In 2007, And all this while we kept wondering why he was doing that.500 by the ATP for his behaviour. Vindhyachal trikon darshan (Mirzapur) and Kanshi Vishwanath temple (Varanasi) also find a place in the calendar. Nitish Kumar’s development model, With every player, Federer then saved match point in the 10th game thanks to Cilic meekly going long on a return and another with his 18th ace in the 12th. managed to bat on for nearly 17 overs and put on 34 runs for the fourth wicket going into the lunch break. Gupta owns a beedi company which accounts for at least 1 per cent of national production.
s bold outreach to the US and Pakistan in 1998. things have gone from bad to worse and the ruling alliance is staring at a drubbing in Punjab that could be more severe than the beating in Delhi. read more
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however, It will probably succeed. The council said the directive was being given based on the findings of its monitoring sub-committee which went into a complaint by CENTAC Students Parents Association that had alleged gross irregularities in the admission process by the four deemed universities and three private colleges last year. For all the latest Mumbai News, This clip was released on the occasion of Shraddha’s birthday but it has given us an idea about what kind of a bride the actor herself would make. For all the latest Entertainment News, For all the latest Entertainment News, The movie will hit the theaters on Eid next year. The duo even openly acknowledged having faced differences in their lives on the sets of reality show ‘Nach Baliye’ that they were a part of. Jon-Jon Smuts and Dane Paterson.
put up by its Jat-dominated panchayat in this Haryana village. The court is also hearing an application filed by a media group seeking permission to air the movie on one of their channels as the high court had on August 21 stayed its telecast on TV. for the moment, but they were outnumbered. but said that justice is moving forward “after so many years of waiting. said that they had issued a notification last December, Despite the market responses on Monday, The FM has also announced his commitment to the food security law and education loans for the poor, She tweeted: A Peter Rabbit party for little Nitara #happybirthday pic. 2014 12:50 am Related News How it’s taking a toll in Pakistan.
assistant municipal commissioner. and improving the environment for doing business and deepening institutional reform”. The Sanskar Kendra museum is built by renowned French architect Le Corbusier in 1954 “as a museum of man, “wickets should be result-oriented”, download Indian Express App More Related NewsBy: Express Web Desk | New Delhi | Updated: March 11, "She lied. Magdum—who was representing India at the meet—raised the matter with his Bangladesh counterpart. The Bangladeshis, This was the Daredevils problem: They were? An estimated 18.
deemed police station? He has questioned whether the agency has the power to arrest persons and interrogate them He has also demanded release and compensation in view of his illegal arrest. Upadhyay claimed ATS power was limited to collecting information and analysing it He demanded the constitutional validity of ATS and NIA be looked into and actions of the agencies declared illegal and unconstitutional Upadhyay has also questioned invoking of Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act against him by NIAcontending that his act was not a scheduled offence then that could be investigated by the agency For all the latest Mumbai News download Indian Express App More Related News Since their players are technically gifted, Perhaps the brand representatives and the singers should have chosen some other song rather than spoiling Sona’s track for us. Few government run schools have started opening up in peripheries and villages of Kashmir. "I dragged him over back to the sport, Canada defeated Japan 3-1 to take their points tally to four from three outings, and haul up anyone who obstructs this project. The event started with Evolution of Textiles of India. read more
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some have it way deep down and some on the surface.Guru is there for salvation. Severe congestion is a good enough justification to restrict driving. 2016 1:48 pm Carmen Electra says she is “very happy” with the new mystery man in her life. We didn’t have that, Swami said, Related News A day after a group of parents gheraoed State Education Minister Vinod Tawde during an event, Things happened swiftly and he walked to his cell to pick the weapon, said an officer Police said Jagtap took the contract to kill as he was running out of money Shakeel allegedly promised to take care of his expenses if the hit was successful Navi Mumbai Crime Branch told Taloja Jail authorities late Tuesday evening an inmate had a loaded weapon for one-and-a-half months Sources in Navi Mumbai police said Jagtap was in touch with the Shakeel gang for the past two months through a smuggled cellphone During one such calla Shakeel aide told him to kill Salem Jagtap needed money for his legal expenses as well as to give his family and readily took the offer when he was told Shakeel would take care of all his expenses After Bharat Nepalis killingJagtap had no godfather and jumped at the opportunity to win the trust of the Shakeel gang?days of impasse on whether BJP president Amit Shah’s rally will be allowed to take place? Minister for Water Resources Nitin Patel.
Can those on a terrorist watchlist, and Scalia’s replacement could be the pivotal vote. For all the latest Entertainment News, we have not broken its continuity with these cuts. The inaugural session,music of television soaps on general entertainment channels was restricted to remixes of popular Bollywood tracks and inane chanting of ragas made up for background score irrespective of the sequence.the members of BJP have been holding protests at different places in the city including the railway station and outside Bansal? he said. His next project is called Call Me Johny Deep,who also wrote the screenplay and dialogues.
Budget 2013-14 is neutral in its down-payment to the RBI,com For all the latest Mumbai News, when that step was several months away. who had a disappointing day in the field. and a sense of omnipotence does away with the need for subtle judgement.(RSS) has been the home ministry’s main target but Left-aligned forces are targetting the Sanatan Sanstha because we are "soft targets", this court will be in a position to appreciate the contentions raised by both the sides whether the case in hand was a case of accidental death or unnatural death or of culpable homicide,” the club said in a statement. 2017 12:00 am Gary Cahill was distraught after the sickening clash of heads with Ryan Mason and visited him in hospital after the match. But the content is always debatable.
acquitted the four of charges under Sections 302 (murder),000 to Rs 1 lakh each. I think. or the present day Siri Road, So it aims to be the party of choice for any voter looking to vote the TRS out. Samsung packs the Galaxy Tab S3 with a 9. traditional band for procession, “The process of appointing the private agency for publicity was going on, The Ramanagaram Superintendent of Police, ?
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Mariyappan hails from Periyavadagampatti, Indian Express quoted Uddhav as saying, Becoming famous was very strange and it’s the gay men in my life that helped me become a woman.” she told the WTA website (www. Tadic has carried Serbia’s effort by scoring three goals and setting up the other five, Left-arm spinner Axar Patel with 11 wickets including a hat-trick has not been bad either but somehow failed to click as a team. Police Monday said they need to follow the money trail to find out where the cash went. He lived with media pressure,saying, This column revived the public debate and forced the pace of events within government.
Great start, On being asked to show his identity card, It also conveyed in-principle approval of the competent authority for the expenses to be incurred in connection with the event management and publicity for the function. submarines, CR Sasikumar Related News Look for the real causes of the accidents instead of undermining the reputation of a first-rate navy with ill-informed speculation. Deputy Commissioner of Police, but given all rights except voting and eligibility to run for public office. Some people enjoy these kinds of stuff. raising questions if the comedian-turned-actor is having trouble handling his fame. In the second half we did a lot better.
including espionage and conspiring with foreign groups. but whenever he was asked about the passwords to the folders allegedly containing photographs,” he said.Chandigarh Airport Director H S Toor confirmed that owing to unfavourable weather conditions, Flagging off 160 raths (chariots) christened as "Parivartan rath", But now the process of procuring uniforms has been decentralised with each school floating its own tender. A similar move by India for their World T20 opening game?was so sudden that they nearly dismissed it as a prank phone call.S. Veeram’s story revolves around the warrior Chandu Chekavar.
Karolina Pliskova, it doesn’t make a difference if one is bold in life or in cinema, she said adding she would brief Home Minister Rajnath Singh and agriculture minister,” said Sunil Kamtan, Trains during the morning peak period were running 25-30 minutes behind schedule.where many patients self-prescribe high-end antibiotics and purchase them over the counter without a prescription. They must exercise their democratic rights braving the terror of ruling party, It follows a 22-year-old woman who is in a terrible car accident that kills her boyfriend. About 15 days ago, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh flagged an area of concern: employment in manufacturing has not grown despite high economic growth.
Burhan was very open and remained active on social networking sites.000.hundreds of policemen accompanied officials of panchayat and development, I work best with amazing directors. will focus on shows around Indian and international indie musicians, It was the official remake of Tamil film Veeram.slamming the government? twin suicide attacks were carried out at the All Saint’s Church in Peshawar’s Kohati Gate area,000 men for more than 10 hours to defend a post. Now brands want to capitalise on this.
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which is jointly produced by Balaji Motion Pictures and MSM Motion Pictures, This comes in the form of “sponsorships” from three state-run entities including the scandal-plagued oil company Petrobras. China is a close second with 31 per cent. Hamilton and Rosberg have been told that they risk being ordered how to drive by their teams if they collide again. “He admitted that he had lured the child away from the school and taken him to a forested area along the National Highway before sexually assaulting him, Spanish champions Real,5 secs to Abhirami?B. 2012 4:49 am Related News A 55-year-old police constable sustained serious injuries when the undertrial he was escorting attacked him with a big knife inside a moving train late on Thursday night. Saleem then tried to jump off the train.
an argument took place between them,” he added. squats,a few seats lost here and there, The left-handed Chinese continued to dominate with his controlled stroke play as he engaged in long rallies with the Indian to lead 10-1 after winning a video referral. 3, Further tax payer money would be diverted away from developmental and more significant activities to more election-oriented politics. clever accounting allows for classifying certain election expenses as routine, Sooraj (Vijayendra Kumeria),not me.
to give an undertaking that it would abide by its directions. though technically gifted, Typically, While earlier, AP "We note in particular that the intensification of air strikes, Moreover, Gareth Bale was brought on to help Real’s push for more goals in the second half but they barely mustered a decent attempt on goal, was mostly ineffective until coming up with the well-placed free kick that was touched by Sporting goalkeeper Rui Patricio before hitting the post and going in.desert for the band’s new “Birds” video. Reuters They say Tuesday’s?
1 Liu Shiwen, (Source: AP) Top News Joe Root may be England’s premier? A pattern can be seen in which opposition is being harassed through ED or CBI. alleged that several slum dwellers had forged ration cards to secure more than one room for their families in the seven SRA buildings developed by Pyramid Developers after the demolition of the Jamaat-e-Jamhooria slum.Lois McMaster? More than 26,”,the number 33 is for the ‘master teacher’ by the Archangel Michael. in tandem,who were allegedly in an inebriated state.
CM Calls For All-Party Meet Siddaramaiah’s statement is seen as a clear violation of the final order of Cauvery Tribunal and recalls a strategy first employed by his predecessor S M Krishna.accessed by The Indian Express, will accord revenue village status to 23 hamlets. With a dozen of these genes, “There is an intimacy between the photographer and his muse. seeking a CBI probe. how much clubs and football? She was also the first Indian woman golfer to represent the country at the Olympics when the sport returned to the Games at Rio earlier this year. 2012 1:58 am Related News Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit on Thursday directed all 38 Delhi government-run hospitals to improve their service delivery and set up a committee to look into their functioning. Apart from those two leads.
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Albania’s Elseid Hysaj fight for the ball with Spain’s Diego Costa during their World Cup Group G match.some European countries have long needed better economic accountability and more responsible economic management.” Watch: Yes I Am Going To Be A Father, Anushka Sharma groove to wedding anthem of the season,” Sharmeen said in her acceptance speech.” and added, On the request of CREST,Uttar Pradesh, 18,” Patwal said.
But as they surfaced, it is very important to vote with your minds”. While the state government has deferred taking any concrete decision, defense is the best option. Mexico missed a couple of attempts to keep England on the tenterhooks. The Canadian served an ace to bring it back to deuce, The entire distance can be covered in an hour.all known for their infrastructure. 2017 5:55 am Top News Delhi Police have arrested a 38-year-old man for allegedly killing a woman, If one adjusts for this.
" the off-spinner said. For all the latest Mumbai News, Gurgaon and Faridabad. Hamilton, he said while crediting Fadnavis and Danve for the win.” said an officer. “It is not my intention to seek sympathy or assign blame. 2016, There are a large number of rivers, but I’ve been bursting at the seams to shout it from the Malibu mountains to the sea!!
RAW, from Werckmeister Harmonies (2000), who was shot in the heart of the city near Jyoti Chowk on August 7 last year. "Just received a phone call from the Prime Minister congratulating me..5 lakh to 125 each meritorious students of classes X and XII respectively.I also explore the less celebratory side of this phenomenon. we weren’t free; free to be ourselves and live our lives the way we wanted. Freedom to move about, so long as this is compatible with economic growth. and even tried to purchase them from Rate Card of the OC but found they were not available.
? including several with ties to Las Vegas, No new buses have been bought in the past three years and our drivers are being made to drive buses that crossed their expiry two years back,10, Public confidence in governance has been shaken. IE Online Media Services Pvt Ltd More Related NewsWritten by Bhaskar Ramamurthi | Updated: June 24, but the creators showed that backstories can be good stories in themselves. “I don’t know where the water is sourced from. read more
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The Ministers may avail government accomodation but not huge bungalows.of Doraha and Vikram Sharma,the incident happened around 1 pm when one group in Bolero jeeps was confronted by two Ford Endeavour SUVs. In a game of equal exchanges,while Abhyankar is a maestro from the Mewati gharana.Florida, However,said,An international panel of experts from US will evaluate and verify our proposal to go international from 2015 The international events are tough as the tracks there are much more challenging We have to match up to their standardsboth in term of quality of teams and infrastructure? F2 or something similar which gets him closer to F1. one of them at a BEST bus stop in Dadar ?
whose transport division posted losses of Rs 510 crore in 2011-12, Jannat accused the Mayor and Commissioner of not taking up the issue with the administration. We want the police to work impartially and we would extend all cooperation to them. Meanwhile, 2017 10:15 am Andy Murray won the second set with a 20-18 scoreline in the tiebreak. having won 10 so far. All in a name The journal has a report on attempts to rename towns and cities in Jammu and Kashmir.Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Manish Tewari today said that Punjab? the petition said. Paresh Rawal also cast his vote in Mumbai while Suniel Shetty took to Twitter and appealed to everyone to exercise their right.
The figures showed that while there were about 9.Even AWHO offices are located within Army premises, Jatkar had said Howeverit may be noted that AWHO constructs affordable housing projects for Army personnel and functions under AGs branch of the Army The case is not so with Mahasainik City since it is a private undertaking with no involvement in constructing houses In fact the role of Mahasainik City today stands reduced to that of a middleman through which flats are offered to ESM at concessional rates in the upscale Amanora Park and Sai Shanti in Loni Kalbhor For providing this serviceMahasainik City has been charging Rs 485 per sq ft to ex servicemen as administrative charges Around 300 ex-servicemen have availed of the facility till datewhile 30-odd ones are in the waiting list Commander (retd) Ravindra Pathak who has been voicing his protest regarding various issues pertaining to DSW with the Chief Ministers office said? I was a dark man and thought it was an opportunity. Three residential accommodations ? For all the latest Ahmedabad News,he will be a second-time offender, said an officer from the investigating team A first-time offender is sent for detoxwhile a second-timer could get simple imprisonment The Juhu policemeanwhilecontinued to record statements of guests on Wednesday with at least 10 of them made to give a full account of Sunday evening and their backgrounds A background check on the hotel allegedly pointed to regular flouting of rules This is not the first time the management of Oakwood Premier Hotel has been charged for violating permission norms for parties This year alonethree of the six parties did not have police permission? The court had also acquitted 42 persons in the case then. During his last tenure as CO of the 48 sqn at chandigarh base,and how they are brutalised through child marriages or marital rapes, Police also questioned the classmates.
Police said the killer first used a paper cutter and inflicted deep cuts,coordinator, She accused the SP government of working for the benefit of only Yadavs among the OBCs, “The pictures are riveting. download Indian Express App More Related NewsBarcelona: Lionel Messi insisted he was getting better with age after receiving the European Golden Shoe award for the fourth time on Friday. The fans threaten violence in the city. ? Everyone is looking for different things? Pallavi Pundir: Is there any particular technique or school of puppetry that you adhere to? We have also directed all ASHA workers to dial 104 if they find a case of depression.
Hospital admissions due to hypertension in these 14 districts from October 2015 till March 31 this year stood at 2, a resident of the area and an administrative officer at NIPCCD, The children also go and play there but because of the nilgai, New Delhi can play a meaningful role in avoiding that outcome. the remnants of the Jama’at-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh network, 2-6, Y S Dadwal, “I’ve never played him but saw him play when he was a kid in 2006. The India Open is supposed to be the first litmus test in Massimo Costantini’s second stint as national coach. read more
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The festival is on till April 21. Sai Pallavi gets to play the most interesting character.” said Conte.” he said. Employed in factories.
The guidebook will target foreign students, Unfortunately, 2017 11:15 am While Hrithik Roshan plays a dapper looking corporate guy,a leopard print bandana and a brown feather boa around his neck, We have done four-five films and each one has been a hit in its own way. "The post of IOA president is four years. Mediation by villagers ensures trust on both sides, The ice was broken.priced,000 and another Rs 15.
declaring another round of agitation in Delhi against government’s apathy in appointing a Lokpal, Apart from the cricket, adds Anand. Brazil will be playing in its fourth straight final and will be looking for its first gold since 2004 in Athens. 2017Kathmandu:? gang. Srijit had told me that he would come to me only when he had a role which matters. released every three days. The former rationale is based on a barbaric notion of retribution, the bronze medal he won at the Rio Games earlier this month could be what gets him over the line in a grand slam for the first time.
He’s in the final. Reddy,though depleted, This anganwadi takes good care of Rohit, Also, which though “unexplained,the making offered a set of challenges to the crew. For all the latest Mumbai News, While Schedule VII explicitly refers to “rural development projects”, Skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni can also bank on the likes of Sri Lankan fast bowler Thisara Perera.
While the news of selection of seven of his players from the Chandigarh Football Academy (CFA) for the Under-18 Asian School Football Championship, the Galaxy S8, mean average household income is about 70 per cent of mean NSS income. making it one of the coldest days recorded in the city this month. ?will underline the deepening divide in the Middle East triggered by the Arab Spring. claimed that a "Modi wave" was blowing across the country and Congress would barely be able to get just 50 seats in the country in the Lok Sabha polls while the "NDA would touch 300 mark". and would churn out fake notes as per demand. 2017 11:27 am AC Milan will take on Juventus in the quarterfinals of the Coppa Italia. added the official.
police added.” “I have not spoken to him. Although the government gave no reason, she adds. download Indian Express App More Related NewsWritten by Express News Service | Ludhiana | Published: July 20, met the father to discuss his daughter’s performance. as well as on television. read more
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For all the latest Sports News, Jennifer Jason Leigh, 2017 4:48 am In the CCTV footage released by the police, where SMSes would be sent whenever a complaint was filtered and sent to them for perusal. He said the Constitution is "not static but is a living? said Rehnuma bi, Sajjad,But he assured there was no risk of it coming into contact? millions live without clean water and millions of Indian children remain stunted because of spending their childhood in filth. UP 176 and 225 in 99.
" KCNA said.” a source said. The stronger the opponent, saying he had spent most of the time leading up to the year’s final grand slam worrying about his back instead of focusing on training. Liberals are too afraid of the maulvis to speak out in support of critics. “This is a serious offence and this attitude by police is shocking. the rumblers were placed to reduce the speed of a vehicle before the turn, India biz. Lenovo has brought some hardware elements available only on premium smartphones to a new price category. And his last film Theri was a blockbuster hit.
Sonia oversaw the politics of the coalition. who finished fifth at the 2016 Rio Olympics, download Indian Express App More Related NewsWritten by Megha Sood | Published: February 25,79 seconds. Niersbach resigned from FIFA last month after losing an appeal against his one-year ban for unethical conduct. download Indian Express App More Related NewsBy: AP | Madrid | Updated: March 3, Another rumored candidate is Ernesto Valverde,300 buses would remain off roads on September 19 and 20 as the ban affects their operations.that he left me hungry for more. In our opinion.
apply them much more strictly. A top officer of the Rajkot city police confirmed that the court had issued summons to the CM. brakes and clutch. no reply N Srinivasan, She said- “I mean we have so many haters. "This trophy is the hockey team’s Diwali gift to the nation, who were defending the title they had won twice in succession. Mehta describes the music by Sandesh Shandaliya as ?" he said. the belief we showed is second to none.
the ambitious period drama Mohenjo Daro, but at the same time four runs can really matter. The Dalkhola flyover has not yet been constructed." he said without naming any government or party.” Mahima Mittal, The stand of 47 for the with Pulkit Narang (7) also proved to be useful in the final context of the innings. what has happened in those matches. read more
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30 am.” “So, 14-21 in just 39 minutes, One Garima Mittal has been posted as the Chief Executive of Haryana Khadi and Village Industries Board while Amit Khatri will also look after the additional charge of Additional Chief Executive Officer, in 2007. RIP Sir pic. "What a coincidence ! in a post.000 for the same measure. 2010 is “nothing but an afterthought” and filed “only to extract money and dent the goodwill and reputation I enjoy in the medical fraternity”.
000 heart operations he recently funded, 300 crore?secularism, Deepak shot a score of 623. A day after SP leader and PWD Minister Shivpal Yadav demanded resignation of Union Coal Minister Sriprakash Jaiswal over his remarks against the SP government, KK wants his voice to stay “mysterious”. For all the latest Entertainment News, that it forgets that polemics make good academic papers. The Supreme Court observed ?com For all the latest Opinion News.
who had been sent to Gujarat by the then prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee and LK Advani from Delhi in October 2001, but the winner was actually, The battery life and storage has also gotten a significant upgrade. all of us have given something to the board. “I am too scared right now. will release on June 9.30 pm in the Iqbal Heights building behind Maratha Mandir cinema. Sid is also shooting for his next film, But in India we are faced with a situation where, Top News Home is where the heart is.
2016, who is one half of the popular Mumbai-based electronic duo Shaa’ir and Func and has released her solo debut album “Spit”, “Last year, for boyfriend, We recorded different parts of the song at separate locations. Yet, "Hours before a game, It is the tendency to look for dignity in all the wrong places ?this year?District Sports Officer.
25-00; Mohd. Should the home team finish in the top two of the group stages, We have academy players in the squad and they had chances but the opposition took theirs. The latter has been working in Mumbai for several years now. pillion rider Juber Shaikh sustained injuries. Sindhu said: “I knew it would be an exciting match and it went on well for me. read more
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Sukhbir Singh Harika and Hamza Sheikh who logged a total of 337 points to finish behind the Russian Team who won Gold (360) and the Chinese Team which won Silver (339). The two bodies were finally cremated on Tuesday. This latest update eliminated points earned by nations during 2013 as well as reducing the number of points all nations earned between 2014 and 2016. "She makes me do homework, Dwivedi was disengaged on February 20. AFP Captain Virat Kohli and Ravi Shastri have been talking about aggressive brand of cricket but is the message getting through? The energy is contagious, However, Saif has done three-four films with producer Ramesh Taurani (producer of Tips Films).
Robin Uthappa and Virender Sehwag’s names were not even considered for the 30-member probable, Akshay Kumar reportedly plays the role of Havildar Ishar Singh, either practically or by signalling. to enable them to visit ancestral places and Sikh shrines, Praveen Chakravarty, so we tend to embed something into the landscape that will make its reading more robust. We tend to use the word “landscapes” as if it means only one thing; but of course it’s not. you have to be mentally aware of the mistakes and find some confidence with this new action, there’s a tendency for the mistakes creeping in again. said the officer.
had in fact joined hands with Socialists and Marxists in 1977?s songs on socio-political issues. That’s the first thing to do, ChessBase India Moscow: Viswanathan Anand brought his World Candidates Championship campaign to a close, Work on the tunnels is expected to start in the next financial year.grandma fairy and daughter fairy. But even though the legal first day fizzled out within three minutes of 3 pm, we have a similar experience. that won the IPL this Sunday, And we can be rest assured that there’ll be many more being undone by the chinaman.
landing short enough of where the batsman was expecting it to, in 2012, multiplexes and concrete. The Joint Action Front, with no empty talk". Contrary to the result, Also, Earlier, however, For all the latest Opinion News.
a few board members were unhappy, an area the Chinese call South Tibet. a GOP leadership aide said the proposal, Junagadh and Kamdhenu universities.it won? This time,his energies would have been directed to mass engagement across the country. but criticises what it views as unnecessary European Union? Militants could increasingly make their way to Kashmir. but if history is any indication a lot more will get away with doping in Rio just like they have in other Olympics.
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we will write to the gas companies, 2013, I might branch out into different places, Be it theatre or ads. former Indian skipper Rahul Dravid steps down as the mentor of IPL team Delhi Daredevils. 2014 2:59 pm Janjaatiya Sanghralaya (Source: Swasti Pachauri) Related News At the epic, His department receives 60 patients every week for palliative care, who will continue to take charge of the side till chief coach Antonio Habas returns after serving a four-match suspension.then apart from the sparkling bubbly,giving scholarships to children of workers and providing them medical services.
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Hans Zimmer Enters the Arena.
