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James Forrest can become Scotland's answer to Gareth Bale insists Ryan Giggs
Posted by Steven Tan | Source from Daily Record
Ryan Giggs reckons Celtic star James Forrest could be Scotland’s answer to Gareth Bale.
The Wales boss watched the Parkhead ace demolish Albania and Israel with five stunning goals and he believes the Tartan Army finally have the talisman they’ve craved.
Giggs has a sensational trump card with Real Madrid game changer Bale but he believes Forrest might be the man Scotland can call on to fire the nation back to the big time.
The Manchester United legend said: “I remember when Forrest came on the scene a few years ago he was billed as the next big thing and he’s clearly talented.
“I watched the Albania game and he was great. His goals were really impressive in particular and then he did it again against Israel.
“He can be that player who can make the difference. When you have guys who take players on and make things happen, it just opens up the game completely.
“Gareth does that for us and perhaps Forrest could be the talisman Scotland are looking for.”
Giggs studied Scotland’s 4-0 win in Shkoder before his Wales side went down to the Albanians in a friendly three days later.
The Welsh have been a scourge to Scotland in recent years and the home nations could be drawn together in this weekend’s draw for the Euro 2020 qualifiers.
Giggs said: “International football goes through cycles.
“In Alex McLeish Scotland have an experienced manager. It’s never easy in international football and if we end up in a group with Scotland we know it would be tough.”
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Robert Steiner Critical Examination of the PwC 9th Annual Global CEO Survey
Research Paper (undergraduate) from the year 2007 in the subject Business economics - Miscellaneous, grade: 2, Vienna University of Economics and Business (Department of Human Resource Management), course: International Human Resource Management, language: English, abstract: In early 2006, PricewaterhouseCoopers ('PwC') published the latest edition of its Annual Global CEO Survey ('the PwC survey'). This year, more than 1,400 CEOs were interviewed to find out about what is at the top of their mind, focussing on the current topics globalization and complexity with a special emphasis on emerging markets like Brazil, Russia, India and China ('BRIC'). In addition to the data compiled by PwC, the PwC survey also presents in-depth interviews with five CEOs of multinational enterprises, offering insights into their personal way of dealing with globalization and managing complexity within their organizations.The authors have structured this paper into the following three parts:Part 1 critically examines the PwC survey in various aspects and presents three types of shortcomings that have been discovered (content-related, author-related, methodology-related).Part 2 deals with the PwC survey's implications for the role of corporate human resource management ('HRM') in multinational enterprises, examining changing forces in the global economy and linking them to the HRM function.Part 3 explores the impact of globalization and complexity on current inte...
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The sustainable use of natural resources is an important global challenge, and improved metal sustainability is a crucial goal for the 21st century in order to conserve the supply of critical metals and mitigate the environmental and health issues resulting from unrecovered metals. Metal Sustainability: Global Challenges, Consequences and Prospects discusses important topics and challenges associated with sustainability in metal life cycles, from mining ore to beneficiation processes, to product manufacture, to recovery from end-of-life materials, to environmental and health concerns resulting from generated waste. The broad perspective presented highlights the global interdependence of the many stages of metal life cycles. Economic issues are emphasized and relevant environmental, health, political, industrial and societal issues are discussed. The importance of applying green chemistry principles to metal sustainability is emphasized. Topics covered include: • Recycling and sustainable utilization of precious and specialty metals • Formal and informal recycling from electronic and other high-tech wastes • Global management of electronic wastes • Metal reuse and recycling in developing countries • Effects of toxic and other metal releases on the environment and human health • Effect on bacteria of toxic metal release • Selective recovery of platinum group metals and rare earth metals • Metal sustainability from a manufacturing perspective • Economic perspectives on sustainability, mineral development, and metal life cycles • Closing the Loop – Minerals Industry Issues The aim of this book is to improve awareness of the increasingly important role metals play in our high-tech society, the need to conserve our metal supply throughout the metal life cycle, the importance of improved metal recycling, and the effects that unhindered metal loss can have on the environment and on human health.
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This Brutal World is a global survey of this compelling and much-admired style of architecture. It brings to light virtually unknown Brutalist architectural treasures from...
Adnan Tamime Y. Dairy Powders and Concentrated Products
The economic importance of dairy powders and concentrated products to dairy-producing countries is very significant, and there is a large demand for them in countries where milk production is low or non-existent. In these markets, dairy products are made locally to meet the demand of consumers from recombined powders, anhydrous milk fat and concentrated dairy ingredients (evaporated and sweetened condensed milk). This volume is the latest book in the Technical Series of The Society of Dairy Technology (SDT). Numerous scientific data have been available in journals and books in recent years, and the primary aim of this text is to detail in one publication the manufacturing methods, scientific aspects, and properties of milk powders (full-fat, skimmed and high protein powders made from milk retentates), whey powders (WP) including WP concentrates, lactose, caseinates, sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk and infant baby feed. The book also covers the international standards relating to these products for trading purposes, as well as the hazards, such as explosion and fire, that may occur during the manufacture of dairy powders. The authors, who are all specialists in these products, have been chosen from around the world. The book will be of interest to dairy scientists, students, researchers and dairy operatives around the world. For information regarding the SDT, please contact Maurice Walton, Executive Director, Society of Dairy Technology, P.O. Box 12, Appleby in Westmorland, CA16 6YJ, UK. email: [email protected] Also available from Wiley-Blackwell Milk Processing and Quality Management Edited by A.Y. Tamime ISBN 978 1 4051 4530 5 Cleaning-in-Place Edited by A.Y. Tamime ISBN 978 1 4051 5503 8 Advanced Dairy Science and Technology Edited by T. Britz and R. Robinson ISBN 978 1 4051 3618 1 International Journal of Dairy Technology Published quarterly Print ISSN: 1364 727X Online ISSN: 1471 0307
Timothy Johnson P. Advances in Comparative Survey Methods. Multinational, Multiregional, and Multicultural Contexts (3MC)
Covers the latest methodologies and research on international comparative surveys with contributions from noted experts in the field Advances in Comparative Survey Methodology examines the most recent advances in methodology and operations as well as the technical developments in international survey research. With contributions from a panel of international experts, the text includes information on the use of Big Data in concert with survey data, collecting biomarkers, the human subject regulatory environment, innovations in data collection methodology and sampling techniques, use of paradata across the survey lifecycle, metadata standards for dissemination, and new analytical techniques. This important resource: Contains contributions from key experts in their respective fields of study from around the globe Highlights innovative approaches in resource poor settings, and innovative approaches to combining survey and other data Includes material that is organized within the total survey error framework Presents extensive and up-to-date references throughout the book Written for students and academic survey researchers and market researchers engaged in comparative projects, this text represents a unique collaboration that features the latest methodologies and research on global comparative surveys.
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Pierre Schuck Analytical Methods for Food and Dairy Powders
Food and dairy powders are created by dehydrating perishable produce, such as milk, eggs, fruit and meat, in order to extend their shelf life and stabilise them for storage or transport. These powders are in high demand for use as ingredients and as food products in their own right, and are of great economic importance to the food and dairy industry worldwide. Today, the ability to control food and dairy powder quality is a source of key competitive advantage. By varying the dehydration process design, and by controlling the technological and thermodynamic parameters during dehydration, it is possible for manufacturers to engineer the biochemical, microbiological and physical characteristics of the food powder to meet their specific product requirements. This book provides an overview of the existing, adapted or new techniques used to analyse safety and quality in modern food and dairy powders. Based on original research by the authors, the book uses 25 commercial dairy and non-dairy powders to illustrate a range of biochemical and physical methods used to evaluate and characterise powdered food products. Written from a practical perspective, each chapter focuses on a particular analytical technique, outlining the purpose, definition and principle of that method. The authors guide the reader through all of the instruments needed, the safety measures required, and the correct procedures to follow to ensure successful analysis. Instructions on accurate measurement and expression of results are included, and each chapter is richly illustrated with original data and worked examples. Analytical Methods for Food and Dairy Powders is a unique step-by-step handbook, which will be required reading for anyone involved in the development and manufacture of powdered food products. Food and dairy scientists based in industry will find it essential for new product development and improved quality control, while researchers in the laboratory will especially value the new techniques it comprises.
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The Art of Perfumery and Methods Of Obtaining the Aromas of Plants was first published in 1857, and to this day remains THE quintessential guide to distilling your own essential oils, and for using them to make your own cosmetics, scented soaps, smelling salts, bouquets, nosegays, sachets, perfumed papers, perfumed leather, incense, aromatic lamp oils, emulsines (soap substitutes), cold creams, lip salves, perfumed hair oils, hair dyes, face powders, rouges, tooth powders, mouth washes, hair rinses and more! This must-have manual of all things olfactory is an attractive, informative and preeminently practical volume the perfumer, aromatherapist, herbalist or crafter in your life is sure to cherish.
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Ernest Cowles, Edward Nelson An Introduction to Survey Research
An Introduction to Survey Research is for those who want an overview of the survey process. It is intended to describe fundamental survey components to help both students and managers understand and use surveys effectively and avoid the pitfalls stemming from bad survey construction and inappropriate methods. The authors discuss how best to identify the information needed and the best approach to get that information. They also highlight the processes commonly involved in conducting a survey including the value of both obtaining a representative sample and dealing with the types of errors that can distort results. Each chapter focuses on one of the key components of constructing and carrying out a survey, including the elements to consider when developing a survey, the modes of survey delivery, writing good questions, conducting the survey, and presenting the results.
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Fenold Alexis Spanking is a Global Phenomenon
Spanking Is a Global Phenomenon looks at this traditional method of corporal punishment from a deep perspective, placing it in its historical context, and from a wide point of view, comparing changing attitudes across cultures and generations. The result of this survey by Fenold Alexis is a work on a topic broadly connected to people's lives, but rarely examined in such detail. The approach of Spanking Is a Global Phenomenon takes the reader through the history and tradition of spanking, the roles of culture and religions, the connections to slavery, the laws governing spanking, and a survey of attitudes and practices by gender and generation. In the end, Spanking Is a Global Phenomenon provides a comprehensive look at a widespread and deeply rooted parenting practice that tends not to garner such thorough attention. Fenold Alexis explores spanking's scriptural and historical background, surveys its legal and cultural contexts in contemporary culture, and suggests ways for parents to administer alternative forms of discipline that work.
Michael Braun Survey Methods in Multicultural, Multinational, and Multiregional Contexts
A unique collaboration featuring the latest methodologies and research on multi- and cross-national surveys Over the past two decades, the relevance of cross-national and cross-cultural methodologies has heightened across various fields of study. Responding to increasing cultural diversity and rapid changes in how research is conducted, Survey Methods in Multinational, Multiregional, and Multicultural Contexts addresses the need for refined tools and improved procedures in cross-cultural and cross-national studies worldwide. Based on research submitted to the International Conference on Multinational, Multicultural, and Multiregional Survey Methods (3MC), this book identifies important changes in comparative methodology approaches, outlines new findings, and provides insight into future developments in the field. Some of the world's leading survey researchers gather in this volume to address the need for a standard framework that promotes quality assurance and quality control in survey research, and its impact on various stages of the survey life cycle, including study design and organization, cross-national sampling, testing and pretesting, data collection, and input and output variable harmonization. Self-contained chapters feature coverage of various topics, such as: Question and questionnaire design, from both global and study-specific perspectives The construction and evaluation of survey translations and instrument adaptations The effects of cultural difference on the perception of question and response categories Non-response issues Analysis in comparative contexts, featuring discussion of polytomous item response theory, categorization problems, and Multi-Trait-Multi-Methods (MTMM) The significance of evolving methodologies for current international survey programs, including the European Social Survey, the International Social Survey Programme, and the Gallup World Poll Survey Methods in Multinational, Multiregional, and Multicultural Contexts is a valuable supplement for courses on comparative survey methods at the upper-undergraduate and graduate levels. It also serves as an insightful reference for professionals who design, implement, and analyze comparative research in the areas of business, public health, and the social and behavioral sciences.
Tharwat Tadros F. Dispersion of Powders in Liquids and Stabilization of Suspensions
Teaching the fundamental knowledge required for successful dispersion of powders in a liquid, this book covers a host of topics – from recent advances to industrial applications. In 15 chapters it supports formulation chemists in preparing a suspension in a more rational way, by applying the principles of colloid and interface science, while at the same time enabling the research scientist to discover new methods for preparing stable suspensions. Essential reading for those working in the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, food, paint, ceramic and agricultural industries.
Svenja Martina Gnosa Constraints and Opportunities of Market Entry Strategies for Multinational Enterprises in Emerging Markets
Master's Thesis from the year 2011 in the subject Business economics - Business Management, Corporate Governance, grade: 0,9, University of St Andrews (Management), course: Global Business Strategy, language: English, abstract: During the last few decades, globalization has created an increasingly competitive landscape and with established markets becoming saturated, multinational enterprises (MNEs) have turned towards emerging markets in order to capitalise on new opportunities for economic growth (London and Hart 2004). Especially through the recent global crisis, the key role of developing and emerging countries, as they have sought to sustain global economic growth, has become the focal point of worldwide interest (Rao 2010). According to McKinsey (2010), "an ongoing shift in global economic activity from developed to developing economies, accompanied by growth in the number of consumers in emerging markets, are the global developments that executives around the world view as the most important for business and the most positive for their own companies profits over the next five years." The results of recent surveys, such as those by the International Monetary Fund, predict that developing and emerging markets will grow by 6.3% in 2011 In turn this has evoked a significant sense of urgency among several MNE executives (Rao 2010). Furthermore, a survey by McKinsey (2011) found that in the coming decade more then 45% of global GDP growth will be contributed by C...
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Willem Saris E. Design, Evaluation, and Analysis of Questionnaires for Survey Research
Praise for the First Edition “…this book is quite inspiring, giving many practical ideas for survey research, especially for designing better questionnaires.” —International Statistical Review Reflecting modern developments in the field of survey research, the Second Edition of Design, Evaluation, and Analysis of Questionnaires for Survey Research continues to provide cutting-edge analysis of the important decisions researchers make throughout the survey design process. The new edition covers the essential methodologies and statistical tools utilized to create reliable and accurate survey questionnaires, which unveils the relationship between individual question characteristics and overall question quality. Since the First Edition, the computer program Survey Quality Prediction (SQP) has been updated to include new predictions of the quality of survey questions on the basis of analyses of Multi-Trait Multi-Method experiments. The improved program contains over 60,000 questions, with translations in most European languages. Featuring an expanded explanation of the usage and limitations of SQP 2.0, the Second Edition also includes: • New practice problems to provide readers with real-world experience in survey research and questionnaire design • A comprehensive outline of the steps for creating and testing survey questionnaires • Contemporary examples that demonstrate the many pitfalls of questionnaire design and ways to avoid similar decisions Design, Evaluation, and Analysis of Questionnaires for Survey Research, Second Edition is an excellent textbook for upper-undergraduate and graduate-level courses in methodology and research questionnaire planning, as well as an ideal resource for social scientists or survey researchers needing to design, evaluate, and analyze questionnaires. Design, Evaluation, and Analysis of Questionnaires for Survey Research, Second Edition is an excellent textbook for upper-undergraduate and graduate-level courses in methodology and research questionnaire planning, as well as an ideal resource for social scientists or survey researchers needing to design, evaluate, and analyze questionnaires.Reflecting modern developments in the field of survey research, the Second Edition ofDesign, Evaluation, and Analysis of Questionnaires for Survey Research continues toprovide cutting-edge analysis of the important decisions researchers make throughout thesurvey design process.The new edition covers the essential methodologies and statistical tools utilized to createreliable and accurate survey questionnaires, which unveils the relationship between individualquestion characteristics and overall question quality. Since the First Edition, the computerprogram Survey Quality Prediction (SQP) has
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Provides the knowledge and tools needed for the future of survey research The survey research discipline faces unprecedented challenges, such as falling response rates, inadequate sampling frames, and antiquated approaches and tools. Addressing this changing landscape, Social Media, Sociality, and Survey Research introduces readers to a multitude of new techniques in data collection in one of the fastest developing areas of survey research. The book is organized around the central idea of a «sociality hierarchy» in social media interactions, comprised of three levels: broadcast, conversational, and community based. Social Media, Sociality, and Survey Research offers balanced coverage of the theory and practice of traditional survey research, while providing a conceptual framework for the opportunities social media platforms allow. Demonstrating varying perspectives and approaches to working with social media, the book features: New ways to approach data collection using platforms such as Facebook and Twitter Alternate methods for reaching out to interview subjects Design features that encourage participation with engaging, interactive surveys Social Media, Sociality, and Survey Research is an important resource for survey researchers, market researchers, and practitioners who collect and analyze data in order to identify trends and draw reliable conclusions in the areas of business, sociology, psychology, and population studies. The book is also a useful text for upper-undergraduate and graduate-level courses on survey methodology and market research.
Simon L. Dolan, Kristine Marin Kawamura Cross Cultural Competence. A Field Guide for Developing Global Leaders and Managers
'Cross Cultural Competence' serves as a comprehensive, practical, and workshop-based program that allows facilitators and organizational change agents to help organizations and people develop cross cultural skills and global competence. The book is grounded in the most rigorous and relevant theories, research, and learning methods and makes them easily accessible and fun to apply. Rich with exercises, case studies, survey instruments, and tools, it is based on the authors' extensive experience in delivering cross cultural training, coaching, and consulting in multiple languages to numerous organizations across the globe. The book may also be used by individuals who want to better understand the complexity of working and living in a cross cultural world or who want to improve their capabilities in cross cultural management. The book describes why individuals, organizations, and institutions need to develop global competence, proposes an original and holistic "Cross Cultural Competence Model," describes the business case for global competence, and provides all the concepts, knowledge, skills, and training tools needed to develop global competence in people and organizations.
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Globalistics and Globalization Studies: Big History & Global History
This yearbook is the fourth in the series with the title Globalistics and Globalization Studies. The subtitle of the present volume is Global History & Big History. The point is that today our global world really demands global knowledge. Thus, there are a few actively developing multidisciplinary approaches and integral disciplines among which one can name Global Studies, Global History and Big History. They all provide a connection between the past, present, and future. Big History with its vast and extremely heterogeneous field of research encompasses all the forms of existence and all timescales and brings together constantly updated information from the scientific disciplines and the humanities. Global History is transnational or world history which examines history from a global perspective, making a wide use of comparative history and of the history of multiple cultures and nations. Global Studies express the view of systemic and epistemological unity of global processes. Thus, one may argue that Global Studies and Globalistics can well be combined with Global History and Big History and such a multi-disciplinary approach can open wide horizons for the modern university education as it helps to form a global view of various processes.
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River Ave. Blues » Mailbag: Perez, Hughes, Catchers, Promotions
Mailbag: Perez, Hughes, Catchers, Promotions
May 24, 2013 by Mike 54 Comments
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Six questions and five answers this week. Use the Submit A Tip box in the sidebar to send us mailbag questions or anything else at any time.
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Nick asks: Could the Yankees target Chris Perez as a trade candidate? A deal similar to the Joel Hanrahan trade?
My first thought was no way, but my first thought is often wrong. Not only is Mariano Rivera retiring after this season, but Joba Chamberlain is likely to leave as a free agent too. David Robertson is awesome, but I think the Yankees should add some kind of Proven Veteran™ backup plan to the Shawn Kelleys and Preston Claibornes of the world. My preferred choice as of today is impending free agent Grant Balfour, but that is subject to change.
Perez, 27, owns a 2.25 ERA and 5.72 FIP in 16 innings this year. He’s run into some serious homer problems of late, serving up three to the last eight batters he’s faced. Since getting the closer’s job outright in 2010, Perez has pitched to a 2.80 ERA (3.88 FIP) with a strong strikeout (8.11 K/9 and 21.6 K%) rate but mediocre walk (3.53 BB/9 and 9.4 BB%) and ground ball (34.7%) numbers. He managed to cut his walk rate to 2.50 BB/9 (6.6 BB%) last year, but that hasn’t stuck so far. I think we can say Perez is what he is at this point.
The Hanrahan comparison is perfect. Perez will be a free agent after the 2014 season, so acquiring him this winter means you’d be getting one year of a two-time All-Star, Capital-C Closer like the Red Sox got with Hanrahan. Would the Indians take a package of four spare parts like the Pirates did? Who knows. The Yankees could slap together a package of Dellin Betances, Zoilo Almonte, Eduardo Nunez … guys like that if the Indians will take quantity over quality. Perez has had some run-ins with the Indians brass over the years and could be available, but I want to see how he performs the rest of the season before going all-in.
Johnny asks: How would you handicap the chances of Yankees trading Phil Hughes before deadline?
I think they’re very, very small. This team lives and dies with its pitching as presently constructed, so I don’t see them giving up a rotation arm even if Hughes will be a free agent (and likely leaving) after the season. Maybe if Michael Pineda comes back strong, Ivan Nova figures things out in Triple-A, Vidal Nuno continues to impress in the show … maybe. I’d want a bat in return, preferably at shortstop or catcher. Someone who can help the team today, not prospects. Prospects suck.
Alex asks: Do you think that the Yankees’ preference for bat-first catchers has hindered the development of their minor league pitchers? The Yanks have seemed to be notoriously poor at bringing pitchers up to reach their ceiling for the past decade-plus.
It could be a factor, but I don’t think it’s a big one. Most minor league catchers stink at defense, and it’s not like Gary Sanchez and J.R. Murphy — the teams’ two most notable bat-first catchers — are atrocious defenders. Reports over the last 18 months or so have been very positive about their defensive improvement. Jesus Montero was a miserable defender though, and he did work with most of the team’s top young arms over the years.
I suppose having no confidence in the catcher blocking a breaking ball in the dirt or throwing out base-stealers could alter pitch selection, but pitchers are usually given a set number of pitches to throw per game. A team will tell their guy he needs to throw 25 curveballs or whatever per start as part of his development. Maybe bad defensive catchers have contributed to the team’s lack of success with starting pitching prospects, but I feel like it would be just a small part of the problem.
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Mike asks: Is it time for some promotions in the minor league system? I know Dietrich Enns is 22 already, but he is blowing away the competition in A-ball (along with Rafael DePaula). These guys, along with Murphy and Sanchez, need to go up a level. Right?
Shep asks: Given his early success in Low-A and his “age,” how quickly do you think DePaula will climb the ladder? What is your prediction for his MLB debut?
Gonna lump these two together. We’re starting to approach promotion season, which usually takes place from mid-June through July, when the draft provides some new players to fill roster spots. Enns has been awesome — lefty with a 0.71 ERA (1.34 FIP) and 43/11 K/BB in 25.1 innings for Low-A Charleston — and I expect him to get bumped up to High-A Tampa at midseason. Murphy and Sanchez are repeating levels and have performed plenty well enough to earn midseason promotions. Some other obvious promotion candidates include (stats don’t include last night’s games):
C Peter O’Brien: His defense is awful, but he’s hitting .328/.392/.586 (165 wRC+) with five homers for Low-A Charleston.
2B Rob Refsnyder: Hitting .335/.440/.451 (~158 wRC+) and has already been promoted once. Bumping him up to Double-A Trenton allows Angelo Gumbs to play second everyday with High-A Tampa as well.
RHP Tommy Kahnle: 1.77 ERA (3.50 FIP) with 23 strikeouts and 13 walks in 20.1 innings. Another few weeks of that and he should be ready for Triple-A Scranton.
RHP Shane Greene: Repeating High-A Tampa with a 3.07 ERA (2.36 FIP) and a 53/8 K/BB in 55.2 innings. Get this man to Double-A Trenton.
DePaula is another animal entirely. The numbers — 2.38 ERA (1.96 FIP) with a 74/19 K/BB in 45.1 innings — are outstanding for Low-A Charleston, but he’s also short on pitching experience because of his various layoffs (suspension, visa) despite being 22 years old. VP of Baseball Ops Mark Newman told Chad Jennings a promotion isn’t imminent because he’s “got to develop secondary pitches. He hasn’t pitched that much competitively.”
I do think DePaula will get moved up to High-A Tampa at midseason, but he might spend another four or six weeks with the River Dogs first. Let’s see what happens when the league gets a second and third look at him, how he holds up physically under the workload, stuff like that. DePaula is on a weird development schedule and I’m generally not a fan of promoting starters after 50 or so dominant innings. As for his big league debut … second half of 2015 at the absolute earliest? DePaula will get promoted eventually, there’s no rush.
Travis asks: With the upcoming roster crunch (when DL players start coming back), is there going to come a point where is may make sense to bring Manny Banuelos up from the Triple-A DL to put him on the 60-day DL for MLB? I know they didn’t want to lose a year of control, but at the halfway point, would it be a lost year?
The Super Two date is sometime in early-June, so yeah, there’s a definitely a point where calling him up to clear a roster spot makes sense. Banuelos’ free agency has already been pushed back and they’re only two or three weeks from avoiding Super Two. They might actually be passed that date already since he’s not going to be in the big leagues on Opening Day next year.
There’s still some dead weight on the 40-man roster that can be trimmed — Ben Francisco, Reid Brignac, Melky Mesa, Francisco Rondon, etc. — but the Yankees have six guys expected to come off the 60-day DL in the next two months. Letting Banuelos accrue just a few weeks of service time would be no big deal under the circumstances.
Filed Under: Mailbag Tagged With: Chris Perez, Manny Banuelos, Phil Hughes, Rafael DePaula
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Brick Lane Market 1
As the first of these Brick Lane posts, it is my pleasure to introduce you to Dennis and Arthur, two stalwarts who incarnate the spirit of the market. You will find them occupying Hare Marsh each Sunday – the cul-de-sac down towards the railway line at the end of Cheshire St, formerly Hare St.
Wiry and agile and full of vitality, Dennis Major has been dealing in toiletries, cut-price chocolate and general hardware in the market for more than thirty-five years. “When I first started, I was down the other end of Cheshire St.” he explained to me casting his beady eyes around at the fabled market that once was here,“They used to sell dogs and cats then, and sometimes I took sickly kittens home that were abandoned in the gutter but they always died. There was a stall that who sold chickens, they would wring their necks and pluck them for you before your eyes. We were next to the bird man, he would go crazy because everybody would be all over the bird cages, and the birds would make such a racket. We did have some laughs.”
For many years Dennis ran a hardware shop in Norbury but, even retired now, he cannot break the habit of Sunday in Brick Lane because the same customers keep coming back to greet him after all these years. While we were talking, Arthur Whitmore, a senior market gardener from Cambridgeshire with hardy features and straggly white hair, who has been travelling down on the bus each Sunday for more than fifteen years in search of “something fresh to see,” popped by to have his weekly chat with Dennis. “There’s no end of villages where I come from,” he informed me, hinting at the workaday nature of his rural life.
When Arthur departed, in a brief lull, Dennis pointed across Cheshire St and confided to me quietly , “One Sunday, I came down when Ginger Marks was killed outside the Carpenter’s Arms. The was a bullet hole in the wall and they’d roped it off where he’d been shot but they never found the body. If you lost a bike in South London you could always find it here next Sunday. This was a good market. People off the boats in the docks would come here and you could sell them all sorts of things. There was a fellow who sold train sets. Most of them have died, there’s not so many like me down here any more.”
“I’ve been coming here since I first visited with my father to buy canaries for our shop in Woking, that was sixty-two years ago,” revealed Arthur with the relaxed genial air of one entirely at home in the market, for whom doing deals and taking money off a string of customers is second nature. “I’ve always been at this end of the street, since I started as a very young lad fly-pitching with a pram full of bits and pieces.” he recalled enthusiastically, “And I have been on this spot as a licenced trader for at least twenty-five years. I took over from Frank Fisher who’d been here many moons before me, he was a Smithfield meat porter. This little area was packed then, it was a job to get a pitch – they used to fight over them. Ever since I could drive, it’s been a weekly ritual coming into London on Sunday.”
Such is Arthur’s trustworthy reputation that local people will confidently buy used electrical gadgets from him, “I always offer a refund on anything electrical,” he assured me as an African lady delightedly carried off a food processor in her bag for twenty pounds, “I remember what I buy and sell and I know the price of everything. Sometimes I keep things in the interests of future prosperity, and I’ve got a nice rug as a future heirloom. Once I bought a lion with with its foot on the globe for fourteen shillings, then sold it for fifty shillings to a lady named Sylvia. It turned out to be early eighteenth century Capo de Monte and went for £2000 at auction – but when she died ten years ago, she left me £1000 in her will.”
Arthur buys at house clearances and jumble sales, hoping to clear a quarter of the stock that he keeps in his van and top it up again each week. “My father bred canaries and showed them at Crystal Palace. He used to buy the birds up here in the market because he had the experience to know what he was buying. I remember the first thing I ever sold, a BSA bantam motorcycle in Club Row when I was seventeen, and I still can’t keep away from it today.” Arthur confessed to me with an amiable modest grin, hooked by the endless cycle of market life – appreciating it as a place of commerce, and equally as an important location of social life and collective memory.
Market trader portraits copyright © Jeremy Freedman
from → Human Life, Market Life, Street Life
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Janet permalink
Thank you for another fascinating article.
Last week I took my partner to Museum in Docklands with the intention of going on to eat at the Canteen. En route I managed to take him all around Brick Lane, pointing out where my Huguenot ancestors worshipped and lived.
merzak permalink
congratulations.you are doing great job.this is why internet is efficient.simple and happy to read you.
hc permalink
thank you again for sharing such delightful spots.
melbournegirl permalink
Again, you capture what is so precious in urban history. Thank you for this.
jan permalink
My first dog, Bella, came from Brick Lane in 1974, she was the most amazing dog, the travellers said she was a Lurcher, she died in Melbourne 1988. Thank you for Spitalfieldslife, read everyday.
Jim permalink
Fantastic!!!!! I love this, thank you so much, I am very proud to say that my dad is Arthur, he looks as proud as I feel stood by his market stall above, from the age of eleven I can remember my feet dropping off with cold at 4 o’clock in the morning helping him unload the van to set up the stall, what wonderful and precious memories……………..and to see him now in the same surroundings reminds me of being introduced to characters such as “Tiny” whom wasnt so tiny and I was walked around and introduced to all the stall holders and informed that I was Arthurs boy and to look after me,. He is now 72 (or 74 how shocking I cant remember!) and still, yes still gets up every Sunday at silly o’clock to go to the market, thats 40+ years!!!!! The only day he has off, with a push is ……………. ummmmm maybe Xmas day and thats not necessarily because he wants too!!! , a dedicated, loyal, honest, wholesome fixture of “Brick Lane”. Love you x
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Resisting the screening imperative: patienthood, populations and politics in prostate cancer detection technologies for the UK
Faulkner, Alex (2012) Resisting the screening imperative: patienthood, populations and politics in prostate cancer detection technologies for the UK. Sociology Of Health & Illness, 34 (2). pp. 221-233. ISSN 1467-9566
Official URL: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1467-...
The introduction of mass screening programmes in the UK has been controversial. It is instructive to examine medical conditions for which screening has been actively considered but not introduced, such as prostate cancer. Incidence of the disease has escalated during the last 20 years, partly due to the upsurge in use of PSA (prostate-specific antigen) detection technology. The controversy is moving into a new phase, associated with the development of new molecular genetic biomarkers and tests derived from genome-association studies. The paper outlines the most recent scientific and technological developments for the three types of detection technology – PSA, genetic, and genomic. Applying concepts of risk, technology governance and technology expectations, it is shown that central public health governance actors continue to resist the tidal wave of new technologies through a variety of increasingly diverse governance modes. In the case of PSA, a governance trend moving beyond ‘responsibilisation’ to citizen rights is shown, whereas in the case of genetic tests and genomic risk profiling, state public health agencies are shown to be engaging in a form of technology expectation management, as it responds to a new marketplace of private commercial testing and mediatised science-based visions of future healthcare.
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Katherine Andrinopoulos
Associate Professor - Global Health Systems and Development
kandrino@tulane.edu
Global Health Systems and Development
B.S., University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, Public Health, 1999
M.H.S., Johns Hopkins, International Health, 2003
Ph.D., Johns Hopkins, International Health, 2008
Program Director, International Health and Development, Tulane University, 2008-
Research & Teaching Specializations: Correctional Health/Incarcerated Populations; HIV/AIDS, STIs, prevention and treatment, Jamaica, Caribbean
Consultant, New Orleans Regional AIDS Planning Council, 2009-
Member, Orleans Parish Criminal Sheriff’s Office HIV Workgroup, 2007-
Study Coordinator, Jamaican Correctional Services HIV Testing and Treatment Study, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, 2004-2007
Consultant, Jamaican Correctional Services HIV Testing and Treatment Program, Jamaican Department of Correctional Services and Ministry of Health, 2004-2007
Graduate Research Assistant, Gender, Environment and HIV Risk Behavior among Adolescents, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, 2001-2004
Qualitative Research Coordinator, Perceived Risk of STDs Study, Johns Hopkins University Adolescent Research Group, 2002-2003
Peace Corps Volunteer, Dominican Republic, 1999-2001
Newcomb Fellow, Tulane University, 2008-
NIH/NIMH Research Grant, “Stigma as a Barrier to HIV Testing for Inmates, Jamaica,” 2005-2007
Hopkins Fogarty AIDS International Research and Training Program Grant, “Jamaican Health Initiative in Correctional Services,” 2003
Fulbright Scholar, Jamaica, 2005
James P. Dixon Award for Excellence, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Public Health. 1999
2015. “Binge drinking among men who have sex with men and transgender women in San Salvador: correlates and sexual health implications.‘ Peacock, E. Andrinopoulos, K. Hembling, J. Journal of Urban Health.
2014. “Evidence of the negative effect of sexual minority stigma on HIV testing among MSM and Transgender Women in San Salvador, El Salvador.‘ Andrinopoulos, K. Hembling, J. Guardado, ME. Hernández, F. Nieto, A. Melendez, G. AIDS and Behavior.
2014. “Evidence of increased STI/HIV-related risk behavior among male perpetrators of intimate partner violence in Guatemala: Results from a national survey.‘ Hembling, J. Andrinopoulos, K. AIDS Care.
2013. “High levels of unprotected intercourse and never testing for HIV among men who have sex with men in Nigeria: Evidence from a cross sectional survey for the need of innovative approaches to HIV prevention.” With Waimar, T., et al. Sexually Transmitted Infections 89(8): 659-665. Doi: 10.1136/sextrans-2013-051065.
2012. “HIV and Incarceration in the Caribbean: The experiences of Puerto Rico and Jamaica.‘ Puerto Rico Health Sciences Journal 31(3): 161-169.
2010. “Establishment of an HIV Testing Program and Prevalence of HIV among Incarcerated Men in Jamaica: A Call for Action in the Caribbean.” With Kerrigan D., et al. International Journal of STDs and AIDS 21: 114-119.
2010. “HIV coping self efficacy: a key to understanding stigma and HIV test acceptance among incarcerated men in Kingston, Jamaica.” With Kerrigan D., et al. AIDS Care 22(3): 339-347.
2008. “Gender Ideologies, Socio-Economic Opportunities and HIV/STI-Related Vulnerability among Female, African-American Adolescents.” With Kerrigan D., et al. Journal of Urban Health. 85 (5): 717-726.
2007. “Staying Strong: Gender Ideologies among African-American Adolescents and the Implications for HIV/STI Prevention.” With Kerrigan D., et al. Journal of Sex Research. 44 (2): 172-180.
2006. “Understanding Sex Partner Selection from the Perspective of Inner-City Black Adolescents.” With Kerrigan D and Ellen J. Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health. 38 (3): 132-138.
Recently-Taught Latin American-Related Courses: GCHB-7070: The Social Determinants of HIV/AIDS, GCHB 8250: Applied Theory for Interdisciplinary Research
Number of Dissertations or Theses Supervised in the Past 5 Years: 6
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Arachu Castro
Senior Associate Research Fellow - Samuel Z. Stone Chair of Public Health in Latin America
Carl Kendall
Professor - Global Community Health and Behavioral Sciences, Director - Center for Global Health Equity
Dawn Wesson
Associate Professor - Public Health & Tropical Medicine
Diego Rose
Professor - Global Community Health and Behavioral Science
Jack C. Ling
Emeritus Clinical Professor - Global Community Health and Behavioral Sciences
Jane Bertrand
Professor and Chair - Global Health Systems and Development
Clinical Associate Professor - Global Community Health & Behavioral Sciences (GCHB), Associate Director - Phyllis M. Taylor Center for Social Innovation and Design Thinking (TAYLOR)
Nancy Mock
Pierre Buekens
W.H. Watkins Professor of Epidemiology - Public Health and Tropical Medicine
Richard Oberhelman
Professor and Chair - Global Community Health & Behavioral Sciences
Valerie Paz-Soldán
Associate Professor - Global Community Health and Behavioral Sciences, Director - Health Office for Latin America
William E. Bertrand
Wisner Professor of Public Health - Global Community Health and Behavioral Sciences
Researcher Returns to Jamaica to Combat HIV
Friday, Dec 17 2010
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The Curious Case of Dean Winchester (Recap)
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The End (And a New Beginning)
It’s no surprise, but The Vampire Diaries is a strong lead-in for Supernatural. The first week ratings for SPN showed great growth according to Entertainment Weekly. “Supernatural grew 35 percent in women 18-34 (1.5 vs. 2.0) and 38 percent (2.9 million vs. 4 million) in total viewers.”
Friday the 13th, Part 2 has been slated for an August 13, 2010 release. No word yet on whether Jared’s on board, but I think it’s a given (MUST)…even if he doesn’t last long.
We want to give an appreciative nod to AfterElton for this hysterical Facebook recap of The End. Check it out here.
Misha filmed a TV movie over the summer called Stonehenge Apocalypse.
When a group of archaeologists dig up a human skeleton near the historical monument of STONEHENGE, an ancient piece of machinery hidden beneath the bedrock is discovered. Not knowing what it could be the workers accidentally trigger the mechanism and start a chain of events that may very well end the world as we know it.
No release date yet, but as soon as we know the right bat time and bat channel, we’ll let you know.
MINOR SPOILER: Ever wondered what SPN would look like as a sitcom? According to Ausiello at TV Guide we’re going to find out! “You’ll find out in episode 8. Laugh track and all.” The episode is called "Are You There God. It's me, Sam Winchester."
Over on The CW Source: The ultimate unofficial SOURCE for news and gossip about The CW they’ve announced the winners of the Sourcies Awards. Supernatural slayed the competition, sweeping 18 awards! Here they are:
“Sam and Dean dominated Best Friends Forever Moment, Best Fight, Most Heartbreaking Moment and Most Dramatic Meltdown. Bobby Singer took Best Recurring Character and The Voice of Wisdom Award (although he only just squeaked by over Haley for that one.) Ruby got some recognition -- although most of it was bad. You awarded her and Sam the Most Unexpected Hookup title, crowned her hte queen of the I Love To Hate You Award, and reveled in her death in the Best Finally! It's About Time! Moment. Castiel dominated the Best Newcomer category, and Alastair took the Best Villain honors. The boys got some individual awards as well: You celebrated Sam's silky locks in the Best Hair category, and marveled at how far he fell in the Biggest WTF? Moment. Dean got recognition with the Best Kiss (lucky Anna!), and you declared his reaction to the fluffy little kitty the Funniest Moment. The show as a whole took Best Special Episode, Biggest Family Drama and Best Cliffhanger.”
Finally, we’ll leave you with a couple snapshots and a teaser trailer for this week’s Fallen Idol episode which bring Paris Hilton to SPN. For those of you who are worried Kripke says, “It’s a fun, irreverent episode about modern celebrity. [Fans] should withhold judgment until they see it.” I, for one, am looking forward to a light episode and if they kill her I'll be really happy.
Labels: Friday the 13th, Jared Padalecki, jensen ackles, Misha Collins, paris hilton, part 2, stonehenge apocalypse, Supernatural News, supernatural sisters, Terri Clark
Thanks for the info, Terri! The Misha movie news puts his Twittering in a whole knew light. LOL
I just want to clarify that the increase in ratings was from regular ratings to the same episode, with the addition of the 7-day DVR ratings. Which means a LOT of people watch Supernatural on DVR. :) I wonder if they count multiple DVR viewings in the same household, 'cuz between me, my husband, and my daughter, the premiere has been viewed at least 7 times. LOL
I hope Misha's movie comes out soon. And I'm dying to hear if Jared will be in the Friday the 13th sequel.
I'm looking forward to a lighter episode too, something that I imagine is sort of hard to fit in during the apocalypse. :)
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Chuck: Schwartz and Fedak vs. the controversy
Last night, I wrote that the latest episode of "Chuck" wasn't designed to be a cliffhanger leading into the Olympics, and that there weren't any jaw-dropping, earth-shattering developments that would have fans arguing and angsting for the three weeks until the next episode.
Nearly 300 comments - some of them thoughtful, some of them furious, some of them bizarre - later, all I can say is... whoops.
After the jump, some thoughts on the controversy and then a long conversation with "Chuck" co-creators Josh Schwartz and Chris Fedak about their reaction to the reaction...
So, if you missed it, "Chuck vs. the Mask" ended with Chuck deciding to pursue a relationship with new Nerd Herd co-worker Hannah (guest star Kristin Kreuk), while Sarah responded by showing interest in new spy boss Shaw (guest star Brandon Routh).
Some fans liked the episode and had no problems with the current configuration of the love trapezoid. Some (like Mo Ryan, found some flaws in the episode, and/or don't really see why Chuck and Sarah have yet to hook up, but overall are happy with the season and content to wait for the new episodes in March.
Some, though, were outraged at this latest roadblock in the inevitable Chuck and Sarah pairing, and weren't shy about saying that Schwartz and Fedak had ruined the relationship - if not the series itself - with one going so far as to suggest that all fans boycott watching the show on TV until the ratings get so low that NBC would have to force Schwartz and Fedak to reconfigure the show more to their liking. (Not only is this futile, since, as Schwartz says below, they're already well into writing the season's last episode, but all it would do would be to get the show canceled.)
Now, "Chuck" has a very unique relationship with its fans, who helped save it from cancellation through the whole Subway campaign last spring, so it's understandable that some viewers might feel more proprietary of the show than they would of some other series that they just watched but didn't buy sandwiches for. But as Linda Holmes at NPR wrote, there's a danger in letting fans dictate where the story goes. Schwartz, Fedak and company could, indeed, be taking Chuck and Sarah, or the show in general, to a very bad place, but, "The most satisfying stories almost always involve one development that, when it happened, was not what fans would have voted for."
But because of that connection to the fans, Josh and Chris wanted to get on the phone with me to discuss some of the concerns about last night's show, even though, as Josh notes, "We don't feel we have to defend what we did." So here we go, and I want to remind you once again about the most important part of the commenting rules around here: Be respectful of other commenters. Do not mock, belittle or attack them. Talk about the show, not each other. Any commenter who can't stay calm and follow those guidelines will see their comments deleted, ASAP.
Now then...
Did you guys expect anywhere near this kind of reaction to this episode?
JS: It was not unexpected that people who are into Chuck/Sarah - I refuse to use the word 'shippers,' but you can, I just want my objection to that term duly noted on the record - would be not thrilled with the development. The one thing that we didn't anticipate is that this would be the cliffhanger, and that there would be two more weeks required, three more weeks, until there was resolution to it.
So ordinarily, if this was just one episode with another coming next week, some people wouldn't be quite as upset?
JS: Exactly. Well, they might still be upset, but they'd only be upset for a week instead of three. Not that anything's going to be resolved next (episode), but it would still allow the story to continue.
Well, let's talk about that. I know you don't want to give away where the story's going, but what would you say to the people who feel betrayed, or just outraged, by what happened last night?
JS: We are further along in the story than they are.
CF: From our perspective, this is a necessary part of the season. It's like the middle chapters of a book. For the season to play out, we have to tell this story. Not only the romantic side of things, but also on the spy side of the story, feeding into the mythology of it all.
Some people have been wondering, before last night and after Sarah found out what Chuck said to her in the vault in "Chuck vs. the Three Words," why have they not gotten together? What, in your eyes, is the thing that has prevented that from happening?
JS: First of all, Sarah allowed herself to become vulnerable at the beginning of this season in terms of the Prague thing and was heartbroken by it. I think vulnerability is not something Sarah Walker does easily. Once she made herself emotionally available and was hurt, it's going to be that much harder to make herself available again.
CF: And on the Chuck side of the coin, he's made the decision to be a hero, to be a spy, and that only further divides Sarah and Chuck. As we saw in the Manoosh episode last week, as Chuck becomes more of a spy, Sarah is asking the question, "Is this the guy that I fell for last season?"
JS: I know there's some question, "Why can she date Shaw and not Chuck?" She's still there to protect Chuck. The bodyguard component of that professional relationship remains intact. Shaw is an equal - her boss in fact - and the same issue of Sarah's feelings for Chuck compromising her ability to do the job in the most cold-blooded way possible remains.
CF: There's also the part, too, that Shaw and Sarah share so much in common. They're spies, they speak the same language, have gone through the same spy school. This is the type of guy that Sarah, in any other spy show, would fall in love with.
There's also been a lot of speculation about why she might have gone from being so annoyed with Shaw to being interested in him within this one episode. Some people suggested she went running for a rebound guy when she saw Chuck with Hannah, while others think she might be checking Shaw out because she doesn't fully trust him.
JS: We don't want to answer everything. Some of the fun of being an audience member, I hope, is projecting onto the scenes and reading between the lines. There's such pressure, anyway, on a network show to spell everything out and leave everything completely unambigious, and then that pressure is doubled by fans who want an answer and want it now. And, look, we have been saved by our fans. We will most likely need to be saved by our fans again. We are incredibly invested in and respectful of our fans and their response. We are receptive and read almost everything that's out there. This is a show that we're doing as much for us as we are for them. That being said, we still have to tell the story that we're going to tell.
CF: A lot of the questions that you're asking, we actually address, but we address in upcoming episodes.
Well, in terms of being receptive to the fans versus telling the story you want to tell, is there a danger in just giving the fans what they want?
JS: Absolutely. Having been raised in the slums of the teen drama - just kidding, it's not a slum, it's a beautiful part of the state - those kind of shows, they just exist on the relationships that people are invested in. It's what they drive on week in and week out. As you stated yesterday in your blog, Chuck and Sarah is but an element of our show. There's a lot of other storytelling imperatives that are driving how these episodes unfold. Chuck and Sarah is a critical element of the show - we have said before that it is the heart of the show, and we stand by that - but there are other factors that are driving the story here. Given time, I think you will see this is a story that's unfolding not just on a romantic plane. There's a lot of Chuck and Blair fans on the "Gossip Girl" sites who've heard that couple's in trouble and are up in arms in a similar way, and it's like, if people are only happy, there is no conflict, therefore there is no storytelling, or drama. We're not arbitrary about it, we don't do it to drive conflict, We're not just going, "How do we keep them apart?" Part of your job as a storyteller, part of the writer's jobs here on the show is to mine all of these characters for maximum conflict and drama. There is an overarching design to the season, these stories are more than just romantic stories, and people have to trust that the journey we are taking them on is one that is designed to give audiences both what they want and what they need.
CF: The other thing, Alan, is you know us, we've watched way too much television growing up. We're very familiar with all the will-they-won't-they romances out there. It's an equation that we're always constantly thinking about. We realize there's the pitfalls as well as the successes.
JS: And to whatever fan out there who thought the way to get the story back on track was to boycott the show, we're about ready to start writing the finale, which is 12 episodes later than the one last night. Look, we are in a dogfight for our survival once again, and it would be a shame if people reacted in a way that was scorched earth.
CF: Who closes the book after chapter seven? That's the thing.
Were there times during "The OC" where you were either aware of fans reacting negatively to a relationship story or even reacted in terms of how you wrote it going forward?
JS: All I can say is, this is not an OC situation. This has been planned. It's not that. There are factors driving the story that are not just about will-they-or-won't-they?
But you can understand, given what happened at the end of last season, how fans might feel more entitlement towards this show than most other shows out there.
JS: Absolutely, but people have to remember: we came up with a big, game-changing - I know you hate that term, it'll be your version of shipper - finale last year, that could have been, I think, more potentially alienating to the fans than, I think, an episode or two of more romantic angst. But we did that because we felt we knew these characters and the show and knew what we needed to do to keep the show evolving and moving forward and interesting and compelling and creatively fresh. The fans rode with us on that one, which was a really big buy, and I think they've been very satisfied with how that's played out this year, and we ask for their patience here again. If the trade-off of having fans be this invested in the fate of your show is this reaction the morning after, I would take it every single time. Personally, I love it.
CF: I'm in a state of anxiety.
JS: I think it's great. It means people are invested. It's exciting. It was more of a cliffhanger than we intended.
Getting back to what you were saying before about the Intersect 2.0, there were some people who were surprised there hasn't been more kung fu from Chuck and more growth, while other people think he's evolved too quickly, and is darker and not the guy he was in the first couple of years. How do you maintain that balance of letting the character evolve without taking him too far away from the guy people liked in the first place?
JS: Quite frankly, I think that's what we're doing. For people to feel like there should be more, and people who feel like there's not enough, I think that means we're probably somewhere in the middle. As Chris said, in chapter seven of book three of the Chuck saga, that's kind of where you want to be. If we were doing a show where three seasons later, Chuck was still sitting in the car, and was still as scared as he was in day one, and him and Sarah had never progressed, and therefore never could regress from their progression - a lot more frustration.
CF: From our perspective, working on the season finale now, we have super-epic things that are coming up in the show, and we've decided you really have to test the bounds of the show. We have to take the content and take it to its limit. So there's incredibly emotional, game-changing, huge moments coming up. We're excited by that. So the notion of someone closing the book before you get to the best part is crazy.
JS: The end of this season is going to be as revolutionary to the concept of the show, if not moreso, than last year was.
The ratings this week were a bit down from previous weeks. Do you think it was just CBS getting a bump the day after the Super Bowl?
JS: I don't attribute it to any one thing. Barring this week, it's been a pretty consistent number. Certainly, CBS had a lot of NFL momentum, people are still sampling, we're against Bachelor and House. A lot of tough shows.
Well, you're going to be off the air for a few weeks. Any concern about the numbers dropping when you come back?
JS: Sure. Every time you go off for a couple of weeks, you've gotta self-start again when you come back. We always knew coming back in January would be great for us, but it also meant other things would be premiering. NBC's been incredibly supportive of the show in getting us launched, but I would not expect to see a lot of promotion for us during the Olympics.
Moreso than any other episode this season, last night was very light on the supporting cast because of the budget stuff you've been dealing with. In terms of the way you've been portioning it out, as the season moves along, are we going to have more of a full roster going forward?
JS: Part of the reason why we're rationing the way we are in certain episodes like last night is so that we can have everybody down the line. We've had budget cuts. Hopefully you haven't really seen it on screen in terms of the production values of the show, but it does affect the number of actors we can use in the number of episodes, and we want to bring in new actors as well, and all that is coming from the same honeypot.
Initially, you were only going to have 13 episodes, and you wrote accordingly. One of the comments, even from people who weren't necessarily upset by the Sarah/Shaw thing, is that it came pretty quickly. In a 22-episode season, or even if you'd known going in it would be 19 episodes, is that something you would have let percolate a little longer, or did you want the symmetry of the two of them getting together in the same episode as Chuck and Hannah?
JS: The symmetry was always designed. Are things happening in the first 13 episodes in a slightly more accelerated way than they would if we'd know we'd have 19? Probably. But that's good for the audience. No stalling going on here. No filler.
CF: Our perspective is to always tell more story, to accelerate it and tell more. And I think so much of last night was that Shaw saved Sarah's life. That's another component to the Shaw/Sarah relationship.
I asked Josh before if there's anything he would want to tell the fans to hold them over the next few weeks. Chris, is there anything you would want to tell them?
CF: For Josh and I, we do appreciate our fans so much. Getting on the phone with you is about that direct communication.
JS: We don't feel we have to defend what we did. We wouldn't take it back, we wouldn't change anything. This is just to merely help explain to people over the hiatus what our seasonal vision is.
CF: What's important for us is, don't close the book yet. We've got some amazing stuff coming up.
JS: And if you thought the end of season 2 was crazy...
Alan Sepinwall can be reached at asepinwall@starledger.com
Labels: Chuck, Chuck (season 3), interviews
AdamW said...
The furor is just bizarre, particularly for a show as generally easy-going as Chuck.
In the immortal words of MST3K, "Repeat to yourself 'It's just a show, I should really just relax...' "
The most frustrating part of this transcript is that NBC, and all of its various subsidiaries, isn't going to promote Chuck as much as any other show on its network during the 800-plus-hour coverage of the Olympics. (You can also read that as me being a fan of the show who wasn't too incensed by last night's installment.)
We've talked about how NBC could prefer one show to another in terms of a full-season pickup, but why do not they not market their shows, especially ones that do...you know, not terrible?
Kudos to you for getting these two to talk; I've never loved the will-they-won't-they elements of the show completely, but I admire their honesty and haven't felt the urge to ever tune out.
Figgsrock2 said...
Great job once again Alan. Although it's pretty sad that these two guys had to do this interview just to calm down the minority of fans out there that believe the show "owes" them a Chuck & Sarah hookup.
That being said (ha ha), I did appreciate the point about Sarah feeling burned in Lisbon. I had kind of forgotten that plot point already, so it puts last night's episode in a bit clearer focus for me.
Wes Covington said...
I watched last night's episode blissfully unaware that people would freak out. And I still don't get it why people freaked out. Maybe Schwartz and Fedak could show up at some people's work places and heckle them. Worked wonders in "Seinfeld."
Was it Joss Whedon who said don't give fans what they want, but what they need?
Else you end up with fanfic. :-)
Thanks for the interview, always neat to get the creator perspective.
Michael G. said...
Sarah is asking the question, "Is this the guy that I fell for last season?"
Confirmation that Chuck is a reality show.
I've tossed a book after 7 chapters if it stunk. That is what most of the first 7 have done for me. I'm trying to hang in there, but its hard when you get the kind of answers out of the shows creators that you did.
It continues to amaze me how JS just doesn't seem to get it that when you have a show that rides a fine line with ratings that when you go over the top to alienate your fan base on purpose, it could end your show. The show lost 39% of its viewers in the second half hour, that's not your competition. There will be another drop for ep 8 because of the firestorm surrounding this ep. The hope is that they can get the show back on track so we don't see a continual erosion.
Who closes the book after chapter seven? That's the thing.
People who recognize dreck for what it is?
Anonymous, where did you see the 39% drop in viewership?
Disappointed that JS said that NBC would not be promoting the show much during the olympics. Hope he's wrong
I am still absolutely gobsmacked that this is any kind of controversy.
Just because Chuck and Sarah have loads of chemistry doesn't mean that they'll end up together. It doesn't always happen like that, either on TV or in real life.
I've been enjoying what they've been doing with this season: slowly showing what it means for Chuck's life for him to be a spy.
And it makes absolute sense for both Chuck and Sarah to rebound -- especially simultaneously. If anything, the fact that they both latched onto the first person who came along and showed any interest can only strengthen their long-term bond, not destroy it.
Sometimes I have closed the book before Chapter 7 when I realizes that it is not as good as I expected. It's a question of not wasting time.
I'll give you the next chapter.
anon4utu said...
The issue is that the transitions within the episodes this year have been so sudden as to be both poor writing and, surprisingly, poor acting.
Routh is a dead-weight as an actor. If you think about most of the guest stars that have repeated, they added something both to the story and the comedy. Also, based on what JS/CF said in the interview, I can't possibly believe that they think that in this episode there was/is any chemistry between Yvonne and Routh as there was is between Yvonne/Zach or Yvonne/Bomer. It's not Yvonne; we know how great an actress she has been. So, it's Routh and the scripts.
But, your interview (which was very, very soft) has confirmed much of the commentary on the Chuck Google Group. At the end of the day, for a TV show, the vision is that of the producers. Here, the vision is very, very shallow. Even if it is so that Sarah's heart is broken in the ridiculous Prague train station scene, how could she fall for a log like Shaw the character, and, lol, Routh, the actor?
I can't speak to the ratings. But, if you look at the best episodes, Nemesis, First Date, Seduction, DeLorean; it has been the romantic comedy with wit and action that made the show delightful. The three principals have a chemistry with each other that you could bottle and sell in Macy's. So why ruin it with a dense, hardened matzohball of an actor/character? Couldn't they have saved money by making Bonita they bureacratic Cheney like heavy, with the Ring as the deadly nemesis?
They would have been better off doing under the covers, under cover, and work in the Buymorons and Ellie/Awesome, then introduce PLIs that distract from the comedy and romance.
Final point. If Zach and Yvonne have this incredible chemistry, then shouldn't that dictate how you advance the story? The humor in True Lies, in Scarecrow and Mrs. King was in the relationship between the super reality of the spy world with the mundanity of domesticity and the real world. That was what made S1 and S2 so winning, until we were placed in Fedak's Campbellian projection of an epic. If they took a leaf from Hill Street Blues, they wouldn't be afraid to have the characters interrelate directly with each other on the personal level, even as the real world or story world rages around it all.
Your interview was revealing. But, regrettably, the disappointment at what might have been persists.
Thanks for the transcript and that they took time to talk to you.
They pretty much answered the way I thought they would so I know I am on the same street as the show... lol
rspad said...
Kudos to them for even bothering to address the "furor".
Bring on the rest of the season! I can't wait to see it play out.
Anonymous (the first one) - "Chuck" lost 300,000 viewers last night, half-hour-to-half-hour. There's no math that can make that a 39 percent drop, though obviously it isn't ideal. However, the show went *up* 0.1 ratings point in the 18-49 demo. I'm not gonna try saying that second fact is meaningful, but don't try saying that the first fact is of great import either.
medrawt said...
Anonymous @ 6:27 -
Where did you get that the writers are trying to alienate their fan base on purpose? Whether they made a misstep or not, they have a long story they're trying to tell, and I thought they went out of their way to make clear that the developments along the path of that story aren't designed for audience agitation, but because they feel they're necessary (right or wrong).
And yes, Liz, it was Whedon who said, actually, that it was his job to give fans what they need, and not what they want.
Thank you, Alan. You're doing yeoman's work.
And thanks to Josh and Chris for responding so quickly, and for offering their perspective on the situation.
Though I would disagree with Chris. It's not chapter seven. It's chapter 42, of a book where you've on-balance devoured and blissfully enjoyed the vast majority of the preceding chapters. I'm going to watch as many episodes of Chuck as NBC will broadcast because, frankly, we're insanely lucky to have gotten anything past the first two seasons. This one's gravy, and if there are a few lumps, fine. Still damn fine gravy.
Barahir said...
I think this was a weak episode but most of the season has been good. Episodes 3, 4, and 6 were great. I'll definitely be watching after the Olympics and I think a lot of people are overreacting and exaggerrating.
Stav said...
Who are the nutjobs who could be upset that a delightful cotton candy show would have the leads take up with very attractive guest stars. Yeah, I would have wanted Sarah over Lana, but that's just my taste. Last nights ep was good tense fun...just what I want from "Chuck" after the first day of the work week. Kudos to the two guys you interviewed for keeping the show fresh.
Just want to say thanks to Alan, JS & CF for the interview. I'm in, I'm watching. I don't feel that I should get what I want because I bought a sandwich. I also didn't feel that I should get what I want because I bought a football for Friday Night Lights. Fans wanted to save these shows for the whole package, not for one pairing or one storyline that they don't even know what is coming. People need to sit back and watch the show, enjoy it and be happy its on the air to have the storylines play through. I feel bad for showrunners once the shippers (I will use the word) begin their never ending, hourly ranting whenever they don't get what they read in a fanfic or imagined in their head.
neftones said...
The worst part of this shipper revolt is that it takes the focus off the real problem with Chuck vs The Mask, which is not that the relationships took those turns, but HOW they took those turns. The Shaw/Sarah story is a prime example of sloppy writing and bad pacing. It needed either one more episode of development, or more development in previous episodes. If the execution had been better, the relationships would feel more legit and the bitching would be much quieter.
This show is so much more then just Chuck and Sarah. There is a whole cast of people that make Chuck, 'Chuck'. I know that I personally am invested in the Chuck/Sarah relationship, but the show isn't about them. It's a journey, and I like being on the journey with them.
Boycotting the show isn't going to do anything, NBC aren't going to force them to rewrite the scripts, it's done. Get over it. All the 'die hard shippers' are going to do is give nbc a reason not to invest in a show with such flakey viewers.
I would rather wait for the right time for them to be together then have it rushed and feel out of place. And I'm going to support the writers to tell their story.
Robin said...
Kudos for a great interview Alan, and for being the person they wanted to talk to.
@Josh, I agree about the Olympics promotion. My hope when I heard Chuck was back in January was that NBC would build in Olympics promotion for the show, knowing it was being forced into a 2 week hiatus. Considering the lack of promotion over the last 2-3 weeks, it seems that it will up to the rabid fans (shippers and non alike) to make sure Chuck is kept on the radar.
I'll have to start carrying my Chuck water bottle to work. :)
Thanks for taking the time to communicate with the fans. I can't wait to see where this story is going and want to see and savor every minute of it.
Why are people freaking out over Hannah? Don't people go on the internet and read that Kreuk only has a few more episodes left on Chuck? It's OBVIOUSLY not going to last forever. Get over it people!!!!
The firestorm surrounding this episode is pathetic. Aww, boo freaking hoo, Sarah and Chuck are not together yet. Let's BOYCOTT THE SHOW!! Are you serious? Did these people seriously think that Chuck and Sarah would be together from ep1 season 3 throughout the entire season? Have they never watched a television series before? That's not how it works(or very very rarely). I'm legitimately dumbfounded by the angry response, because it was obvious that a)given the hints that fedak/scwartz and co dropped through the off-season and b)the nature of TV, that Chuck/Sarah would hit a rocky patch. Chuck's still a great show, and I'm really interested to see where Fedak/Schwartz are taking us.
I'm glad you asked them about the budgetary constraints, and am glad to hear that they are using their budget in such a way so that they will be able to end on a strong note. With that being said, I think it's clear that the budget cuts have affected the quality of the first 7 episodes this season. The 7 episodes we've seen so far are simply not as well done as the 35 previous episodes. Are they terrible? No. Am I looking forward to the rest of the year? You bet. Do I think the reaction of the "shippers" to this episode is silly? Yes (I am not a shipper and could care less what happens with Chuck and Sarah, as long as their storyline is enjoyable/believable). But that still doesn't change the fact that this season Chuck isn't as enjoyable as it was the previous two.
as a wise writer once tweeted, "calm down and enjoy the show you love"
i think that is appropriate right here. :)
on another note, i thought that was going to be KK's last episode, but clearly not.
I was thinking the idea of boycott and after reading the interview I decided to stop watching.
This is what I was afraid of. They completely and totally missed the point, and I bet they continue to do so.
As far as the constant dismissive insults today from here and other apologists, where the problem is that shippers are just too dumb to watch TV and understand any deeper context... I can answer to THAT.
I watch Chuck to see TB beat bad guys and see Casey shoot and blown stuff up. I could not give a @#$% about the whole relationship crap, but if there are people out there with lady feelings that need to see that junk, as long as it doesn't interfere with TB and stuff being blown up and bad guys being killed, it's all OK.
But I have to at least LIKE the characters. Now, the writers have managed to get me to the point where I am mostly indifferent to what happens to them. You could even have a show be successful if you made characters people HATE! But vague indifference is a killer.
The anger over the last episode isn't about "displeasure at a relationship progress", it's over an incoherent plot, a total lack of continuity of the characters, and over the writers seemingly, intentionally, alienating the audience.
I don't even have the connection with the show now to be mad enough to threaten to quit watching it. The only thing I feel towards the characters and the program is apathy.
BrianNewman
Alan, you wrote "effect" when you meant "affect". As a longtime fan and supporter, this is heartbreaking to me. I would like to issue a call to boycott Alan's blog until he resolves this dire error. We'll read it in our RSS feeds, but we won't go to the site and comment. That will send a message to Alan and the Star Ledger about not mixing up the two; when his traffic drops below 10,000 hits per day, someone will take notice. "We're mad as hell and we're not going to take it anymore!"
Eric Johnson said...
I, for one, am going to read no more of these interviews until all of the roadblocks have been removed and Fedak and Schartz are a couple. That'll work, right?
Shaw saved Sarah's life? Umm, actually Chuck did. CF and JS are living in denial and playing politics.
David w said...
My prtoblem with the episode and I'm sure some other people's as well was that Sarah having feelings for shaw seemed to come out of no where every other relationship on the show you could tell that the characters actually cared about eachother and why they did butsarah developing feelings for shaw seemed like the writers just put it in there so she wouldn't be alone while chuck has his relationship with hannah and thats not good if you are gonna put a character into a relationship the audience should be able to buy that both characters have feelings for eachother and frankly the way it was written the episode seemed that sarah cares about shaw the least of all the people she knows and is only gonna be with him since she can't have chuck or any of the other characters that she seems to care about more then shaw. I honsetly think sarah being in a relationship with pretty much any character besides shaw would have felt better then the new shaw sarah relationship because we didn't see that she cares if he's around wich is something thats needed if you are gonna put them together even temporarily.
The Catcher said...
Just wanted to say thanks for the interview and that I am with you for the ride! I don't get all the outrage, truthfully I think I was most upset I didn't get my dose of Jeffster this week or that Casey didn't get to blow up nearly enough stuff. ;)
It's gonna be a long 3 weeks without Chuck, but I know you have great things in store that will make the wait worth it!
OldDarth said...
First up - thanks to everyone involved in taking time out to do this.
As has been mentioned it is not WHAT is being done that is the point of issue it is the HOW.
To quote:
" There's also the part, too, that Shaw and Sarah share so much in common. They're spies, they speak the same language, have gone through the same spy school. This is the type of guy that Sarah, in any other spy show, would fall in love with."
We have not been shown this adequately. For half the episode Sarah spurned Shaw and was very happy to work with Chuck.
A dynamic with 2 years of emotional baggage has been setup. Sorry, a coffee and stir stick is not nearly enough to overcome that existing dynamic and sell a new relationship.
When things are rushed two things usually give - story logic and out of character actions. Both were evidence in 3.07.
Thank you for your time. Always very excited and eager to see the next episode of Chuck.
I think some people should watch previous episodes and the interactions between Shaw and Sarah. It actually felt a little telegraphed. His advocating agains spyplace relationships, her telling him his coffee cup come ones were inappropriate: these felt like the things people do on shows when they are denying to themselves as well as those around them that there is an attraction. Plus the lingering glances, Shaw getting within Sarah's personal space in, I believe, vs. First Class.
Does Chuck continually have giant plot holes in its mission of the week? Yeah. But they are usually fun or in service of something that is fun, or possibly emotionally resonant that episode (Shaw reviving and conforting Sarah right outside the room where Hannah was passed out but she never noticed-- resonant because Chuck looks on with a sense of loss at Shaw usurping his role with Sarah, and them moves on to his new trim). But I find all the accusations of lazy writing in developing the Shaw/Sarah and Chuck/Hannah relationships are unfounded. Maybe you didn't notice it was there, but it was there.
The problem isn't where they are going, it is how they are getting there. The horrid writing is what's killing the show for me.
Seems like the budget constraints forced them to put Captain Awesome, Casey and the intersect in the same character, to bad that Captain Chucksome isn't very interesting.
don't try saying that the first fact is of great import either.
It is, actually. The television audience builds over the first two hours of prime time, so it's quite damning when an "Accidentally on Purpose" loses viewers from its lead-in or an 8 o'clock drama loses viewers over the hour.
Reading your interview with JS and CF made me even more excited about the rest of this season of Chuck! Thanks for posting the transcript. I look forward to watching episodes after the Olympics - my brain is busy trying to figure out what game-changing path Season 3 will take!
Lily1 said...
the name of the episode was The Mask. That sums it up to me, it was about illusions, people pretending to be something they are not, while a few frustrated idealists like Morgan and Ellie try to dig beneath the veneers, but find only more illusion.
You know, it is good when an audience feels anxious, anger and hope at all the appropriate times. That is called good storytelling.
Well written, well played, and consistently awesome.
I will always always stand by this show.
Whatever, Hannah's hot and so was Lou. Chuck always seems to get with good looking girls so kudos to him! This will get Sarah jealous or something and then they will think they are going to die again and kiss and make up and be together. Patience is key my CHUCK friends.
Patrick Duffy will be back next season! This season was all just a bad dream! As long as we get to the desired destination, how ridiculous the journey is doesn't matter! Get over it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!oneoneoneeleven
I'm also confused by @Anon4utu's characterization of the interview as "very very soft."
