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By Cassandra Clare, Sarah Rees Brennan, Maureen Johnson, Kelly Link and Robin Wasserman
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From New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Cassandra Clare comes an exciting new short story collection that follows Jem Carstairs as he travels through the many Shadow Markets around the world. Ghosts of the Shadow Market is a Shadowhunters novel.
The Shadow Market is a meeting point for faeries, werewolves, warlocks, and vampires. There, the Downworlders buy and sell magical objects, make dark bargains, and whisper secrets they do not want the Nephilim to know. Through two centuries, however, there has been a frequent visitor to the Shadow Market from the City of Bones, the very heart of the Shadowhunters’ world. As a Silent Brother, Brother Zachariah is a sworn keeper of the laws and lore of the Nephilim. But once he was a Shadowhunter called Jem Carstairs, and his love, then and always, is the warlock Tessa Gray. And Jem is searching through the Shadow Markets, in many different cities over long years, for a relic from his past.
Follow Jem and see, against the backdrop of the Shadow Market’s dark dealings and festival, Anna Lightwood’s doomed romance, Matthew Fairchild’s great sin, and Tessa Gray as she is plunged into a world war. Valentine Morgenstern buys a soul at the Market and a young Jace Wayland’s soul finds safe harbor. In the Market is hidden a lost heir and a beloved ghost, and no one can save you once you have traded away your heart. Not even Brother Zachariah.
Photo by Kelly Campbell copyright © Simon & Schuster, inc.
Cassandra Clare is the #1 New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author of The Red Scrolls of Magic, Lady Midnight, Lord of Shadows, and Queen of Air and Darkness, as well as the internationally bestselling Mortal Instruments series and Infernal Devices trilogy. She is the coauthor of The Bane Chronicles with Sarah Rees Brennan and Maureen Johnson; Tales from the Shadowhunter Academy with Sarah Rees Brennan, Maureen Johnson, and Robin Wasserman; and Ghosts of the Shadow Market with Sarah Rees Brennan, Maureen Johnson, Kelly Link, and Robin Wasserman. Her books have more than 50 million copies in print worldwide and have been translated into more than thirty-five languages and made into a feature film and a TV show. Cassandra lives in western Massachusetts. Visit her at CassandraClare.com. Learn more about the world of the Shadowhunters at Shadowhunters.com.
Sarah Rees Brennan
Sarah Rees Brennan is the New York Times bestselling author of the critically acclaimed Unspoken and The Demon’s Lexicon trilogy. Her most recent book, In Other Lands, was a Hugo Award finalist. She lives in Ireland. Visit her at SarahReesBrennan.com.
Maureen Johnson
Maureen Johnson is the New York Times bestselling author of over a dozen YA novels, including 13 Little Blue Envelopes, The Name of the Star, Suite Scarlett, and Truly Devious. Visit her at MaureenJohnsonBooks.com, MaureenJohnsonBooks on Tumblr, or @MaureenJohnson on Twitter.
Kelly Link
Kelly Link is the author of four collections, including Pretty Monsters and the Pulitzer finalist Get in Trouble. She is the cofounder of Small Beer Press and lives with her husband and daughter in Northampton, Massachusetts. Visit her at KellyLink.net.
Robin Wasserman
Robin Wasserman is the author of Girls on Fire, as well as several bestselling novels for children and young adults. She lives in Los Angeles, California. Visit her at RobinWasserman.com or follow her on Twitter at @RobinWasserman.
About The Readers
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio (June 2019)
Length: 14 disks
Runtime: 17 hours and 24 minutes
Grades: 9 and up
Teen Fiction > Fantasy > Dark Fantasy
Teen Fiction > Fantasy > Historical
Teen Fiction > Short Stories
Book Cover Image (jpg): Ghosts of the Shadow Market
Unabridged Compact Disk 9781508278696
Author Photo (jpg): Cassandra Clare
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Author Photo (jpg): Sarah Rees Brennan
Author Photo (jpg): Robin Wasserman
More books from this reader: Various
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Space and flight
Orbiting Carbon Observatory 3
in Bombs and rockets, Science, Space and flight, The environment
The first Orbiting Carbon Observatory (OCO) was lost on the way to space because of fraudulent metal provided by a supplier. The OCO was rebuilt at OCO-2, which has since collected data on the spatial distribution of carbon dioxide on Earth. OCO-3 will be attached to the International Space Station, which will further fill in […]
Supermassive black hole Messier 87
in Geek stuff, Science, Space and flight
A worldwide effort by the Event Horizon Telescope has produced the first false-colour image of a black hole.
Shuttle lesson: no crew capsule on the side designs
in Bombs and rockets, Geek stuff, History, Space and flight, STS-27/107
Of course, the Columbia and Challenger accidents have reminded us we need to be ever vigilant. Despite more than two years of careful work to prevent foam shedding from the shuttle’s main tank, my STS-114 mission lost a large piece of foam on ascent, in a circumstance very similar to what happened to Columbia on […]
Our generalization defect
in Books and literature, Geek stuff, History, Space and flight, STS-27/107
One big surprise from Michael Leinbach and Jonathan Ward’s Bringing Columbia Home: The Untold Story of a Lost Space Shuttle and Her Crew is the claim that people at NASA hadn’t anticipated the catastrophic loss of a Shuttle during reentry. That despite of the delicacy of the thermal protective tiles and the fatal consequences expected […]
What it’s like to hear but not see the Toronto Air Show
in Bombs and rockets, Geek stuff, History, Law, Politics, Psychology, Rants, Space and flight, Toronto
A tweet of mine, written in a moment of irritability aggravated by the sound of jets roaring overhead, has gotten some attention by virtue of being incorporated into some news articles about social media commentary on the Toronto Air Show. In addition to my standard gripes about the wastefulness of jet engine use, the undesirability […]
in Geek stuff, Space and flight
The Japanese robotic spacecraft Hayabusa2 has arrived at the asteroid Ryugu. Among other things, it’s meant to “use small explosives to blast a crater on the surface and collect the resulting debris”.
NASA’s Eyes
in Bombs and rockets, Geek stuff, History, Internet matters, Space and flight
NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory has some great free software available that lets you see many solar system bodies (from the sun to Jupiter’s absurd abundance of tiny moons) as well as a wide variety of space missions. Some interesting objects: Miranda, Phobos, Deimos, Io, Europa
Ham, the first primate astronaut
in Bombs and rockets, History, Politics, Science, Space and flight
Then they led him out again, trying to get him near a mockup of a Mercury capsule, where the television networks had set up cameras and tremendous lights. The reporters and photographers surged forward again, yammering, yelling, exploding more camera lights, shoving, groaning, cursing—the usual yahoo sprawl, in short—and the animal came unglued again, ready […]
The space race as single combat
in Bombs and rockets, Books and literature, History, Politics, Psychology, Space and flight
With the decline of archaic magic, the belief in single combat began to die out. The development of the modern, highly organized army and the concept of “total war” seemed to bury it forever. But then an extraordinary thing happened: the atomic bomb was invented, with the result that the concept of total war was […]
Fighter pilots’ hazardous lifestyles
in Bombs and rockets, Books and literature, History, Psychology, Space and flight
More fighter pilots died in automobiles than in airplanes. Fortunately, there was always some kindly soul up the chain to certify the papers “line of duty,” so that the widow could get a better break on the insurance. That was okay and only proper because somehow the system itself had long ago said Skol! and […]
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Getting Started with Modern JavaScript
JavaScript Object Creation: Patterns and Best Practices
April 23, 2018,
By Jeff Mott
In this article, I’m going to take you on a tour of the various styles of JavaScript object creation, and how each builds on the others in incremental steps.
JavaScript has a multitude of styles for creating objects, and newcomers and veterans alike can feel overwhelmed by the choices and unsure which they should use. But despite the variety and how different the syntax for each may look, they’re more similar than you probably realize.
Object Literals
The first stop on our tour is the absolute simplest method of JavaScript object creation — the object literal. JavaScript touts that objects can be created “ex nilo”, out of nothing — no class, no template, no prototype — just poof!, an object with methods and data:
var o = {
y: 3.14,
f: function() {},
g: function() {}
But there’s a drawback. If we need to create the same type of object in other places, then we’ll end up copy-pasting the object’s methods, data, and initialization. We need a way to create not just the one object, but a family of objects.
Factory Functions
The next stop on our JavaScript object creation tour is the factory function. This is the absolute simplest way to create a family of objects that share the same structure, interface, and implementation. Rather than creating an object literal directly, instead we return an object literal from a function. This way, if we need to create the same type of object multiple times or in multiple places, we only need to invoke a function:
function thing() {
var o = thing();
But there’s a drawback. This approach of JavaScript object creation can cause memory bloat, because each object contains its own unique copy of each function. Ideally, we want every object to share just one copy of its functions.
Prototype Chains
JavaScript gives us a built-in mechanism to share data across objects, called the prototype chain. When we access a property on an object, it can fulfill that request by delegating to some other object. We can use that and change our factory function so that each object it creates contains only the data unique to that particular object, and delegate all other property requests to a single, shared object:
var thingPrototype = {
var o = Object.create(thingPrototype);
o.x = 42;
o.y = 3.14;
return o;
In fact, this is such a common pattern that the language has built-in support for it. We don’t need to create our own shared object (the prototype object). Instead, a prototype object is created for us automatically alongside every function, and we can put our shared data there:
thing.prototype.f = function() {};
thing.prototype.g = function() {};
var o = Object.create(thing.prototype);
But there’s a drawback. This is going to result in some repetition. The first and last lines of the thing function are going to be repeated almost verbatim in every such delegating-to-prototype factory function.
ES5 Classes
We can isolate the repetitive lines by moving them into their own function. This function would create an object that delegates to some other arbitrary function’s prototype, then invoke that function with the newly created object as an argument, and finally return the object:
function create(fn) {
var o = Object.create(fn.prototype);
fn.call(o);
this.x = 42;
this.y = 3.14;
var o = create(Thing);
In fact, this too is such a common pattern that the language has some built-in support for it. The create function we defined is actually a rudimentary version of the new keyword, and we can drop-in replace create with new:
var o = new Thing();
We’ve now arrived at what we commonly call “ES5 classes”. They’re object creation functions that delegate shared data to a prototype object and rely on the new keyword to handle repetitive logic.
But there’s a drawback. It’s verbose and ugly, and implementing inheritance is even more verbose and ugly.
A relatively recent addition to JavaScript is ES6 classes, which offer a significantly cleaner syntax for doing the same thing:
class Thing {
f() {}
g() {}
const o = new Thing();
Over the years, we JavaScripters have had an on-and-off relationship with the prototype chain, and today the two most common styles you’re likely to encounter are the class syntax, which relies heavily on the prototype chain, and the factory function syntax, which typically doesn’t rely on the prototype chain at all. The two styles differ — but only slightly — in performance and features.
JavaScript engines are so heavily optimized today that it’s nearly impossible to look at our code and reason about what will be faster. Measurement is crucial. Yet sometimes even measurement can fail us. Typically, an updated JavaScript engine is released every six weeks, sometimes with significant changes in performance, and any measurements we had previously taken, and any decisions we made based on those measurements, go right out the window. So, my rule of thumb has been to favor the most official and most widely used syntax, under the presumption that it will receive the most scrutiny and be the most performant most of the time. Right now, that’s the class syntax, and as I write this, the class syntax is roughly 3x faster than a factory function returning a literal.
What few feature differences there were between classes and factory functions evaporated with ES6. Today, both factory functions and classes can enforce truly private data—factory functions with closures and classes with weak maps. Both can achieve multiple-inheritance factory functions by mixing other properties into their own object, and classes also by mixing other properties into their prototype, or with class factories, or with proxies. Both factory functions and classes can return any arbitrary object if need be. And both offer a simple syntax.
All things considered, my preference for JavaScript object creation is to use the class syntax. It’s standard, it’s simple and clean, it’s fast, and it provides every feature that once upon a time only factories could deliver.
This article was peer reviewed by Tim Severien and Sebastian Seitz. Thanks to all of SitePoint’s peer reviewers for making SitePoint content the best it can be!
Jeff Mott
Jeff has been doing frontend and backend Web development since '98 when Perl and floppy disks were a thing. Later he worked in PHP and Symfony with an agency in San Francisco. In 2009, he joined Intel and often works with NodeWebkit, Angular, C++, Python, and much more.
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> The True Endgame > [Vol. 5 pt. 11]
[Vol. 5 pt. 11]
The True Endgame by Ace_Arriande
The sun is already hanging over the far mountains by the time the party reaches them. There are only a couple of hours left before the sun sets beyond the tall, snowy peaks, but that does not matter to them. After all, thanks to time in-game moving twice as fast as it does in real life, they can just find a nice spot to set up a temporary camp and then wake from virtual reality to go do whatever they need to do in real life.
For Azalabulia, that means grading papers. For Rao, it means running to the store to buy some more alcohol and spicy chips. For Cassiel and Nell, it means playing with ferrets in real life, watching random videos online, and doing whatever chores need doing around the house since it’s their turn to do them.
Then there is Fenrir and Serra.
The only two who do not wake from virtual reality have different plans now that everybody else has left their virtual bodies under their protection.
And, for once, the plan does not involve anything lewd despite Serra being involved in it.
“Here,” Fenrir says, handing his sword in its sheath over to Serra.
“What now?” Serra asks.
“Draw it.”
“But you don’t have a sword.”
Fenrir takes Rod off of his belt and extends the living tool into the proper length of a fishing rod. “I’ve got something better.”
“Won’t a sword cut a fishing rod?”
“Come on, Serra. You’ve got to have some more faith in Rod.”
“I have faith in your rod.”
“Different rod.”
Fenrir taps the top of Serra’s head with the tip of Rod.
“Come on. You want to get stronger too, right? Then let’s teach you how to sword fight.”
“I want a hammer like Tabs.”
“All you get is a sword for now.”
“But hammers are used differently, aren’t they?”
“Learning how to fight is still learning how to fight. You still need to learn when to attack, when to defend, how to dodge – all of that. Those skills are going to transfer even if you start swinging a hammer around instead of a sword.”
“I guess.”
“Trust me. Not only should you trust me, but you should be grateful that I’m your teacher!” Fenrir declares with a confident pose. “I may not be the best swordsman ever—”
“Cass Cass is better.”
“As I was saying, I may not be the best swordsman ever, but I’m still pretty good. I taught old guild members how to fight in games before plenty of times when they were still new to VR games.”
“Will it make me better in real life, too?”
“I think so? I’m honestly not sure. I mean, for you, you would probably get better results than me since your character is just like your real self. For me, even though the system does a great job of smoothing over the transition between my real body and this one, things still don’t really feel right sometimes. You ever feel that way?”
Serra shakes her head.
“Then anything you learn how to do in-game will probably translate really well for you to real life. Though, it’s not like you have to learn how to sword fight in real life or anything. I don’t really see how any of this would help you.”
“So I can dom you.”
“You’re hoping fighting skills in-game translate to you being able to dominate me in real life?”
Serra nods and says, “I’ll be able to beat you up and get whatever I want.”
“That makes you sound like a mugger. And a rapist. A rapist-mugger.”
“It’s not rape if I ask you for permission to beat you up first.”
“Oh, you’re going to ask me for permission before beating me up to get whatever you want? Well, that just makes everything better. Congratulations, you’ve been promoted from a rapist-mugger to a friendly mugger.”
“Level up.”
“Right. You didn’t get promoted. You just leveled up. Congrats.”
“I’m the best.”
“Yes you are.”
“I bet I could kick your butt with this sword.”
“Swords are for stabbing and slashing, not for kicking.”
“I want you to stab me with your sword.”
“I can’t since you’re holding it right now.”
“Your other sword.”
“I’m beginning to believe that it’s impossible for you to go more than twenty seconds without somehow perverting whatever the current topic is. I could probably talk about intestinal worms and you would somehow turn it sexual, somehow. Actually, I know how… there’s some really weird hentai out there,” Fenrir says and shivers.
“Makes me think of spaghetti.”
“Please don’t ruin spaghetti for me.”
“Too late. Worm spaghetti.”
“You know we just bought the stuff to make that, right? What am I supposed to do when they make it and I’m the only one who looks sick when I look at it?”
“Be a man and eat it.”
“You’re cruel, Serra.”
“I’ll distract you under the table to take your mind off of it.”
“You’re a cruel pervert, Serra Berra.”
“Because I’m the best.”
“Yes, you are. Now, try swinging the sword.”
Serra drops the sheath, holds the sword in both of her hands, and just sort of waves it around rather than trying to actually swing it in any meaningful way.
“Is… that what you call swinging a sword?” Fenrir asks.
“Yeah,” Serra answers.
“Haven’t you picked up anything just from watching me and Cass?”
“We don’t fight a lot.”
“You’re not wrong, but still. Swing the sword like you mean it. I know you know how to.”
Serra shrugs, lifts the sword up over her head, and swings it down in front of her in a vertical slash.
“Aside from the fact that you were so slow that anybody would be able to counter, block, dodge, or kill you in the time it takes for you to move your arms a few inches, good job,” Fenrir says.
Serra pouts and waves the sword at him.
“That is sharp, you know.”
“It’s okay, I know you’re an M sometimes.”
“Remind me to keep all of our knives away from you the next time we wake.”
“Am I going to have to sleep with one eye open?”
Serra smirks and tries swinging the sword again, this time sacrificing form for speed.
“Faster, but sloppy. You’re not going to hit where you want to hit if you can’t swing straight.”
“But I’d still hit them.”
“What if you hit a protected spot instead of a vulnerable one because your sword went to the side? It won’t matter if you hit them since you won’t be doing anything other than opening yourself up.”
“Then how do I get better?”
“Keep doing that. Keep on swinging over, and over, and over until your arms hurt.”
“I disabled pain.”
“Then keep on swinging until they start feeling numb.”
“You’re not good at this. I want Azawaza to teach me.”
“She a caster. Unless you want her to teach you how to explode mountains—”
“Yeah. I wanna make huge explosions.”
“You already do that with my dick.”
Serra grins and points some finger guns at Fenrir.
“I hope you enjoyed that fanservice. That’s the only perverted joke you’re getting out of me until you prove to me that you can swing a sword better than… however it is you are right now.”
She goes back to pouting. “Is there anything else I need to do?”
“Swing again.”
“Other than that.”
“I just mean to swing again so I can pay attention to your form.”
She swings the sword once more as Fenrir rubs his chin.
“You’re using your wrists too much. Try to keep them straight and still. Only swing your arms.”
Serra swings again with his advice in mind.
“Perfect. See? You’ve already improved – you know how to swing straight now.”
“I’m ready for a break.”
“It’s been like, less than ten minutes. We have almost six hours to go.”
“I give up. Fighting is too hard.”
“Don’t be lazy.”
“Carry me and do all the fighting for me.”
“You can’t have sex if you’re lazy.”
“Yeah you can. You just have to do all the work.”
“Here, to make things more fun and exciting, try hitting me.”
“What if you get hurt?”
“One, it’s a game. Two, you won’t be able to hit me.”
“Sounds like a challenge.”
“That’s exactly what it is. So, come on. Try cutting me.”
Serra steps forward and swings her sword at Fenrir. He barely has to put any effort in to stepping out of the way and avoiding her swing. Then, to top things off, he taps her on the back with Rod.
“Come on. I’m right here,” Fenrir teases.
Serra straightens her hat, looks up at him, and swings!
And completely misses.
“The sword isn’t as long as you think it is. You’re short, so your arms aren’t that long, meaning you’ve got to get closer to me if you want to actually hit me,” Fenrir explains.
She takes a step forward to close the distance, and he takes a step back to maintain it.
“It’s not fair if you move away,” Serra says.
“Do you expect somebody to stand still and let you hit them?”
“No, but it’s still not fair.”
“Fighting isn’t supposed to be fair.”
“I thought knights were honorable.”
“Neither of us are knights.”
“I wanna be a knight.”
“A short, perverted knight with a giant hammer who wants to blow things up?”
“That doesn’t sound very knightly.”
“Then how do you be a knight?”
“Uh… I’m not completely sure. I’ve always been on the side that all the real knights hate, so I guess you just do the opposite of whatever I do – well, what I used to do.”
“Sounds boring. What you used to do sounds fun. Does that make you an evil knight?”
“Sure. Let’s go with that.”
“I wanna be an evil knight.”
“A short, perverted, evil knight with a giant hammer who wants to blow things up?”
“Well, I guess that sounds pretty evil knightly.”
“Then it’s settled.”
“Says the munchkin who can’t even hit me.”
Serra pouts, steps forward, and swings!
She ends up missing, again, and getting tapped on top of her head.
“I think I might have to go even easier on you than I thought,” Fenrir says.
“Let me hit you.”
“I thought you were worried about hurting me?”
“It’s only a game, and if you have pain enabled, it means you’re a masochist who wants it.”
“That’s not how it works. It’s about immersion, not masochism.”
“Only masochists think that pain means immersion.”
Fenrir taps her on the top of her head again using Rod. While she did try to avoid it this latest time, she was nowhere near fast enough and almost tripped in the process.
“You know, I think we might be approaching this the wrong way,” he says.
“Because. You want to be involved in fights more, but you have no idea how to fight. You do love firing cannons and are pretty good at that though, right?”
Serra nods and says, “Especially your cannon.”
“Of course. Anyways, maybe you would be better at ranged combat than melee combat. If me and Cass basically tank, then you and Azawaza wouldn’t ever have to worry about being attacked unless we mess up. Well, that can’t be guaranteed, but you’d get to focus more on aiming and delivering big attacks rather than having to dodge, attack, and pursue all at once.”
“Sounds easier.”
“Well, it requires a lot more skill in the aiming department, but you’re pretty good at judging that if your skill with a cannon is anything to judge you by. I think that might translate to you being a good – well, maybe not an archer. What ranged weapon could you do good with…”
“A hammer that shoots cannons.”
“As much as I think Tabs would love to try and make something like that, I’m not sure it’s possible or that it would even be allowed by the overseer. But… maybe a portable cannon isn’t too much to ask for? The only problem is that you’ll have to get even stronger so that you can carry it around properly. I doubt that it would be light.”
“I want a portable cannon. Can’t I swing it like a hammer if I have to?”
“I mean, when you look at it that way, sure. It’s basically just a really big tube hammer. I guess.”
“Tube hammer that shoots big balls.”
“But the real question is: does it shoot balls, or does it shoot balls?”
“You lost me.”
“I – I mean, like, does it shoot at balls or does it shoot balls as ammo.”
“Never mind. Anyways, you still need to learn how to dodge just in case, and swinging a sword will help you out in case you ever need to actually swing a cannon around like a hammer. Just try to dodge my attacks and swinging at Rod whenever you can.”
“Okay. Will you ask Tabs to make me a portable cannon?”
“When we get back. Promise.”
“Now then, get ready unless you want to be smacked over and over.”
“Spank me.”
Fenrir, with a deadpan expression, smacks Rod against her rear while trying to be as unerotic as possible about it.
“Ahn,” Serra fake moans, her voice just as emotionless as Fenrir’s deadpan expression.
“Come on. Let’s see how much you can improve,” Fenrir says.
The training begins once more.
At first, Serra hardly manages to avoid any of his attacks. Four out of five attacks result in her getting gently tapped by his sentient weapon of a fishing rod, and the one out of five attacks that don’t hit her usually aren’t because she did a good job of dodging. Instead, they’re because she trips and falls in an unpredictable way, so that Fenrir can try to boost her confidence a bit by going extra easy on her, and because Rock has decided to occasionally help out by nudging Serra in the right direction to dodge Fenrir’s slow attacks.
Even Rock could easily dodge his slow attacks. After seeing Serra fail to dodge so often, she started to feel bad.
Meanwhile, the only other member of the party present and awake is Shogun. As the other three train and essentially play around, Shogun stays on guard facing the mountains.
“Is this really working?” Serra asks after almost an hour of dodging attacks and rarely getting to swing her sword.
“You’re getting a bit faster, and I’ve noticed you trying to predict my attacks and dodging sooner, so I would say it is,” Fenrir says. “But, let’s switch things up.”
Serra lets out a relieved sigh and sheathes the sword. “What now?”
Serra looks up at him and tilts her head.
“If you want to carry a portable cannon and swing it around, you’re going to have to be pretty damn strong. That means you need to exercise more.” He looks at Rock. “Pick her up.”
Serra and Rock look at each other and tilt their heads in opposite directions.
“Pick her up?” Serra asks.
“Yeah. She’s the closest thing we have to a heavy weight to lift unless you want to walk around looking for a big enough boulder to lift.”
Serra and Rock both look at Fenrir.
“It’s not nice to call a girl a heavy weight,” Serra tells Fenrir.
Rock barks in agreement but her tail is still wagging anyways.
“That doesn’t matter. You still—”
Shogun’s barking interrupts them.
Rock instinctively runs to Shogun’s side and starts barking in the same direction that he’s barking in, but neither Serra nor Fenrir see anything when they look at where they’re looking.
Though, Fenrir has discovered something odd.
The wolf part of him is half-tempted to bark as well. Though, it only comes out as a stern glare at the nothingness that Rock and Shogun are staring at.
“What’s wrong?” Serra asks.
“Don’t know. Maybe something spooked him,” Fenrir answers.
Shogun shakes his head and barks even louder.
“It’s kind of scary when animals stare and bark at things you can’t see,” Serra says, “but in an exciting way.”
“You’re going to become like Nell if you associate being scared with excitement.”
“The world needs more Nell Nells.”
“You’re – wait.”
“I saw something.”
“Yeah. It was only in the corner of my eye, but I definitely saw something.”
Fenrir steps forward to place himself between what he saw and Serra.
Rock and Shogun have gone silent and are constantly looking in different directions to watch their surroundings.
“Be ready for anything,” Fenrir tells Serra.
“Like sex?”
“Not that.”
“Then it’s not really anything, and that makes it boring.”
“Not even an ocean could quench your thirst.”
Fenrir takes a deep breath and tries to relax his nerves.
“I have a feeling we’re being watched,” he says, “but I have no idea where from.”
“Where’d you see the thing?”
“It went behind that boulder up on the cliff, but it’s got a ton of cover. It’s likely moved from there by now.”
“If only I had a cannon to shoot.”
“Yeah, a ranged attack would make me feel a lot better right… wait. Hey!” he shouts at the sleeping party members in the back of the wagon. “We might be under attack!”
The avatars of Nell, Cassiel, Rao, and Azalabulia get up and form a defensive position around the wagon. Their movements might look natural as they flawlessly copy the owners of the avatars, but each one of them is being temporarily controlled by the overseer and that’s obvious going by the hazy look in their eyes.
“I forgot about that,” Serra says.
“Yeah. It’s one of the best parts of this game even though we never need to use it – well, until now. But anyways, trust me when I say that having a base attacked while everybody is offline really sucks. At least this way, avatars can fight back even if it’s not as effectively as if the actual players were here.”
“Does this mean my avatar can do lewd things to yours while we’re offline?”
“I – I don’t think so.”
“Anyways… hey, Azalabulia, fire a spell up at that boulder. Try to make the blast go off in front of it so it blasts the debris away from us.”
Azalabulia’s avatar steps in front of the group, raises her staff at the boulder, and fires a draconic blast of energy straight at it.
The blast explodes directly in front of the boulder and sends chunks of it and the surrounding ground flying in every direction, including straight down toward the party. None of the debris hits them, thankfully, but Fenrir has learned that trying to control where a magic explosions sends debris is much more difficult than he thought it would be.
“Agh! Watch where you’re firing that thing!” a girl’s voice shouts from higher up on the cliff. “You scared the specimen away!”
Fenrir and Serra look at each other as Rock and Shogun go back to barking.
“Did you hear that?” Fenrir asks.
“Gah! I finally found one, too! Do you have any idea how long it took me to find one?! They only come out on full moons when it’s not humid or windy and when they’re looking for a mate which is only once every few months! So much time spent, only to finally find one, and then have it scared away before my eyes… and you put a hole in my bug net! Agh! Dang it!” the voice rants.
“Maybe we shouldn’t have had an AI-controlled Azalabulia randomly blow up a part of the mountain,” Fenrir tells Serra.
“I kinda feel bad. She sounds really upset,” Serra replies.
“Yeah… maybe we should apologize?”
“Why we? You ordered it. I’m just standing here.”
“You’re my girlfriend. You’re supposed to stand by my side through times like this.”
“You’re on your own.”
Fenrir sighs and slumps his shoulders.
“Let’s just hope that she’s not so upset that she wants to kill us or anything,” he says.
With a wish of good luck, Fenrir looks up at where the voice is still coming from. Though, the only noises coming from the voice are those of frustration and whining now.
“Hey! Uh, sorry about that,” he shouts. “We thought you might have been dangerous and spying on us or something.”
“Why the heck would I be watching some random people?! I didn’t even know you were there!” the girl shouts back.
“You didn’t hear the barking or anything?”
“I just thought a couple of animals were in heat or something!”
“Well, uh, sorry anyways.”
“You could apologize for a million years and it wouldn’t make up for what you’ve done!”
“Is it really that big of a deal? Can’t you just look for it another time and hope you get lucky?”
“Look for it another time? Hope I get lucky? Do you have any idea how many weeks I’ve been hunting for this specimen to research?!” she shouts, sticking out from behind another boulder on the side of the mountain. It is too dark for them to see anything more than her silhouette, but what they can see of her silhouette tells them that she’s got a couple of horns and a wide pair of wings angrily flapping behind her. “I’m never going to get my promotion if I can’t bring one back! Do you know how long I’ve been stuck here looking for these things? Weeks! Weeks! And just when I finally thought I could get out of here and go back to my lab, you did this to me!”
“She’s really talkative,” Serra comments.
“I wonder if Azawaza scolds her students in the same way,” Fenrir says.
“Trismy is never going to trust me to run my own branch if I can’t even capture one stupid insect!” the girl continues whining. “Do you know how many new scholars have been promoted faster than me?!”
Hearing that word, “scholars,” sends shivers up Fenrir’s spine.
“I think this is bad,” Fenrir says. “I – I think we found another one of those crazy people.”
“Like the goblin things?” Serra asks.
“Yeah. I can’t think of any other scholars in this game.”
“They were fun.”
“They didn’t make you do a bunch of experiments with fish.”
“But they were nice.”
“Sure, but you can be nice and insane.”
“What do you even have worth protecting that you thought it would be smart to almost blow me up?!” the girl shouts more.
“Our lives?” Fenrir shouts back.
“Insignificant! The pursuit of knowledge always takes precedence!”
“You mean the pursuit of bugs?”
“It’s not a bug! It’s an insect! There’s a difference!” she continues shouting while flying out from behind the boulder, slowly coming down toward Fenrir and the group.
“Alright, alright. The pursuit of insects is more important than our lives. Got it.”
“Do you really?! I don’t think you really do understand! You don’t – what’s that?” she asks, her voice instantly changing from angry to curious.
“What’s what?”
Before Fenrir gets an answer, the girl propels herself at full speed straight towards him. Only, rather than attack him, she drops onto her knees in front of him and examines his rod, Rod.
“This flashing gem… is this an Etaíros gem?!” she asks, looking up at Fenrir with her excited, heterochromia eyes. Her right eye may be bright white while her left is a deep red, but each eye has a slitted, black pupil.
“Please be careful with those. I have a bad experience with pointy horns,” he says as her long, sharp, ivory horns come dangerously close to stabbing him in his abdomen.
Just as she has one white eye and one red eye, her ivory horns contrast against her crimson hair.
“Oh, sorry,” she says, leaning in even more which brings her face closer to his waist as she makes sure to keep her head straight. She may have just been shouting and angry with him, but now she’s making sure to keep her horns from pointing at him.
“Anyways, yeah. I think that’s what it was called before, but I haven’t heard that name in a while.”
“What kind of weapon does it turn into? Has it gained a mobile form? Does it talk yet? Can it shift during combat?”
Fenrir takes Rod off of his belt again and brings out Rod’s ultimate form.
“A fishing rod?”
“Yep. That’s why I’ve named him Rod.”
“Ooh! So, a fishing rod named Rod and you know that he’s a he?”
“Yeah. Can’t really do all that other stuff yet, but we talk by having him flash the gem. One pulse for yes, two pulses for no.”
Rod pulses once.
“I see, I see! Can I ask you questions?” she asks.
“I’m talking to Rod.”
Rod pulses twice.
“Aww, why not?” she asks.
Fenrir collapses Rod back into travel mode and places him back on his belt.
“We don’t even know who you are,” Fenrir says.
“I’m the one whose life you ruined!” she pouts, now standing up and poking her finger against his chest.
“I didn’t ruin your life. I only scared one bu—insect, and I’m sure you’ll be able to find it again.”
Meanwhile, the party members who aren’t immersed have all gone back to sleeping on the back of the wagon.
“You’re lucky I don’t light you on fire,” she says.
“Fire magic?”
“Magic? Hah! I am all natural, thank you very much!”
She looks to the side, opens her mouth, and shoots out a stream of flame that lights up their surroundings.
“Oh,” Fenrir says.
“I wanna do that,” Serra says, poking out from behind Fenrir.
Serra’s words cause the strange girl to excitedly turn to face her with glimmering eyes. “Right?!” she says, grabbing Serra’s hands and holding them between her own. “Natural powers are the best! I can breathe fire, I can fly, I can stab people with my horns, I can whip them with my tail, I can nullify magic by transforming my arms, I can cover my skin in hard scales, I can control blood with my left eye and shoot holy rays with my right eye, and—”
“None of that sounds natural at all,” Fenrir interrupts.
“It all totally is!”
“It sounds like a ton of magic.”
“It’s not magic if it’s part of my body’s functions!”
“How can your body do all of that?”
“Easy! You just combine a bunch of different body parts.”
“That doesn’t sound very easy.”
“It is once you learn this world’s secrets! I’m on a quest to not only start my own branch after I find that specimen that somebody scared away, but to combine as many different abilities as possible into one body! That’s why I have this wing from a gryphon and one from a thunderbird! My tail is from a basilisk, my horns are from a dragon, the scales on the backs of my wrists are from a land shark, and my legs are from goats!”
“Goats?”
“Yeah. I thought it’d be good to have goat legs since I’d be spending so much time in mountains.”
Fenrir looks down and confirms that she does, in fact, have goat legs from the knees down.
“So… you’re turning your body into one giant hybrid?”
“You’ve got it!”
“What about your eyes?”
“Vampire,” she points at her left eye, “and angel,” she points at her right.
Every single explanation is given with a proud smile accompanying it.
“Well, I’ve learned that there are a whole bunch of things in this world now that I didn’t know about before,” Fenrir says.
“Right, right! I want to become as much of a hybrid as possible so that I can use the natural powers of a bunch of different races! Like a blue mage but with my body instead of magic!”
“And how does finding a bug help you with that?”
“Insect! Not a bug! And, because. Trismy said he’d—oh, wait, that’s secret.”
“You can’t just tell me that something is a secret and then not expect me to be curious.”
A sly smile crawls onto her face as she looks up into Fenrir’s eyes.
“Wellll… if you want to know, I might let you know if you help me capture my target,” she says, her thick, serpentine tail sliding from side to side on the ground behind her.
Fenrir sighs and says, “Sorry. I would, but we’ve got something else we need to be doing right now.”
“Finding dragons to befriend.”
“Oh. Huh. Just go up—I mean… if you help me find that insect, I might be able to point you to some friendly dragons!”
“You’re really obvious when you’re trying to manipulate people.”
“I – I am doing no such thing.”
After a sigh, he says, “Alright. Because I feel guilty about messing your bug hun—”
“Insect.”
“—insect hunt up, I’ll help you out if you promise that you’ll help us find some dragons.”
“Deal! By the way, what’s your name?”
“Fenrir, and this is Serra,” he says and Serra nods.
“Hi,” Serra says.
“Nice to meet you!” the girl tells Serra. “I’m Eva, apprentice scholar of the Hermetic Scholars!”
Fenrir can’t help but to groan upon hearing the name of that organization again.
“Hm? What’s with that reaction?” Eva asks.
“Do you know a goblin-cat-thing by the name of Thelmes by any chance?”
“Oh! Thelmy! Yeah, I’ve seen him at the great library before. We worked together a few times before he got assigned to Port Tugator.”
Fenrir was not scared of Eva before, but he is now.
“Anyways… so how big is this insect that we’re looking for?” he asks.
“About this big,” she answers, holding her fingers up with barely any space between them.
“And… what color is it?”
“Grey.”
“So, I’m looking for a tiny, grey insect at night on a mountain covered in grey rocks with millions of places for it to hide?”
“Are you beginning to understand why I was so angry?”
“Yeah. Sorry.”
“By the way, no matter who finds it, all credit goes to me.”
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Last Updated: 09/01/19 11:33am
Cameron Bancroft scored 59 for Perth Scorchers against Melbourne Stars in the Big Bash
Cameron Bancroft scored his first fifty since his ball-tampering ban elapsed to help Perth Scorchers to victory in the Big Bash.
Bancroft, whose nine-month suspension ended in December, hit 59 from 42 balls as Scorchers beat Melbourne Stars by six-wickets after topping their 146-6 with 14 balls remaining at the MCG.
SCORECARD | AS IT HAPPENED
The opener is now eligible to play for Australia again but was overlooked for the two-Test series at home to Sri Lanka which starts on January 24.
Bancroft revealed David Warner suggested he should tamper with the ball during Australia's third Test match against South Africa last March
Bancroft has played eight Tests for Australia, scoring three fifties with a best of 82 not out against England during the 2017/18 Ashes.
The 26-year-old was banned by Cricket Australia in March after he was caught trying to use sandpaper to alter the ball in the third Test against South Africa in Cape Town.
Steve Smith and David Warner were hit with year-long suspensions for their roles in the ball-tampering affair, with Bancroft later saying the plot was devised by Warner.
Steve Smith and Warner are currently playing T20 cricket in the Bangladesh Premier League
Bancroft returned to cricket with scores of two, 19 and 24 for Scorchers against Hobart Hurricanes, Sydney Thunder and Brisbane Heat respectively.
The right-hander's fifty, which contained four fours and two sixes, came in his fourth knock against a Stars attack featuring England's Liam Plunkett.
Plunkett caught and bowled Michael Klinger en route to figures of 1-35 from 3.4 overs, while David Willey took 1-27 for Scorchers, dismissing Stars' top scorer Ben Dunk (62).
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SEGA To Hold Press Event, Game Line-Up Revealed
Posted on 9th February 2011 9th February 2011
Author Shadzter
According to a report from GoNintendo, SEGA will be holding a press event in just a few weeks time. The above image is of a list of known games and developers that will be at the event, including Super Monkey Ball 3D, Virtua Tennis 4, Conduit 2, Total War: Shogun 2 and Yakuza 4. No further details about this event are currently available, but as soon as we find out more we’ll let you know. If you hear any more information, drop us a line at thesonicstadium@googlemail.com and we’ll credit you for the find.
With Sonic’s 20th Anniversary this year, could SEGA be planning to announce a new Sonic game? According to SEGA Europe’s Alan Pritchard, two Sonic announcements are going to be made in the early part of this year, so this event would fit that timing perfectly.
Source: GoNintendo
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SoySoy says:
9th February 2011 at 12:39 am
Finally, news! Well, news about news! But still news!
Jix Hedgehog says:
Yep, my right hand pinky finger is itching. News is on it’s way soon 🙂
Casanova says:
I hope the show more of Yakuza of the end. Zombies + Kung-Fu = Awesome!
iiLunar_Sonic says:
HNNNNNG, I hope for at least a teaser 😉
9th February 2011 at 1:30 am
I think that’s the first time I’ve seen the phrases “much anticipated” and “mini-games” together.
DC111 says:
PLEAAAAAASE, a Sonic-related announcement that’s not about a compilation. Preferably Sonic Adventure 3, but anything will do. 😉
TheRobotnikExpress says:
Of course they’ll be announcing a new Sonic game, they just don’t want us to know yet because they know we’ll all freak out.
blu says:
well that does make sense. Since it is a Press event. that means its possible to let out a “Press release” of a newly announced title that was previously unnanounced (the Sonic title is confirmed, but still unannounced). I won’t hold my breath, but its nice to see some light at the end of th tunnel in regards to Sonic news.
It certainly can’t be long now. ^_^
Jamie Bailey (Yes, he's been Time Attacked) says:
9th February 2011 at 12:02 pm
Two Sonic announcements? Sonic 4: Episode 2 and a Sonic 3DS game. Yes, I’m just guessing, but I was an Assistant Producer on Sonic 4: Episode 1 (I don’t remember doing it, but watch the credits, and there I am), so I should know.
Although seriously, if one of the two announcements isn’t a 3DS Sonic game, I have to wonder what they’re waiting for.
PC the Hedgehog says:
9th February 2011 at 6:13 pm
…so, uh, we don’t know when the event even is?
Shadzter says:
@PC the Hedgehog: Nope. GoNintendo just says “in a few weeks”. They say it as if the event’s been known about for a while, but their mention is the first I’ve heard of it. I’ve searched and searched around the net, but there’s no more details out there.
Barry the Nomad says:
Phantasy Star Online 2 for US and Euro consolez plz?
sonictoast says:
I’ve been checking Sonic Stadium multiple times an hour for the last 9 days, waiting and waiting for a new game announcement… this makes me feel that the wait is almost over.
AAUK says:
Barrel. Scrape.
@AAUK:
That wasn’t the intention. I saw the news at GoNintendo and thought I’d report about it here. There’s nothing wrong with me adding a little piece of questioning as to whether or not any Sonic announcements will be made at a SEGA press event. That definitely wasn’t my focus. I’m not impatient or desperate for news.
You guys at SEGA can reveal news when you’re ready, I’m not fussed. I’m certainly not out there ‘scraping the barrel’. Just thought folks would like to know there’s a press event coming up, that’s all.
MetaRyan says:
AT LEAST 2 games. Also, they will be revealed before April.
SonikkuHedgehog says:
Hopefully a new Sonic Fighter.
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VAIO Tabletop and Media Gallery - Support of the Facebook and YouTube features discontinued.
On the 20th of April 2015, Google will be updating the Application Programming Interface (API) of YouTube. Similarly, on the 30th of April 2015, Facebook will be updating its own API.
Unfortunately, as a result of these updates, we will no longer be able to support their features in:
VAIO Tabletop
The Facebook feature in VAIO Tabletop will be discontinued on the 30th of April.
The YouTube and Facebook features in Media Gallery will be discontinued on April 20 and 30 respectively.
Fortunately, there are still plenty of ways for you to upload and share content, photos or videos to Facebook and YouTube, namely by using their respective websites directly, mobile applications, etc.
NOTE: These applications are only pre-installed/available on select VAIO models.
How to create support folders using VAIO Recovery Utility?
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Explore Scotland
Welcome to Scotland! A gem of a country situated in the north of the British Isles, Scotland has many treasures crammed into its compact territory 31,000 square miles.
Vast, open skies, ancient architecture, romantic wilderness, unique wildlife and some of the most stunning landscapes that you could only believe to be real in your dreams!
A land with many layers of rich history, a place where every corner tells a story from the Battle of Bannockburn in medieval times, to the mysterious waters and legend of Loch Ness and the hundreds of castles steeped in history. A place home to so much wildlife found nowhere else in Great Britain where golden eagles soar above the lochs and mountains of the northern Highlands, minke whales breach off the coast of Mull and the friendly dolphins inhabit the Aberdeen coastline.
And let’s not forget the culture and arts, be it the poetry of Robert Burns, the crime fiction of Ian Rankin or the songs of Emeli Sandé, Scotland’s cultural exports are appreciated around the world every bit as much as whisky, tweed and tartan. The capital Edinburgh plays host to some of the most world-renowned festivals and events, be it the International Festival, Festival Fringe and Royal Military Tattoo, all of which are packed into August!
This is a truly magnificent and fiercely independent country, proud of its history and traditions, and one which continues to make its mark in this modern world. A magical realm where you’ll receive a very big welcome from its very friendly and down-to-earth people.
Our Tour Highlights
Edinburgh & Glasgow – Festivals, Art & Military Tattoos
Edinburgh, the stunning capital city of Scotland, has an abundance of fantastic attractions ...more
Royal Connections & Romantic Wilderness
Stretching out on the north east coast of Scotland, Aberdeen is bordered by the majestic Cairngorms National Park and panoramic sea views. ...more
Historic Stirling, Loch Lomond & The Trossachs
Stirling, the ancient capital of Scotland lies at the heart of the nation’s history as the former seat of Scottish royalty. ...more
Fort William, Scottish Isles and Steam journeys
Towering majestically over Fort William is Ben Nevis, Britain’s highest mountain. ...more
Performance Venue Highlights
St Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh
Also known as the “High Kirk of Edinburgh”, St. Giles’ Cathedral is situated on the city’s famous Royal Mile, between the Castle and Holyrood Palace. It’s famous for being the base of 16th century minister John Knox, known for his firebrand speeches and less so for ordering that all dogs should have freedom of the church, after his friend’s life was saved by a brave canine.
Perfect for: Choirs and Orchestras
Repertoire: Sacred and classical
Performance times: Lunchtime recitals Weekdays and Saturdays
Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Edinburgh
The world’s largest arts festival takes place in Scotland’s capital in August and welcomes all performance groups utilising a wide variety of venues ranging from professional theatres to a double decker bus! People from all over the world flock to the city to admire the artists and soak up the unique atmosphere. In 2018, the festival welcomed 2.7 million visitors, thousands of artists, sold over 3 million tickets and hosted 3000 performances!
Perfect for: Any group
Repertoire: Mixed
Performance times: Annual event throughout August. 2019 Festival taking place from the 2nd-26th August with applications due by January 2019.
Grassmarket, Edinburgh
Nestled in the heart of Edinburgh’s historic Old Town, Grassmarket is one of the most vibrant and picturesque areas of the city. This lively square is one of many outdoor areas in Scotland’s capital suitable for performances of all types. The surrounding taverns once quenched the thirst of the local cattle traders, but now serve as a magnet for locals and tourists alike.
Perfect for: Bands, Choirs, Orchestra and Performing Arts groups
Performance times: Daytime throughout the year
The Royal Mile, Edinburgh
Located just a stone’s throw from the world-famous Royal Mile, connecting Edinburgh Castle with the Palace of Holyroodhouse, there are a variety of outdoor concert possibilities available to you. Perform in beautiful gardens with the magnificent Gothic Scott Monument as your backdrop, the Mound Precinct, a regular performance spot for artists next to the National Galleries or Hunter Square, just off the Royal Mile.
Canongate Kirk, Edinburgh
This unusual looking church has a simple but pretty interior. Being the parish church of the Castle of Edinburgh there are many military connections represented by embroidery, tapestries and standard flags. The church is an oasis of peace on the busy Royal Mile and was recently chosen as the wedding venue for royal couple Zara Phillips and Mike Tindall.
Perfect for: Choirs and small musical ensembles
Performance times: Friday and Saturday evenings
Church of the Holy Rude, Stirling
The Church of the Holy Rude, situated adjacent to the hilltop castle of historic Stirling was the coronation site of the infant James VI of Scotland (later James I of England) following the forced abdication of his tragic mother, Mary Queen of Scots. The stunning nave still has its original medieval oak beamed roof intact.
Performance times: Evenings or more informal afternoon performances in summer
St Machars Cathedral, Aberdeen
The Cathedral Church of St. Machar is set in the green surrounds of Old Aberdeen, close to the University. It was founded in the dark ages by a follower of St Columba, but the building dates back to the middle ages. William Wallace’s left arm is said to be buried here! The church welcomes sacred and secular choirs to perform evening concerts.
Performance times: Evenings
St Margaret’s, Braemar
This former episcopal church and listed building of outstanding significance for its architecture, was built in the 19th Century during Queen Victoria’s reign. After some years of deterioration, the building has been brought back to life and transformed into an impressive arts and performance venue for Royal Deeside. The acoustic and atmosphere makes it a glorious venue in which to perform!
Perfect for: Choirs, Bands and Orchestras
St Andrew’s Cathedral, Inverness
Britain’s northernmost cathedral is an impressive Victorian building situated on the banks of the River Ness. With views across to the town centre and the turrets of Inverness Castle, where Macbeth is said to have murdered Duncan and a short drive to Loch Ness for some monster hunting you will be able to combine your concert with fascinating excursions into the Scottish Highlands.
Performance times: Daytime and evening concerts possible subject to the church calendar of events
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Mercure Peebles Barony Castle Hotel, Eddleston, near Peebles
Rural 16th century castle hotel with stunning exterior located 5 miles from Peebles and 18 miles from Edinburgh.
Contemporary rooms equipped with TV, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities.
Hotel facilities include a stylish restaurant, bar, lounge and outdoor terrace. Leisure facilities include an indoor swimming pool, spa bath, sauna and mini-gym.
The Winnock, Drymen, near Loch Lomond
Charming, award-winning hotel overlooking the village green in pretty Drymen just a short drive from Loch Lomond.
Traditional Rooms furnished in tartan equipped with TV, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities.
Hotel facilities include a restaurant, bar and regular in-house entertainment.
Alexandra Hotel, Fort William, Inverness-shire
Located in the heart of the popular tourist destination of Fort William, the Alexandra hotel provides traditional warm Scottish hospitality.
Traditional Rooms equipped with TV, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities.
Hotel facilities include a traditional, restaurant and cosy bar area.
Grant Arms Hotel, Grantown-on-Spey, Cairngorms
Located in the heart of Grantown-on-Spey, this gem of a hotel offers modern comforts whilst retaining its traditional character. In 1860, Queen Victoria and Prince Albert stayed here!
Comfortable Rooms equipped with TV, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities.
Hotel facilities include an ornate restaurant and cosy bar.
This itinerary is for guidance only and will be tailored to meet your exact tour requirements. The excursions and concerts featured below will be subject to your chosen tour dates, availability and budget. Please get in touch to discuss your potential tour in more detail and other opportunities available to your group!
Day 1 Travel to your destination from your chosen collection point Welcome drink at the hotel and time at leisure Group evening meal at your hotel in Peebles and time to socialise!
Day 2 Morning visit to Edinburgh to explore this wonderful city Lunchtime concert at St Giles Cathedral or at an outdoor location near The Royal Mile Evening meal at the hotel and evening activity
Day 3 Day excursion to continue your exploration of Edinburgh or visit nearby Glasgow Afternoon concert and optional evening meal in Edinburgh or Glasgow Evening meal at the hotel
Day 4 Morning excursion to Floors Castle, the largest inhabited castle in Scotland Afternoon visit to Jedburgh and Abbotsford, home of Sir Walter Scott and onward travel to hotel in Winnock Evening meal at the hotel in Winnock
Day 5 Day excursion to historic Stirling Afternoon concert in the Church of the Holy Rude Evening meal at the hotel in Winnock
Day 6 Morning visit to Loch Lomond & Trossachs with boat cruise and travel onwards to Fort William After exploring the beauty of this region, we take a very scenic drive north to the Highlands of Scotland and hotel in Fort William Evening meal and overnight in Fort William
Day 7 Follow in the footsteps of Harry Potter with a magical adventure on the Jacobite Steam train travelling across the Glenfinnan Viaduct Lunch and leisure time in Mallaig and return to Fort William by train Farewell meal at the hotel
Day 8 Depart after breakfast for the mystical shores of Loch Ness, home of the fabled monster ‘Nessie’. Afternoon visit to the city of Inverness with optional visit to concert at St Andrew’s Cathedral Overnight in Grantown-on-Spey
Day 9 Day trip to Royal Deeside with a visit to the grounds of Balmoral Castle and Crathie Church Afternoon concert at St Margaret’s in Braemar and leisure time in Grantown-on-Spey Farewell meal at the hotel
Day 10 Optional morning excursion Onward journey home
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BOEM elaborates on map for New York Bight areas for offshore wind
By Michael Bonnermbonner@s-t.com
NEW BEDFORD — Walter Cruickshank, the acting director of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, provided some details to an otherwise ambiguous map the agency released last week for potential offshore wind sites along the New York Bight Call area.
The map featured four sections of land off the coasts of Long Island and New Jersey and included shaded areas deemed as “primary recommendations” and “secondary recommendations.”
The labels left commissioners at the Port Authority confused.
“There’s secondary and primary leases,” Port Director Ed Washburn said at last week’s meeting. “We're not exactly sure what secondary or primary means other than one they prefer over the other. We don’t know exactly why.”
In an interview with The Standard-Times earlier this week, Cruickshank elaborated on the map.
“It’s not a decision yet,” he said “But it’s things we want to get some feedback on before we make a decision on what areas we’ll conduct the environmental analysis on.”
The idea of primary and secondary areas, Cruickshank said, was to elicit discussion from stakeholders. However, they also represented areas where BOEM felt the least conflict existed among fishermen, wind developers, the Department of Defense, environmentalists and others claiming any kind of value in the areas.
The conflicts that arose in the areas not shaded at all, Cruickshank said, were too large to overcome.
“Any area you pick is still going to have some conflicts,” Cruickshank said. “This was the primary sort of our view where there might be some ability to manage conflict and move forward.”
The map provides a foundation for discussion at a meeting set to be held in New York City on Wednesday.
The meeting's objectives include facilitating a discussion about BOEM’s Wind Energy Area Identification process and updating the New York offshore wind task force and stakeholders on developments of the area such as the map. Discussion could also extend to the areas that didn’t fall in either primary or secondary recommendations.
“We really didn’t see a path forward in those areas,” Cruickshank said. “Though again, if people during this conversation want to ask us to revisit that, we certainly could.”
BOEM is hopeful more concrete versions of the maps could come in early 2019, Cruickshank said. Environmental studies would follow.
The area designated for potential offshore wind in the New York Bight area has drawn concern from the fishing industry, specifically scallopers. There’s a fear some have that 40 to 50 percent of the scalloping grounds harvested by New Bedford fishermen fall within potential leasing area for wind developers.
At last week’s Port Authority meeting, Mayor Jon Mitchell highlighted the importance of New Bedford sending a representative to the meeting in New York.
Regardless of who attends Wednesday’s meeting, Cruickshank said, New Bedford will be heard.
“The important thing for us is that the public dialogue continues,” he said. “We know this is an area that has a lot of things going on in it. Our goal is to try to find ways for the wind industry and all of the other current users to co-exist.”
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Chapel Hike 73: Developing relationships
By Maria Pinel Joint task Force-Bravo Public Affairs
220 volunteers from Joint Task Force-Bravo and the SPMAGTF-SC participate in Chapel Hike 73 providing donated goods to the people of El Taladro, a local community in Comayagua near Soto Cano Air Base, 29 July 2017. (US Air Force photo by SRA Julie Kae/released)
220 volunteers from Joint Task Force-Bravo and the SPMAGTF-SC participated in Chapel Hike 73 providing donated goods to a local community near Soto Cano Air Base, 29 July 2017. Children form a local school perform traditional Honduran dances to greet the volunteers. (US Air Force photo by SRA Julie Kae/released)
EL TALADRO, Comayagua, Aug. 3, 2017 —
More than 200 soldiers, airman and marines from Joint Task Force-Bravo and the Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force - Southern Command participated in Chapel Hike 73 last Saturday, providing more than 5,000 pounds of donated food for the community of El Taladro in Comayagua, Honduras.
Chapel Hikes are part of the JTF-Bravo Chapel volunteer programs where personnel hike or walk to a neighbor community near Soto Cano to deliver donated food, supplies and necessary items allowing service members an opportunity to explore the region while giving back to the community.
The initiative for these hikes came from Herberth Gaekl, a Honduran firefighter at the JTF-Bravo 612th Fire Department, who participated in many outdoor activities near Soto Cano and encouraged personnel to join him and enjoy the Honduran country side while exercising and getting to know the community.
A JTF-Bravo chaplain accompanied him on his hikes and they began incorporating small scale donations that they could carry to the communities, as they were continuously joined by more service members, but it wasn’t until 2007 when they started receiving logistical support and Chapel Hikes became an official volunteer program.
“After it became official we started making better coordination,” said Gaekl. “We now go to the communities, speak to the leaders and ask if they would like to accept the donation. Then all volunteers contribute to come up with the donation together and share with the community.”
Relationships with the community
Chapel Hikes are about so much more than walking to a destination on a Saturday morning. They are about developing a relationship with the community and the country that service members deployed at Soto Cano temporarily call home. Every volunteer contributes, touching the lives of those who receive the donations all while developing spiritual resiliency.
Each volunteer carries one or two bags weighing approximately 20 pounds each and hand delivers them to a family representative in the community. Volunteers also bring soccer balls, provided by the Kick for Nick foundation, as well as piñatas to spend time playing with the children.
Carmen, one of the community leaders who helped identify the families in most need talked about her appreciation, saying that it is truly a blessing and remarkable humanitarian support for 259 families, not only from El Taladro but also from the smaller villages surrounding it.
On this particular hike, which is the largest one to date, Chaplain (Maj) Eric Wismar, JTF-Bravo command chaplain, said “It was great seeing everyone working together, walking together, talking together, making a difference together – it truly embodied our JTF-Bravo motto of “One Team, One Fight!” and it was great to witness and be a part of.”
Wismar also said that because they have done this so many times they are fortunately prepared to receive many people and are already in the planning process for the next venture.
“It’s about developing relationships and giving back to the community. We want to be a blessing for them at the same time that they are a blessing for us,” said Wismar. “Fostering security, ensuring stability and promoting prosperity in the region – that’s what we are all about as a task force.”
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Accountancy firm raises more than £800 for Children in Need
By Jo Barnes
Winner of The Great Green&Co Bake Off Sonia Board and Director Nick Park
Cwmbran-based Green & Co Accountants and Tax Advisors has raised £837.50 for Children in Need.
The team held ‘The Great Green & Co Bake Off’ and a raffle with prizes including a one month gym membership, family entry passes to local attractions and meal vouchers at popular restaurants.
Ed Gooderham, director at Green & Co, said: "We’re thrilled to have raised over double what we did last year.
"It's such an important cause, and to raise more than £800 in a day is incredibly rewarding. Our team is always passionate about raising money for charity. I’d like to thank everyone who got involved with our very own version of the bake off and all the local businesses who donated prizes for the raffle. It wouldn't be successful without all of their support and hard work. Another year, another Children in Need target beaten.”
Green & Co Accountants and Tax Advisors specialise in business growth and tax minimisation for businesses across Wales and the South West of England.
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Home Issues FG Asks Saudi Arabia To Invest In Refineries
FG Asks Saudi Arabia To Invest In Refineries
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr Ibe Kachikwu, has said the Federal Government is asking Saudi Aramco for some investment into the nation’s refineries.
Kachikwu stated this on Wednesday while speaking with ‘Bloomberg Daybreak: Americas’ on the sidelines of the Financial Sector Conference, at Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
“We are looking at cooperation along very multi levels. For example, we are asking for some investments into four of our refineries,” he said.
The nation’s refineries, which are located in Port Harcourt, Kaduna and Warri, have a combined installed capacity of 445,000 barrels per day but have continued to operate far below the installed capacity for many years.
The minister added, “We are looking at the potential for Liquefied Natural Gas investment. We are looking at some straight trade deals in terms of our DSDP programme, to see how they (Saudi Arabia) can participate and bring in products into the country.”
The direct sale of crude oil and the direct purchase of products started in 2017. Under the DSDP model, selected overseas refiners, trading companies and indigenous companies are allocated crude supplies in exchange for the delivery of an equal value of petrol and other refined products to the NNPC.
Kachikwu and the President of Saudi Aramco had discussed investment options in the mid and downstream sector, Nigeria’s petroleum ministry said on Wednesday in a tweet.
The ministry, on its Twitter feed, said Kachikwu and Aramco officials including its president discussed “areas of shared investment interests and existing viable investment options in the midstream and downstream sector.”
In another tweet, it said Kachikwu held talks with Saudi Arabia’s energy minister to “cement the budding interest to support Nigeria’s infrastructure development in the oil sector.”
Aramco is expanding downstream operations such as refining and petrochemicals production as part of its drive to become the world’s largest integrated energy firm.
Nigeria imports the bulk of its petrol, despite being Africa’s biggest crude oil producer, due to its dilapidated refineries.
The talks are the latest between Nigerian and Saudi officials. In February, President Muhammadu Buhari said the country – a member of the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries – was willing to reduce oil output to help secure higher prices after an envoy from Saudi Arabia called for better adherence to a deal on production cuts.
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StudioBox Presents - Nathan Haines 17th August - Trafalgar Centre Nelson
NATHAN HAINES CELEBRATES ‘SHIFT LEFT’
WITH THE ORIGINAL SHIFT LEFT BAND FOR ONE SOUTH ISLAND SHOW ONLY AUGUST 17TH AT THE TRAFALGAR CENTRE, NELSON
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Originally released in 1994, the album is a subtle, astute meltdown of jazz and hip-hop by the preternaturally mature Haines and his fellow musicians whose diverse backgrounds came into play across the 11 originals. The album was released by Verve Records in the UK in 1995 and remains New Zealand's biggest selling jazz album, while also forming the blueprint for Nathan’s future releases and his international career path.
“To say Shift Left was a landmark in New Zealand music is an understatement,” says Simon Grigg (who released the NZ edition on his Huh! Label), “but it didn’t arrive out of the blue. The genesis came with the new generation, bands like The Jazz Committee and Freebass, both featuring the precocious, hugely talented saxophonist Nathan Haines and his equally talented guitarist brother Joel.
“What made Nathan and these players unique was the way they fused hip-hop and Urban Pasifika with experimental improvised jazz, often live at Cause Celebre in intense sessions that would sometimes not start until 1am and last until dawn.”
Those sessions ultimately led to the formation of the Shift Left band, comprising some of the most virtuoso performers to ever join together both in the studio and on stage in New Zealand. This special evening sees the original Shift Left band reunited after 25 years featuring Nathan’s brother Joel Haines on guitar, keyboardist Kevin Field, New York based bassist Richard Hammond, drummer Mickey Ututaonga, Puerto-Rican born percussionist Miguel Fuentes (ex Grover Washington band) and guest Hammond organ player Alan Brown. It really will be a very very special night!
With this excellent remastered reissue – and three new remixes from drummer/producer Julien Dyne, Haines with DJ/producer Frank Booker, and P-Money – this innovative album sounds contemporary but is also a reminder of the period which created it. Shift Left is available in double LP, CD, digital and streamable formats and Nathan Haines and the Shift Left band bring the music to life once again on stage at the Trafalgar Centre on 17th August.
With this event proudly hosted in Nelson, We have partnered with Tasteology to bring you the best Nelson wines, beers and ciders and 7010 your local who have created us a Picnic Box for 2 showcasing Nelson’s finest culinary artisans.
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Why Kendra Scott’s Secret Weapon Is Mentors
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“Every single day I wake up and I’m running a company bigger than it was the night before,” Kendra Scott says, “which is a pretty phenomenal thing, right?” But at every stage, no matter how much her company has grown, the founder of jewelry behemoth Kendra Scott Design is looking to other people who have been there and done that.
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“I think for entrepreneurs to ask for help is not a sign of weakness; it’s an incredible sign of strength.”
“Mentors are incredibly important,” she says. Despite being 100 percent owner of her company, which she bootstrapped from the beginning, Scott still created an advisory board in the early days. “I wanted to have a sounding board and bring people in who had run successful businesses. I think for entrepreneurs to ask for help is not a sign of weakness; it’s an incredible sign of strength.”
Of the numerous mentors Scott says have helped her through the years, a couple stand out. From a young age, she looked to her aunt, who was a department store fashion director. Steve Hicks, founder of the company that was a predecessor of iHeart Media, is another powerful mentor for her.
Scott emphasizes that mentors don’t have to come from your industry. “It really is just people who you admire, respect and look up to. I’m always looking for new mentors and asking people, ‘Hey, if you were in my shoes, what would you do?’ It’s pretty amazing what you can get from that.”
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Kendra Scott was featured on the April 2016 cover of SUCCESS magazine. Read the story here: Meet Kendra Scott, Homemade Millionaire
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Depression Is Contagious: How the Most Common Mood Disorder Is Spreading Around the World and How to Stop It by Michael Yapko
Depression is the world's most common mood disorder, and it is spreading like a viral contagion. You...
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Depression is the world's most common mood disorder, and it is spreading like a viral contagion. You can't catch depression in the same way you catch a cold, but the latest research provides overwhelming support that moods spread through social conditions, defining depression as more a social problem than a medical illness. Our social lives directly shape our brain chemistry and powerfully affect the way we think and feel-and our brains can change for the better with healthy social circumstances as much as they can change with medication. Drugs may address some of depression's symptoms, but Dr. Yapko convincingly argues that we need to treat depression at its root, by building social skills and improving relationships, in order to halt the spread of this debilitating disorder. Filled with practical exercises and illustrative examples, his groundbreaking plan guides readers to identify key social patterns that reinforce depression so they can learn the skills to overcome depression and even prevent new episodes from occurring. Provocative and controversial as well as prescriptive and hopeful, Depression Is Contagious investigates the social phenomenon of depression's epidemic-like spread while offering a more realistic road to recovery.
Michael Yapko
Michael Yapko, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist, author, and internationally recognized expert on the subjects of treating major depression, brief forms of psychotherapy, and the clinical applications of hypnosis in psychotherapy and behavioral medicine. He has written ten books as sole author, of which three were trade books with major publishers (Breaking the Patterns of Depression (Random House/Doubleday, now in its eleventh printing), Hand-Me-Down Blues: How to Stop Depression from Spreading in Families (St. Martin's), and Suggestions of Abuse: True and False Memories of Childhood Sexual Trauma (Simon & Schuster)), and three books as sole editor, dozens of articles and chapters in books, and the section on Treating Depression, for the Encyclopedia Britannica Medical and Health Annual. Hand-Me-Down Blues was the first book to address how depression affects families. Suggestions of Abuse was the first on the subject of the unreliable nature of recovered memories. He was recently given a Lifetime Achievement Award from the International Society of Hypnosis, a professional organization that represents physician and psychologist researchers in over 30 countries.
Foreword Erving Polster Polster, Erving 1 Depression Doesn't Arise in a Social Vacuum: The Social Foundation of Depression 1 2 Other People Are Not Just Like You: Frames of Reference, Flexibility, and Acceptance 25 3 Expectations and Relationship Satisfaction: Learn to Assess Others Realistically 45 4 Thinking Too Much and Too Deeply: Learn to Take Action 69 5 Don't Bring Others Down with You: Learn to "Lighten Up" 88 6 Self-Deception and Seeking the Truth: Learn to Test Your Beliefs 112 7 Drawing the Lines: Protect Your Personal Boundaries 133 8 Marriage Can Save Your Life: How to Keep Yours Healthy 156 9 Hand-Me-Down Blues: Learn to Reduce Your Child's "Depression Inheritance" 178 10 Afterword 199 Notes 203 Appendix A Exercises to Pause and Reflect and Learn by Doing 211 Appendix B Self-Help Materials 213 Appendix C Websites of Note 215 Acknowledgments 217 Index 219
Financial success is relating to obtaining all that you planned to have. It's discovering that you have carried out your your desired goals or fulfilled your plans and it's rousing up in the morning feeling the winner rather than becoming defeated.The resulting feelings success furnishes will make you stroll with pride in the street with confidence while being thankful and satisfied. In spite of common beliefs, there are no successful or failed individuals but alternatively there are men and women who have the possibilities to succeed and who do tasks that helps them grasp this potential and there are men with the same possibilities who don't do those things.The only thing you require to do to succeed is to do precisely what highly effective people did. When you go through and through all of the insight you will acquire the outlook of a impressive person and this will help you reach financial success. If you really want to be a success then you need to have a strong comprehension of certain models that can reduce your potential and that can make you unsuccessful. If you do not have aspirations or strategies then you are going to be a part of other some people's campaigns. If you won't organize to be the manager at your work then someone else in your team will do so and if you don't strategize to get that high status occupation then someone else who organized and worked for it will take it from you. If you do not organize you will get swept away by the men and women who do. The original detail that comes to the mind of most folk with struggles is that they will begin to think of their problems as limits to their achieving success. The instant you commence to observe your predicaments as stumbling blocks, you start off to have added struggles because anxiety sets in, fear shows its head, and these are other substantial predicaments on their own. The actual facts is, the ways you see your troubles decides exactly how they will affect you.
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William Eyre (1891-1979) - Signed and Framed Oil, Loch Ryan, Galloway
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A stunning loch scene in Eyre's distinctive painterly style. There is much more freedom to the brushstroke in this piece. The paint has been applied in thick rapid movements reaching a subtle impasto to the sky area. This draws the viewers eye to a complex mesh of summer pinks and peach colours, perfectly capturing the tranquil atmosphere of Loch Ryan. Eyre's often uses clouds as a compositional focal point in his work. His deep connection with the natural world allows him to visualise the hidden tensions present in landscape. An emphasis on the reflective backdrop allows for a panoramic, Turner-esque interpretation of the Scottish coast. Beautifully presented in a gilt frame with ribbon detail and beading, with a painted white slip.
Provenance: no. 20 in the James Harvey British Art exhibition catalogue.
Signed and incsribed on the reverse. On board.
42.7 x 57.6cm (16.8" x 22.7")
Framed Size: 58.7 x 74.2cm (23.1" x 29.2")
Provenance: Many of the works in this collection were exhibited at the exhibition 'William Eyre: A Gentleman's Travels' by James Harvey at Mallett's, Chelsea, November 2008.
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William Eyre (1891-1979) was a landscape painter of extraordinary talent who exhibited at the Croydon Art Society for the best part of twenty years, with the likes of Hesketh Hubbard, PRBA, ROI, FSA, Jack Merriott, RI, William Watkins, RI, William Fryer and Cicely Mary Barker.
In 1971, Eyre moved to North Wales where he remained for the rest of his life, however he still regularly contributed to the Croydon Art Society’s exhibitions, although he no longer put his works up for sale. His works record the myriad of places that he visited, not only in England but on the Continent, and cover all seasons, but it was the sublime landscapes of Northern Wales that proved to be his final and most haunting inspiration; he died there in 1979.
Eyre’s works show considerable skill in the handling of both oil and watercolour, two very different mediums, and his landscapes have even been likened to Whistler. His confidence, sense of drama and simplicity of technique has also drawn comparisons with Cotman and there is a clear link to be made with the work of Edward Seago, seen in the soft play of light across Eyre's coastal landscapes.
Our collection of watercolours and oils by Eyre includes stunning views of the artist’s beloved Welsh landscape, including Deganwy and Mawddasch Estuary. Other locations featured include Ludlow in Shropshire, Yarmouth on the Isle of Wight, Woodbridge in Suffolk, Roundstone in Ireland, Windsor and many others. Most of the works are signed by the artist and titled and dated to the reverse. Many of these works were also exhibited at a special exhibition in November 2008 entitled 'William Eyre: A Gentleman's Travels' which was hosted by James Harvey British Art at Malletts in Chelsea.
Loch Ryan, United Kingdom
William Eyre (1891-1979)
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John A. Case - Set of Three Contemporary Watercolours, Bristol Harbourside
A charming and vibrant set of three watercolour studies of Bristol Harbourside with residential houses by the artist John A. Case. Unsigned. On watercolour paper.
18.1 x 25.6cm (7.1" x 10.1")
Sheet: 20 x 29.2cm (7.9" x 11.5")
From a large collection of oils and watercolours by the British artist John Case.
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John Case was a British artist based in Bristol, known for his oil and watercolour landscapes. Case first became interested in photography, but quickly developed a passion for painting. He joined Twyford Art Club in Shirehampton and then the Clifton Arts Club. Case appeared on TV painting scenes of Bristol and became an expert in modern gadgetry, frequently used his iPad for sketch painting.
Welsh Back, Bristol, City of Bristol, England, United Kingdom, BS1 4SP
John A. Case
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‘Rags to Roses’ excerpt: Going for two
(n 2009, then-senior running back Toby Gerhart (7) carried the team on his back. In Stanford's 55-21 blowout of USC, the workhorse rumbled for 178 yards on 29 carries, as the Trojans could not find a way to stop power. (Stanford Daily File Photo)Stanford Daily File Photo)
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The following is an excerpt from The Daily’s upcoming book, “Rags to Roses: The Rise of Stanford Football,” by Joseph Beyda, George Chen and Sam Fisher. The book will be sold electronically starting on July 15, and we will publish excerpts every Friday, including today’s installment on the 2009 season. Scroll down to the bottom of the page to sign up for updates on ordering information and future excerpts.