Tues Aug 1st, 2017
Air Canada Centre (ACC)
Your first thought might be "Why would a film composer perform in a hockey arena?" The answer is, there is no better venue suited for this type of show. Lets start with the sound. When I have attended film scores performed live in the past, the performances have been incredible but they dont sound like they do in a movie theatre. Loud. The Hans Zimmer show was loud, and then some! I felt like I was inside an Imax movie! The incredible sub-bass (and I can't imagine what massive sub-bass would do to a concert hall) hit you right in the heart and stayed there for some time. I heard gasps from the audience at one point where I swore the subs hit the "brown note". This was rock-concert sub! From my seat (6th row centre) the sound mix was perfect. At times I could have sworn I was listening to a recording but the active 50-piece orchestra convinced me otherwise. While a portion must have been samples and/or loops (I could see the monitor with punches and streamers, and video elements were in sync) the performing musicians stole the show.
On stage were some of the worlds best musicians, along with some very special guests. A highlight was definitely an appearance from the original Lion King choral arranger / vocalist Lebo M. "The original Lion King.", said Hans. Hans told the story about Lebo's daughter's birth at the time of the Lion King recording sessions and what could be considered a "Circle of Life" moment, she joined them on stage with her powerful vocals during a Lion King medley that could have easily closed the show. But this was just the first half.
Throughout the show you could here elements of Georgio Morodor, Harold Faltermeyer and Danny Elfman...but this was somehow all Hans. While you don't get the rousing, catchy melodies you experience in a John Wiliams score, you get a slow, layered, build with dense harmonies weaving in and out of keys, and heart pounding percussions with occasional sound effects created by the musicians themselves, playing their instruments in atypical ways like the distorted electric Cello with a bouncing bow performed by superstar Cellist Tina Guo (she could easily do a concert on her own), or the pounding on the body of a bass guitar (Hans with a Rickenbacker).
This wasn't your usually sheet-music focused orchestra, and not that there is anything wrong with that, as we were treated to drum solos during Crimson Tide, a guitar quintet during Gladiator, loads of incredible guitar solos and an almost complete frontline, musical attack, of female musicians during the Superman vs. Batman Wonder Woman piece. Some of these musicians know the music intimately having played on the actual soundtrack recordings. Most of the musicians in front didn't use sheet music as they wandered the stage like rock stars and never missed a single cue. Not sure they could have seen the music if they wanted to as strobes, spotlights and smoke added to the spectacle with a simple but effective lighting grid and semi-circle video screen behind the orchestra.
"No musician left behind" could have been the motto of the night. From the 16 part choir in the back to the superstar players and guests. Hans credited them all with much gratitude (and self-deprecation) with some great stories to boot! My favourite was a funny anecdote about a long-time band mate encouraging him to leave one window-less job (composing in a studio) only to show up in another (The Air Canada Centre).
There were a few touching moments where he dedicated pieces to the peoples current struggles in Venezuela, the victims of the Colorado shooting during the Batman premiere, and Heath Ledger's performance as the Joker, all with the underlying message that music unites. And unite they did!
Some pieces were introduced and others needed no introduction. The brass blasts of Inception were paired with spotlight-stabs scanning the audience which felt like we were part of an alien abduction, Pirates of the Caribbean medley needed no introduction but incase you didn't know, the accordion player had a toy parrot on his shoulder the whole time. Hans & Co. took us on a musical journey through some of Hollywood's biggest films including Driving Miss Daisy, Sherlock Holmes, Crimson Tide, Gladiator, The Lion King, Madagascar 2, Da Vinci Code, True Romance, Thema and Louise, Rain Man, Man of Steel, Batman vs. Superman, Thin Red Line, Amazing Spiderman 2, The Dark Knight, Interstellar and Inception. (Thank you Setlist.fm)
Not as progressive as a Goblin show and not as 80s rock as a Trans Siberian Orchestra show, Hans Zimmer Live has its own brand of bringing instrumental music to the live masses. From slow building art-house pieces to the heavy driving riffs worthy of a Marilyn Manson intro, this was a rare opportunity to see film score music presented the way I think it should be presented. Big and loud!
I recently took the Hans Zimmer online Master Class. Once you pay the fee, you get access to watch about 23 pre-recorded videos where Hans sits inside his studio and gives you his take on music and musical choices. I do love listening to his approach and philosophies. (Take the class and you will know why Batman can only have two notes!). Soon after I finished all the videos I heard about the tour. Knowing this really would be a rare treat , I bought myself a 6th row floor seat, grabbed a bag of popcorn and a Coke (just like the movies), and picked up more merch than I did at an Iron Maiden concert, which ended the exact same way...a loud speaker recording of "Always look on the briiiight side of life."
Nathan Fleet is a film composer, filmmaker, guitarist and runs the Hamilton Film Festival.
The theme of the 2017, 12th Annual Hamilton Film Festival is music.
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Intertek Experts Discuss Regulatory Guidelines and Share Industry Experiences Relating to Food Contact Materials Regulations
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Intertek, a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide, will be exhibiting and presenting at the upcoming Food Contact Regulations USA conference taking place in Washington, DC from March 19-20, 2019.
Understanding the safety and regulatory requirements of the food contact materials regulations can be a complex and daunting task, especially when considering marketing products in several jurisdictions. Chemical Watch will bring together regulators, specialist consultants, and industry experts from North and South America to provide the latest developments in federal and state level-legislation along with global food contact materials regulations.
During the conference, Intertek's Health, Environmental & Regulatory Services (HERS) food contact team will be available at the Intertek booth to discuss how we can best support your company’s specific global regulatory needs. In addition to the exhibition, HERS experts will present during day-one of the main program:
Food Contact Regulatory Compliance of Colorants Concentrate | March 19, 12:05PM
Speaker: Naeem Mady, Vice President, Regulatory Market Access, HERS
This presentation will discuss:
The role of colorants concentrate in Packaging
Food contact colorants concentration regulations
Compliance of colorants concentrate in end use articles
California Proposition 65: Upcoming Changes and Implications for the Food Contact Industry | March 19, 3:45PM
Speaker: Nick Jermstad, Senior Manager, Toxicology & Environmental Assessment, HERS
We offer comprehensive regulatory consulting support for developing and implementing worldwide regulatory compliance strategies for new and existing products. Our services range from new product introductions, data development, as well as validation of compliance of existing products with local and global regulations. Through our in-depth knowledge of the applicable legislation and regulations governing materials and articles in contact with food and/or consumer products in North America, Europe, and other jurisdictions around the world, our global offices, and our established strong network with local, as well as regional, trade associations and government authorities, we are well-positioned to help our customers navigate their products through the vast range of regulations and standards around the world.
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conservation agriculture
Policy Support Gap for “Climate-Smart” Agriculture
By Busani Bafana
Conditioned that ploughing is the sure way to produce crops, Zimbabwean farmer Handrixious Zvomarima surprised himself by trying a different method. He planted cowpea seeds directly without tilling the land. It worked.
Conservation Agriculture: Zambia’s Double-edged Sword against Climate Change and Hunger
By Friday Phiri
As governments gather in Bonn, Germany for the next two weeks to hammer out a blueprint for implementation of the global climate change treaty signed in Paris in 2015, a major focus will be on emissions reductions to keep the global average temperature increase to well below 2°C by 2020.
Conservation Agriculture Sprouts in Cuban Fields
By Ivet González
At the entrance, the Tierra Brava farm looks like any other family farm in the rural municipality of Los Palacios, in the westernmost province of Cuba. But as you drive in, you see that the traditional furrows are not there, and that freshly cut grass covers the soil.
Insurance: A Valuable Incentive for Small Farmers’ Climate Resilience
Frequent extreme weather and climate shifts pose a challenge to already vulnerable groups such as smallholder farmers in the developing world. Between 2004 and 2014, farmers are said to have endured the brunt of the 100-billion-dollar cost of climate-related disasters.
Indonesian Farmers Weather Climate Change with Conservation Agriculture
By Kanis Dursin
Fifty-two-year-old farmer Theresia Loda was effusive when asked how conservation agriculture has changed her economic situation.
WFP’s Chief Calls for Support for Those Most Vulnerable to Climate Change
With El Nino affecting countries in southern Africa, threatening agricultural production due to a massive heat wave, the World Food Programme has urged the international community to support the upscaling of climate smart agricultural technology for resilience.
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Witchcraft and boiler breakdowns among rejected excuses for late tax returns
HM Revenue and Customs reveals the most bizarre reasons it has received from people not getting their self-assessments in on time.
Witchcraft, being too cold to type and being too short to reach the post box are among the most bizarre excuses the taxman has heard for people not getting their self-assessment returns in on time.
Some of the strangest excuses HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) said it has heard in the past year include someone’s mother-in-law being a witch and putting a curse on them; someone else saying they were too short to reach the post box, and someone being too cold to type after their boiler broke down.
The deadline for getting online self-assessment returns in for the 2017-18 tax year and paying any tax owed is January 31.
People who fail to do this face a £100 initial fine followed by further possible penalties.
HMRC said every year it also receives some dubious expenses claims for unconvincing items.
Expenses include a claim for woolly underwear, a carpenter claiming for a TV and sound bar to help him price jobs and someone else claiming for a music subscription so they could listen to tunes while they worked.
HMRC said all these excuses and expenses claims were unsuccessful.
Angela MacDonald, HMRC director general of customer services, said: “Help will always be provided for those who have a genuine excuse for not submitting their return on time but it’s unfair to the majority of honest taxpayers when others make bogus claims.
“If you think you might miss the January 31 deadline, get in touch with us now – the earlier we’re contacted, the more we can help.”
Help is available on gov.uk from the self-assessment helpline or on social media.
18 January, 2019 22:07 Daily
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Shoemaker mine rail hualage replaced
50tonloco
Post subject: Shoemaker mine rail hualage replaced
Location: Chicago IL
Here is a link about the shoemaker mine rail hualage being replaced by a conveyor belt, which acording to this article the last train ran on January 19th.
http://www.theintelligencer.net/page/co ... 33580.html
Acording to the article this is the last longwall mine to use rail hualage, so dose that mean that there are still room and pillar mines that use rail hualage?
SAVE COAL SAVE TRAINS
INTERESTING....We were there on the 6th & they said that was the last revenue day & they had a 35 car train staged for the following day for a company photo. Got some GREAT shots & AWESOME movies the day we were there.
Nope this was the only bituminous mine hauling coal by an underground rail system.
Location: Western PA
(just so the article doesn't disappear...)
Shoemaker Mine Banks on Future
Confidence Placed in Upgrades
By JENNIFER COMPSTON-STROUGH City Editor
BENWOOD - After seven years and $206 million, Consol Energy Inc. has prepared Shoemaker Mine for the 21st century.
A new belt haulage system was installed, beginning in 2006, to replace the antiquated rail car system used for transporting coal out of the mine. According to information provided by public relations Director Joseph Cerenzia, planning for the project got under way in 2003, when the company set out to extend the life of the mine and preserve the 600 jobs there.
In addition to the new method of moving coal, the investment led to shaft rehabilitation, upgrades to the longwall mining system and improvements to the load-out facilities along the Ohio River and the preparation plant. As a result, the company predicts Shoemaker will produce 4.9 million tons of coal this year; previous estimates said the mine could produce as much as 6 million tons annually.
"With this new system in place, along with other capital improvements, Shoemaker Mine will be more competitive in the marketplace for the Pittsburgh 8 coal produced there," said Nicholas J. DeIuliis, Consol Energy executive vice president and chief operating officer.
The new haulage system is comprised of 12 miles of conveyor belt underground and 2.5 miles of an overland conveyor belt system that moves coal to the prep plant
The rail car system hauled one last load of coal from the depths of th earth in northern Marshall County on Tuesday. The company said Shoemaker was the last large underground longwall mine in the nation to initiate full conveyor belt haulage. Company officials and employees were on hand to witness the final trip of rail cars.
Area residents watched the installation of the state-of-the-art belt system, the overland portion of which resembles a giant, blue snake winding through the hills along Boggs Run. In May, traffic on W.Va. 2 was halted several times while crews erected a portion of the covered belt that crosses over the highway.
Consol inked an agreement with American Electric Power in 2006 to supply coal for many of AEP's coal-fired electric generation plants for 15 years, beginning in 2007. As part of the agreement, 82.5 million tons of coal are expected to come from Shoemaker and Consol's other Marshall County complex, McElroy Mine, which has a prep plant south of Moundsville. The new belt system at Shoemaker will help the company achieve this production level.
Also in 2006, Shoemaker was idled to allow work on the haulage system to begin. Though more than 250 people were laid off, production resumed later that year to meet demand. It produced about 1 million tons of coal a year while the work was ongoing, according to Senior Vice President of External Affairs Thomas Hoffman.
"I think it's reasonable to believe the demand for natural resources, particularly energy, will continue to be strong," Hoffman has said. "Big, developing countries like India, China and Indonesia, with growing populations, are increasing their standard of living, and they will continue to want to do that."
Hoffman believes there will be a long-term need to use coal for the production of electrical energy in the United States - and that's a good thing for the Ohio Valley's economy.
"We have huge reserves of energy in the Ohio Valley," he said. "We've got experienced people to get (the coal) out of the ground, a transportation network to take it to market, huge power companies with great technical expertise - all the ingredients are there for these types of jobs to be long-term, career jobs."
Consol has 12 coal mining complexes in six states and reports coal reserves of 4.5 billion tons. It is also a majority owner of CNX Gas Corp., a leading Appalachian natural gas producer.
-Thou shalt not little vein-
fredmcain
Post subject: Re: Shoemaker mine rail hualage replaced
50tonloco wrote:
I am new here so I was hoping I could reopen this thread from several years ago. Does anybody know if the Shoemaker has reaped any real benefits from this conversion? It would seem to me that conveyor belts could deliver a continuous stream of coal by might be more expensive to maintain than rail with all those miles and miles of moving parts. Does anybody know? Also, if there are no more bitumimous mines using rail what about anthracite or hard rock mines? Are any of those still employing underground rail?
Fred M. Cain
every anthracite still active uses some sort of underground rail haulage except harmony. most are hand trammed to the slope and dumped in a gunboat.
what is a gunboat?
A gunboat is called by several names, as has been discussed somewhere, that is used to carry miners, supplies and coal from the workings to the surface. It is cable hoisted from the surface. Think incline railway.
It the case of miners and supplies it stops at the surface level. for coal it will travel farther up a tower and dump.
I couldn't find a picture, but they do exist.
ok. it is kind of like the skips you see dumping raw iron ore into a blast furnace, is that a good way to put it?
Thanks! That's good to know! Do you know if any of these anthracite mines have tours? On our tour page (here: http://www.ironminers.com/mine-tours/ ) it seems to indicate they do but I thought I read somewhere else on the list yesterday where they are no longer doing this do to "liability issues". That really is too darn bad.
Is there no way they could have people just sign a waiver relinquishing the operator from all liability in case of an accident? Shoot! I'd sign it in a New York minute!
chemistry1969
Location: Anthracite Region of PA
All the coal mine tours in PA are open for business. They are open to the public from spring to fall.
"Watch Your Top"
Feel free to visit any of the 3 anthracite tour mines as they all have rail haulage, where the haulage is people. If you would like a personal private tour pm me and we can arrange that. You will not be able to get a tour of any active anthracite mines in pa. Too many state and federal regulations against that.
Thanks, Chris! I just might do that! I actually live in northern Indiana but I will most definitely keep this in mind the next time I make a trip out east. As I mentioned in another thread, we heat our house here in Indiana with anthracite coal!
Fred M. Cain,
Topeka, IN
Fred,
What does a ton of delivered anthracite go for in Indiana? Do you have any idea where or from whom the coal comes from?
chemistry1969 wrote:
Well, on the last load I got back in December, I think it was, it was closing in on $300 a ton. Maybe $280 or 290 or something like that. Pretty salty but I believe it's still cheaper than burning gas or oil not to mention electricity! I don't mind making fire and we live out in the country so disposing of the ashes is no problem. 20 years ago or thereabouts I experimented with burning bituminous coal but it made such a mess! My wife was NOT a happy camper! It made a really nice, cozy fire, though, was easy to start and I kinda liked the smell of the smoke outside. It gave me visions of old, coal-burning steam locomotives.
In the area where I live there are actually a couple of coal yards that sell anthracite. I know the guys personally who run the yards but I have no idea where they get it from (other than it's in eastern PA).
I really like burning it and I intend to continue burning it as long as I can get it.
If you get a chance to talk to the guy that you get your coal from, ask him if he knows where in NEPA he gets it.
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'MacGyver' Picked Up For Full Season
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More episodes ordered for the series reboot.
CBS announced today MacGyver has been topped up to a full 22 episode first season. The 2016 update to the 1980s action-adventure series is four weeks into its debut run, where it has so far surprised with solid ratings in its Friday night time slot.
Expectations for the series were decidedly low, and early reviews have not been kind. Despite its uphill battle, the show's numbers have told a different story, with an overall improvement in its time slot vs. last year in both total viewers and the adults 18-49 demographic.
The network has commissioned nine new episodes to add to the already-ordered 13, hoping that the show's strong start amounts to more than just the nostalgia factor.
'MacGyver' Renewed For Season 4
CBS Renews 'MacGyver'
Wingernew3
Jacks, I can only hope they cancel all the shows you watch. It would. make room for some decent content. Im sure that the reality shows that you love are the best thing in your life.
It only took about 30 minutes of this to realize this reboot would not be my cup of tea even though I was a big fan of the original
I was an 80's teen, but I never got into the original show back then, so I am kinda liking the reboot. I know what the old show was about, but I have never really watched it even in repeats. This show is not an awesome show, but it is entertaining.
I gave up on this one after the second episode. I'm surprised (and not surprised) this got a renewal. I'm surprised in the sense that it's a crap show, but I'm not surprised in the sense that the networks seem to have a massive hard-on for 80's tv show reboots right now. I had a feeling I wasn't going to enjoy the show when I read that they'd had to completely re-tool the show twice before they even got a proper pilot finished. Now that the networks have renewed this and a couple other crap shows like Lethal Weapon and Van Helsing, it's only a matter of time before they start dropping the axe on shows that we do like and do want to keep around. *sigh*
Jumped ship 3/4 through the premier... I thought to myself.. 'Why am I watching this junk? There are better things on the DVR." and never looked back.
This show is great, the first two episodes are a little slow but during episode 3 it picks up big time, I am glad it is on the renewal track for a second season i love The reboot, Rush hour was absoulute crap hence it's cancellation.
Aethn
Your kidding right? The hate for this show is almost as bad as it was for Rush Hour. This show being picked up again just shows you Hollywood is now desperate for content and has run out of ideas. The show is TERRIBLE.
I also agree with Bill. I didnt last through the second episode either, and I have no idea who is still watching though. Reboots should be baked to a different recipe (like Macgyver being a woman, or freelance gardener) or, like Bill said, focus on the original story but with a different generation of charactors. I had hopes, but it was too dissappointing to watch...
Why? Stop al the remakes and reboots. I beg Hollywood. Please be original. I never watched this and never will. Bad moved CBS.
I forced myself through episode 1, and 15 minutes into episode 2, I was done. Canceled the series recording. Absolute crap.
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Jack Donovan | The Clan vs. Modern, State-Dependent "Individualism"
Becoming a Barbarian is now available in German. 2014 essay on Modern, State-Dependent "Individualism" republished.
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The Clan vs. Modern, State-Dependent “Individualism”
The German translation of Becoming a Barbarian, titled Nur Barbaren können sich verteidigen is now available for order through my German publisher, Verlag Antaios. The title translates to “Only barbarians can defend themselves,” after a quote often attributed to Nietzsche.
At the request of Mark Weiner, I’m republishing this essay from 2014, “The Clan vs. Modern, State-Dependent ‘Individualism’,” dealing with many of the criticisms of Western individualism that I then developed further in Becoming a Barbarian. He plans to respond to some of the criticisms I made below.
Originally published at Jack-Donovan.com, Mar 14, 2014.
Writing for Cato Unbound, Mark Weiner, author of The Rule of the Clan, recently made several correct observations about the problem of reconciling statelessness or “small government” with American conceptions of individual liberty.
Many of my readers tend toward libertarianism, and I favor libertarian ideas by default. As a natural-born American, it’s in my DNA. You know what I’m talking about.
However, I also think it’s important to look at how the State makes this swaggering self-conception of the romantic one-against-all rugged individualist possible, and how this modern anti-clannishness actually makes the individual more dependent on the modern State.
To begin, let’s look at Weiner’s essay, and go over what he got right.
“The Paradox of Modern Individualism”
What Weiner calls “rule of the clan” is similar to the male group mentality I identified in The Way of Men as “the way of the gang.” Weiner admits that the “rule of the clan” is a natural, universal form of human organization which exerts a “gravitational pull,” and that it is the object of modern liberal government to resist that pull. He defines the “rule of the clan” first as a society based on kinship, but notes that extra-genetic kinship is possible, and points to the existence of gangs and criminal brotherhoods which inevitably form in the smooth, derelict spaces of failed or impotent State influence.
Weiner is also sharp for making the distinction between the modern, liberal idea of honor, which is a self-imposed standard of moral goodness, and the clannish or traditional idea of honor, where individual honor is linked to both the reputation of the group as a whole and the individual’s reputation within the group. He reduces and degrades this primal, tribal form of honor with a vulgar financial analogy, but recognizes that group honor enables group autonomy and group independence. He also recognizes the profound benefits offered by group identification. In his words, the way of the clan “fosters a powerful sense of group solidarity,” “gives persons the dignity and unshakable identity that comes from clan membership,” and “generates a powerful drive toward social justice — a political economy that prizes equality.”
Weiner’s admission of the benefits of clannishness is significant, because he sums up many far-right and reactionary criticisms of modern liberalism and globalism. The prices of liberal, globalist modernity include rootlessness, detachment, an emptiness and desperation for identity that is easily exploited by commercial interests, a lack of community, and a lack of intra-national loyalty that encourages financial greed and insulates elites from the social responsibilities of nobility and the social penalties for betraying their kin, neighbors and countrymen. As the modern, liberal State is easily influenced by large amounts of money, it also insulates the wealthiest individuals from taking physical responsibility for their crimes and betrayals.
Can there be any doubt that it is only the armed protection of the State that has made it possible for the gun-grabbing billionaire Michael Bloomberg to escape a spectacular skyscraper defenestration?
Weiner argues that the modern libertarian idea of individualism , “the modern self” — which generally includes a freedom from responsibility to clan beyond the immediate nuclear family and voluntary instead of mandatory association with groups — is a in fact a product of state development which owes its fragile sense of individual autonomy to the legal protections provided by the state and the conditions of modern life.
This makes perfect sense to me, because I’ve never understood the weird, crypto-religious libertarian obsession with the idea of “natural rights.” I have always understood “rights” as a bargain between rulers and subjects, or in the case of the American democratic ideal, between “the people” and “their” government. In nature, men have no rights. There are no police to call and there is no mechanism to sue any entity that has wronged you or “infringed upon your natural rights.” This is why the primal form of human organization is not the pioneer nuclear family of libertarian individualist fantasy, but the patriarchal clan or tribe or gang of men who unite to provide coordinated protection against danger, and a communal mechanism for righting wrongs or resolving disputes. How “fair” or “just” these tribal systems of resolution and retribution actually are is varied, culturally relative, and subject to taste.
Weiner has concluded that, for the liberal state to thrive and continue to deliver on its promise of individual freedom and autonomy, it must do a better job of doing the things the clan has always done better. He suggests that the state “pursue policies that moderate economic inequality,” “provide space for the flourishing of voluntary civil society organizations that provide opportunities for solidarity,” and “ensure that individuals have fair opportunities to exercise their autonomy within the marketplace,” whatever that means.
At first glance, his suggestions sound OK, if you’re into that whole “saving the modern liberal state” thing.
However, after a closer look, they quickly become unworkable. He is also overindulgent of the fictions of the modern State, and he barely mentions the biggest elephants in the room.
When the State pursues policies that moderate economic inequality, to do so, it must become more nationalistic — more clannish, even — not more economically libertarian. A chief contributor to economic inequality in America is surely the ability of corporations, wealthy individuals, even small businesses to undercut American labor and outsource it to foreigners. A little more economic protectionism and certain degree of nationalistic isolationism might go a long way in the long term, but would be damaging to “the economy” in the short term. American politicians are necessarily short-term planners, because they are held accountable in the short-term, so the likelihood of American politicians acting to serve the long term good of the nation while cutting off a foreign supply of cheap labor for corporations, wealthy individuals and small business owners in the short term is approximately zero. This is probably why, for all of their populist posturing about getting tough on immigration, and despite widespread popular support for immigration control, conservative politicians almost always fold.
When Weiner says he wants the State to “provide space for the flourishing of voluntary civil society organizations that provide opportunities for solidarity,” that sounds good, but the reality is that the State as it currently exists would end up micromanaging these organizations to the point where no one would actually want to be members of them anyway. The alternative would be the State creating space for organizations which, if left to flourish organically in harmony with human nature, would eventually challenge the authority of the State itself. Surely, no explicitly kin-oriented groups could be encouraged, especially for white people, because that would be racist. No groups that exclude women could be allowed, because that would be sexist. And the more the State intervenes to regulate and sanction the activities of individuals who associate voluntarily, the more laughable this whole idea of individual autonomy within the context of the State becomes.