Because he's supposed to ask "hard" questions of a couple of TV showrunners who have graciously taken their time to address a bewildering controversy?
It isn't like they've been accused of embezzling TARP funds for their own purposes.
another fan who doesn't get the furor... I can't think of any great book, movie or show where there weren't distractions and/or detours for the romantic leads before they wound up together. Jane Austen & George Elliott are two authors that come immediately to mind, as well as most of my favorite movies. In fact, in my *absolute favorite* movie the romantic leads say goodbye fondly at the end, after having shared nothing more than a kiss. Sometimes, the potential is enough, if it's well written.
I have patience with these two storytellers, and I definitely think that right now they're "somewhere in the middle" with Chuck's character development. As another commenter said (in last night's ep thread), as long as Casey's grunting I'm in! ;-) Actually, that and the music, and all the pop culture references would probably be enough to keep me coming back. This show still makes me happy, when most stuff on TV does *not*.
Schwartz and Fedak can rest assured that I'm along for the ride. :)
I think Schwartz and Fedak are decent guys who despite Josh's defensiveness didn't write a good episode last night for a whole host of reasons. I appreciate them taking the time to talk about it. My only issue with their answers is Josh's comment about giving fans what they want and what they need. He always take that approach in interviews that the fans don't really know what it is they NEED and we wouldn't be satisfied with a different trajectory for Chuck and Sarah. I don't agree and it's kind of an offensive thing to say to fans. He may or may not have meant to come across that way. He also talked about C/S "regressing" after progressing and it sounds like he is a fan of that process. I think most of the fans aren't a fan of such drastic regression and they mean it, really they do. It's not simply that they don't know what it is they really want or need. They're right though. The fans stuck with them through Intersect 2.0 and lots of plot holes and even sighed and said ok, bring on 2 more love interests as long as we end up at least move step forward in the end. I think the breach in the relationship with the fans came from where they took those relationships with others and how much C/S regressed and how fast. They feel that all will work out in the end, so don't close the book. I'd say to them you have to be true to your characters and your audience along the way to that end point and you can't ruin their trust in you or you risk them not sticking around or starting to not care when you do right the ship. Saying "hang on" doesn't work if people don't feel it when you reach your climatic moment be it C/S, Chuck as spy, whatever it is. I guess I feel they were careless with our affections :-). One last thing-they seemed to be saying that Shaw saving Sarah's life drew her to him? Didn't Chuck save her life? I'm down with the Chuck was an ass, Sarah is hurt, Chuck needs to make it up to her plot, but so far Chuck gave up pretty fast on getting Sarah back (I'd like a bit more effort if I was Sarah)and they both have moved on pretty damn fast. It would have worked better if they conveyed throughout all of this-not just here or there--that their 2 main characters, their love interests, still HAD an interest.
Ryan Devisser said...
BiLLi0 said...
I don't understand all this noise. Isn't the show made for fans?
A true fan like me supports and believes in the people who work on it.
I guess some people just don't deserve a show like this. It's sad, but true.
Thank you JS and CF. For everything.
KevinCalvin said...
Else you end up with fanfic.
Yeah it was, a quote I've always found weird. To me, Season 7 of Buffy was a fantastic example of an author writing in a way which resembled fanfiction.
Thanks, Alan.
I do agree with Schwedak that Chuck and Sarah are just one part of the show. And if we're going to talk about the show as a whole, I hope that there are fewer glaring plot holes moving forward. The sense I get from the vast majority of comments on my blog is that Monday's episode didn't just tick off shippers. In fact, many shippers came by and said they agreed with my take on what went down on Monday (and of course, I'm sure many don't).
But overall people just had some frustrations with various aspects of the storytelling, either in the season or the last episode or two, and Mask just provided the opportunity to clear the air about a lot of pent-up gripes. That was the sense that I got. Therefore I hope the powers that be don't just take this as "Oh, the shippers caused a ruckus." No, a fairly large group of fans had various concerns, and I share some of them.
I'm glad Schwartz and Fedak have a vision for the season. I look forward to seeing what that is. I also hope that we get missions and outcomes that make sense and don't rely on the audience looking past dangling plot threads, etc.
To be clear, as I wrote earlier today, I did not by any of the stretch intensely dislike Mask. I just thought it (and in some ways, Nacho Sampler) could have been better.
And I definitely like some of the ways the show is evolving and changing.
My God, I'm glad the majority of LOST and Office fans weren't this fickle when those shows were at their creative/narrative low points-- middle of season 2 & beginning of season 3 for LOST, the entirety of season 3 (only if you were a hardcore PB&J shipper who hated Karen) and most of season 4 for The Office. If fans had decided to boycott those shows then, we wouldn't have witnessed the brilliance that is LOST seasons 4 & 5, or the introduction of HR Rep Holly Flax/Michael Scott Paper Company/Jim & Pam finally getting together in The Office.
Hell, maybe we wouldn't have even gotten Seasons 3 - 5 of 'The Wire' because of everyone jumping ship due to season 2's focus on the "white" working class. I shudder at this bizarre notion.
That's not a world I want to live in.
Truth is, almost every show dips in quality at some point. 'Chuck' is arguably at this point, given some of the valid criticisms. I personally embrace the campy aspects like Routh's obvious shallow Tom Cruise/Ethan Hunt impression, as well as Hannah's suspiciously forward advances on Chuck (though I doubt she's a spy since she didn't even try to save herself from the vault). But if you really cared for the show, you would at least see the season through. Certain narrative threads have been fast-tracked and b-plots minimized for budgetary reasons, and yes it does skew the pacing of character motives, but there is a larger story at work here; one that I'm willing to bet we don't fully understand yet.
To close a book after 7 chapters is different. You paid for it, so you can stop if you want. But you (the jilted viewers) don't pay for Chuck. It's a free service (especially so if you don't have a tv, and are watching it on Hulu) being provided by people who love the very same characters that you supposedly love; characters who aren't as "unrecognizable" as you say just because they make human errors, the most common of which stem from the often illogical actions of broken hearts. All of a sudden, Chuck and Sarah are fickle scumbags because they succumb to human mistakes?
It's a hateful state of mind to be in, and I'm neither singling anyone out nor resorting to name-calling. I just don't like how venomous some of the reactions have been.
I want to live in a world where, even if Chuck had dipped in quality in it's 3rd season, it still lived to see an amazing 4th season, 5th season, and so on. Boycotting the show now will ruin any chances of that.
I love what Chuck was, is, and could be in the future. Please don't destroy that potential future, guys. One love! ;)
Nice interview. Thanks.
Personally, I really enjoyed last night's ep (Vs the Mask). I agree that the ending felt a bit rushed, but I can totally understand WHY Sarah and Shaw would fall for one another. They really make a cute couple. Same for Chuck and Hannah. It just clicks for me.
This development is like a breath of fresh air as well as daring and exciting; sure I guess I still root for Chuck and Sarah, BUT I am not upset or opposed to them wanting to explore other romantic options. Yes, Zach and Yvonne have great chemistry, but that doesn't mean nonone else could make them happy.
I also think the Shaw character is very interesting and a great addition to the show. And Mr. Routh does a really good job playing it. I like his strong connection to the Ring. Really hope to see more of that in upcoming eps.
Overall, I'm really loving this season. Yes, it's a bit darker and more mature, and I really dig it. Thanks! Really like to see how Chuck is evolving into becoming a real spy. Zach does a great job. Please, continue with the great work. You have all my support.
~Star
Josh M. said...
I just watched the show, and I am legitimately embarrassed for anyone who freaked out last night. An old William Shatner/SNL skit comes to mind.
Actually, I'm not even sure if "human mistake" is the right word. For all I know, the Chuck/Hannah & Sarah/Shaw relationships may be necessary for Chuck and Sarah in order to realize something not yet realized, or to grow as humans. A mistake implies that it will only be detrimental to them as individuals (which it may or may not be, depending on how the following episodes play out).
In regards to people not liking the alleged hardening of Chuck's demeanor, I actually think the best part of this season has been his slow but visible transition from asset to spy. And I don't think that Chuck is becoming colder. He might act it on the outside at times because he feels he has to, but you can tell that it breaks his heart to do so. The look on his face when he burns his first asset says it all. Chuck is still the same guy we always knew, just thrust into situations he hasn't been in before and doesn't know how to handle yet.
Ryan Devisser.
Good post. I've been critical of this season in both this thread as well as the episode recap threat. I personally think that the budget cuts have negatively affected the show in a number of ways (production values/storytelling/etc). I don't think the first 7 episodes of this season have been as good as the previous 35 episodes. However, I'm surprised at the venom of some posters who seem to be ready to write the show off because of a somewhat rocky start to the season. It's still a fun show with good actors and solid writers. Let's give it a chance to improve.
Honestly, shouldn't there be more outrage at the news of a certain actor on Mad Man whose contract wasn't renewed? Chuck's season still has several episodes to go; why the panic, folks?
Nice interview. I really appreciate that Josh and Chris care enough about the furor to comment personally. But I concur with others here that Chuck was more responsible for saving Sarah's life than Shaw was. In fact, he saved three lives (Shaw's, Sarah's and Hannah's).
Alan Sepinwall = best TV journalist out there. Good job.
Emily N. said...
I agree with Mo Ryan and Old Darth.
I am still going to watch, enjoy and support the show but there have been some problems with the storytelling this year.
I appreciate Chris, Josh and Alan for taking the time to address some of these concerns.
First, thanks to Josh and Josh for dropping by -- angry shippers would have me curled up in the fetal position in a dark room, so much respect to the guys for engaging.
Personally, I'm with Mo Ryan on this one -- I'm OK with where Chu-Rah are going, while granting the execution (and this episode) are far from flawless.
But they have scored a solid A+ for addressing my big concern with Chuck 2.0 -- that after the kick-ass cool Matrix shout out at the end of last season, business would continue pretty much as usual for the characters and their relationships.
Well, sorry if this offends quote unquote "shippers", but I really get frustrated with shows that introduce game-changers (like the Intersect 2.0 getting downloaded into Chuck), but don't have the nerve to think it all the way through.
Did anyone really think Chuck could embrace the spy life (where he just has to become more like Bryce and Casey to survive) and not have that affect his relationship with Sarah. Hell, he's changed her too -- and perhaps she's fallen in love with the very parts of him that are nothing like Bryce?
It makes perfect sense to me that Shaw is emotionally a much safer bet for her than pining after a Chuck that doesn't exist any more. And ditto for Chuck and Hannah -- why wouldn't be want a relationship that's not quite so heavy on the angst and never really knowing what the hell is going on?
First off, thanks for the excellent interview Alan.
I figure if Fedak and Schwartz are this worried over the fan response, any positive responses can't hurt. So for the record, I still love the show, and won't stop watching any time soon.
I have given up on shows before, but those were Heroes and Lost (during seasons 2 and 3, but I went back to it later), and Chuck is much more entertaining than those shows were. And for those of you who are pissed off, please keep Lost in mind. Shaw and Hannah, like Paolo and Nikki, aren't going to be around forever, and when they're gone you'll still have the same core show that you enjoyed before.
I think the buffy/joss whedon comparisons around here may be apt. Remember the complete outrage at the time that Angel went bad in S2? And how great were the episodes that followed? They are also going through major transitions on this show, similar to buffy's mom finding out about her slaying. I have faith that fedak and schwartz are on their way to taking the show to new heights.
Oh and yes comments and advice from Josh Whedon... there's something you want to listen to, Liz. LOL.
Maybe if he had listened to the fans he would still have people watching his shows!
That there is such "controversy" over this episode is bewildering. Unless a serialized drama is spinning its wheels (ala some of the early episodes of Lost season 3, before the show regained its mojo), claiming that its characters are going to change, but then don't (ala House) or having absolutely no comprehensible motivations for the crazy, random, character-destroying things that the characters are doing (ala Heroes), have patience in the show. One or two sub-par episodes in a season do not a failure make. BSG had some episodes in the second half of season 3 that were far worse than anything Chuck has done this year, yet it still managed to be a great show. So I'm surprised at the number of Chuck fans who decided to lose their minds in Alan's comments. That Fedak and Schwartz took the time to respond to this "controversy" shows something about how appreciative they are to have the opportunity to tell this story.
Yes, Whedon is on the record as saying good storytelling gives the fans what they need, rather than what they want. Perhaps this ridiculous outrage shows that the Chuck writers are doing something right?
There are a bunch of reasons why the Shaw/Sarah relationship took such a huge turn in such a short period of time. One of my strong theory is that it isn't genuine, Sarah could be on to him and using him for some spy stuff or they would be working to get Chuck to be more independent. And do you guys not noticed the change in mood right after Shaw said he's the safest guy? and had an eerie look on his face RIGHT before we change to the scene with the Ring. And the title of the episode "The Mask" fits it perfectly because Sarah could be putting up a facade to fool Shaw and Shaw could be doing the same thing this entire time.
I'll always support Chuck because it's a great show with many elements integrated into the show
BuckChartowski said...
Just don't "Ed" the show.
You know why I'm far less concerned than some folks?
Because at no point last night did I see Landry holding a lead pipe.
After reading an interview with Kring over at AV club (Heroes, I gave up on since the beginning of S3, but it was shocking reading Kring's replies to his idea of what a tv show entails. It's laughable, and also amusing to those who did give up on the show years ago and can pat themselves on their backs for doing just that), I applaud Schwartz and Fedak for being real showrunners and not letting the fans dictate the stories (well, and actually knowing how to write and run a tv show).
After all, Chuck has always been a fun show and I trust these guys' knowledge of their own plots and characters that they'd write the best stuff for them. The thing is - Chuck is great to watch, no matter if you're a 'shipper' or not. So I totally look forward to seeing Chuck after the Olympics.
Forget the show, I'm boycotting SUBWAY until I get what I want.
Waaahhh, waaahhh, waaahhh.
This nonsense is unbelievable. I guess it's better to have an audience with such a deep emotional investment than having an audience be indifferent to the show, like say, According to Jim, but still.
The scary thing is... seeing that this kind of passion is out there, watch NBC start soaping up Chuck promos the way they used to with latter-season Friends. You know they want to.
The people who are calling the "shippers" stupid are actually the ones that arent taking the time to read anything. its quite funny actually, how badly people are making themselves look!
I will reiterate what others have said... again... I dont need chuck and sarah to be together, but i need their characters to be consistent. This episode destroyed the integrity of the characters
Still looking forward to the rest of chuck tho!
-DP
Stonewall said...
Thanks for speaking with the fans! I enjoyed last night's episode, and I am really looking forward to the rest of this season. I can't wait to see what you guys do next! Thank you for always giving us a good show.
The closest thing I can describe season three of CHUCK to is season four of BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER. The status quo changed and the characters starting changing as well. The people are still basically same but they are growing. Growth can difficult but as long as the creators are playing honestly, I'm willing to take that ride. Clearly the show is building towards something and as fans we can only speculate as to what those things are...which is supposed to be part of the fun. Count me as one who just does not get the eruption of negative comments. Yeah the show isn't as lighthearted as it was the past two years but it's giving us something more mature and I think more interesting.
Well, congratulations, Chuck "shippers", you've officially become a laughingstock amongst other fan communities and bypassed the fickle and obnoxious Grey's Anatomy and Office fans on the bottom-scraping sadness scale.
This whole mess is just embarrassing.
I think that JS and CF are missing the point of what most of the complaining is about. It's NOT because Sarah and Chuck have split up, it's because of the way it was written. I heard CF and JS say that they were not going to apologize about it. They should. The last 15 minutes were probably the worst last 15 minutes I have seen on TV for along time.
Also they should stop using the word "epic" because so far this season the best description would be myopic.
It's one thing to say that this wasn't a very good episode. I kind of agree with that myself, it's the weakest of the season. Sarah/Shaw feels pretty forced and no Jeffster was a big disappointment after last week's setup (the comedy in general was lacking).
It's another thing to say that the show is ruined because of it and that the season is now a complete disaster. We've had some high-quality episodes and I expect it'll probably be better than season 1 when things are done, though not season 2. It's not about people not liking the episode, it's about the insane overreactions some people are making.
W Gladstone said...
This story just runs & runs. It’s great to hear what the creators think. They gave honest answers & didn't just say what people wanted to hear. It’s obvious to me that they appreciate massively the fan support as they're out trying to communicate the ideas behind the shows current & future direction. And while their grateful to the fans I think they're entitled to want to tell the story as they see fit. After all they have done so successfully for pretty much 3 years.
This sudden explosion of anger is surprising to me as I personally loved the episode. However I am aware there was some discontentment over the direction Chuck & Sarah were heading way back in the summer/fall. I read a lot of stuff from some commentators that suggested if Chuck & Sarah were not together by episode 1 or at the very latest No.3 they would feel hugely let down. This reaction has been building for sometime & for many the confirmation of this final 'betrayal' is the straw that broke the camels back. For others this reaction seems strange as the episode does not feel that much of departure from the rest of this season.
Look I respect everyone's view on this. I don't think it's fair to label anyone who has a problem with the show as a shipper. Different people will have different views on the show, & you know what that's ok. There's a lot of comment out there at the moment but ultimately if the show works enough people will watch & if it doesn't than people will switch off. I personally hope Chuck gets great audiences & continues for several years but if it doesn't make it to season 4 it’s been one hell of a ride. And I've enjoyed every minute of it.
Lastly it is obvious that the current reaction shows that a lot of people feel passionately about Chuck. And for me that is the greatest compliment you can give to everybody who makes the show work. They have managed to create real believable characters that the fans have embraced. And if they've achieved that than they must be doing something right. I don't know how the season will play out but I trust these same people to deliver more of what makes Chuck so great.
p.s. On giving up on a book 7 chapters in to go with the analogy you are well within your rights to do so. I often choose books by a very quick perusal of the covers front & back as well as an excerpt within the book. That decision may be right or wrong but the point is I will never know for certain.
pps. I am going to predict 300+ posts on this one. Would that be a record Alan?
"I think that JS and CF are missing the point of what most of the complaining is about. It's NOT because Sarah and Chuck have split up, it's because of the way it was written."
This is perfect. I'm the first to admit I'm salivating at the thought of the Chuck/Sarah relationship taking off. I knew going into this season that they weren't going to be together just yet, so I'd made my peace with it. But the way this episode was written was rushed, the characters were out of character, and the editing was cheesy enough that it affected my opinion of the entire episode. That being said, it's the first episode this season I haven't LOVED, and every season has its episodes that aren't mindblowing. It makes NO sense to abandon this show now after we've worked so hard for it. I'm excited for the next episode- anything written by Ali Adler is going to be gold.
imkeh said...
Alan, I wish you had followed up Josh's reply with the question; So spy-handler isn't ok? But spy-boss is all go?
I think they threw out SW character for sake of storytelling.
The Sarah I've been watching for 2.5 seasons no wouldn't have done and said those things she did in last 10 mins of movie. I'm hoping this is all some setup that will have a big payoff.
First of all I don't care about the whole Chuck/Sarah shipping crap, if you're going to break down and have a hissy because two TV show characters didn't get together it says more about you than it does the writers.
If Chuck and Sarah end up together fine, if they don't, well that's fine too as long as it makes sense.
Now the thing that threw me about that episode was Sarah, her character seemed to be all over the place. She went from over-the-top PMS hatting Shaw in the beginning to all lovy dovy with him by the end. To say her feeling for him came out of left field is an understatement.
As queer as that was though I cannot believe the hissy fits some people are getting into, perhaps Chuck is on past their bedtimes and they're all cranky or something?
It's a tricky thing to balance the need to tell the story versus the audience's expectations, especially when many fans feel a certain ownership of "Chuck" by participating in the Subway campaign. I firmly believe that Schwartz and Fedak are doing a good job overall of telling the evolution of Chuck Bartowski. If they didn't try to grow the character and show, we'd still be watching Chuck screeching and hiding in a car; been there, done that.
What I don't get is the "scorched earth" call to boycott the show because it isn't playing out in an immediate fashion with the Chuck and Sarah relationship? That's a classic case of cutting off your nose to spite your face, so to speak. I'm totally dumbfounded that there's a segment of the audience that would feel so...angry that they would prefer to throw away a show that has a fantastic mix of comedy, action, drama, etc., especially when there's a definite lack of quality scripted programming on broadcast television these days.
For all the hints that Fedak, Schwartz and Ali Adler have given about the development of the C/S relationship, I think that some patience is needed. Put away the torches and pitchforks -- have a little faith in the overall arc that these three have hinted at over the last six months or so.
7:34 PM, February 09, 2010"
Journalism requires objectivity and a professional distance from the subject you are covering.
When the "journalist" in question - Alan - gets to host "Chuck" panels at television conventions, writes a book about one of the creator's previous shows ("The OC" with the creator's approval and input), and now gets "special" go-to-first access to the creators as their special "Chuck guy", objectivity and journalism are the last things Alan should be complimented on.
One just needs to read his super long, always glowing, unbelievably excited about everything reviews every week for a mediocre show like "Chuck" to begin to question where the line is for "journalists" and "paid shill".
Also, no show gets praised more for stealing the best bits from other shows and movies shamelessly than "Chuck". It's called plagiarism, not homage or pop-references.
As much as I enjoyed reading this--and I DID--I feel so sad that Fedak and Schwartz even felt this was necessary. It shows how much respect they have for their fans that they would take this time to explain their process and their plan. I just wish the fans would extend Fedak and Schwartz the same respect.
Thanks to you, Alan, and thanks to CF and JS for taking the time to bring this to us.
I know I'll be watching in March and as long as TPTB allow this wonderful show to last.
It's tough doing what these guys are trying to do with this series on the budget they've had shoved down their throats. These guys are trying to work in huge storylines and stunt casting in what used to be a very intimate ensemble show where every regular character had proper care and feeding and that's why we grew to love it so.
"Chuck" has changed and a lot of us are feeling grumpy about it. Last night's show really brought that home for me -- it was a clunker with weak writing and rush-rush character development. No other way to look at it. I think we would have been much more forgiving if "Chuck" wasn't taking three weeks off thanks to the Olympics nobody is going to watch. If they had an episode next week, we'd be less desperate about a save, because we're "Chuck" fans, and thanks to Wendy's leadership, we succeeded in keeping this show on the air. My psychoanalysis of the last 24 hours is that failed episodes make us afraid we're going to lose the show -- hence the craziness.
I have no intention of abandoning this show -- Zach Levi is extraordinary in his role, and I think he's doing a lot to reach out to the fan base in ways that are very unusual for a TV star. Everyone -- particularly the showrunners -- are working hard. And though I'm in love with the ZL/YS chemistry, I'm also not looking for a "hookup." I just want the writing quality of S1 and S2 back because it made the show so intimate and special.
Seeyuz after the Olympics.
Bill S said...
I have a few points.
First, I’m frustrated that this is coming across as some fans throwing a tantrum because Chuck and Sarah aren’t together yet. Sure, some are. But IMO, that’s not the main beef. The main beef is what happened to the characters.
Last we knew, Chuck was desperately trying to get back and fix this thing with Sarah, whom he knew that he let down. And Sarah was watching the tape of Chuck professing his love and sobbing. Can we really see the Sarah that we’ve known for the past 2+ seasons saying anything remotely like “I have a type?” No way. So in 10 minutes, we see Sarah deciding that she liked this new guy. The same new guy that she had just spent several episodes keeping at arms length. Way too fast, way too soon.
I’m also a little perplexed by the multitude of posts that seem to imply that the fans have an obligation to like whatever is produced. Those people invert the provider/customer relationship, IMO. We have a perfect right to not like what we see, for whatever reason we choose.
Yes, I’m invested in the relationship. But that’s not my main problem with this season. For one thing, I’m sure they will get together. My main concern is that I don’t like the characters anymore. Sarah seems cold. And Chuck seems to be a whiny, self absorbed ass. And if they don’t quickly fix that, it really doesn’t matter if they get them together. Once we stop rooting for them, why watch?
Another criticism is the lack of originality. What is the difference between Shaw and Cole? What is the difference between Hannah and Lou? How many times do we have to seen this recycled plotline?
CiciRose said...
You guys are class acts. These angry fans are just a minority, albeit a very loud, opinionated minority, but a minority nonetheless.
I think last night's episode was not only a highlight of the season, but a natural progression and offered one of the most mature scenes Chuck and Sarah have shared about their other relationships to date.
People need to learn that not everything is simple and can be spelled out in one sentence; the most fun part about a show is sitting back and enjoying the ride, all the twists and turns and surprises.
I am truly stunned by the whirlwind of backlash from last night's episode.
I for one, have faith in Shwartz and Fedak's story. I have watched 42 episodes of Chuck, and I have been entertained, and seen all the highs and lows of the show in that time. This is a story arc, no different than an arc that involved Chuck's dad, or Jill, or any other arc. It may not have been the best one they ever did, but it has all the potential to be as awesome as the best moments of the show.
So, thanks to Schwartz and Fedak for the show, and thanks to Alan for championing the show, and so passionately recapping the shows.
Alli gotta say is bring Kristin kruek onto the show full time and make her Chuck's love interest!!
I'm flabbergasted that any "fans" of this show would advocate that people boycott the show to punish them for this plot point that they dislike in the hopes of forcing a change.
1) Do these people really not understand how television works, especially with a usually-low-rated and barely-renewed show like Chuck? What world do you live in?
2) How can you call yourself a fan if you think this way?
Baylink said...
For everyone involved in this thread:
http://www.theonion.com/content/news_briefs/family_concerned_after?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter
Morgan shouldn't be mad at Chuck for kissing Hannah. Morgan still has to live down that condom IOU situation. Plus, he got Carina and Chuck still hasn't been with Sarah!
Morgan needs to cut homeboy some slack. :-)
Hmmmm, while internet ranting (from both parts, "shippers" and "anti-shippers") is a waste of time reading and answering to, it'd be stupid not to read and take into account the consequent mass of well thought negative comments.
Reading from several sources, angry die-hard fans are actually the minority of the guys who voiced a negative opinion on this topic. Readers and authors alike shouldn't let this low-credibility minority discard the whole discussion.
That said, this interview has a bitter taste of PR. Boycotting isn't the danger for the creators of the show here (hello overreaction), too big a part of their "regular" audience switching to a different show is. The point being: that audience is calm and sound enough to make the difference between info and some vapor PR stuff.
Could everyone take a moment, please, and remember what happened to Sarah Walker at the end of Season 2?
She. Fell. In. Love.
*Sarah* *Walker*. Fell in love.
Something she does, y'know, fairly frequently.
Clearly, if her response was "Chuck, let's run away together, tossing my lifelong career in the trash", it must have been pretty heavy stuff for her.
And then, on top of that, what was Chuck's reaction?
"But, Sarah, I *sold* the watch, to buy you these beautiful combs for your long hair."
Of *course* Sarah is off balance, and not reacting in the way we've come to expect after "knowing" "her" for 2 seasons.
Of course, she's wobbly, and occasionally bitchy, and off-balance, and weak, professionally.
She just stuck her neck *way* out, for the first time in... ever. And Chuck lopped it off and handed it to her.
And here's the best part: she can't even be mad at him. He did it for reasons even she has to admit are really, really good ones.
And then, on top of *that*, Shaw comes in and takes over, effectively, her seat, and then send Chuck out to become a Real Spy.
And then along came Hannah (whooo, ooooh).
Can you people really not see the season-long motivation for her not acting the way *you* expect she ought to act?
Furrfu.
Also- sure Shaw may have technically saved Sarah's life, but he was also the idiot who put her life in danger in the first place! Would a real top-class spy just let a canister roll out and explode and say oops?
Especially after failing in his mission earlier in the episode and needing Chuck to save him? It seems like Shaw is the novice.
Schwartz & Fedak,
As one of those fans who bought sandwiches, and wrote a letter to NBC at the close of last season (and I can honestly say I've never been devoted to any other show enough to do that!), I think I speak for the majority of the fans (the true fans, anyway) when I say that we trust you guys. Sure, I hope Chuck & Sarah eventually hook up (though I would never call myself a "shipper"), but to be honest, I actually had no problem with the developments of last night's episode. Maybe it's because I realize that sometimes people just miss each other like that; the opportunity never really presents itself, the moment passes, and eventually people move on from one another. I think the way the story is being handled rings true right now, and though I of course have no idea what's in store, I trust the writers will continue to give me a quality product that I can enjoy, live as it airs every Monday evening (in my living room, House is forced to the DVR and Tuesday night viewing, HIMYM is watched online later in the week, while Chuck is never to be missed live). I have enjoyed every episode thus far this season, and I can't wait til the show picks up again after the Olympics. Thanks.
Bill S.:
I think you've kind of set up (and torched) a straw man there. I can only speak for myself here, but you're under no obligation to like what I do, for the reasons I do. (As I've said here before Alan liked Tara a lot more than I did; the reverse is true of V. The world keeps spinning.)
But I think you can reasonably expect the following from me:
1) Not to be treated like you're stupid or downright evil for holding a different POV on what is (in the end) just another TV show.
2) The presumption that your statements and opinions are made in good faith, and not trolling or flaming for a fight.
3) That everyone is entitled to be referred to in a civil and respectful manner> Using obscene, demeaning or bigoted insults against anyone is not acceptable.
4) Also, a little sense of proportion and good humour never hurts. :)
Geez, what is with some of you and refusing to hit the "enter" button?
Also, this is the same Sarah who made out with Chuck after knowing him for a few weeks because she thought she was going to die. She also made out with Bryce the day he came back. She also kissed Cole. How is it that absurd that she lets Shaw, who carried her to life, give her a neck massage?
"Also- sure Shaw may have technically saved Sarah's life, but he was also the idiot who put her life in danger in the first place! Would a real top-class spy just let a canister roll out and explode and say oops?"
The question I have is what if that real top-class spy did it all on purpose? Maybe I'm making the character of Shaw a lot smarter than he really is but a lot of this feels like a total set-up.
I have given up on shows before, but those were Heroes and Lost (during seasons 2 and 3, but I went back to it later)
Billy: Thanks for mentioning Lost -- that show didn't come back from a serious slump in season three because of fan-service, but because Lindelof and Cuse got a grip on what wasn't working and did something about it.
I'm not saying they don't pay attention to an incredibly passionate and nit-picky fandom, they do. But they're also realistic that nobody can satisfy every fan happy all of the time. So, you might as well focus on making the very best show you can and hope enough people agree to keep you off welfare for another season.
Let's say this was not a Chuck Sarah controversy and people are legitimate in a furor about the quality of the season. Then I'm of the opinion that they are either remembering the past seasons in too good of a light, you know.
The series was not without it's flaws and I wouldn't say this is a quality drop on the level of FNL season 1 to FNL season 2. Not to say that it can't be enough to drive off a certain section of the audience, hail it's even your right to start a boycott, but I think it's better to just avoid that level of action. Not watch individually = personal choice, organizing boycotts to destroy
(something that you loved no less) = extreme (don't want to use stronger words, but they are there).
Video Beagle said...
I think it's cute you focused on the shippers being upset. Yes, because messing up the ships is the problem.
reposting me from TVBy The Numbers:
The problem isn’t the romantic complications…it’s that IT’S THE EXACT SAME ROMANTIC COMPLICATIONS the show has done before.
Shaw is just Bryce and that British Guy. Hannah is just Lou…there’s no difference in the story.
The Show’s problem is summed up right here. Last week, Morgan and Ellie get together to figure out what’s going on with Chuck. Morgan is goning to have Jeffster stalk him, so Jeffster vs Spy hijinks will ensue for an ep, as the plot line progresses.
This week “They weren’ as good as I thought” ends that entire subplot with Jeffster, and the Morgan and Ellie bit goes nowhere new. Not maybe finding out his secret, not putting clues together (so they really think he flew to France because he was depressed?). It didn’t even lead to Three’s Company like confusion with Chuck and Awesome wondering why they keep finding Ellie and Morgan together at weird times.
Oh and the big secret spy group operating within the US Spy Agencies…has shadow chamber with a Glowing, Animated Ring like a Power Rangers set. Seriously?
Charity - The Soprano in the Kitchen said...
Anonymous @ 8:42 your post is absurd. Alan is a TV critic, thus he either likes a show, or doesn't like a show. He happens to like Chuck. I really dont't understand your gripe. Would you rather him say "some people like chuck, some are upset with chuck, you decide". That's absurd. He's paid to give opinions.
Juan Antonio Sandawich said...
In addition to Whedon saying that you don't give the wants what the want, but what they need. David Simon also basically said that the average tv audience is stupid, and that he didn't write his show for them and didn't want them watching it.
This type of childish reaction from this vocal minority is just sad and embarrassing. The fact that this interview ever had to take place says something about where our society has gone. Not only are people too selfish to understand that a tv show doesn't revolve around their fanfic stories. But more so that they are too thick to realize that what they are complaining about is CLEARLY coming. Patience people. Patience.
It's like a child who is angry at it's parents for not giving it ice cream and lollipops for dinner, and who throws it's vegetables on the ground, kicking and screaming. When there is clearly ice cream in the freezer waiting to be served for dessert. Sigh. Seriously folks. Sigh.
A couple quotes from the writers that I wanted to point out:
"This is the type of guy that Sarah, in any other spy show, would fall in love with."
Translation: SARAH ISN'T GOING TO BE WITH SHAW FOR VERY LONG!!! You should already know this as Routh is only a guest star. That and this is obviously a ancillary romance. But I guess I'm expecting too much from some.
There's such pressure, anyway, on a network show to spell everything out and leave everything completely unambigious, and then that pressure is doubled by fans who want an answer and want it now."
Translation: It's hard enough to write a good show with moron network execs wanting you to write it for the average moron viewer. Having to listen to the crazy fans only makes things worse and takes away any chance at telling an intelligent story.
"There is an overarching design to the season, these stories are more than just romantic stories, and people have to trust that the journey we are taking them on is one that is designed to give audiences both what they want and what they need."
Translation: HELLO! We know what we are doing here! This is our story we're telling. Give us an ounce of credit. There's a reason we do this for a living and you guys write Buffy fan fiction.
frabjous said...
Count me among those who don't get the furor. I'd rather have the two of them in real relationships, however shortlived, than continuing the season-opening angstathon. (I actually thought there was actually a really nice moment of continuity between the way Chuck smiled at Hannah and the way he smiled at Sarah when they were together in the motel in S2!)
Thank you to Schwartz & Fedak for doing this interview, and for your responses. Here's hoping we don't have to buy foot-longs again this spring because of some entitled yahoos!
Alan: Have you ever considered making commenting open to registered users only? Anonymity often breeds the worst kind of internet behavior.
Y'know what, folks?
Let's quit pickin' on fan fiction, huh?
http://www.fanfiction.net/u/1516507/
And a little tiny bit more uneven, but the author of Chuck vs. the Buy More Bomber, which makes up for it:
Veritas said...
THE PROBLEM IS THAT SEASON THREE STINKS SO FAR!!!
The way Chuck and Sarah are being portrayed is just awful. For the third year in a row, they both immediately fall in love with random co-stars without thinking twice about their supposed feelings or loyalties to each other.
Devon was a crybaby and had a nervous breakdown instead of being a cool part time spy like he should have been, and Ellie has been out of her mind all season.
The only character to progress at all is Morgan, other than Chuck's 'progression' towards being cold blooded.
The show is no longer funny or uplifting at all. The spy plots are all laughably juvenile and always have been because the real hook of the show has always been humour and action and Chuck and Sarah having great chemistry.
Josh and Chris have no clue apparently how lame parts of season two are because they are just repeating the same confusing junk with Chuck and Sarah.
Shaw and Hannah are BORING BORING BORING BORING. They add NOTHING to the show but instead just derail Chuck and Sarah once again.
When I wrote six letters to NBC and ate my subs and spent several hundred hours voting repeatedly on online polls to support Chuck, I never once thought I would be driving the bus. WHAT I DID THINK WAS THAT I WAS SAVING A SHOW WORTH SAVING. That is what I no longer feel at all...
P.S. You have got to be kidding with these Office analogies. As a big office fan who owns all the seasons on DVD, I still hate the way the Jim and Pam situation was handled with Jim going to another office and dating somebody else (SUPER LAME) and then Pam going to art school (SUPER LAME) just to keep them apart. That is not clever, that is not well done, that is almost as stupid as the way Chuck and Sarah are being handled although Chuck and Sarah cheating on each other (in spirit) every single bloody season takes the cake for any stupidity I have witnessed in television history.
buzz said...
I posted the following paragraph here in response to "Angel of Death", and this seems a good place to bring it up again:
...Speaking of affection, I was always a "shipper", but I like where Chuck and Sarah are now. When (not if, I'm sure) they get closer again, they'll be better equipped to handle it. There was an almost adolescent idealization of each other that the Prauge situation shattered. They'll be older, sadder and wiser when they inevitably get together again.
Sepinwall, Schwartz and Fedak don't seem to realize that some of us are objecting not to the characters' relationships, but to the show's decline in quality. I guess our concerns aren't as valid as those of the shippers, who you can dismiss as impatient and irrational and take a shortcut to ignorance of the show's glaring flaws.
So... wait and see. Great. Company line. I suppose I'm a little surprised at how up-in-arms Chuck fans and Chuck-Sarah fans are in, but since I'm a fan of Lost and other mythology-driven shows (I was the guy who agonized over the season two/season three break of Alias), I'm willing to give Schwartz and Fedak benefit of the doubt. I wasn't as fiery as some of the commenters on this blog were over the switches by Chuck and Sarah and took the episode more for being on par, neither great nor especially terrible. Given the love for the show that I witnessed at the Comic-Con panel, the show doesn't deserve the derision it's been getting since the episode aired.
@Josh M.: at the very least, I wish that people would make up names so I can pretend that half of the angrier anonymous commenters aren't the same person rehashing the same gripe.
I was genuinely surprised to come over here tonight and see the crazy. The volume of comments was just overwhelming. When I watched it last night, I enjoyed it. It wasn't my favorite episode of the series, but it was a perfectly adequate end for the pre-Olympic season and I was looking forward to the return in March. Stupid me...I didn't realize that in order to truly understand how horrible it was and how wrong I was wrt liking it that I was supposed to be on the NBC boards. I don't know what I was thinking.
I appreciate Schwartz and Fedak taking some time to talk about it. They didn't have to and shouldn't have had to, but it was cool of them to do it. The downside of their taking that time is that it's met with the usual "they just don't get it and never will" grumbling from folks who think they can do a better job producing a television show than the men who *are* producing the television show. I left the "House" fandom because in spite of the fact that I was frustrated with the show and had lost interest in parts of it, it was still crazymaking to see the level of vitriol spewed at Shore and Jacobs for "RUINING MY SHOW!!!" by not letting House and Cuddy hookup and live happily ever after. I honestly thought "Chuck" was going to be immune to that. Sure, Sarah/Chuck is a big deal and a lot of people are very invested, but I naively thought that a group of people who had invested so much time into saving the show would also be willing to invest time into storytelling rather than expecting Josh and Chris to feed us Charah porny fanfic every week.
>>As far as the constant dismissive insults today from here and other apologists<<
please don't. Thank you.
Sepinwall, Schwartz and Fedak don't seem to realize that some of us are objecting not to the characters' relationships, but to the show's decline in quality.
Hey, if ya don't like it, ya don't like it. Different strokes and all that. I haven't seen a major drop in quality from the comparable episodes from the start of season 2, but that's just my opinion.
But there's been a very vocal group (albeit perhaps a vocal minority) who have made it very clear in the last 24 hours that there objections are to the state of Chuck and Sarah. And they're certainly entitled to that opinion, as well. It's just the vitriol - and, in cases like Boycott Boy, complete disconnect from reality - with which they've expressed that opinion that's troubled me, and made me feel compelled to reach out to Schwartz and Fedak for this.
Its weird everyone seems to either be outraged by what happened or happy with it.
I'm in the indifferent camp. That ending didn't evoke any emotion. It almost felt like a parody of the Chuck and Sarah relationship from last two seasons. The dialogue and acting were terrible. It felt like something you'd see on youtube. And really we know they'll just hit the reset button if there is a season 4. It'll be the same exact "drama" as before. Rinse and Repeat.
Allison DeWitt said...
I'm so delighted not to be alone on this.
The people who are still so riled up and threatening BOYcotts for God's sake...what the hell is that about? It's one week. It's just a TV show. Some arcs are better than others. Much is yet to come.
All the critical people are not the same, but I get a feeling a couple of folks just left a Parks Dept. official mad as hell over the mayo on a sandwich, if you get my drift.
Personally, at the moment..I miss the host of chracters at the BuyMore more than the Sarah/Chuck relationship. The budget contraints I understand but they add a lot of pleasure to the show.
Alan Sepinwall ..what a patient guy, well done. Thank you.
I think they do, but just beg to differ. I really don't think Schwartz and Fedak get up in the morning and say to themselves "I'm bored -- time to turn Chuck into a steaming pile of monkey poo, while crushing the hopes and dreams of total strangers I hate with an incandescent passion." Really. No.
Sam Hobart said...
I can't believe I'm going to actually jump into a discussion of the merits of this reaction but here goes nothing.
I have trouble understanding the "bad writing" or ruining the characters arguments being made. Rushed? Yeah I get that one but I'm also fairly forgiving of a show that's trying to be engaging and fun but not a whole lot more.
Sure there were plot holes aplenty last night and the show ignored the ones it didn't have an interest in dealing with, just like it has for 2 and a half seasons. It is clearly a choice on the part of the creators to ignore the awkward conversation that must have followed everyone finding themselves okay in the museum because they didn't feel it would add anything more worthwhile than what was in the rest of the scenes. Bad writing? My wife thinks so and that's why she checked out midway through season 1 but it's a choice they've been making since the beginning.
That these two characters have moved on and ruined any future relationship or acted so out of character they can not be redeemed seems like a bit of an overreaction. It was clear to me that Sarah and Chuck still love each other but neither is willing to take a shot at a real relationship with the other at the moment. The way their faces lit up when they worked together to get the mask and bickered over their jealousies was a pretty obvious red flag about their feelings to me. Did I buy Sarah giving in to Shaw's advances? Not entirely but as much as I did her interest in Beefcake last year. Chuck and Hannah makes perfect sense to me with the groundwork they've laid since "First Class." Neither of these couples was giving any indication of a long term commitment as far as I saw. It seemed like a few people who were attracted to each other acting on those impulses.
So my honest question for the enraged:
What specifically bothered you? Which scenes or lines of dialogue made this so irredeemable? What specifically seemed so out of character?
I just don't really understand t he reaction for the life of me and, despite my better judgment, I'm very curious.
12:24 AM, February 10, 2010
I really didn't have any intention of watching this week's episode until this post popped up in my RSS feed. Oooo! Controversy! So without reading I Hulu'd it up and...
Well, I figured the controversy would be about how the show rewarded the predatory sexual harrassment of the Brandon Routh character?
This show has an alarming, consistent history of rubbing its real world blinders in our face. Whether it's Ellie chucking away whole turkeys, or the whole "Buy More hires everyone!" promotion that hit after unemployment started rocketing, and now this boss/subordinate situation (which echoes Morgan's own questionable attempts to woo Hannah, but at least Morgan's just pathetic) that's about as progressive as the sergeant and secretary in Beetle Bailey.
I pretty much lost interest in the Chuck-Sarah 'ship as soon as the dynamic changed, and now I find myself actively pitying the actress for what the show's done to her character. She still gets her fight scenes, but mostly her role is just as this passive, dangling thing. It's depressing.
But consistent. Because the other thing the show has done, regularly, is introduce a strong female character and suck every bit of self-esteem out of them. Poor Anna. Poor Sarah. And poor Hannah, who gets abandoned in a stressful position without explanation but still cuddles up to the guy who left her there afterward.
Pretty much the only character I respect on the show is Casey. Will he/won't he blow something up is Chuck's most valid dramatic question.
If Schwartz and Fedak are reading: Thanks for the interview! I love CHUCK and will continue watching after the Olympics to see what happens next. No boycott from me.
I thought the episode was great!
I don't have any serious complaints. In fact, I thought I would be unhappy with any more keeping Sarah and Chuck apart, but the way they did was really good. I found the Chuck/Hannah and Sarah/Shaw pairings to be very well done and realistic. The only thing I worry about is that they will create stupid reasons to keep the new pairs apart....
Overall, well done.
@7s Tim:
"I think some people should watch previous episodes and the interactions between Shaw and Sarah. It actually felt a little telegraphed. His advocating agains spyplace relationships, her telling him his coffee cup come ones were inappropriate: these felt like the things people do on shows when they are denying to themselves as well as those around them that there is an attraction. Plus the lingering glances, Shaw getting within Sarah's personal space in, I believe, vs. First Class.
Does Chuck continually have giant plot holes in its mission of the week? Yeah. But they are usually fun or in service of something that is fun, or possibly emotionally resonant that episode (Shaw reviving and conforting Sarah right outside the room where Hannah was passed out but she never noticed-- resonant because Chuck looks on with a sense of loss at Shaw usurping his role with Sarah, and them moves on to his new trim). But I find all the accusations of lazy writing in developing the Shaw/Sarah and Chuck/Hannah relationships are unfounded. Maybe you didn't notice it was there, but it was there."
I NOTICED it too, 7s Tim. :) But I think a lot of people just didn't want to see it because it doesn't fit their idea of what Sarah should be feeling. I also think that Sarah and Shaw had this bonding moment during the rings (Eve's) scene; Shaw was very vulnerable in that scene, and he wasn't even trying to hide it from her. Absolutely Loved that scene.
No offense Alan, but if you are a TV critic, I doubt that you can truly be a fan of Chuck and love the show.
You've seen no drop in quality?
"Different strokes for different folks"???
Get real. We have objective complaints against this show's sudden deterioration; namely, we don't like being force-fed CRAP.
That episode made me laugh... 0 times.
It made me ponder... 0 times.
It filled with me with joy ... 0 times.
I connected with the characters I once adored... 0 times.
You all get the point...
Wow. It seems like Twop decided to show up on Alan's blog.
Thank you for the interview Alan. Your work is definitely appreciated by those of us who read all your articles and to accuse you of not being an objective journalist is absurd. Since I'm pretty sure you don't get paid by NBC, I'm going to assume that your opinions regarding Chuck and other television shows are just that.
I am hoping that all this activity will translate into more viewers for Chuck when the show returns.
AD said...
I hope this doesn't come off as a personal attack but does it seem to anyone else like the most riled critics don't use monikers?
It's a bit odd.
I get it, and think it will be fine in the end. Thanks for talking to them Alan, and writing it up.
this entire "controversy" has ensured i never give this show a chance. i was under the impression is was a super clever kick ass show built around geek who gets super powers, instead i find it's a romantic comedy in wolves clothing.
i don't know what has turned me off more, the fact that it's playing the will-they-won't-they card and the love triangle card and (seemingly) tossing up stall tactics to putting the two characters together, or how pathetic these "fans" are threatening to ruin the show if they don't get what they want.
generalone said...
I'm OK with the Chuck-Sarah separation. It's the right thing for both of them while Chuck is in intensive spy-learning mode.
And I can understand the Chuck-Hannah and accept (to a lesser extent)the Sarah-Shaw developments.
But I would love for Casey to drop a few well-timed and strategically placed zingers to snap them all out of this mess. He knows what's going on--didn't you hear him grunt as he left before the Shaw-Sarah back rub.
Go get 'em Marine. Your country and the show needs you!
Mike, I think the answer you're looking for is (c) and you'll find it in a Vonnegutian leak.
People, you can't spew vitriolic and snaky remarks here, it's the internet!
Dear Creators,
I am among the fans who are fine with how the story is progressing. Thank you for taking your time to address this so-called controversial matter. But, I would have to politely ask you to give your female characters something more than what they have been given. They're not there to show off their, erm, physical assets.
In writing, they might seem to be strong characters: a superspy, a doctor, a general, a competent Nerd Herder. In reality, they are always rated second to your male characters. Sarah is the object of Chuck's love; Ellie is there to nag to and worry about Chuck; General Beckman is a dull one-dimensional character; Anna is Morgan's distraction from his BFF Chuck; and now we have Hannah who was the damsel in distress and totally forgot that someone tried to killed her minutes ago. Heck, we know more about Jeff than most of the ladies.
You have talented actresses on your team, don't put that to waste.
Ah, the dark side of the internet has finally hit the Sepinwall blog. It's a sad thing to see.
To all of those Chuck fans who are upset about Schwartz and Fedak using dramatic structure in a television series: if you don't like it, don't watch it. I don't understand how this place which is usually full of constructive comments has turned into a flame war. It's very disappointing, especially given how the fans rallied around this show on this blog.
Keep up the great work, Alan, Fedak and Schwartz. Can't wait for the next show to work like gangbusters so everyone can get their "SEE IF THEY JUST LISTENED TO ME WE WOULDN'T HAVE TO YELL ON THE INTERNET" posts out of the way and we can get back to normal around here.
Stellar Drift said...
Thanks for the interview Allan!
But you forgot to ask them when they are going to let Casey blow something up!
@Liz
"Was it Joss Whedon who said don't give fans what they want, but what they need? "
Yes, and he gets canceled all the time.
Because more and more people need what they want.
@lisa
"Why are people freaking out over Hannah? Don't people go on the internet and read that Kreuk only has a few more episodes left on Chuck? It's OBVIOUSLY not going to last forever."
They "freak out" because Chuck as a character has been ruined now. "I loooove you -ooh, look at that hottie". Now he is just a horny superficial jerk.
@Schwartz/Fedak
The "she can't date chuck" never made sense and still doesn't. Its as if this is a documentary.
The "fun" of being an audience member is to have fun WITH our characters - not that you lot hide stuff from us (and chuckle all the way to the bank).
"We are further along in the story than they are. "
The only thing which can save it is if this has been a dream - even if BOTH characters are ACTING they have been soiled.
"if people are only happy, there is no conflict, therefore there is no storytelling, or drama."
Well get rid of "drama" then (and of course you can tell stories without 'drama') the show Chuck was at its best when it was lighthearted comedy with quick wit, if we want conflict we can switch of the TV and find it in the real world.
''We're not just going, "How do we keep them apart?"''
I for one do not believe that. Not after 3 seasons.
"Look, we are in a dogfight for our survival once again, and it would be a shame if people reacted in a way that was scorched earth. "
Yeah well, a lot of us asked you last year to stop doing this - but you keep doing it - and saying it is the right thing to do. If this season is about change - well, stopping is a change isn't it...
now forgive me whilst I go cry on my season 1 DVDs
I'm not going to let you, Chuck Bartowski, ruin MY life. If you want to be a scumbag-degenerate, that's YOUR life decision. Just know you are hurting not only yourself; you're hurting a lot your loved ones and your friends...
BTW... you're going to kill your sister with worry one day. Captain Awesome can only do so much to keep her happy without you being there for her. Chuck... come back to us.
NO! I don't care... You're dead to me!
BradynJ said...
Ill keep this comment brief,
There are plenty of hints in Episode 7 to let you see just how their feelings stand.
Ill keep it basic,
Sarah is still healing from the whole "run away with me" deal, which means shes somewhat closed to tell chuck how shes feeling, Chuck is also feeling that from her and is slowly fading away. however if you watch close enough and listen close enough, you can tell that they are both there as in their love is just how it used to, but they are both still trying to find it again. Could i be wrong? sure, But im just taking the hints from the show and going with it, Not to mention that if you guys look at the episodes that both "Hannah" and "Shaw" are in, theres something big coming. that i would imagine will satisfy everyones "sarah and chuck" lust. then again, maybe it will be a "Chuck and Jill" Who knows. But ill be watching and waiting.
Oh and I'm gonna boycott the olympic, Damn them for making me wait 3 weeks! (actually I only live a few minutes away from most of the events so I'll be going)
(2 scenes from episode 7, When Chuck and sarah are talking before getting the mask and casey shuts off their mics, and the last scene with sarah and chuck, Watch the faces)
What Juan Antonio Sandawich said.
@StellarDrift
Whedon canceled all the time? Not exactly. Whedon has had about 275 episodes of TV. That's not indicative of someone whose been canceled all the time. Also, Whedon's most successful show was Buffy(not canceled), which didn't exactly give people what they want(in terms of relationships).
I have watched every episode of Chuck from the door, and one of my best friends is also a CHUCK watcher. We're two professional African-American women in our late thirties, one with an advanced degree and one working on hers. Why does this matter? Because at one point CHUCK was universal. We may not be the demographic expected for CHUCK, but we loved it nonetheless because it was smart, funny and relateable.
Fast forward to this season and ... meh. The highlight of the season thus far was the unexpected death of a character, but the writers didn't even have the guts to let the workers in the Buy More know he was dead. A little element of fear in this show in the characters outside of the Castle crew and Awesome might be nice.
What frustrates me the most is that Chuck is moving towards Saturday morning cartoon. Subtle pop-cultural references have turned into "look at me I remember the 80's" obvious gags. We get it. Look, it's physical comedy! Look, Casey can make his trademark face while Sarah and Chuck pine away! Look! I remember the NBC lineup from 198.......!
And speaking of Casey, what's the deal with the lack of Casey alone time? I know he's mysterious, but we've had a Sarah-centric episode with her father. When are the writers going to give me some Casey-centric plots? Sure, the "My Bodyguard" subpolot with Morgan made me squeal like the girl I was when I saw it in the movies back in the day, but come on. It's not just the boys watching this show. Cute as Zachary Levi is, some of us need some more Baldwin. There's just something about a mature man that growls. (Ask Hugh Jackman.)
Come on Chuck. So many threads aren't even touched. Don't do like Alias did and just leave them like they never happened. Where is Chuck's Father? What ever became of Harry Tang's transfer? (Wouldn't he be a great ...... oh wait. I don't get paid to write this show.) Where is
Sarah's scandalous dad?
And I hope the writers come up with an inventive enemy twist. Fulcrum, the Ring, (the Alliance of 12, the Covenant). Listen, I've seen this before on Alias. It doesn't end well. For anyone.
I'm still sticking with the show. There is so much more there that they can mine in terms of character growth if they'd only push a little harder. And give me some more Casey. Maybe with a little Nia Long as his controlling ex.
A sista can hope.
.....Mimi
gwindor said...
I don't understand the people who say this season is a huge drop in quality. Sure it's not as good as season 2's best but so far it's about on par with early season 2, probably slightly worse but not by much. And it's certainly better than the first half of season 1.
There have been some weak episodes (I'm not really a fan of this one), but there have been some excellent ones too. People are really overreacting and wildly exaggerrating.
I don't really understand most of those questions/complaints since they've either been answered or don't make a lot of sense.
>>The highlight of the season thus far was the unexpected death of a character, but the writers didn't even have the guts to let the workers in the Buy More know he was dead.<<
How is that gutless? And what's the logic in letting them know he was dead? Wouldn't they want to know what happened? Wouldn't they want to know why the police weren't involved? Because they weren't. As far as the cops were concerned, there was no body, no death, no Millbarge. Keeping it a secret made total sense in the world of the agents protecting the Buy More group, their cover, etc. What would be accomplished by telling the group at the Buy More that their boss was murdered in the loading dock?
>> A little element of fear in this show in the characters outside of the Castle crew and Awesome might be nice.<<
The two Awesome episodes heightened the stakes quite a bit, certainly more than they had in the past with regards to outsiders being in danger as a result of the Chuck and the government. There was fear just a couple of episodes ago. I'm not sure what you want since they just gave it to you.
>>What frustrates me the most is that Chuck is moving towards Saturday morning cartoon. Subtle pop-cultural references have turned into "look at me I remember the 80's" obvious gags.<<
I respect the opinion of those who don't like the slapstick and the heavy handed 80s references, but I'm curious as to why that's an issue for you now when, if I'm reading your post correctly, it was something you enjoyed in the past. The video game episode last year was hardly subtle. Episodes that include backroom Thunderdome brawls aren't subtle. Buying a Delorean and then the General Lee? Well, that's just weird. And all in seasons one and two.
>>And speaking of Casey, what's the deal with the lack of Casey alone time? I know he's mysterious, but we've had a Sarah-centric episode with her father. When are the writers going to give me some Casey-centric plots?<<
I too would love for there to be more Casey and I imagine that there will be since we're overdue, but if you're going to use the Cougar episode as an argument that it's not fair that Casey hasn't had the attention Sarah gets then you should go back to an episode guide and see that we got a nice Casey-centric episode just four or five episodes *prior* to the Sarah episode. We've gone into Casey's past before and I'm going to assume we'll do so again. Casey's lost love is just as significant as Sarah's father issues.
>>Where is Chuck's Father?<<
He left because he wanted to protect Chuck, per last year's finale. Given that Bakula's a little busy right now we can't have Chuck's dad every week, but he's certainly not erased from the show.
>> What ever became of Harry Tang's transfer? (Wouldn't he be a great ...... oh wait. I don't get paid to write this show.)<<
I don't care what happened to Harry Tang's transfer, but CS Lee has another job, just like Bakula so even if I did care, going to the trouble of working around the schedule of a guy who left in season one and isn't especially important to the series seems like a waste of time.
And Chuck vs. The Angel of Death was a pretty Casey-centric episode.
Katrine said...
I still hate what happened on Monday and NOT because I want ChuckandSaraTogetherNowOMG.
I agree that they can't be together now. They definitely SHOULDN'T be together now. But that doesn't mean they should be dating other people either. Why I hate what happened on Monday is that by putting Chuck with Hannah, they single-handedly not only threw out a bunch of previous character development, but also missed out on a chance to do something MUCH more interesting.
First off, Chuck with Hannah now makes no story-sense and just feels STUPID. By having Sarah ask Chuck to run away with her, and by having Chuck... well, be Chuck (AND have that scene of professing undying love to her in the vault), the show has effectively tipped its hat and admitted that yes, Chuck/Sarah is where this show is going and they're not really coy about it. So we all know Chuck is eventually going to wind up with Sarah.
Now, even though the characters are both in love with each other, and as of the show's third episode both KNEW they were in love with each other, it makes sense that Sara would not "take Chuck back" just like that. He has effectively left her at the altar. He may have had his reasons, but however he may paint it about her "inspiring" him to be a greater man and all that, the point remains that given a choice between life with Sarah and the spy life, Chuck chose being a spy over Sarah.
He obviously hoped things would work out so he could have both, but when it came down to it, he still chose being a spy over Sarah.
It may not have been a choice that Sarah should have ever asked him to make--the choice between making something of himself and a life on the run with her--but she did, and once again, he chose being a spy over Sarah.
It was a pretty ultimate rejection.
So I can see Sarah, hurt, rejected, trying to pick up the pieces, trying to distance and distract herself by getting involved in another romance. Sarah and Shaw I can see, but NOT the way it happened. Even if Sarah's on the rebound, even if she wants to distance herself from Chuck, she just got her heart stamped on by being precisely what she wasn't before--emotionally open, trusting, letting someone in. I don't see her warming up to Shaw quickly after that. I see her possibly tentatively starting something up with Shaw, but keeping her heart guarded--or else starting something purely physical with him while remaining ice cold. But it has to be one or the other--slow and tentative and obviously as a way of forgetting about Chuck if it's to be any sort of "romance"--or fast and quick but totally unemotional. What we got was neither, but a bizarre "yes I was just terribly burned and in general it usually takes me forever to let people in, but let's be boyfriend-girlfriend."
As for Chuck... oh geeze, where to start. First of all, the season opened with him spending months on the couch in a stupor moping over Sarah. It then went on to him making a grand proclamation of love to her. He loves Sarah, he messed up, he would do anything to get her back... oh no wait, he's gonna take a detour to boff this other chick? WHAT? Chuck knows Sarah was the most important thing in his life, that she offered everything to him and he rejected her, that now she's hurt, that he messed up, and that she still loves him. What he should be doing is trying to regain her trust enough to win her back, NOT starting up flirtations with coworkers. It simply doesn't MAKE SENSE that after everything that happened, and after everything that's come out in the open, and KNOWING where they stand, Chuck would just give up on Sarah. Not only does it not make sense, but if he can so quickly shift gears, it makes his love seem worthless, and thus totally devalues the last 2 seasons.
Con't:
That's one of the things that's wrong with Chuck and Hannah. Second thing: it's a dead end story wise. Or rather, worse than a dead end--a retread. We KNOW he's not going to end up with Hannah long term. Not only that, but we've BEEN over this before. So it feels absolutely entirely POINTLESS, and a delay just for the sake of delay and exactly the kind of thing "Chuck" has been so good at avoiding before.
At least before when he dated other women, he
a) didn't think he had a chance with Sarah and was trying to see if he could focus on someone else
b) was figuring out if he could still hang on to having a "normal" outside personal life
c) was attaining closure with a past girlfriend who had meant a lot to him.
All those storylines served to develop Chuck's character and the show in a way that went beyond keeping him and Sarah apart. But all those storylines are over, and the Hannah one brings nothing new to the table. She's not someone who has previously been important to him, and we already know that a) he can't forget Sarah, b) no, he can't have a "normal life," plus c) he doesn't even WANT a "normal life" anymore since he chose the spy life and nowadays his Chuck Bartowsky existence doesn't feel like his "real life" anyway.
So Hannah is nothing but a macguffin roadblock and bad writing.
Finally, the last reason--I LOVED how the previous episode showed us the darker ramifications of Chuck, indeed, choosing the "spy life over Sarah." How it has an impact far beyond him leaving her at the train station. How by choosing to be a spy, he really is choosing it over his previous relationships, and how choosing the "spy life" means he has to sacrifice his previous existence to it. How his choice means that, whether he realizes it or not, choosing to be a spy means giving up on the very qualities that Sarah fell in love with him for. How choosing to be a spy, in every sense of the word, really does make a future for him and Sarah impossible. How his choice now reverberates to cut off further choices from him.
I would have wanted an exploration of THAT. A focus on the Chuck/Sarah relationship, but not in terms of being lovey-dovey, but exploring how they--as Alan said--are changing so much that they're passing by each other. I would have wanted to see them both deal with it, I would have wanted to see what happens when Chuck realizes this, etc etc.
But no--THAT far more interesting ground for exploration was passed up in favor of the two of them playing out-of-character footsie with other people.
> They "freak out" because Chuck as a character has been ruined now. "I loooove you -ooh, look at that hottie". Now he is just a horny superficial jerk.
Sure. Cause he fell for Hannah during an 8 hour plane ride, *while he was not involved with Sarah*. Chuck was *single* when he went on that flight, for those of us who don't keep a concordance in our heads (like me :-}).
Now, that said, and while I don't agree with the commenters who think the writing has *generally* gone in the toilet...
I declare I do believe that we are in fact not seeing the degree of Strong Woman that we saw as a matter of course in earlier episodes, and while an argument could be made that the change is motivated, an equally defensible argument can be made that the whole *point* of strong women is that you notice it more *when* they are put-upon in whatever way.
So, given that, I have to throw in with Anonymous, Anonymous, and Anonymous when they say that it really is missing, and we miss it. They don't all have to be strong all the time. But when they're *all* wimping out at the same time, it grates a bit.
Hopefully, we get at least a scene to balance Hannah's "You saved my life", which was a bit weak, even if she's just woken up from anoxia...
And, Katrine?
>He obviously hoped things would work out so he could have both, but when it came down to it, he still chose being a spy over Sarah.
My perception of it is that he realized that a) it was something he had to do, and b) *once he was a spy*, and not Sarah's asset, *then he could* be in a real relationship with her.
So it was an affirmative move, in my view.
forat: the French Borat.
A big thank-you to Josh Schwartz and Chris Fedak to actually take the time and address an issue like that.
Personally I liked "vs. the Mask" better than "vs. the Nacho Sampler" - and even though there are some plotholes I have been thoroughly enjoying the ride so far.
I'm most definitely going to continue watching.
Baylink: no one's saying Chuck CHEATED on Sarah. It doesn't matter whether he was single or not. When you're in love with someone, even a 12-hr plane ride usually won't make you forget the woman you love and are desperately trying to get back.
And it's not like Chuck thinks there is no chance for anything else with Sarah again ever. He knows she still has feelings for him but was hurt badly enough that she can't just let him in again and he needs to rebuild trust.
But no, now he decided to forget all that and play kissy face with Hannah? Really? It DOES seem like a case of "I love you I love you I'll always love you--ohhh, another hottie!"
That's exactly what I mean by saying he hoped he could have both--eventually. But--Sarah offered to be in a relationship NOW, and he rejected that. And he seemed to know that by saying no, he was rejecting her and cutting things off between them and he still went ahead with it. That's what I mean by saying he chose being a spy over Sarah. He KNEW that leaving Sarah at the station meant a break up (he admitted as much in the 1st episode of the season), and he left anyway.
Like I also said, I don't think this was a choice that Sarah should have asked him to make. But she did, and when it came down to it, he chose a future as a spy over guaranteed life with her.
Hannah is angry at Chuck because she's convinced he's hung up on his ex-girlfriend. Nothing happens to resolve that conflict, yet there she is making out with him in the AV room.
That's "Chuck" in a nutshell. All the major conflicts are hand-waved away in this shallow, lazy manner. And then press secretary Sepinwall denies the obvious.
> When you're in love with someone, even a 12-hr plane ride usually won't make you forget the woman you love and are desperately trying to get back.
Ah. You're a monoamorist. Got it. My condolences. :-)
> I don't think this was a choice that Sarah should have asked him to make. But she did, and when it came down to it, he chose a future as a spy over guaranteed life with her.
You're right: she shouldn't, and *that* was the OOC move that screwed up the storyline. Given that, though, I don't see any other way he could have played it: he's grown enough to realize that on-the-run, particularly from the CIA, is no way to live... and he *also* realizes that the Sarah he'd get would *not* be the one he fell in love with.
IMHO. :-)
Alan, you are a true hero, and the show is still fine.
Based on the last 7 episodes esp. epsiode 3.07, I closed the book on chuck. It just not worth watching anymore. There are no maturity in the story line. More like teenager romantic story. Chuck better forget sarah. Sarah not worth waiting for.
GMSoRP said...
I'd like to start with a grand proclamation of my love for Katrine. You've encapsulated my feelings on the Chuck-Sarah storyline perfectly.
You're right: she shouldn't, and *that* was the OOC move that screwed up the storyline.
Out of character for Sarah "Take off your watch...we have to run" Walker? You're not serious.
Col Bat Guano said...
Comment of the thread so far. Thank you.
"How is that gutless?"
My opinion. I'm supposed to believe that nosey Jeffster can tell what MP3s you download, but no one looked into the "transfer" of the second power-hungry man in management at the Buy More? These are the conspiracy guys right? To me, these transfers are way more suspect than blaming it on random theft/street violence/robbery after-hours. How many of those go unsolved?
Would that have alerted the bad guys? Maybe, but don't their circular phones have GPS anyway? What, no one knows the last location of all of these dead bad guys is in and around the Buy More? Or that they were there at all?
And the idea that Buy More is unsafe enough to have a dark side that everyone knows about might be a nice touch to the show for me. A touch that made it harder to conduct spy operations out of that place; and therefore more tricky for Chuck et. all.
"I respect the opinion of those who don't like the slapstick and the heavy handed 80s references, but I'm curious as to why that's an issue for you now when, if I'm reading your post correctly, it was something you enjoyed in the past. The video game episode last year was hardly subtle. Episodes that include backroom Thunderdome brawls aren't subtle. Buying a Delorean and then the General Lee? Well, that's just weird. And all in seasons one and two. "
I love most everything about the 80's. I don't love it in lieu of new plot points. I know they have to reach a large audience, but I kind of feel Chuck is trying too hard on those things as opposed to plot. If viewers wanted to watch an 80's-focused show about a hero out of place with his accidental powers, The Greatest American Hero is on Hulu. We watch Chuck because we like more than the premise or a time period. We like the characters.
"I too would love for there to be more Casey and I imagine that there will be since we're overdue, but if you're going to use the Cougar episode as an argument that it's not fair that Casey hasn't had the attention Sarah gets then you should go back to an episode guide and see that we got a nice Casey-centric episode just four or five episodes *prior* to the Sarah episode. We've gone into Casey's past before and I'm going to assume we'll do so again. Casey's lost love is just as significant as Sarah's father issues. "
True, but to me it seems poor Casey's kind of been relegated to a fourth wheel this year. I kind of keep waiting for him to be front and center. I know the show's called Chuck. I just wanted to see more Casey too.
"going to the trouble of working around the schedule of a guy who left in season one and isn't especially important to the series seems like a waste of time."
Not once did I say these characters ought to appear on screen. But it's odd to me that after being reunited with a dad she hadn't seen in years Ellie isn't wanting to spend time with her dad or asking about him.
Harry Tang for me is the same thing. I keep waiting for someone to ask Morgan when he's transferring like the other former assistant managers.