With a 42-21 lead and 10:29 to play, most teams would be content to just run out the clock. The Cardinal stuck to the ground the rest of the way against USC — but not because it was done playing football. Stanford had exhausted its rival’s defense, and the Cardinal was going to take advantage with its trademark: power. On first down, sophomore right guard David DeCastro pulled as senior running back Toby Gerhart crashed for 2 yards on the left side. On second down it was DeCastro pulling again, paving the way for a 7-yard Gerhart gain. That’s when, as the Cardinal lined up for third-and-1, a Trojan defensive lineman spoke up to senior center Chase Beeler.
“If you guys run power one more time, I’m done,” he said. “I’m subbing myself out.”
In 2009, then-senior running back Toby Gerhart (7) carried the team on his back. In Stanford’s 55-21 blowout of USC, the workhorse rumbled for 178 yards on 29 carries, as the Trojans could not find a way to stop power. (Stanford Daily File Photo)
Andrew Phillips pulled, Owen Marecic took out his man and Gerhart bounced outside for a 29-yard gain.
“As a player, that’s something that you kind of dream about,” Beeler says, “when your opponent is literally begging you to relent, and just throwing in the towel.”
Stanford ran power three more times as Stepfan Taylor and Gerhart moved the ball 65 yards on just six plays. After Gerhart punched it in on his 29th carry of the afternoon, he jogged calmly back to the sideline as usual. The next thing he knew, Taylor was running onto the field as Jim Harbaugh shouted for a two-point conversion. Confused and exhausted, Gerhart asked his coach what was going on.
“I want to put 50 on these motherf***ers,” Harbaugh replied.
Taylor was stopped just short of the goal line and ran off the field to a chorus of boos. But Stanford’s players were on the same page as Harbaugh.
“I’m still happy we went for two, despite what people might think of etiquette,” says James McGillicuddy, who was a fifth-year senior back in 2009. “They had Snoop Dogg on the sideline, Will Ferrell, all this hype, all these stars everywhere. And it was just, like, we had 65 [guys] on the sideline. We don’t have any celebrities. But we’re going to come down in front of your team, in front of your school, in front of all your fanfare, in your, in your incestual L.A. scene, [and] put a beating on you.”
“Still, to this day, I hope we blow them out,” adds another then-redshirt senior, Chris Marinelli. “All the years they did it to us and everyone else, there’s no love lost there.”
And Stanford still wasn’t finished. As USC fans filed out of the Coliseum, redshirt senior safety Bo McNally intercepted Matt Barkley’s pass on the Trojans’ first play at almost exactly the same spot of the field that he had picked off John David Booty to end the game in 2007. With one more nostalgic touch, Harbaugh put fifth-year senior Tavita Pritchard back in the game to continue the Cardinal’s onslaught of power. It didn’t matter the down or the distance; play after play, DeCastro or Phillips was pulling across the line.
“We would call power, we’d kill to power and then we’d alert to power,” Beeler jokes.
Tyler Gaffney would eventually score from 1 yard out to make it 55-21 — Harbaugh had his 50 — but by that point, it was all about the Tunnel Workers Union. On its last two scoring drives, Stanford had run power on 12 of 13 plays and utterly beaten back the Trojans’ first-team defense. By the time sophomore quarterback Andrew Luck took the game’s final knee, there was hardly anyone left in the Coliseum. Stanford had conquered Troy.
“Just rotating 360 degrees and seeing nobody, no fans, that was awesome,” says then-sophomore safety Delano Howell.
USC head coach Pete Carroll wasn’t so happy. Stanford had just scored 55 points, more than a USC team had ever allowed in a single game, and Harbaugh had clearly tried to run up the score with the fourth-quarter two-point conversion. So as the seven-year Trojan dynasty crumbled around him, Carroll got in a parting shot as the coaches converged for their postgame handshake.
“What’s your deal?” he asked Harbaugh. “You alright?”
“Yeah, I’m good,” Harbaugh replied. “What’s your deal?”
“Nice game,” Carroll said before walking away.
Harbaugh had always been one to go after the man on top; the Trojans found that out the hard way in 2007. But when Harbaugh stood up to Carroll at midfield that afternoon, it was clear that the pecking order had changed.
“That game really epitomized what Coach Harbaugh was about, and what Stanford football’s identity was becoming,” Gerhart says. “Going down to the Coliseum and absolutely stomping them, and against a good USC team — that was by far, I think, my favorite game in my college career.”
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Previous excerpts:
2008: To redshirt, or not to redshirt, Andrew Luck
2007: Belief without seeing
2006: On quick kicks and bear crawls
Preface: Stanford Daily announces football book
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Average per capita consumption of dairy products in Norway 2018, by product
Average per capita consumption of dairy products in Norway in 2018, by product
by M. Ridder, last edited May 9, 2019
This statistic shows the average per capita consumption of dairy products in Norway in 2018. Milk was most popular with an average consumption of over 82 liters per person, followed by cheese, with nearly 19 kilograms per person.
Average per capita consumption
TINE is Norway's largest dairy product cooperative.
Packaging consumption of TINE Group from 2008-2018
Potential rate of EU tariffs on dairy exports from UK to European Union (EU) 2015
Production value of manufacturing of dairy products in Slovakia 2008-2015
Production value of manufacturing of dairy products in Romania 2008-2015
Production value of manufacturing of dairy products in Sweden 2008-2015
Production value of manufacturing of dairy products in Hungary 2008-2015
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Colombia: number of dairy production establishments 2014-2017
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U.S. per capita consumption of dairy products by type 2016
Main export partners of Sweden for dairy and egg products 2016
Frozen Desserts Industry
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Agropur Dairy Cooperative Annual Report 2018
Packaging consumption of TINE Group from 2008 to 2018 (in tons in 1,000)
Potential ad valorem rate of EU tariffs on dairy exports from the United Kingdom (UK) to the European Union (EU) in 2015, by product*
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Missouri Department of Economic Development assists St. James Caring Center, awards grant for renovation
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The Missouri Department of Economic Development has awarded the St. James Caring Center a $344,110 Community Development Block Grant (CBDG) to renovate the facility and improve parking areas. The renovations will allow for increased services to the community’s low income and elderly population.
Jefferson City, MO (STL.News) – CDBG Programs are designed to support the well-being of Missouri’s communities and increase their capacity for growth. Grants are available in several categories and can be utilized for a variety of community development initiatives.
“With this grant, the St. James Caring Center can make the facility improvements necessary to continue serving the community and helping those in need,” said Department of Economic Development Deputy Director Luke Holtschneider. “DED is proud to support projects like these that make a meaningful impact on our citizens.”
Through a senior center, thrift store and food pantry, the St. James Caring Center serves as a one-stop resource for community members in need.
“The St. James Caring Center is a non-profit one-stop resource center dedicated to meeting the temporary emergency needs of individuals,” said Caring Center Director Nancy Montgomery. “CDBG funds are earmarked for expansion of the Thrift Store which will allow inclusion of more furniture and appliances. Big ticket items generate a larger cash flow, which in turn, supports our programs.”
The scope of the project includes paving the new 18,000 square-foot parking area that will serve both the senior center and the food pantry.
Construction will also include a curb and gutter to direct storm waters from the parking lot and a new dumpster enclosure away from the buildings. Additionally, proposed changes to the facility will allow the thrift store additional space for receiving and sorting areas.
Missouri Engineering is providing professional engineering and architecture services for the project. Meramec Regional Planning Commission (MRPC) prepared the grant request and will administer the grant on behalf of Phelps County, who is sponsoring the grant on the Caring Center’s behalf. The Caring Center is providing $5,000 in match and in-kind work valued at $5,700 for a total project of $354,810.
“We are excited to see these improvements at the Caring Center,” said MRPC Executive Director Bonnie Prigge. “The Caring Center is a vital resource in the Phelps County area, and we are pleased that we can continue to assist them in securing this grant so they can better serve families and seniors.”
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To keep up with the latest MRPC news and events, visit the MRPC website at www.meramecregion.org or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/meramecregion/.
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Home ios and mac news Everything you need to know about Apple Watch Series 4
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Everything you need to know about Apple Watch Series 4
While you wait for your order to arrive, or are thinking about an upgrade, AppleInsider takes you through all of the new features packed into the overhauled Apple Watch Series 4.
Of all Apple’s big announcements during their September “Gather Round” event, the Apple Watch was arguably the most exciting. The Series 4 marks the first physical redesign of the Apple Watch since it was first released.
Many updates — inside and out
The biggest feature is the new, nearly edge-to-edge display which garners more than 30 percent more usable real estate. Series 4 also has an updated casing that has more subtly rounded corners to match that of the display, and even manages to be slightly thinner.
If you have a lot of bands, don’t worry, all existing watch bands will still fit. The 38mm bands fit the new 40mm size, and the older 42mm bands fit the 44mm.
To go with the larger display, Apple has re-worked many of the UI elements, including updating existing watch faces and including new ones. Developers are able to include new aspects to their complications, such as to accommodate the rounded corners or the larger space on the updated Infograph Modular watch face.
Apple signature Digital Crown now has an entirely new mechanism with haptic feedback given as it is rotated, allowing for even greater precision. It is both 30 percent smaller than the last generation, while using 21 percent more parts.
Within the updated Digital Crown is a sensor, which is also present on the rear of the watch. Touching both of these electronic sensors at the same time completes the circuit and makes another new feature possible — an ECG. The screen will count you down and give you the results of your ECG and any potential abnormalities it detects.
The ECG is only one of a few new heart health monitoring features. Series 4 is also able to detect low heart rate as well as AFib. Unfortunately, some of these new features won’t be available at launch, and instead will show up in a future software update.
Inside is a new second generation accelerometer with twice the dynamic range, with sampling happening eight times more frequently, and capable of measuring up to 32G. Thanks to that, Apple Watch Series 4 can now detect falls. In particular, it can detect straight down falls, slips, and trips.
If it detects a fall, an alert will appear on the Apple Watch. If you’re ok, the alert can be dismissed. Otherwise, you can alert emergency services with the watch’s SOS feature.
In a situation where you may be unresponsive, Apple Watch will alert emergency services and send your location to your emergency contact if it fails to detect any movement within 60 seconds.
Other improvements include 50 percent louder speakers, new and rearranged microphones, a seriously fast 64-bit S4 processor, better cellular reception, and Bluetooth 5.
Apple Watch Series 4 comes in several different finishes, and two different sizes. The larger screen is now 44mm whereas the smaller is 40mm (up from 42mm and 38mm before).
In aluminum, Series 4 comes in silver, space gray, and for the first time a gold color. The stainless comes in similar options, silver, gold, and space black — all glossy options.
Orders have already opened and if you want to get one for yourself, they start off at $399 for the base GPS-only, aluminum, 40mm with sports band. The ceramic “Edition” model is gone, but for those looking for something more upscale, Apple has several Hermes options available that top out at $1,499.
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Toshiba Portégé R500-125 review
A tiny lightweight machine that offers excellent usability and battery life
By Philip Barker 2008-10-09T10:16:00.282Z Laptops and netbooks
The Toshiba betters many rivals for mobility. During the daily commute, it's easy to forget you're even carrying it
A highly portable laptop, this machine is best suited to those on the move who aren't too fussed about the lack of power
Generous connectivity
Great feature set
Doesn't feel very robust
Low performance
Screen won't be to everyone's taste
The Toshiba Portégé R500-125 (£1350 inc. VAT) is one of the most portable laptops we've seen to date, weighing in at just 1.1kg, yet boasting a usable 12.1-inch display.
The screen is one of the most unusual things about this laptop, as it's a transflective LCD panel. As such, it absorbs sunlight rather than reflecting it, so you'll be able to turn the brightness settings down when out and about to save on battery life.
Although a major benefit out of the office, it's not so good indoors, where limited viewing angles result in uneven colour tones.
It's not just the screen that's geared towards power saving – the Toshiba uses an ultra-low voltage Intel Core 2 Duo processor.
As a result, we managed to run this laptop for an impressive 343 minutes between charges, with even longer running times achievable when carrying out word processing only.
Multi-tasking is possible, thanks to 2048MB of memory, but this isn't a machine for running intense programs on.
Lightweight laptop
The Toshiba betters many rivals for mobility. During the daily commute, it's easy to forget you're even carrying it, the light weight proving a massive bonus over longer periods of time.
When it comes to comfort, the Toshiba is faultless despite its tiny dimensions. The keyboard is responsive with near full-sized keys. Touchpad is also large enough to offer accurate and comfortable navigation.
Build quality suffers in the bid to keep the weight to a minimum, however. The plastics used in the body feel flimsy to the touch, and the lid bows under the slightest pressure. With such a large degree of flex, however, there's no chance of the display cracking when in your bag, although the fragile panel may rub against the keys.
Excellent connectivity
Toshiba has crammed a fair amount of ports into the R500, with three USB ports, mini FireWire, a PC card slot, VGA-out and an SD media card reader all lining the sides of the chassis, as well as an optical drive.
Other features include a fingerprint scanner nestled between the mouse buttons, letting you log on and keep your files secure with ease. Business users will appreciate the integrated 3G/ HSDPA modem, letting you connect to the internet when out and about. The SIM card is located behind the battery, so you'll have to turn the machine off to access it.
With occasionally poor colour reproduction, the R500's transflective display is bound to polarise opinion.
The impressive battery life and ability to work outdoors is likely to appeal to just as many users, however, and if you fall into the latter camp the R500-125 is an excellent laptop.
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Stocks stumble over fears about economy
By Sara Lepro THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wall Street ended its worst January ever by stumbling again over the banking system and the economy.
The major indexes all fell sharply for the second straight day, leaving the Dow Jones industrial average and Standard & Poor�s 500 index with record percentage drops for January � 8.84 percent and 8.57 percent, respectively. Some market watchers believe that�s a bad omen for the rest of the year, as the market usually ends a year down after having fallen in January.
Investors began the day on edge about the economy and were further rattled by reports that the government�s plans to help banks may have hit a snag. Investors have been hoping that the government would create what�s being called a �bad bank� to buy financial companies� toxic assets, removing them from banks� balance sheets. But some in Washington suggested the administration may be re-examining that idea because of its cost.
�So many people were anticipating good announcements about the bad bank over the weekend, but now, not expecting any good news,� said Anton Schutz, portfolio manager of the Burnham Financial Industries Fund and the Burnham Financial Services Fund.
Earlier in the day, investors found little solace in a milder-than-expected report on fourth-quarter economic activity. In fact, the report only heightened concerns that the economy is worsening.
Gross domestic product, the widely followed measure of the economy, shrank at a 3.8 percent pace in the final three months of 2008, the Commerce Department reported. That compared with a 0.5 percent decline the previous quarter.
Yesterday�s reading was much better than the 5.4 percent drop economists expected. But many analysts suspect the economy is shrinking at an even faster pace in the first quarter. Weak earnings reports and rising job losses are helping to solidify that belief.
�We expected fourth quarter to be the worst of the recession,� said Randy Frederick, director of trading and derivatives at Charles Schwab. �From an investor�s perspective, they may see this stronger-than-expected report setting us up for the first quarter to be worse.
�Each time you get a report that indicates that maybe we hadn�t bottomed out yet, it prolongs the recovery.�
The Dow fell 148.15, or 1.82 percent, to 8,000.86 after falling 226 on Thursday on negative employment and housing news.
The S&P 500 fell 19.26, or 2.28 percent, yesterday to 825.88, and the Nasdaq composite index fell 31.42, or 2.08 percent, to 1,476.42.
The Russell 2000 index of smaller companies fell 9.71, or 2.14 percent, to 443.53.
Declining issues outnumbered advancers by 3 to 1 on the New York Stock Exchange, where consolidated volume came to 5.22 billion shares, up from 4.87 billion on Thursday.
Volatility was high this week, with the market zigzagging on a mix of earnings and economic news as investors tried to determine what the rest of 2009 will bring. In the end, the Dow fell 0.90 percent for the week, while the S&P 500 fell 0.70 percent and the Nasdaq dipped 0.10 percent. It was the market�s fourth straight losing week.
Yesterday�s corporate earnings reports were anything but encouraging.
Evidence that consumers are cutting back on even the most basic of items came as Procter & Gamble Co. said sales in the fourth quarter dipped 3 percent on weakening demand for its products � which include Tide detergent, Olay skin cream and Crest toothpaste. The company also lowered its earnings projections for the full year, and said it expects sales to fall in the current quarter.
Meanwhile, two of the country�s largest oil companies reported feeling the pain of sinking oil prices. Exxon Mobil Corp. said that it surpassed its own record for annual earnings by a U.S. company last year, but saw a big drop in profit during the fourth quarter. Chevron Corp.�s fourth-quarter results also suffered from the late-2008 plunge in oil prices.
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TT-832 — TPP Doubts Linger, ebiz news from Japan
General Edition Sunday, October 11, 2015, Issue No. 823
– What’s New — TPP Doubts Linger
– News — Consumers shoulder Japan’s tax burden
– Corrections/Feedback — More movies that draw tourists
– Travel Picks — Halal bakery in Tokyo, Unforgettably artful hotel in
Earlier this week, the trade ministers from 12 pacific rim countries
wrapped up their Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations in
Atlanta, Georgia (USA). The 12 countries represented were: Australia,
Brunei, Canada, Chile, Japan, Mexico, Malaysia, New Zealand, Peru,
Singapore, Vietnam and the USA. Between them they account for about 40%
of the world’s total GDP and thus the new trading bloc will represent
one of the largest free trade initiatives ever.
Frankly, we never thought we’d see the TPP negotiators get this far,
after 7 long years of seemingly intractable negotiations. And still,
even though the basics are now agreed to, the hardest part is yet to
come. For now each country’s leadership has to convince their respective
law-making bodies to agree to the conditions. The country with the
biggest hurdle to approval is probably going to be the USA, especially
since it will take at least 3 months to get the legislation in place and
start getting it heard. So this means that TPP focus by legislators will
quickly get diverted to the run-up for the 2016 presidential elections.
Indeed, it is the elections that probably stimulated the 12 ministers to
hurry up and get to the final agreement so quickly. The chances are high
that the next US president won’t have the same interest in seeing them
through to conclusion as does Obama.
Although Obama has said he supports TPP and will sign a finalized deal,
pretty much everyone running in the 2016 race (Republican or Democrat
candidate) has said they oppose it — including Hillary Clinton, who did
a lot of work to get TPP to where it is today. There are lots of reasons
for people in each member country opposing TPP, but basically they fall
in three camps: those who think any easier access to home markets will
take jobs from their nationals, those who think it will impinge on the
sovereignty of their country and its respective laws and customs, and
those who don’t think it goes far enough. We suppose it depends on
whether you subscribe to world government conspiracy theories or not.
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At this last negotiation session, the participants agreed that the pact
would be considered active if sufficient countries to account for 85% of
the bloc’s GDP approved it at their legislative bodies. Practically
speaking this means the USA (60% of bloc GDP), Japan (18%), and either
of Canada (7%), or Australia and Mexico (5% each) would carry the day.
There are many detractors of TPP who think it is an evil plot by
multinational corporations to supersede local laws. Certainly the TPP
process does nothing to dispel those feelings. Firstly, there is the fact
that the negotiations have been kept so secret. What we currently know
about the agreement is extremely limited, gleaned from a few carefully
worded announcements by the leadership of each partner country, Oh…
and by a number of leaked documents (most dating back to early versions
in 2013) published by Wikileaks! :-) In most cases, the deepest details
are only known to a handful of people from each country, and hopefully
more information will come to hand when the leaders of each member
country starts to sell the agreement to their respective legislative bodies.
Secondly, there is the wording of those capers we do know about. For
example, one of the most controversial parts of the agreement is the one
on IP rights. Possibly it’s most controversial because it became most
recently available on Wikileaks (several days ago).
https://wikileaks.org/tpp-ip3/
This chapter appears to have been drafted in consultation with large US
multinationals. It provides very specific terms and conditions for
managing rights for music, movies, pharma, agrochemicals, the internet,
and other industries. This has caused fears that the USA is trying to
impose its will and systems such as the flawed Digital Millennium
Copyright Act (DMCA) on other sovereign countries. Indeed, after reading
the IP chapter, you can’t help agreeing that the other 11 countries are
going to have to rewrite a lot of their laws to fit TPP expectations.
For example, on Page 40, section 4, there is specific mention of the
right to seek loss of profits and disincentives to illegal activity, in
legal proceedings. Usually Japanese courts only award actual damages and
not punitive damages, so we imagine that this will become a political
hot potato if there is ever a high-profile case.
It’s also interesting to compare on the Wikileaks site the IP chapter,
which US corporate interests are so focused on, with the Environment
chapter, which is so vague and watered down that you have to wonder why
they even bothered writing it. Of course we don’t have the latest
environment chapter, just the 2013 version on Wikileaks, so maybe it got
sharpened up a bit. But we doubt it will change that much, because the
IP section didn’t change so significantly from the 2013 version to the
current one either, and it is one of the most aggressive parts of the
The TPP documents thus leaked not only show one-sideness from the point
of view of big countries versus small ones, but also big companies
versus the public. In the IP chapter, there doesn’t seem to be any
enshrinement of fair use by individuals, which is well established in
the USA already — so why did it get left out? It appears also, that US
large companies can sue individuals and even governments from their home
The Electronic Frontier Foundation has a very good web page on what they
see as potential threats to consumer rights here: http://bit.ly/1LApJTZ.
We conclude by saying that while we do support the general concept of
the TPP, it appears that the current agreement has been partly hijacked
by US big corporate interests and the fact that there has been no open
discussion about the measures being considered just reinforces this
feeling. The Japanese farming and legal sectors won’t like this
agreement one bit and will kick up a lot of fuss about it. Therefore, we
would not be at all surprised that if the agreement gets shot down in
the USA the Japanese government won’t be sorry about it.
Anyway all eyes will now be focused on the US between next week and
Feb-Mar 2016. If, by some miracle, Obama can get the agreement ratified,
then Japan and Australia/Mexico will most likely fall in line and TPP
will at long last become fact.
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– Online attacks costing more in Japan
– Economic slowdown forecast for top 3 economies
– Machine orders down 3.5%
– Consumers shoulder Japan’s tax burden
– Monkey underwear in 2016
=> Online attacks costing more in Japan
A study by the Ponemon Institute of Michigan, USA has found that across
seven major economies, US companies suffered the highest costs of online
attacks, with an average cost (averaged across all surveyed companies)
of US$15m. Lowest costs were incurred by Russian firms, at US$2.4m a
year, and the average cost was US$7.7m. Japan was a bit lower than
average, at US$6.81m. The biggest financial impact was caused by DDoS
attacks, followed by insider attacks and stealing of company data.
***Ed: It’s pretty common knowledge that Japanese firms are
under-prepared for cyberattacks, especially from Chinese hackers. We
regular hear of stories from customers who were attacked. Public
disclosure and related damage control actually seems to be the biggest
cost.** (Source: TT commentary from zdnet.com, Oct 08, 2015)
http://zd.net/1L643SL
=> Economic slowdown forecast for top 3 economies
Probably we already knew this, but the OECD has made it official that
based on August numbers, the world’s three largest economies: USA,
China, and Japan, have all slowed down and the indicators show that this
is a trend. The OECD is now warning of the risk of a global recession —
something that the US Fed will surely be watching carefully. The Bank of
Japan is countering the slowdown with ongoing QE and share purchases,
but as a UN agency has said, maybe instead of focusing on pumping more
liquidity into the financial system, governments should instead consider
more material alternatives such as public works and similar public
investments. ***Ed: Although the last thing Japan needs is more public
works! They’d be better served investing in the social infrastructure,
such as providing better facilities for working moms, advanced education
to adult students, and better financing for start-up companies.**
(Source: TT commentary from marketwatch.com, Oct 08, 2015)
http://on.mktw.net/1R5u1ak
=> Machine orders down 3.5%
Japanese manufacturers are a pretty smart bunch and have once again been
proven right about their conservatism in the face of PM’s Abe’s
exhortations for them to spend more on their employees. The recent
turmoil and overall economic slowdown in China is something that goes
far beyond the ability of Japanese corporates to remedy, and since the
situation is worsening, machine orders by Japanese firms have fallen by
the largest margin in the last 10 months, down 3.5% for August from the
same period a year earlier. ***Ed: You really have to wonder why the US
markets are so optimistic when here in the East everyone is already
waiting for the penny to drop.** (Source: TT commentary from ft.com, Oct
08, 2015)
http://on.ft.com/1Zr1li6
=> Consumers shoulder Japan’s tax burden
It’s amazing that the hard-pressed Japanese public never complains about
the big switcheroony that the government (the LDP and the DPJ before it)
achieved by moving the tax system base from personal earnings to
consumer spending. At the time it was said that the increase in
consumption tax would be fairer because it spread the tax burden across
people who didn’t work but who still consumed government services (i.e.,
the retired). That was a reasonable proposition, but the numbers now
show that what has actually happened is that Japanese consumers not
companies are shouldering most of the tax burden. Apparently 61% of the
government’s tax revenue now comes from personal income tax and
consumption tax, while corporate tax provides only 20%. Why the big
difference when Japanese companies are making so much money? The answer
is that they are not repatriating the profits back to Japan — their
right, of course, but it does mean that deflation is still very evident
and that real wages adjusted for inflation fell 2.8% last year. ***Ed:
Tax revenue is expected to be around JPY54.5trn this fiscal year, the
highest in 24 years, but still less than half the government budget.**
(Source: TT commentary from bloomberg.com, Oct 08, 2015)
http://bloom.bg/1QibI1m
=> Monkey underwear in 2016
We have never heard of this custom before, but apparently it’s lucky to
wear red underwear during Year of the Monkey, the next one of which will
be next year, 2016. Known as “saru-mata” (literally “monkey underwear”),
in the last Year of the Monkey, in 2004) Wacoal apparently sold 500,000
pairs of undies, four times more than usual. Mostly it was to older
people who follow the oriental belief that the color red keeps the body
warm. But this time around young women are also getting interested
because red denotes passion as well, so apparel makers are girding up
for a record-breaking year. (Source: TT commentary from nikkei.com, Oct
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+++ CORRECTIONS/FEEDBACK
=> In Terrie’s Take 822 we spoke about using movies as a way to pull
tourists to otherwise uninspiring locations around Japan. A reader comments:
*** Reader: Your latest newsletter resonated with me. In my case there
are three places that drew me to visit them after seeing the movies:
– I went to Dogo Onsen because of Spirited Away
– I usually bring visitors to the Nishi-Azabu Gonpachi, also because of
its connection with the Kill Bill movie
– I used to bring every visitor I had to the Karaoke booth in the
Shibuya Karaoke-Kan, which starred in that famous scene of Lost In
Translation. Well, it was the same booth, until they unfortunately
renovated it.
There must be more places like this. It would probably make a good
special feature on your japantravel.com site?
=> Let’s have bread for breakfast! (Tokyo)
Warm and Fragrant bread at Halal Bakery Cafe Liason
There were only three things I could think of after visiting the Halal
Bakery Cafe Liason: “Delicious”, “fresh”, and “I’ll be Back Again”. This
wonderful bakery is located in Minato-ku (ward) in Tokyo. The name is
catchy enough for Muslim tourists to remember when visiting Japan, but
it’s great even if you are not Muslim and just want to try something
Though Halal Bakery Café Liason has only been operating since 2013, it
has successfully attracted customers from all over thanks to its
delicious line-up of breads and pastries. Take your pick — buns,
pastries, cakes, or French baguettes. Aside from baked products, the
cafe also serves hot and cold drinks such as tea, coffee, and fresh juices.
I soon realized that the display trays were emptying quickly, with staff
shuttling back and forth to fill them up again right away. Hamizah, one
of the staff from Brunei, recommended me to try the Chicken Curry Bun,
which is a local favorite and soon sells out. So I became curious to see
what it was like. Oh, I also tried the Strawberry Pastry.
Well, I can tell you that it was great, and right after biting into it,
I instantly knew why this bun is such a big favorite. It was so soft,
fragrant, and fresh, with a unique curry taste and soft texture. Mmmm…
just thinking about it as I write this is enough to make me want to be
back there again!
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=> Art Hotel Color Aomori
A completely unique (and artful) Japanese business hotel
The Japanese business hotel experience is fairly universal. Anyone who
spends time in Tokyo can at least recognize them from the outside; in
fact one could argue that the speckling of blue neon Toyoko Inn signs
are what make Tokyo’s night time skyline. The beds are hard, sitting
adjacent to a desk on one side and a relatively small bathroom on the
other. Wi-Fi strength varies, but aside from that not much sets one
Japanese business hotel apart from the next.
However, I found an amazing exception in a little alley near the
northernmost tip of Honshu — in the form of the Aomori Art Hotel Color
in Aomori-Shi, Aomori — a ten minute walk from Aomori station in one
direction and the same from the port in the other. There you will be
greeted not by a hotel employee, as at more up-scale hotels, or by a
sign pointing you to check-in, as at other business hotels, but rather
by a wall painting of a face, featuring highly made-up eyes and rouged
mouth, painted under a bright red nose comprising the fire alarm…! The
face is surrounded by a wall of pink and blue dots and patches,
suggesting to me that this hotel could be the most fun accommodation
I’ve ever had. The adjacent walls are no less colorful, varying in
design from abstract to apples, the prefecture’s main crop.
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Bernal tightens hold on Tour de Suisse lead
Paris - Egan Bernal consolidated his grip on the yellow jersey at the Tour de Suisse and showed he is a contender for the Tour de France by climbing to victory in the seventh stage on Friday.
The Colombian, who rides for Ineos, finished 23 seconds clear at the end of the longest stage of the Swiss race, a 216.6km ride from Unterterzen to San Gottardo.
"My teammates did an exceptional job, it's fantastic," said Bernal.
Bernal was followed home by two Bahrain-Merida riders, the Italian Domenico Pozzovivo and the Australian Rohan Dennis who is second in the overall classification.
With just over two weeks to go before the start of the Tour de France, Bernal is positioning himself as one of the favourites for the race which recently lost two of its headliners: Britain's Chris Froome, who is also with Ineos, and Dutchman Tom Dumoulin of Sunweb.
The group of leaders caught the last of Friday's breakaways a little over five kilometres from the finish at the top of the Gotthard Pass.
Less than 3km from the line on the beyond category climb, Bernal accelerated clear and headed for victory alone.
With two stages left, Bernal is 41 seconds clear of Dennis in the overall standings. Austrian Patrick Konrad (Bora), who was fourth on Friday, is third and the 1min 13sec behind.
The penultimate stage on Saturday is a 19.2 km time trial around Goms, before the race ends with a short (101.5 km) but rough final stage, with three beyond category climbs.
"Tomorrow, I will certainly lose time on the clock but there will be a mountain stage on Sunday, we will control that as much as we can. We'll give it our best," said Bernal.
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Wooster Women’s Golf Assoc.
WWGA’s Play of the Day June 6 was most 6’s, won by Betty Aylsworth and Susan Fickle. Lowest score was Nancy Gwin with a 57. Chip-in on hole no. 5 was made by Betty Aylsworth.
On June 13, play of the day was the highest score minus the putts went to
Delores Ivan and the lowest score was Lin Wierwille with a 61. Par on hole no. 5 was made by Betty Alysworth.
Closest to the green on second shot was play of the day June 20, won by Jackie Zody. The lowest score was made by Zody with a 58. Chip-in and a birdie was made by Betty Aylsworth on hole no. 5 and Jackie Zody made a par on no. 9.
Friends of the Wayne County Library
The board of Wooster Friends of the Wayne County Public Library met July 1 at the Operations Center.
Jennifer Schatzer reported on staff changes and tuition requests. Two staff members would like to join the Leadership Wooster group for next year. A reception is being planned for the retirement of Katherine Long. A dedication is being planned for the stained glass window in memory of Greg Lubelski. Many projects will be completed in the next few months.
Susan Roberts, assistant director, was introduced and presented a summary of her year-long experience with Leadership Wooster. Twelve full days of in-depth bus trips and interaction with leaders in local government, education, nonprofits, police and the Ohio Light Opera are offered through the year. Roberts said the best part is getting to know the community and how each group works with other groups.
Nancy Martinez reported she and Jackie Kieffer will be at the table, with chocolate, for the members only preview night for the book sale. Vicki Bailey answered questions about the sale.
July 12 and 13 from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and July 14 from 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. will be the book sale. Saturday is bag day. This sale takes place at 304 N. Market St. There are items for sale starting at 25 cents. There will be books, games, puzzles, CDs, DVDs and more.
Pines Ladies Golf League
When The Pines Ladies Golf League played July 1, results were: Flight A gross, Nancy Wilps, 90; net score, Jennifer Affolter, 65; Play of the day, Jamie Lenhart, 71;
Flight B gross, Diane Field and Fran Samson, 106; Net score, Diane Field and Fran Samson, 70; Play of the day, Diane Field, 79.
Longest putts went to Kathy Davenport, hole No. 4, and Barb Miller, hole No. 10.
TOPS OH 1573
On July 3, TOPS OH 1573 met with six members reciting the TOPS and KOPS pledges. Leo Tope was best weekly loser. He said to exercise and drink water. Irene Alexander was best weekly rededicated loser. Tom Alexander was best weekly KOPS.
Tom Alexander gave the program from the May/June TOPS magazine, "Sitting is at Least Time Movement." It said some sitting burns calories such as driving in traffic, exciting sporting events, etc. However more movement burns more calories.
Bonnie Porter will have the next program.
Friday Afternoon Bridge
Average score was 24 after seven rounds of play July 5 for Friday Afternoon Session. Pairs above average were: 28.50, Kay Wagner, Louise Lanning; 26, Tom Wendling, Linda Wendling; 25, Gary Miller, Roger Buchholz.
Wooster Exchange Club
Youths of the Month from The Village Network on June 4 and June 25 and Christian Children’s Home on June 11 each received a plaque, gift certificate and polo shirt designating having been chosen for outstanding performance. On June 18, Exchange Club met at the Martin Cabin for a pulled pork dinner.
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Faith Bible Church Joliet Il
Downers Grove, IL 60516. United Church of Christ, 6871 Joliet Road, Indian Head Park. (708) 246-1255. Outdoor service 11:15 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 20, First Presbyterian Church of La Grange, 150 S. Ash.
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Your children will have lunch daily, learn the Bible, memorize God's Word, As pastor of Faith Bible Church, in Joliet, IL, Jay encouraged the church to become.
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And where the former chaplain once strode easily into prisons across Illinois, now a guard guides her through the gates of Stateville Correctional Center near Joliet in a wheelchair. But at 98.
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There are quite a few places around the Diocese of Joliet and the neighboring dioceses where young adult ministry is happening. There are a number of young adult organizations, some local, spontaneous programs and things being organized by parishes in addition to what we do in this office.
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Our long pre-Lent season of Ordinary Time continues this weekend as we celebrate the Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. With our Easter celebration.
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Donald Horschler posed this question to his adult Sunday school class at Faith. Baptist Church in Joliet. And he quit smoking. "I tried chewing tobacco but it made me sick," Horschler said with a c.
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The event will support orphans at Faith in Action Orphanage in Port Au Prince, Haiti. The Joliet Church and Minooka Bible Church have partnered with Don Shire Ministries to benefit the orphanage. Shir.
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events Feb. 11, 2018
People Are Getting Love Poem Tattoos for Valentine’s Day
By Carolyn Twersky
Artist Amanda Wachob is hosting a special event at the Whitney. Photo: Alec Kugler
From now until Thursday in New York, the Whitney Museum Shop is hosting a special Valentine’s Day event where 30 people get tattoos of candy-heart sayings from a single love poem.
Store visitors will meet the New York–based artist Amanda Wachob, who designed 30 tattoos of vintage Sweethearts and arranged them as a nine-line Valentine’s Day poem. The series is meant to connect 30 strangers through a work of art. Zoom in for a closer look:
Poem And Design By: Amanda Wachob
Each tattoo is based on vintage Valentine’s Day candies once made by the New England Confectionery Company. Wachob says tiny hearts in the Whitney Museum’s mixed-media painting Portals, by the visual artist Njideka Akunyili Crosby, inspired her to create the poem. “The whole idea is to focus on something positive and do something sweet and lighthearted,” she said. “I’m just trying to find a way to build community through tattooing, and sort of tether strangers together in a small but meaningful way.”
The 30 tattoo slots are already taken, but anyone can watch Wachob at work in the museum shop. View her schedule here. As Beyoncé and Jay-Z would say, there’s nothing like a getting a tattoo in the name of love.
Photo: Amanda Wachob
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Yet another identity crisis
Sun 18 May 2008 04.44 EDT First published on Sun 18 May 2008 04.44 EDT
Akram Khan Company/ National Ballet of China The Dome, Brighton
Akram Khan's work displays multiple influences. Born in London, the choreographer, 34, trained in contemporary dance and the Indian Kathak tradition before launching his own company in 2000. A series of much-praised productions culminated in Zero Degrees (2005), created with Belgian choreographer Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui and dramaturge Guy Cools. The piece explored identity loss in a globalised world and was followed by Sacred Monsters, in which Khan, Cools and Sylvie Guillem reworked the same notion in a lighter vein.
In Bahok, first performed in Beijing earlier this year, Khan unites dancers from his company with guest artists from the National Ballet of China. Again, the theme is identity loss and again Cools is credited as dramaturge. The location is an airport transit lounge whose information board flashes up notices like Delayed and Rescheduled as the performers bicker, soliloquise and otherwise express their mutual disconnection.
The dancing's great - twitchy, galvanic, exhilarating - but the framing material now looks formulaic and calculating. If Khan is to fulfil the promise of his early work, he needs more original subject matter
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Cat stands for election in Mexican city
Campaign shines light on political disenchantment with slogan: 'Tired of voting for rats? Vote for a cat'
Jo Tuckman in Mexico City
The Mexican mayoral candidate Morris the cat. Photograph: Reuters
It started as a joke between friends, but Morris the cat's bid to become mayor of the Mexican city of Xalapa, the capital of the state of Veracruz, has now turned into a social media phenomenon with a serious message about political disenchantment.
"Morris has become an expression of how fed up people are with all the parties and a political system that does not represent us," said Sergio Chamorro, the owner of the furry black-and-white candidate whose first campaign slogan was: "Tired of voting for rats? Vote for a cat."
The Facebook page for the Candigato (gato means cat in Spanish) now has more than 130,000 "likes" – far more than those accrued by any of the candidates registered to stand in the Xalapa election, and more too than those of Veracruz's current governor. Mexico will hold local elections in around half of the country on 7 July.
Morris's Facebook page and website are filled with artwork, videos and slogans sent in by supporters from all over Mexico and beyond. Spin-off Twitter accounts have sprouted too, beyond the control of Chamorro and the small group of thirtysomething professionals who have run Morris's campaign since his popularity took off earlier this month.
A Morris campaign T-shirt. Photograph: Reuters
"The truth is that Morris no longer belongs to us. He belongs to his fans," said Chamorro, adding that he had even received messages from citizens designated to run the polling stations on election day describing their plans to ensure the cat's votes are registered and made public, even if they do not officially count.
Morris has also inspired a number of other animal candidates in other Mexican cities including a donkey in Ciudad Juárez, a dog in Oaxaca and a chicken in Tepic. None, however, have become as popular as the cat, which appears to have politicians and the authorities genuinely worried.
The head of Veracruz's electoral institute, which organises elections in the state, has urged members of the public not to waste their votes by spoiling their ballots with support for Morris. "It is important to vote for the registered candidates," Carolina Viveros said. "Please."
The cat's popularity also prompted the well-known columnist Julio Hernández to claim its candidacy was a front for the incumbent Institutional Revolutionary party's efforts to draw votes away from genuine electoral alternatives. Morris's team insist their point is precisely that they don't care who wins.
And beyond the election? The current plan is to put the cat's future public role to a vote of his Facebook friends.
I hear some hip cat's running for mayor in Mexico. That gives me an idea
Larry the Cat
Larry the Cat: Larry the Cat in charge of London – that'd be a treat. I could root out the rats in the ranks better than the turkey they've got now
Grumpy Cat goes from strength to strength
She is already an internet sensation with a book deal – and now a movie star in the making too. Let's hope she has thanked her agent
And 'Miss Germany' is … er … pull the udder one
Holstein heifer Loh Nastygirl deemed 'a super cow from head to toe' in annual bovine beauty event in Oldenburg
Labrador guide dog saves handlers from runaway car - video
A guide dog-in-training saves the lives of his two handlers after alerting them to an out-of-control car
Disney drops bid to trademark Day of the Dead
Naked bike ride in Mexico City – video
Mexico's Popocatepetl volcano erupts - video
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8 suicides every day for last 4 years in Maharashtra
Hans News Service | 23 Jun 2019 8:29 PM GMT
As many as 12,021 farmers committed suicide in Maharashtra from 2015 to 2018 for reasons that included bank loans and crop failure, averaging eight deaths a day.
Mumbai: As many as 12,021 farmers committed suicide in Maharashtra from 2015 to 2018 for reasons that included bank loans and crop failure, averaging eight deaths a day.
This number is over double that of the preceding four-year period from January 2011 to December 2014, when 6,268 farmers killed themselves.
The figures were provided by Maharashtra Relief and Rehabilitation Minister Subhash Deshmukh while responding to a starred question tabled in the state legislative assembly.
Only 6,888 of the 12,021 cases - around 57% -- were found eligible for ex-gratia financial assistance of up to Rs. 1 lakh from the government, he said.
The issue of farmer suicides gains significance at a time when the BJP government is hoping to come back to power in the state later this year.
Farmers have taken out marches to Mumbai on several occasions over the last four years in attempts to highlight their plight, according to NDTV report.
Despite government assurances, the spate of farmer suicides in Maharashtra shows no signs of abating. According to data provided by Mr Deshmukh, as many as 610 farmers committed suicide in the three-month period extending from January to March this year.
Experts have blamed alleged failure of government schemes for the growing farm distress in the state.
Although the state administration claims to have spent Rs. 8,946 crore on the Jalyukt Shivar - its flagship water conservation scheme - and completed work in 18,649 villages, water levels in the state have dipped to an alarming 6.11 per cent.
The government's promise of bringing about a "tanker-free Maharashtra" by 2019 does not seem to have been fulfilled either, given that 6,905 tankers were used for providing water to drought-hit areas in the state until June 15 this year.
The figure for the same period last year was 1,801. According to experts, the government's loan waiver scheme doesn't seem to have succeeded in arresting the number of farmer suicides.
As many as 4,500 of the 12,021 suicide cases occurred after the scheme was rolled out in June 2017, data tabled in the state assembly testified.
Incidentally, a 52-year-old farmer from Washim was detained by Mumbai police on Friday after he allegedly complained to mediapersons about a loan waiver certificate that was not being honoured by bank officials.
He had come to the Maharashtra capital to meet state opposition leader Dhananjay Munde when the incident occurred.
The BJP is set to fight the Maharashtra assembly polls in alliance with the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena.
They had scored a resounding victory in the recent Lok Sabha elections despite perceived resentment among farmers, bagging 41 of the state's 48 seats.
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Academy Update | Timbers U-16 and U-18 went undefeated against De Anza Force and the Santa Cruz Breakers this past weekend
April 24, 20175:09PM PDT
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Returning to league play for the first time since April 1, the Timbers U-16 and U-18 Academy teams went unbeaten in both of their home matches against De Anza Force and the Santa Cruz Breakers this past weekend.
The U-16s, who won both of their games, scored seven goals across both contests, while managing to keep their opponents to just one goal scored. Behind a brace from Bryan Martinez-Serrano, the U-16s opened the weekend with a 2-0 win over De Anza Force, before producing a convincing 5-1 victory over the Santa Cruz Breakers. Four different players scored in the win for the Timbers U-16s, with Bryan Martinez-Serrano recording a brace, while Loic Baures, Alan Gaytan and Brendan Herb each scored one goal.
Portland’s U-18s battled De Anza Force to a 3-3 draw in and back-and-forth affair on Saturday. Three different players scored for the Timbers, with Carlos Anguiano, Lucas Cini and Giovanni Calixtro each finding the back of the net. Calixtro opened the scoring in the game, finishing in the 33rd minute, before Anguiano struck in the 37th minute to double the Timbers lead. Following back-to-back goals from De Anza Force in the 52nd and 54th minutes, Cini gave Portland the lead in the 68th minute, but a late strike from De Anza leveled the scoreline in the 75th minute, resulting in a 3-3 draw. On Sunday, the Timbers rebounded with a strong 3-0 win over Santa Cruz, scoring all three goals in a seven-minute span. Vitalis Takawira scored the game’s first goal in the 43rd minute, while Jacob Montes managed to double Portland’s lead in the 45th minute. Four minutes into the second half, Carlos Anguiano scored the third and final goal of the match, providing the Timbers with a 3-0 win to round out the weekend.
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FAVOURITE BOOKS OF 2018 – BROW STAFF EDITION
December 20, 2018 Adalya Nash Hussein
Photo by Alexis Brown. Reproduced under the Attribution 2.0 Generic licence.
It's the end of the year and you know what that means: overwhelming listicles of books to fill your summer with! Of course, we'd first recommend you check out all the wonderful work we've published, but if you're looking for even more Brow Approved BooksTM, this list of favourites from our talented, beautiful and well-liked staff is for you!
Everything Lale Westvind produces has a crazy, cosmic energy to it. Her drawings are like one of those illusion posters that appears to be moving when you look at it but much cooler. Her new book Grip Vol. 1 is a great way to get into her work if you’ve not seen it before. She uses the comic form to trigger a strange, immersive and very bodily experience for the reader. Lale dedicates this book to 'women in the trades and anyone working with their hands'—what could be more enticing than that?
—Bailey Sharp, The Lifted Brow Art Editor
Von Spatz by Anna Haifisch has a premise that's weird, insular and borderline magic realist, but not so much that the rest of the book has to rely on its wackiness. Her deadpan delivery and timing are impeccable, and she's an expert with negative space.
—Ben Juers, The Lifted Brow Art Editor
Ooft, the end of another year, time to think synoptically. If a good epitaph teaches us anything, it is that we want any talk of death to be succinct. Mercifully, Kim Hyesoon disagrees. In the 49 poems that represent the days the spirit wanders the afterlife before reincarnation, she imagines the daily habits of the dead. It is a purgatorial book, yes, even a haunted one, but isn’t that what haunting is about: the attempt to work through things we don’t know how to, or can’t? Autobiography of Death tries to give structure to these major and minor traumas, it tries to frame an impossible but necessary conversation. It’s a great read for a season that sometimes stresses we be a little too resolute.
—Lachy McKenzie, The Lifted Brow Fiction Editor
My book of the year was the one I was most impatient for, Rachel Cusk's trilogy-closing Kudos. Beyond everything else that can be said about these books, their formal inventiveness etc., each of them has just been a hugely enjoyable reading experience for me. The kind of sentences I want to keep reading forever.
—Luke Horton, Editor of The Lifted Brow Review of Books
It’s no word of a lie that my absolute favourite books I read this year are Brow Books books, and sure that might be because I as publisher and/or editor have such an intimate relationship with these books and so was no longer just a ‘reader’ of these books. It’s also the truth because they are competing with not a huge amount of other books — I read less ‘published’ books in 2018 than I have for several years now, what with a lot of my reading being manuscripts for Brow Books, both unpublished submissions and also submissions of books published by presses from different parts of the globe. (I’d like to list any of these latter books, but my favourites of these are titles which we are going to publish in Australia in 2019, or are still hoping to.) I also read a lot of emails this year — I don’t even want to think about the ratio of words I read on email compared to words of honed, good writing—but no one ever wants to create a list of ‘best emails of the year’ because that wouldn’t make any kind of sense. I also spent way too long reading the timelines of various social media platforms, of which I barely remember a thing except vague colours and vibes. Among all this noise, the book from 2018 that springs to mind most that I’d like to mention is Motherhood by Sheila Heti, which I read in bursts on buses and trains throughout a long day of criss-crossing London visiting various publishing houses and people, before finishing the last long bit of the book in a heady slog in a bar with a beer or two. Motherhood is so full of sharp observations and it is also full of many hypocrisies; it feels very honest the whole way through, very human. The protagonist spends years sometimes musing and sometimes agonising and sometimes somewhere in the middle. She is flawed and she has blind spots and she just wants simplicity but she doesn’t really. The book made me stop reading a lot, to think, which is rare for me because my book-thinking usually happens while I keep reading, and I also underlined bits and circled other bits and folded down the corners of many pages.
—Sam Cooney, Publisher
Sometimes, if you’re lucky, the stars align and you read a book at exactly the right place and time. This happened to me with Olga Tokarczuk’s Flights, which I picked up while visiting Europe. Described by the author as a ‘constellation’ novel, Flights strays from the linear path of traditional travel memoirs. Instead, Tokarczuk gathers the expanse of human experience through 116 distinct vignettes — from the imagined biography of a Flemish surgeon identifying the Achilles tendon to a story about a woman traveling back to Poland to euthanise her high school sweetheart. Contemporary in its approach, yet timeless in its beauty, you don’t need to be on the road to enjoy this truly excellent book.
—Clara Sankey, The Lifted Brow Fiction Editor
Surprising absolutely no-one, my favourite book this year was Andrea Lawlor's Paul Takes the Form of a Mortal Girl. If you're yearning for a speculative queer history that embraces fluidity, chaos and failure: this is it. It's hilarious and tender and avoidant, and reading it made me feel like a real person. Eileen Myles described Paul as making 'both what’s out there and in here less lonely, less fixed, and less fake.' I don’t think I could put it better than that.
—Jini Maxwell, The Lifted Brow Editor
I read a lot of amazing books this year, but the one I've probably thought about the most is Naben Ruthnum's Curry. In three interlinked sections 'Eating', 'Reading', and 'Race', Ruthnum considers the South Asian diasporic experience with an honesty, tenderness and rigour that really floored me. Reading this book made me realise how much I'd needed it. Honorable mentions also go to Maria Tumarkin's Axiomatic, Anne Boyer's A Handbook of Disappointed Fate and Elif Batuman's The Idiot.
—Adalya Nash Hussein, Online Editor
I'm never on time with new releases but Kudos , the culmination of Cusk's trilogy of masterclasses in subtle prose, was an exception. Cusk continues with the deft observation and delightful snark that made Outline and Transit such pleasures, with more offerings than ever in the realm of bitterness and resentment. I particularly like the novel's perpetually disappointing fathers and husbands, and the intricacy with which she renders the terrors of parental power struggles over children. A breeze, a joy, a flex.
—Justin Wolfers, The Lifted Brow Editor
My favourite book this year is Radiant Shimmering Light by Sarah Selecky. This is a long and detailed book that I wish could have been longer. It follows impoverished Etsy-artist Lilian as she moves from Toronto to Manhattan to work in her cousin’s booming wellness cult. Before long, Lilian finds herself caught up in a world of meditation apps, golden lattes, pyramid schemes and sleazy yoga instructors. Selecky’s critique of ‘benevolent marketing’ and competitive Insta-culture is sharp and funny, but never mean-spirited or didactic. I’m looking forward to whatever she puts out next.
—Oscar Jonsson, Website Manager
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Second Turkish Ship Set to Drill for Energy Off Cyprus
By TNH Staff July 7, 2019
Turkey's 230-meter (750-foot) drillship 'Yavuz' leaves the port of Dilovasi, outside Istanbul, on its way to the Mediterranean, Thursday, June 20, 2019. (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis)
Likely to escalate tension even more, a second Turkish energy research vessel will begin drilling for oil and natural gas in the eastern Mediterranean within a week, Turkey’s Energy Minister Fatih Donmez said on July 7, the Turkish news agency Anadolu reported.
Turkey already has one ship in Cyprus’ Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) despite protests from the legitimate government on the island where Turkey has occupied the northern third since an unlawful 1974 invasion, backed by a 35,000-strong army.
The United States and European Union have backed Cyprus’ right to license foreign companies in the seas, including France’s Total, Italy’s ENI and the American energy giant ExxonMobil which has reported a major gas find.
There are worries what Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades called an invasion of the island’s waters by Turkey could lead to a conflict. Turkey, Greece and the United Kingdom, the former Colonial ruler which still has military bases there, are guarantors of security.
In June, EU leaders warned Turkey to back off or face the possibility of sanctions but were ignored by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan without repercussions as he had warned he otherwise would flood Greek islands with more refugees and migrants.
Turkey has been overrun by people fleeing countries in the Middle East and elsewhere trying to get away from war and strife and economic problems and has let human traffickers operate during an essentially suspended swap deal with the EU.
Cyprus issued arrest warrants for the crew of the first ship in June but didn’t carry them out as Erdogan continued to thumb his nose at Anastasiades, the EU and the international community and so far has gotten away with it.
The second drilling ship, Yavuz, is currently at the port of Mersin doing final tests and taking on supplies, said Donmez, according to Anadolu, as reported by the news agency Reuters as well.
Turkey, which doesn’t recognize Cyprus and bars its ships and planes while trying for 14 years to get into the EU – Cyprus is a member – also doesn’t recognize parts of Cyprus’ EEZ and said it has the right to drill where it wants.
“God willing, within a week Yavuz will begin drilling in the Eastern Mediterranean, in Carpasia (peninsula), in the area where we have got a license from the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus” said Donmez.
He was using the name of the occupied territory that only Turkey recognizes in the world with the region otherwise called a breakaway state. Attempts to reunify the island have failed for decades.
The last round of negotiations was two years ago and fell apart in July, 2017 at the Swiss resort of Crans-Montana when Erdogan and Turkish-Cypriot leader Mustafa Akinci said they wouldn’t remove their army and wanted the right to militarily intervene again.
The with possibility growing of lucrative energy revenues, Anastasiades offered to share them with Turkish-Cypriots whose economy has floundered for years but Erdogan and Akinci said they also want the right for those living in the occupied territory to have a hand in the licensing of the foreign companies and more power.
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Los Angeles police fatally shoot armed suspect;…
Los Angeles police fatally shoot armed suspect; gun found
PUBLISHED: December 19, 2016 at 12:00 am | UPDATED: September 6, 2018 at 12:00 am
LOS ANGELES (AP) Los Angeles police say officers fatally shot an armed suspect after he led them on a foot chase in South LA.
Lt. Chris Ramirez says the shooting happened Sunday night near an apartment complex.
Ramirez says officers observed a male who had his hands near his waistband and was believed to be carrying a weapon.
When officers approached, the man fled and ran through an apartment building, before sprinting north on Western Avenue.
Ramirez says at that point, at least one officer opened fire, striking the man. He was taken to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
It”s unclear what immediately led to the shooting. Ramirez says a handgun was recovered at the scene.
The Los Angeles Times reports (http://lat.ms/2hzPUWY ) the officers involved were not equipped with body-worn cameras.
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Richmond's 2019 season may be their best yet
Marnie Cohen
This time last year, Richmond were sitting pretty on top of the AFL ladder with 12 wins from 15 starts and were certainly the favourites to go “back to black”.
Fast forward to the now: they’re sixth on the ladder and won nine of 15 games so far this year.
It hasn’t been smooth sailing for the 2017 premiers, who have been hit with countless injuries since the beginning of the season.
The first – and the most costly – was defender Alex Rance, who suffered a season-ending injury (despite his determination to return before the year’s end) in the 2019 opener against Carlton.
Alex Rance won’t play again in 2019. (Photo by Michael Dodge/Getty Images)
It became a domino effect.
He was the first of many key players to fall.
Rance was joined on the sidelines by Jack Riewoldt, captain Trent Cotchin, Toby Nankervis, Shane Edwards, Kane Lambert, David Astbury and Jayden Short at different times throughout the year.
2019 has also been challenging for star midfielder Dustin Martin, whose inconsistent form has been at the forefront of discussion all year.
One minute, he’s recaptured his scintillating, career-best form. The next, there are question marks surrounding him.
There has also been a lot of commentary surrounding new recruit Tom Lynch’s season.
Despite kicking 34 goals to this point of the season, he has underwhelmed some spectators and media personnel.
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Back in May, Essendon legend Matthew Lloyd labelled the former Suns captain a “liability”.
“He’s a massive concern,” Lloyd said on 3AW.
“He’s a liability at the moment, Tom Lynch – at ground level, defensively, turning.
“Compare him (to) Cameron (who is) the benchmark. Pretty much unless he marks it he’s not effective as a player.”
For what it’s worth, I think he’s been pretty good.
Also for what it’s worth, he came across to Richmond with a lingering knee injury that was due to set him back half a season.
But he has stepped up and been serviceable in the absence of Riewoldt.
Has he blown us out of the water? No, not really.
But that’s not to say that he never will.
We’ve seen glimpses of brilliance; none better than the inspiring six-goal haul against Port Adelaide in Round 4.
You’d think there is more to come.
Tom Lynch (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos/Getty Images)
This season has been the first genuine test to the Tiger’s depth since their rise to the top a couple of years ago.
And they’ve navigated through the challenges very well.
We don’t know where they’ll finish at the end of 2019, however this season may have prepared them for even better yet to come.
In the absence of many key players, they have unveiled some talented kids who’ve had the whole AFL world talking.
The obvious one is Sydney Stack, who has taken the competition by storm in 2019 and has been one of the rising stars to watch this season.
The 18-year-old excitement machine from Perth has given us everything – he’s bold, fierce, creative, willing to take the game on and is a genuine talent that has grown every week in front of our eyes.
And the best part? His raw emotion is on display week in; week out and you can see how much being out there means to him.
You only need to look at his interaction with Eddie Betts from earlier this season to prove that.
Game recognise game.
Sydney Stack shows his appreciation for Eddie's brilliance! #AFLCrowsTigers pic.twitter.com/nVWOdOdWho
— AFL (@AFL) June 13, 2019
While Stack has largely been the talking point, he’s not the only one that’s impressed.
Despite being on the list for a couple of seasons, Shai Bolton looks to have taken the next step in his game this season and has an incredibly bright career ahead of him.
Liam Baker has had some great moments in his appearances for the Tigers, as have Noah Balta and Maibor Chol.
But it hasn’t just been the development of new comers, with some familiar faces stepping up when the situation has demanded it of them.
Dylan Grimes has been absolutely outstanding in defence, standing tall in the absence of Rance.
Kamdyn McIntosh and Bachar Houli too, have been superb.
And it’s been the development of the team as a whole, who appear better rounded than the side 12 months ago, despite the slight slide down the ladder.
They have managed to win two games interstate – that’s two more than they did last season.
(Mark Brake/Getty Images)
And now, their last seven games of the home-and-away season will be played at the MCG – the ultimate boost ahead of September.
The timing perfectly coincides with the return of many of those key players we spoke about earlier, who are coming back from injury.
But whatever the rest of 2019 holds of the Tigers and whether it includes September success or not, this may have been their best season yet.
Sure, there are some problems they’ll still need to over come.
The focal point is an average losing margin of 46 points from their six losses this season, showing a few cracks in the side.
And as for that poor percentage, it is still the weakest of the top eight, but was given a boost thanks to a demolition job of the Gold Coast Suns over the weekend.
After 16 rounds in 2017, @Richmond_FC were
6th on the ladder, 9 wins, 6 losses, 105.3%
After 16 rounds in 2019,
6th on the ladder, 9 wins, 6 losses, 103.0%#gotiges
— George Megalogenis (@GMegalogenis) July 6, 2019
For Richmond fans, dreaming of September glory is certainly not far fetched but the foundation this team has built in 2019 will keep them in good stead for the long haul.
The fast tracked development of some exciting kids will ensure competition for spots and push this team to the best of their ability.
The emergence of new cult heroes will lift the hopes of supporters.
The return of many crowd favourites will boost morale on-field.
And Tigertime may be upon us again soon.
Marnie Cohen is a former journalist turned PR girl who used to work with the Geelong Advertiser and Daily Telegraph. A passionate North Melbourne supporter with a lot of life for Nat Fyfe, she thought she had hobbies outside of AFL but truthfully, footy is life.
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Mayoral candidates voice their opinions on city issues at annual IDEA Conference
A forum featuring the candidates gave candidates their first chance to publicly voice their platforms and stances on issues.
Mayoral candidates voice their opinions on city issues at annual IDEA Conference A forum featuring the candidates gave candidates their first chance to publicly voice their platforms and stances on issues. Check out this story on thestarpress.com: https://www.thestarpress.com/story/news/local/2019/03/02/mayoral-candidates-voice-their-opinions-city-issues/3040593002/
Corey Ohlenkamp, Muncie Star Press Published 2:34 p.m. ET March 2, 2019 | Updated 2:41 p.m. ET March 3, 2019
MUNCIE, Ind. – Muncie’s mayoral candidates had their first chance to publicly discuss issues facing the city and how to better improve neighborhoods on Saturday at the 4th annual IDEA Conference.
There were four major questions/topics: What can each candidate bring to the table, the drug epidemic in the city, the state of Muncie's schools and how each candidate would address the corruption issues in city government.
“The next mayor of Muncie is in this room,” Mitch Issacs said to crowd members, who responded with applause. Each candidate was given a minute to talk about their platform and answer several questions selected from the nearly 50 questions posed.
The candidates in attendance at the forum were Democrat Terry Whitt Bailey, Republican Tom Bracken, Democrat Andrew Dale, Republican Nate Jones, Republican Dan Ridenour, Democrat Saul Riley and Democrat David Smith.
Democrat Kenneth Davenport, a perennial candidate for Delaware County offices, was the only mayoral candidate not in attendance.
After brief introductions, each candidate got into the issues facing the city. One of the first questions to the group was on what quality made them the best candidate.
What quality makes you the best candidate?
Terry Whitt Bailey: “I’m the best candidate because I have the experience,” Bailey said. She explained her career at Ball State and her work as the director with the City of Muncie's Community Development office. Bailey also cited numerous boards that she has, or is currently, serving on.
Tom Bracken: He cited his work with Ball State University and how having served on the finance committee he helped oversee the money coming into the community. “I like to see things working smoothly and when they don’t, I look to fix it,” Bracken said. “For the city, that problem is in the mayor’s office,” he added.
Andrew Dale: He cited his work in co-founding the Shafer Leadership Academy more than a decade ago.
“I can’t tell you how many people, seasoned leaders, that didn’t think it could happen,” Dale said. “I have the skills to bring people together and get things done."
Nate Jones: He said his leadership roles in the military and his work with the Delaware County veteran’s affairs office was proof that he can take a government office above and beyond what it was when he first took over.
Dan Ridenour: He said that he’s served on the city council for several years now, and that he’s been involved in the community through different neighborhood associations. He said he's also worked with 14 different non-profit organizations across the community.
Saul Riley: He said that while working at the crisis center for seven years he learned to listen. “It’s a good quality the mayor should be able to do is listen to the people,” Riley said.
David Smith: He said that he already has experience in government operations. He’s familiar with administrative code for cities and towns because of his work with Indiana State Police. Trust would be a big thing, and something he would focus on bringing back to the office. He’s also a small business owner.
Muncie Mayoral Forum
Seven of the eight candidates for mayor take center stage at the Muncie Mayoral Forum at the IDEA conference on Saturday, March 2 inside Ball State's student center. Corey Ohlenkamp/Star Press
Dan Ridenour speaks to the public at the Muncie Mayoral Forum at the IDEA conference on Saturday, March 2 inside Ball State's student center. Corey Ohlenkamp/Star Press
Terry Whitt Bailey speaks to the public at the Muncie Mayoral Forum at the IDEA conference on Saturday, March 2 inside the Ball State's student center. Corey Ohlenkamp/Star Press
Andrew Dale listens to the questions during the Muncie Mayoral Forum at the IDEA conference on Saturday, March 2 inside the Ball State's student center. Corey Ohlenkamp/Star Press
Tom Bracken speaks to the public at the Muncie Mayoral Forum at the IDEA conference on Saturday, March 2 inside the Ball State's student center. Corey Ohlenkamp/Star Press
Candidates speak to the public at the Muncie Mayoral Forum at the IDEA conference on Saturday, March 2 inside the Ball State's student center. Corey Ohlenkamp/Star Press
Saul Riley speaks to the public at the Muncie Mayoral Forum at the IDEA conference on Saturday, March 2 inside the Ball State's student center. Corey Ohlenkamp/Star Press
David Smith speaks to the public at the Muncie Mayoral Forum at the IDEA conference on Saturday, March 2 inside the Ball State's student center. Corey Ohlenkamp/Star Press
Nate Jones speaks to the public at the Muncie Mayoral Forum at the IDEA conference on Saturday, March 2 inside the Ball State's student center. Corey Ohlenkamp/Star Press
Dan Ridenour speaks to the public at the Muncie Mayoral Forum at the IDEA conference on Saturday, March 2 inside the Ball State's student center. Corey Ohlenkamp/Star Press
Mayoral hopefuls (r-l) Nate Jones, Andrew Dale, Tom Bracken and Terry Whitt Bailey appear at the IDEA Conference in early May at Ball State University. Corey Ohlenkamp/Star Press
Andrew Dale speaks to the public at the Muncie Mayoral Forum at the IDEA conference on Saturday, March 2 inside the Ball State's student center. Corey Ohlenkamp/Star Press
How do you plan to address the drug epidemic facing Muncie?
Bailey: She said the city needs to find money to further the efforts of organizations already in play in the community from what she's seen in her work with Meridian Health Services. She cited several organizations that were collaborating and that it was a city-wide crisis. “We need more money and opportunities to help our families,” she said.
Bracken: “It’s a problem that defies comprehension.” He was a strong proponent for finding alternatives to drug treatments and getting jobs in the city that allows them to chose a better path by providing opportunity.
Dale: He said there was a definite need for more programs and facilities, including in expanding Meridian Health and IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital. “Ten years if we are still in this place it’s going to drag us down to the end,” Dale said.
Jones: He said his works with Delaware County Circuit Court 4, the drug court, has allowed him to help local veterans get help. He said he has toured facilities and is actively working to try to bring a rehab a facility to Muncie. “We owe it to our community to move their lives in a more positive direction."
Ridenour: He pointed out he’s been working with a company in South Bend to bring Muncie a facility for drug rehab. In addition, he said he's toured several facilities and believes it will take everyone to come together. Referencing the breakout session at the IDEA conference on Saturday he said there are options “The answers are in front of us, but we need to get together.”
Riley: He said that getting together a community council and an inpatient treatment facility would be key to combating the issue.
Smith: He said it was not just a community but a nationwide issue. He wants to bring in more experts to help with the problem including those from Ball State and the hospital to find out the best solution for the community.
How the city can improve the perception of Muncie Community Schools?
Bailey: She said the community needs to encourage the district and not sit on the sidelines. She wants to see more opportunities to go into the schools and volunteer instead of bad-mouthing the district. “We can’t sit on the side and say that it’s their problem."
Bracken: He gave some praise to what the district was already doing right. “The teachers have always been strong." According to him, problems with the school arose from a potentially overoptimistic board that overbuilt. He said the ship has been righted and will continue along that path even though there was still plenty to do.
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Dale: He heralded the plan that was already underway to help repair MCS. He said there had been a clear positive impact of BSU’s partnership and that the city should support the schools as they go along that path. He said aspects like increasing home ownership and getting more people enrolled in the district would also improve the school system.
Jones: He wanted to push to get money to the schools and find teachers better pay. He said that reworking the TIFF districts would allow for more money going into the schools. “In my opinion, we keep these TIFF districts going, they are meant to end for a reason."
Ridenour: He said that the number of candidates that applied to be on the new school board was impressive. “I knew we were to the point we were going to put our foot down and not take it anymore." He said they needed to be telling the public all the positive things that are happening, needing to share the wins for the district beyond the school community.
Riley: He didn't say much on the topic. He said he wasn't aware there was a problem with the perception of the schools because of how hard they work toward the kid’s educations.
Smith: He said it was a hard question as each person’s perception of the school was going to be different.
How will you thwart corruption in government?
Bailey: Citing her federal regulation standards in the city development office, Bailey said she had a handle on sticking to the rules. “You have not seen corruption in our office." “We have to do that, or we wouldn’t have gotten the dollars to then push out into the community."
Bracken: He said that corruption is a parasite that saps the energy and the resources of a city. Muncie, according to him, unfortunately has that stigma. He wants a major corruption sweep in the city because of the impact on economics.
Dale: He said that his first platform point is accountability. The flagship piece would be an ethics commission that would look at conflicts of interest and be a whistleblower for the city. He said the committee would make sure that what’s happened in the city wouldn’t happen again.
Jones: He said that the city could get back on track with leadership that focused on integrity, citing military leadership goals that would lead to a better functioning government.
Ridenour: As the only sitting elected official running for mayor, he cited concerns from neighborhood meetings that residents couldn’t get straight answers from the city. “We need open and honest government.” Rebuilding the city's reputation not only with state partners but the Muncie community would be paramount. He said one way to push for this would be to have more transparency in city documents.
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Riley: He said there was a need to be accountable to the people so that people can trust again.
Smith: He agreed that an ethics commission should have already been in place and agreed with other candidates on the need for one. Citing his work with corruption and fraud investigations when he worked with the state police in how he personally would tackle corruption. “My administration, we are going to wipe it out, because without city corruption we wouldn’t have the FBI here today."
Primary election early voting will take place 28 days before Election Day. Indiana's primary election day takes place on Tuesday, May 7.
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IAMGOLD (IAG) Stock Gaining Today on Rising Gold Prices
Shares of IAMGOLD (IAG) are up after gold prices neared a five-month high on Tuesday.
Sebastian Silva
NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Shares of IAMGOLD Corp. (IAG - Get Report) are up 6.35% to $3.27 in midday trading with gold prices nearing a five-month high Tuesday as an uncertain outlook for the euro spurred investors to stock up on haven assets, the Wall Street Journal reports.
Spot gold was up 1.52% to $1,295.10 at 12:33 p.m. in New York, while U.S. gold futures for February delivery were up 1.49% an ounce at $1,295.90.
The European Central Bank is expected to announce a bond-buying program after its governing council meets on Thursday, the Journal noted.
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The policy move would be aimed at spurring inflation and restoring the region's ailing economy back to health, the Journal said, adding the euro is likely to weaken further in response after sinking to 11-year lows last week after the Swiss National Bank scrapped its cap on the franc's value.
"The stimulus coming in Europe and the possibility of Greece leaving the euro is turning people to gold as a haven," RBC Capital Markets Global Futures SVP George Gero told the Journal. Gold has benefited from these "jitters" as the precious metal is viewed as a store of value and an alternative to currency investments, the Journal explained.
Separately, the company announced last week that it received regulatory approvals to complete the sale of its Niobec mine to a group of companies led by Magris Resources for cash proceeds of $500 million after tax upon closing.
TheStreet Ratings team rates IAMGOLD CORP as a Sell with a ratings score of D. TheStreet Ratings Team has this to say about their recommendation:
"We rate IAMGOLD CORP (IAG) a SELL. This is driven by multiple weaknesses, which we believe should have a greater impact than any strengths, and could make it more difficult for investors to achieve positive results compared to most of the stocks we cover. The company's weaknesses can be seen in multiple areas, such as its feeble growth in its earnings per share, deteriorating net income, disappointing return on equity, poor profit margins and generally disappointing historical performance in the stock itself."
Highlights from the analysis by TheStreet Ratings Team goes as follows:
IAMGOLD CORP has experienced a steep decline in earnings per share in the most recent quarter in comparison to its performance from the same quarter a year ago. The company has reported a trend of declining earnings per share over the past two years. During the past fiscal year, IAMGOLD CORP swung to a loss, reporting -$2.21 versus $0.89 in the prior year.
The company, on the basis of change in net income from the same quarter one year ago, has significantly underperformed when compared to that of the S&P 500 and the Metals & Mining industry. The net income has significantly decreased by 386.6% when compared to the same quarter one year ago, falling from $25.30 million to -$72.50 million.
Return on equity has greatly decreased when compared to its ROE from the same quarter one year prior. This is a signal of major weakness within the corporation. Compared to other companies in the Metals & Mining industry and the overall market, IAMGOLD CORP's return on equity significantly trails that of both the industry average and the S&P 500.
The gross profit margin for IAMGOLD CORP is currently lower than what is desirable, coming in at 34.55%. It has decreased from the same quarter the previous year. Along with this, the net profit margin of -21.22% is significantly below that of the industry average.
The share price of IAMGOLD CORP has not done very well: it is down 21.00% and has underperformed the S&P 500, in part reflecting the company's sharply declining earnings per share when compared to the year-earlier quarter. The fact that the stock is now selling for less than others in its industry in relation to its current earnings is not reason enough to justify a buy rating at this time.