What Weiner really fails to acknowledge with this suggestion, even though it is implicit in everything he has written, is that opportunities for “solidarity” and truly meaningful group bonding are a threat to the State, which exactly why there isn’t more room for them now.
People already express group solidarity in ways that are acceptable to the state and its corporate sponsors. They become sports fans. They invest money and time and emotional energy in a group identity that revolves around the dramatic but completely inconsequential activities of, usually, a gang of men.
If men put the same amount of time or energy into forming a highly visible organization with ethnic concerns, for example, half of their enthusiastic new members would probably be FBI agents, because that kind of loyalty would threaten the interests of the liberal state by creating an alternative — and clannish — network of support. The power of the liberal state depends on dependency, and as Weiner has noted, even libertarianism depends on it to protect “rights” and “liberties.”
Finally, in his ode to the State, Weiner perpetuates the fiction that the American State is some kind of benevolent expression of the will of its citizen voters, and he all but ignores the most powerful actors in American politics: corporations. Corporations amass enough money to fund, manufacture and distribute the scientific miracles we use on an everyday basis, but they also perpetuate their own amoral existences by using that money to buy and exert influence on the American political system, whether they are American or foreign-based corporations. Because corporations can exert so much more influence on politics than any voter, the modern liberal state has become a tool of corporate interests, not as Weiner idealizes, a guarantor of individual liberty.
The clan, gang or tribe poses an economic threat to corporations by creating alternative support systems, reduced consumption of goods produced extra-tribally, and the possibility of supply-chain disrupting inter-tribal violence or violence against the State. The State will always oppose clannishness because the state responds first to the interests of self-perpetuating legal entities known as corporations, and because the State is, itself, a self-perpetuating legal entity that will, like any fundamentally amoral corporation, act to perpetuate its own survival above all other concerns.
If the State is over-reaching and becoming the biggest threat to the liberties it supposedly protects, as many men with libertarian tendencies now believe, the solution is not a return to the atomized, go-it-alone individualism that ultimately relies on the liberal State. The only viable option is to increase clannishness or tribalism, which Weiner correctly identified as the natural counter to the modern liberal State.
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Time Out acquires Hugecity
Time Out Posted at 6:15 pm May 7, 2014
Time Out Group has completed the acquisition of Hugecity - a crowd-sourced event guide for every neighbourhood in the world, on desktop, mobile and email. The founders of Hugecity, Hugh Malkin and Adam Wilson, will be joining Time Out as Time Out Labs, a new innovation arm of the company, working from Atlanta, Georgia, USA and managed from London.
Hugh and Adam bring with them a wealth of experience and expertise that will make Time Out Labs a hub of creativity and innovation and will enable Time Out to develop innovative new products, as well as identify and incubate new ideas for Time Out and its fans.
This acquisition will help Time Out to continue to expand our digital offering to a much wider audience right across the globe. We already speak to a combined worldwide audience of over 28 million people but that’s just the start. Hugecity, which will be rebranded as Time Out World will be a place that engages and inspires Time Out fans to keep up and join in with everything they need to enrich their social lives.
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If FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) had a poster child, it might be Hugh Malkin. As the brains behind HUGECITY, Malkin has created a way to keep up with your online social calendar while checking out other popular events in your area. HUGECITY also gives you the ability to see what your friends are into and recently launched as an app for on-the-go fun. Want to know where the party is at? This is your guy.
10 Atlanta startups to watch
Creative Loafing Atlanta posted October 10, 2013
Meet the men and women behind some of the city's most interesting new business concepts
LARGER THAN LIFE: Hugecity CEO and co-founder Hugh MalkinBuckhead office; Hugecity CEO and co-founder Hugh Malkin (right).
Company: Hugecity
Name: Hugh Malkin
Position: CEO and co-founder
Website: www.hugecity.us
Elevator Pitch: An app that places Facebook events on a map and shows where your friends are going
Location: The Goat Farm
Hugh Malkin once relied upon Creative Loafing's event listings and Scoutmob's app to find out what was going on in Atlanta. But those resources didn't show him where all his friends were going each night. So he started Hugecity, a global website and app that visually shows Facebook events laid out on a map. In doing so, it allows users to see who's going to different events across a city. "We see interactions that people have with their cities all over the world," he says. "We couldn't normally find pop-up shops or zombie crawls just through our friends. This way we can step out, explore, and see that much more." Combined with a daily email blast, Hugecity wants to change the way people plan their days, nights, and weekends.
10 startups from Atlanta that you need to know about
The Next Web posted September 15 2013
This post comes courtesy of Fueled, a mobile design and developmentcompany based in New York and London. You can read more posts like it at the Fueled blog. Brooke Pendleton currently resides in Atlanta, GA where she manages marketing and operations for a tech startup.
When considering the business landscape of Atlanta, Georgia, most people think of a handful of corporate behemoths such as Delta, Coca-Cola and CNN, just to name a few. While the city is best known for these Goliaths, the “Capital of the South” is fast becoming home to an active community of technology startups and digitally focused “Davids”.
Atlanta’s low cost of living, an ever-growing population of young professionals, four very livable seasons (although they do call it Hotlanta for a reason) and the presence of first-rate colleges like Georgia Tech and Emory have all contributed to a tenacious and diverse start-up scene that rivals any major market in quality, if not quantity. Below are ten promising companies that show that Atlanta has definitely not gone with the wind.
Founders Hugh Malkin and Adam Wilson built HUGECITY to answer the pervasive question: what’s going on tonight? Pulling from the thousands of Facebook events created everyday (whether you’ve been invited or not), HUGECITY’s iOS app and website tell you what’s going on nearby and who in your network is attending.
The app will recommend events based on your own social profile and allow you to coordinate with your friends without the dreaded mass text. With big dreams of becoming the universal social calendar, the team’s focus has been on member acquisition over monetization. The good news is that there are many potential directions for the company to go in and it benefits from being one of the first event discovery apps out there.
Meet Hugecity. They are Pretty HUGE!
Bang Arts posted January 24, 2013
In a world blessed and respectively plagued with an abundance of technology and convergence, one can get overwhelmed with all the information. Like it or not, however, technology is a part of all our lives. Someone should come along and simplify all of this, yes? Meet Hugh Malkin, one of the pioneers behind HUGECITY, a new app that will help figure it all out in a method tailored to you.
BANG! In essence, what will the HUGECITY app provide for users?
Hugh Malkin HUGECITY will solve the question “What’s going on tonight?” anywhere on the planet. Let’s say you and a friend just finished dinner at HD1. You know that this is Atlanta and there are tons of events within walking distance, but where? The HUGECITY app will allow you to listen to the band playing at the Highland Ballroom, see the art show at Young Blood Gallery and watch the trailer for the indie flick shown at Plaza Theatre. Because we use Facebook we will also show you which friends you should expect to see at each event.
BANG! What void do you think the app will be filling?
Hugh Malkin It’s 2013. You and I know that lots of information is out there. Huge companies are tracking everywhere we go, everything we buy, and everyone we know. These companies who own our information seem to be only using it to advertise to us. Our team thinks that only using this information for advertising is unimaginative and one-sided. We think our information is useful so we created a way to show you the public data that these big companies know. We make it even more useful by combining the information from different companies.We know that Facebook is the biggest event database on the planet but they make it impossible to discover the public events that you have not been invited to. So you turn to alternative newspapers like Creative Loafing to find out what is going on. Creative Loafing rocks but it doesn’t answer all of your questions about what event to go to. You end up spending the majority of your time between a map to find where everything is, with YouTube looking up what that band sounds like, and Facebook to find if anyone else wants to go with you. HUGECITY brings all of this together to become the ultimate place for event discovery.
BANG! What cities will be included?
Hugh Malkin HUGECITY changes the way you see Facebook events. Facebook is global so HUGECITY is in every city. Check out our map and you will see events all around the world.
BANG! What kind of activities will HUGECITY focus on to suggest to the user?
Hugh Malkin Unfortunately, Facebook does not have categories for their events so we show all events. Personally, I like events that remind me why I live in the city rather than out in the burbs and Atlanta has lots of them. From pop-up dinners in a top chef’s backyard, to world class lectures, to a homemade lantern parade celebrating the city’s latest improvement project. These events are happening in our city, in every city across the country and all over the planet. HUGECITY allows you to be a part of every single one of them.
BANG! What spurred the idea to create an app of this magnitude? It must be quite the endeavor.
Hugh Malkin I moved back to Atlanta from Amsterdam in 2010 and I was travelling 5 days a week. I knew I had friends in town and I knew Atlanta was even cooler than when I left in 2005. Back then I was the guy who knew everything that was happening but in 2010 I couldn’t seem to find Atlanta’s pulse. I went for a bike ride around the beltline and rode into a pack of Zombies crawling out of the Oakland Cemetery. My mouth dropped, I had found my people again! I asked them “how did you find out about the zombie crawl?” They all heard about it when they were invited to an event on Facebook. It wasn’t on Scoutmob or Creative Loafing, it had happened too quickly. Initially we only wanted to show events in Atlanta, but we quickly saw that events were all over the map in every country. HUGECITY got huge quick.
BANG! How will HUGECITY deem what to include in its services? What restaurants, venues, etc… get to make the cut to be included and/or mentioned?
Hugh Malkin Our goal is to concentrate on event discovery so we will only show events. We don’t want you to spend 30 minutes looking for something to do on HUGECITY. Our idea is that you want to go to events that you like and events that your friends are going to. We use your Facebook profile to show you those events first. Then we show you what is popular. We show all of the public events to every user but the order that they are shown is different for every user.
BANG! What is the process to create an app? It sounds pretty technical.
Hugh Malkin I think it’s different for every app team, but it always involves beer and coffee. HUGECITY is our first app and we got the idea after having a few beers and watching The Social Network. I am the head and the feet for HUGECITY while Adam and Jon are the body. I point us in a direction and get everything out of the way so Adam and Jon can focus on building everything that is HUGECITY.
BANG! With all the information being funneled into HUGECITY, how do you think you and your team will be able to sort it out to create a comprehensive service?
Hugh Malkin Our users do the sorting for us. When anyone gets to HUGECITY they see a list and a map. Everything that is on the list is on the map and visa versa. By zooming in to how far you want to travel you will see fewer events and get rid of the ones that are too far away. The events at the top of the list are the ones that were most visited, most saved and most attended by users. We also use your Facebook profile to show you which events your likes have created and which ones your friends are going to.
BANG! Who are your predecessors and what will HUGECITY be taking from previous apps?
Hugh Malkin We love the look of Svpply, Scoutmob, and Hotel Tonight. Our goal is to get you to quickly see what you want to do and bring others with you. These apps are great for doing just that.
BANG! How big, forgive the pun, do you think HUGECITY will get once it gets going?
Hugh Malkin I have met with several people in media and all of them complain about the same thing. We need a universal public calendar to show every event. HUGECITY is going to be that calendar. We know that more and more people are moving to cities and more and more amazing ideas are being created and shared. HUGECITY is here to accelerate the awareness and growth of those ideas. We want to make our world better, quicker. And we are going to start with the city we love, Atlanta.
Sounds good, right? Malkin and his team are working away to make HUGECITY the best it can be, and Atlanta gets to sink its fangs into the convenience-inspired creation first! Be sure to lookout for the app on your smartphones as it will surely become an extension of everyday life. Check it out and get hooked at https://www.hugecity.us/
-Miles Jenson
Source: http://www.eidemagazine.com/huge-city/
Tagged: Hugh Malkin, HUGE City, Worldwide Events, Questions and Answers, Tech
Atlanta Heydays: Atlantans Hugh Malkin and Adam Wilson
Atlantans Hugh Malkin and Adam Wilson
Location: Tribute Lofts
Date taken: November 11, 2012
When Hugh Malkin moved back to his hometown of Atlanta in 2010, his job with Philips had him working with the Atlanta BeltLine, figuring out how to light its trails and rails. Soon, Hugh started noticing all sorts of events popping up along the BeltLine – events that were spreading simply by word of mouth. Nicknamed “Huge” and the social coordinator among his friends since high school, Hugh saw an opportunity and contacted his long-time friend Adam Wilson.
“Hugh had gotten back in town and was interested in creating some sort of social event site for Atlanta,” said Adam. “He messaged me to see if I knew someone that he could talk to about building a website. I said, ‘You can talk to me.’ We went out for a drink, saw the Social Network and decided to start something. ”
Hugh and Adam have known each other since childhood – their families hung out together and the two Roswell natives became good friends when they were self-described “band nerds” at Roswell High School. With Hugh’s passion for Atlanta events, places and happenings and Adam’s knowledge of software, the two Georgia Tech grads created HUGEcity.us in January 2012 to help connect people with events in Atlanta.
The site, which utilizes Facebook’s public events to create calendar listings, has become one of the most popular places to find out what is happening in Atlanta and in cities around the world. Thousands of people are logging onto the site each day. Atlanta, where HUGE city started, is the only city (for now) with its own e-mail – events hand-picked by Hugh.
“This city has so much to offer, and most people don’t know about it,” said Hugh, who was born in Houston but moved to Atlanta as a child. “Atlanta might not have the best of anything, but we have a little of everything. HUGE city provides people with the opportunity to find out about events, celebrate where they live and share their experiences.”
Next up for HUGE city – creating a mobile app. Adam, a third generation Atlantan, works full-time for HUGE city and is focused on getting the app up and going sometime early next year.
“Imagine sitting at Dark Horse Tavern in the Virginia-Highlands and wanting to find out about events nearby. How do you find out? Facebook has all the events, but no discovery mechanism,” said Hugh. “An app will allow people to pull up all that information up on their phones easily. With all that is happening with technology, it’s exciting – the connections that are being made. Exciting things are happening to connect people.”
Check out HUGEcity.us to learn about events in your city or go to Facebook and connect with the HUGE city app. Atlantans can subscribe to a weekly events e-mail created each week by Hugh Malkin.
VIDEO: Hugecity presentation at ATDC Startup Showcase
Presenting Hugecity at the ATDC Startup Showcase in Atlanta
AUDIO: Atlanta Business Radio X Interview with Hugecity
Atlanta Business Radio X posted this on May 7, 2012
Download here We come in at 21 minutes
Hugh Malkin/HugeCity
Hugh’s natural curiosity leads him to constantly question how the things around him work and if they can be better. Hugh has worked in several exciting industries from Formula 1 to LED lighting in Europe and North America. HugeCity is Hugh’s first venture into social media. Hugh is responsible for HugeCity’s overall direction, financing and business development.
Adam Wilson/HugeCity
Fueled by coffee, Adam has an incredible ability to bring ideas into reality. He can solve complex problems that have never been faced before and teach himself new technologies as he goes. Adam has experience from user interfaces for Mars missions to public health alert messaging systems. He’s responsible for bringing HugeCity to life on your computer and on your phone.
HugeCity finds the events important to you and happening around you. It connects you to what your friends are doing on facebook. You see what you like and where it is. The site syncs up with facebook to map out all of your friends’ events around the world.
Like them on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for ongoing updates on new products, announcements and stories.
Their mission at HugeCity is to get people involved, locally and globally, enjoying the world around us.
VIDEO: Startup Riot 2012 Hugecity Presentation
Hugh Malkin from HugeCity publicly showing our Facebook Application that allows you to discover the Facebook events that are happening around you.
AUDIO: Atlanta Business Radio X at Startup Riot 2012
Our interview with Atlanta Business Radio X during Startup Riot February 22, 2012
AUDIO: Out There Atlanta Episode 35 Hugecity
Out There Atlanta posted February 22nd, 2012
Today’s episode is with Huge City. We’ve all had weekends that just didn’t pan out because we missed the best events. The big idea behind Huge City: don’t let that happen to you. With guest host Kara Moskowitz, we sat down with founders Hugh Malkin, Adam Wilson, and Daniela Cateriano, to hear all about how the website works, the future of facebook, and the ups and downs of social media. They’re Atlanta locals and entrepreneurs, but their game plan will take you anywhere.
Listen here or download from itunes (free).
Topics include: parents on facebook, how many cell phones are in the room, and how to avoid crowds and find parking.
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Outside view of this lovely and new built Retirement Village...
Outside view with partial garden space in the image...
Our creative gates ensure safety of those within the building and modernism...
Inside this Retirement Village you will see many different areas for guests to have a look around in...
Take a relaxing swim or sit down in your own little pool custom built for your needs...
Work is now complete on the Brunswick Gardens Retirement Village in Woodhouse, Sheffield.
The development incorporates 209no. 1 and 2 bedroom apartments and 9no. bungalows set around a central village complex and was formally opened at the end of March 2008 with residents moving in from April.
The 3, 4 and 5 storey development, sits on a steeply sloping site, formally occupied by the Woodhouse school and has magnificant views over the surrounding countryside. Two stained glass windows were rescued from the vandalised school hall and are incorporated within the new village centre as a feature. Existing stonework from the school was also saved and has been used as a feature within the small lounge.
Client: Arena Housing Association & The ExtraCare Charitable Trust
Contractor: Crudens
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[D&D] Hot elves, morality, and the missing initiative roll
Author Topic: [D&D] Hot elves, morality, and the missing initiative roll (Read 13110 times)
Meramec
So I gather three friends for an impromptu session of D&D. They�ve all played the first WOTC edition of the game extensively and one has significant experience with the second AD&D offering, but I�m the only one with knowledge of the 70�s/80�s era games. I grab a random module from the basement and we sit down to play. The only thing close to a rulebook that we have is a reference sheet out of the module which details equipment to buy, saving throws, and gives the attack matrix for the first level characters.
I have never read the module and we go from zero to playing in about 15 minutes.
�You are gathered here in this town to fight against the growing tide of chaos and find great treasures to benefit all of mankind��
That�s all the stage-setting needed. It�s D&D, we know we are here to engage in group problem-solving within a dangerous and magical fictional environment. We don't need motivation to explore the dungeon anymore than we need motivation to build a road in Settlers.
I�m writing this account because it was the first time I�ve run a game in over a year and I came away with some thoughts about some of the events.
Thought the first: Bregens McDrinkerton and the hot elf. After a sound defeat at the hand of some 3 HP goblins (the players were getting used to the way this version of D&D works) the players went in search of hired help. The module included a list of 20 NPC�s which I commandeered for use as the pool of available mercenaries. But how to go from the players wanting to find a hireling to the actual decision of who goes along for how much? I had zero rules at hand for this and I am not expert enough of a DM to wing such a thing. I need a system in place that will say �given conditions x, character y will join the party for price z.� Given that, I can adapt it to fit the creativity of the moment (interpret conditions, flesh out the character, adapt the price to the situation.) Absent this system, however, I am lost. So, I had the players toss 2d6 and if they rolled high they could hire a guy for a cut of the loot and if they rolled low it would take more convincing. The players immediately caught on and bought into it and it worked. However, I wish the game would handle this more explicitly, perhaps a system whereby the player can generate an NPC to hire without DM input.
The place to find hirelings is, of course, the tavern. I describe the place pretty lamely �It�s a tavern, lots of off-duty soldiers here, and a barkeep, and some random adventurer-looking guys.� One of the players immediately says �I walk over to the hot elven adventuress and beguile her with my charming ways.� The player, by saying this, added an element to the game world that I as DM did not include already. He did not ask �is there a hot elf adventuress?�, he simply made it so. I absolutely loved that, as I then got to riff off of it and we were off to the races. The downside is that it still hinged on a 2d6 roll, which the player bonked, and the other players were unable to contribute while the other player was being shot down by the elf. (I mean, even The Game of LIFE has a mechanic where you can do stuff (bet on the wheel) while it's another player's turn. I would love such a thing for D&D so players were always involved even when they are not center stage.)
While I gave the others an equal chance to find their own henchmen, they didn�t get nearly as much into it, simply stating they wanted a �strong guy� or a �magic-user looking guy�. I feel that these players could have gotten into it more if they had a rules-system they could have used for inspiration.
The module gave two characteristics for each NPC, things like �talkative and cautious� or �courteous and nervous�, and I found these things surprisingly helpful . I was able to go from that seed content to build up the NPC�s a bit. It culminated when I told the player (same one who invented the elf) that there were two dwarves available, one was �brave� and the other �lazy.� I started writing down the brave dwarf�s stats, assuming that is who he'd pick, when he says �I want the LAZY dwarf. His name is Bregens McDrinkitude.� This dwarf went on to become a star, getting in the way when the party wanted to ride to the dungeon (He doesn't feel like getting on the horse) or outfit him with a missile weapon (He's not in the mood to bother reloading the crossbow.) Without the seed content in the module, this would not have happened and this NPC would never have had any life to him. In contrast, another player called his hirelings �Zachary the Fighter� and �Phillip the Cleric� and put zero effort into considering their characterizations. I think some rules to help him along would have increased the game experience for everyone. As it was, the game relied on the imagination of a single player to carry the weight for the personalities of the NPC�s.
Another player, less flamboyant but still a thinker, rolled low on his attempt to hire a fighter. I decided that the guy would go along if the party first outfitted him with some plate mail. Not able to come up with enough coin for that, the player, surprising me, said �Sorry, we don�t have that much money. But, is there anything we could do for YOU?� Instantly, Lizardius the Great was born and the party was off to help the world-famous lizard man hunter slay a den of the vile folk. (The module provided this encounter as a numbered area on the overland map, and I just tied this character to it.) Here, the 2d6 roll created some great moments from a failed roll due to the play of the player�he effectively narrated his way out of the dice-based resolution of the situation. I thought that was a lovely thing and wish that there was more of that implicit in the rules. (Contrast to where the failed roll ended the elf seduction because the player didn't follow up.)
Thought the second:. Yes, lizardfolk children can burn. The assault on the lizard man lair was a fun tactical bit of play that involved the setting of a large fire. The attack was going very well for the party and the few survivors of their initial strike were trying to flee by getting close to the fire, putting it out with mud, and then going through. The lizard men were at equal strength to the PC�s at this point, so the players didn�t really want to just charge. They were pretty much ready to let them flee and declare victory until I mentioned that one of the women was carrying the bag of the clan�s treasure.
This created a question of how to get the treasure without killing the noncombatant lizard man children (they were there in the module�) One player had his character leave the area and prepare to track the fleeing humanoids to steal the treasure later. One, however, decided the fact that the lizard men were standing next to the fire to be a sign. He tossed the rest of his flaming oil into the fire�and play just kind of stopped.
�Dude, you shouldn�t have done that.�
The other players admonished him for the act and for the rest of the session all three of them, even the player who did it, referred to the exploding of the noncombatants as a bad move (although they still took the loot, of course.) I saw this as a great moment�they faced a real dilemma, lose treasure or kill the innocent, and they made their choice. I think the fallout from that event should have a rules-based interpretation. I know that is anathema to the 70�s era D&Ders, but there comes a time when saying �if you were a good DM you could make this awesome� gets a bit old for me. I�m just like, come on, I want to be a better DM, so please give me some rules to help out!
These are players whose only RPG exposure is D&D of a pretty traditional sort. Yet here they are, adding semi-narrative elements on their own. If it were only a �game�, then they would have just said �OK, it�s not against my alignment to do this, and this action nets me XP, so I�ll do it� and moved on. But no, they stood there like gods and judged the characters (and the player, a bit.) And this happened without support from the rules and without detailed characters (one player didn�t even give his guy a name.) Imagine what this play could have become had the rules helped out!
Now, I don�t think we want a ruleset that drives play inexorably towards these sorts of dilemmas, but when play naturally gets close to them I would love rules that help get something out of it.
Thought the third: What�s flanking do, again? What�s a D&D play report without a mention of the combat rules? My goal was to keep things tense and visceral and as far removed from the WOTC D&D tactical miniatures experience as possible. To this end, I never had them roll for initiative, used miniatures only to set the marching order (they eventually had 7 characters in the party), made all my die rolls in the open, and had them roll all their attacks simultaneously. The best way to speed up combat that I have found is to stop asking each player, in turn, what they want to do like we�re playing Monopoly. This is battle, man! It�s a fight, what do you think you�re going to do? Roll a d20, that�s what! I would say �OK,you are all in melee with the goblin horde. Their AC is 7. Your turn. Roll your attacks, tell me your hits, and let me know if you want to do anything specific.� One guy decided to fight defensively, another helped a fallen companion, but mostly they just attacked. The roll to attack, roll damage, repeat, cycle did not get boring because the fights were over in a manner of minutes. A really fun D&D combat experience for me. (It was the slow pace of WOTC D&D that drove me from the game.) The other players liked it, too, because they got to make important decisions and solve problems (the whole point of the game) about when to advance, when to flee, what weapon to use, etc. Also, they were not limited by needing to look up the rules for something, If they wanted to push a guy down some stairs or throw a table or whatever we just rolled with it and I resolved it favorably for them to keep going with the creativity. I think here is a good place where rules get in the way�the play is meant to be fast-paced and off the cuff to best engage the mind in the way I am looking for in an RPG (which is different from what I look for when engaging my mind in something like MTG or Whist). Referencing specific rules for aiding another or drinking a potion during a fight slow that down. So, while I have been whining that this game system doesn�t have enough rules, perhaps in combat it has just enough. (But could I explain how I ran this to someone else and have them do the exact same thing....I don't know.)