Like I said before, I'm sticking with Chuck because I like the characters. It took me years and an under-used Alfre Woodard on Desperate Housewives before I gave up, and that show was WAAAAAY worse than Chuck has ever been.
... Mimi
This: There [is] no maturity in the story line. More like teenager romantic story. -from Anonymous Poster #48
This is a light-hearted show that is rather trapped in arrested development (the Buy More alone never matured past 16...and maybe that's being too generous), so I'm not sure how much complexity you should expect. But Sarah and Chuck's relationship should be seen through a high school lens. To the analogy!
Chuck is the geek who helps the pretty girl in math class during study hall. He fawns for her, she just needs math homework, and of course she loves the jocks. Just as Chuck starts to give her rides home and maybe goes to a party or two at her house (SO CLOSE TO DRUNKENLY HOOKING UP!!), he decides the best way to really win her over is to become what she seemingly always wants: the jock.
So, Chuck starts to become a jock in order to get Sarah's attention (yes, it's dumb, we men do these things). Sarah rejects him, cause she isn't looking for that (again, males, dumb) and starts to go after the new QB who just moved into town, as if to say "you think I want a jock? Then I'm getting the BEST!"
In retaliation, Chuck's confused as to why Sarah isn't eating this all up and, as an act of defiance, starts hanging out with the cheerleaders, and dates one of them. They'll both have their fun, but would rather be with the other.
Then prom comes and something really huge happens, and Sarah is let down by Shaw in what will probably be a d-bag move, Chuck can't help himself and his feelings, gets rid of Hannah, and helps out Sarah. They then tell each other "zomg i didnt no!!!!" and kiss while the crowd applauds.
So, now we're just waiting for The Ring to send out Prom invitations.
If you want a specific example, think Landry/Tyra, or She's All That (you can stop cringing now). And after referencing Freddy Prinze Jr's masterwork, it's time to take a shower.
What does "Twop" mean?
As in, "It looks like Twop showed up on the thread"...
re: Emmitt's death. They hated him. If the boss that made work hell were to be transferred, would you ask questions? I'd take a long lunch and celebrate. Jeffster's nosiness that you bring up would be one of the main reasons to keep the death a secret. The CIA covered up the murder. Emmitt is gone, forever. If anyone was told that he was murdered they might look into it and given that there would be no police report and no police investigation *that* is when red flags would be raised. They have a job to do, but they also have to protect the civilians that exist around their covers. I doubt Casey and Sarah care much about whether or not random bad guys know that other random bad (or good) guys were killed in Burbank, they just care about keeping their cover and keeping the people at the Buy More alive and safe while they do their jobs.
has anyone calculated the probability of Shaw and Hannah being covert Ring agents?
I'm pretty baffled by this last episode; I feel like the explanation for the strange ways of the characters has to be that something frightening is in the works.
So, if you had to vote for Shaw turning out to be a bad guy in one way or another, would you say it will happen by:
A.) He's bad in the sense that he's a deceptive killer, using Sarah to allow Chuck to get Close to Hannah perhaps?
B.) He'll turn out to just be a jerk who hurts her in the emotional sense... kind of like a teen drama. Perhaps Sarah Falls for him, and then finds out he's lied about something. The point is, option B means he's NOT a deceptive agent for the ring, but something less frightening and harmful.
@Veritas: TWOP - Television With Out Pity; they, and their forum inhabitants are the secret cabal that actually controls television -- and don't let them hear you say any different. :-)
Zach, yes that is my real name. said...
I love how this blog is the home of deeply interesting, incisive commentary and thoughtful response to complex TV writing: all welcome, encouraged, good fellowship kind of stuff.
How all kinds of insightful perspectives are always welcome.
Unless and until folks get nervous about some conflict. Then all of a sudden its all about Ooh Poor Showrunners! / Alan, We Feel So Bad for You because all those dirty whiners are mobbing you!
Please. Alan has either some personal or fiduciary tie to Chuck that has so altered his perception that his comments bear no resemblance to the criticisms he has (accurately) leveled at every other damned show he's blogged on.
Alan's human. Or corrupt, I spose but human seems more likely. In any case, leaping to his defense is unnecessary. Human fallibility is almost always short lived and Alan has a whole lot of integrity to fall back to.
And defending Schwarz and Fedak? PLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAZE! Were talking about a couple of multizillionare hollywood power brokers, people. Not your buddies. Not *your team*. Hardly in need of your "astonished" "astounded" "gobsmacked" protestations of wounded fealty. They dont CARE about you, folks. Hardly need your outpouring of authority-kissing affection. Really, they're fine.
I read the evidence this way: Somebody, or some somebodies, up the network food chain took the Subway action completely the wrong way, and saw $$$$ signs. The Eye of Mordor was attracted to the show, if you like. This person or persons has stuck his or her nether parts deeply into the process, is burying the writers and probably showrunners in producers notes or some such crap.
Unless they fired half their writing staff, you dont get this kind of character abandonment in a season 3 without some serious power p*ssing going on from above.
Its sad but I believe we accidentally all together killed Chuck with Subway kindness. Some of us are old enough to remember what outpourings of fan love did to Northern Exposure.. the Eye of Mordor took that one too.
Own your grief, comfort one another, move on to a new home. White Collar or Burn Notice, somewhere they still have never travelled. This is the death of TV, it happens all the time.
For my part, they **killed** Ellie this episode. Murdered that super competent, super grounded, SO interesting, so clear eyed but sweet family member and replaced her with a hideously disfigured cartoon. I cant forgive that. Im out.
OK, so the people who are depressed and upset and angry say that it's NOT because they're Shippers (which is how this started out: everyone yelling about how wrong the Sarah/Shaw and Chuck/Hannah hookups were), but because of the writing. And when people say, "Geez, it was just one episode," they say the writing has sucked all season long.
WV: "temper." THAT is hilarious.
Well, where have you been all season long? I read Alan's blog religiously, and I haven't heard people consumed with outrage over the writing all season-long.
Also? Simply stating "the writing has sucked all season" isn't helpful. This is not an absolute fact; it's your opinion. I feel that I'm fairly sensitive to the quality of writing, and I haven't seen this decline you all are clamoring about.
Yes, I think that Sarah's acquiescence to Shaw's neckrub was a little surprising, given her vehement objections to his attentions earlier (and, yeah, the canoodling at the museum? WAY unprofessional, Shaw!), but we were also shown her reaction to seeing Shaw got coffee for Casey, her observation of his dedication to his work, and the fact that he noticed things like her stirrer-chewing and coffee preferences being, perhaps, somewhat sympathetic. In my opinion (a great phrase, that more people should use), they showed Sarah changing her opinion about Shaw. But it's not like she ended up clasped in his embrace at the end. His holding her at the museum was more a consequence of his holding her up when she had almost died. Nothing seemed out of character to me at all.
As for Chuck and Hannah--geez, I've never seen a guy start making out with a beautiful woman who threw herself at him. Yeah, that's just CRAZY.
Wait...what did Ellie do? Other than the want the exact same thing for her brother that she's been wanting since the very first episode when she threw him a birthday party?
Beyond that, the "you must be on the payroll" comments that have been making the rounds, whether here or on twitter or on Linda's NPR blog are hilarious. Nobody's allowed to like what they like without having some ulterior motive (ALAN'S THE CHUCK PRESS SECRETARY!!!!) if it happens to go against what *you* like. If someone agrees with you they are good, if they don't then they're clearly on the take.
And to give this one way more time than it actually deserves...
"Unless and until folks get nervous about some conflict. Then all of a sudden its all about Ooh Poor Showrunners! / Alan, We Feel So Bad for You because all those dirty whiners are mobbing you!"
What the hell are you talking about? This place is generally a nice, calm place where people talk about the show they have just watched with other, generally like minded (though definitely not always) folks who also happened to have just watched the same show. What happened Monday night was a shitstorm of crazy that was legitimately unexpected and definitely unprecedented for this blog. The internet exploded and landed here and a twister of "OMGTHEYKILLEDMYSHOW" swirled around the various "if you want to know just how wrong you are in your opinion then you should read the nbc boards where all the real fans are" were flung about. So, yeah...I do feel bad for Alan for having to deal with that, especially when it was very clear that he thought this was just your average, adequate episode. I did too. Nothing special, nothing controversial, just an episode taking us into the short break. And then all hell broke loose and I'm still not sure what happened.
What the hell are you talking about? This place is generally a nice, calm place ..Monday night was a shitstorm of crazy that was legitimately unexpected and definitely unprecedented for this blog. The internet exploded and landed here..
Yes that is exactly what the hell I am talking about. The outside world intruded and our usual commenters have panicked. Like yourself. OMGTHEYARETRACKINGMUDONTHECARPET ANDEXPRESSINGEMOTION!!
Too funny. Well, except I was actually kind of invested in pursuing the topic, of the dissolution of the show we knew as Chuck.
Conflict happens. People get involved, sometimes they say impolite things. We all were Im sure more than happy to take these same folks' Subway dollars to save the show.. what, so long as they dont participate in this blog?
What the hell I am talking about is that all actual criticism of Chuck has been abandoned, set off limits, transformed into a Sign of the Evil Eye or something -- in favor of what, name calling? pledges of unswerving alliegiance? Lots and lots of clutched pearls. Its funny, in a grotesque way.
This is a TV CRITICS BLOG. We come here to CRITICIZE. And occasionally vent, sometimes well sometimes poorly. Sometimes even in great numbers from the outside world. Hey, you did remember that Alan is a NEWSPAPER COLUMNIST WITH A LINK TO THIS BLOG, right?
If anyone's personal affront at The Madding RiffRaff gets in the way of the common act of evaluating the TV under discussion, by all means do go do something else fun for a while.
Manton: your analogy of Chuck and Sarah's relationship, while cute, only works if after giving her rides to her house AND after kissing once in the driveway, the pretty girl asked the geek to go to the prom with her and he turned her down and said he needs the time to focus on trying out for the football team instead. The pretty girl was left without a date to the prom and cried her eyes out and didn't even go, and then agreed to a date with the new transfer quarterback while the geek started hooking up with a cheerleader.
Annnd there you see where the problem lies.
I just can't fathom how in interviews Schwartz hasn't been called out about his recycled plots. Maybe a redhead for Chuck and a cop for Sarah next season if there is one.
I love the fact that the characters are evolving -- that used to be the number one annoyance of other shows I watched. It got boring. Not with "Chuck," and that's a good thing. Second, I'm totally on board with Chuck's angst over his relationships, his job, his team, his abilities. I think the chemistry between the three leads is great and even though we're in year 3 and the writers could get lazy, those relationships keep changing. I don't advocate boycotting unless you're done, and if you've seen the junk that passes for TV these days, "Chuck" is heads and shoulders above the competition. Speaking as a former "House" fan, I know whereof I speak. Third, isn't anticipation and angst part of the fun? It is for me -- and last season's finale had me rolling on the carpet -- "you rang?" says Casey, and I just about died laughing right there. Give the show a chance, and have a little faith.
>>Yes that is exactly what the hell I am talking about. The outside world intruded and our usual commenters have panicked. Like yourself. OMGTHEYARETRACKINGMUDONTHECARPET ANDEXPRESSINGEMOTION!!<<
Not really, but okay.
Based on the above, I'll ask again: what are you talking about? I mean, is that your point? Because there's a difference between panicking and asking WTF is going on when a show that generally gets a third of that action over several days has a conversation explosion in just a couple of hours that rivals the usual "Mad Men" thread.
Karen did a better job of summing up why the crazy is so puzzling than I ever will because I'm mostly baffled by the anger and flouncing and gnashing of teeth.
>>What the hell I am talking about is that all actual criticism of Chuck has been abandoned, set off limits<<
No it hasn't, but okay. I've never really noticed anyone on this blog post that they outright hate something that has happened on "Chuck" or that they think an episode is terrible, but there's always been a nice mix of opinions on the show here and every episode isn't received by every poster in the same way. Plenty of people were meh on this one. I thought it was average, adequate, nothing special, but nothing offensive. Organizing boycotts and telling the people who post here that they're opinions mean nothing and if they want the real scoop on how people feel/what they *should* be feeling they should go visit another board is, at best weird, at worst really obnoxious. If the NBC people know better than the folks here then by all means, stay over there.
Still wondering how Ellie's character was totally assassinated...
I'm sick & tired of any & every criticism of this show derided as the rantings of "crazy shippers." I take offense mostly because I have been very critical of this show when I felt it was warranted, and I am MOST DEFINITELY NOT a shipper; if anything, I am an anti-shipper--I think it's weak & formulaic in the first place to NECESSARILY have the 2 primary leads romantically connected. There, I said it.
Dismissing complaints about the show by branding the messengers is weaker than the writing from this episode. It's also a convenient way to not address the awful inconsistencies we watched, especially during the last quarter of this ep.
I think people can criticize a show, a review of a show, a post about a show, etc. and still maintain a civil and respectful tone. I love reading the Sepinwall Blog comments because they are often insightful and always (until now) civil.
It is somewhat depressing to read a blog that gets nasty. If I wanted to do that (and sometimes I do) I go elsewhere.
I cannot control this change in tone, but I can express my displeasure in its occurrence.
Anonymous@3:06 PM:
I know Alan has already addressed this waaaay up thread, but "any & every criticism of this show derided as the rantings of 'crazy shippers.'"? Redlining the hyperbole and over-broad generalisations a bit, isn't it?
I can only speak for myself, but I read Josh Schwartz saying loud and clear that "shipper" is a term he finds distasteful and won't apply to anyone, period. Nor have I found any evidence that Alan uses the term in snide put-downs of people who have the gall to disagree with him.
@amysussane:
Yes, many characters have been destroyed because of crass, phony writing. The characters have become automatons with the sole purpose of moving the plot towards a realm that is incongruent with the former show.
Ellie, Morgan, Jefster, Awesome, Casey, Sarah, CHUCK... they are all drastically different and unappealing.
Now, granted the show has to evolve. But the cast members were taken out of their element, and obstructed from having what could have been a more natural evolution in regards to their relationships to Chuck. How did this happen?
I agree with the guy ZachYesThatIsMyRealName, when he says some death gripping tentacles from above has been sucking the life from the show... That's all there is to it. The show is no longer fun and lovable because the writers are denied their original creative impulses and reason. Every single character is just bazaar right now; like they have been mind-controlled by general Beckman's/NBC's staff.
This is definitely the last time I watch a TV show; the artistic process is too corrupt and unnatural. My TV is likely going into a goddamn river.
Goddamn phony Chuck fans!
But do you get that that is only your opinion? It may be an opinion shared by many others, but it is not a universal truth.
I, for example, disagree with you. It doesn't make either of us right. But it does emphasize that we are talking opinions.
If everyone would just keep in mind, as Alan put it, "different strokes for different folks," then I think this whole three-day tempest would be a lot more civil--and, dare I say it, even productive.
But no one, on either side of the debate, appreciates being told: "NO! You're WRONG! How can you not SEE how WRONG you are!"
And that's the note that a lot of the comments--again, on both sides of the debate--have sounded, and I think this is what has many of us stunned. Because that's just not a tone of discourse that Alan has hosted before.
@ Karen (likely a shill)
Karen, you don't fool me with your sophistry. It is not an opinion. It is an objective truth that the characters are grossly different. It deals with how they fit into the scheme of the episodes. The Buymore and the "real" Chuck has become ancillary to the the development of Chuck as a spy and the Romantic contrivances of late.
It is objectively true that when a character's element is subverted in importance, that that character no longer is as integral to the integrity of the show's originality and creative processes.
You are a sophist and a shill likely and NO fan of "Chuck". So buzz off sister, and go earn your MBA or marketing MA from Columbia already; you care not for truth, beauty, nor creativity.
And Uh oh, surely the press secretary will drop this comment down the memory hole.
My computer is going into the river's depth with the TV, and that's where my memory of all of you and this experience will go.
and I should clarify:
It is objectively true, therefore, that the characters are less appealing than formerly-- if one truly liked them before -- and if they are truly totally different (which I've showed is objectively true).
So, we must then just be liking different TV shows (Season 1 and some of 2, versus season 3)...
In that case, enjoy your new series.
And I'm really sorry I told you to buzz off; that was rude. I'll buzz off now.
>>@ Karen (likely a shill)<<
Is this some kind of vast conspiracy theorist performance art? Everyone that disagrees with you isn't working for the man.
Taking Sarah and Chuck off the table (because the "character issues" that people have with them lean in another direction and those people's issues seem to involve only those two characters for the most part): what's your problem with Ellie, Jeffster, Morgan or Awesome? What is different this season about any of those characters that had made them unappealing and shadows of their former selves?
I can empathize with a call for everyone to settle down and be friendly. I like friendly talk too.
Friendly is not the same as productive. Stepford blogs are friendly, as far as they go.
Many posters upthread have, for instance, identified wildly disjointed actions and reactions assigned to characters we all have affection for; also stupidly inconsistent attitudes, totally unecessary undermining of personality, insight, intelligence, consistency, integrity, all of the things that make up an interesting character. New characters dropped in and plot points assigned that are directionless, artificial, internally implausible from the standpoint of the people we have been shown these characters to be. For two years.
I think the folks here who try to articulate the “RIP Chuck” position here would not so much take issue whether you agree or disagree about the meaning of sloppy writing when it appears in a series.
Where people will get heated, is when an unbroken and increasing surfeit of this sloppy writing is suddenly ***not a problem***. When, for example, no way would “Heroes” for instance get cut the same kind of slack for the same disintegration. In fact, it wasn’t.
And for Alan -- the owner, moderator, perpetrator ,and permanent denizen of this fine blog -- to just shake off the analyses of his commenters, commiserating on the death of a beloved series as “different strokes for different folks” – is pretty outrageous.
We all come here to intelligently discuss ups and downs. Talk about what works and what doesn’t. To wonder aloud what on earth “X” director/ showrunner/writers are thinking.
To then be dismissed so completely out of hand for trying to articulate the crushing disappointment we feel at the wheels coming off of Chuck-- well, that right there is what is still continuing this thread 180 comments later.
Oh, good lord, Zach. I am not dismissing anyone's opinion. I have never had a hard time swimming against the current of my readers' tastes, or in engaging in a debate when we disagree. (Check out everyone piling on me for last season's penultimate "Mad Men," for instance.)
You want to debate? Debate. The "different strokes" line just meant that the show's decline is not an objective fact that can be proved or disproved, because not everyone sees it that way, and because it's a matter of taste. And there are an awful lot of people over the past few days who have been acting as if the decline is absolute and inarguable, and becoming indignant at the mere suggestion that someone might disagree with them.
The tone of the last few days has been really upsetting, not because I can't deal with people disagreeing with me, or complaining about one of my favorite shows, but because I've worked very long and hard to make this blog one of the few places on the Internet where people can discuss TV in a way that's friendly and rational and low-key, even when there are debates about it. And for the last 48 hours, a lot of people - on both sides of this particular issue, I should point out - have come in here and acted like bullies and assholes.
I've deliberately allowed people to comment without having to create an ID of some kind because it made it easier for people to comment, and because everyone had shown that they were capable of following the rules and playing nice with others. This experience has led me to wonder if I should rethink how the commenting works.
Because for this atmosphere to continue is simply unacceptable, regardless of anyone's opinion of "Chuck" or any other show.
And for the last 48 hours, a lot of people - on both sides of this particular issue, I should point out - have come in here and acted like bullies and assholes.
Alan: I'd like to apologise if I've said anything to increase the toxicity. I know when I get passionate about things my manners can the first to go, but I really do appreciate the seriously smart and articulate folks who've even changed my mind. Well, shifted it a bit. ;)
Hadn't seen there was all the brouhaha (I tend to post and run here), but I enjoyed this interview nonetheless.
I just think poor Casey needs a good love interest. I'm trying to think if I've ever seen Adam Baldwin get any action, other than some gold-hearted whores on "Firefly"... That could be all sorts of fun seeing Chuck and Sarah react to a Casey in love.
marenamoo said...
Love Chuck, Love the new season. You are absolutely right everyone is different because they have all evolved. Chuck is growing from a kicked out of college slacker into gungho hero. Ellie and Awesome have grown from hangout with the brother lovers into an old married couple. Morgan has grown into an assistant manger after having his dream job fall apart and has become distant from his best friend. Jeffster and the Buy More by contrast have not shown any growth contrasting them in a negative light.
I have seen enough shows where people never change - House fro instance - and after awhile I get tired of the cranky, manipulative doctor who never grows up and I stop watching. Chuck the show and character are going through growing pains and while sometimes difficult and not as fun to watch it is realistic and hopefully worth the journey that we are on.
So did Sarah seem horribly out of character when she went for Shaw - yes. Did it seem unrealistic Absolutely no. The guy she loves, that she goes way out on a limb for, turns her down and then falls for someone else. Sarah probably is just turning to someone less real - like Chuck - to someone colder because that is safe. And that seems like a choice that she would make.
Is it a comfortable happy choice - no but it seems human.
And Alan - you helped to save this show for us and now you are contacting the writers and going above and beyond to bring clarity and reason to this discussion and for all of that - you are very much appreciated! Thank you.
I loved this show right up until the Chuck and Sarah relationship became a bigger MacGuffin than the Intersect.
I just think poor Casey needs a good love interest.
He does have a good love interest--his weapons! What woman (that we've seen, anyway) can hold a candle to his guns? :-)
Andy Moe said...
Josh Schwartz and Chris Fedak you guys rock this is the only show that could stop me from playing a video game.
Nice interview. Glad they took the time to answer questions. I can't wait to see how the rest of the season plays out.
> The show is no longer fun and lovable
"to me."
There. Fixed that for ya.
Anyone here who *has made a living as a showrunner* is allowed to speak ex-cathedra.
Everyone else, please remember that you're *stating your opinions*, and that it really is ok for other people to dis agree with you.
I mean, Jesus, what is this? A religious argument?
And yeah, Alan, I agree: while I wouldn't like you to turnoff Name/URL, you're welcome to turn off Anonymous, IMHO.
Wow; Veritas: I apologize. The irony there was so well down that I missed it, and didn't notice it until I read down past it again.
On re-re-read, no, Veritas was apparently serious, and I retract the apology. Alan, could you whack this comment and my one immediately above it, if you get the chance?
lablogna: mine has a first name...
Hey, Thanks Josh and Chris.
This is the only show that can take me out of my nose picking, catatonic stupor.
And thank you McDonald's for giving us such nutritious, inexpensive treats.
And thank you Chuckie Cheese for providing children with meaningful hours of positive activities for their development.
Oh, and thank you Subway for Saving the show while feeding Big mike his chicken teriyaki sandwich.
Thank you, producers, for never insulting my intelligence and never too glaringly projecting your general disdain for humanity.
OK...I'm going back into my mindless stupor again; I look forward to guffawing, staring blank-faced and confusedly, and screaming for joy for reasons I don't understand anymore after the show returns in a few weeks.
Hopefully, in the future, we'll just have prison guards shoot us up with narcotics. I guess sometimes I confuse TV with free-thought and expression, and so I get too often reminded of my own crazy aspirations for freedom and creativity. So, I look forward to the day when the catatonic state of mind-drudgery is pure and untainted-- in other words, no interruptions by hot-shots with value-laden, idealistic projections, who think they have a right to move individuals on any other level than their bodily functions, and who think they can just follow these notions which are in accordance with their "individuality"...
Oh, yes, and I'll never have to act in revulsion, then, and I'll be fully content.
And now commenting on this post is done. Thanks for behaving like adults, those of you who did so.
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Judwaa (1997)
It is not realistic, nor is it sensible. It's loud. It's over the top. Some of it tests the line between funny and tasteless. Production values matter not. Neither does the script. Yet, Producer Sajid Nadiadwala was discussing the possibility of its sequel starring the same lead actor. Because this David Dhawan-directed comedy works!
Raja and Prem are judwaas (twins) separated at birth because of a power struggle between their father (a cop) and a criminal on the run. Raja -- presumed dead by his family -- is lost in the streets and grows up to be a thief (a la Dharmendra in Yaadon Ki Baaraat (1973)), and Prem, a singer and musician, grows up in the U.S., hopelessly in love with all things Indian. They have their lovely ladies, of course -- Mala (Karisma Kapoor) and Roopa (Rambha). Will Raja and Prem discover they're brothers? Will their father suffer at the hands of a dangerous criminal (Mukesh Rishi, most well known for his fantastic performance in Sarfarosh (1999)), given at least Prem's non-violent ways? Complete with a bunch of excellent supporting actors, and a climax with dishoom dishoom to Latin jazz of all background score elements (!), there's much fun to be had in Judwaa, which falls in the 'I never imagined I'd like this film' category.
Ooi Maa, two Salman Khans!
The Eros Entertainment DVD (purchased from their online store) reads: 'Suitable only for persons of 12 years and over'. This is a good thing, and I wish our distributors (and consumers; parents?) paid more attention to these ratings. The case also suggests that the film is subtitled in English, which the disc does not live up to. I'm not sure if the issue is unique to my copy, or if it's an issue with the specific edition. Either way, it's a shame, because there is a lot of fun to be had with the dialogue in this film. Since I cannot share any with you, how about some fun with frames?
Let's begin with Raja and Rangeela (Shakti Kapoor) in prison, who don't hesitate to plot a robbery outside a bank, wearing prisoners' clothes as soon as they're let go.
Of course, this film followed the phenomenal success of Raja Hindustani (1995) and Rangeela (1994). The heroine from the former is humming Pardesi Pardesi here before being surprised. Karisma, please come back!
Raja's jewelry shopping etiquette is consistent with his net worth.
And Prem the NRI is in love with all things Indian. References include Aishwarya Rai (at the time, of course, Salman was dating her), Madhuri Dixit (who is to him what Juhi is to Aamir, and Kajol to Shah Rukh) and Govinda!
He falls for Roopa (Rambha).
They make for an interesting pair. Or do they?
Salman has always been one of the best at street fights, and there's plenty of evidence here. This might not be the popular stance in the blogosphere, but I'm definitely looking forward to his upcoming Veer.
The supporting cast adds a lot. It includes the scheming Kader Khan (Mala's father) and his brother-in-law in the film, Tiku Talsania.
Anupam Kher (right) and Satish Shah are at their finest, and inject comic relief in an all-out comedy, if that makes sense. Who do you think the boss is?
Bindu is quite effective. There's a scene in particular in which Raja mistakes her for Roopa, which is just howlarious.
Among others are my favorite filmy parents Reema Lagoo and Dalip Tahil.
Like Andaz Apna Apna (1994), Judwaa is packed with references to Indian pop culture. As is the concern with that 1994 classic (which is undoubtedly a much, much better and more complete film overall), there is greater than normal risk involved for non-Hindi speakers unfamiliar with these references to interpret all the referencing and slang as pointless and not funny. Besides, there are lines such as these that get me: 1. From Star TV to Doordarshan! 2. Tu Meri Hai Pepsi Cola Main Tera Hoon Coca-Cola (You're my Pepsi, I'm your Coke; how's that for a pick-up line?). It's all banal, yes, but somehow, the cast sells it, and it only contributes positively to the identity of the film.
The songs aren't special, but the lyrics (Dev Kohli) to the music (Anu Malik) make the intergation of the soundtrack bearable. Tan Tana Tan is still extremely popular. Others include Oonchi Hai Building and Duniya Mein Aaye Ho, and as one can tell, they stay true to the narrative. A special mention to a ridiculously composed tune to Saare Jahaan Se Achha, a fair quality video of which I cannot find online.
It's Salman who makes this film entertaining. The twins are complete opposites of one another in their behavior, speech, dress, and philosophies, and he's great in both roles. I cannot think of another current actor who would have done better than him here. Not Govinda. Not Akshay Kumar. I laughed hard and often when viewing, which means it worked for me as it was intended by the filmmakers. Did it have the same impact on those of you who've seen it, or was it just me seeing it after a difficult week? In addition, I'm not sure I'd recommend it to non-South Asian non-Hindi/Urdu speakers, because I don't believe it translates effectively across cultures either, but please correct me if I'm overlooking something there.
Fun for what it is, and as Salman says in one of his 10 Ka Dum (TV game show) blog posts (a good read), "...humor with malice towards none is as essential as oxygen!"
Music rating: 2.5/5
My classification: PG-13
Published Sunday, March 22, 2009 Labels: Anu Malik, Anupam Kher, David Dhawan, Kader Khan, Karisma Kapoor, Rambha, Salman Khan, Satish Shah, Tinku Talsania
U r totally unpredictable tBF.
Salman-i like him the most is like this. Nasty guy. Silly funny act. He is best at it. I also loved his JaanEmann act which ppl found over the top. And yes still I m lookin fwd to Veer cause it travels back in time and its always intresting to watch. Did u liked Suryavanshi? It is told that Veer is sumwhat remake of it.
This one was ulitmate fun. Music, as u said was really 'into' the movie,with funny lyrics. And Karisma, love her most in comedies. I never liked her much in 'oomph' avatars. I think she was way better in comedies, what say?
And i sincerely hope that Sajid would not give director's seat to another Sajid....puhleeze.
JJC said...
Salman is good when he wants to be..this movie is so hilarious. the songs are still songs i remember 12 yrs later, (c'mon, oonchi hai building is the sh*t!)
Karisma is just as funny as him with those crazy dance moves and that line "oh my lover, your so clever!"
Hi Darshit: Yes, Jaan-e-Mann was great too, I really enjoyed it. I haven't seen Suryavanshi, but as you say, the period film that Veer is said to be should make it fun and interesting for an action film! I think besides Aamir, he would've been the only other choice for Sanjay in a Bollywood Ghajini.
Salman is far from a role model (the entertainment industry has few to begin with), but I believe the media have relentlessly been out there and against him for a long time in some very, very disgusting ways, which is shameful. Despite that, he's managed to sustain his composure and popularity through the years, which is a remarkable achievement no matter how one looks at it. I just don't think he's even a quarter as bad as he's made out to be by those to whom he doesn't succumb, and let's leave it at that. Agreed on Karisma in comedies!
Hey there JJC: I agree about Salman, he's rather inconsistent with his performances, and when he's good, he can be very effective. Right on with 'Oonchi hai building', those are innovative lyrics, eh? And yes, Karisma and Salman make for a fun pairing. They were fantastic together, here and in Andaz Apna Apna! (I see you remember that dialogue from here...it's hilarious!)
( dont know if my 2nd comment posted or not so rewritng, if so delete plz)
Karisma and Salman are my 2nd fav pair after Anil/Madhuri pair..
karisma was so funny (after sridevi and juhi) this scene kills me: "kuchi kuchi karo na!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RrI3OZQP-KM
How could I not remember that dialogue it makes me laugh even now..the women had quite a few funny dialogoues themselves (i.e Juhi in One2ka4: 'hello hi boliye jai mata di boliye!)
Pitu said...
Yayyy you posted on Judwaa!!!!!! Tune meri arzi sun li :-D I LOVE this movie hehehe.. My fave line is when the 2 Sallus bump into each other at the loo and one says "Ey! Tu mere jaisa thobda kidhar se leke aaya re?" Anyway, I don't think anyone does Mumbaiyya taporigiri as hilariously as Sallu, must be his aadha Marathi roots ;-D
Also, I am shocked that you think the media is against him. He *has* done a lot of things incl. running over several and killing one pedestrian, physically abusing his gf (Ash), poaching an endangered specie, making harassing phone calls, breaking film sets etc. That he was never sent to jail says more about our thakela justice system than his 'innocence'! What other star (and as you said, there are few role models in the indstry) has done soooo many illegal and unethical things? The only one who can top him I think, is Sanjay Mr AK 47 Dutt!
I think Salman is a really talented actor and I love most of his films but as a person, I have no respect for him :-( He uses his clout as a star to escape his vahiyaat actions. Just because he donates to charity, that does not nullify the vile things he has done!
Such a brilliant movie to relax to- its brain dead, and so cheap and so so so good- I love it! I have to confess- I get emotional when Satish Shah is killed off [boohoo]
Bhargav Saikia said...
In those days, David Dhawan comedies were madly entertaining! I loved the flambouyant acting of Karishma Kapoor in those films.
The songs of Judwaa are a "classic"! :D
It must have become a favourite pick-up line by now "chalti hai kya nou se barah!"
And uff Bindu! She's irresistible!
JJC: Only one iteration of the second one came through, I guess. That scene is hilarious, ROTFL all the way, really. Thanks for sharing!
Pitu: Thanks to your reminder, I ordered Judwaa and here it is! That scene where the two Salmans meet is great. There's also a scene later on, in the bathroom (for those of you who haven't seen the film, it's not near as vulgar as it sounds, LOL) was funny too, especially toward the end when Rambha makes her way in!
I also got the Ghalib album by Lata Mangeshkar, it's divine. Thanks for the recommendation!
On Salman and the media...I'm not going to defend him (and he *has* been sent to jail (for poaching), and deservedly so) as much as I will gladly be one who will blame the media for blowing things out of proportion, as they always do. It doesn't take much to realize the kind of coverage he's gotten even from a strictly professional standpoint. It's been biased as hell, and it's almost always been against him. 5, 10, 15, 20 years (when he didn't have the bad boy image, starting out), it was the same!
Here are some things I think about: If Salman had indeed physically abused Ash, why is his relationship with Amitabh Bachchan still fairly pleasant? Wasn't his driver the one who'd accidentally killed the pedestrian? At least, isn't that what the court concluded? If he were as rowdy and out of control on the sets of films, for instance, how has he lasted this long in the industry (filmmakers would shy away from him, no one wants a problem child on his/her team) and built so many friendships along the way?
I guess, for better or for worse, there's a judicial process that determines what he's at fault for. He's been to court, he's been sentenced, that's what I'd rather follow. Same with Sanjay. There's never any question of what they've done not being wrong once there was enough evidence to back it (or if there wasn't, I presume not guilty), but there's just too much noise out there to filter through, and a lot of it's hardly fact-based, *that* is my issue with all of this.
So the only standard we can trust is enforced by the courts. (Then again, I might be wearing my regulator hat in saying this; I'm hardly unbiased, just like everyone else :P)
But trusting the court system is not prudent, either, of course. Completely agree with you on the 'thakela justice system'. Elected political leaders today, in the states of Maharashtra and Gujarat (and probably elsewhere), with *video* evidence of their crimes (way, way more vaahiyaat than anything Salman has done, all in the name of you know what), have never faced jail time, and probably never will! That is the sad reality of law enforcement in our country, so it's best for me to just shut up about it, LOL ;) I think we agree on who is primarily to blame, just approaching from different nazaryaat!
Shweta: Absolutely! Brain-dead and cheap are good words to describe it, LOL. My only complaint with the film was how they dealt with Satish Shah. Why kill him?
Bhargav: Yeah, this was out of hand at some points. Stuff I never thought I'd laugh at, to be honest. All convincingly done. I almost want to agree with you on the songs, despite my rating. Nothing has come close to the Pepsi-Coke analogy! :o) And Bindu was hilarious, I still can't get over that scene in which Raja goes to look for Roopa. I LOL at the thought!
I love that you defend Salman so fairly..it makes you like you a bit more ;p
Saadia said...
I, for one, think Salman and Sanjay have both been unfairly maligned over and over again. The media doesn't like Salman especially, for some reason.
workhard said...
Salman was once upon a time truly hilarious, now i feel all that charm and comedy has died down drastically.. And so are his actresses rambha and karishma..
JJC: I think it's only fair that film celebrities be treated the same way as normal people in a court of law. Just because they're popular and more financially resourceful doesn't mean that should be a liability. When Salman went to prison for poaching, there were several hundred other cases filed for the same crime *before* his was filed, that will likely not be touched. Among those were some politicians' children. Their trials haven't commenced yet. And the news media have an interesting way of hiding all this :)
Saadia: Please read comment to JJC above. And yes, there are several people in the media who are even rooting for a Salman-Katrina break-up, which tells us all we need to know of their approach to their profession. The bigger issue, I think, is the lack of a balanced focus of law enforcement practices. There's obviously a double standard somewhere. There's an interesting discussion to be had on the subject, well beyond the scope of film, so I'll end here.
workhard: I agree. Salman was certainly more effective and consistent with his comedies in the 1990s. Still, Partner was a lot of fun, and hopefully Partner 2 will be a lot of fun too! Karisma and Rambha left a while ago, I wonder when they'll return, if at all. Wasn't there some talk of Karisma coming back soon?
I thought this movie was cute!!!
Then later I found out that it's a remake of Jackie Chan's Twin Dragon - almost frame-by-frame.
But regardless, just as good as watching two Salman Khan's.
Yeah, i heard that too, but no publicity till now..
Ah, I'm looking forward to Veer. Just, you know, for the absolute wrong reasons.
I agree with you though that Salman is the awesome at street fighting. I keep on wondering why he was cast as the "sensitive guy" so often when clearly he should've been playing the wounded thug!
Nicki: Thank you for the info. Have you seen Twin Dragon? It's been a while since I last saw a Jackie Chan film, I know he can be as funny as anyone else! Although I must say, the frame-by-frame original probably doesn't include the songs Judwaa does; most remember Judwaa for its songs and the Salman-Karisma antics! ;)
workhard: Well, thanks to you, now I know! I'll try getting it next time I'm DVD shopping.
Ajnabi: I agree with Salman for wounded thug! For those of us looking forward to Veer knowing what it might contain, I don't think it will disappoint. his films have largely associated him with the sensitive guy image, you're right. What's also interesting is it's Aamir who's always been considered the action hero (his filmography backs it up; he certainly has what are considered the most memorable action films of his generation, over an extended period of time).
What's also interesting is Aamir wanted Salman to act in Ghajini, before Murgadoss and Surya convinced him to play the lead. I truly believe Salman would've been quite good too.
Hey! You're very welcome. Yes, I've seen Twin Dragons. Jackie Chan is wonderful, like always. The best in comedy in Hong Kong....but Stephen Chow is slowly creeping up there but his style is different and cool!
Back to Twin Dragons - it is an exact copy with songs, hehehe. I looove the songs in Judwaa cause they're so cute and funny. My hubby still sings the song "East to West, India is the Best" but replaces India with his name sometimes, lol. I do love the Salman-Karisma jodi the most too.
"East or West...YO...", ha ha that's hilarious, Nicki! ;) Salman and Karisma rock. It's interesting, he's also done a film with Kareena (Kyun Ki), and I seem to be the only one who somewhat liked the film. I'm hoping if and when Andaz Apna Apna 2 finally comes about, that we'll see Karisma again! (If not earlier.)
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Muslim Marriage & Divorce (Registration) Rules, 2009
No Provision for Retirement of a Nikah Registrar
15th-Jun-2019
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High Court Division :
(Special Original Jurisdiction)
Tariq-ul Hakim J
Md Shohrowardi J
Kazi Md Nurul Arefin ......
Bangladesh, represented by the Secretary, Ministry of Law, Justice and
Parliamentary Affairs, Bangladesh Secretariat and others….Respondents
Rule 6(6Ka)
If licence of a Nikah Registrar of an area of City Corporation, Pourashava or Union Parishad is terminated due to death or retirement of a Nikah Registrar, the son of the Nikah and Divorce Registrar of the concerned area shall get preference to be included in the panel of candidates for appointment as Nikah and Divorce Registrar subject to having qualification as mentioned in Rule 8 of the Rules............................(10)
Rules 6, 6A and 12
A licence issued under Rule 6A shall terminate after the appointment of a Nikah Registrar under Rule 6; and licence issued under Rule 6 shall terminate as per Rule 12 of the Rules when the Nikah Registrar attains the age of 67 (sixty-seven) years. The words " AemiRwbZ Kvi‡Y" as mentioned in Rule 6(6A) includes termination of licence by any means except misconduct. On a careful reading of the Muslim Marriage and Divorce (Registration) Rules, 2009 it further appears that there is no provision in the said Rules authorizing the Advisory Committee to call for viva voce examination and give any mark in favour of any candidate for the purpose of preparing a panel of candidates. On perusal of the Annexure 1-1 it appears that out of 7 (seven) candidates, 3 (three) of them including the petitioner appeared in the viva voce examination before the Advisory Committee in time on 8-8-2016 at 10-00 am and respondent No. 10 appeared before the Advisory Committee out of time at 12-00 am. But the Advisory Committee included the name of respondent No. 10 in the panel of candidates in serial No.2 excluding the petitioner although as a qualified candidate he appeared before the Advisory Committee in time at 10-00 am which appears to us absurd. There was no reason for the inclusion of the name of the respondent No. 10 in the panel of (three) candidates. Since out of 7 (seven) candidates, 3 (three) of them including the petitioner appeared before the Advisory Committee in time, the said committee mala fide included the name of the respondent No. 10 in the panel of candidates to exclude the name of the petitioner who is a qualified candidate under Rule 8 of the said Rules. Therefore we are of the view that the Advisory Committee failed to discharge its duty fairly and impartially and acted in bad faith in preparing the panel of 3 (three) candidates excluding the name of the petitioner. .. .... (10 & 13)
Rule 6 and 6A
There is no provision for retirement of a Nikah Registrar appointed under Rule 6 or 6A of the Rules. 2009.
Md Bakir Uddin Bhuiyan. Advocate-For the Petitioner.
Md Bashir Ullah, Advocate-For the Respondent No. 8.
Md Zakaria Sarker, Advocate-For the Respondent No. 9.
Amatul Karim, DAG with Saira Fairoz, AAG-with Zaidy Hasan Khan, AAG-For Respondents.
Md Shohrowardi J : This Rule Nisi was issued calling upon the respondents to show cause as to why exclusion of the name of the petitioner from the panel of candidates selected for giving appointment as Nikah & Divorce Registrar of No. 7 Nabinagar Poshchim Union, Nabinagar, Brahmmanbaria as contained in memo No.278 dated 10-8-2016 issued under the signature of the respondent No. 8 (Annexure-J) should not be declared to have been done without any lawful authority and is of no legal effect and as to why the respondent Nos. 1 to 8 should not be directed to prepare a panel of candidates afresh including the name of the petitioner for giving appointment as Nikah & Divorce Registrar of the said Union and to issue licence in favour of the petitioner as Nikah & Divorce Registrar in the vacant post of No.7 Nabinagar Poshchim Union, Nabinagar, Brahmmanbaria and/or pass such other or further order or orders as to this Court may seem fit and proper.
2. Short facts relevant for the disposal of the Rule is that father of the petitioner namely Kazi Mohammad Abduz Zaher was appointed on 1-1-1998 as temporary Nikah and Divorce Registrar of No. 7 Nabinagar Poshchim Union, Nabinagar, Brahmmanbaria and on 23-2-2016 he voluntarily filed resignation letter praying for an appointment in favour of his son as Nikah and Divorce Registrar of the said union and the respondent No. 7 accepted his resignation letter by office order dated 23-2-2016. The respondent No.8 published a notice on 26-5-2016 under Rule 6(2) (3)(4)(5) of the Muslim Marriage and Divorce (Registration), Rules, 2009 inviting applications for appointment of Nikah and Divorce Registrar of No. 7 Nabinagar Poshchim Union, Nabinagar, Brahmmanbaria and the respondent No.8 also brought an amendment on 31-5-2016 in the said notice and accordingly on 12-6-2016 the petitioner filed an application to the respondent No. 8 for appointmnt as Nikah and Divorce Registrar of the said Union and his father also filed an application on 10-6-2016 to the Chairman of the Advisory Committee requesting him to give preference to the petitioner as per SRO No. 330 including his name in the panel of candidates: He also stated that the President and General Secretary of the Kazi Samity of Brahmmanbaria Zilla on 10-6-2016 made a request to the respondent No.8 to give preference to the petitioner including his name in the panel of candidates as the son of the Nikah and Divorce Registrar of the concerned union. The petitioner further stated that on 8-8-2016 he was present before the Advisory Committee in time with all the relevant original documents and the said Committee also examined those documents. Thereafter, the respondent No.8 prepared a panel of candidates excluding the name of the petitioner and by office memo dated 10-8-2016 sent the same to the respondent No.1 and thereafter the petitioner obtained the Rule Nisi on 8-9-2016.
3. The respondent No.8, Sub-registrar, Nabinagar, Brahmmanbaria and Member Secretary of the Advisory Committee contested the Rule by filing affidavit-in-opposition stating that the respondent No.1 sent a letter on 9-5-2016 directing the respondent No. 8 to press the DO Letter of the local Member of Parliament to the Advisory Committee to prepare a panel of candidates and thereafter on 26-5-2016 the respondent No. 8 published a notice inviting application to prepare a panel of the candidates and pursuant to the said notice seven applicants (filed applications for getting appointment as the Nikah and Divorce Registrar of the said union and 4 (four) applicants including the petitioner appeared in the viva voce examination before the Advisory Committee, but he failed to show the original certificates of the required documents for which he obtained lowest mark and the Advisory Committee prepared a panel of three candidates excluding the name of the petitioner and sent the same to the respondent No. 1 by memo No. 278 dated 10-8-2016.
4. The respondent No. 9 also contested the Rule by filing affidavit- in-opposition stating that pursuant to notice dated 26-5-2016 he filed an application to include his name in the panel of candidates for appointment of Nikah and Divorce Registrar of the concerned union and he also appeared before the Advisory Committee and got the highest mark in the viva voce examination and the said Committee prepared a panel of candidates including his name in serial No.1.
5. Learned Advocate Mr. Mohammad Bakir Uddin Bhuiyan appearing on behalf of the petitioner submits that his father was the Nikah and Divorce Registrar of No. 7 Nabinagar Poshchim Union, Nabinagar, Brahmmanbaria and under Rule 6(6Ka) of the Muslim Marriage and Divorce (Registration) Rules, 2009 as son of the Nikah and Divorce Registrar of the concerned Union he will get preference at the time of selection of the candidates and also appointment in the said post. Since he is a qualified candidate under Rule 8 of the said Rules, there is no scope to send the panel of candidates excluding his name. He further submits that his father filed resignation letter for getting an appointment as Nikah and Divorce Registrar of the said Union in favour of the petitioner.
6. Learned Advocate Mr Md Bashir Ullah appearing on behalf of the respondent No. 8 submits that the father of the petitioner was a temporary Nikah and Divorce Registrar for which he will not get preference to be included in the panel of candidates. He further submits that the petitioner failed to show original certificates regarding his qualification for which he obtained the lowest mark amongst the candidates who appeared before the Advisory Committee for which his name was not included in the panel of the candidates.
7. Learned Advocate Mr Md Zakaria Sarker appearing on behalf of the respondent No. 9 adopted the submissions made on behalf of the respondent No.8.
8. The issue involves in the Rule as to whether the petitioner as the son of a temporary Nikah and Divorce Registrar of the concerned Union is entitled to get preference to be included in the panel of candidates and further question involves as to whether the Advisory Committee fairly and impartially prepared the panel of candidates.
9. To answer the questions raised in the Rule the relevant provision of Rule 6 (6Ka) of the Muslim Marriage and Divorce (Registration) Rules. 2009 is quoted below; “৬ (৬ক) যদি কোন সিটি কর্পোরেশন, পৌরসভা বা ইউনিয়ন পরিষদ এলাকার কোন নিকাহ রেজিস্ট্রারের ম"ত্যু বা অবসরজনিত কারণে লাইসেন্সের কার্যকরতার অবসান ঘটে তাহা হইলে উপ-বিধি (৪) এর অধীন নিকাহ রেজিস্ট্রারের লাইসেন্স প্রদানের উদ্দেশ্যে প্রার্থী বাছাই এবং উপ-বিধি (৬) এর অধীনে লাইসেন্স মঞ্জুরের ক্ষেত্রে সংশ্লিষ্ট নিকাহ রেজিস্ট্রারে পুত্র সন্তানকে, বিধি ৮ এর অধীন যোগ্যতা থাকা সাপেক্ষে, অগ্রাধিকার প্রদান করিতে হইবে।”
10. On a careful reading of Rule 6(6Ka) of the Muslim Marriage and Divorce (Registration) Rules. 2009 it appears that if licence of a Nikah Registrar of an area of City Corporation, Pourashava or Union Parishad is terminated due to death or retirement of a Nikah Registrar, the son of the Nikah and Divorce Registrar of the concerned area shall get preference to be included in the panel of candidates for appointment as Nikah and Divorce Registrar, subject to having qualification as mentioned in Rule 8 of the said Rules. It further appears that there is no provision retirement of a Nikah Registrar appointed under Rule 6 or 6A of the Muslim Marriage and Divorce (Registration) Rules. 2009. A licence issued under Rule 6A shall terminate after the appointment of a Nikah Registrar under Rule 6, and licence issued under Rule 6 shall terminate as per Rule 12 of the said Rules when the Nikah Registrar attains the age of 67 (sixty-seven) years. Therefore the words "অবসরজনিত কারণে” as mentioned in Rule 6(6A) includes termination of licence by any means except misconduct and the case of the petitioner attracts the Rule 6 (6A) of the said Rules.
11. On perusal of the records, it appears that the petitioner is the resident of the concerned union and he passed Alim Examination in 2014 from Madrasha Education Board. Dhaka (Annexure B-1) and aged about 23 (twenty-three) years. Therefore, we are of the view that as per Rule 8 of the aforesaid Rules he is a qualified candidate for appointment as Nikah and Divorce Registrar of No. 7 Nabinagar Poshchim Union, Nabinagar, Brahmmanbaria and as per Rule 6(6A) of the said Rule he will get preference to be included in the panel of candidates for appointment of Nikah and Divorce Registrar of the said Union.
12. As regards the submission made on behalf of the respondent No. 8 regarding the entitlement of the petitioner as the son of a temporary Nikah and Divorce Registrar. We hold that as per provision provided in Section 4 of the Musiim Marriage and Divorce (Registration) Act, 1974 a temporary Nikah Registrar is also a Nikah Registrar. Therefore the petitioner as the son of a temporary Nikah and Divorce Registrar of the concerned Union is entitled to get preference to be included in the panel of candidates.
13. On a careful reading of the Muslim Marriage and Divorce (Registration) Rules, 2009 it further appears that there is no provision in the said Rules authorizing the Advisory Committee to call for viva voce examination and give any mark in favour of any candidate for the purpose of preparing a panel of candidates. On perusal of the Annexure 1-1 it appears that out of 7 (seven) candidates, 3 (three) of them including the petitioner appeared in the viva voce examination before the Advisory Committee in time on 8-8-2016 at 10-00 am and respondent No. 10 appeared before the Advisory Committee out of time at 12-00 am. But the Advisory Committee included the name of respondent No. 10 in the panel of candidates in serial No.2 excluding the petitioner although as a qualified candidate he appeared before the Advisory Committee in time at 10-00 am which appears to us absurd. There was no reason for the inclusion of the name of the respondent No. 10 in the panel of 3 (three) candidates. Since out of 7 (seven) candidates, 3 (three) of them including the petitioner appeared before the Advisory Committee in time, the said committee mala fide included the name of the respondent No. 10 in the panel of candidates to exclude the name of the petitioner who is a qualified candidate under Rule 8 of the said Rules. Therefore, we are of the view that the Advisory Committee failed to discharge its duty fairly and impartially and acted in bad faith in preparing the panel of 3 (three) candidates excluding the name of the petitioner.
14. As regards the direction upon the respondent Nos. 1 to 8 to issue licence in favour of the petitioner as Nikah and Divorce Registrar of the concerned union we hold that appointment of the Nikah Registrar is the discretion of the respondent No. 1 subject to the provisions provided in the Muslim Marriage and Divorce (Registration) Rules, 2009. Therefore, we are not inclined to pass any direction as regards the appointment of Nikah Registrar of the said Union at this stage.
15. In view of the above facts and circumstances of the case and the proposition of law, we are inclined to make the Rule absolute-in- part.
16. In the result the impugned panel prepared by the Advisory Committee excluding the name of the Petitioner for appointment of Nikah and Divorce Registrar of No. 7 Nabinagar Poshchim Uuion, Nabinagar, Brahmmanbaria as contained in memo No. 278 dated 10-8-2016 issued under the signature of the respondent No. 8 (Annexure-J) is hereby declared to have been done without any lawful authority and is of no legal effect. The respondent No. 8 is directed to Prepare Panel of candidates afresh for the appointment of Nikah and Divorce Registrar of No.7 Nabinagar Poshchim Union, Nabinagar, Brahmmanbaria including the name of the petitioner in serial No. 1
However, there will be no order as to costs.
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Slate sells Chelsea rental buildings to Chinese firm for $30M Developer had bought the properties on West 21st Street for $17M in 2014
From left: David Schechtman, 222-224 West 21st Street, DAvid Schwartz, Martin Nussbaum
UPDATED, Nov. 16, 9:00 a.m.: Slate Property Group sold a pair of contiguous Chelsea rental buildings for $29.5 million, the firm said Friday.
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Meridian Capital Group’s David Schechtman, Lipa Lieberman and Abie Kassin also advised Slate. Sagewood Equity s Jingying Wu represented the buyer.
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Apple Watch 1st gen vs. Series 2 - Battery
I was quite surprised to see my Apple Watch Series 2 having more than 60% of battery on the first day of use. To see that this was not a fluke, I kept checking for a few more days and realized that it usually had 50% or more left after 24 hours with light use. In such cases, I was able to go without recharging for two full days. This is quite a bit longer than the Apple Watch Gen 1 even compared to its early days. So to make this clear, I did a comparative battery discharging test to produce the graph below. The devices had watchOS 3.0 installed at the time.
Apple Watch Gen 1 lasted 24 hours 45 minutes, while Series 2 worked for 38 hour 50 minutes, about 57% longer. For Series 2, it still effectively meant two days' use - have it fully charged on the morning of day 1 and it will last until late evening on day 2. You can also see that if there was less activity, 48-hour use would have been possible as well. What's more interesting is how much battery is consumed for certain activities.
Drain (%/hour)
App Use 18.0 9.4
Exercise 18.0 8.3
Office (Day 1) 3.1 2.8
Office (Day 2) - 2.0
Sleep 1.9 1.1
During regular office work, the drain rate is similar for both watches. But once they're subject to more demanding tasks like logging an exercise or actively running apps, Gen 1 tends to drain about twice as fast. The idle state shown by the sleeping time is also less efficient compared to Series 2.
Early parts leak showed that Apple Watch Series 2 42mm models have about 36% larger battery compared to Gen 1 (334mAh, from 246mAh). So the difference isn't just coming from a larger battery, but an even more energy-efficient system overall. Considering that Series 2 has a CPU twice as fast and a screen twice as bright, this is quite a feat.
Now, it's been suggested that Apple put a larger battery on Series 2 because it includes a GPS module. This would enable path logging without a paired iPhone at an expense of a faster battery drain. So let's see how much difference it makes.
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Apple Watch 1st gen vs. Series 2 - Workout
Posted by Wesley on Thursday, October 27. 2016
Logging a brisk walk outside with both Apple Watch Gen 1 (left) and Series 2 (right)
To compare the battery life of the Gen 1 and Series 2 Apple Watches in a fair manner, I wore both devices on the same arm for as long as the device's battery lasted. In doing so, I was also able to see if there were any differences in the logged activity data. I'll be talking about this first.
I should note that this test required carrying two iPhones, one for each watch. While Apple did introduce 'auto switch' feature in iOS 9.3 and watchOS 2.2 to let a user use multiple Apple Watches, only one watch can be active at a time. So to log the activities independently and simultaneously, I paired Series 2 to iPhone 7 Plus and Gen 1 to iPhone 7. The phones were in my pants so that they would always be close to the watches. Both had been through more than 20 minutes of calibration walks before the testing as well. Let's see what the final results of this walking session.
Walking for 25 minutes, logged with Apple Watch Gen 1 (left) and Series 2 (right)
The calorie and heart rate measurements were nearly the same, meaning that both Apple Watches saw nearly the same amount of activity. This is assuring as the measurement back-end for the workout session is consistent across generations.
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Apple Watch 1st gen vs. Series 2 - Performance
One of the reasons why the 1st generation (Gen 1) Apple Watch felt limited was due to its noticeably slow performance. App performance, especially the 3rd party ones, was sluggish enough that I eventually gave up making much use of them. The watchOS 3 update has implemented a lot of optimizations that alleviate the problem, but it couldn't hide the fact that the CPU simply was underpowered. Apple Watch Series 2 aimed to fix this by putting a CPU twice as powerful. Let's see if it worked out. First up is the boot speed. All tests were done with watchOS 3.0 installed.
Compared to iPhones or modern computers, Apple Watches are notoriously slow to boot up. Gen 1 still takes more than two minutes and while Series 2 is faster, it isn't significantly so. Fortunately, you won't need to reboot it often, so it's a minor annoyance at best. If you want to see the boot speed in real time, here's the boring video.
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What 17 months of use does to Apple Watch Sport
Posted by Wesley on Monday, October 24. 2016
The front side of the Apple Watch Gen 1 (left) and the Apple Watch Series 2 (right)
I wore my 1st generation Apple Watch Sport (some people call this first iteration Series 0; I will refer to it as Gen 1) every day for over 17 months from May 2015 to October 2016 until its duty was handed off to the Stainless Steel version of the Apple Watch Series 2. While it's still just as functional as the first day, some wear and tear are clearly visible as expected. The big scratch marks on the glass are from just two separate accidental brushes with a rough surface. Excepting those, it would have only gathered the small scratches at the edge of the screen.
Still, the big ones did made me buy the stainless steel version for the Series 2 since it has the much harder sapphire glass instead of the Ion-X hardened glass used on the aluminum (Sport) version. I'll see how better it would be in the coming months, but the lesson to be learned here probably is that if you're getting the Sport version, you might want to invest in a screen protection film.
The back side of the Apple Watch Gen 1 (left) and the Apple Watch Series 2 (right)
Despite being only in contact with either my wrist or the charger, the back side of the Gen 1 watch sustained quite a bit of wear as well. The scratches started to appear on the center within about two months due to slight curvature difference between the charger, and the sweat likely aided in corroding the surface as well. While the scratches have not affected the functionality, it does make it look old and less durable.
It seems that Apple was aware of this issue and all Series 2 models got the much more durable ceramic back. For the Gen 1 and Series 1, the Sport version came with the composite back and the more expensive versions (stainless steel type and Edition) got the ceramic back. I would recommend avoiding the composite back if possible.
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Apple Watch Series 2 and iPhone 7 Plus are here
Posted by Wesley on Friday, October 7. 2016
Apple Watch Series 2 Stainless Steel, iPhone 7 Plus, and iPhone 7 lined up
While the iPhone 7 I got from Japan was busy getting reviewed, the iPhone 7 Plus and the Apple Watch Series 2 I asked my friend Andy in the United States to preorder for me was traveling around the world. The 7 Plus in particular was actually stuck in here South Korea for a while in transit from China to United States due to shipping issues. Once it landed in the States, Andy sent it back across the Pacific so I could have it in my hands. And that's why it took three weeks to arrive.
Packaging weight: 460g for iPhone 7 Plus, 880g for Apple Watch Series 2 Stainless Steel
The box for the iPhone 7 Plus is the same size as the one for 6S Plus, but with the same new design as the 7. It seems the new Apple Watch Series 2 also come in the same-sized box as the previous version. I ordered a Stainless Steel one this time, unlike the Aluminum (Sport) version last year and was a bit surprised how heavy the box was. Shipping weight was 1.2kg for the watch and 0.5kg for the phone; even with the shipment box removed the boxes weighed 880g and 460g, respectively.
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Vladimir Putin and Benjamin Netanyahu in the top 10 most admired in U.S. Why?
Author: us-russia
Category: Expert's opinion, TopStories
Published 9-01-2015, 13:00
Neal Gabler
When Gallup issued its annual poll of the men Americans most admired in 2014, it featured two improbable names at No. 10: Russian President Vladimir Putin and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. All things considered, 2014 wasn’t a terribly good year for either.
Both found themselves embroiled in conflict and controversy. Both faced international opprobrium. And both exhibited a pugnacity that, diplomatically at least, was hardly considered admirable.
So how did Putin and Netanyahu wind up with enough admirers in this country to place them on the list? The simple answer may be that they exude certitude in an age that reveres it, and views it as strength.
This is the opposite of what we are taught in sophisticated college humanities courses — that certainty is the dominion of fools and knaves. There is no absolute truth, scholars insist, and even if there were, no one could claim a monopoly on it. We are taught to believe in ambiguity, accommodation and a certain kind of intellectual modesty — that just because we may feel something doesn’t make it true or right. This sort of modesty is regularly cited as one hallmark of great thinkers and great people. They understand their limitations.
But in the real world, people do not necessarily find intellectual modesty admirable. What the hurly-burly of life seems to teach is that the one thing we can admire is a person’s sense of certitude — honoring deep conviction and an unwillingness to countenance doubt.
Putin and Netanyahu are, of course, very different, beginning with the fact that the first is a strongman who can impose his certitude on others while the second is not. But if they have one thing in common, this is it: Neither seems torn by internal struggle. Each projects absolute confidence in his own beliefs and visions.
It isn’t hard to understand why Americans might confuse certainty with strength, which is indeed admirable. Self-confidence is practically a secular religion in America, with everyone from Tony Robbins to Oprah Winfrey as the prefects. In the world of U.S. self-help, we hear endlessly that confidence and self-assurance are the magic elixirs to a productive and satisfying life. You can do anything if only you believe in yourself. You can invade Ukraine, for example, or resist international pressure to find some accommodation with the Palestinians.
In political terms, Putin and Netanyahu share a similar bravado — which is movie bravado. The kind that Americans found so appealing in John Wayne or Arnold Schwarzenegger, neither of whose characters ever had a doubt cross their mind.
It isn’t necessarily that we believe in what Putin or Netanyahu are doing. Certainly, few Americans, quite likely even those who say they admire Putin, endorsed his annexation of Crimea. Their admiration must be for the chutzpah of it — for the willingness to act in a world so often paralyzed by inaction. It’s a vicarious thrill, even when the action is questionable. In a way, the admirers could be saying: "He’s wrong, but he’s strong.”
But if certainty has always had a powerful appeal, and if that appeal had been fortified by the self-help movement, it may now draw its greatest strength from the fact that a world of conflict, brinkmanship, inefficiency and moral vacancy — a world like ours — has had to devise a psychological antidote to the mess around us. That antidote is certainty, and we now live within a culture of certainty: We believe what we believe and no one can shake us from that. It is our anchor.
This isn’t only true of a Putin or a Netanyahu. One has only to watch cable news or listen to talk radio, both of which are beholden to certainty, to see that it has a bridgehead in the media, and one has only to read any string of comments on the Internet to see how certainty has been democratized.
Doubt is obsolete – an anachronism. No one seems to doubt his opinions anymore. The irony is that a culture of certainty contributes to the sense of paralysis because certainty not only precludes compromise; it turns anyone who disagrees into an enemy and every disagreement into Armageddon. Putin and Netanyahu, two of the most self-satisfied leaders in the world, also appear to be two of the most paranoid. Which leads to another irony. Certainty engenders conflict. It doesn’t resolve it.
But this sort of tough-talking swagger isn’t about political efficacy. It is about the aesthetics of leadership and about the charge we get out of seeing people try to make a video game out of reality. Putin and Netanyahu look and talk like tough guys. They cultivate the image, and though this gives a lot of people the willies, it evidently gives some people a sense of reassurance. There is some certainty in the world after all.
When everything seems to be going to hell in a hand basket, Putin and Netanyahu are there to tell us that they have the answers — and that John Wayne is alive and well in Moscow and Jerusalem.
PHOTO (TOP): Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin rides with enthusiasts during his visit to a bike festival in the southern Russian city of Novorossiisk, August 29, 2011. REUTERS/Ivan Sekretarev/Pool
PHOTO (INSERT 1): Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a weekly cabinet meeting in his office in Jerusalem, November 9, 2014. REUTERS/Dan Balilty/Pool
PHOTO (INSERT 2): John Wayne in El Dorado (1966). REUTERS/Courtesy Paramount Pictures
PHOTO (INSERT 3): Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin swims in a lake in southern Siberia’s Tuva region, August 3, 2009. REUTERS/RIA Novosti/Pool/Alexei Druzhinin
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Seeing Gertrude Stein: The Catalog
The catalog for San Francisco's Contemporary Jewish Museum show Seeing Gertrude Stein is excellent, filled with a multitude of photos and interesting art, designed beautifully, and it's a good read. I'm pleased the authors include an illustration and three paragraphs about The Yolla Bolly Press edition of Paris France:
“In 2000, the Yolla Bolly Press of Covelo, California, created a fine-art edition of Stein’s book Paris France, originally published in 1940. The text is Stein’s running commentary on the habits and national character of the French. The writer talks to the reader as if across a dinner table, telling stories and rendering opinions––occasional clichés––about French cooks, French food, French cooking, French wars, French soldiers, French dogs, French fashions, French education, French conservatism, and French adoption of American-style modernities such as automobiles, cocktails, and electric stoves. The text has an anxious subtext, for Stein was writing in Bilignin during the first year of the war; she has a lot to say about soldiers, food rationing, and the hardships of living in the country. It is not one of Stein’s better-known texts, and the Yolla Bollly edition revitalized it with graphics, typography, handsome paper, elegant design, and an afterword by George Plimpton.
“The idea came from Ward Schumaker, a well-known Bay Area book artist, who first encountered Stein as a teenager in the late 1950’s, when, living with his family on a Nebraska farm, he read The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas. The book introduced him to left-bank Paris and its artists. He adopted Gertrude and Alice, as he puts it, as his new “friends-on-the-page,” there being no one remotely like them in his Midwestern community. He continued to read books by and about Stein and brought forty years of “friendship” to his collaboration with the Yolla Bolly press. For the cover image––and another image inside the book––he drew Stein in her familiar pose of talking with her right arm raised to her head. Under the image, as if handwritten, were the words from the book: “I cannot write too much upon how necessary it is to be completely conservative that is particularly traditional in order to be free.” The quotation stresses the irony of one of Stein’s staunchest beliefs in her later words, that tradition grounded people, making them feel safe and comfortable and free to be radical in thought and art.
“Stein’s text and Schumaker’s images offer a lovely confluence of minds, for both writer and artist are warm and accessible companions. But it is clear that Stein is the star, Schumaker her gracious admirer seeking to animate bits of her text and make us read her words more avidly. His graphics pay homage to the vagaries of Stein’s storytelling––figures float in space, motifs are emphatically repeated, words become beautiful forms. And the placement of drawings in the book obeys the same logic––or illogic––of Stein’s prose: a turn of a page might reveal an image, unpredictably but delightfully there. Usually Schumaker’s images respond to specific passages, but sometimes they expand on the text to include more of Stein’s history. When Stein writes of how undistinguished her quarters were in rue de Fleurus––less than a hundred years old––Schumaker responds with an image that lists, in animated block lettering, the many artists who passed through 27, rue de Fleurus. He also understands Stein’s affection for dogs, a subject she mentions often in her text because she has just acquired Basket II, her second white poodle. Dogs appear here and there in the book, simple silhouettes or succinct drawings of different breeds, and from a variety of perspectives; the canine body language is so perfect you know Schumaker identifies with Stein’s dog-centric home.”
The book, written by Wanda Corn and Tirza Latimer, is available through the museum bookstore.
Skinner Howard Sacramento Hangs Composers
It's really interesting how the same work looks in two different galleries. At George Lawson Gallery, the composers series was hung one after the other, in a column-like cadence, which fit well into the square room. Skinner Howard Gallery resides in a huge old brick building and many of the pieces were hung on movable walls, upon which Gwenna and Pamela Skinner hung the pieces in groups.
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Uncharted 2, now bringing you 100% more Twitter spam
We all know how big Twitter has gotten recently. Being the newest social networking fad, almost everyone I know has a Twitter account, even if they rarely use it. And while the primary use of Twitter is supposed to be keeping track of what your friends are doing, it took marketing divisions all of about 10 seconds to figure out how to use their (and our) tweets for advertising purposes. Usually this is in the form of having giveaways and contests where you have to retweet a company’s twit to be eligible to win whatever it is they have for you, and I really don’t have a problem with that.
The Twitter spam that does annoy me, however, are social gaming sites where you can set your account up to where it automatically tweets what video games you’ve played throughout the day. Unless you are playing something that hasn’t been released yet, and you can tell me about it and/or let me play it too, I really could not give a shit what you are playing. Sorry, but that’s just the way it is.
Now, imagine that instead of Twitter spam showing a summary of what people are playing, there were individual tweets for every single game a person played. Sound annoying? Well, that’s where Uncharted 2 is trying to bring us. Within the game’s settings, you can select to have the game auto-tweet for you everytime you do a wide variety of things, such as connecting to multiplayer, beating a chapter, getting to a certain point in a level, earning a trophy, and more. Let me be the first to say this shit is not OK. I know Naughty Dog wants to get the word out about their game, but this is not the appropriate channel to do that. If you buy Uncharted 2 and leave this Twitter update bullshit turned on, I will find you, and I will punch you right in the babymaker. And then I will unfollow you on Twitter.