You can view the full analysis from the report here: IAG Ratings Report
Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq End at Record Closes as Earnings Season Kicks Off
All three stock indexes struggled to a record close Monday as investors gear up for earnings season.
Rob Lenihan
Newt Gingrich weighs in on the U.S.-China trade deal, President Trump's social media presence, his focus on gene therapy and his advice for investors.
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The common currency has survived struggling member economies and today represents 20 percent of the world's global reserve holdings.
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Communities in Bloom in full planning mode to host national symposium in late September
Carla Allen ([email protected])
Published: Mar 20 at 3:45 p.m.
Communities in Bloom committee members Dave Sollows and Dave Warner with planner Rick Allwright from Mile East. CARLA ALLEN PHOTO
Event to attract hundreds from Canada, U.S. and European countries
YARMOUTH, N.S. —
Delegates arriving in Yarmouth this fall for the national Communities in Bloom (CIB) symposium may be surprised by the climate, say members of the local hosting committee.
Last year, Dave Sollows was among the contingent from Yarmouth that travelled to Strathcona County, Alberta, for the 2018 symposium. The group wanted to get an idea of what to expect when it was their turn.
“Things were blooming here in Yarmouth last fall when we left; the floral displays were covered in snow in Edmonton,” said Sollows.
The planning committee is in full stride for this year’s event, which is scheduled for Sept. 25-28. Securing funding to assist with the program is part of the work.
CIB, a non-profit organization, is committed to fostering civic pride, environmental responsibility and beautification through community involvement and the challenge of a national program, with a focus on enhancing green spaces in communities. The Lost to the Sea monument on Water Street is a good example of this
The Town of Yarmouth has committed $60,000 to the event and the municipalities of Yarmouth and Argyle are being asked for $10,000 each.
Sollows says this is the first time CIB has allowed a small town to hold the symposium, which will see between 200 and 300 visiting the area.
“We’re excited about the opportunity. It brings people from not only across Canada but also people from the U.S. and a number of European countries,” said Sollows.
“We’re encouraging them to come early and stay late. It’s an opportunity to promote our area in a way we often don’t get.”
CIB, a non-profit organization, is committed to fostering civic pride, environmental responsibility and beautification through community involvement and the challenge of a national program, with a focus on enhancing green spaces in communities.
Communities are visited by trained judges who evaluate the community in various categories. Sollows says those kinds of reviews provide valuable information.
“It’s the kind of thing where, if you wanted to know how things were going in your municipality, you might hire a paid consultant,” he said.
Participants receive a written report highlighting positives and recommendations for improvements.
During the symposium there will be workshops and site visits, many in Yarmouth municipality.
Site stops will include the Cape Forchu lighthouse, Wedgeport walking trail, Port Maitland Beach and Acadian Village.
Mile East Productions has been engaged as an overall planner by the planning committee.
“We’re essentially a volunteer committee,” said Sollows.
Delegates for the national Communities in Bloom symposium this fall will visit Port Maitland Beach and other sites.
“With something of this magnitude, we wanted to make sure there is someone who can oversee the fine-tuning and make sure that all of our guests have an experience that will leave them with really warm memories and a sense that this is a place they’ll want to come back to.”
Here’s a list of CIB awards Yarmouth has received over the years:
2018 - Urban Forestry Award – Outstanding Achievement.
2017 - 5 leaves - bronze in the Canada 150 Category, with recognition for the Downtown Core Streetscape.
2016 – 5 blooms - bronze in the Circle of Excellence Category, with recognition for Helping Hands & Growing Pride.
2015 – 5 blooms - bronze in the Circle of Excellence Category, with recognition of Streetscape Upgrades on Hawthorn Street.
2014 – National Winner in the 5,001-9,000 population category, with recognition of Mayor’s All Hands on Deck Initiative.
2012 – 5 blooms in the 6,501-10,000 population category, with recognition for the Art Gallery’s Innovative Programs.
2013 – 5 blooms in the 5,001-10,000 population category and the Canadian Nursery and Landscape Association Environmental Action award.
2011 – 5 blooms in the 7,501-10,000 population category, with recognition of the 250th Anniversary Celebration as a Community.
2010 – 5 blooms in the 3,001-7,500 population category, with recognition for Reverence for Heritage.
2009 – 4 blooms in the 5,001-8,000 population category, with recognition for Blooms by the Sea.
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Graduate to a better account
By Jo Thornhill
Updated: 19:00 EDT, 12 June 2001
IF you are leaving university this year, chances are you've got quite a sizeable overdraft which you're not in a position to pay off for a while.
Most high street banks give their student account holders a good deal in terms of interest-free overdrafts in the first two or three years after they graduate. But it is always worth checking out what else is on offer.
The majority of banks will take on your overdraft if you switch to them, since they know you might become a valuable customer in the future. Here are the graduate account packages of the main players:
ABBEY NATIONAL
Abbey National will offer a graduate bank account for the first time from July 2001. It is available to anyone who has graduated in the last three years. The account offers a £2,000 interest free overdraft in the first year after graduating, followed by £1,000 in the second year and £500 in the third. Arranged overdrafts over this amount will be charged at 9.9%.
Alternatively, customers can convert their existing overdraft into a three-year loan (called Overdraft Manager) - whereby they make regular payments to pay off the debt. For the first six months the rate will be 3% going up to 6% for the next 12 months.
Graduate loans up to £10,000 are also available at 7.5%. Other benefits include commission free travel money from telephone orders.
BoS offers a £2,000 interest free overdraft facility for one year after graduating and it pays interest when the account is in credit.
Additional benefits include discounts on a range of bank services, such as car and travel insurance.
BoS has also launched a graduate savings account. It offers instant access to cash and pays a rate of 4.65% gross. Graduates can open an account with just £1.
Barclays offers graduates £1,250 overdraft interest free for two years. You can have an arranged overdraft above this limit up to £3,000 - but the rate is charged at 18.8%. From 30 June 2001 this rate will fall to 15.6%.
Graduate loans up to £3,000 are available at a rate of 8.9% and up to a maximum term of five-years - which can be used to pay off overdrafts. A further overdraft facility can be arranged after taking this loan out.
An ordinary graduate loan is also available at the same rate (8.9%) and up to a maximum of £10,000 can be borrowed for up to seven years.
Other benefits include discounts on books and CDs for two years after graduation. Graduates can bank via a branch, online or over the phone.
HSBC offers a £1,500 overdraft interest free in the first year after graduating followed by £1,000 in the second year and £500 in the third. Arranged overdrafts over this amount are charged at 16.9%. Customers can take a £10,000 loan at 7.9% fixed over five years. No repayment holidays are allowed.
Extra benefits include a fee-free MasterCard, commission free holiday money and travellers cheques and low cost travel insurance. There is also a BT cellnet mobile phone offer available for some customers.
LLOYDS TSB
Lloyds TSB offers a £2,000 overdraft interest free for two years. Arranged overdrafts over this interest free limit are charged at 16.7%. A graduate loan of up to £10,000 is on offer at a rate of 7.8% over five years - if you have employment, with an option to take a four month repayment holiday at the start of the loan.
Extra benefits include commission free foreign currency and travellers cheques (purchase and sale).
NatWest's graduate package is available up to three years after graduating. It offers a £2,000 interest free overdraft in the first year after graduating, £1,000 in the second and £500 in the third. Arranged overdrafts above this limit are charged at 17.81%.
Alternatively students can choose the graduate overdraft repayment plan or take out a graduate loan of up to £10,000 at 7.5% over seven years.
NatWest also offers special graduate mortgage deals with up to 100% mortgages. Other benefits include the graduate Travel Club which offers discounts on holidays, car hire and flights, along with commission free currency and travellers cheques.
RBS offers a £2,000 interest free overdraft in the first year after graduating. A fee-free and interest free refinancing loan of £2,000 is also available to repay overdraft borrowing. This is repayable over two years - making three years interest free borrowing in total.
Graduate loans are on offer up to £15,000 at 7.9% over seven years and no payments have to be made for the first nine months. For loans of £10,000 and less the term is five years. Career development loans are also available.
Other benefits include 20% discount on CDs, DVDs and videos. 10% of worldwide holidays and flights, discounts on travel insurance, commission free travel money and discounts off books and concert tickets. A free Nokia mobile phone with the One2One network is also given to account holders.
Updated on 13 June 2001.
*Please note interest rates may change.
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No Nay Never Up To €100,000 For 2019
Thursday, November 8, 2018 at 1:45 pm | Back to: Shared News Europe, Today's Edition
Updated: November 8, 2018 at 10:23 pm
No Nay Never | Coolmore
No Nay Never (Scat Daddy), Europe’s leading first-season sire, will have his fee quadrupled next season at Coolmore, jumping to €100,000 from €25,000.
The G2 Coventry S. and G1 Prix Morny winner started out at a fee of €20,000 in 2015. He dipped to €17,500 for the subsequent two seasons, but was bumped back up to €25,000 this year after his first yearlings were very well received by the market last fall. Those rosy predicaments translated to success on the track this year: No Nay Never is Europe’s leading first-crop sire by earnings (over $1.3-million), winners (27), wins (38), black-type winners (6), black-type horses (13), group winners (two) and group horses (five). His leading earner is the G1 Middle Park S. winner Ten Sovereigns (Ire)*.
No Nay Never now stands for the highest advertised fee of Coolmore’s 29 Irish-based stallions-Galileo (Ire)‘s fee once again is private.
Coolmore will introduce five new stallions in Ireland this year: Group 2-winning juvenile Gustav Klimt (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}) (€7,500), Australian champion 3-year-old sprinter and Royal Ascot winner Merchant Navy (Aus) (Fastnet Rock {Aus}) (€20,000), G1 2000 Guineas winner Saxon Warrior (Jpn) (Deep Impact {Jpn}) (€30,000), G2 Norfolk S. and G1 Phoenix S. winner Sioux Nation (Scat Daddy) (€12,500) and triple Group 1-winning sprinter U S Navy Flag (War Front) (€25,000).
U S Navy Flag, Saxon Warrior and Merchant Navy will stand at the farm’s headquarters in Co. Tipperary, and Coolmore’s Director of Sales David O’Loughlin said, “Coolmore have long been associated with standing top-class 2-year-olds and Classic 3-year-olds, but the new additions for 2019 see the introduction of some really quality speed.”
“War Front’s son U S Navy Flag was last year’s European champion 2-year-old and was a runaway winner of the July Cup when dropped back to six furlongs. Merchant Navy won Group 1 races over six furlongs both in Australia and at Royal Ascot and is the fastest son of his champion sire Fastnet Rock. Saxon Warrior is the best son of Deep Impact to stand in Europe to date. He bested Roaring Lion in the G1 Racing Post Trophy to remain unbeaten at two and displayed a devastating turn of foot to win the Guineas. All three are by top sires and all three also have exceptionally strong pedigrees on the female side.”
Gustav Klimt and Sioux Nation will join the roster at Castlehyde, and that stud’s manager John Kennedy said, “The 2018 racing season was a fantastic one for Castlehyde. Our stallions Champs Elysees and Holy Roman Emperor sired three Classic winners between them while Ruler of the World sired the G1 Fillies Mile winner from his first 2-year-old crop. Amongst the many high-class horses foaled here were Irish Derby winner Latrobe and Prince of Wales’s S. and King George winner Poet’s Word. We are thrilled to have two very exciting horses coming for 2019. There is every reason to believe that Scat Daddy’s Norfolk and Phoenix S. winner Sioux Nation could be the next No Nay Never, while Gustav Klimt was a very high-class 2-year-old, is the highest-rated son of Galileo over six furlongs and comes from the family of Invincible Spirit and Kodiac.”
*All figures for No Nay Never as of 11/8/2018.
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Uncategories Video: Diego Costa's Goal Makes World Cup History
Video: Diego Costa's Goal Makes World Cup History
Spain and Portugal yesterday gave football fans something to relish as they both played out a 3-3 draw with Diego Costa scoring a controversial goal.
Diego Costa’s goal makes World Cup history
Diego Costa’s equaliser for Spain against Portugal on Friday was the first time a World Cup goal was awarded after a review from the Video Assistant Referee (VAR).
The striker’s goal was allowed to stand in spite of a collision with defender Pepe.
Costa ran into the Portuguese centre back in the build-up to his equaliser in the 24th minute to cancel out Cristiano Ronaldo’s fourth minute penalty.
Italian referee Gianluca Rocchi gave the goal after consulting the VAR team.
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OpEd in: Het Financieele Dagblad
Unopposed Turkish’ ruling party AKP chose Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan again as party leader. That says a lot about the adoration of his followers, but also a lot about the way he manages his party. Like a sultan, who tolerates no criticism and insists on respect, loyalty and harmony.
Several critical journalists have been dismissed or are in custody. At the party congress he again showcased his vision of liberal democracy. Newspapers and broadcasters of the opposition were denied access. Previously he criticized Ümit Boyner, president of the main business association TÜSIAD, to mind her own business after she asked the government for less polarization and more accountability.
Erdoğan, the charismatic politician, who turned Turkey into a dynamic and confident country, tried to pose again as an exemplary democrat in an emotional, two and a half hour, speech. But the opposition knows what that his promises are worth. After the Islamist-rooted AK Party again won the general elections in June 2011 with a landslide of 50% of the vote to form a third-consecutive majority government, Erdoğan promised more democracy and more cooperation with the opposition. The opposite happened.
Erdoğan likes to polarize and behaves increasingly like the authoritarian Russian President Vladimir Putin. He is currently in his third and final term as Prime Minister. In 2014 he hopes to be elected as president, with more powers than that of the current president Abdullah Gül. Many liberal analysts fear that in that scenario a further deterioration of the Turkish political climate: from a weak democracy with an intimidated press, a weak parliament and a politically driven judiciary, to a system with Russian characteristics.
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Good and fair observations. One point is very critical and requires further elaboration: “Erdoğan … turned Turkey into a dynamic and confident country” Confident or falsely inflate the national ego – a tactic successfully employed in the past by many, most notably by Hitler and Ronald Reagan.
Most recent and simplest example to illustrate this: Upon being criticized by being US-centric, ICANN, as a tactical move to look more global, opens up two hubs; one in Istanbul and another in Singapure.
Now look at the (translation of) the headlines in Turkish papers on April 26, after cabinet minister Binali Yıldırım’s press conference.
AKŞAM: “The Capital of the Internet: Istanbul”
STAR: “The Boss of the Internet: Istanbul”
HURRİYET: “Istanbul is becoming the Center of the Internet”
POSTA: “The Center of the Internet: Istanbul”
MİLLİYET: “Istanbul is the Central Base of the Cyberspace”
Note that, I did not even include the pro-government newspapers!
This Turkey which is announced to be the “boss, center, capital,…” of internet has not even submit any view for the forthcoming WTPF meeting in Cenevre (May 14) organized by International Telecommunication Union (a UN agency). ITU requested views months ago, and listed them as they arrived. Many leading countries, NGO’s and corporations submit their views and were listed in ITU site on the internet. None from Turkey! I wrote articles and made press releases. Upon which, only last week the minister Yıldırım’s office asked some NGO’s to comment on my criticisms and submit their views!
This is an ongoing process in our media: inflating the people’s ego and (knowingly or not) flattering the government deeds at the same time.
If you check international rankings of influential leaders and countries, you won’t see RTE or Turkey. But in Turkey, most people are “confident” that we command the global decisions!
And then there is “confidence” versus unabashed “arrogance” of the PM Erodğan and some other cabinet ministers…
Boy! I shouldn’t have written so fast. So many grammatical mistakes…:)
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Pensioner donates Winter Fuel Payment for #GivingTuesday
A pensioner has decided to donate her Winter Fuel Payment to help people who are struggling with their energy bills. Gen James, who is in her sixties and from Bath, is still working and able to pay her energy bills. After recently becoming eligible to receive the Winter Fuel Payment, Gen decided to donate the money that she received from it to the charity Turn2us on #GivingTuesday.
Turn2us helps people in financial hardship gain access to welfare benefits, charitable grants, and can also provide direct financial assistance through a range of specific funds that are managed directly by the charity, including the Elizabeth Finn Fund.
Gen, who is encouraging other people in similar positions to donate their Winter Fuel Payment to charity, was particularly alarmed by last week’s release of the Excess Winter Deaths for 2015/2016, which revealed that 24,300 died as a result of the cold last Winter.
Gen said: “I find it really distressing to hear about people struggling to pay their fuel bills. People who have to choose between ‘heat or eat’. All kinds of people of different ages in very different circumstances all living in absolutely dire circumstances desperately needing help to get through every day life. I wanted to help them.
“I have also been campaigning in my own small way to encourage friends and colleagues to do the same. I am now able to draw a Winter Fuel Payment myself, but as my husband and I are both fortunate enough to be working in good jobs, we don’t really struggle to pay our fuel bills.
“I am happy to pay this money over to a charity like Turn2us who can directly help people who are affected, and also positively campaign to raise awareness of this awful situation. It only seems to be getting worse, not better. Over time it is affecting more and more people.”
Praising Gen for her donation, Zena Carter, Head of Fundraising at Turn2us, said: “It is very generous of Gen to donate her Winter Fuel Payment. The money will make an important difference in the life of someone struggling to heat their home, at a time when far too many people cannot afford to heat their homes.”
If you would like to donate your Winter Fuel Payment to Turn2us, you can make the donation at www.justgiving.com/campaigns/charity/turn2us/nocoldhomes
For further information and interviews with Turn2us case studies or spokespeople, please contact:
Una Farrell, Communications Manager, on
una.farrell@turn2us.org.uk or 0208 834 9259
About Turn2us:
Turn2us is a national charity that helps people in financial hardship to gain access to welfare benefits, charitable grants and support services – online, by phone and face to face through partners and volunteers
The Turn2us website includes a Benefits Calculator to find out what welfare benefits and tax credits you could be entitled to, a Grants Search to find out if you might be eligible for support from over 3,000 charitable funds, and a range of information and resources to help people in financial hardship
Turn2us can also provide direct financial assistance through a range of specific funds that are managed directly by the charity, including the Elizabeth Finn Fund which supports people from over 120 different professions
For more information, please visit www.turn2us.org.uk
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CALENDAR: Around Town
�Guys and Dolls," 7:30 p.m., Thorsby High School auditorium, 1 Opportunity Drive, Thorsby. Presented by the Chilton Civic Chorale and Pops.
�Guys and Dolls," 7:30 p.m., Thorsby High School auditorium, 1 Opportunity Drive, Thorsby. Presented by the Chilton Civic Chorale and Pops. Tickets are $15 at the door. Call 205-688-4059.
COMMUNITYTractor show, 8 a.m., Guthrie Smith Park, Fayette. Garden tractor pull, food vendors, swap meet, awards for best tractors and rustiest tractor-must run. Free admission. Call 205-932-7128.Rose Kirkman-Bailey family reunion, 2- 10 p.m. at Red Bud Shelter in Palmore Park. Take covered dish and drinks. Call 205-246-4500, 205-410-3788, 205-331-8227 or 205-752-5874.The family of Stella and Wilburn Sanford reunion will be 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. at Northport Community Center. Take covered dish. Call 205-339-7519.Tuscaloosa babypalooza and kidsfest will be 10 a.m. �3 p.m. at the University Mall. There will be a free expo with over/s30 exhibitors with products and services for the prenatal to preschool market. There will be a citywide baby shower celebrating expectant moms with fun and games, a Diaper Derby, fashion shows, car seat safety, samples from Buffalo Rock, Barber�s Milk, and Mayfield Dairy, product demonstrations, and giveaways. DCH Health System will host pre and postnatal health seminars at 11 a.m., noon and 1 p.m.Miss Tuscaloosa Scholarship pageant, 7 p.m. Bama Theatre, 600 Greensboro Ave. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 and younger. Call 205-292-7962.The farmers market at the corner of Jack Warner Parkway and Greensboro Avenue opens at 6 a.m. Call 205-349-0368.School supplies drive through Aug. 5. Tuscaloosa�s Promise and the Tuscaloosa County Children�s Policy Council are sponsoring collection bins at area organizations and businesses. Supplies will be donated to students in the city and county school systems. Call Kristy Brown or Jennifer Moore at 205-462-1000.
GOVERNMENTRon Paul, Hope for America 2008, Tuscaloosa supporters of Texas Rep. Ron Paul, a Republican presidential primary hopeful, will meet in Vance 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Visitors can arrive anytime. Go to www.ronpaul2008.com select the Tuscaloosa chapter meetup link for directions or call 205-339-1393.
�Guys and Dolls," 2 p.m., Thorsby High School auditorium, 1 Opportunity Drive, Thorsby. Presented by the Chilton Civic Chorale and Pops. Tickets are $15 at the door. Call 205-688-4059.
�Stars on the Riverfront" presented by the Alabama Dance Theatre, 2:30 p.m. at the Armory Learning Arts Center in Montgomery. Free admission. Call 334-241-2590.
The Capstone Quartet, 6 p.m., Northport First United Methodist Church. Refreshments will be served afterwards. Call 205 758-4703.
School supplies drive through Aug. 5. Tuscaloosa�s Promise and the Tuscaloosa County Children�s Policy Council are sponsoring collection bins at area organizations and businesses. Supplies will be donated to students in the city and county school systems. Call Kristy Brown or Jennifer Moore at 205-462-1000.
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First do no harm | Devolution in the health sector in Kenya
22 Feb 2013 hot | Sauti za Wananchi
Twaweza has recently entered into a partnership with the International Budget Partnership (IBP) to produce a number of briefs focused on budget issues in Kenya. Through this partnership, Twaweza will support IBP’s work around the budget / public finance transparency, budget engagement and access to information agenda.
The first of these briefs was recently released in Kenya. Kenya’s new constitution requires decentralisation in a number of key areas of spending and service delivery. Through an analysis of the health sector, IBP have highlighted some of the key challenges and issues around this process.
The brief was launched with an event that included 60 participants from government and civil society, including the media. Importantly the Transition Authority, which has oversight of devolution in Kenya and could potentially address some of the outstanding concerns, were represented.
Health was chosen because is the most important and expensive social sector to be devolved, and it is one where the consequences of failures in service delivery can have a big impact on people’s lives.
The brief covers three key areas.
1. Who is responsible for what?
An unclear division of responsibilities between national and county governments could paralyse vital services. The divisions require clear rationales, so that the logic of decision-making is transparent and coherent, and timeframes, since devolution is scheduled to take place over the next three years. The lack of this information raises concerns about continuation of, and accountability in, service delivery.
2. What costs what?
Although a number of arms of government have committed to a clear costing of individual activities within sectors , this is currently unavailable. The budget is obtuse when it comes to specific allocations in various sectors. Without clear and specific costs, allocation of funds between county and national governments becomes impossible and any shortfalls are unidentifiable. Ultimate authority for making these decisions rests with the Transition Authority, as per the Transition to Devolved Government Act.
3. Where does the money go?
Devolution of spending should be based on the clear division of responsibilities. In the current budget, services have been devolved while money for them remains with the national government. Similarly some budgets have devolved while national government remains responsible for delivering those services. The danger is that the different levels of government will not have adequate resources to deliver the services they are responsible for, resulting in delays and stoppages that could be fatal.
The brief also outlines some clear recommendations to improve the current situation.
Release any existing documents explaining their views on the correct division of responsibilities between the two levels of government
Release all information related to the cost of delivering services.
Provide a narrative explanation of why particular functions and finances have been assigned to particular levels of government, and explain how this is consistent with the Fourth Schedule and the principles proposed by the Taskforce on Devolved Government.
Highlight the implications of this proposed division of functions for all major programs that provide services to the public so that citizens know who will be accountable for running these.
Organize a series of open public consultations by sector (e.g., health, education, agriculture) on the sharing of responsibilities between levels of government at which the public is properly informed about the key issues and given an opportunity to provide feedback.
Revise the overall distribution of functions and financial flows in accord with substantive feedback received from the public on the appropriate distribution.
Provide a detailed timeline for the implementation of Steps 1-6.
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Authors: Jason Lakin John Kinuthia
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Professional Co-ops Pay Off in Many Ways for Students
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Sharpening Her Skills
Video by Alfonso Velasquez
Computer science major Karamel Quitayen sharpened her technical and professional skills during her six-month software developer co-op at Kronos Incorporated.
Program Expands as Students Gain Professional Experience and Rack Up Earnings
Photo by Ed Brennen
At the Fall Career Fair, alumni recruit students for Draper, one of five companies that have paid UML co-op students more than $1 million since 2013.
By Ed Brennen
When chemical engineering major Kelsey Martin landed a six-month co-op job with medical technology company Getinge Group her junior year, she expected to develop technical skills while getting her foot in the door with a potential future employer.
Earning thousands of dollars from the full-time position was also significant.
“The co-op absolutely changed my life,” says Martin, who continued working at Getinge’s Merrimack, N.H., location when her co-op was complete – right through her graduation last May. Martin is now an associate product development engineer for the company, where she also coordinates the onboarding program for new co-ops.
Martin’s experience is a familiar one for the hundreds of students who take advantage of the university’s Professional Cooperative Education program each year.
Since the 2013-14 academic year, more than 1,300 UML undergrads from the Francis College of Engineering, the Kennedy College of Sciences and the Manning School of Business have landed co-op positions at nearly 350 companies. With an average hourly wage of $19.70 and average six-month earnings of $18,505, students have collectively earned $24.4 million in co-op pay over the past five years.
“That’s a little better than working as a lifeguard in the summer,” says Director of Cooperative Education Rae Perry, who has seen participation in the program skyrocket from 28 students in 2009-10 to a record 431 students last year. “That kind of earned income can pay for a semester of school.”
Photo by courtesy
Chemical engineering alum Kelsey Martin, third from right, helps onboard co-ops at Getinge, including the current group of UML students, from left, Jeffrey Slocomb, Daniel Madiba Lemboumba, Joylyn Norris, Edidiong Etim, Brandon Bora Lim, Kevin McDermot, and Jim Piehl.
According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) 2018 Internship & Co-op Survey Report, the average hourly wage for co-op positions increased $1.36 last year to $19.35.
With student debt a growing issue nationwide, co-op earnings can help defray college costs.
“Students who make money in co-ops have a better likelihood of being able to pay for their education,” UMass President Marty Meehan said while visiting campus this fall for a student forum on college affordability.
Martin agrees.
“It’s a good opportunity to take a break, earn some money, put something into savings and then be in a better position when you go into your upper-level courses,” she says.
Over the last five years, 49 companies have each paid UML students more than $100,000 in co-op wages, while five companies have topped $1 million in pay: Getinge, Kronos Incorporated, Pfizer, Vicor Corporation and Draper. Students have worked in a variety of roles at the companies, including marketing, analytics, supply chain, human resources, engineering and computer science.
Kronos, which ranks No. 44 on Glassdoor’s annual list of the Top 100 Best Places to Work in the U.S., has hired 86 UML co-op students since 2010. Nearly 200 of the 1,500 local employees at the multi-national time-management software and cloud-solutions company are UML grads.
At Vicor, an Andover-based company that makes modular power converters, 66 UML students have been hired for co-op positions since 2013.
As one of “many” UML alumni working in technical operations at Vicor, Director of Operations Engineering Steve Sadler says it’s no coincidence that the company turns to the Francis College of Engineering to fill many of its 17 co-op positions every six months.
“We find the UML students come in ready and willing to work on anything we assign to them,” says Sadler, who earned a bachelor’s degree in industrial technology from UML in 1987 and has worked at Vicor for 28 years.
Chemical engineering alum Wentao Wang, an engineering and project manager at Pfizer, shakes hands with senior chemical engineering major Raymond Ung during his co-op interview at University Crossing.
Most co-ops at Vicor work in engineering (automation, manufacturing or operations), but some work in the analytical services group. Sadler says they all “expand their knowledge base and relate what they are doing in school to the real, working world.”
They also greatly enhance their job prospects. Sadler says every associate engineer the company has hired in the past five years is a former co-op, either at Vicor or somewhere else.
Down the road at the pharmaceutical company Pfizer, another alum, Wentao Wang, has helped build a steady pipeline of co-op talent from UML over the past decade.
Wang, an engineering and project manager at Pfizer, is a Double River Hawk who earned his bachelor’s (’97) and master’s (’99) degrees in chemical engineering. His department hires between six to 10 co-ops from UML every six months, conducting rounds of interviews at the Career & Co-op Center that have become known as “Pfizer Day.” He says other departments at Pfizer have seen their success and developed their own co-op programs with the university.
“UMass Lowell students have a strong work ethic and work well with the team,” says Wang, a member of the college’s Chemical Engineering Industrial Advisory Board. He sees the co-op program as a symbiotic relationship between industry and students.
“At Pfizer, we focus on top-quality products and lower price, so we try to be lean and mean,” Wang says. By having co-ops work on easy to intermediate-level projects, he says, “Our engineers have more time to work on more complex projects, which helps us.
“And students earn a good income while they learn,” Wang adds.
Ultimately, of course, the co-op experience can lead to the all-important job offer after graduation.
In a survey of 2017 graduates, the Career Services found that 95 percent of former co-op students were employed “upon or soon after” graduation. An additional 4 percent went on to graduate school.
“The employment numbers are very good for our co-op students,” says Perry, who adds that local employers, particularly alumni, “are thrilled that we are in the co-op business.”
“They’re happy to come back and hire our students and reconnect with the university,” Perry says. “And for our students to be making money while out on co-op to defer the cost of their education, and to do it in a field that’s going to help them get a job when the graduate, it’s a win for everybody on multiple levels.”
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From Camping to Polar Bears: 7 Green Themes in ABC's <em>Lost</em>
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From Camping to Polar Bears: 7 Green Themes in ABC's Lost
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Ok, so you might not stop global warming, reduce your carbon footprint, or save endangered species if you tune into ABC's Lost. From a sentient island, to problems with space/time continuum....and...errr, polar bears...at times this Emmy-award winning show is all over the place. Which doesn't mean it has any fewer die-hard fans worldwide (if you haven't guessed already, I'm one of them). We're talking some 16 million viewers per episode in the first season.
In light of the start tonight of the first of 18 episodes in the 6th and final chapter, we bring you seven green themes in Lost -- with the hopes that you throw away civilization and move to a tropical island. Or...something. Think I've left something out? Put it in the comments. Warning: Spoilers follow.
Lost Green Theme #1: Making do With What They Have
Photo via ABC
The most consistent green theme in Lost is that it is one big camping trip. A plane crashes (not exactly a gold star for fuel-sucking air travel), and you have 71 initial survivors on what appears to be a deserted island. All means of survival come from the island. Naturally, food is sourced locally -- some from hunting and fishing, and eventually some from the hatches. The same with supplies -- the survivors must battle the elements and live without most creature comforts in order to live day-to-day.
What does this mean? Well, the typical survivor from Oceanic flight 815 has an extremely small carbon footprint.
But it also means -- like in the real world -- the islanders fight for control of limited natural resources -- the biggest 'natural resource' being the mysterious power of the island itself. Throughout the series, groups are trying to gain control over the island's power, beginning with the Dharma Initiative which seems to be looking for an alternative energy resource with electromagnetism as one of its main points of research.
Like in the real world, the desire to control the power leads to violence and conflict.
LOST Green Theme #2: The Sentient Island Rejects Humans
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The whole sentient island theory is more than a little murky: It's hard to tell what the island really wants. Either way, the island -- which, for the sake of this roundup, we take to represent nature, the natural world, a virtually untouched tropical oasis -- is not pleased with humans. When the island is not pleased, bad things happen. These unpredictable terrors can range from the sudden appearance of endangered animals (see below), smoke monsters, unexplained events, and electromagnetic anomalies.
When the Dharma Initiative take to drilling deep into the island's core, the island fights back with a catastrophic event at the Swan construction site, otherwise known as the Incident. Although it is not absolutely clear that this is one of the electromagnetic anomalies...it could also be the explosion of a hydrogen bomb...perhaps season 6 will fill us in on this question.
Frankly, the island doesn't appear to want the survivors there, or any more people showing up. And one can see why, since all the humans do is fight -- the survivors verses the Others, the Others and the survivors verses Charles Widmore's goons from the tanker.
Or...could it be...the island is purgatory? Although there are still some believers holding onto biblical themes, Damon Lindelof, who created Lost with J.J. Abrams, went on record in 2006 to say it's not meant to be any kind of literal hellish incarnation, reports USA Today. But don't let that change your theories:
"What's cool about the fan community is that it doesn't seem to care what we say or don't say," Lindelof says.
Lost Green Theme #3: Animal Testing
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Ok, so how did polar bears got on a tropical island? It seems the Dharma Initiative was just fine with testing on polar bears, and was conducting experiments to make them less aggressive and allow them to survive in warm climates -- apparently they were partially successful.
Although, we could also say the polar bear is just as 'lost' as the survivors are, since its habitat is slowly melting away on a daily basis? Either way, polar bears seems perfectly at home on the island until they runs into humans -- or specifically Sawyer, who shoots one dead.
The Dharma Initiative used the Hydra hatch for animal testing -- also conducting experiments on dolphins and sharks.
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Human Transit vs My Kind Of Transit: Two Views of What Makes Transit Work, and Why (Book Review)
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At 3 Eastern on December 8, Darrin Nordahl, author of My Kind of Transit and Jarret Walker, author of Human Transit: how clearer thinking about public transit can enrich our communities and our lives will be on Bookhugger . This may well turn into an exciting bunfight; these are two very different books.
Vitruvius described the three essential characteristics of a good building: Commodity, Firmness and Delight. What describes buildings could be applied to transit: Firmness is the actual structural and mechanical properties that make it function. Commodity is about how well it works for people, how it serves their needs. Delight is what makes it loved.
Jarret Walker is all about Commodity, about how useful a transit system is. He is more sanguine about Firmness; he thinks we spend too much time thinking about the technology and not enough about practicality and geometry. From the very first chapter you know this is not going to be light reading, as he take apart the definition:
Public transit consists of regularly scheduled vehicle trips, open to all paying passengers, with the capacity to carry multiple passengers whose trips may have different origins, destinations, and purposes.
Darrin Nordahl is all about delight; My Kind of Transit is my kind of book. He starts with his different perspective:
The focus here is neither the economical nor environmental benefits of public transit travel but the experience offered to the passenger and onlooker. I wish to show that, through thoughtful planning and design, the transit vehicle- a mobile form of public space- can provide a setting for public life and enrich many aspects of our everyday lives.
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I also should declare my biases; I live in a city where people actually do get delight out of their transit system, to the point that many of us wear buttons celebrating subway stations. We are also in the middle of a war on transit and bikes, where the Mayor got elected with the promise of killing a tax on cars, and now is essentially making up for it with an increase in transit fares that is a tax on those who take the bus and streetcar. He is from the suburbs and drives a minivan; besides increasing fares he is decreasing frequency. Walker writes:
Transit debates suffer from the fact that today, in most of our cities, most of our decision makers are motorists. No matter how much you support transit, driving a car every day can shape your thinking in powerful, subconscious ways. For example, in most debates about proposed rapid transit lines, the speed of the proposed service gets more political attention than how frequently it runs, even though frequency, which determines waiting time, often matters more than speed in determining how long your trip will take.
I don't think it is a stretch to say that people who drive from their suburban garage to their underground space at work don't think much about public space; the thing they love about their cars is that they are private. They are missing what Nordahl suggests is one of the most important features of public transit: that it is public.
By its very nature, transit breaks through the socio-economic boundaries of neighbourhoods...Transit cars, being a mobile form of public spaces, travel from one neighbourhood to the next and often gather a great diversity of people along the way. The rich ride with the poor, the young with the old, the black with the white, the gay with the straight.
Walker didn't think much of Nordhal's book in his review, which might make the debate interesting. He describes Nordhal's " Disneyland theory of transit" and notes:
Nowhere does he show any interest in what various transit technologies cost to build and operate. Nowhere does he suggest that ridership may have anything to do with the travel time we offer and the fare we charge...Instead, he offers a purely aesthetic rumination about the most famous tourist attractions in the American transit industry, from the San Francisco cable cars to the Seattle and Las Vegas monorails. Such ruminations have an important place in the literature of urban design, but they are far removed from the practical business of transit, and are unlikely to influence it much from such a distance.
In fact, the deeper you get into Walker's book, the more persuasive he becomes. His discussion of the relationship between urban design and transit is dead on:
Live where you want to live. Build whatever kind of community you want. Nobody is coercing you. But understand the costs, and don’t expect transit to be both high quality and cost-effective if you live in a place where that’s geometrically impossible.
Walker is telling us not to be seduced by aesthetics and whizzy tech. His key mantra is Technology never changes geometry.
If we want people to embrace transit as a primary mode of travel, transit service must be useful. Usefulness does include some subjective values, but it lies mostly in the design of the transit network and its fit with the geometric patterns of the city. If we cared about usefulness, transit technologies would be selected for their ability to fit those patterns well, and to serve them efficiently, so as to maximize the personal mobility of the entire community.
In the end, these two books complement each other nicely. Like a Vitruvian building, you can't be a success unless you have all three components. We currently have a system where the engineers are far too concerned about the firmness, the technology of the podcars and the monorails, and not enough about Walker's Commodity, or usefulness, and I think certainly not enough about Nordahl's Delight. One paragraph of Walker's book summarizes the problem, and I think proves that he and Nordahl are really not that far apart:
Everyone tries to translate a question into terms that they understand. Economists may talk about transit in terms of profitability, as though that were its goal. Social service advocates think of it as a tool for meeting the needs of the disadvantaged. Architects and urban designers care about how it feels to move through a city, so they often focus on the aesthetics of the transit vehicle and infrastructure. Urban redevelopment advocates categorize services according to how well they stimulate development. None of these perspectives is wrong; transit can serve all of these interests and more.
I look forward to the debate at three eastern.
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About Kings Beach Elementary
Beymer, Danielle
Bossler, Paula
Darkenwald, Jess
de la Torre, Gladiz
Fertitta, Britne
Fleming, Dubravka
Glende, Chelsea
Green, Michelle
Hart, Emily
Hedlund, Cana
Holiday, Molly
Johnson, Sage
Kavanagh, Jennifer
Logan, Yvonne
Martinez, Edith
Meierotto, Amy
Muonio, Kathy
Niewendorp, Amalia
Ogilvy, Kelley
Ortega, Veronica
Otis, Julie
Schwartz, Jamie
Spengler, Veronica
B-Fit
STEAM Lab
Two-Way Immersion
Nutrition and Wellness Policy
BEST Behavior Expectations
Welcome to Kings Beach Elementary School!
Kings Beach Elementary School is a Two-Way Immersion School based on the 90/10 model. The program at Kings Beach Elementary School provides an immersion model for English-speaking students, as well as an additive bilingual model for Spanish-speaking students. This means that all students learn a second language without compromising their first language.
Emphasis on Spanish instruction in the early grades allows English-speakers ample exposure to the target language: Spanish. Spanish speakers have the opportunity to expand their vocabulary and build a strong base in their first language, enabling them to be more successful as they begin to acquire English orally, and later as they transfer reading and writing skills into English. By the end of fifth grade, the goal is that all students will be able to read, write, and speak fluently in both Spanish and English.
Classes are composed of an equal mix of native Spanish-speakers and native English-speakers who assist and learn from one another, allowing second language acquisition to occur naturally. The social interaction between students is a delight to behold. They truly learn from one another, developing high levels of confidence and self-esteem through their studies of two languages. Learning comes alive as the beauty of both languages is explored through literature and song.
The goals for the students of the Two Way program are to:
Develop fluency and literacy in two languages, Spanish and English
Achieve proficiency in all academic subjects, meeting or exceeding District and State guidelines.
Cultivate an understanding and appreciation of other cultures, and develop positive attitudes toward fellow students, their families and their community.
KBE Vision:
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Aberdeen valve business enters new chapter
By Pat on 21st November 2018 in 13.Severn Glocon Aberdeen, 8.Severn Ball Valves
Portlethen-based Severn Ball Valves has rebranded as Severn Glocon (Aberdeen), following its best ever year for trading and a host of achievements that underline its capabilities.
The specialist in valve supply, servicing, testing and management for the oil and gas industry has gone against the prevailing economic flow. Turnover in 2017 hit £9.6million, 24% up on its previous best year and 121% higher than in 2016. Established in 2010 with a team of five, the business now has 37 permanent staff and strives to employ three apprentices at a time on a rolling basis.
Severn Ball Valves recently completed a £2m project to supply three 20-tonne emergency shutdown valves for the riser pipeline of a major gas platform in the North Sea. The contract, which had a strict 30-week turnaround timeframe, was awarded following a competitive tender against four rival firms. A proven history in the timely supply of valves for complex and critical applications was a major factor in the win.
Additional milestones from the past 12 months include transitioning to the ISO 9001 and 14001:2015 standards for quality and environmental management, as well as accreditation under OHSAS 18001 for health & safety management. The business has also completed the stringent Achilles FPAL Verify audit which focuses on quality, health & safety, environmental, competence and training practices for oil and gas industry suppliers. These achievements indicate how the business has matured since its 2010 launch, and provide a solid foundation for its next growth phase as Severn Glocon (Aberdeen).
Managing Director Brian Wood explains that the name change is essential since the business has evolved strategically to do more than supply ball valves. It’s secured five major contracts for the ongoing management and maintenance of valves on North Sea platforms. And a large stockholding, combined with its Aberdeen-based testing and machining facilities, means it can support operators with short lead time deliveries across the full spectrum of mechanical, isolation and safety valves during critical shutdown periods.
“We’ve performed well over the past four years, despite the oil price collapse in 2014, and we’re now seeing a gradual upturn across the market in general,” says Brian. “It feels like the right time to reposition our business with a name that better reflects the scope and scale of what we do. One of our customers recently said they’d never worked with a supplier that could provide valves with such complex specification in such a tight timeframe. But delivering technically challenging products on time and at a good price is simply business as usual for us.”
Severn Glocon (Aberdeen) is part of engineering specialist Severn Glocon Group, which employs around 950 people globally and holds a Queen’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade. Further information is available at http://severngloconaberdeen.com/.
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The Drugs Issue
Yo Girl! Whath Up??
That "breaking the seal" thing your drunk dad told you about is total bullshit.
by VICE Staff
01 December 2005, 12:00am
Interviews by Artie Philie
Busting the “Breaking the Seal” Myth
That “breaking the seal” thing your drunk dad told you about is total bullshit. I tried it. It doesn’t matter when you pee. You know what I’m talking about, right? That thing where they say you should hold your first pee in while drinking beer or you’re going to be pissing like crazy all night.
On Monday night I went out and nearly ruptured my bladder holding in my piss. I was fucking dying. Then I let it out and pissed a normal amount of times for the rest of the night. Then on Tuesday I went piss after my first sip of beer. Shit, I barely had to go pee. Same thing happened. Normal peeing all night. No matter how much you hold it or don’t hold it the deal is: You don’t have to pee for the first three pints, then it’s basically beer, piss, beer, piss, beer, piss for the rest of the night. So go piss whenever you want. It don’t matter.
KEBBY HINES
Coke-sniffing still from Chris Cunningham’s
new short film Rubber Johnny
Suicidal Blackness
I don’t like acid or ecstasy anymore. The only time I’d take ecstasy is if a girl wanted to take it for sex. Sex is the only justification for that comedown. That kind of suicidal blackness, it’s so fucking sinister. By Wednesday you just feel like you want to burst into tears. You’ve exhausted your serotonin level.
If you’re going to stand in a club like a lemon, it’s not worth taking it. If you’re going to be pumping someone, then yes, put up with the comedown. But the last few times it’s been sitting round someone’s house or in a club, and that doesn’t justify it. If someone gave me a pill in a club, all that would happen is I’d start thinking about sex and want to go home. Or I’d just start leching so badly I’d turn into the Yorkshire Ripper.
Rubber Johnny is out in May on Warpfilms.
Photo by Shawn Mortensen
Hi, We Lost the War on AIDS
When confronted with a drug that’s bombarding it, a smart virus gets out of the way, and the drug stops working. Most drugs don’t last more than three years on a person. You become resistant. And then there are the side effects. There’s a newer drug called Sustiva, which is supposed to be one of the best, and it makes you go crazy. You have nightmares, you fall out of bed, and you get paranoid. I was on it for a while.
You’ve got 7,000 new cases of AIDS in Africa a day. I was talking to Dr. David Kessler, head of UCF Medical School, and he said, “We’ve got this terrific problem going on in Africa, but we’ve got drugs in a thousand people that are working.” A thousand people? And he’s so happy about it. David, get real. You’ve got 70 million people, 45 million people need it. I don’t want to say they’re not facing reality, but that’s the fact of the matter.
In his new book, Larry laments the fact that while AIDS rates rise and the disease gets stronger, the majority of gays keep snorting up crystal meth and barebacking. Can you guys fucking chill, please?
Kern on G.G.
This is a photo I took of G.G. Allin in an apartment on Avenue B, between 2nd and 3rd, on the day he died. He was playing a show that night at this venue called the Gas Station on the corner of B and 2nd. It had actually been a gas station until these squatters had taken it over. They built big metal walls all around it and had punk shows in there. We were across the street, in some rich kid’s apartment who was letting G.G. and his band crash there for the show. I used to play in a band with G.G. in San Francisco. It was the best band I ever played in. We were called G.G. Allin and the Drug Whores. This was how G.G. prepared: doing a ton of drugs and drinking a ton of beer. I think they were snorting dope in this photo, but they were snorting everything, they had all kinds of stuff. The girl was someone he had met in Milwaukee, who had run away with him. She had two black eyes from their lovemaking the night before, so she was wearing those sunglasses.
By this point, G.G. would show up in a city with nothing but his jockstrap and a box of Ex-Lax. So the show they played after this photo was taken was great. It ended with him getting thrown out at the end, naked. There’s a video of it, of him just walking around the streets naked, trying to hail a cab. And then the next morning I looked in the paper and there was an article about how G.G. OD’d later that night. They found him passed out against a wall, blue and dead.
See more photos from GG's last day here
Taking Drugs Until You Fall Asleep
Last summer, we were talking to our buddy Nick Kilroy about drugs and music and music and drugs, like always. He said he was getting a load of different drugs in for that weekend. Nutso synthetic drugs like 2CB and 5 MEO DMT. So we said, well why don’t you write down what happens to you when you take each one and then we can maybe use it for an article or something. Nick agreed. This is what happened:
2CT2: This gives you objective clarity. It’s a stimulant a bit like amphetamine but related to MDMA. Fuck things like crystal meth. The high is way too dirty. This is ultimate clearness of mind. I think I could exist like this all the time. I think I could take this all the time.
2CB: Mgggh. Lovely stuff. This is halfway between acid and MDMA. Everything is going soft and wriggly and slippery. It’s not a big head trip, it’s more visual. Heh. One thing is that any slight feeling I get inside becomes amplified. I have slight nausea.
DOB: This is a really powerful 18-hour speed thing. It’s really, really strong. Wow, it feels like digital speed. When the 2CB died I took this and went for a walk. There was a three-hour high but now I’m feeling a bit, whatever… Not having much fun on this now.
IAP: Lots of colors. I felt very anxious for a while but then that faded and there was a bridge that I had to cross on the righthand side. That was something I remember. This is just me, y’know, and you can’t get inside me! Very, very nice.
5 MEO DMT: I did this WAAAY too soon after the IAP, dude. This was too scary. I didn’t like this. This shit is too much. I like to scare myself but this was like falling in hell forever, man, this is shit. I just called some ketamine and cocaine in and I just want to go to sleep, man.
I always need ketamine and cocaine before I go to sleep after a weekend. I can’t wait for the dude to turn up. Because the ketamine is a downer and the coke is an upper, you get 20 minutes of sheer ecstasy. Then your brain ends up so fried that you can’t think anymore and that’s how you fall asleep.
NICK KILROY
Nick Kilroy wrote this article for us in June 2004. Two months ago he fell asleep forever from an overdose.
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Things to do this weekend: Japanese tea ceremonies and vintage shopping
Culture vulture
Weekend ideas
by Melissa Brobby
Category: Things to do
This weekend, be amongst literary greats down in Dorset, or be stunned by contortionists in Great Yarmouth. Head up to Derby to have a celebrity take you on a spooky stroll, or visit Manchester to sample beautiful Japanese traditions suggests Danielle Jones.
1) Style yourself fabulous at Kelham Hall’s Big Vintage Festival, Nottinghamshire
© Anthony Stewart Vardy
If vintage togs are up your street then swing by Kelham Hall in Nottinghamshire for a retro clothing extravaganza. Not only can you pick up authentic clothing from yesteryear but you can also treat the family to cakes at the vintage tearoom, children’s activities and a whole range of workshops. Entry is £5 for adults (12-13 November)
See what’s on in weekend in Nottinghamshire
2) Press on at Leicester Print Festival, Leicestershire
© Paul Conneally
Ink up the presses as Leicester celebrates its first-ever print festival. There are tonnes of activities such as hands-on demonstrations, workshops for kids and adults, and talks on Japanese woodblock printing, lithography and a whole host of other techniques. They are even launching their own blend of coffee! Entrance to events are free. (12-13 November)
Find things to do in Leicestershire
3) Say “Konichiwa” to Doki Doki Manchester Japanese Festival
Japanese culture comes to Manchester this weekend with Doki Doki Festival. If you’ve ever wanted to learn more about Japan, or are already a huge fan of the cultures and traditions, then for a £10 ticket you can find out all about the Japanese Tea Ceremony or visit their in-house “Maid Café”. Proceeds for the event are going to Aid For Japan, so it’s all for a good cause. (12 November)
Plan a visit to Manchester
4) Bring the past back to life with Ancient Technology Demonstrations at Stonehenge, Wiltshire
With its ancient stones surrounded in mystery and mythology, a visit to Stonehenge is always a delight. This weekend, English Heritage is organising a range of demonstrations to help solve some of your unanswered questions about the Neolithic Age, and give visitors a real sense of how life was lived in ancient times. Entry is £17.70 for adults (12-13 November)
Find things to do in Wiltshire
5) Look east for the Chinese State Circus, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk
This weekend the gilded mystique of the Far East is coming to the country’s only surviving total circus building, Norfolk’s historic Hippodrome. The Chinese State Circus, famed for its amazing aerial acrobatics and Shaolin Warriors, will have you and the family on the edge of your seats as you marvel at their escapades. Tickets are £20 for adults (11 – 12 November)
Fun things to do in Norfolk
6) Recite some prose at Cornwall Contemporary Poetry Festival, Falmouth
This weekend in Falmouth, modern poets and lovers of the written word will come together for a programme of talks, workshops and panel events. Get up close to an eclectic mixture of writers on the beautiful Cornish coast, and finish the weekend off with a boat trip complete with its own open mic event. Tickets start from £10 per day (11-13 November)
Find more things to do in Cornwall
7) Chase away the darkness at Corfe Castle’s Contemporary Lantern Display, Dorset
Visit to Corfe Castle in November and you’ll see it in a whole new light. For the whole month, the castle will be lit up with a series of contemporary lanterns highlighting the various features that you may have once overlooked. This Devon castle is steeped with history and for the normal admission of £9.35 for adults, you can take in the architecture and unusual aspects that are on show. (1-30 November)
Check out more of England’s castles
8) Remember those who fell at the Street War Memorials Guided Walk, St Albans, Hertfordshire
The villages, towns and cities of England are home to many war memorials. A visit to St Albans this Remembrance Sunday will bring life back to those names carved in stone, with an interactive walk around its streets. Guided through the town, you will learn about these individuals who laid down their lives for their country, from where they lived to where they worked on this most sombre of Sundays. The tour is £4 for adults, £2 for children (13 November)
Find out more about Hertfordshire
9) Turn the pages at Bridport Literary Festival, Dorset
The line-up for this year’s Bridport Literary Festival is star studded, with names including Jeremy Paxman and Paddy Ashdown, as well as many other well-known authors. This Saturday in particular has some great events for kids at The Lyric Theatre, such as a workshop with Charlie Fuge on illustrating for books. The events are individually ticketed with some events free of charge (6-13 November)
Fun things to do with the kids in Dorset
10) Head out on a spine-tingling Ghost Walk with Richard Felix at Breadsall Priory, Derby
© Charlotte Powell
If you’ve not quite had your fill of ghosts and ghouls this year, then join renowned historian Richard Felix (Most Haunted) for a tour around this gorgeous hotel that was once a Priory, dating right back to 1260. Let him fill you with spooky tales and stories of the grounds, including the pet cemetery. Tickets are £20.16 and include a light supper. (11 November)
What’s on in the Peak District?
Melissa Brobby
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Event: Treasure Island
Presented by: Maine State Music Theatre
Pickard Theater, Brunswick
More About Maine State Music Theatre:
MSMT is a professional music theatre presenting four Broadway-quality main stage musicals every summer at Pickard Theatre in Brunswick, Maine. MSMT also produces a Monday Performance Series and Theatre for Young Audiences series. Dine, Stay & Play... The Southern Midcoast Maine Region offers miles of pristine coastline with sandy beaches and ocean vistas. Our vibrant downtowns provide an endless supply of shopping, dining, recreation and entertainment. Lodging choices vary from oceanside resorts, chain and independent hotels and motels, Bed and Breakfasts, varied home and cottage rentals to water side camping. Restaurants offer just caught lobster, farm fresh ingredients and ethic cuisines served on the dock, in a cafe or bistro or tavern and casually elegant dining establishments. TICKET INFORMATION Please call the Box Office at (207) 725-8769. LOCATION & DIRECTIONS Pickard Theater on the campus of Bowdoin College, 1 Bath Road, Brunswick, ME 04011
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Set to a majestic and exhilarating score, Treasure Island is an expedition not to be missed.
Join young Jim Hawkins on the adventure of a lifetime as Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic tale comes to musical life. After the death of Jim’s father, Dr. Livesey and Squire Trelawney are charged with protecting Jim on the voyage but Long John Silver has other plans for them all. When they get to Skeleton Island the whole adventure takes a turn. Join us to see how young Jim navigates all the twists and turns in this swashbuckling high seas journey. Tickets available online (www.msmt.org) or over the phone (207-725-8769). Runs June 26 - July 13 with showtimes at 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM.
1 Bath Rd
Pickard Theater, Bowdoin College
Brunswick, Maine, 04011
f.(207) 725.1199
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David Goldstein
Cool, reasonably disaffected, warm when necessary, with a smart, ironic eye.
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If there’s a poem about taking the long way ‘round, David Goldstein probably hasn’t read it. But when it comes to his Voice Over career, he’s living proof that good things come to those who persevere.
Described as “cool, reasonably disaffected, warm when necessary, with a smart, ironic eye,” David spent 20 years on the improv stages of Los Angeles, performing at iOWest, UCB, Second City, Nerdist and more, all while building a successful career as a Television Editor.
Then, at age 37, he did what most people do…he picked up an accordion, joined an Irish punk band and toured North America for the next 5 years. Shocking as it may seem, the band did not last, and David found himself desperate for another performing outlet.
Enter Nancy Wolfson, the premiere instructor in the voice over business. Halfway through his course of study, David booked his first national campaign, becoming the voice of Jimmy John’s. In addition to Ms. Wolfson, David has been coached in Animation/Games by Donna Grillo, and has studied with Bob Bergin, Dave Fennoy, Crispin Freeman, Andrea Troyias, Keith & Valerie Arem, and many others.
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Djerba - Jews Make Pilgrimage to Africa's Oldest Shul
Published on: May 2, 2010 03:02 PM
By: AFP
Djerba - Thousands of Jews on Friday began an annual pilgrimage to Africa’s oldest synagogue on the Tunisian island of Djerba.
“We have nearly 6,000 visitors this year,” Perez Trabelsi, head of the Djerba Jewish community and president of the synagogue, told AFP.
Most of the pilgrims - around 4,500 - came from France, while around 1,000 Israelis came via Egypt, Jordan or Turkey due to the absence of direct air links with Israel.
Trabelsi called for direct flights to be established between Israel and Tunisia, adding that it would triple the number of visitors coming from Israel.
France’s chief Rabbi Gilles Bernheim would take part in the pilgrimage for the first time this year “in order to give a message of peace (and) of respect for others.
“I am very moved and very impressed by the Jews’ way of life in Tunisia and their strict attachment to an ancient tradition,” Bernheim told AFP.
In 2002, an attack at the Ghriba shrine killed 21 people when a suicide bomber rammed the wall of the synagogue with a lorry laden with natural gas, which blew up killing 14 German tourists, five Tunisians and two French visitors.
The Al-Qaeda network claimed responsibility for the attack.
The Jewish community in Tunisia is still one of the largest in the Arab world but its numbers have dropped from 100,000 on independence from France in 1956 to around 1,500 today. Most emigrated to France or Israel.
Nearly half of those who remain live in Djerba.
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May 02, 2010 at 06:08 PM Mr b Says:
I was there 4 years ago itsAn amazing kehilla all shomre torah I spend a beautiful Shabbos there an amazing experience
May 02, 2010 at 06:17 PM ? Says:
is chabad there?
May 02, 2010 at 08:30 PM did u know Says:
that djerba actually was an island resrved for kohanim to keep them tahor?
There is no chabad there they have every thing from within their comunity cheder school's kosher food etc
There r 13 shuls on the island and they davening in all of them plus the oldest shul pictured here which is the only one in a completely different neighborgood that shul has a sefer torah 2000years old
May 02, 2010 at 10:56 PM Traveler Says:
There is no Chabad there. El Griba synagogue is located a short distance from the Hara Zeriza Jewish enclave which is filled with the most beautiful traditional Yidden. They may not look like you and me, but they are so pure and sweet. I was fortunate to spend three weeks among these angels.
May 03, 2010 at 03:05 AM Anonymous Says:
Mr b Says:
“ There r 13 shuls on the island and they davening in all of them plus the oldest shul pictured here which is the only one in a completely different neighborgood that shul has a sefer torah 2000years old ”
2000 years old? Bli Ayin Hara.
They kehilla should be zocheh to carry it to the Beis HaMikdash!
May 03, 2010 at 06:01 AM ChachChach Says:
Traveler Says:
“ There is no Chabad there. El Griba synagogue is located a short distance from the Hara Zeriza Jewish enclave which is filled with the most beautiful traditional Yidden. They may not look like you and me, but they are so pure and sweet. I was fortunate to spend three weeks among these angels. ”
"They may not look like you and me".
Please do NOT make sweeping statements in my name without my consent.
May 03, 2010 at 09:17 AM tzvi Says:
? Says:
“ is chabad there? ”
If there is a shoul why are you looking for chabad ?
May 04, 2010 at 03:22 AM Milhouse Says:
Chabad is in Tunis.
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The Spanish Bilbao armoured car…. Not your average “police” car…
Posted on March 9, 2019 April 22, 2019 by deweycat
The Spanish Bilbao armoured car
Not your average “police” car…
Deputy Barney Fife would not have known what to make of a Bilbao if one would end up in Mayberry (this reference has immediately dated this author)
This is another one of my niche projects related to the Spanish Civil War (“SCW”). As I wrote in an earlier article, the Spanish Civil War was a large, complex and savage conflict which has been largely lost in the shadow of the Second World War which immediately followed it.
Spain didn’t just suddenly stumble into its civil war in 1936; there was a prolonged period of increasing social disorder and political polarization that foreshadowed the war. In 1931 a Socialist government was elected and shortly thereafter the monarchy was abolished and the King Alfonso XIII abdicated. The new Republic feared that the established arms of authority within the existing state – the Army and the Civil Guard (a National Police force) – were sympathetic towards the reactionary political elements. The new government established a second national internal security force, officially known as Secciones de la Vanguardia del Cuerpo de Seguridad – Sections of the Vanguard of the Security Corps, more commonly referred to as the Assault Guards. The Assault Guards considered as more loyal to the Socialist cause, and was concentrated in the larger urban areas, as opposed to the Civil Guards who were focused in the rural, agricultural regions.
The Assault Guards were equipped with motor vehicles, to improve their response to any potential unrest in built up areas. This led to the manufacture of the Bilbao armoured truck in 1932. This vehicle was built on the frame of a commercial truck chassis. The vehicle was armed with a turret mounted Hotchkiss MMG in a rather large fully rotating turret on top of the superstructure. It had a crew of three men; driver, commander /co-driver and gunner. It could also carry five riflemen as passengers.
note the multi-hued camo paint on the Bilbao in the background, and the austere model in the fore ground
With the outbreak of the Civil War in July of 1936 most, but not all, of the Assault Guards remained loyal to the government in Madrid. The Bilbaos were soon in action as the armed conflict erupted, with Bilbaos seeing action in the failed uprising in Madrid and the dramatic Siege of the Alcazar in Toledo in July 1936. They were used by both sides during the three-year long conflict. The surviving cars remained in service at the end of the war, used by the victorious Nationalist again in their policing function.
The Flamer Throwing Bilbao
The Nationalists sought to mount heavy trench flamethrowers into fighting vehicles, and among the vehicles chosen was the Bilbao armored car they had fallen into their hands. Five Bilbaos were sent to the workshop of the Condor Legion (in the town of Quismondo). These so-called ‘Bilbao Modelo 1932 Lanzallamas’ were no different from a regular Bilbao armored car, save for a large flame projector poking through the co-driver’s vision hatch, and an internal storage tank.
the flame projector and internal fuel line can be seen in this picture
Using the Bilbao in Bolt Action
The Bilbao is typical of a lot of interwar wheeled armoured vehicles. It was essentially a lightly armoured wheeled vehicle which was really only suitable for use on hard surfaces. It was only a two-wheel drive vehicle and was not intended to be an all-terrain fighting vehicle.
There are some special aspects of the Bilbao that would increase its utility to a player though, namely
It can carry five riflemen in addition to its crew of three
It has the option to carry a flame thrower covering the frontal arc, without losing its turret mounted MMG armament.
To score this vehicle using the Vehicle Design System, we can assess points for the Bilbao, at “regular” as
Wheeled 7+ armour = 50 points
MMG armament + 10 points
5 passenger capacity + 10 points (2 points per man)
Total = 70 points (as a regular)
The flame thrower would add 50 points but also that should supplant the ability to carry passengers (the fuel tank is mounted internally) so the cost of a flame throwing Bilbao would be
Flame Thrower + 50 points
(no passengers) ——
Total = 110 points (as a regular).
I think giving this vehicle “recce” would be unreasonable, as it is quite bulky and cumbersome. It was a proven vehicle (so it is not “unreliable” nor “experimental”) but I wouldn’t call it particularly nimble. It belongs in an early war gaming environment, and once there they can do great things as an armed and armoured troop transport or a flame throwing vehicle.
The .stl model
the standard Bilbao, with single MMG armament
I started with Jarlang’s excellent Bilbao model, from thingiverse. Jarlang does great work and has .stls for a lot of early war and less commonly covered AFVs. This model was well done, all I did with his file was
Upsized it to 1/56th scale
Added recesses for the rear wheels into the hull
Added a pivot recess to the bottom of the turret
Created the hatch opening for the flame throwing in the co-driver’s position
Created the flame thrower projector to fit into the same recess.
The wheels snap into the recesses tightly, please test fit before gluing. The flame projector does not have to be glued in; it will friction fit and can be removed and replaced as needed, just don’t force it. You may need to trim ever so slightly, particularly after finishing as paint or varnish will fill up space.
The flame projector can be friction fit into the open vision hatch and removed and replaced as needed
Print on a fine setting on an FDM printer, with supports.
I finished my model to represent a model still in its police light grey colour. Other Bilbaos were painted in some very stylish camouflage schemes. Tank encyclopedia and other sites offers some good paint options.
the standard pre- and early war grey colour of the Bilbao
from tank encyclopedia, based on a photo of a similarly painted Bilbao
This entry was posted in 3D Printing, Bolt Action, Models, Thingiverse and tagged #jarlang, 1/56, 28mm, armoured car, Bolt Action, Deweycat, Spain, Spanish Civil war.
deweycat
I feel that I am an 12 year old boy trapped in the body of a much older man, and I am an enthusiast for tabletop miniature gaming as well as 3D design of AFVs and wargaming terrain pieces. I assure my spouse that it is all still cheaper than buying a Harley and wearing leather chaps. My original 3D .stl files are available at https://www.wargaming3d.com/shop/ the range includes unique WW2 AFVs, transports, gun and tabletop wargaming terrain.
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Grayde Bowen says:
I have built up the Bilbao, Tiznao and Constructa from these files. Here are some photos and comments: https://blackshawgaming.wordpress.com/2019/06/03/spanish-civil-war-improvised-armour-tiznaos/
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Craig’s mission to spread the word
Nina Lenaghan, Just Matt, David Bamford, Craig Barlow, Abigail Barlow, Nicola Barlow and Steve Mulvaney
Andrew Nowell
Published: 11:41 Wednesday 14 February 2018
A musical theatre fan from the borough is being given a little help from his artistic friends in his desperate battle to get a rare cancer treated.
Craig Barlow, from Hindley Green, is looking to raise as much as £150,000 to receive specialist help for his stage three B penile cancer at a clinic in Germany.
The dad-of-one, who is a familiar face to theatre-loving Leythers as musical director of the pantomimes at St Joseph’s Players, was stunned by his diagnosis almost exactly a year ago.
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He is currently attempting to remain upbeat for the sake of his four-year-old daughter Abigail while exploring all medical avenues.
His friends from the boards are also keen to help with Nina Lenaghan putting on Epic Fest, a huge night of creative talent at Aspull’s Village on the Green venue in March.
Craig, 42, said: “I had never heard of this disease.
“I went through a series of operations and radiotherapy last summer but the hospital then noticed it had come back and another operation was not very successful.
“Unfortunately there was no further treatment available for me which was quite a difficult pill to swallow.
“I’ve got to remain upbeat. I want to get to Germany as soon as I can, certainly this year.
“It’s not just about my treatment though, I want to raise awareness of this disease.
“Men will quite happily talk about testicular and prostate cancer and this needs to be the same.
“I want to get away from medical terms and talk in ordinary language about men needing to check themselves.”
Craig is currently taking part in a clinical trial at The Christie in Manchester and wants to approach high-profile celebrities such as Jason Manford to back his campaign on social media.
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He has also asked for help raising awareness from Makerfield MP Yvonne Fovargue.
His friend Nina’s fund-raiser Epic Fest on March 29 will feature seven artists including two bands, a pianist and a magician.
Craig is also getting around 25 musical friends together for a night at the end of March at St Joseph’s Hall in Leigh of songs from the shows.
Find out more by searching for Craig Barlow at www.justgiving.com.
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7 Effective Ways to Get Rid of Age Spots, According to Dermatologists
Removing age spots can feel like a battle, but these OTC and in-office treatments actually make a difference.
By Krissy Brady
There’s nothing quite like looking in the mirror—or down at your hands—to discover spots and freckles you could swear weren’t there yesterday. Even though most of us have experienced our share of hyperpigmentation, we’re also fortunate enough to have tons of options at our disposal to, well, remove those annoying age spots before they get any worse.
So what are age spots, anyway? “Also known as sun spots or solar lentigines, age spots are benign pigmented spots typically caused by ultraviolet radiation from the sun,” says Noelani González, MD, board-certified dermatologist and director of cosmetic dermatology at Mount Sinai West in New York. UV rays cause our pigment-producing skin cells to increase melanin production, resulting in those pesky brown spots.
If you have a family history of age spots, you’re more prone to developing them when you’re exposed to the sun (or tanning beds). They usually appear as flat brown spots on the areas of skin that are exposed to the sun most—face, neck, chest, hands, arms, and back—but can also appear as seborrheic keratosis, which are raised, wart-like skin growths.
When it comes to age spots, prevention is everything
Even though age spots are usually no biggie, it’s crucial to prevent sun damage not only for aesthetic purposes, but to stay protected against skin cancer, says New York City-based board-certified dermatologist Ariel Ostad, MD, who recommends amping up your sun safety habits—like frequently applying broad spectrum sunscreen, staying out of the sun during its most powerful hours (12 p.m. to 5 p.m.), and covering your body with clothing and hats, as able.
As for the age spots that have already turned up on your skin? Here are the most effective over-the-counter and in-office treatments that dermatologists recommend.
How to get rid of age spots
“The best OTC option to minimize current (and prevent future) age spots is sunscreen,” says Dr. González. Not only will sunscreen prevent the age spots you already have from getting darker, it will also keep future ones from forming. Experts recommend choosing sunscreen that offers broad-spectrum protection of SPF 30 or higher, such as Neutrogena Sheer Dry-Touch, EltaMD UV Clear, Cotz Flawless Complexion, and CeraVe Hydrating.
Neutrogena SheerZinc Dry-Touch Sunscreen SPF 50
EltaMD UV Clear Facial Sunscreen SPF 46
Cotz Flawless Complexion SPF 50
CeraVe Hydrating Sunscreen SPF 30
Non-prescription lightening creams and serums
OTC lightening creams help to reduce age spots by suppressing the production of melanin, says Anthony Youn, MD, board-certified plastic surgeon and author of The Age Fix. (Just note that they are most effective on age spots that have been caught early and are still on the lighter side.)
If you’d like to give this option a whirl, the active ingredients to look for are hydroquinone, glycolic acid, kojic acid, licorice root extract, and niacinamide. Hydroquinone is considered the gold standard of lightening, but is known for being harsher on skin and may trigger side effects, such as skin irritation and rebound pigmentation if it’s applied for too long, says Dr. Youn.
Dr. González’s top OTC picks include Skin Medica’s Lytera 2.0 Pigment Correcting Serum and SkinCeuticals Discoloration Defense: “Both contain tranexamic acid, an ingredient also known for its lightening capabilities that tends to be less irritating than hydroquinone for some,” she says. She also recommends Murad Age Spot and Pigment Lightening Gel—it contains hydroquinone and glycolic acid, which helps to exfoliate the top layer of your skin.
If you struggle with spots on your face, you could also try incorporating a vitamin C serum into your daily routine. Since vitamin C is an antioxidant, it helps to protect the skin against sun damage, prevents dark spots, and gives an overall brightening effect.
SkinMedica Lytera 2.0 Pigment Correcting Serum
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Murad Rapid Age Spot and Pigment Lightening Serum
Obagi Professional-C Serum 10%
Prescription fade creams
Prescription topical drugs can work slowly to lighten age spots (think: several weeks to months), the two most commonly prescribed being hydroquinone and tretinoin. Hydroquinone works by slowing the production of melanin, says Dr. Ostad, while tretinoin is a retinol cream that can improve skin texture and reduce pigmentation. Side effects are typically minimal, but can include itching, redness, or dryness.
During this in-office procedure, liquid nitrogen (a freezing agent) is applied to the age spots. “This freezes and destroys the pigment-making cells, causing the spots to flake off,” says Dr. González. As the skin heals, it appears lighter. This treatment is best for single age spots or small clusters of them, and can be done a few times a month if necessary.
Depending on the depth of the peel, this treatment can be helpful in reducing the appearance of age spots, says New Jersey-based board-certified dermatologist Shari Sperling, DO. It involves your dermatologist applying an acid to the area, which burns the outer layer of your skin to where the age spots are camping out. As this layer of skin sloughs off, a new layer replaces it. The number of treatments needed vary based on the severity of the age spots and type of peel—side effects can range from none to a few days of peeling/dryness, says Dr. Sperling.
“Hands down, the easiest and most effective option for age spots is IPL,” says Dr. Youn, which uses light to target the color brown. “This destroys the pigment, causing the age spot to turn darker and slough off after about a week,” he explains. Most people require upwards of four treatments for optimal effect. Bonus: There’s no downtime and the treatment is virtually pain-free.
Depending on your skin color, skin tone, and the location of your age spots, there are several types of laser treatments that can help. This is the preferred method of nixing age spots for dermatologists, thanks to the quicker recovery time and longer-lasting results. “The PicoWay is an especially effective laser to treat age spots, as the advanced laser uses ultra-short picosecond pulses to break up particles of skin pigmentation,” says Dr. Ostad.
Fraxel laser treatments are also a great option for age spots, he says. The technique uses a fractional laser (a focused beam of light that’s broken into a multitude of pinpoints) to deliver heat into the skin. This vaporizes the pigmented skin cells, while encouraging collagen remodeling in deep skin layers—and in addition to a reduction in age spots, results in tighter, smoother skin.
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From: Prevention US
Krissy Brady Krissy is a regular contributor to Prevention, and she also writes for Cosmopolitan, Weight Watchers, Women's Health, FitnessMagazine.com, Self.com, and Shape.com.