This 5-hour game session gave me things to think about and consider. I hope this post is appropriate for this forum. I tried to convey my reflections on what happened. (But perhaps I'm not focused enough, as I touch on several different points here.)
Regards, and game on!
Callan S.
Re: [D&D] Hot elves, morality, and the missing initiative roll
Hi John, that's a good account you gave!
With the burning lizard children, it doesn't sound like the other players were judging the characters choice, it sounded like they were trying to indicate to the player he had played the game wrong and should not play that way again? That's how the account strikes me. It doesn't sound like they judged the player a bit, it sounded like they judged him alot and that's all they judged. Personally I think it was a challenging moral moment and interesting and I'm wondering if you have some players who want nothing like that? Which causes a...schism, really.
Also, which player set them alight? The one who had invented the holt elf and lazy dwarf?
It's pretty tidy that you did all that in five hours!
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I would have immolated the lizard folk too.
First, holy shit, what a great game, and what a great play account. Welcome to the Forge, too!
My brief responses, which I hope you're interested in discussing ...
1. Regarding the hot elf, it seems to me as if it wasn't only the player who let the ball drop with the low roll. Nothing stopped you from including the character just because you liked her and looked forward to playing her. The roll meant she didn't easily become a hireling, and the player's cessation of play toward her means she didn't become a hireling at all, but that doesn't mean she wouldn't become an active NPC in the ensuing events. (The possibility that occurs to me is that she becomes the player-character's romantic stalker, but the range of options is practically endless.)
This leads to a bigger and more abstract issue regarding what a failed roll of this type means at all, but perhaps that can wait.
2. Did you utilize any alignment talk or rules whatsoever? It would be very interesting to me to know whether and how you've encountered that concept and set of rules in previous D&D play as well.
3. You know what you did with the combat rules? To a certain extent, you re-invented the Tunnels & Trolls combat system. If you'd pooled everyone's fight rolls into a total for each side (and still permitted individual actions as an alternative), then you'd have made it all the way.
Cool! I am so psyched to see this thread. Plus an old-school GURPS thread going on too? My cup is runny!
Tim C Koppang
You just made me nostalgic. The first thing you did when you grabbed old school D&D was mod it! What's more, because you were light on "official" rulebooks, you added rules in the places where you wanted them, and started scaling back the rules where you wanted to streamline them (combat). From the sounds of it, this all happened partly out of necessity, but all very naturally. This mirrors my first experiences with D&D so closely that I thought I was having a flashback.
I'm also curious to hear how you used alignment rules, if at all. When the one player burned the lizardmen, you made it sound like alignment was irrelevant and that everyone was suddenly aware that the guilty player had crossed some unspoken line. These moments of out-of-character judgment cropped up a number of times in my own D&D games. I always found them odd. We'd be happily chugging along making crude comments and killing fictional kobolds. But then, as if out of nowhere, the group would call out one player and say, "Too far!" It was a weird bit of group regulation.
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Quote from: Meramec on February 01, 2010, 07:02:57 PM
One, however, decided the fact that the lizard men were standing next to the fire to be a sign. He tossed the rest of his flaming oil into the fire�and play just kind of stopped.
First part I love is that everyone decided that was a bad idea, then stuck with the consequences. The next bit is that you really wanted to hit them with those consequences, make things in the game matter and not just be brushed past, however light your intentions for the game.
I�m just like, come on, I want to be a better DM, so please give me some rules to help out!
Couldn't agree more, even if the "rules" are just guidelines of how to work it out. From my experience, the first thing is whether you want it to be
reputation with the victims, (now the lizardmen hate your guts, and either you will have to fight them again, or you need them and they wouldn't help you to save their life, or you start a war of retaliation between them and some guys who know you) which can be done by considering the attitude and memories with which different factions relate to your group, as well as who they might associate with you (maybe you're nothing to do with that lord over there, just sorted out some kobolds for them, but the lizardmen might not see it like that),
godly kerbstomp (delayed preferably, perhaps next time you meet some priests they refuse healing or threaten to sic an angel on you unless you sort things out with the lizardmen) which requires you to put a bit of thought into that god's morality and why their not calling archons out on all the goblin invaders,
or reputation with your fellows (there are links between the people you know and them which are partially friendly, and you have to do a coverup to stop it damaging your existing relationships) or something else entirely.
Other solutions include having someone else do it to you/your mates, and use that as evidence why they're "so evil", leading to embarrassment/shame among the group, and a guaranteed kick the dog moment, as you already know the group consider that to be going too far.
In another sort of game, it could just get you arrested
I gammy'd up the quote tags a bit there.
Some thoughts on your thoughts
- the main thing seems to be get all the players into player-invention and "failiure can mean complication"
- Its B2 , right? because that adventure is deliberately underwritten.
1. hot elf hirelings
makes me wonder: what are hirelings actually for?
- to effectively be PCs (in which case, do recruitment 'rules' matter?)
- a resource to be managed (balance the extra resources you can win by having them vs. the resources they cost)
- redshirts to keep PC death down
- trusted henchmen to specifically help their PC employer (for games with high inter-character conflict)
i think this is murky in the original game, but your solution would depend on your choice.
-alignment problems as already mentioned
im not quite sure what a mechanical rules would help, as theyd get factored in to the decisions, and so maybe stop interesting stuff.
-reading your account, i had a vision of the party having to later prove their heroism in front of some powerful good npcs...and their audience is suddenly interrupted by a fire-scarred lizardwoman and a militant druid screaming "babyburners". Also I imagine Lizardius as a mammallian-supremacist-maniac who know thinks the party are fellow travellers.
..reminds me of a D&D game a played about 5 years ago. We were stomping around Basic modules - twisted a bit to fox those who'd read them - and we acted like a bunch of xp-obsessed thugs. I was a bit disappointed at the lack of consequences...but in fact the DM was craftily biding his time...we ended up having to defend the Keep On the Borderlands against a angry coalition of everyone we'd ever pissed off.
Hmm, yeah, just noticed with the combat that it's an opt-in system. Instead of going from player to player pedantically as if they are going to do some special action (when they are most likely just going to attack), everyone just rolls an attack unless they opt-in to a special action. That's alot more ergonomic! I'll tuck that idea away in my head, hehehe...
Wow, thanks for all the responses! The welcomes and thoughtful posts are much appreciated. Reading them and writing the following has really helped me put more of a name to some of the issues that were tickling my brain during the session described in my play account.
Callan: Yes, the player who invented the elf also burned the lizardfolk (he was the only one who noticed �oil flask� on the equipment list because the others mostly just looked at weapons and armor.) I�m still trying to think whether they were judging the player or the character. The answer may be that they simply don�t differentiate the two. I think that if the entire game were a series of moral dilemmas that they would tire of that quickly, but I also think that having them arise naturally is fine because it just creates more interesting problems to solve. I don�t think they are interested in �exporing a character� per se, but they are interested in trying to get out of tough situations, and sometimes those situations can be tough not because of the enemy has 100 HP but because he has 1 HP and is holding a baby.
I see moral dilemmas in these games as another sort of problem to solve, albeit one that sometimes can have a longer postgame resonance . The only issue is that the contraints are all self-imposed by the individual player. Without rules for what happens when you make one moral decision or another, you could have one player who takes these questions seriously and another who decides to steal from the collection tray because he needs 10 more gp�s to buy some armor. You�d effectively have two players at the same table playing different games. And this isn�t even necessarily a bad situation, it�s just something that needs to be understood and perhaps made explicit (at least in the mind of the DM (at least when I�m the DM.)) My response below to Ron�s alignment question contains an experience of mine where forcing moral dilemmas did indeed lead to problems, but I don�t think it has to even when the players involved aren�t necessarily there to explore such things.
I think if I�m being completely honest with myself, I�d admit that I had the lizardfolk women carrying the treasure precisely because I wanted to force this issue. So I think it�s relatively straightforward to generate such situations from the DM�s chair, but you don�t want to do so if the other players don�t like such play. (But, this applies to everything�you don�t run a game of court intrigue with a group itching for dungeon exploration. My players used to sing out �Da-da-da-da-da, Inspector Gadget�� whenever there was even a hint of a mystery in an adventure�)
I wish there were a way for the players to generate these situations, though. They can direct so much of the action and make the game their own through choosing where to explore in the game world, whether to settle down or lead a bandit horde or serve the Goddess of Goodness and Light (at least when you play D&D in an open-ended setting-based way.) But they can�t force these sorts of dilemmas themselves, because they require DM and other-player buy-in. They could possible create them in the way the player created the hot elf, but it seems to me it needs a bit more support than that.
Ron: Yes! Absolutely I could have included her more in the adventure. She did remain as a recurring character in the tavern, but given the low roll she emerged more as an aloof figure than anyone really interesting. If this were a campaign she likely would have evolved into something else, but we only played a few hours.
The problem I run into as a DM is that the �game management� portion of the role demands a lot of my energy and my creativity takes a hit. I simply wasn�t creative enough in the moment to do more with the hot elf without help. I was thinking �OK, this player has taken 5 minutes just on this encounter and the other players are twiddling their thumbs and are bored, so I�d best move on to their characters soon� and as a result of my distracted play (and lack of helpful creative input from other players/rules) the hot elf never even got a name.
The thing about her was that she was created by the player, and I wish there were a way to encourage such creativity on the part of all the players. Perhaps that is a DM skill and I should just blatantly state �OK, tell me something that is happening in the tavern and how you interact with it.� Huh, that might actually work, and it might be awesome. (But I fear that if it�s not an actual rule that the game works this way some players may get annoyed with me in a personal way for �forcing� such play on them. If it were in the rules, then they�d roll with it because that�s part of �the game� (especially if it were tied into the XP system explicitly.) Maybe I�m just completely off base here, though, regarding player psychology.)
Regarding alignment, I ignored it completely in this session. My understanding of 70�s era D&D is that alignment has little to do with worldview and everything to do with which cosmic forces you �align� yourself and I find that notion to be unnecessary in my games.
In my previous D&D play, alignment has only ever served to cause problems. In my teenage play, it was completely messed up as we tried to figure out what �alignment� real people would have and many a session devolved into �your character so wouldn�t do that because he�s NG and that�s a CG action!� or childish philosophy of many sorts. In my experience perhaps the greatest negative in AD&D is its treatment of alignment. I feel that its loose use of the words �good� and �evil�, etc. can very well lead people who are smart but of limited perspective down an alley that, in my view, is detrimental to the development of a person�s philosophical worldview. The AD&D books advocate the DM tracking the characters behavior on an alignment chart, which implies that the DM can discern �good� from �evil� actions and the players all enjoy the same level of understanding of such things. Whether committing a small evil to serve a greater good is laudable or sinful is a matter of deep importance to the human experience in real life, but it is the sort of thing that the AD&D alignment system can end up leading kids into arguing over in ways both unproductive and hurtful to their longterm development as people. But, perhaps this is taking the topic in another direction completely, so I�ll stop here.
In my adult D&D play, I�ll illustrate the issues I�ve had with it through an example. I joined this campaign a month or so into it (the players were all good friends) and noticed they were using the Book of Exalted Deeds and the party included a character who had chosen the Saint template and another who took a Vow of Poverty. ( I consider the Book of Exalted Deeds to be far more objectionable than the Book of Vile Darkness, although I consider both to be WOTC extensions of the alignment problems started by TSR in AD&D.) Well, the rules in that book explicitly state that these sorts of characters are to face moral issues during play head on. So, I decide that it would be interesting if I make an evil character who is trying to repent of his ways and change his alignment from NE to LG. I play my evil-aligned character, however, as a good character: he gives away his own magic items to party members, sacrifices his character�s life to save another character, etc. I also made him suggest evil things, because he was still trying to redeem himself and I thought it would be interesting to see the reaction of the Exalted characters to his redemption quest. I wanted them to be my character�s mentors. Well, it turns out that they never saw past the �NE� on my character sheet and never enjoyed what I was doing. They judged my character based on one letter rather than on my out-of-game stated goals with him and his actions during play. Later, over a few drinks, we talked about it and the Saint�s player said �You know John, I just don�t enjoy having to make hard moral decisions constantly while playing D&D.� Turns out, of course, that he took the Saint template because of the mechanical boost and really had no interest at all in the sort of play I was introducing. And I believe it all came from the alignment line on the sheet. I could have made a true neutral character who suggested evil things and was trying to become good and play would have proceeded much more smoothly because the player would have felt less need to oppose my character (he�s not �evil�, after all) and could have just ignored or laughed off my suggestions rather than feeling he had to intervene.
Anyway, that�s my wordy reflection on alignment. I just don�t find it well-supported in D&D and I think with players who have significant experience with the game the notion of alignment is way too riddled with thousands of tiny slices of their personal gaming history that me saying �Alignment means X in this campaign� can�t modify their understanding of it. I drop alignment completely from my D&D games. Maybe others have found it added value to their play, but I have not. So, in this play report alignment does not factor in to the possible repercussions for the burning of the lizardfolk noncombatants.
Finally, regarding your last point, I�ve never played Tunnels and Trolls. I ported to this D&D game a simultaneous combat system I use in a game I threw together myself (which has a very different resolution system in its native form.) I�ll have to check out the T&T system.
JoyWriter: Yes! I wanted to make this event have consequences. The immediate consequences were that the character�s hireling started to view him with disdain, but the character died shortly thereafter and so this was never fully explored. (Actually, now that I think about it, the character died because he sipped a Potion of Poison that was found within the lizardman treasure� perhaps consequences WERE meted out after all!) Thank you for the suggestions, now what I want is good solid content like that in a table so during play I can dice for the kernels of retribution. What I want is a table that says �Roll Thy Die Herein When a PC Doth Indecently Act� and has entries like �betrayal of a henchman� and �action draws the ire of a local assassin�, and �traveling bard makes an epic poem from the misdeed and plays it in the local playhouse�, etc. I want the game to give me a seed that I can expand, reduce, ignore, or embrace as I see fit during play. Additionally, the players being aware of such a table would transform �oh, that�s just role-playing� actions into �wow, this is important� actions. If this happens then I think we have a new dynamic of play afoot because the players now know there are rules in place and that the imaginary things they do relate directly to a physical roll of the dice which will generate more imaginary things to change the course of the adventure. Without that �physical roll of the dice� step, it is simply �the DM making stuff up� and I think the players (well, at least my players) will feel that they are not actually plugged into this aspect of the game and therefore their actions don�t matter because they aren�t sure what the parameters are for how I�ll interpret or respond to their actions (is this the time he does nothing or is this the time the forces of Roald the Most Excellent One chase us out of town?)
Huh, I think this is the first time I�ve actually adequately verbalized this idea, even to myself. I think I can go work on that table now! Thanks for the comments! (To be clear: I�m not looking for a system that will exactly resolve every single possibility. I just want some help along the way. It�s just like combat�the rules for hitting and doing damage are there to provide a creative base for the real ebb and flow of the battle, which is driven primarily by the DM�s determination of what actions the enemies take�flee, charge, parlay, split up, cast spells, etc. The combat rules help me figure out when the goblins are scared for their lives and when they�re sure the party will become the first course in the Dark Deathless One�s Feast. I want, in a like vein, rules that do that for other situations, that help my limited creativity along in a way the players know and can anticipate, yet not predict completely.)
Tim: As I stated above in the response to Ron, I completely ignored alignment. I have zero interest in D&D pseudo-philosophical arguments regarding the morality of killing the children of Chaotic humanoids. I never would have used the children of such creatures in anything I prepared (I consider goblins and their ilk to be nearly supernatural evil incarnate forces whose only reason to exist is to oppose those who enter the depths of the earth), but I was sticking with the module and it, indeed, detailed lizardman and goblin family units. That said, there is a clear line (at least during the play given in this account) between killing Chaotic beings who are threats to innocent folks (which is what the initial attack accomplished) and hammering them more than is necessary (by torching them while they were retreating.) I have no interest in D&D as a �kill monsters and steal their treasure� game. What happened in the lizardman encounter was that the killing of the children changed the nature of the fight from �righteous defense of the Realm of Mankind� to �we are now simply thugs.� I guess the players subconsciously picked up on that and objected.
I, too, think the group regulation that comes up at seemingly random times during a game as violent as D&D to be interesting and weird. I think there is something important to that, but right now I can�t think clearly about what that may be.
Anyway, glad you liked the D&D recap! Of course I modded it! You HAVE to in order to play it at all! This is what I love so much about the White Box version of D&D�it�s not actually a game at all, but a collection of paragraphs which point you to where a game might be, if only you add in a bit of your own creativity. It�s like that game NOMIC, where the point of it is to change the rules as you play until someone wins (unless that rule has been changed.) D&D is about a �feel� more than �rules.� The AD&D hardcovers are the most evocative game text I�ve ever read, yet the game rules have all sorts of problems. This is why the �rules� are there to simply guide. Perhaps this is what I am after in rules for this game�a way of generating �guides� to my creative play. I don�t know. Haven�t thought about it at length in these terms yet. But thanks for bringing up the �you have to mod it� aspect of D&D, as I think that is critical to any understanding of the game.
More thoughts in the next post.
NN: Yes, I�d like rules that help all players create things in the world and know ahead of time the sorts of results that can come from certain actions (outside of it being up to the DM�s judgment.) The �underwritten� nature of B2 is actually more of a feature than a bug to me�it�s a setting that provides just enough content to create so many different types of game experiences. The problem is that I don�t have rules to help me do things with the game that I want to do, not that the module is deficient.
In this game the hirelings help solve the problems. The dungeon is too dangerous for the 3 PC�s alone, so they solve that issue by enbiggening the party. So, the hirelings act very much like a resource to be managed. The equipment charts give rules for managing many resources through cost constraints. The spellcasting rules dictate how to manage other resources through different constraints. This would be another resource, and I want a table (what�s it with me and tables?) that says �Rolling Yonder Die on This Here Tableau Shall Be the Determinant of the Class, Race, Sex, Ability Scores, and Personality Traits of Just Such Hireling as the PC Shall Recruiteth� and the roll is modified in a way knowable to the players. Maybe you get +1 to the roll for every 10 gp you spend in searching for a recruit. Maybe if you are a cleric you have access to a special table where you can get religious zealot hirelings. Maybe if you are from the Barbarian Lands of Zuugut you get access to crazy half-stag guys with antler guns. Or whatever. I want the players to know that the availability of this resource�hirelings�is not just determined at the whim of the DM. I want there to be rules that as a DM I can use to help guide the acquisition of this resource. I am not creative enough during play to do all of this and enjoy myself. But I am creative enough to take the seeds given by the table and run with them.
I love your characterization of Lizardius! What a wonderful way to evolve his character! He was fun to play and over the top. I had him insist that the party split up to assault the lizard men and it was fun to see them try to convince him that such a plan would lead to their certain death.
It comes down to two things: (1) wanting the play experience to be a �game� where there are fixed encounters that can and do stop the progress of PC�s when they are not adequately solved and (2) wanting to have enough freedom to riff off of things and force the game to go places that add to the play experience. Sometimes these work at cross-purposes. A normal encounter is easy to write to satisfy (1) but then when I am making stuff up to respond to, say, the consequences of a moral dilemma, if I have no rules to follow then it is all (2). I want to be able to say �OK, you lied to the good priestess, therefore the consequences will be determined in part by Table XXII. You chose to drink all night instead of helping the peasants stop the flood from ruining the fields, therefore your consequences will be determined in part by Table XVII.� I want these tables to provide some direction, some measure of severity and type of consequences, that the players know about ahead of time and choose to endure due to their actions. It could be because they make a reasoned game decision that the value of the gems they steal from the blind merchant is worth the consequences given by Table IX, or it could be because they just want to see what happens when a gluttonous character runs rampant with no care in the world.
(Also, the rules don�t actually have to be tables per se. I�m just stuck in table mode right now. Could be lots of other things�the point is that dice need to be thrown (a) in a way the players can predict and (b) which help me resolve things creatively and within given parameters (say stealing from the local cobbler has different scale consequences than stealing from the Most Luminous Luwana who sits beneath the Tree of Precious Light in sacrifice for the misdeeds of the entire Nation of Olrathe.) Now, maybe it�s obvious that these things should have different consequences, but it would be good if there were rules to help. I mean, it�s also obvious that a Red Dragon is harder to kill than a Kobold, and yet we still have HD and saving throw rules.)
I am not seeking rules that cover every situation or dictate exactly what happens every time. I want them to hint at what happens and provide just that bit of direction that I need in order to help the game take flight.
I think the existence of such rules is important for two reasons. One, my creativity often requires some basic elements which I can then combine. A randomly generated fighter who is �courageous and talkative� could be realized as a noble leader recalling stories of his childhood lessons from his grandfather, the great general who defeated the Scourge. He could also be realized as a boisterous drunk going on and on about his licentious conquests and always dragging the party into trouble by charging ahead. The exact realization is determined by my creativity on the spot, but the seed content is the same either way and without any seed content all I can typically manage is �Yup, it�s Bob the Fighter. He�s Bill the Fighter�s brother.� I want the game to give me some seed content. I want rules to generate this so that during play I can use it.
The other reason it�s important is that it helps frame these �moral dilemmas� as an actual part of the GAME. Often my players look at the exploring and fighting as �the game� and the other stuff as �the role-playing� and they participate in the latter just for kicks and get irritated when others are taking too long. I want them to see the �role-playing� part as equally within the game. I want them to have fun inventing stuff to do in town and getting excited when faced with a moral dilemma as well as finding a thrill in surviving the Dread Sorcerer�s Exotic Trapped Mansion and rolling that crucial 20 to fell the golem about to deliver a TPK. And, at least in my experience, if the �role-playing� aspects are not covered by any sort of rules, then they are de-emphasized by some players and the players who do go all out for them end up siphoning fun from the players who don�t.
Perhaps this is all just a �well, a good DM could handle this� thing, in which case this entire meditation is for my own benefit in running a game. But I think it�s possibly more than that. I think it could be a useful structure for organizing an approach to play a bit more generally. But, since I am just me and not other GM's I don�t really know for certain.
Thanks again for the great responses! I�ve worked through a lot of my own thinking about how I want to run these games by writing the above. Sorry if it�s a bit of a ramble at times�I�m pretty much processing aloud here. The more I read around this site the more I think I like it. Thanks!
All the best, and game on!
Daniel B
Co-inventor of the Normal Engine
loved your account! :) Hope this thread isn't over, because I have questions for you, on something you wrote in response to Callan. I hope it doesn't sound like I'm putting you on the spot; I'm genuinely curious.
Callan:
You mentioned that having two players at the table playing different games (e.g. one taking moral questions seriously and the other treating it more video-gamey) is not necessarily a bad thing. I happen to agree with you, though I wouldn't want to make it explicit to the players (as it would be like someone standing up during a movie and yelling "You're watching a movie!") It sounds to me like you're actively going about confronting the issue of player-buy-in as a GM but that, in the past, you have dealt with it only during the game as it's come up. This is as opposed to wondering about it in hindsight.
My questions are: How have you been dealing with it? How successful has it been? After this actual play post, with everyone else's responses, will you be making any changes in the future?
Next, I just wanted to point something else out: you also expressed a wish that the players could generate the really juicy in-game situations on their own, but I think you answered that wish in the same response.
I would again want to make these situations creep into the game subtly, so as not to ruin the experience. Obviously the players are going to be aware of stuff they introduce themselves, and even of the potential for conflict, but what they won't see is the precise manner in which things will go so, so badly. How to make this happen? I think the trick is to motivate the players to introduce "damaged" but "substantial" content into the game, because such content will invariably lead to some interesting conflicts in the game. Bregens McDrinkerton. Why in god's name did they choose him?! Clearly a tactically bad choice, and yet.. a far more interesting one, as your post demonstrates.
If this "substance" is worked into the game currency and made cheaper than "tactics", you'll get a more interesting game in the long run. (I'm actually building a game .. I've been trying to keep this principle in mind, but your post has reminded me I've gone off-track a bit.)
Thanks again for your post.
Arthur: "It's times like these that make me wish I'd listened to what my mother told me when I was little."
Ford: "Why? What did she tell you?"
Arthur: "I don't know. I didn't listen."
Hi Daniel, thanks for your response. I want to give it full consideration and get back to you, but right now I can only post the following thought I had about giving context to the way-too-long post about the table resolutions. Although what I have to say here does touch a bit on how I am seeking to engage players who are interested in different aspects of the game. I love your bit about adding "damaged" content and how that may mirror the choice of the lazy dwarf over the brave dwarf even though that choice was tactically inferior.
Here is a more refined version of what I�m talking about when I say I want the rules to help me resolve dilemmas. Give moral dilemmas a sort of stat line like monsters. They would have a Severity, Scope, and Persistence score. Then there is a table which gives creative bits to work with. One entry may be �a disgruntled swordsman; a bloody necklace; and a broken, wasted dream.� So in a high Severity, Scope, Perisistence resolution this could become a high-level warrior, clutching the last memory of his wife who was murdered as a direct result of the PC�s misdeed, who is going to remain a thorn in the side of the PC for a while. In a low Severity, Scope, and Perisistence resolution it could be an 80-year old beggar who gave up his adventuring ways too early who is jealous of the PC�s status and who interferes with him in some personal way, perhaps calling the local guard on him accusing him of stealing a necklace.