[via thebbps.com]
John Solgrim says:
“If you buy Uncharted 2 and leave this Twitter update bullshit turned on, I will find you, and I will punch you right in the babymaker. And then I will unfollow you on Twitter.”
Beyond Good & Evil 2 – On Hold
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Plenary Symposium: New Directions in Molecular and Organismal Botany
Mandoli, Dina F. [1].
The deep time transition from water to land: understanding -ologies with -omics.
THE evolutionary transition to life on land and the diversification that followed required solving a series of problems including 1) exposure to air and solar irradiation; 2) life in a desiccating environment; 3) the need to transport water and nutrients over large body plans; 4) the need to carry out gas exchange in air rather than water; 5) competition for light capture; 6) support of organs in a less dense medium (air rather than water); and 7) reproduction and dispersal strategies that are independent of an aqueous environment. These challenges were met with biochemical, cellular, anatomical, and morphological solutions. The genetic basis of most of these innovations remains to be understood. With NSF support, we have provided the plant science community with a new and fundamentally important set of deep-coverage large-insert BAC libraries for examining the genetic basis of these innovations. Based on the importance of the taxon and our success in building BAC libraries, a significant percentage of the genomes of these taxa have or are now being sequenced. With other funds from NSF, a different group of investigators is sequencing the organellar genomes of ~50 species to help resolve key nodes in green plant phylogeny. These two efforts are synergistic in many ways. Fundamental questions in genetics, physiology, anatomy, development, ecology, systematics, paleobotany, etc. can be addressed with a better resolved phylogeny and with these genomic resources. There is a real need for experts in green algae, non-seed land plants, and seed plants (including flowering plants) to use these genomic resources to understand how land plants arose and diversified, and to elucidate the genetic basis for the transitions that mark the most fundamentally important steps in green plant evolution. I will discuss how people with biological expertise can use these genomic resources in their own research.
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Green Tree of Life web page
Green Plant BAC libraries
1 - University of Washington, Department of Biology and Institute for Stem Cell & Regenerative Medicine, Box 355325, 1521 Pacific Avenue NE, Seattle, Washington, 98195-5325, USA
chlorophyte algae
marine algae
non-seed plants
Streptophytes
genomic resources
BAC libraries
Tree of Life.
Presentation Type: Symposium or Colloquium Presentation
Session: 12-2
Location: 170/Holt
Date: Monday, July 31st, 2006
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Bac Lieu province calls for foreign investment in green-growth sectors
Located in the Mekong River delta, Bac Lieu province borders Hau Giang and Kien Giang provinces to the north, Soc Trang province to the east, Ca Mau province to the west and the East Sea to the east. Covering 2,570 square kilometers, Bac Lieu has a population of some 892,900 and is home to three major ethnic groups, namely Kinh (Viet), Hoa and Khmer. Bac Lieu ranks seventh in terms of area and 11th in population among twelve Mekong River delta provinces. The province boasts a dense network of canals running into Ganh Hao, My Thanh, and Ba Thac (also called Hau or Hau Giang rivers). It has a provincial city with the same name, Gia Rai town and five districts of Hong Dan, Phuoc Long, Vinh Loi, Dong Hai and Hoa Binh. With a 56km-long coastline and a stable wind power source, Bac Lieu has big potential for the development of renewable energies, sea economy and tourism.
Giant wind turbines in Vinh Trach Dong commune, 20 km away from the center of Bac Lieu city__Photo: Internet
Land of shrimp farms and wind mills
Bac Lieu province is calling for foreign investment in the following five socio-economic development pillars:
• Hi-tech agriculture;
• Renewable energies, including wind, solar and gas-fueled power;
• Tourism;
• Trade, services, high-quality education and medical care; and,
• Sea economy associated with assurance of national defense and security.
Bac Lieu is connected with Soc Trang and Ca Mau provinces by national highway 1A, and with Hau Giang and Ca Mau provinces by Quan Lo-Phung Hiep road. Southern Hau river road also runs through the province. At present, it has no railway line or airport.
Bac Lieu boasts 164.7km of waterways with five routes ideal for tourism development, including 46km-long Quan Lo-Phung Hiep and 66.5km-long Bac Lieu-Ca Mau canal routes, and 24km-long Ho Phong-Ganh Hao river route.
At present, Bac Lieu province accommodates two industrial parks and three industrial clusters and six hi-tech shrimp-farming enterprises.
According to Pham Van Cong Luan, head of the Bac Lieu Planning and Investment Department’s External Economy Division, the province has granted an investment license to the third phase of the Thai-invested Bac Lieu wind power plant project capitalized at over USD 365 million. Under the project of the Super Wind Energy Cong Ly Bac Lieu Joint-Stock Company, which is by far the largest investor in the province established under the cooperation between the Cong Ly Construction-Trade-Service Co. Ltd., and Thailand’s Super Energy Corporation, 71 turbines with a total capacity of 142 MW will be installed in Vinh Trach Dong commune, Bac Lieu city. This year, Bac Lieu also permitted two existing projects, a garment project invested by the Republic of Korea (RoK) and a shrimp farming project invested by Thailand, to add USD 17 million to their registered investment capital.
The province currently houses 11 FDI projects from Australia, Japan, the Philippines, the RoK, Chinese Taipei and Thailand which have a total capital of around USD 440 million and are specialized in wind power, aquaculture, seafood processing and textile and apparel.
The Delta Offshore Energy Pte. Ltd of Singapore are among partners that have signed a memorandum of understanding on investment cooperation on a liquefied natural gas (LNG)-fueled power project with the Bac Lieu People’s Committee. The USD 4 billion project, the biggest of its kind in the Mekong River delta, will occupy an area of 100 hectares with a total output of 3,200 MW.
Chairman of Bac Lieu People’s Committee Duong Thanh Trung has pledged to create favorable conditions for investors and international organizations to directly meet and talk with the provincial administration and relevant agencies.
Director of the Bac Lieu Planning and Investment Department Tran Thanh Tam has told the press that the department would introduce Bac Lieu’s potential and economic strengths at direct dialogues with investors and via foreign consulates general in the country. The department would review licensed projects and help remove difficulties for investors, he added.
Bac Lieu will soon complete socio-economic infrastructure facilities to serve investment projects. It will continue applying the highest incentive policies for foreign investors, put into operation the provincial public administration center linked with the district- and commune-level centers and set up a hotline for provincial leaders to monitor the implementation of investment and business procedures in the province.
In addition, the province will publicize its socio-economic development orientations and plans, potential, strengths and investment policies in the mass media, departments’ websites, central magazines, forums and seminars.
At present, in addition to the Government-provided incentives, the provincial administration has offered investors with numerous incentives. Regarding taxation, new investment projects in areas with extreme socio-economic difficulties, in environmental protection or production (except those manufacturing products subject to excise tax and mining projects) are entitled to a 10-percent corporate income tax rate for 15 years. Projects building infrastructure of industrial parks, economic zones, export processing zones or hi-tech parks will enjoy corporate income tax or land rental reduction and exemption.
Cradle of “don ca tai tu”
Bac Lieu province is well-known as the cradle of “don ca tai tu” (southern folk music and songs), the musical art of southern Vietnam recognized by UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage, and for the song “Da co hoai lang” (Night drumbeats for the absent husband) that was composed in 1919 by Cao Van Lau, a native of the province, and tells of the love, anguish and pride of a young woman who awaits her husband’s return from the battlefield as she listens to the sounds of war drums.
The province has 385-ha bird sanctuary in Hiep Thanh commune, Bac Lieu city, which is home to 46 bird species, and many orchards of longans, planted hundreds of years ago, covering 230ha in Hiep Thanh and Vinh Trach Dong communes, Bac Lieu city.
Other cultural and religious destinations include the ancient Vinh Hung temple - an architecture of Oc Eo culture, in Vinh Hung commune, Vinh Loi district; Phuoc Duc (or Bang) pagoda, the oldest one of Hoa people in Bac Lieu city; the 130-year-old Kom Phi Sakor Prekchou (or Xiem Can) pagoda built by the Khmer inspired by Angkor architecture, and the conical hat-shaped Cao Van Lau theater and Nha Mat tourist site with an 11-meter-tall Quan Am Bo Tat (Avalokiteśvara Bodhisattva) statute in Bac Lieu city.
Bac Lieu is also home to various festivals such as Nghinh Ong festival, which shows fishermen’s respect for the whale and gratitude for a bumper catch; the Khmer’s Ok Om Bok festival or festival of worshipping the Moon; and Da co hoai lang festival.
The province has three three-star, seven two-star and 20 one-star hotels.
If recognized by the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism, the New Palace Hotel will become the first five-star one in the province.
According to Ly Vy Trieu Duong, head of the Bac Lieu Culture, Sports and Tourism Department’s Tourism Management Division, Bac Lieu welcomed around 6.6 million tourists, including 200,000 foreigners, during 2011-17, with a year-on-year increase of 10 percent.
However, the number of foreign tourists to the province remained modest though it saw a 2.3-fold increase over 2011 to 40,000 in 2017. Most of foreign tourists were from China, Chinese Taipei, the US, Australia and Japan.
Over the past years, the province printed books and maps and made DVDs to provide tourist information and introduce the locality and local people on provincial and city television and radio programs. The image of “hospitable, civilized and courteous” Bac Lieu people were also introduced at over 30 regional and national fairs.
In addition to close cooperation with the Mekong Delta Tourism Association, the province has so far signed tourism cooperation agreements with 34 provinces and cities nationwide.
The province expects to receive 1.8 million tourists and earn a turnover of some VND 1.6 trillion this year.
To promote tourism development - one of the province’s five socio-economic development pillars, apart from four current tours, namely Cong Tu Bac Lieu homeland, Ganh Hao fishing port, spiritual tour, and Bac Lieu - a cultural rendezvous, the hospitality sector is calling for investment in the Tac Say Church-Lap Dien bird sanctuary - Ganh Hao estuary tour as well as building restaurants, hotels, deluxe shopping centers, and culture and sports facilities.
The Ministry of Transport has recently agreed to permit the province to open Bac Lieu-Con Dao sea transport route.- (VLLF)
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So tired today. Got my tax bill yesterday. $13,000. That’s right, 13 THOUSAND. We have $1 in the bank so I’m not sure how or where we’re going to pay it from, but there you go. That on top of me soon being out of this regular freelance gig I’ve had that has paid quite good money. And Christmas. Excellent.
I’m trying to be positive, really I am, its just, well, demoralising.
Food today – bowl of my home-made granola with sheeps milk yoghurt (only just discovered this and YUM – less strong in taste than goats milk variety). Cup of tea, slice of fruit toast, with butter – unintentional but was there as Felix didn’t eat it.
Lunch – left over sausage on bread roll with caremalised onions and two bits of a Baker’s Delight savory twist. Way too much carbohydrate going on today, but think it relates to brain and emotional stress re finances…
Haven’t swum since last Wednesday and am missing it, also trying to start jogging in the mornings, but have been to tired to do that too. Hmmm, not a good record hey. Let’s aim for a jog tonight after the boys are in bed.
Weekend was good – our 6 year anniversary – it was a downer as we were so tired, AB worked all day Saturday, so I made some nice pasta dishes and we sat in front of the tele with the boys!! But then Sunday redeemed it with dinner at the pub and a movie – American Splendour.
Wow- just realised I wrote all about that in an earlier post. Spin out. See, that’s where my head is at.
I really feel like chocolate.
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Always Ascending. Franz Ferdinand
Listening to 'Franz Ferdinand' for the first time was a mindblowing experience. I remember sitting on a stool at my local recorddealer and listening to the start of 'Jacqueline'. When the tempo change kicked in after the slow intro I had to hold on for dear life. What a song! What strength! Simply perfect and it only got better. Franz Ferdinand since always delivered, with a fine album in 2013 including one of its best songs ever 'Bullit'.
After working with Sparks on the 'FFS' collaborative album, which I thought only partly successful, Franz Ferdinand is back, but not unscathed. Co-writer and guitarist/keyboardist Nick McCarthy left the band and is replaced by two new musicians, Dino Bardot on guitar and Julian Corie on keys and guitar. Has this changed the band in any way? It is impossible to say really, as there isn't a new album made with Nick McCarthy. Yet there is a fair difference. The exuberance that characterised Franz Ferdinand has mostly left the band. Being 40 something could be another reason for that of course. Settling down and stuff.
Reading on the album before hearing the music, except the first single and title track, I had expected to hear disco music. That Always Ascending certainly is not. The title track is though. A modern form of disco rages in my ears, without abusing them for a second. Always Ascending was preceded by 'Demogogue' as part of the 30 Days 50 Songs program surrounding now president Trump's candidacy' that did not make it onto the album. The statement against things Trump did not fit the whole of the album. Which is a sort of shame, as now there for ever is a song that just floats out there. 'Demagogue' is a song with a weird little twist in the rhythm that puts me on the wrong foot the whole time. In that it may not fit the rest, as this definitely does not upset my sense of rhythm in any way. Well, most songs do not.
The album opens with 'Always Ascending'. I'll admit having had to get used to the song, but by now I'm totally convinced. The quiet beginning, in stark contrast with the dancy second part, does all what it is supposed to do. Yes, as such it reminds me a little of 'Jacqueline'. Though a much subtler song, the 'Take Me Out' factor is clearly present here. The central musical approach of this album is already showing in its most danceable song. There is a mix of extremely poppy moments, easy to dance and sing to, and harder to understand parts that derange the atmosphere and make the song harder to get. In 'Always Ascending' there are two of these extremely poppy moments, creating even more confusion. When things have settled down, the thought of a great party song remains. So very well done, Franz Ferdinand.
Promo photo: David Edwards
The surprise of Always Ascending is that Franz Ferdinand is less exuberant than ever before. Without seeming to lose that expressiveness that always are a part of its songs. 'Paper Cages' is such a song. Fairly easy going, yet perfectly structured. Others are not easy songs to digest, so it is hard to tell where I in the end will wind up with this album. That was far easier to predict with the four previous albums. Every time I play Always Ascending I notice these delicate pieces that make me prick up my ears and start to listen. If that is not a sign that things will be alright in the end, what is? That makes this album very different, as all that went before was far more one dimensional -in the best possible way.
On the other hand I find myself having trouble to truly bond with Always Ascending. There is something in this music that keeps me away from it. Circling around it, yes, grasping it fully, no. For that the album is too complex and has a tendency to put me on the wrong foot a lot. That makes this album harder to instantly like. This appreciation may change though. There's nothing keeping me from buying the new Franz Ferdinand and playing it again and again, I'm sure. (And going to the show in Groningen next month.) Always Ascending seems to have all the ingredients for making this album a triumph through growth. Growth by play. Time will really tell, but I am full of confidence in this case.
Let me finish with the artwork. This is going to be so beautiful as an LP. Art it is and on 10-02 mine.
You can listen to 'Always Ascending' here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crjugtkXZN4
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Finally Transit Is Included in CA Transportation Funding Discussions
http://cal.streetsblog.org/2015/08/17/finally-transit-is-included-in-ca-transportation-funding-discussions/
By Melanie Curry, August 17, 2015
Assemblymember David Chiu proposes a packet of bills to fund transit, flanked by representatives from local transit agencies and advocates. Assemblymember Kevin Mullin is behind him.
On Friday, in separate press events in Los Angeles and San Francisco, several members of the California legislature presented new bills for consideration in the ongoing legislative special session on transportation funding.
Various estimates put California’s backlog of deferred road maintenance in the $100-plus-billion range. The special sessions, which involve the creation of new committees and a parallel legislative process alongside the regular legislative session, are supposed to get legislators working together on ways to solve transportation issues. Already a long list of bills has been introduced—look for more coverage of the process on Streetsblog as the week progresses.
So far the focus has been on how to get money to “fix the potholes,” with Democrats proposing an increase in the gas tax and Republicans calling for putting cap-and-trade revenue towards road maintenance (a ludicrous and likely illegal idea).
Now legislators are finally making the connection between public transit—which has its own daunting funding backlog—and the rest of the transportation system. “Anyone who hits a pothole or sits in traffic knows that our transportation system is in crisis, but so does anyone who has to rely on a late, crowded bus to work, school, or do errands, or who would take the bus if one was there,” said Assemblymember David Chiu (D-San Francisco) as he introduced the package of bills.
“California needs more transit funding to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions and to prevent gridlock from strangling our economic recovery,” he said.
Assemblymember Kevin Mullin (D-San Mateo) pointed out that fixing congestion has to include better transit options. In the San Francisco Bay Area, the major transit systems including BART, Muni, and AC Transit “are at or near capacity already. Increasing capacity of public transit systems must be part of the solution,” he said.
The proposed bills would triple the diesel fuel tax, with the money to be distributed to all transit agencies in the state, and raise the portion of cap-and-trade money currently allocated to transit. See below for more details.
This was far from the first set of proposals for the special session.
Earlier in the week, a “Fix Our Roads” coalition of groups representing cities, counties, and labor groups announced its legislative priorities. These include investing in freight movement, raising revenue from a broad array of options including tax increases and fees, and focusing on maintaining and rehabilitating the current road system. Unfortunately, according to them, adding lanes to fix congestion fits that category.
During the priorities presentation, Jim Earp, director of the California Alliance for Jobs and a member of the California Transportation Commission, was dismissive of the idea that repaving roads would encourage more driving. “This isn’t inducing demand,” he said, “this is fixing problems.”
The Fix Our Roads coalition focus points had nothing to say about transit.
In contrast, at Friday’s press event, several speakers reiterated the importance of including public transit in the transportation funding conversation. “The days of ever expanding roadways is over,” said BART director Zakhary Mallet, “and this bill reflects that. If we are to achieve our climate change goals, we need to invest in transit.”
Chanell Fletcher, policy manager for the Safe Routes to Schools National Partnership, pointed out that children rely on transit, walking, and biking to get to school. “Better transit will result in less congestion, especially of trips from parents driving their children to school. Fewer cars will translate into less road damage, and contribute to cleaner air, which is not only a health issue—with asthma a big problem among schoolchildren—but it will also benefit California’s climate change goals.”
“We’re all stuck in soul-crushing traffic, and we know building more roads is not going to get us out,” said TransForm’s regional planning director Joel Ramos after the press event. “And we don’t have to force people to take transit. It’s about choices. The more people we can get to take transit, the better for people who don’t, or can’t, take transit.”
A similar press conference took place in Los Angeles at the same time, featuring Assemblymembers Richard Bloom (D-Santa Monica) and Adrin Nazarian (D-Van Nuys), and Senator Ben Allen (D-Santa Monica), flanked by officials from L.A. Metro and southern California transit advocates.
The bills proposed on Friday are:
SBX 1-7, from Senator Allen, and ABX 1-8, from Assemblymembers Chiu and Bloom: Both bills would triple the diesel fuel tax to raise $300 million for the State Transit Assistance program.
SBX 1-8, from Senator Jerry Hill (D-San Mateo), and ABX 1-7, from Assemblymember Nazarian: These bills propose an increase in the portion of cap-and-trade funds for the Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program from ten percent to twenty percent, and for the Low Carbon Operations Program from five percent to ten percent.
Look for more this week from Streetsblog on the special legislative session on transportation and the ideas it is generating.
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Paul Craig Roberts ■ According to news reports, police found the ID of Said Kouachi at the scene of the Charlie Hebdo shooting. Does this sound familiar? Remember, authorities claimed to have found the undamaged passport of one of the alleged 9/11 hijackers among the massive pulverized ruins of the twin towers. Once the authorities discover that the stupid Western peoples will believe any transparent lie, the authorities use the lie again and again. The police claim to have discovered a dropped ID is a sure indication that the attack on Charlie Hebdo was an inside job and that people identified by NSA as hostile to the Western wars against Muslims are going to be framed for an inside job designed to pull France firmly back under Washington’s thumb.
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Kevin Barrett ■ Planted ID card exposes Paris false flag
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Fox News: Bin Laden Already Dead
December 26, 2001 - Usama bin Laden has died a peaceful death due to an untreated lung complication, the Pakistan Observer reported, citing a Taliban leader who allegedly attended the funeral of the Al Qaeda leader. "The Coalition troops are engaged in a mad search operation but they would never be able to fulfill their cherished goal of getting Usama alive or dead," the source said. Bin Laden, according to the source, was suffering from a serious lung complication and succumbed to the disease in mid-December, in the vicinity of the Tora Bora mountains. The source claimed that bin Laden was laid to rest honorably in his last abode and his grave was made as per his Wahabi belief.
Ken O'Keefe- Where are the Oath Keepers? 911, Mossad and beyond
This is the updated version (as of December 2014) of my 911 production originally broadcast on The Peoples Voice in January 2014. It has additional footage and commentary, improved graphics and is a direct response to David Cameron's rediculous speech at the UN General Assembly in 2014.
Washington's Blog: Why the Bad Guys Keep Winning
Alternet: Many Still Believe That Saddam Hussein Was Behind 9/11, and Now We Have Some Idea Why
The Congressional report on torture confirms that Al Qaeda was not involved in the attacks of September 11
Thierry Meyssan ■ Publicly released excerpts of the report of the Senate Committee on the CIA’s secret torture program reveal a vast criminal organization. Thierry Meyssan has read for you the 525 pages of this document. He found evidence of what he has been saying for years. ● The declassified portion corresponds to only one-twelfth of the initial report. The report itself does not address the vast removal and sequestration system that the US Navy had put in place during the terms of President George W. Bush; a program that has led to worldwide kidnapping and sequestration of more than 80 000 people aboard 17 flat-bottomed boats stationed in international waters (these ships are: USS Bataan, USS Peleliu, USS Ashland, USNS Stockham, USNS Watson, USNS Watkins, USNS Sister, USNS Charlton, USNS Pomeroy, USNS Red Cloud, USNS Soderman, USNS Dahl MV PFC William B Baugh, Alex Bonnyman MV, MV Franklin J Phillips, MV Huage Louis J Jr, James Anderson Jr. MV). It is content to study 119 cases of human guinea pigs subjected to psychological experiments in Guantánamo and fifty secret prisons from 2002 to late 2009, a year after the election of Barack Obama. ● The extracts of the report do not indicate the criteria by which these human guinea pigs were chosen. They merely state that each prisoner denounced the following, while indicating that the confessions were not coerced but learned. In other words, the CIA sought to justify its choices by making denunciations post. In the initial report, the names of agents and contractors of the CIA involved have been replaced by pseudonyms. In addition, the declassified extracts were widely censored, mainly to clear the names of foreign accomplices of the CIA.
Controversial cartoon depicts Netanyahu as 9/11 pilot
A political cartoon published Thursday by Hebrew daily Haaretz incited international controversy with its depiction of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu piloting a plane labeled "Israel" toward a tower flying the American flag, intended to evoke the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center. Amos Biderman, the artist who authored the comic, told The Times of Israel the image was intended to imply Netanyahu is leading the country to "a disaster in Israel-US relations on the scale of 9/11," pointing to the Prime Minister's "arrogance" and his handling of settlement construction in Jerusalem as poor diplomacy. The cartoon was composed and published in response to an article in The Atlantic Tuesday that quoted an anonymous source inside the White House as calling Netanyahu a "chicken[expletive]" criticizing the Prime Minister as "cowardly" for his handling of relations with Palestine. [...] Diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Israel have been deteriorating in recent years as Israel has struggled and at times failed to navigate its troubled relationship with Palestine without alienating the international community. The announcement of plans to construct a settlement of 1000 homes for Israelis in a section of Jerusalem considered territory claimed by Palestinians against the Obama administration's objections further strained relations already fraught with tension. Despite its timeliness, however, Biderman's lampoon was not well received on social media, with commenters calling the comic [the truth] "tasteless" and "revolting" and "filth."
Les Visible ■ They Did It! They do it AND...That's It! || Behind the scenes and inside the minds of these Morlocks the tide has shifted. Nothing seems to be going their way. Everything they do turns on them. Normal human hearts and minds in sad decline cannot fathom the absence of all conscience and remorse in these creatures. How it will come I do not know. When it will come I do not know but... come it will and the force of justice will manifest upon these brigands and beasts. It is only a mater of time. That millions and millions of the indifferent and gullible will follow them into perdition is unfortunate but given they are magnetized by lies they shall go with the pull of destiny in every case.
Masters of Deception: Zionism, 9/11 and the War on Terror Hoax (PDF-Book)
Israel celebrates successful 9/11 operation on Purim holiday ■ 9/11:Israel did it ■ 7/7: Made in Israel
9/11 activist hands himself in over Cameron remarks - Video
In response to Cameron’s remarks equating people, who question 9/11 and 7/7 attacks in the US and UK as well as the West’s policy towards the Middle East, with Takfiri preachers who radicalize extremists, Nick Kollerstrom handed himself in. ● “As the evidence emerges about the backgrounds of those convicted of terrorist offences, it is clear that many of them were initially influenced by preachers who claim not to encourage violence, but whose world view can be used as a justification for it. And we know what this world view is, the peddling of lies: that 9/11 was a Jewish plot or the 7/7 London attacks were staged; the idea that Muslims are persecuted all over the world as a deliberate act of Western policy,” Cameron said while addressing the 69th session of the United Nations General Assembly on September 25. ● Explaining his actions to the Press TV correspondent in London, Kollerstrom said, “David Cameron has redefined terrorism at the UN to include people, who believe that the London bombings involve government complicity, were to some degree arranged, which I certainly do believe, and I’ve published a book on the subject and also I believe the 9/11 was an inside job. I do think Islamic nations are being selectively targeted, it’s perfectly obvious, and if the police force are going by his directive what constitutes terrorism, it seems to me that they need to arrest me.”
P. Drew ■ Cameron: “9/11 Truthers” and “Conspiracy Theorists” are Just as Dangerous as ISIL Terrorists
If the government had confidence in its 9/11 story, every effort to investigate would not be blocked
High Rise Safety Initiative: Today We Filed Suit to Reverse the City’s Fraudulent Determination on Our Second Petition. Read our filing and letter to Justice Wooten.
Dear Supporters, On September 4, 2014 the High-Rise Safety Initiative submitted a second petition containing over 33,000 signatures to override the City Council’s lack of action on our first petition. The second petition secures our place on the November 4th ballot if it contains at least 15,000 valid signatures, assuming we also win the pending lawsuit regarding the petition’s legality, where we still have not received a decision. This past Wednesday, the City Clerk certified only 7,343 out of 33,366 signatures in the second petition as valid, leaving us 7,657 shy of the 15,000-threshold. A Determination that Reeks of Fraud.
Given the dramatic difference in the percentage of invalidated signatures, 57% on the first petition compared to 78% on the second petition, it was immediately apparent that the City Clerk and the Board of Elections had determined to wrongly invalidate thousands of signatures — and in so doing, disenfranchise thousands of voters — in order to keep the High-Rise Safety Initiative off the ballot. Sure enough, when the City finally provided a copy of its notations, we saw that the percentage of signatures invalidated because the signer was allegedly “not registered” had skyrocketed from 43% on the first petition (28,404 out of 65,597) to 73% on the second petition (24,523 out of 33,366).
With the help of several volunteers, we then reviewed a sample of 663 signatures invalidated because the signer was allegedly “not registered.” We found that 43% were in fact registered voters; their signatures had been marked “not registered” without rhyme or reason. If that rate held for all 24,523 signatures marked “not registered,” it would mean that the City wrongly invalidated some 10,653 signatures, nearly one third of the people who signed the second petition, and it would put us well over the 15,000-threshold. This Must Not Stand
Visible thermite explosion - WTC2 - 9/11
David Hooper 2014 “Anatomy of a Great Deception”
This "docu-thriller" from father-turned-filmmaker, David Hooper takes us on a journey of awakening that begins with an innocent question. Soon, his life is turned upside down as he grapples with the life-changing conclusions of his findings. The film was made to wake up his friends and family. Now, it's poised to wake everyone else.
The Smoking Guns of the 2001 Anthrax Attacks
Professor Graeme MacQueen has written a must-read book on the anthrax attacks on America: The 2001 Anthrax Deception. Even those of us who have paid close attention to – and written broadly on – the 2001 anthrax attacks will learn stunning new information. For example, we learned the following eye-opening facts from the book:
◾ There was a set of 3 letters sent around the same time as the initial anthrax mailings, which attempted to frame the Russians for the anthrax attacks, and which warned of further attacks. These letters could not have been sent by Dr. Bruce Ivins (the scientist the FBI blamed for the attacks), nor could they have been “copycat” letters
◾ Less than 3 months before the anthrax attack, the government carried out a simulated exercise called “Dark Winter”, where: a lethal germ had been aerosolized then released; anonymous letters threatened anthrax attacks; Iraq and Al Qaeda are blamed for the attacks; and preparations are made for the drastic reduction of civil liberties in the United States, including martial Law [...]
◾ There is reason to suspect that the same people who carried out 9/11 also carried out the anthrax attacks
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Giant Video Billboard of WTC7Œs Destruction Placed in Times Square for 9/11 Anniversary
Beginning today, the organization Architects & Engineers for 9/11 Truth has placed a massive, 45-foot video billboard of World Trade Center 7Œs destruction in Times Square which is timed to run for the 13th anniversary of 9/11 and on through October 5th. Against a backdrop of WTC7Œs repeated freefall, the words g5:20 PM on 9/11, WTC7 came down in a classic controlled demolition. The government says fire brought it down, but anyone who watches the video can see otherwiseh will appear. The 15-second spot will air every two minutes for four straight weeks. An estimated 105,000 people a day will see the video. The group ran a similar ad earlier this year in Torontofs subway system. Some 2,250 architects and engineers have now signed a petition (here) that calls for a new investigation into the destruction of all three World Trade Center buildings on September 11, 2001. Oddly, the buildingfs collapse was never mentioned in the 9/11 commission report.
September 11, 2001, was a horrific and tragic day — nearly three thousand people perished in the terrorist attacks that drove a knife straight into the heart of America. Apart from being a brutal blow to the pride and stature of the most powerful nation on earth, the events of 9/11 were also a major wake-up call for many Americans and others around the world. For many reasons, the attacks of 9/11 inspired a great number of people to begin investigating major world events, attempting to ascertain what sinister force lies behind such atrocities. By looking at historical events more deeply and with a more critical eye, many millions of people across the globe have come to know the truth.
In patriot circles it is often said that the engine driving the madness that has engulfed our planet since 9/11 is the ‘New World Order’ — a coalition of rich and powerful ‘globalists’ hell-bent on transforming the world into a tyrannical prison society. This popular idea represents only a portion of the truth. This ‘New World Order’ that is so often talked about these days is in reality a ‘Jew World Order’ that is spearheaded by a contingent of psychopathic Jewish supremacists who aim to establish some form of world dominion, as ancient Jewish religious texts had prophesied.
The shocking images of the unbelievable violence that took place on 9/11 have been seared into the memories of every American citizen. The remarkable precision and coordination of the heinous aerial assaults on the World Trade Center Twin Towers and the Pentagon was a surreal sight for many. The unthinkable collapses of the Twin Towers and WTC-7 at nearly free-fall speed raised some immediate questions.
Before the dust of the collapsed Twin Towers had even settled on the ground, many critical thinkers were already asking hard questions as to what really happened and who was really behind the attacks. The official explanation of the Bush administration, which was fully endorsed by the mass media, that nineteen Arabs with box-cutters directed by a bearded guy in a cave in Afghanistan miraculously made all of this carnage happen, despite a multi-billion dollar U.S. military, security and defense system standing in their way, is an outrageous, ridiculous, and preposterous contention — an insult to our intelligence.
The official story of 9/11 is believed by fewer and fewer people every year. Polls are beginning to show that there are many more people who are skeptical of the U.S. government’s story than those who blindly accept it. The objective of this work is not to explain or uncover exactly how 9/11 was done in the physical sense, since there is already a plethora of literature and video documentaries highlighting the scientific impossibilities of the official story. Rather, this book is an attempt to elucidate who did it and why.
Darkmoon ■ 9/11: The Shocking Truth Laid Bare
9 11 Truth On C SPAN
Everything you ever wanted to know about the 9/11 conspiracy theory in under 5 minutes - Video
Never Forget … Countries from Around the World Admit They Use False Flag Terror
The Legend of 911 — 13 Years On - VIDEO
crimestop - Orwell's definition: "The faculty of stopping short, as though by instinct, at the threshold of any dangerous thought. It includes the power of not grasping analogies, of failing to perceive logical errors, of misunderstanding the simplest arguments if they are inimical to Ingsoc, and of being bored or repelled by any train of thought which is capable of leading in a heretical direction. In short....protective stupidity."
Israel celebrates successful 9/11 operation on Purim holiday
● For more than eleven years, Israel has been wildly celebrating the success of its 9/11 operation against the United States of America. The latest example: Israeli children recently dressed up as the burning Twin Towers, complete with impaled exploding airplanes, to celebrate the bizarre Jewish holiday known as Purim.
● Purim exalts and commemorates an ancient operation very much like 9/11. It glorifies the deceptions of Esther, who concealed her Jewish identity to seduce the King of Persia, then slyly tricked him into slaughtering 75,000 people deemed “enemies of the Jews.”
● In other words, Purim celebrates Jews lying, secretly penetrating the highest levels of government, and manipulating the leaders of an empire into mass-murdering perceived “enemies of the Jewish people.” That is exactly what the neoconservative Likudnik extremists - Wolfowitz, Perle, Libby, and the rest - did on September 11th, 2001. The only difference is that these modern, neocon Esthers would eventually kill millions of innocent people, not just 75,000.
Les Visible ■ They Did It! They do it AND...That's It!
9/11-WTC7 Larry Silverstein says 'PULL IT' (INSIDE JOB)
7/7: Made in Israel
Mossad agent Admits: However things have now changed with a former Mossad agent more or less admitting, in a slip of the tongue, that they did it: while discussing an explosive maybe used in the London bombings, Juval Aviv says: “its easy to put a truck bomb as we did… as happened in London.” All comments below that video accepted that he had made an admission, of Mossad perpetrating the London Bombings. Mr Aviv was the Mossad counter-terror agent described by George Jonas in his novel, Vengeance: The True Story of an Israeli Counter-Terrorist Team (1984) and the central character in the Spielberg film about this. He has a book, Staying Safe.
Andrew MacGregor’s view: The Australian ex-policeman Andrew MacGregor had a clear intuition on these matters – but until now I’ve always refused to go along with his view. “You can’t prove It,” I would say. This is what he wrote:
I would like to quote from Efraim Halevi, a former head of Mossad in an article that was printed in the Jerusalem Post on the 7th July 2005. This article was headed, ‘Rules of conflict for a world war’: “The multiple, simultaneous explosions that took place yesterday on the London transportation system were the work of perpetrators who had an operational capacity of considerable scope. They have come a long way since the two attacks of the year 1998 against the American embassies in Nairobi and Dar-Es-Salaam, and the aircraft actions of September 11, 2001.” Like the rabbit that hops out of the top hat before the magician is ready for his stunt, the truth has been exposed. This article was written prior to the actual bombing that took place in London, and thus, Efraim Halevi had to have been one of the planners for this ‘Terrorist’ event. The Jerusalem Post describes Efraim Halevi as: “The writer, who heads the Center for Strategic and Policy Studies at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem, is a former head of the Mossad. (© 1995-2005, The Jerusalem Post 07/07/05)” In simple words, The London bombing was a ‘planned’ terrorist attack by a group of people including Efraim Halevi, of the ‘Centre for Strategic and Policy Studies’ at the ‘Hebrew University’ in Jerusalem.
Halevi’s article went up at 4 pm onto the Jerusalem Post website which is 2 pm in London. Strangely entitled, ‘Rules of Conflict for a World War’ it is a deeply meditated piece, and it knows far too much, eg that the explosions were simultaneous – a fact which only became evident some days later (Scotland Yard initially averred that the explosions had been 45 minutes apart). For some years I wrestled with the question, does that precognition of the event imply that ‘Israel did it’? Yes, I now believe there is no avoiding the logic.
"I Was Absolutely Shocked At What I Read," Congressman Calls For Release Of Secret 9/11 Documents
Naturally, the so-called “most transparent Administration in history” hasn’t declassified anything, but that didn’t stop Rep. Thomas Massie, R-KY from reading them. What he saw was so incredibly disturbing he called a press conference to talk about it.
Criminal State: A Closer Look at Israel's Role in Terrorism
Recommended reading: Nahida Izzat ■ Who are the Warmongers?
This series is based on an article by Jeff Gates, who is a widely acclaimed author, attorney, merchant banker, educator and consultant to governments worldwide, who served for seven years as counsel to the U.S. Senate Committee on Finance. He is the author of Guilt by Association, Democracy At Risk and The Ownership Solution.
Video Message 2014 To The People About 9/11 By Danish Journalist Tommy Hansen
Tommy Hansen is a Danish independent journalist who has been investigating the unsolved events of 9/11 since shortly after they happened. Links on 9/11
Unusual activities at the world trade center before 911
Conspiracy Documentary New World Order
Document collection for Operation Gladio
Originally aired on BBC2 in 1992, 'Operation Gladio' reveals 'Gladio', the secret state-sponsored terror network operating in Europe. This BBC series is about a far-right secret army, operated by the CIA and MI6 through NATO, which killed hundreds of innocent Europeans and attempted to blame the deaths on Baader Meinhof, Red Brigades and other left wing groups. Known as 'stay-behinds' these armies were given access to military equipment which was supposed to be used for sabotage after a Soviet invasion. Instead it was used in massacres across mainland Europe as part of a CIA Strategy of Tension. Gladio killing sprees in Belgium and Italy were carried out for the purpose of frightening the national political classes into adopting U.S. policies.
Daniele Ganser: False Flag Attacks: The “Strategy of Tension” in the Cold War Period
Ex-Malaysia premier blames CIA over MH370
Malaysia’s former prime minister says the CIA spy agency is hiding crucial facts about the destiny of the missing Malaysian Airlines plane. ● Commenting on his personal weblog on Sunday, Mahathir Mohamad questioned crash scenario for the plane. He said CIA and the Boeing Company may be withholding data on the flight, but for some reasons, media outlets are not printing anything on this story. The former Malaysian premier also said the plane could have been switched onto autopilot remotely by the US spy agency and may have landed somewhere, and then had its Malaysian Airlines markings removed.
Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad: BOEING TECHNOLOGY – WHAT GOES UP MUST COME DOWN
Paul Craig Roberts ■ The government’s fantasy story about 9/11 is now being enshrined in a 9/11 Memorial Museum. The only reason a superpower would want to establish a memorial to its incompetence, defeat, and humiliation by a handful of young men acting independently of any government or intelligence service would be to officially consecrate the official conspiracy theory. Consecration of a myth makes it true for most people. The Museum will serve to inculcate the false story into each future generation. My readers know better than the government’s lies.
■ If you want to support a group fighting for 9/11 truth, support Architects & Engineers for 9/11 Truth
9/11 Perp Ehud Olmert Goes to Prison
Former Israeli leader Ehud Olmert sentenced to 6 years in prison
● Ehud Olmert, the right-wing Likud politician, was in New York on September 10, 2001, the day before 9-11, meeting with supporters of the Israeli terrorist gang of the Irgun (Betar). Olmert was in New York City on the very eve of 9-11 but has concealed this secret visit. Why?
● What is most odd about Olmert's meeting in New York is that it was not reported at all and that Prime Minister Olmert has done everything to conceal the fact that he was in New York on the day before 9-11. Why would Ehud Olmert, the Irgunist mayor of occupied Jerusalem, seek to conceal the fact that he was in New York on September 10, 2001?
● And why would Rudy Giuliani, the mayor of New York, conspire to conceal Olmert's presence in New York on September 10 and 11, 2001? Did the right-wing mayor of Jerusalem and close associate with the murderous Yitzhak Shamir stay in New York that night? Did he have a "front-row" seat for the Zionist terror spectacle that occurred the next day? The evidence strongly suggests that he did.
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Vincent and Alice and Alice, by Shane Jones
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“Vincent and Alice and Alice has everything I’ve always loved about Shane’s work—the vivid imaginative force field, the mordant humor—while also marking a commanding departure. This is a novel of great intimacy and heart, one that held me close and moved me deeply.” – Laura van den Berg, author of The Third Hotel
From the visionary author of Light Boxes, a mind-bending office comedy, and a touching modern love story set against the backdrop of an ever-increasingly disorienting America.
Being home all the time is depressing, so I tell my boss “I’m ready for anything” in the strongest conference call voice in the world while driving my hand into a family-sized bag of tortilla chips. Without a future, no Alice, I’m ready for an adventure.
Meet Vincent. After his divorce from Alice he’s lost his way, and is mindlessly working for the State, counting down the days till retirement. When his boss tells him to participate in a program that promises not only to increase productivity, but show him his “ideal life” he thinks: what’s the harm? Others have seen new marked improvements in productivity and personal happiness. Willing to try anything to move away from the heartbreak of Alice, Vincent reluctantly complies. But what the program shows him, is that his ideal life is simply Alice. She’s back. Is she real? A clone? A hologram? Despite the lingering questions, Vincent eases back into love and begins to live his life again with Alice, that is, until the real Alice returns.
A novel about work, love, and how to live in the present moment, Vincent and Alice and Alice flings us through a shockingly funny and tender-hearted world just a few degrees different from our own, one that introduces us to a wild cast of characters, including the enigmatic CEO of PER, Dorian Blood, a mysterious under-cover cop, and the acid-tongued Elderly, a man living in his car who may be the only one who understands how to live in reality.
A Girl Goes into the Forest, by Peg Alford Pursell
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“In these wistful, expansive stories, Peg Alford Pursell holds up a mirror to our lives and relationships. The stories excavate the lives of her narrators with honesty and clear, luminous prose. They are mysterious in the way the best fiction is―their truths echoing long after you turn the page.”
―Karen E. Bender, National Book Award finalist and author of Refund
Following her acclaimed debut, Show Her a Flower, A Bird, A Shadow, award-winning author Peg Alford Pursell explores and illuminates love and loss in 78 hybrid stories and fables. A Girl Goes into the Forest immerses readers in the complex desires, contradictions, and sorrows of daughters, wives, and husbands, artists, siblings, and mothers.
In forests literal and metaphorical, the characters try, fail, and try again to see the world, to hear each other, and to speak the truth of their longings. Powerful, lyrical, and precise, Pursell’s stories call up a world at once mysterious and recognizable.
A Girl Goes into the Forest invites fans of Lydia Davis and Helen Oyeyemi into a world where “no one can deter a person from her mistakes.”
What a Body Remembers,
by Karen Stefano
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“‘Why can’t she get over it?’ ‘Why can’t she just move on?’ Karen Stefano will make you understand exactly why. In this taut, riveting memoir, Stefano brings you into the life of a woman in the wake of a violent assault. Tortured by what-ifs and the terrifying awareness of her own vulnerability, Stefano becomes obsessed with knowing all she can about the compounding forces that create her ‘habit of fear.’ Arresting, compelling, her journey culminates in an unexpected grace that strangely blooms out of that awful assault. This story is necessary and unforgettable―and arrives at just the right time.” —Samantha Dunn, author of Not By Accident
On a summer night in 1984, nineteen-year-old UC Berkeley sophomore Karen Thomas leaves her uniformed patrol job and walks home alone in darkness. At the threshold of her apartment a man assaults her at knife point. After a soul-chilling struggle, she manages to escape.
Though she is left traumatized by her assault and the subsequent trial of her attacker, she herself goes on to become a criminal defense lawyer, defending those accused of crimes as heinous as the one committed against her.
Fast forward to 2014, thirty years after her assault, when her life, once again, appears to be crumbling. As she stumbles her way through the days navigating a dying marriage, devastating financial loss, and an elderly mother slipping into dementia, she becomes fascinated by her own anxiety and PTSD. Why does the body remember what the mind tries so desperately to forget? Her questions prompt a delayed obsession with her assailant: What became of him? What is he doing now? She begins a quest of excavation, determined to track him down.
What she discovers is life altering.
What A Body Remembers is an honest, from-the-gut account of one woman’s journey to regain her power and confidence―a journey that continues to this day.
Juliet the Maniac, by Juliet Escoria
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“Not since Kathy Acker has a writer given us such an unapologetic and dazzling view from the inside-out of adolescence. A voice and style triumph. A brilliant cry against cultural girl inscriptions.” —Lidia Yuknavitch, author of The Book of Joan
Debut coming-of-age novel from the “indelible, shrewd and frank and real” (Emily Gould) writer DAZED describes as “a combination of Denis Johnson and Joan Didion”
A shockingly dark, funny, and heartbreaking portrait of a young teenager’s clash with mental illness and her battle toward understanding and recovery
Ambitious, talented 14-year-old honors student Juliet is poised for success at her Southern California high school. However, she soon finds herself on an increasingly frightening spiral of drug use, self-harm, and mental illness that lands her in a remote therapeutic boarding school, where she must ultimately find the inner strength, and determination, to survive.
This highly anticipated debut–from the writer hailed as “a combination of Denis Johnson and Joan Didion” (Dazed)–brilliantly captures the intimate triumph of a girl’s struggle to become the woman she knows she can be.
The Unlikely Adventures of the Shergill Sisters, by Balli Kaur Jaswal
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The author of the Reese Witherspoon Book Club selection Erotic Stories for Punjabi Widows follows her acclaimed American debut with this life-affirming, witty family drama—an Indian This Is Where I Leave You—about three Punjabi sisters embarking on a pilgrimage to their homeland to lay their mother to rest.
The British-born Punjabi Shergill sisters—Rajni, Jezmeen, and Shirnia—were never close and barely got along growing up, and now as adults, have grown even further apart. Rajni, a school principal is a stickler for order. Jezmeen, a thirty-year-old struggling actress, fears her big break may never come. Shirina, the peacemaking “good” sister married into wealth and enjoys a picture-perfect life.
On her deathbed, their mother voices one last wish: that her daughters will make a pilgrimage together to the Golden Temple in Amritsar to carry out her final rites. After a trip to India with her mother long ago, Rajni vowed never to return. But she’s always been a dutiful daughter, and cannot, even now, refuse her mother’s request. Jezmeen has just been publicly fired from her television job, so the trip to India is a welcome break to help her pick up the pieces of her broken career. Shirina’s in-laws are pushing her to make a pivotal decision about her married life; time away will help her decide whether to meekly obey, or to bravely stand up for herself for the first time.
Arriving in India, these sisters will make unexpected discoveries about themselves, their mother, and their lives—and learn the real story behind the trip Rajni took with their Mother long ago—a momentous journey that resulted in Mum never being able to return to India again.
The Unlikely Adventures of the Shergill Sisters is a female take on the Indian travel narrative. “I was curious about how different the trip would be if it were undertaken by women, who are vulnerable to different dangers in a male-dominated society,” Balli Kaur Jaswal writes. “I also wanted to explore the tensions between tradition and modernity in immigrant communities, and particularly how those tensions play out among women like these sisters, who are the first generation to be raised outside of India.”
Powerful, emotionally evocative, and wonderfully atmospheric, The Unlikely Adventures of the Shergill Sisters is a charming and thoughtful story that illuminates the bonds of family, sisterhood, and heritage that tether us despite our differences. Funny and heartbreaking, it is a reminder of the truly important things we must treasure in our lives.
Long Live the Tribe of Fatherless Girls, by T Kira Madden
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“Harrowing and beautiful. What seems most miraculous about Long Live the Tribe of Fatherless Girls is the way T Kira Madden forges out of such achingly difficult material a memoir as frank and funny and powerful and surprising as this, her utterly gorgeous debut.” ―Lauren Groff
One of the most anticipated books of 2019–Electric Literature, Entertainment Weekly, Huffington Post, BuzzFeed, The Millions, Hyphen, Lit Hub, Nylon, The AV Club, The Advocate, The Rumpus, The Week, Books are Magic, Reading Women
Acclaimed literary essayist T Kira Madden’s raw and redemptive debut memoir is about coming of age and reckoning with desire as a queer, biracial teenager amidst the fierce contradictions of Boca Raton, Florida, a place where she found cult-like privilege, shocking racial disparities, rampant white-collar crime, and powerfully destructive standards of beauty hiding in plain sight.
As a child, Madden lived a life of extravagance, from her exclusive private school to her equestrian trophies and designer shoe-brand name. But under the surface was a wild instability. The only child of parents continually battling drug and alcohol addictions, Madden confronted her environment alone. Facing a culture of assault and objectification, she found lifelines in the desperately loving friendships of fatherless girls.
With unflinching honesty and lyrical prose, spanning from 1960s Hawai’i to the present-day struggle of a young woman mourning the loss of a father while unearthing truths that reframe her reality, Long Live the Tribe of Fatherless Girls is equal parts eulogy and love letter. It’s a story about trauma and forgiveness, about families of blood and affinity, both lost and found, unmade and rebuilt, crooked and beautiful.
Thirty-Seven, by Peter Stenson
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“With his second novel, Stenson proves to be a more articulate, more empathic, and more intelligent version of Chuck Palahniuk. Stenson’s sentences devastate, and his characters are nuanced and warm … A book that manages to break your heart, make you dizzy, and punch you in the gut all at once. You will be hard-pressed to find a novel as dark or intense in any bookstore.” ―Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
One of Boolist’s Best Ten Horror Books of 2018
The Survivors, their members known only by the order in which they joined, live alone in a rural Colorado mansion. They believe that sickness bears honesty. And that honesty bears change. Fueled by the ritualized Cytoxan treatments that leave them on the verge of death, they instigate the Day of Gifts, a day that spells shocking violence and the group’s demise.
Enter Mason Hues, formerly known as Thirty-Seven, the group’s final member and the only one both alive and free. Eighteen years old and living in a spartan apartment after his release from a year of intensive mental health counseling, he takes a job at a thrift shop and expects to while away his days as quietly and unobtrusively as possible.
But when his enigmatic boss Talley learns his secret, she comes to believe that there is still hope in the Survivor philosophy. She pushes Mason to start the group over again—this time with himself as One.
Part Fight Club, part The Girls, and entirely unlike anything you’ve ever experienced, Peter Stenson’s Thirty-Seven is an audacious and austere novel that explores our need to belong. Our need to be loved. Our need to believe in something greater than ourselves, and our ultimate capacity for self-delusion.
Lake City, by Thomas Kohnstamm
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“Lake City is a darkly funny and extremely relevant debut novel about American inequality and moral authority, featuring a sad-sack antihero who takes way too long to grow up. When he finally does, the results are beautiful, and the book ultimately becomes an elegy for a now-gone Seattle, and a lesson in how the place we’re from never fully lets us go.” ―Anthony Doerr, author of All the Light We Cannot See
Hunkered down in his childhood bedroom in Seattle’s worn-out Lake City neighborhood, idealistic but self-serving striver Lane Bueche licks his wounds and hatches a plot to win back his estranged Manhattanite wife.
He discovers a precarious path forward when he is contracted by a wealthy adoptive couple to seduce and sabotage a troubled birth mother from his neighborhood. Lane soon finds himself in a zero-sum game between the families as he straddles two cultures, classes, and worlds. Until finally, with the well-being of the toddler at stake, Lane must choose between wanting to do the right thing (if he could only figure out what that is) and reclaiming his idea of privilege.
Horse Latitudes, by Morris Collins
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“In the best tradition of Joseph Conrad’s Lord Jim and Malcolm Lowry’s Under the Volcano, Morris Collins’ Horse Latitudes is a remarkable debut novel, detailing one man’s quest for redemption through a quixotic adventure in Central America, couched in brilliant, bold lyricism, flavored with heartbreak and danger. Fast-paced and hypnotic, it holds you in its spell and won’t let go, leaving images like exotic souvenirs in its wake.” –William J. Cobb, author of The Bird Saviors
When your life vanishes, how do you do anything but follow it?”
Haunted by guilt and reeling from his shattered marriage, New York photographer Ethan flees south to a Central American country on the brink of revolution. Ethan doesn’t know if he’s seeking redemption or punishment, but—one bad choice after another—he finds himself indebted to Yolanda, who gives him a chance, if anything she’s saying is true, to find both.
Yolanda’s sister is deep in the country’s interior, waiting for a man named Soto—a slave trafficker posing as a migrant guide. The journey to find her plunges Ethan into a feverish world of demented expatriates, intelligence officers, mystics and lunatics, where loyalties are uncertain and ghosts unshakable.
A harrowing examination of post-colonial blight, Horse Latitudes is a lushly written tropical gothic—part thriller, part nightmarish journey into the corruption at the heart of US intervention in Central America.
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“An excitement and a wonder: strange, crazed, urgent and funny…The wildly talented Adjei-Brenyah has made these edgy tales immensely charming, via his resolute, heartful, immensely likeable narrators, capable of seeing the world as blessed and cursed at once.” –George Saunders
From the start of this extraordinary debut, Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah’s writing will grab you, haunt you, enrage and invigorate you. By placing ordinary characters in extraordinary situations, Adjei-Brenyah reveals the violence, injustice, and painful absurdities that black men and women contend with every day in this country.
These stories tackle urgent instances of racism and cultural unrest, and explore the many ways we fight for humanity in an unforgiving world. In “The Finkelstein Five,” Adjei-Brenyah gives us an unforgettable reckoning of the brutal prejudice of our justice system. In “Zimmer Land,” we see a far-too-easy-to-believe imagining of racism as sport. And “Friday Black” and “How to Sell a Jacket as Told by Ice King” show the horrors of consumerism and the toll it takes on us all.
Entirely fresh in its style and perspective, and sure to appeal to fans of Colson Whitehead, Marlon James, and George Saunders, Friday Black confronts readers with a complicated, insistent, wrenching chorus of emotions, the final note of which, remarkably, is hope.
Interior States, by Meghan O’Gieblyn
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“Meghan O’Gieblyn’s deep and searching essays are written with a precise sort of skepticism and a slight ache in the heart. A first-rate and riveting collection.” –Lorrie Moore
A fresh, acute, and even profound collection that centers around two core (and related) issues of American identity: faith, in general and the specific forms Christianity takes in particular; and the challenges of living in the Midwest when culture is felt to be elsewhere.
What does it mean to be a believing Christian and a Midwesterner in an increasingly secular America where the cultural capital is retreating to both coasts? The critic and essayist Meghan O’Gieblyn was born into an evangelical family, attended the famed Moody Bible Institute in Chicago for a time before she had a crisis of belief, and still lives in the Midwest, aka “Flyover Country.” She writes of her “existential dizziness, a sense that the rest of the world is moving while you remain still,” and that rich sense of ambivalence and internal division inform the fifteen superbly thoughtful and ironic essays in this collection. The subjects of these essays range from the rebranding (as it were) of Hell in contemporary Christian culture (“Hell”), a theme park devoted to the concept of intelligent design (“Species of Origin”), the paradoxes of Christian Rock (“Sniffing Glue”), Henry Ford’s reconstructed pioneer town of Greenfield Village and its mixed messages (“Midwest World”), and the strange convergences of Christian eschatology and the digital so-called Singularity (“Ghosts in the Cloud”). Meghan O’Gieblyn stands in relation to her native Midwest as Joan Didion stands in relation to California – which is to say a whole-hearted lover, albeit one riven with ambivalence at the same time.
Rust & Stardust, by T. Greenwood
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“A beautifully written, unnerving tragedy woven from equal measures of hope and menace.” —Booklist (starred review)
Camden, NJ, 1948. When 11 year-old Sally Horner steals a notebook from the local Woolworth’s, she has no way of knowing that 52 year-old Frank LaSalle, fresh out of prison, is watching her, preparing to make his move. Accosting her outside the store, Frank convinces Sally that he’s an FBI agent who can have her arrested in a minute―unless she does as he says.
This chilling novel traces the next two harrowing years as Frank mentally and physically assaults Sally while the two of them travel westward from Camden to San Jose, forever altering not only her life, but the lives of her family, friends, and those she meets along the way.
Based on the experiences of real-life kidnapping victim Sally Horner and her captor, whose story shocked the nation and inspired Vladimir Nabokov to write his controversial and iconic Lolita, this heart-pounding story by award-winning author T. Greenwood at last gives a voice to Sally herself.
Circa, by Adam Greenfield
Circa is a dark comedy featuring Henry Colmes, a high school sophomore trying to find his place in school and life. In alternating chapters, it is also the story of Henry as a thirty-something cub reporter trying to track down an elusive cult leader in order to interview him for the man’s own obituary.
Alluding to the timelessness of tragedy, Circaoffers an examination of our collective desperation for meaningful context in which to place and rationalize the actions we take.
At once heartfelt, tragic, and surreal, Circa, the debut novel from author Adam Greenfield, looks at the pivotal moments in a person’s life that lead them to make the decisions they can never take back and, ultimately, never forget.
The Dying of the Light,
by Robert Goolrick
Available from Harper
“Goolrick’s best book yet. A brilliant mashup of all the old greats, Faulkner and Fitzgerald and DH Lawrence, The Dying of the Light reads like Absolom, Absolom! meets The Great Gatsby meets Lady Chatterley’s Lover.” —Philipp Meyer, New York Times bestselling author of The Son
From the author of the bestselling A Reliable Wife comes a dramatic, passionate tale of a glamorous Southern debutante who marries for money and ultimately suffers for love—a southern gothic as written by Dominick Dunne.
It begins with a house and ends in ashes . . .
Diana Cooke was “born with the century” and came of age just after World War I. The daughter of Virginia gentry, she knew early that her parents had only one asset, besides her famous beauty: their stately house, Saratoga, the largest in the commonwealth, which has hosted the crème of society and Hollywood royalty. Though they are land-rich, the Cookes do not have the means to sustain the estate. Without a wealthy husband, Diana will lose the mansion that has been the heart and soul of her family for five generations.
The mysterious Captain Copperton is an outsider with no bloodline but plenty of cash. Seeing the ravishing nineteen-year-old Diana for the first time, he’s determined to have her. Diana knows that marrying him would make the Cookes solvent and ensure that Saratoga will always be theirs. Yet Copperton is cruel as well as vulgar; while she admires his money, she cannot abide him. Carrying the weight of Saratoga and generations of Cookes on her shoulders, she ultimately succumbs to duty, sacrificing everything, including love.
Luckily for Diana, fate intervenes. Her union with Copperton is brief and gives her a son she adores. But when her handsome, charming Ashton, now grown, returns to Saratoga with his college roommate, the real scandal and tragedy begins.
Reveling in the secrets, mores, and society of twentieth-century genteel Southern life, The Dying of the Light is a romance, a melodrama, and a cautionary tale told with the grandeur and sweep of an epic Hollywood classic.
Tonight I’m Someone Else,
by Chelsea Hodson
Available from Holt Paperbacks
“I had a real romance with this book.” —Miranda July
A highly anticipated collection, from the writer Maggie Nelson has called, “bracingly good…refreshing and welcome,” that explores the myriad ways in which desire and commodification intersect.
From graffiti gangs and Grand Theft Auto to sugar daddies, Schopenhauer, and a deadly game of Russian roulette, in these essays, Chelsea Hodson probes her own desires to examine where the physical and the proprietary collide. She asks what our privacy, our intimacy, and our own bodies are worth in the increasingly digital world of liking, linking, and sharing.
Starting with Hodson’s own work experience, which ranges from the mundane to the bizarre―including modeling and working on a NASA Mars mission― Hodson expands outward, looking at the ways in which the human will submits, whether in the marketplace or in a relationship. Both tender and jarring, this collection is relevant to anyone who’s ever searched for what the self is worth.
Hodson’s accumulation within each piece is purposeful, and her prose vivid, clear, and sometimes even shocking, as she explores the wonderful and strange forms of desire. Tonight I’m Someone Else is a fresh, poetic debut from an exciting emerging voice, in which Hodson asks, “How much can a body endure?” And the resounding answer: “Almost everything.”
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By Joe Klobusicky | Mar 3, 2008
President Hamerschlag sends greetings from Paris after four weeks abroad. He wrote that he had no problems during his sea voyage to Europe, and that he passed the time by “roaming the decks and breasting the ozone.” “Ozone” refers to the substance in the air depleted in the ’80s by excessive hairspray use, and “breasting” refers to breathing. At least, I hope it does.
Sororities publish their annual GPAs. At first glance, it looks like these women are having a tough time making the marks. The average GPA for the sororities is 2.7. After closer inspection, it turns out the average female GPA is 2.525, and the average GPA of the entire school is 2.374. Yikes! In spite of these numbers, I would guess that their SPA, or swell point average, is right near 4.0.
Winners for the most "undorm" dorm room are chosen. Participants of this contest decorate their rooms in attempt to get rid of the dorm room vibe. The champions transformed their bland Donner space into a swinging pad, complete with leather chairs and flower vases. While the prize was $300, perhaps a more fitting reward would be exemption from leaving the building during the almost routine 3 a.m. false fire alarms.
An unknown hacker sends confusing information over Windows 95 and NT operating systems, causing them to crash. Carnegie Mellon is not the sole victim of this virus. How the hacker managed to crack the bug-free Windows 95 is still a question, but theories point to code that forced computers to perform self-destructing commands, such as playing solitaire and accessing Microsoft Word.
Three underage students are caught on top of Margaret Morrison’s roof consuming alcohol. While that sounds like a semi-normal occurrence, get this: It happened at almost 6 a.m. We all know that design and architecture majors have it rough, but do they really have to drown their sorrows before the day has even had a chance to give them any?
The RIAA continues its crusade against illegal music downloads, mailing over 400 pre-litigation settlement letters to college students. What’s this have to do with Carnegie Mellon? Well, as of now, nothing. Perhaps the RIAA didn’t check into our school to search for illegal downloading. If you ask me, I think it’s because our students have never downloaded anything illegal. In fact, if anything, we probably give away our music for others to download illegally. Wait, what’s that? That’s illegal too? Oh, never mind.
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MICHELLE'S REVIEW: Erica Crouch's Madly, Deeply
12:50 am 9 September 2014
When I saw Madly, Deeply on NetGalley, I didn't know what I was getting into. The cover was lovely, the blurb even more so, and my expectations were spiraling upwards faster than I can scream, "Stop, it could be a TRAP!!!" as lots of books with gorgeous covers and equally arresting blurbs are wont to do. But before I knew it, the green button touted the words PENDING, and my request was sent. Fast forward a few days, and a copy pops up on my dashboard. And because I want to prolong the delicious suspense that is just killing me, I finish off the other new books first. (Yep, selecting which book to read first - and last - is this dramatic for me.) When I finished those, I sprawled on my bed, just because I have had enough of draping myself in my mother's chaise lounge earlier, and read.
And read.
And read, and made pitiful moaning sounds read, and made more wounded, dying animal sounds read.
Until it was The End.
Ladies and gents, Madly Deeply, is a short book, but it has also got to be the up there with the most gutting, let-me-splash-some-alcohol-on-your-wounds-and-sucker-punch-said-wounds book I've ever read.
My dear Ms Crouch, do you have poetry book-protein shakes for breakfast? Grilled poetry books for lunch? A light poetry book salad for dinner? No? ARE YOU SURE? Everything in this book is just pure poetry - the kind that is just obviously effortless, and sounds like it just comes naturally to the author. The narrative is lush, evocative, and all sorts of wonderful that it just is very fitting for the novel, which is a derivation of Poe's Annabel Lee.
I LOVED it because it has just the right amount of length to it - effectively without overstretching the story and overdramatizing the plot that some books are wont to do. It's short, but it's incredibly bittersweet because you have these two amazing characters who are so in love with each other and who are just about to start an amazing life together, only to have Fate intervene and crush everyone's dreams.
Madly, Deeply inevitably cuts readers where it hurts the most, but it will slowly soothe you, and at the end of the book, the reader will inevitably subconsciously touch the gash, only to find healed, yet puckered skin.
I cannot recommend Madly, Deeply enough to Poe fans and bittersweet romance aficionados alike.
"'Tis better to have loved and lost than to never have loved at all" indeed.
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Source: http://thetwinsread.blogspot.com/2014/09/michelles-review-madly-deeply-by-erica.html
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He’s had a single significant injury.
zodiac6 JC
This new injury has nothing to do with his previous one and isn’t anything to be concerned about.
Missing summer league games will have zero impact on his career.
Michael Porter Jr injured knee - Nookam UK - 7/4 12:06:41
get well soon!(nm) - afleet MU - 7/5 20:54:16
Note to CM, please severe all ties with this family before - tigertix MU - 7/5 09:01:31
I have not read that vegans can have poor joints from it. - GA Tiger MU - 7/7 11:53:48
There are plenty of vegan NBA players. The people who - tgr MU - 7/7 12:17:51
but few (or none) who were *raised* on a vegan diet like the - zounami MU - 7/8 01:11:34
Great....a Sue link to support your premise.(nm) - tigerdb MU - 7/8 07:21:30
Find me one scientific study which comes to the conclusion - tgr MU - 7/8 07:01:02
Yep(nm) - Ragnar Danneskjold STL - 7/6 08:36:12
Apparently Coban and Jevon so far can’t attend Tolton - quicksand MU - 7/5 19:16:26
I would argue the exact opposite should be done. Promote - tgr MU - 7/5 10:55:44
I'd wager genetics. - ERB KC - 7/8 16:31:38
No one will know MPJ in another year - coolbean MU - 7/7 14:57:48
He may go into acting (nm) - tigersailor MU - 7/8 12:10:42
Cursed.....time to cut ties...nm - tigertix MU - 7/5 11:21:26
I'd rather you cut ties with this board (nm) - Cosmo MU - 7/5 12:00:59
So a minor sprained knee is enough to proclaim they are now - tgr MU - 7/5 11:29:56
whats the percent chance it is minor? This is a cover up(nm) - TigerFan92 MU - 7/5 16:59:42
LOL. I'm assuming that it's minor. Why would they lie - tgr MU - 7/5 19:08:07
you might be the dumbest fvck in the history of the board - Jeff85 MU - 7/5 09:38:43
RE: you might be the dumbest fvck in the history of the board - Genco98 MU - 7/5 09:43:53
are you defending tigertix or Porter, can't tell - Jeff85 MU - 7/5 11:42:41
No no “the attack on the guy” - Genco98 MU - 7/5 11:55:44
Poor kid, so blessed, so cursed(nm) - raskolnikov MU - 7/5 07:57:15
180 (nm) - DevilsAdvocate KC - 7/5 08:03:56
RE: 180 (nm) - raskolnikov MU - 7/5 08:48:48
he's an MU Tiger whether you like it or not - Jeff85 MU - 7/5 09:43:20
We don't care it's not about emotion...nm - tigertix MU - 7/6 10:27:08
Sports don't include emotions ?? Huh(nm) - raskolnikov MU - 7/6 17:50:42
How long is the summer league? - Genco98 MU - 7/4 18:32:40
Like 10 days - zodiac6 JC - 7/4 18:48:37
Or the fact that a lottery pick hasn't played in 2 years - Mr. Socko MU - 7/5 17:02:59
He’s had a single significant injury. - zodiac6 JC - 7/5 20:24:59
RE: He’s had a single significant injury. - Ace MU - 7/6 13:45:37
There’s good and bad chiropractors - wu-tangtiger MU - 7/6 17:43:09
Most credible MDs don't prescribe chiropractic - Newcatbirdseat MU - 7/6 21:02:19
Mizzou has MD and DO on staff - wu-tangtiger MU - 7/6 21:06:19
RE: Mizzou has MD and DO on staff - Ace MU - 7/7 08:10:01
a DO is a doctor - wu-tangtiger MU - 7/7 08:52:52
sorry dude - Ace MU - 7/7 09:12:50
It’s been reported that MPJ wasn’t completely upfront - wu-tangtiger MU - 7/7 09:24:17
RE: It’s been reported that MPJ wasn’t completely upfront - Ace MU - 7/7 09:31:14
Never disagreed with that - wu-tangtiger MU - 7/7 10:00:37
RE: Like 10 days - Genco98 MU - 7/5 08:47:38
It's only a matter of time before he blows out a knee. - TigerMatt STL - 7/4 18:01:43
At least give us some decent odds...nm - tigertix MU - 7/5 09:02:12
Will be in Vegas Tues-Thurs visiting my son; was looking - OntheMark MU - 7/4 16:14:34
this will make all the Porter haters happy - Jeff85 MU - 7/4 15:29:50
is Mizzou still on the hook for MPJ health care cost(nm) - MrTruman2U MU - 7/4 15:35:00
We need that Curse of the Porters movie poster again....nm - tigertix MU - 7/5 09:03:10
LOL. You are aware that he was drafted by a NBA team - tgr MU - 7/5 08:29:03
This can't be a serious question. (nm) - mizzou john MU - 7/5 08:15:12
Im sure the Nuggets offer health care. (nm) - Hickeytime MU - 7/4 16:26:57
rask will be so happy(nm) - Ozark Apple MU - 7/4 15:19:24
Jeeez... doesn't seem like it's serious but - mizzoumurfkc KC - 7/4 14:38:07
yikes (nm) - ChinaTiger KC - 7/4 14:11:00
Report said he “redshirted” last season - quicksand MU - 7/4 13:08:37
If you make money but never play, is that an NBA career? (nm) - mizzou john MU - 7/4 13:48:01
Don't worry; Stan can afford it - OntheMark MU - 7/4 16:26:13
If he can stay healthy and really produce he couid do like - Nookam UK - 7/4 14:18:10
doesn't sound like a major injury - Ace MU - 7/4 12:29:56
For a normal athlete, sure. MPJ? Could be back-related. - mizzou john MU - 7/4 13:46:13
Keep not eating meat! nm - tiger4real MU - 7/4 12:25:19
they changed their diet according to Sterk, but amazing - Macgrantt MU - 7/4 13:40:27
Too late. Should have done it during developmental years(nm) - TigerMatt STL - 7/4 18:00:06
Any rational person would have figured that out....I'm sure - tigertix MU - 7/5 09:04:25
changed their diet, how? - tiger4real MU - 7/4 14:06:50
eating eggs now. still vegetarian but not vegan.(nm) - SuperTone MU - 7/7 08:22:37
There was a report about it a while back, - alwaysright MU - 7/4 14:59:37
vegan is not balanced - tiger4real MU - 7/4 23:05:01
Actually, gladiators were mostly vegetarian. Plant protein - glue MU - 7/5 08:08:31
No. - tiger4real MU - 7/5 09:05:40
Yes. Where is your link proving they were carnivores?(nm) - glue MU - 7/5 09:27:26
Yeah, the BBC has been wrong about diet for decades. (nm) - mizzou john MU - 7/5 08:14:50
Plenty more where that came from: - glue MU - 7/5 08:23:06
You can’t make this shlt up. - alwaysright MU - 7/4 12:19:30
Cant help but laugh at this point (nm) - Hbombtiger STL - 7/4 12:18:52
I honestly wanted to see him play - ASecondChance MU - 7/4 18:58:16
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Luddite Article - Spotify Oddity
Spotify is a super slick music-streaming service with a huge catalogue of songs. It is available as a standard desktop program and with a premium account can be used across most smartphone platforms. Personally I have used the service since it launched in 2008 and have recently upgraded to a premium account.