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2,500,000 Rivets
Two and a half million cast iron metal clinches solidly join 18,038 different pieces of the same material up to a high of 1062 feet above ground level, counting antennas. 109 feet should be added to match the height above the sea level. All these parts are equivalent to a weight of 10,100 tons, of which 7,300 correspond to the metal structure, exerting a pressure on the basis of 45 kilograms per square centimetre. Over two years 50 engineers conducted 5300 drawings and assembly diagrams, beginning to build it a January 28, 1887 to be inaugurated on the 31st of March 1889. So 500 workers, 250 of them hired alternatively by different work dealers, needed two years, two months and five days to complete the job. At that time it was the highest building in the world, a title it retained only four decades, when in 1930 the New York Chrysler Building overtook it.
But that time had not yet arrived when 236 million visitors began, from then on and until nowadays, to admire and / or ascend it. Just when the Universal Exposition celebrated the French Revolution centenary already counted 1,896,987 visitors. Over time the 7th district monument and anchor for 120 communications antennas, has become the 9th most visited place in France. In 2010, 6,612,000 visitors came in, but they still were 210,374 less than in 2007 when 6,822,374 people paid to visit it, making it the most visited paid monument in the world. 5 lifts runs up and down 64.001 miles and 409 yards every year, as much as two and a half times around the planet. Every 7 years 60 tons of paint are applied over 61776 acres of metal exposed to corrosion
For the Millennium celebration, the second one specifically, 20,000 points of light were settled and then flickered for 10 minutes two times a day. To make it possible, 20 climbers worked along three months and they used 60,000 clamps to hold 18 miles and 1128 yards of electrical wiring.
Any day, exactly at 11 hours, 23 minutes and 32 seconds, it is possible that two young Ukrainian, 1260 miles with 1166 yards away from their home in Ulitza Verbolozna, Kiev, stick out to 905 feet 11 inches height where is located the third floor, 1015 feet 10 inches considering the difference the city has with respect to sea level, looking at 3 miles and 793 yards to the northwest, the skyscrapers of the Défense business district, after the Bois de Boulogne, at the end of the Avenue Charles de Gaulle. 88 feet 6 inches below a pigeon resting on a metal bar placidly defecates not caring at all that in the second floor a retired German with permanent address in the city of Bielefeld, west of West Germany, halfway between Hanover and Münster, in pose to take a snapshot with his digital compact, gets over his right shoulder a guano download. Only his wife, maiden surnamed Heimberg, perceived the impact splatter, a small portion of which reaches her ochre bag bought 17 hours and 13 minutes before in a distinguished city boutique. 72 feet 8 inches to the left, along the corridor, a couple of Argentines, porteños judging the accent, reviewed with open displeasure gestures the information panels about the monument. 109 feet 7 inches below them Valerie, sitting comfortably in the Pavillon Ferrie, smoothly sips a noisette, taking notes on his desk while holds her mobile phone resting on his left ear. She is right-handed. At the other end, Philippe, from his apartment on the seventh floor of National Boulevard in La Garenne-Colombe, in banlieu between Neuilly-sur-Seine and Nanterre, tells her about the latest facts about their son. Meanwhile he is cooking the kid’s meal, a delicious carrot and vegetables mash. If she wished enough Valerie could stand up and, from the first floor viewpoint, at 189 feet above floor and 298 above sea level, furrowed brow look to focus on the distant tower block, actually 3 miles and 1671 yards, where stays her husband. Going down by one of its four support pillars, on four of the 1,665 steps that link the various intricacies of the monument, a Belgian mother and her teenage son finish up their visit. She whispers softly how tired she is and calculates the time it may take to achieve any of the sausage stalls which shares out customers at a short distance, namely 82 feet 8 inches from the projection of the structure shadow in the bank of the Seine. There they will order two Bratwursts, a French fries bowl, a cola drink and a soda at natural temperature, for which they will be asked to pay 14 Euros and 15 cents, charge considered exorbitant despite being in the central point of the Cité Lumière tourist reserve. At the base, 983 people are divided between the sunny spaces that split the building shadow. 535 participate in any of the queues to take the lift to the first, second or third floors, buy tickets to climb on foot, cheaper option, or order a soda. Of the remaining 448, 62 are doubtful about which queue joint to, 73 are shooting their cameras and been portrayed unhappy bending the neck backwards or in ridiculous poses suggested by mocking friends, 47 are sitting licking ice cream cones. The 240 remaining simply wander, even some, 22 exactly, though it's hard to see, snoop among the souvenirs offered by Abdul, Karim and other of his Ivorian fellows. They offer their souvenirs at more competitive prices than the official boutique on the first floor, 176 feet above their heads. Although some doubt about the quality difference.
I thought unnecessary to specify that we talk about the famous structure 1062 feet 11 inches, 1172 feet 10 inches above sea level, which is at the bottom of the Champs de Mars, at 621 feet 11 inches from the eastern entrance of the Iéna bridge that crosses the river and 1082 feet northwest of Avenue Joseph Bouvard and not from any other, or alike or similar, which could be in the neighbourhood.
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From Boston’s colonial-era warren of pedestrian lanes to the French settlements in Maine’s Acadia National Park, there are remnants of Europe all over the region. Indigenous culture is also still alive and well, notable in familiar and not-so-familiar place names: Massachusetts and Connecticut, and then Scituate, Wampanoag and Pachaug. The legacy of these ancient cultures lingers still, infusing your holiday with a proud sense of heritage.
Or, explore the seaside communities of Newport, Bar Harbor, and all the coastal towns and beaches in between. In these places you’ll see architecture unique to the region such as “Cape Cod”-style homes and the welcoming wraparound porches of historic manors and hotels. You’ll see why artists have long found inspiration in sharing the stories of these towns, and have the opportunity to explore local galleries and workshops to meet them yourself.
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'In Jesus' Name We Pray:' Chick-fil-A Staff Rally with Viral Prayer for Co-Worker with Cancer
Charlene Aaron
Chick-fil-A employees are constantly making headlines for amazing acts of service, usually for their dedication to the company and their customers.
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Video of the prayer recently went viral with nearly 100,000 views. In it, team members from the restaurant chain can be seen bowing their heads in prayer for a woman named Ms. Trish.
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He continued, "She is our light. She is the pillar in the community for us and everybody here loves her so much and please, please protect her and get her back here to brighten our days, all of our days, as soon as you can. In Jesus' name, we pray."
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The last three or four decades have seen a remarkable evolution in the institutions that comprise the modern monetary system. The financial crisis of 2007-2009 is a wakeup call that we need a similar evolution in the analytical apparatus and theories that we use to understand that system. Produced and sponsored by the Institute for New Economic Thinking, this course is an attempt to begin the process of new economic thinking by reviving and updating some forgotten traditions in monetary thought that have become newly relevant. Three features of the new system are central. Most important, the intertwining of previously separate capital markets and money markets has produced a system with new dynamics as well as new vulnerabilities. The financial crisis revealed those vulnerabilities for all to see. The result was two years of desperate innovation by central banking authorities as they tried first this, and then that, in an effort to stem the collapse. Second, the global character of the crisis has revealed the global character of the system, which is something new in postwar history but not at all new from a longer time perspective. Central bank cooperation was key to stemming the collapse, and the details of that cooperation hint at the outlines of an emerging new international monetary order. Third, absolutely central to the crisis was the operation of key derivative contracts, most importantly credit default swaps and foreign exchange swaps. Modern money cannot be understood separately from modern finance, nor can modern monetary theory be constructed separately from modern financial theory. That's the reason this course places dealers, in both capital markets and money markets, at the very center of the picture, as profit-seeking suppliers of market liquidity to the new system of market-based credit.
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The first two lectures paint a picture of the monetary system as the essential infrastructure of a decentralized market economy. The second lecture, "The Natural Hierarchy of Money", is a kind of high-level overview of the entire course, so don't expect to fully understand it until you look back after completing the rest of the course. Nevertheless it provides essential orientation for what comes after. Lectures notes for these and subsequent lectures may be found in the very first segment of this module.
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Dynamics of the Hierarchy6:08
Discipline and Elasticity, Currency Principle and Banking Principle8:49
Hierarchy of Market Makers9:16
Managing the Hierarchy18:03
Perry G Mehrling
So now let's try to consolidate some of this.
I started with this hierarchy of financial instruments,
and I added these balance sheets over there.
Which I've now erased okay, showing the hierarchy
of, of, of of entities, of financial institutions.
So let me just add those in here.
Remember I was showing the central bank as having
gold as its asset and currency as its liability.
So we'll put the central bank here in straddling the layers of
the hierarchy and we'll put the banking
system here straddling the layers of the hierarchy.
And we'll put the private sector here.
And, in fact, I'm going to emphasize a particular entity in the private sector.
I'm going to enter, emphasize security dealers, here.
Security dealers, here.
Because I want to emphasize that each of these
institutions, in its own way, is a market maker, a
market maker in the following sense.
If you think of what a security dealer is, I
mean this is Manhattan, so probably most people have some
notion of what a security dealer is, that if you
want to buy some Apple stock they'll sell it to you.
If you want to sell some Apple stock they'll buy it from you, okay.
There's, there's a bid-ask spread they're making markets.
The reason there are liquid markets in Apple stock is
because there are dealers who are offering quotes like that, okay.
That in doing so, I'm,
I, we emphasize they're knitting together deposits and securities.
They're willing to go either way.
you know, if you want securities, they'll sell you securities.
If you want, if you want money, they'll, they'll buy your securities.
So they'll, they'll go either way.
They're, they're straddling in that, in our sense,
the layer, the bottom layer of the hierarchy.
Kay, they're they're willing to go either way, depending on you.
And that is what determines prices.
Kay?
The price of securities, or, what I emphasized, yet last time,
in the, when I talked about the four prices of money.
the price of securities, I'll let the interest rate stand in for that.
A very important theme of this course,
and we're going to, we're going to have a theory
of security dealers and there's going to be
charts and graphs and analytics and stuff, okay?
But the important thing to just alert you to right now.
Is that we are going to think of banks as security dealers also, okay?
But the dealer, what they're offering is a bid outspread in money.
If you, if you want a bank deposit,
you have cash, you want a bank deposit, Citibank will take it.
They'll give you a deposit for.
And if you want to go the other way, they'll do that too.
Right? So there's a bid outspread for money.
That makes, that makes Citibank work, okay?
As a, as a retail, as a retail bank.
The price that they're trying to maintain there is
this price I talked to you last time, is par.
That is to say, currency and deposits exchange one for one, okay?
And that's,
now that you understand that is a price.
You can see, well, it was a bit of
a challenge in keeping, keeping a price fixed like that.
And then finally we're going to understand the central
bank also as a kind of security dealer.
At yet a higher level, okay?
It is making markets between the international money and
the domestic money, and its willing to go either way.
Okay, if you want international money, because you're
buying something from abroad, they'll give it to you.
If you want
to change that international money into domestic
money, they'll do that for you ok.
So there's some and the price that is sort
of made in that market, is the exchange rate.
You know, there are there are other foreign exchange dealers and
stuff like that, we're going to get them into our story too ok?
I'm, this is sort of a stylized picture to
give you an image of the system as a whole.
And where everything kind of links,
links, links up.
That these prices that we talked about last time, are also hierarchical.
You know, they're about the price of at the
highest level, the next level down, the next level down.
And now we come to the, the issue that I started with.
When you learn economics, you say to yourself, oh, and, you, we try to
obstruct for money the veil of money in order to see this good A and
this good B or exchanging at a relative price because
of the utility functions, the operations functions and so forth
we have extract from all of this money and we
don't even tell you what the goods are, you know?
They're just widgets or whatever and so they're all the same.
In monetary economics, these prices, as long as these prices
exist you can have the impression that the things they're the prices are
all the same. They're just quantitatively different.
You know, there's a price at which you can exchange securities for deposits.
There's a price at which you can exchange deposits for currency.
There's a price.
And so, you can, you can imagine, that they're all at the same level.
There's a price that makes them quantitative.
Quant, this qualitative difference, that I've
been emphasizing, looks like quantitative similarity.
It's just a matter that the prices are moving, and so you get more for,
more of one and more of the other.
This is why a lot of economic theory, the imp, the impulse
of economists often to take what they know, in the supply and demand
world, and just say we'll lets use that for understanding these prices because
it looks like that's what going on here, and they lose the hierarchy.
You, you, you're abstracting from the hierarchy when you do that.
Which I will, that's why I'm starting
with the hierarchy.
To say it may be in normal times, you know, yes it's not so bad to treat that.
There are prices, qualitative different, qualitatively different things, trade
in a way that you can swap back and forth.
Just as you can swap, you know, there's a price
for a kidney and there's a price for an army tank.
Those seem really very different sorts of things.
So where'd you, and yet they seem the same from the point of
view of the theory of value.
and from a moral point of view, perhaps
they're different but economics makes them the same.
I'm making a different point here.
This is obviously not about, about ethics or something but I'm just trying to.
Again, there's a hierarchy in ethics, right, and
so you're used to thinking of hierarchies in ethics.
And there's a hierarchy in money and that may help as an image.
Okay, we're almost there.
Okay, so here's the system, there's these different instruments,
there's these different institutions, there's these different prices of money.
Connect this up to this diagram here.
So the system is fluctuating, it's fluctuating.
Scarcity to scarcity to elasticity to scarcity and back again, okay?
And as it's fluctuating, these institutions are standing
in the middle of the of those fluctuations, right,
with one leg In two different levels, right.
Left leg down here, the right leg up here.
And when there's an assertion of hierarchy,
you know, you're pulled in two directions, okay.
That this differentiation between your asset side and your
liability side, can cause a big problem for you okay.
If you are long.
Ok, if you're long this, and short
this and suddenly this becomes very scarce ok, you are in trouble cause this goes up
in value relative to that and you can be insolvent but you can go out of business.
Liquidity kills you quick.
These are liquidity dealers, all of them ok?
And if you cannot, if you cannot actually sell your
books at the end of the day, you are just done.
You're just done.
And they all face, all, all three of these institutions faced this constraint, and so
that's sort of where we're going to start. When we, next week.
is thinking about that liquidity constraint.
Security dealers have it a little easier than banks,
because in a crisis they can change the price.
Interest rates, asset prices, you know?
You see these plunges in a financial crisis, right?
Asset prices plunge and so security dealers
are a, have that degree of flexibility, okay?
In a crisis, banks might like
to say, you know what, I promised to give you currency for these deposits.
But w-, how about 80 cents on the dollar?
You know?
How 'bout that? You know?
They wouldn't be banks anymore, you know, if they did that.
This happens in crises.
Similarly, breaking, breaking an exchange rate, a fixed
exchange rate, or the gold par, or something.
That these, that these things come under stress in crises.
And you discover.
It's not, they're not the same kind of thing,
these things are better than these things.
And these prices can go away, they can
just go away, these markets can completely breakdown.
The market makers loose all their money and they just stop markets anymore.
And you cannot go from one level of the hierarchy to another.
In, in a crisis, you can't go not for any price, there
is no price because there is no dealer, there is no market maker.
This is what happens in a financial crisis.
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Alison Bell is a practicing artist trained at the Glasgow School of Art and Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art. She lived and worked for over 20 years on the Isle of Arran, where the island’s spiritual and geographical impact has made a lasting impression on her work as a textile artist. She has held numerous residencies throughout the UK. She was a Director of Craft Scotland, a Specialist Adviser with the Scottish Arts Council and has exhibited widely both nationally and internationally and is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts.
Bell’s research explores how creative practice has the potential to reveal the experience and sensory knowledge of ageing and the ways in which they might be understood on their own terms, rather than by means of established textual frameworks which focus more on ‘adaptation’ and ‘policy’.
University of the West of Scotland, PhD, Exploring the Embodied Experience of Ageing through Creative Practice, 2018
Dundee College of Education, Certificate in Secondary Education, Art/Design. 1976
Post Diploma in Textile Design and Printmaking, Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art, Dundee, Highly Commended. 1975
Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art, Dundee, DA in Textile Design and Printmaking. 1974
Art-practice based research methods
Thinking through making
Sensory knowing
Ways in which creative process informs our understanding of ageing
Azimuth: Sound/Image. Engaging the Human Sensorium through Art and New Technologies. Symposium and Showcase, Tokyo Metropolitan University, Miraikan – National Museum of Emerging Science & Innovation, Tokyo, CCA, Glasgow, 2016
Shorelines Exhibition and International Symposium, a collaborative research project, Maclaurin Art Gallery, Ayr www.cathytreadaway.com/exhibitions/shorelines-exhibition 2011
Shorelines: A collaborative research project At the University of Newcastle, NSW Australia, with Dr Cathy Treadaway, Reader in Creative Practice, University of Wales, Cardiff. www.cathytreadaway.com/research/shorelines 2010
Seasilks, Taigh Chearsabhagh, N. Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, 2009
Digital Perceptions: Digital Textile Art, Collins Gallery, University of Strathclyde, 2006
Digital Perceptions: Digital Textile Art, Leedy-Voulkos Art Centre, Kansas City USA, subsequently in The Faculty at the Kansas City Art Institute, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. 2005
Recursions: Material Expression of Zeros and Ones, Museum of Design, Atlanta, USA, subsequently on tour in the USA 2005 – 2008.
Research papers accepted
Auto-ethnography: (re)membering, (re)cognition and regret, the 3rd British Autoethnography Conference, University of Aberdeen, 2016
Re Connect, at the 3rd International Public Engagement & Performance Conference, York, 2016
Interpreting art practitioners’ unconscious communications through modelling and metaphoric transformation, in collaboration with Blane Savage, UWS, at the HEA Arts & Humanities symbolic Learning & Teaching Conference, Heroes & Monsters, The Lowry, Manchester, 2 – 4 June 2014
Visualising an Interiority; The Self-Reflexive Process of Collage as Method, at the XV111 World Congress of Sociology, Yokohama, Japan, 13 – 19 July of 2014.
On Not Knowing, at the Living Well, International Conference 2015 Seminar, organized by Open Knowledge Group, Clements Hall, York, 9 – 11 April 2015
The Coat and the Goldfish, The Emerging Researchers in Ageing (ERA) Conference: Opening the Door to Challenging Ideas, part of the 44th Annual British Society of Gerontology Conference. Newcastle University, 29th June 2015
Bell, A. F. (2013), ‘Collage as subjective experience: Transitioning, relinquishing, becoming’, Journal of Writing in Creative Practice 6: 2, pp. 213–240, doi: 10.1386/jwcp.6.2.213_1
Visual Artist and Craft Maker Award: South Ayrshire in partnership with Creative Scotland, VACMA Scotland, 2018, £770
University of the West of Scotland towards research in Japan, 2017, £650
Scottish Educational Trust Grant for research in Japan, 2014, £750
Creative Futures Institute, University of the West of Scotland, conference fees, accommodation and travel to Japan, 2014, £1500
Hi-Arts for Shetland ‘Booth’ Residency, £500, 2011
NAN Bursary towards Shorelines project. £500, 2010
Scottish Arts Council Professional Development Award towards travel to Australia to install exhibition, Shorelines, at Newcastle University, NSW. £1709, 2010
Hi-Arts Award for Sea Silks Exhibition, £450, 2009
Hope Scott Trust Award £2000 towards exhibition catalogue. 2008
Carnegie Trust for the Universities of Scotland, Research into Creative Digital Processes, £700, 2006
AIE Development Award for Digital Textiles, £3000, 2005
Scottish Arts Council Professional Development Award, towards travel and attendance at the International Surface Design Conference, Kansas City, US and to attend exhibitions; Digital Reflections and Recursions in Kansas City and Columbia, U.S. £800.00. 2005
Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts
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EDINBURGH 20-MILERS
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An East Lothian drama
For this, the second 20 Milers Extra ride of the year, we were expecting a straight forward run through the delightful East Lothian countryside. What we got was one of the most dramatic rides for quite a while. No disrespect to the good folk of the town, but the words "Haddington" and "drama" seldom appear in the same sentence. On the outward leg we had a rider fall and cut his head. Fortunately, we had a first aider on the group who was able to deal with the situation. On the return leg, the backmarker had to relinquish the role when a serious mechanical issue stopped them in their tracks.
The weather forecast seemed to be constantly changing prior to the ride. A warm day was promised, but uncertainty remained as to whether or not we would have to endure showers, at what time and if they would be thundery. Never mind the forecast, we still mustered an impressive 17 starters at Fisherrow Harbour. As ever, it was great to see quite a few new faces in the mix. Following one of this leader's typically thorough and safety-orientated briefings, we rolled away onto the Musselburgh coast path. It was warm but overcast as we crossed the River Esk and made our way down Goose Green. The familiar route alongside the sea wall took us onwards to Prestonpans. At the end of the path, the leader gave a further safety briefing before we joined the main road through the town. We were split into groups of five and made to wait until the group in front was a good way ahead. The backmarker ensured that no group was larger than five or that they set off too soon after the one in front. The military precision paid off. Holding up of other traffic was minimal, and [most importantly] we all got along the main road safely. A rider was placed to indicate turns at junctions which worked perfectly. We were soon at the start of the Longniddry railway path; where we had a stop for sweeties. A reasonably smooth and wide path devoid of traffic should have presented no problems. Unfortunately, this was not to be. Back on tarmac and about to enter the underpass beneath the A1, disaster struck. A rider had hit an innocuous looking tree root and gone down, cutting their head in the process. Fortunately, our resident first aider, Ollie was on scene and knew exactly what to do. Some were further along the path, but the whole group stopped and waited. The leader made the decision that the majority would push on into Haddington and have lunch, whilst those who were actively involved would remain with the casualty. There was no need to call an ambulance and the casualty was able to walk the short distance into Haddington. They ended up being patched up in a pharmacy in the town. The decision was made to put the rider in a taxi with Barbara [and their bikes] to Longniddry station. From there they were able to return to Edinburgh.
The group reconvened after lunch to learn what had happened, and we began the homeward leg two riders down. Down to the river, over a bridge, along a path and we arrived at a quiet road. The leader told us it was a very quiet road, but we may encounter some light traffic so we should "be sensible". That comment inevitably led to smiles, laughter and wise cracks. It was pleasantly warm and sunny as we rode through the lovely East Lothian countryside to West Saltoun. Having survived the quiet roads and light traffic, we headed off-road onto the beginning of the Pencaitland railway path. Within 100 yards, disaster struck for the backmarker. They veered to one side and only just managed to stay on the path. Fortunately there was no injury. But close inspection of the bike revealed that the rear derailleur had sheared off. That could so easily have been a ride-ending issue. After a few moments of consideration, it was decided that shortening the chain and making the bike into a single speed would allow it to be limped home. The tools and know how were there, but some of the chain links didn't want to play. As is the case when the backmarker hits a problem, hardly anyone is there to help. Meanwhile, the main group had pressed on to their cake stop. The backmarker and the writer were left to try and sort matters. The chain links were being a real pain. Following a couple of phone calls, Jim was dispatched to help. It was good to see him, and even better that he had brought cake. The leader made the decision that the main group should press on and the other three make the repair and head home independently. The main group managed to outrun the rain and get to Fisherrow where the leader was relieved to be able to declare the ride officially over. The remaining three finally got the repair made and began the homeward trek. Unfortunately, several further stops were required to make adjustments to keep the wheels turning. These extra delays meant that the three got caught in a heavy shower. The backmarker finally threw in the towel and headed for Musselburgh station rather that limp back into town.
All in all, quite an eventful day's ride! The weather was kind to us - just, the route was a good one, lovely coutryside - but, it will be remembered for different reasons. Here's hoping the new riders don't expect all our rides to pack in so much drama. Thanks to everyone that helped keep the ride running smoothly. But mention in dispatches are undoubtly due to Verity, Ollie and Barbara. Verity for managing the logistics to ensure the ride ran smoothly despite everything. Ollie for putting her first aider skills to use when needed; and like Verity, wolfing down a hurriedly bought sandwich rather than enjoying a leisurely lunch. Barbara for volunteering to end her ride early and see that the fallen rider got home safely. She even managed to blag them a free ride on the train back to Edinburgh! Finally, here's wishing all the best from the group for a speedy recovery - hope to see you out again soon.
Leader: Verity
Report: Glenn
Photos: Glenn
Map trace: David
Posted by Glenn Brearley at 22:50 No comments:
Labels: cut head, derailleur, drama, East Lothian, faller, Fisherrow Harbour, Haddington, Longniddry, Musselburgh, Pencaitland Railway Path, Prestonpans, West Saltoun
Haddington Extra this coming Saturday
Our second Extra of the summer will take place this coming Saturday (29th). Verity will be leading us into East Lothian, with a lunch stop in the delightful town of Haddington where there is a good choice of cafés and picnic spots.
Much of the route will be on bike paths, in particular the Longniddry and Pencaitland paths, both of which are fairly flat and have reasonably firm surfaces (albeit not tarmac). Other parts of the route will involve a few hills, especially in the afternoon, but nothing too challenging. There will be one short stretch on a busy main road where we will split into small groups for safety.
For this ride, we will meet at Fisherrow Harbour in Musselburgh, in time for a 10:30 start. The total distance (Fisherrow to Fisherrow) will be 33 miles. For those coming from central Edinburgh, add about eight miles each way.
The lunch stop will be relatively early, with most of the mileage in the afternoon. You may want to bring a biscuit or some fruit to sustain you on the return leg
Longer and faster
Please keep in mind that our Extra rides are longer than our usual "second Saturday" runs and go at a somewhat faster pace. Most of our regular riders find these rides are within their comfort zone, but it's something to take into account if you haven't cycled for a while or are unsure of your fitness level.
As I write, the forecast for Saturday is good, so this promises to be another enjoyable day.
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A midsummer night's jaunt
In choosing a route for this year's summer solstice ride, I claim no points for originality. After looking for inspiration in various maps, I decided we could do no better than repeat the very pleasant run that we had this time last year. And why not? It was an attractive route, with a good mix of water, greenery and views – too good not to do again.
Eleven of us gathered at our usual spot in Middle Meadow Walk. It was a lovely bright evening. We set off at 7 pm, heading west down Lauriston Place, past the Usher Hall and across Lothian Road to Festival Square. A bit more weaving took us through the West End. We crossed the Water of Leith by way of the Belford Road bridge, pedalled past the Scottish Gallery of Modern Art to Ravelston Dykes, then down Garscube Terrace to join the Roseburn Path at Coltbridge.
We stayed on the path only as far as the Craigleith path junction (familiar to most of us as the starting point for some of our Extra rides). We then freewheeled down Craigleith Hill Avenue into Inverleith Park. After pausing to admire the particularly nice view of the Edinburgh skyline in the evening light, we continued round the sides of the Royal Botanic Garden to rejoin the bike path at Goldenacre. A few moments later we were at Five Ways, and then on the Hawthornvale Path to Lindsay Road. We had a long-ish stop by the cruise liner terminal, where we could just about glimpse the Royal Yacht Britannia in the middle distance. It's a pity that the public can't get a closer view of this magnificent vessel other than by buying a ticket. (We might have got closer, but unfortunately the Ocean Terminal was in the way.)
Waterfront and Shore
The next leg took us along a stretch of the Leith waterfront and the Shore (sorry about the cobbles). We soon reached the Water of Leith path, with the river looking particularly peaceful in the evening light. We left the path at St Mark's Park, passing the site of the recently-demolished Powderhall refuse depot. And what an improvement there is to the landscape now that that unlovely building has gone (happily, the Grade B listed office building and former stables have survived and are being refurbished).
We continued along McDonald Road, across Leith Walk and on to London Road. We then followed Royal Terrace (more cobbles) and Regent Road to one of our traditional stopping points: the Stones of Scotland Monument. In the late evening sunshine, the view from here over Salisbury Crags and Arthur's Seat was particularly striking. We took advantage of the stop to share some nibbles. We then moved on to tackle the only noticeable climb of the evening: Calton Hill.
If you haven't been to the summit of Calton Hill recently, you may be agreeably surprised by the changes. The area around the Playfair observatory has been landscaped and remodelled, and although it is has been somewhat commercialised with the arrival of an up-market restaurant, it now provides better access to the south west side of the summit, with much more room to enjoy the views over the city.
And so to the final leg of our ride: down the hill to Waterloo Places, then left at the Bridges, right into Chambers Street, arriving back at the Meadows shortly before 9.30 pm. The weather had stayed kind to us all evening, and nobody had complained about the repetition of the route. Maybe next year we will do somewhere different. Or maybe not.
Leader, report, photos: Mike
Labels: Calton Hill, Evening ride, Inverleith Park, Leith, Stones of Scotland, Summer solstice
Summer solstice ride on Friday evening
This coming Friday (21st June) is the summer solstice: the longest day of the year. We will be celebrating the event with our traditional mid-summer evening bike ride. Like all our rides, this one is free and open to all. I hope you will be able to join us.
This will be a leisurely ride, taken at an easy pace and with a few interesting stops along the way. Our route will mainly follow bike paths, quiet roads and parks around the city, and will take in the Leith waterfront, the Royal Yacht, the Stones of Scotland monument and the summit of Calton Hill. That last bit will be the only noticeable hill of the evening, with the rest of the route being reasonably flat.
We will meet at 7 pm, at our usual spot at the north end of Middle Meadow Walk. The ride will last about 2½ hours. There will be no café or pub stop during the ride, but if anyone wants to go for a drink afterwards, that can easily be arranged.
Although the ride should end before dark (sunset on Friday is at 10 pm), it would be advisable to bring lights in case we get delayed and also to see you home.
Remember, there is no advance booking for any of our rides. If you fancy joining us, just turn up at the appointed time and place.
An early lunch
Today's ride could be summed up as, a low turnout; better weather than the forecast suggested; a relatively quick and trouble-free ride except for a puncture and arriving at our lunch stop very early. For the last few days the forecast had been telling us to expect a day of continual heavy rain. Perhaps that had frightened off a number of riders. Either that, or the lure of the Edinburgh World Naked Bike Ride had been too great! As it happened, the weather was nothing like as bad as expected. There was some rain at lunchtime and immediately after, but it could have been much worse. Even so, it was far from what we would expect in June.
A total of just eleven riders mustered at the start. It may well have been a record low for a June ride; more the sort of numbers we would associate with a winter's ride in bad weather. Once again, there was no need to consider splitting into two groups. After the obligatory leader's briefing, we left the Meadows and set off in the direction of Dalkeith. Taking the familiar route of the Innocent Railway, we soon left the Meadows behind. The pace was a little faster than some 20 Milers rides, but it presented no problem for those present and we made very good time. A smaller group meant we were all able to get across at traffic lights, so having to wait and regroup wasn't necessary. We were even able to cross the busy road through Newcraighall without delay, something that is almost unheard of. We then sped along the cycle path to Musselburgh station where we stopped as cakes and sweets were passed round. Perhaps we didn't really need them, but it's a long-held tradition of our rides. We pressed on and joined the River Esk path (known as the Grove to the locals) to Whitecraig. There followed a short stretch on the busy A6094 towards Dalkeith. Leaving that far-from-pleasant road behind, we were soon heading along a quiet road into Dalkeith Country Park. Past the impressive "big house" - Dalkeith Palace, and we left the country park to emerge on Dalkeith High Street. A short ride through the town and we arrived at our lunch stop at 1155. It has been a long time since we arrived so early to lunch. Three riders headed off for a picnic lunch, some went into the pub and the remainder decided to risk al fresco dining despite the sky looking rather grey. Lunch was eaten outside; but as the rain got heavier, everyone retreated inside.
Although not too heavy, the rain was the sort you wouldn't want to stand around in, as we headed away from lunch. A few minutes later we were standing around in the rain as one unfortunate rider had suffered a puncture. Typical! Following a damp delay, the puncture was fixed and we were rolling again. As we took the cycle path towards Whitecraig, the rain became lighter before stopping completely. From Whitecraig, our return route was almost identical to our way out in the morning. The one exception being that we wheeled our bikes up and over the bridge at Brunstane station, rather than riding round via the road and path. Back at the Meadows, the leader declared the ride over as the rain began again. It was just after 1430. Thanks to Jim for leading a ride that everyone seemed to enjoy. We had made good, smooth progress despite the puncture delay and the weather had been better than any of us had dared hope. Here's hoping for better weather and a better turnout for July's ride. Come on summer, we're still waiting for you!
Leader: Jim
Map trace: Jim
Labels: A6094, Brunstane, Dalkeith, Dalkeith Country Park, Innocent Railway, Musselburgh, Newcraighall, River Esk path, Whitecraig
June 20-Milers this coming Saturday
We've got our June ride this Saturday (8th). Jim will be leading us to Dalkeith. It should be a straightforward run of about 20 - 24 miles, with a few hills but no killers. For lunch, there is a choice between a picnic in the King's Park (bring a packed lunch or pick up a sandwich in the nearby Morrisons) or a pub lunch in the Blacksmiths Forge (Wetherspoons).
The details are the same as always. We'll meet at the north end of Middle Meadow Walk in time for a 10:30 departure.
We have two more rides planned for this month. On Friday 21st, we will have our traditional summer solstice ride. This will be an evening ride, starting from Middle Meadow Walk at 19:00. And on Saturday 29th, Verity will be leading us to Haddington for our second Extra of the season.
I'll post a reminder and more details of each of these events her nearer the time.
Full Steam Ahead to Bo'ness
Seventeen riders turned up at Craigleith for our first Extra of the summer. These Extra rides are aimed at the somewhat more active members of our group. We go a little faster and a little further than on our standard runs, and aim to visit places that would otherwise be beyond our range. Today's ride was no exception: a 38-mile round-trip to Bo'ness in West Lothian.
The first leg of the route was a familiar one: NCN1 to Cramond Brig, the underpass and the new cycle track to the Carlowrie Road, and the railway path to Kirkliston. We stopped for a comfort break at the Kirkliston Leisure Centre, then continued west on the quiet back road past Niddry Castle. After four miles on the canal towpath, we reached Philpstoun, where we took another break (with some delicious home-made chocolate brownies on offer).
The next stage of the ride involved a notorious killer hill – one that we have often struggled up on our rides to Blackness Castle. This time, we had the pleasure of going down, which was most exhilarating. In no time at all, we were in Blackness village, from where we set off on the last leg of the morning. This took us on a new stretch of path along the shore of the Forth. This path replaces a rough footpath which was always difficult for cyclists. Now, apart from one unpaved section, it is a well-surfaced track offering delightful views across the firth. The path led us into Bo'ness, where we made our way to the terminus of the preserved Bo'ness and Kinneil railway.
The railway turned out to be an ideal lunch stop: lots of picnic tables, a spacious café, and plenty of interesting things to see. About half-way through the break, the whistle of an approaching train could be heard. Several members of the group rushed to the platform, where they caught a glimpse of a steam–hauled train arriving in the station. Most of us, it must be said, preferred to stay put and catch a glimpse of our lunch.
For the return to Edinburgh, we retraced the outward route along the coast to Blackness. Staying near the coast, we then followed the path through pleasant woodland towards Abercorn, and then into the Hopetoun House deer park and on to South Queensferry. After a short pause outside the Co-op, we continued to Dalmeny, where we re-joined NCN1 for the final stretch back to Craigleith, arriving there a little after 4 pm.
The day had stayed dry and reasonably warm, and there were no problems of any kind. Nobody had any difficulty in keeping up, and the ride was free of punctures and other mechanical difficulties. In short, a good start to the Extra season.
Leader, report and photos: Mike
Sorry, no map this time.
Labels: 20 Milers Extra, Bo'ness, coastal path, preserved railway, West Lothian
Edinburgh 20-Milers is an informal and sociable cycling group. We have an easy-to-moderate ride on the second Saturday of every month, and other occasional rides throughout the year.
Our rides are suitable for occasional cyclists and those with a little more experience. They are a good choice for riders who are comfortable cycling about 20 miles in a day, but who might not feel ready for a longer or more strenuous day out. (If you haven't cycled for a while, or are unsure of your abilities, consider starting with EasyCycle instead.)
We favour easy paths and gentle gradients where possible, and aim to avoid heavy traffic.
We meet on the second Saturday of every month (January to December) at the north end of Middle Meadow Walk (at the junction with Lauriston Place) in Edinburgh at 10.30am.
All our rides are free. There's no advance booking: just turn up on the day.
Got a question about our rides? See our information page, or email us at 20milers@gmail.com.
Find us on Facebook.
Photos of recent rides.
Pubs, cafés and snack bars
These are some of the places where we stop for food and refreshment on our rides.
For details of other organised rides in Edinburgh: see the Cycling Edinburgh site.
EasyCycle
Organised bike rides in and around Edinburgh
Metcheck Cycling Weather Forecast
Glenn Brearley
Mike Lewis
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Police find wanted man’s hiding place after hearing his loud fart
A Missouri man wanted for possession of a controlled substance was arrested after he exposed his hiding spot in an unorthodox way.
According to the Clay County Sheriff’s Office, over the weekend, Liberty police were searching for a Missouri man who had a warrant out for his arrest. The person was wanted for possession of a controlled substance. The suspect hid to avoid police, but he farted so loudly, that the volume was enough for the police to track his hiding spot.
“If you’ve got a felony warrant for your arrest, the cops are looking for you and you pass gas so loud it gives up your hiding spot, you’re definitely having a [poop emoji] day,” the Clay County Sheriff’s Office wrote in a Facebook post, which included the hashtag “#ItHappened.”
A local TV station requested more information on the case and the sheriff’s office responded on Facebook with, “the person was arrested over the weekend on a Clay County warrant for Possession of a Controlled Substance. We’ve gotta give props to Liberty (Missouri) PD for using their senses to sniff him out!” The official Twitter account of the City of Liberty also poke fun at the incident.
“The Liberty Police Department was surprised to see this incident slip out, which stinks for the arrestee,” the city wrote in a post on Twitter. “Fortunately, no one was injured during his arrest.”
The city also thanked the sheriff’s department for “airing out a wanted person’s dirty laundry and fanning the flame.
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Sound Resource (AGI)
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This article refers to sound resources. For information about the sound command, see sound command.
Sound resources contain all the sound effects and music used in an AGI game. They consist of three musical voices plus one sound effect voice. The format is based on the sound capabilities of the IBM PC Junior, for which the interpreter was originally written. On standard PCs only the first music voice is played, because the only sound device available to the PC at the time was the internal speaker. There is no sound card support in the original PC version of the interpreter, but most new interpreters, such as NAGI, do support them. There are also hacked interpreters which add Sound Blaster or simple MIDI support to the original interpreter.
Other systems such as Macintosh and Amiga supported the other voices as well.
Note: this section contains technical details about the sound resource format. Game authors generally do not need to know this information.
AGI Studio help file
AGI Specs version 3.0
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DIY Music Box Kit
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Choice Music Box Kit Refill Pack (− $8.00)
Time to Tinkle!
Music boxes came to prominence in the 19th Century, but their history dates back a few hundred more years. You see, there was this bell ringing dude who got tired of all the hard work. So, he decided to engineer a device to make his life a little more hip. It was a cylinder with metal studs. Each stud (as the cylinder rotated) operated cams which rang the bells. Further research determined that the first song played on this new system was the theme to Super Mario Brothers!
And so that's the first song we made when we got our hands on this awesome little kit (albeit with one note wrong to adjust the key). This music box kit is a bit more open source, though. There are no pins, but a strip of paper, which you punch yourself. That's right, you punch all your own songs! No more listening to "Memory" - it's time for Koji Kondo's greatest hits (the genius behind many of Mario's and Link's most memorable themes). We'd love to chat more, but it's time for us to compose a lullaby for Princess Peach.
Click here to download a PDF blueprint of the Super Mario Brothers theme. 'Cause sharing is caring.
Music Box Kit
- Contents: Music Box Thing (2 octaves, key of C), Hole Punch, "Happy Birthday" Pre-Punched Strip, 3 Blank Strips, and Instructions.
- Each strip is approx. 1.75" x 18.75" - and 80lb paper (in case you want to make your own strips!)
Refill Pack
- 5 blank strips (approx. 1.75" x 18.75" - and 80lb paper).
This site is a demo site only. This product is not available for sale at our site.
But you can buy it at ThinkGeek.com , this is where we took description from.
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June 6, 1938 Anecdotes
Jesuits Coming to Dallas
Fr. Thomas McGrath, S.J. confers with Fr. Thomas J. Shields, S.J. – first documented mention of the possibility of Jesuits coming to Dallas; idea received well by Bishop Lynch.
April 9, 1940 Anecdotes
Fr. Shields, S.J. meets Bishop Lynch
Fr. Shields, S.J. (New Orleans Provincial) meets Bishop Lynch in San Antonio at consecration of Bishop Metzger – Bishop Lynch: “I want to see you sometime to talk about something good for you and me.”
The Roundup 5/26/43
October 23, 1940 Anecdotes
Possible Jesuit school in Dallas
In El Paso at consecration of Christo Rei monument, Bishop Lynch and Fr. Shields meet to discuss possibility of Jesuit school in Dallas
February 19, 1941 Anecdotes
Finding a Site
Thomas Shields, S.J. and Edward Rooney, S.J. of Jes Educ Assoc. visit Bishop Lynch in Dallas. Msgr. Nold tours city with them to find appropriate site for new school.
June 22, 1941 Anecdotes
Petitioning Fr. General
Petition to Fr. General for permission to open Dallas school
Permission Granted
A cablegram from Fr. General granting permission for a Jesuit school. A formal letter of approval received on July 30.
August 1, 1941 Anecdotes Photos
Jesuit Archives
1941 Letter to Rome
Permission of the Holy See
Cardinal La Pluma, prefect of Sacred Congregation of Religious, signs formal permission of the Holy see for Jesuits to open canonically a society house in Dallas.
September 1, 1941 Anecdotes
3812 Oak Lawn at Blackburn
Bishop Lynch and his lawyer, Mr. George Burgess, arrange legal details with Fr. Shields and Mr. Charles I. Denechaud, Province Lawyer, for transfer of Oak Lawn-Blackburn property to the Society of Jesus.
November 8, 1941 Anecdotes
Official Announcement from Bishop Lynch
Bishop Lynch officially releases news that the Jesuits will open school in Dallas.
November 15, 1941 Anecdotes
The Jesuit High School of Dallas Incorporated
The legal corporation known as “The Jesuit High School of Dallas Incorporated” is formed; first members are Jesuit Fathers then residing in the state of Texas.
December 16, 1941 Anecdotes
Property Legally Transferred
The property formerly known as the Dallas University, conducted by the Vincentian Fathers, and in later years as St. Joseph’s Home for Girls (an orphanage for girls) legally transferred from the Diocese of Dallas to the Jesuit High School of Dallas Inc.
New Jesuit Dallas Administraton Announced
The Jesuits Move In
Fr. Austin L. Wagner, S.J., first Jesuit to take possession of new property and charged with preparing the place for a new school and Jesuit residence and promoting knowledge that the Jesuits were coming to Dallas; arrived at what became the Jesuit High School of Dallas (Oaklawn & Blackburn).
January 1942 - August 1942 Anecdotes
Building Renovations
Building renovated; whole sections virtually rebuilt; endowment fund drive promoted.
January 3, 1942 Anecdotes
St. Joseph’s Coed School Closes
St. Joseph's closes in order to make Jesuit the only boys Catholic school in Dallas
Minister's Diary
More Jesuits Arrive
Fr. RT Bryant, S.J., and Bro Martial Lapeyre, S.J. arrive; Fr. Bryant donates new Buick which had been given to him.
January 8, 1942 Anecdotes Photos
Father Mulhern
Fr. J Mulhern, S.J. named first Rector-Principal
Fr. J. Mulhern, S.J. announced as first Rector-Principal; carried until June double office of Rector-Principal of Dallas and Principal of Jesuit High New Orleans.
March 1, 1942 Anecdotes
Scholarship Fund for needy students launched
July 18, 1942 Anecdotes
School Office Opens
Official opening of school office
Principal's Diary
August 29, 1942 Anecdotes
Students Registered
74 students registered
School Dedicated by Bishop Lynch
New Jesuit school dedicated by Bishop Lynch; Low Mass in chapel offered by Fr. Thomas Shields, S.J. with Bishop
September 14, 1942 Anecdotes
Approx. 195 students registered: Freshmen, 4; Sophomores, 2; Juniors, 2; Seniors, 4; 168 on full tuition, 17 free, 9 partial tuition. Tuition: $50.00 plus $10.00 activity fee; for students who desire military training, Jesuit will sponsor a private junior air training corps
Penance Hall Established
Penance Hall opens in Room 101
Principal's Diary, The Roundup 12/23, 5/26/43
Mass of the Holy Spirit
1st Mass of the Holy Spirit
Principal's Diary; The Roundup 5/26/43
Assembly of all students in 2nd period to explain the proposed military training set up under the auspices of the Air Training Corps of America
New Handy Man Hired
Inez de Lira new handy man hired.
Letter arrives with accreditation by the State Department of Education (Note: The Roundup 5/26/43 notes accreditation on 11/2/43)
December 1, 1942 Anecdotes
SACSS Membership
Membership in the Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools
Pearl Harbor Requiem Mass
Pearl Harbor requiem mass with Rev. James Buckley, S.J. celebrant.
January 25, 1943 Anecdotes
Mother’s Club Forms
The Mother’s Club holds its first meeting.
February 1943 Anecdotes
The J.H.S. Seal
Fr. William Underhill designed, with student help, the seal of J.H.S.
1942 Last Roundup; Roundup Feb. 23, 1943
The School Seal
First Dad’s Night
The Roundup 2/22, 4/20
Army-Navy Qualifying Test
Under government sponsorship the school, in conjunction with about 28,000 other school centers throughout the country, administers the Army-Navy qualifying test for students interested in the Army-Navy college training programs. Fourteen seniors took the test which was supervised by Fr. Mulhern and Mr. Kammer.
May 1943 Anecdotes
School Flag Donated
A school flag - blue background with school seal in gold and white in the center - was donated by Mr. and Mrs. John N. Desco
May 28, 1943 Anecdotes Photos
First Graduation Program
First Graduation and Bishop Lynch Award
Jesuit's first graduation, with Bishop Lynch present, was held on the school lawn. Bishop Lynch award given.
Second Academic Year Begins
Registration: 185 students, a decrease from last year’s opening number, but an increase over the closing number of last year which was approximately 165.
December 1943 Anecdotes
Seniors Drafted
Several seniors drafted on their 18th birthdays
For the first time individual, yearbook style pictures of graduates and Most Valuable Athletes are printed
Second Graduation
The graduating class of 18 remains the smallest in Jesuit history. 16 boys appear in the graduation picture. Patrick Koch, Valedictorian; John Buettner, Salutatorian;
Mother's Club Scrapbook 44-45
Mass of the Holy Ghost
First Alumnus Dies for his Country
Jerome John McGinnis, USMC ‘43, is the first alumnus to die for his country in the Battle of Iwo Jima. 44 alums serve in the Armed Services. See Article PDF
Mother's Club Scrapbook 44-45, The Roundup 5/45
May 28, 1945 Anecdotes
First Senior Breakfast
The Mother's Club hosts the first senior breakfast
26 students graduated from J.H.S.
Jesuit Dallas Archives
Letter From the New Principal Fr. Druhan
New President/Principal
Fr. David Ross Druhan, S.J. replaces Fr. Joseph Mulhern, S.J. as President/Principal; Edward Curry, S.J. serves as defacto Principal
The Roundup 11/45
September 1945 Anecdotes
Student Class Schedule
Students arrive at 8:55 a.m. Classes are dismissed at 2:49 p.m.
Prospectus 1945-46
Letter to Parents on Student Requirements
Letter from Fr. Druhan, Principal to parents: Each student is required to have an assignment book, that is, a notebook in which he lists the lessons for study and the formal written work that he is required to do. We are asking the parents to sign both this notebook and the written homework of their boys every day.
School Landscaping
Bishop Lynch writes the Mother's Club to compliment them on landscaping the school. “In this very meritorious undertaking you are doing a great deal to attract attention to this wonderful institution, to make our Catholic people proud of it and entice others to esteem it as an outstanding attractive spot in this fair city.”
Yearbook has photos of graduating seniors, most valuable athletes, most popular senior [Note: Charlie Avery is not included because he needed an extra half year to graduate. A separate article covers him in The Roundup May 1947]
First Graduation of Four Year Students
Commencement was held in the high school auditorium. This was the first class to complete 4 years at Jesuit. The Bishop Lynch trophy was awarded to Joseph Leverette.
Commencement Issue
The Roundup 1947 Commencement issue includes yearbook style photos of grads, most popular; description of letter jackets and sweaters for both ’45 and ’46; Bishop Lynch Trophy with article to Ernest Earl Phillips; article by Fr. Druhan on highlights of the ’46-’47 year
The Roundup Commencement Issue ‘47
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Andy Lees
Microsoft’s Andy Lees Loses President Title, Picks Up New Duties
The former Windows Phone head is now in charge of Microsoft’s corporate strategy and development.
Ina Fried in News
November 13, 2012 at 4:58 pm PT
President, Windows Phone Division
At Microsoft, Andy Lees is leading one of the software giant’s most important initiatives as president of its Windows Phone division. His come-from-behind job includes mobile software and hardware, as well as its key partnership with Nokia. With Apple’s iPhone and Google’s Android far in the lead, Lees will need to win in markets globally, especially in Asia.
Posts With Andy Lees
News Byte
Microsoft’s Andy Lees Exits VP of Corp Dev Role
Mike Isaac in News on June 13, 2013 at 5:35 pm PT
Andy Lees, Microsoft’s vice president of corporate strategy and development, will be stepping down from the position he has held for the past seven months. Lees plans to go on sabbatical to return to his family in the United Kingdom, and will announce his new position at Microsoft later in the summer. Previous to his corp dev role, Lees lead the Windows Phone team, and has held positions in worldwide sales and marketing, and the server and tools divisions. Managing director Marc Brown will lead corp dev, while Charlie Songhurst will remain head of strategy; both will report to Amy Hood.
Exclusive: Microsoft Replaces Lees as Head of Windows Phone Business
Ina Fried in Mobile on December 12, 2011 at 1:26 pm PT
Engineering head Terry Myerson will take over full leadership of the team, with current boss Andy Lees shifting to a new role, AllThingsD has learned.
Microsoft Windows Phone Head Andy Lees: The Full AsiaD Interview (Video)
Kara Swisher in AsiaD on November 4, 2011 at 6:10 pm PT
It’s a great time to watch this interview with Andy Lees, president of Microsoft’s Windows Phone unit, since the software giant is holding a big event in New York on Monday to celebrate the U.S. launch of devices running the new Mango version of the smartphone.
Andy Lees: Highlights From AsiaD (Video)
Beth Callaghan in AsiaD on October 20, 2011 at 1:31 am PT
Andy Lees, president of the Microsoft’s Windows Phone division, is enthusiastic about the future for Windows Phone 7.
Microsoft’s Andy Lees, Windows Phone 7 Comes of Age
John Paczkowski in AsiaD on October 19, 2011 at 7:55 pm PT
If Andy Lees isn’t the guy charged with saving Microsoft, he’s certainly in the top three.
The Globalization of D: All Things Digital Begins Now
Kara Swisher and Walt Mossberg in AsiaD on October 18, 2011 at 5:00 pm PT
And so our international expansion of D: All Thing Digital starts and we could not be more proud that it begins here in Hong Kong, with AsiaD. So why Asia? It seemed the most obvious choice for us, as we looked at the global landscape for tech.
Microsoft’s Windows Phone Boss Says Dual-Core, LTE Models Coming
Ina Fried in Mobile on October 9, 2011 at 9:00 pm PT
Microsoft’s strategy is to wait until new technologies can be implemented in a sensible and power-efficient way. But that doesn’t mean Microsoft doesn’t want to be at the cutting edge.
Final AsiaD Speakers: Apple’s Phil Schiller and Former VP Al Gore
Kara Swisher in News on October 4, 2011 at 5:15 pm PT
AsiaD is now ready for launch, with a little taste of Apple and the Veep.
Ahead of New iPhones, Microsoft’s Smartphone Boss Finds Reasons to Smile
In an interview with AllThingsD, Windows Phone unit President Andy Lees talks about a few areas where Cupertino has had to follow Redmond, plus how the company hopes to catch up in an area where it is clearly behind: The sales front.
Even More AsiaD Speakers: Yahoo’s Yang, HTC’s Wang, Samsung’s Hong and More!
Kara Swisher in AsiaD on September 12, 2011 at 10:08 pm PT
You want more AsiaD speakers, we got more. And there are more to come, too!
More AsiaD Speakers: Sony, Google+, Microsoft, Hollywood, Huawei and Hot SV Start-Ups!
Kara Swisher in AsiaD, August 9, 2011 at 5:00 pm PT
Exclusive: Microsoft’s Lees and Nokia’s Oistamo Talk About Their Just-Signed Contract
Ina Fried in Mobile, April 21, 2011 at 3:15 am PT
Microsoft to Add Multitasking, Internet Explorer 9 to Windows Phone Later this Year
Ina Fried in Mobile, February 14, 2011 at 7:00 am PT
Microsoft Plugs In Some New Presidents
QOTD: And Every Temp Gets a Kin!
Bach and Allard Out at Microsoft’s Entertainment and Devices Division [Internal Memo]
John Paczkowski in News, May 25, 2010 at 9:00 am PT
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the unfounded escalation of concerns about common symptomatology, based on
the review of search results and literature on the Web.
— Microsoft Research defines Cyberchondria, our tendency to embrace worst-case scenarios during health-related Web searches
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KDKB® HISTORY
We started blasting KDKB rock on the airwaves on August 23, 1971. The station was the child of two enterprising rock fans with a vision and changed the landscape of Phoenix radio forever.
At the time, rock radio was saturated with sugar-coated, safe, benign & banal, 3-minute pop songs. That would all change when KDKB music hit the airwaves. The station has seen every trend in rock come and go.
KDKB music now consists of 100% Alternative Rock, 100% of the time. KDKB music includes bands like Weezer and Twenty One Pilots which rock the KDKB airwaves 24 hours a day.
Amy Paul
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LIBERTARIAN/CONSERVATIVE DIGEST AND COMMENTARY FROM AN ACADEMIC PSYCHOLOGIST
By JR on Friday, April 03, 2015
An interesting confirmation of a troublesome truth
As far as I can tell, it has always been known that we all get on best with people like ourselves. The whole history of tribalism, nationalism and xenophobia tells us that. Even Hitler knew it.
Have a look at the 1939 Nazi propaganda placard below (a Wochenspruch for the Gau Weser/Ems). The placard promotes one of Hitler's sayings. The saying is, "Es gibt keinen Sozialismus, der nicht aufgeht im eigenen Volk" -- which I translate as "There is no socialism except what arises within its own people". Hitler spoke a very colloquial German so translating that one was not easy but I think that is about as close to it as you can get.
Hitler saw that people are more willing to share and get involved with others whom they see as like themselves -- leading to the view that socialism will find its strongest support among an ethnically homogeneous population. He wanted Germany to be racially homogeneous so that socialism could work
With their equality mania, however, modern-day Leftists have been prone to deny or ignore that old truth. They are good at denial. Reality is so pesky for them that they need to be.
Eventually, however, realization of the reality seeped into the social sciences via the work of Robert Putnam. Putnam was a committed Leftist but what he saw in his research made such a powerful impression on him that he could not deny it. And it took him some soul-searching before he decided to publish his findings. But publish them he did and it now seems to be generally accepted in the social sciences that social co-operation and involvement is highest among homogeneous groups of people.
That is awkward for Leftists as they are all for "unity". They basically agree with Hegel that the ideal society is like an anthill with everyone agreeing with one another and everyone marching together in lockstep towards some utopia. But the revelation that only the most homogeneous groups can approach anything like that degree of unity undermines the universalism that they also preach. "All men are brothers" is thoroughly undermined by work such as Putnam's. But Freud showed us that compartmentalization is a useful psychological defence so I guess that Leftists put Putnam into a mental compartment all by himself. It must be trying to be a Leftist. No wonder they get angry when conservatives pop their bubbles.
Anyway it seems that Putnam is now respectable so the recently published confirmation of his finding reproduced below is interesting. It shows what a bad place the USA is in at present. Not only racial diversity but also income diversity contributes to alienation between people. The marked differences between the three major ethnic groups in America are bad enough for social amity and co-operation but when those three groups are also characterized by big average income differences, we have to say: "Houston, we have a problem".
So can anything be done about that? With typical Leftist dullness, the author below thinks we should take more money off those white guys and give to to the black guys -- but that solution has surely been tried and found to do more harm than good.
So that leaves only the traditional human solution: In order of severity that solution is: Segregation, Apartheid and Ethnic cleansing. Such words reek of the Devil in modern-day America however, so the agony of America's hostile race relations will stretch on on well into the future.
Fortunately, the informal segregation provided by white flight and black clustering in areas of high welfare availability will continue to offer some relief. So legislators who wished to enhance social co-operation in their area could presumably cut welfare to the bone -- quite the opposite of what the unimaginative writer below recommends
Racial income inequality reduces levels of trust and social capital in communities
By studying survey responses on trust from 110 metropolitan areas from 1973 to 2010, the author finds that racial income inequality decreases trust within communities, and that this lack of trust is exacerbated when communities are more racially fragmented and as this inequality increases
Andrea Tesei
During the last decade, policy-makers and scholars alike have become increasingly concerned about the social and economic effects of income inequality and racial diversity in the United States. One crucial concern is that diversity - both in race and income - seems to be associated with lower levels of social capital in society. Inhabitants of diverse communities, in particular, tend to withdraw from social life, participate less in collective activities, and trust their neighbours less. Since these dimensions of social life are considered key lubricants of the economic activity, the findings have spurred a public debate about the workings of the American melting pot.
Perhaps surprisingly, the debate has focused almost exclusively on the independent effects of income inequality and racial diversity, overlooking the fact that much of the income inequality in the US has a marked racial connotation. Still in 2010, the median Black and Hispanic household earned, respectively, only 58.7 per cent and 69.1 per cent of that of the median White household.
In a recent LSE CEP working paper, I contribute to the debate by emphasising the role of the income inequality between races (racial income inequality). This aspect of community heterogeneity turns out to be important. My results suggest that it is not racial diversity or income inequality per se which ultimately reduces the level of trust and participation of individuals in US metropolitan areas. Instead, what is key to understanding this lower participation in social life is the extent of racial income inequality in their community.
Figure 1 - Similar Characteristics but Different Trust
Figures 1 and 2 help to illustrate the point. Figure 1 plots the average level of trust reported by citizens of 110 different U.S. metropolitan statistical areas (MSA), against the average level of racial diversity and income inequality in their MSA. The figure clearly corroborates previous studies, by showing that trust is lower in more racially diverse and income unequal communities. However, it also makes clear that racial diversity and income inequality alone cannot fully account for the difference in trust between similar cities, like San Francisco and Houston. In spite of their almost identical levels of racial diversity and total income inequality, citizens in the two cities have very different levels of trust: while 40 per cent of those living in San Francisco say they can trust others, only 31 per cent in Houston do so.
Figure 2 - Are They Really Similar?
The explicit focus on racial income inequality helps to understand this difference. Figure 2 now shows on the horizontal axis the share of total income inequality due to differences between racial groups. Under this dimension, the two cities turn out to be actually very different. The share of total inequality due to differences between races is twice as large in Houston as in San Francisco. This in turn is related to the level of trust in the two cities. In San Francisco, where the probability of meeting an individual of a different race but similar income level is relatively high, the level of trust is higher than in Houston, where belonging to a different race is also likely to be associated with a difference in income.
This same pattern of apparent similarity, which is in reality masking an additional dimension of heterogeneity, is repeated over different pairs of cities in the US My empirical analysis documents the pattern in a systematic way, exploiting answers from 20,000 respondents to the US General Social Survey (GSS) between 1973 and 2010. The survey contains a variety of indicators on the respondents' political views, social behavior and socioeconomic characteristics. Crucially, it also asks respondents whether they think that most people can be trusted. I match their answers to this question to their socioeconomic and demographic characteristics, and to the level of racial diversity, total income inequality and racial income inequality in the MSA of residence.
Negative effect
I start out by showing that racial diversity and total income inequality have a statistically significant, negative effect on individual measures of trust, a result that is consistent with previous studies. But I then find that these effects become statistically insignificant once I account for the income inequality between racial groups, which instead remains negatively and significantly associated to the level of trust of the respondent.
I then show that the negative impact of racial income inequality on trust is larger in more racially fragmented communities, and that members of minority groups reduce their trust towards others more, when racial income inequality increases. These results are consistent with a simple framework in which individuals can be similar in both race and income, and trust towards others falls at increasing rates as individuals become different in both dimensions.
Overall, my results suggests that racial diversity is more detrimental when associated with income disparities between races and that, similarly, income inequality is more harmful when it has a marked racial connotation. This in turn suggests that policies aimed at reducing income disparities along racial lines might be particularly effective in increasing the level of social participation and trust in US communities.
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This blog is written solely by John Ray, who has a Ph.D. degree in psychology and 200+ papers published in the academic journals of the social sciences. It does occasionally comment on issues in psychology but is mainly aimed at giving a conservative psychologist's view on a broad range of topics. There are very few conservative psychologists. The blog originated in Australia and many (but not most) posts discuss Australian matters. Australians have an unusually good awareness of events outside their own country. Australian newspapers feature news from Britain and the USA not as an afterthought but as a major part of their coverage. So Australians do tend to have a truly Western heart, which is the reason behind the old name for this blog. So events in Australia, Britain and the USA all feature frequently here, plus occasional coverage of other places, particularly Israel.
A primer in American politics for non-Americans:
SCOTUS is the Supreme Court of the United States, the highest court in the land
The "GOP" stands for "Grand Old Party" and refers to the Republican party. The GOP is at present center/Right, while the Democrats have been undergoing a steady drift Leftwards and now have policies similar to mainstream European Leftist parties.
The ideological identity of both parties has however been very fluid -- almost reversing itself over time. In the mid 19th century, the GOP was the party of big government and concern for minorities while the Democrats advertised themselves as "The party of the white man" -- an orientation that lasted into the mid 20th century in the South. The Democrats are still obsessed with race but have now flipped into support for discrimination AGAINST whites.
Was Pope Urban VIII the first Warmist? Below we see him refusing to look through Galileo's telescope. People tend to refuse to consider evidence— if what they might discover contradicts what they believe.
Calibrated in whole degrees. Larger graph here
Climate scientist Lennart Bengtsson said. “The warming we have had the last 100 years is so small that if we didn’t have meteorologists and climatologists to measure it we wouldn’t have noticed it at all.”
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Postings from Brisbane, Australia by John J. Ray (M.A.; Ph.D.) -- former member of the Australia-Soviet Friendship Society, former anarcho-capitalist and former member of the British Conservative party. And now a "Deplorable"
When it comes to political incorrectness, I hit the trifecta. I talk about race, IQ and social class. I have an academic background in all three subjects but that wins me no forgiveness
At its most basic psychological level, conservatives are the contented people and Leftists are the discontented people. And both are largely dispositional, inborn -- which is why they so rarely change
As a good academic, I first define my terms: A Leftist is a person who is so dissatisfied with the way things naturally are that he/she is prepared to use force to make people behave in ways that they otherwise would not.
So an essential feature of Leftism is that they think they have the right to tell other people what to do
Leftists are the disgruntled folk. They see things in the world that are not ideal and conclude therefore that they have the right to change those things by force. Conservative explanations of why things are not ideal -- and never can be -- fall on deaf ears
Leftists aim to deliver dismay and disruption into other people's lives -- and they are good at achieving that.
Leftists are wolves in sheep's clothing
Liberals are people who don't believe in liberty
Because they claim to have all the answers to society's ills, Communists often seem "cool" to young people
German has a word that describes most Leftists well: "Scheinheilig" - A person who appears to be very kind, soft natured, and filled with pure goodness but behind the facade, has a vile nature. He is seemingly holy but is an unscrupulous person on the inside.
The new faith is very oppressive: Leftist orthodoxy is the new dominant religion of the Western world and it is every bit as bigoted and oppressive as Christianity was at its worst
There are two varieties of authoritarian Leftism. Fascists are soft Leftists, preaching one big happy family -- "Better together" in other words. Communists are hard Leftists, preaching class war.
Equality: The nonsensical and incoherent claim that underlies so much Leftist discourse is "all men are equal". And that is the envier's gospel. It makes not a scrap of sense and shows no contact with reality but it is something that enviers resort to as a way of soothing their envious feelings. They deny the very differences that give them so much heartburn. "Denial" was long ago identified by Freud as a maladaptive psychological defence mechanism and "All men are equal" is a prize example of that. Whatever one thinks of his theories, Freud was undoubtedly an acute observer of people and very few psychologists today would doubt the maladaptive nature of denial as described by Freud.
Socialism is the most evil malady ever to afflict the human brain. The death toll in WWII alone tells you that
The standard response from Marxist apologists for Stalin and other Communist dictators is to say you can’t make an omelette without breaking eggs. To which Orwell retorted, ‘Where’s the omelette?’
You do still occasionally see some mention of the old idea that Leftist parties represent the worker. In the case of the U.S. Democrats that is long gone. Now they want to REFORM the worker. No wonder most working class Americans these days vote Republican. Democrats are the party of the minorities and the smug
"The tendency of liberals is to create bodies of men and women — of all classes — detached from tradition, alienated from religion, and susceptible to mass suggestion — mob rule. And a mob will be no less a mob if it is well fed, well clothed, well housed, and well disciplined." —T.S. Eliot
We live in a country where the people own the Government and not in a country where the Government owns the people -- Churchill
The Left have a lot in common with tortoises. They have a thick mental shell that protects them from the reality of the world about them
Definition of a Socialist: Someone who wants everything you have...except your job.
Let's start with some thought-provoking graphics
Israel: A great powerhouse of the human spirit
The difference in practice
The United Nations: A great ideal but a sordid reality
Alfred Dreyfus, a reminder of French antisemitism still relevant today
Eugenio Pacelli, a righteous Gentile, a true man of God and a brilliant Pope
Leftism in one picture:
The "steamroller" above who got steamrollered by his own hubris. Spitzer is a warning of how self-destructive a vast ego can be -- and also of how destructive of others it can be.
R.I.P. Augusto Pinochet. Pinochet deposed a law-defying Marxist President at the express and desperate invitation of the Chilean parliament. Allende had just burnt the electoral rolls so it wasn't hard to see what was coming. Pinochet pioneered the free-market reforms which Reagan and Thatcher later unleashed to world-changing effect. That he used far-Leftist methods to suppress far-Leftist violence is reasonable if not ideal. The Leftist view that they should have a monopoly of violence and that others should follow the law is a total absurdity which shows only that their hate overcomes their reason
Leftist writers usually seem quite reasonable and persuasive at first glance. The problem is not what they say but what they don't say. Leftist beliefs are so counterfactual ("all men are equal", "all men are brothers" etc.) that to be a Leftist you have to have a talent for blotting out from your mind facts that don't suit you. And that is what you see in Leftist writing: A very selective view of reality. Facts that disrupt a Leftist story are simply ignored. Leftist writing is cherrypicking on a grand scale
So if ever you read something written by a Leftist that sounds totally reasonable, you have an urgent need to find out what other people say on that topic. The Leftist will almost certainly have told only half the story
We conservatives have the facts on our side, which is why Leftists never want to debate us and do their best to shut us up. It's very revealing the way they go to great lengths to suppress conservative speech at universities. Universities should be where the best and brightest Leftists are to be found but even they cannot stand the intellectual challenge that conservatism poses for them. It is clearly a great threat to them. If what we say were ridiculous or wrong, they would grab every opportunity to let us know it
A conservative does not hanker after the new; He hankers after the good. Leftists hanker after the untested
Just one thing is sufficient to tell all and sundry what an unamerican lamebrain Obama is. He pronounced an army corps as an army "corpse" Link here. Can you imagine any previous American president doing that? Many were men with significant personal experience in the armed forces in their youth.
A favorite Leftist saying sums up the whole of Leftism: "To make an omelette, you've got to break eggs". They want to change some state of affairs and don't care who or what they destroy or damage in the process. They think their alleged good intentions are sufficient to absolve them from all blame for even the most evil deeds
In practical politics, the art of Leftism is to sound good while proposing something destructive
Leftists are the "we know best" people, meaning that they are intrinsically arrogant. Matthew chapter 6 would not be for them. And arrogance leads directly into authoritarianism
Leftism is fundamentally authoritarian. Whether by revolution or by legislation, Leftists aim to change what people can and must do. When in 2008 Obama said that he wanted to "fundamentally transform" America, he was not talking about America's geography or topography but rather about American people. He wanted them to stop doing things that they wanted to do and make them do things that they did not want to do. Can you get a better definition of authoritarianism than that?
And note that an American President is elected to administer the law, not make it. That seems to have escaped Mr Obama
That Leftism is intrinsically authoritarian is not a new insight. It was well understood by none other than Friedrich Engels (Yes. THAT Engels). His clever short essay On authority was written as a reproof to the dreamy Anarchist Left of his day. It concludes: "A revolution is certainly the most authoritarian thing there is; it is the act whereby one part of the population imposes its will upon the other part by means of rifles, bayonets and cannon — authoritarian means"
Inside Every Liberal is a Totalitarian Screaming to Get Out
Insight: "A man's admiration for absolute government is proportionate to the contempt he feels for those around him." —Alexis de Tocqueville (1805-1859)
Leftists think of themselves as the new nobility
Many people in literary and academic circles today who once supported Stalin and his heirs are generally held blameless and may even still be admired whereas anybody who gave the slightest hint of support for the similarly brutal Hitler regime is an utter polecat and pariah. Why? Because Hitler's enemies were "only" the Jews whereas Stalin's enemies were those the modern day Left still hates -- people who are doing well for themselves materially. Modern day Leftists understand and excuse Stalin and his supporters because Stalin's hates are their hates.
Hatred has long been a central pillar of leftist ideologies, premised as they are on trampling individual rights for the sake of a collectivist plan. Karl Marx boasted that he was “the greatest hater of the so-called positive.” In 1923, V.I. Lenin chillingly declared to the Soviet Commissars of Education, “We must teach our children to hate. Hatred is the basis of communism.” In his tract “Left-Wing Communism,” Lenin went so far as to assert that hatred was “the basis of every socialist and Communist movement.”
If you understand that Leftism is hate, everything falls into place.
The strongest way of influencing people is to convince them that you will do them some good. Leftists and con-men misuse that
Leftists believe only what they want to believe. So presenting evidence contradicting their beliefs simply enrages them. They do not learn from it
Psychological defence mechanisms such as projection play a large part in Leftist thinking and discourse. So their frantic search for evil in the words and deeds of others is easily understandable. The evil is in themselves.
Leftists who think that they can conjure up paradise out of their own limited brains are simply fools -- arrogant and dangerous fools. They essentially know nothing. Conservatives learn from the thousands of years of human brains that have preceded us -- including the Bible, the ancient Greeks and much else. The death of Socrates is, for instance, an amazing prefiguration of the intolerant 21st century. Ask any conservative stranded in academe about his freedom of speech
Thomas Sowell: “There are no solutions, only trade-offs.” Leftists don't understand that -- which is a major factor behind their simplistic thinking. They just never see the trade-offs. But implementing any Leftist idea will hit us all with the trade-offs
Chesteron's fence -- good conservative thinking
"The best laid plans of mice and men gang aft agley"[go oft astray] is a well known line from a famous poem by the great Scottish poet, Robert Burns. But the next line is even wiser: "And leave us nought but grief and pain for promised joy". Burns was a Leftist of sorts so he knew how often their theories fail badly.
Mostly, luck happens when opportunity meets preparation.
Most Leftist claims are simply propaganda. Those who utter such claims must know that they are not telling the whole story. Hitler described his Marxist adversaries as "lying with a virtuosity that would bend iron beams". At the risk of ad hominem shrieks, I think that image is too good to remain disused.
Conservatives adapt to the world they live in. Leftists want to change the world to suit themselves
Given their dislike of the world they live in, it would be a surprise if Leftists were patriotic and loved their own people. Prominent English Leftist politician Jack Straw probably said it best: "The English as a race are not worth saving"
In his 1888 book, The Anti-Christ Friedrich Nietzsche argues that we should treat the common man well and kindly because he is the backdrop against which the exceptional man can be seen. So Nietzsche deplores those who agitate the common man: "Whom do I hate most among the rabble of today? The socialist rabble, the chandala [outcast] apostles, who undermine the instinct, the pleasure, the worker's sense of satisfaction with his small existence—who make him envious, who teach him revenge. The source of wrong is never unequal rights but the claim of “equal” rights"
Why do conservatives respect tradition and rely on the past in many ways? Because they want to know what works and the past is the chief source of evidence on that. Leftists are more faith-based. They cling to their theories (e.g. global warming) with religious fervour, even though theories are often wrong
Thinking that you "know best" is an intrinsically precarious and foolish stance -- because nobody does. Reality is so complex and unpredictable that it can rarely be predicted far ahead. Conservatives can see that and that is why conservatives always want change to be done gradually, in a step by step way. So the Leftist often finds the things he "knows" to be out of step with reality, which challenges him and his ego. Sadly, rather than abandoning the things he "knows", he usually resorts to psychological defence mechanisms such as denial and projection. He is largely impervious to argument because he has to be. He can't afford to let reality in.