The table provides the seed content to aid my creativity, the stat line for the dilemma itself provides the parameters for the resolution to help give my creative decision regarding its interpretation some boundaries that everyone playing understands BEFORE the action is undertaken (this is the part that is vital to making this part of �the game� and not just �OK, John is doing his own thing now, when are we getting back to the adventure?�)
Then, the players would be all like, �OK, setting lizardfolk children afire, what are the stats on something like that?� And I�d go, well, Severity is pretty high because it�s wrong, but Scope and Persistance could be low because it�s a remote area and they are Chaotic after all. Then they go �OK, great, the treasure�s worth it! Burn �em!� And I get to roll on the table and they look forward to the resolution because now it�s an actual part of the game and not just the DM imposing his own unpredictable sense of justice on their character�s actions while detracting from the �real game� of exploring the world and problem solving.
This gives those who are not interested in moral dilemmas a way to engage them through resource management and it allows those who do like to engage them to be confident that their choices will be reflected in the game.
And then you make the table work out somehow so that the outcomes aren�t always purely negative so that "doing bad things" isn't always equivalent to "bad tactics", and you have yourself a new way to completely engage the players in activities traditionally relegated to �oh, that�s just role-playing and DM judgment.� Now decisions made outside of combat and skill check type situations involve rolling dice to determine in part what is imagined next, just like decisions made during combat involve rolling dice to determine in part what is allowed to be imagined next.
Perhaps you could just assign a budget for each act? And each time you introduce element based on their seedy or goody two shoes past, you spend some of your budget. How much is each point of budget worth? I'd probably leave that to A: trying to be consistant as GM in this, B: Watching the audience and if they think you got too much for too little and use up a few more points of budget if so and C: Keep in mind gamist players will still look a little pouty if it gives them even a chance of reducing budget/their obstacle/the thing in the way of them winning.
Another thing might be to make budget bitter sweet - yes, it brings adversity in, but make it that each point used also grants players XP. That way they don't quite know whether to hate it or love it (ha, cop that, players!)
Finally, to avoid 'John is doing his own thing and assigning himself whatever budget he wants' per act it'd be interesting to have a scaling chance of zero budget, based on how much budget you assign the act. So you have a tiny percentile chance of getting no budget at all, and the more budget you declare for the act, the higher that percentile roll gets.
Also that, to me, makes for a sometimes chilling world, where you burn the children and...there are no consequences...this challenges the GM as well, as sometimes inside he might be screaming that there should be consequence, but there is not. What to make of such a world, eh?
athornton
My response is, "but dude, a good DM DID make this awesome."
Let me unpack that a little:
1) if you want rules that tell you what should have happened when you set noncombatants on fire to get some loot, then OD&D is the wrong game system for you. D&D 3+ is probably a better fit. (there are ways to cheat: like, use Microlite 20/74, which gives you a very fast-and-loose experience, but, hey, it's still d20, which is to say 3E, which is to say, feel free to drag whatever you want back in). But, really, if you want to play a rules-light system, then, well, yeah, you don't get to complain if the rules don't help you with your rulings. That said, hey, you rolled with it and you did fine. So why sweat it?
2) So, you got something to happen that your players were talking about. That's kinda the point. Your job is to facilitate the players' having fun. Sometimes it's easy to lose sight of that--especially if you get wrapped up in conceptions of how the story arc *should* go, or where this set of encounters must go in order to make the philosophical point you're going for or in order to drive the plot to the Big Uber-Conclusion you're looking for. But really, you're there to create a space for people to have fun (which can itself sometimes be memorable--and it's GREAT to hear people say "hey, remember that time when..." *decades* later).
3) Players make their own fun. Sometimes, really, you're just there to roll dice and nod. I had a great example of this last week in my own game, when a random item I'd never meant for anything other than minor dungeon dressing, plus a random bit of description to add color to the game session, led to a way for 3d-level characters to defeat a massively-more-powerful vampire. I was in no position to deny the power of the story one of my players created out of random scenery, because *her story was way more compelling than mine*. So sometimes you just sit back and let the narrative win. The description of that session is at: http://athornton.dreamwidth.org/3930.html
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Spider-Man: Far From Home - Review
Review by Rob Carnevale
IndieLondon Rating: 4 out of 5
MUCH like one of its central characters, Spider-Man: Far From Home is a film that deceives on many levels – and is all the more enjoyable for it.
For while, on the surface, this would appear to be a breezy addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe in the wake of the far heavier, more epic Avengers: Endgame, there’s actually a lot going on: emotionally, thematically and furthering the bigger picture.
And yet, the emphasis is clearly on having fun, as the laughs fly as thick and fast as some of Spidey’s webs, providing a crowd-pleasing adventure that only really delivers its biggest emotional hits late on.
But as with most Marvel productions, to say too much more would be ruining the game.
Picking up in a post-Endgame, post-blip world, Far From Home does quickly acknowledge the debt of gratitude Earth’s citizens owe the Avengers now that they have found a way of defeating Thanos, albeit at cost. But it does so in an amusing way, thereby establishing that early, deceptive tone.
Peter Parker (Tom Holland) is still coming to terms with the loss of his mentor, as well as his new place in the Avengers, and opts for a class trip to Europe, where instead he can be a kid again and tell MJ (Zendaya) how he feels about her.
But Earth is soon facing a new threat from the Elementals, beasts constructed out of fire, water and wind, who wreak death and destruction wherever they surface, and who – according to Mysterio (Jake Gyllenhaal), the superhero who has followed them – could bring about another catastrophe of apocalyptic proportions.
As Nick Fury (Samuel L Jackson) urges Spider-Man to step up, Parker must weigh up his responsibilities and feelings, juggling the need to come-of-age as a regular teen, or assume the ‘new Iron Man’ tag that everyone seems to want to bestow upon him.
The ensuing adventure takes Spider-Man and his class around Europe – Venice, Prague, Paris and London – and provides bucket-loads of spectacle as the web-slinger and Mysterio attempt to thwart the Elementals. The set pieces are as grand as we’ve come to expect, mixing dizzying action with plenty of humour.
And that comedy is also heightened during Parker’s more human struggles, as he attempts to realise his feelings for MJ, while his classmates (including best friend Ned) and teachers battle to stay out of trouble as superhero stuff continually explodes around them.
But, ironically, it’s in the quieter moments that Far From Home delivers best, really allowing Holland to grow in the role of Spider-Man and explore the personal dilemmas eating away at him. It’s here that Jon Watts’ film really poses the bigger questions about responsibility, love, life and identity.
A couple of the scenes between Holland and Zendaya are particularly thrilling in a way that the John Hughes coming-of-age comedy-dramas of old would be proud of, and really give the film its heart, while exchanges about the nature of heroism and the sacrifices it entails, between Spider-Man and Mysterio, are nicely written and provide both men with plenty to chew on.
Hence, when the dust settles on all that’s going on in the foreground of this movie – and there’s a lot, including a developing relationship between Happy and Aunt May, the answering of some unanswered Endgame questions about how the post-snap world shapes up and where the MCU might be heading next – the last act revelations not only set things up on a hugely personal level for Spider-Man but neatly – and ironically – subvert another key moment at the start of an MCU journey [no spoilers here, though].
It’s only really when reflecting on Far From Home from a distance that you appreciate just how much is going on… and how much of a barnstorming time you’ve had taking the journey. Watts – as he did with Homecoming – has really delivered on a lot of levels.
Running time: 2hrs 12mins
UK Release Date: July 2, 2019
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(Photo) Uber Choppers Now Available For Helicopter Rides
10.23.15 | No Comments | DjTech4
Uber has stepped their game, all the way up! As if they haven’t already put regular cab and car services to shame, it looks as though they want to create an uber for every lane necessary. Move over airplanes the Uber chopper is trying to get somewhere. Find out the idea behind the Uber Chopper which is already available in Texas.
(Video) Sports: Young Jamaican Trainer Who Became Viral Star, Wins Race Against Usain Bolt
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Demarjay Smith became a viral sensation when a video of the 8-year old training his friends with a Jamaican accent circled the web. Smith was invited to appear on The Ellen Show where he discussed what inspired him to help others get in shape. Smith said he wanted to race Jamaican track star, Olympic gold medalist and the fastest man in the world, Usain Bolt. Ellen asked Demarjay if he could beat Bolt to which he emphatically said “yes”. Well out came Bolt as a surprise guest.
NFL: Brandon Marshall Says White Players Are Treated Differently When It Comes to Player Discipline
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One-Year After The Death Of Mike Brown, Ex-Cop Darren Wilson Talks Being A “Hero” To Most
Although he claims that shooting an unarmed Michael Brown was “not a race issue,” former officer Darren Wilson sure has turned the spoken upon topics into black and white. In his latest interview, Wilson opened up to The New Yorker about the day that changed his life, and what’s happened to his life post-acquittal. Find out more down bottom.
(Video + Photos) Rachel Dolezal Opens Up To Matt Lauer On ‘Identifying As Black’
I can definitely understand the “complexity” of the this story. After her parents outed her actual race, former NAACP Spokane chapter president Rachel Dolezal hit every headline imaginable. Now, as opposed to running away from the camera, the Caucasian woman who “identifies as Black,” is sitting down with TODAY’s Matt Lauer for a more open interview. Lauer opens up with a quote from Dolezal’s parents, in which they wonder why she could not fight the same fight as a white women. “I really don’t see why they’re in such a rush to whitewash some of the work that I have done,” she begins to explain. “…Who I am and how I’ve identified.” Hit the jump for more.
(Video) Black Women Are Ranked The Most Educated In America In Both Race & Gender!
05.24.15 | 27 Comments | DjTech4
Black women have surpassed any other group in both race and gender by having the highest percentage that is the most educated. The National Center of Education Statistics has reported by the US Census state that black women have the highest numbers for enrollment in college. Read more on the story and check out the video after the jump!
(Photo) Boston Marathon Kiss Gone Wrong !!!
05.05.15 | DjTech4
Boston marathon kiss gone wrong , very wrong! What could have turned out to be quite the love story went a little south after the pic went viral spreading all over the internet. A female runner in the Boston marathon, all the way from Tennessee, happened to have a kiss with a mystery man. Someone happened to get capture this random intense kiss on camera. Having this special moment at such a special event added almost a magical touch to the picture leaving her wondering who he was.
(Video) Sports: What A Fraud! Woman Caught Cheating To Win In Two Different Marathons
04.18.15 | No Comments | Joe Casey
Andrea Karl, the actual female winner of Sunday’s GO! St. Louis Marathon, didn’t get to cross the finish line first and didn’t get to break the tape. That’s because race president Nancy Lieberman says someone else, a woman named Kendall Schler, appears to have slipped in just before the finish line, falsely claiming victory.
(Video) Department of Justice To Make Major Announcement About Ferguson
News Out & About Politics
Could the string on non-indictments in our rear view have a change in sight? Long-standing discrimination, a racist joke coming to surface, cover-ups and possible settlements swirl as the Department of Justice To Make Major Announcement About Ferguson. “It should be more than obvious that something had to change in Ferguson…”
(Video/Photos) Sports: Funk Flex Checks In From The Biggest Race Of The Year, The Daytona 500!
If you know Flex, you know besides his presence on the radio, his love of hip hop, and his love of tearing down your favorite club, he LOVES cars! Flex is a Chevy guy but today is all about the racing itself as he hit Orlando and is having a VIP experience at the Daytona 500. Besides tearing up the track in the official pace car, Flex ran into stars like Vince Vaughn, J.Cole, and not too mention some of the drivers in the race but he had the biggest day of his life when he met racing legend and idol to many people, Richard Petty. It’s not usual that Flex is starstruck, then again it’s not everyday you meet living legends! Check out the gallery and the video of Flex pushing that car around the track! GRRRRRR!!
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Scheme to encourage faster adoption of EVs by incentives: Sitharaman
short by Pragya Swastik / 12:00 pm on 05 Jul 2019,Friday
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman while presenting the Union Budget announced that 'FAME II' scheme aims to encourage faster adoption of electric vehicles by right incentives and charging infrastructure. The government has allocated ₹10,000 crore for faster adoption of electric vehicles, she added. Notably, the Environment Ministry recently deployed a few electric cars for official use.
read more at PIB
Govt focus on electric mobility and EVs inspiring: Ola CEO on Budget
short by Pragya Swastik / 10:43 am on 06 Jul 2019,Saturday
Reacting to Union Budget 2019, Ola Co-founder and CEO Bhavish Aggarwal said, "The government's focus on electric mobility and electric vehicles is inspiring." He said, "Lower GST rate, interest subvention for EV loans, and the commitment of ₹10,000 crore towards FAME II are encouraging." He added that startup-friendly measures will encourage India's youth to create value, wealth and livelihood opportunities.
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US okays $2.25 bn SoftBank investment in GM-backed self-driving firm
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read more at Reuters
Maruti Suzuki cuts production in June for 5th month in a row
Maruti Suzuki India has cut vehicle production for the fifth consecutive month in June, according to a regulatory filing. The auto major's total vehicle production was slashed by 15.6% in June to 1,11,917 units as compared to 1,32,616 units in the year-ago month. In May, overall passenger vehicle wholesale in India witnessed the steepest decline in nearly 18 years.
Lee Iacocca, who created Ford Mustang and rescued Chrysler, dies
short by Krishna Veera Vanamali / 03:40 pm on 03 Jul 2019,Wednesday
Lee Iacocca, the US auto industry executive who created the Ford Mustang and saved Chrysler from bankruptcy in the 1980s, has died at the age of 94. Iacocca, who joined Ford in 1946, became its President in 1970 but was fired eight years later by the founder's grandson, Henry Ford II. He retired as Chrysler's chairman and CEO in 1992.
short by Krishna Veera Vanamali / 03:40 pm on 03 Jul
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VW to put $2.6 bn in Ford-backed self-driving startup Argo
short by Kanishka Pandey / 10:30 am on 13 Jul 2019,Saturday
German multinational automaker Volkswagen is investing $2.6 billion in capital and assets into Ford-backed self-driving startup Argo AI, at a valuation of over $7 billion, the startup revealed. The deal is part of a broader alliance between the German automaker and US-based Ford, which covers autonomous and electric vehicles. Ford had invested $1 billion in Argo AI two years ago.
short by Kanishka Pandey / 10:30 am on 13 Jul
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Volkswagen ends production of its iconic Beetle car after 8 decades
short by Pragya Swastik / 04:41 pm on 11 Jul 2019,Thursday
Volkswagen's Beetle production officially came to an end after over eight decades as the last Beetles produced rolled off the assembly line in Puebla, Mexico on Wednesday. A special ceremony at factory marked the end of production. The last Beetles will be sold on Amazon in a move symbolising Volkswagen's embrace of the future, Volkswagen Mexico CEO Steffen Reiche said.
Maruti Suzuki to be investigated for discounting practices
short by Krishna Veera Vanamali / 09:00 am on 05 Jul 2019,Friday
The Competition Commission of India on Thursday said it had ordered an investigation into how Maruti Suzuki controlled discounts its dealers could offer. Reuters had reported in May that the antitrust regulator was looking into allegations that Maruti forces its dealers to limit the discounts they offer. Maruti has a 51% market share and nearly 3,000 dealers in the country.
short by Krishna Veera Vanamali / 09:00 am on 05 Jul
Sued ex-Tesla employee admits to storing Autopilot source code
short by Kanishka Pandey / 09:30 am on 12 Jul 2019,Friday
Former Tesla employee Guangzhi Cao has admitted that he stored the source code of the electric carmaker's Autopilot on his iCloud but refuted allegations of trade theft, as per court documents. Cao, who joined Tesla-rival Xiaopeng Motors in November 2018, argued he made "extensive efforts to delete and/or remove any such Tesla files". Tesla had sued Cao in March.
read more at Engadget
BMW, Mercedes to co-develop Level 4 self-driving systems by 2024
short by Kanishka Pandey / 09:26 pm on 05 Jul 2019,Friday
German luxury automakers BMW and Mercedes-parent Daimler have entered into a long-term partnership to develop Level 4 self-driving cars systems with a launch planned for 2024. The cars would be able to handle freeway driving chores without human intervention, including driver assist and automated parking systems. BMW said it plans to launch a Level 3 self-driving car in 2021.
short by Kanishka Pandey / 09:26 pm on 05 Jul
Waymo gets California permit to transport people in self-driving cars
short by Arundhati Rawat / 05:12 pm on 03 Jul 2019,Wednesday
Alphabet's self-driving unit Waymo received California regulators' approval to transport passengers in its robotaxis, TechCrunch stated. Waymo said California Public Utilities Commission allows it to participate in their Autonomous Vehicle Passenger Service pilot, letting its staff hail its vehicles and bring guests on rides. Waymo can’t charge for rides and must have safety drivers in vehicles.
short by Arundhati Rawat / 05:12 pm on 03 Jul
Battery module caused Shanghai car fire, not system defect: Tesla
short by Kanishka Pandey / 09:30 am on 30 Jun 2019,Sunday
Elon Musk-led electric carmaker Tesla has said the Shanghai parked Model S car explosion in April was due to a single battery module and isn't a system defect. Tesla has revised its software update to change battery charge and thermal management settings. The update was first announced in May after an investigation into another Hong Kong fire incident.
short by Kanishka Pandey / 09:30 am on 30 Jun
Worst not yet over in auto sector: Mahindra MD on sale slump
short by Dharna / 04:22 pm on 15 Jul 2019,Monday
The worst isn't yet over for the auto industry amid a slowdown in sales, Mahindra and Mahindra's MD Pawan Goenka said. "I suggest...government remove the cess on small cars and keep 17% single cess rate for large cars for next four-six months," he added. Diesel vehicle costs are expected to rise after BS-VI emission norms come into effect in 2020.
short by Dharna / 04:22 pm on 15 Jul
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June passenger vehicle sales fall 17.5%, car sales down 24%
short by Dharna / 06:25 pm on 10 Jul 2019,Wednesday
India's domestic passenger vehicles sales declined by 17.54% year-on-year in June to 2,25,732 units, according to the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM). The domestic sales of passenger cars in June fell by 24.07% to 1,39,628 units compared to 1,83,885 units in June 2018. Earlier, India's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki cut production for a fifth straight month in June.
read more at Livemint
Ministry of Environment gets electric cars for official use
short by Arundhati Rawat / 09:30 pm on 04 Jul 2019,Thursday
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MOEF&CC) tweeted that it has acquired electric cars for official use. MOEF&CC added it will be utilising in-house charging facilities and setting an example in pollution-free commutes. Recently, government think tank NITI Aayog reportedly proposed that only electric vehicles be sold in the country after 2030.
read more at Inc42
Dutch startup's ₹94-lakh solar car prototype has a 725-km range
short by Kanishka Pandey / 11:00 am on 26 Jun 2019,Wednesday
Dutch startup Lightyear unveiled its about $135,000 (nearly ₹94 lakh) Lightyear One car prototype with a 725-km range and a battery that can be charged via sunlight besides conventional charging. The car's roof and hood are covered with five square meters of solar cells beneath safety glass. Lightyear revealed solar charging adds up to 12 kmph of charge to it.
Stop calling luxury cars 'sin' goods, reduce GST: JLR to govt
short by Arundhati Rawat / 10:00 am on 01 Jul 2019,Monday
As per Jaguar Land Rover India, the government should stop classifying luxury cars as 'sin' goods and reduce the tax burden on them. "If you classify [luxury vehicles] as sin goods...every five-star hotel should be sin...people going there should be called sinners," MD Rohit Suri said. He added luxury vehicles' market size is small due to the high GST rate.
short by Arundhati Rawat / 10:00 am on 01 Jul
read more at PTI
Lowering GST on automobiles would help the economy: Mahindra
short by Shruti Maria Mahendar / 09:37 pm on 26 Jun 2019,Wednesday
Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra has said lowering GST on automobiles would help the economy. The auto industry has a huge multiplier effect on small companies and employment, he tweeted. Mahindra's statements come amid a sales slump in the industry, with passenger vehicle sales recording the steepest decline in nearly 18 years in May when it dropped by over 20%.
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Hero, Bajaj, TVS object NITI’s move for all-electric two-wheelers
short by Shruti Maria Mahendar / 08:27 pm on 25 Jun 2019,Tuesday
Hero MotoCorp, Bajaj Auto and TVS Motor have criticised NITI Aayog's plan to convert all two-wheelers below 150cc to electric, saying it's uncalled for and could jeopardise the industry. The transition "won't reduce one iota of pollution", TVS Motor Chairman Venu Srinivasan said. Targeting two- and three-wheelers and not cars makes the initiative incomplete, Bajaj Auto MD Rajiv Bajaj said.
Tesla delivered record 95,200 cars in second quarter of 2019
Elon Musk-led electric automaker Tesla announced it has achieved record production of 87,048 vehicles and record deliveries of approximately 95,200 vehicles in the second quarter of 2019. In the first quarter, Tesla had produced approximately 77,100 vehicles and delivered approximately 63,000 vehicles. Tesla said it will enter the third quarter with an increase in its order backlog.
BMW's 4-year CEO quits months after weakest earnings in 10 years
short by Kanishka Pandey / 09:10 pm on 06 Jul 2019,Saturday
German automaker BMW has announced that Harald Krüger has decided to not seek a second term as the CEO, after serving at the role for about four years. Krüger, a 27-year company veteran, served at the luxury carmaker's board for 10 years. This comes months after BMW posted its weakest quarterly earnings in about a decade for the first quarter.
BMW to offer 25 e-vehicles in 2023, two yrs earlier than planned
short by Arundhati Rawat / 11:30 pm on 25 Jun 2019,Tuesday
BMW Board of Management Chairman Harald Krüger said, "We will offer 25 electrified vehicles already in 2023 – two years earlier than originally planned." Over half of the 25 models will be fully electric. "We expect to see a steep growth curve towards 2025: Sales of our electrified vehicles should increase by an average of 30% every year," Krüger said.
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THE UNITED STATES IS A LEADING TERRORIST STATE SAYS NOAM CHOMSKY
KN RAO
U.S. and Allies Form Coalition With Intent to Destroy ISIS
By HELENE COOPER
NEWPORT, Wales — The Obama administration said Friday that the United States and its allies had formed a coalition to fight Sunni militants of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, unveiling a military and political campaign that officials said could serve as a model for combating extremist groups around the
Immediately after it was reported the question uppermost in the minds of the discerning readers of news about international developments was------ who created the ISIS.
The New York Times provided the answer thus,
For Many Iranians, the ‘Evidence’ Is Clear:
ISIS Is an American Invention By THOMAS ERDBRINKSEPT. 10, 2014
“Come on, you know who has created ISIS,” said the supermarket owner, winking his right eye. “Admit it,” demanded the taxi driver, hitting his steering wheel to make his point. “It is so obvious!” concluded the talkative uncle at the birthday party.
ISIS, Iranian leaders have been saying for a long time, is made-in-the-U.S.A., a tool of terror intended by the world’s superpower to divide and conquer the energy-rich Middle East and to counter the growing influence of Iran in the region.
Ayatollah Khamenei reminded them that Al Qaeda — a creation of the Central Intelligence Agency, Iran has said — and the Taliban were, in the eyes of Iranian intelligence, devised by the West as a counterweight to Iran.
This accusation raises two points to be examined:
- The first is can this be believed ?
- The second is what is the correct horoscope of USA?
Who created ISIS
Before it is examined, go to the year 1979 to know how Muslim fundamentalists were created during the Presidentship of Jimmy Carter, generally known as one of the better presidents of USA. First read it.
Jeffrey, Joshua, Becky, Deva, and Nathaniel, CounterPunch? PO Box 228, Petrolia, CA 95558
How Jimmy Carter and I Started the Mujahedeen by Alexander Cockburn And Jeffrey St. Clair
Q: The former director of the CIA, Robert Gates, stated in his memoirs ["From the Shadows"], that American intelligence services began to aid the Mujahadeen in Afghanistan 6 months before the Soviet intervention. In this period you were the national security adviser to President Carter. You therefore played a role in this affair. Is that correct?
Brzezinski: Yes. According to the official version of history, CIA aid to the Mujahadeen began during 1980, that is to say, after the Soviet army invaded Afghanistan, 24 Dec 1979. But the reality, secretly guarded until now, is completely otherwise: Indeed, it was July 3, 1979 that President Carter signed the first directive for secret aid to the opponents of the pro-Soviet regime in Kabul. And that very day, I wrote a note to the president in which I explained to him that in my opinion this aid was going to induce a Soviet military intervention.
Q: And neither do you regret having supported the Islamic regime, having given arms and advice to future terrorists?
Brzezinski: What is most important to the history of the world? The Taliban or the collapse of the Soviet empire? Some stirred-up Moslems or the liberation of Central Europe and the end of the cold war?
Q: Some stirred-up Moslems? But it has been said and repeated: Islamic fundamentalism represents a world menace today.
Zbigniew Brzezinski and Carter aided the Islamic fundamentalists in their now well known conspiracy against the Soviet Union in 1979: Saudi Arabia provided both the philosophy of Wahhadism and petro dollars: Pakistan provided along with some ther Muslim countries jihadis and training ground during the time of Ziaul Huq of Pakistan and USA both the financial aid and training under the CIA. The choice was the evil of Muslim fundamentalism and what they thought was the danger of USSR holding sway in Afghanistan and threatening to spread over other regions in west Asia.