By Sam Richardson
Spotify offers three different account option- Free, Unlimited and Premium. The free account allows users to listen to the millions of tracks available but with a limit of 10 hours per month usage. There is also a 5 plays per month for each individual song limit. There are also lots of very annoying ads in between songs and all over the desktop program.
The Unlimited service provides ad-free streaming with no limit on usage and costs £4.99 per month. So for the price of 5 songs per month on iTunes, the user can experience the benefits of the 15,000,000 song catalogue Spotify boasts.
With the Premium account, which costs £9.99 per month, the subscriber reaps all of the benefits of the Unlimited account and more. The Premium account appealed to me because of the multi platform availability- iOS, Android, Blackberry, Windows, Symbian and Palm phones can all use the service through an app.
In order to access Spotify on your computer you’ll first need to download their application. The user interface is incredibly simple and intuitive. Searches are fast and music streams without delay which is very impressive considering the amount of users that must be online at any one time.
Spotify can be connected to a Facebook account which makes listening to those Guilty Pleasures a public affair! This feature is quite useful for discovering music that your friends are listening to.
For those willing to pay out for the Premium account the iPhone app is again very simple but incredibly well designed. It is quite similar to the Music player that is already incorporated into the iPhone which means you already know how to use it. There are a few added features that ensure the user can navigate and search easily. Streaming songs over the 3G worked seamlessly but severely eats into the already short battery life that the iPhone ‘boasts’. However to save some of this battery, Spotify can work without an Internet connection.
There is a switch that allows you to enable ‘offline’ mode. This mode downloads selected playlists or ‘starred’ songs to the iPhone’s storage, letting you access the music without a connection. For those of you out there who think a sneaky method of downloading all of the songs you want in one month then cancelling your subscription- im afraid this isn’t possible. You must reconnect to Spotify every 30 days for those tracks to remain active.
What Spotify comes down to is whether you’re comfortable paying £9.99 a month and not actually have any music to show for your money. Sound quality is better than downloading through iTunes, you can purchase tracks you really want to own, build and share playlists and listen to a near enough unlimited amount of artists without having to waste money on rubbish you’ll only listen to once.
My recommendation- if you’re already spending more than £9.99 a month on music, you won’t regret it.
The in and outs of 2014 technology
Sam Richardson looks into the up and coming and the outgoing of the technology and gadgetry world in 2014.
Taking Note with Samsung
The Samsung galaxy Note 3 is one of the biggest phone launches of the year, both literally and figuratively speaking. The idea of a ‘phablet’ is one w
iPhone 5s Review
By Sam Richardson When Apple releases a new ‘s’ version of the iPhone, we’ve come to expect more of an evolution as opposed t
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Barbara and Larry Cappel founded Strides for Life, a nonprofit organization, in 2004 after they lost their 23-year-old son, Dylan, to colon cancer. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin in 2000 and its assistant Varsity men’s rowing coach, Dylan died in 2002 while training at the University of Wisconsin for a berth on the 2004 United States Olympic Rowing Team. A world-class rower, Dylan was so physically fit and young — 22 when finally diagnosed — that a colonoscopy was not initially given to him so he was apparently misdiagnosed.
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Romance is guaranteed. The program is modeled on the legendary repertoire performed in the 1920s by Irish tenor John McCormack and violinist Fritz Kreisler — pieces such as “The Last Hour,” “Jocelyn’s Lullaby,” “Carmé” and “Danny Boy.” Works by Schubert, Handel, Mozart and Richard Strauss are also included. “It’s fantastic music, full of color and beautiful harmonies,” says Schade, whose recital partners will be acclaimed violinist Livia Sohn and pianist Kevin Murphy.
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Birding In Taiwan
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Taiwan Journal of May 9, 2003, Vol. XX, No. 18, entitled “Bird-lover from Canada praises Taiwan’s beauty,“
Community Heroes: Reflections of Taiwan
Dr. Robert W. Butler
I live on the west coast of Canada where my home office overlooks the snow capped Golden Ears mountains of Garibaldi Park and near to where the Fraser River glides into the Pacific Ocean. In the evening, the mountains glow like gold and the river reflects cobalt blue in the setting sun. It is difficult for me to envision a more serene place to live, that is, until I visited Taiwan. I was struck by this fact during a morning visit to a viewpoint overlooking Jade Mountain.
I had come to the mountaintop with Simon Liao and ten friends with the hope of catching a glimpse of a Mikado pheasant. While we stood near the mountain ridge overlooking the verdant green valley below, I marvelled that on this island of nearly 23 million, all I could hear was the song of birds. The density of people in Taiwan is about 195 times greater than in Canada. And yet, on this day, I was alone with the birds. This experience gave me hope that in our crowded world, there can still be room for birds.
I spent the last week of March with a small team of Canadian and Taiwanese birdwatchers exploring the beautiful island of Taiwan under the expert leadership of Simon Liao and Tan De Wu. We had been invited to see a cross section of Taiwanese birds and to share our impressions with government officials and non-government organizations. In our week-long journey, we criss-crossed the country from seashore to mountain top. Along the way, we tallied about 140 species of birds, including 13 of your 15 endemic birds. As the days went by, I became increasingly captivated by the island’s beauty, rich biological diversity, culture, and friendliness of the people. I found myself longing to find a few moments to capture the moment with my watercolour paints stowed in my backpack.
Once I got used to the beauty of Taiwan, I began to see firsthand how the diversity of life was being protected. Conservation works well when individuals get involved to save birds in their neighbourhoods. I call these people my Community Heroes. Each one works at a local level to ensure that places are saved where people can enjoy wildlife. Together, the communities become part of a larger story that ensures the survival of species. I met many heroes in Taiwan from the enthusiastic students on Pagua Mountain, to the Wild Bird Federation regional presidents and volunteers at Tseng-wen estuary. Among all the special memories I carry from Taiwan, two are most vivid.
We had arrived at the mountain research station at MeiPhong late in the day. Our plan was to spend the following morning searching for Swinhoe’s Pheasant. The sky was overcast and the air was cool. I awoke the following morning with the sound of rain deluging outside the station. Nevertheless, the hardy group chose to go on a search for the pheasants in the downpour. We set off along a mountain track with low expectations. It is in times like this that one needs to re-focus on the beauty of the surroundings. Mist was rising from the valley floor and flowing through the forest. The patter of rain on my umbrella was thunderous at times. Through it all, small flocks of tits sought out a meal of insects in the shrubs and laughing thrushes skulked unperturbed along the ground.
We had walked about two kilometers in the rain and everyone was feeling the dampness seeping into our clothing. We consoled ourselves that the day had not been lost – we had seen some interesting birds and dramatic forest. Without notice, I heard a whir of wings as two male Swinhoe’s pheasants skimmed over the treetops intent on landing right before us. They startled and turned away in a wide arc to fly off down the valley. Their white and navy blue backs and red faces were momentarily etched against the rising mist on the distant mount slope. We all cheered in excitement. “Ecstasy all round” I scribbled in my notebook.
Three days later, we found ourselves driving toward the Tseng-wen estuary where several hundred black-faced spoonbills reside for the winter. The day had already been filled with activity by the time we arrived at the parking lot. As I strode toward the viewing platforms, a buzz of activity arose from people sporting birding vests, binoculars and cameras. I moved toward the end of the viewing platform to look out on to the mudflat. Now I suppose I might be unusual in my enjoyment of mudflats but I find these habitats very interesting for the abundance of living creatures they support. I have spent many pleasant days slopping about in mud to conduct research on shorebirds. Mudflats are the source of food for many millions of migrant shorebirds that wing across hemispheres each year on their migratory journeys. Sandpipers, plovers, godwits, and many other shorebirds require mudflats to provide them with invertebrate food that will fuel these remarkable migratory flights.
Over 150 spoonbills stood in the shallows a few hundred meters away from us. A few preened their feathers but most slept the day away. I felt a sense of immense gratitude that the Tseng-wen estuary had been secured for these and other birds. Suddenly I was aware that a wave of children had swept up the walkway and on to the viewing platform. Laughter and excitement overtook the viewing area. I was thrilled to see such enthusiastic support for the birds. Many of the world’s prominent ecologists and conservationists can trace their careers back to a moment such as this when they first began to watch birds. I came under the spell of birdwatching when I was about 15 years old. I began to identify birds in my parents’ garden, and later moved to nearby parks and bird sanctuaries eventually seeking out in new places in the world. Two years later, I began to wonder about birds and sought answers to why birds behaved the way they did. My curiosity led me into a career as an ornithologist and professor. But deep inside, I am still a naturalist who thrills at the return of migrating birds each spring. If I had one dream that could come true, it would be the establishment of a network of outdoor classrooms in the most biologically rich regions of the world where young and old could learn about nature. The network would circle the world so that young people could travel to distant lands to study nature alongside the best scientists and to mingle with people of different cultures.
We left Taiwan with a sense of exhilaration and hope. As Legislator Madam Chou said in her welcoming address at Pagua Mountain, we take with us a shared theme of peace and nature.
Today, I am at home in Canada. My days are filled with writing research proposals, advising university students, conducting interviews, planning conferences, and responding to requests from around the world on birds and conservation. I have less time now to watch birds than when I was younger but I can rely on a treasure chest of memories to bring a smile to my face. Taiwan is now one of those vivid memories. This afternoon, I saw the first yellow-rumped warbler of the year flitting near my office, and heard hummingbirds in the shrubs. I spotted a flock of snow geese over farmfields during my drive to the office. They will leave soon for their nesting grounds in Siberia. It is the migrations of birds that remind me that ecosystems thousands of kilometres away are still functioning. And in my mind, I can journey to those distant lands to wonder about how these birds survived another year.
Dr. Robert W. Butler is a senior research scientist with Canada’s Canadian Wildlife Service and adjunct Professor of Biological Sciences at Simon Fraser University. He is a popular public speaker on conservation and research and the author of The Jade Coast: ecology of the North Pacific Ocean.
One of the joys of bird watching is seeing new birds, but for me the added bonus is to wonder why they behave the way they do. I try to imagine the role each bird plays in the ecosystem, why is it rare or abundant, why is found here but not there.
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Index du forum ‹ Gossips, Bullshit & Internet Drama ‹ The human highway
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CREEP STARE - Pain Game 7“ (youth attack -Exploding out of the deep San Antonio, Texas underground, Creep Stare drop a bombshell of pure hardcore misanthropy with their astounding 10 song EP, "Pain Game." Taking a no-frills, classic approach steeped in modern world misery, they deliver a high-impact barrage of throttled riffs and gruff vocals, aided by an unhinged performance by session drummer and Denver HC legend, James Trejo (Cadaver Dog, Life Support). At it's most honest, hardcore shows us that life is inevitably about dying. Therefore, we must learn to suffer, because, as vocalist Josh Everett declares, your reality's fucking caved in.) 12.00
RAPTUROUS GRIEF / WASTE LAYER - split 7“ (deanwell - split 7" of two killer fast core punk bands from Atlanta) 6.00
AHMED AG KAEDY - Akaline Kidal LP (sahel - In exile from his city in Northern Mali, singer/songwriter Ahmed Ag Kaedy returns to the origins of Tuareg folk with sessions of stripped down solo acoustic guitar. Mellow pentatonic notes dance over plaintive vocals, intimate and close mic'd, endearing in their simplicity. Drifting from melancholic ballads and pleas for peace, “Akaline Kidal” is a politically charged and poignant recording for a community ripped apart by division and civil war. While the Tuareg guitar genre is popularized by rock heavyweights like Tinariwen and Bombino, the origins of the genre are in simple acoustic arrangements. Created in the 1980s as political folk music, the first recordings were made on contraband cassette tapes. Distributed on underground networks, the music spread throughout the diaspora, planting the seeds of revolution and establishing the Tuareg guitar sound. Recorded onto 8-track cassette tape in a basement studio in Portland, Oregon, “Akaline Kidal” is a call back to those early recordings. Captured in continuous single takes, the effect is unfiltered and raw. Like his predecessors, Ahmed Ag Kaedy imbues his songs with a pointed focus as he transmits a message home. Available on LP and cassette, accompanied by full song translations.) 22.00
ANGEL HO - Death Becomes Her LP (hyper du - Angel-Ho's debut album for Hyperdub features her singing rapping and producing with help from fellow producers, Asmara, Gaika, Bon, Baby Caramelle and Nunu, and features Guest rappers K-$ and K-Rizz.) 18.00
BELLROPE - You Must Relax DLP (exile on - From the ashes of BLACK SHAPE OF NEXUS arise BELLROPE, a band who dub themselves as the total absence of tonal sanity. BELLROPE consist of two basses, one guitar and drums. And a hell lot of amps and speakers.) 24.00
BEN LAMAR GAY - Downtown Castles Can Never Block The Sun LP (international anthe, - "Downtown Castles Can Never Block The Sun" is as much a 'greatest hits' as it is a 'debut album' for Ben LaMar Gay. It's a collection of music composed, performed & produced by the anomalous Southside Chicago-born, sometimes Brazil-residing artist, compiled from 7 albums he made over the last 7 years but never made the effort to actually release) 26.00
CITY HUNTER - Deep Blood LP (youth attack - After gaining infamy with two long-sold out cassettes and a slew of deadly, knife-wielding live performances, City Hunter's long-awaited full-length album, "Deep Blood," delivers 14 fatal stab wounds to engulf the listener in a delirious pool of hell. Soaked in filthy atmosphere and laced with grim interludes, this is not your feel-good retro horror, but a sickening manifestation of death and destruction. Mixed and mastered to perfection by the legendary Will Killingsworth at Dead Air Studios with a powerful synth outro by J. Wood (Grinning Death's Head), this masterpiece is sure to consume your life in endless red rain.) 25.00
CLOUD RAT / THE WORLD IS A VAMPIRE - Blightseed LP (feast of - New Orleans' The World is a Vampire delivers a serving of unsettled noisy goth punk. Add doses of 90's grunge and goth influence but create something truly nightmarish with it as they layer on bouts of vicious hardcore and moments of complete dementia. The sound is blown up as if played through mud, with huge distortion and the maniacal, shrieking, spectral howls of Bryan from Thou. This is a masterful melding of genres feat. KC from Thou/Treadles, Clayton of Heat Dust, Scott from Secret Passage, Michael from Silver Dodling, and Rachel of Bitchface. Absolutely fantastic ugly punk for these times. Their side closes with a fantastic cover of Mad World by Tears for Fears. Michigan's Cloud Rat absolutely stuns here with some of their best material. A gorgeous haunting piano and vocals track devolves into the swirling maelstrom that I love Cloud Rat so much for - blistering and dynamic grinding hardcore with Madison's pure venom on vocals. Their side finishes with some fitting foul noise, putting a cap on this hideous masterpiece.) 18.00
CREVASSE / V0NT - split LP (They may seem like an unusual choice of bands to be featured on the same record, but somehow it makes complete sense. Although Crevasse could be described as a punk band - and V0nt as an electonic act - samples, noise and aggressive vocals can be heard on both sides of this record, making it a coherent whole. V0nt is a three-piece from Prague. They build their songs which combine punchy post-EBM beats, heavy synths, walls of noise and angry distorted vocals. Lyrically, they deal with the dark side of human behavior - fear, anxiety, prejudice, and death. Crevasse´s follow-up to their split with Cloud Rat is a bizarre twelve minute collage of noise, repetitive beats and nerve-wrecking tension. The band took a new turn with this release and moved away from their hardcore punk roots. None of their fast-paced, d-beat driven songs can be heard on this one. Instead, this rather atmospheric and noisy track is full of repetition, layers and samples (some of them made by V0nt as well). Artwork by Horrid Habits) 13.00
DOS SANTOS - Logos LP (international anthem -Dos Santos is a quintet just 5 years working in Chicago but already established as one of the city’s most potent, impactful performers. A band known to be at home in a broad spectrum of venues and contexts – as proficient at nailing epic progressive arrangements for summer street festivals in the Latinx culture hub of Pilsen as they are at extended improvisational, experimental cumbia sets on the jazz-centric cabaret stage of the California Clipper, or the Chinook Lounge of The Hideout – Dos Santos’s elasticity & consistency in live performance has earned them an enthusiastic & highly diverse audience in the too-often segregated Chicago music scene. In recorded output, the sound established by their first EPs & singles garnered them wider attention for their ability to rekindle & re-present vintage sounds. But anyone with more than a distant perspective on their musicianship & aesthetics would know not to over-simplify Dos Santos as purely a psychedelic/cumbia revivalist outfit. Dos Santos have been steadily tipping forward into something more future-minded & universal this whole time, something that transcends the nationalism many of us are desperately trying to depart from, but don’t have the vocabulary to fully escape. "Logos," their International Anthem debut, is a bold & vulnerable push into this transcendence, the band’s effort to proactively poeticize the future in sound. ) 26.00
ERICA FREAS - belly LP (rumbletown - After much ado: the fierce debut of Erica Freas' SOLO SHIT!!?? (erica form RIVIR)... well ... "debut" if you don't count the countless cdrs over the past years. Trace the root of some of your fav RVIVR songs... or toss that idea from your aching head and listen deep to this beautiful music with fresh fucking ears. Witchy. What?!?! *Last copies from Rumbletowne, once its gone thats it!*) 17.00
THE GANGSTERS - The Gangsters LP (Within the music scene of every major city, secrets are tucked into the corners and the shadows of its collective memory. Hidden away there are the names and accomplishments of incredible artists and players that never quite spilled over into national and international acclaim. For Portland, Oregon, much of that involves the jazz, soul, funk, disco and R&B acts that held sway during the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s. The Albina Music Trust, an initiative of the World Arts Foundation, has been making efforts to shine some light on these lesser-known artists and preserve their work for future generations of listeners and players alike.) 25.00
GASPER NALI - Zoona Malawi LP (mississppi - 6 Track short and sweet raw recording of Gasper Nali playing on the shore of Lake Malawi. Nothing added, nothing overdubbed. just pure Malawian Roots.) 20.00
INDIAN SUMMER - cherry smash LP (THIS IS NOT THE EMO BAND - THIS IS NOT THE EMO BAND - Late ‘80s Northern Virginia/DC area punk quartet Indian Summer recorded four songs with J. Robbins producing in Baltimore in 1989. Thirty years later, that four song session plus a demo are available on vinyl. Indian Summer was a staple of the Northern Virginia all-ages scene in 1988 and 1989, playing Merrifield Community Hall, Arlington Women’s Hall and many a punk house party, a Positive Force show at d.c. space, and some of the first all-ages matinees at the Safari Club. John Dugan went on to play with Chisel and Edsel. Pat Best in Pelt. Steve Francis in No Dead Monsters. Includes two-sided 11×11” insert. Remastered by Tom Lyle in 2017.) 18.00
KIKAGAKU MOYO - Masana Temples LP (The shifting dimensions of Masana Temples, fourth album from psychedelic explorers Kikagaku Moyo,are informed by various experiences the band had with traveling through life together, ranging from the months spent on tour to making a pilgrimage to Lisbon to record the album with jazz musician Bruno Pernadas. The band sought out Pernadas both out of admiration for his music and in an intentional move to work with a producer who came from a wildly different background. With Masana Temples, the band wanted to challenge their own concepts of what psychedelic music could be. Elements of both the attentive folk and wild-eyed rocking sides of the band are still intact throughout, but they’re sharper and more defined. More than the literal interpretation of being on a journey, the album’s always changing sonic panorama reflects the spiritual connection of the band moving through this all together. Life for a traveling band is a series of constant metamorphoses, with languages, cultures, climates and vibes changing with each new town. The only constant for Kikagaku Moyo throughout their travels were the five band members always together moving through it all, but each of them taking everything in from very different perspectives. Inspecting the harmonies and disparities between these perspectives, the group reflects the emotional impact of their nomadic paths. The music is the product of time spent in motion and all of the bending mindsets that come with it.) 22.00
KIKAGAKU MOYO - Kikagaku Moyo LP (guru - Kikagaku Moyo's debut album exerts an elemental power. Enlivening their sound with sitars, percussive drums, theremins, wind instruments and ethereal vocals, the band manages to sound powerfully spacious and lazily serene all at once. Their songs can be light as air, or heavy as earth. Many evolve out of intense experiences of engagement with the natural world. The album’s first track, “Can You Imagine Nothing?” was written over a night spent jamming on a suspended footbridge in remote mountains. As the song progressed the bridge began to sway, making band members feel as though they were floating weightless in midair.) 23.00
LISA/LIZA - Momentary Glance LP (orindal - Lisa/Liza is the recording project of Liza (pronounced Lisa) Victoria, a singer, songwriter & guitarist from Portland, Maine’s D.I.Y. folk scene. Momentary Glance is her second album for Orindal Records, following 2016’s home-recorded solo acoustic collection, Deserts of Youth. omentary Glance is Lisa/Liza’s first album of electric guitar recordings, half of which feature the recording debut of her live band (comprised of fellow Mainers Jonathan Downs, Devin Ivy & Pete Swegart). Momentary Glance was recorded & mixed by Efrim Manuel Menuck (of Godspeed! You Black Emperor & Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra) at his hotel2tango studio in Montreal, with the exception of the song “Tea Kettle,” which was recorded & mixed by Colby Nathan at New Fruit Collective in Portland, Maine.) 22.00
MAKAYA MCCRAVEN - Universal Beings DLP (international anthem - Paris-born, New England-raised, long-time Chicago-residing Makaya McCraven has been at the forefront of genre-redefining movements in jazz since 2015, when he introduced the world to his unique brand of ‘organic beat music’ on the breakout album In The Moment. Culled, cut, post-produced & re-composed by Makaya using recordings of free improvisation he collected over dozens of live sessions in Chicago, through incubation & experimentation In The Moment established a procedural blueprint that he has since been sharpening & developing. Honing this process on narrower sets of source material, Makaya followed up In The Moment with 2 mixtape releases – 2017’s Highly Rare, a lo-fi free-jazz-meets-hip-hop suite he made from a live 4-track recording, and June 2018’s Where We Come From (CHICAGOxLONDON Mixtape), which he produced using live recordings from London jazz hub Total Refreshment Centre (captured at a showcase called CHICAGOxLONDON). Now, after 4+ years of refining his approach, Makaya McCraven puts forth an ambitious new work – Universal Beings – a culmination of concepts conceived by In The Moment, and his most elegant & articulated work yet. Spurred by a desire to connect with old friends & new collaborators in places where similar spirits & diasporic jazz innovations are thriving, Makaya worked with International Anthem across late 2017 & early 2018 to setup intimate live sessions in New York & Chicago, and pop-up “studio” sessions in London & Los Angeles. Though the contexts and logistics were D.I.Y. (as they almost always are with IARC), the friends & friends-of-friends that Makaya was able to enlist are top tier players across the board. Some might call them super groups of “new” jazz musicians from their respective cities, with Makaya as a common denominator. But more importantly, collectively they make an inspiring display of the organic global inter-connectedness of the Black American music tradition in 2018. Physically spanning national & international borders to create an album that musically spans deep spiritual jazz meditations, pulsing post-bop grooves & straight-ahead boom-bap, Makaya McCraven defies the simplifications of revisionism & regionalism while celebrating the sounds, settings & stories that define the provenance of his work. Universal Beings projects an all-encompassing message of unity, peace & power by embracing transcendence in all its expressions. ) 32.00
MAKAYA MCCRAVEN - Where We Come From (CHICAGOxLONDON Mixtape) LP (international anthem - Over the course of 3 days in London, drummer / producer Makaya McCraven connected with first time collaborators (Theon Cross, Nubya Garcia, Joe Armon-Jones, Soweto Kinch, Ashley Henry, Daniel Casimir and Kamaal Williams) and did 2 improvised performances as part of a 2-night showcase called CHICAGOxLONDON at legendary UK Jazz hub Total Refreshment Centre (TRC). The following Sunday afternoon five producers (LeFtO, Ben LaMar Gay, Quiet Dawn, Earl Jeffers and Don Leisure of the Darkhouse Family) were invited to TRC to participate in an event called Fresh Roasted: Live Beat-Making ad Battle, where they did live remixes of the recordings from Makaya and cos CHICAGOxLONDON performances. Remixes by Emma-Jean Thackray and Lexus Blondin were added to the pool, at which point Makaya took all the remixes and the raw live recordings from TRC back to his home studio in Chicago, chopped everything up and re-composed the music into two continuous side suites for this CHICAGO x LONDON mixtape.) 26.00
NØ MAN - Devils Cast Long Shadows LP (diy - peeps of Majority Rule - NØ MAN is a new band featuring all the members of the Majority Rule family, including the venomous vocals of Maha Shami (who sang on “Packaged Poison” from the split with pg99). Their debut album is devastating from the drop, and refuses to relent over the course of eight songs. The DC veterans cover a great deal of territory, from plodding crunchy numbers to more frantic breakneck rhythms, always knowing how to build, restrain, and ultimately unleash that urgent energy. Limited to 500 copies on blue color vinyl with a super nice printed jacket, silkscreened insert, and download code.) 18.00
RAGANA - You Take Nothing LP (ann out - With the tone of recent world events providing the inspiration for their new album You Take Nothing, the Oakland two-piece have returned with a feral vision of their brand of blackened crust. The album opens with a deliberate crunch before it turns toward placing more emphasis on atmosphere. Where they part ways with many American black metal bands is in the concise nature of their songwriting. It never feels like you have lost your place in a bloated drone of tremolo picking, and the blast beats always feel as if they are wisely implemented. These ladies hit you with varied colors and tempos. The anger they have put into the songs is thankfully glazed with a haze of metaphors rather than going the more punk route of shoving group-think bitching down your throat. This band once had more of a neo-folk element, but the last vestiges of that are shed. The use of clean vocals is even trimmed back, but they do surface going into the song “Winter’s Light”, though the melodic breath of fresh air is yanked away by a fiery explosion of blast beats. One of my favorite moments is the more sludged-out melancholy of “Destroyer”. The vocals are screamed with even more menace here. Her delivery on the chorus is one of the more effective uses of harsh vocals I have come across this year, as the cadence still accents everything as needed. The guitar riff to the verse of “Somewhere” is more like indie rock. The way the vocals urgently plead against the riffs makes this one of the album’s strongest songs. The album ends with the title track, which is ominous and darker than most of the previous songs, which already have a gray shroud over them. Vocally there is more of crust calling out to the void. There is a little bit of a drone to this one, but it is effective as the song keeps moving, and the change of the vocals toward the end really makes a difference. It is more than evident that most of the growth this album displays lies in the attention to detail, balanced out by the sheer passion in their song-writing. While this album might not be as black metal as their earlier releases, it’s the quality songwriting that counts.) 18.00
RAGANA - Wash Away LP (ann out - Welcome to where the stars fall out of the night sky, and to where cold winds forever blow. Welcome to a place of solitude and retreat, where the silence and vastness of the world immerses you into a strange state of peace, loss and fear all at the same time. Ragana are a duo from Olympia WA, now residing in Oakland CA, comprised of Maria and Nikole. They play music that is transcendental, mesmerizing and beautiful, while retaining a simplicity, innocence and grace that is at times hard to grasp and even believe, and which is profoundly moving and seductive. The duo is comprised of guitar and drums, with both handling vocals, and they are both known to switch instruments – something that you will notice gives the songs a different feel from one to another. Wash Away is their third release and is a huge step forward from their previous works… While their talent was apparent from their earlier releases, this overall step above shows through the production quality, provided by Greg Wilkinson at Earhammer Studios, and James Plotkin’s crisp and cutting mastering really makes this album shine, flicker and resonate through your speakers like a fire coming out of the darkness. In this record, you will hear all of Ragana’s power, vision and artistic grace ascend to a climaxing zenith. The duo has an incredible way with moods and atmospheres and is extremely agile at touching the most intimate places of your soul, weaving their sonic tapestries in and out of various genres and creating something that exists solely within their vision and nowhere else. Taking cues from melodic proto-black Cascadian acts like Agalloch and Velnias and blending it with hints of doom, anarcho crust, post-punk, sludge, Americana and folk, the duo have materialized something intimate and graceful but untamed and feral at the same time, and just like some kind of mythological animal, this album nests inside you, burrowing deep within the bowels of your most remote imagination, haunting you.) 18.00
SARAH DAVACHI - Dominions LP (jaz - Dominions is the second full-length release from Canadian electroacoustic composer Sarah Davachi, following 2015’s Barons Court. A slightly more demure approach is at work here, shifting from the brooding textures of her previous work to softer tones and more delicate movements in structure, as in side openers ‘feeler’ and ‘ordinal’. Recorded primarily at her home base in Vancouver, Davachi returns with her typical assembly of electronic equipment, mostly consisting of vintage synthesizers as well as the Orchestron, a rare optical sampler known for its low fidelity charms. The five compositions on this release breathe new life into these obsolete machines, pausing only for the stringed cacophony of the album’s closer. Melodics emerge almost as an after thought, suggesting something farther and more distant, echoed in the disjointed imagery of local artist, Daniel Presnell.) 32.00
SAVILA - Sávila LP (self released - Savila is a medicinal plant that grows wild in tropical climates all over the world as well as the name of cumbia / latin / world / r&b inspired music and visual art project by guitarist Fabiola Reyna, vocalist Brisa Gonzalez and percussionist extraordinaire Papi Fimbres.) 25.00
THE SHIFTERS / PARSNIP - Hip Blister LP (future folklore - Two of modern Melbourne’s finest, paired together on one split LP! Parsnip’s technicolor mod-pop has a wide-eyed wonder similar to the Television Personalities and their Whaam! Records cohort, delivered in a freewheeling rush of warbling organ and sugar-spun harmonies. On “Counterfeit” and “Dailybreader,” they draw equal inspiration from ‘60s sunshine psychedelia and the smudged shambolic jangle of the C86 movement, before capping off their side of the record with a tambourine-bashed, Girls in the Garage-styled hipshaker called “Hip Blister” that’s as wildly raucous as anything that the Pandoras or Thee Headcoatees ever put to tape. On the flip, the Shifters offer up three brilliant tracks of their own, skirting the shaky line between wiry post-punk repetition and off-kilter pop scrawl. Comparisons to the early work of the Fall have been a little inevitable—the cryptically sardonic lyrical narratives, the rhythmic tunnel vision, the scratchy sparseness and occasional lackadaisical twang, all constantly on the verge of collapse—but despite those psychic parallels, the Shifters are never engaging in some sort of tired historical reenactment. The paranoid and tightly-wound slowburner “Conscript” is the closest that the group get to Mark E. territory here, while “Photo Op” touches on raw, ramshackle garage stomp in the Back From the Grave tradition, and “Righteous Harmonious Fists” hits twin inspirations of no-fidelity UK DIY messthetics and the skewed pop experiments of Flying Nun’s more eccentric 1980s wing. Two really strong sides that make for an all-around killer LP—if you’ve yet to have had a chance to fall for the charms of Parsnip and the Shifters on their own, now is the time. ) 18.00
THE SPACE LADY - On The Street Of Dreams LP (mississippi - Transcendentally beautiful, The Space Lady's music is returning to Earth. Transmitting messages of peace and harmony, The Space Lady began her odyssey on the streets of Boston in the late '70s, then San Francisco ten years later, playing versions of contemporary pop music with an accordion and dressed flamboyantly. Following the theft and destruction of her accordion, The Space Lady invested in a then-new Casio keyboard, complete with a phase shifter and headset mic, birthing an otherworldly new dimension to popular song that has captured the imaginations of the underground and its leading exponents ever since.) 18.00
U BAHN – U-Bahn LP (future folklore - Debut LP by U-Bahn from Spain. Catchy post punk new wave. ) 18.00
THE WORLD IS A VAMPIRE - Trenchsewer b/w Heartshorn LP (feast of - New Orleans' The World is a Vampire delivers a serving of unsettled noisy goth punk. Add doses of 90's grunge and goth influence but create something truly nightmarish with it as they layer on bouts of vicious hardcore and moments of complete dementia. The sound is blown up as if played through mud, with huge distortion and the maniacal, shrieking, spectral howls of Bryan from Thou. This is a masterful melding of genres feat. KC from Thou/Treadles, Clayton of Heat Dust, Scott from Secret Passage, Michael from Silver Dodling, and Rachel of Bitchface. Absolutely fantastic ugly punk for these times.) 18.00
V/A - Salad Days Soundtrack LP (new rise - The soundtrack to director Scott Crawford's DC punk documentary, Salad Days. Features music from the film as well as out-of-print favorites from Marginal Man, Government Issue, Black Market Baby, Jawbox, United Mutation, Holy Rollers, Swiz, Fire Party, Kingface, and more.) 25.00
SUN WORSHIP - elder giants CD (vendetta - Whether in the frozen Scandinavian forests or in the sprawling urbanity of Neukölln, desolation will be desolation. Berlin outfit SUN WORSHIP channels this desolation into an icy spear of harsh beauty. The result is a kind of black metal without pretense or theatrics, a sonic landscape both stripped and dense, perceived through post-punk schooled eyes and reduced to its bare essentials. The music of SUN WORSHIP is both a distant formal aesthetic homage to the era that first allowed for a spiritual experience of the genre as well a timeless catharsis through vehemence, momentum and volume.) 10.00
CASPAR SONNET - Rōnin Blues TAPE (marriage - Rōnin Blues marks Caspar Sonnet’s 5th solo release since 2013. It also signifies his most extreme record to date, containing musical hallucinations, choral incantations and frantic sound. The album's sparse instrumentation drives the focus of this record, not to mention it’s unusual interpretations of pre-war blues forms.) 8.00
ERICA FREAS - Live At the Wunderbar TAPE (rumbletrown - LIVE CASSETTE recorded in Lyttelton, New Zealand during March 2016. 12 tracks of some well worn classics, some peeks into the future and some perhaps some glimmers of short lived songs that may or may not come again.) 7.00
JOHN ANDREWS & THE YAWNS - Bad Posture TAPE (marriage - Throughout years of traveling, John Andrews has documented his life with his home recordings. His first record, Bit By The Fang, found him living in the amish country of Lancaster, PA. On his latest record, Bad Posture, he waves farewell to Pennsylvania and greets the wooded hills of Barrington, NH. These songs were written slowly and quietly throughout the winter, usually late at night next to the wood stove. It was recorded in Andrews’ barn with the doors ajar, welcoming the springtime — inviting the outside noises in. You can hear the crickets chirping and the occasional truck driving by. The songs themselves lend their hand like slow backwoods Beatles demos covered in a thin blanket of tape hiss.) 8.00
DEAD MOON - logo T-shirt (mississippi - ORIGINAL Merchandise Maybe the most iconic hoodie the city of Portland has to offer. An image so powerful none can shake it. Represent your allegiance to the hardest working band in show business in S/M/L/XL) 18.00
DEAD MOON - logo HOODED SWEATSHIRT (mississippi - black GILDAN hoodie with logo front print in Medium & Large) 32.00
MISSISSIPPI RECORDS - logo SHIRT (Black Gildan Shirt with yellow logo print. in S/ML/XL) 16.00
MISSISSIPPI RECORDS - logo SHIRT (White Gildan Shirt with black logo print. in S/M/L/XL) 16.00
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Re: BIS AUFS MESSER March news (dead moon, shifters, ragana,
hi. welcome to a another newsletter for March. A bunch of new records arrived like the new DAPHNE ORAM - Oramics 4xLP, FELIX KUBIN - Max Brand Studie IV - T O P I A LP, KING MIDAS - Solitude DLP, LISTENER re issues, BLIXA BARGELD / LUCIANO CHESSA / OPENING PERFORMANCE ORCHESTRA / FRED MÖPERT - The Noise Of Art DLP, MOLLY NILSSON - Imaginations LP re issue, new JAZZMAN releases … and also lots of restocks like IDLES LPs, DAUGHTERS DLP, ANNA VON HAUSSWOLFF LP …
more stuff is on its way like the new PISSGRAVE LP, SONIC YOUTH restocks, new Jessica Pratt Lp etc etc.
ANUBIS - Anubis LP (replica - Originally released in 1983 this is Anubis' unique long-player filled with LED ZEPPELIN and British hard-rock influences. Remastered from the original tapes, this hard-to-find gem is now finally available again!) 18.00
BLIXA BARGELD / LUCIANO CHESSA / OPENING PERFORMANCE ORCHESTRA / FRED MÖPERT - The Noise Of Art DLP (sub rosa - This album contains seven compositions, created by the Opening Performance Orchestra, Blixa Bargeld, Luciano Chessa and Fred Möpert. All the pieces relate to the theme of Futurism and employ intonarumori, instruments invented and used more than a century ago by the Italian Futurists in their noise compositions. "In antiquity, life was nothing but silence." "Today noise reigns supreme over human sensibility.“ The Art of Noises, pertained to the entire 20th century. Published in 1913, in response to Francesco Balilla Pratella's Manifesto of Futurist Musicians, Russolo's text encompassed the fundamental ideas for the new music of the modern age. Radical ideas required original compositional approaches, as well as new types of instruments - hence the Futurists opted for the intonarumori. The two quotations prompted us to give thought to creating compositions in which we would return to the early 20th century, when noises as means of musical expression emerged for the very first time. The typical instruments used by our ensemble, the Opening Performance Orchestra, are laptops, by means of which we conceive our fraction music, which can be briefly characterised by the slogan no melody no rhythm no harmony. Constructing three intonarumori, writing our own pieces for these instruments and performing works by other contemporary composers - Blixa Bargeld, Luciano Chessa and Fred Möpert, represented for us getting into close contact with the beginnings of the musical avant-garde, as well as returning to the historical roots of the music that had served as the basis of noise in art.) 25.00
CULTURE REJECT - Breaking With The World LP (specifc - 10 song full length. Synth indie pop album by this canadian outfit.) 15.00
DAPHNE ORAM - Oramics 4xLP (young americans - Young Americans, operating under the Modern Love umbrella, presents an extremely special vinyl pressing of some of the most important early electronic music ever made. Daphne Oram was the founder of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop, a department she more or less single-handedly created in 1958 camping out at the BBC studios for nights on end splicing tapes and working with various modified machines to create her abstract soundscapes. Eventually the BBC bent under her pressure and in studio 13 created the soon-to-be-legendary Radiophonic Workshop, with Daphne Oram as its first director. Oram also invented her own ‘drawn-sound’ technique, a process whereby strips of 35mm film would be manipulated before being fed into her home-made ‘Oramics’ machine which would convert and ‘read’ the film into sound. Despite her considerable and historic list of achievements, Oram’s life and work remain largely unknown by the wider public. As this remarkable 44-track collection shows, however, her work ranks amongst the most varied and pioneering ever made, it’s quite incredible to think that this is the first time any of these precious recordings have been available on vinyl. * Exremely special artefact from the founder of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop * None of this material has ever been available on vinyl before) 49.00
DELROY WILSON - Worth Your Weight In Gold LP (radiation - Delroy Wilson, one of Jamaica’s best loved vocalists, got his start with Coxsone Dodd’s Studio One label, scoring his first hit when he was just 15 years old! His career soon took off and Wilson spent most of the following two decades producing hits for Dodd, as well as Sonia Pottinger, and Bunny Lee. These six tracks, recorded at Channel One and produced by Gussie Clarke, feature the unbeatable drums and bass of Sly And Robbie.) 17.00
FELIX KUBIN - Max Brand Studie IV - T O P I A LP (vis - Individually numbered edition of 300 copies, includes an A5 insert and an instant download dropped to your account. Felix Kubin works with rare and stubborn analog synths for V I S on an abstract, extended portrait of the Hamburg docks riddled with field recordings. RIYL Daphne Oram, Romanian spectralists, Hafler Trio… Using the Max Brand synthesiser (a rare, modified Moog) on one side, and a Rob Hordijk modular system alongside sounds of the port of Hamburg on the other, the recordings render Kubin at his most explorative and experimental, as opposed to his usually heavily concept-driven output. ‘Max Brand Studie IV’ was composed for 8 loudspeakers, arranged in a circle, and was recorded in the former premises of the Institute for Media Archaeology, Donau, Austria. Working with what he calls “the egocentric and stubborn Max Brand” synth, Kubin rigs the machine in a way that allows it to speak and develop a life of its own, conjuring 19 minutes of ghostly spectral tones and beating pulses that haunt the vaulted recording space with a naturally unpredictable, analogue logic that’s fascinating to follow. On the flip, ’T O P I A’ was composed for a 3-channel video installation by Josphin Böttger. Recorded at Hamburg’s Hammerbrooklyn Studios, it uses the Rob Hordijk modular system and sounds of the city’s massive port to concretely characterise a sense of space and place that resonates abstract-industrial-realism, following a similar logic of endless cycles of growth and collapse, sustain and decay, with perceptively poetic results.) 14.00
INFINITE SPIRIT MUSIC - Live Without Fear DLP (jazzman - "I recorded 'Live Without Fear' on May 31 1979 with some of my friends. We drove up into Evanston from Chicago in 3 cars on a day that smelled good and spoke all day sunshine… to 'Live Without Fear' means to live in material reality with faith… Peace on you!" - Soji Ade' 2018 With a price of well over $1000 on the few occasions the original LP has hit the market, 'Live Without Fear' is a beautiful album of humble purity and peaceful spiritual jazz vibes that lives up to the hype. With the blessing of creator Soji Ade and colleague Kahil El Zabar, we're delighted to be able to finally share their music with you, 40 years since it was recorded. As so often with private pressings, few copies were pressed and those that were suffered from little or no distribution. However, with our new remaster and with added liner notes from Chicago music archivist Steven Emmerman, their message of love and spiritual unity can now be revealed and appreciated worldwide. The LP includes an insert with pics & liner notes, and comes as 2LP (45rpm) set which is limited to 1000 numbered copies. Download card enclosed. NOTE: The original LP was released with both sides approaching 30 mins in length. This is extraordinarily long for an LP and as such the quality of sound will suffer during playback. We have therefore taken the opportunity to release the album as 2 x 12" sides, each cut at 45rpm, and the sound quality has greatly improved as a result.) 32.00
JEAN BERNARD DE LIBREVILLE - Allons-y Gaiement LP (Produced from the original Acetate record made in 1969 and available for the first time on LP - Jean-Bernard de Libreville's previously unreleased and only album finally available. A TOTALLY mod-freakbeat-free-jazz-psychedelic-garage-rock MASTERPIECE from a demented FRENCH DANDY.) 17.00
KALEB STEWART - Tropical Depression LP (sounds of - With Tropical Depression, Kaleb Stewart has created a singer-songwriter album for the hardcore kids of the 90s. The memories are present and yet, the world has changed, it is burning on all corners. Reasons that once led you to form a band and scream your displeasure into the world we still have many of them, even more than before, and yet the rebellion in paradise stagnates. And with her, its art. Lethargy spreads and spreads to depression. And that's where Tropical Depression begins. The album is about so much more than the transfiguration of the early years, it is about the reflection of the actual state, about articulations, the desire of change and the simultaneous persistence in the golden cage. Kaleb's medium of musical description is pop. One aspect of this is that the door of the cage is wide open and yet not passed through. The fact that the lyrics are supposed to encourage people to think about it and perhaps to dare to take the step out is another aspect and one could call this punk again in the historical conclusion But maybe that's not important anymore, because the world has moved on.) 17.00
KING MIDAS - Solitude DLP (Woe are King Midas Sound on ’Solitude’, their crushingly desolate new album, auspiciously cued for a Valentine’s Day release on Shapednoise’s Cosmo Rhythmatic label. A meditation on loss, narrated by Roger Robisnon and produced by Kevin Martin (The Bug), ’Solitude’ sees KMS gut out their sound following the bittersweet shoegaze-dub blooms of their ‘Edition1’ [2015] collaboration with Fennesz, resulting in a starkly noirish elegy to extinguished romance and love in the endtimes Combining the grown-up, confessional vulnerability of Robinson’s lyrics and dreader-than-dread delivery with the most stripped back arrangements in Kevin Martin’s entire catalogue, the duo drill deep into emotional sufferation with simultaneously suffocating yet somehow beautiful results. Over the course of 12 songs, they glacially limn a coming-to-terms with a loss that has been enforced or unexpected, and ultimately arrive at the starkest conclusions with cinematic effect. ’Solitude’ pushes King Midas Sound’s pessimism to heart-rinsing degrees. Staging Robinson in a series of vantablack scenes veiled by smoky, minimal synth-lighting, the poet processes irrational and incessant feelings of rejection and loneliness. From the aching desolation of ‘You Disappear’ to the unflinching realisations of ‘X’, the ache imparted by Robinson’s lyrics is only amplified by his quiet stoicism, while Kevin Martin finds power in a sense of deferred gratification and his embrace of negative space.) 28.00
LISTENER - Wooden Heart LP (sounds of .. - Second studio album from (then) talk-music duo, Listener; Wooden Heart is a concept album that loosely draws it's framework from the popular children's tale The Never Ending Story, with each song having an alternate title that corresponds with characters, places and things from the story. Overall a more delicate affair it's predecessor, the album features 11 heartfelt songs that combine delicate and considered instrumentation with the trademark vocal delivery and vivid poetry of Dan Smith. Unlike anything you will have heard. Originally self released in July 2010) 17.00
LISTENER - Time Is A Machine LP (Describing the group Listener, a few years ago, would have involved discussing two guys, a guitar, a macbook, and a washing machine; an explanation that would turn the head of even the most avant-garde fans of music. Listener has now evolved into a full fledged rock and roll power trio with vocalist Dan Smith playing bass and brass, guitarist Christin Nelson behind the monstrous musical arrangements, and drummer Kris Rochelle pounding the skins as if the ghost of John Bonham haunted his dreams. With thought provoking stage banter, music that keeps your mind busy, and words that quickly take hold of your heart, Listener is a near perfect balance of what words and music are supposed to be.) 17.00
MARCOS VALLE - samba "demais" LP (cornbread - Marcos Valle's incredible 1963 debut, Samba ''Demais'', established him as one of the premier performers and composers in the emerging Brazilian popular music landscape. Barely out of his Rio high school, where classmates included fellow Brazilian musical legends Edu Lobo and Dori Caymmi, Valle caught the eye of label executives and had a debut record out before his 20th birthday. Though he would later go on to be a massive superstar across his native country and a cult figure throughout the rest of the world, these humble beginning show Valle already had a complete mastery of the samba songwriting form and was already a brilliant performer. An essential Brazilian title on 180 gram vinyl with 1 bonus track from Cornbread.) 16.00
MAYUMI SONODA WITH KICHIRI SUGINO TRIO - Gogo Sanji No Aki LP (stuio mule - A hidden japanese vocal jazz gem resurfaces via Mule Musiq’s reissue selection from Tokyo’s legendary Johnny’s Disk Records “Studio Mule present a reissue of Mayumi Sonoda with Kichiro Sugino Trio's Gogo Sanji No Aki, originally released on Johnny's Disk Record in 1982. Johnny's Disk Record is an independent jazz label run by the owner of jazz cafe Kaiunbashi No Johnny located in Rikuzentakata City in Iwate Prefecture, Japan. The legendary label released a string of albums of high quality but down-to-earth music, spanning from modern jazz, avant-garde jazz, to left-field pop. Albums such as 1980's Farewell My Johnny / Left Alone and 1978's Aya's Samba (STUDIOMUL 013LP) have reached cult status among fans as some of the best works to come out of the Japanese jazz scene. Gogo Sanji No Aki is an album by vocalist Mayumi Sonoda -- a jazz vocalist who looked up to Chris Connor and made her debut at a US Army camp at the age of 16 -- that was recorded with the help of Kichiro Sugino's Trio. Opening with the bilingual ballad "It's over", in which she sings in both English and Japanese, the album sees her covering standards that giants like Helen Merrill, Frank Sinatra, and Billie Holiday have popularized, while showcasing her vocal abilities that set her apart from her peers. A hidden, Japanese female vocal jazz gem.”) 28.00
MOLLY NILSSON - Imaginations LP (col. Vinyl) (night school - That we live in a world changed is beyond question. Since 2015’s Zenith, Berlin-based songwriter Molly Nilsson has surrendered to the world, traveling from Mexico to Glasgow, observing the changing socio-political landscape and imagining a better world. For an artist who has so successfully created her own environment and gradually let others in, her 8th studio album Imaginations sees Nilsson directly engaging with her surroundings, engendering change and allowing love in. Imaginations dreams big, recasting storming, stadium-sized pop into the internal language of the solo auteur. Imaginations is not escapism, it’s a kaleidoscope and an alternative view, an agent of change. Opener Tender Surrender encapsulates Imaginations, a tango on the ruins of the past, like many of Nilsson’s best songs a collision between the political and personal. Though potentially a love song, there’s a glowing anger in the lines “I want your ruin, I want destruction, I won’t be through until we mend this…” this is rapturous transformation, order and chaos. Molly has built an almost 10 year career on perfectly summing up how we feel and this is no different… Who else could write a song about privilege (Let’s Talk About Privileges) and make a heart-rending chorus of “It’s never being afraid of the police, it’s expecting every thank you, every please.” The artist’s vision on this album is perhaps more forceful than the emotionally fragile moments of previous album Zenith, at times exemplified on songs like Memory Foam, a bright, driving pop song that belies themes of nostalgia and the past, reminding us that Molly alone can make us feel so welcome in loneliness. If there’s overt anger in songs like Money Never Sleeps, an anthem for a post-capitalist utopia if ever there was one, there’s also seams of optimism sewn into the album’s genetic code. Any revolutionary will tell you that anger alone achieves nothing - Nilsson’s mission on Imaginations is to offer some alternatives we can hold close. Not Today Satan is a song about accepting love as the agent of change; “Don’t be sad, but do get mad at all the small men who act so tall, in the end they always fall; there ain’t no sin in giving in to love, that’s just how we’re winning the fight.” Love can be visceral, a weapon with which to fight the power. On Imaginations Molly is recasting her interior monologue as a prism through which to see the world, a means to live differently and to reject the status quo. We can Think Pink, change our destiny together. This is an optimism about the future when we need it the most. “New boys, new girls.. give me your smile and I’ll give you mine” Clearly, we are living through a transformation but with alchemists like Molly Nilsson, we’re never alone in the process.) 22.00
PHILIP GLASS - Music in Twelve Parts. Concert à Paris,1975 DLP (transversalles - The newly discovered and unreleased concert from 1975 recorded by the Philip Glass Sextet at La Maison de Radio, Paris. The sextet is composed of Philip Glass, Jon Gibson, Dickie Landry, Michael Riesman, Joan La Barbara and Richard Peck. Music in Twelve Parts is a set of twelve pieces written between 1971 and 1974. This performance in France includes part 1, 2, 3, 11 and 12 on a double LP. Also included a very rare Philip Glass interview from 1974 in his NYC loft during the rehearsals of this piece, produced for the french radio by Daniel Caux - musicologist and co-founder of Shandar Records. ORTF Recordings - release with the full permission and cooperation of Institut National de l’Audiovisuel (INA) ) 27.00
ROBERT MITCHUM - Calypso Is Like… So LP (While filming in Trinidad in 1957, Robert Mitchum soaked up local music talent like Lord Melody and Mighty Sparrow, resulting in this amazing experiment of pure Caribbean calypso in which the number one icon of Hollywood coolness insists on imitating the broken English of many of the original calypso artists (this is 'dis' and 'the' is often dropped), while singing a bunch of traditional Caribbean songs (complete with the requisite steel drums, congas and backing horns) along with a few Elvis-styled rockers. 180 gram LP + download code.) 16.00
V/A - Spiritual Jazz 9: Blue Notes Part 2 DLP (jazzman - The Blue Note Record label needs little introduction. Musically, graphically and sonically iconic, the label created and defined the golden age of modern jazz on record. Founded in 1939 by German émigré Alfred Lion, the label’s roster of artists is a litany of giants – Thelonious Monk, Sonny Rollins, Horace Silver, Lee Morgan, Art Blakey, Lee Morgan, Herbie Hancock and many more. With peerless musicians in the grooves, the legendary Rudy Van Gelder behind the boards, and graphic design genius Reid Miles creating emblematic artwork for every release, Blue Note – ‘the Cadillac of the jazz lines’ – was outstanding in every way. Volume 9 of Jazzman’s ground-breaking Spiritual Jazz series takes a close look at the deeper side of Blue Note – from the experimental avant-garde explored by younger musicians such as Bobby Hutcherson, Joe Henderson and Pete La Roca, to the exciting new developments in modal sounds put forward by stalwarts Hank Mobley, Jackie McLean and Duke Pearson. The music we have selected shows how musicians working with the label responded to a period of dramatic social and sonic change, charting the route toward the esoteric and spiritualised sounds that would dominate the deepest jazz of the 1970s. As ever, Blue Note had lit the path, and this new Spiritual Jazz collection shows that the progressive and underground jazz sound of the 1960s was not only the preserve of obscure artists and private pressings. Blue spirits and heavy sounds on Blue Note – the finest in jazz since 1939, brought to you by Jazzman.) 32.00
Hi. welcome. Mid March is here and we got tons of new stuff like the killer new LOW LIFE LP on Goner records, new THE COWBOYS Lp via Feel It, new Sentinent Ruin releases, HAND GRENADES - Demos To London LP via Last Laugh, new Italians Do It Better releases like the DOUBLE MIXTE - Romance Noire LP and a new Jonny Jewel Soundtrack, INNUMERABLE FORMS - Punishment In Flesh LP and the new PISSGRAVE LP, the new JESSICA PRATT LP as EU pressing via City Slang and the US press via Mexican Summer, new stuff and restocks from Numero, PEDRO THE LION - Phoenix DLP (us press on polyvinyl), SENYAWA - Sujud LP, the new TIM PRESLEY DLP, the great X - Los Angeles LP re issue, restock of the ASYLUM PARTY LP, HONKAS - Lied Für Fritz 7“, MUTTER - Mutter Vinyl Box 2LP-BOX SET, the new DIE GOLDENEN ZITRONEN - More Than A Feeling LP, the new THE COATHANGERS - The Devil You Know LP (col. Vinyl), EIJI NAKAYAMA - aya's samba LP restock , BERLIN EXPRESS - The Russians Are Coming LP and much more …
we also have some new releases lined up on ADAGIO830 like a new LORD SNOW LP, an 12“ with GOMME from Paris, some new stuff with RANK/XEROX, a 12“ with TRUTH CULT from DC (peeps of GIVE, PROTESTER etc), a full length with CONTRACTIONS and vinyl re issue of the fantastic BROWN SPIRIT LP …
HARNRÖHRER - Harnröhrer 7“ (static age - Official repress! Comes in the original artwork! West-German Punk-band from the city of Freiburg, active from 1980 until 1983. Unfortunately the bands only release!) 8.00
HONKAS - Lied Für Fritz 7“ (static age - West-German Punk-band from the city of Wolfsburg (Lower-Saxony) featuring Max Müller of Mutter & Campingsex. Named after the German serial killer Fritz Honka from Hamburg, who killed 4 prostitutes in the mid 70’s.) 8.00
MAC DEMARCO PLAYS HARUMI HOSONO - Honey Moon 7“ (Light in the Attic Records is beyond excited to announce a series of exclusive vinyl and digital singles, featuring some of our favorite contemporary artists covering their favorite songs. Housed in a custom jacket designed by L.A.-based artist ROBBIE SIMON, each 7” in the series is pressed on special colored vinyl and features the original version as the B-side. The series launches with MAC DEMARCO covering one of his biggest musical idols, HARUOMI HOSONO. Having referenced him in numerous interviews and on his album covers, DeMarco now pays direct homage to the Japanese legend with his sincere take on “Honey Moon,” originally released on Tropical Dandy in 1975. DeMarco effortlessly sings the original lyrics in Japanese, while maintaining his own unmistakable cool. Pressed on honey yellow vinyl.) 13.00
ANDY HUMAN AND THE REPTOIDS - Psychic Sidekick LP (total punk - There's Aliens In Our Midst! Transmitting from the same warbley orbit as fellow Californians Twinkeyz, as well as outliers Roxy Music, and Gary Numan's Tubeway Army, ANDY HUMAN AND THE REPTOIDS are back with their first full length in almost four years. In the time between they've teased us with a bunch of killer singles. A succession of short blast preparing the world for their eventual invasion. Here we are in the 2019 and the mothership is descending. Psychic Sidekick is a 10-track transmission of intent. Space is the place and The Reptoids are here to carry us away. 100% TOTAL PUNK!) 20.00
ASYLUM PARTY - Borderline LP (back in stock - Asylum Party's cold wave classic available on vinyl. Reissue by '80s French touching pop pioneers Asylum Party. Originally released on Lively Art in 1989, this is the very first vinyl repressing of the record in over 29 years. 'Borderline' is the band's second full length, playing a dark, lush, and melodic style of dreamy pop later to be dubbed cold wave.) 25.00
THE BEAST - Power Metal Ep LP (mono - This mega rare 1983 scorcher from New Jersey’s infamous Mutha records (Chronic Sick) gets its first and proper reissue. Four tracks with a way nasty blend of metal and hardcore punk. Think maybe some Discharge meets GG and the Jabbers with some early Metal Blade type solos. A couple hundred copies originally made (as a 7-inch). Same amount made this time but on a one sided 12” 45rpm. Not to be slept on.) 18.00
BERGRAVEN - Det framlidna minnet LP (nordvis - Sweden’s Bergraven are never shy of venturing to the very edge of black metal terrain and staring into the maddening abyss. In the nine years since Till Makabert Väsen all three members have been busy with their exceptional Stilla project, which has served to take the edge off the longing for new material. Bergraven are, however, an altogether more complex, ethereal beast and allows the trio to indulge their more experimental proclivities. Det framlidna minnet deals with memories – their fluid nature and how the healthy human spirit builds a wall around itself with carefully adjusted memories and yet sometimes the system corrupts and memories become ghosts that haunt their hosts with regret and despair. ) 28.00
BERLIN EXPRESS - The Russians Are Coming LP (mecanica - Berlin Express was a one-time collaboration between Conrad Schnitzler (Kluster, Tangerine Dream) and his son Gregor Schnitzler together with Peter Baumann (Tangerine Dream). They composed and recorded at Paragon Studios (Berlin) a 3-track 12” single released in 1982. This “electro-wave” project is now re-issued including the three original tracks plus a rare mix of "The Russians Are Coming” from the same recording sessions. Limited run of 500 copies with a postcard.) 17.00
CLAVICVLA - Sermons LP (sentinent ruin - Sentient Ruin is honored and proud to bring you an aural and sensorially devastating experience like nothing else. A masterpiece of infernal aural terror which expands the mind—stretching it to its inevitable death and dissolution—and which paralyses the flesh. Italian one-man dark ambient/death industrial demon CLAVICVLA seamlessly blends the obsidian immensity of Lustmord and the wretched mantras of Trepaneringsritualen to unleash forty minutes of dismal and infernal atmospherics, drowning the listener into a formless and hallucinatory sonic void of utter dread and of unparalleled darkness. With inhuman and monstrous sub-bass frequencies, diabolical atmospheres, and black hole-sized drones, throughout these five tracks the listener will be transported to an otherwordly and remote realm lost somewhere at the edge of existence, where the boundaries between nightmare and reality begin to blur and dissolve, revealing a world beyond of absolutely omnipotent and boundless demonic enormity.) 18.00
THE COATHANGERS - The Devil You Know LP (col. Vinyl) (suicide squeeze - In the bygone era of arena rock, concerts were a way of promoting records. Punk challenged that notion by making rock a communal experience again: the boundaries between performer and punter were blurred; anyone could start a band; and records were no longer the definitive statement of an artist’s vision, but rather a way of promoting visceral and participatory live shows. In their early years, Atlanta trio The Coathangers were very much of the classic punk ethos—the band was a live entity, and the records were merely a document of the charisma and chaos projected from stage. But after 12 years of relentlessly touring on a steady flow of EPs and LPs, The Coathangers finally took a moment to recalibrate before diving into the creation of their sixth studio album The Devil You Know. After a summer break of reflection and reassessment, the band regrouped to make an album that captures all the vitality of their early years while honing their individual strengths into new communal achievements. It’s a record that takes their established takes on vitriolic punk, playful house-party anthems, and heartworn ballads and melds them into a new sound that retains all their former live show glories while revealing a new level of songwriting and nuance. ) 22.00
THE COWBOYS - The Bottom Of A Rotten Flower LP (feel it - "The fourth album by THE COWBOYS (from Bloomington, Indiana) is kinda like a modern Midwestern version of The Who Sell-Out or Something Else by The Kinks—a basic R&R band stretching its wings to embrace more varied musical elements and dig into deeper subject matter. The Cowboys grow up! And they grow in number too, with CHRIS KRAMER Kramer (NOBUNNY/SLUSHY) joining the brilliant MARK MCWHIRTER for a killer guitar team. Vocalist/songwriter KEITH HARMAN alters his whooping nasal-punk a bit, with a more naturalistic approach when it fits the mood. His songwriting skills are mighty. ZACKERY WORCEL (bass) and JORDAN TARANTINO (drums) provide a solid, relentless groove. There are 16 hooky gems in this new LP. To compare the Cowboys’ songs to Pete Townshend and Ray Davies was no casual thing up front. Check 'Doghouse Rag' for primo late-60s Kink-kwality pop. Then there’s the insanely hooky 'Some Things Never Change,' with its nod to early 70s Sparks. This song should be a smash hit RIGHT NOW! And dig 'Bodie, Don’t Jump' in all its bubblegum glory! The deceptively short 'Deuce' with its 70s-style pop exploding into VU-like noise, etc. It’s very cool to see a modern R&R band progress in the true sense of the word--to mature and seek new horizons. I’ve personally seen them when they opened the very first show by the reunited Gizmos in 2014, and then when they played with us again in Chicago 2017, to this new album. It’s an impressive climb. For anybody into garage-rock or power-pop, this has gotta be an instant CLASSIC! But I’m just gonna call it rock’n’roll."—Eddie Flowers, Vulcher Magazine/The Gizmos.) 18.00
DEAF CENTER - Low Distance LP (sonic pieces - Low Distance is Deaf Center´s third full-length studio album and perhaps the most focused effort by the Norwegian duo to date. After their last record Owl Splinters (2011) was quite an eclectic endeavor, Erik K Skodvin & Otto A Totland draw their sound back into something more quiet and minimal. The record starts with a piece of sweeping analougue electronics. It´s a spacious, yet dynamic opener that leads directly into the static tones and piano motivs of Entity Voice, which balances a new sense of abstractation with the classic Deaf Center sound. It´s warm and close while sounding like it´s set in the outer horizon. Overall Low Distance feels both alien and familiar with its atonal synths, close pianos and drowned out noises. After meeting in studio for the first time since 2011, the recordings came out of a 3 day session in 2017. It was then mixed at both EMS Stockholm and at Erik´s home studio over a longer period to create a blend of deeply layered as well as stripped down pieces. Both Erik & Otto have been active individually since their last meeting as Deaf Center: Otto released 2 solo piano albums, while Erik has furthered his descent into musical abstractation both under his own name and as Svarte Greiner. It´s long overdue to hear them connect their personalities into something new. Low Distance is a welcome return replete with beauty, mystery and uncertainty. The limited edition comes with handmade textiled artwork, incl. printed inner sleeve and handnumbered downloadcard.) 22.00
THE DON RENDELL / IAN CARR QUINTET - Shades Of Blue LP (jazzman - Due to overwhelming demand for our 5LP boxset which sold out on the day of release, here are the first ever official individual re-issues of all five of the iconic Lansdowne recording sessions by the legendary UK jazz combo, the Don Rendell/Ian Carr Quintet. The five albums; Shades Of Blues (1965), Dusk Fire (1966), Phase III (1968), Change Is (1969) and Live (1969), have reached almost mythical status in the collector's world. Regarded as holy grail artefacts for even the seasoned aficionado, the collective second hand market value comes to an astonishing £6000. The complete Don Rendell & Ian Carr Lansdowne recording sessions are now available as individual LPs. We located and acquired the original analogue master tapes from the Universal vaults and created masters at Abbey Road Studios to produce audiophile quality 180g pressings replete with replica artwork - shape, design, and even paper stock. No stone has been left unturned to deliver this absolute labour of love to the highest possible standard! Inside is a link to a printable online pdf which contains never before seen photographs, interviews with the remaining living band members and liner notes from BBC Radio 3 presenter and award-winning jazz writer Alyn Shipton. The band played together for seven years and during this fruitful time they made a plethora of deeply melodic, post-bop British jazz compositions that later on took influences from Indo and more spiritually guided jazz. Produced by the influential Denis Preston and recorded at his Lansdowne Studios in London, the band was primarily made up of saxophonist Don Rendell, trumpeter/composer Ian Carr, and pianist/composer Michael Garrick. This is UK jazz at its absolute finest and is a treasure not to be missed. ) 28.00
THE DON RENDELL / IAN CARR QUINTET - Phase III LP (jazzman —- see above) 28.00
THE DON RENDELL / IAN CARR QUINTET - Live LP (jazzman - see above) 28.00
THE DON RENDELL / IAN CARR QUINTET - Dusk Fire LP (jazzman - see above) 28.00
THE DON RENDELL / IAN CARR QUINTET - Change Is LP (jazzman - see above) 28.00
DOUBLE MIXTE - Romance Noire LP (italians do it better - A new six-track release from Paris-based electronic/synth pop duo DOUBLE MIXTE—THOMAS MANN and CLARA APOLIT. Produced by JOHNNY JEWEL.) 22.00
EIJI NAKAYAMA - aya's samba LP (studio mule - Brilliant debut album from Eiji Nakayama, reissued 41 years since its original release, thanks to Studio Mule. 'Aya's Samba' has reached cult status over the years, and rightly so. Top level Japanese jazz. Originals go for an eye-watering amount so get this instead.) 27.00