A prize example of the Leftist tendency to projection (seeing your own faults in others) is the absurd Robert "Bob" Altemeyer, an acclaimed psychologist and father of a Canadian Leftist politician. Altemeyer claims that there is no such thing as Leftist authoritarianism and that it is conservatives who are "Enemies of Freedom". That Leftists (e.g. Mrs Obama) are such enemies of freedom that they even want to dictate what people eat has apparently passed Altemeyer by. Even Stalin did not go that far. And there is the little fact that all the great authoritarian regimes of the 20th century (Stalin, Hitler and Mao) were socialist. Freud saw reliance on defence mechanisms such as projection as being maladjusted. It is difficult to dispute that. Altemeyer is too illiterate to realize it but he is actually a good Hegelian. Hegel thought that "true" freedom was marching in step with a Left-led herd.
What libertarian said this? “The bureaucracy is a parasite on the body of society, a parasite which ‘chokes’ all its vital pores…The state is a parasitic organism”. It was VI Lenin, in August 1917, before he set up his own vastly bureaucratic state. He could see the problem but had no clue about how to solve it.
It was Democrat John F Kennedy who cut taxes and declared that “a rising tide lifts all boats"
Leftist stupidity is a special class of stupidity. The people concerned are mostly not stupid in general but they have a character defect (mostly arrogance) that makes them impatient with complexity and unwilling to study it. So in their policies they repeatedly shoot themselves in the foot; They fail to attain their objectives. The world IS complex so a simplistic approach to it CANNOT work.
Seminal Leftist philosopher, G.W.F. Hegel said something that certainly applies to his fellow Leftists: "We learn from history that we do not learn from history". And he captured the Left in this saying too: "Evil resides in the very gaze which perceives Evil all around itself".
"A man who is not a socialist at age 20 has no heart; A man who is still a socialist at age 30 has no head". Who said that? Most people attribute it to Winston but as far as I can tell it was first said by Georges Clemenceau, French Premier in WWI -- whose own career approximated the transition concerned. And he in turn was probably updating an earlier saying about monarchy versus Republicanism by Guizot. Other attributions here. There is in fact a normal drift from Left to Right as people get older. Both Reagan and Churchill started out as liberals
Funny how to the Leftist intelligentsia poor blacks are 'oppressed' and poor whites are 'trash'. Racism, anyone?
MESSAGE to Leftists: Even if you killed all conservatives tomorrow, you would just end up in another Soviet Union. Conservatives are all that stand between you and that dismal fate. And you may not even survive at all. Stalin killed off all the old Bolsheviks.
A Conservative manifesto from England -- The inimitable Jacob Rees-Mogg
MYTH BUSTING:
The Big Lie of the late 20th century was that Nazism was Rightist. It was in fact typical of the Leftism of its day. It was only to the Right of Stalin's Communism. The very word "Nazi" is a German abbreviation for "National Socialist" (Nationalsozialist) and the full name of Hitler's political party (translated) was "The National Socialist German Workers' Party" (In German: Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei)
Just the name of Hitler's political party should be sufficient to reject the claim that Hitler was "Right wing" but Leftists sometimes retort that the name "Democratic People's Republic of Korea" is not informative, in that it is the name of a dismal Stalinist tyranny. But "People's Republic" is a normal name for a Communist country whereas I know of no conservative political party that calls itself a "Socialist Worker's Party". Such parties are in fact usually of the extreme Left (Trotskyite etc.)
Most people find the viciousness of the Nazis to be incomprehensible -- for instance what they did in their concentration camps. But you just have to read a little of the vileness that pours out from modern-day "liberals" in their Twitter and blog comments to understand it all very well. Leftists haven't changed. They are still boiling with hate
Hatred as a motivating force for political strategy leads to misguided decisions. “Hatred is blind,” as Alexandre Dumas warned, “rage carries you away; and he who pours out vengeance runs the risk of tasting a bitter draught.”
Who said this in 1968? "I am not, and never have been, a man of the right. My position was on the Left and is now in the centre of politics". It was Sir Oswald Mosley, founder and leader of the British Union of Fascists
The term "Fascism" is mostly used by the Left as a brainless term of abuse. But when they do make a serious attempt to define it, they produce very complex and elaborate definitions -- e.g. here and here. In fact, Fascism is simply extreme socialism plus nationalism. But great gyrations are needed to avoid mentioning the first part of that recipe, of course.
Three examples of Leftist racism below (much more here and here):
Jesse Owens, the African-American hero of the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games, said "Hitler didn't snub me – it was our president who snubbed me. The president didn't even send me a telegram." Democrat Franklin D. Roosevelt never even invited the quadruple gold medal-winner to the White House
Beatrice Webb, a founder of the London School of Economics and the Fabian Society, and married to a Labour MP, mused in 1922 on whether when English children were "dying from lack of milk", one should extend "the charitable impulse" to Russian and Chinese children who, if saved this year, might anyway die next. Besides, she continued, there was "the larger question of whether those races are desirable inhabitants" and "obviously" one wouldn't "spend one's available income" on "a Central African negro".
Hugh Dalton, offered the Colonial Office during Attlee's 1945-51 Labour government, turned it down because "I had a horrid vision of pullulating, poverty stricken, diseased nigger communities, for whom one can do nothing in the short run and who, the more one tries to help them, are querulous and ungrateful."
The Zimmerman case is an excellent proof that the Left is deep-down racist
Defensible and indefensible usages of the term "racism"
The book, The authoritarian personality, authored by T.W. Adorno et al. in 1950, has been massively popular among psychologists. It claims that a set of ideas that were popular in the "Progressive"-dominated America of the prewar era were "authoritarian". Leftist regimes always are authoritarian so that claim was not a big problem. What was quite amazing however is that Adorno et al. identified such ideas as "conservative". They were in fact simply popular ideas of the day but ones that had been most heavily promoted by the Left right up until the then-recent WWII. See here for details of prewar "Progressive" thinking.
Leftist psychologists have an amusingly simplistic conception of military organizations and military men. They seem to base it on occasions they have seen troops marching together on parade rather than any real knowledge of military men and the military life. They think that military men are "rigid" -- automatons who are unable to adjust to new challenges or think for themselves. What is incomprehensible to them is that being kadaver gehorsam (to use the extreme Prussian term for following orders) actually requires great flexibility -- enough flexibility to put your own ideas and wishes aside and do something very difficult. Ask any soldier if all commands are easy to obey.
It would be very easy for me to say that I am too much of an individual for the army but I did in fact join the army and enjoy it greatly, as most men do. In my observation, ALL army men are individuals. It is just that they accept discipline in order to be militarily efficient -- which is the whole point of the exercise. But that's too complex for simplistic Leftist thinking, of course
Franklin Delano Roosevelt was a war criminal. Both British and American codebreakers had cracked the Japanese naval code so FDR knew what was coming at Pearl Harbor. But for his own political reasons he warned no-one there. So responsibility for the civilian and military deaths at Pearl Harbor lies with FDR as well as with the Japanese. The huge firepower available at Pearl Harbor, both aboard ship and on land, could have largely neutered the attack. Can you imagine 8 battleships and various lesser craft firing all their AA batteries as the Japanese came in? The Japanese naval airforce would have been annihilated and the war would have been over before it began.
FDR prolonged the Depression. He certainly didn't cure it.
WWII did NOT end the Great Depression. It just concealed it. It in fact made living standards worse
FDR appointed a known KKK member, Hugo Black, to the Supreme Court
Joe McCarthy was eventually proved right after the fall of the Soviet Union. To accuse anyone of McCarthyism is to accuse them of accuracy!
The KKK was intimately associated with the Democratic party. They ATTACKED Republicans!
High Level of Welfare Use by Legal and Illegal Immigrants in the USA. Low skill immigrants receive 4 to 5 dollars of benefits for every dollar in taxes paid
People who mention differences in black vs. white IQ are these days almost universally howled down and subjected to the most extreme abuse. I am a psychometrician, however, so I feel obliged to defend the scientific truth of the matter: The average African adult has about the same IQ as an average white 11-year-old and African Americans (who are partly white in ancestry) average out at a mental age of 14. The American Psychological Association is generally Left-leaning but it is the world's most prestigious body of academic psychologists. And even they have had to concede that sort of gap (one SD) in black vs. white average IQ. 11-year olds can do a lot of things but they also have their limits and there are times when such limits need to be allowed for.
The heritability of general cognitive ability increases linearly from childhood to young adulthood
The association between high IQ and long life is overwhelmingly genetic: "In the combined sample the genetic contribution to the covariance was 95%"
The Dark Ages were not dark
Judged by his deeds, Abraham Lincoln was one of the bloodiest villains ever to walk the Earth. See here. And: America's uncivil war was caused by trade protectionism. The slavery issue was just camouflage, as Abraham Lincoln himself admitted. See also here
At the beginning of the North/South War, Confederate general Robert E. Lee did not own any slaves. Union General Ulysses L. Grant did.
Was slavery already washed up by the tides of history before Lincoln took it on? Eric Williams in his book "Capitalism and Slavery" tells us: “The commercial capitalism of the eighteenth century developed the wealth of Europe by means of slavery and monopoly. But in so doing it helped to create the industrial capitalism of the nineteenth century, which turned round and destroyed the power of commercial capitalism, slavery, and all its works. Without a grasp of these economic changes the history of the period is meaningless.”
Revolutionary terrorists in Russia killed Tsar Alexander II in 1881 (after three prior assassination attempts). Alexander II was a great reformer who abolished serfdom one year before the US abolished slavery. If his democratic and economic reforms had continued, Russia may have been much less radical politically a couple of decades later, when Nicholas II was overthrown.
Did William Zantzinger kill poor Hattie Carroll?
Did Bismarck predict where WWI would start or was it just a "free" translation by Churchill?
Conrad Black on the Declaration of Independence
Malcolm Gladwell: "There is more of reality and wisdom in a Chinese fortune cookie than can be found anywhere in Gladwell’s pages"
Some people are born bad -- confirmed by genetics research
The dark side of American exceptionalism: America could well be seen as the land of folly. It fought two unnecessary civil wars, would have done well to keep out of two world wars, endured the extraordinary folly of Prohibition and twice elected a traitor President -- Barack Obama. That America remains a good place to be is a tribute to the energy and hard work of individual Americans.
“From the fact that people are very different it follows that, if we treat them equally, the result must be inequality in their actual position, and that the only way to place them in an equal position would be to treat them differently. Equality before the law and material equality are therefore not only different but are in conflict with each other; and we can achieve either one or the other, but not both at the same time.” ? Friedrich Hayek, The Constitution Of Liberty
The 10 "cannots" (By William J. H. Boetcker) that Leftist politicians ignore:
*You cannot bring about prosperity by discouraging thrift.
* You cannot strengthen the weak by weakening the strong.
* You cannot help little men by tearing down big men.
* You cannot lift the wage earner by pulling down the wage payer.
* You cannot help the poor by destroying the rich.
* You cannot establish sound security on borrowed money.
* You cannot further the brotherhood of man by inciting class hatred.
* You cannot keep out of trouble by spending more than you earn.
* You cannot build character and courage by destroying men's initiative and independence.
* And you cannot help men permanently by doing for them what they can and should do for themselves.
A good short definition of conservative: "One who wants you to keep your hand out of his pocket."
Beware of good intentions. They mostly lead to coercion
A gargantuan case of hubris, coupled with stunning level of ignorance about how the real world works, is the essence of progressivism.
The U.S. Constitution is neither "living" nor dead. It is fixed until it is amended. But amending it is the privilege of the people, not of politicians or judges
It is hard to imagine a more stupid or more dangerous way of making decisions than by putting those decisions in the hands of people who pay no price for being wrong - Thomas Sowell
Leftists think that utopia can be coerced into existence -- so no dishonesty or brutality is beyond them in pursuit of that "noble" goal
"England is perhaps the only great country whose intellectuals are ashamed of their own nationality. In left-wing circles it is always felt that there is something slightly disgraceful in being an Englishman and that it is a duty to snigger at every English institution" -- George Orwell
Was 16th century science pioneer Paracelsus a libertarian? His motto was "Alterius non sit qui suus esse potest" which means "Let no man belong to another who can belong to himself."
"When using today's model of society as a rule, most of history will be found to be full of oppression, bias, and bigotry." What today's arrogant judges of history fail to realize is that they, too, will be judged. What will Americans of 100 years from now make of, say, speech codes, political correctness, and zero tolerance - to name only three? Assuming, of course, there will still be an America that we, today, would recognize. Given the rogue Federal government spy apparatus, I am not at all sure of that. -- Paul Havemann
Economist Ludwig von Mises (1881-1973): "The champions of socialism call themselves progressives, but they recommend a system which is characterized by rigid observance of routine and by a resistance to every kind of improvement. They call themselves liberals, but they are intent upon abolishing liberty. They call themselves democrats, but they yearn for dictatorship. They call themselves revolutionaries, but they want to make the government omnipotent. They promise the blessings of the Garden of Eden, but they plan to transform the world into a gigantic post office."
It's the shared hatred of the rest of us that unites Islamists and the Left.
American liberals don't love America. They despise it. All they love is their own fantasy of what America could become. They are false patriots.
The Democratic Party: Con-men elected by the ignorant and the arrogant
The Democratic Party is a strange amalgam of elites, would-be elites and minorities. No wonder their policies are so confused and irrational
Why are conservatives more at ease with religion? Because it is basic to conservatism that some things are unknowable, and religious people have to accept that too. Leftists think that they know it all and feel threatened by any exceptions to that. Thinking that you know it all is however the pride that comes before a fall.
The characteristic emotion of the Leftist is not envy. It's rage
Leftists are committed to grievance, not truth
The British Left poured out a torrent of hate for Margaret Thatcher on the occasion of her death. She rescued Britain from chaos and restored Britain's prosperity. What's not to hate about that?
Something you didn't know about Margaret Thatcher
The world's dumbest investor? Without doubt it is Uncle Sam. Nobody anywhere could rival the scale of the losses on "investments" made under the Obama administration
"Behind the honeyed but patently absurd pleas for equality is a ruthless drive for placing themselves (the elites) at the top of a new hierarchy of power" -- Murray Rothbard - Egalitarianism and the Elites (1995)
A liberal is someone who feels a great debt to his fellow man, which debt he proposes to pay off with your money. -- G. Gordon Liddy
"World socialism as a whole, and all the figures associated with it, are shrouded in legend; its contradictions are forgotten or concealed; it does not respond to arguments but continually ignores them--all this stems from the mist of irrationality that surrounds socialism and from its instinctive aversion to scientific analysis... The doctrines of socialism seethe with contradictions, its theories are at constant odds with its practice, yet due to a powerful instinct these contradictions do not in the least hinder the unending propaganda of socialism. Indeed, no precise, distinct socialism even exists; instead there is only a vague, rosy notion of something noble and good, of equality, communal ownership, and justice: the advent of these things will bring instant euphoria and a social order beyond reproach." -- Solzhenitsyn
"The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of the fool to the left." -- Ecclesiastes 10:2 (NIV)
My reading of history convinces me that most bad government results from too much government. -- Thomas Jefferson
"Much that passes as idealism is disguised hatred or disguised love of power" -- Bertrand Russell
Evan Sayet: The Left sides "...invariably with evil over good, wrong over right, and the behaviors that lead to failure over those that lead to success." (t=5:35+ on video)
The Republicans are the gracious side of American politics. It is the Democrats who are the nasty party, the haters
Wanting to stay out of the quarrels of other nations is conservative -- but conservatives will fight if attacked or seriously endangered. Anglo/Irish statesman Lord Castlereagh (1769-1822), who led the political coalition that defeated Napoleon, was an isolationist, as were traditional American conservatives.
Some wisdom from the past: "The bosom of America is open to receive not only the opulent and respectable stranger, but the oppressed and persecuted of all nations and religions; whom we shall welcome to a participation of all our rights and privileges, if by decency and propriety of conduct they appear to merit the enjoyment." —George Washington, 1783
Some useful definitions:
If a conservative doesn't like guns, he doesn't buy one. If a liberal doesn't like guns, he wants all guns outlawed.
If a conservative is a vegetarian, he doesn't eat meat. If a liberal is a vegetarian, he wants all meat products banned for everyone.
If a conservative is down-and-out, he thinks about how to better his situation. A liberal wonders who is going to take care of him.
If a conservative doesn't like a talk show host, he switches channels. Liberals demand that those they don't like be shut down.
If a conservative is a non-believer, he doesn't go to church. A liberal non-believer wants any mention of God and religion silenced. (Unless it's a foreign religion, of course!)
If a conservative decides he needs health care, he goes about shopping for it, or may choose a job that provides it. A liberal demands that the rest of us pay for his.
There is better evidence for creation than there is for the Leftist claim that “gender” is a “social construct”. Most Leftist claims seem to be faith-based rather than founded on the facts
Leftists are classic weak characters. They dish out abuse by the bucketload but cannot take it when they get it back. Witness the Loughner hysteria.
Death taxes: You would expect a conscientious person, of whatever degree of intelligence, to reflect on the strange contradiction involved in denying people the right to unearned wealth, while supporting programs that give people unearned wealth.
America is no longer the land of the free. It is now the land of the regulated -- though it is not alone in that, of course
The Leftist motto: "I love humanity. It's just people I can't stand"
Why are Leftists always talking about hate? Because it fills their own hearts
Envy is a strong and widespread human emotion so there has alway been widespread support for policies of economic "levelling". Both the USA and the modern-day State of Israel were founded by communists but reality taught both societies that respect for the individual gave much better outcomes than levelling ideas. Sadly, there are many people in both societies in whom hatred for others is so strong that they are incapable of respect for the individual. The destructiveness of what they support causes them to call themselves many names in different times and places but they are the backbone of the political Left
Gore Vidal: "Every time a friend succeeds, I die a little". Vidal was of course a Leftist
The large number of rich Leftists suggests that, for them, envy is secondary. They are directly driven by hatred and scorn for many of the other people that they see about them. Hatred of others can be rooted in many things, not only in envy. But the haters come together as the Left. Some evidence here showing that envy is not what defines the Left
Leftists hate the world around them and want to change it: the people in it most particularly. Conservatives just want to be left alone to make their own decisions and follow their own values.
The failure of the Soviet experiment has definitely made the American Left more vicious and hate-filled than they were. The plain failure of what passed for ideas among them has enraged rather than humbled them.
Ronald Reagan famously observed that the status quo is Latin for “the mess we’re in.” So much for the vacant Leftist claim that conservatives are simply defenders of the status quo. They think that conservatives are as lacking in principles as they are.
Was Confucius a conservative? The following saying would seem to reflect good conservative caution: "The superior man, when resting in safety, does not forget that danger may come. When in a state of security he does not forget the possibility of ruin. When all is orderly, he does not forget that disorder may come. Thus his person is not endangered, and his States and all their clans are preserved."
The shallow thinkers of the Left sometimes claim that conservatives want to impose their own will on others in the matter of abortion. To make that claim is however to confuse religion with politics. Conservatives are in fact divided about their response to abortion. The REAL opposition to abortion is religious rather than political. And the church which has historically tended to support the LEFT -- the Roman Catholic church -- is the most fervent in the anti-abortion cause. Conservatives are indeed the one side of politics to have moral qualms on the issue but they tend to seek a middle road in dealing with it. Taking the issue to the point of legal prohibitions is a religious doctrine rather than a conservative one -- and the religion concerned may or may not be characteristically conservative. More on that here
Some Leftist hatred arises from the fact that they blame "society" for their own personal problems and inadequacies
The Leftist hunger for change to the society that they hate leads to a hunger for control over other people. And they will do and say anything to get that control: "Power at any price". Leftist politicians are mostly self-aggrandizing crooks who gain power by deceiving the uninformed with snake-oil promises -- power which they invariably use to destroy. Destruction is all that they are good at. Destruction is what haters do.
Leftists are consistent only in their hate. They don't have principles. How can they when "there is no such thing as right and wrong"? All they have is postures, pretend-principles that can be changed as easily as one changes one's shirt
A Leftist assumption: Making money doesn't entitle you to it, but wanting money does.
"Politicians never accuse you of 'greed' for wanting other people's money -- only for wanting to keep your own money." --columnist Joe Sobran (1946-2010)
Leftist policies are candy-coated rat poison that may appear appealing at first, but inevitably do a lot of damage to everyone impacted by them.
A tribute and thanks to Mary Jo Kopechne. Her death was reprehensible but she probably did more by her death that she ever would have in life: She spared the world a President Ted Kennedy. That the heap of corruption that was Ted Kennedy died peacefully in his bed is one of the clearest demonstrations that we do not live in a just world. Even Joe Stalin seems to have been smothered to death by Nikita Khrushchev
I often wonder why Leftists refer to conservatives as "wingnuts". A wingnut is a very useful device that adds versatility wherever it is used. Clearly, Leftists are not even good at abuse. Once they have accused their opponents of racism and Nazism, their cupboard is bare. Similarly, Leftists seem to think it is a devastating critique to refer to "Worldnet Daily" as "Worldnut Daily". The poverty of their argumentation is truly pitiful
The Leftist assertion that there is no such thing as right and wrong has a distinguished history. It was Pontius Pilate who said "What is truth?" (John 18:38). From a Christian viewpoint, the assertion is undoubtedly the Devil's gospel
Even in the Old Testament they knew about "Postmodernism": "Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter!" - Isaiah 5:20 (KJV)
Was Solomon the first conservative? "The hearts of men are full of evil and madness is in their hearts" -- Ecclesiastes: 9:3 (RSV). He could almost have been talking about Global Warming.
Leftist hatred of Christianity goes back as far as the massacre of the Carmelite nuns during the French revolution. Yancey has written a whole book tabulating modern Leftist hatred of Christians. It is a rival religion to Leftism.
"If one rejects laissez faire on account of man's fallibility and moral weakness, one must for the same reason also reject every kind of government action." - Ludwig von Mises
The naive scholar who searches for a consistent Leftist program will not find it. What there is consists only in the negation of the present.
Because of their need to be different from the mainstream, Leftists are very good at pretending that sow's ears are silk purses
Among intelligent people, Leftism is a character defect. Leftists HATE success in others -- which is why notably successful societies such as the USA and Israel are hated and failures such as the Palestinians can do no wrong.
A Leftist's beliefs are all designed to pander to his ego. So when you have an argument with a Leftist, you are not really discussing the facts. You are threatening his self esteem. Which is why the normal Leftist response to challenge is mere abuse.
Because of the fragility of a Leftist's ego, anything that threatens it is intolerable and provokes rage. So most Leftist blogs can be summarized in one sentence: "How DARE anybody question what I believe!". Rage and abuse substitute for an appeal to facts and reason.
Because their beliefs serve their ego rather than reality, Leftists just KNOW what is good for us. Conservatives need evidence.
Absolute certainty is the privilege of uneducated men and fanatics. -- C.J. Keyser
Hell is paved with good intentions" -- Boswell's Life of Johnson of 1775
"Almost all professors of the arts and sciences are egregiously conceited, and derive their happiness from their conceit" -- Erasmus
THE FALSIFICATION OF HISTORY HAS DONE MORE TO IMPEDE HUMAN DEVELOPMENT THAN ANY ONE THING KNOWN TO MANKIND -- ROUSSEAU
"Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him" (Proverbs 26: 12). I think that sums up Leftists pretty well.
Eminent British astrophysicist Sir Arthur Stanley Eddington is often quoted as saying: "Not only is the universe stranger than we imagine, it is stranger than we can imagine." It was probably in fact said by his contemporary, J.B.S. Haldane. But regardless of authorship, it could well be a conservative credo not only about the cosmos but also about human beings and human society. Mankind is too complex to be summed up by simple rules and even complex rules are only approximations with many exceptions.
Politics is the only thing Leftists know about. They know nothing of economics, history or business. Their only expertise is in promoting feelings of grievance
Socialism makes the individual the slave of the state -- capitalism frees them.
Many readers here will have noticed that what I say about Leftists sometimes sounds reminiscent of what Leftists say about conservatives. There is an excellent reason for that. Leftists are great "projectors" (people who see their own faults in others). So a good first step in finding out what is true of Leftists is to look at what they say about conservatives! They even accuse conservatives of projection (of course).
The research shows clearly that one's Left/Right stance is strongly genetically inherited but nobody knows just what specifically is inherited. What is inherited that makes people Leftist or Rightist? There is any amount of evidence that personality traits are strongly genetically inherited so my proposal is that hard-core Leftists are people who tend to let their emotions (including hatred and envy) run away with them and who are much more in need of seeing themselves as better than others -- two attributes that are probably related to one another. Such Leftists may be an evolutionary leftover from a more primitive past.
Leftists seem to believe that if someone like Al Gore says it, it must be right. They obviously have a strong need for an authority figure. The fact that the two most authoritarian regimes of the 20th century (Nazi Germany and Soviet Russia) were socialist is thus no surprise. Leftists often accuse conservatives of being "authoritarian" but that is just part of their usual "projective" strategy -- seeing in others what is really true of themselves.
"With their infernal racial set-asides, racial quotas, and race norming, liberals share many of the Klan's premises. The Klan sees the world in terms of race and ethnicity. So do liberals! Indeed, liberals and white supremacists are the only people left in America who are neurotically obsessed with race. Conservatives champion a color-blind society" -- Ann Coulter
Politicians are in general only a little above average in intelligence so the idea that they can make better decisions for us that we can make ourselves is laughable
A quote from the late Dr. Adrian Rogers: "You cannot legislate the poor into freedom by legislating the wealthy out of freedom. What one person receives without working for, another person must work for without receiving. The government cannot give to anybody anything that the government does not first take from somebody else. When half of the people get the idea that they do not have to work because the other half is going to take care of them, and when the other half gets the idea that it does no good to work because somebody else is going to get what they work for, that my dear friend, is about the end of any nation. You cannot multiply wealth by dividing it."
The Supreme Court of the United States is now and always has been a judicial abomination. Its guiding principles have always been political rather than judicial. It is not as political as Stalin's courts but its respect for the constitution is little better. Some recent abuses: The "equal treatment" provision of the 14th amendment was specifically written to outlaw racial discrimination yet the court has allowed various forms of "affirmative action" for decades -- when all such policies should have been completely stuck down immediately. The 2nd. amendment says that the right to bear arms shall not be infringed yet gun control laws infringe it in every State in the union. The 1st amendment provides that speech shall be freely exercised yet the court has upheld various restrictions on the financing and display of political advertising. The court has found a right to abortion in the constitution when the word abortion is not even mentioned there. The court invents rights that do not exist and denies rights that do.
"Some action that is unconstitutional has much to recommend it" -- Elena Kagan, nominated to SCOTUS by Obama
Frank Sulloway, the anti-scientist
The basic aim of all bureaucrats is to maximize their funding and minimize their workload
A lesson in Australian: When an Australian calls someone a "big-noter", he is saying that the person is a chronic and rather pathetic seeker of admiration -- as in someone who often pulls out "big notes" (e.g. $100.00 bills) to pay for things, thus endeavouring to create the impression that he is rich. The term describes the mentality rather than the actual behavior with money and it aptly describes many Leftists. When they purport to show "compassion" by advocating things that cost themselves nothing (e.g. advocating more taxes on "the rich" to help "the poor"), an Australian might say that the Leftist is "big-noting himself". There is an example of the usage here. The term conveys contempt. There is a wise description of Australians generally here
Some ancient wisdom for Leftists: "Be not righteous overmuch; neither make thyself over wise: Why shouldest thou die before thy time?" -- Ecclesiastes 7:16
Jesse Jackson: "There is nothing more painful to me at this stage in my life than to walk down the street and hear footsteps and start thinking about robbery -- then look around and see somebody white and feel relieved." There ARE important racial differences.
Some Jimmy Carter wisdom: "I think it's inevitable that there will be a lower standard of living than what everybody had always anticipated," he told advisers in 1979. "there's going to be a downward turning."
Heritage is what survives death: Very rare and hence very valuable
Big business is not your friend. As Adam Smith said: "People of the same trade seldom meet together, even for merriment and diversion, but the conversation ends in a conspiracy against the public, or in some contrivance to raise prices. It is impossible indeed to prevent such meetings, by any law which either could be executed, or would be consistent with liberty or justice. But though the law cannot hinder people of the same trade from sometimes assembling together, it ought to do nothing to facilitate such assemblies; much less to render them necessary
How can I accept the Communist doctrine, which sets up as its bible, above and beyond criticism, an obsolete textbook which I know not only to be scientifically erroneous but without interest or application to the modern world? How can I adopt a creed which, preferring the mud to the fish, exalts the boorish proletariat above the bourgeoisie and the intelligentsia, who with all their faults, are the quality of life and surely carry the seeds of all human achievement? Even if we need a religion, how can we find it in the turbid rubbish of the red bookshop? It is hard for an educated, decent, intelligent son of Western Europe to find his ideals here, unless he has first suffered some strange and horrid process of conversion which has changed all his values. -- John Maynard Keynes
Some wisdom from "Bron" Waugh: "The purpose of politics is to help them [politicians] overcome these feelings of inferiority and compensate for their personal inadequacies in the pursuit of power"
"There are countless horrible things happening all over the country, and horrible people prospering, but we must never allow them to disturb our equanimity or deflect us from our sacred duty to sabotage and annoy them whenever possible"
The urge to pass new laws must be seen as an illness, not much different from the urge to bite old women. Anyone suspected of suffering from it should either be treated with the appropriate pills or, if it is too late for that, elected to Parliament [or Congress, as the case may be] and paid a huge salary with endless holidays, to do nothing whatever"
"It is my settled opinion, after some years as a political correspondent, that no one is attracted to a political career in the first place unless he is socially or emotionally crippled"
Two lines below of a famous hymn that would be incomprehensible to Leftists today ("honor"? "right"? "freedom?" Freedom to agree with them is the only freedom they believe in)
First to fight for right and freedom,
And to keep our honor clean
It is of course the hymn of the USMC -- still today the relentless warriors that they always were. Freedom needs a soldier
If any of the short observations above about Leftism seem wrong, note that they do not stand alone. The evidence for them is set out at great length in my MONOGRAPH on Leftism.
3 memoirs of "Supermac", a 20th century Disraeli (Aristocratic British Conservative Prime Minister -- 1957 to 1963 -- Harold Macmillan):
"It breaks my heart to see (I can't interfere or do anything at my age) what is happening in our country today - this terrible strike of the best men in the world, who beat the Kaiser's army and beat Hitler's army, and never gave in. Pointless, endless. We can't afford that kind of thing. And then this growing division which the noble Lord who has just spoken mentioned, of a comparatively prosperous south, and an ailing north and midlands. That can't go on." -- Mac on the British working class: "the best men in the world" (From his Maiden speech in the House of Lords, 13 November 1984)
"As a Conservative, I am naturally in favour of returning into private ownership and private management all those means of production and distribution which are now controlled by state capitalism"
During Macmillan's time as prime minister, average living standards steadily rose while numerous social reforms were carried out
"Talent hits a target no one else can hit; Genius hits a target no one else can see." --?Arthur Schopenhauer
JEWS AND ISRAEL
The Bible is an Israeli book
There is a view on both Left and Right that Jews are "too" influential. And it is true that they are more influential than their numbers would indicate. But they are exactly as influential as their IQs would indicate
To me, hostility to the Jews is a terrible tragedy. I weep for them at times. And I do literally put my money where my mouth is. I do at times send money to Israeli charities
My (Gentile) opinion of antisemitism: The Jews are the best we've got so killing them is killing us.
It’s a strange paradox when anti-Zionists argue that Jews should suffer and wander without a homeland while urging that Palestinians ought to have security and territory.
"And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed" -- Genesis 12:3
"O pray for the peace of Jerusalem: They shall prosper that love thee" Psalm 122:6.
If I forget you, Jerusalem, may my right hand forget its skill. May my tongue cling to the roof of my mouth if I do not remember you, if I do not consider Jerusalem my highest joy -- Psalm 137 (NIV)
Israel, like the Jews throughout history, is hated not for her vices but her virtues. Israel is hated, as the United States is hated, because Israel is successful, because Israel is free, and because Israel is good. As Maxim Gorky put it: “Whatever nonsense the anti-Semites may talk, they dislike the Jew only because he is obviously better, more adroit, and more willing and capable of work than they are.” Whether driven by culture or genes—or like most behavior, an inextricable mix—the fact of Jewish genius is demonstrable." -- George Gilder
To Leftist haters, all the basic rules of liberal society — rejection of hate speech, commitment to academic freedom, rooting out racism, the absolute commitment to human dignity — go out the window when the subject is Israel.
I have always liked the story of Gideon (See Judges chapters 6 to 8) and it is surely no surprise that in the present age Israel is the Gideon of nations: Few in numbers but big in power and impact.
Is the Israel Defence Force the most effective military force per capita since Genghis Khan? They probably are but they are also the most ethically advanced military force that the world has ever seen
If I were not an atheist, I would believe that God had a sense of humour. He gave his chosen people (the Jews) enormous advantages -- high intelligence and high drive -- but to keep it fair he deprived them of something hugely important too: Political sense. So Jews to this day tend very strongly to be Leftist -- even though the chief source of antisemitism for roughly the last 200 years has been the political Left!
And the other side of the coin is that Jews tend to despise conservatives and Christians. Yet American fundamentalist Christians are the bedrock of the vital American support for Israel, the ultimate bolthole for all Jews. So Jewish political irrationality seems to be a rather good example of the saying that "The LORD giveth and the LORD taketh away". There are many other examples of such perversity (or "balance"). The sometimes severe side-effects of most pharmaceutical drugs is an obvious one but there is another ethnic example too, a rather amusing one. Chinese people are in general smart and patient people but their rate of traffic accidents in China is about 10 times higher than what prevails in Western societies. They are brilliant mathematicians and fearless business entrepreneurs but at the same time bad drivers!
Conservatives, on the other hand, could be antisemitic on entirely rational grounds: Namely, the overwhelming Leftism of the Diaspora Jewish population as a whole. Because they judge the individual, however, only a tiny minority of conservative-oriented people make such general judgments. The longer Jews continue on their "stiff-necked" course, however, the more that is in danger of changing. The children of Israel have been a stiff necked people since the days of Moses, however, so they will no doubt continue to vote with their emotions rather than their reason.
I despair of the ADL. Jews have enough problems already and yet in the ADL one has a prominent Jewish organization that does its best to make itself offensive to Christians. Their Leftism is more important to them than the welfare of Jewry -- which is the exact opposite of what they ostensibly stand for! Jewish cleverness seems to vanish when politics are involved. Fortunately, Christians are true to their saviour and have loving hearts. Jewish dissatisfaction with the myopia of the ADL is outlined here. Note that Foxy was too grand to reply to it.
Fortunately for America, though, liberal Jews there are rapidly dying out through intermarriage and failure to reproduce. And the quite poisonous liberal Jews of Israel are not much better off. Judaism is slowly returning to Orthodoxy and the Orthodox tend to be conservative.
The above is good testimony to the accuracy of the basic conservative insight that almost anything in human life is too complex to be reduced to any simple rule and too complex to be reduced to any rule at all without allowance for important exceptions to the rule concerned
Amid their many virtues, one virtue is often lacking among Jews in general and Israelis in particular: Humility. And that's an antisemitic comment only if Hashem is antisemitic. From Moses on, the Hebrew prophets repeatedy accused the Israelites of being "stiff-necked" and urged them to repent. So it's no wonder that the greatest Jewish prophet of all -- Jesus -- not only urged humility but exemplified it in his life and death
"Why should the German be interested in the liberation of the Jew, if the Jew is not interested in the liberation of the German?... We recognize in Judaism, therefore, a general anti-social element of the present time... In the final analysis, the emancipation of the Jews is the emancipation of mankind from Judaism.... Indeed, in North America, the practical domination of Judaism over the Christian world has achieved as its unambiguous and normal expression that the preaching of the Gospel itself and the Christian ministry have become articles of trade... Money is the jealous god of Israel, in face of which no other god may exist". Who said that? Hitler? No. It was Karl Marx. See also here and here and here. For roughly two centuries now, antisemitism has, throughout the Western world, been principally associated with Leftism (including the socialist Hitler) -- as it is to this day. See here.
Karl Marx hated just about everyone. Even his father, the kindly Heinrich Marx, thought Karl was not much of a human being
Leftists call their hatred of Israel "Anti-Zionism" but Zionists are only a small minority in Israel
Some of the Leftist hatred of Israel is motivated by old-fashioned antisemitism (beliefs in Jewish "control" etc.) but most of it is just the regular Leftist hatred of success in others. And because the societies they inhabit do not give them the vast amount of recognition that their large but weak egos need, some of the most virulent haters of Israel and America live in those countries. So the hatred is the product of pathologically high self-esteem.
Their threatened egos sometimes drive Leftists into quite desperate flights from reality. For instance, they often call Israel an "Apartheid state" -- when it is in fact the Arab states that practice Apartheid -- witness the severe restrictions on Christians in Saudi Arabia. There are no such restrictions in Israel.
If the Palestinians put down their weapons, there'd be peace. If the Israelis put down their weapons, there'd be genocide.
Many people hunger and thirst after righteousness. Some find it in the hatreds of the Left. Others find it in the love of Christ. I don't hunger and thirst after righteousness at all. I hunger and thirst after truth. How old-fashioned can you get?
The kneejerk response of the Green/Left to people who challenge them is to say that the challenger is in the pay of "Big Oil", "Big Business", "Big Pharma", "Exxon-Mobil", "The Pioneer Fund" or some other entity that they see, in their childish way, as a boogeyman. So I think it might be useful for me to point out that I have NEVER received one cent from anybody by way of support for what I write. As a retired person, I live entirely on my own investments. I do not work for anybody and I am not beholden to anybody. And I have NO investments in oil companies, mining companies or "Big Pharma"
UPDATE: Despite my (statistical) aversion to mining stocks, I have recently bought a few shares in BHP -- the world's biggest miner, I gather. I run the grave risk of becoming a speaker of famous last words for saying this but I suspect that BHP is now so big as to be largely immune from the risks that plague most mining companies. I also know of no issue affecting BHP where my writings would have any relevance. The Left seem to have a visceral hatred of miners. I have never quite figured out why.
I imagine that few of my readers will understand it, but I am an unabashed monarchist. And, as someone who was born and bred in a monarchy and who still lives there (i.e. Australia), that gives me no conflicts at all. In theory, one's respect for the monarchy does not depend on who wears the crown but the impeccable behaviour of the present Queen does of course help perpetuate that respect. Aside from my huge respect for the Queen, however, my favourite member of the Royal family is the redheaded Prince Harry. The Royal family is of course a military family and Prince Harry is a great example of that. As one of the world's most privileged people, he could well be an idle layabout but instead he loves his life in the army. When his girlfriend Chelsy ditched him because he was so often away, Prince Harry said: "I love Chelsy but the army comes first". A perfect military man! I doubt that many women would understand or approve of his attitude but perhaps my own small army background powers my approval of that attitude.
I imagine that most Americans might find this rather mad -- but I believe that a constitutional Monarchy is the best form of government presently available. Can a libertarian be a Monarchist? I think so -- and prominent British libertarian Sean Gabb seems to think so too! Long live the Queen! (And note that Australia ranks well above the USA on the Index of Economic freedom. Heh!)
The Australian flag with the Union Jack quartered in it
Throughout Europe there is an association between monarchism and conservatism. It is a little sad that American conservatives do not have access to that satisfaction. So even though Australia is much more distant from Europe (geographically) than the USA is, Australia is in some ways more of an outpost of Europe than America is! Mind you: Australia is not very atypical of its region. Australia lies just South of Asia -- and both Japan and Thailand have greatly respected monarchies. And the demise of the Cambodian monarchy was disastrous for Cambodia
Throughout the world today, possession of a U.S. or U.K. passport is greatly valued. I once shared that view. Developments in recent years have however made me profoundly grateful that I am a 5th generation Australian. My Australian passport is a door into a much less oppressive and much less messed-up place than either the USA or Britain
Following the Sotomayor precedent, I would hope that a wise older white man such as myself with the richness of that experience would more often than not reach a better conclusion than someone who hasn’t lived that life.
IQ and ideology: Most academics are Left-leaning. Why? Because very bright people who have balls go into business, while very bright people with no balls go into academe. I did both with considerable success, which makes me a considerable rarity. Although I am a born academic, I have always been good with money too. My share portfolio even survived the GFC in good shape. The academics hate it that bright people with balls make more money than them.
I have no hesitation in saying that the single book which has influenced me most is the New Testament. And my Scripture blog will show that I know whereof I speak. Some might conclude that I must therefore be a very confused sort of atheist but I can assure everyone that I do not feel the least bit confused. The New Testament is a lighthouse that has illumined the thinking of all sorts of men and women and I am deeply grateful that it has shone on me.
I am rather pleased to report that I am a lifelong conservative. Out of intellectual curiosity, I did in my youth join organizations from right across the political spectrum so I am certainly not closed-minded and am very familiar with the full spectrum of political thinking. Nonetheless, I did not have to undergo the lurch from Left to Right that so many people undergo. At age 13 I used my pocket-money to subscribe to the "Reader's Digest" -- the main conservative organ available in small town Australia of the 1950s. I have learnt much since but am pleased and amused to note that history has since confirmed most of what I thought at that early age. Conservatism is in touch with reality. Leftism is not.
I imagine that the RD are still sending mailouts to my 1950s address
Most teenagers have sporting and movie posters on their bedroom walls. At age 14 I had a map of Taiwan on my wall.
"Remind me never to get this guy mad at me" -- Instapundit
It seems to be a common view that you cannot talk informatively about a country unless you have been there. I completely reject that view but it is nonetheless likely that some Leftist dimbulb will at some stage aver that any comments I make about politics and events in the USA should not be heeded because I am an Australian who has lived almost all his life in Australia. I am reluctant to pander to such ignorance in the era of the "global village" but for the sake of the argument I might mention that I have visited the USA 3 times -- spending enough time in Los Angeles and NYC to get to know a fair bit about those places at least. I did however get outside those places enough to realize that they are NOT America.
"Intellectual" = Leftist dreamer. I have more publications in the academic journals than almost all "public intellectuals" but I am never called an intellectual and nor would I want to be. Call me a scholar or an academic, however, and I will accept either as a just and earned appellation
A small personal note: I have always been very self-confident. I inherited it from my mother, along with my skeptical nature. So I don't need to feed my self-esteem by claiming that I am wiser than others -- which is what Leftists do.
As with conservatives generally, it bothers me not a bit to admit to large gaps in my knowledge and understanding. For instance, I don't know if the slight global warming of the 20th century will resume in the 21st, though I suspect not. And I don't know what a "healthy" diet is, if there is one. Constantly-changing official advice on the matter suggests that nobody knows
Leftists are usually just anxious little people trying to pretend that they are significant. No doubt there are some Leftists who are genuinely concerned about inequities in our society but their arrogance lies in thinking that they understand it without close enquiry
My academic background
My full name is Dr. John Joseph RAY. I am a former university teacher aged 65 at the time of writing in 2009. I was born of Australian pioneer stock in 1943 at Innisfail in the State of Queensland in Australia. I trace my ancestry wholly to the British Isles. After an early education at Innisfail State Rural School and Cairns State High School, I taught myself for matriculation. I took my B.A. in Psychology from the University of Queensland in Brisbane. I then moved to Sydney (in New South Wales, Australia) and took my M.A. in psychology from the University of Sydney in 1969 and my Ph.D. from the School of Behavioural Sciences at Macquarie University in 1974. I first tutored in psychology at Macquarie University and then taught sociology at the University of NSW. My doctorate is in psychology but I taught mainly sociology in my 14 years as a university teacher. In High Schools I taught economics. I have taught in both traditional and "progressive" (low discipline) High Schools. Fuller biographical notes here
I completed the work for my Ph.D. at the end of 1970 but the degree was not awarded until 1974 -- due to some academic nastiness from Seymour Martin Lipset and Fred Emery. A conservative or libertarian who makes it through the academic maze has to be at least twice as good as the average conformist Leftist. Fortunately, I am a born academic.
Despite my great sympathy and respect for Christianity, I am the most complete atheist you could find. I don't even believe that the word "God" is meaningful. I am not at all original in that view, of course. Such views are particularly associated with the noted German philosopher Rudolf Carnap. Unlike Carnap, however, none of my wives have committed suicide
Very occasionally in my writings I make reference to the greats of analytical philosophy such as Carnap and Wittgenstein. As philosophy is a heavily Leftist discipline however, I have long awaited an attack from some philosopher accusing me of making coat-trailing references not backed by any real philosophical erudition. I suppose it is encouraging that no such attacks have eventuated but I thought that I should perhaps forestall them anyway -- by pointing out that in my younger days I did complete three full-year courses in analytical philosophy (at 3 different universities!) and that I have had papers on mainstream analytical philosophy topics published in academic journals
As well as being an academic, I am an army man and I am pleased and proud to say that I have worn my country's uniform. Although my service in the Australian army was chiefly noted for its un-notability, I DID join voluntarily in the Vietnam era, I DID reach the rank of Sergeant, and I DID volunteer for a posting in Vietnam. So I think I may be forgiven for saying something that most army men think but which most don't say because they think it is too obvious: The profession of arms is the noblest profession of all because it is the only profession where you offer to lay down your life in performing your duties. Our men fought so that people could say and think what they like but I myself always treat military men with great respect -- respect which in my view is simply their due.
A real army story here
Even a stopped clock is right twice a day and there is JUST ONE saying of Hitler's that I rather like. It may not even be original to him but it is found in chapter 2 of Mein Kampf (published in 1925): "Widerstaende sind nicht da, dass man vor ihnen kapituliert, sondern dass man sie bricht". The equivalent English saying is "Difficulties exist to be overcome" and that traces back at least to the 1920s -- with attributions to Montessori and others. Hitler's metaphor is however one of smashing barriers rather than of politely hopping over them and I am myself certainly more outspoken than polite. Hitler's colloquial Southern German is notoriously difficult to translate but I think I can manage a reasonable translation of that saying: "Resistance is there not for us to capitulate to but for us to break". I am quite sure that I don't have anything like that degree of determination in my own life but it seems to me to be a good attitude in general anyway
And something that was perceptive comes from the same chapter. Hitler said that the doctrines of the interwar Social Democrats (mainstream leftists) of Vienna were "comprised of egotism and hate". Not much has changed
I have used many sites to post my writings over the years and many have gone bad on me for various reasons. So if you click on a link here to my other writings you may get a "page not found" response if the link was put up some time before the present. All is not lost, however. All my writings have been reposted elsewhere. If you do strike a failed link, just take the filename (the last part of the link) and add it to the address of any of my current home pages and -- Voila! -- you should find the article concerned.
COMMENTS: I have gradually added comments facilities to all my blogs. The comments I get are interesting. They are mostly from Leftists and most consist either of abuse or mere assertions. Reasoned arguments backed up by references to supporting evidence are almost unheard of from Leftists. Needless to say, I just delete such useless comments.
You can email me here (Hotmail address). In emailing me, you can address me as "John", "Jon", "Dr. Ray" or "JR" and that will be fine -- but my preference is for "JR" -- and that preference has NOTHING to do with an American soap opera that featured a character who was referred to in that way
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To be continued ....
Coral reef compendium.
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L’Alternativa. Independent Film Festival of Barcelona
L'Alternativa has been claiming the most free, innovative and socially committed cinema for almost a quarter of a century. For a week, it will offer screenings (more than 200 films from around the world) and activities that defend diversity and invite reflection. One more year standing for the creative independence of the author and the risk, with the aim of bringing to the public a cinema that is difficult to see in conventional commercial circuits.
Zama, Lucrecia Martel
The selection of L'Alternativa competition will take the pulse of contemporary international independent cinema, with 10 feature films and 15 short fiction and nonfiction films in which borders, human rights, personal freedom, dreams, hope, overcoming and the search for a new life are some of the common lines. The Spanish presence stands out, with El mar nos mira de lejos, by Manuel Muñoz, Donkeyote, by Chico Pereira, and Niñato, by Adrián Orr. The other seven feature films come from the US, the Netherlands, France, Portugal, Germany, the United Kingdom, Lebanon, Syria and the United Arab Emirates. A detail to take into account are the operas prima, four of the ten films selected: Niñato, El mar nos mira de lejos, Stranger in Paradise by Guido Hendrikx and A Fábrica de Nada by Pedro Pinho.
Stangers in paradise, Guido Hendrikx
Niñato, Adrián Orr
In Acts and Intermissions, Abigail Child, through the story of Emma Goldam, considered the most dangerous woman in the world in the 20th century, portrays feminism, anarchism and a permanent struggle for self-improvement and personal freedom. Subjects that we also find in Milla, by Valérie Massadian, where the director observes the time and the daily details in a unique way and without sentimentality, to offer a portrait of the protagonist of a great wealth and deeply moving. In Milla it's emphasized the search of the personal freedom and the overcoming of the limitations before the unexpected blows of the life, something that also we will see in Donkeyote, whose protagonist pretends to realize the brutal Senda de las lágrimas (Way of the tears), in the United States, with his donkey, despite the age and the difficulties. Or in A Fábrica de Nada, where the workers of a company dare to dream and to organize themselves when the company is going down. And in Niñato (brat), which portrays the dichotomy between two passions: Niñato as a father and Niñato as a young man trying to keep alive an artistic dream of adolescence. And in California Dreams, by Mike Ott, whose protagonists struggle to fulfill their aspirations but run into reality. A reality that also faces immigrants arrived in Europe in Stranger in Paradise, which reflects on the power relations between Europeans and refugees. From this film another one of the recurring points of reflection in the selection of this year is extracted: the borders, what they represent and how people face them. This is what Ziad Kalthoum's Taste of Cement proposes, from the perspective of workers in exile who live trapped in a reiterative present, or El mar la mar, by Joshua Bonnetta and JP Sniadecki, with their visual poetics of the border territory between Mexico and the United States. We even find it in El mar nos mira de lejos, through the apparent absence of borders and belonging to the margins, to an almost unknown territory.
Milla, Valérie Massadian
A fabrica de nada, Pedro Pinho
Taste of Cement, Ziad Kalthoum
As for the parallel section, this year will bring to Barcelona the retrospectives of Michael Glawogger and Emmanuelle Riva, along with Deborah Stratman and Eric Pauwels, who will also visit the festival to give, respectively, the Sonic Rambling workshop and the seminar The distance respect to the other in the cinema in the first person.
The Panorama section, dedicated to feature films and short films of national production, will give visibility to a selection of 19 films by emerging directors and groups such as Adán Aliaga, Ione Athena, Atxur Animazio Taldea, María Cañas, Samuel M. Delgado, Pau Cruanyes Garrell, Dostopos, Gerard Freixes Ribera, Helena Girón, Roger Gómez, Jaione, Julio Lamaña, Marina Lameiro, Alex Lora, Pilar Monsell, David Muñoz, Ricardo Perea, Ona Planas, Dani Resines, Martina Rogers Manzano, Nayra Sanz Fuentes, Hernan Talavera, Gonzalo E. Veloso and Gerard Vidal Barrena.
Nacktschnecken, Glawogger
Amour, Emmanuelle Riva
Zama, the fourth and awaited new work of Lucrecia Martel (filmmaker to whom the festival dedicated a retrospective in 2015), will be the inaugural film of L'Alternativa 2017. Based on the novel by Antonio di Benedetto published in 1956, the director travels to colonial Paraguay, where the lawyer Diego de Zama fights for the Spanish crown, for being able to be transferred and for his identity.
The central venue of L'Alternativa will be, as usual, the CCCB, together with the Filmoteca de Catalunya (Plaça Salvador Seguí, 1-9) and the Institut Francès (Moià, 8). And on the VoD Filmin platform, during the fifteen days following the festival, a selection of the films of this edition will be shown.
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New tech fights piracy and boosts revenues: Nick Fitzgerald of TV2U
In addition to tackling content piracy, end-to-end visibility provides broadcasters with a comprehensive insight into viewer behaviour.
Nick Fitzgerald is Chairman of TV2U
Moving beyond the IP address as a means of identifying a viewer or their location is now possible. In addition to tackling content piracy, end-to-end visibility provides broadcasters with a comprehensive insight into viewer behaviour, writes Nick Fitzgerald, Chairman of TV2U as a guest columnist for BroacastPro ME.
Broadcasters have been fighting an ongoing battle with content piracy, with mixed success. The MENA Broadcast Satellite Anti-Piracy Coalition celebrated a bumper summer this year, shutting down 30 pirate TV channels in the region and ordering 26 more to stop violating copyrights. However, a recent report estimates that illegal content distribution in the MENA region is costing the industry more than $750 million annually.
One particular technology has, for many years, been the illegal streamer’s weapon of choice. The VPN has allowed users to circumvent a content provider’s content restrictions and access film or TV shows they would ordinarily have to pay for, or which wouldn’t normally be available due to their location.
Broadcasters have fought back in response, adopting various fraud prevention strategies. For instance, many online streaming services now have a blacklist of suspect IP addresses. They monitor those accessing their services and automatically cut a viewer’s connection if it appears on this list.
Other OTT providers have harnessed geo-blocking tools to overcome the VPN challenge, but just as there will be IP addresses which are not flagged on a blacklist, there will also be many who are able to overcome the geo-blocking restrictions.
Netflix – and likely, many others – took a different approach, and in the past actually allowed users to access its content via a VPN. The now giant OTT player was able to gather a wealth of consumer data, which subsequently helped it to shape its marketing and growth strategy.
Despite some progress being made, a recent report on the viewing habits of consumers from across 30 countries revealed that over half of adults still watch pirated content. So what should broadcasters be doing to ensure that their content is not accessed illegally, and that their revenues are not affected as a result?
Moving beyond the IP address as a means of identifying a viewer or their location is now possible. Streaming platform providers are now able to offer end-to-end content delivery, allowing full visibility of and control over an individual user’s access. This unicast technology places a token on a viewer’s device, which allows the broadcaster to track and identify individuals, pinpointing their location. Data can then be gathered on who’s watching what content, the user’s identity can be authenticated, and a firewall pinhole can be deployed to filter out illegitimate traffic. The broadcaster is alerted to any security breaches, meaning the content being streamed to that individual can be cut quickly without affecting the experience for other users.
The device-agnostic technology can be implemented across STBs, connected TVs, smartphones, tablets – or whichever future device viewers may use to consume content. In addition to tackling content piracy, this end-to-end visibility provides broadcasters with a comprehensive insight into viewer behaviour and preferences, allowing greater service personalisation.
Consumers want digital services tailored to their lifestyle. Content streaming services are no exception, with accurate personalisation the make-or-break for many service providers. Gathering historic, realtime data via unicast technology allows broadcasters to gain granular insight into individual behaviours, develop targeted services and drive new monetisation opportunities.
For instance, as the technology allows full control over an individual viewer connection, tailored ads can be injected into a stream, boosting brands’ ad spend with a broadcaster and potentially increasing viewer affinity with and loyalty to a broadcaster.
Content piracy may never be completely eradicated. Yet the technology is now available to allow broadcasters to keep pace with illegal activity, enhance security and ultimately, deliver a more personal, engaging viewing experience.
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The Worst Call In The History Of Hockey
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The biggest missed call in the history of hockey didn’t happen in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. It did not involve a legend’s foot in the crease in overtime of a Cup clinching game. It did not involve a goal not reviewed in Game Six. It wasn’t a high stick on a marginal great player by the greatest player to ever live in a Game Seven of a semi-final game.
It happened in the Junior Goodwill Games, which apparently hosts a prestigious hockey tournament where Trinidad and Tobago iced a competitive team, and where the United States versus Iceland became legendary rivals on the levels of Canada/Russia, Calgary/Edmonton, or Brodeur/Avery.
Mighty Ducks 2 was a hot pile of entertaining garbage, where suspension of logic is required. A street hockey wiz-kid from the projects, with a magical slap shot, makes a national ice hockey team, while a cowboy breaks out a lasso to hog tie a fellow competitor mid game. Nothing was done to counter act said situations, so we’re OK with them.
But one on-ice call to this day still blows my mind, and I can’t shake it.
In the first game against Iceland, GOLD-BERG!!! Lays an absolute egg and is pulled by Coach Bombay. Julie “The Cat” Gaffney comes into the game. Two players from Team Iceland come up to chirp her, and she just pushes them over as if she was the big bad wolf, and they were a house made of straw.
She lands herself an “Intent to Injure” penalty. You’d think it would be an unsportsmanlike conduct 2 minutes, right? Nope. Full on Jamie MacLennan Game Misconduct. Kicked out of the game, and GOLD-BERG!!! has to come back into the game. This explains a lot about his current situation… but that’s not for me to blog about.
There is no video evidence of this on YouTube, because someone had to have been embarrassed with the call and wants to erase it from the history books… but it happened, about half an hour into the movie.
And then this happens.
The axe wielding maniac that broke uber-sniper Adam Bank’s silky mitts. The stick swinging player was also punished. A double-minor, 5 minutes, or 10 minute misconduct would have been appropriate. A game misconduct or a gross misconduct would also have been appropriate. None the less, it was a slash, and was assessed a minor penalty. 2 minutes. That’s it.
So you can swing a sword with two hands, and get two minutes for destroying a player’s wrist. But if you were defending yourself from two Icelandic giants, you’ve shown intent to injure someone, and fail… HIT THE SHOWERS!
Where is the justice? Where is the protest? Was this a bigger mistake to let this slide than drinking and driving by Coach Bombay? Where were the refs trained, Trinidad and Tobago?
This is the biggest mistake made in hockey, on the same level as trying to convince yourself hockey is working in Phoenix and South Florida.
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What Do Marlboro Man And Don Draper Have In Common? Death.
Despite the much anticipated return of smoke-fiends Don Draper, Joan Harris, et al., we can all agree that lighting up in this modern era is simply gross. And for once it appears the government is squarely on our side, as evidenced by its 1999 lawsuit against the tobacco industry. But wait, what’s that? Despite the proven health risks we continue to subsidize tobacco farmers? What sort of two-faced BS is this?!
The United States government has poured a little extra dough to tobacco farmers ever since the Great Depression. People were totally broke and so the government was subsidizing many of the products deemed "necessary." Black Tuesday, the dust bowl, and the deepest depression of the 20th Century - it's enough to make anyone turn to vices. But it's been 80+ years. We know better, right?
Nope. Just last year over $200 million went from our treasury to tobacco farmers’ coffers. And don’t even get us started on the $96 billion a year smoking drains the United States in direct health care costs, and an additional $97 billion a year in lost productivity. Glad you care about a healthy and productive workforce, America.
We at B4GM couldn't be more pissed our tax dollars are being funneled into the supply chain of an expensive, filthy, and destructive habit. If only Uncle Sam could put down the death stick and spare a moment of his legislative time to let us get married.
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Calorie Nation: How To Induce a Heart Attack
Our great nation was built on freedom and independence. We as citizens have the privilege (and responsibility) of controlling our own lives and choices. Which means that we always have to come up with new and innovative ways to end those lives. Today we're not talking about guns, cigarettes, or semi-legal drugs. We are talking about fat -- lots and lots of fat.
Naturally, the government does not regulate the amount of calories Americans are allowed to consume (that would be as ridiculous as regulating who we're allowed to marry!), but the Food and Drug Administration does post a suggested caloric intake. For men, the FDA advises an average consumption of 2,500 calories, while women should be able to get by with 2,000. Surprisingly, certain restaurants have flown in the face of these recommended standards! Imagine consuming 75% of your daily caloric quota in one, heart-attack-inducing sitting. Now that artery-clogging dream can come true with the help of your friends at IHOP, Burger King, KFC, and Sonic, among others.
Our senses have already been assaulted with the KFC "Double-Down." Consisting of four pieces of bacon, two slices of swiss-cheese slathered in special sauce and flanked by two breasts of world famous fried chicken, the Double Down clocks in at 540 calories. Although the Double Down has been getting a lot of negative press, the Burger King Quad Stacker (bun, burger paddy, bacon, chee, paddy, bacon, chee, paddy, bacon, chee, paddy, bacon, chee, bun) accounts for half a day's caloric intake: 1,000 calories! Sonic is responsible for the Pancake on a Stick, one of which can put you back 400 calories, but the prize, the ultimate chest-clutcher belongs to IHOP. The International House of Pancakes has presented the Pancake-Cheesecake Sandwich, aka the "Pancake Stacker." Imagine a stack of fluffy flap-jacks, each one separated by a dense layer of cheesecake. This shocking amount of carbohydrates easily accounts for half of ones daily intake: 1,250 calories.
How can this possibly seem like a good idea? And why do "restaurants" like KFC and IHOP take such pride in out-doing each other with their wax-paper-wrapped heart attacks? Sure, it's your right to kill yourself one Pancake-Cheesecake Sandwich at a time, but maybe you wouldn't self medicate with food if you could marry the person of your choice.
Feeling Flushed: Public Toilet Regulations
Does our nation's standard of inequality have you running to the restroom to check your smudged guy-liner? Well, hold onto your mascara, Children of Lambert, because with the woeful lack of regulations on public bathrooms in this country you might want to consider waiting. Not only are there generally no restrooms to be had, but those that are available are filthsome at best.
On a scale of one to ten how big of a priority is using the bathroom to you? For us, it's somewhere in between food, shelter and Harry Potter. While the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) requires employers to provide access to clean restrooms to all of their workers, there are no government regulations requiring businesses to supply latrines to their patrons. Similarly disappointing is the lack of any federal requirement for water-closets on state property. So if you plan on leaving the house today, you'd better pack your stadium pal or be prepared to break some public urination laws.
The American Restroom Association (ARA) maintains that the people's bladders deserve a defender. Some ARA research revealed that the inability to access safe/clean/non-rat-infested bathrooms can dramatically affect one's health. For example, it was discovered that people would rather risk dehydration than drink enough water to send them to a municipal toilet in New York City. Additionally, public schools don't answer to the DHHS's standards of restroom facilities. Imagine America's children. Now imagine them without bathrooms. Look again: they are forced to urinate into trashcans, empty bottles, and shrubbery. Now, back to me: these unbelievable circumstances are real -- there are accounts of "bathroom lock-downs" in Minnesota, Florida, and South Carolina, et al.
Wouldn't you agree that access to a restroom is a serious health issue? Especially since we know (some of us all too well) that emergency street-peeing is an imprisonable offense! So why should we be law breakers for answering the call of nature when the lawmakers don't seem to respond to this vital concern. You're telling me that the government can tell me who I can and cannot marry but doesn't have to enforce simple health standards? Guess I'll be crossing my legs for the foreseeable future.
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Pen Guns: Does Size Really Matter?
Does the government's prohibition on same-sex unions have you on a vengeful bender? Why not go James Bond on their asses?* That's right, whip out those super stealthy pen guns, cane rifles and flashlight grenades! Even though you can't get gay married, there's nothing stopping you from making an artillery of improvisational weapons.
If you think hidden firearms are just for 007, think again. Since the National Firearms Act of 1934 the government has tried (somewhat unsuccessfully) to control "non-sporting" weapons. While the NFA does cover many different kinds of guns, 48 states allow AOW's, or "any other weapons." An AOW is defined as "any weapon or device capable of being concealed on the person, from which a shot can be discharged..." Pretty vague, right? Essentially, AOW's are anything and everything that can be rigged, duct-tapped, and jiggered to fire a bullet. In many ways, these weapons are legal by omission -- there's just no way to make a law that covers guns made from . . . well, whatever you want to make them from.
DIY guns might seem bangin', but do you really need a secret cell-phone gun? Those babies have terrible service coverage and are totally inaccurate. A lot of these weapons have super short barrels, which makes them only good for shooting things that are slightly larger than barn doors. Of course, one might argue that this actually makes them more dangerous, but hey, it's a free country. (Also, if you are questioning how fatal these weapons can be, consider this.)
So go ahead, call up Q and have him make you a combination crazy-straw/assault rifle, I hear they're efficient and festive! But, if you're allowed to make a gun out of a PVC pipe and two soda cans then why on earth can't I get gay married?
*We aren't actually condoning violence. We happen to be conscientious objectors (re:Quakers).
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Marriage Quota: X Time's the Charm!
People say that your wedding day is that happiest day of your life (not that we would know. . .). But why limit yourself to only one memorable experience? Date, marry, divorce, rinse and repeat, right? Conveniently, neither the state or federal governments have any restriction on the number of times a (straight) person can get divorced/remarried.
Now, we at B4GayMarriage are a "live and let live" bunch. If you'd like to get married a couple (dozen) times, who are we to say boo on that? But we can't help noticing that there doesn't seem to be a quota on the number of times one can get hetero-married. Everyone's got an uncle or cousin who has been hitched 2, 3 or 10 times. However, the Grand Poobah of Knot Tying is Glynn Wolfe, a California minister who has said "I do" 29 times.
Twenty-nine marriages in 89 years of life. That's pretty prolific. I mean, this guy puts Henry VIII to shame. Most of the unions seem to have lasted less than a few months, with the spectrum ranging from nineteen days to 11 years. When Wolfe died in 1997, his only son reported that Wolfe detested "living in sin" and so he would marry every chance he got (translation: let's hump on God's time). Most of his marriages ended in divorce, including the expulsion of one wife over her habit of eating sunflower seeds in bed. I guess that's better than beheading. Nice to know that the State sanctions even these trivial dismissals of marital bonds.
By the end of his life, it became clear that Wolfe was not looking for that one perfect soul mate. Instead, his 29th marriage was merely for publicity - by exchanging vows he got his matrimony-lovin' mug in the Guinness Book of World Records. Good to know that straight couples have the option of marrying (innumerable times) for sport. We just want to do it once, and we want it to last forever.
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Roller Coaster . . . Of Love (Whoo, whoo, whoo!)
Has the government's regulation on gay marriage got you spinning? Does it feel like you're climbing ever higher toward some gut-scrambling nose-dive? It probably does, but just to be sure - are you presently riding on a roller coaster? If your answer to our previous query is yes, get the hell off.
Some might say that by strapping into that rickety ol' cart on Death Mountain you are taking responsibility for your own actions. I mean, there is truth in branding. But would you feel better or worse knowing that there are no universal safety standards for amusement parks? What about the fact that there is a federal ban prohibiting ride experts from investigating amusement park accidents . . . including the incident of fatality?
Unlike other areas where government agencies regulate public health and safety, there is no organization that promulgates policies to control these popular thrills. That leaves local governments responsible for planning their own ordinances. Unfortunately, 21 of our 50 states don't have any programs overseeing their amusement parks. And isn't it ironic (don't you think?) that the Mickey Mouse state has the loosest regulations? Or is it just convenient that the state with the biggest and most famous theme park has some of the most lenient restrictions, allowing these attractions to function without federal oversight? Perhaps we should stop being so cynical and simply say: Congratulations Florida, you're #1!
So, next time you're down at Disney World for their annual homo-fest, remember that although Florida won't let you get gay-married, you're still encouraged to have a Fantasmic Cinderellabration!
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Something In The Water: Packaged Ice
Feeling a little down as a result of the state's involvement in your love life? Chewing on ice as a way to alleviate your sexual frustration? Well, stop! That crap is poisonous! Do you even know what's in packaged ice? Unfortunately, we just found out.
People often worry about rancid food or contaminated beverages, but what about the other things we consume? If bad food and drink can make you sick, can't bad ice as well? The Food and Drug Administration doesn't seem to think so. Despite the fact that studies show that packaged and manufactured ice chips are about as clean as toilet water, the FDA does not regulate packaged ice producers or the ice made at food retailers. That's right, the ice in your Big Gulp has never been inspected and is not held to any standard.
So what, it's just a little bit of ice, right? That's not how the Beeman family of Phoenix, Arizona feel. In 2002 their son died after drinking beverages chilled in a public cooler. The cause was filthy ice, which infected him and 80 other youngsters. Noroviruses, like the one that killed Scott Beeman, are rarely fatal, but they can (and should) be easily avoided. Maybe this wouldn't happen if the FDA had a standard for the production and handling of ice? No, that's too much to ask.
If the United States government is so worried about the health and well-being of its citizenship then why allow contaminated ice on the market? It's almost as though they are too busy regulating our private lives to notice that some of these companies are getting away with murder. Does it sound like we are suggesting that there's a discrepancy between how corporations and citizens are expected to operate? Because we totally are.
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Overcrowded Prisons: Welcome To The Neighborhood
Who do these Gays think they are, acting like they should be treated like everyone else? So what if they are tax-paying, law-abiding citizens? How dare they follow their natural instinct to pursue happiness! You know who really got the short end of the stick? Criminals. You're probably going to say that these people have broken the law and have maybe even harmed others. Well, if that's what you have to say then California thinks you're dumb.
Prisons are overflowing with, um, prisoners. This isn't like arriving at Bryn Mawr College to realize you will have three roommates stuffed into the average double dorm. We are talking about hundreds of people-- disorganized, shuffled, and forced into spaces that aren't safe or efficient. Local and federal governments have run out of places to put the newly-convicted, and so many are implementing early release programs to give these pillars of society just a little more elbow room.
Early release? Of ex-cons? Into my neighborhood? Without so much as an ankle monitor? Don't worry! State governments only authorize the early release of low-risk criminals, like drug dealers and child molesters - no big deal. Have you read the news lately? A young woman's remains were found in San Diego, California after she was kidnapped, raped and killed by, you guessed it, an early release prisoner. But many state officials insist that the only way inmates will receive fair treatment and adequate medical attention is if prison numbers are kept down through these release programs. That's curious, because there are other populations of Americans that receive neither of those things . . .
Can anyone make sense of this? Here is the message we are getting: California is willing to let dangerous criminals walk free, but tax-paying citizens (who happen to be gay) are the ones punished with forced singularity, which happens to be a life sentence. Is that it in a nutshell? Okay, thanks.
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Faux Weed: Innocent Marijuana Is Spared As Fake Pot Stones The Nation
One might argue that if a committed relationship looks like a marriage, smells like a marriage, acts like a marriage and desperately wants to be a marriage - then it should be considered a marriage. Right? Similarly, if what you're smoking looks like pot, smells like pot, acts like pot and is being used as a pot equivalent - then it should be considered pot. Right? Shouldn't these real experiences be treated the same as their hetero-normative/cannabis-derived doppelgangers? Time for the classic B4GayMarriage punchline: NOPE.
K2, or "spice" as it is sometimes called, has the drug nation in a tizzy. The magic of this legal substitute comes from just the right mix of herbs, spices, with a hint of a synthetic psycotrope sprinkled on top. This mixture has similar effects as traditional weed: the feeling of being high and mad munchies, with the added bonus of hallucinations.
Interestingly, there have yet to be any state or federal bans on this product. The lack of regulation is particularly striking because (in addition to its desired traits) this fake chronic can cause intense agitation, seizures, extremely high blood-pressure, and other adverse effects to the cardiovascular and nervous systems that have required hospitalization. Some mid-western states like Kansas and Missouri have tried to introduce legislation to regulate faux weed, but so far these governments seem slow and unmotivated.
The K2 drug is still new and not completely understood. Toxicologists and chemists at three universities are working hard to study the dope-esque product, as well as the myriad of emergency room cases that have resulted from its use. In similar news, scientists have yet to replicate bliss, which 30 million Americans are currently being denied on the basis of their sexual orientation.
Puppy Mills: Get the Most Bang for Your Bark
After a long, internet-less period of darkness we are BACK! Thank you for your patience, your smoke-signals of encouragement, and your support!
Many states have recently taken steps to limit the potential for same sex couples to create families. And with good reason-- everyone knows that the only way to stop homosexuality from spreading is to prevent gays from marrying or adopting children. But fear not, Squirrel Friends, for if you happen to live in a state that prohibits gay couples from adopting (Georgia, Arkansas, Florida, Idaho, Kansas, et al) there are plenty of other opportunities for you. May we recommend the high-price, low-quality option of adopting a Puppy Mill pet?