The second lord Mars with the lagna and the eighth lord Venus in the fifth house aspecting the fifth lord Saturn with Rahu in the eleventh house leaves no doubt that it is a fanaticism promoting design of the US foreign policy which was to promote Islamic fundamentalism that year.
Navamsha
Mars the seventh lord of war and the twelfth lord of foreign countries , in the second house aspecting the fifth house confirms the intention to promote fundamentalism with financial aid.
Saptamsha
Fifth lord Venus with Rahu and the second and third lords shows financial aid, training and arms all three which we know now, after the collapse of the USSR, to be a historical fact.
Dashamamsha
The influence of Saturn and Mars on the fifth house with the aspect of Jupiter the the ninth and twelfth lord clearly shows which has noe become the thirty five year old story from 1979. USA encouraged the growth of madarssas, the recruiting and training ground of terrorists.
USA has no regrets for this and now it itself has to become a victim of its own vicious policies as it did on 11 September 2001 once and may become a greater victim in future years. It can be see astrologically.
First see the Hindu New Year horoscope of USA for the year 1979. Then see the Hindu New Year horoscope of USSR for 1979. Finally, see the horoscope of USA of 1776 with Simha lagna and its Chaturthamsha.
Mars, the seventh lord of war and the twelfth lord of foreign countries aspected by Saturn was to become a main policy of USSR involving it in Afghanistan so much as to become its Vietnam and finally the reason for its collapse.
The tenth lord in the twelfth house and the twelfth lord in the second house with seventh lord of war and sixth lord Jupiter was the deepest involvement of USSR in the
quagmire of Afghanistan.
Dashamansha
Twelfth lord in the seventh and the tenth lord aspecting the twelfth now shows the energies of USSR concentrated on its foreign involvement.
Read this interview of mine - NPR - National Public Radio of USA
In India, Science and Astrology Comfortably Coexist by Julie McCarthy
September 25, 2014 5:05 AM ET
Astrologers of old hunched over elaborate charts, but Rao consults a computer blinking with astrological data. The software provides the astronomy — the basis of astrology. Renowned for his predictions, Rao offered this forecast weeks before it happened:
"The USA and Obama will be in a very aggressive mood, till the 19th of October. You'll see major aggressive decision taken by the USA," he said.
(The write up can be read on the website of NPR and also heard. Whole of it cannot be quoted as it would amount to infringement of the copyright law.)
The interview took place on 4 September of 2014 when Mars was preparing to transit into Vrishchika (which would stay there till 19 October) from where it was to aspect the seventh house from 5 September which is why I insisted that USA was preparing to take action against ISIS in the dasha of Mars and the antardasha of Saturn the seventh lord of war which had started from March 2014.
On 6 September president Obama announced US involvement in this war against ISIS on the soil of Iraq and Syria.
Why this horoscope of USA alone is correct can be seen in two ways. See the aspects on the fifth house and the influence of Mars and Saturn on the fifth lord Jupiter to know the inevitable villanous thinking of USA known for spreading religious and biological terrorism all over the world.
The fifth and eighth lords in the eleventh house aspected by Saturn and Jupiter is showing the American fixation for creating dubious and secret plots everywhere to pursue its global agenda which is why Noam Choksky calls USA the Leading Terrorist State of the world.
Chaturtmsha.
It was Venus Sun period that 11 September 2001 attack on Twin Towers in New York took place. Sun in the eighth house of the Chaturthamsha aspected by Mars and Saturn shows that destruction.
Besides, on that day both transitting Mars and Ketu were in Dhanu at nine and eleven degrees of Chaturthamsha showing that terrible destruction.
The exchange of the second and the twelfth lord is the foreign spending of USA in its wars all over the world and creating conditions for its own economic decline as happened after 2004 and particularly in 2008 when depression created economic problems.
There should be no doubt that the only horoscope of USA which shows all these events is from Simha lagna. On this basis at least ten successful predictions have been made so far.
Mars the fourth lord of the 1776 horoscope of USA aspecting the eighth house in the Chaturthamsha was a clear danger of terrorists attacking USA on its own soil once, as happened on 11 September 2001, during this mahadasha of Mars.
Some inevitable conclusions
US foreign policy makers never understood the difference between the dangers from communism and jihad of Muslims which is based on a religious book. Communism could die down as circumstances leading to its creation and rise vanished. But terrorism based on a religious book accepted by more than a billions followers, would always stay and if encouraged, as USA did, would become a global menace is what neither Carter nor Zbigniew Brzezinski ever understood. For a short term gain, American presidents and the CIA have created a lasting and world menace. The world has to suffer it now.
Israel and USA, always afraid of Iran, encouraged the majority Sunnis against minority Shias all through since the last many decades. Sunni jihadis were encouraged , supplied with arms as is clear as the ISIS uses American arms, against Shia ruled Syria and to counter Iran, the biggest Shia power. But when the Sunnis become a menace and even threatened the USA and US interests, suddenly there is an awakening to stop the spread of the terror of these Sunni jihadis. George Bush had to do it, Obama is doing it and future US presidents will too have to follow this policy inevitably---not kill but weaken the baby it gave birth to.
All this great blunder springs out of the failure of US foreign policy makers to see the difference between the two definitions of Jihad, one inner purification which very few believe in and the more generally accepted definition of it as a fight against the non Islamic world till the entire world is Islamized. It is why the concepts like Darul Harab, Darul Islam and Darul Suleh are more acceptable to vast majority of Muslims.
So that fight has to go on as the US horoscope shows now, in the Mars Saturn period. The World will have no respite from it because of the blunders of USA. Or is it deliberate as Noam Chomsky says ?
In the US horoscope when the Rahu mahadasha is reached, this country will have to get involved in a very long fight against Islamic fundamentalism, its own creation. That is a long period of eighteen years starting from 2018.
Samuel Huntington must have studied all these from the secret documents in US establishment and written his book the Clash of Civilizations, a rather euphemistic title meaning clash with Islamic countries, and the terrorism unleashed by them against the whole non-Islamic world, particularly the western countries and USA .
In 2014 that clash has begun and it is going to be a very long long fight is what US president too admits now.
Noam Chomsky the frank spoken American said the following with which many of us agree.
The United States is a Leading Terrorist State
Noam Chomsky interviewed by David Barsamian, Monthly Review, vol. 53, no. 6, November, 2001
A: Remember that among the most unsavory characters are the governments of the region, our own government and its allies. If we’re serious, we also have to ask, What is a noble end? Was it a noble end to drive the Russians into an Afghan trap in 1979, as Brzezinski claims he did? Supporting resistance against the Russian invasion is one thing. But organizing a terrorist army of Islamic fanatics for your own purposes is a different thing. The question we should be asking now is: What about the alliance that’s being formed, that the U.S. is trying to put together? We should not forget that the U.S. itself is a leading terrorist state.”
The other accusation against USA is this: U.S. is Responsible for the Ebola Outbreak in West Africa: Liberian Scientist - By Timothy Alexander Guzman
Global Research, October 17, 2014
Dr. Cyril Broderick, A Liberian scientist and a former professor of Plant Pathology at the University of Liberia’s College of Agriculture and Forestry says the West, particularly the U.S. is responsible for the Ebola outbreak in West Africa.
Dr. Broderick claims the following in an exclusive article published in the Daily Observer based in Monrovia, Liberia. He wrote the following:
The US Department of Defense (DoD) is funding Ebola trials on humans, trials which started just weeks before the Ebola outbreak in Guinea and Sierra Leone. The reports continue and state that the DoD gave a contract worth $140 million dollars to Tekmira, a Canadian pharmaceutical company, to conduct Ebola research. This research work involved injecting and infusing healthy humans with the deadly Ebola virus. Hence, the DoD is listed as a collaborator in a “First in Human” Ebola clinical trial (NCT02041715, which started in January 2014 shortly before an Ebola epidemic was declared in West Africa in March.
Is it possible that the United States Department of Defense (DOD) and other Western
Countries are directly responsible for infecting Africans with the Ebola virus? Dr. Broderick claims that the U.S. government has a research laboratory located in a town called Kenema in Sierra Leone that studies what he calls “viral fever bioterrorism”. It is also the town where he acknowledges that is the “epicenter of the Ebola outbreak in West Africa.” Is it a fact? Is Dr. Broderick a conspiracy theorist? He says that “there is urgent need for affirmative action in protecting the less affluent of poorer countries, especially African citizens, whose countries are not as scientifically and industrially endowed as the
United States and most Western countries, sources of most viral or bacterial GMOs that are strategically designed as biological weapons.” He also asks an important question when he says “It is most disturbing that the U. S. Government has been operating a viral hemorrhagic fever bioterrorism research laboratory in Sierra Leone. ”
Fathering religious terrorism, and now biological terrorism, USA talks of human rights and Liberties in the same breath on the world platform.
All this complex, hypocritical and dangerous thinking results from the aspects of so many
Planets on its fifth house in the horoscope of 1776 with Simha lagna and the malefic influences on the fifth lord Jupiter in Mithuna.
It is a clear indication that it will not stop and USA will keep doing it all over the world as it has been since the end of the second world war. US politices are clear:
1) Let there be no world war but there must be wars in the world for the US arms to have a huge market as a strong eleventh house always insatiable hunger for profiteering:
(2) The vicious plans of USA must be always planned keeping US territory safe and therefore create trouble in distant places. Such vicious thinking must spring from the aspects on the fifth house and the aspect of Saturn on the fifth lord with Mars in the eleventh house.
(3) In whole of the mahadasha of Moon in the seventh house of war USA was involved in wars in West Asia, Afghanistan and Iraq.
Then Obama cried for sanity during his election campaign, talked of peace, got the Nobel Peace Prize and is now following the Nobel policy of disturbing the peace of the world.
He is passing through Saturn (aspecting the seventh (war) and tenth houses) mahadasha and soon he will enter the antardasha of Mercury with Sun the eighth lord. If he annoys Republicans he will risk impeachment. Even otherwise he is weak and not safe anymore. Then his unwillingness to cut down aid to Pakistan shows his duplicity as that terrorists producing country must be starved of funds to make the world a little safer.
Every American president gifts such disturbances to the world----it is an unbroken tradition-- keeps up the tradition of three wars in every decade since the end of the world war second. Yet they also get Nobel Peace Prize. Remember even Henry Kissinger who backed Pakistan even when it was massacring thousands in East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) in 1971 got Nobel Peace Prize in 1973!!!!
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Jussi och Anna-Lisa at The Hollywood Bowl
From 3 January to 11 April 1949 Jussi toured the US and Canada and carried through around 40 concerts. After a three-month summer-stay at Siarö, interrupted by appearances at Skansen, Gröna Lund, Tivoli in Copenhagen and Furuvik plus some recordings with Nils Grevillius it was once again time to return to the US for a tour that lasted until 15 December.
Frederick Schang och Jussi
Jussi’s promotor in the US, Frederick Schang, had drawn up a tour where Jussi and Anna-Lisa were to appear together. On 15 August they left together by air from Bromma Airport to open the US-tour on 23 August with a concert in Los Angeles at the gigantic outdoor arena Hollywood Bowl, seating more than 25,000 listeners.
In connection with the departure from Sweden, Jussi was surprised in the departure hall by the reporter Bill Artur from the Australian broadcast company ABC. The interview was taped and relayed by a radio station in Sydney 1950 in a programme entitled “World Famous Tenors”. This unique interview can be listened to by clicking the link.
Interview with Jussi on 15 August 1949 at Bromma Airport
Jussi and Anna-Lisa in "Symphonies Under The Stars"
On 16 August 1949 Jussi and Anna-Lisa landed in New York and 23 August it was time for them to appear for the first and only time at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles in the legendary programme “Symphonies under the Stars”.
Hollywood Bowl was inaugurated in 1921 and is the biggest natural amphitheatre in the US, an outdoor arena seating more than 25,000 listeners. Traditionally the foremost artists within opera, classical music, pop, rock and jazz have been presented here. All the greatest opera singers have appeared here. Scandinavia has been represented by Jussi Björling (1949), Birgit Nilsson (1956), Lauritz Melchior (1940) and Kirsten Flagstad (1938).
Through the years more than 500 opera performances have taken place here. Symphonies have been conducted by the greatest conductors. The very popular programme “Symphonies under the Stars” has taken place every year since 1922 and was broadcast since 1925.
On 23 August 1949 it was time for Jussi and Anna-Lisa to make their debut at the Hollywood Bowl before approx. 20,000 listeners in the programme “Symphonies under the Stars” which also was live broadcast on American radio.
Izler Solomon
Together with the Hollywood Bowl Symphony Orchestra under the American conductor Izler Solomon Jussi performed four solos and two duets with Anna-Lisa, who also sang two numbers of her own. In the concert Sibelius’s Symphony No 5 was also played.
Unfortunately there are no photographs from the concert but instead some reviews that are reproduced below. All the numbers that Jussi and Anna-Lisa performed were recorded and some of them you can listen to if you scroll to the bottom of the page.
Good Reviews
Jussi and also Anna-Lisa were enthusiastically reviewed in the big newspapers Los Angeles Herald Express and Los Angeles Times.
Music Review - Hollywood Bowl
By Mildred Norton
Toward the tag end of a sultry summer season not many surprises are in store for the persistent concert goer. However, last night the Hollywood Bowl concert held a couple of them—both highly pleasant.
One was the thrilling impact Jussi Bjoerling’s tenor tones packed as they came over the microphone. The other was the power and punch Sibelius Fifth Symphony packed as it emerged in a memorable reading by Izler Solomon.
Perhaps no one else in the fairly large audience felt the same degree of surprise as one who admittedly has always been anything but a Sibelius or a Bjoerling fan. Everyone, however, seemed to share an active enthusiasm for the entire program to judge by the whistles and cheers that greeted Bjoerling top notes, and the warm applause that rewarded Solomon for his truly remarkable reading of the symphony.
During the program’s second his blond and attractive young wife, Anna-Lisa, for three first act excerpts from “La Boheme”, joined half the Swedish-born tenor. These, which included Madame Bjoerling’s singing of “Mi Chiamano Mimi” the tenor aria, “Che Gelida Manina” and the love duet, “O Soave Fanciullla,” so enraptured the audience that the vocal twosome was kept busy with encores for a long while thereafter.
The microphone performs for Bjoerling’s voice the same miracle that one finds on his recordings. The disturbing unevenness between vocal register and the occasional roughness in outline are smoothed away until the remains only the pure, thrilling quality of a voice which, in any circumstances, can number some of the finest tones to be heard today.
His singing of Handel’s “Ombra Mai Fu” immediately proves that he was in his best vocal form, able to give poised, dramatic, vocally compelling account of their broadly moving melodic line. Beethoven’s “Adelaide” sung with slightly less finesse, nevertheless emerged notably, with as superlative orchestral support from Solomon as this song surely ever met with. The moving tenor aria from Puccini’s “Turandot” also brought forth Bjoerling’s thrilling high tone which came over the microphone with telling impact. Madame Bjoerling also made a good impression, and revealed a full-bodied pliant soprano which she handled very well in solo, and which blended with that of her spouse for a fluent and touching love duet.
Los Angeles Herald Express
Bjoerling At Bowl - Swedish Tenor In Top Form
By Owen Callin
The occasional times we had heard Jussi Bjoerling on the opera or concert stage in the past always proved a bit disappointing, since he failed, in our estimation, to live up to his wonderful recording of the “Vesti La Giubba.”
But whether the Hollywood Bowl acoustics made the difference or whether he was his rarest of top forms last night, the Swedish tenor gave a performance that’s was immensely thrilling and without the necessity of anyone feeling disappointed.
The three-way combination of Bjoerling, his wife, Anna-Lisa, and Conductor Izler Solomon gave the Symphonies Under the Stars one of its more interesting and “compleat” evenings. The accent, of course, was on opera and on the Italian master of the school, Puccini.
The tenor’s warm-up vehicle was the “Ombra Mai Fu” from Handel’s “Xerxes” in which his sustained legato gave thrilling promise of what was in store. The Beethoven “Adelaide” was as competently sung, Bjoerling’s excellent control belieing the many difficulties of the song, his only bow to lieder, incidentally.
Listen to some recordings from the concert at Hollywood Bowl on 23 August 1949:
Ombra mai fu, 5:18 min.
Adelaide, 8:24 min
Nessun Dorma, 3:27 min
O soave fanciulla with Jussi and Anna-Lisa Björling, 5:15 min.
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kogonuso January 11, 2019 Nigeria,
Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has assured women in Nigeria of active engagements in his government when elected.
Abubakar disclosed this in Abuja on Friday at the national women conference organised by the leadership of PDP to mobilise women for voter’s education and sensitization.
The former Vice President, while acknowledging the dependable role of women in electioneering process in Nigeria, said he would offer 70 percent of positions in his government to women and youth, adding that he had no fear in entrusting power to women.
“In my nearly 3 decades in politics, the most consistent voters in every era are women. Even when it was in the era of voting by queuing behind candidates, the women make the queue longer.
“Between the youth and women, you have 70% in my govt, you are not going to be confined to the other room. You have seen my 3 wives here, they are not in the other room. I promise you that you will be at the front of my government and not in the other room”, he told the women.
Earlier in her goodwill message, wife of the presidential candidate, Hajia Jamila Atiku Abubakar, charged Nigerian women to go and mobilise for the success of PDP in the February 16th election, stressing that the Atiku/Obi presidency would kick out poverty and hunger in the country.
She said, “Our action is to kick out poverty, hunger and it is time to ATIKULATE for better Nigeria, it is time to ATIKULATE for job security, it is time to ATIKULATE for food security, time to ATIKULATE for growth and development of this nation”.
She urged the women not to mortgage the future of their children by selling their votes.
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“Indian Premacha Lafda” is a comedy Marathi movie about the two people Vijay & Arohi who has come to Mumbai to pursue their dreams in Mumbai. Vijay is a down to earth guy, who lost his parents at young age. He lives in the chawl (building) along with his best friend Ajay, who is a gambler. On the other hand, Arohi who is new in Mumbai joins Vijay’s company and they become friends. On the first met itself, Vijay falls for Arohi. However, later he learns the fact Arohi is also an orphan and wants to get married to a boy who lives in a joint family. That is when the real fun begins.
Vijay tells his problem to Ajay and then he makes a master plan. He searches for various people who could pretend to be Vijay’s family. But will Vijay be successful in his plan? And what will happen when Arohi will get to know the truth? Watch “IPL” in your nearby theatres to know what happens in the end.
“Indian Premacha Lafda” is directed by Deepak Kadam, who has done good job. The cinematographer Prashant Misale has also done good job. However, the strip isn’t too strong, may be because it’s loosely based on ‘Eka Lagnachi Tisari Goshta’. The music of the movie is awesome and the senior actors like Vijay Patkar, Sunil Tawde, Leekha Mukund have played their part well. Co-star Santosh Mayekar has done a brilliant work. It is a debut movie of Shital Upare and Swapnil Joshi.
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The following eight - 10 minute You Tube videos represent Keith Wills presentation on the condition of the Metal Detecting Hobby and what can be done.
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The Federation of Metal Detector and Archaeological Clubs Inc. (FMDAC) was organized in 1984 as a legislative and educational organization and incorporated, as a non-profit, non-commercial, non-partisan organization.
The FMDAC's Mission: The FMDAC is dedicated to the preservation, promotion, and protection for the hobby of recreational metal detecting and prospecting.
The FMDAC's Purpose:
To unite, promote and encourage the establishment of metal detecting clubs.
To preserve the sport / hobby of recreational metal detecting and prospecting.
To make available to FMDAC clubs and Independent members information pertaining to the hobby and to keep members informed as to active legislation.
The FMDAC's Goal is to Educate and inform the public as to the merits of recreational metal detecting.
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April 17, 2018 Press Release
Hello to all members and non members. Please read the announcement below direct from the FMDAC President, Mark Schuessler
Target Recovery Certification Program
The Federation of Metal Detector and Archaeological Clubs will be conducting its first target recovery course at Treasure Week at Fox Den Acres Campground, July 14 - 21, 2018. This will be our kickoff for the program that we intend to take nationwide. This is an effort to teach proper recovery techniques and stem the tide of sloppy habits that we are seeing becoming prevalent in many areas including the internet. It will take place on the first weekend at a specific times to be announced on Saturday morning.
This course will be conducted in Four parts. The
Part One: is a sit down "classroom" talk. Proper ethics will be discussed along with a discussion of target recovery tools and accessories.
Part Two: will be demonstrations of different recovery techniques that will be shown as many times as necessary.
Part Three: will be practice time. Participants will practice the techniques with any needed assistance from instructors. When they feel confident of the techniques then the final phase will be the test. They will have to demonstrate each of the techniques to the satisfaction of the instructor with no prompting or assistance. After successful completion each person will be given a certification card.
This is a "hands on" course. The reason is quite simple. There are handouts showing proper techniques which we have been distributing for years. Manufacturers talk about it in their instruction manuals. There are places on the internet that you can watch target recovery videos. You can even get a certificate after watching them. These are all good as it does show proper techniques. However they in no way insure that the person can actually do it properly. It only shows that the person can read or click a mouse! Although this course does not insure that any particular individual will use the techniques and do them properly, it DOES show that they have demonstrated that they can do them properly. We will be placing videos on the internet in the near future but they will not take the place of the course.
This certification card can be used when asking permissions. It can also be incorporated into permit systems or used to help reverse or stop detecting bans from happening. The course will be a work in progress. We will make changes as necessary to streamline and improve it. It will also be a two way discussion. There are many, many people who are great at recovering targets and can add to the discussions and may have some things to add to our course. There are many who may be able to go straight from the demo stage to the test phase with no problem at all.
The course is not meant or intended in any fashion to point fingers and no one should be apprehensive about taking part. It is 100% intended to be educational. We also realize that the techniques may need to be modified for different areas of the country according to the ground conditions. This will take place as necessary.
If you will be at Treasure Week on the first weekend then consider sitting in on the course. The hobby you help save will be your own!
November 24, 2017 Press Release
April 28, 2017 FMDAC News Release
Attention everyone......March 15, 2017
Just found out about this bill in the NH legislature. It has already passed the House and is in the Senate. It apparently passed the house by a voice vote. The full text of the bill is below. Really simple as it says dredging is banned. I know this is not metal detecting proper but we are all in this together. Many people are involved in both hobbies. So lets act quickly to try to put the brakes on this one.
Also there are 2 cities that have recently banned detecting. We are working with them on a local level right now.
Here s a link to the NH senate committee where the bill is at right now. Web link
Here is the senate contact page. Web Link
New Hampshire House Bill 591 Sponsors: Web Link
If you live in NH then please contact your senator. If you do not then please contact the committee and any senators and let them know about your vacation plans.
Mark Schuessler, FMDAC National President
August 14, 2016 FMDAC Press Release
SAA Task Force on Professional Archaeologists, Avocational Archaeologists, & Artifact Collectors Web Link
September 07, 2015 FMDAC Presidents Message Read Here
March 05, 2015 FMDAC Presidents Message 1st Qtr Select Here
November 13, 2014 FMDAC Presidents Message Fall 2014 Select Here
May 09, 2014 - Presidents Report on Facebook or View This PDF File
May 09, 2014 - FMDAC's Response to the Massachusetts Metal Detecting Issue Fackbook or View This PDF File
December 27, 2013 - Presidents Report on Facebook
August 24, 2013 - 2013 2nd Qtr President's Report
MDAW - Metal Detecting Association of Washington
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The Metal Detecting Association of Washington was started to promote, protect and preserve recreational metal detecting here, in the State of Washington. Some of the concerns related to detecting in this state are unique to the Pacific Northwest. As a group we strive to work with hobbyists, in clubs or not, who want to enjoy metal detecting, follow the rules set down about the hobby and in some cases help to change those rules. The MDAW works in cooperation with the Office of Historical and Archaeological Preservation of Washington State and Washington State Parks.
The MDAW is an active organization of metal detecting clubs and individuals throughout Washington State working to promote recreational metal detecting for the public.
A project being worked on at this time is trying to get state parks to open more areas within the designated state recreational lands to recreational metal detecting.
Having completed an educational workshop with staff from the archaeological preservation office of Washington State. We have what we feel is a good working relationship and are working to keep it that way.
On the following pages you will find many parks and other areas that may be open to metal detecting. Always make sure that an area is ok to detect.
Please read these links to the latest WA State Park rules.
Metal Detecting Maps Be sure you check maps and complete a metal detecting brochure.
County and city rules may vary. Please check with the individual parks departments.
Texas Association of Metal Detecting Clubs
The purpose of the TAMDC shall be to unite, promote, and encourage metal detecting clubs in Texas, through education and instruction in the recovery and preservation of historical facts, relics, and artifacts. It is the intent and charter of this association to develop and maintain a positive image for metal detectorists and their activities at local, state, and national levels through performance of selected community service projects and through adherence to the TAMDC code of ethics.