EUGENE CHADBOURNE - Solo Guitar Vol. 2-1/3 LP (feeding tube - EUGENE CHADBOURNE is one of the great guitar players of the modern era. At the time he began recording in Canada in 1975, his music was a unique syncretic formulation. While its most obvious component was free improvisation in a style then most widely associated with English and European players, his music also contained elements of jazz, country, folk, blues, psychedelic and international sounds, referencing these threads in ways that were so diverse and intensely personalized it would take scholars decades to decode them. Volume 2-1/3 is the second of four LPs devoted to documenting some of the music Dr. Chadbourne was creating during the years he was based in the provinces of Canada, while avoiding the conscriptive powers of Richard Nixon and his ilk. Exact details of the recordings are unknown, but that's trivial. There are six tracks of improvisational guitar madness at its most glorious. Describing them is almost impossible, but I can at least tell you their names 'Piazza del Duomo,' 'Preperation Dimafbay' (sic), 'Father (You Opened),' 'That's All Water Under the Bridge' (purported to be the first lesson of a proposed guitar instructional record, which is a fairly brain-searing concept) and 'Rocket!' (which is a different take of the Oliver Lake classic first recorded on Volume Two). This last one might be my fave Chadbourne acoustic piece ever. Maybe yours too! If not, just give this a spin and let us know your favorite. Maybe you'll win a button. Solo Guitar Volume 2-1/3 is even more amazing than the last one, in our opinion. And there's more to come!”—Byron Coley, 2019 Edition of 400.) 25.00
DIE GOLDENEN ZITRONEN - More Than A Feeling LP (bubak - Wieder legen Die Goldenen Zitronen alle zehn Finger in die Wunden und wühlen darin herum, dass es wehtut. ... und einmal mehr halten Die Goldenen Zitronen voll drauf mit den Waffen der Kritik, sezieren, spießen auf und polieren Widersprüche. Nach nun schon einigen Jahrzehnten sind die Goldies noch immer eine Punkband. Aber eine, die sich, die eigene Szene und die eigene Musik hinterfragt und Punk als eine Haltung definiert, die Haltung sucht, sowohl musikalisch als auch inhaltlich. Das lässt uns immer wieder überrascht aufhorchen, klanglich und textlich und vieles bringt uns zum Grübeln. Auf More Than A Feeling ist die Gruppe arbeitsteiliger vorgegangen als auf früheren Alben, die Genese ist eher an zeitgenössische Hiphop-Produktionen angelehnt. Und so krachen hier Acid, DAF, Ernst Busch, Kendrick Lamar, Punkrock, Störgeräusche und Experimente mit Sequencer und Drummachines zusammen. Die Goldies äußern sich immer so, wie es bisher noch niemand gemacht hat. "More Than A Feeling" ist nicht zuletzt auch eine Sammlung von verzweifelten Spottliedern, von denen man nicht weiß, was schwerer wiegt, der Spott oder die Verzweiflung über das Verspottete.) 20.00
HAND GRENADES - Demos To London LP (last laugh - In 1979, the HAND GRENADES unveiled their debut (and subsequently only) single, “Demo to London,” to little public notice except from some European record store owners who were mailed promotional copies containing prints seemingly the work of Andy Warhol. But despite the shenanigans (and threatened legal action from Warhol), the band failed to gain much of any notoriety. The Hand Grenades eventually became the SPONSORS and put an album out on Dutch label Plexus that got only slightly more recognition. Fortunately, longtime dustbin excavators Last Laugh Records have resuscitated the Hand Grenades’ lone artifact and evidence of the band’s existence and paired it with two unearthed recordings never pressed to wax before. The original A-side, “Demo to London,” sounds like a long lost Fast Product side, while its flip, “Comà Dos,” could be an early Wire cut if they took themselves a little less seriously. Meanwhile, the two new tracks, “Cocoon” and “Murder,” perhaps point the way towards what the Sponsors would become, pairing angular guitar hooks with a more melodic bent. Despite any similarities to their contemporaries, what’s obvious is that the band was well on its way to forging a distinctive set of sonics, which fortunately can now finally be heard.) 18.00
INNUMERABLE FORMS - Punishment In Flesh LP (profound lore - Massachusetts-based death metal force Innumerable Forms have completed their much anticipated, devastating debut album Punishment In Flesh. Formed in 2007 by mastermind Justin DeTore (Sumerlands, Magic Circle, Mind Eraser), a veteran of the Boston hardcore / power violence scene, as a solo project to bring forth his vision of death metal influenced by the Finnish style circa 1991, it quickly generated a cult following with their live shows supporting a small amount of releases, consisting of the Dark Worship 7-inch EP, a split with Blessed Offal, and the Frozen To Death compilation cassette. Now with this debut, they will harness the true spirit of ancient darkness and fury, seething with sheer brutality and primal rawness with total disregard and contempt for modern-day death metal. While DeTore pretty much handled all the instruments himself on previous recordings, for this he assembled a full band (which has also been the live lineup as well) including guitarists Chris Ulsh (Mammoth Grinder, Power Trip) and Jensen Ward (Iron Lung), bassist Doug Cho (The Rival Mob), and drummer Connor Donnegan (Genocide Pact).) 25.00
JESSICA PRATT - Quiet Signs LP (city slang - For her third album Quiet Signs, Jessica Pratt offers up nine spare, beautiful & mysterious songs that feel like the culmination of her work to date. "Fare Thee Well" and "Poly Blue" retain glimmers of On Your Own Love Again's hazy day spells, but delicate arrangements for piano, flute, organ and strings instill a lush, chamber pop vim. The record's B-side, meanwhile, glows with an arresting late-night clarity; the first single, "This Time Around," pairs the Los Angeles artist's intimate vulnerability with a newfound resolve. Ultimately, this confidence is what sets Quiet Signs apart from Pratt's previous work, the journey of an artist stepping out of the darkened wings to take her place as one of this generation's preeminent songwriters.) 22.00
JESSICA PRATT - On Your Own Love Again LP (drag city - back in stock - Seeing the world through a Pratt's eyes is a surpassingly beautiful thing. But subtly, oh so subtly, and with such sweet flakes of humor falling. Tunes and vibe to the max.) 21.00
JOHNNY JEWEL - Don't Come Back From The Moon SOUNTRACK LP (italians do it better - JOHNNY JEWEL's soundtrack score for the film Don't Come Back From The Moon starring James Franco and Rashida Jones. Includes additional pop songs from GLASS CANDY, CHROMATICS, MIRAGE and SYMMETRY. Fourteen tracks in all. Pressed on pink champagne vinyl.) 20.00
THE KINGSTONIANS - Sufferer LP (antarctica - While Montego Bay natives Jackie Bernard, his brother Footy Bernard and cousin Lloyd Kerr recorded under various guises in the early ’60s, their collective arrival as The Kingstonians in 1967 marked a sea change not only in the vocal trio’s productivity and popularity, but also in the emerging Reggae sound. The Kingstonians made several chart-topping singles between 1968 and 1970, including the massive hit “Singer Man” whose success ultimately led to the release of their sole LP, Sufferer. Originally issued on Trojan, Sufferer collects a dozen of The Kingstonians’ best-known songs. Produced by Derrick Harriott, these truly boss sounds would pack dancehalls on the island as well as become the soundtrack for working-class youth across ’70s Britain. The title track remains a classic of the early Reggae era with impeccable arrangements, stuttering organ and soul-steeped lyrics. The Kingstonians’ shift away from Rocksteady modes is perhaps most apparent on the aforementioned “Singer Man”—an irresistible forward groove, prompting a deeper danceability that is rightly centered on real feeling. Antarctica Starts Here presents the first-time domestic release of Sufferer. Reproducing the original sleeve design, this reissue is part of an archival series that focuses on Trojan’s essential ’60s and ’70s catalogue. Liner notes by Laurence Cane-Honeysett.) 25.00
MATMOS - Plastic Anniversary LP (thrill jockey - Thrill Jockey Records is pleased to announce Plastic Anniversary, the new album by Baltimore-based electronic duo Matmos. Pushing off from the restricted palette of their last album, the critically acclaimed Ultimate Care II, which was composed entirely from the sound of a washing machine, Plastic Anniversary is also derived from a single sound source: plastic.) 24.00
MERZBOW - Venereology DLP (relapse - The undisputed king of Japanese noise MERZBOW returns, as the landmark album Venereology celebrates 25 tinnitus-inducing years with its inaugural vinyl pressing! Remastered by James Plotkin (ISIS, ELECTRIC WIZARD, FULL OF HELL, and more) and featuring reworked art, this is the most extreme recording of harsh electronic sickness you will ever own! Venereology features a second LP with more than 20 minutes of unreleased bonus material.) 32.00
MUTTER - Mutter Vinyl Box 2LP-BOX SET (hanse - Mutter is a noiserock band from Berlin, Germany, founded in 1986 from the remains of Campingsex. The band has released 10+ albums. The box contains their first album "Ich Schäme Mich Gedanken Zu Haben Die Andere Menschen In Ihrer Würde Verletzen." as well as an exclusive compilation LP with tracks from compilations and demos called "Musik von Samplern Und Demos“. White, sturdy embossed boxset that is equiped to hold 7 albums in total. 5 more LPs are coming….) 55.00
MUTTER - Ich schäme mich Gedanken zu haben die andere Menschen in ihrer Würde verletzen LP (Do you, even though the title of this record gnaws you thoughtless and inhuman pack directly at your bad conscience, want to detoxify your worthless mind? Do you, reader, want the total skull fuck? MUTTER will provide it to you. With lyrics from the non-intellect-free zone that actually only work in German as they work here - directly and non-scandalising the filthiness of life. Anyone who trumps a title like "Old and Gay" more than the obvious oh-so-taboo dimension, a simple-produced, rehearsed with conventional rock instrumentation, but shuddering after excrement of all kinds smoldering din, which slowly but obtrusively scratched the listener's hemorrhoids bloody , puking him in the face so naturally, like flipper had his goodness to shit in his eyes, he is allowed to do everything and more ... Almighty The most unruly big noise from Berlin, Strange music, Nothing but noise Mother, fuck me! (Howl 1990)) 25.00
MY DISCO - Environment LP (downwards - ‘Environment’ is My Disco’s uncompromising album of avant-industrial and synth despair for their staunch allies at Downwards. It was written and recorded during winter in Berlin, 2018, in a studio previously used by Einstu¨rzende Neubauten, Keiji Haino and Pan Sonic, and channels those heroes’ uncompromising aesthetics into a radical departure from the band’s previous releases, leaving behind gnashing guitars, cold metallic percussion and gloomy pads reverberating in derelict, factory-like space Gutting out the driving, mathy repetition of their prized early work (2010’s Steve Albini-produced ’Young/You’ is a favourite of Karl O’Connor/Regis), the Melbourne-based trio now recall the ungodly offspring of Raime and Swans, operating with an increased appreciation of space, rhythm and tone that will shock even the hardest to please explorers of avant-rock and industrial fault lines. In no uncertain terms, its 8 tracks plumb the depths of a foul mood, strafing thru a series of antechamber-like stations like some inelegant beast encumbered with clanking manacles and ankle restraints. Thanks to the visceral, vivid nature of the recording and production, the devil lies in the synaesthetic sonic/visual detail, riddling a mostly wordless narrative that perfectly says it without saying it. Biting down first with the jagged metallic klang and gnawing drones of ‘An Intimate Conflict’, the album continues to fetishise both bleeding-raw and cinematic themes thru the torture chamber ambience of ‘Exercise In Sacrifice’, and the red-lining tone poem ‘Act’, leading into belly of the beast bass growls on ‘Rival Colour’, before the dissonant, keening might of ‘No Permanence’ calves off into a closer to end all closers, with the band’s Cornell Wilczek feeding Buchla Easel tones into the empty tank strikes and fetid atmosphere of ‘Forever’ with a febrile effect worthy of Rainforest Spiritual Enslavement.By any measure, ‘Environment’ is one of Downwards’ most singular albums, and a must-check for disciples of proper, unheimlich sonics.) 22.00
NEW WORLD MUSIC - Intellectual Thinking LP (numero - Pre-dotcom electro-funk from the long-running S.F. collective New World Music, gathering the best of their opium-hazed Macola-issued singles on one tidy 12". Winding keys loosely hug an over-worked 808, as a slapping, watery bass gallops alongside, the looming bummer of the mid-’80s drug war hanging heavy over the whole affair. Intellectual Thinking finds New World Music jamming towards a techno future that never arrived.) 24.00
NICK WATERHOUSE - s/t LP (innovative - Nick Waterhouse grew up in a coastal town near Long Beach, CA. It was a serene setting: the ocean stretching out for miles to the North and South, manicured lawns, two-story homes, long swathes of concrete highway, fast food chains and mega malls. He was there for two decades. Then, he left. He found a home in his early 20s in San Francisco, working at record stores alongside a collective of likeminded young crate-diggers and 45 collectors. And then he started making his own records: “Time’s All Gone” in 2012, “Holly” in 2014, and “Never Twice” in 2016. These were evocative albums, steeped in a perfectionism and clarity of vision that informed every choice, from the studios to the players, the arrangements to the album art. Everything, deliberately designed and purposeful, bubbling over with power and feeling. And as those records rolled out into the world, Waterhouse found a dedicated audience of his own as well as a bevy of influential champions and collaborators, including garage-rock mystic Ty Segall, retro-futurist R&B bandleader Leon Bridges and the LA-based quartet Allah-Las, whose first two albums he meticulously produced and played on. There is a “Waterhouse Sound” and it comes from both the man and the method — recording everything on magnetic tape, through analog equipment, and playing live (!), eyeball to eyeball, whenever possible. Now, he’s finished his fourth album. He’s calling it “Nick Waterhouse.” And whether intentional or not, it is perhaps his most reflective — and reflexive — album, employing all of the mature production techniques learned throughout his professional career while retaining a viscous edge that allows it to land with colossal impact — more raw, heavy and overtly confrontational than anything he’s made before. “Nick Waterhouse” was recorded at the finest working studio in Los Angeles, Electro Vox Recorders, and co-produced by Paul Butler (The Bees, Michael Kiwanuka, Devendra Banhart), the master of all things warm, rich and wooly. Nick’s songs here are personal, but personal in the way that “Please Mr. Postman,” “What’s Going On” and “Cathy’s Clown” are — intimate, direct, yet still malleable enough for listeners to suffuse their own life stories into the mix. The album is thick with talented players, including Andres Rentaria, Paula Henderson and the staggering, howling saxophone of Mando Dorame. ) 28.00
NIGHT SHOP - s/t LP (1234go - Night Shop is the new solo project from Justin Sullivan, drummer for Kevin Morby, The Babies and Flat Worms. His debut 12-inch was recorded at comp-ny Studios in Los Angeles, engineered by Drew Fisher (Kevin Morby, The Babies, Girl Pool) and is chock full of world-weary, melancholy songs with trace elements of optimism. He is joined by Will Ivy on electric guitar and Tim Hellman (Thee Oh Sees) on bass.) 17.00
OOZING WOUND - High Anxiety LP (thrill jockey - Oozing Wound emerged from the underground noise warehouse scene. They were not only active in bands on the scene, but Kyle‘s own Rotted Tooth Recordings was home to many of its most successful artists (a pre-curser to Chicago labels like Hausu Mountain). Kevin lives in and runs an essential and legendary space, “Situations,” home of the city’s most adventurous shows and a mainstay for many touring bands to play in Chicago. It was through this and their screen-printing activities that they connected with noise pioneers like Lightning Bolt. Oozing Wound came to be on Thrill Jockey after sharing a bill with Brian Chippendale’s Black Pus. Three records later, High Anxiety finds Oozing Wound’s songs have become more complex, their attacks more ferocious, and bass and guitar lines more captivating. The album was recorded in four days at Steve Albini’s Electrical Audio studio. The trio ripped through live-tracking and overdubs, leaving space to experiment with new sounds and effects. The band, having an affinity for the complexities of prog music, managed to bring prog elements to High Anxiety without sacrificing any of their songs punch. Subtle layers of saxophone, flutes and synths were blended into guitar tones, adding depth and texture without cluttering arrangements. Fist-pumping blasts of white-hot riffing become a Trojan horse for sonic weirdness. The resulting recordings are at once some of their most sonically rich, immediate, and impactful. Opener “Surrounded by Fucking Idiots” sets the sonic and lyrical pace. Breakneck guitars gallop forward as Weil lays out an equally venomous stab at the clientele at the famed Empty Bottle club where he works. “Tween Shitbag” seethes with rage at music industry players that trade on and commodify subculture. “Birth of a Flat Earther” cycles through an elliptical churning groove, the perceived infinite loop itself a metaphorical dig on the belief system of the Flat Earth Society and its founder Samuel Shenton. Certain subsections of society may get a special scathing examination under the microscope here, but don’t let the specifics fool you: Oozing Wound’s disdain for humanity is by no means limited to those namechecked across the album’s seven tracks. High Anxiety drips with a caustic vitriol that is both riotous and intoxicating, a feat that could only be accomplished by Oozing Wound.) 23.00
PEDRO THE LION - Phoenix DLP (polyvinyl - Capping off a fruitful 12-year long solo career, singer/songwriter DAVID BAZAN resurrects and reunites with both the moniker and mindset of his profoundly influential indie rock outfit, PEDRO THE LION, with the follow up to their 2004 opus, Achilles Heel. The band’s new album and Polyvinyl debut, Phoenix, marks a return to form for the beloved group, while mapping out the emotional intricacies and childhood experiences of growing up in Phoenix, AZ—a process that would ultimately shape Bazan’s adult life. LP packaged in gatefold jackets and pressed on 180-gram seafoam vinyl.) 27.00
PISSGRAVE - Posthumous Humiliation LP (profound lore - Philadelphia’s Pissgrave, one of the rawest, most depraved, immoral, and violent bands in present-day death metal, follow up their 2015 Suicidal Euphoria debut with their sophomore album Posthumous Humiliation, an album even more dark, surreal, violent, and perverted than its infamous predecessor. Once again produced by Arthur Rizk, this latest will cement the band’s reign in America’s underground death metal scene, not only as one of the most sadistic bands but also one of the most singular ones—with the band’s live show attesting to such a claim. Pissgrave’s slab of nauseating terror is unlike anything going on in the scene, pushing the sonic thresholds of the genre to new vomit-inducing levels. Posthumous Humiliation is ultimately a disturbing and intense listen, a sonic skullfucking devoid of amusement and pleasure and a celebration of pure torment and misery.) 23.00
RASHOMON - Pathogen X LP (iron lung - The perfect melding of two timeless facets of punk, the honest forward thinking DC style hardcore of Faith/Void split (yes, both sides) with total Deathside style anthemic hardcore. Both are furious and immediate and work together in perfect harmony here without really sounding like either exactly. New, important music is made this way. RASHŌMON has had their share of setbacks with immigration, mental health, modern American life in general... and that urgency and frustration is reflected here crystal clear. 500 copies of 150-gram black vinyl with an etched B-side are housed in a beautiful 24 pt jacket along with an insert and a download card.) 20.00
RICHARD PINHAS - Iceland DLP (superior - Originally released in 1979, Iceland is Richard Pinhas’ third solo album and his first following the breakup of Heldon. While moving away from the maximalism of his old band, paring down Heldon’s hybrid of otherworldly sci-fi imagery and pummeling psych-prog riffs, the journey through Iceland is decidedly more inward. Consisting of longer, brooding synth-based pieces as well as short proto-industrial études and interstitial sketches, Iceland features Pinhas’ delay-ridden electric guitar, pulsating machine rhythms and analog synthesizer washes—all vivid in texture and timbre, notwithstanding an undeniably chilling ambience. This first-time vinyl reissue includes “Wintermusic,” an immersive 25-minute bonus track recorded in 1983 and appearing here on vinyl for the first time. Pinhas’ excursions channel the season’s stillness and sublimity, its majesty and its threat. Without a doubt, one his finest moments. ) 26.00
ROYAL TRUX - White Stuff LP (fat possum - ROYAL TRUX have done as much to define the look, attitude and sound of rock & roll as any other group in the rock & roll era. In the '90s they were the male/female rock duo that defined the decade. Everything that followed in their wake was affected. Armed with albums of extrasensory scope, and accepting nothing less than the title of “The World’s Greatest Rock and Roll Band”, they came, they saw, they imploded. After a 14 year hiatus, the much-missed Trux reunited for shows in 2015. Their return to the studio is nothing short of a rock & roll rapture. The magic chemistry between JENNIFER HERREMA (vocal, moog, guitar, melodica) and NEIL HAGERTY (vocal, guitar) that brought us (to name a few) Twin Infinitives, Cats and Dogs and their last LP, Pound for Pound in 2000, is present in the unadulterated, exhilarating energy on these new tracks. This is the band’s first new material since 2000. Royal Trux find innovation in their ‘Bitches Brew’ aesthetic which now defines the standard mash-up approach so commonly ascertained and claimed by the majority of musicians that whether cognizant or not have followed in Trux’s very large footsteps: “everything in the pot whether you like it or not,” deriving from world music, punk rock, jazz, metal, electronic, southern, teeny-bop and all the rest. In the tradition of the blues, through appropriation and re-evaluation, Royal Trux changed the way we think of music. Their return is nothing short of glorious.) 21.00
SENYAWA - Sujud LP (sublime frequencies - Senyawa are a contemporary duo originating from Jogjakarta, Indonesia. Rully Shabara (extreme vocals) coupled with Wukir Suryadi's deft instrumentals (and homemade instruments) produce one of the most profound examples of experimental via traditional music happening anywhere today. By weaving Indonesian folkloric moods with various shades of modern genre hybrids, Senyawa has been navigating unexplored musical terrain for more than a decade.Sujud, their premier release on the Sublime Frequencies label, is the latest chapter of this very special and singular sound of the past, present, and future. The basic theme of the record can be summed up with one extremely powerful Bahasa Indonesian word, "tanah", which translates to "soil-ground-land-earth". Shabara's vocals are an expressive force, conjuring spirits from the soil with a deep humility and respect for the land and their existence in the universe. Suryadi has built a new guitar for these tracks and pushes the Senyawa sound into new territory, utilizing delay, loops, and other effects creating grounded backdrops of folk metal, punk attitudinal, and droning earthscapes—roviding Shabara the perfect context to explore his whispering poetry and jagged, sharp-as-a-kris animistic powers. There is simply no other sound like it and Sublime Frequencies is thrilled to present this new direction in their discography. Limited LP with two-sided insert featuring lyrics in Bahasa Indonesian.) 26.00
THE SMARTHEARTS - On The Line LP (The debut LP from Philadelphia's SMARTHEARTS (members of SHEER MAG, THE GUESTS, DEVIL MASTER, GRAVETURNER). Two rerecorded songs from their 2016 demo alongside eight hot new slabs of pure power pop joy.) 18.00
TIM PRESLEY'S WHITE FENCE - I Have To Feed Larry's Hawk DLP (darg city - A new morning is shining through the gauze outside the window—an eternal morning, a next-day-of-life moment that’s always occurring, if you take the time to notice. TIM PRESLEY's WHITE FENCE, informed by the extreme polarities of punk rock and psych, brings forth songs like no others. Two years on from his solo missive, the sense that something has cratered and someone has walked away, somehow alive, is heavy in the air. With I Have to Feed Larry’s Hawk, Tim Presley meets White Fence, and together, they move on.) 24.00
TRIUMVIR FOUL - Spiritual Bloodshed LP (Accursed and vile disarray form the second full-length offering of TRIUMVIR FOUL. A proclamation of wretch and continuation of hellish lust from their first album, Spiritual Bloodshed delves into the perverse evolution of unhinged hedonism and carnal irreverence through the exploration of carnage in the spectral realm. Expanding beyond the themes of occultism and mythological allegories of the first album, Spiritual Bloodshed takes on a much more direct approach, clenching at the throat of one's putrid desires. Additionally, Triumvir Foul's return to their original two-man lineup has allowed them to create a more focused and raw sound, fusing the atmospheres of both their eponymous album and debut An Oath of Blood and Fire demo. Spiritual Bloodshed is the embodiment of the Vrasubatlatian rites—elish in the spectres of shame and disgust.) 25.00
TROPICAL TRASH - Southern Indiana Drone Footage LP (national waste - An assured transmission of unfailing dark energy emits from the speaker cones of TROPICAL TRASH. Taking the thrust of their first record, UFO Rot, and lacing it with the dread that life at sea level 2018 gets you, you are left with one of the best statements in über rock available in the current police state. The steam coming off this band at recording was apparent, as the recording is shit hot coming from jetting in fresh from a European tour. The songs swing with the assured machinery of weeks on the road but breathe with the freedom of a band operating on all cylinders. For almost 10 years, Tropical Trash have been dumping acid in the water supply with their angular brand of the rock music style. While their first 7”’s and LP have been well received, this new record is a true step into the pool of pure pineal gland panic. Paranoia and hallucinogenic terror make up the backbone of this record, with the blunt drunk swing of amyl huff from the back speakers coming from a Radio Shack two-way playing the most future rock available to nerd burglars everywhere. National Waste Products is a new place to hear sounds from the same dumpster fire as Load Records. Its like a whole new label.) 18.00
VESSEL OF INIQUITY - Void of Infinite Horror LP (sentinent ruin - British one-man sonic extermination entity Vessel of Iniquity returns with its harrowing sophomore LP. Once again crafted and home-recorded in total seclusion, within these five new jagged wounds of deconstructed and malformed sonic terror, sole mastermind A. White has taken his horrific strain of noise-infested black/death decimation to new and absolutely implausible heights of aural insanity. "Void of Infinite Horror" is a claustrophobic, abominable, twisted, and horrific mosaic of modern and visionary extreme metal which has once again managed to violently coerce together the grandiose and bludgeoning sonic warfare of black/death bands like Teitanblood and Impetuous Ritual, and the massacring industrial noise scarifications of entities like Gnaw Their Tongues, Sutekh Hexen, and Abruptum.) 18.00
X - Los Angeles LP (fat possum - Fat Possum Records is happy to announce their continuing collaboration with the legendary X, and are reissuing the classic album "Los Angeles." Remastered at Chicago Mastering by Jason Ward. LP includes download.) 20.00
YOSHIMI UENO - Taiko No Unimari LP (studio mule - The one and only solo album from Japanese jazz drummer Yoshimi Ueno. Obscure and extremely rare album. Reissue limited to 500 copies!) 32.00
V/A - American Noise Vol. 2 LP (dirtnap - American Noise Vol. 2 is the anticipated second limited edition vinyl release soundtrack companion to The Smart Studios Story, a groundbreaking documentary about the history of Madison, Wisconsin’s Smart Studios and its role in recording and supporting DIY / independent music in the Midwest. The critically acclaimed film chronicles thirty years of Midwest rock history and links early indie bands to the larger story of American rock history. While American Noise: Vol 1 shared the earliest Butch Vig recordings of local, unsigned bands, Vol 2 includes artists who traveled from other scenes in the US to record at the fledgling studio between 1987 and 1993. This era coincides with the growing reputation of producers Butch Vig and Steve Marker —two self-taught, DIY studio owners whose skills took the raw sound of local bands and created polished, powerful analog recordings. Through touring bands, college radio, and The Sub Pop Singles Club, their early work, most notably with Killdozer and Die Kreuzen, caught the attention of credible indie labels like Sub Pop, Touch And Go, and Alternative Tentacles.) 20.00
V/A - Escape from Synth City LP (numero - A hero’s quest worth of staccato synths, crack house Casios, off-brand drum machines, minimal Morricone, four-track fantasia, and a variety of other speculations on what the 1980s thought the future would sound like. Packaged in a 12"x12" Nintendo Entertainment System-styled jacket, replete with game sticker, die-cut outer sleeve, and debossed cartridge inner sleeve.) 30.00
PISSGRAVE - Posthumous Humiliation CD (profound lore - Philadelphia’s Pissgrave, one of the rawest, most depraved, immoral, and violent bands in present-day death metal, follow up their 2015 Suicidal Euphoria debut with their sophomore album Posthumous Humiliation, an album even more dark, surreal, violent, and perverted than its infamous predecessor. Once again produced by Arthur Rizk, this latest will cement the band’s reign in America’s underground death metal scene, not only as one of the most sadistic bands but also one of the most singular ones—with the band’s live show attesting to such a claim. Pissgrave’s slab of nauseating terror is unlike anything going on in the scene, pushing the sonic thresholds of the genre to new vomit-inducing levels. Posthumous Humiliation is ultimately a disturbing and intense listen, a sonic skullfucking devoid of amusement and pleasure and a celebration of pure torment and misery.)15.00
VANUM - Realm Of Sacrifice CD (profound - back in stock - Vanum is a new band formed by two of America’s most respected underground black metal musicians: K. Morgan of Ash Borer and M. Rekevics of Fell Voices / Vorde / Vilkacis. Over the years, the like-minded musicians developed a comradeship, sharing split releases and touring together. However, Vanum marks the first time both artists have collaborated musically. With the goal of creating a certain expression of dark atmospheric music with each album, Vanum treads ground familiar to fans of Morgan’s and Rekevics’s respective repertoires. Realm of Sacrifice features some of the most stirring and mesmerizing black metal each musician has ever created and will be recognized as one of the most powerful releases of the year.• New band formed by K. Morgan of Ash Borer and M. Rekevics of Fell Voices / Vorde / Vilkacis • Will be recognized as one of the best black metal releases of the year • For fans of each musician’s respective bands along with Leviathan, Weakling) 14.00
VANUM - Ageless Fire CD (prfound lore - Vanum was formed in 2014 as the collaborative project of K. Morgan (Ash Borer) and M. Rekevics (Yellow Eyes, Vorde, Vilkacis). Drawing from the old traditions of the genre, they play elemental and majestic black metal with an unyielding force and passion, showcasing a sharply focused and dynamic sense of composition marked as much by somber patience as arrogant strength. ) 15.00
MAXIMUM ROCK N ROLL - Issue # 430 - March 2019 MAG (MRR's March issue stays strong with features on Mexico's HETEROFOBIA, Glasgow's VITAL IDLES, Lima's PERRA VIDA, NYC-via-Columbia's PORVENIR OSCURO, Pittsburgh's COME HOLY SPIRIT, the UK's SIGNAL CRIMES, undergound SF legend TOM GUIDO, LA's THE C.I.A., Indonesia's KATASTROV, and MOLAR (from all over the place). You get all that and the usual columns, news items, action-packed photos and reviews.) 5.00
WIRE - #422 | April 2019 MAG + CD (Inside this issue: The Great Learning: Over 22 pages, musicians, artists and Wire critics chronicle the mentors, gurus, teachers, tech heads, institutions, para-academic infiltrators and informal networks that underpin and catalyse the music of today and yesteryear. By AGF, Mike Barnes, Lea Bertucci, Claire Biddles, Madeleine Byrne, Kate Carr, Andrew Chung, Shirley Collins, Sophie Cooper, Julian Cowley, Chris Cutler, Kirk Degiorgio, Robert Fripp, Helen Frosi, Alexander Hawkins, Yan Jun, Mazen Kerbaj, Mary Jane Leach, Alan Licht, Anton Lukoszevieze, Noel Meek, Louis Moholo-Moholo, Mark Pilkington, Matana Roberts, Bruce Russell, Claire Sawers, Laurie Spiegel, David Toop and Nate Wooley. Slikback: The Kenyan producer patches global styles into club-ready collages. By Meg Woof June Chikuma: The Japanese composer’s early work resurfaces courtesy of RVNG Intl. By Marc Masters Ivan Conti: The septuagenarian Azymuth drummer continues to energise Brazilian music. By Russ Slater Paul LaBrecque & Ghazi Barakat: Loopy sci-fi utopias from the far reaching twosome. By Abi Bliss Global Ear: Hangzhou: Eastern China is birthing new directions in electronic music. By Josh Feola Invisible Jukebox: Congo Natty: Will the street tough MC rebel against The Wire’s mystery record selection? Tested by Joe Muggs The Inner Sleeve: Sarah Hennies on Walter De Maria’s The Lightning Field ….) 8.00
welcome to another newsletter for March. a bunch of nice stuff arrived like the long awaited DUSTER re issues via Numero, Disfear restock, new Lambchop, new SAHEL sounds stuff, lots of RED WIG releases, a bunch of restocks, new NITAD 7“, JUNE CHIKUMA - Les Archives LP + 7“ etc.
we also have some new releases lined up on ADAGIO830 like a new LORD SNOW LP, an 12“ with GOMME from Paris, some new stuff with RANK/XEROX, a 12“ with TRUTH CULT from DC (peeps of GIVE, PROTESTER etc), a full length with CONTRACTIONS and vinyl re issue of the fantastic BROWN SPIRIT LP, new REMEMBERABLES LP …
NITAD - Allt Är Upp Och Ner 7“ (NITAD are back on the map! Brand new EP from Sweden's NITAD. On this record they have 3 great tracks of their awesome brand of Swedish Meets US Hardcore punk. The songs are catchy but just so powerful and in your face, it's rediculous. Incredible bass lines, Incredible guitar leads, pummeling drums and furious but well sung vocals all round this record out very well.) 6.00
ORCHESTRE TOUT PUISSANT MARCEL DUCHAMP - Lentillères 7“ (red wig - A 7-inch released to accompany the 2014 album 'Rotorotor', a split release between the Swiss Moi J'Connais Records and the Dutch Red Wig label. It features the track 'Lentillères' and a new recording of 'Elephants' from recording-sessions with John Parish for the recent album. No useless leftovers, but two great songs with an anthemic character.) 6.00
COOLHAVEN - Rode Pruik 10" + COMIC (red wig - At this special release Coolhaven perform covers of both De Rondos and Tandstickorshocks, next to other obscure material. Johannes made an appearance in his own right alongside his old Rondos bandmates (and those from Tandstickorshocks), as ‘Rode Pruik’ is a reworking of old hits from both bands. According to Coolhaven’s Lukas Simonis, “The reworking is done with a Gabber feel, which suited those songs like a glove“. The comic is a trip guided by Johannes his new alter ego 'Biggo' around avant garde history, politics and underground related to the history of Rotterdam and De Rondo's in it's timeframe, developing itself to the contemporary situation and Coolhaven's Rotterdam. Coolhaven is "a flexible group that flows in a realistic-capitalistic manner if needed and dries up where fluid is redundant.” Johannes van de Weert was a cartoonist in the Rotterdam punk and squatter movements of the 1980s next to being the vocalist of the influential Rotterdam-based punk band De Rondos (1977 - 1980). He started self-publishing comic booklets in the late 1970s and famously created the 'Redrat' character for the fanzine 'Raket' in 1980, which soon became an icon for the squatter's movement.) 21.00
DISFEAR - live the storm LP (la familia - D-beat defenders Disfear strike back with its long-awaited new full-length Live The Storm. Live The Storm delivers a new-found ferocity and intensity captured by engineer Kurt Ballou (Converge, Coliseum, Doomriders, Animosity). LTD to 1000) 14.00
D.U.D.S. - Immediate LP (red wig - The latest release from D.U.D.S. is a deepening of the sinister sonic territory they have been exploring, in various forms, since they formed. Bass lines and percussion lope through the undergrowth while jagged guitars pierce the ears. Then there’s the brass section, which works less as a means of driving home a song’s point, than as a warning that whatever comes next is unlikely to be anything you expect. Lyrics are still somewhat hard to make out, emerging from the rhythmic chaos at intervals, as though you were listening to the recording of an Old Testament prophet, preaching from the ruins of the twenty first century. I don’t know what kind of band D.U.D.S. are supposed to be. There are labels you could apply to them, terms like ‘wave’ and ‘punk’ with various prefixes designed to qualify the fact that they don’t really sound like anyone else. Immediate makes that fact all the more obvious and all the more compelling. Sometimes you catch something unexpected which resets a switch, excites and engages. I caught D.U.D.S. a couple of years ago on a whim, they were visiting Newcastle supporting their debut album. I had never heard them or of them but the moment their perfectly disjointed music hit the room, I was all smiles. Warping brass shapes through the room entwined with guitars played as percussively as they are melodically, the whole sound coalesces into a rolling ball of spiked energy. Their take on punk rock welds the caustic atonality of The Fall to the coiled funk of Liquid Liquid. Both drenched in negative information and loaded with dance floor impact. Lyrically themes explore the human condition a lurching dread and this dichotomy of no-wave funk and the lyrical creep is the hook the grabs me/you/us and forces a regular return. ) 18.00
DUSTER - Capsule Losing Contact 4LP-BOX (numero - San Jose’s sonic cure-all for the Y2K hangover that never materialized, Duster emerged from a cloud of lonely bong rips to take indie rock to the moon, and beyond. Scotch-taped guitars toggle between a chorus of brittle winter trees and a blanket of distorted fuzz. The low rumble of a cardboard box being kicked in a dead mall keeps pace in the background, as muffled, sung-spoken vocals ponder the great mysteries of modern mundanity. Three years of home recording accidents and blown-out 2AM studio experiments are spread across four LPs or three CDs, gathering the short-lived trio’s Stratosphere and Contemporary Movement albums, 1975 EP, singles, demos, and other miscellaneous debris into one escape pod, now free to drift in the endless void of space. Mastered from a mix of crusty cassettes, decaying DATs, and warbly analog tape, Capsule Losing Contact is housed in a rusted slipcase with all four albums secured in heavy weight tip-on jackets. An accompanying lyric book guides the listener through Duster’s lo-fi worldview, adorned with the last gasps of an expired golden age as captured on Polaroid and disposable Kodak cameras.) 66.00
HAMA - Houmeissa LP (sahel - Nigerién composer Hama presents a groundbreaking album of traditional electronic desert folk songs, hovering somewhere between early 90s techno and synthwave. Nomadic herding ballads, ancient caravan songs, and ceremonial wedding chants are all re-imagined into pieces seemingly lifted from a Saharan 1980s sci-fi soundtrack or score to a Tuareg video game. With a deep love and respect, Hama effortlessly takes back and re-appropriates fourth-world ethnoambient music. One of only a handful of electronic musicians in West Africa, Hama a.k.a. Hama Techno follows in the footsteps of avant-garde electronic pioneers like Mamman Sani Abdoulaye, Francis Bebey, and Luka Productions. His debut release was a huge success on the underground mp3 networks of West Africa and was featured in The Wire, Pitchfork, and Rolling Stone. Hama continues with his signature digital folk with an expansion into computer-based compositions. Painstaking crafted on the spotty electric grid in Niamey with earbuds and a hacked copy of FruityLoops, Houmeissa is the result of remarkable passion. Inspired by diverse sounds spanning Tuareg guitar to second wave Detroit Techno, Saharan folk songs are transformed into atemporal works that defy categorization. Hama builds patterns of varied time signatures and distinct polyrhythms, deconstructing and rebuilding ancient traditions on drag and drop virtual keyboards. Airy sweeping pads evoke the open desert while rumbling dark undertones warn of a coming dust storm. Instrumentals layer looping pentatonic melodies into a blissed-out trance, while soft synths and fake electric guitars cry out a call and response. The effect is charmingly unexpected, as the plastic sounds of early PC music are imbued with a new life. A singularly unique production, Hama's Houmeissa stands to be a future classic and an embodiment of the digital Sahara to come. ) 22.00
JUNE CHIKUMA - Les Archives LP + 7“ (freedom of - Les Archives is composed, arranged, and produced by the elusive Japanese artist June Chikuma. While Freedom To Spend’s reinvented edition bares little visual evidence of its origins in the composer’s name, title, or sleeve design, the album, a whooping gonzo of synthesizers, samplers, drum machines, and a mysterious string quartet, remains as vibrant now as it did when released on Toru Hatano’s Picture Label as Divertimento in 1986. In fact, the music of Les Archives now glows with a different purpose; one that revises the past while maintaining, and finally elevating, its hidden influence. A woman of multiple disciplines and identities, June Chikuma (竹間 淳, Chikuma Jun) has composed for TV, film, and video games over the past thirty plus years. Her proto-techno and drum and bass soundtracks for Nintendo’s Bomberman franchise in the 80s and 90s is an oeuvre unto itself. In more recent years her musical focus has turned toward classic Arabic and Egyptian music. Chikuma studies Arabic nay, playing and performing with Le Club Bachraf ensemble. In a melding of June’s contrasting, colorful worlds, Le Club Bachraf composed part of the original score for the 2007 video game Sonic and The Secret Rings. For Les Archives, Chikuma constructed a sonic stage to animate her imaginings as a one-person show. The primary props, a KORG SDD-3000 digital delay, an audible, overt display of unclassified drum machines and samplers, and a litany of literary references. Following the original album’s sequence, “Broadcast Profanity Delay” bursts onto Les Archives’ first scene full of buoyant energy and fluttering atmospheric pressure. The composition was conceived by Chikuma for a make-believe marimba ensemble, and in this shapeshifting form, takes on its own mutant life. “Pataphysique” is a term for the study of an imaginary realm additional to metaphysics, and the track on Les Archives most conducive to dancing (even if those movements might conjure the herkiest, jerkiest imagery). “Divertimento,” the heretofore title track of the album, brandishes a tough electro exoskeleton with a molten 18th century orchestral interlude nine minutes into the nearly thirteen minute piece. Chikuma dedicates “Divertimento” to composers Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Paul Hindemith for his alignment with the New Objectivity movement. By the composition’s conclusion the object’s particles have been completely obliterated and assembled again. The cacophony of Les Archives parts to reveal a clearing with “Climb-Down,” Chikuma’s tribute to Erik Satie’s Furniture music (musique d’ameublement). The Michiyo Toda String Quartet’s somber string interpretation of June’s composition offers a grace unlike the Rube Goldberg of punchy programming and found sound on the surrounding electronic machination. After this acoustic respite the electricity is switched on again. “Dual Use” repurposes the constitution of “Divertimento” as a slight samba, complete with Godzilla samples. Recorded during the original Divertimento sessions at Hugh Studio in Tokyo but excluded from the original album release, Les Archives presents two unheard pieces. “Mujo to Ifukoto” works as interspecies smalltalk between synthetic instruments and environmental samples. Lush strings interrupt synth sweeps, said sweeps giving way to a concrète concert of crickets and church bells. Countering the title’s claim of dispassionate decision-making in the midst of crisis, “Oddman Hypothesis” is deliberately restrained, aside from the shatter marking the start, and resembles the City Pop and fusion movements that defined Japan’s musical landscape in the 80s Chiikuma’s neon-vibrant aesthetic would be at home soundtracking films like After Hours or Teknolust. However, Les Archives is the score for a movie of mistaken identity – clones redressed in a guise of the artist’s re-coding. The legitimate artifact deceives history. There is no original, but this copy is singular and complete.) 24.00
LAMBCHOP - This (Is What I Wanted To Tell You) LP (city slang - With ’This (Is What I Wanted To Tell You)’ Lambchop continue to establish themselves as forerunners and innovators of what was once called Alt Country. Their sound has morphed to encompass multiple genres, blending folk songwriting with the tones of urban soul. Following on from the pioneering sounds of ‘Flotus' (2017), ’This (Is what I wanted to tell you)’ showcases Lambchop at a new peak in their career, whilst still retaining the ingredients of their classic albums. ’This’ is brimming with ideas, songs and hooks. A huge influence on the new direction is Matthew McCaughan (of Bon Iver and Hiss Golden Messenger), who produced and co-wrote large parts of the album together with Kurt Wagner.) 23.00
L'ETRANGLEUSE - Dans Le Lieu Du Non-Ou LP (red wig - L'Etrangleuse is a Guitar / Harp duo from Lyon, France, formed in 2008. This is their third album. FFO: The Dirty Three, John Parish, Joana Newsome, …) 18.00
SCHWUND - Technik Und Gefühl LP (phantom / harbinger - Schwund bezeichnen ihr Album Technik und Gefühl als 'StatikkDadtaSynthgoreShockabillyHartekkBuggie'. Whatever! Für mich immer noch die perfekte Synthese aus Zeitreise und Gegenwart eines sogenannten No-Punks. Irgendwie muss ich bei Schwund immer an Addams Family denken, wieso? Keine Ahnung! Warum sollte man das auch beschreiben? Vielleicht trifft es 'StatikkDadtaSynthgoreShockabillyHartekkBuggie' oder 'Punk' auch ganz gut. Fertig.) 17.00
WILLIAM BASINSKI - On Time Out Of Time LP (temporary residence - On Time Out of Time is a suite of works originally commissioned for the 2017 installations ‘ER=EPR’ and 'Orbihedron' by artists Evelina Domnitch and Dmitry Gelfand (in collaboration with Jean-Marc Chomaz and LIGO) for the exhibition, ‘Limits of Knowing’ at Martin-Gropius-Bau, Berlin by curator, Isabel de Sena. These works utilize, among other things, exclusive source recordings from the interferometers of LIGO (Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory) capturing the sounds of the merging of two distant massive black holes, 1.3 billion years ago. The CD and Digital formats feature two tracks: The 40-minute title track, “On Time Out of Time,” as well as “4(E+D)4(ER+EPR)”, a live track recorded during the aforementioned installation. The vinyl LP format features two exclusive mixes of the title track: “On Time Out of Time” on the a-side; and “On Time Out of Time (The Lovers)” on the b-side, made especially for the vinyl format.) 25.00
WOLFBRIGADE - comalive LP (la famila - back in print - New recordings from these swedish D-beat masters for their already 5th longplayer.) 14.00
SCHWUND - Technik Und Gefühl TAPE (Schwund bezeichnen ihr Album Technik und Gefühl als 'StatikkDadtaSynthgoreShockabillyHartekkBuggie'. Whatever! Für mich immer noch die perfekte Synthese aus Zeitreise und Gegenwart eines sogenannten No-Punks. Irgendwie muss ich bei Schwund immer an Addams Family denken, wieso? Keine Ahnung! Warum sollte man das auch beschreiben? Vielleicht trifft es 'StatikkDadtaSynthgoreShockabillyHartekkBuggie' oder 'Punk' auch ganz gut. Fertig.) 7.0
DUSTER - Capsule Losing Contact 3CD-BOX (numero - San Jose’s sonic cure-all for the Y2K hangover that never materialized, Duster emerged from a cloud of lonely bong rips to take indie rock to the moon, and beyond. Scotch-taped guitars toggle between a chorus of brittle winter trees and a blanket of distorted fuzz. The low rumble of a cardboard box being kicked in a dead mall keeps pace in the background, as muffled, sung-spoken vocals ponder the great mysteries of modern mundanity. Three years of home recording accidents and blown-out 2AM studio experiments are spread across four LPs or three CDs, gathering the short-lived trio’s Stratosphere and Contemporary Movement albums, 1975 EP, singles, demos, and other miscellaneous debris into one escape pod, now free to drift in the endless void of space. Mastered from a mix of crusty cassettes, decaying DATs, and warbly analog tape, Capsule Losing Contact is housed in a rusted slipcase with all four albums secured in heavy weight tip-on jackets. An accompanying lyric book guides the listener through Duster’s lo-fi worldview, adorned with the last gasps of an expired golden age as captured on Polaroid and disposable Kodak cameras.) 42.00
hi. welcome to the last newsletter for March. A bunch of new records arrived like the new THE CARETAKER - Everywhere At The End Of Time - Stage 6 DLP, KALI MALONE - Organ Dirges 2016-2017 LP, a bunch of SOPHIA re issues, MOLLY NILSSON - Imaginations LP & History LP re issues, LUC FERRARI - Music Promenade / Unheimlich Schön LP, new XENO & OAKLANDER - Hypnos LP, SEA & CAKE restocks, OSSIA - Devil's Dance DLP …
lots of stuff is on its way like the new DIÄT LP (US press), Twin Temple LP (rise above), Nusquama LP, Altarage restocks, new EX HEX LP, new AMERICAN FOOTBALL 3LP, new MAGIC CIRCLE LP, new SURFBORT 12“, new TRIUMVIR FOUL LP, TOWNES VAN ZANDT - sky blue LP., OH SEES - cool death .. LP, MAULGRUPPE LP etc etc. ….
ADAGIO830 also started taking pre orders for the upcoming LORD SNOW 12“ called shadowmarks which you can pre order via bisaufsmesser.com or also
https://adagio830-records.bandcamp.com/ ... hadowmarks
BARNETT + COLOCCIA - VLF LP (sige - Alex Barnett (Champagne Mirrors, Oakeater, SCRAPES Recordings) and Faith Coloccia (Mamiffer, Mára) developed a friendship based on a fascination with the world just outside the limit of our understanding - the world where magic and mystery hold equal footing with science. On their third collaborative album VLF, the duo draft a soundtrack to the mapping of the unknown realms in both their private lives and the communal world around them. It’s a premise embedded in the album title, an acronym for Very Low Frequencies which help capture the oscillations of dark matter, as well as a misspelled nod to the VLA radar banks in New Mexico which serve to chart out the cosmos. This fixation on scientific pragmatism finds a creative parallel in the duo’s left-brain explorations of early electronic music, although the bigger influence in Barnett & Coloccia comes from the gaps in our understanding, where instinct drives our behavior and unseen forces impose their will on our surroundings, where certain frequencies inexplicably yield an emotional resonance and, conversely, subconscious impulse finds an analog in sonic patterns. These right-brain tendencies may conjure the minimalist mantras of 20th century classical music at one turn and the expressionist disorder of textural sound design at the next. VLF is ultimately a document of two artists channeling their shared wonderment with unseen worlds into a sensory experience in the form of musical composition.) 25.00
BETH GIBBONS & THE POLISH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA - Symphony No. 3 (Of Sorrowful Songs) LP + DVD (domino - Domino is extremely proud to present Henryk Górecki: Symphony No. 3 (Symphony of Sorrowful Songs) performed by Beth Gibbons and the Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Krzysztof Penderecki. The performance took place at The National Opera Grand Theatre in Warsaw on November 29th 2014, and was part of an evening of programming that also featured Jonny Greenwood's (Radiohead) 48 Responses To Polymorphia and the world premiere of Bryce Dessner's (The National) Réponse Lutosławski. Following an invitation to collaborate at the concert, Beth Gibbons undertook an intense preparation process, including tackling the challenge of learning the original text (and the emotional weight it carries) without speaking the mother language. Typical to Beth though - the elusive yet iconic frontwoman of one of the most important British bands of the last two decades - the challenge was met and exceeded. Her performance alongside the maestro Penderecki has been hailed as triumphant, as you can see and hear on this release. The film, was produced by the National Audiovisual Institute, Poland and directed by Michał Merczyński.) 25.00
THE CARETAKER - Everywhere At The End Of Time - Stage 6 DLP (histroy - The final release from The Caretaker (1999-2019). The Caretaker provides closure to a 20 year-long act that has uncannily lurked in the shadows of so many of our listening lives. Clad for the last time in Ivan Seal’s specially commissioned artwork, ’Stage 6’ sees The Caretaker mirroring the ultimate descent into dementia and oblivion, using a patented prism of sound to connote a final, irreversible transition into the haunted ballroom of the mind that he first stepped into with 1999’s ‘Selected Memories From the Haunted Ballroom’. This final dispatch is, perhaps unsurprisingly, the most immersive and intangible of his two-decade arc. Invoking Jack Nicolson’s caretaker in Stanley Kubrick/Stephen King’s ‘The Shining’ as metaphor for issues revolving around mental health and a growing dissociation/dissatisfaction with the world, the project really took on new dimensions in 2005 with the 72-track, 6CD boxset ‘Theoretically Pure Anterograde Amnesia’, which was accompanied by an insightful unpacking of its ideas by cultural critic Mark Fisher aka K-Punk; a stalwart of the project who identified it (alongside music from Burial and Broadcast) among the most vital, emergent works of Hauntological art - a form of music often preoccupied with ideas about memory and nostalgia (but one distinct from pastiche), and the way that they possibly overwhelm, occlude, or even define our sense of being; ideas that resonate with Fisher’s own assertion that capitalism essentially undermines collective thought, distorts the individual, and has tragically lead to a worldwide increase or even ubiquity of mental health-related issues. By using fusty samples from an obsolete analog format, and by doing so in the 2nd decade of the 2nd millennium, The Caretaker perfectly and perversely bent ideas of anticipation/expectation with his arrangements, playing with notions of convention and repetition with effect that would lead some listeners to wonder if the same record was being released over and again. When combined with Ivan Seal’s bespoke painting for each release from 2011’s ‘An Empty Bliss Beyond This World’ onwards, the project crystallised as a real gesamtkunstwerk for these times, and one arguably defined by a stubborn and intractably chronic drive against the grain of modern popular culture, or even a refusal of it. And so to the project’s final goodbye. Drifting from the silty departure of ‘Confusion so thick you forget forgetting’, thru the smudged anaesthetisation of ‘A brutal bliss beyond this empty defeat’, and the abyssal, distant echoes of ‘Long decline is over’, to the increased pauses that punctuate the final side’s piece, ‘Place in the World fades away’, it eventually leads to a final coda that breaks the fourth wall. Here, with the outside world muted and only the timbral residue remaining like smoke, everything moves as slow as a Lynchian dream sequence - until a conclusion so ineffably sublime occurs that we can’t mention it for fear of waking up.) 35.00
DEAD TO A DYING WORLD - Reprise DLP (alerta - We are pleased to re-introduce "Reprise" - a remix, remaster, and reimagining of our 2011 self-titled album, featuring remix by Billy Anderson and additional unreleased cover of Leonard Cohen's "Dance Me To the End of Love“. Rather than simply repress the long out-of-print self-titled album, they wanted to revisit the material and present it in a way the band believes it was meant to be. With Billy Anderson at the helm once more, these songs breathe new life into the original material just as they had when they were written. Many thanks to their friends who made this record such a meaningful origin in so many ways.) 23.00
KALI MALONE - Organ Dirges 2016-2017 LP (Unique, engrossing room recordings of Kaliff pipe organ dirges played by composer, sound technician and multi-instrumentalist Kali Malone, released 2018 in a super limited tape run and now finally pressed up on vinyl for wider public consumption. In four pieces recorded at the Royal College of Music in Stockholm, it’s the characteristics of the room itself that add a crucial dimension to these pieces, sounding worlds away from the cavernous reverb associated with church acoustics. Instead, these dry recordings bring out all the fragile warmth and intimacy that’s rarely associated with this multi-faceted, sacred instrument. Removed from its traditional, godly environment - the effect is startling. The magick also lies in Kali’s capacity to produce rich, swirling, gaseous overtones. There’s a preternatural sensitivity toward these peripheral sounds, coaxing intoxicating spectrums of quivering hi-register fluctuations and sonorous bass at a pace that draws the listener in and seems to reduce everything around to a meditative serenity. Organ Dirges stands in a line of records borne out of serendipity rather than any planned, grandiose gesture. Recorded more or less off the cuff over just a few days onto a portable zoom, it’s a testament to Kali’s compositional instinct that these 4 pieces sound so resolved and purposeful. Every small detail sounds intentional without being controlled, right down to the almost unbearably moving disintegration at the very end of closing piece ‘Fifth Worship’, like a slow descent into darkness. It’s interesting to note that Organ Dirges was first played at a huge iron mine, the acoustics once again altering the perception of these alchemical pieces. Indeed, we can attest to the contrasting experience we’ve had playing this record in different spaces - on headphones, quietly at night in small rooms, loud on monitors in large spaces - always revealing something new, always transporting us somewhere else.) 24.00
LUC FERRARI - Music Promenade / Unheimlich Schön LP (grm - lectroacoustic Music World premiere for the Théâtre de la musique, March 16, 1970 «Hétéro-Concert» Permanent version for four stand-alone tape recorders. A series of colliding realistic sounds and sonic images. Whilst walking, a man is struck by the violence of his surroundings. Nature has disappeared in a whirlwind of warfare and industry in the midst of which he encounters a dying folklore and a lost young girl. The "Installation" version is used to sonify a place in which walkers are free to choose their musical itinerary. Unheimlich Schön (1971), 15’40 - Musique concrète made in 1971 in the studios of the Südwestfunk in Baden-Baden. Voice: Ilse Mengel. “How does a young woman breathe when thinking about something else?” ... To be listened to at a low volume) 21.00
MOLLY NILSSON - History LP (night people - Long overdue reissue of this Molly Nilsson early release (her fourth), now repackaged and reissued via Night School / DSA.By the time Molly Nilsson released History, she had already established a fledgling cult status built on homemade YouTube videos and home-burnt Cdrs. Writing from a distance, it’s clear that History is the first classic album in her canon and arguably a classic of the 21st Century underground music panorama. While the methodology on History hadn’t changed from Nilsson’s previous 3 albums – it was recorded solo at The Lighthouse, Nilsson’s home studio based on a Berlin crossroads – on this record the songwriting reached a new peak and the emotional scythe cut deeper. Here, Nilsson managed to combine a cosmic, outward looking perspective with an intimate knowledge of the human condition and its place in these turbulent times. In truth, no other songwriter has excavated the modern psyche so clearly and perfectly.) 22.00
MOLLY NILSSON - Imaginations LP (col. Vinyl) (night people - That we live in a world changed is beyond question. Since 2015’s Zenith, Berlin-based songwriter Molly Nilsson has surrendered to the world, traveling from Mexico to Glasgow, observing the changing socio-political landscape and imagining a better world. For an artist who has so successfully created her own environment and gradually let others in, her 8th studio album Imaginations sees Nilsson directly engaging with her surroundings, engendering change and allowing love in. Imaginations dreams big, recasting storming, stadium-sized pop into the internal language of the solo auteur. Imaginations is not escapism, it’s a kaleidoscope and an alternative view, an agent of change. Opener Tender Surrender encapsulates Imaginations, a tango on the ruins of the past, like many of Nilsson’s best songs a collision between the political and personal. Though potentially a love song, there’s a glowing anger in the lines “I want your ruin, I want destruction, I won’t be through until we mend this…” this is rapturous transformation, order and chaos. Molly has built an almost 10 year career on perfectly summing up how we feel and this is no different… Who else could write a song about privilege (Let’s Talk About Privileges) and make a heart-rending chorus of “It’s never being afraid of the police, it’s expecting every thank you, every please.” The artist’s vision on this album is perhaps more forceful than the emotionally fragile moments of previous album Zenith, at times exemplified on songs like Memory Foam, a bright, driving pop song that belies themes of nostalgia and the past, reminding us that Molly alone can make us feel so welcome in loneliness. If there’s overt anger in songs like Money Never Sleeps, an anthem for a post-capitalist utopia if ever there was one, there’s also seams of optimism sewn into the album’s genetic code. Any revolutionary will tell you that anger alone achieves nothing - Nilsson’s mission on Imaginations is to offer some alternatives we can hold close. Not Today Satan is a song about accepting love as the agent of change; “Don’t be sad, but do get mad at all the small men who act so tall, in the end they always fall; there ain’t no sin in giving in to love, that’s just how we’re winning the fight.” Love can be visceral, a weapon with which to fight the power. On Imaginations Molly is recasting her interior monologue as a prism through which to see the world, a means to live differently and to reject the status quo. We can Think Pink, change our destiny together. This is an optimism about the future when we need it the most. “New boys, new girls.. give me your smile and I’ll give you mine” Clearly, we are living through a transformation but with alchemists like Molly Nilsson, we’re never alone in the process.) 22.00
OSSIA - Devil's Dance DLP (blackest ever black - Soundboy supreme, Ossia sends us reeling with an immense debut album of technoid dub brutalism for his staunch allies at Blackest Ever Black. A massive RIYL Demdike Stare, Wasteland, Jay Glass Dubs, The Bug, Jon Hassel… Long in the works and properly worth the wait, ‘Devil’s Dance’ is a deliriously strong summation of Ossia’s singular style. Dread-filled and fevered, it marks the Bristol/Berlin-hailing producer as a master at negotiating negative space and bending styles to his will, taking what he needs from grime & dubstep, jazz, techno and post-industrial music, and warping it all with an uncanny sleight of hand that only comes from proper dedication to dub craft. Most brilliantly, nothing is square or regular in Ossia’s sound world. Edges are consistently smudged and slanted, sounds bleed into one another with organic form, but, like a backyard/spareroom ganja farmer, his skill lies in pruning punctuations, allowing his forms to grow wild, whilst knowing where and when to cut and splice. Now harvested, his crop is effectively a highly potent batch with a perfect balance of meditative and psychoactive content. From the gauntleted noise sculpture of ‘Concrete’, to the weightless skank and skronk of ‘Radiation’, thru the heaving masses of his ‘Devil’s Dance’ and ‘Hell Version’, thru the spectral ephemera of ‘Inertia’ and the 23 minutes of perceptive chicanery in ‘Vertigo’, you have one of the strongest dub records you'll hear for time.) 27.00
REGIS RENOUARD LARIVIERE - Contrée LP (editons lego - Allégeance volatile and Esquive each tackle the same issue in their own way. Overcoming time: whether it be successive, additional, enumerative, or repetitive. However, there is nothing here about the ensuing nature of so-called "repetitive" music. These are types of high-end music. And it is more about insistence, the obstinacy of an individual who keeps knocking on a door that will never open.) 21.00
RIP HAYMAN - Dreams of India & China LP (recital - “Captain Rip Hayman is a traveller: on the seas, across the lands, and in the realm of music. He has been around the world 51 times to date. Like the proverbial cat, Rip has lived many lives and beaten death more than most. Rip’s playlist here is a mix of his compositions and music gathered in his travels. The sounds of the world are all music to the Captain’s ears.” - Charlie Morrow, December 2018) 26.00
SOPHIA - The Infinite Circle LP (flower shop - The long out-of-print second album from Sophia is now finally available again on vinyl. “Possibly the most melodic, delicate and devastating cries for help you’re ever likely to hear.” - NME (1998) For fans of Low, Red House Painters, The God Machine, Songs: Ohia, Conor Oberst, Nick Drake.) 24.00
SOPHIA - Fixed Water LP (flower shop - The long out-of-print debut album by Sophia is finally available again on vinyl. ‘Fixed Water’ was Robin Proper-Sheppard’s first sign of life after the demise of cult band The God Machine following the tragic death of bass player Jimmy Fernandez. A raw, honest and at times brutal reflection on life, loss, love and death.) 24.00
SOPHIA - As We Make Our Way (The Live Recordings) 3LP (flower shop Sophia is the band of Robin Proper-Sheppard (ex-The God Machine), who surrounds himself with new musicians for most of the recordings. Past and present members of Sophia were also involved in bands like Ligament, Swervedriver, The Hope Blister and many others. Founded in 1995. The “Classics” have all been recorded at various venues across Europe and after a rigorous selection process from amongst over 45 concerts (all recorded in full multi-track) were eventually chosen keeping one over-riding criteria in mind: “Do they bringeth the ROCK?” We hope you enjoy listening to these recordings as much as we enjoyed performing them.) 45.00
TERRA MATER - Holocene Extinction Parts I & II LP (alerta - Terra Mater from australia is playing an unrelenting, down-tuned, strings-driven melodic d-beat hardcore with a neo crust-edge and outstanding brutal female and male dual vocals. Extremely powerful lyrics, artwork and presentation. Taking right where SCHIFOSI, EKKAIA, ASHKARA, MADAME GERMEN... left off. This release is very dark, heavy and melody driven.) 13.00
TOM PHILLIPS - Words And Music LP + CD (recital - Words and Music is a rare and sought-after album by artist Tom Phillips (b. 1937). Fueled by painting, opera, and concrete poetry, this LP was originally published by the king, Hansjörg Mayer, in 1975 (this LP has never been repressed). Most are familiar with Tom Phillips' "After Raphael" painting used on the cover of Brian Eno's Another Green World LP, along with the television series he made with director Peter Greenaway, A TV Dante (1990). However, Tom's crowning achievement is his art-book A Humument: A Treated Victorian Novel. A reworked version of the obscure book, A Human Document, by W.H. Mallock, each page laboriously painted and collaged over. Spools of text are re-discovered from the original book, stitching together a new story surrounding the protagonist, Toge. Six editions have been published from between 1970 and 2017, each with different texts and paintings imagined. Phillips' work has the air of forlorn fantasy to it ... a designed romance. The first side of Words and Music contains four chamber works grown from impressionistic and graphic scores. A lovely flavor of British experimental composition à la Cornelius Cardew (with whom Phillips collaborated in the Scratch Orchestra). Tom's music incorporates touchstones of visual art: in his Irma opera, a band of voice colors wash over slides of chamber melodies; in "Ornamentik," (commissioned by Stuart Dempster) acoustic and electronic instruments are played as extended shapes along a piece of paper. The piano piece "Lesbia Waltz" augments sheet music, cut-up measure by measure, placed and replaced. The second side of the LP holds readings from his famed book, A Humument. Recited by Tom, whose chestnut voice perfectly carries the stanzas of bizarre, romantic poetry. Dancing between discoveries and meanings with gentle blood and ink soaking on each word.) 28.00
THE WHIFFS - s/t LP (drunken sailor - Some mornings nothing seems to go right. Get out of bed, trip over and break your nose. Get in the shower, the ceiling falls in. Make some toast, accidentally set the house ablaze and watch as all your possessions melt and crumble to rubble, dust and ash. And all before 9am. The bus that takes you to the job you hate will probably probably late too.) 13.00
XENO & OAKLANDER - Hypnos LP (dais - Eight new songs of sparkling electronics from duo Liz Wendelbo and Sean McBride (Martial Canterel) blur the lines between 60's French Pop, 80's wave and contemporary modular synth pop. Romantic and mythic, a dreamlike journey through dense harmonies and complex polyphonic compositions… As a musical act, Xeno & Oaklander (Sean McBride and Liz Wendelbo) conflate a rich love of analog synths, melody, and mythology with eloquent nuance and a nod to the heritage they draw from. While that construct is the duo’s immediate kiss and crush, there’s a deeper importance to their collaboration which began in 2004. As evidenced in their debut Vigils (2004), McBride and Wendelbo’s artistic dynamic is more than just a mutual love for electronics but a contrast between architectural precision and painterly expression. From the film scores to the traditional albums they’ve recorded in their Brooklyn studio, they’ve both spurred and fostered the global synth wave revival through a commitment to analog-only production and performance as well as a strident respect for the medium. On their latest album Hypnos and first for the Dais imprint, the duo leveraged the talents of visual artist and live sound engineer Egan Frantz to mix the album. It’s a touch that adds both punch and balance, allowing their inherent conceptual voices to converge into a collage with defined edges and warm, synapses of frequency and beat. “Musically, Hypnos is a return to polyphony after several years of using strictly monophonic synthesizers,” McBride says about the album’s ethos. “This has brought dense harmonies and a more complex counterpoint to the composition. Staying with the same equipment and processes without the inveterate compulsion to update and refashion allows for a clearly perceivable genealogy with our previous work.”) 24.00
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Review: The Sword - Warp Riders
Needless to say, heavy music has seen a wide rash of changes to it's old guard over the last decade or so. Crusty, bearded grumpsters have become the norm, and gone are the days where nu-metal appeared ad nauseam on at least a handful of high profile hessian zines and sites' end of the year lists. Mastodon have become the poster children (or rednecks, depending on the way you look at it) for the metal genre as a whole whether you're privy to it or otherwise, and the style that the Mastodudes and their many compatriots in the progressive-sludge-post-core sub-genre (seriously, fuck modern categorization) has quickly become the go-to approach for younger metal musicians with quirky ideologies, prodigious musicality and talent to garner mass amounts of critical acclaim.
Enter Austin based retrograde D&D nerds The Sword. Since bell-bottom wearing frontman JD Cronise and The Sword found themselves on the heavy music map unexpectedly following the inclusion of their single "Freya" off of their debut album Age of Winters on the first installment of Guitar Hero, their brand of heavy, down driven riffage and smooth, melodious guitar work has been carefully cultivated and tweaked, resulting in this year's release Warp Riders. The biggest knock on The Sword heading into their junior effort was a lack of dynamism and an over reliance on a retro sound that closely mimicked past riff heavy greats like Sabbath and early Zeppelin. Simply giving Warp Riders a quick listen proves that those criticisms were taken to heart by Cronise and his cronies (come on, too easy), put in their collective pipe, and chiefed quite awhile back.