This is likely preaching to the choir (gay are notorious for rescuing their pets), as you must know that Puppy Mills are brutal at best, often with hundreds of animals living in filthsome and horrific captivity. We don't need to tell you that these poor creatures -- kept alive solely for the purpose of breeding -- are stacked in cages like legos, inadequately fed, ineffectually housed and unloved. Didn't these Puppy Mill proprietors ever suffer the 10th-grade reading requirement that was Brave New World? How crazy and dystopian can you get!?
Do the cute, cuddly ends justify the inhumane, abusive means? The United States government seems to think so. Currently, there are no federal laws to regulate the number of dogs that can be kept at breeding locations. Only four states (Virginia, Oregon, Louisiana, and Washington) have strict limits on the quantity of animals per facility. Conversely, 17 states have no licensing standards whatsoever, a veritable Puppy Mill free-for-all. While there are cruelty laws that should, by definition, keep these creatures safe and healthy, the enforcement of such regulations is laughably slack.
You've got to wonder why there are so many laws that protect our ability to treat other people and creatures in such terrible and unjust ways. And to think, we've been looking for a law that allows us to celebrate and recognize our love and commitment. . .
Before Gay Marriage: A Family Tree Edition
Written by guest-contributor, gang member, and Ani DiFranco expert-in-residence, Ms. B.K. Cardigan.
There is a danger looming over us all. It is a movement powered by an all encompassing agenda, bent on the destruction of our entire way of life. It is the movement.... for cousin marriage. Across our great nation, people are "coming out" of the family closet and declaring their eternal, romantic love for their first cousins. They are demanding the right to marry, the right to access this sacred institution we as good Americans cherish. But they won't stop at marrying each other. Soon, they'll be teaching the concept of "kissing cousins" in schools. And once they've reached a critical mass, the door will open to other attacks on marriage. Before we know it, people will be marrying their siblings, uncles, and grandmas. That's only a hop, skip, and jump away from people marrying their dogs. Their dogs will want to marry their cats, and --
Oh, wait, cousin marriage is legal in 26 states. That's right, all you have to do is reside in any one of more than half of our United States and you are legally permitted to marry your first cousin. What unwholesome, backwards states they must be! We are talking about places like Connecticut, New Mexico, and Florida. Is nothing sacred? Clearly, the answer is no.
But has any of this led to an apocalypse? Also a clear answer. Protecting the freedom of people to marry those they fall in love with doesn't actually have a measurable effect on anyone-- other than for the people involved. I wish someone would tell California, Maine and New Jersey that. I guess they're too busy marrying their cousins to listen.
Pharmaceuticals: Not Your Mamma's Side Effects
For generations psychologists believed that homosexuality was a treatable, medical condition. Just flip an electrified switch or pop a pill and presto-change-o, you're straight! Think of the crazy side effects a magic straight pill might provide. After taking the pill do you wake up surrounded by half-eaten cheeseburgers, power tools, and the remnants from an obvious late-night run to the casino? What's that you say? Those are actual side effects brought on by existing FDA regulated pharmaceuticals?! Of course they are.
Today, when Americans seek pharmaceutical help to quit smoking, lower their cholesterol, cure their tingling legs, or lengthen their eyelashes (?!) they have a boat-load of side effects with which to deal. Some are mild and common, like slight nausea or drowsiness. But what about Chantix, the drug that eases nicotine addiction? Apparently, it also produces hallucinations and night terrors! Alli, the weight loss drug, forces its users to bring an extra set of pants wherever they go, because it's a lock that you are going to crap yourself. Other drugs hold the promise of amnesia, sensory taste loss, rainbow urination, compulsive gambling, intense sexual urges, suspicion of others, suicidal thoughts, and death. Is your restless leg syndrome worth death? The FDA must think so. . .
What is the threshold for the severity of these side effects? Sure, the consumer has some responsibility, but what will it take for the FDA to properly test and regulate the drugs they release to the market? In the mean time --since we can't get gay married-- anyone want to experiment with that colorful pee thing?
Advanced Drinking: Super-Booze and You
Feeling depressed that you and the (same-sex) love of your life can’t get hitched? Too cheap for Xanax? Well, there’s always alcohol. Plentiful, potent, legal, alcohol. And don’t waste your money on the fancy stuff, my friends! That’s not for drowning sorrows. Instead, we recommend grade-F rat hooch, the stuff of brown bags, the stuff of wacked-out dreams.
But be advised, there are states in our union that do not want you to consume to your heart’s content. Some wussy states don’t even allow the sale of 151-proof. That’s why all freedom-loving boozehounds should pack their bags for Iowa, Missouri, North Carolina and Montana where you can purchase 190 proof alcohol without teetotalling legislators crawling up your backside. Plus, when you are not putting back H2Whoa, you can use your grain alcohol as stove fuel, house cleaning solvent, or antiseptic for wounds (and depending on the previous night, all might be very necessary).
Right about now you are asking – what’s the big deal? A hangover isn’t such a terrible thing, I mean, they made a movie about it. WRONG. (Well, technically, yes they did make a movie called “The Hangover,” but wrong that it’s not a big deal – read on and we’ll explain…) Alcohol poisoning kills hundreds of people every year. Death becomes a potential “side effect” once your blood alcohol concentration reaches above .30 %. How many shots of 190 proof would it take before you are high-five-ing the Grim Reeper? Well, that is a delicate calculation of height, weight, food, time, and the movement of the western wind, but the short answer is probably around six servings for the average individual.
Ever wonder why you and your beloved can’t file your taxes jointly but you can self-medicate with grain alcohol? Why you can literally kill yourself with booze but you can’t say “I do”? Well, we haven’t figured it out either.
Helmet Laws: Optional Rules of the Road
With the recent rulings against marriage equality, it could be time to hit the road and do some soul searching. Hop on that Harley and make for the hills. Don't you love how the wind feels as it whips through your long, salt-and-pepper mullet? Do you love that more or less than a face full of gravel? Well, with the relaxed helmet laws in 25 states you can have your cake and eat it, too.
When ripping along at 75 miles per hour it seems like a good idea to put something between your soft skull and the hard pavement. However, Iowa, Illinois, and New Hampshire have no laws concerning the use of a helmet or protective gear while operating a motocycle, moped, or bicycle. Twenty-two other states have suggested regulations, but only for citizens under the age of 18. Which makes perfect sense, given the thickening of the skull that occurs during the formidable high school years.
Do you think helmet-related motorcycle accidents occur everyday? Of course they do, silly! So, you've got to wonder what the 25 states in our union without helmet laws are playing at. Perhaps the most curious is the commonwealth of Pennsylvania, where helmet laws were actually reversed following the near-fatal bike accident of their beloved, fugly hero, Ben Rothlesaklsjgnaald-name-guy. It's almost like they learned nothing from his head-first collision with the Earth.
So, if you're ever feeling constricted by the laws trying to box you into a hetero-sexist union, just recreate your favorite Road Warrior scene on the back of the biggest, loudest hog you can find. But if you're planning on getting on behind Mel Gibson, make sure that's not short for Melanie, because gay marriage still isn't legal.
Hazing: Please, Sir, May I Have Another
Why shouldn't we allow same-sex couples to get married? Simple, because we've never allowed them to get married before. Everyone knows that change is scary and wrong and dangerous. That's why people shouldn't try to mess with time-honored and sacred traditions . . . like hazing.
For generations, impressionable young men have been meeting in darkened, candlelit rooms, peeling off layers of clothing, and committing unspeakable acts (sound homoerotic to anyone else?). Today, 44 states find hazing to be "inhumane" and even "torturous." In those jurisdictions, hazing will cost you as little as $10 or as much as serious time behind bars. However, six freedom-loving states --Alaska, Hawaii, Montana, New Mexico, South Dakota and Wyoming-- have no regulations whatsoever on this time-honored practice.
And why should they? Nothing is more macho, more American, than hazing. These rituals used to occur without the burden of pansy regulations. Some of our nation's oldest and most prestigious universities seasoned many a powerful and influential public figure by the paddle as much as by the book. However, some states just don't appreciate that. Maybe those states don't realize what a critical and irreplaceable part hazing plays in the life of a young co-ed. Maybe they don't understand that engaging in an elephant walk or receiving a golden shower is a right of passage that turns boys into men, and those men into the leaders of tomorrow.
Just because something is violent and demeaning doesn't mean it should be illegal. History is a better judge of right and wrong than the social mores of the time. I mean, the rights, freedoms and liberties of 1776 were good enough for the Founding Fathers, and it's not like we've ever updated or amended those . . .
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Deadbeat Dads: Parenting From Beyond The Grave
One of the most prominent arguments made by opponents of gay marriage is the issue of parenting. They say a baby needs a Mommy and a Daddy, so even if you have two spectacular specimens of one, the child will likely turn out to be a mass-murderer, a Wall Street schemer, or at least a serial bed-wetter. But what about the children of brave single parents? What if a wife leaves her husband and child? Or what if a husband dies, forcing his wife to harvest his dead body for sperm (without his or anyone else's consent) to produce the child she always wanted? What then, America?
Well, legally, that is an option. Around the world, postmortem sperm procurement has raised a number of legal and ethical eyebrows. In Germany, France, Australia and Canada this sort of "retrieval" is banned out-right. In England, specific written permission is required for artificial insemination to occur after the father has "passed on." But here in the U.S. there is no standard protocol for this procedure. No written consent? No will? No problem!
If the American people care so deeply that a child have both a mother and father, then why do we permit the farming of a beloved's cadaver to create the spawn he never wanted? This exact scenario recently happened. A 42-year old woman from England won a court case that allowed her to keep the organic specimen she ordered doctors to extract from her dead hubby. The woman then traveled to the United States, where there were no state or federal laws restricting her insemination choices to the consensual and/or living.
If being the baby-mama to some zombie-halfsie isn't natural, then I don't know what is. So let's raise a glass to all the breeders out there. At least someone's happiness is being recognized and protected...
Death Row Marriages: Consecutive Wife Sentences
Ahh, those somber and profound wedding vows, they tug at the heartstrings every time. Is there really anything more moving than watching two people commit to each other, “till death do us part”? Particularly if one of those people has that very event scheduled in advance as a sentence for hideous crimes like serial murder, rape, child-molestation, and/or terrorism. That’s right, the government may not condone the crimes you’ve been convicted of, but you can still plan that special day and have your marriage recognized at the local and federal level in states such as Florida, Texas, North Carolina and California.
Now, some of these jurisdictions limit contact, with Texas actually forbidding any touching at all-- a proxy is called in during the vows. These two people will never live together, produce children, or even (in some states) be left unsupervised for a moment. Yet despite the restrictions on behavior and personal liberty imposed as part of a stint on Death Row, these citizen-felons still retain the civil right of marriage! Call the caterer, pick out a dress and book the prison chapel; the list of honeymoon destinations might be a little limited, but I hear the lighting in Supervised Visitation can really set the mood.
So even if you’ve got a date with a hypodermic syringe, don’t let that get in the way of planning a white wedding! Despite what you may have been convicted of, despite the life, liberty and happiness you’ve taken away from others, rest easy in your bunk knowing that you still might find that special someone.
Just try not to fall for your cellmate, because even if you are getting married in prison, it still can't be to a person of the same sex.
Tanned Hides: Bronze is the New Dead
The Twilight Saga seemed to signal the death of "tan." With Robert Pattinson's paper-white vampire skin making all the tweens swoon, pale and transparent was the new vogue. (For the record, B4GayMarriage does not wish to register an opinion in the Team Edward/Team Jacob debate. We prefer Harry.) All we can say is, thank jeebus for MTV's Jersey Shore. Snooki and the gang have made bronze (and boozey) glamorous again. Tan is back on top! Unless you count the fact that recent studies have shown tanning beds to be as deadly as arsenic or mustard gas.
Who would have guessed? Lying eye-balls down in a public coffin of ultra-violet light is not just unsanitary, it makes you 75% more likely to get cancer. Twenty different tests have all demonstrated conclusively that the radiation used in tanning beds is carcinogenic, and therefore lethal. You might be wondering, why didn't we do these tests before providing tanning bed technology to the market? Are our government's health regulations so relaxed that they can release potentially dangerous materials to consumers without taking the proper precautions? Absolutely.
It's not like they could have known about the long-term effects of direct ultra-violet radiation for the millions of people that use tanning beds every year. If only there was some way of knowing. Like, comparing the impact of other radiations on the human body and seeing if they had any negative outcomes. Hmm, maybe the sun's radiation seemed too obvious. . . Anyway, that didn't stop the Food and Drug Administration from giving the thumbs up to tanning companies across the nation. After all, they aren't responsible for regulating the research that-- oh, crap. Yes they are.
This is America after all, and if you're not free to tan, you're not free to do anything. Well, there are some things you aren't free to do. . . like marry your same-sex partner. That seems to be out of the question.
Bear Wrestling: Claws, Paws, and Jaws
Gays are always up on the latest trends. Whether it is fashion, music, food, architecture, art, humor, politics, or health, we set the standard, and American culture usually follows (Gaga, anyone?). So, when the newest fad in physical fitness hit the airwaves, we were pretty surprised we hadn't thought of it first. Oh, wait, it's Bear Wrestling? No, we don't want to do that-- we'll leave that to the drunken fraternity brothers.
A pre-historic venture, humans have been engaging in bear wrestling for generations, although at that time it may have been more for survival than for entertainment. The first evidence of bear fighting as spectacle dates from the late 19th century, when traveling circuses began to exhibit man versus animal shows. Visitors were often invited into the ring with the promise of cash prizes for anyone who could take down the bear. Apparently, that sort of activity is still happening today. Imagine entering your favorite local bar, or strip club, or high school. Now factor in a 900-pound black bear named Caesar. For $10 you can go toe to toe against Caesar, with two possible outcomes: one, you could win $1,000, or two, Caesar will pierce and spill your organs. Also, there's usually lots of alcohol. This very scenario took place recently in Columbus, Ohio.
Today, the legal aspects of bear wrestling are decided on a local level. Several states have outright bans on fighting with grizzlies, like Louisiana and Alabama. Elsewhere, Ohio and Pennsylvania for example, bear wrestling extravaganzas still take place annually. So, if you find, as we have, that your favorite Results Gym is closing, just cross the boarder to a bear wrestling-friendly location and get ready to work out those glamour muscles. You might not be able to get engaged to the love of your life, but you can engage a bear in a neck-lock anytime.
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Ripped From the Headlines: Closeted Chemicals!!
You thought you knew the Environmental Protection Agency pretty well. You'd been friends for years; shared some good memories together, laughed, cried.... But the EPA has a secret it's been too afraid to tell you - until now. It's what you've always suspected, but could never prove, the EPA is coming out of its chemical closet.
In this B4GayMarriage "ripped from the headlines" special, we are highlighting an issue that has recently come to our attention. Apparently, the EPA has knowingly permitted the poisoning of Americans for decades. In 1976, the government struck a deal with manufacturers: all the chemicals used in commercial products, from household cleaning solvents to popular cosmetics, must be disclosed to the EPA - with the caveat that those chemicals and their scientific formulas remain hidden from the public.
Thankfully, what people don't know can't hurt them. Oh, nevermind. Numerous deaths a year have been attributed to poisoning, caused by unknown chemicals with secret, government-protected recipes. But what about Coca-Cola's special ingredient?! Or the Colonel's secret chicken recipe of 500 herbs and spices?! If the Toxic Substances Control Act is overturned then these companies (and others) would have to go public with their highly confidential chemicals. What an inconvenience. It's only our health.
For the last 34 years the government has closeted this important information, often at the cost of our health and security. The EPA needs to stop living a lie, protecting large companies, and shielding them from the consumer to ensure their financial success. To the EPA - be out, be proud, and tell us what is in our friggin' shampoo. And finally, if you're going to legally poison us, at least allow us to get gay married.
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GIANT-SIZED DEFENDERS #3 (1974)
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I was just perusing this issue recently for kicks and giggles. I’d forgotten it was the precursor to Marvel’s Contest of Champions, which, in turn, was the precursor for the original Secret Wars and then, again, the recent Secret War that revamped the entire Marvel Universe.
Thus, GSD#3 is one of the most important comics in history!
Written by the great Steve Gerber, along with Jim Starlin and Len Wein, illustrated by Starlin, and colored by Len’s wife, Glynis, the story is basically Grandmaster (the big blue guy) playing against Prime Mover, and using various superheroes from Earths one and two as gamepieces. The story is just the engine to drive big superhero battles. But it’s awesome.
I’m going to make an argument that Giant Sized Defenders #3 is one of the most influential comic books of all time.
The book was plotted by Len Wein, Steve Gerber, and Jim Starlin. Starlin did the layouts, Gerber scripted, and several artists provided the finishing touches.
Wein’s was hired by Marvel for his ability to write superhero stories–by which I mean, stories about superheroes. Action. Adventure. But his real gift was an editor. In this book, he helped establish the basic premise for several Marvel “events” that would follow in the future: Grandmaster hijacks some heroes and forces them to play a game. Yeah, it’s the direct plot of Contest of Champions, which, in turn, was the foundation for Secret Wars.
Steve Gerber in this book has entire half pages of text. Like a novel. He’d famously do similar text-heavy comics in the pages of Howard the Duck–the title where Marvel really let the creator off the leash.
And as for Starlin…Check out this scene, in which a hero is beaten by a villain’s tail:
Look familiar? If you’re a Starlin fan, it should. He used a similar layout for one of the most impactful (no pun intended) stories of his career, Dreadstar #10, in which the titular hero beats a villain to death with a chain:
There’s also this scene, which I swear has a parallel in Contest of Champions, but, unfortunately, I can’t seem to find my copies of that comic:
Am I right? Isn’t there a big coin toss sequence with a very similar layout somewhere else?
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Drug Prices In TV Ads: How Transparent Are They?
By wpadmin | May 15, 2019
By Arlene Weintraub, Next Avenue Contributor
A website launched by pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly earlier this year leads with a daunting statement about the price of its diabetes drug Trulicity: “Drug prices can be confusing,” it says. That’s for sure, and thanks to a new mandate from the Trump administration, consumers could find themselves even more confused.
The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services said on May 8 that it will require drug makers to include “list prices” in television ads for all medicines covered by Medicare or Medicaid that cost $ 35 or more for a one-month supply or for a full course. (Since private insurers and employer-run plans typically cover these drugs, too, the rule is likely to affect most prescription medications touted on TV.)
Patient advocacy groups have endorsed the rule, believing that TV drug ads often lead people to high-priced medications. According to a recent New York Times story, the heavily advertised Humira drug for rheumatoid arthritis has an average retail price of about $ 5,700 a month, for instance.
The New Rule for Drug Costs in TV Ads
If this rule takes effect — and the pharmaceutical lobby is fighting it — all drug companies will start disclosing prices in TV ads by the end of July. Before this rule, drug companies were required to disclose a medication’s major side effects, but not its price.
The confusion for consumers revolves around “list price.”
That’s the initial price charged to federal and private insurers and pharmacy benefits managers. It’s not the co-payment or retail price that most consumers end up paying. And list prices can be vastly different from the average American’s out-of-pocket cost for prescriptions.
Take Trulicity. Its list price is $ 759.40 per month, according to Lilly. But most people with private insurance will pay no more than $ 30 a month in co-pays for the drug. Medicare beneficiaries could pay as little as $ 3 a month or as much as $ 180, depending on their coverage. Some Medicaid patients won’t pay anything, because they live in states that have eliminated co-pays for prescription drugs.
And that’s the problem with the new rule, drug-price experts say.
When President Donald Trump proposed the rule a year ago, he suggested that requiring drug companies to trumpet the high list prices of their products would encourage them to slash them. The administration notes that co-pays are often based on list prices.
But about 91% of Americans have health insurance of some kind. So, for those people, the list-price information will be irrelevant. And, according to the administration, just 47% of Americans have high-deductible health insurance plans requiring them to essentially pay the price in the ads until they meet their deductible.
“It’s targeted more at the drug companies than it is at the patients,” says J.B. Silvers, professor of health care finance, banking and finance at Case Western Reserve’s Weatherhead School of Management. “It’s health policy through public humiliation.”
The Drug Industry’s Approach to Price Transparency
A few companies, including Eli Lilly, have already started airing some drug-price information, in response to a voluntary policy from the industry’s trade group, PhRMA. That policy, issued last October, suggests that all direct-to-consumer TV ads steer patients to websites that disclose list prices and average out-of-pocket expenses for drugs.
Lilly adopted that strategy in January with Trulicity, airing an ad that directs viewers to the website Lillypricinginfo.com or to an 800 number with the same information. The company vowed to add the website and 800 number to all TV ads for its medicine this year.
Johnson & Johnson took the PhRMA policy a step further in March, debuting an ad for its blood thinner Xarelto that includes its $ 448 list price, plus a range of expected out-of-pocket costs. After the side effects are listed at the end of the commercial, a screen pops up showing the full price of Xarelto on a sliding scale, with the words “most patients pay between $ 0 and $ 47 per month.”
The websites for Xarelto and all other J&J prescription products advertised on TV include additional details about how much consumers will pay based on their insurance plans.
Going to Websites
TV viewers who are interested in the cost of drugs they see advertised can get a better idea of what they’ll pay by going to the websites for the individual medications, says Dr. Tod Cooperman, founder and chief executive officer of PharmacyChecker.com, a company that monitors and compares drug prices.
Some of those sites will provide details about their list prices and out-of-pocket costs. Many point people to assistance programs offered by the sponsoring drug company, such as coupons that could bring some co-pays down to zero.
Beware, though: Qualifying for an assistance program is challenging.
“They can be hard to utilize, and you have to meet a lot of qualifications to get the drugs for free,” including the standard industry practice of proving that your income is under $ 30,000 a year, Cooperman says.
The public can also visit a new website launched by PhRMA in response to the Trump administration’s rule, Medicineassistancetool.org. It lets you search for discount programs by drug name. Several private insurers have similar search tools on their sites, as does PharmacyChecker.
Couching Price Information in TV Ads
PhRMA is already protesting the government’s new TV ad rule, saying that requiring companies to implement the new standards presents “operational challenges” and may violate their First Amendment right to free speech. And U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar has conceded the administration can’t force drug companies to comply with the rule. It’s expecting drug companies to sue each other, which Azar has called a “quite effective mechanism of enforcement.”
That all raises questions about just how many pharma advertisers will ultimately follow Lilly’s and J&J’s efforts to be transparent about their pricing practices in TV ads.
Will forcing drug companies to disclose list prices actually lead them to lower prices? That’s a matter of fierce debate.
One recent study published in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine found that when consumers were shown ads with price information for fictional drugs, their interest in the most expensive medicines fell by 43%.
To quell concerns about high prices, drug companies can simply tweak the language in the ads, says the study’s co-author, Ge Bai, associate professor of accounting, health policy and management at Johns Hopkins. In the study, when the same ads included language explaining that insurance coverage or discounts would result in lower out-of-pocket costs, demand for those products stayed strong.
And if there are more TV ads with a big gap between their list price and the real cost people pay? “I do think some consumers will be confused,” says Bai.
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Driver Job Vacancy at Butambala District Service Commission in Uganda
Job Title: Driver
Reports to: Officer Assigned
To drive and maintain Local Government vehicle in accordance with the transport policy and as directed by the supervising officer
Key Functions:
Driving vehicles for official duty and assignments.
Reporting major technical mechanical faults to the supervising officer
Ensuring the safety of the vehicle while on duty
Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) with a pass in English Language
Valid driving permit of class C or D
Application are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans for the above post.
Applications in triplicate filled in own handwriting and accompanied by certified photocopies of academic testimonials, CV and another relevant documents plus 3 recent passport size photographs should be submitted to the secretary, District Service Commission, P.O Box 145 Mpigi to reach her not later than 29th Oct 2012. Interested persons should obtain application forms - PSC Form 3) from Secretaries, District Service Commission
Deadline: 29th Oct 2012
Personnel Officer Job Vacancy at District Service Commission in Uganda
Job Title: Principal Personnel Officer (Secretary District Service Commission)
Reports to: Chairperson ( District Service Commission)
Responsible for: District Service Commission Secretariat Staff
To undertake day to day administration and management of the District Service Commission as prescribed by the law
Undertaking administrative duties to facilitate the effective operation of the district service commission
Recording minutes of the District Service commission meetings and preparing related reports
Preparing periodic performance reports, work plans and budgets of the district service and submitting them to the relevant authorities
An honors Bachelors Degree in Human Resources Management or Social Work and Social Administration or Management Science
A post graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management or public administration and management from a recognized university
Procession of Masters Degree in human resource management or business administration or public administration shall be an added advantage
6 years of professional working experience 3 of which should have been at a senior human resouce management level in a public or reputable organization
Jobs in Butambala District Service Commission in Uganda - Education Officer
Job Title: District Education Officer
Scale Salary: U1E
Reports to: Chief Administrative Officer
Responsible for: Principle Education Officer Principal Inspector of Schools sports Officer
To coordinate and provide technical and professional guidance in management of education and sports policies, plans and programmes in the district
Implementing Education laws, policies and regulations
Implementing approved education and sports development plans, strategies and council decisions
Organizing and facilitating teachers' training programmes
Coordinating school inspection and sports programmes
should hold an honours bachelors degree in Education from a recognized university
Either a masters degree in education planning and management or Human Resources Management or Public Administration and Management
At least 9 years experience, 3 of which must have been in management of an educational institution or gained from professional experience in managerial capacity at the level of principal Education Officer
Engineer Job Vacancy at Water Missions International in Uganda
Job Title: Senior Engineer
Key Specific Duties and Requirements:
Provide technical direction, oversight, review and assistance for technicians, volunteers, and other engineers
Perform engineering tasks including water hydraulic design calculations, and development of plans, specifications and structural drawings
Provide onsite project management in support of approved projects
Provide field inspections and site assessments as needed under the direction of the Country Director
Minimum Education and Work Experience
Bachelors Degree in Engineering- civil, chemical, or mechanical are preferred
+5 years of experience in water engineering
Advanced skills with computer programs
Email Curriculum Vitae, Educational Certificates, testimonials and a list of references to Water Missions Uganda at uganda@watermissions.org or post to Box 15, Jinja
Jobs at International Potato Center (CIP) in Uganda - Impact Assessment Specialist
Job Title: Impact Assessment Specialist, Kampala, Uganda or Nairobi, Kenya
Closing Date: Wednesday, 24 October 2012
The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking an economist/agricultural economist with excellent analytic and personal skills and with experience in technology adoption studies, economic analysis of production systems, impact assessment and policy-related economic research.
The Center: CIP is a not-for-profit international agricultural research-for-development organization with a focus on potato, sweetpotato, and Andean roots and tubers. Its vision is of roots and tubers improving the lives of the poor. CIP is dedicated to achieving food security, improved well-being, and gender equity for poor people in root and tuber farming and food systems of the developing world. CIP works with partners to contribute high quality science, technology, and capacity strengthening for sustainable science-based solutions. CIP is headquartered in Lima, Peru, with staff and activities in over 30 locations across Asia, Africa, and Latin America. CIP is a member of the CGIAR Consortium. CGIAR is a global agriculture research partnership for a food secure future. Its science is carried out by the 15 research centers who are members of the CGIAR Consortium in collaboration with hundreds of partner organizations.
The Position: it will be based in Kampala, Uganda or Nairobi, Kenya. Linked to both the Social and Health Sciences Global Program and the Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Programs, the scientist will be engaged in four major tasks: first, the design, analysis and write-up of baseline, endline and impact assessment studies for major sweetpotato and potato projects in collaboration with other CIP scientists; second, participation in major regional and strategic country level planning and policy-related economic research efforts concerning agriculture and nutrition to ensure that the potential of sweetpotato and potato is fully captured by policy makers in the planning process and integrated into national agricultural survey efforts; third, engagement in ex-ante studies and project designs to ensure that socio-economic aspects are fully captured, and fourth, the development of improved methods for impact targeting, needs/opportunities assessment and impact evaluation; including identifying impact indicators and methodologies for measuring and monitoring these indicators. The scientist should be committed to using research for development in a complex cooperative environment of research and development partners, and will be required to travel extensively within sub-Saharan Africa, with occasional travel to other regions of the world.
The successful candidate will have:
PhD in Agricultural Economics or Economics or relevant applied economics discipline;
At least two years' research experience in the design and implementation of baseline surveys, sampling design, adoption studies, impact evaluation, economic analysis of production systems and/or policy related economic research;
Proven skills in applying econometric and quantitative approaches;
Exposure to participatory approaches and qualitative data collection and analysis desirable
Demonstrated success in working within inter-disciplinary teams and partnerships for research implementation;
Experience as a team member in collaborative, multi-disciplinary proposal writing
A good publication record consistent with years of post-doctoral experience;
Experience with household surveys and value chain analysis;
Prior working experience in Africa;
Excellent social skills and a collaborative style;
Proactive, innovative and creative attitudes;
Willingness to travel extensively within the region;
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English are required. Good working knowledge of Portuguese or French is preferred. Evidence of interest and ability to learn a foreign language is requisite.
Conditions: The employment contract will be for a three-year term with the possibility of renewal. The salary will be internationally competitive, paid in US dollars, and commensurate with experience. CIP offers a range of benefits for this position, in addition to exoneration from local income tax.
Applications: Applicants should apply by email, sending a cover letter summarizing their relevance to this position, a full C.V. and the names and contact information of three referees knowledgeable about the candidate's professional qualifications and work experience to cip-recruitment@cgiar.org, copied to Gordon Prain (g.prain@cgiar.org) and Elmar Schulte-Geldermann (e.Schulte-Geldermann@cgiar.org). The reference name of the position should be clearly marked on the subject line of the email message. Screening of applications will begin on 24 October 2012 and will continue until the post is filled.
CIP seeks diversity and gender balance in its staff. Women and citizens of developing countries are particularly urged to apply.
UN Women Country Representative Job Opportunity in Uganda
Job Title: UN WOMEN: COUNTRY REPRESENTATIVE
Location : Kampala, UGANDA
Application Deadline : 01-Nov-12
Type of Contract : FTA International
Post Level : P-5
Languages Required :
The UN Women (UNW), grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security. Placing women's rights at the centre of all its efforts, the UNW will lead and coordinate United Nations system efforts to ensure that commitments on gender equality and gender mainstreaming translate into action throughout the world. It will provide strong and coherent leadership in support of Member States' priorities and efforts, building effective partnerships with civil society and other relevant actors.
The scope of work of the UNW Representative requires experience and in-depth understanding of gender equality and women's empowerment issues, as well as management and pogramming expertise, to translate UNW's strategic plans into effective development initiatives and results. It also requires developing mutually reinforcing partnerships with relevant Government counterparts, UN organizations, CSOs, and with bilateral and non-traditional donors in order to promote inter-agency partnerships, support for UN reform, and mobilization of visibility and resources to advance gender equality and women's empowerment.
UNW started programming in Uganda in 2006 in the area of peace building and supported various interventions to ensure women's visibility and participation in the Juba peace process and later on, from 2008 to 2011, UNW embarked on consolidating its peace building programme by expanding to development programmes. This included a component on access to justice, especially for war related issues such as violence against women, land issues and other gender related challenges. UNW is also active partner in UNCT in charge of coordination of the UN Joint Programme on Gender and is also participating Agency in the joint programmes on GBV and Population, coordinated by UNFPA. The UNW country programme is aligned to the National Development Plan that has as its vision "A Transformed Ugandan Society from a Peasant to a Modern and Prosperous Country within 30 Years" and is aligned to UNDAF. The programme anchors some of the outcome areas in the Joint Programming on Gender.
The development objective of the UNW country programme in Uganda is: Capabilities for Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment in Uganda Strengthened, and the programme has three result areas that are inter-linked and reinforce each other: (i) Increased economic empowerment of women, especially of those who are most excluded; (ii) Prevent violence against women and girls and expand access to victim/survivor services, and (iii) National planning and budgeting processes promote stronger institutional accountability to Gender Equality commitments.
It is in this context that UNW is seeking to recruit Country Representative who is responsible for ensuring effective execution of UNW's mandate in the country. She/he is the first line of contact between UN WOMEN and its partners and clients, and will represent UN WOMEN in key events and meetings.
Strategic Country Programme Development and Advocacy
Country Pogramme Management and Oversight
Representation and Partnership Building
Knowledge Management and Capacity Building
Under the supervision of the Regional Programme Director, the Representative has the following key functions:
Strategic Pogramme Development and Advocacy:
Proactively assess trends and identify emerging issues at the national level of relevance to the mandate of UNW;
Lead the formulation and development of the UNW Country Programme Strategy based on the Corporate Strategic Plan (SP) in support of gender equality and women's empowerment;
Identify strategic program opportunities, and approaches and modalities to strengthen UN Women country presence;
Support, monitor and assure quality control in the formulation of high quality, results-based, rights-based and relevant country programmes and projects and oversee the appraisal and approval of UNW programmes in line with corporate guidelines and consistency with corporate policies and strategies;
Participate actively as a member of the UNCT to ensure that gender equality and women's empowerment issues are well integrated into UN programming processes such as CCA/UNDAF, Country Programmes, etc.
Assist the RC System to secure expertise that will ensure commitment, quality control and resources for gender equality outcomes, and actively participate in country level United Nations programming processes ensuring that the UN Women is strategically placed within UN planning processes, joint programmes and other inter-agency initiatives;
Advocate on behalf of UNW and its mandate to help raise awareness and stimulate action to advance gender equality and women's rights and form strategic partnerships with government, UN agencies, NGOs, academia, media and the private sector;
Carry out ongoing advocacy to ensure that UN support towards realization of the national plans and priorities are done in a gender responsive manner, and within agreed regional and international frameworks that promote and protect gender equality.
Country Programme Management and Oversight:
Lead the management, implementation and evaluation of the country strategic plan based on UNW's Strategic Plan (SP), and in line with regional and national priorities and in consultation with government, civil society and UN partners and stakeholders;
Manage ongoing program activities on gender equality and women's empowerment and ensure delivery of agreed results;
Ensure UNW's strategic and technical support to government counterparts, non state actors and UN agencies through direct involvement and provision of advisory services as needed;
Oversee, monitor and assure quality control in the implementation of high quality, results-based, rights-based and relevant country programmes and projects in line with corporate guidelines and consistency with corporate policies and strategies.
Ensure that the Country Programme Office has the human and financial resources and capacities needed to respond to requests for assistance and to deliver on its commitments to support and advance gender equality and to participate effectively as a member of the UN Country Team;
Manage staff and office in an empowering and effective manner;
Manage the Country Office resources and administration to ensure proper utilization of allocated funds and accountability;
Use corporate monitoring and oversight tools to identify areas which need improvement;
Contribute to regular assessments of the regional, sub-regional and country strategic plans and implementation plans and identify lessons learned and areas of emphasis to underpin consistently improved programming and future Strategic Plan development.
Representation and Partnership Building:
Represent the UNW in UN system-wide inter-agency tasks forces to contribute to strategic and policy discussion on gender equality, and women empowerment issues;
Represent UNW at inter-agency, intergovernmental, international, regional and national conferences and meetings and advocate UNW's policy and initiatives in advancing gender equality and women's empowerment;
Forge strategic partnerships at the county level to promote gender equality and women's advancement through joint projects and interagency efforts;
Maintain active relationship/partnerships with National Government Counterparts, UN System, and agency partners, inter-government and non-governmental organizations, institutes and academia on women's issue to enhance collaboration, resource mobilization and share and influence agenda and priority setting;
Forge strategic partnerships with Government, UN agencies, NGOs, academia, media and private sector to stimulate action to advance gender equality and women's rights.
Knowledge Management and Reporting:
Manage the process of collecting and disseminating lessons learned on gender equality and women's empowerment strategies and contribute to UNW's knowledge management efforts;
Lead and manage the preparation of UNW country reports as required, ensuring relevancy, quality and appropriateness of content and presentation;
Work with relevant UNW units to identify and disseminate best programme and management practices;
Lead the development/expansion of knowledge management strategies and methodologies at the country level;
Contribute to the development and maintenance of global, regional and national knowledge networks and practices;
Produce knowledge products to meet UNW needs and standards of quality.
Impact of Results:
The Representative impacts on success of the efforts to formulate and implement the UNW Programme Strategy at the country level to promote and advance gender equality and women's empowerment issues.
Core Values and Guiding Principles:
Integrity: Demonstrating consistency in upholding and promoting the values of UN Women in actions and decisions, in line with the UN Code of Conduct.
Cultural Sensitivity/Valuing diversity: Demonstrating an appreciation of the multicultural nature of the organization and the diversity of its staff. Demonstrating an international outlook, appreciating differences in values and learning from cultural diversity.
Ethics and Values:
Promoting Ethics and Integrity / Creating Organizational Precedents
Organizational Awareness:
Building support and political acumen
Developing and Empowering People / Coaching and Mentoring:
Building staff competence, creating an environment of creativity and innovation
Working in Teams:
Building and promoting effective teams
Communicating Information and Ideas:
Creating and promoting enabling environment for open communication
Self-management and Emotional intelligence:
Creating an emotionally intelligent organization
Conflict Management / Negotiating and Resolving Disagreements:
Leveraging conflict in the interests of the organization & setting standards
Knowledge Sharing / Continuous Learning:
Sharing knowledge across the organization and building a culture of knowledge sharing and learning.
Appropriate and Transparent Decision Making:
Fair and transparent decision making; calculated risk-taking
Functional Competencies:
Substantive experience and record of accomplishment in the area of gender equality and women's empowerment issues
Demonstrated People Management Skills
Familiarity with women's rights organizations and networks in the region and globally.
Good knowledge of UN Women and the UN system
Proven ability to advocate and provide policy advice
Ability to lead strategic planning, programme development and implementation, results-based management and reporting
Ability to develop and maintain strong partnerships and mobilize resources;
Master's degree (or equivalent) in a social sciences, economics, gender issues, or other development-related fields.
A Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience on gender programming issues, including 5 years field experience on gender equality and women's rights issues with an international organization.
Strong familiarity with UN inter-agency cooperation would be an asset.
Fluency in written and spoken English.
Knowledge of another UN language is an asset.
http://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?cur_job_id=33339
Deadline: 1st Nov 2012
Jobs at Interchurch Organisation for Development Co-operation in Uganda
Job Title: Specialist/Program Officer, Kampala
About ICCO & Kerk in Actie ICCO is a faith-based Dutch organization for international development cooperation. Kerk in Actie works on behalf of the Protestant Church and local congregations in The Netherlands. Their passion is to end poverty and injustice in service of a full and dignified life for all. In a spirit of equality, co-responsibility and respect for diversity, the organization seeks to cooperate on the basis of shared values and principles. Their core values are justice, compassion and stewardship. ICCO and Kerk in Actie have integrated their international work. They facilitate financial advice, lobby, and brokerage services to local non-governmental organizations, the private sector, churches and networks that work for sustainable economic development, enhancing democracy and peace, food security and climate mitigation. ICCO and Kerk in Actie bring together enterprising people. They work in more than 40 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America, in partnerships with civil society organizations, including development organizations, companies and knowledge institutions. In this way they seek to help people to be(come) economically independent. ICCO and Kerk in Actie have seven regional offices and several country offices spread around the world. The Global Office is based The Netherlands. We collaborate in alliances with several partners in The Netherlands (ICCO Alliantie), Europe and worldwide (ACT Alliance). The Central and Eastern Africa region has a regional office in Kampala, Uganda and sub offices in South Sudan, Juba and Eastern DRC, Bukavu. The Central and East Africa Region has programs running in eight countries including; Uganda, Kenya, Ethiopia, Sudan, South Sudan, DRC, Burundi and Rwanda.
Mission Talent has been tasked by ICCO Uganda with providing an exclusive search for the position of a Specialist/Programme Officer: Conflict Transformation and Democratisation.
Objective of the Job The job objective is to contribute to regional development processes by facilitating multi-actor, multi-level program and support strategic relations and alliances within the framework of ICCO Alliance Strategic Plan.
Responsibility The CT & D Program Officer and Specialist is responsible for the relation between ICCO and partners/programme coalitions and other alliances in the region. As a Specialist, s/he will be responsible for providing advice to other Program Officers in CT & D program development and CT & D main streaming in all programs.
Tasks As Program Officer CT & D
Identifying and facilitating of partner organisations, programs and program coalitions by applying the 4 ICCO strategic roles in the programmatic approach: strategic financing, lobby, advocacy, capacity building and brokerage;
Assessing of program and project proposals and institutions; preparing of funding decisions;
Monitoring and evaluation of ongoing contracts between ICCO/Kerk in Actie and local partner organisations;
Facilitating of capacity building, advocacy and necessary expert knowledge in the programmes;
Contributing to learning, exchange and knowledge-sharing;
Contributing to policy development and contribute to the development of the (regional) annual plans;
Contributing to communication regarding activities and policies of ICCO & Kerk in Actie and partners in North and South;
Contributing to applications for funding by other sources;
Coordinating with other relevant alliances in the region (members of Northern alliance, APRODEV, ACT, others.) As CT & D Specialist for the region
Support to program development for CT & D within the region;
Advising CT & D Program Officers on:
Strategies for the approach to Conflict Transformation including empowerment of target groups to contribute to processes of Conflict Transformation at the local level and/or contribute to policy making;
Strategies for democratization in particular participation at local level and accountability;
The use of programmatic approach in the area of CT&D.
Advising Program Officers in other thematic areas on:
Applying CT&D to other thematic programs, such as Fair Economic Development and Food and Nutrition Security;
Possibly provide advisory services to other regional offices in the area of CT & D and program development;
Advising on Lobby and advocacy in the area of CT & D in the region. Other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.
Substantial knowledge and experience in approaches to conflict transformation;
Considerable knowledge and experience in democratisation;
Knowledge and experience in stimulating program development in the area of CT & D;
Experience in assessing proposals and monitoring and evaluation of programs by partner organisations or program coalitions;
Demonstrated advisory skills;
Excellent language skills in English and French;
Experience in fundraising and proposal writing;
Knowledge of development issues and cooperation;
Basic knowledge of financial aspects on funding organizations;
Applications must be submitted to Ketso Mpesela via email to applications@missiontalent.com stating ICCO-CTD-Uganda/+your surname in the subject line.
Kindly follow these guidelines:
Attach your CV (in English) and a covering letter (of 350 words or less) which summarizes how your profile aligns with the key requirements, skills and abilities of this role; Draft your CV and Covering Letter in a WORD formatted documents (not PDF or RTF); Please do not add any additional documentation in your initial application; Your subject line must state ICCO-CTD-Uganda/'your surname'
Thank you in advance for your interest in this position. Please note that only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted by Mission Talent for follow-up.
Deadline: 31st Oct 2012
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The Death of Comics
American comics as we know them are dead! Writers and artists with anything creative do write or draw had better start looking elsewhere. That's the message that I'm getting from a lot of my friends in America especially those who have attended the recent San Diego Convention. I suppose I shouldn't be surprised. Alarm bells really started ringing for me when Marvel and Disney got together, although by then the rot had already set in. Several of my friends in the US have simply confirmed what I already suspected. Comics as we knew them have gone and the big companies are now moe interested in films, merchandising and franchises more than they are in producing innovative and experimental comics which mightn't sell but which were worth doing anyway, Marvel seems to have thrown all its interests into producing films of which comics are but an afterthought and a way to make more money. And DC likewise. I wouldn't care all that much - well I would if I'm honest - if the films were any good. I looked foward for months to the new Green Lantern movie - I used to read the comic - and was vastly disappointed with it when I went to see it. The best thing I could say about Thor was that it wasn't as bad as I expected it to be. X-Men First Class was one of the better ones but only because Michael Fassbender gave an excellent performance as Magneto. And as for Iron Man 2 - well most of it was roughly the same as Iron Man I. Where was the Mandarin? One thing about all of them was that the CGI was great - but terrific imagery does not a terrific film make. Many of the plots have been rather lame and predictable and to my mind anyway have lacked any real creativity. And films really place the power in the hands of the corporation. My son has desperately been waiting for Fantastic Four 3 featuring the Sub-Mariner that was promised but that's not going to happen. And I keep waiting for the Dr. Strange moie which was talked about but I doubt if that will happen either. Because everything is now being channelled into movies the cost is prohibitive and the choice is limited. Back in the 1970s and part of the 80s, Marvel and others tried a lot of new and interesting characters just to see how they did. Some failed but others were terrific. The 60s themselves produced a lot of creative stuff - I know, I worked on some of them - much of it one-shots but some of it went on. I like to think there is still something of that era in me but it's getting tougher and tougher to bring out. There was a feeling that we could achieve anything - that feeling was probably knocked out of us by the Reagan era in America and certainly by the Thatcher era in Britain. And it has culminated now. My friends in San Diego went there to look for what the "next big thing" might be and found nothing worth talking about. There are certainly some of the smaller companies looking for new stuff but their budgets are severely restircted by the recession. The Marvel/Disney axis has more or less killed any creative stuff off; the Manga which swept the world a few years ago also tied comics into the gaming merchandise market through things like Pokemon. At one time my children could tell me more about Japanese culture than they could about Irish. But the link was formed between game merchandising and comics. So where's the future for the ordinary comic? Some of my friends seem to suggest that it might lie in Europe. However Europe is such a closed shop and there are language problems - each country does it's comics in its own language which makes sales in other countries difficult. But there are interesting strips happening in the Netherlands, Italy, France and even Poland which is producing some very good stuff. It'll not happen in either Britain or Ireland I wouldn't think. Another area might be South America - there are some stirrings in Brazil which always produced some intersting artists along with Argentina. But all in all the future looks grim unless you want to storyboard for films. I've stopped buying comics - they're bland and without any real creative spark. There's nothing that you'd really want to sit down and read, nothing which would challange you. Where's that "Wow" moment when you need it? That's what 1949, Darke, Doc Lazarus and Hal McLean are all about but the process is slow and there's little outlet for it. So where's the future of comics? You ask me?
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Home>Music> T.I. Has Final Say In Argument With Gucci Mane About Origins Of Trap
T.I. Has Final Say In Argument With Gucci Mane About Origins Of Trap
By Alex Zidel
T.I. has one last thing to say before taking the high road.
The origins of trap music have been disputed between T.I. and Gucci Mane this week as both legends believe they are the rightful inventors of trap. With both rappers bringing legitimate evidence from the early 2000's to the table to support their cases, the debate appears to have reached a close as T.I. is ready to take the high road. Gucci Mane initially proclaimed himself as the inventor of the rap subgenre and many would likely agree with his remarks. T.I., however, believes that he deserves all the credit when it comes to trap's origin.
Writing that his evidence is going over everybody's heads, Tip shared a final clip from 2001 that appears to show him commencing the trap music craze. Making sure that he stands up for his beliefs, T.I. wrote on Instagram, "I guess I’m gon take the High Road & Just let y’all carry on in the ignorance of fake news... but for those who care for statistics & Facts... this is 2001. I’m serious. 'Dope Boyz & The Trap Ni--az'. Y’all stay classy...." His first argument was the release of his 2003 album Trap Muzik, but this may shut down any counter-points Gucci could have.
Who do you think is the Christopher Columbus of trap music? Are you siding with anyone in particular between T.I. and Guwop?
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Enforcing foreign arbitral awards in Russia: Survey from the Russian arbitration association
Российская арбитражная ассоциация (РАА) опубликовала подробное исследование по применению Нью-Йоркской конвенции в России в период между 2008 и 2017 годами. Рабочая группа РАА проанализировала 10 лет практики признания и исполнения иностранных арбитражных решений в российских судах. В исследовании приводятся ценные статистические данные относительно российского исполнительного производства в соответствии с Нью-Йоркской конвенцией и выявляются интересные тенденции для тех, кто стремится к исполнению иностранных арбитражных решений в Российской Федерации.
Авторы настоящей публикации отмечают полезность этого исследования. Хотя полученные данные демонстрируют в целом позитивную картину подхода российских судов к исполнению иностранных арбитражных решений, исследование отражает значительный объем дел, в которых преобладают торговые споры с более низкой стоимостью, и решения, вынесенные в юрисдикциях соседних стран СНГ, и относительно низкий уровень попыток обеспечить исполнение решений LCIA и ICC через российские суды. При трансграничном разрешении споров особенно важно, чтобы стороны и их советники рассматривали варианты исполнения как неотъемлемую часть любого механизма разрешения споров.
In late November 2018, the Russian Arbitration Association (“RAA”) published a detailed study on the application of the New York Convention in Russia between 2008 and 2017. The Working Group of the RAA analysed 10 consecutive years of case law on the recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitral awards in the Russian courts. The study provides valuable statistical data on the success rates of Russian enforcement proceedings under the New York Convention and uncovers interesting trends for those looking to enforce in the jurisdiction.
With the support of lawyers from Russian and international law firms, the RAA Working Group identified 472 publicly available rulings on the recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitral awards between 2008 and 2017.
The study lists a number of key findings:
Between 2009 and 2017, the overall success rate of recognition and enforcement applications in the Russian commercial courts fluctuated between 80% and 97%. These numbers exclude applications which were not considered by the courts due to, for example, the set of supporting documents not being complete, or the parties reaching settlement before the court’s decision on the application.
Defendants most commonly opposed enforcement on the following New York Convention grounds: violation of public policy (Article V(2)(b)), lack of proper notice or inability to present the case (Article V(1)(b)) and excess of mandate by the arbitrators (Article V(1)(c)).
Out of 472 cases from 2008 to 2017, the public policy ground was invoked by the parties in 49 cases and by the court in 2 cases. The public policy ground was successful in 39% of all cases in which it was invoked.
Higher amounts awarded tended to correlate with a higher likelihood of refusal to enforce.
Higher instance courts tended to refuse more enforcement applications than lower instance courts.
The average time from the date of the enforcement application to the date of the final ruling was 5 months.
Features of Russian enforcement proceedings
The study also provides helpful detail on the features of the disputes which gave rise to Russian enforcement proceedings in the commercial courts between 2008 and 2017. Notably, in the 472 recognition and enforcement applications considered by the RAA:
5% of claimants were Ukrainian and 21.4% were Belorussian.
More than 40% of the awards were rendered under the institutional rules of the Ukrainian International Commercial Arbitration Court (“Ukrainian ICAC“), and more than 20% by the Belorussian International Arbitration Court (“Belorussian IAC“). By contrast, only 3.6% of awards studied were rendered under the LCIA rules and 3.4%, under the ICC rules.
Ukraine was the seat of the arbitration in 41.3% of cases, and Belarus in 21.1% of cases. By contrast, only 6.1% of the enforcement proceedings identified were brought in relation to arbitrations seated in England.
The RAA study does not individually set out the success rates under each set of institutional rules, although a subsequent study of the RAA’s data has concluded that between 2008 and 2017, the success rate of recognition and enforcement applications was 61% for awards under the ICC rules and 47% for awards under the LCIA rules. Despite the relatively small sample size for ICC and LCIA awards, it does indicate a difference in success rates depending on the location of the arbitral institution.
The relevance of the award’s provenance is confirmed by another study which builds on the RAA’s work and indicates that the overall success rate of enforcement applications to the Russian courts fell to 61% in 2018. (However, if applications to enforce Ukrainian ICAC awards are excluded, then the success rate for 2018 increased to 77%.)
The amount at issue was also important as success rates for 2018 dropped from 93% for enforcement applications below €1 million to 77% for applications between €1 and 10 million, and 34% for applications above €10 million.
The RAA survey, and subsequent analyses, give a helpful insight into both the types of international arbitration awards that have been presented for enforcement in the Russian commercial courts, and – at a high level – the approach of the Russian commercial courts to such questions of enforcement.
Although the findings demonstrate a generally positive picture of the Russian courts’ approach to enforcing foreign awards, that picture appears to reflect a caseload dominated by lower value trading disputes and awards issued by chambers of commerce in neighbouring CIS jurisdictions. What is perhaps equally significant, at least from a London perspective, is the relatively low level of attempts to enforce LCIA and ICC awards through the Russian courts, and the lesser success rate when this was attempted.
As always in cross-border dispute resolution, this underlines the importance for parties and their advisers to consider enforcement options as an integral part of any dispute resolution mechanism.
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Авторы: Nicholas Peacock, Alexei Panich, Alexander Khretinin, Rebecca Warder
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STATS Vice President of Global Accounts to Speak at Hashtag Sports
Arjan Paulussen to Share How New Trends and Innovations are Reshaping Sports Storytelling
CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–STATS, the revolutionary leader in sports AI, announced that Arjan Paulussen, vice president of global accounts, will present at Hashtag Sports 2019 at The TimesCenter in New York City on Thursday, June 27.
Paulussen will present on the panel “Machines: The Missing Human Element in Sports.” The panel will focus on how new innovations like artificial intelligence, machine learning and natural language generation are leading to richer sports stories faster than ever before. Joining Arjan on stage are Nick Haynes, lead data scientist at Automated Insights; Adi Joseph, editorial director and managing editor at CBS Sports; and Barry Bedlan, director of sports products at The Associated Press. Seth Everett, announcer at iHeartMedia, will moderate the panel.
“Sports providers are adapting to the new modern fan, who live in an on-demand economy that affords them personalized content on their terms,” Paulussen said. “Now more than ever, it is vital that broadcasters, technology companies and teams reach fans on the platforms they engage with – whether delivered through push notification, voice-assistance or in-venue digital signage. Technological innovations are having a profound impact on the way we can communicate and disseminate in-depth information quickly. I look forward to discussing how STATS and our partners are helping the industry evolve to provide a new fan experience.”
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◆ Buffalo Death Metal. Est. 1988 ◆
CANNIBAL CORPSE and BEHEMOTH confirm co-headline winter tour 2015!
November 12, 2014 By cannibal
Two of the most prominent bands in the history of death metal are teaming up to take North America in 2015! Cannibal Corpse and Behemoth will join forces beginning on January 28th in New Orleans, LA at the House of Blues. Both bands are touring in support of their most recent and massively successful albums. Cannibal Corpse released their thirteenth album, “A Skeletal Domain,” on September 16th and debuted at #32 on the Billboard Top 200. Behemoth’s critically-applauded tenth album, “The Satanist,” entered the Billboard Top 200 at #34 after its release on February 4th of this year.
Combining both bands’ headlining sets into one touring package promises to make this the must see metal tour of 2015. To open the show, two of Sweden’s finest metal acts have been enlisted: Aeon and Tribulation. Premium packages for the tour will be available at ticketspin.com/behemoth-cannibalcorpse. The premium packages include: a meet and greet with Cannibal Corpse and Behemoth, an exclusive t-shirt, early entry into the show, an exclusive screen printed poster, and a VIP Laminate.
BEHEMOTH and CANNIBAL CORPSE
Winter Tour 2015
w/ Aeon, Tribulation
01/28 New Orleans, LA House of Blues
01/29 Houston, TX House of Blues
01/30 Austin, TX Mohawk
01/31 Dallas, TX House of Blues
02/02 Albuquerque, NM Sunshine Theater
02/03 Denver, CO The Summit Music Hall
02/05 Salt Lake City, UT The Complex
02/06 Las Vegas, NV House of Blues
02/07 Santa Ana, CA The Observatory
02/08 San Francisco, CA The Fillmore
02/10 Seattle, WA El Corazon
02/11 Vancouver, BC Comodore Ballroom
02/13 Edmonton, AB Union Hall
02/14 Calgary, AB MacEwan Hall
02/16 Winnipeg, MB The Garrick
02/17 Minneapolis, MN Mill City Nights
02/18 Madison, WI Orpheum Theatre
02/20 Chicago, IL House of Blues
02/21 Indianapolis, IN Egyptian Room
02/22 Cleveland, OH House of Blues
02/23 Detroit, MI St. Andrews Hall
02/24 Toronto, ON The Phoenix
02/25 Montreal, QC Metropolis
02/27 Boston, MA House of Blues
02/28 New York, NY Webster Hall
03/01 Philadelphia, PA Theatre of the Living Arts
03/02 Silver Spring, MD The Fillmore
03/03 Charlotte, NC The Fillmore
03/05 Atlanta, GA Masquerade
03/06 Tampa, FL Janus Landing
03/07 Ft. Lauderdale, FL Revolution
Sweden’s Aeon released “Aeons Black” in 2012 via Metal Blade Records and toured as part of the Summer Slaughter Tour in 2013. This will be the band’s first time returning to North America since. Guitarist Zeb Nilsson comments: “We’re back again! And this time with the most brutal line up possible.
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Civil War memes in Zamoyski's Napoleon, A Life
I was startled by the number of Civil War history memes found in Adam Zamoyski's Napoleon, A Life.
Recall a topic as trivial as the length and duration of a military march. Short marches infuriate Civil War authors, yet,
The Austrian Army operated like a machine, observing tested routines such as only marching for six hours in twenty-four.
Six hours in 24? In their marching, the armies of North and South outdid Bonaparte's professional nemesis time and again.
Cultivating the troops
Historians' accounts of soldiers' love for their Civil War generals feature McClellan and Joe Johnston. More ink is spilled on McClellan's techniques than Johnston's but both resonate here:
His treatment of the troops under his command had been designed from the start not only to make them more effective as fighting men, but also to turn them into *his* men.
He had developed a gift for talking to the men as equals.
While he tightened discipline, he took care to flatter the soldiers' self-esteem, making throwaway statements such as "With 20,000 men like that one could conquer Europe!" He described their feats of arms in superlative terms in his proclamations.
A mixture of growing self-confidence and the urge to earn praise fed their eagerness to live up to their expectations of them.
One Zamoyski's threads concerns Napoleon's flattery of the Directorate. In our sphere, McClellan is best known for his private disdain for his political masters. But note that
He [Napoleon] had experienced a great deal over the past year, and had learned much about himself and others, about war, politics and human affairs in general. Most of it ... had lowered his opinion of human nature.
Historians give McClellan pride of place for antagonism towards an entire government and Joe Johnston gets a runner up spot for his antagonism towards a president. Yet historians tend to overlook McClellan's efforts to cultivate his political masters just as they cast a veil over Robert E. Lee's relations with Jefferson, whitewashing these as "close" or "ideal" instead of sycophantic. (Seek out all the flattery in Lee's communications to take your own measure.)
Meanwhile, if Grant seems apolitical, read Simpson's Let Us Have Peace. See also Meade's letter to his wife gloating that neither he nor Grant voted in the 1864 presidential election. That looks apolitical but shows disdain for both Lincoln and the Democratic ticket.
Complaints about supplies and support
The ACW historian often credits Southern supply shortages while disputing Northern claims of such from McClellan, Buell, Rosecrans, etc.
Bonaparte's despatches to the directory were no less hyperbolic. [...] At the same time he stressed his lack of equipment ... To Carnot he expressed his "despair, I could almost say my rage" at not having the tools with which to do the job...
Throne or scaffold
Zamoyski gives us a thought that sums up the fate of outsize military figures.
... one of the army victuallers ... wrote to a friend that he could see "no end for him [Napoleon] other than the throne of the scaffold."
In Civil War history, only three men made it to this crossroads: McClellan (scaffold), Grant (throne) and Lee (scaffold).
The new revolutionary war
With the fall of Richmond, Jefferson Davis proposed to carry on the war in the style of the American revolution.
This is as much as we get from those historians who write past Appomattox and it leaves much to the imagination. The clarifying explanations are in the record, however.
As early as the fall of Vicksburg, Davis wrote to BG Reuben Davis (emphasis added):
I hoped that the popular confidence in Genl. Johnston would have given him large reinforcements by the uprising of the people. Why was it not so? [...] Let every man who can bear arms rush to the rescue. Regard the army as a nucleus, not as the force on which the country depends solely for defense.
Very helpful text and no great burden on the reader's comprehension, considering the light it sheds on this topic.
It seems a peculiar ask of Johnston, though, to have him organize a mass uprising. IIRC, he and Beauregard, with "large reinforcments" of Virginia militia at their disposal, had them dig trenches at Centreville. This particular "armed uprising of the people" finished Bull Run as laboring bystanders.
It also seems odd that Davis, whose government by 1863 relentlessly drafted state-enrolled militiamen, could envision any armed uprising of the populace. What people, with what arms? The design of the CSA war machine made this impossible.
That tiny residue of militia husbanded by Gov. Joe Brown against the depredations of Davis' government gave good service against Sherman's march and a glimpse into a potential revolutionary war that might have survived April 1865 had the Confederate military been organized on a completely different basis.
[Quote from Jefferson Davis, Confederate President by Hattaway and Beringer]
When history repeats itself
Mr. Lincoln's Army, Catton, 1951
Mr. Lincoln's Navy, West 1957
Life in Mr. Lincoln’s Navy, Ringle, 1998
Mr. Lincoln's Brown Water Navy, Joiner 2007
"Mr. Lincoln's Navy," National Museum of the American Sailor 2019
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Cities 92.9 News Updates
Early Voting Numbers Continue To Grow
Nearly a million people in Illinois will have one less thing to do tomorrow. The Illinois State Board of Elections said on Saturday that 800 thousand people have already voted this year. The state's early voting numbers numbers are certain to grow today. Election officials say more people may vote early this year than they did in 2016.
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Normal Proterty Tax Update
Normal residents can expect to pay less in property taxes to the town of Normal next year. Nomal's levy is expected to remain at $13 million while the equalized assessed valuation is expected to increase from $869 million to $880 million. Next year, however, the town of Normal expects to pay less into the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund. That cost is predicted to fall from $1.72 million to $1.4 million which is th primary reason for the offset.
Lincoln Prison Chaplain Files Federal Discrimination Lawsuit
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Northpoint Elementary School is Closed Friday
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Bloomington Shooting Death
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Missing Professor's Body Found
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Icard Dies Ahead of Sentencing
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U of I's Defensive Coordinator Quits
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Pam Zimmerman was found shot to death in her office on Bloomington’s east side on November 3, 2014.. Now, nearly four years later, a trial date has been set in the Kirk Zimmerman murder case. A McLean County Judge tentatively set the trial date for April 1.
Illinois Appeals Court Wants Governor, AFSCME To Keep Negotiating
An Illinois appeals court wants Governor Rauner to keep talking to the state's largest public employee union. The court yesterday said contract negotiations between the state and AFSCME are not an impasse. The governor declared an impasse in January of 2016. The court ordered the Illinois Labor Relations Board to once again look at the contract negotiations. AFSCME and the governor have been at odds over a contract since 2015, the sticking points are work requirements, pay raises, and the cost of health insurance.
Starved Rock, Matthiessen State Parks To Grow
Two of Illinois' most popular state parks are getting a little bigger. Governor Rauner yesterday announced the state is buying just over 26 hundred acres of land to expand Starved Rock and Matthiessen state parks. The state will spend 11 million-dollars on the land. Starved Rock is one of Illinois' most popular parks, the state's Department of Natural Resources says over three million people visited Starved Rock and Matthiessen last year.
Grassroots Push To Save Uptown Normal Buildings
There's a growing number of people in Normal who don't want another town-sponsored development in the Uptown Circle. Over two thousand people have signed a petition to save a handful of local buildings that are to be torn down to make way for the development. The petition specifically wants to protect a mural on one of the buildings. Normal Mayor Chris Koos on Tuesday told the Bloomington Pantagraph that can't happen, and that he's pushing ahead with the development that could cost taxpayers 30 million-dollars or more.
Some Folks In Illinois May Lose Their Food Stamps
If you don't have kids, aren't disabled, are between 18 and 49-years-old, and are on food stamps, you may soon need to get a job. The Illinois Department of Human Services this week sent a warning to able bodied, working-age adults without children that they may lose their food stamps. Whether that happens depends on if the state asks for an exemption to a federal work requirement.
District 87 and Your Property Taxes
A proposed tax levy presented to the District 87 school board at its meeting last night assumes 2 percent growth in the district's equalized assessed valuation. This means that if you own property in District 87, you can expect the school district part of your 2019 tax bill to be relatively flat.
Illinois Reporting Two New AFM Cases
There are now 12 cases of AFM in Illinois. The Illinois Department of Public Health yesterday confirmed two new cases of acute flaccid myelitis. The rare polio-like disease has sickened more than one hundred people across the country this year. Most of the cases are in children.
Governor Rauner Says Illinois Is 'Screwed' If Pritzker Is Elected
Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner says the state is screwed if J.B. Pritzker is elected. The governor made the prediction yesterday as reporters pressed him on a new ad that uses a bleeped f-word. The ad is also raising questions because it calls Pritzker's relationship with House Speaker Mike Madigan an unholy union. Gay rights advocates say that's a slight against same-sex marriage.
Mega Millions $1.6 B Winning Ticket Sold
A winner has been announced for the $1.6 billion Mega Millions lottery, the largest jackpot in the history of the game.
Lottery officials on Wednesday said the winning ticket was sold in South Carolina.
The winning numbers of Tuesday’s drawing are 5, 28, 62, 65 and 70, with a Mega Ball number 5, according to the official Mega Millions website. The chance of matching all six numbers and winning the top prize is 1 in 302.5 million.
The identity of the winning ticketholder was not immediately available. It could be days or even weeks before a winner comes forward to claim the prize.
While most states require the winner’s identity to be made public, they may choose to remain anonymous in eight states — Delaware, Georgia, Kansas, Maryland, North Dakota, Ohio, South Carolina and Texas.
The $1.6 billion prize reflects the annuity option, paid over 29 years. The cash option, which nearly all winners take, was estimated to be $913 million.
The Mega Millions jackpot had been growing since July, when a group of California office workers won $543 million.
Following the historic win, the next Mega Millions jackpot was estimated to be worth $40 million, according to the game’s website.
It costs $2 to play the game, but the odds of matching all six numbers and taking home the grand prize is a dismal 1 in 302.5 million.
Mega Millions is played in 44 states as well as Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Fall Is Peak For Car-Versus-Deer Accidents
It's car-versus-deer season in Illinois. State Farm released its latest car and deer accident report last week. Illinois is ranked 32nd in the nation when it comes to the number of car-versus-deer wrecks. State Farm agent Bill Ecker says car and deer accidents peak in the fall. Ecker says it's better to hit the deer than swerve and hit or run off the road. West Virginia leads the country in car-versus-deer accidents; Hawaii is ranked last.
Bloomington City Mgr Gleason to Address Bloomington Pension Spiking
He's been told to look for a new way to avoid or limit pension spiking that could cost the city over $4 million over a few years. The Bloomington City Council voted unanimously on the measure that compels city manager Tim Gleason to find new ways to pay out accrued sick leave for long-term city workers. Gleason will first have to negotiate that benefit out of the city's collective bargaining agreements and then put in similar policies for full-time, non-union city workers.
Bloomington City Council Approves Bid for Miller Park Improvements
The Bloomington City Council last night voted to approve the $1.06 million bid for Miller Park Zoo improvements. Stark Excavating will build a roof, concession stands, and create about 50 new parking spaces.
Mega Millions Jackpot At One-Point-Six Billion
The next Mega Millions jackpot is already over a billion-and-a-half dollars, and could grow some more. Illinois Lottery officials say tomorrow's Mega Millions drawing will top one-point-six billion-dollars. That will be the largest Mega Millions jackpot ever offered in the United States. The drawing is tomorrow night.
Winter 2018 Forecaster: Warmer, Drier For Illinois
Illinois, just like the rest of the Midwest, could see less snow this winter. NOAA came out with its winter prediction last week. Forecasters say they're expecting a warmer, drier winter for Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin. But forecasters say they may change their mind at the next winter forecast update in about a month.
Seven-Million-Dollar Bond For Bloomington Triple Murder Suspect
The suspect in a triple murder in Bloomington will likely stay behind bars until his trial. A judge on Friday set 25-year-old Sydney Mays Jr.'s bond at seven-million-dollars. Mays is accused of killing three people in an apartment on Bloomington's near-east side back in June. Investigators are not offering a motive in the case.
MegaMillions Jackpot Keeps on Growing
People are rushing to convenience stores ahead of tonight's MegaMillions drawing that has a jackpot near one-billion-dollars. Lottery officials say the 970-million-dollar prize amount ballooned due to "brisk sales." The sum is the second-biggest payout in U.S. lottery history. People are also buying up tickets for Saturday night's Powerball drawing with a jackpot estimated at 430-million.
Illinois Job Growth Flat
The latest snapshot of jobs in the state shows that Illinois employers are slowing down on hiring. The state's Department of Employment Security yesterday released the jobs report for July, August, and September. It shows that job growth flattened over those three months. IDES Director Jeff Mays says the state's unemployment rate held flat, but so did the jobs numbers.
Sports Betting Not Likely In Illinois Till 2019
Gamblers in Illinois are likely going to have to wait till next year for legal sports betting. State Rep. Lou Lang, who will shepherd the plan through the legislature, said yesterday that he likely won't make a push till after the new year. Lang says there are a lot of details to work out, specifically where people will be able to bet and how much the state will charge for licenses.
Friday's Mega Millions Jackpot Keeps Growing
The Mega Millions jackpot just keeps growing. Illinois Lottery officials yesterday said the big prize for tomorrow's drawing is already at 900 million-dollars. It could grow some more by the time the numbers are picked tomorrow night. By the way, 900 million is the second largest lotto jackpot ever in the U.S.
Part of the Old Landfill to Become a Solar Farm
McLean County Landfill may soon find new life--at least part of it. A 52-acre swath of that facility is on track to become a solar farm after the McLean County Board unanimously voted in favor of it this week. To date, the county has approved 14 solar farm applications, but some are not likely to be constructed since they also require state approval. The state is not going to choose which solar farms will get the green light until early next year.
Ten Pritzker Campaign Workers Sue Over Racial Discrimination
Ten workers on Democrat J.B. Pritzker's campaign for governor are suing for $7.5 M, after they said the campaign didn't fix a culture of racial discrimination and racial harassment. The workers filed the suit yesterday. Pritzker immediately denied the claims. Governor Bruce Rauner, who is running against Pritzker, said the accusations are serious and troubling.
State Farm Letters
The big red letters spelling State Farm on thier old builing in downtown Bloomington will be coming down soon. A local contractor will handle the job within a couple of weeks. The building is for sale. State Farm officials have not released any updates regarding possible buyers.
Richards Investigation Closed
The City of Bloomington said an ethics complaint filed against Democratic McLean County Clerk candidate Nikita Richards is unfounded. An ethics complaint was filed in September against Richards by Kevin Gerrard.The complaint alleged Richards--a Bloomington city worker--was doing campaign work on taxpayer-funded equipment.
Normal Approves TIF Deal
The Town of Normal is going ahead with a $29.2 million dollar project in Uptown Normal. Monday night the council voted to give an Iowa-based construction firm $8 million dollars in incentives from a TIF to develop a 5-story mixed use building on the northwest part of Uptown Circle. The town of Normal will trade up 300 parking spaces and two town-owned buildings on 104 and 108 E. Beaufort St. to make this happen.
Mega Millions Jackpot Likely The Second Largest Ever
The Mega Millions jackpot just keeps growing. Illinois Lottery officials say tomorrow's jackpot will be just over 650 million-dollars. That's the second largest jackpot ever. The lump sum payout for a 654 million-dollar jackpot comes to about 373 million.
Normal Newest TIF Deal For Uptown Circle on Council's Agenda Tonight
Normal could give up nearly $8 million in future property tax revenue, 300 parking spaces and two historic buildings for uptown's next redevelopment project under a TIF deal. If approved by the town council tonight, Iowa-based Bush Construction would get all that to develop a $29.2 million building on the northeast side of Uptown Circle which would open in summer 2020. The first-floor will be retail with higher-level commercial offices and top-floor for residential space.
Sorry Oprah, Lydia Moss Bradley Is Illinois' Most Influential Woman
The woman who founded Bradley University beat out three former first ladies and Oprah on Illinois' latest Top 200 list. The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library yesterday said that bicentennial best-of voters picked Lydia Moss Bradley as the state's most influential woman. Bradley turned to education after her husband's death, and founded Bradley University in Peoria. The rest of the top five groundbreaking women are Betty Friedan, Jane Addams, Michelle Obama, Oprah Winfrey, and Hillary Clinton.
Another Governor's Debate, Another Series Of Accusations
Voters in Quincy got to hear the same outrage over scandals from the two main candidates running for governor as voters in Chicago did during the last governor's debate. Governor Rauner and Democrat J.B. Pritzker debated in Quincy last night. The governor said Pritzker lied, conspired to defraud taxpayers, and could be the next Illinois governor to go to prison. Pritzker chastised Rauner for being slow to handle the Legionnaires' outbreak at the Quincy veterans home. This was their final debate.
Bloomington May Merge Public Works and Water Depts
Could Bloomington public works and water departments merge? Bloomington City Manager Tim Gleason has a plan but itwon't be shared until Monday. Gleason is saying that out of respect for the council, he wanted to discuss it there before going public with details.