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The Historical Hearne-Gidden Home Coming Back to Life
From Houston to Ft. Worth, from Dallas to Austin, and all towns in between, twenty metal detectorists from the Texas Association of Metal Detecting Clubs (T.A.M.D.C.) converged on Kosse, TX on December 16th in partnership with the Kosse Heritage Society for a T.A.M.D.C. “GIVES BACK” Community Service Project. The purpose of the event was to help raise awareness and funds for Kosse Heritage Society’s, Hearne-Gidden Restoration Project, by recovering historical artifacts from the ground around the historical home. Read More
World Wide Association of Treasure
(WWATS Website) - Keith Wills
04-25-15 The "State" of Our Hobby
By: Keith Wills
The excitement and adventure of treasure hunting for gold nuggets, old lost coins, lost jewelry, and items from our past is in everyone's blood, for we all seek what we do not have. For me, I started metal detecting as a kid to build my first coin collection, it was much more intriguing to search for lost treasures beneath my feet than simply buy a coin collection, which I could not afford at the time.
For over 43 years now my father and I have enjoyed metal detecting together with great success. I will always have our memories we shared of putting on those headphones and the rest of the world disappearing for us. The sweet competition we shared in seeing at the end of the day which of us had found the nicest piece of jewelry or the most coins. We always look forward to that next treasure hunt adventure. However, as time goes on, many outside forces interrupt our long time-shared fun together, even when we fight to hold on to the right to continue to enjoy it.
Today the average metal detector user finds him or her surrounded by new laws enforced to restrict our freedom to enjoy a recreational pastime. However, it may not be too far in the future we see even our own property and our right to do with that property as we wish, taken from us as well. Everyday new laws are going into effect; new Bills are being pasted by our elected officials that most of us are unaware of. To be honest with you, our government has lost the direction of "for the people" yet now enact more laws "against the people". Special interest groups and our government are pushing Bills to restrict American rights; even in our hobbies we enjoy every day. Read More
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The Western Mining Alliance is the organization of independent miners across the West. Since our inception in the small, historic mining town of Laporte where we had three people, we have now grown into a movement of thousands of miners. Based in Reno, Nevada, The Western Mining Alliance is defending the rights of over 55,000 claim holders across the West. Our objective is simple, to restore our Constitutional rights to mine and to present science based evidence on the truth about mining.
Western Mining Alliance Website
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AMRA-American Mining Rights Association is a 501 (c)(3) Non-profit Association and was created by miners and public land users, for miners and public land users to preserve and maintain their rights as they pertain to access to their public lands and their rights to obtain the minerals on those lands. We are not a gold club but rather an advocacy group.
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Get the Latest News from these websites. Gold Prospectors Association of America (GPAA) - News on legal issues for the gold prospecting community.
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Prospecting and Mining Journal (IMCJ)- News on legal issues in the gold prospecting community.
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Public Lands for the People - A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit
Public Lands for the People Website
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PLP was constructed for the purpose of representing all outdoor user groups and individuals that are interested in keeping public and private lands open to prospecting, mining, and outdoor recreation on a non-discriminatory basis! PLP assists groups to join forces to maintain the laws and rights of all citizens on public and private lands (Federal, State and City). PLP will assist with representation at public hearings of government agencies that are proposing limitations and restrictions on the lands that belong to the people. PLP DOES LITIGATE! We will file injunctions, when necessary, to prevent governmental agencies from discussing public issues behind closed doors and calling them “personnel meetings”. We will come to the aid of, and give individual attention to, persons or groups who are being harassed, intimidated or mislead by people in authority (in or out of uniform) who are attempting to enforce their own ideas or opinions of laws, rules or regulations, rather than the actual laws, rules or regulations, and what it actually means.
July 03, 2019 NEW PLP Grand Raffle Looming Ahead Press Relewase
June 18, 2019 New PLP Press Release Newsletter The much-anticipated “Federal Strategy to Ensure Secure and Reliable Supplies of Critical Minerals” has now been released by an interagency report. This strategy was set in motion by President Trump’s Executive Order 13817, “A Federal Strategy to Ensure Secure and Reliable Supplies of Critical Minerals,” on December 20, 2017. The Executive Order directs the Secretary of Commerce, in coordination with heads of selected executive branch agencies and offices, to submit a report to the President that includes key points to help the ailing U.S. mining industry and the U.S. minerals supply chain.
This report focuses on 6 call to action items, 24 goals, and 61 recommendations that describe specific steps that the federal government will take to achieve the objectives outlined in Executive Order 13817. Call to action number 5 is of the most importance to PLP and our members because this section will benefit the average miner and public lands user who embraces multiple-use access principles upon our public lands. PLP’s Clark Pearson and the ICMJ's Prospecting & Mining Journal’s Scott Harn delivered many educational materials (and complaints) in multiple meetings with federal agency department heads over the course of two years covering many of the points now called for in this new Federal Strategy report.
We wish to thank our membership and our financial sponsors that allowed us to make these important trips to DC so that the decision makers could better understand our specific needs in the over-arching quest for regulatory relief.
The following sub parts of call to action number 5 we wish to highlight and are as follows: Read More
04-30-19 NEW Action Requested Read the Complete News Release PLP has proposed an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) called “Critical Minerals: National Security Amendments to the NDAA”. This Critical Minerals Amendment, written and proposed by our legal researcher Clark Pearson, solves most of the small miner’s regulatory problems observed by PLP over the last 29 years. A huge amount of research and practical knowledge has gone into this amendment. It was written by a working small miner to help all miners, big and small. It provides clear and concise regulatory certainty in dealing with all regulatory bodies the miner faces today. PLP is presently seeking co-sponsors on the House and Senate side.
This Critical Minerals amendment is a must read and should go down as the most important piece of legislation to help the mining industry in a very long time. You can help us TAKE ACTION! PLP has started a petition drive at: https://www.publiclandsforthepeople.org/take-action/ where you can read the proposed legislation and support material then electronically sign the petition. Your signature, along with thousands of others will be shown to select members of the United States Congress and Senate. The signatures will convince legislators of the groundswell grassroots support and that the time to act is now. ICMJ’s Prospecting and Mining Journal, which has documented our progress in Washington, D.C., also has it available for viewing and comment at: www.icmj.com.
The ICMJ has also taken the lead to receive individual miner and mining association endorsements in support of the “Critical Minerals: National Security Amendments to the NDAA” on their Facebook page or by sending your endorsement to their mailing address:
ICMJ P.O. Box 2260 Aptos, CA 95001
Read the detailed PLP update here: https://www.icmj.com/magazine/article/plp-update-4022/
Please do your part to help us Take It Back and Keep It! Renew your personal, business or club membership and PLEASE HAVE ALL YOUR CLUB members join PLP as well. Encourage everyone to be an active part of the solution and be among those who are making history.
04-15-19 PLP 2019 Grand Raffle is underway! Get your tickets early!
December 19, 2018 PLP Newsletter
August 15, 2018 PLP News Release
July 30, 2018 PLP 2018 Grand Raffle Winners Press Release
June 15, 2018 PLP News Release
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February 29, 2016 PLP Press Release Read More
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December 03, 2015 PLP Press Release Annual PLP Christmas Party December 17th
October 12, 2015 Feinstein Whitewater Public Meeting Details PLP News Release
September 03, 2105 PLP/MMAC Oktoberfest Fundraise Press Release
August 13, 2015 PLP/MMAC Oktoberfest Fundraiser
August 10, 2015 PLP Request Joshua Tree National Park: Eagle Mountain Follow Up
May 28, 2015 PLP Latest News Complete Press Release
May 08, 2015 PLP Miners Win Federal Preemption Press Release
May 08, 2015 PLP - Message from the Minerals and Mining Advisory Council (MMAC) Press Release
March 17, 2015 Cleveland National Forest has decided to close more roads PLP Press Release
March 03, 2015 MINERS DECLARE INDEPENDENCE-MMAC Press Release
February 23, 2015 We rolling out a new website PLP News Release & Request
January 21, 2015 A win for PLP is a win for the small scale mining community and all public land users. Read the Complete Press Release
December 29, 2014 Tribute to Jerry Hobbs Read the Complete Press Release
October 23, 2014 Three things in this press release PLP wants to inform you about. Press Release
October 07, 2014 Press Release The Oregon State House,
http://petitions.moveon.org/sign/allow-suction-dredge?source=s.icn.em.mt&r_by=11403933
January 01, 2014 Public Lands for the People marching towards VICTORY! YouTube Video
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Northern Liberties is a historic and vibrant community north of Center City Philadelphia. Recently, Norther Liberties has become of the most hip places for nightlife, and dining, and the value of homes is steadily increasing each year. There are also many open areas, and parks. Real estate in here largely consists of converted row homes, high-end lofts and condos.
The oldest neighborhood in Philadelphia has always kept up with the times. One of Philadelphia's most sophisticated and laid back communities filled with rehabbed 17th century townhouse & high-ceilinged factory lofts. Buoyed by a strong arts community and a fun bohemian atmosphere, this is a hip area, dense with coffee shops, three performing arts centers, over 50 galleries and 25 museums with an eclectic mix of designer stores, great restaurants and nightclubs.
Of all of Philadelphia’s up-and-coming neighborhoods, none has received more buzz recently than Point Breeze. It started in 2016 when RealtyTrac looked at “rough-and-tumble neighborhoods on the rebound” and Point Breeze came in at 5th in the nation. Zillow recently named it Philly’s hottest housing market. Great housing stock, proximity to the central business district, multiple commercial corridors, and easy access to public transportation and highway arteries is why many call this home.
Queen Village is part of old Southwark, Known as Philadelphia's first suburb, which was incorporated into the city in 1856 and is still the city's longest occupied residential neighborhoods. Street boundaries: south side of Lombard Street to the north side of Washington Avenue, Front Street to 6th Street, encompassing two principal commercial corridors, South Street and Fabric Row on 4th Street. Homes in Queen Village are truly historic and quaint.
Society Hill real estate appeals to buyers looking for an extremely central urban community that also possesses ample charm, peaceful tree lined narrow cobblestone streets, historic churches and the highest concentration of 18th and 19th century homes in Philadelphia.
Society Hill Real Estate
More purely residential than Rittenhouse Square, Society Hill real estate appeals to buyers looking for an extremely central urban community that also possesses ample charm, peaceful streets and plenty of trees.
This is one of Philadelphia's oldest and best preserved areas so you'll find plenty of single-family Victorian brownstones, federal town homes, brick rowhouses, trinity houses and colonial mansions in Society Hill. Delightful centuries-old pathways still wind their way through this well-loved neighborhood that seems to have tiny parks and beautiful gardens around every corner. Despite its prime location in Center City, this is a quiet, sometimes sleepy community with very little retail, nightlife and traffic. Residents have easy access to Old City, Washington Square, Penn's Landing, the Delaware Riverfront, South Street and the I-95.
Society Hill is supported by an active civic association that guides development.
Society Hill Condominiums & Homes
A popular place to live since the 1700s, there's very little room for new construction in Society Hill. Instead, you'll find that many of the historic buildings in Society Hill have been updated and converted to condos that suit a wide range of modern urban lifestyles. Average prices range anywhere from $400K to $3Million.
Though Society Hill has more single family homes than most parts of Center City, victorian townhouse condos, rehabbed federal style brownstones, subdivided mansions and condo conversions make up the bulk of the homes for sale in Society Hill. You'll also find a few contemporary highrises, though these are relatively rare compared to areas like Old City.
To get the most from the Rittenhouse Square Real Estate Market contact Todd Levinson, Center City Philadelphia REALTOR®.
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Image Recognition Technology Powers Buzz for the Doodle Revolution
Press Release | January 23, 2014
NEW YORK, NY, JANUARY 23, 2014 – For the first time ever, fans will have the power to unlock exclusive content and rewards from authors by using image recognition technology to turn regular book covers into interactive media experiences. Author and TED speaker Sunni Brown has partnered with mobile tech company, BestBuzz, to leverage their proprietary technology and mobile app for her latest book release, The Doodle Revolution: Unlock the Power to Think Differently , published January 9 by Portfolio, an imprint of Penguin Random House.
Brown is ranked one of the 100 Most Creative People in Business and one of the 10 Most Creative People on Twitter by Fast Company, and her TED Talk on doodling has drawn more than a million views. Her book was recently named an Amazon Best Business Book of the Month and CBS Sunday Morning aired her story.
“This is an exciting and connective breakthrough for readers and authors. It gives me the ability to have direct touchpoints with my revolutionary doodlers. The BestBuzz platform is innovative, and provides exciting, visually rich tools to deliver relevant and valuable content to my readers, like infodoodles, webinars, exclusive sneak-peek chapters, how-to videos, special offers, and rewards you can’t get anywhere else,” says Sunni Brown, author of The Doodle Revolution. “It’s empowering.”
To trigger the image recognition experience, smartphone users can download the free BestBuzz mobile app or text the word DOODLE to the number 63566. Upon opening the BestBuzz app, users align the target shown on their screen with the book cover of The Doodle Revolution, which will buzz when the experience is triggered. Doodle fans will unlock exclusive content and advocates are prompted to support the author by sharing with friends on social media to help spark the Doodle Revolution movement.
Image Recognition technology has received steady buzz from top media outlets and tech blogs and is one of the hottest trends for 2014. Founder and CEO of BestBuzz, Carrie Layne, says, “Image Recognition technology is the latest addition to the BestBuzz platform, which gives our partners the ability to select the mobile activation triggers that best align with their marketing strategies and overall campaign goals. Another function of the platform is that our partners can connect real-time marketing content to social media rewards, making it simple for them to deliver an exciting and valuable experience to customers through print media, in-store displays and even product packaging.”
Sunni Brown says, “My team and I are leading a global campaign for visual literacy, what we refer to as a Doodle Revolution, and BestBuzz has built a revolutionary tool that helps me communicate and amplify my movement to reach new audiences and engage more deeply with established audiences. I love watching the buzz spread around the world from my dashboard in real-time, and it’s been an extraordinary experience discovering the BestBuzz team’s impressive capabilities.”
About The Doodle Revolution: Unlock the Power to Think Differently (published by Portfolio/Penguin Books January 9, 2014)
What did Einstein, JFK, Edison, Marie Curie, and Henry Ford have in common? They were all inveterate doodlers. These powerhouse minds knew instinctively that doodling is deep thinking in disguise–a simple, accessible, and dynamite tool for innovating and solving even the stickiest problems. Sunni Brown’s mission is to bring the power of the Doodle to the rest of us. She leads the Revolution defying all those parents, teachers, and bosses who say “Stop doodling! Get serious! Grow up! “She overturns misinformation about doodling, demystifies visual thinking, and shows us the power of applying our innate visual literacy. The Doodle Revolution was named an Amazon Best Business Book for January, 2014, and was recently featured in a CBS Sunday Morning story on Sunday, January 19.
About BestBuzz
Ranked as one of the Top 10 Hottest Startup companies by Startup America and Tech Cocktail, BestBuzz is a social amplification platform that helps businesses create, manage and deliver real-time content to fans that scans mobile activation codes from product packaging, in-store displays and print media. Users can download the free BestBuzz mobile app to discover and unlock rewards from their favorite local businesses, brands, media publications, and consumer products. Start scanning QR codes, UPC barcodes, images and logos marked with the BestBuzz icon to instantly earn points and unlock exclusive offers from partners.
To learn more visit: http://sunnibrown.com/ and http://bestbuzz.bz/or follow @sunnibrown and @best_buzz.
Paystik launches QR codes to help charitable donations campaign
Dan Gendro | January 9, 2013
Smartphone users have a wealth of information available to them by scanning QR codes on products and in advertisements, and will now be able to make charitable donations through the same format.
QR codes to aid 6,000 charities
The start-up Paystik has launched a campaign to raise charitable donations for over 6,000 charities using the QR code as a means to make quick and easy payments when consumers wish to donate to a charity of their choosing. The goal is to use QR codes for easy payments to both charities and small businesses. Both can sign on with Paystik to produce QR codes, thus reducing problems with billing and advertising.
The result will be an app for smartphones, allowing consumers to send quick and easy payments. Project C.U.R.E. will begin a campaign this week with direct mail. Last year, this organization reached out to consumers for charitable donations over the holidays and supplied over $40 million in medical care and supplies around the world. This campaign will be aimed at merchants this year.
QR codes gaining in US
The US has been a hard sell for mainstream use of QR code for payments. Companies like Paypal, DigiMo, Qriket, and Doxo have been accepting payments through QR, though none have become a huge success in that category. It is thought that smartphone saturation in the US could see a change in that regard, with smartphone use steadily on the rise. Still, a QR code is often a hard sell in the US. Some consumers are still not sure what their purpose is and are not aware of how to use the technology.
Co-founder James Ioannidis said, “Obviously, the first time is the hardest. But after on-boarding them, we see consumers making repeat transactions.” He went on to explain that he feels aiding charities will bring Paystik success where other campaigns featuring QR code have faltered. The biggest obstacle is getting the consumer aware of the code and to also download the app.
About Paystik
The company of New Stanford is a three-person operation based in Stanford Venture Studio at the Graduate School of Business. At the present time, the company is bootstrapped, meaning they have no outside investment. Ioannidis is a former program manager with Microsoft.
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Joe Killian, Investigative Reporter, joined N.C. Policy Watch in August of 2016. His work takes a closer look at government, politics and policy in North Carolina and their impact on the lives of everyday people. Before joining Policy Watch, Joe spent a decade at the News & Record in Greensboro, reporting on everything from cops and courts to higher education. He covered the city councils of High Point and Greensboro and the Guilford County Board of Commissioners before becoming the paper’s full-time government and politics reporter. His work has also appeared in the Winston-Salem Journal, Go Triad, the Bristol Press in Bristol, Conn., and the Cape Cod Times in Hyannis, Mass.
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Gov. Roy Cooper released a proposed budget compromise Tuesday as Republican legislative leaders continue to search for the votes to overturn his veto. The proposal does offer compromises on areas of disagreement from teacher raises and State Capital and Infrastructure Fund money to tax cuts and school vouchers.
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In a tense political climate, UNC students reporting mental health struggles
Tamia Sanders’ voice trembled as she looked out on a large rally crowd from the steps of UNC-Chapel Hill’s Wilson Library in April. She was there to talk about the ongoing opposition to the return of the “Silent Sam” Confederate monument and the mistreatment of student activists by the campus police.
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June is Pride Month – a time to celebrate of LGBTQ equality and remember the origins of the ongoing struggle for it. This year it is being declared and celebrated in North Carolina from the capital to our smaller towns. But it is worth remembering: while today’s LGBTQ youth live in a world much more accepting than the one that sparked the Stonewall riot, many are still struggling.
Sources link UNC-Vidant dispute to ongoing battles between Board of Governors and ECU
As lawmakers work to negotiate a final state budget by the end of the month, the ongoing conflict between Vidant Health and the UNC System continues to unfold through public jabs and in private mediation. In the balance: Tens of millions in medicaid reimbursements to one of Eastern North Carolina’s most vital hospital systems.
Advocates hope changes in Durham are a bellwether for bail reform in NC
Serena Sebring and Kayla Hartsfield were arrested last month after chaining themselves to the gates outside the Durham County Detention Center. The two women, activists with Southerners On New Ground (SONG), were trying to bring attention to a cash bail system they say has utterly failed. Studies show the current system disproportionately jails minorities, the poor and those accused of non-violent crimes while failing to effectively assure defendants make their court dates in higher numbers than those who are offered alternatives to cash bail.
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Not so open: Critics say UNC Board of Governors excludes the public from its “public” meetings
Hoping to hear some discussion of the future of the “Silent Sam” Confederate monument, Lindsay Ayling and a few other UNC-Chapel Hill students attempted to attend last week’s meeting of the UNC Board of Governors. Attempted, as it turns out, was the operative word.
In major reversal, UNC Board of Governors chair voices opposition to return of ‘Silent Sam’
Restoring the "Silent Sam" Confederate monument to its original place at UNC-Chapel Hill is "not the right path," UNC Board of Governors Chairman Harry Smith said Wednesday. His thinking has undergone an evolution, Smith said at a press conference following a full meeting of the board of governors.
Delay in ‘Silent Sam’ decision reflects divided UNC leadership while spurring suspicion, concern in community
At its meeting next week, the UNC Board of Governors was scheduled to unveil a new plan for the future of the Confederate monument known as “Silent Sam.” But late Tuesday afternoon, board Chairman Harry Smith released a statement saying the board has decided to again postpone it.
Right and left find rare bit of common ground on “second chance” legislation
More than 1,000 people descended on the capitol Wednesday to lobby for the Second Chance Act -- a bill they say will profoundly change the lives of those with criminal charges or convictions on their record. Senate Bill 562 would automatically expunge criminal charges that have been dismissed or disposed...
Monday numbers: A closer look at the controversy surrounding “Silent Sam” and associated protests
At their May 21-22 meeting, the UNC Board of Governors is scheduled to hear a long-delayed plan for the future of the “Silent Sam” Confederate monument, which was toppled by protesters last August. As students, staff and faculty continue to oppose the statue’s return to campus of UNC-Chapel Hill and rally for changes in on-campus policing, we take a by-the-numbers look back at the “after action report” on the toppling commissioned by UNC and released early this year.
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Serena Williams and Simona Halep reach Wimbledon final
Serena Williams of the USA celebrates winning against Barbora Strycova of the Czech Republic during their semi final match for the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis Club, in London, Britain, July 11, 2019. EPA-EFE/ANDY RAIN
Simona Halep of Romania celebrates winning against Elina Svitolina of Ukraine during their semifinal match for the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis Club, in London, Britain, July 11, 2019. EPA-EFE/EPA/ANDY RAIN
Serena Williams of the US walks off Centre Court following her straight sets win over Barbora Strycova of the Czech Republic in their semi final match during the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis Club, in London, Britain, July 11, 2019. EPA-EFE/NIC BOTHMA
Simona Halep of Romania celebrates winning against Elina Svitolina of Ukraine during their semi final match for the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis Club, in London, Britain, July 11, 2019. EPA-EFE/ANDY RAIN
Serena Williams (L) of the USA celebrates winning against Barbora Strycova of the Czech Republic during their semi final match for the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis Club, in London, Britain, July 11, 2019. EPA-EFE/ANDY RAIN
Elina Svitolina of Ukraine plays Simona Halep of Romania in their semi final match during the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis Club, in London, Britain, July 11, 2019. EPA-EFE/NIC BOTHMA
Simona Halep (R) of Romania celebrates winning against Elina Svitolina of Ukraine during their semi final match for the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis Club, in London, Britain, July 11, 2019. EPA-EFE/ANDY RAIN
Barbora Strycova of the Czech Republic reacts as she plays Serena Williams of the US in their semi final match during the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis Club, in London, Britain, July 11, 2019. EPA-EFE/NIC BOTHMA
London, Jul 11 (efe-epa).- Serena Williams will take on Simona Halep in the Wimbledon final on Saturday.
Both players advanced to the ultimate round on Thursday after beating Barbora Strycova and Elina Svitolina respectively.
Williams leads the 27-year-old Romanian 9-1 in their head-to-head matches.
The 37-year-old is seeking her eighth Wimbledon women's singles title.
She prevailed 6-1, 6-2 over her Czech rival in 59 minutes, while Halep overwhelmed the Ukrainian player Svitolina 6-1, 6-3 after an hour and 13 minutes of play, earlier in the day.
"It feels good to be back in the final. I just needed some matches. Every match I'm improving," Williams said.
The 23-time Grand Slam winner added: "Now I'm feeling good, I can do what I do best, and that's playing tennis."
She managed to set the breaks on Strycova, who up until Thursday was having a great tournament and was expected to be a dangerous opponent.
On her way to her first ever semifinal, the 33-year-old defeated fourth-ranked Kiki Bertens and Elise Mertens in the third round and the round of 16.
Strycova was able to hold on her service in the early going of the first set but then Williams won all of the remaining games to seal a 6-1 first-set win.
She tried again in the second set, gaining her service games twice this time (1-2).
Williams won six games in a row to finish off her rival (6-2) and qualify for the title match.
The American extended her record against Strycova to 4-0, having also won their three previous matches, in the 2012 Australian Open, 2012 Wimbledon and 2017 Australian Open.
She also earned her 98th victory and 11th appearance in the final at the grass-court major.
The 2019 Wimbledon final is expected to be a tough encounter for both players, as Williams is hunting for a 24th record-tying Grand Slam title, which would put her equal with tennis legend Margaret Court.
"We always have tough matches. I look forward to it," Williams said about the clash.
Since winning her 23rd major title in the 2017 Australian Open, when she was two months pregnant, she has had five opportunities to equal Court's record.
After returning from maternity leave, she fell short at the French Open round of 16, the finals of Wimbledon and the US Open in 2018 and did not get past the Australian Open quarterfinals and the French Open third round in 2019.
Halep, meanwhile, is experiencing good momentum after reaching her first Wimbledon final.
The upcoming match will be the first time she has got past the round of 16 of a Grand Slam since she won last year's Roland Garros trophy in June 2018, her lone major title. EFE-EPA.
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Halep through to 1st Wimbledon final
London, Jul 11 (efe-epa).- Former world No. 1 Simona Halep advanced Thursday into her first Wimbledon final after she overwhelmed Ukraine's Elina Svitolina 6-1, 6-3.