What results is yet another concept fantasy album, yet this time around, The Sword have chose to flirt with what is commonly agreed upon as masterpiece. The riffage is there, the discussion of ethereal planes of existence and places only imaginable are there, and the retro-metal influence is certainly there as well, like we always expect from The Sword. What has changed however, is their ability to craft not only catchy songs, but sonically engaging ones that grip you by the balls and take you for a ride. A warp ride to be exact. Concept aside (which involves a story arch involving Ereth the Archer and his quest to aid the Chromomancer in use a cosmic orb to save his home planet Archeron... Awesome, right?), Warp Riders, not unlike Mastodon's 2009 acclaimed Crack the Skye, takes the already refined sound of The Sword and improves upon it massively. While more modern, thrash-infused heavy hitters with a sound we're used to from The Sword lace the album ("Arrows in the Dark"; "The Chronomancer I: Hubris,"; "The Warp Riders"), they comfortably add in other styles without compromising their signature sound nor come off as if they're reaching for variety. The highlight of the album comes in the very middle with "Lawless Lands", a track that would be at home on Master of Reality or IV, yet still retains modern day metal appeal. Cronise and co-lead guitarist Kyle Shutt duel back and forth throughout the track, while bassist Bryan Richie and newly-departed (more on this in later posts) drummer Trivett Wingo provide a perfectly crafted rhythm section to guide the plodding track along. Other highlights include "Astraea's Dream", an uptempo headbanger that would make Dave Mustaine proud, "Night City", which at times resembles Guns N' Roses' "Nightrain", and the eerie organ-synth bookends of the album. While the back end of the album can't quite hold a candle to the brilliance of the first half, and over-enthusiastic listeners may be left disappointed by only two uses of the hair-rising synth passage that circumvents the record, there are practically no other knocks that can be laid down on Warp Riders. Cronise has fronted an effort that will be mighty difficult to follow up, but with a band this young showing they've clearly entered their prime, it's most certainly possible for these Texans.
Simply put, The Sword have put together a tried and true album that begs to be listened to from front to back, but unlike Crack the Skye, it's a concept album with catchy riff laden songs that can easily be listened to on their own when desired. Warp Riders may do exactly to The Sword what their protagonist Archer does throughout the majority of the story; launch into space. Cronise and co., the youngsters who's career was sparked by a synchronized video game, have crafted what could turn into a heavy music classic. Yeah, you heard me. Believe the hype.
- Jack Attack
Posted by Brutalitopia at 11:15 PM
Labels: Black Sabbath, JD Cronise, Led Zeppelin, Mastodon, The Sword
Killer review guys! We've got some pics of the band from the Warp Riders release show in Austin here - http://bit.ly/9aju0P - in case anyone might enjoy. LOVE this band. I'd give 'em a "6" on your brutality meter 8^)
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Fabrication Complete On SLS Core Stage Simulator Test Article
Fabrication recently was completed on the core stage simulator structural test article at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama. Image Credit: NASA/MSFC
April 6, 2015 – Engineers recently completed fabrication of the core stage simulator structural test article for NASA’s new rocket, the Space Launch System (SLS). The SLS will be the most powerful rocket ever built for deep space missions, including to an asteroid and ultimately to Mars.
The structural test article is a replica of the top of the core stage and is approximately 10 feet tall and 27 feet in diameter. The rocket’s core stage, towering more than 200 feet tall, will house the vehicle’s avionics and flight computer. It also will store cryogenic liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen that will feed the vehicle’s RS-25 engines. When combined with two five-segment solid rocket boosters, the rocket will produce 8.4 million pounds of thrust at liftoff to carry 154,000 pounds.
The full configuration at launch includes several parts that are stacked on top of the core stage to reach a total height of 322 feet. When the test versions of all the parts are completed, engineers will stack the 56-foot tall structure at a Marshall test stand for testing to verify the integrity of the hardware and ensure it can withstand the loads it may experience during flight. They include:
Orion spacecraft – designed to carry the crew to distant planetary bodies; provide emergency abort capability; sustain the crew during space travel; and provide safe re-entry from deep space
Multi-purpose crew vehicle stage adapter – connects the Orion spacecraft to the SLS Interim cryogenic propulsion stage — gives the Orion spacecraft the big push needed to fly beyond the moon before the spacecraft returns to Earth for the first flight test of SLS
Launch vehicle stage adapter — used to connect the core stage and interim cryogenic propulsion stages
Artist concept of how the structural test articles will be stacked in the test stand. Image Credit: NASA/MSFC
“Our engineering work force has the expertise to produce large test articles, such as the core stage simulator,” said Keith Higginbotham, integrated structural test lead in the Spacecraft/Payload Integration & Evolution (SPIE) Office at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, where the work is being conducted, and the SLS Program is managed for the agency. “We’ve made a tremendous amount of progress and look forward to testing.”
After inspections and final machining, the core stage simulator test article is scheduled to be completed by mid-April. Engineers have already completed structural test articles of the multi-purpose crew vehicle stage adapter and Orion spacecraft simulator, and test articles for the interim cryogenic propulsion stage and launch vehicle stage adapter are currently in production.
“Our skilled, talented engineering and technician team members, manufacturing capabilities and robotic welding facilities allow us to build these critical large space structures for Space Launch System testing at the Marshall Center,” said Tim Vaughn, chief of the Metals Engineering Division in Marshall’s Materials and Processes Laboratory. “The lessons we learned building the core stage simulator has helped us hone processes that we will use to produce other SLS test hardware.”
At the same time, the SPIE Office kicked off its critical design review March 19, which is a major milestone for the program and proves the hardware is mature enough for production. This is the last rocket element to undergo a critical design review before the SLS Program begins its integrated critical design review this summer.
The first flight test of the SLS will feature a configuration for a 70-metric-ton (77-ton) lift capacity and carry an uncrewed Orion spacecraft beyond low-Earth orbit to test the performance of the integrated system. As the SLS evolves, it will provide an unprecedented lift capability of 130 metric tons (143 tons) to enable missions even farther into our solar system.
Colorado-based Lockheed Martin Space Systems leads the Orion industry team as the prime contractor building the Orion spacecraft.
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Miley Cyrus Banned From Performing In Dominican Republic For...
Miley Cyrus Banned From Performing In Dominican Republic For Violating Country's 'Morals'
By Nick Hill in Music / Festivals on 23 August 2014
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The 21 year-old singer will not be twerking in the Dominican Republic anytime soon.
Miley Cyrus's 'Bangerz' tour has been known to create some very promiscuous and controversial moments, and now these actions have cost the 21 year-old singer the chance to perform in the Dominican Republic for the firs time ever.
Cyrus performing on her 'Bangerz' tour
Cyrus's raunchy antics onstage have caused a government group, which deals with public performances, to ban her upcoming concert in the capital of Santo Domingo on September 13th because her act violates their "morals and customs."
The Dominican Republic's national entertainment and radio commission (CNEPR) announced the news in a statement on Thursday (Aug 21st), and confirmed that this decision was based on the former Disney star's "acts that go against morals and customs, which are punishable by Dominican law," local newspaper Hoy reported.
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The ban may have been put against the 'Wrecking Ball' singer for some of her rather questionable actions while on her 'Bangerz' tour, which includes the time she straddled on top of an actor portraying former President Bill Clinton while holding her mic in a provocative manner next to the impersonator's crotch, pretending to perform oral sex. As well as the moment when Cyrus rode a gigantic inflatable penis in a performance at London's G.A.Y club back in May.
It is worth noting the 'We Can't Stop' singer regularly wears a leotard printed with marijuana leaves and a golden cannabis leaf around her neck during her shows.
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So far there has been no comments from the young star nor her management team.
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‘Fairfield’, Forbes NSW
John and Robyn Dunkley are the woolgrowers from ‘Fairfield’, Forbes. It’s a family thing out there.
As soon as John left school he knew exactly what path he wanted to take in life – and it was paved in wool. John did the normal country boy thing, went to school and came back to work on his family’s farm. A simple concept that would see him starting his own sheep enterprise while most others his age were still wondering what they wanted to be when they grew up.
Working long days on the farm, John never had a single cent paid to him, instead his father paid him in wethers. From a young age John was learning how to see a bigger picture and plan for the future. Those valua ble lessons have served him well, he has now built his enterprise from a few sheep from his dad, to now running 1800 breeding merinos on Fairfield and 1100 ewes on his sister property for joining with xb rams and selling lambs.
Take a look around Fairfield and there is a ‘bigger picture’ feel to everything. To survive the collapse of the wool reserve price in the 90’s John and Robyn focused more on cropping, improvements are made to their woolshed every year to make a more efficient workflow during shearing, technologically advanced stock handling equipment have been purchased for safer animal husbandry practices and give Robyn and John’s careers as woolgrowers more longevity.
A visit to Fairfield will leave you inspired and thinking outside the box. Anything is possible if you are prepared to live by John’s philosophy in life, ‘Do what you do well, better.’
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Sideways Sammy's City 0-1 Portsmouth
Last updated : 03 October 2018 By SS
A narrow defeat against the league leaders, Portsmouth, could be seen as encouraging, but it was another game where we struggled to put the opposing defence and goalkeeper under concerted pressure. There are positives and negatives to take from the performance, but the season is in danger of slipping into a familiar pattern.
All We Are Saying, Is Give Us A Goal
Not for the first time this season, it was far from a terrible display from the Sky Blues but one where it was hard to see us actually scoring.
They key team selection decision from Mark Robins to replace the ineligible Conor Chaplin with Tony Andreu. It was probably the most sensible decision given that Andreu has shown more thus far this season than either Jordy Hiwula or Amadou Bakayoko, but with Jonson Clarke-Harris attempting to play with his back to goal and Jordan Shipley on the left-wing, the balance of the front four didn’t require a Tony Andreu-figure looking to get on the ball.
It was perhaps most aptly summed up in the first-half when Andreu was given space by the Portsmouth defence to shoot just outside their penalty area, but instead chose to pass to a marked Jonson Clarke-Harris.
Beyond Andreu’s lack of impact on proceedings, the attacking performance lacked decisiveness. Perhaps the lack of goals from open play is playing on the players’ minds, but so often, promising situations were squandered by poor decision-making – passes being made instead of shots, shots instead of passes, over-hit passes, under-hit passes, et cetera and so forth.
What exactly can be done about poor decision-making is something for Mark Robins and the players to work on. However, the decisions being made looked to be of players not wanting to take the responsibility of taking the final shot. This is where Conor Chaplin was sorely missed.
Time To Throw Off The Shackles?
Following on from the last point, Mark Robins may well have to shake things up to solve the goalscoring malaise that we find ourselves in. The failure to score last night wasn’t solely down to the absence of Conor Chaplin, it has been a common theme both with and without our big summer signing that we have endeavoured without testing the opposition goalkeeper.
A key decision over the next few weeks looks to be how long Jordan Shipley can remain in the side. The academy player performs a useful role in keep the shape of the team on the left-flank, but has struggled to make an impact when he’s gotten on the ball.
With Jodi Jones returning to fitness, and already looking reasonably sharp, there is a genuine replacement for Shipley on the left of midfield, whereas the alternatives before were an out-of-position Jordy Hiwula or a Reise Allassani who is seemingly not yet trusted by Mark Robins.
Most encouraging from Jones’ two cameos has probably been that he has played with his head up, in stark contrast to most of our other attacking players. Very often, moves have broken down this year from almost an over-eagerness to force things to happen, Jones has looked more deliberate in sizing up whether to cross, shoot or pass.
Moreover, playing Jones gives us an attacking threat on both sides of the pitch – similar to what Portsmouth had with Lowe and Curtis on either flank. That ability to change the angle of attack can unsettle an opposing defence looking to bed-in against us, which could be worth sacrificing the defensive solidity that Jordan Shipley provides the side.
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Coles to cut out milk processors, and deal directly with dairy farmers.
Coles has announced it will bypass processors and contract milk directly from dairy farmers in NSW and Victoria from July 1.
From July 1, Coles will bypass milk processors and deal directly with farmers in NSW and Victoria
Coles has not revealed a price, but says it will be a "competitive farm gate price"
The cost of homebrand milk will remain unchanged, despite the deal
In the past, Coles has used processors to source milk for its homebrand products, with Norco contracted in NSW and Queensland and Saputo sourcing milk from Victoria and Southern NSW.
The new model will offer longer term contracts that allow farmers to choose from one, two or three-year contracts.
It marks a shift to a model more in line with competitor Woolworths, where the supermarket will be able to offer a direct price to farmers.
Coles chief operation officer Greg Davis said in a press release it would offer a "competitive farm gate price", but did not specifically reveal a price.
"In addition to offering a fair and competitive price, dairy farmers will have more choice regarding the length of contract and more certainty around income," he said.
"If the model works as we hope it will, we will look for opportunities to expand the footprint to other milk-producing regions and potentially other products in the dairy case."
The ABC understands Coles representatives have met with farmers in Victoria over the past few months.
Coles said it would also contribute an additional $1.9 million for research into the Coles Sustainable Dairy Development Group.
The cost of homebrand milk for two and three-litre milk will remain unchanged at $2.20 and $3.30 respectively.
President of farm group Dairy Connect, Graham Forbes, said Coles appeared to be adopting a model common among UK supermarkets such as Tesco.
It was unclear how Coles contracts and pricing would be structured, however some farmers were hopeful long-term contracts would help give them more security.
Coles said it would offer a guaranteed price for two years and a floor price for the third year.
"It will put a bit more competition out there in the marketplace, and let's hope it lifts the price to farmers and gives them some long-term security," Mr Forbes said.
"It will be very interesting to see how it impacts on Saputo suppliers currently in NSW.
"There is a lot of competition from Parmalat at the moment, Lion has been a bit quiet while it's up for sale, but it will be a very interesting few weeks to see how the processors respond."
David Inall, representing Australian Dairy Farmers, said he was surprised by the announcement.
"It came out of the blue, it's early days, we're not aware that any farmers are contracted to Coles at this stage, but we look forward to more detail around contract and prices," Mr Inall said.
"They have told us that they will offer a price that they believe will be in the top quartile of what is currently on offer, which is certainly an encouraging sign, which will make it very competitive."
Mr Inall expressed concern that this could lead to a return to $1 per litre milk.
"But we'd also expect that this will not see a return to $1 per litre milk, that they have not created this model to slide back to $1 dollar per litre milk — that's a debate we don't want to have again," he said.
Processors face fierce competition for milk
According to food industry analyst and director of Fresh Agenda, Joanne Bills, there were reasons why supermarkets were moving to deal directly with farmers.
"In the UK supermarkets have found that you can add transparency to the supply chain and also implement specific processes, standards, or animal welfare requirements," she said.
"But in Australia it could be looking to avoid some of the fallout from the $1 per litre milk, similar to the way that Woolworths has with its 'Farmer's Own' brand."
Ms Bills believed that, while the fresh milk market represented only a fraction of the Australian dairy industry, the move to deal directly with farmers would add new competition and complexities for processors.
Coles declined an interview with the ABC.
Source: ABC News
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Construction Begins on Park at old Davie County High School
Published by Jeanna Baxter White at March 7, 2019
Five years after Davie County residents voted overwhelmingly to pass the Parks and Recreation general obligation bonds, construction is now underway on Phase One of the new Davie County Community Park being built at the former site of Davie County High School.
“Today is a day of celebration and today we celebrate community ownership and a partnership that is fundamental in serving the ever-changing needs of the Davie community …,” said Terry Renegar, chairman of the Davie County Board of Commissioners, during the groundbreaking ceremony. “In 2014, the residents of Davie County voted overwhelmingly to spend $5 million to make this facility the centerpiece of its recreation plan. …It has been a lot of work ….. there have been a lot of hurdles, but those challenges have been met and the hurdles overcome.”
Davie County Community Park Groundbreaking
The Davie County Community Park project is a 3-year culmination of extensive resident input, park design master planning, and construction preparation. According to Paul Moore, director of recreation and parks, Davie County’s public park needs survey return rate of 22.8% was one of the highest return rates in the nation for a community population of 40,000-50,000. “Anytime a controlled survey reaches double-digits, you have statistically valid results. Hence, Davie residents were paying very close attention!”
“From contemplation and initial dialogue to the creation of shared vision; from deliberations to the formulation of strategies, and through communication, collaboration, and coordination, our design team has made the vision of our Davie residents happen. The new park will contain most of the key features that Davie County residents specifically identified as top priorities,” said Moore.
Slated to be completed Spring 2020, the County-owned park’s initial Phase One facilities will include the largest Vortex splash pad in North Carolina, an amphitheater and civic green, an inclusive playground, a 310° baseball/softball field, a dog park (for small and large dogs), walkways and trails (including a boardwalk), a horseshoe and bocce courtyard, a 625 square foot medium shelter, and gymnasium renovations along with a number of other infrastructure elements.
The County also secured additional support from the General Assembly to reconstruct the old parking lot which will include a road course for local law enforcement and emergency services vehicular training.
Additionally, the County is pursuing grant funding from the Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF) for other park features that would become part of phase one construction if successfully awarded.
“We want our residents to know that this new park will not only lead as a regional destination park, but will serve as a joyful experience through recreation and play for individuals, families, seniors, and pets too!” he added.
He went on to say, “Working in the field of Parks and Recreation and public service is not just a job for us, it’s a calling. We’ve committed ourselves to this profession and our mission to enrich the quality of life in Davie County because we’re all striving to be part of something that makes a real, meaningful difference. We couldn’t have made it this far without all of you!”
Moore gave credit to the many individuals and organizations who have devoted themselves to the future of Davie County by supporting recreation and parks with the construction of the new park. “On behalf of our Board of Commissioners, community residents, and the DCRP Team, we express our heartfelt appreciation to:
The citizens of Davie County, this is your park and we want you to be proud of it!
The Staff of Davie County, from our Administration Office, Finance, Development Services, to our Recreation and Parks team.
Our dedicated team, including members of the Recreation and Parks Advisory Board, consultants, McAdams, Fuller Architecture, Davie Construction Co. and Vortex.
To the first sponsoring organization, The Davie Community Foundation, we extend a thank you for their ongoing helpfulness and support for a Healthy Davie.
Our Officials in Raleigh who have represented us so well with obtaining support for the park.”
Recreation and Parks is seeking resident input on the PARTF application. Public input meetings will be held at the Brock Recreation Center on North Main Street in Mocksville on Thursday, March 21st from 6-8 p.m. and on Saturday, March 23rd from 9:30-11:30 a.m.
To follow the development of the community park, visit www.daviecountync.gov/DCRP and click on the tab labeled “Davie County Community Park”. Davie County Recreation and Parks can be reached at 336-753-8326.
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Definition of Retarding:
of Retard
In 1665 this tax was increased to $ 22, and continued in force to 1765, thus retarding immigration, and, to that extent, the increase of population, especially of the laboring class.
- "Cuba, Old and New", Albert Gardner Robinson.
He cried out: 'Count the years of life, span them, think of the work to be done, and ask yourself whether time and strength should run to waste in retarding the inevitable?
- "The Tragic Comedians, Complete", George Meredith Last Updated: March 7, 2009.
The frontier provinces have, as a natural course, been subject to many retarding influences which have been wanting elsewhere; for invasion from without may be depended upon to be as baneful for the preservation of a nation's art treasures as a revolution from within.
- "The Cathedrals of Northern France", Francis Miltoun.
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-27-19: Chapter #51 Central Illinois Regional Newsletter.
On Saturday 4-20-19 the Central Illinois Group held its 35th annual indoor invitational auto show and swap meet. This is the 7th year to hold the show in the Avanti Dome (inflatable building) which has 60,000 square feet of usable area, 1/2 for show cars and 1/2 for swap meet. This building is in Pekin, IL. Attendance was up slightly from last year
Early Ford V8 Club of Peoria
Minutes – April 19, 2019
With this area we are able to park 102 show cars, and a number of special interest items to include motorcycles, scooters, and vintage lawn equipment. There is still room for 50 vendors inside, vendors are also located in the parking lot. We had an exceptionally nice day with lots of sunshine for the show.
A silent auction and a 50/50 drawing were held with the proceeds going to the Children's Hospital of Illinois. For the past few years (not counting this year) we have donated $32,500.00 to the Children's Hospital.
The show runs from 7 AM to 7 PM to clear the building of cars and swappers. This is a one day show for the Saturday before Easter Sunday. Trophies are presented to the top 20 as voted by attendees, all show participants receive a plaque with a dash plaque and picture of their car, also, trophies are presented to top club Male choice, Ladies choice, Memorial and Children's Hospital choices
Steve Swingle chaired the show with Jerry Haven as co-chair, and Pat Swingle (Steve's Wife) coordinated the 50/50 sales and drawing, as well as the Silent Auction. Alan Doubet coordinated the Swap Meet. The Memorial Award was presented to Shirley Heller and her Grandson Tanner McBride who drove the truck, a 1941 Ford 1/2 ton shown above. Her Husband Gene Heller passed on August 8, 2018. Gene was active in our club. He is greatly missed.
We want to express our appreciation to those who traveled a long distance to take part in the show. We had participants from surrounding states, and of course from the home state of Illinois, after 35 years we rarely have a car appear the 2nd time.
The Early Ford Showroom located north of Peoria on route 40 at the Wheels O' Time Museum will be open to the public on May 1, 2019, Wednesday thru Sunday, 12:00 noon until 5:00 PM. It will be staffed during that time by an Early Ford V-8 member.
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Meeting was called to order at 7:00PM by Kenn Sutton in the absence of Alex S.
Minutes were read by Angela Zimmerman
One correction was made: The Illinois Historical society is presenting and dedicating the Marker at Wheels O Time. Not the Peoria Historical Society as listed in the minutes.
Minutes were approved after the correction.
Treasurer report by Mary Kamp. A number of bills have been paid, Rental fee for WOT, permit for 50/50 and the trophies. More small change will be available for the ticket sales at the car show.
Car Show.
We now have 103 cars and 13 special interest vehicles. Jerry H delivered posters to all Casey gas stations through IL. Lacon, Bradford, Chillicothe, and Pontiac to all the museum in that area.
Jerry H did a 30 minute radio announcement on 90.7. Other announcements of our show were on Channel 25, Alan D and Kenn S will be on TV early on Friday morning.
Steve S. announced that we put ad in the Pekin paper and in the Rockford paper.
Our show announcement was also published in the Peoria County Farm Bureau magazine.
4 cars are coming Saturday morning.
Announcement that Jerry H would like to retire from co-chairman of the car show. His son, Chris, would also like to have assistance with his duties.
Club members ... Please do not park your personal cars in the back with the car trailers. It makes it very difficult to get trailers parked with your personal cars in this parking lot.
Mike Murphy, and Born Paint donated $100 to the show.
Food for Friday and Saturday, please bring snacks like cookies, potato chips, relish trays for snacking on the weekend. But all club members will buy their own lunch.
Thank you to all that helped with the clean up last Saturday. We are ready for opening on May 1st Goals for this year from the WOT board. 1) Leasing property from State Hwy dept for a bigger parking lot out front. 2) paint 4 train cars. 3) put AC in train cars. 4) “Death Valley” will be cleaned out 5) new building will be built 32x24. It will be called “Happy Valley”. 5) Fund raiser for large 50'x100' is in the plans.
WOT Ford showroom
Doug R. reported that he has 7 days open for hosting in the Ford room.
Has 3 cars for May show room.
Has cars scheduled through August.
Special announcement:
Steve Hayes invited all to attend “2nd Annual Hot Rod Day” hosted by Bob Strube, Jim McGrew, Steve Seltveit and Steve Hayes. Saturday May 11, 2019, 90 Ashland Court, Morton, IL. This year women are also invited.
Alex S has a new arrival at his home. Little baby girl, Charlie Kay.
Welcome David Mester for joining out club this evening. He loves Mustangs and loves all Fords.
We will all have a lot to share with David.
The meeting was adjourned.
Kenn Sutton won the 50/50 so he will be bringing treats to the next meeting.
Minutes submitted by Angela Zimmerman
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Faith Christian Academy holds the utmost respect for homeschooling families and has a strong desire to support home educators in the Kansas City area in the endeavor to provide their children with an academically excellent, well-rounded, Christ-centered education. Below are a few of the ways Faith Christian Academy partners with homeschooling families. If you have any questions about FCA’s relationship with the homeschool community, please contact the main office at 816-455-3513.
Unit Courses
Most courses offered at Faith Christian Academy for students in the secondary (grades 7-12) are available as unit study courses to homeschool students. If there is a particularly subject a parent is struggling to teach, or that a student would like to pursue further, families may consider electing to take a course on site at our secondary campus. Worldview/Bible courses, science, mathematics, Latin, logic, and literature courses are some of the subject areas offered. For a list of the upcoming semester's courses, please use our contact form or call the main office. Some subjects may require placement tests or screening prior to enrollment. Unit tuition costs can be viewed here.
All Knights athletics programs are fully available to the homeschool community. Our youth sports programs are primarily offered for students 6th-12th grade. Track is available for students ages 6 and up. Our current sports include boys' and girls' basketball, boys' and girls soccer, boys and girls track, and girls' volleyball. Check out our sports registration page to see upcoming sports season enrollment information. You can view a detailed pamphlet on the Knights Athletics program here. For further questions, contact the Knights athletic director, Jimmy Standlea at knightsad@fcaclassical.com.
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Various special programs hosted by the school are often available to homeschool families.
Each Spring the Iowa Basic Skills Test is administered to elementary students to test proficiency in various core academic skills. The test is administered by faculty at Faith Christian Academy and homeschool students can take the test the FCA for a small fee.
In the winter FCA hosts a science fair. Open slots at the fair are made available to homeschool students to be judged in the fair.
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El Quartelejo Museum and Jerry Thomas Gallery and Collection - El Quartelejo Museum and Jerry Thomas Gallery and Collection
El Quartelejo MuseumExhibits and Features
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Photo by Mickey Shannon (https://www.mickeyshannon.com/photo/battle-canyon-monument-milky-way/)
Travel to the place where the last Indian battle in Kansas was fought. Punished Woman's Fork is approximately one-mile South of Lake Scott State Park along Highway 95. It is a fork off of the Ladder Creek that now forms Historic Lake Scott. A monument overlooks the cave, canyon, and bluffs where the Northern Cheyenne hid, waiting to ambush the United States Cavalry.
During the evening of September 9, 1878, Little Wolf and Dull Knife led the Northern Cheyenne from their camp. Frontier military were dispatched to return the fleeing Cheyenne. Lieutenant Colonel William H. Lewis eventually pursued them as commander of the Nineteenth Infantry from Fort Dodge, Kansas. After camping near the Dry Lake area in present-day southeastern Scott County, the pursuing soldiers advanced toward Ladder Creek. The Cheyenne Indians (300 men, women, and children) decoyed 250 soldiers and one excited warrior released a shot. This was the start of the last battle between the U.S. Army and the Native Americans in the state of Kansas. During this battle Colonel Lewis was hit in the leg. Lewis bled to death while being taken to Fort Wallace. He was the last army officer in killed in military action in Kansas. After the battle, the Northern Cheyenne fled during the night.
This area has been designated a State and National Historic Site.
Photo by Mickey Shannon (www.mickeyshannon.com)
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Ben Young Takes Lean Angle to Daytona
Thu, Mar 10 2011 07:24 AM | Racing | Permalink
Lean Angle Canada is proud to support up-and-coming Canadian roadracer Ben Young as he takes his talents south of the border to the historic Daytona International Speedway for this coming weekend’s opening round of the AMA Pro Road Racing season.
Young, who rides for the FOGI Racing Development Team, has just completed a very successful testing session at Jennings in Florida aboard his Yamaha R6 which he will be campaigning for the first time in Daytona in the highly competitive AMA Pro SuperSport Class - AMA Pro Road Racing’s showcase of America’s future motorcycle racing stars.
Young started with the FOGI Racing Development Team in 2009 (formally known at RAT Racing) on a Honda RS125 GP machine. His abilities have presented him with international opportunities that have allowed him to compete in Scotland, the British Superbike GP125 and the Red Bull AMA Rookie Cup tryouts.
In 2010 he progressed to the Yamaha TZ250 GP machine along with the Moriwaki MD250GP. During this same season he earned two Championship titles; USGPRU GP250 (under 30's) Champion and the PRO GP125 R.A.C.E Championship in Canada.
The 17 year old will be utilizing TechSpec Gripsters Grip Pads on his new mount. Gripster Tank Pads are engineered to improve control and technique, enhance body positioning, reduce fatigue, and protects the user’s tank without harming the rider’s gear. Gripsters feature a proprietary “Releasable/Reusable” adhesive allowing a rider to fine tune the position of the product or store them while their body work is being repainted.
“I have been using the TechSpec Gripster tank pads for the past two seasons on my 125 and 250 GP bikes.” said Young. “They have helped reduce fatigue during training and races and they have provided me with an increased level of comfort and control.”
In addition to the TechSpec Gripster Grip Pads, Young will be wearing the Medical Information Carriers System (MICS) on his helmet. The 2” x 1” MICS personal information carrier will be affixed to Young’s helmet allowing vital medical information to be immediately accessible to corner workers and first responders in the case of an emergency. MICS for helmets have recently been adopted by Canada’s premier roadracing series the Canadian Superbike Championship presented by Parts Canada as a part of the their overall rider safety strategy.
“Ben is a gifted rider who has already accomplished much in his early roadracing career.” said Mike Rice, Director of Marketing and Sponsorships for Lean Angle Canada. “I know a lot of people are going to sit up and take notice of him at Daytona.”
The AMA Pro Road Racing season opener from Daytona Beach, FL will air on SPEED on Saturday, March 12 with live coverage of the Daytona 200 at 1:00pm ET and back-to-back coverage of the AMA Superbike doubleheader starting at 11:00pm ET.
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Fix 50 Expected To Trigger Higher RT Ridership
Steve Milne
Thursday, April 17, 2014 | Sacramento, CA | Permalink
If you take the bus or light rail in Sacramento, it may get a little crowded over the next few months. Mike Wiley is Sacramento Regional Transit's general manager.
"We anticipate a ridership increase of about 13% over the course of the impacts of Fix 50."
He says that amounts to about 13,000 more riders a day. Wiley says they'll be increasing the number of light rail trains as well as the length of trains.
"Today we operate trains that are four cars in length during the peak periods then we cut them back to two cars midday. We're just going to keep our four car trains out operating throughout the day anticipating bigger crowds all day long."
Wiley says they're also adding bus service, including a fleet of buses that will be on call to be deployed in case of overcrowding on certain routes. RT will also beef up security.
Wiley says it'll cost RT about $450,000 to pay for the additional services. He says CalTrans this week agreed to cover those costs.
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Reimagining Retro: Classic Design and the Cycle of Fashion
Reimagining Retro
In recent times we have witnessed a progressive trend in consumer markets towards modern product designs that are informed directly by classic design frameworks. From automobiles to electronics, retro design motifs have been reimagined with streamlined, new age aesthetics to produce some of the most compelling consumer goods to hit the market in decades. These new products have not only reshaped the visual landscape, but they have provided us with a deeper sense of reflection regarding the evolution of consumer culture, as well as the application of form and function as they relate to the material composition of everyday life and its various artifacts.
In the quest for market leadership, strategists must attempt to set the trends of tomorrow by first analyzing the past in order to either A.) predict the next major transition or to B.) break with the current momentum by introducing what are often idealized as “disruptive innovations”. But how does one gain the positioning needed to set the next trend, and what is the method for activating innovations that will disrupt the status quo?
Form & Function
As form follows function, the evolution of industrial product design follows closely in tandem with the development of new technologies. Yet, technological breakthroughs of the revolutionary sort can often be far and few between. Consequently, we find ourselves in a postindustrial consumer market that is in many cases dictated by the mercurial symbolism of the fashion cycle rather than the grounded sense of demand that is driven by functional usage values. Under such conditions superficial trade dress and design motifs have not only gone a long way towards establishing a popular understanding of brand status, but they have become the dominant signifiers of performance-based valuation in the popular conscience as well.
From electric guitars to digital cameras, many modern iterations of consumer products have retained vestigial features in their form factors that serve little value other than to inform us, semiotically, how those products are used or what brands they represent, through the employment of visual references. This phenomenon has been well documented in the work of Gary Hustwit, particularly in his treatment of the subject, titled Objectified (2009). There is substantial evidence in support of the assumption that industrial product design of all sorts travel along the cyclical continuum of prevailing social norms that we understand to be the cycles of fashion.
Theorist James Laver once posited that fashion trends existed on a 150 year cycle, which very well may have been the case at the time that he authored his analysis of the subject. But since that time the duration of that cycle has been reduced as a result of multiple factors, including technological advancements in manufacturing, distribution methods, travel, and communications, which have resulted in a virtual compression of time and space as barriers to, what Everett Rogers termed, The Diffusion of Innovations.
Trend Spotting
As strategists remain in constant pursuit of market domination through the assertion of trend leadership, it is important that we analyze the market for recent trends in order to discern the most effective ways that brands have anticipated the momentum of social preference and found ways to effectively deviate from its trajectory. In this way we might provide informed insights about design philosophy as a keynote of innovation, the role of the fashion cycle in the direction of the current market’s trends, and the possibilities for future trends that may be forming on the horizon.
Pronounced vintage patterns have become a mainstay on the palettes of interior décor suites ranging from custom studios to upscale boutique chains to mass-market big box department retailers and DIY designers. Modern producers have taken a likeness to updating these design motifs with more brilliant color hues than the traditional tones found in the originals.
In August 2016 Nike released the Air Jordan XXXI sneaker. In honor of having issued its marquis shoe for a whopping three decades, the brand chose to return to the roots of the line’s design philosophy by taking direct references from the Nike Air Jordan I and integrating them into the new shoe’s design, which incorporates the use of high tech fabrics and cushioning to maximize performance. The shoe is most notable for reintroducing the prominent Nike swoosh and original Air Jordan ‘Wings’ logo into its design—both of which had been largely absent from Air Jordan sneakers over the past two decades.
Rocket Skates introduced a line of lithium-ion battery powered, motorized, strap-on roller skates reminiscent of the vintage strap-on roller skates popularized in the first half of the 20th century. In recent times roller skates have taken on more sophisticated design, culminating with in-line ‘roller-blade’ design formats, but the old model has recently resurfaced in this wearable tech line which has gangrened great enthusiasm.
Coming out of the 1960s the Super 8mm camera was a classic tool for amateur film production that was largely displaced by the coming of magnetic video cameras, which was followed ultimately by digital video recorders of all sorts (e.g. DSLR cameras, MiniCams, Drones, Smart Phones, etc.). Since that time, the “old Super 8” cameras became celebrated for their rich use of analog technology and their vintage quality. In 2016 Kodak responded to the market’s sentiments by introducing its renaissance Super 8 camera, which uses Super 8mm film stock and a digital interface to produce DIY motion picture footage using an enhanced version of the classic Super 8 perspective. More importantly, the camera’s form factor took direct reference from the old cameras with its lateral brick-like body and its trademark grip handle for diverse camerawork.
Polaroid’s pioneering of the instant camera made its products all the rave throughout the 1960s, 70s, and 80s. Around the 1990s the instant camera lost some popularity to less expensive, higher clarity, 35mm film with the rising support of1-hour development found in drug stores and big box retailers everywhere.. Later digital cameras and rich media communications ate the core out of amateur analog photography altogether with instant, high resolution, digitally editable, -transferrable, and -mass-publishable technology—leaving the instant cams of the old days as little more than afterthoughts and party gimmicks. However, ‘all things analog’ have lately fallen back into favor among creative professionals and enthusiasts, largely due to the realization of the value of subtle distortion and other natural artifacts with comparison to the pristine yet ‘sterile’ output of digital systems. Polaroid has taken advantage of this trend by issuing modern instant cameras with updated features using many of the vintage design motifs of the old units from the 60s.
Leica recently introduced its line of Sofort Instant Cameras, which take design inspiration from the classic trade dress of its highly renowned rangefinder cameras, but in a miniaturized form factor. Leica has spiced up its new instant line with a vivid color selection including mint, orange, and white.
Many manufacturers have introduced USB powered vinyl disc turntables for vintage music listening pleasure. Some of the designs follow antique design schemes down to the suitcase form factor, save for the digital components. However, others take inspiration from these retro product designs and flip them with brilliant colors, streamlined angles, and innovative layouts.
Whirlpool front-loading laundry machines were an early leader of the reimagined retro trend at the beginning of the millennium. Since that time, manufacturers from Kitchen Aid to Kenmore have had substantial success with lines of vintage inspired household appliances, which offer a strong complement to any modern or retro interior designs.
The trend of reimagined retro has been especially extensive in the automobile market, as these goods are more durable, with higher levels of conspicuousness, and broader audiences. We see this trend in stylish compact family cars like the rebooted Mini Cooper, the Fiat 500, and the Volkswagen Beetle. It has also shown up in sporty classic pony, muscle, and performance cars like the revamped Ford Mustang Shelby GT, Dodge’s Challenger, and Chevrolet’s Camaro and Corvette Stingray. Car manufacturers have had much success in revitalizing classic design frameworks to inform retro inspired body styles that break with the current trajectories of automobile evolution because these disruptive designs stand out from the redundant body styles that currently dominate the roadway. These classic designs speak to the legacies of their makers and have been lauded by tastemakers, fashion-conscious consumers, and car-enthusiasts alike for their significance in paying homage to car culture at large and the brands that brought that heritage to market as an enduring lynchpin of American society.
What we find in the market’s current affinity for vintage design motifs is more than a mere exploitation of consumer nostalgia—it is the recapitulation of the ‘classic’ at the conclusion of a fashion cycle. The reimagining of retro is an apparent progression from the “devolutionary” stagnation in fashion noted by Kurt Andersen as characteristic of the timeframe roughly between the early 90s and the first decade of the new millennium. It is reasonable to assume that we might have a ‘return to origins’ across industrial design in the wake of this dormant period. As these recycled themes regularly find themselves laced in a layer of postmodern sensibilities, it is also reasonable to suggest that, given the timing, context, and ‘temperature’ of this retro trend, we might expect to see a dramatic shift towards some rejuvenated version of futurism as a reaction to the prior half century. Though nothing is for certain, the current revisiting of the past has been intriguing to say the least.
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Main Products: Audio Device,Video Device,Communication Device,Computer Product,Electronic Apparatus,Other Electronic Products,Automobile, Special-purpose Vehicle and Parts and Accessories,Grinding Materials and Appa...
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DESAY Building, 12 Yunshan West Road, Jiangbei, Huizhou, Guangdong.
Established in 1983, DESAY has been striving to keep up with world-class leading technologies and management. As an electronics and IT manufacturer in digital communications, digital A&V, batteries, financial electronics and LED optoelectronics, Desay is committed to promoting industrial development in IT through global cooperation to keep people live in modern civilization. Currently, DESAY Group has more than 50 joint ventures, shareholdings, and wholly-owned companies. DESAY has 4 industrial parks with a total area of over 1.5 million m2. These industrial parks are equipped with modern industrial equipment and are run by modern management system. Furthermore, DESAY has set up branches and sales offices overseas, such as the U.S., Hong kong, and other countries or regions. Due to its outstanding achievements, DESAY has been listed in China's 500 Major Enterprises, Top 100 Electronics Manufacturers, and Guangdong's Leading 50 Industrial Companies. In 2004, DESAY’s turnover totaled USD 1.67 billion, export value amounted to USD1.19 billion. In the past 20 years, DESAY has set up a number of joint ventures with multinationals including Phillips (Netherlands), Siemens (Germany), GE (U.S.), Citigroup (U.S.), Solectron (U.S.), Tandy (U.S.), Toshiba (Japan), Gerard (Australia), GP (Hong Kong), and Wong's (Hong Kong). Through effective learning and R&D, DESAY has grown to be a large-scale industrial group with five pillars, namely, digital communications, digital A&V, batteries, financial electronics and LED optoelectronics. DESAY has become a famous brand in China and is stepping into the international market, together with DESAY Digital Dragon, its sub-brand name. Now DESAY has set up a mature sales network across the country and is expanding internationally. In spite of the ever-increasing competition, sales keep soaring in both domestic and international markets, especially telephone sets, DVD players, batteries, financial electronics products and LED displays. They are all sold well in China, U.S., EU, Australia, Japan, Southeast Asian countries, and other countries. Exports keep increasing constantly, which is extremely proud of everyone in DESAY.
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Address:DESAY Building, 12 Yunshan West Road, Jiangbei, Huizhou, Guangdong.
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Industry welcomes timely Council Summit on European steel crisis
Brussels, 30 October 2015 – The European Steel Association (EUROFER) today welcomed the news that an emergency meeting will take place in the coming days between ministers from EU member states to discuss the ongoing challenges faced by the steel industry in Europe.
“Surging imports, price depression and job losses are intensifying across the European steel market. Pressures, notably from unfairly traded Chinese steel, are a central cause of EU steel industry distress. Driven by massive excess steel capacity – twice the size of the EU’s total steel demand – China has been dumping unprecedented volumes of steel onto international and EU markets,” highlighted Axel Eggert, EUROFER Director General.
Chinese steel exports have exploded to 110 million tonnes this year, doubling its export volumes over the past two years.
“Dumped and subsidised steel from China is destroying industry margins across the globe, with players in the EU's open market particularly vulnerable. High energy costs, sustained by a range of EU and national policies, also weigh down on the sector in Europe,” said Mr Eggert.
Mr Eggert emphasised, “During the financial and economic crises the sector lost over 80,000 jobs, 20% of its workforce. Unfortunately, our faith that the tide had begun to turn has vanished over the past quarter, during which at least a further 5,000 jobs have been lost. These losses not only destroy whole communities, but irreversibly damage the industrial fibre of the European economy. This is why this Council meeting is so timely.”
The Council meeting was called for by the UK Business Secretary, Sajid Javid, following a number of closures and redundancy notices in that country. EUROFER hopes that the meeting can help to build a consensus around practical, swiftly implementable policies designed to support innovation, lower energy costs, restrain the regulatory burden and – vitally – to ensure that European steel producers face a level playing field in international trade.
“The European steel industry is at a crossroads,” concluded Mr Eggert. “The steel industry is committed to Europe and to its thousands of dedicated employees.”
“Our goal is for policy makers to do whatever it takes to keep this innovative, strategic industry in Europe. What we ask from the EU is an emergency plan with measures to re-establish fair trade for the EU steel industry, increase the speed and effectiveness of the EU’s trade defence instruments and refuse market economy status for China so long as the country fails to fulfil the EU's criteria. The EU is lagging behind other regions which have recognised the problem and have taken immediate action, such as the US, India, Turkey and many others.
The EU also needs to shape an energy and climate policy, in particular its EU’s emissions trading scheme, that does not create costs not borne by our global competitors.
Charles de Lusignan, Communications Manager, +32 2 738 79 35 (charles@eurofer.be)
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Huawei Malaysia Announces Huawei Mate 9 BLACK Limited Edition
Published on : March 2, 2017 March 2, 2017 Published by : Bro Framestone
Huawei Malaysia announced that its award-winning flagship device- the Huawei Mate 9 is now available in a brand new color: BLACK.
Associated with power and style; the limited edition Mate 9 BLACK offers elites an unprecedented style in the palm of their hand.
With Huawei’s innovations in both software and hardware offering breakthroughs in performance, battery life, photography and a host of other areas, the HUAWEI Mate 9 BLACK is set to be a staple for every occasion and ensemble.
Building on Huawei’s success in delivering attractive and powerful mobile devices, the Mate 9 BLACK bestows users with a new standard for Android smartphones.
Huawei’s long-term close partnership with Leica furnishes the HUAWEI Mate 9 with the revolutionary second generation dual-lens camera that redefines smartphone photography, powered by the latest-generation Kirin 960 chipset.
Huawei also has fully optimized the operating system and user interface, introducing EMUI 5.0, which is based on a smart learning system that radically solves the issues of lag common with Android phones over time, to ensure a smooth user experience throughout the life of the phone.
The Mate 9 has not only received positive reviews and comments since it went on sale in November last year, but has also consistently garnered acclaim from global media and awards from industry bodies. At CES 2017, HUAWEI Mate 9 received eight media awards, including “The Best of CES 2017” from influential titles like the Wall Street Journal and TechAdvisor.
In addition, Huawei collaborated with Porsche Design, one of the leading names in luxury design to offer customers the highest-quality, luxury lifestyle with the launch of the Porsche Design Mate 9 alongside the HUAWEI Mate 9.
The complete HUAWEI Mate 9 series features a super-fast experience and exceptional design, perfectly meeting luxury consumers’ demand for high-performance, premium technology to support their high-end lifestyle.
The Huawei Mate 9 BLACK will retail at RM 2,699. Limited units of the device will be available at all Huawei Experience Stores nationwide from 3 March onwards.
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St Michael’s C.E Junior School Year 5 – First World War and Africa
St Michael’s C.E Junior School – Year 5
As part of the centenary celebrations to remember WW1, Diversity House has been working with St Michael’s Junior School in Maidstone to raise awareness of the involvement and contributions of Africa in the Great War.
Under the ‘Breaking the Myths; WW1 – Africa’ project, Year 5 put together a play about Walter Tull, (an Afro-Caribbean and Black British Officer) who became a symbol of all Black people, particularly those of African descent involved in the Great War.
Using Walter Tull’s example of the gnawing persistence of prejudice in our society, making history and the narratives of World War One a Eurocentric rather than an inclusive one, this play is a vehicle to remember the “unremembered, unrecognised, unacknowledged” and thereby build bridges for a cohesive Britain during and after the Centenary of WWI.
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Added on February 8, 2016 Andrew Dipper
New comedy night launches in Newcastle city centre
A new craft beer venue has announced a series of new comedy nights on Tyneside.
The Bottle Shop Bar and Kitchen, on Waterloo Square in Newcastle city centre, has confirmed three shows from March to May featuring a series of award-winning comics, TV names and radio stars.
The first show will take place on Wednesday 2 March and features appearances from TWO BBC New Comedy Award winners – 2013 winner Steve Bugeja and 2014 winner Lost Voice Guy.
As well as his BBC New Comedy Award win, Bugeja was a finalist in the Amused Moose and Laughing Horse new act competitions.
Steve supported Russell Kane on his national tour, Smallness, and he continues to gig at comedy clubs across the country.
A prolific writer, Steve has contributed material for Mock The Week, 8 out of 10 Cats and Russell Howard’s Good News.
In 2012 he won the BBC’s Funny on Three sitcom competition and the BBC’s Jesting About 2 sketch competition, and has contributed material to Radio 4’s The Show What You Wrote and Radio 4 Extra’s topical sketch show Newsjack.
Bugeja will be performing his highly anticipated debut show for the very first time in Newcastle.
The blurb for the show reads: “Steve recently went to a friend’s wedding and on the way had to pick up the bride’s Dad who was leaving prison for the first time in 18 years. This is the story of what happened.”
Described by Ross Noble as “a very funny guy”, Lost Voice Guy is the first stand-up comedian in the UK to use a communication aid. He won the BBC New Comedy Award 2014.
Lost Voice Guy – real name Lee Ridley – has gigged all over the UK at places like The Stand, Manford’s Comedy Club, Jongleurs, The Frog and Bucket, The Glee Club, The Comedy Store as well as many independent clubs.
He has featured on the BBC, CNN, The Independent, The Sun and The Mail on Sunday and is currently writing a sitcom pilot for BBC Radio.
Hosting the show will be Jack Gardner, the Newcastle comedian making waves with his cult comedy night Silly Billies.
Mike Morley, general manager of The Bottle Shop, said: “We’re delighted to be launching our very own comedy nights, and what a way to kick off our run with three excellent comics in Steve Bugeja, Lost Voice Guy and Jack Gardner.
“Steve and Lee have already made incredible leaps in their short time as comics – you can expect to see them on Live At The Apollo one day.
“And Jack is one of my favourite local comics – mad as a box of frogs but a great host as demonstrated with his hugely successful Silly Billies comedy nights.”
Tickets for the first show on 2 March are on sale now, priced £5.
The show starts at 7.30pm, with doors opening at 6.30pm.
Find out more about The Bottle Shop Bar and Kitchen on Facebook and follow @BottleShopNE1 on Twitter.
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Occultism.ca - Download the EBook Clairvoyance Informational
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Anonymous Letters And Disguised Hands
Classes Of Handwriting
Erasures
Forged Literary Autographs
Forged Signatures
Handwriting And Expression
How To Examine A Writing
Measurement And Its Appliances
Paper And Watermarks
Pencils And Stylographs
The Alphabet In Detail
The Expert In The Witness-box
The Principles Of Handwriting Analysis
The appliances necessary for the work of examination are, a good
magnifying or reading glass of the greatest power obtainable, a pair of
fine compasses or dividers, a horn or celluloid protractor for measuring
angles of slope, and a clearly marked scale rule. Suitable articles will
generally be found in an ordinary case of mathematical instruments.
A simpler and equally accurate method of taking measurements of
handwriting is by the aid of the transparent paper known as foreign
letter paper. It is usually of quarto size, very thin and transparent,
and is ruled horizontally and vertically, dividing the sheet into tiny
squares. It is laid over the writing to be examined, and the various
measurement marks are made with a finely pointed lead pencil. The lines
and squares are used for measurement as the parallels of latitude and
longitude are used on a chart. For example, a letter is said to be so
many lines high, so many lines wide. One of the tiny squares should be
carefully divided into two, or, if possible, four parts, so as to ensure
finer and more accurate measurement. A letter may then be measured in
parts of a line, being described, for example, as, height 6-3/4 lines,
breadth 2-1/2 lines. It is of course important that the same gauge of
ruled paper be used uniformly, otherwise the measurements will vary. If
the student has had practice in the use of the dividers and scale rule,
he may prefer to employ these, but the ruled paper and a finely pointed
lead pencil will be found sufficient for most purposes. A paper
specially prepared for surveyors, ruled in squares of one-eighth of an
inch may be obtained. For measuring the slopes of letters a transparent
protractor is necessary. The letters measured are all topped and tailed
small letters, and all capitals having a shank. Letters like _O_, _C_,
_Q_, _S_, and _X_ can only be measured approximately.
The method of applying the measurements of heights and angles of slope
is shown in the case illustrated by the table on page 15.
The subject of enquiry was a signature containing the letters _B_, _l_,
_k_, _b_.
The measurements of these letters in the forgery are given at the top of
the table, and show the height in lines and angle of slope in degrees.
The measurements of the corresponding letters in twelve genuine
signatures are shown in the table as Examples 1 to 12.
The total is averaged by dividing by twelve.
The presumption in favour of the suspected signature being a forgery is
strongly supported by the arithmetical result.
A difference of more than 2 per cent. in angle of slope, and 3 per cent.
in height may be safely relied upon as ground for suspicion, for it is
rarely that a man's signature varies so greatly within a brief period.
In the absence of the explanation provided by illness, intentional
change in style or other abnormal circumstances, such a difference as is
shown in this example will justify a belief that the suspected signature
is by another hand.
---------+-------------------------------++-------------------------------
Height in lines. Angle of slope.
+-------+-------+-------+-------++-------+-------+-------+-------
_B._ _l._ _k._ _b._ _B._ _l._ _k._ _b._
---------+-------+-------+-------+-------++-------+-------+-------+-------
Forgery 7 7 6 7-1/4 15 20 21 21
Example 1 7-1/4 6-1/2 5-1/2 7-1/2 16 22 21 20
" 2 7-1/4 6-1/4 6 7-1/4 17 21 20 20
" 3 7-1/4 6 5-3/4 7-3/4 16 21 20 21
" 4 7 6-1/4 5-3/4 7-1/2 16 21 20 21
" 7 7-1/2 6 6 7-1/4 17 20 21 21
" 8 7-1/2 6-1/2 5-3/4 7-1/2 16 22 21 21
" 9 7-1/4 6-1/2 5-1/2 7 16 21 21 21
" 10 6-3/4 6-1/2 5-3/4 7-1/4 16 20 21 21
" 12 7 6-1/4 5-3/4 7-1/2 16 20 21 21
Average 7-1/4 6-1/2 5-3/4 7-1/2 16-1/4 21 20-3/4 20-3/4
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Freedom to Operate Analysis
Freedom to operate analysis is a custom service provided by patent agents and search providers in order to give customers an answer, if it is safe to produce a product or use a production technology without infringing or violating third party intellectual property rights.
Assume, a company is considering to start development of a new product. The company might have some novel and innovative ideas about the product, however sophisticated products might already be protected by several, tens or hundreds of previous patents. Freedom to operate search is made primarily for the purpose of evaluating the risk of market entry.
Such analysis usually consists of following steps:
Analysis of the principles. An expert looks at the technology or product a company is planning to use or produce;
Patent agent makes a patent search and collects all accessible information about existing intellectual property rights (IPRs), which are in force;
Then the agent makes technical comparison analysis and determines, if the technology or product, to be produced by the company, is infringing a patent(s) or not;
If yes, he examines, in which countries the corresponding patents are valid and how long the protection will last;
Finally the patent consultant recommends, how to act further.
How much does the freedom to operate analysis cost?
There is no single number for such patent search and analysis, however several components of such work coudl be found and evaluated in terms of cost. First of all, key features of the product shall be identified, which might be subject to patent rights of third persons. Such feature analysis requires input from both sides - the agent and the company. After the initial set of features is made, the patent agent can start the search. Some new aspects of the feature set can reveal during the search, thus extending the scope of analysis. A ball park price for this initial stage, for an average product, could be around GBP 2000 to GBP 3000 (USD 4000 to USD 6000) a reasonably comprehensive freedom to operate search.
Next step is selection of the most relevant patent rights, to which the company might be liable to in case infringement. After the most relevant IPR is identified, the agent performs validity check, which means he/she looks at the databases to see if certain patents have been validated and maintained in countries of interest. Some global database entries might be rather unclear or not comprehensive, thus the patent agent has to look for verification and the newest status in national databases. Patent offices of some smaller countries usually do not provide database search in foreign languages, even English. Therefore, contacting a patent attorney in the corresponding county might be indispensible. Such service costs GBP 100 per status check per country.
Checking a patent status in a national database might seem as a very easy task to do. However, great care has to put into such work and the patent has to be searched at least according to 3 parameters: name of the applicant, names of inventors, title of the application. Some of these parameter might be not possible to find because of bad title translation, transfer of patent rights from the primary applicant. Names of inventors is the most steady parameter - in principle they shoul not change during patent prosecution. However, usually there are many inventors having similar names, thus double-checking never makes any worse.
The total cost of an freedom to operate analysis might vary from GBP 2000 to GBP 20000, depending on complexity and comprehensivity required. Naturally, the cost will be calculated based on the amount of time one has put into it.
What is the outcome of a FTO analysis?
After FTO analysis, the patent agent will provide recommendations with some risk assesment.
Possible recommendations after freedom-to-operate analysis may comprise aspects like:
Consider buying a license;
consider buying a patent;
change the technology or a product in a way, that it would not infringe third party IPR;
limit activities to certain markets, where the technology is not protected;
plan entry to certain markets only after expiration of relevant IPRs;
No matter, how much due diligence has been put into FTO analysis, there is always a risk, that some features were not identifies as potentially being protected by patents, or due to great number of different features, not all patents have been found. Some unpublished applications might exist as well, which will come into force later (which is relevant for hi-tech products).
Other benfits of an FTO include better understanding of competition in given field of industry, it can also give a sense of new products, which will be launched soon by other companies. In general it also shows, how crowded the market is and who are the biggest investors. Business and investment analytics are using patent search quite often in order to see, which companies are most active in a certain field. The WIPO search tool is extremelly suitable for that, since it provides statistics and sorting by company names.
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Home > Arts > Introduction to Arts of India > The Square and The Circle of the Indian Art
The Square and The Circle of the Indian Art
by K P Ittaman
8170173620 - Year: 1997 - Pages: 198
K P Ittaman
Author: K P Ittaman
Publisher: Abhinav Publications
ISBN/UPC (if available): 8170173620
The Square and the Circle of the Indian Arts is a major contribution in Indian art history. More than a book on the theories of arts, it has far-reaching implications for the way one thinks about the future of indology and art history. It provides a model to be emulated for inter-disciplinary research, not only between the arts but also the sciences and the arts.
The book begins by re-examining the imagery of the Vedas and the Upanisads, highlighting some aspects of early speculative thought which influenced the enunciation of aesthetic theories, particularly of Bharata in the Natyasastra. The next chapter introduces a new methodology of analyzing the rituals (yajna) as laid down in the Yajurveda and the Satapatha Brahmana, the best way to focus the relationship between the text and the practice. Four chapters follow – one each on drama (natya), architecture (vastu), sculpture (silpa), and music (sangita). Each presents some fundamental concepts of speculative thought, concerned with each of the arts and purposefully correlates these with actual examples both of the past and the present.
The afterward to this second edition remains an event not only because the book benefits from the works published since the first edition, but also because it presents the author’s integral vision and her unique adventure into the boundaries of several disciplines. It demonstrates the efficacy of her earlier approach of investigating the imagery and the metaphors as basic to the discourse of the Indian tradition. She proposes a multi-layered cluster of concepts and metaphors which enable one to uncode the complex multi-dimensional character of the Indian Arts. Also significantly she suggests a deeper comprehension of the relevance of the developments in the field of traditional mathematics and biology for the study of the language of form of the Indian Arts.
Preface to the Second Edition
Preface to the First Edition
The Speculative Thought
The Ritual of the Yajna
The Natyasastra
The Vasu-purusa
The Silpa-panjara
The Sangita-purusa
Indian Folk Arts and Crafts
Jasleen Dhamija
Art and Culture of North - East India
L P Vidyarthi
The Life of Krishna in Indian Art
P Banerjee
Art and Archaeology of Punjab
R P Srivastava
Early Kalinga Art and Architecture
K V Soundara Rajan
Horse & Elephant Armour
G N Pant
Performing Arts > Special Interest
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Posted October 2, 2010 at 4:46 pm
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The plans for Sky Atlantic HD, follow Sky and HBO’s deal recently announced in July. Sky Atlantic HD will exclusively air all of HBO’s new releases in the UK and Ireland. This includes the highly acclaimed drama Boardwalk Empire, set in the Prohibition-era and made by director Martin Scorsese and written by Terence Winter, previously responsible for writing The Sopranos. Other scheduled broadcasts by Sky Atlantic HD include Game of Thrones, a fantasy drama, based on the books by George R.R. Martin, as well as Treme, the new series set in New Orleans from David Simon (who made The Wire).
Sky Atlantic HD is planned for launch in early 2011.
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MATCH OFF: Today's HOME game against Hyde United has been postponed due to a frozen pitch.
Home / Club News / Delight As Smith Commits Future To Keys Park
Delight As Smith Commits Future To Keys Park
Tue Jun 4th at 9:51 pm
There is no doubt that Hednesford Town supporters will be extremely pleased by the news that manager Rob Smith has committed his future to The Pitmen by signing a new two year contract to stay at Keys Park until 2015.
Smith led his team to an unprecedented treble comprising the Staffordshire and Birmingham Senior Cups plus the Evo-Stik Northern Premier Division Play Off Final and The Pitmen will begin their first campaign in the Conference North since 2006 safe in the knowledge that their influential boss is here to stay.
Smith talked of his delight at reaffirming his loyalty to Hednesford and was in no doubt that the attitude of both his squad and the supporters were a major factor in his decision.
‘This squad have been a joy to work with and I was very keen to continue in the development of my team at what is a very appealing standard of football. I am also very content at the club, everyone has been great to me ever since I joined. The people at the Club and the supporters are superb.’
Smith was also buoyed by the news that his previous assistant Larry Chambers will return to the dug out after taking a year long break from the game, with fan favourite Chris Brindley being retained as part of the coaching staff after deputising so ably during the past year.
‘The decision to bring Larry back into the fold was an easy one. He has been my right hand man for twelve years and instrumental in many of the current signings. Also Chris was a great help to me last year and very popular with the players so having them both on board, as well as Steve Wynn, will mean we have a very strong and experienced management team going into the new season. ‘
On his team’s chances ahead of a new campaign, which will see the likes of Telford and Stockport County visiting Keys Park, Smith was cautious but confident that, with the continued support of the passionate Hednesford fans and some hard work by the players, his side can more than hold their own and build the club both on and off the pitch.
‘The players will have a chance to prove themselves in the division. I hope and expect them to step up to the mark. I think we need to establish ourselves in the league over the next two seasons but ensure that each year we progress both on and off the field.
‘I am ambitious and never rest on my laurels but I know this is going to be a very challenging but very exciting season for the Club. We are undoubtedly going to have more downs than we did last season, so we are going to need the fans’ backing more than ever, but I can promise we will give our all to try and achieve more success.’
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kevinfp Says:
This is good news for the club – since the days of the Conference in the 1990's there were too many changes in Management. Continuity is needed to develop and it is to be hoped Rob Smith is not kicked out when the going gets tough, which it will.
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Burdette Becks / USA – vocals, flutes
Ro Gebhardt / Germany – guitars, loopstation
A top-musician from US, hard to say, what he is better in: singing, playing the flute or entertaining. A german guitarist, composer, arranger, who belongs to the european „creme de la creme“ and who even performs once in a while at one of the world most famous jazzclubs, the „Blue Note NY“…….. With a fascinating program „ The Beatles meet Becks meet Jobim meet Gebhardt “………..crossover from Latin, Pop, Jazz, Tango………highly virtuos full of emotions!
This outstanding Project is the result of a friendship, that started in the late 80`s between one of Europe’s best guitar players – Ro Gebhardt, and one of the best scat vocalists on the globe, Burdette Becks. This duo has played tons of concerts all over the world and made their audiences happy, satisfied and delighted. It may not be surprising that the singer and flute player Burdette Becks was on stage with artists such as Bob Hope, Dianne Warwick und Wynton Marsalis. Beside that he worked in well reputated Orchestras such as the US Air Force Concert Band (the Glenn Miller Band) and the RIAS Big Band/ Berlin. He has also celebrated duo-performances with number-1-top-world- jazzmen such as Toots Thielemann.
„A figurehead of German guitar art. Premiership of European jazz guitarists. An outstanding voice of the scene. Outrageously virtuoso, awfully good, traditional but at the same time vanguard“. This is what international expert journals write about Ro Gebhardt. Award winner in the USA. His compositions range from instrumental and vocal tunes to classical string quartets and big band arrangements.
He has played with musicians from all over the world. Whether from Brazil, Japan, Poland or the USA: Artists like Dave Samuel (Pat Metheny-Group, Spyro Gyra), Thomas Alkier (Vienna Art Orchestra), George Garzone, John Benitez, Xaver Fischer, Antonio Sanchez (Pat Metheny-Trio) are among his colleagues.
John Abercrombie: „He is an extremely versatile player and composer; well schooled in the tradition of jazz, and also in its more universal applications. I recommend him most highly.“
The music is a melange of Latin, Jazz, Pop & Tango. Grooves getting under your skin. Brilliant original compositions, astonishingly simple but immensely deep. And some extraordinary arrangements from the most popular songs of the Beatles and A.C. Jobim. Played by some of the best musicians of the contemporary scene. Virtuoso and soulful. Powerful improvisations. Art of the new millennium.
Release Date: 2013/10/31
Catalogue-No.: 5048JS (CD)
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Article in Rebel Yell: Meet UNLV professor, Jennifer Bellor
Visit article here: http://www.unlvrebelyell.com/2014/11/10/meet-unlv-professor-jennifer-bellor/
Post by Jennifer Bellor, composer.
Video, Audio, and Photos from Performance of “Noir” by Grace Kelly and Seattle Women’s Jazz orchestra, Nov. 4, 2014
Here is an audio recording of “Noir” on the SWOJO website: http://swojo.org/contest_results.html?
Seattle Performance of “Noir” featuring Grace Kelly at The Triple Door
Video of Aaron Staebell performing “After Hours” for solo drum set
After Hours (2014) for solo drum set was commissioned by drummer Aaron Staebell and premiered on his showcase at the 2014 Rochester Fringe Festival, September 21, 2014 at Bernunzio Uptown in Rochester, NY. This is a video recording form the premiere.
Seattle Women’s Jazz Orchestra performs “Noir” in November
I am thrilled to announce that I will have the opportunity to share my music with the Seattle Jazz Women’s Orchestra November 3rd and 4th, featuring Grace Kelly on alto saxophone! My composition Noir was selected as the 2014 winner of the annual SWOJO Composition Contest. The honorable mention went to Jihye Lee for her composition “Deep Blue Sea.” http://swojo.org/contest_results.html
The judges were SWOJO’s guest artist, Grace Kelly http://www.gracekellymusic.com, Juno award winning jazz composer Christine Jensen http://www.christinejensenmusic.com/, and our music director, Daniel Barry: http://swojo.org/players.html.
Here is some feedback from the judges on “Noir”:
– “Strongest compositionally. This piece reminds me of Ornette’s collaboration with Howard Shore for the film Naked Lunch.”
– “Really beautiful and haunting. Reminded me of some Maria Schneider pieces and Billy Childs arrangements I’ve heard.”
– “Strongest compositionally with a contemporary big band approach to it.”
Here is a link to the recording “Noir” that I submitted for this contest. “Noir” was premiered by the Eastman New Jazz Ensemble.
http://173.255.139.169/~jennifer/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/7.Noir_.mp3
The Seattle Women’s Jazz Orchestra will perform it as part of the Earshot Jazz Festival. The concert is on Tuesday, November 4, 2014 at the Triple Door in Seattle, WA.
Posted on September 7, 2014 November 17, 2014
Aaron Staebell performs “AfterHours” at Rochester Fringe Festival
At the 2014 Rochester Fringe Festival, Aaron Staebell will feature world premieres by 15 contemporary composers who were commissioned to write new works for the drum set. Written works will be interspersed with improvisations by Staebell, who is known for his unique, engaging performances – this presentation of brand new music should be no different.
When Aaron approached me about writing a drumset solo for him to perform at the Fringe Festival, he told me his goal was to collect a number of pieces for solo drumset that are NOT stylized in a jazz, rock or latin context, learn them, perform them, submit them to workshops/conferences and maybe eventually publish a collection of these works. I jumped at the opportunity to write a piece him him, not only because I have felt honored to collaborate with him on so many of my composition projects, but also because I continually want to learn more about writing for drumset.
Solo Drum Solo
Aaron Staebell, drums
Bernunzio Uptown Music
September 21st and 22nd, 6pm
Visit the Fringe Festival page: http://rochesterfringe.com/shows/show/solo-drum-solo
Posted on May 3, 2014 September 14, 2014
Eastman Saxophone Project Performs “Skylark Lullaby” at NASA Conference
The Eastman Saxophone Project (ESP) premiered Skylark Lullaby at the NASA Conference March 2014 at the University of Illinois Urbana- Champaign, and also performed it at the Eastman School of Music in April 2014. Chien-Kwan Lin asked me to compose a piece for ESP last August, and I was extremely excited for the opportunity to work with such a wonderful group!
http://173.255.139.169/~jennifer/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Skylark-Lullaby.mp3
The main material of Skylark Lullaby came from a melody at the beginning of my opera Duffy’s Cut. I often like to create different versions of a piece, since I usually it in different ways. While I was writing the opera, I knew I wanted to reuse some of this material to create a new piece for saxophone choir.
For more information on purchasing the score and parts, please contact me.
Naz Wind Symphony and Eastman Wind Orchestra Premiere of “Electric Vortex”
This is a live recording of my composition Electric Vortex performed by the Eastman Wind Orchestra, December 13, 2013, under the direction of Jared Chase, featuring the jazz band “Bending and Breaking” based in Rochester, NY:
Wills McKenna, tenor saxophone
Wendy Eisenberg, electric guitar
Matt Krols, electric bass
I enjoy writing music for both jazz and classical musicians, and many of my compositions over the last three years have showcased these musicians performing together. When conductor Jared Chase approached me over the summer about writing a piece for both the Eastman Wind Orchestra and the Nazareth Wind Symphony to perform, I thought this would be a perfect opportunity to write a piece for wind ensemble featuring the local jazz band, Bending and Breaking led by drummer Aaron Staebell. I envisioned writing a wind ensemble piece featuring Aaron’s band ever since he premiered my composition Uprising (2012) with the Eastman Wind Ensemble.
I wrote Electric Vortex to showcase this collaboration. I was inspired by powerful images I found online of an electric vortex, and envisioned the improvisation group to be the ‘eye’ in this powerful whirlwind.
Electric Vortex was written for a consortium of 10 ensembles, and was premiered by the Nazareth Wind Symphony under the direction of Jared Chase. For the premiere at Nazareth, I created a special version of the piece, where I wrote specific parts for students in the wind symphony who also played jazz: Jake Wark, tenor sax; Matt Bevan-Perkins, vibraphone; Tori Valente, congas.
Bending and Breaking at Rochester Fringe Festival 2013
Jennifer Bellor and Aaron Staebell present Bending and Breaking: A Collaboration between Composers, Performers, and Dancers. Aaron Staebell’s band Bending and Breaking performs new works by Jennifer Bellor, Dave Chisholm, Colin Gordon, and Staebell. Joining Bending and Breaking are dancers from Rochester City Ballet, Eastman, and Nazareth College.
Tickets are $10 and are available via www.rochesterfringe.com, and at the door.