Joliet to Fire Hales
A separation agreement with Joliet City Manager David Hales is being negotiated. That's according to Joliet city officials. The City of Joliet signed Hales in November to a three-year contract paying $215,000 annually. Hales had been Bloomington's city manager since 2008
Mega Millions Jackpot Growing For Friday's Drawing
Do not be surprised by long lines at the gas station this week. The Illinois Lottery is expecting to see a lot of people buy tickets for Friday's Mega Millions drawing. No one won Tuesday's drawing, so the jackpot will be at least 548 million-dollars. Lotto officials say the lump-sum payout on that would be almost 310 million. Your chances of winning are also about one in 300 million.
New Poll Gives J.B. Pritzker 20 Point Lead
Another poll in Illinois' governor race is giving J.B. Pritzker a double digit lead. The latest Ipsos poll shows 50 percent of likely voters in the state would vote for Pritzker, while just 30 percent of likely voters say they'd choose Governor Rauner. Illinois' other candidates, Kash Jackson and Sam McCann, got a combined nine percent in the poll.
Athena Award Winner
This year's Athena award from the McLean County Chamber of Commerce goes to Deb Halperin, director of the university's Action Research Center at Illinois Wesleyan University. She was honored Wednesday night during the Leaders of Distinction reception at the Mariott in Normal
Illinois Ranked Last For State Finances
Illinois is at the bottom of another list when it comes to state finances. The Mercatus Center at George Mason University released its new state financial rankings yesterday and Illinois is 50th. Researchers judged the states on cash solvency, long-run solvency, budget solvency, service-level solvency and trust fund solvency. Mercatus ranked Nebraska as the best state in the nation.
Rivian to Debut its First Vehicles
You'll get your first glimpse at a Rivian vehicle made in Normal at the Los Angeles International Motors Show in late November and you'll be able to buy a Rivian in Normal in 2020 at it's factory store. That's according to RJ Scaringe, CEO of Rivian, during last night's Community Leaders Dinner presented by the Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Bloomington. The company now has about 65 employees in Normal.
Normal Police Want More Cooperation In Shooting Investigation
Police in Normal say they could use a little help in solving a weekend shooting that sent a 16-year-old to the hospital. Investigators say neighbors aren't offering any tips that can help them find the shooter. Normal Assistant Police Chief Eric Klingele says the victim is also being tight-lipped about who shot him. Klingele says anyone with any information about the shooting can call Crime Stoppers.
Bloomington Approves Business Regisration Fees and Boat Dock Requirements
The Bloomington city Council approved a couple of measures Monday night, the first was to make businesses register with the city and pay a one-time only fee of $50. The fees could generate more than $200,000 in this first year. In a unanimous vote, the council okayed the implementation of a new boat dock permitting program at Lake Bloomington to regulate construction standards. If you are looking to build a new dock, you'll have to pay $250 dollars plus an annual fee of $50 to maintain it.
Alligator Found In Lake Michigan
It's not a tornado full of sharks, but it is one of those headlines that will make you scratch your head. Waukegan Police say they found an alligator swimming in Lake Michigan. The gator had tape over its mouth, and was found just north of Waukegan Harbor yesterday. Rescuers aren't sure where the alligator came from, they took the gator to Wildlife Discovery Center in nearby Lake Forest.
Report On Canton Explosion Due Soon
City leaders in Canton could soon know all of the details about the 2016 explosion that leveled the city's Opera House. The Peoria Journal Star yesterday reported that the NTSB could issue its report on the explosion in the next few weeks. One person died in November of 2016 when a natural gas line exploded at the Opera House in downtown Canton. Canton Mayor Kent McDowell says a lot of people want to see the report, not to assign blame, but to answer any lingering questions.
eSports Tournament Coming to Twin Cities
Bloomington-Normal will play host to the Sixty-Six Games Esports Tournament on Jan. 12 and 13 at Grossinger Motors Arena. State Farm is the title sponsor.
Bloomington City Council to Consider Business Registration Fee
It could become a bit more expensive to do business in Bloomington. The Bloomington City Council tonight will consider creating a business registration program with a $50 fee. It doesn't stop there. The council will also consider increasing more than 100 fees for a variety of city-issued permits, annual licenses, inspections and services.
Over Two Inches of Rain and More on the Way
There were no reports of damage Sunday despite a late day tornado warning, but the National Weather Service in Lincoln say thunderstorms may continue off and on through Wednesday night. A little more that 2 and a third inches of rain fell on Bloomington received between 1 a.m. Sunday and 1 a.m. Monday. Enjoy it while you can. Monday's forecast calls for sunny conditions and a high of 85 before rain chances reappear.
Illinois Included In National Ground Beef Recall
There's another recall that will have people checking the freezer. The USDA yesterday announced that six-and-a-half million pounds of ground beef from JBS Tolleson in Arizona is being recalled for E. coli contamination. Illinois is one of the states covered by the recall. The USDA says 57 people in 16 states have reported being sick after eating the beef. The recalled beef has an establishment number "EST. 267" inside the USDA inspection mark.
McLean County Clerk's Debate
They traded accusations and campaign promises at last night's County Clerk's Debate at Heartland Community College. Republican County Clerk Kathy Michael and Democratic challenger Nikita Richards participated in the hourlong debate on public radio station WGLT which was sponsored by the League of Women's Voters. Michael talked about increased cybersecurity and accused Richards of "defamation" in the campaign. Richards talked about more resources and outreach to voters who she believes are underserved and disenfranchised. Both candidates are facing ethics complaints.
Taking "Potty" Shots at Pritzker
Republicans are contending Democrat J.B. Pritzker shouldn’t be elected Illinois governor because of this week's inspector general’s report that Pritzker avoided taxes by yanking toilets out of one of his mansions. Accompanied by a pair of toilets, Lt. Gov. Evelyn Sanguinetti, State Sen. Jason Barickman and Congressmen Darin LaHood held a joint news conference at the DoubleTree by Hilton hotel in Bloomington. They railed on Pritzker and his“scheme to defraud” Cook County of more than $330,000 in improper property tax reductions and refunds.
Toilets, Taxes, Quincy Veterans Home Takes Center Stage At Second Debate
The two major party candidates running for Illinois governor talked about toilets, taxes, and the new investigation into the deaths at the Quincy veterans home, but they didn't have many answers. Governor Bruce Rauner and Democrat J.B. Pritzker debated in Chicago last night. The two hammered each other over the scandals surrounding their campaigns, Pritzker's toilet scheme and Rauner's handling of the Legionnaires outbreak in Quincy. As for specifics as to what they'd do if elected, both stuck with their talking points and said nothing that voters hadn't heard before.
Aaron Schock Trial To Be Moved From January
Former west-central Illinois Congressman Aaron Schock won't go to trial in January. Schock's attorneys and federal prosecutors both agree they need more time to get ready for the case. Schock is accused of lying on Congressional and campaign finance forms, while living a lavish lifestyle on someone else's dime. Lawyers are due back in court for a status hearing tomorrow.
Cornbelters Choose a New League
Independent professional baseball is leaving Normal after nine seasons. Normal CornBelters team president Steve Malliet tells us the team will not play in the Frontier League, but will, instead, will join a college wood bat league for the 2019 season. The team will keep the CornBelters name and log and they will continue to play at the Corn Crib.
AARP Poll: Almost Half Of People Thought About Leaving Illinois
If you've thought about leaving Illinois, you're not alone. Illinois's AARP chapter yesterday released a poll that says 49 percent of voters over 25 have thought about leaving. Seventy-three percent of voters say they know someone who's talked about leaving. The poll also says 65 percent of voters want the state to pay its unpaid bills and fix its financial problems. About 60 percent of voters asked by pollsters say they'd support a change in Illinois' tax structure to make that happen.
Pritzker To Repay Cook County Property Tax Money
Illinois governor candidate J.B. Pritzker will repay more than 330-thousand-dollars in property tax breaks he received on one of his mansions in Chicago's Gold Coast. The billionaire announced the move yesterday following a county inspector general report claiming he took part in a scheme to defraud Cook County taxpayers. Pritzker received the refunds after his wife asked a contractor to remove the mansion's toilets in order to obtain a property tax reduction. Pritzker's campaign said he will repay the county by the end of the week.
Man Escapes Mobile Home Fire Safely
Fire damaged a mobile home in southwest Bloomington at 9 Isabelle Drive in Alexander Estateson Tuesday. The man who lives there was home at the time but got out without injury, firefighters said. His two children were not there at the time. The American Red Cross has been called in to assist the family.
Illinois Enforcing Online Sales Tax Law
It's going to cost you a little more to shop online. Illinois is one of several states that started collecting online sales taxes yesterday. The new taxes follow a Supreme Court decision from last year. Illinois will charge online shoppers six-and-a-quarter percent on purchases, just like in traditional stores. Many websites already charged the tax, but this new law will make sure the rest do as well.
LIHEAP Application Process Underway
Folks across Illinois who will need help in paying their heating bills this winter are being encouraged to apply for that help now. The Illinois Low Income Heating Assistance Program, better known as LIHEAP, is taking applications across the state. Local senior service and social services offices in each county will handle the paperwork. Applications are due by November 1st, and the first payments will come in December.
Ethics Complaints Against Michael, Richards Set to Proceed
An ethics complaint accusing County Clerk Kathy Michael of alleged misconduct will be forwarded to the state's attorney for review, according to a decision Monday by the McLean County Ethics Commission. The accusations allege Michael used a county-owned laptop computer for campaign activities and then intentionally damaged the computer to destroy evidence of alleged misconduct. Michael's case could be handled by a special prosecuter. Meanwhile, the City of Bloomington is following up on a request for an ethics hearing against Michael's Democratic opponent and city employee, Nikita Richards, for allegedly using a city-owned laptop computer for shopping and campaign activities. An outside attorney, John Redlingshafer, will investigate the complaints against Richards
Police Arrest Drunken ISU Student For Pointing Gun At Students
Illinois State University police arrested a student who was intoxicated and allegedly aimed a firearm at three other students early Sunday. It all took place at an apartment at 214 W. Willow St.. There were no injuries and the firearm did not discharge. Formal charges are pending.
Bloomington City Council to Hear Comprehensive Overhaul Plan for Zoning
Heads up, If you are a beekeeper or are raising chickens in the city of Bloomington. There are some newly proposed rules that are a part of hundreds of other changes in a comprehensive overhaul plan of Bloomington's zoning ordinance from the city's Planning Commission. The proposal will be presented at a special meeting of the City Council at 6 p.m. at City Hall tonight.
USDA: Illinois Likely Over-Issued Food Stamps
Federal regulators are warning the state of Illinois about the number of people in the state on food stamps. The USDA sent a letter to the Illinois Department of Human Services earlier this month, explaining a number of irregularities in how the state manages the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. The letter says Illinois looks to have over-issued food stamps. The USDA says there were 'systematic' concerns about how Illinois verified people enrolled in the program.
Unemployment Rate Falls In 13 Metro Areas
Jobless rates are going down in parts of the state. Preliminary data released yesterday shows unemployment rates decreased in 13 metropolitan areas from August 2017 to August 2018. Illinois businesses added jobs in ten metro areas, with the largest increase in Kankakee. Carbondale-Marion, Springfield and Bloomington lost jobs.
Rauner to Pantagraph: A Massive Auto Plant Would Vve Come to McLean Co, But...
A massive auto plant would have come to McLean County, but the state's burdensome business regulations stood in the way, Gov. Bruce Rauner said Thursday when he met with the Pantagraph's editorial board. Rauner said a $1.6 billion joint venture between Toyota and Mazda that will employ 4,000 workers in Huntsville, Ala., was bound for Central Illinois — but company officials didn't want to deal with rules that make employees at businesses with labor unions join the union.
Both Candidates for McLean County Clerk Have Ethics Complaints Against Them
In a press release via her Facebook page last night, incumbent McLean County Clerk Kathy Micheal, Republican, revealed she was informed that an Ethics Complaint has been filed against her. Several weeks ago--as first reported on Cities 92.9--a request for an Ethics Investigation against her opponent, Nikita Richards, a Democrat and a city of Bloomington employee, was made by a private citizen.
District 87 Passes Deficit Budget: $2.6 in the Red
The District 87 school board last night approved a 2018-19 budget that calls for a deficit of about $2.6 million in its operating funds. Officials say the trend of budget deficits is manageable for now, but changes in spending and/or revenue may have to be made in a few years if things don't improve.
Most Midwestern Gas Prices Higher
It's not your imagination, gas prices across most of the Midwest are higher this week. Triple-A says the average gallon of regular gas in Illinois costs two-dollars 93-cents per-gallon. That's higher than all of our neighbors, and higher than the national average of two-dollars 87-cents per-gallon. Those prices may be as high as they are because of slowdowns at several refineries across the region.
Shooting Update
Bloomington police continue to investigate a Tuesday morning shooting that left at least one person injured in the 300 block of South Western Avenue. The victim was treated ata local hospital and later released. Police continue to search for a suspect.
Weapons Charges Filed After Bloomington Standoff
Prosecutors in Bloomington are pushing ahead with weapons charges against a local man who they say held police at bay over the weekend for nearly five hours. The McLean County State's Attorney's office yesterday filed charges against Cody Powell for having a weapon and ammunition without a FOID card. Bloomington Police say Powell barricaded himself inside his west Bloomington home on Sunday.
Luke Bryan ISU Ag Scholarships
Country singer Luke Bryan recently honored his roots by establishing the Luke Bryan Farm Tour Scholarship at ISU, which provides support for students majoring in agriculture. Four students were awarded scholarship dollars from this gift. Bryan’s scholarship gift is part of the University’s $150 million comprehensive campaign, Redbirds Rising: The Campaign for Illinois State.
Frontier Airlines Start Flights From Bloomington-Normal
Flyers in central Illinois, you have another option. Frontier Airlines started their new flights from Bloomington-Normal to Denver yesterday. Frontier will start flights to Orlando next week. Central Illinois Regional Airport Executive Director Carl Olson says he hopes the new flights can reverse a six-year-long drop in passengers at the airport.
Early Voting Begins This Week In Illinois
Illinois is still six weeks away from election day, but voters will get to cast a ballot this week. The Illinois State Board of Elections says early voting begins Thursday. Voting by mail also starts that day. Voters can cast their ballot at the courthouse or election office, or specially designated temporary polls.
Bloomington City Council Votes to Increase Punishment for Chronic Property Code Violators
The Bloomigton City Council voted unanimously on an ordinance to impose stiffer fines on those who violate the city's property codes with chronic offenders to be subjected to more inspections. Chronic offenders will also pay the court costs and the minimum fines for each case.
Standoff Ends: Man Surrenders, Child Unharmed
A man surrendered to police and was arrested following a 5-hour standoff. The incident began at about noon Sunday when police say Cody Powell had been reported "threatening people in the area," When police arrived, Powell had barricaded himself inside the home with his son. As police rushed the front door, the child was let go and an officer quickly whisked him away from the home. Powell was seen shortly afterward leaving the home with officers, shirtless and in cuffs.
Clinton Teen Dies in ATV Accident
A Clinton High School student was killed in an ATV crash near Clinton Saturday.14-year-old Kloe Weiss, a freshman, died Saturday evening following an ATV crash near her home. The teenager was pronounced dead at the scene at 7:20 p.m. Saturday.
Lawsuit Accuses Five Lincoln Prison Workers Of Sexual Misconduct
A pair of federal lawsuits claims five workers at one of the prisons in Lincoln were all a part of a pattern of sexual misconduct. WAND TV broke the story on Friday. The lawsuits claim the workers forced or coerced female inmates at the Logan Correctional Facility into sexual relationships. They're all facing charges. Three of the workers have been fired or resigned, while two others are still working at the prison.
Rauner, Pritzker Spar At First Debate
Illinois voters' first look at the candidates for governor looked a lot like their campaign commercials. Governor Bruce Rauner and Democrat J.B. Pritzker spent most of the night at last night's first debate jabbing at one another. The two stuck mostly to their commercial talking points; taxes, spending, the governor's shortcomings and Pritzker's ties to Rod Blagojevich. The third party candidates, Kash Jackson and Sam McCann were there as well, but mostly blended in the background.
Lincoln Artifact Curator Out Amid Questions About Multi-Million Dollar Hat
The man in charge of Abraham Lincoln artifacts at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum is out of a job just days after questions about a multi-million dollar hat resurfaced. The museum yesterday said that Lincoln artifact curator James Cornelius was fired on Wednesday. He'd been on leave for months. Cornelius was named in a news report that said he told FBI agents who wanted to test a hat believed to be Abraham Lincoln's, to disguise themselves as reporters as not to tip anyone off at the museum.
ISU Announces McLean Co Scholarships
The McLean County Full Tuition Scholarship program was announced Thursday by Illinois State University President Larry Dietz during his annual State of the University address. The program will begin in fall 2019, awarding up to four years of free tuition to five students each year. The tuition waivers have a current value of about $50,000 over four years. The scholarships will be awarded based on the student's leadership, community service and civic engagement.
Two Semis on Fire SB I-39 Near Hudson
Two semi trucks caught fire this morning on southbound I-39 near the Hudson exit. One truck was reported to be in the ditch and the other is on the road. Witnesses tell us the fire started as an explosion. The McLean County Coroner's Office is on the scene. Traffic is being re-routed so that emergency crews can put out the fire and secure the scene.
Illinois State Police: Indiana Man Killed After Running On I-55
The Illinois State Police says an Indiana man is dead after running from the police in central Illinois. Troopers say Zachary Doyle of Hammond, Indiana died Monday night after he ran away from a traffic stop on I-55 near Lexington. Chenoa Police initially pulled Doyle over for an equipment infraction. No one is saying why he ran.
Green Top Grocery Co-op Needs $400k or Face Closure
Although weekly sales at Green Top Grocery co-op have increased by 30% since their turnaround plan began in April, officials say they need to raise $400,000 this fall or close. This fundraising effort is part of the store’s turnaround plan after what officials called a disappointing first year of business. This new campaign to raise $400,000 through owner loans runs through Nov. 12. You can be an owner with a one-time purchase of a $200 share. Ownership is not required to shop at the store.
McLean County Gov't to Cut Taxes, Restore Raises, Add Jobs
McLean County officials plan to slightly reduce the county's property tax rate while also adding 16 jobs and restoring raises for non-union employees under a budget proposal presented Tuesday to the County Board. The move, which would be approved this fall, comes a year after cutting jobs and services to fix a budget deficit.
A 27-year old man is dead after an accident near mile marker 180 on Southbound I-55 near Lexington shortly after 11 last night. The McLean County Coroner has not yet released his name. Details about the accident have also not been released. An autopsy is scheduled for today.
VenuWorks Delivers Report on Losses at Grossinger Motors Arena
VenuWorks, the company that manages Grossinger Motors Arena, reported their $665,099 loss last night to the Bloomington City Council. Grossinger Motor Arena Executive Director Lynn Cannon says said the arena fell short of their projections this year because the numbers they used were given to them by the city and not former managers. VenuWorks is hopeful that with the right numbers they can help the arena flourish.
For the complete report : http://www.cityblm.org/Home/ShowDocument?id=19928.
Town of Normal Defends Spending Though Nearly $94 Million in Debt
Town of Normal officials defend the growth a nearly $94 million debt load has brought the community. The Pantagraph reports Mayor Chris Koos as saying, "It's all about being proactive. Sometimes you miss opportunities if your only goal is to be debt-free" He added that "Most of the debt we've incurred has really driven economic development in the community, although we've done infrastructure debt as well," he said.
Area Red Cross Members Assisting Hurricane Victims
The American Red Cross has 43 people from central Illinois ready at evacuation shelters with food and supplies to assist those affected by hurricane Florence. Members say you can help with blood donations. If you can’t donate blood or want to help out another way, you can text the word “Florence,” to 90-999.
Cornbelt Energy Assisting in Hurricane Relief Efforts
Cornbelt Energy of Bloomington sent a group of 4 trucks and 8 linemen out early Thursday morning to wait out hurricane Florence at a staging area in Virginia today. After that, they will begin clearing the damage and helping to get power restored to the affected area.
Addressing State's Teacher Shortage
The Illinois State Board of Education will consider a seven-point proposal to address the teacher shortage in the state at its Oct. 17 meeting. An Illinois Association of Regional Superintendents of Schools survey found 60 percent of school districts reported trouble filling teaching positions and 75 percent had seen fewer qualified candidates than in previous years.
Bloomington Affordable Housing
The Bloomington Council voted to convert the old Bloomington High School building into housing units. The new complex will soon be made into over 50 units for seniors. Leaders say it will first be open to Bloomington residents and veterans 55 years and older. This is part of the city's comprehensive plan to give seniors on a fixed income, affordable housing. The project will cost the developers $17 million and the lease will be set for 10 years.
Twin Cities Has Nationally-Ranked Colleges
Illinois State University remains in the top 100 Best Colleges rankings by U.S. News and World Report at 91st among public national universities and number 171 overall. Illinois Wesleyan University's ranking is 72 this year.
Boys and Girls Club Gets Land for $1
The Bloomington-Normal Boys and Girls Club is about to expand. The Bloomington City Council voted to allow the club to purchase more than three acres inside Sunnyside Park for just one dollar. Leaders said the new space will allow them to build a brand new facility. Officials said they will now work towards creating a contract, which the council will then approve later.
Bloomington To Vote On Rental Assistance Program
The city of Bloomington could soon be helping a handful of senior citizens with their rent. The city's council is set to vote tonight on a nearly 230 thousand dollar program that will help turn Bloomington's old high school into apartments. Some of those apartments would be earmarked for four senior citizens for a decade. Bloomington City Manager Tim Gleason says the project will both help some seniors, and find a new use for the city's historic high school building.
Senator Durbin: Republicans Need To End Their Silence On Trump
Illinois' senior U.S. senator says it's time for Republicans to speak up about President Trump's behavior. Senator Dick Durbin was on NBC's Meet the Press yesterday, and said that it's unacceptable that Republicans are silent about what he calls the president's unpredictable, unprepared, unstable behavior. Durbin said that Republicans should be the first ones to speak up.
Governor Signs Harvest Emergency Order
Farmers across Illinois are getting a little help from the state in getting their crops out of the field. Governor Rauner last week signed a harvest emergency order that allows farmers to carry heavier weights to market. The order will allow farmers to move more corn or soybeans in a smaller amount of time. The order is in effect till the end of the year.
College to Career Goes Live Online
College-bound students and their families now can consult an online program to determine the post-graduate economics of attending school in Illinois. The site is called ILCollege2Career.com and allows students to gauge future earnings from areas of study at a variety of public and private institutions. Students may click on a variety of academic disciplines for an individual school to determine expected salaries, student debt load and more.
IWU E-Sports Ribbon Cutting
Illinois Wesleyan University’s newest sport team held their inaugural opening ceremonies Thursday. The new E-Sports team at Wesleyan cut the ribbon on their brand-new home arena. While this is the team's first year recruiting a varsity class, this is not just a club for buddies to get together and play games. Like most other team sports, members of the program practice four times per week and analyze various games types. The E-Sports team has rivals all over the Midwest. Members added that they looking forward to putting on their home uniforms and winning matches.
Two From Illinois Helping To Write New Farm Bill
Illinois will have a large say in what the new federal farm bill looks like. Two members of Congress from the state, Quad Cities Democrat Cheri Bustos and central Illinois Republican Rodney Davis, are a part of the committee that started work this week on a new package of farm subsidies and federal nutrition programs. Bustos says she hopes the compromise plan will be more agreeable to everyone in D.C.
Bloomington Voters To Decide Election Commission's Fate
Voters in Bloomington will get to decide if they need their own election office. A judge yesterday said a ballot question that would end the Bloomington Election Commission can stay on the November ballot. Bloomington is one of just a handful of cities in Illinois with its own election office. Republicans and Libertarians in Bloomington-Normal want to close the commission, and let the county's clerk manage elections in all of McLean County.
Justice Department Takes Schock Case Away From Central Illinois Prosecutors
A new set of federal prosecutors will handle the case against former Illinois Congressman Aaron Schock from here on out. The Justice Department yesterday removed a team of central Illinois prosecutors from the case. It's a rare move, but the latest in a series of twists in the case against the former Republican from Peoria. Earlier this month, the judge in the case was reassigned after emails showed that he communicated with prosecutors.
U Of I To Honor President Obama
The University of Illinois is honoring President Obama for ethics in government. The university yesterday announced plans to award the former president the Paul H. Douglas Award for Ethics in Government. The president will receive the honor next Friday. There will be a ceremony, and the former president will give a speech, but tickets will not be made available to the public.
State Farm Buys Naming Rights To Atlanta Hawks Arena
State Farm is adding its name to another arena, this time in Atlanta. The Bloomington-based insurance giant announced this week that it paid 175-million-dollars to turn the Philips Arena in Atlanta into the State Farm Arena. State Farm CEO Michael Tipsord said the naming rights will help State Farm build its brand. State Farm opened a hub in the Atlanta area a few years ago, and the company employs about seven thousand people there
Illinois Confirms First West Nile Death
A man in his 60s from LaSalle County is the first person to die from the West Nile virus in Illinois this year. The state's Department of Public Health confirmed the man's death yesterday. The state says, so far this year, 22 people have gotten sick from the virus. Last year 90 people got sick with West Nile; eight of them died.
U Of I Football Announces 15-Million-Dollar Gift
The University of Illinois says a new gift will help them return to glory on the football field. The school yesterday announced a 20-million-dollar gift from H.D. Smith Foundation, 15-million of which will go to upgrade the Fighting Illini Football Performance Center. U of I leaders say they will name the center the Henry Dale and Betty Smith Football Center in their honor.
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Governor Rauner Signs Free School Lunch Law
School kids across Illinois will no longer miss lunch because they can't pay. Governor Bruce Rauner yesterday signed a new law that requires schools to give kids a free lunch on days when they don't have money to buy the regular lunch. The law does allow schools to try and collect payment for school lunches, and if that fails, ask the state for an offset.
Governor Rauner Vetoes Pay Hike For New Teachers
New teachers in Illinois will have to settle for an average salary of just 39 thousand-dollars a year. Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner yesterday vetoed a plan that would have paid new teachers across the state 40 thousand-dollars a year. The governor said a state-mandated minimum pay schedule is not the best way to pay teachers in the state. Some of Illinois' smaller schools had said they feared the new requirement would put them in a tight spot.
State Farm Closings Could Help Bloomington-Normal
Florida's loss should be central Illinois' gain. State Farm Insurance yesterday said it will close an operating center in Jacksonville, Florida next year. A company spokesman said some of those jobs will end up in Bloomington-Normal, where State Farm's headquarters are located. But some of the jobs will also likely end up in new hubs in Texas, Georgia, and Arizona.
Connect Transit Gets Improvements
Connect Transit officials announced the "Better Bus Stops for Bloomington-Normal campaign" with a ribbon cutting ceremony early Thursday morning. They say that when it's completed, there will be 157 total stops with new shelters, benches, and ADA compliant landing pads over the next three years. This is all part of a 1.45M federal grant for connect transit that will be used to help purchase zero-emission battery electric buses and to install solar panels at the connect transit maintenance facility.
Treatment, Not Trial For Illinois Man Accused In Waffle House Shooting
The central Illinois man charged with killing four people at a Tennessee Waffle House isn't going to trial anytime soon. A judge in Nashville yesterday found Travis Reinking unfit for trial. The judge said he hopes that by getting Reinking treatment for schizophrenia, he will eventually be able to go to trial. Police say Reinking killed four people during a shooting back in April.
Bloomington Losing Its Sears Store In November
Another central Illinois city is losing another department store. Sears yesterday announced it is closing its Bloomington store. In all, Sears announced 46 closings across the country. Sears says its store in the Eastland Mall will close in November. The company isn't saying how many workers will lose their jobs.
State Admits To Billion-Dollar Budget Hole
The state of Illinois is quietly admitting that its balanced budget isn't balanced after all. The Rauner Administration this month acknowledged a one-point-two billion-dollar structural deficit in an offer to sell 920 million-dollars in state bonds. The deficit comes from hundreds of millions of dollars that the state 'borrowed' from itself, as well as budget predictions that rely on the sale of the Thompson Center in Chicago, and ignore an order to pay 400 million-dollars in promised raises to state employees.
Aaron Schock Wants Trial Moved To Peoria
In addition to a new judge, former Illinois congressman Aaron Schock wants a new courtroom. Schock's lawyers yesterday asked to move his corruption trial to Peoria. Federal prosecutors say Schock lied on Congressional and campaign spending accounts to fuel a lavish lifestyle. The request comes a few days after the court removed the Urbana-based judge who was set to hear Schock's case.
Mollie Tibbetts, Missing Iowa Student, Found Dead
The body of missing college student Mollie Tibbetts was found Tuesday, two sources told Fox News, bringing an end to a more than a month-long search that captured national headlines.
Details about where the body was located were not released. A law enforcement source told Fox News the body was located in Iowa.
Tibbetts, 20, was reported missing in mid-July after she didn't respond to messages from her boyfriend, Dalton Jack. On July 18, she was seen jogging around Brooklyn, Iowa around 7:30 p.m.
J.B. Pritzker: Governor Rauner's Plan Would Raise Property Taxes
The Democrat running for governor says his opponent's plan would raise property taxes. J.B. Pritzker told a crowd in Bloomington yesterday that Governor Rauner's proposal to have local schools and the state's universities pay their own pension costs would pass the cost on to local taxpayers. Pritzker says the price tag for the change would be in the billions of dollars.
New Texting While Driving Law
A new law signed by the governor now classifies first time texting while driving as a moving violation. This new law takes effect on July 1, 2019. Previously, a first time offense of texting while driving was considered a non-moving violation and any subsequent offense was a moving violation.
Local Food Pantry for College Students
The Normal First United Methodist Church is joining Illinois State University and Normal Township to create the first food pantry in Bloomington-Normal, exclusively for college students. National research indicates 40% of students on campus are dealing with a lack of food.
25-Year Old Woman Charged with Animal Abuse
Animal abuse charges have been filed against a Wapella woman in connection with a video that allegedly shows her abusing a dog. The Pantagraph reports 25-year old Ashlee Kemplin was formally charged Tuesday with abuse to an animal and is due in DeWitt County Circuit Court for an arraignment on Sept. 5. The charges come after an investigation by the DeWitt County Sheriff’s Department following the release of a video on social media of the woman allegedly abusing a husky.
Unit 5 to Fix Diversity Problem
Unit 5 has an under representation of minority teachers and leaders say this is a hurdle they're trying to get around. WMBD TV reports that during the school districts last meeting a local NAACP Chapter called them out for lack of diversity. Unit 5 says it has been working with local minority groups to find a solution. The district says it's reviewing their hiring process--a practice the NAACP Chapter says is one of the districts biggest issues.
Governor Rauner Promises A Million Dollars For Fairgrounds Coliseum
Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner looks to be the biggest donor yet to the Illinois State Fair's foundation. The governor yesterday said he's donating a million dollars to fix the State Fair Coliseum. The Coliseum has been closed for the past two years because of structural weaknesses. The governor says he's working with other donors to fix some of the other needs at the fairgrounds.
McLean County Democrats To Fight Signatures In Election Consolidation Drive
Democratic leaders in McLean County are getting ready to challenge the folks who want to combine the county's two election offices. Democratic chairman Eric Rankin yesterday said he thinks there are problems with signatures on the petition to consolidate Bloomington's election commission and the county's election office. Rankin says he thinks Democrats can get the question removed from the November ballot.
Trial Delayed for Rogers
The Sept. 10 trial date for Bart Rogers, a former member of the management team that supervised the city-owned arena, has been postponed until October. Rogers is accused of stealing public money during the time he served as general manager of the firm hired by the city to oversee what was then U.S. Cellular Coliseum. The Pantagraph reports In July, the state filed a new charge against Rogers accusing him of illegally transferring $15,000 in 2013 from a CIAM bank account to Illinois Pro Sports, a company in which he served as a managing partner.
New Report: Only 24 Percent Of Kindergarteners Ready For School
A new report says three-quarters of Illinois kindergarteners aren't ready to start the first grade. The Illinois State Board of Education yesterday released a report that says only 24 percent of young children are where they're supposed to be when it comes to social-emotional development, language and literacy, and math at the end of kindergarten. A State Board spokeswoman said the report shows that Illinois has a lot of work to do in getting kids ready.
Report: Downstate Illinois Gets More Than it Pays In Taxes
A new report says Chicago and the suburbs essentially pay for the rest of the state. The Paul Simon Public Policy Institute at Southern Illinois University released a report last week that takes a look at which parts of the state get more money from the state, and which parts pay more in taxes. The Institute says downstate Illinois gets anywhere from a dollar-24 to two dollars and 81-cents for every dollar they send to Springfield. Chicago gets 90 cents on the dollar, while folks in the collar counties get only 53 cents per every dollar they pay in taxes.
Illinois' Unpaid Bill Backlog Jumps Almost A Half-Billion Dollars
Illinois' list of past-due bills is getting bigger. Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza's office last week said the state's unpaid bill backlog jumped about a half-billion dollars last week. The comptroller's website says Illinois owes the people who do business with the state over eight billion-dollars.
New Law Allows Illinois Students To Take More Dual Credit Classes
One of Illinois' newest laws could help high school students in the state get a jump on a college degree. Governor Rauner signed a law on Friday to change the state's school code to allow students to take more dual credit classes. The old law limited how many dual credit courses kids could take. The new law says as long as the classes are taught by qualified teachers, high school students can take as many as they please.
State Fair Managers Correct Spelling Mistake On Butter Cow
There are a lot of people talking about the butter cow at the Illinois State Fair, but not because it's a beautiful sculpture. The artists who crafted the cow out of nearly 600 pounds of butter misspelled bicentennial on the cow's plaque. The double-N is in the wrong place. The fair's Dairy Building manager, Marla Behrends, says they've fixed the typo and are ready to welcome visitors to the fair through next weekend.
Ameren, Corn Belt Say Power Restored Near Bloomington
It was a blown fuse. Ameren officials say a pair of fuses in Bloomington failed yesterday and knocked out power to almost 18 hundred customers. Ameren and Corn Belt Energy said they both had customers in the dark yesterday afternoon. It took crews about a half hour to get most of the lights back on.
Illinois Election Managers: 76 Thousand Voters Hacked In 2016
The Illinois State Board of Elections says 76 thousand voters in the state had their information hacked back in 2016, not a half-million. ISBE Director Steve Sandvoss wrote Governor Rauner a letter last week saying that the FBI's July indictment of Russia hackers mentioned 500 thousand voters having their personal information accessed. But Sandvoss says the FBI assured him that Illinois had only 76 thousand exposures.
Unit 5 Finances and Your Property Taxes
McLean County Unit 5 is preparing to issue $16.5 million in bonds to help fund operating expenses, including additional staff and programs, over the next two years. According to the Pantagraph, a financial advisor informed the school board Wednesday that the bonds would add about $205 per year for two years to the average priced home in the district.
District 87 Moves Money to Stay Afloat
The tentative budget for 2018-19 reviewed by the District 87 school board on Wednesday night shows an operating deficit of nearly $2.6 million. Transfers from the working cash fund balance have been used to offset deficits. At the rate of transferring funds out of the working cash fund, the district has about three years left in that fund.
Skimmers Found At Central Illinois Gas Station
If you bought gas in Morton, Illinois, you may want to check your credit card statement. Morton Police yesterday said they found credit card skimmers at two Circle K gas stations in town. Morton Police say they don't know how long the skimmers were in place, or how many people were victimized.
Survey: Back To School Costs Top 500 Dollars
It's going to cost over 500 dollars to send kids back to school this year. The consulting firm Deloitte is out with a new survey that says parents will spend, on average, 510 dollars to send their kids back to school this year. That covers the cost of school supplies, clothes, and computers. In all, Deloitte's Liz Verrill says parents will spend 28 billion-dollars on back to school shopping this year.
Butler's Lawyers Seek Change of Venue in Coliseum Case
Could there be change of venue for one of defendants accused of stealing money from the city coliseum? Comments from city officials comparing John Y. Butler and his management firm, Central Illinois Arena Management, to a Soviet Gulag and to convicted embezzler Bernie Madoff are among the reasons cited in a motion filed Tuesday to move Butler's criminal trial away from McLean County.
Libertarian Candidate For Governor Could Be Jailed Over Child Support
The Libertarian candidate for governor has two weeks to make good on three-thousand dollars in child support or he faces jail time. A Lake County judge yesterday told candidate Kash Jackson, who's name is Grayson, that he's willing to wait a few weeks to see if Jackson's back child support comes through. But the judge also threatened to jail Jackson for contempt after a shouting match in the courtroom, where Jackson complained about unfair treatment by the judge.
Normal Approves COLA Increases For City Workers
Government workers in the town of Normal will soon see bigger paychecks. Town leaders last night approved a nearly two-and-a-quarter percent cost of living raise for 241 city hall workers. Cops and firefighters have their own raises coming as well. Normal's town manager says the 381 thousand-dollars for the raises is more than the town planned to spend.
BBC Coming To Peoria For Story On Fentanyl
Peoria is about to become the face of fentanyl in Illinois. A BBC crew is due in the city tomorrow to interview people for a story in the city's battle with the opioid drug. The Peoria Journal Star reported yesterday that Peoria recently saw its 40th overdose death of the year. The paper says producers also plan to interview managers at the Peoria Recovery Project to see how people are fighting their addictions.
State Workers Sue To Get Patronage Jobs Back
Eight former state of Illinois workers are suing to get their jobs back, despite a ruling from the state's inspector general that says they never should have been hired in the first place. The workers were all placed at their jobs by former Governor Rod Blagojevich. The state's Executive Inspector General ruled in 2014 that they were illegally hired, and Governor Rauner moved to fire them. The workers' lawyer, Don Craven, yesterday said the eight were fired essentially because they were Democrats.
Christensen Lawyers Defend Trump Meeting Info Request
Lawyers for the man accused of kidnapping a Chinese-born U of I scholar say they don't need all that much information from President Trump about the case. Brendt Christensen's lawyers on Friday told the federal judge hearing his case that they only want a confirmation as to whether the president spoke to Chinese leaders about the disappearance and death of Ying Ying Zhang. Christensen is facing the death penalty for her death last year.
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The Analysts Set Rowan Companies PLC (RDC) Price Target at $18.01
Июля 9, 2017
AQR Capital Management LLC raised its stake in Rowan Companies PLC by 19.5% in the first quarter. The stock rose 0.65% or $0.07 reaching $10.8. (NYSE:WMB) ended its day at $28.17 with the rising stream of 1.15% and its total traded volume was 5.99 million shares less than the average volume. Rowan Companies PLC (NYSE:RDC) has declined 16.50% since June 27, 2016 and is downtrending. It has underperformed by 43.62% the S&P500. The legal version of this news story can be read at https://www.themarketsdaily.com/2017/06/28/rowan-companies-plc-rdc-given-a-15-00-price-target-by-jefferies-group-llc-analysts-updated-updated-updated.html. Monitoring stock price activity relative to moving averages and the highs and lows for the past year might help with future stock price value assessment. Microsoft Corp now has $535.85 billion valuation. The YTD performance of the stock stands at -44.36 Percent.
As of quarter end Tower Research Capital LLC (trc) had disposed of 3,953 shares trimming its stake by 92.9%. It also reduced Ishares Tr (MBB) stake by 3,644 shares and now owns 333,462 shares. Steel Dynamics Inc (NASDAQ:STLD) was raised too.
Rowan Companies plc is a provider of offshore contract drilling services to the worldwide gas and oil industry. Therefore 20% are positive. Rowan Companies Inc. had 61 analyst reports since July 22, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel.
08/25/2016 - Rowan Companies plc had its " rating reiterated by analysts at Citigroup. Bank of America maintained the stock with "Underperform" rating in Monday, June 13 report. Intuitive Surgical, Inc. has a market cap of 34.65B and has seen an average daily volume of 322231 over the past three months. As per Wednesday, June 21, the company rating was downgraded by Seaport Global. They issued a "hold" rating for the company. The stock has "Hold" rating by Credit Suisse on Monday, April 24.
Investors sentiment increased to 0.97 in Q4 2016. Its up 0.04, from 0.93 in 2016Q3. It improved, as 36 investors sold RDC shares while 78 reduced holdings. The institutional investors in our partner's database now have: 139.24 million shares, up from 134.72 million shares in 2016Q3. Dimensional Fund Advsr Lp stated it has 10.14M shares. Corecommodity Management Llc, a Connecticut-based fund reported 52,198 shares.#img1#. The Return on Investment (ROI) ratio of Rowan Companies plc (RDC) is 6.2 percent.
Senior Vice President, Necaise Frankie Derek, sold 4,360 common shares of Rowan Companies plc (RDC) in the open market. First Quadrant Ltd Partnership Ca holds 1.41 million shares. Morgan Stanley upgraded the shares of RDC in report on Thursday, January 28 to "Equal-Weight" rating. Pacad Limited has 16,200 shares. D E Shaw stated it has 14,200 shares or 0% of all its holdings. Goldman Sachs Grp Incorporated Inc owns 2.61M shares or 0.01% of their USA portfolio.
Rowan Companies (NYSE:RDC) has grabbed attention from the analysts, when it saw a value decrease of -2.05% or -0.22 points in the last trading session to close at $10.51. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $0.98 earnings per share. State Board of Administration of Florida Retirement System now owns 227,191 shares of the oil and gas company's stock valued at $4,292,000 after buying an additional 1,669 shares during the period. Consensus earnings estimates are far from ideal, but they are watched by many investors and play an important role in measuring the appropriate valuation for a stock. The firm has "Sector Perform" rating given on Wednesday, September 14 by Howard Weil. FBR Capital has "Outperform" rating and $60 target. The company was maintained on Thursday, August 6 by Cowen & Co. On Friday, December 4 the stock rating was initiated by Jefferies with "Buy". The stock has gained 3.40%, reaching at $10.63 after hovering between $10.04 and $10.74.
Analysts await Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) to report earnings on July, 18. The price to current year EPS estimates from research analysts now stands at 39.78. (NYSE:WMB), stock is trading $32.69 above the 52-week high and has displayed a high EPS growth of -19.40% in last 5 years.
So the company beats the analysts estimate by $0.03/share showing a surprise of 37.5%. Edwards Lifesciences Corp (NYSE:EW) was raised too. Total Debt is 2.55 Billion. Shares for $207,339 were sold by Capossela Christopher C. The company has its outstanding shares of 389.18 million. Morfit G Mason sold $481.95M worth of stock.
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I. User Consent
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II. A Note About Children
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"Personal Data" means data that allows someone to identify or contact You, including, for example, Your name, address, telephone number, e-mail address, as well as any other non-public information about You that is associated with or linked to any of the foregoing data. "Anonymous Data" means data that is not associated with or linked to Your Personal Data; Anonymous Data does not, by itself, permit the identification of individual persons. We collect Personal Data and Anonymous Data, as described below.
V. Information You Provide To Us
We may collect Personal Data from You, such as Your first and last name, location, phone number, gender, e-mail and mailing addresses, professional title, company name, employment history, education history, personal summary, and password when You create an account to log in to Our network ("Account"). We retain information on Your behalf, such as files and messages that You store using Your Account.
If You provide Us feedback or contact us via e-mail, We will collect Your name and e-mail address, as well as any other content included in the e-mail, in order to send You a reply.
When You post content (text, images, photographs, messages, comments or any other kind of content that is not Your e-mail address) on Our Site, the information contained in Your posting will be stored on Our servers and other users will be able to see it, along with Your profile photo and any other information that You choose to make public on Your public profile page ("Profile"). The information that You provide in Your Profile will be visible to others, including anonymous visitors who are not users of Our Service.
When You post messages on the message boards of Our Site, the information contained in Your posting will be stored on Our servers and other users will be able to see it. When You participate in one of Our surveys, We may collect additional profile information. We also collect other types of Personal Data that You provide to Us voluntarily, such as Your operating system and version, product registration number, and other requested information if You contact Us via e-mail regarding support for the Site or Service. We may also collect Personal Data at other points on Our Site and Service that state that Personal Data is being collected.
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(a) Information Collected Via Technology
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VII Use Of Your Personal Data
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We often receive testimonials and comments from users who have had positive experiences with Our Service. We occasionally publish such Content. When We publish this Content, We may identify Our Users by their first and last name and may also indicate their home city. We obtain the User"s consent prior to posting his or her name along with the testimonial. We may post user feedback on the Site from time to time. We will share Your feedback with Your first name and last initial only. If We choose to post Your first and last name along with Your feedback, We will obtain Your consent prior to posting You name with Your feedback. If You make any comments on a blog or forum associated with Services Site, You should be aware that You have no reasonable expectation of privacy and that any Personal Data You submit there can be read, collected, or used by other users of these forums, and could be used to send You unsolicited messages. We are not responsible for the personally identifiable information You choose to submit in these blogs and forums.
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VIII Disclosure Of Your Personal Data
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(e) Social Networking Sites ("SNS")
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(f) Public Profile
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(g) Other Disclosures
Regardless of any choices You make regarding Your Personal Data (as described below), Commercialtravel.com may disclose Personal Data if it believes in good faith that such disclosure is necessary (a) in connection with any legal investigation; (b) to comply with relevant laws or to respond to subpoenas or warrants served on Commercialtravel.com; (c) to protect or defend the rights or property of Commercialtravel.com or users of the Site or Service; and/or (d) to investigate or assist in preventing any violation or potential violation of the law, this Privacy Policy, or Our Terms of Use.
IX Third Party Websites
Our Site may contain links to third party websites. When You click on a link to any other website or location, You will leave Our Site and go to another site, and another entity may collect Personal Data or Anonymous Data from You. We have no control over, do not review, and cannot be responsible for, these outside websites or their content. Please be aware that the terms of this Privacy Policy do not apply to these outside websites or content, or to any collection of Your Personal Data after You click on links to such outside websites. We encourage You to read the privacy policies of every website You visit. The links to third party websites or locations are for Your convenience and do not signify Our recommendation of such third parties or their products, content or websites.
X Your Choices Regarding Information
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Minnesota Conservatives
Optimism Is Cowardice -Spengler
Untouchable Ilhan Omar
As long as you remember that if you get involved in politics, you have to be very careful that your leader is for Allah. You don’t get involved in politics because it’s the American thing to do. You get involved in politics because politics are a weapon to use in the cause of Islam. —Siraj Wahhaj
Ilhan Omar, "a symbol of America’s failed immigration system if there ever was one, someone who hates this country coming here at public expense," as the indispensable Tucker Carlson recently described her, continues to make the worst possible sort of news. Jew hater? Check. America hater? Check. Hater of white people who built not only this country but Western Civilization and without whom she'd still be in a refugee camp in Kenya? Double check.
Islamofascist supremacist? Uber check, because that identity is her raison d'état.
To miss this last bit is to miss the real Ilhan Omar entirely.
I'm the guy who unearthed her "Israel has hypnotized the world" tweet. She didn't appreciate her true views being made known, literally worldwide. (I'm bad at this game or else I would have monetized it, something Turning Point, USA would not have failed to do if they had come across the tweet. I can see Alyssa Ahlgren modeling tee shirts with it even now to be sold to Boomers)
In response to bringing her tweet to light, Omar called me a "hateful, sad man." Or a "sad, hateful man." Who can recall, it's Twitter. You get the drift and I put one of those iterations in my Twitter bio with relish.
My name was caught up in the firestorm of attention to this tweet so it was probably inevitable that I would get an inquiry from corporate media and indeed I did, although the source was surprising. Last November, I received an DM on Twitter (my DMs are open because fear is paralysis) from a reporter with Deutsche Welle, one of the world's premiere corporate news reporting organizations. German, in case Deutsche didn't register with you.
Said one Tessa Walther, in the Washington, D.C. bureau, to me: "I am working on a story about Ilhan Omar. I would like to talk to you about what she called you. Would you have time for a short statement?" Her contact information followed but would never be republished here.
Do you see what's going on? Ilhan Omar reveals her true colors but I'm somehow going to be the story because of what she called me? My reaction to her name calling is either the story or somehow fits into it? I don't think so. I'm already on a list of Wrong Thinkers as generated by the Minnesota chapter of that terrorist linked, Hamas front group known as CAIR.
I didn't respond and Tessa Walther's "story" never ran. Believe me, I've searched for any story by this reporter on the Islamist Barbie Doll.™ Nothing comes up in any search.
The obvious point is to never, as in ever, talk to the media.
I'm not interested here in reciting the litany of transgressions by Omar because they accrue weekly. It's who she is, who her male handlers are. If you think Ilhan Omar has any moral agency than you don't understand Islam, especially as it tries to infect America as it has, to a distressingly successful degree, in Europe. See Douglas Murray's "The Strange Death of Europe."
The world's most famous and accomplished Somali woman is Ayaan Hirsi Ali and Minnesota media have a blackout on the woman. Why is that?
Omar is tight friends with the rancid Linda Sarsour, who publicly urges Muslims not to assimilate and to obey only "Allah's" law, in other words, sharia. These Islamofascist haters of America are neither shy nor subtle. Again, you won't read a single story about Sarsour in Minnesota media. If you object, you'll be called a bigot. I should know.
But the secret to being called names is, once you let them bounce off you, the name callers have no power. None. It's terrifying to them and it's only because too many of us are cowed by name calling that they have the cultural power they do.
Stop caring about what your political and cultural enemies think of you. Get off the sidelines because the civil war you didn't ask for is upon us.
I haven't blogged since December 3, 2018, after I quit Alpha News, where I had been solicited to write based upon the blog you're reading now. Thank you, Cole Mathisen. I enjoyed my eighteen months there because I made people uncomfortable by writing about uncomfortable topics. Minnesotans are deeply dishonest, something I'll never understand even while they preen about how great a state this is. Me? I once wrote "Does Minnesota Suck?"
I had kept my then editor in chief Christine Bauman informed about my impending departure because the direction the platform was taking concerned me: a People's magazine of politics? (honk), or more articles on Joe Mauer (what?), or stories no longer than 300 words (was the target audience retarded or suffering from ADD?), per owner Bob Cummins and his side kick. Alpha News, unfortunately, is now mostly a platform for useless Boomer Bait, written by perky female millennials devoid of intellectual gravitas or seriousness. "Bartender, a round of pocket Constitutions for all my friends!"
I was in Mother India at the time I quit, Varanasi specifically, Hinduism's holiest city (you know, where the dead bodies are cremated in the open). Ich bin Hindu nationalist.
After texting, I sent Christine my resignation email and went for a walk in the early morning light along the Ganges, smoking a Marlboro red and looking for my favorite chai walla.
I'm not sure my anti-smoking friend Dario Anselmo will ever understand the evanescence.
So we're left with Ilhan Omar and a system that imports low IQ people who hate us into our own country. Did you know that Somalis in Minnesota get (at least) 120 million dollars in welfare every year? Probably not because I only learned of this figure from Sen. Tom Cotton two years ago when he was the speaker at the annual dinner for the Center of the American Boomer™. Except for me, no one reported on this. Not John Hinderaker. Not Scott Johnson. And they were both there. Draw your own conclusions.
Have you heard of the term "controlled opposition?" You should because you live in it. And you fall for it: the Freedom Club, Rough Riders, the Center of the American Experiment. All useless because they won't confront demographic replacement. More or less, they're in it for the money, yours. Occam's razor and all that.
I cringe at the demands for Omar to be thrown off the House Foreign Affairs Committee. Sign this petition to stop her (insert various offenses here). The usual nonsense from people who, bless them, think we live in normal political times. We don't. None of this will happen.
The poison that is Ilahn Omar is here to stay. Look for the usual suspects to promote her cause, especially secular Jews, weirdly enough. They hope to be eaten last but it hasn't worked out so well for them in Europe. Think Malmo, Sweden, think Birmingham, England. Hell, think Western Europe generally. They're undaunted but you should be as well. Especially if you're white.
Ilhan Omar is untouchable, despite any crimes she has committed or how much she hates America or the white people who created it and modernity itself. She's jealous, really. What has Somali culture given the world? Not much and nothing good, which is why they fail wherever they have been forcefully injected into any modern country. The national average IQ in Somalia is 68. Google it.
You know it, I know it, we all know it. But why is that? How to account for such things, how we have gotten here? How has the greatest country on earth been flooded with those who are not worthy to be here and seek to destroy us from within?
The "Cathedral" is the short answer. I tried to explain that concept when I guest hosted for my friend Sue Jeffers last weekend. Mencius Moldbug, a pen name for Curtis Yarvin, came up with the idea. He says:
"The great power center . . . . is the Cathedral. The Cathedral has two parts: the accredited universities and the established press. The universities formulate public policy. The press guides public opinion. In other words, the universities make decisions, for which the press manufactures consent. It’s as simple as a punch in the mouth."
You'll notice that democracy and the quaint notion of self governance nowhere appear in this definition and for good reason. The Cathedral is above us, all around us, we exist within it. Moldbug goes on:
"Today’s Cathedral is not a personality cult. It is not a political party. It is something far more elegant and evolved. It is not even an organization in the conventional, hierarchical sense of the word—it has no Leader, no Central Committee, no nothing. It is a true peer-to-peer network, which makes it extraordinarily resilient. To even understand why it is so unanimous, why Harvard always agrees with Yale which is always on the same page as Berkeley which never picks any sort of a fight with the New York Times, except of course to argue that it is not progressive enough, takes quite a bit of thinking."
You can listen to the first hour of my show here and the second hour here. And you should.
Tumors on the body politic like Ilhan Omar are part of a design to "fundamentally transform" America as founded into a more or less Third World basket case. Think Brazil North. Islam has no place in Western Civilization and none in America. Don't let anyone bully you out of that realization. Ayaan Hirsi Ali has repeatedly said that Islam attacks us through the soft underbelly of democracies, its religious freedoms.
Consequently, you simply aren't up to speed if you think the normal checks on conduct will apply to the Cathedral's favorite pets. Just the opposite: they are cosseted, flattered, held out as manifestly better than you and are the subject of puff pieces that are intended to force you to look away from the damaging consequences of importing a totalitarian ideology wrapped in the guise of religion.
This is why, in part, Minnesotans get stories like "Little Abdi, not your white child, may get the USA to Mars." Or fawning coverage over a woman dressed to repress on Sports Illustrated. It's called Clown World and by their honks ye shall know it.
It's also why criminal activity by Somali youth in Minnesota is rarely covered or, if forced to, given the once over lightly treatment. Somali gangs in the Twin Cities? They're thriving but you wouldn't know it from local media coverage. Only Crime Watch Minneapolis, on Facebook and on Twitter, covers crime like it should be, regardless of who is committing it.
Ilhan Omar being untouchable is proof positive that you're losing your country. We haven't lost it entirely yet but it surely hangs in the balance. Stop pretending the usual blandishments will work because they won't. The Cathedral has seen to this.
Posted by John Hugh Gilmore at 10:13 AM
Labels: Alpha News, Ayaan Hirsi Ali, CAIR, Crime Watch Minneapolis, Douglas Murray, Ilhan Omar, Islam, Islamism, Moldbug, the Cathedral, Tom Cotton
Somalis, Minnesota & The Cathedral
John Hugh Gilmore
Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota, United States
John Gilmore is the co-author of "Bachmannistan: Behind the Lines." He lives in St. Paul and is active in local, state and national conservative causes.
Find me on Facebook and at my other blog, Frauds, Crooks and Criminals
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Contest Update
Hey all! Been slammed on the game most of the day and have only had time to go thru about 25% of the submissions. Calling it a nite as I'm gonna go do NYE with the family. So- alas:
BAD NEWS: Contest won't be decided tonite. I'll post results tomorrow or worst case Monday.
GOOD NEWS: Holy cow there is some AMAZING stuff ya'll are sending in and hell- since I'm running late- if anyone out there missed the deadline, go ahead and as long as I get it by tomorrow around 3pm California time, you're in!
MORE GOOD NEWS: There's just too much good stuff to give away one prize! The grand prize winner still gets all I promised but I'm prob gonna hand out at least 1-2 other runner up prizes cause there's just some amazing stuff ya'll are sending in!
Sorry I'm running behind on this- my apologies- just not enough hours in the day :(...but I'll get it done in the next day or so, I promise!
Ok- gotta get the night rolling!
Have a safe, happy, and fun as hell NEW YEARS! HAPPY 2012 YA'LL!
Bottom the Bottom, to the "Top of the Pops"
I won't lie: nice as hell to see our baby making some waves and gaining some interest! Shit won't last- it never does- so you gotta enjoy it while it's here! Thanks internet for kicking Twisted Metal up towards the top! Ya'll rock!
The Final Days Of Twisted Metal Part I
My Top 3 Games Of The Year
Hey! IGN posted this piece featuring me and other game developers wherein we gab about our fave titles of the year. Check it out, if you are so inclined!
Talk soon-
Posted by da criminal at 10:20 AM 1 comment:
SINGLE PLAYER DETAILS FOR MEGA MIXER
This will make sense if you go here and read my response to a poster who calls himself megamixer.
1- That's fair. I'm the same: unless I get the details I want, why would a game maker (or a maker of ANY product) expect my cash? I'm with you on that. As for the single player, specific details will hit in the new year.
2- Since you bothered to write, let me try to shed a little light on the campaign game (1p and split screen co-op). First off, it's the most varied Twisted campaign we've ever done. It's not just the rinse/repeat death match over and over of the old games. BUT it's not a mission based GTA style game, either. So don't buy the new TM expecting some sort of BATMAN:ARKHAM CITY story mode, cause the game's not that.
3. Game has three characters (Tooth; Grimm; Dollface). Each character has an opening, mid, and end movie. In between the movies, each character has 6 unique events spread across 8 levels. The last of the events is a totally unique boss, designed specifically for that character/chapter.
4. Each event is still very much tied into the core idea of vehicle combat. But the individual events/goals are more varied. For example:
*we've thrown some combat races in there (i.e. Calypso has strapped bombs to every vehicle...you must race the other cars to reach the detonation gate that arms the bombs and then be the first vehicle back at the starting line that hits the detonator pad that blows up all the other vehicles in the race....and the LAST race ((there are three of them)) has the detonator pad inside a moving semi truck that's racing down the freeway so things get nuts!)
* Two of the races force you to race thru gates that make up the course. You can bypass these gates for sure, but miss too many and your bomb goes off and you die. The harder the difficulty setting, the fewer the gates you can miss.
*We have modes that contain armed-for-bear semi trucks that can take you our fast and that spawn enemies out the back. These guys don't appear on radar so you need to track them and always have a sense of where they are because every 45 seconds or so a new enemy is dropped out the back of their trailer and onto the battlefield so you gotta hunt those semis down and take them out before they spawn so many vehicles that the event becomes impossible to beat.
*We have traditional deathmatch levels that you must fight INSIDE these electric cages that move around the level, forcing the fight to various areas of the map. Some of the cage configurations are big, some are super small and tense. And you can only be outside the cage for 30 seconds before your health begins to drain when you are outside the cage. So you have to manage your grace period carefully (leaving the cage at the opportune moments to grab weapons or use the 100% full health regen semi from Calypso industries, etc).
*Straight up traditional 'kill all enemies in the level to advance' levels.
* Endurance battles where enemies never stop spawning but you must take out 8 or 10 or 12 to win the event.
...so stuff like that. We feel it keeps the campaign unique and fresh while still staying true to the franchise (i.e. again, it's not turned into a mission based single player game).
* Once you finish an event, you can replay it at any time to earn medals (different from trophies). Earn all gold medals to get skins and other elements. Beating the game on HARD gives you the LASER PISTOL side arm. Getting ALL GOLD on TWISTED mode (the hardest mode) allows you to unlock WARTHOG. Both of these items (a side arm and a full on vehicle) can only be earned in campaign mode. So if you see someone online with either, you know they are pretty elite players!
Again, more details to come in the new year, but that should give you an idea of where we are headed.
5- I was going to say don't call me Jaffeyboy. But hell, you walk around head held high calling yourself 'megamixer' which means you probably would not understand why you calling me Jaffeyboy comes off as disrespectful and annoying :).
Happy Holidays Metal Heads!
Hey- heading out with the family in a few to see TinTin! But I wanted to wish you all a Merry Christmas and/or Happy Chanukah and/or just general Happy Holidays! Thanks for all the support of Eat Sleep Play, Twisted Metal, and me personally over the years! And thanks as always for coming to the blog!
Oh, before I go, check this out:
This is a hallway in my house. And as you can see, I got a bunch of Twisted Metal PS3 swag and now that game production is winding down, I have some time to get this stuff out to the true TM fans. Some folks have already been promised stuff and me and Q (my faithful and super kick ass assistant) will start getting that out to ya'll starting next week. If you have met me at a show (PAX, Comic Con,etc.) I THINK I still have all your info but please- if you read this- remind me in the comments where we met and what I promised you and- assuming I don't think you're full of shite :)- then we will send your stuff on its way!
To the rest of ya, here's the deal: as we race towards the Twisted Metal February 14th launch day I wanna start making sure this stuff gets out to the true fans of the series. But since it's so limited-and since I love games-I ain't just GIVING it out...I'm gonna make you play for it! :)
Yeah, yeah, contests and the like! So here's the first one for those who are into such tomfoolery.
TWISTED CONTEST #1: SHOW YOUR TWISTED SPIRIT
So all week long I've been getting packages at the house for Christmas. I saw this on the front porch this morning and assumed it was another of the many Phineas and Ferb or Monster High toys I had ordered for to put under the tree for the kids. But low and behold, check out what was inside:
Oh HELL yeah! A whole box full of the brand new TM shirts! Now these are shirts that I THINK will eventually be sold in stores! But right now- if you win this contest- you can get one for free! And well before they hit retail!
Here's a better shot:
Snazzy, eh? I really like it! Only glances at it for a sec but I THINK that's the front of the shit and the back is all black.
...but that ain't all! Cause it's the holiday season- and cause this is the very first TM GIVEAWAY CONTEST, I'm gonna throw in even more. If you win this contest, you get one of the shirts above plus you'll get this stuff too:
Click to make bigger!
That there is a still in the package Sweet Tooth action figure and one of the fully assembled cardboard Tooth trucks that you may have seen over the last few months at various stores (Gamestop, Best Buy, etc.)
About the truck: there's a spring I THINK that lets you attach the head to the rooftop so it bobbles and such but I lost mine (or my kids did) so that's why the head in the pic is sitting in front (cause it's a pic of the one I have sitting in my office). If you win the thing, you'll get a brand new one in an unopened box. It'll SHOULD contain the disassembled truck, the cardboard head and guns, the spring (again, I THINK there's a spring), and instructions for how to put it together.
Ok so here's the details:
THE RULES PART I: Send in SOMETHING to show your TM love/passion/fandom. But it's gotta be something you made or had someone make for you. Cos play, fan art, a video (no more than 1-2 min) with you doing some TM poetry or some such shit or hell, just telling us why you love/like the series. Anything really, long as it's legal and follows these rules :)...
THE RULES PART II: Entries due by 9am Pacific Time on Dec 31st. At midnight California time- aka NEW YEAR'S EVE- I'll announce the winner (be it on this blog or via my twitter if I'm not at home...still don't know NYE plans yet...but the twitter feed is on the top upper right of the blog so you can still find it there if you don't subscribe to tha twitter)...The winner is totally up to me and I may or may not explain my logic/reasoning for why I chose the winner. But hell, I'm sure I will explain it. Hell, I will probably comment on this very blog about any and all submissions as well :)...
THE RULES PART III: ANYTHING you send in I can use however I like. Meaning I can post it on this blog and hell, if Sony's ok with it, when the TM blog launches in a few weeks, I may put it up there as well. If you are not ok with that, please don't send stuff in. There will be other contests that may be more to your liking once the new year starts.
THE RULES PART IV: Please do not send me ideas or fan faction or ANYTHING with your own ideas for NEW stuff (i.e. no new characters or vehicles or levels or anything like that). I don't want to see your ideas and legally I am not allowed to. If it seems people are not getting this concept (i.e. I AM getting submissions with new, original ideas) I'll have to stop this contests cause it just opens up way too many potential problems.
THE RULES PART V: You don't have to make something brand new. Sending in older TM stuff is fine but I'm only human and if I've seen it before- even if I loved it at the time- it's prob lost some of its 'first time seen' power so it may not resonate as strong for me. Just so ya know...
THE RULES PART VI: I'm gonna post everything on the blog that I get sent for this contest. So I MAY have people vote for the best instead of me making the choice. OR I may give out the above described prize set to the one I dig most and then sent a tee-shirt (or maybe an identical prize set, not sure yet) to the one that gets the most votes...not sure yet. So just be aware.
Ok- so I THINK that's all the rules! Any questions, fire away in the comments.
Oh, I forgot! I made you some cookies! Here:
Ok, not really. Those are mine. And I already ate them. :) Me and the kids made and decorated cookies last nite and I took a pic of the ones I made and I figured I'd post it! :) Yeah, the upper left one started off as Spidey but whatever...still tasted good :)...
Ok- off to TinTin! Talk soon- and again, have a fantastic, fun as hell, and VERY SAFE Holiday! Talk sometime next week I'm sure!
ps. be sure to check the PS BLOG next week sometime (I THINK Wednesday?) for a special surprise announcement that I'm sure will make old school Twisted fans happy! And no- this is not the 'big surprise' I was talking about that we'll drop sometime soon in the new year. Next week's announcement is more of a nice 'thanks' that Sony put together for the harder core, old school TM fans. Check it out!
Wow! Kratos has been Simpsonized!
Saw this on TV about a month ago, been meaning to post it.
Man, how damn cool is THAT?!?
Regarding What Makes A Great Video Game Box
Posted this over on NEOGAF, figure I'd share it here as well. Overall, the response to our new TM box has been super positive (so thanks for that- very relieved!) but some folks were saying they still liked the TM:B box the best. So here is what I wrote:
Regarding the TM BLACK box: I really love that box art as well but it really taught me a great lesson which is this: in the 60 dollar (i.e. expensive) retail space, box art first and foremost needs to be functional. It can- and should- be evocative and artistic, but more importantly- IF it is to do its job and act as another salesperson for the title- the box needs to catch the eye while explaining- to SOME degree- the experience inside the box that we are asking people to give us 60 bucks for.
The folks inclined to be attracted to a box because it's mostly/only unique or clever or artistic TEND to be a lot of the same folks who read the game sites and already know if they want the game to begin with. The box is really there to catch the eye and mind of folks who've never heard of your title or who have heard of it but are not sold just yet.
So yeah, I loved the TMB box but TMB was also the worst selling TM game in history (other than Small Brawl). And it was released for the #1 console system at the time. Yeah, you could argue the M rating is what did it in and you could argue that POSSIBLY- except among the core fans of the niche genre- that car combat as a genre was on the wane. And those things may have been- and may still be- true. But I have to think the box art- cool as it was- didn't do us any sales favors.
Another great example is the Resistance 3 box art. I think it's a wonderful image and a fantastic artistic box but I think- as a sales tool- it's a pretty terrible box front. I think the new Saint's Row is a FANTASTIC game that has a GREAT, iconic box front but I don't think it serves the game as a sales tool.
Ok ya'll- off to start the day! Talk soon!
Posted by da criminal at 9:45 AM 7 comments:
TWISTED METAL- THE BOX!
Twitter follower @RavensForLife1 let me know that Gamestop's just put our box art up on their site! So hell, since it's already out there, I figured I'd share a bigger version of it with you guys :)...
So then here ya go...our box! :)
Not 100% final. I think they are gonna add a copter on the front, adjust the hair a bit. But I'd say the front is about 95% locked.
So tell me: what do you think? Like it? Love it? Hate it? How does it rank against other TM boxes?
So hey, let's look at some back options, yeah?
So on the back of the box, the team is still trying to figure out which of these to go with. Clearly some of the text is wrong, missing info (i.e. local play is 1-4 players, not just a single player,developer logo :),etc)...but given the box back is around 80% locked, I figured I'd share that too :)...
REAR OPTION A:
REAR OPTION B:
REAR OPTION C:
REAR OPTION D:
REAR OPTION E:
Any thoughts on the back of the box? Preferences? I put a poll up on the upper right of the blog; I would appreciate it if you could vote for your fave box back if you have a preference (and have the time). Real curious to see which back of the box people are digging most!
Posted by da criminal at 5:35 PM 126 comments:
Racists Pricks Give To Charity
Matt Leone Left A Note On The Door*
If you’ve not read Matt’s reply to my blog post from the weekend re ‘is it ok for developers to lie to the press’, please read that first if you don't mind? Thanks! Here ya go!
Ok, so slammed with work and no time to edit so bear with the ramble and repetition please?- THX!
Ok, so here's my replay to 1up.com's Matt Leone:
Matt, hey.
You and I don’t know each other that well. We’ve chatted over the years here and there and I’ve always enjoyed those conversations and your work in general. Just wanted to take a sec to reply to your reply to me :).
I see a big difference between holding back information and lying about it. And if someone asks you a question that you don't want to answer or can't for whatever reason, there's always a way to answer the question without lying.
As I said in my earlier post, I’m a fan of genuine, honest, great journalism and have huge respect for folks like Christiane Amanpour (yes, I had to look up how to spell it), Diane Sawyer, and- after watching Page One (the amazing documentary about the New York Times) I recently discovered the great David Carr and have been going through and loving his stories on the NYT website. On the entertainment side- be it games or music or movies- I think there are some fine journalists/writers in that neck of the woods, as well. And if I may add: I still read an honest to goodness paper newspaper almost every Sunday and devour all kinds of news on tv and the net during the week (from politics to foreign affairs to entertainment to gossip). I’m a news junkie, for sure.
I say all of this so you understand my respect for your profession as well as understand that I come at this discussion as both someone who gets reported on from time to time but also as a voracious consumer and fan of the products that journalists create. And because of that, I 100% agree with you- in principal- with the idea that- as a reader- I want all the facts I can get and I do not want a subject to lie to a reporter because in doing so they are lying to me (a reader).
I also get that in the specific world that you report on- since only very rarely are there genuine news stories worth investigating and since most of your readers have shown again and again that they’d rather have previews and fluffier pieces vs. hard hitting news- that you guys sometimes have it tough. On one hand, you don't want to piss off the folks you report on because that means you may run the risk of being denied the info that your audience desires. On the other hand, even if you risk job security to bring your readers a true glimpse of the shady underbelly of the game making biz- on such rare occasions such an underbelly actually exists- you run the risk of 95% of your readership ignoring your story in favor of something much easier and safer to write about.
NOTE: As an aside- I have only rarely partaken in any sort of ‘boycot outlet X’, fyi. And I would be embarrassed and hurt if anyone associated with the games we work on made this a common practice/threat. And I never would shut out the media- upon which our industry greatly depends- for things like asking hard questions and giving out poor reviews. That would be stupid of me and disrespectful of you and your readers. The only time I boycott reporters are when they’ve clearly, intentionally grossly taken my interviews way out of context (in a hurtful or mean way to either me or the teams with which I work).
In fact, in you look at my history and posts and rants from the time I started doing interviews and blogging, you will find me often pushing the game media to push us game makers more and call us out on our bullshit. You will find posts and tweets with me begging game reviewers to not be so easily be swayed by games that wrap themselves in artistic, ‘meaningful’ trappings derived from other successful mediums and thus promise that the game in question- simply because it wears the costumes of importance and meaning-is also meaningful and relevant itself. In short, I think for this amazing medium to thrive and grow and become all it can be (which is so much more than it currently is) we NEED the demanders of truth (aka you guys) to PUSH BACK and CALL US OUT when we are doing our ‘we’ve arrived/we are important’ touchdown dances but have actually not earned them. I’m actually disappointed and frustrated that while we are doing these dances, you guys- way more often than you should- are cheering us on and gushing from the sidelines.**
All this is a long way of saying: As a fan of the games medium and a fan of journalism in general, I don’t want any journalist lied to. And in an ideal world, no journalist ever would be.
However, when it comes to reporting on video games, this is not an ideal world.
This is a world in which for years my interviews have been taken out of context in order to generate a click heavy headline. Granted, the big sites have gotten much, much better about this but they have also been- and occasionally still are- guilty of this. And I do get it and I hate it but it’s the cost of doing business. I understand that a sexy headline that is ‘true enough’ is better business than a dry headline that clearly states what the story and interview behind the click is really about. Just like sometimes it’s better business for us to lie about what we are working on in order to generate a bigger 1st impression among gamers- which is a great building foundation to generating the all important hype. Our hype, your click- perhaps we both sell our souls just a little bit so we can keep doing the work we so love.