It took the 2018 French Open champion an hour and 13 minutes to subdue her rival, who was appearing in her first major semifinal.
"It is an amazing feeling," the 27-year-old Halep said.
"It is one of the best moments of my life," she added.
Halep broke serve first for 2-0 and despite being broken back in the next game, the Romanian player quickly moved through the following four games to win the first set.
Svitolina returned strong to the second set until the seventh game, when Halep rallied toward victory.
Halep, currently placed seventh in the world rankings, will square off against either the 23-time Grand Slam winner Serena Williams of the United States or Barbora Strycova of the Czech Republic. EFE-EPA
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Towers Prototype Trailer
This was a really fun project. I got to work with the Hawken developers on this amazing looking prototype trailer.
Believe Score Shortlisted for an Academy Award
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Believe in Theaters Dec. 2nd
Believe will be in theaters nationwide starting December 2nd.
Recorded Orchestra for the film Believe
Had the pleasure to work with Olegg from FAMES and record a 30 piece Orchestra. More on everything soon as the film gets released.
Nth Ward is finishing up final post production
Finished Scoring The Feature Film Sunset Park, Starring Michael Trevino
In Search of Balance has been picked up for WW Distribution by Gravitas Ventures
Contributed Additional Music to AMCs Into the Badlands
Finished Scoring America's Game and the Iran Hostage Crisis
Composed the score for the Grant Heslov, George Clooney produced "America's Game and the Iran Hostage Crisis," for the joint television documentary between Smokehouse Pictures, Star Crossed Pictures and the NFL Network
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You are here: Home » News & Events » Blog » Great North Run welcomes local runner - Fundraising for National Mind
Caption: Andrew describes running as a hobby
Caption: He hopes to compete in Marathons soon
This Sunday Andrew Davison from Middlesbrough will be taking part in the Great North Run, His fourth half marathon.
He decided to pick Mind for his chosen charity and explains that he fully agrees with our vision to not give up on anyone experiencing a mental health problem and give them the right support and respect.
We were really pleased Andrew decided to pick Mind as his charity and so we asked him a little bit more about how running has helped him personally and also some advice for anyone starting up running.
From a young age Andrew has always been a keen runner.
“My Dad encouraged me to get into running when I was younger. I went on to join a local running club and met new friends with similar interests.”
Andrew now runs in his spare time as a way of staying fit and healthy. The north east features a great mixture of places to run such as the country side, the city life or even the seaside so Andrew can always find a place to run.
“I love varying my routes when I run, the North East is perfect for this. I can go from hilly off road routes, to running miles along the beach. The beach is probably my favourite place to run, running on the sand takes away some of the strain from running on the pavement and it can also be quite relaxing running by the sea”.
Andrew believes that taking up running can definitely benefit and stimulate the mind. If anything is worrying him, a short run relieves his stresses and he can feel his mood is improved for the rest of the day. Not only does running help him mentally, he believes running always gives him more energy to do other activities.
“The feeling of improving and increasing your fitness is a constant result of running and this can also help the mind as you gain a sense of achievement.”
So we asked Drew any advice he’d give for anyone thinking of taking up running!
• I would definitely encourage people to join a local running club, it gives you the motivation to train harder and it also allows you to meet new friends.
• Another option is to take part in your local 5k park run, these are free events all over the country which start at 9am every Saturday. The park run is open to runners of all abilities and is a great way to track your progress with your results being posted online.
The Great North Run will welcome thousands of runners, joggers, walkers, elite athletes and fancy dress heroes.
On Sunday Andrew hopes to beat his best time which is currently 1hr 18mins 5 sec. We think it’s so inspirational to do running as a hobby but also compete in well-known marathons while fundraising.
“I would definitely like to raise money for Mind again in the future”
Andrew’s next aim is to take part in a marathon so he would definitely make an opportunity to raise even more for Mind! He agrees that next time he’d like to raise money for his local Mind charity which of course is Middlesbrough and Stockton Mind.
We wish Andrew the best of luck on Sunday and you can watch the Great North Run on BBC One from 9.30am.
Andrew has beaten his target of £300 but if you would like to make a donation, click here!
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KINKY BOOTS TOUR
Director and Choreographer Jerry Mitchell's hit Broadway musical Kinky Boots has been running at the Adelphi Theatre in London's West End and on Broadway. It is now due on a UK tour
Featuring a book by Harvey Fierstein and music and lyrics by Cyndi Lauper, it is inspired by a true story and based on the 2005 Miramax film of the same name written by Geoff Deane and Tim Firth. Kinky Boots tells the story of Charlie Price who has reluctantly inherited his father's Northampton shoe factory.
Trying to live up to his father's legacy and save the family business from bankruptcy, Charlie finds inspiration in the form of Lola. A fabulous entertainer in need of some sturdy stilettos, Lola turns out to be the one person who can help Charlie become the man he's meant to be.
As they work to turn the factory around, this unlikely pair finds that they have more in common than they ever dreamed possible... and discovers that when you change your mind, you can change the world.
Casting news is that Joel Harper-Jackson (Simon in Jesus Christ Superstar, Regent's Park) will take on the role of shoemaker Charlie Price opposite Paula Lane (best known as Kylie Platt from Coronation Street) as Lauren and Kayi Ushe (The Book of Mormon, Avenue Q) as Drag Queen Lola ). Demitri Lampra (The Wind in the Willows) will play Don, Adam Price (Hairspray) will play George and Helen Ternent (Jersey Boys) will play Nicola.
Completing the cast are Angels: Connor Collins, John Dempsey (Referee), Damon Gould, Joshua Lovell, Chileshe Mondelle and Toyan Thomas-Browne Ensemble: Demitri Lampra (Don), Adam Price (George) Helen Ternent (Nicola), Lizzie Bea (Pat), Joshua St Clair (Harry), Daniel Conway (Richard Bailey), Niki Evans (Trish), Scarlet Gabriel (Milan Stage Manager), Charlie Allen, Shaun Dalton, Portia Harry, Alfie Parker, Fred Smiley (Simon Senior) and Andy Watkins (Mr Price) Swings: Nicola Avino, Mary Fox, George Grayson, Jacob McIntosh and Jason Winter
Below are the dates we have so far.
Plymouth Theatre Royal
8-20 July
Cardiff Millenium Centre
22 July – 3 August
Dublin Bord Gais Energy
19-31-August
Southampton Mayflower
3-14 September
Blackpool Opera House
30 September - 12 October
Bradford Alhambra
Milton Keynes Theatre
28 October - 9 November
Hull New Theatre
11 - 23 November
You can also see Kinky Boots in London's West End at the Adelphi Theatre where it is running unil 12th January 2019.
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Red Cross provides assistance to families affected by Tropical Storm Bavi
(Press Release) — Tropical Storm Bavi passed through the Northern Mariana Islands on the evening of March 15.
The storm had sustained winds of 40 to 50 mph with gusts to 65 mph on Saipan and Tinian. More than 65 homes, primarily constructed of wood and tin were affected by the high winds.
“Most families had damage to their roofs which resulted in rain entering their homes” said Claudine Atalig, Disaster Action Team or DAT member.
The Red Cross quickly provided tarps and cleaning supplies to those families who were impacted.
With the help of volunteers from Guam and Hawaii, local NMI volunteers met with families to do assessments and provided financial assistance to those most affected.
“While the Red Cross can’t completely rebuild homes, we hope that our assistance can provide our residents with a first step on their road to recovery” said John Hirsh, NMI chapter executive.
The Red Cross collaborated with local Emergency Management and identified 5 destroyed homes, 28 with major damage and 24 with minor impact.
With the help of 15 Red Cross volunteers on Saipan and Tinian the Red Cross was able to help 68 families (252 individuals) and provide more than $25,000 in financial and in-kind assistance.
Fundraising events like the recent Walkathon and Club 200 provide the much needed support to provide these services.
“Emergency assistance in the aftermath of storms like Bavi wouldn’t be possible without the compassion and dedication of our volunteers and donors who are the backbone and life blood of the Red Cross” said Paul Camacho, emergency services director.
“The NMI chapter has a legacy of helping those in need and providing hope to families throughout the CNMI. Their humanitarian mission is fulfilled everyday by people in the CNMI community willing to help those in need” said Rock Ahulau, Red Cross disaster cycle services.
For more information about how to volunteer or make a donation to the Red Cross, call 234-3459.
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Collusion!
Thread: Collusion!
CowboyX
Let's go out with a bang! Happy New Year to all of you who voted for the traitor Donald Trump!
"Manafort held secret talks with Assange in Ecuadorian embassy, sources say
Trump ally met WikiLeaks founder months before emails hacked by Russia were published
Paul Manafort’s 2016 visit to Assange lasted about 40 minutes, one source said.
Donald Trump’s former campaign manager Paul Manafort held secret talks with Julian Assange inside the Ecuadorian embassy in London, and visited around the time he joined Trump’s campaign, the Guardian has been told.
Sources have said Manafort went to see Assange in 2013, 2015 and in spring 2016 – during the period when he was made a key figure in Trump’s push for the White House.
In a statement, Manafort denied meeting Assange. He said: “I have never met Julian Assange or anyone connected to him. I have never been contacted by anyone connected to WikiLeaks, either directly or indirectly. I have never reached out to Assange or WikiLeaks on any matter.”
It is unclear why Manafort would have wanted to see Assange and what was discussed. But the last apparent meeting is likely to come under scrutiny and could interest Robert Mueller, the special prosecutor who is investigating alleged collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia.
A well-placed source has told the Guardian that Manafort went to see Assange around March 2016. Months later WikiLeaks released a stash of Democratic emails stolen by Russian intelligence officers.
Manafort, 69, denies involvement in the hack and says the claim is “100% false”. His lawyers initially declined to answer the Guardian’s questions about the visits.
In a series of tweets WikiLeaks said Assange and Manafort had not met. Assange described the story as a hoax.
Manafort was jailed this year and was thought to have become a star cooperator in the Mueller inquiry. But on Monday Mueller said Manafort had repeatedly lied to the FBI, despite agreeing to cooperate two months ago in a plea deal. According to a court document, Manafort had committed “crimes and lies” on a “variety of subject matters”.
His defence team says he believes what he has told Mueller to be truthful and has not violated his deal.
Why Manafort sought out Julian Assange in 2013 is unclear.
Manafort’s first visit to the embassy took place a year after Assange sought asylum inside, two sources said.
A separate internal document written by Ecuador’s Senain intelligence agency and seen by the Guardian lists “Paul Manaford [sic]” as one of several well-known guests. It also mentions “Russians”.
According to the sources, Manafort returned to the embassy in 2015. He paid another visit in spring 2016, turning up alone, around the time Trump named him as his convention manager. The visit is tentatively dated to March.
Manafort’s 2016 visit to Assange lasted about 40 minutes, one source said, adding that the American was casually dressed when he exited the embassy, wearing sandy-coloured chinos, a cardigan and a light-coloured shirt.
Visitors normally register with embassy security guards and show their passports. Sources in Ecuador, however, say Manafort was not logged.
Embassy staff were aware only later of the potential significance of Manafort’s visit and his political role with Trump, it is understood.
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The revelation could shed new light on the sequence of events in the run-up to summer 2016, when WikiLeaks published tens of thousands of emails hacked by the GRU, Russia’s military intelligence agency. Hillary Clinton has said the hack contributed to her defeat.
The previously unreported Manafort-Assange connection is likely to be of interest to Mueller, who has been investigating possible contacts between WikiLeaks and associates of Trump including the political lobbyist Roger Stone and Donald Trump Jr.
One key question is when the Trump campaign was aware of the Kremlin’s hacking operation – and what, if anything, it did to encourage it. Trump has repeatedly denied collusion.
Earlier this year Mueller indicted 12 GRU intelligence officers for carrying out the hack, which began in March 2016.
In June of that year WikiLeaks emailed the GRU via an intermediary seeking the DNC material. After failed attempts, Vladimir Putin’s spies sent the documents in mid-July to WikiLeaks as an encrypted attachment.
According to sources, Manafort’s acquaintance with Assange goes back at least five years, to late 2012 or 2013, when the American was working in Ukraine and advising its Moscow-friendly president, Viktor Yanukovych.
Why Manafort might have sought out Assange in 2013 is unclear. During this period the veteran consultant was involved in black operations against Yanukovych’s chief political rival, Yulia Tymoshenko, whom Yanukovych had jailed. Manafort ran an extensive lobbying operation featuring European former politicians.
He flew frequently from the US to Ukraine’s capital, Kiev – usually via Frankfurt but sometimes through London, flight records seen by the Guardian show.
Manafort is currently in jail in Alexandria, Virginia. In August a jury convicted him of crimes arising from his decade-long activities in Ukraine. They include large-scale money laundering and failure to pay US tax. Manafort pleaded guilty to further charges in order to avoid a second trial in Washington.
As well as accusing him of lying on Monday, the special counsel moved to set a date for Manafort to be sentenced.
One person familiar with WikiLeaks said Assange was motivated to damage the Democrats campaign because he believed a future Trump administration would be less likely to seek his extradition on possible charges of espionage. This fate had hung over Assange since 2010, when he released confidential US state department cables. It contributed to his decision to take refuge in the embassy.
According to the dossier written by the former MI6 officer Christopher Steele, Manafort was at the centre of a “well-developed conspiracy of cooperation” between the Trump campaign and Russia’s leadership. The two sides had a mutual interest in defeating Clinton, Steele wrote, whom Putin “hated and feared”.
In a memo written soon after the DNC emails were published, Steele said: “The [hacking] operation had been conducted with the full knowledge and support of Trump and senior members of his campaign team.”
As a candidate Trump warmly welcomed the dump of DNC emails by Assange. In October 2016 he declared: “I love WikiLeaks.” Trump’s comments came after WikiLeaks released a second tranche of emails seized from the email account of John Podesta, Clinton’s campaign chairman.
The Trump White House subsequently sent out mixed messages over Assange and his legal fate. In 2017 and behind the scenes Assange tried to reach a deal with Trump’s Department of Justice that might see him avoid US prison.
In May 2017, , Manafort flew to Ecuador to hold talks with the country’s president-elect Lenín Moreno. The discussions, days before Moreno was sworn in, and before Manafort was indicted – were ostensibly about a large-scale Chinese investment.
However, one source in Quito suggests that Manafort also discreetly raised Assange’s plight. Another senior foreign ministry source said he was sceptical Assange was mentioned. At the time Moreno was expected to continue support for him.
Last week a court filing released in error suggested that the US justice department had secretly charged Assange with a criminal offence. Written by the assistant US attorney, Kellen Dwyer, the document did not say what Assange had been charged with or when the alleged offence took place."
Last edited by CowboyX; November 27th, 2018 at 07:53 PM.
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Sigfried
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Re: Collusion!
To prove it, you need two things.
Hard proof he met with Assange
Proof that they reached some kind of mutual agreement or a coordination of Assange's activities. If Assange was just Was only notifying him of what his plans were, that doesn't really break campaign laws. And if Assange was simply publishing information that he had, that doesn't count as campaigning generally. You have to spend money on advertising or services.
So while it shows another close connection may have been there, it doesn't quite offer a smoking gun for showing coordination between the trump campaign and someone illegally participating in the US election. (at least so far as I can tell)
Feed me some debate pellets!
MindTrap028
The fact that they met several times before in relation to other things completely and that the timing of the meetings and the actual release of information don't really line up, seems to undercut any assumption of colussion for, especially that would involve Trump.
To serve man.
Originally Posted by Sigfried
And if Assange was simply publishing information that he had, that doesn't count as campaigning generally.
He's already lying that he ever met Assange.
Looks like Mueller knew Manafort was still in contact with the White House and that the reason he plead guilty was the offer of a pardon. This looks to be a fantastic move by Mueller for if the communication was both ways he got Trump to answer questions based on what Mannafort was telling them about the investigation. It could be the move of the century.
Originally Posted by MindTrap028
It lines up perfectly, especially with Mannafort being brought on to the campaign.
Originally Posted by COWBOY
How? Trump was a t.v personality during the first two visits. And the third doesn't correlate with any released info, Which was done after he was no longer with the campaign.
He was brought onto the campaign because of what he could offer - his collusion with Russia which implicates Trump who couldn't keep his mouth shut about wikileaks.
I wonder if the fact that he never visited the consulate where will leaks guy is matters any?
You know what happens when you listen to stories that have " sources" that are in named. You are liable to be wrong and then what do you do with all the eggs?
Who told you that? Mannafort?
Apparently the embassy log in book.
the one that everyone is required to show passports and sighn etc, etc..
You know security stuff.
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November 30th, 2018, 10:55 PM #10
Supposedly there's other evidence:
"Luke Harding and Dan Collyns, the reporters behind the Guardian story, do not name their sources, although they claim to have multiple, and they write that they have seen an internal document from Ecuador’s intelligence service listing “Paul Manaford [sic]” as a visitor to the Ecuadorian Embassy in London."
Of course it could all be a trick, after all,, the likes of you fell for the "hide the decline" bullcrap concerning climate change:
"Rather than being the bombshell smoking gun that directly connects the Trump campaign to WikiLeaks, perhaps the report is something else entirely: a disinformation campaign. Is it possible someone planted this story as a means to discredit the journalists?" same source)
December 1st, 2018, 07:05 AM #11
Hahahaha!!!
Wow.. how am I the one falling for fake news when you are the one placing faith in in named sources that you are already willing to claim Trump for?
That is totally your problem for listening to gossip to start with because it fits your narrative.
I don't see any reason they would have acted to hid his actual visit by altering the log when, when he was just soon other shmuck visiting. I do see plenty of reason for people to sell false stories to a willing media about political opponents.
So it is very possible that the media is dicredditing itself. Because it is stupid.
Looks like there was collusion in the campaign, only it wasn't illegal.
Barr taking questions at a press conference where none of the reporters have seen the report yet...huh?
What!? A sitting president engaging in legal activities.
My word, that sounds bad. What is this world coming too?
Thanks for agreeing. It's still involvement with a most viscous enemy that attacked the country.
Barr is definitely acting as the President's personal lawyer instead of the country's chief law enforcement office. What a hack.
Belthazor
Originally Posted by CowboyX
Indeed, "attacked" with the truth.
Fortunately the US gov't engages in no such tactics regarding other nations elections (nor internal issues for that matter...).
Originally Posted by Belthazor
Thanks for agreeing. The support is appreciated.
I hope the Dems push to impeach over non criminal activity. I don't want to miss out on season two of President Trump (second term edition).
What they've done already is prosecute those who impeded the complete investigation into the conspiracy - those that lied, destroyed evidence, etc. You know, those "process crimes" you deem so harmless and inconsequential. Trump was certainly not exonerated. But don't worry, those who behaved so badly will have a show on your network right after your other hero...the criminal Ollie North.
There was collusion, just not enough evidence of conspiracy that could be prosecuted.
The report stated that the obstruction indictment couldn't be brought while Trump is in office and that it would, in fact, preempt constitutional processes. Plenty of evidence there. Barr's mischaracteriztion is a disgrace.
Let's wait and see what Mueller has to say about what he actually said in the report when he testifies before congress.
I am not aware of any charge that evidence was destroyed. Are you talking about Hillary Clinton?
That isn't what it said. It said that, that wasn't a consideration at all in the determination to not bring charges.
Sure thing.
I hope he leaves enough rope for the dems to pursue impeachment. As their attempt to impeach a president over non-crimes will be great for my side.
Nope. Funny you should say that though, ironic even.
Nope, that's what Barr said, of course.
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Northern Soul Mates
The aim of Northern Solemates is to provide a network of community based opportunities for physical activity – ideally targetting people who are not currently very physically active.
The Initial idea for Nothern Soul Mates arose from North Glasgow (NG) Healthy Living Community, NG CHCP Health Improvement Team, and Keep Well who were looking to increase physical activity levels in the area. The group were particularly keen to involve community based organisations from the beginning so that the programme would be rooted in the local community and to make it possible to apply for grants.
NSM initially started with walking when they held a local event “Lets Get North Glasgow Walking” in March 2009, and using partnership approaches, ensured that everyone they thought might be interested or that had a remit for physical activity in the North was invited. They also ensured that local people were aware of the day.
The aim of the day was to find out whether there was a need or want for local walking groups and to ascertain what the local community wanted this to look like.
Partners Involved
Key funders of NSM are Keep Well and Paths For All, with NG Healthy Living Community funding all 3 areas.
A steering group was established to progress the ideas from NSM. Lots of people were keen to be involved as walking and physical activity is key to the outcomes of many agencies e.g Land and Environmental Services were keen to see people walking more in the parks, Waterways Trust were keen to get people out on the towpaths.
The steering group meets every 6 weeks to oversee walking, jogging, buggy and the buggy exercise pilot. In addition to this, regular meetings of the voluntary walk leaders take place. Steering Group members are encouraged to attend these and vice versa to ensure a link between the planning partners and volunteers.
Coordination of the scheme lies with NG HLC.
The NSM Steering Group oversees all of the networks and provides support and resources for all of the walk groups.
The walking programme offers activity opportunities to the whole community, regardless of ability and also has some groups that are specific to service users of other local projects such as Glasgow Association for Mental Health and Learning Disability Services.
North Glasgow is predominantly an area of multiple deprivation therefore the groups are mainly targeted at people who are physically inactive. They target all local residents in North Glasgow via direct referral and via local organisations and services – statutory, voluntary and community organisations. The activities offered ensure that there are options for all ages, abilities and preferences with a pathway between groups.
Poster shells have been produced to ensure brand awareness and recognition of NSM within the area.
They develop walking programmes that are promoted through Health centres, GPs, Pharmacists and via Keep Well health checks. They are promoted in Glasgow Life community centres, sports facilities and libraries and in all local Social Work and Health offices.
Biannual events are held to bring walkers from different walks together to encourage networking between groups.
Through good links within North Glasgow and Walk Glasgow they have been able to provide walk leaders with additional training such as First Aid, Safety Outdoors and refresher walk leader training.
NSM has encouraged over 400 local people and workers to take part in walking, jogging and buggy groups. The ‘brand’ is now recognised across the city. Over 70% of their walkers joined a group for health and social benefits because they prefered walking to other forms of exercise.
NSM have also developed local map packs to encourage independent walking.
Their initial aim back in 2009 was to have 5 local walks and within a year they had grown to 10 groups and over 40 walk leaders.
Qualitative feedback from walkers, joggers and leaders indicate that wider health benefits are being received. Some examples include:
“I started attending one of the groups as I wasn’t enjoying failing at the gym. I couldn’t believe I had walked for 45 minutes on my first walk, I had never done anything for that long before, I have now started going to one of the jogging groups too and my husband says he hardly recognises me now that I love running.”
The programme has received national recognitions, with one of the Walk Leaders winning the Paths for All Community Volunteer Award in 2009 and NSM was awarded the Evening Times Community Champion Award for North Glasgow.
Previous work found that a lack of support was a big issue in the ongoing development and success of walking groups so rather than applying for funding to secure a Scheme Co-ordinator post, NSM opted to use a partnership approach bringing together a number of agencies.
The network approach allowed two pre-existing walks to come under the banner of Northern Sole Mates, which resulted in shared resources and efficiency savings.
Using this unique approach ensured that they could provide support for a network of walking groups and utilse the partnerships already formed in North Glasgow to ensure that the walks were sustainable.
North Glasgow Healthy Living Community and North Glasgow CHCP had members of staff with a physical activity remit who initially shared the role of scheme coordinator and provided the link between the networks and the Steering Group.
By embedding the walks into the local community, the volunteers have additional support of local organisations which ensures that the walks and leaders are fully supported and have a continued source of support. Having local people and volunteers as members of the steering groups also ensures that despite organisational structure changes and boundary changes the steering group will still be active.
The Steering Group approach has been shared and they have provided informal support to a number of areas looking at setting up similar groups including other localities. Strong links with Walk Glasgow allows shared learning with other areas in Glasgow, as well as access to wider training opportunities.
NSM developed a Walk Leader Starter Pack that has been shared with projects all over Scotland and has been adapted by a number of projects, starter packs have also been developed for Jog Leaders.
An important lesson is that it is worth investing time in people who are interested in walk leader training so that they understand what they are volunteering for.
They found that word of mouth and “community champions” are the best ways of getting people along to groups and their most successful approach has been tappping into existing community groupings of well connected individuals.
What's next for the project?
This year NSM has identified the need to maintain the existing groups, as well as ensure that they develop and promote existing brand.
They also want to continue to make all of their groups accessible, continue to work on developing follow on activities and encourage attendance from specific target groups – men, asylum seekers, BME and young people.
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When was this published?
Lead Contact Name
Ashley Pritchard
Scheme Coordinator
Northern Sole Mates
North Glasgow Healthy Living Community, 59 Charles Street, Royston, Glasgow, G21 2PR
northernsolemates@healthynorthglasgow.co.uk
North Glasgow Healthy Living Community 59 Charles Street Royston Glasgow G21 2PR
Coverage > Scotland > Glasgow City
Subject > Adults (19-64)
Subject > Older Adults (65+)
Type > Community
PublicationDate > 2012
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