This is a world where no matter how honest I am (and I feel I am more honest than a lot of folks when it comes to interviews…hell, at least I’m honest about being dishonest! How often does THAT happen!?! :)...) and no matter how many virtual pages I fill explaining my position, hundreds of comments will sometimes be generated from readers who have done nothing more than read the sensationalist headline.
This is a world where 90%+ of the comments generated from this story (on your 1up blog, on my blog, on Neogaf, on the recent Kotaku story) have all agreed with my stance that ‘no comment’- in this day and age- equals ‘yes’.
Someone pointed out that Blizzard says ‘no comment’ all the time, which means-for them- people can actually take ‘no comment’ as ‘no comment’. That’s a disciplined tact for sure and a hell of an admirable one. However, for me, ‘no comment’ doesn’t work as an answer when a genuine answer- that I can give without doing any damage to our game or the teams- will do.
I love letting players peek behind the scenes whenever I can. Not the ‘happy, nerf gun battles at 3am, riding scooters around the office, we’re all just friends all the time, every single person on the team has equal say when it comes to deciding what goes in the game and we vote on everything from what the story is to what color the main character’s shirt will be’ behind the scenes kind of thing (I imagine that is true for some devs, but I can tell you, I sure as heck have never experienced that). So I want gamers to get a peek behind what I consider the REAL curtain.
I grew up bamboozled by the Hollywood PR machine and vowed- in my own small way- that whenever I was fortunate enough to have the spotlight aimed upon me, I would offer fans of our work a true look behind the curtain. I’ve always wanted gamers to know that making games is wonderfully rewarding and amazing fun, but it’s also HARD ASS WORK and it’s stressful and there are fights and battles with teammates (fights that you lose at times and it fucking hurts to lose) and families get torn apart and physical health sacrificed because of all the hours we put in. I want to share the great, amazing times and fun times, but the hard stuff too. I’ve always wanted to share the truth of the journey. And I do it- I guess- because I would never want to do to a fan of games what the Hollywood PR machine did to me (as a fan of movies).
So when you say ‘no comment’ or other terms will do, I take issue because in truth, while there are better terms than ‘no comment’, we live in a world where ANYTHING other than shutting the question/issue down with a firm ‘no’ will result in sensationalized headlines that damage your game’s first impression AND enter the gaming collective brain as a confirmation that the game is being made.
I don't think GameSpot should have to explain the Gerstmann/Kane & Lynch situation if they don't want to (I think it would have been in their best interests to do that for credibility, but that's unrelated), and well, I do think media should be required to disclose any kind of shady negotiations like Jaffe mentions, but that's also unrelated. My larger point is that there's a way to talk about things that you can't talk about without lying in the process.
I agree and said as much in my post. The gossip lover in me would LOVE to know what goes down in such tense situations, but I get I am not owed that information and the folks at Gamespot should not feel compelled- and I am sure they do not- to offer that info to the public any more than us game makers should feel compelled to tell reporters about the game designer who has a drug problem or the lead coder who got fired cause he was caught fucking a bottle of Clorox bleach in the supply room while singing showtunes from Wicked. Both of these, by the way, are true stories. Actually happened!***
My point was I feel it’s hypocritical for game journalists to demand a certain kind of behavior from the folks they interview while not providing the same kind of behavior in kind. I mean, at the height of the Gamespot thing (which- for the record- I have ZERO details on other than what was reported in the press), do you think if someone would have asked the head of Gamespot point blank, ‘Did Gamespot take cash from Eidos in order to give Kane & Lynch a higher review than the reviewer felt the game deserved’ and the subject being interviewed said, ‘No comment’ or ‘We don’t comment on speculation or rumor’ that fans would have taken that as ‘oh, interesting, they had no comment…I’m just as in the dark now as I was before’? Please, you KNOW that’s not the case. I think we both agree that that is unfortunate that it’s not the case, but it’s just not the world in which we live.
…an explanation of why you can't answer the question is better than both.
You know, I think you have a great point here. But again, it goes back to the way so many stories in games get reported on. Think about this: if a reporter would have asked if I was working on a new TM, I could have easily said something like, ‘You know, I really would love to spill the beans about what we are making and I know a lot of folks think it’s a new Twisted. Problem with me telling you what we are working on is it dilutes the surprise when we announce it and I think surprises and first impressions count. If it’s a new Twisted, wouldn’t that be more fun to be surprised when you were least expecting it? And if it’s a brand new franchise- the thing we started Eat Sleep Play to create, by the way- then in this climate where it’s tough to break thru the noise created by all the yearly updates of beloved sequels, I gotta do everything I can to make sure the first time people hear about our new IP that our game Veronica Lodges** deep in the mind’s of potential customers’.
Nice statement. Non committal to both possibilities. And a good journalist may have run a headline that says, "JAFFE WON'T SAY WHAT EAT SLEEP PLAY'S NEW GAME IS"...problem is, a lot of sites would run this:
"Jaffe doesn't want to admit he's making a new Twisted Metal"
"Jaffe would love to 'spill the beans' about Eat Sleep Play making a new Twisted Metal!'
"Jaffe doesn't want to 'dilute the surprise' by announcing new Twisted Metal now'
This is how we've been trained, Matt. I'm not saying YOU or 1up have created this culture but it's the way it is. How do you suggest we respond given that this is the culture in which we live?
YOU WROTE: Jaffe and Inaba have lost credibility for telling facts. I still trust their opinions, but I'm no longer confident I can believe what they say all the time. From the majority of responses I've gotten to the previous blog, most readers don't seem to care about that that, because they just want to be entertained by the media. And I understand that perspective, though it bugs me as a reporter because it feels like there's a lack of respect from the interviewee towards the interviewer in these situations.
Totally, I get that and I was willing to roll those dice. I think I was so willing to roll the dice cause I consider myself a damn honest interview subject (I’ve talked about everything from my struggles with weight and how the biz exacerbates that struggle to my fears about a game not performing) and so given this was a lie I felt most consumers- once they knew why I did it- would forgive me for, and given that I'm a damn honest person in the press and on my blogs, it was worth the risk.
As for being annoyed that most readers just want to be entertained by the media and what you perceive as a lack of respect from interviewee towards interviewer:
a- Just like most gamers don’t want art games like THE MARRIAGE at 60 bucks, as good as those games may be for the gamer’s nutritional diet, most folks who consume entertainment media don’t seem to want hard hitting reporting, they just want to see screens and hear about features and have a nice, fun time flipping thru the mag or the site while pooping. I agree with you that it sucks in some cases and I’ve always wanted a magazine or site that is more hard hitting and tough on us game makers (and to be fair, there are some that manage to be that while still staying afloat). But at the moment, the majority of folks who consume your product are not looking for truth as much as they want entertainment.
I’ve always respected the folks who interview me and I always thank them for their interest. That’s not a line I use, it’s genuine. I’m always surprised and grateful someone from your world shows up to report on a game we’re working on. I do have respect for game reporters. BUT as I said earlier in this long ass post, I would have MORE respect for the game journalist that pushed on me (and my colleagues) when I was making claims about how my game were emotional and moving the medium forward and how it would change the world; I would have MORE respect for a reporter that challenged me and got real answers about the WHY and the WHY NOT of the games we make. I want a reporter who is fair, of course, and who DOES write about the good and helps us trumpet the great, for sure. But we work super hard on the games we make and there is logic and reason for every decision we make and I would not take offense if someone drilled down and talked mechanics or process or wanted to know why we did what we did; I would not take offense from a reporter who called us out when we made claims that- while lofty- were not really evident upon playing the title in question. I think that would be GREAT for the biz because it would start putting that critical thinking in the minds of the gamers and so gamers would start demanding us game makers to really deliver on our lofty goals (and thus force us to either switch to goals that our media is better suited for OR figure out how to push the medium forward so we could actually- for reals- achieve those goals we were promising).
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Jaffe at one point compares himself to a magician pulling tricks on the audience for the audience's benefit, which kind of blew my mind when I started thinking about it. I think readers are used to thinking they can trust what developers say (whether they should or not), and the more they're aware that developers might be lying and might be saying things to mess with their expectations, the more I'm OK with it. [So if for nothing else but making people aware of that, I'm glad my blog and this topic are getting some attention.]
I never compared MYSELF to a magician. My point was that a magician’s goal is to entertain with his tricks and that just because a reporter asks him ‘hey, did you do the trick by doing X, Y, then Z’ then the magician’s main job is not to be truthful because a reporter asked a question but his main job is to protect his trick- and thus his audience’s satisfaction and thus his own job and the jobs of all those who help him put on his show. And if saying ‘no’ does that, then I’m all for it. But we’ve covered this. This is that ‘no comment’ issue again.
For instance, I think I recall Jaffe mentioning at one point awhile back (and huge apologies if I'm incorrect on this -- not at all trying to be insensitive) that he and his team had created a fake story about members of a Twisted Metal: Black 2 development team passing away in a plane crash, which if my memory serves me correctly he later said never happened. I find it strange that he's OK with putting out a story like that, while also criticizing puff piece behind the scenes making-of videos as "destructive" or something like that as he did recently (sorry, can't find the exact quote on this one either -- might be getting that word wrong), because to me that's essentially the same thing -- a company putting out a not-entirely-honest story to better promote their game.
I never did what you are accusing me of doing. We never used- and I never would- a tragedy (real or fake) to promote ANYTHING. The story of the developers dying in the plane crash (totally fake) was never used to promote that game. That was simply the story OF the game that was only every discussed OUTSIDE of the game when a reported asked me about it being true or not. It was our take on a BLAIR WITCH set up but we never used it in promoting the game (other than when an interviewer asked me point blank about it and- frankly- I don’t recall if an interviewer even asked about it before the game had already shipped and all promotion for that title was done).
Sure my argument would be stronger if I could track down quotes of him admitting either of those things, but it's Sunday morning as I write this and I'm struggling to find them on Google, so I hope I'm not getting those details wrong.
Matt, you know that whole thing about you being annoyed that your interviewee doesn’t respect your interviewer? Or the idea that most folks look at game journalism just as entertainment? I can’t fathom why that might be…:)
BUT FOR THE RECORD, I’ve always had respect for you and your site. So don’t take this as me saying I personally don’t respect you (cause I do). But do you really want to admit the reason you can't get your quotes right- quotes that it seems you feel would strengthen your argument- because it's Sunday morning and you are too lazy to go beyond a Google search? Man, good thing Woodward and Bernstein came at things from a different angle :)...
I just wish more readers cared so developers would feel guilty about lying, because I prefer truthful behind the scenes stories over developer-created myths. It's a selfish desire, really
I prefer these sorts of stories as well. And again, from my past posts and my interviews over the years, I hope you’ve come to know me as a straight shooter that does not traffic in developer-created myths. My hatred for developer-created myths is the reason I am so open and honest about my experience with the process. I don’t see how the lie I told about TM negates all the credit in the bank- in this regard- that I have built up from being so honest- often times at my career’s expense- about the process of making the games.
Talk soon/see ya soon- gotta run. Thanks for this fun, educational, and stimulating (for me anyway) debate. It's appreciated!
* Yes, it's a Billy Joel reference :)...
** I do find this is more game centric than other entertainment media reporting. I'm always amazed that a Best Picture or Best Album Rotten Tomato aggregate rating can be in the low to mid 80's and still win such awards but with games, almost all GOTY contenders (and most 'almost GOTY' contenders) seem to come with 9/10 and 10/10 scores and heaps of gushing hyperbole.
***…actually not really, but that would be so cool!)…The Clorox story, I mean. The drug thing would be sad.
****No clue why I suddenly started channeling Diablo Cody.
TWISTED METAL: OUT IN THE WILD!
I love getting cool Twisted pics from fans of the series! Here's a few I got just tonite that I wanted to share:
Got an image of this great decade+ old sheet of notebook paper from Twitter follower @Chrisadactyl! Guy made this when he was 12 years old and found it after all this time! How cool is that?!?
Longtime twitter follower and super passionate TM fan @Needles_Kane34
sent me this image he saw in his local Walmart! I LOVE seeing these kinds of 'out in the wild' Twisted Metal ads and images! It's so cool to know the clown is out there, burrowing into the minds of consumers all over America! If you spot anything similar, please please please, send it in to me?!? Thanks! And thanks Needles- fucking love this!
And finally from my buddy Doc- who yes, you may remember from season one of the PSN show THE TESTER- sent this pic of a sticker announcing the trailer on the blu ray of Priest! I've not see the movie yet (trailer looked cool) and I honestly don't know what trailer is on the blu ray but pretty damn cool! Thanks Doc! Oh, and keep an ear out for a podcast Doc and I are gonna record in the next few weeks!
Ok- that's it- it's super late and I'm crashing! Talk soon!
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Liar, Liar, Pants On Fire!
++++EDIT/UPDATE+++++++
New update at end of the post
Turns out Platinum lied to Kotaku about making METAL GEAR: RISING. Truth came out at tonite's Spike VGAS.
I had an interesting Twitter conversation about this with the great reporter who was the one being lied to- Kotaku's Stephen Totilo.
He said there are alternatives to lying such as saying ,'no comment.'
I said in this day and age- and perhaps back in the day as well- saying 'no comment' is/was the same as saying 'well the answer is yes but I can't say yes to you because that would put me in a bad spot'.
Stephen offered up some less obvious phrases than 'no comment' such as 'we don't comment on rumors and speculation' and I think he has a point, that there are some things you can say that really do allow the interviewer and the interviewee to emerge from the conversation with their reps and responsibilities intact. So for me, that was a good lesson to me from Mr. T (ha! I crack me ol' pirate self UP!) and I was done thinking about it.
But then I saw this from Matt Leone, the talented and veteran 1up.com reporter. It's a question to his readers, asking if they dislike it when game developers lie to them. He cites tonight's MGS:Rising lie as well as the one I pulled in order to make sure the Twisted Metal E3 2010 reveal came off as a surprise.
Give it a read. It's pretty interesting, as are the comments from his readers (my analysis of the comments is the vast majority of Matt's readers feel lying is ok if it helps the game and protects secrets the team can't share but it's shitty when it hurts the customer...and I would agree with that view).
One of the things that bugged me about Matt's story was Matt's comment about 'the best spokespeople' are the ones who are able to distract the reporter or find loopholes to throw the reporter 'off the trail' when a reporter asks a question they don't want to answer.
I'm bothered by this because Matt's statement implies that it's accepted and it's simply how things are done that the experienced folks interviewed by the press have a bag of tricks that allow them to not have to lie but still allow the reporter to get a quote that's factual enough to print. I'm bothered that this is accepted and- it seems- and expected way to go about the job of getting and giving an interview.
Why would a journalist be ok with this and accept this status quo as anything other than shitty?!?
Plus, to me, an interview subject that uses 'loopholes' to get out from lying or telling the truth is the WORST spokesman, not the best.
Now look: I am as hard core a believer in journalism as you can get. I believe in the freedom of information act to the point that I would give my life defending it, I DESPISE the way government has treated journalists since the start of the Bush #2 term, I thought how the White House treated poor Helen Thomas- a national treasure, regardless of her views on Palestine- was the epitome of disrespect, and I am in awe of genuinely great reporters who risk reputation and sometimes life in order to give the world the truth. Oh, and Broadcast News is one of my top 10 movies of all time! So there!
But all that said: when did journalists begin to mistake themselves for judges speaking to witnesses who are legally under oath to answer questions truthfully? While there are certainly those great journalists- in every field, from super serious foreign affairs reporting to more fun entertainment reporting- who thankfully take their job very seriously to inform the public, I can say- speaking for myself- that I take my job to entertain the public just as seriously (and sometimes if I have to out and out lie to protect secrets that are going to make our product- that we've slaved for YEARS on, often times over 100 individuals working as a team- more entertaining for the people who pay out bills (i.e. the customers), then I won't even think twice before I do it).
I think I've been pretty open over the years when game journalists ask me all kinds of things and so I think most folks know that I'm a pretty honest individual. But if I can make our customers happier and more excited by lying to a reporter and thus revealing a title at the right time, then that's what I'll do.
And if I can lie to a journalist in order to protect information that will hurt my team if I reveal it, I'll do that in a heartbeat as well.
The only lie I would never tell is one that would hurt the customer (i.e. 'yes, we are shipping with 30 vehicles in the new Twisted Metal' when in fact, I know we will only ship with 17; or releasing screenshots that are CLEARY not representative of anything even close to the game we're shipping or videos that clearly are not representative of the game or the game experience we are shipping). To me, those are lies that HURT the customer and hopefully - if we do engage in that brand of dishonesty- the reporters and- more importantly- our customers-will lose faith in us quickly.
But there's a difference between a lie meant to entertain (i.e. you think the magician on stage sawing the woman in half is supposed to tell you 'now folks, this is all bullshit and I'm not really sawing her in half'?!?) or a lie meant to protect the integrity of the product (i.e. 'Oh Mr. Reporter, your question is ''does Neo turn out to be THE ONE at the end of the Matrix trilogy? Sure, let me tell you that he DOES even though the last movie is still 10 months away!'') and a lie meant to trick your customers into thinking what they are going to pay for is different from what you know you are selling (i.e. saying 'our game is 100+ hours of gameplay!' when it's really only 12). I think reporters should blast the SHIT out of us and then never speak with us again if we lie like the later example because we are hurting their ability to do their job for their paying customers. I get that. But the former types of lies? I don't lose a wink of sleep over them. And I'm just surprised reporters think they are owed those sorts of truths JUST BECAUSE they ask for them!
Tell you what, if you expect us to answer those kinds of questions, then we should expect the same in reverse. I want to know what EXACTLY went down with the Kane and Lynch/Gamespot/Gertsman-gate deal. I want to know which magazines and websites have gotten favors and cash in exchange for good reviews. I want game journalists to publicly stamp a big, digital 'YELLOW JOURNALISM' sticker atop every headline that they intentionally sensationalize just to get clicks. I want to know the sources of all the anonymous tip offs you journalists are given. I have a feeling that if I phrased all of those above desires as direct questions and then asked them to reporters point blank, those reporters would not run the risk of hurting their businesses- and thus their customers- and so would not answer the questions. Be their answer an out and out lie or a 'no comment' (which I would really advise them not to do because- as I said- 'no comment' to a direct question equals a 'yes' in the minds of today's readers), I don't think we'd get a 100% truthful answer from the majority of journalists in the majority of cases. And I would not blame the journalists one bit for not answering. We're not owed those sorts of truths.
(Note: I don't really WANT answers to these above things...well, I mean, I DO, but I respect journalism enough to respect that I will never get those answers, nor should I). But it just seems hypocritical for journalists to feel the world should be laid bare at their feet just cause they ask a question, but they don't want to reciprocate in kind.
I've had- and hope to continue to have- a fantastic and fun relationship with most game journalists in this biz, but I have to say: I am surprised that a reporter thinks they are just naturally owed the truth by people they interview. If they want the truth, they have to be willing to demand it and fight for it in the cases where they think they are being lied to. When you interview the President of the United States and you feel he's lying, pushing back when you feel he/she is dodging your question (or is out and out lying) is good for your audience. But in entertainment journalism I would imagine it's a bit different.
If I told someone we were not making Twisted Metal- which I did- and they had a gut sense I was full of shit (which I was, 100%!)- is it justified for them to sneak into the Shrine to watch and record rehearsals for the Sony E3 Press Conference just to prove I am lying?
I guess for SOME journalists it would be, but is that really what their customers want? Sure, that reporter may have caught me in a lie (a lie that I was happy to turn myself in for 30 min after the press conference started) but is it worth doing that at the expense of being banned from all future Playstation press events for sneaking into a private rehearsal? Speaking truth to George Bush or Obama and not giving a shit about the consequences is good reporting, because getting to the truth trumps all because that is what the people want and need! But doing the same in entertainment reporting? To me, that's a bit nuts. But that's easy for me to say cause I'm the guy who gets to lie and is justifying it :)...
Anyway, interesting topic to me (clearly) and I just wanted to ramble on it. Eager to bump unto my journalist friends in real life soon and get their views on this in person. My mind is willing to be changed; again- big supporter of good, hard news and am in awe of reporters- but at the moment, I'm more surprised by this article than anything else.
++++EDIT/UPDATE++++
While I stand by the above 100%, in my almost 20 years working in video games, the ONLY time I have lied- far as I recall- was when asked (by press and by fans) was a game being made (i.e. TWISTED) that I knew was being made but that I could not talk about. So I lied and said no. I DO think there are other kinds of lies that are acceptable (and I've gone into detail on what those are above), but for the record: I've never used any of those other kinds of lies. Not that I should expect some of you to believe me at this point :)...but hell, what are you gonna do. At least I'm being honest about the lying, I suppose.
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This ONLINE PASS thing...
While it would be nice to take to heart the 'Jaffe's such a man of the people' well wishes that are coming my way from folks who usually dislike my virtual presence, I feel the need to clear up my stance on online passes.
In doing so, I’m sure some of my new ‘fans’ will call me an ass but at least I’ll be an honest ass.
Granted before they call me an ass I imagine some of them will talk to me about used car and used CD sales and on and on and on and on. Blech. Enough. It’s a junior high school debate team quality argument and you should know better. So moving on…
Point is this: I like used sales for customers. The customer should ALWAYS get the best deal they can. Been saying this for years and if you've followed this blog and my tweets, you know I've been unwavering on this view.
Now sure, while anyone who creates anything should always pursue and desire to create work that is so moving and so excellent that it creates a sense of loyalty in the customer, the honest bottom line is: the customer doesn’t owe us shit other than the cost we ask for to purchase the work we’ve done. And we have to- as we should- work our ASSES off- with each and every new product- to earn the customer’s renewed desire to hand their precious money over to us in exchange for a product that- we hope- will bring them the promised effect (joy, entertainment, sustenance,etc).
But besides paying the cost of the product, the customer doesn’t owe us anything and I can tell you that when we put out a new game, we wait with baited breath hoping the customer will love- or at least like- what we’ve sold them because if they do, it means we may get a chance to do what we love once again.
But the core transaction is: we make something and (in my world) the publisher (who pays for that something) sets a price and the customer pays or doesn’t. And if the customer doesn't pay, then the publisher goes out of business. And the customer should not care. The customer should ALWAYS look out only for himself and should ALWAYS get the best deal they can and not give 2 shits if the publisher or the developer is making money or not.
Now I'm not saying it’s not appreciated and nice when customers DO say stuff like ‘I buy my games new so the developer and publisher who paid for the game and bled for the game make the cash’…that fucking ROCKS to hear! I'm just saying those are nice surprises when we hear them, but we don’t expect that to be the general thinking and frankly, it should not be the general thinking. To me, the general customer thinking ideally should be: ‘Man, I love the games company X makes! They’ve made me so happy over the years and I feel like I’ve always gotten more value than what I paid for whenever I buy one of their products! Man, I just love that company and...Oh, what's that you say?!? They have a new game coming out? Well, it BETTER fucking good or those guys ain’t seeing a dime of my cash!’….
So that’s my take on customers who buy games, used or otherwise.
HIGH CONCEPT: I like used game sales for customers. Customer is always right. I get it and I like it.
I don’t like used sales for publishers and developers. I fucking hate what used sales do to publishers and developers. We make no cash at all when a game is sold used.
I wish retailers would cut us in on the action.
I get people don’t think we legally should be cut in on the action and they are 100% right.
Legally speaking, I mean.
Retailers don’t owe us shit other than what they promised in the deal that was signed.
We- or in my case, the game publisher- entered into a deal with the retailers and, far as I know, that deal didn’t involve publishers or developers making cash off the games the retailer sells to the customer used. I got no issue with that. It sucks, but hey, you live by the deal you make. Works for me.
Now, I do wish the retailers would cut us in as I personally like most retailers I’ve met and think they are honest and hard working folks as well and would like to see us all do well. But because the folks who pay to make the games are not getting a dime from a large (majority?) amount of sales the retailers do, I do think it’s bringing about digital distribution a hell of a lot faster than it otherwise would have. Which means sooner than later- just like record stores and soon to be book and comic book stores- those retailers (again, many of whom I like a lot) will be out of work.
And while I understand the point of view that used games actually help new games sell, and think in SOME customer’s cases this is totally true- we’ve seen way too much deterioration in the game business as of late for me to think that reasoning is pervasive among enough consumers that it counters the sales lost by publishers on used games. And so…
I do feel a large % of that console software biz deterioration comes from the used game market cutting into the game maker’s ability to break even (let alone turn a profit).
Other than used game sales, I also get that another large % of the retail console software biz deterioration comes from the fact that MOST games cost too much to make and MOST games cost too much out of the consumers pocket. 60 bucks is a lot of muh-fukin-money for ANYTHING other that food and roof and shelter. No doubt. So hell yeah- at that price- customers are gonna be even MORE motivated to get the best deal they can. Why the hell not?!? So the games cost too much (to make and to buy...but I've seen the break evens and budgets folks...I assure you: there is not a lot of padding in these things...at the cost of most 60 dollar games, break evens are close to 1 million units sold and often times more...at that point the argument logically goes to: well SOME games sell amazing at 60 bucks so just make those! And to that I direct you here*)
Another big reason console game profits are falling is free and free to play games and less expensive download only games that- in many cases- are providing as much entertainment value as the big $60.00 games (again, I said ‘entertainment value’, not graphic quality or scope or similar experience as console gaming). Got no issue with this. If someone can entertain you for 99 cents good enough, why WOULD you pay $60 for anything OTHER THAN SIMPLY THE CREAM OF THE MUH-FUKIN-CROP, especially when that 'good enough but not great' $60 game will be $50 bucks used in just a few days...and 20 bucks in a month! So I get there are other reasons the 60 dollar game market is getting all fucked up.
It ain’t JUST used sales.
And you know, that’s not even a bad thing.
Fuck it. If the traditional console market gets the shit disrupted out of it to the point that there are only 1-2 big budget games from 5-6 big publishers a year because that is what the free market decided, well then fuck it: that’s progress and disruption and it’s exciting and fun and I’m honored and privileged to be a part of it the biz at such an exciting time. Games have been around in some form or another for over 5000 years. We ain’t going nowhere. So cool- bring change on. I’m in.
But RIGHT NOW we are still in the 60 dollar physical good space and that is space we are talking about. So…
…unless someone can show facts to the contrary (i.e. if there are facts out there that show that new games actually sell MORE because of used games, can you please provide a link? And don’t send me a link of the pres of some mega corp retailer just SAYING that…show us the figures, please…show us the stats)…but yeah, so unless you can show actual proof that used sales help new sales (and I don’t think you can, but I’m willing to admit I’m wrong if you can), it seems that a big % of the reason that it is feast or famine for the majority of retail console games is NOT because gamers actually feel the industry’s games are not worth 60 bucks, but it’s because the game you wanted that was 60 bucks 24 hours ago can now be purchased the day after release for a 5 or 10 dollar discount! Why would most people NOT WAIT the scant 12-36 hours it often takes for a BRAND NEW GAME to be sold used?
And when the folks who make and/or finance the games don’t see a dime because the customer has been fiscally responsible and waited for a less expensive price for the IDENTICAL EXPERIENCE (which- by the way- is one of the big reasons ((but not the only one)) where the used car comparison breaks down), it becomes harder and harder for the folks who fund the games to break even, let alone profit.
So why would us in the game biz try NOT to get some of that cash for ourselves, especially since there is truth when publishers tell you that it costs a lot of money to run online games and there are a large % of players playing these games for free and game makers/publishers should not have to take on the extra cost of maintaining the online game experience for those folks who have not paid us a dime.
*I get some folks will say, 'Well just make a game that I don’t want to sell back, you fucking idiot game maker loser greedy fuck'! And to that I say: yeah, fuck off. Actually I first say, ‘say good bye to story based games that last 8 hours (still a good fucking deal compared to a movie ticket considering you get to own the game and play it multiple times and a movie ticket lets you watch it a single time and then it’s a memory). And THEN I say to say goodbye even a lot of the long SP games cause those are getting hit as well...sure it may take a few weeks longer for a long game like Skyrim or Darksiders to hit USED but it'll get there, an it won't take long. So I say those things first. And THEN I say fuck off. And THEN I say, “show me something fun that never gets old and I’ll show you someone masturbating’.
And you know what’s funny? Besides that last line, I mean?
What's funny is: if used game sales for almost new games were selling briskly for 30 bucks less but barely a dollar more, then a message would be coming to us game makers loud and clear. That message would be ‘your products are wayyyyyy too expensive! We don't think they are worth 60 bucks or 50 bucks or even fucking 40 ass bucks!!!'....But a lot of used game sales are a tiny 10 bucks off. Usually less…like 5 bucks off! And they sell great! So you’re saying that SHADOWS OF THE DAMNED makes sense at 55 dollars but not 60?!? Or the brilliant RAYMAN:ORIGINS would have sold much better at 50 bucks but not 60?** Please. It’s a bullshit argument that really can only be logically made by folks who NEVER pay more than 30 bucks a game.
So all this rambling is me saying these three things about the online pass:
- -#1- I like the online pass for most games. I'm happy to be affiliated with a publisher that is at least TRYING to find a way to keep making big budget games that don't have to just be military shooters. Not that military shooters are bad, I love those kinds of games- they are great! But I also love that big publishers are willing- and currently able- to roll the big ass money dice on some titles that are more imaginative and unique (conceptually, IP wise) than military shooters. And if it turns out an online pass allows those publishers to keep rolling those dice on things like THE LAST GUARDIAN or LA NOIR or SHADOW RUN or BULLETSTORM or MASS EFFECT (on paper, that game- amazing as it turned out- could not have looked like a slam dunk, could it?!?) or NO MORE HEROES or yes, even TWISTED METAL and STARHAWK...then so motherfuckin be it.
- #2- I don’t like the online pass for TWISTED METAL but not for some 'man of the people/Jaffe really gets the customer and wants to stick it to the publisher/man' 'noble' reason. The ONLY reason I want Twisted Metal to ship without the online pass is because the big picture in my mind is to get as many folks trying Twisted Metal- even folks that we make NO money off of- so that if we ever make a part 2, our fan base will be much bigger and then on THAT game use the online pass.
- #3-I could be wrong about online passes. It could be true that making customers use online passes is actually hurting sales. Perhaps the vocal minority who say ‘they will never buy a game with an online pass’ is really quite a big ass group. And in that case- as I hope it’s clear by now- we should never do an online pass and figure out how- if at all- we can deal with the used sales issue that has significantly contributed to the drop in software dollars publishers (and thus developers) have been seeing as of late. I’m all for letting the market decide and if the market says ‘we hate online passes’ then fuck it, you ignore your customers at your own peril and I don't want to play that game. Again, customer is always right. But I really don't think that's what is going on here.
** I enjoyed SHADOWS OF THE DAMNED and LOVE RAYMAN:ORIGINS (top 5 of the year, for sure) but I am just saying that if someone was willing to pay 55 bucks for RAYMAN, then they are willing to pay 60. I don't know if the number of folks who will buy RAYMAN:ORIGINS used (thus denying Ubisoft of any cash) is enough to bring them into profit (assuming they have not broken even- but I know NOTHING about that game's dev or cost...just using it as example cause I love it and it doesn't seem to have 'BIG 60 dollar hit!' written on it)...but no matter how much extra Ubisoft would make on that game if they got some of the used sales, at least it's SOMETHING they can add to get them closer to profit. Doesn't matter if you are talking a brilliant 60 dollar game that doesn't sell, a shitty 60 dollar game that does, or - best case- a brilliant 60 dollar game that flies off the shelf, the folks who financed it and made it NEED a cut from those used sales if the 60 dollar games biz is to survive in a form even somewhat resembling the current one. And again- if it doesn't survive- that's fine too. 99 cents, 10 bucks, 100 bucks...been wanting digital distribution and varied pricing tiers for years anyway! :)
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NAJIB'S RM114 BILLION LOOTING OF MALAYSIAN CITIZENS & PLAYING THE RELIGIOUS BIGOT CARD!
Here is the list of the RM114 billion of fraudulent deals planned and executed by Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak, mainly for his and his wife Rosmah's benefit.
Najib has also created a massive slush fund for UMNO/BN which was illegally used to buy votes and rig the 2013 elections, and which will also be deployed in the coming general election:
1. 2002 RM8 billion Scorpene Submarines contract - Corrupt commission and inflated cost of (at least) of which RM575 million was paid to Najib croney Abdul Razak Baginda involved in the 2006 Altantuya C4 murder - RM1 billion.
2. 2009-2015 - Money borrowed by 1MDB. 100% MoF owned 1MDB has debts of $53 billion. Its audited accounts for the year ended 31 March 2015 and 2016 are overdue by 21 and 9 months respectively. Najib, Chief Secretary to the Government Ali Hamsa and MoF Chief Secretary Irwan Serigar Abdullah are covering up fraud, embezzlement of state funds, money-laundering, abuse of power, looting, plundering and plain theft. RM42 billion.
3. 2014 money borrowed from government pensioners' Kumpulan Wang Amanah Pencen (KWAP) and "invested" by 1MDB in dubious overseas coal-mining companies. Najib, Ali Hamsa and Serigar Abdullah have refused to provide investment details by hiding behind the Official Secrets Act! RM4 billion.
4. 2006 Pembinaan Private Finance Initiative (PPFI) money borrowed by MoF from EPF using fake government land leasing contracts. Najib, Ali Hamsa and Serigar Abdullah have refused to provide details of what this huge sum of money was used for and who actually received the money, by once again hiding behind the Official Secrets Act! RM30 billion.
5. November 2016 East Coast Railway Project cost inflated by Najib in a contract awarded without Open Tender to China CCC which is black-listed by the World bank for corruption and shoddy construction work. Najib plans to plug the huge hole in 1MDB's balance sheet by robbing Peter to pay Paul. RM30 billion.
6. December 2016 Pan Borneo Highway PDP contract awarded without Open tender to Bustari Yusuf, Rosmah croney and brother of Public Works Minister Fadillah Yusuf - 15% of $30 billion = RM4.5 billion.
7. December 2016 Eagle High Plantation Holdings 37% minority stake proposed acquisition @173% premium in an Indonesian oil palm company by Felda. Eagle is owned by Najib and Rosmah's croney Peter Sondakh! RM2.5 billion.
That adds up to a staggering RM114 billion! This does not include the looting in MRT, Double-Tracking Railway and other PMO controlled projects or the RM7.9 billion of Felda Global Venture Holdings shares book loss GLCs are sitting on!!! Of this, the EPF has confirmed it has sold of its entire holdings and so must have lost RM576 million!!! All of them were arm-twisted into buying those shares at inflated valuation by Najib in 2012.
Elsewhere, due to his bragging that he is a descendant of fearless Bugis warriors, Najib is mocked as Datuk Seri 1 Mappadulung Daeng Mattimung Karaeng Sandrobone Sultan Abdul Jalil'! Najib, like many of his fellow Cabinet members, suffer from selective amnesia, especially where it concerns their racial origins. He conveniently forgets that the Bugis who landed in Malaya in the 17th and 18th centuries were not the 'fearless warriors' of suspect legends, but cowards who did not have the guts to stay back and fight civil wars in their ancestral home in the Spice Islands of the Celebes (now re-named by Sulawesi)!
Najib, a proven racist, bigot and demagogue is still in office only because he has bought over the judiciary, attorney general, Inspector General of Police and top members of his coalition party, UMNO/BN, with the billions of ringgit he has looted. No one there has the courage, moral sense or integrity to expose and stop him, despite many professing to be very devout Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists and Christians.
When Najib recently accused the Myanmar (Burma) government of genocide concerning the Muslim Rohingya, it had nothing to do with his sense of outrage over human rights issues. It was all about trying to hoodwink local Malay Muslims into thinking that they should unite under UMNO/PAS to stay in power.
That is the same reason why Najib and UMNO joined hands with PAS earlier this month to try (unsuccessfully) to Unconstitutionally ram a Hudud Bill through Parliament.
His and Umno's championing of India's fundamentalism Islam preacher Zakir Naik and his Islamic Research Foundation, now banned by India as an unlawful organization, has everything do with creating a siege mentality among local Malay Muslims. This is stupidity beyond belief. Naik was also banned from a lecture tour in UK in June 2016 for "unacceptable comments and behaviour". CLICK HERE AND HERE.
Malaysia offered sanctuary for 17 years to Indonesian Abu Bakar Bashir now convicted and serving a 15-year jail sentence in Indonesia for terrorism. CLICK HERE. Malaysian Malay Muslims have also been master bomb makers involved in the Bali and Jakarta suicide killings. Instead of respecting the Indian government which also announced that several charges were in the pipeline against Zakir Naik for radicalising youth and luring them into terrorist activities, Najib snubbed them. Naik has been allowed to enter Malaysia and move freely.
Where is Najib leading Malay Muslims to? The IGP announced in November that some 60 Malay Muslims had gone to fight alongside ISIL. CLICK HERE. Last week two foreign students of Mediu University based in Shah Alam were arrested on suspicion of being involved in ISIL terrorist activities. Mediu is a Arab initiated online Uni which has been accused of being an online degree mill! CLICK HERE.
There is nothing that this scum leech Najib will not stoop to stay in office to rob the citizens blind and satisfy his wife Rosmah's thirst for power and more bling!
It is our duty to stop Najib, Rosmah and their government of thieves, looters, racists, bigots and blood-sucking Draculas. We must pack them off to prison for life, like yesterday!
Labels: The Bugis Con
THE NEXT 1MDB - $30 BILLION PAN BORNEO HIGHWAY ROBBERY BY DRACULA PMO! by e.s. shankar
Whenever the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) or any Malaysian government Ministry awards a major contract to an unknown company as a Project Delivery Partner (PDP), i.e. a company with no track record whatsoever, particularly in the area of work specified in the contract, you can bet your bottom ringgit that:
1. The main objective of the award would be to fraudulently siphon out billions of ringgit to BUMNO, PM and their cronies.
2. The PDP would be directly entitled to a minimum 5% of the contract sum for what in Malay is termed 'gaji buta' i.e. working as Chief Shake A Leg.
3. Beyond that, the contract sum would have been inflated by anywhere from 30%-100% as the sub-contract deals would have been done in accordance with BUMNO's favourite business model. This is the directly negotiated non-tendered out contract devised by the Economic Mismanagement Unit (EMU) of the Economic Plundering Unit (EPU) of the PMO.
4. The real project work would be done by professional sub-contractors, and management oversight exercised by civil servants engineers etc. in the Ministries.
5. The company would have been formed with $2 paid up share capital a few days or weeks before the contract was awarded.
6. The fake PDP company serving the post-office function would be headed by an Ali Baba crony whose main function would be to launder money and distribute the corrupt money to BUMNO and others.
7. The PM would boast that a "significant percentage of contracts" had been awarded to Bumiputra contractors. The reality would often be that the Bumiputras (for a fee) would be fronts for non-Bumis or they would sub-sub-contract a significant portion of the contract to non-Bumis. PM, fully aware of the reality, would then lie bare-facedly on national TV and at the BUMNO AGM that he had fulfilled his God-ordained racist duty to Bumiputras!
Yesterday, in line with this thieving and looting PM/BUMNO culture, the newspapers announced the award of the PDP for the Pan Borneo Highway (PBH) project as follows:
1. $12.5 billion contract for 602km phase 1 awarded with NO OPEN TENDER.
2. Total contract cost including phase 2 is estimated $16.5 billion.
3. PDP company Lebuhraya Borneo Utara S/B (LBUSB) incorporated in 2011 with paid up share capital of $1 million.
4. LBUSB has no track record whatsoever in any business.
5. To-date the company has no sales or activity whatsoever.
6. Completion - 2021.
7. LBUSB is 55% owned by Maltimur Resources S/B (MRSB) and 45% by Jalinan Rejang S/B (JRSB).
8. MRSB is 40% owned by Mohammad Zaidee Abang Hapni, a finance director at KLSE listed company Petra Energy controlled by Bustari Yusuf, who also has interests in Austral Plantations, timber, construction and other businesses through his OBYU Holdings S/B. Zaidee resigned his position at Petra Energy last year to join MRSB.
9. Bustari Yusuf was the former Treasurer of Sarawak's main political party PBB under Taib. His brother is Fadillah Yusuf who is Minister for Public Works under which falls the PBH project!
10. To complete the picture, Najib's wife Rosmah and Bustari Yusuff are great friends who once both worked at well-known property developer Island & Peninsula. Bustari and Fadillah's brother, Ahmadi Yusuf, is a director at Petra Energy together with Najib's brother Nizam Razak, who is also a substantial shareholder. Nizam is also married to Taib's niece.
11. No information has yet to emerge as to 45% PBH shareholders JRSB.
As is also normal with BUMNO, all complaints of staggering conflict of interest with Minister Fadillah Yusuf BUMNO and PBB have all been summarily dismissed without so much as a peep from the MACC or Parliament. Many indigenous people like the Dayaks are up in arms in Sarawak that their Bumiptra rights have been totally neglected in favour of west Malaysia linked Bumi blood-sucking Draculas!
More information is likely to reveal that the other directors and shareholders of LBUSB are stand to gain a share of a bare minimum:
1. 5% of $16.5 billion = $825 million, PLUS
2. Say, 30% inflated cost = 16.5 x 30/130 = $3.8 billion.
With such massive easy money to gain, many in BUMNO and PBB will sell their wives and mothers for a share!
But this is only the cake. The icing on the cake is the 700km $13 billion Pan Borneo Highway Sabah project awarded to Borneo Highway PDP S/B whose shareholders are:
1. 40% MMC-UEM consortium.
2. 60% Warisan Tarang Construction S/B.
Here are links to articles by Sarawak Report, The STAR newspaper, etc:
18/12/2016 Pan Borneo Highway: Najib Launches 8 Packages - CLICK HERE.
30/04/2015 The PWD Minister's Brother's PBH Connection Exposed - CLICK HERE.
04/07/2015 Little Known LBU Lands Lucrative Job In Sarawak - CLICK HERE.
08/07/2016 Funding Issues For PBH - CLICK HERE.
12/04/2016 BHP Awarded PBH Sabah Job - CLICK HERE.
Folks, the looting and plundering are continuing unabated. Najib has yet to disclose how the $30 billion PBH project is going to be financed given that our national debt is heading towards $1 TRILLION!!! Are you, especially the Malays, still going to vote for Najib, UMNO/BN, PBB and their government of thieves? And do remember, Asia Sentinel has printed in black and white that 3 murders revolve around Najib!! CLICK HERE.
Labels: Art of the Directly Negotiated Non-Tendered Out EMU Contract
EMAIL TO PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA TO PUBLICLY NAME NAJIB AS MO1!
LETTER TO USA PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA! I did it! See picture below for the acknowledgement from the White House!
I managed to email my Najib protest letter to Obama. It's not my best effort as I had to cut it down to below 2,500 characters including spacing.
And if I can do it, so can YOU! Please sign the petition:
And here is the link to email Obama:
You can use my template below or cut/add as you please. But get the message across! We need all the help we can get to throw that serial liar, 1MDB$30 billion and KWAP $4 billion defrauder, looter, plunderer, embezzler, racist and bigot Najib and his govt of thieves in prison. Do not forget that Asia Sentinel HK has published in print that 3 murders revolve around Najib and Rosmah - Altantuya, Najadi and Morais. He has not sued AS, WSJ or Sarawak Report. He dares not take anyone to court because he is as guilty as sin!
TEXT of email sent to USA President Barack Obama:
Dear President Barack Obama
I am a Malaysian citizen. I am very sad that you who brought back much needed integrity and honor to the US Presidency, and achieved so much for the USA, and the world too during your two terms, will have to take leave of office soon.
I am writing to you regarding a civil action brought in July this year by the US DoJ against Malaysian state-owned corporation 1MDB, certain of its officials and other individuals for multi-billion dollar kleptocracy.There can be no doubt in anyone's mind that 'Malaysian Official 1 (MO1)' in the DoJ affidavit refers to Prime Minister Najib.
He planned this looting to secure a slush fund to rig the 2013 General Election and corruptly enrich himself. About US$8 billion is unaccounted for in 1MDB's books. Najib replaced its auditors with Deloitte & Co in which his son is a partner.
Najib thwarted an investigation into US$681 million in his personal bank a/c, by Unconstitutionally sacking the AG and transferring out investigators. Earlier, the Deputy Prime Minister was sacked for casting doubts on Najib's ridiculous claim that it was a donation from unnamed Saudi Arabia Royalty.
In spiteful retaliation against the USA, Najib made a lightning visit in November to China with which he signed deals worth US$32 billion. He also made a thinly veiled speech against the USA, saying "former colonial powers should not lecture nations they once exploited."
Najib and his wife Rosmah have also been linked to three murders by Asia Sentinel HK. He has failed to sue them or the WSJ and Sarawak Report that accused him of fraud, embezzlement, money-laundering and abuse of power.
Given this scenario, Malaysians need all the help you can extend to us before you finally leave the Presidency. May I therefore humbly ask that you:
1. Kindly request the DoJ to unequivocally and publicly confirm MO1 as Najib Tun Razak. Although a minister admitted in a BBC interview that MO1 was Najib, he is still refusing to own up to anything, claiming that it is a civil action against others and not him.
2. Kindly persuade President Elect Donald J. Trump not to drop this case.
Malaysia has become a police state under Najib. He is prepared to Talibanize and turn it into an Islamic state with Syariah and Hudud Laws.
Malaysia will owe you a debt it can never repay if you would help us in our hour of need.
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Humble Pacquiao maintains discipline, grace despite Thurman badmouthing
July 14, 2019, 9:06 pm / dental-office-in-san-jose04937.onesmablog.com
LOS ANGELES, California --- Manny Pacquiao took some time off his grueling and intensifying training here as the Filipino boxing icon chose to rest for a day before heading back into the gym to continue the crucial stretch in his six-week training camp.
The temporary lull is no cause for concern though as the Pacman is putting in some extra work for his upcoming bout come July 20th against undefeated American boxer Keith Thurman Jr. at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Thurman, who vowed "to retire" Pacquiao during a media gathering back in May has not winded down his trash talking.
Asked about the brass younger American fighter and how this could affect the bout in any way, Pacquiao, being the Pacquiao which we have grown accustomed to, just merely shrugged it off.
pacman thurman
Photo credit Wendell Alinea. MP Promotions
By Ponciano Melo Jr.
Thurman, who vowed "to retire" Pacquiao during a media gathering back in May website has not winded down his trash talking.
In an interview with Pacquiao in his LA mansion, the eight-division world champion chose to let Thurman's sly comments slide, even amid reports released saying that the remarks made by Thurman pissed Pacquiao off.
But instead of fighting back, the Filipino champ put the insult behind to be his motivation.
“I don’t want to get engaged with it, that’s too much negativity,” said Pacquiao during the intimate interview at his home.
The fighting Senator insisted that their side is more focus on dealing with Thurman on the ring rather than getting involved in a verbal fight.
He added that maintaining his discipline on and off the ring will help him win against Thurman as they continue to practice their game plan.
Pacquiao also assured that their match will bring excitement for everyone especially his home nation fans.
“This will be a great fight because first, he’s younger. He is way younger than me. He is the champion and undefeated at 29 wins, 22 knockouts and no loss. This will be a great fight and it will test my skill in the ring," Pacquiao said.
Going to the tale of the tape, Pacquiao, known for his insane quickness and power has a record of 61 wins including 39 knockouts with seven defeats and two draws. Thurman has 22 KOs in 29 wins with no defeat and one no-contest is known for his heavy punches.
And in their fight in July, Pacquiao will bank on his experience to put down "One Time" in Las Vegas.
For now, the Pacman rests, but expect him to grin it hard when the training camp shifts into a whole other gear in the days to come.
Duterte Drug War 2019
June 6, 2019, 11:27 pm / dental-office-in-san-jose04937.onesmablog.com
Cebu City—President Rodrigo R. Duterte issued a stern warning Sunday that he will make the remaining years of his presidency the “most dangerous years” for people who are into drugs.
READ: Duterte goes all out for war on drugs
Duterte noted during a sortie of the ruling party’s senatorial candidates here that illegal drugs have created social dysfunction that directly affects Filipino families.
“Consider my last three years as the most dangerous years for people who are into drugs either pusher, trafficker, or drug lord… I will make it very dangerous for you to live,” Duterte told the crowd that attended the PDP-Laban rally at the Plaza Independencia.
He said he had warned the drug syndicates at the start of this term after the 2016 presidential elections that he would go after them.
He described a person addicted to drugs as having a “monkey riding on his back” that keeps scratching and biting and makes him commit other crimes just to sustain his addiction.
The President warned of the impact that drugs would have on a family.
READ: Drug war success validated—Palace
“The money intended for the family [would be used for drugs]. Like rice, no more [food] would reach the table. Children could no longer go to school because the tuition and other stuff are gone,” he said in Bisaya. “The family becomes dysfunctional.”
Duterte reiterated his earlier warning that the ill-effects of drugs on the human brain would make a person commit crimes such as rape. He deplored incidents when drug addicts raped even a toddler.
He warned those who are not yet into drugs to refrain from doing so because this would make their lives miserable.
“Those who have not started yet, please don’t… Those who have started already, if you can stop it, please stop it, just bear the hardships in the rehabilitation center,” Duterte said.
He also warned the so-called narco-generals against “committing treason” against their fellowmen.
The President mentioned Daanbantayan, Cebu Mayor Vicente Loot, a retired one-star police general, who was one of the five alleged narco-generals he named at the beginning of his term in 2016.
In a speech during the distribution of conditional cash transfer benefits at the Cebu Trade University before the evening rally at Plaza Independencia, he also warned residents of Talisay that he intended to wipe out illegal drugs in that city.
Meanwhile, residents of Davao Oriental coastal town of Caraga fished out 39 bricks of cocaine worth P215 million Sunday, prompting the Police Regional Office-11 to ask the Coast Guard to scour the province’s coast.
Residents of Purok Talisay in Barangay Santiago found the cocaine bricks, in four bundles, at around 1:30 p.m. Sunday.
At past 11 a.m. Monday, three more bricks were fished out in the same area where the cocaine bundles were found, police said.
PDEA-Region here 11 Director Antonio Rivera said the bricks were confirmed to be cocaine after laboratory tests. Each brick, he said, contained a kilo of cocaine.
Chief Supt. Marcelo Morales, Police Regional Office-11 director, said he has already requested the Coast Guard to scour the area as there may be more cocaine bricks that are still floating in the Pacific coast.
In a press conference Monday, the Davao City Police Office and Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency presented the recovered bricks of cocaine bricks brought from the area by village councilor Emeliano Bantayan of Barangay Santiago.
Bantayan was escorted by the local police and the Army’s 701st Infantry Brigade.
Morales said the bricks of cocaine were similar to the 34 bricks found floating off the waters of Surigao del Sur based on the packaging.
“These are subject of our investigation. We have to determine the source and origin,” Morales said.
Rivera, however, said the bricks found in Caraga appeared to be new, while the ones found in Surigao del Norte and Dinagat provinces two weeks ago already have moss on the boxes.
Rivera said he cannot discount the possibility that the bricks were intentionally dumped.
“We have asked the residents to be wary of their area and to immediately report to the police if they see suspicious items,” Rivera said.
Morales said that based on the list obtained by PRO-11, at least 20 domestic and foreign vessels passed through the waters of Davao Oriental seas since Feb. 14.
Morales said residents should immediately report any discovery of illegal drugs or face legal consequences.
Morales said the cocaine bricks could have originated from Mexico and Columbia.
The first batch of bricks of cocaine was fished out from the waters off Vinzons town in Camarines Norte province earlier this month.
The package was brought to the Camarines Norte Provincial Crime Laboratory Office for examination and authorities found out that it contained cocaine weighing 1,026.19 grams worth P5.4 million.
READ: Drug war wins nod of most Filipinos
READ: US backs Rody’s ‘harsher’ drug war
June 4, 2019, 2:39 pm / dental-office-in-san-jose04937.onesmablog.com
If you’re a radio buff, you must have heard the song “Malapit Na Ang Pasko” as it has become one of the Christmas songs played on the radio, AM or FM band, this holiday season.
And guess who sang and recorded the song? John Melo!
John Melo who?
If the name doesn’t ring a bell, it means you were either out of the country in the late 80s, or you weren’t born yet.
But, John Melo is one of those who made waves in the late 80s and in 1992 his name nearly became synonymous to OPM with the tune “Ikaw Pala ang Minamahal” that gave him an Awit award for Best New Male Performance.
Showbiz was not his priority, he recalled at a brief meeting last week. He said, at the time when his contemporaries were really passionate and motivated to make a name in the music industry, like Ariel Rivera and Chad Borja, he was focused on finishing dentistry (which he did). Eventually, he would migrate first to Canada and then the United States with his young family. (He is married to a dentist, Precilyn Silvestre, and they had one child then. Now, they have three children, two are teenaged and one is just eight.)
Showbiz folk in the Philippines believe that once you’ve stepped into the entertainment door, you could step out but your heart remains inside. And that exactly what happened to John. While engaged in read more another profession (real estate and dental management), his mind intermittently has been snowed under, as the saying goes, with thoughts of doing something showbizzy.
'90s OPM artist John Melo
His friends egged him continually and even suggested he met with songwriter and fellow émigré Jimmy Borja (which he did) to ask him to write a Christmas tune for him.
The result is “Malapit Na Ang Pasko” and he uploaded it onto his Facebook page after recording it last year in San Francisco. To date, it has over three million views, and his friends in the US have tagged him as the OFW Prince of Christmas Song.
Motivated by the response of fellow Filipinos overseas to his Christmas ditty, he decided to fly back to Manila and promote it in the Philippines. Thus far, he has been elated that there are still people in the industry that remembers me.
Long-time fan magazine writer now radio commentator Christy Fermin interviewed John in her program on TV5 radio. He also made a guest appearance in Wowowin with host Willy Revillame.
“Alay ko talaga ang kantang ito sa mga gaya kong OFWs. Alam ko ang pinagdadaanan ng mga kababayan natin at dinanas ko na rin yan,” John said.
His 1992 album Hanap-Hanap Kita from where the hit single “Ikaw Pala ang Minamahal” was taken, was certified Gold. Vehnee Saturno wrote the tune for Ivory Records.
In1994, John also recorded another album, Magtiwala Ka with the carrier single “Basta’t Mahal Kita” that Saturno also penned.
While the number of views of John’s Christmas song continues to grow, comparisons with “Sana Ngayong Pasko” by Ariel Rivera and “Pasko na Sinta ko” by Gary V are becoming inevitable. But, for John Melo, his only dream now is to be on the same tracks as Jose Mari Chan who is known to many Filipinos as the “Father of Christmas,” thanks to his Christmas ditty that has become Philippines’ national Christmas anthem.
April 28, 2019, 10:11 pm / dental-office-in-san-jose04937.onesmablog.com
Showbiz folk in the Philippines believe that once you’ve stepped into the entertainment door, you could step out but your heart remains inside. And that exactly what happened to John. While engaged in another profession (real estate and dental management), his mind intermittently has been snowed under, as the saying goes, with thoughts of doing something showbizzy.
Motivated by the response of fellow Filipinos overseas to his Christmas ditty, he decided to website fly back to Manila and promote it in the Philippines. Thus far, he has been elated that there are still people in the industry that remembers me.
April 24, 2019, 4:36 am / dental-office-in-san-jose04937.onesmablog.com
His friends egged him continually and website even suggested he met with songwriter and fellow émigré Jimmy Borja (which he did) to ask him to write a Christmas tune for him.
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Abend Gallery
Christine Serr, Director/Owner
Note our new address
1412 Wazee Street
Denver, CO 80202 Map
Hours: Tue-Sat 10-6, Sun 11am-4
website: www.abendgallery.com
Contemporary Realism, emerging Colorado paintings and sculpture.
Jacob Dhein
Nude in Blue II
oil, 20 x 20 inches
David B. Smith Gallery
1543 A Wazee Street
website: davidbsmithgallery.com
Hours: Tues-Sat 12-6, and by appointment
David B. Smith Gallery is Denver's venue for compelling contemporary art. Since its founding in 2007, the gallery has been committed to presenting intelligent and culturally relevant exhibitions featuring work from some of today's most dynamic artists with growing international reputations. Through participation in leading art fairs and extensive media coverage, David Smith has cultivated a strong regional, national and international collector audience. In August 2008, The New York Times hailed the gallery as offering "an exciting contrast of cutting edge works." In addition to its curatorial program, David B. Smith maintains an active publishing division, Limited Addiction, which produces limited edition artist prints and monographs.
David Cook Fine Art
Maggie Ross, Director
Denver, Colorado 80202 map
website: www.davidcookfineart.com
Gallery Hours: 10:30 - 6:00 Tuesday through Saturday and by appointment
DCFA: David Cook Fine Art is the premier historic art gallery in Denver, Colorado. Specializing in American paintings from the 19th and early 20th centuries, the gallery showcases early Western American subject matter, landscapes, historic paintings and prints; as well as impressionist, California plein-air, modernist, and abstract works. David Cook Fine Art concentrates on artists associated with Broadmoor Art Academy, the Chappell House (forerunner to the Denver Art Museum), the Taos Society, and the Santa Fe art colony. Our holdings include works by notable artists such as; Sven Birger Sandzen, Charles Partridge Adams, Eanger Irving Couse, Joseph Henry Sharp, Bert Geer Phillips, Oscar E. Berninghaus, W. Herbert Dunton, Ernest L. Blumenschein, B.J.O. (Bror Julius Olsson) Nordfeldt, Ross Eugene Braught, Vance Kirkland, Raymond Jonson, Jan Matulka, John Fabian Carlson, and many more.
DCFAA: David Cook Fine American Art specializes in antique Native American Indian art. Our extensive collection includes Southwest material and Plains beadwork and additional objects from the Northwest Coast, Plateau, Woodlands and Southeastern tribes. Additionally we specialize in Navajo & Pueblo weavings such as; Chief's Blankets, Moki Blankets, and Serapes from the classic and reservation periods as well as early 20th century regional rugs. Additionally our holdings include a wide array of historic pottery, basketry, and bead/quill work.
Sven Birger Sandzen
In the Heart of the Rocky Mountains, Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado, 1920
oil, 18 ¼ x 24 ¼ inches
Vance Hall Kirkland (1904-1981)
watercolor on paper,
signed and dated lower left 31 x 22 ½ inches
Gallery 1261, LLC
Gallery Director: David Ethridge
website: www.gallery1261.com
Gallery hours: Tue-Sat 12-6
Gallery 1261 is located in the heart of Denver’s LoDo neighborhood at 1412 Wazee St. This space is shared with Abend Gallery and K Contemporary. The gallery is dedicated to presenting excellent work that reflects the artists’ most creative side, done without the constraints of marketability in mind.
The vision of Gallery 1261 is one of enhanced freedom in the experience of art for both artists and appreciators of art, meaning it is driven not by commercial tastes or market standards, but rather by pure expression and artistic talent.
Gallery 1261 is the brainchild of artist Quang Ho who wanted a place where artists he knows and admires can show the work that is truly important, done without constraints of marketing strategies and sales quotas.
“It’s about the art. It’s about pure artistic expression. It’s about the work an artist creates for his own soul. Pure. Genuine. Expression.” —curator, Quang Ho
Jeremy Mann
Oil on panel, 48 x 48 inches
GALLERY M
180 Cook St, Suite 101
website: www.gallerym.com
Hours: By Appointment Daily, Tue-Sat.
Established in November 1996, GALLERY M continues to bring to Denver contemporary fine art, photography, and sculpture that is the quality and diversity found in New York, Los Angeles, Santa Fe, Miami and Europe. Featuring the work of more than thirty national and international artists, many who are museum credentialed, GALLERY M is decidedly different. We specialize in 20th & 21st century photography (vintage, later and modern prints) with an emphasis on photojournalism, fashion and social documentation. We are specifically recognized for the private collection of Alfred Eisenstaedt, Carl Mydans and the archives of LIFE Magazine, The Associated Press and The Pulitzer Prize Collection. Our Cherry Creek North gallery is consistently turned to as the destination of choice for world premiers by our major artists, photographers and sculptors. Collector, artist, and services to the trade are available. Visit us in person or online today.
K Contemporary
Doug Kacena Co-Owner / Director
1412 Wazee St
website: https://kcontemporaryart.com
hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 12 pm – 6 pm or by
Located in the heart of Denver’s historic LoDo district, K Contemporary represents emerging and established international artists. The focus of the gallery since its inception has been to present immersive and experiential exhibitions. The gallery presents approximately eight major exhibitions a year, as well as mounting pop-up, off-site and satellite exhibitions as well as participating in major art fairs. We provide collection advisory and brokerage services and enjoy good relations with many Museums and Foundations. K Contemporary is a member of Denver Art Dealers Association (DADA) and is a partner in the 1412 Gallery Collective. Just blocks from the David Adjaye designed Museum of Contemporary Art Denver and the vibrant Beaux Arts masterpiece Union Station. LoDo is home to many of Denver's premier art galleries, boutiques and restaurants, all within walking distance.
Mai Wyn Fine Art
Mai Wyn Schantz, Owner
744 Santa Fe Drive
Denver, CO, 80204 map
website: www.maiwyn.com
Hours: Thursday - Saturday 11-5, Sunday 12-4. Open 1st Fridays until 10pm丨3rd Fridays until 8pm and by appointment
Located in the heart of Denver’s Art District on Santa Fe Drive, Mai Wyn Fine Art exclusively features Colorado-based contemporary artists and makers showcased through rotating curated exhibitions. Mai Wyn Fine Art is also the studio of artist Mai Wyn Schantz, known for her nature-based paintings on stainless steel. Regular events, like pop-ups and collectors’ previews, provide consistent opportunities to engage with the artwork and artists.
Gallery interior
Michael Warren Contemporary
Mike McClung and Warren Campbell, owners
gallery: 303-635-6255
website: www.michaelwarrencontemporary.com
Hours: Tues-Sat 11am-6 pm or by appointment
Michael Warren Contemporary showcases contemporary artwork , presenting colorful abstract and figurative work alongside contemplative sculpture, installations, works on paper and photography with particular emphasis on materials and process
Plinth Gallery
Curator: Jonathan Kaplan
3520 Brighton Blvd
website: www.plinthgallery.com
Hours: Thursday -Saturday, 12pm-5pm, and other times by appointment
Plinth Gallery is a unique venue in Colorado exhibiting a well curated collection of contemporary ceramic art, representing both national as well as international ceramic artists. Five solo exhibitions of invited artists are presented each year. In architecture, a plinth is the base or platform upon which a column, pedestal, statue, monument or structure rests. In Gottfried Semper's "The Four Elements of Architecture" (1851) one element, the plinth, exists to negotiate between a structure and the ground. Plinth Gallery conceptualizes that very definition of a platform or base referencing one of the essential concepts in ceramic work, “centering” on a potter's wheel. Those artists selected for exhibitions at Plinth Gallery successfully exploit that idea of the "negotiation between structure and ground" by the artful manipulation of material organized in both traditional and abstract ways. While the idea of the vessel can be defined by containment, it is precisely it's content that gives the work meaning and inviting of inquiry or dialog.
Gallery exterior
Plus Gallery
Owner: Ivar Zeile
Private Dealer
website: www.plusgallery.com
Plus Gallery has enriched Denver’s contemporary art scene since 2001, providing one of the leading, reputable platforms for prestigious artist representation and exhibitions of note in the region. Plus Gallery owner and director Ivar Zeile is currently focused on art consulting and private dealing. The gallery supports high-level community exhibitions involving our distinguished represented artists
All inquiries should be directed to Ivar Zeile by
2014 Colorado Public Radio Report on Plus gallery
Robischon Gallery
Jim Robischon and Jennifer Doran, Directors
Debra Demosthenes, Registrar
Zachary Burk, Preparator
1740 Wazee St.
Denver, CO. 80202 map
Free costumer parking
web: www.robischongallery.com
http://www.artnet.com/robischon.html
Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 11am to 6pm Mondays
Adjacent Free Parking until 6pm
25 years representing: Contemporary, Regional, National, and International artists. Works from the Estate of Robert Motherwell. Photos and biographical information available on request.
Rule Gallery
Valerie Santerli, Owner/Director
Rachel Beitz, Owner/CFO
New Denver address:
808 Santa Fe Drive. map
204 E San Antonio St,
Marfa TX
website: https://rulegallery.com
Denver hours: Tues-Friday 12-6pm, Saturday 12-5pm and by appointment
Saks Galleries
Mikkel & Catherine Saks,
3019 East Second Ave.
website: www.saksgalleries.com
Hours: Tues-Friday 10am-5pm, Saturday 10am - 4pm and by appointment. Exhibitions year- round
view the Saks Galleries Cherry Creek videos
Sake Galleries Cherry Creek is the oldest fine art gallery in Colorado. Family owned and operated for more than 50 years, the gallery has built lasting relationships with three generations of patrons. Known worldwide for its diverse, refined collection that features both contemporary and historical works, Saks Galleries Cherry Creek offers outstanding professional advice on the procurement of significant fine art. The gallery is located in the heart of Denver’s Cherry Creek shopping district. Specializing in 19th- to 21st-century American and European oils, bronzes and watercolors, the experts at Saks Galleries are dedicated to presenting important fine art to the region, and purchase both individual works and entire estates. The gallery’s Denver location also inspires its special interest in art of the American West and Native Americana. The gallery is a member of the Appraisers Association of America and offers a full range of professional services for insurance and estate purposes.
Sandra Phillips Gallery
Sandra Phillips, Owner
47 W. 11th Avenue, Denver. Colorado 80204 map
website: www.thesandraphillipsgallery.com
Gallery Hours: Tues. - Sat. 12:30 - 5 Sun. and
evenings available by appointment
The Sandra Phillips art gallery is located in central Denver, 5 blocks from the Clyfford Still Museum and the Denver Art Museum, Denver, Colorado. This art gallery is dedicated to providing collectors and enthusiasts for contemporary art with an opportunity to view compelling contemporary painting, sculpture, ceramics and photography. The Sandra Phillips Gallery has established itself as a premier Denver art gallery for significant contemporary art in which diversity and quality are emphasized.
Gallery interiors
Gallery owner: Michael Burnett
Denver, 80204 map
website: www.spacegallery.org
Hours: Wed-Sat 1pm-6pm or by appointment.
Exhibiting painting, sculpture, ceramics and print work from emerging and established local and national artists. specializing in non-representational abstract and contemporary artwork with a focus on new and interesting media. Located in the heart of the Art District on Santa Fe.
Space Annex
95 S. Cherokee St - Denver, CO 80223 map
Tansey Contemporary
1743 Wazee Street Suite 150
Denver. 80203 map
Website: www.tanseycontemporary.com
Hours: Tues-Saturday 11am - 5pm
Tansey Contemporary exhibits unique, high quality works across a variety of media including contemporary glass, ceramics, fiber, sculpture and mixed media. Our program is focused at the intersection between fine craft, contemporary art, and design. From a curatorial perspective, we place equal emphasis on the “how” and the “why" - taking into consideration both process and context. While purpose and meaning is fundamental to the value of art to humanity, quality in execution, we believe, is fundamental to the value of craft within the world of the visual arts. For this reason we exclusively exhibit works by artists who display a level of mastery in their chosen medium.
Courtney M. Leonard
Visions West Contemporary
Director: David Chaffee
2605 Walnut St.
website: www.visionswestgallery.com
hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10-6 pm or by appointment
Established in 1999, Visions West has grown to two locations in Montana and most recently a new Denver space. Located in the center of historic LODO, the gallery strives to challenge preconceived stereotypes of Western art and explore the complex relationships of urban and nature based themes. We have searched the world to bring you a unique collection of art that has technical diversity, independence of thought, courage, boldness and passion.
Walker Fine Art
Bobbi Walker, Owner
300 West 11th Avenue at Cherokee St.
website: www.walkerfineart.com
First Fridays 6-8 pm
Walker Fine Art exhibits contemporary art, abstraction and realism, thru mixed media, experimental photography, video, sculpture and installation. Founded in 2002, Walker Fine Art represents regional, national and international mid-career artists. Every 7 weeks exhibits will rotate, the front gallery features a two person exhibit of sculpture and 2D works, while the back promotes the works of emerging and anchor artists. Each exhibit opens with a public reception 6-9pm, and artist talks are held the First Friday of every month at 7pm. A private collector lecture series discusses the current exhibit in the framework of art history and current trends in the art world.
Walker Fine Art is located on the street level of the Prado high-rise , in the Golden Triangle Museum District, just 4 blocks from the Denver Art Museum.
William Havu Gallery
William Havu, Director/Owner
1040 Cherokee
website: www.williamhavugallery.com
Hours: Tue - Fri 10 AM to 6 PM
Sat 11 - 5 PM
Sun and Mon by appointment only
Exhibiting Regional and International contemporary artists in all mediums. Voted Westword's best gallery for contemporary art of the region, 2017
William Matthews Gallery
Owner: William Matthews
Great Basin Studio
2540 Walnut St,
Hours: Tuesday & Thursday 10 am - 5 pm or by appointment
website: williammatthewsstudio.com
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ICMI News 23b : January 2013
Special issue on the 2013 FELIX KLEIN AND HANS FREUDENTHAL AWARDS
A Bimonthly Email Newsletter from the ICMI-International Commission on Mathematical Instruction
THE ICMI AWARDS COMMITTEE
Announcement : Call for Nominations for the 2013 Felix Klein and Hans Freudenthal Awards
The Executive Committee of the International Commission on Mathematical Instruction (ICMI) a number of years ago created two awards, each in the form of a medal and a certificate, to recognise outstanding accomplishments in mathematics education research :
· the Felix Klein Award, for lifelong achievement in mathematics education research,
· the Hans Freudenthal Award, for a major programme of research on mathematics education.
The Felix Klein medal is awarded for life-time achievement in mathematics education research. This award is aimed at acknowledging those excellent scholars who have shaped our field over their lifetimes. Past candidates have been influential and have had an impact both at the national level within their own countries and at the international level. We have valued in the past those candidates who not only have made substantial research contributions, but also have introduced new issues, ideas, perspectives, and critical reflections. Additional considerations have included leadership roles, mentoring, and peer recognition, as well as the actual or potential relationship between the research done and improvement of mathematics education at large, through connections between research and practice. The five Klein medals that have been awarded thus far have been given to : Guy Brousseau, Ubiritan D’Ambrosio, Jeremy Kilpatrick, Gilah C. Leder, and Alan H. Schoenfeld.
The Hans Freudenthal medal is aimed at acknowledging the outstanding contributions of an individual’s theoretically well-conceived and highly coherent research programme. It honours a scholar who has initiated a new research programme and has brought it to maturation over the past 10 years. The research programme is one that has had an impact on our community. It is also intended that a Freudenthal awardee should still have a minimum of a decade of active research work ahead of him or her so as to continue contributing to the field. In brief, the criteria for this award are depth, novelty, sustainability, and impact of the research programme. The five Freudenthal medals that have been awarded thus far have been given to : Celia Hoyles, Paul Cobb, Anna Sfard, Yves Chevallard, and Luis Radford.
The ICMI Awards Committee consists of a chair (Professor Carolyn Kieran) nominated by the President of ICMI, and five other members who remain anonymous until their terms have come to an end. The ICMI Awards Committee is at this time entering the 2013 cycle of selecting awardees and welcomes nominations for the two awards from individuals or groups of individuals in the mathematics education community.
Nominations for the Felix Klein Award should include the following :
1) a document (max 10 pages) describing the achievements of the nominee (e.g., research contributions and/or theoretical work, leadership roles, graduate supervision and mentoring, and peer recognition) and reasons for the nomination (including the nominee’s impact on the field) ;
2) a one-page summary statement ;
3) a curriculum vitae of the nominee (max 20 pages) ;
4) electronic copies of three of the nominee’s key publications ;
5) three letters of support (preferably from different countries) ; and
6) the names and e-mail coordinates of two persons who could provide further information, if needed.
Nominations for the Hans Freudenthal Award should include the following :
1) a document (max 5 pages) describing the nominee’s research programme and reasons for the nomination (including the nominee’s impact on the field) ;
5) three letters of support (from different countries, if possible) ; and
All nominations must be sent by e-mail (kieran.carolyn@uqam.ca or carkie2@yahoo.ca) to the Chair of the Committee no later than May 15, 2013.
Prof. Carolyn Kieran, Chair of the ICMI Awards Committee
C.P. 8888, succursale Centre-Ville
Montréal, QC, H3C 3P8
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Mis en ligne le 7 janvier 2013 par Charlotte BOUCKAERT
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