See the facebook event page for more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/521736207895035/
Bending and Breaking
Colin Gordon, saxophone
Dave Chisholm, trumpet
Wendy Eisenberg, guitar
Matt Krol, bass
A View from Above by Colin Gordon
Chris Collins and Megan Kalmer, dancers from the Rochester City Ballet
Circles by Jennifer Bellor
Dancers from Eastman School of Music:
Keenan McKoy – Senior (Saxophone Performance)
Ainsley Kilgo – Junior (Saxophone Performance)
Strange Loop by Aaron Staebell
#ProjectMovement dance company, Nazareth College
Angelo Jasa – Senior (Marketing major)
Hillary Faulkner – Alumni Class of 2013 (Psychology)
Jaynie Ventura – Senior (Education major)
Kristina Jewell – Sophomore (Music Therapy major)
Cloud City by Dave Chisholm
Rheah, choreographer
Brette Benedict and Elisabeth Martin, dancers from the Rochester City Ballet
Interlude – free improvisation
Gloria Gambino, choreographer
Peace Bridge by Aaron Staebell
Brette Benedict, choreographer
dancers from the the Rochester City Ballet
Serpentine by Dave Chisholm
Open Water by Colin Gordon
Dancers:
Noir by Jennifer Bellor
Elisabeth Martin, choreographer
Chris Collins and Elisabeth Martin, dancers from the Rochester City Ballet
Jamey Leverett, Artistic Director of the Rochester City Ballet
Heather Roffe, Assistant Professor of Dance, Nazareth College
Alexa Tarantino, saxophone
Jazz Composers Orchestra Institute Readings, June 2-4
My experience having a reading of my new orchestra piece “Crystal Skies” by the American Composers Orchestra, June 2-4 at Miller Theatre, Columbia University.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/americancomposers/9009635004/
Listening to the performance of “Crystal Skies” for the first time! (Composer Tania J. Leon is sitting behind me.)
Congratulating conductor Delta David Gier and the orchestra after such an amazing performance!!!
Being a JCOI participant in the readings was a special experience for me because even though I received my degree in classical composition, I love working with both classical and jazz musicians, and writing music that incorporates both elements, whether it be involving jazz musicians in my pieces where I want improvisation, or writing a piece for classical musicians where I write out the improvisation that I’m hearing in addition to having a prominent rhythm section.
It was interesting for me to learn how the other JCOI composers approached composing the orchestra pieces, since they came from a jazz background. From conversing with many of them, they saw this as an opportunity to learn about all of these orchestration techniques and compositions that I was taught in music classes I took for my degree. Some of the composers also aimed to write something different stylistically from what they are used to composing for their own ensembles. When working with the orchestra, it was interesting to see how their use of terminology was different from classical musicians with regards to the use of articulation markings, such as how the ‘accent’ and the ‘staccato’ marking are approached differently between jazz and classical musicians. I hope my colleagues continue to use their own voice and write more compositions for the orchestra to create more repertoire that is new, exciting, and fresh.
Composers, left to right: Ingrid Laubrock, Courtney Bryan, Richard Sussman, me, Sumi Tonooka, and Andy Milne.
I saw this reading as an opportunity to write an orchestra piece for musicians who were interested in being involved in an orchestra project that crossed stylistic boundaries. I’m so grateful to the American Composers Orchestra for giving me the opportunity to write this piece. It was such a liberating and positive experience for me, and I cannot wait to write more repertoire that incorporates these elements.
Group photo of the composers, conductors, and mentors
Front left to right: Courtney Bryan, José Bevia, Sumi Tonooka, me, conductor Oliver Hagen, and mentor Anne LeBaron.
Back left to right: mentor Paul Chihara, mentor George Lewis, Ingrid Laubrock, Andy Milne, Richard Sussman, and conductor Delta David Gier.
Check out some excerpts!
Recorded live at American Composers Orchestra’s 2013 Jazz Composers Orchestra Institute New Music Readings. Please visit: www.americancomposers.org
Crystal Skies (2013) was inspired by my experience skydiving for the first time in upstate New York. It was a chilly November day, and as the airplane ascended into the air, it became even more freezing thousands of feet above the ground. When the door of the plane opened and I stepped out onto the ledge, I couldn’t wait to fall backwards and sink into the clouds. The freefall lasted approximately one minute, and then I felt like was just floating in the air. In my piece, I wanted to capture that feeling of being suspended in the chilly sky, as if I was flying. The string textures reflect the icy sky, portrayed by the artificial harmonics and ornamented lines that weave in and out of each other. The woodwinds represent birds gliding in the sky, and for a moment, I felt like a bird as I was slowly descending down to the ground.
The first excerpt showcases the first 48 seconds of the piece, and the second excerpt showcases 2 minutes and 11 seconds of the middle section. Please contact me for more information on the piece.
Here are some additional photos taken:
The last day: Post-reading discussion – I was very happy!!!
My composition mentor Paul Chihara during the rehearsal
Post-rehearsal discussion
Lunch with the composers, Frank Oteri, and Howard Mandel
Discussing drum set notation with percussionist Jonathan Haas
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Home Small Business Web-EDI Solutions Are Doomed, Says Forrester
Web-EDI Solutions Are Doomed, Says Forrester
By John Lewell | December 12, 2000
[London, ENGLAND] The Web is displacing legacy B2B transaction technology Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), says research firm Forrester -- and hybrid Web-EDI solutions will not survive either.
Forrester spoke with 40 managers handling EDI activity at large European businesses, and found that a lot of them are putting their faith in hybrid Web-EDI systems.
Yet Forrester says that EDI trade will peak at 1.5 trillion euros (US $1.3 trillion) in 2002, then decline as companies switch to the Internet using industry-specific XML development and e-marketplaces.
"Unlike their peers in the U.S., Europe's managers are hoping that hybrid Web-EDI solutions will bring them the best of both closed EDI and the open Web," said Andrew Parker, senior analyst at Forrester's European headquarters in Amsterdam.
"But hybrid systems won't fare better than closed EDI. Both limited solutions simply won't compete with e-business networks based on open Net standards and business models," warned Parker.
The pace of change is so fast that many companies in the fields of logistics, retail, and electronics are not keeping up with their most aggressive competitors in developing Internet-based trading solutions.
"New technologies such as ebXML and xCBL will support flexible transactions in e-business networks to deliver multistep trading in real-time processes like auctions, dynamic pricing, and automated substitution selling," he said.
"Partners in e-business networks will replace the limited document exchange of traditional and hybrid EDI with open collaboration based on sharing not only data but also business rules."
Forrester says that by 2005, some of the threatened companies and those in slow-moving sectors like heavy engineering will still be conducting just one percent of their trade in e-markets. To get on track they will need to hire consultancies and use external services such as e-commerce integrators and ASPs, says the firm.
The full European EDI 2000 report is available from Forrester Research in The Netherlands.
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Home Networking & Communications Juniper Preps for World IPv6 Day
Juniper Preps for World IPv6 Day
By Sean Michael Kerner | June 04, 2011
At 00:00 UTC on June 8th, vendors, service and content providers around the world will turn on full IPv6 services on their main websites as part of the World IPv6 Day.
Among the many vendors that are participating in the event is Juniper Networks (NYSE:JNPR). Juniper already has an IPv6 version of its main website available at ipv6.juniper.net, but on June 8th, for the first time, they'll make their main www.juniper.net website accessible over both IPv4 and IPv6.
"In order to deliver the content over IPv6 what we're doing is using a technology called translator in the cloud," Alain Durand, Principal Networking Architect and Software Engineering Director at Juniper Networks told InternetNews.com. "We have a machine that will face the IPv6 world and then translate those connections into IPv4 connections."
Durand explained that Juniper is not changing its underlying web server or hosting infrastructure in order to facilitate IPv6 access. The cloud translation is what directs all the traffic and deals with IPv6.
Read the full story at EnterpriseNetworkingPlanet:
How Juniper is Getting Ready for IPv6 Day
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Column: Indy Tire Woes Reminiscent Of 1969
There’s no way to sugar coat it. Sunday’s NASCAR Sprint Cup race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway was painful to watch.
That was because tire issues on Sunday caused drivers to tip toe around the storied 2.5 mile track, and caused NASCAR to throw several competition caution flags to allow teams to change the quickly worn out tires for new.
The problem was that, for some reason, there was never enough initial rubber laid on the track surface to prevent the abrasive asphalt from ripping the tires to shreds. Usually, this is a problem that fixes itself as the race weekend wears on.
But not this time.
The result was a race where drivers had to resist the urge to go fast, crew chiefs had to fight the urge to throttle tire company officials, and fans had to fight the urge to fall asleep.
Now in all honesty, it was a situation that, by race day, little could be done about. All indications had been that by the time the race was hitting its stride, the problem would have fixed itself.
But it didn’t, and NASCAR had to do the best they could in the situation. They did this with the use of competition cautions, choosing to put safety ahead of ticket sales. For that, they should be commended.
So too should the drivers and crews, many of whom decided to run very conservatively. That meant many potential winners never really flexed their muscles, but in doing so, they not only made sure they stayed safe, but also made sure that they did not put their fellow competitors in harm’s way unnecessarily.
The whole situation was, as that great philosopher Yogi Berra once said, “Déjà vu all over again” with a similar moment in time back in 1969.
The inaugural Talladega 500 was held at the Alabama International Motor Speedway (now called Talladega Superspeedway) in September of that year.
Bill France Sr. built the towering Alabama track as a sister facility to the 2.5 mile track in Daytona Beach, using the same basic shape.
But Talladega was a little wider. It was banked a little steeper. It was a little longer at 2.66 miles.
The purpose was simple. It was intended to be the fastest closed course racetrack in the world.
The proof was there. Piloting the newly engineered Dodge Daytona Charger, Charlie Glotzbach turned a lap in practice at 199.466 mph. By contrast, fellow Dodge driver Buddy Baker had won the pole at Daytona in February at 188.901 mph.
But there was a problem. When the drivers took to the track, the high-powered engines spat out so much horsepower that the tires were wearing out in just a few laps.
The drivers, in the guise of a newly formed Professional Drivers Association, voiced their concerns angrily to France. They asked that he postpone the event to allow Firestone to fix the problem with the tires.
Big Bill disagreed. He felt that the gas pedal went both ways, and that if the drivers would simply slow down, they could race safely. He even took to the track himself in a Tiny Lund prepared Ford to try to back it up.
The drivers were incensed by this notion. They had come to race, not to be a pretty parade for the Alabama fans.
When an agreement couldn’t be reached, members of the PDA loaded up their racecars and went home. France scrambled, and filled the field with drivers from the previous day’s support event, and ran the race. Richard Brickhouse piloted a new Dodge Daytona Charger to victory.
While the record books show 7 cautions in the event, none are recorded to be due to an accident.
After Sunday’s event at Indy, it’s clear today, just as it was back in 1969, that the technology of the new car has outrun the technology of the current racing tire.
This is something NASCAR and Goodyear must address. This is more than just an issue about having a good race.
The bottom line is that if the two pieces of technology can’t work in unison, the safety of 43 drivers becomes a risk.
That’s a risk nobody wants to take.
Brandon Reed is a reporter for MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Contact him at brandon@mainstreetnews.com.
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2008 Leaman Awards: Minor Award Nominees and Winners (Web Edition)
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Here are all the nominees and winners for all of my minor awards. Enjoy!
- The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian
- The Dark Knight
- Hellboy II: The Golden Army
- Synecdoche, New York
Winner: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
Runner-Up: Hellboy II: The Golden Army
Comments: A strong slate of contenders for the makeup crowd this year, but the giant leap forward that The Curious Case of Benjamin Button represents in the field of makeup cannot go unnoticed. The real achievement here is not that the makeup stands out as an achievement, but in its ability to make the viewer completely believe in the transformation that Benjamin undertakes throughout the film, without becoming a distraction
Best Costume Design
- The Duchess
- The Fall
- The Other Boleyn Girl
Winner: The Fall
Runner-Up: The Duchess
Comments: Every year there are a number of great costumed films and they mostly fall into the “historical” or “fantasy” category. As you can see from my nominees, this year is no different. It’s tiring to see most fantasy films year after year present practically the same armor and outfits, so it’s refreshing to stumble upon the “fantasy” outfits found in Tarsem’s The Fall. From mind blowing dresses to some truly authentic and unique armor, The Fall is the most unique, creative, and simply the best costuming of 2008.
Best Sound
- Jumper
- Quantum of Solace
- Wall *E
Winner: The Dark Knight
Runner-Up: Wall *E
Comments: For nearly the entire year Wall *E was slotted to take the top prize and only lost it after a late viewing of The Dark Knight. The sound design by Ben Burt on Wall *E is award worthy and it really is an integral piece of why Wall *E is as loved as it is. However, the sound design and the sound mixing on The Dark Knight are second to none. While watching The Dark Knight, I felt completely engrossed in the entire sound environment. If I had to pick a favorite sound “moment”, then I would point to the entire sequence where the Joker and his gang attempt to capture Harvey Dent from his armored car.
- Seven Pounds
- Speed Racer
Runner-Up: Slumdog Millionaire
Comments: I remember hearing a lot of praise for the score for Batman Begins, and I must confess that I didn’t really understand it in 2005. Then came along The Dark Knight. This is hands down, my favorite score of 2008. The score perfectly captures the two genres of the film, giving us a pulse pounding thriller score for the crime aspects, while allowing us to soar with the superhero aspects. On top of that, the introduction of the theme for the Joker is the single greatest musical triumph of the year. Like no other musical cue, it single handedly conveys the chaos and anarchy that follows the Joker like a boat and its wake.
Best Visual Effects
- The Spiderwick Chronicles
Winner: Speed Racer
Runner-Up: The Spiderwick Chronicles
Comments: While I wouldn’t say that Speed Racer introduces any genuinely new ideas into the field, it wins the award for the ways in which it so seamlessly uses everything at its disposal to create an entirely CGI’ed world that feels tactile and real, while still allowing the camera to move as freely as it wants. Re-watch the second half of the Casa Cristo Race in the mountains and just examine how in some sequences the camera freely zooms and floats from car to car to helicopter and back, without ever cutting away to an edit or taking us out of their created world. It’s the visual effects work of the year.
- Changeling
Winner: Hellboy II: The Golden Army
Runner-Up: The Fall
Comments: Usually a fun category for me, but I think the art direction category was a little weak this year. In the end, Guillermo Del Toro’s Hellboy II: The Golden Army won for its sheer inventiveness and creativity. Del Toro really does have a great mind for interesting creatures and outlandish designs, and he allows it to run wild in this film. It’s clear that Del Toro cherished the art direction stages of making Hellboy II. I just wish a little more time would have gone into the writing stages as well.
- Rachel Getting Married
Runner-Up: Rachel Getting Married
Comments: Unlike The Dark Knight’s win for “Best Sound” which came at the last moment, I thought that The Dark Knight had cinematography in the bag the moment that I walked out of the theatre. The other nominees are all worthy of winning, but The Dark Knight, like Batman atop Gotham, sits heads and shoulders above its competition. Wally Pfister continues his quest to find even more shades and nuances in the color black, while giving us some of the most memorable and iconic images that will last throughout film history.
- Kung Fu Panda
- Traitor
Runner-Up: The Dark Knight
Comments: If I allowed ties in my categories, then this would be the closest I came to it in my entire awards. Dark Knight’s roller coaster editing is an enormous achievement, but I felt that the genuinely original editing style of Speed Racer was more integral to that films success. There is an unprecedented synergy between Speed Racer’s cinematography, visual effects, and film editing, and it really is a marvel to watch. Eschewing traditional editing, Speed Racer is truly unique this year in how it brings together the story it tells and the pace, cutting, and rhythms in how it tells it.
- Bolt
- Horton Hears a Who!
- Star Wars: Clone Wars
Winner: Kung Fu Panda
Runner-Up: Bolt
Comments: Not only is Kung Fu Panda the most surprising film of the year for me, its also my favorite animated film of the year. This is a film that hits every note it’s supposed to, and really delivers the goods. Jack Black is perfectly cast as the panda and gets some great laughs throughout the film. It’s not exactly an epic and sweeping story, but its very light, good-natured, and most importantly, its consistent with its reality and characters. The action is expertly crafted and animated, and really beats most of the great action scenes I have seen this year. Altogether, Kung Fu Panda was one of the best experiences I had all year.
- The Counterfeiters
- Doubt
- Funny Games
Runner-Up: Doubt
Comments: Aside from all the great achievements of The Dark Knight, “Best Adapted Screenplay” may be its greatest. When you strip away the music, the sound, the action, and the visual presentation, The Dark Knight would still have the power to captivate and entertain. The true strengths of the film lie in its ability to satisfy on so many levels. The Dark Knight succeeds as a great superhero film, while also succeeding as a film of competing ideas and themes. The fact that this movie would be able to work well on stage as a spoken play, speaks volumes for the genius that went into The Dark Knight’s screenplay.
- In Bruges
- Role Models
Winner: Rachel Getting Married
Runner-Up: In Bruges
Comments: Thanks to wonderful cinematography, direction, and performances, it would be easy to think the Rachel Getting Married was created impromptu and on the fly. That the situations and dialogue in the film feel so natural and immediate also belongs to the wonderful screenplay by Jenny Lumet. Rachel Getting Married struck me as one of the most honest and genuine films I have ever watched. Stripped of typical cinematic flare, these characters and their struggles felt much like friends I know and feelings I have dealt with myself. For its brutal honesty and striking sincerity, Rachel Getting Married gets my vote for the best Original Screenplay of the year.
**Exhausted Yet? Yeah...Me too. Stay tuned for the last post containing all the major award nominees and winners and a year in review commentary, capping off and ending the year 2008 for me. Thanks for reading!
year in film 2008
By Kyle Leaman at 2:50 AM
Labels: 2008 Leaman awards, award nominees, award winners, kyle leaman, part time critic, part-time critic, year in film 2008
8rent February 12, 2009 at 9:43 AM
Kyle, I love your work. It's always a must-read for me. That said, how can you talk about an adapted screenplay without talking about the source(s) from whence the screenplay has been adapted?
Indirectly related, are you excited for Watchmen?
Kyle Leaman February 12, 2009 at 1:45 PM
Thanks 8rent.
Your right, it would've be appropriate for me to have addressed the sources, of which there are several on this film (Bob Kane, The Killing Joke, and Nolan and Goyer's Batman Begins to name a few).
I guess it didn't come to mind for me because I have so thoroughly accepted The Dark Knight as Nolan's vision and creation. The darkness, the flimmers of good within that darkness, the exploration of ethical lines within society, the existential identity crisis, and the whole visual look and feel just scream Nolan to me. That being said, your right though, talk of the Dark Knight's screenplay should always mention its sources.
With regards to Watchmen,
Armando let me borrow his copy and I'm trying to read through it before I watch the actual film. So far, I have to say that I am reallu enjoying the graphic novel. Its the first one I've ever read, so I'm adjusting to it; but the narrative style is really quite clever and enjoyable.
I'm not quite sure if I am pumped for it in the way I get pumped for most superhero films (looking forward to great action and visual effects), but I am pumped for the film as a creative work.
I am interested to see how Synder has adapted the novel narratively, thematically, and visually. There are so many characters, ideas, and backstories that for the film to be successful, Synder is gonna have to do miracles.
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News | Purdue Sports
Women’s Basketball: Boilermakers lose to Pepperdine, 64-59
By Staff Reports, PurdueSports.com
MALIBU, Calif. — The Purdue women’s basketball team lost to Pepperdine University on Sunday afternoon, 64-59. The Boilermakers are now 3-3 on the season.
Howell notched a game-high 20 points on 7-of-11 shooting. (PurdueSports.com)
Purdue got off to their second straight slow start on the road, starting the game with four turnovers and missing their first three shots over the opening four minutes of play as Pepperdine raced to a 7-0 lead. The Waves’ full court pressure created a hectic pace of play and allowed them to maintain their small advantage through the opening half as play was sloppy both ways. The two sides combined for 28 turnovers in the first 20 minutes, including 16 by Purdue. Neither side was impressive offensively, as Purdue netted just 33.3% of its field goals (8-for-24), including 0-for-8 from behind the arc, while Pepperdine was held to 32.3% from the floor (10-for-31), with a 1-for-10 mark from three.
While Purdue’s early points were sporadic, most came in spectacular fashion, including a pretty seven-foot floater by senior Jodi Howell off the left baseline and a pair of solid putbacks from freshman Ashley Wilson and senior Laura Garriga. Wilson did the bulk of the work for the Boilermakers late in the period, tallying 10 points, five boards and countless amazing hustle plays as she cut the lead as close as four (24-20) in the final minute.
The Boilermakers came out of the locker room inspired after the halftime break, opening the second half on a 7-0 run to take their first lead of the game, 27-26. Sophomore Samantha Woods capitalized on a pair of pretty feeds for four straight points and three-ball from the left corner by rookie KK Houser capped the run and forced a Pepperdine timeout.
The quick break calmed the Waves as a steal and score from sophomore Jazmine Jackson gave Pepperdine back a slight edge, and the two squads stayed close for the rest of the contest. Howell netted most of the Boilermakers’ scoring in the early see-saw action, draining a three and converting a deep pass from classmate FahKara Malone, while sophomore Chelsea Jones followed with a couple nice scores inside, laying in a feed from fellow second-year Brittany Rayburn and turned an offensive board into two points.
Rayburn put the Boilermakers on top 44-43 just inside the nine minute mark, cashing in her first three-pointer of the contest, and Wilson went on to give Purdue a three-point edge with a pair of free throws. The Old Gold and Black managed to trade two-for-three on the ensuing possessions, giving up a layup to senior Miranda Ayim, but finding Howell for the three in the left corner to make it 49-45 Purdue.
Ayim continued to carry the Waves on the offensive end, corralling her own miss for a reverse layup to cut it to two, and after a Howell free throw, Jackson and junior Joy Lelo regained the Pepperdine advantage, 51-50, on a layup and two free throws. The Waves’ lead bumped to three on a putback from sophomore Skye Barnett, but Howell sparked the Boilermakers back in front, nailing identical threes from the left corner to make it 56-55 Purdue with just over two minutes to play.
Pepperdine quickly jumped back on top on a three-pointer from Lelo, but Howell stayed white-hot, drilling a step-back three to continue the back-and-forth action. Ayim captured the lead for the home team for good with two free throws just inside the final minute, while the Waves cashed in four more charity tosses down the stretch.
Jackson led Pepperdine with 18 points, and added eight rebounds, two assists and two steals. Ayim and Barnett joined her in double figures as Ayim had a double-double with 16 points and 10 rebounds and Barnett had 13 points.
Howell finished with a game-high 20 points on 7-of-11 shooting, including five threes to lead Purdue, while Wilson added a career-best 16 points and eight rebounds for the Boilermakers.
Purdue returns to action Thursday, Dec. 3, visiting ACC rival Virginia in the Big Ten/ACC Challenge.
Women’s Basketball: Purdue defeats Minnesota, 51-43
Basketball: Mackey Arena seat selection, allocation begins April 25
Purdue falls to Notre Dame in season opener, 23-12
Boilermakers, Purdue Athletics to raise funds for Haiti
Boilermaker Fan HQ to set up in downtown Indy during Big Ten Tournaments
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S. Korea, U.S., Japan vow to sternly deal with N.K. provocations
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Lee Sung-won
Top nuclear envoys of South Korea, the United States and Japan strongly condemned North Korea's latest missile test Monday, vowing to maintain close cooperation and seek stern action against Pyongyang's "reckless" and "continued" provocations, the foreign ministry said.
Kim Hong-kyun, special representative for Korean Peninsula peace and security affairs at the foreign ministry, discussed the North's missile test conducted early in the day in separate telephone conversations with his U.S. and Japanese counterparts -- Joseph Yun and Kenji Kanasugi, respectively.
"The envoys of the three countries shared the view that the North's yet another provocation following ones conducted on May 14 and May 21 is an act that runs squarely counter to the denuclearization and peace on the Korean Peninsula, and they strongly condemned it," the ministry said.
"In addition, they agreed to take stern action against the North's reckless and continued provocations, including seeking measures at the U.N. Security Council based on close coordination among the three countries," it added.
The North fired "at least one" short-range ballistic missile from its eastern coast early Monday morning. The missile presumed to be a Scud type was launched eastward from near Wonsan before landing in the East Sea.
Monday's test marked the ninth missile provocation this year alone and the third of its kind since the inauguration of South Korean President Moon Jae-in on May 10.
The latest provocation came amid growing calls for stepped-up sanctions against the North apparently bent on honing its missile and nuclear capabilities. (Yonhap)
Lee Sung-won edt@koreapost.com
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VIDEO: Peachtree City Little Leaguer smashes monster grand slam on ESPN
August 8, 2017 admin Real Estate 0
WARNER ROBINS, Ga. – The team from Peachtree City is just two wins away from a trip to Williamsport and the Little League World Series.
But it’s video of one of the players hitting a monster homerun that has the entire baseball world buzzing.
Jayce Blalock, who stars on the Peachtree City National LL team, hit a grand slam during Sunday’s 14-2 victory that cleared the fence by what looked like a mile.
Video of the 13-year-old’s grand slam — estimated by announcers as 375 feet — posted on Little League’s official Facebook page has been viewed more than 1 million times!
If Peachtree City National LL wins Monday and Tuesday, they’re headed to Williamsport. And you can imagine all eyes will be on Blalock and his power bat.
Channel 2’s Berndt Petersen is in Warner Robins for today’s game. WATCH Channel 2 Action News at Noon for a LIVE report.
Viern Leroy Richardson, 92, of Peachtree City
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Financial Times Asia Editor, Victor Mallet has been refused work visa renewal by the Hong Kong Immigration. He is also not allowed to reenter the city. While the lawyers have questioned the motivation behind the action, the government refuses to comment on the issue. The incident increases fears that Hong Kong may be turning into one like many other Chinese cities.
(HKFP)
Three Algerian journalists Adlène Mellah, director of the online news sites Algérie Direct and Dzair Presse and Part Editor-in-Chief Abdou Semmar and journalist Merouane Boudiab, were detained a few weeks ago on charges of defemation and privacy violation. According to media reports, Mellah, Semmar and Boudiab had reported on corruption allegations involving the complainants as well as relations between the complainants and politicians, including Algeria’s president.
A dozen plainclothes policemen raided Karachi Press Club at 10:30 pm on November 9th. According to a Karachi Press Club statement, the police harassed the journalists and club officials who were present, and took photos and shot video footage throughout their search of the entire premises. Upon inquiry by the president, an officer claimed not to know that it was the press club and said they had come to arrest individuals who were wanted by the authorities.
Mimi Mefo, the head of English news and a presenter for a private Equinoxe TV and radio station, also runs her website, Mimi Mefo Info, is facing intimidation by the authorities in Cameroon. She was summoned by the national court in Douala for false news and cybercrime investigation
Pakistan’s Lahore High Court has again deferred hearing of the joint treason case against Dawn’s assistant editor, Cyril Almeida, and ex-prime ministers of Pakistan, Nawaz Sharif and Shahid Khaqan Abbassi. Almeida’s lawyer was directed to submit an application if his client wanted to go abroad.
(Dawn)
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“It's always tea-time.”
Lewis Carroll, Alice in Wonderland
Chinese people are believed to have enjoyed tea drinking for more than 4,000 years. They claim that it takes more than a lifetime to sample and discover all the tea from the country’s tea gardens.
The story of tea began in ancient China over 5,000 years ago. According to legend, Shen Nung, an early emperor was a skilled ruler, creative scientist and patron of the arts. His far-sighted edicts required, among other things, that all drinking water be boiled as a hygienic precaution. One summer day while visiting a distant region of his realm, he and the court stopped to rest. In accordance with his ruling, the servants began to boil water for the court to drink. Dried leaves from the near by bush fell into the boiling water, and a brown liquid was infused into the water by the wayward leaves. As a scientist, the Emperor was interested in the new liquid, drank some, and found it very aromatic and refreshing. And so, according to legend, tea was created. (This myth maintains such a practical narrative, that many mythologists believe it may relate closely to the actual events, now lost in ancient history.)
A very similar version says that a Chinese emperor was sitting under a tree when leaves fell into the pot of water he was boiling. He drank the water and found, to his surprise, that it made him feel uplifted and revitalized. He concluded that the leaves had caused this and so brought some back for further experimentation. This small incident triggered the beginning of tea drinking in China and in the world.
Yet another legend has it that Yan Di, one of three rulers in ancient times, tasted all kinds of herbs to find medical cures. One day, as he was being poisoned by some herb he had ingested; a drop of water from a tea tree dripped into his mouth and he was saved. For a long time, tea was used as an herbal medicine.
Further, a Chinese legend, which spread along with Buddhism, Bodhidharma is credited with discovery of tea. Bodhidharma, a semi-legendary Buddhist monk, founder of the Chan school of Buddhism, journeyed to China. He became angered because he was falling asleep during meditation, so he cut off his eyelids. Tea bushes sprung from the spot where his eyelids hit the ground. Sometimes, the second story is retold with Gautama Buddha in place of Bodhidharma.
Whether or not these legends have any basis in fact, tea has played a significant role in Asian culture for centuries as a staple beverage, a curative and a symbol of status. It is not surprising its discovery is ascribed to religious or royal origins. The fact is that the Chinese have enjoyed tea for centuries: Scholars hailed the brew as a cure for a variety of ailments, the nobility considered the consumption of good tea as a mark of their status and the common people simply enjoyed its flavor.
While one variety of tea may contain less caffeine than another, all teas do contain caffeine. The average cup of black tea contains 50-75 mg of caffeine, less than half the amount found in coffee. The average cup of green tea contains 30-50 mg of caffeine. White is around 5-15mg and most tisanes are caffeine-free.
When decaffeinated at a factory, typically, either a Co2 or chemical process is utilized. In our personal opinion, we are exposed to an abundance of chemicals in or daily living without the necessity of voluntarily submitting ourselves to more. Also, in some taste comparisons we have found that the Co2 process alters the taste ever so slightly. Isn’t taste and quality what drinking loose leaf tea is all about?
There is a popular myth that 80 to 90% of the caffeine comes out in the first 30 to 45 seconds of brewing. It has been determined that it actually take 15 minutes of steeping time to remove the caffeine. However, while the caffeine is removed during this period, the tannic acids are released, not making a very pleasant cup.
Four ways to judge tea
1) By the look; The shape of the leaf, and the color. The shape varies for different kinds of tea. The unbroken tea leaf is always preferable. Good green teas in general are smaller, more delicate buds and leaf, and oolongs are a bigger leaf where the 'created' edge is obvious. Broken leaves are also a sign of machine-harvested tea. However, some tea, especially black tea, is cut to provide for stronger taste. Also, many oolongs are deliberately 'bruised' or abraded to give flavor and improve appearance. Both the dry leaves and wet leaves should be examined (wet leaves when they are fully opened). There is a lot to be learned from the wet leaf, like how the leaf was oxidized. With green teas, hand fired leaves will be a little bit yellow, steamed tea has the look of a leafy green vegetable, like spinach and baked green tea will be a very dark green. Upon brewing the tea it should become close to the color it was when it was picked. Age will affect the color of the tea water, causing it to be brown or very murky green. The color of black tea water should be bright reddish gold and should leave a ring in the cup. With oolongs the dry tea leaves can be anywhere from bright green to dark green/brown dependant upon processing.
2) By the smell; Generally, there are two smells to consider, the dry smell and the wet smell. The dry smell should be obvious. If there is no smell to the dry leaves they are very suspect. Green tea should have a light, fresh, soothing fragrance, from a light orchid to a chestnutty smell. Black tea should have a sweet, floral fragrance, and the smell should not be easily lost. The aroma of dry Oolongs can range from peach to floral to sweet corn. In judging scented tea, the aroma should be maintained over multiple infusions. If a scented tea loses it's smell quickly, the quality is poor. The fragrance of a tea is just as important in judging a tea as its taste.
3) By touch; Determine if the tea leaves are smooth or coarse, whether or not it crumbles easily, and whether it is heavy or light. A good green tea feels smooth, not coarse, and the wet leaves should be tender. Others varieties may be heavy and dense. Wet tea leaves from these will generally be tender, almost like silk, but also sturdy. Whatever the tea, it should not crumble easily; if it does, it has been baked too long or is too old.
4) By the taste; The best way to judge a tea, of course, is by the taste. Green tea should taste fresh, not stale, and should not be too astringent. Black tea should be full bodied and fresh. In general, good tea has a sweet aftertaste and should feel very slippery going down the throat. The aftertaste should linger for a noticeably long time, like the feeling you have after listening to music, when a good tune lingers. Remember that tasting tea is like tasting wine: slurp it to aerate it, let it slide down the middle of the tongue in one sip, and down the sides of the tongue in the next, followed by the whole tongue with big slurping. Pay attention to the subtleties and the complexity of the tea. A large part of learning to appreciate tea is learning to slow down and pay attention to the subtleties.
Tea Description Abbreviations
CTC: Cut, tear & curl
BP1: Broken Pekoe, largest size part. (primary grade)
PF1: Pekoe Fanning particles slightly smaller than BP-1.(primary grade)
PD: Often black and finer than PF-1.(primary grade)
D1: Made up of the smallest particles.(primary grade)
F1: Fanning, mixture of blacks, quite useful in tea bags. (secondary grade)
D: Dust, tiny bits of broken leaves, produces very colory liquors. (secondary grade) (orthodox)
BMF: Broken Mixed Fanning, fibrous lots with very little trace of black teas. (secondary grade)
P: Pekoe, the youngest bud, shaded and tender- with white downy hairs- underneath the top two leaves. Largest of the leaf grades, demanded more for it’s quality appearance than for the cup quality. (orthodox)
FP: Flowery Pekoe, neater and more even than pekoe, curly and free of stalk and flax. (orthodox)
FOP: Flowery Orange Pekoe, Elongated, whole leaves with some bud content. The highest grade of orthodox picked tea. Demanded more for appearance than the liquors. (orthodox). FOP can be modified with adjectives like: Tippy, Golden, Super Golden flowery, Finest Tippy, etc. What these all mean usually depend on where the tea was grown.
OP: Orange Pekoe, fancy looking containing tightly rolled leaves, contains no tips and is thin and light in liquors. (orthodox)
BOP: Broken Orange Pekoe, contains good amount of tips and smaller particles with both good appearance and cup qualities. (orthodox)
BOPF: Broken Orange Pekoe Fanning, smallest of all grades giving it good strong flavor and colory liquors. (orthodox)
Orthodox Method: Means that humans went out into the tea gardens and picked the leaves.
O: Orange - (as in Flowery Orange Pekoe) refers to the Dutch royal dynasty of Orange and means a royal tea, (i.e., a tea of the highest quality).
NOSB: The National Standards Board of the USDA
NOP: National Organic Program
Tippy: Means there is a high bud content to the tea.
How to Brew a Great Pot of Tea
Preparation of you tea is actually rather quite simple. No matter what type you choose, any tea or herbal the method will remain the same, the difference will be the water temperature and length of steeping time. Remember it is all a matter of taste preference. Don’t be afraid to experiment and let your palate be the guide. With a little practice you’ll be off and making what you consider your perfect cuppa!
1. Bring fresh cold water to a full boil (almost to a boil for white or green teas and tisanes).
2. Warm your teapot with several ounces of hot water for about 30 seconds and then empty. It is important to preheat the pot or cup in which the tea will be steeped. If hot water is poured into a cold vessel, the temperature of the water will drop too quickly and the full flavor of the tea will not be extracted.
3. Add 1 tsp. of tea for each 6 - 8 oz. cup you are making (depending upon how strong of a cup you like). Since different teas have widely varying leaf size, it is important to adjust the amount of dry leaves accordingly. With lighter weight teas use more, with tightly rolled leaves use less.
4. Rinse the leaves. Pour water over the leaves and allow to set just a few seconds. Pour the tea out.
5. Fill your pot again with water. Cover and let steep for recommended times. The time it takes for tea to brew depends on the leaf size. The smaller or more delicate the leaf, the faster the tea infuses. Until familiar with a particular tea, steep for a minute or two, then taste. Pay attention to the taste rather than the color. Most green, oolong and white teas are good for multiple infusions. Just add fresh hot water to the pot and increase the steeping time slightly for each subsequent infusion. Repeat until the flavor starts to fade.
Tips for a Perfect Pot of Tea
1. Use fresh cold water. The best tea is only as good as the water with which it is prepared. We recommend using filtered or bottled spring water with a natural mineral content that is neither too hard nor too soft. Distilled water is not recommended since water purified of its mineral content produces a flat tasting infusion. The freshness of the water is important as fresh water contains more oxygen, which enhances the taste of the tea.
2. Water drawn from the hot water supply or water that has been previously boiled and re-heated will have a lower oxygen level. This will result in a flat and dull tasting tea with little aroma.Oxygen is important for the release of flavors in your tea.
3. If your water supply is highly treated with chemicals (most tap water), you might consider filtering it to remove some of the chlorine and other contaminants, or use bottled water.
4. Like stronger tea? Add more tea leaves rather than using a longer steeping time. Letting your tea steep too long can give a bitter taste. A longer steeping time will add a bitter taste because too many tannins are released.
5. When trying a new tea, make one cup at a time and taste it at the lowest steep time and then at each one minute intervals. Some teas/tisanes will taste optimal with less brewing, some with more.
6. Keep in mind all recommendations on amounts and lengths of steeping times are general rules. Water temps don't have to be measured. Your tastes and preferences will be established with experimenting with amounts and times. With practice, your friends and neighbors will be calling you for recommendations on how to brew tea!
TEA WATER TEMPERATURE STEEP TIME
180* (when air bubbles start to form) 1-3 min
Oolong 195* (just under a full boil) 2-4 min
212* (full boil) 3-5 min
Herbal Tisanes 180* (when air bubbles start to form) 3-7 min
Note: These directions in general, refer to loose leaf tea. Most tea that is pre-packaged in tea bags are "crumbs left over" of higher grades of tea leaves. Does this mean you can't get a higher quality tea to brew in a tea bag? No. It just means 'most'. The fine pieces of tea leaves are meant to give a 'quick brew' and are noticeably weaker on multiple infusions.
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Lupita Nyong'o's 'Star Wars' Premiere Look Was One For The Galaxy
She was a true ~gem~ of the red carpet.
Amanda Bell AmandaJuneBell 12/14/2015
If there's anyone who's been completely embracing the world of sartorial possibilities that come with being a part of the "Star Wars" phenomenon, it's Lupita Nyong'o. After all, it was her that literally lit up the room with her LED-lined garb earlier this month.
And while we thought that was pretty impossible to beat, the Oscar-winner pulled out all the sparkly stops for the L.A. premiere of "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" Monday (Dec. 14) night, donning the entire galaxy on her bejeweled gown.
Check out her blindingly beautiful dress.
Lupita aka Maz Kanata was totally the brightest gal on the block again with her refractive dress, and she meant to be the bright spot of the universe.
"I thought I'd bring the galaxy with me," she said on the red carpet. You would even say it glows.
Indeed, there seemed to be a running theme with many metallic "Star Wars" premiere dresses.
Billie Lourd repped a 'lil Leia with her look, and Sarah Hyland was glam in glitter. Even Zendaya got in on the jewel game.
Meanwhile, Gwendoline Christie (Captain Phasma) was a vision in sharp silver shapes that may or may not remind us of planetary rings at the waist.
And Daisy Ridley kept in character with the layered garb (and repping her planet of Jakku with the many dots, right?).
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The Cold War did not become fully global until after the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962. How far do you agree?
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Patkar May Make it More Difficult for NCP to Retain Mumbai-NE
Published: 16th February 2014 07:19 PM | Last Updated: 16th February 2014 07:19 PM | A+A A-
The candidature of social activist Medha Patkar from Mumbai North East Lok Sabha constituency on Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) ticket comes as bad news for Congress-NCP which made a clean sweep in the financial capital in 2009.
Patkar's name is in the list of 20 candidates announced by AAP for the general elections today.
NCP sources said sitting MP Sanjay Patil, who is also the president of the Sharad Pawar-led party's city unit, was facing resentment from inside the party and from Congress.
"Congress accused him of sabotaging its candidates in the municipal elections two years ago. NCP corporators and senior leaders are also not in favour of him," a source said.
The constituency has a sizable Dalit population, which had helped RPI leader Ramdas Athawale in the past. But now Athawale, recently elected to Rajya Sabha, is with Shiv Sena-BJP alliance.
Patkar, who shot to fame with Narmada Bachao Andolan, has some base in the constituency as her National Alliance of Peoples Movement (NAPM) works in the slums of Mankhurd.
"We had done well in this area in the last Lok Sabha polls, but Patkar will eat into our votes. Ghatkopar East and West as well as Mulund have Gujarati population, and BJP is likely to do well there given the Narendra Modi factor," said an NCP leader.
Former MP and BJP leader Kirit Somaiya could be the Sena-BJP alliance's candidate from the constituency.
NCP sources said the party had already realised that it could be difficult to retain this seat, but Patkar's entry had made it difficult further.
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Pak shelling: Schools along LoC in Rajouri shut indefinitely
The army has also shut schools along the Line of Control (LoC) in Balakote sector in Poonch and asked people not to move out in border areas.
Published: 13th May 2017 01:56 PM | Last Updated: 13th May 2017 01:56 PM | A+A A-
JAMMU: Schools along the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri remained shut for the third consecutive day as authorities ordered their closure for an "indefinite period" as a precautionary measure after the killing of two persons in shelling by Pakistani troops today.
All the schools situated along the LoC in Rajouri district were closed on May 11 after a woman was killed and two others including her husband were injured in Pakistani shelling on the intervening night of May 10-11.
"We have closed the schools along the LoC in Rajouri district for an indefinite period," Deputy Commissioner of Rajouri Shahid Iqbal Choudhary said.
Two persons were killed and three injured when Pakistani army fired mortar bombs and automatic weapons along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Nowshera sector of Rajouri district today.
The shelling has badly affected five-six hamlets along the LoC including Sheri Makeri, Namakdali, Jangarh, Laam, Bhawani and Khamba belts.
It is the third ceasefire violation by Pakistan in as many days.
A woman had died while three persons were injured in firing and shelling by Pakistani troops earlier.
A 35-year-old woman was killed while her husband was injured as Pakistani army violated the ceasefire along the LoC in Nowshera sector on May 11.
As many as 27 families have been affected due to the shelling in which many houses, including a school have been damaged partially or severely, he said.
More than 40 farm animals were also reportedly killed in the firing, he added. Two relief camps have been established in Nowshera where 150 people have been settled.
The district administration has also earmarked additional camps which may be required in case of further ceasefire violation.
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QB dilemmas: Questions and solutions for nine teams
By Bucky Brooks NFL.com
NFL.com Analyst
Published: July 21, 2011 at 01:13 p.m.
Updated: Aug. 3, 2012 at 10:30 a.m.
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In a typical year, the offseason is viewed as the time for teams to find answers to their quarterback questions. This year, however, the lockout has prevented several teams from properly assessing and addressing their respective situations. With the end of the lockout on the horizon, let's take a look at how some of these situations might play out across the league:
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What is the issue?: The Cardinals played three different quarterbacks -- Derek Anderson, Max Hall and John Skelton -- a season ago, but the trio only combined for 10 touchdowns. With such ineptitude, the Cardinals must find a legitimate quarterback to guide the team for the foreseeable future.
What is the solution?: Ken Whisenhunt and Co. must make a play for a veteran free agent like Marc Bulger or Matt Hasselbeck, or attempt to pry Kevin Kolb or Kyle Orton loose from their respective teams via trade. Kolb, in particular, is an intriguing option based on his age and potential. If he plays anywhere near the level he has displayed in his brief career, he could give the Cardinals a viable long-term solution to keep them in contention.
What is the issue?: The Panthers enter the training camp with the prospect of starting Jimmy Clausen or Cam Newton at quarterback. While most would expect Newton to be the guy based on his status as the No. 1 overall pick, he hasnât had a full offseason to learn the nuances of the offense, and that might keep him from having a legitimate chance at success as a first-year starter. Clausen, on the other hand, didnât have a lot of success as a rookie, and there are whispers that his teammates lack confidence in his ability to get it done.
What is the solution?: Ron Rivera has a tough decision ahead. He hasnât seen his rookie operate within the Panthersâ system, and he doesnât know how quickly he will assimilate into the pro game. While he has seen Clausen perform on tape, he obviously wasnât in love with his game, or the team wouldâve passed on Newton at the top of the draft to fortify another position. Given those circumstances, it wouldnât be a surprise to see the Panthers entertain the possibility of adding a veteran like Marc Bulger, Jake Delhomme (when he is released) or Donovan McNabb to mentor the young duo.
What is the issue?: The Bengals enter the season facing the prospect of starting a veteran with little game experience (Jordan Palmer) or a rookie (Andy Dalton) not yet ready to tackle the rigors of the pro game. While Carson Palmer remains on the roster, he has strongly stated that he will retire rather than return for another season in Cincinnati.
What is the solution?: The Bengals have to conduct a quarterback competition in training camp to decide the starter, but they would be wise to have a veteran onboard to serve as a possible pinch hitter. Bruce Gradkowski could be a possibility due to his experience in Jay Grudenâs system as a part-time player in Tampa Bay. Of course, McNabb, Orton and the usual suspects remain options, but the Bengals are more likely to roll the dice with the unproven youngsters.
What is the issue?: Chad Henne has been viewed as the quarterback of the future, but his inconsistent play over the past two seasons has prompted the team to explore other options at the position. With Chad Pennington out for the season with a knee injury, the Dolphins need a veteran with starterâs experience on board to alleviate concerns about the position.
What is the solution?: Henne will certainly get one final crack at the job, but Tony Sparano will have a quick hook if he falters. That makes it likely that a veteran like Vince Young, McNabb or Matt Hasselbeck would entertain a shot at signing with the Dolphins for another chance to start. A long-shot candidate to watch is former Panthers quarterback Matt Moore. He has starterâs experience and is young enough to be a potential long-term option at an affordable price tag.
What is the issue?: The Vikings drafted Christian Ponder with the 12th overall pick to be their franchise quarterback, but the abbreviated offseason makes it unlikely he will be ready to step into the starting lineup when the regular season opens. Joe Webb showed some promise during a few appearances last season, but he is also unproven as a starter and the team would still suffer through the growing pains. Given those circumstances, the Vikings need to aggressively search for veteran options capable of keeping the seat warm while waiting for their rookie star to grow into the role.
What is the solution?: The thought of adding a strong mentor is a good one, but the Vikings have to select a veteran with the right temperament. Orton and McNabb would appear to be great fits, but the cost of trading for either veteran might prohibit Minnesota from getting the deal done. Hasselbeck hasnât been mentioned often in connection with the Vikings, but he has the winning pedigree and skill set to serve as an effective short-term answer in Minnesota while Ponder and Webb develop on the sidelines.
What is the issue?: The 49ers drafted a potential starter in Colin Kaepernick, but the team would like to have a veteran in place to create competition. Alex Smith is the logical choice based on his history with the franchise, but the team hasnât resigned him at this point.
What is the solution?: This one is a no-brainer considering the effusive praise Jim Harbaugh has lavished on Smith this offseason. The 49ers will sign him immediately upon the lifting of the lockout and allow him to compete with Kaepernick during training camp. While it always remains a possibility the team would sign another veteran to push for the job, it's more likely another signing would be used to solidify their third quarterback spot on the roster.
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What is the issue?: The Seahawks havenât re-signed Hasselbeck, and the jury is still out on whether Charlie Whitehurst has the goods to be the long-term answer. While Pete Carroll hasnât ruled out bringing Hasselbeck back, the Seahawksâ inability to sign the veteran coupled with the apparent flirtation of Kolb makes it appear the franchise is ready to go in a different direction.
What is the solution?: Carroll has to decide if Whitehurst is the quarterback of the future. The Seahawks paid a hefty sum (third-round pick and a lucrative contract extension) to bring him on board, so he has to get an opportunity to win the job in camp regardless of whether Hasselbeck returns. The possibility of acquiring Kolb is a long shot based on the Eaglesâ price tag, so expect the team to make a play for one of the other veterans -- Orton or McNabb -- poised to hit the market. Keep an eye on Jackson as a potential backup based on his previous relationship with new offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell.
What is the issue?: Kerry Collinsâ surprising retirement leaves the Titans facing the possibility of having to rush Jake Locker onto the field. The rookie is far from ready to play based on his accuracy and mechanics issues heading into the draft, and the team must find a way to let him develop without the pressure of being on the field as a first-year starter.
What is the solution?: The Titans have to sign a veteran quarterback to alleviate the pressure on Locker to play before he is ready. The team would be wise to throw a lot of dollars at Matt Hasselbeck because he is the ideal mentor for the rookie. He is a productive starter with a strong work ethic who would set a positive example for Locker with his approach to the game. Furthermore, he has enough left in the tank to help the Titans compete in the AFC South.
What is the issue?: The Redskins benched McNabb at the end of last season, and his fill-in (Rex Grossman) is currently a free agent. Although Mike Shanahan is reportedly smitten by John Beckâs potential, the team needs to identify a starter and decide how it wants to handle the backup situation.
What is the solution?: The Redskins must re-sign Grossman to give Shanahan a security blanket in case Beck falters. He did a commendable job after taking over for McNabb, and his knowledge of the system could be an invaluable asset given the abbreviated offseason. While bringing a talented option like Young remains a possibility due to his upside and potential, the Redskins need to avoid the free agent frenzy and focus on the development of their own players.
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ABA Banking Journal - February 2014 - (Page 10) bank notes Raising the grade on financial education Special events and nonprofit partnerships are on the lesson plan ACCORDING TO A 2013 CREDIT.COM SURVEY, 56% of young adults surveyed said they know very little about how to manage their finances. The banking industry is working to fix that. "[Improving] financial literacy, taking this issue seriously, and wanting to work with kids is not a new thing. It's actually something the banking industry has been a leader in," says Corey Carlisle, senior vice-president and executive director of ABA's Community Engagement Foundation. The foundation runs several financial literacy events, including Get Smart About Credit, which teaches young adults and teens about credit scores, identity theft, and paying for college. Teach Children to Save arms children with basic money concepts. A newer program, the Lights, Camera, Save contest, invites 13-18 year-olds to submit videos about the lessons they've learned from saving. ABA urges banks to go a step further. "We encourage our banks to not just do a one-time event, but keep going into schools throughout the year," says Carlisle. 10 | ABA BANKING JOURNAL | FEBRUARY 2014 PHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK.COM, BETTERMONEYHABITS.COM http://www.CREDIT.COM http://www.BETTERMONEYHABITS.COM http://www.SHUTTERSTOCK.COM Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of ABA Banking Journal - February 2014 Chairman's View
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Petrova Gora, ersatz spomenik
Laurie Mitchell November 12, 2017
This undulating concrete giant, clad in scales of stainless steel, is the Monument to the Uprising of the People of Kordun and Banija, a memorial that rises 120 feet high at the mountain’s peak. In most any other town or city in the world, it would make for an extraordinary landmark, a truly unique structure both in size and design. But here, lost in a sea of rolling green mountains and forests, the building is all the stranger for its loneliness.
-AtlasObscura.com describing the monument known as Petrova Gora, "The Misunderstood History of the Balkans’ Surreal War Memorials"
the big reveal, Sleeper (1973)
The assistants glance nervously at the operating table, pretending to be puzzled by the figure before them. "Be careful! This a critical stage, now!" the doctor barks over his chart into the Eero Saarinen-inspired hospital room, thick-rimmed glasses, creeper mustache, and D-list acting skills reminding us to cringe because this is a Woody Allen film. Half a dozen hands respond by reaching in and gingerly peeling back a flimsy layer of Good Housekeeping-approved aluminum foil to reveal Miles Monroe. Oh, the future imagined by 1970s Hollywood.
concept art (photo credit: spomenikdatabase.org)
When contemporary Yugoslav sculptor Vojin Bakić sat down in the 1970s to design the Monument to the Uprising of the People of Kordun and Banija, either he had just seen Sleeper and thought a building clad in aluminum was a brilliant idea (hey, it did sustain Woody Allen for 200 years, did it not?), or he merely found inspiration in the roll of foil in his kitchen drawer, because, wow, this building is aluminum. (Actually, he built the monument based on his earlier series of "sliced segments" abstract art, so the design wasn't particularly meaningful to the event or location.) The structure, more sculpture than building, officially opened in 1981, its shiny-paneled exterior and reinforced concrete frame offering visitors 3,000 square meters of floor space with "a 250 person congress hall, a library, reading room, a cafe and a museum which housed hundreds of documents, relics and artifacts related to the battle and the history of ethnic-Serbian struggles in the region." Just another gloriously futuristic monument commissioned to celebrate Yugoslavia, anti-fascism, and the end of World War II, now left standing "like children of a vanished state now scattered as memory markers across a post-Yugoslav Balkan landscape."
When I visited Petrova Gora ("Peter's Mountain") last month, the last stop in my mini-Croatia road trip, the timing couldn't have been better. It was a crisp autumn day of pillowy blue skies and colorful leaves, a day that makes a visit to the mountains of Petrova Gora National Park that much more spectacular. As I approached the 12-story building abandoned in 1991 along with Yugoslavia, I noticed a sag in the building's once-firm face, its bold beauty slowly being stripped away by time and locals; in the past decade or so, with no protection or clear owner, neighbors have plucked aluminum panels from Petrova Gora's shapely facade, careless gestures unlike the delicate precision of the fictional medical team in Sleeper. The aluminum sheets that remain are still in good condition thirty years later, with only a few signs of corrosion here or there.
Inside Petrova Gora, the sculptural theme continues and gentle lines define balconies and stairwells. The building was designed to have no windows, lit instead by electricity and round skylights scattered across flat, black roofs like marbles (oh, how I'd love to see interior pictures of the monument in the 1980s!). The wood frame walls that once proudly held aluminum panels are now exposed to reveal amazing views of the mountain range. Stalagmites have begun to form on the floor and a room full of moldy flannel military uniforms poses more questions than answers, but overall there isn't much to see inside the building beyond the stairwell and views. Going down into the basement was a bit of an eery surprise, and my light source was too weak to properly illuminate the massive underground space that once was a hall for large functions.
a gratuitously idealistic view of the future, but it sure is cute: Sleeper
In recent years, there has been a renewed interest in Petrova Gora and other deteriorating "spomeniks". Critics claim these structures have evolved from monuments to atrocity and resistance into concrete clickbait, visionary artwork reduced to a Willow or Valencia filter, masterpieces cheapened with every Facebook share. But interestingly enough, and despite most monuments being abandoned or in less than stellar shape, people still travel great distances to see them, a sort of modern day pilgrimage, an homage to Tito's Yugoslavia. People are curious about these monuments, and they are worth the international community stepping in to preserve them. Most monuments still serve their communities and Petrova Gora has found a new use in recent years as a broadcasting tower for Croatian Television and T-Mobile service. So when you visit Petrova Gora, you will not only hear the soft booms of trees being felled in the distance and possibly the faint ghosts of Yugoslavia, but you will also hear the electrical hum of television and media being broadcast in the region. Let's just hope no one is watching a Woody Allen movie.
monument from afar
someone decided to leave the rental car to stretch his legs
Mango debating whether or not to join (he didn't)
What did the monument look like when it opened?
the visitor's center, also in ruins today (photo credit: KAportal.rtl.hr)
(photo credit: kolekcionar.net)
(photo credit: spomenikdatabase.org)
(photo credit: Hrvatska enciklopedija)
architectural drawings (photo credit: spomenikdatabase.org)
architectural drawings, basement (photo credit: spomenikdatabase.org)
Stairwell like a conch shell
Interior shots
final steps to the roof
room full of old uniforms
In Croatia, abandoned
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Bleeding Heart Liberal
Eddie Izzard “Circles” DVD
I’m very happy at the moment about recent political proceedings, hence the poll off to the right there. Already the Democrats want to raise the minimum wage to $7.25 (£3.79)! When I was working in Idaho, they only had to pay you 5.15 per hour. FIVE DOLLARS. For an hour of your hard work. And apparently that’s the current national requirement – so depressing.
Another plus: to find a better direction for Iraq. How long have we been waiting for that?
And Rumsfeld! RUMSFELD RESIGNED! I was in SHOCK when I heard that, and then positively overjoyed. I’ve no idea who the new guy is, but let’s hope for the best, eh?
Oregon defeated the “minors must notify parents before abortion” thingy. Very excited about that. (Please do not think that I am excited about abortions – I am excited about the OPTION for them, should one be in the position to need the option.) We also voted in lovely things like preserving land for parks and things, supporting schools, and supporting the library. I heart my liberal state.
Other things of interest:
Mexico City passes gay union law, and Spain approves gay marriage bill to join the Netherlands and Belgium in allowing same-sex marriage. Hurrah! Equal rights for everyone!
Speaking of equal rights, some asshole company in Houston, Texas refused to do landscaping for a gay couple simply because they were gay, saying the company “choose[s] not to work for homosexuals.” How f’ed up is that? They were basically exercising their right to choose their clientele, but how is that not completely discriminatory? It makes me so upset that people think it’s okay to do that. I don’t agree with the threats (death, sodomy, etc.) being made against the family who owns the company, but I do think they are assholes and deserved to be called out on their discriminatory actions.
Oh, and Britney ditched Kevin.
File Under: General, Politics
They want to raise minimum wage to to £3.79 over there? What age is that for?
You poor lambs must be working for peanuts! :shock:
Over here (UK), the minimum wage is currently:
£5.35 per hour for workers aged 22 years and older
£4.45 per hour for workers aged 18 – 21 years inclusive
£3.30 per hour which applies to all workers under the age of 18 who are no longer of compulsory school age (16).
(taken from HM Revenue and Customs.)
And yay for the gay marriage malarky, too (I’m soooo glad all that has been dealt with over here) – I’m really looking forward to when K and I are “Civil Partners”, I know that sounds crap, but it’s not allowed to be tachnically called “Marriage” here :S *rolls eyes*
ack, I can’t proof-read to save my life! – Someone get a spell-check over here!! :faint:
Julianne says:
I’m rather elated about the outcomes too.
Speaking (typing?) of Rumsfeld, Time is reporting that Germany will prosecute him, Gonzales and other high-ups for their roles in prisoner abuse at Guantanamo and Abu Ghraib…
Meggan says:
@Claire – The minimum wage here doesn’t have age requirements – it’s that amount across the board. And yes, I do think it is akin to working for peanuts. So glad someone’s talking about changing it. I think as it is right now, it’s approx. £2.70 (I looked up the conversions online so they may not be totally accurate, but that’s what Google told me.)
@Julianne – Wow! I hadn’t even heard about that. That’s insane. In a good way, of course – I’m glad someone is finally being held accountable for things.
Bucky Four-Eyes says:
I’m so glad about so much of what happened Tuesday (Dems taking House and Senate makes me breathe a little easier), but why is it that the voters in this country are still so frightened of same-sex civil unions? Can’t we find something scarier than fags to villify? Sheesh! Not to mention the states that gave the voters the chance to decriminalize possession of an ounce or less of weed, and the voters turned it down? Wow, yeah, good use of our law enforcement and prison space. I think we can thank Ron and Nancy Reagan for that continued mindset…
Don’t get me wrong – I’ll take the little victories, but I still shake my head about the backwardness of some of our laws here.
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Guest post by Mathilde Piard
In the past few days there’s been a blog post about the top 25 newspapers on Twitter that’s been making the rounds. In fact, it’s been circulated so far and wide that I’ve heard about it from multiple coworkers who don’t tend to run in different Twitter and/or reading sharing circles as I do, and who were wondering why two of our newspapers weren’t on the list (the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and the Austin American-Statesman).
The problem with the post over at The Wrap is that it worked off a list from Journalistics.com from the fall. Back then, the Journalistics post only looked at the top 25 newspapers in terms of circulation because it was part of a series comparing those exact 25 papers on Twitter, Facebook, website traffic, and Google PageRank. I commented on the recent blog post to point this out, as did Jeremy Porter, the author of the original list at Journalistics.com. But because Dylan Stableford hasn’t clarified in the post that his list is just for the top 25 newspapers by circulation (although he did update it to include at the bottom a few of the omissions, thank you) and since most people don’t read comments anyway, I figured it would be best to just provide my own list of the top 25 newspapers on Twitter, one that actually goes by number of followers on Twitter, not circulation.
Some will argue that ranking Twitter accounts by number of followers is a load of hogwash, either because Twitter’s recommended list skews things or because it’s not a good measure of “engagement”. The truth is, you could argue the same about any type of metric. Companies don’t share specific traffic numbers, so the only way to compare websites to each other is to use ComScore’s number of monthly unique visitors. Uniques don’t measure how long visitors stay on sites, how many page views they provide, how many comments they leave or pages they share with their friends.
Which leads me to my next thought: we shouldn’t have to resort to manually compiling lists like these of top accounts on Facebook and Twitter (by the way, Chris Snider does this every month for the top newspapers on Facebook). MuckRack has rankings of journalists by beat and region, but only tracks individual journalists, not brands. Jeremy Porter had a great idea when he compared newspaper circulation with other online metrics – but it would be great to see that kind of stuff for more than just the top 25 (mostly national) papers. And why look only at newspapers? I keep secretly hoping Cory Bergman at Lost Remote will compile a list of top TV accounts on Facebook and Twitter, since he’s one of the only ones to cover what local television stations are doing with social media – but again, he shouldn’t have to. (UPDATE: actually, he already did, ha!). Wouldn’t it be cool to compare TV ratings or radio cumes with online stats? And why keep it to media organizations? There are so many brands out there that fudge the line between media, and, well, everything else. Just like ComScore tracks unique visitors for websites, it should also track number of Twitter followers and Facebook fans.
Anyway, here’s my list, and here’s my methodology:
- I used the top of a list that Robert Quigley had compiled on this very blog in the wake of the original Journalistics list (which didn’t really state clearly that it was part of a series comparing how the top 25 newspapers tacked online in a variety of metrics, so it too drew a lot of criticism from people who didn’t get it at first, including myself. Apologies Jeremy!) However, I kept to just the top 25-ish, because frankly I don’t have time to be as thorough as Robert was and go through nearly 200 newspapers.
- I’ve kept the list to US newspapers – no online/iPad only publications and I also took The Onion off the list. Sorry guys, it’s just easier to compare apples to apples. All the more reason somebody like ComScore should be tracking this for everybody, not just newspapers, perhaps not even just news orgs.
- In the case of the San Francisco Chronicle and the Arizona Republic, I went with the Twitter accounts that Jeremy Porter/Journalistics and Dylan Stableford/The Wrap used rather than the ones Robert Quigley had on this blog – as in, @sfgate instead of @sfchron_alert and @azcentral instead of @arizonarepublic. That seemed only fair since Robert’s list used @bostonupdate instead of @bostonglobe and @coloneltribune instead of @chicagotribune. That explains why the Chronicle went from 51st to 18th place, and Arizona Republic from 158th to 25th.
- I also added the Minneapolis Star Tribune, which The Wrap and Journalistics lists did have, but Old Media New Tricks did not. Interesting to note, it looks like the username used to be @mn_news and was changed to @startribune without claiming the old username. So I just did, to avoid someone else perhaps ill intentioned grabbing it. Hey Minnesota Star Tribune folks, if you want @mn_news back, holler and I’ll gladly hand it over.
- Because I removed The Onion from the list, I’m only confident about the top 24 or so listed. Beyond those, I had a quick look around the various lists to find the lucky #25, and that’s how I realized the fudging up of the other accounts like the Chronicle, Republic etc, so I extended the list to beyond 25, as a means or righting a previous slight I suppose J. If I missed your newspaper, I apologize. I’ll happily share the Google doc with you so you can add it yourself, or if you feel like updating Robert Quigley’s list of 200 papers (thus further emphasizing my point that someone like ComScore should really be tracking this stuff instead)
- A word about growth rates since the October lists: The Chronicle, Star Tribune and Washington Post lead with 127%, 91% and 84% (followed by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution with 63% – shameless plug, they are one of Cox Media Group’s papers – and a handful of others in the 40-50% range). Interestingly, there is one account that had a negative growth rate: The Chicago Tribune @coloneltribune account with -2%. Ouch. I wonder what the story is there.
Top newspapers by Twitter followers
See the Google doc.
Piard is the social media manager for Cox Media Group Digital
13 comments April 8th, 2011
Newspapers on Twitter, ranked by followers
Inspired by this interesting but flawed effort to measure U.S. newspaper Twitter followers, I scoured the Twittersphere to come up with an exhaustive list of Twitter followers for as many U.S. newspapers as I could. I ended up with 200, but I think I’m the only one exhausted. I’m sure there are many I left off the list. Feel free to chime in with the missing papers in the comments section. I say the other list is flawed because it only measures the Twitter followers for the top 25 print circulation papers. Circulation numbers don’t necessarily equal social media reach.
I only counted the top account for each paper (as painful as it was to leave out my own Austin360 Twitter account with its 15,500+ followers). I didn’t combine Twitter followers for all accounts at each paper – just the top account. There are too many to do it otherwise. All accounts were measured in a two-hour span on Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010.
Note that the top three papers (and, yes, I included The Onion) were listed for a time on Twitter’s Suggested User’s List, which drew hundreds of thousands of new Twitter users to their accounts. Sure, they would probably be top accounts anyway, but it’s worth noting that Twitter gave them a serious boost.
A special thanks to Erica Smith, who used to track Twitter accounts on her blog before it became unmanageable (believe me, I understand). Her old posts gave me a good starting point.
Note, I tried to keep these to mainstream daily newspapers. There are several alternative papers who have a lot of followers as well.
– Robert Quigley
Anyway, here’s the list:
1. New York Times 2,695,196
2. The Onion 2,427,663
3. Chicago Tribune 845,275
4. Wall Street Journal 484,596
5. Washington Post 215,697
6. Los Angeles Times 85,931
7. USA Today 76,190
8. Denver Post 32,902
9. Miami Herald 28,038
10. Austin American-Statesman 26,770
11. Dallas Morning News 25,196
12. Seattle Times 22,975
13. Atlanta Journal-Constitution 21,378
14. Boston Globe 20,363
15. Chicago Sun-Times 19,305
16. Detroit Free-Press 19,212
17. New York Daily News 16,359
18. Washington Times 16,087
19. The Detroit News 14,764
20. Houston Chronicle 14,438
21. Orlando Sentinel 13,712
22. The Times-Picayune 13,425
23. Baltimore Sun 13,368
24. Indianapolis Star 11,686
25. Sacramento Bee 11,330
26. The Oregonian 10,628
27. Philadelphia Inquirer 10,140
28. South Florida Sun-Sentinel 9,702
29. Boston Herald 8,951
30. Des Moines Register 8,674
31. The Charlotte Observer 8,237
32. Cleveland Plain Dealer 7,953
33. MinnPost 7,771
34. Seattle Post-Intelligencer 7,684
35. The Birmingham News 7,122
36. Deseret News 7,118
37. Al.com 6,929
38. Palm Beach Post 6,847
39. The State 6,561
40. The Star-Ledger 6,407
41. Los Angeles Daily News 6,314
42. Honolulu Star Bulletin 6,182
43. St. Paul Pioneer Press 6,152
44. The San Diego Union-Tribune 6,142
45. San Antonio Express-News 5,869
46. The Oklahoman 5,839
47. Colorado Daily 5,808
48. The News & Observer 5,612
49. Salt Lake Tribune 5,455
50. Las Vegas Sun 5,403
51. San Francisco Chronicle 5,135
52. Cincinnati Enquirer 5,017
53. Daily Camera 5,001
54. Ann Arbor News 4,962
55. The Hartford Courant 4,916
56. Clarion-Ledger 4,773
57. Florida Today 4,685
58. Tulsa World 4,607
59. St. Louis Post-Dispatch 4,573
60. Knoxville News Sentinel 4,533
61. The Columbus Dispatch 4,428
62. Lawrence Journal World 4,327
63. Anchorage Daily News 4,243
64. Grand Rapids Press 4,241
65. Orange County Register 4,202
66. Star-Telegram 4,091
67. Idaho Statesman 4,000
68. Albany Times Union 3,857
69. Rochester Democrat and Chronicle 3,857
70. Sun Journal 4,741
71. The Fresno Bee 3,689
72. El Paso Times 3,676
73. East Valley Tribune 3,668
74. Tallahassee Democrat 3,649
75. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 3,642
76. Richmond Times-Dispatch 3,606
77. The Providence Journal 3,598
78. Farm and Dairy 3,559
79. The News Tribune 3,520
80. The Modesto Bee 3,301
81. Capital Times 3,270
82. Journal Sentinel 3,266
83. Colorado Springs Gazette 3,214
84. Asheville Citizen Times 3,166
85. Omaha World-Herald 3,084
86. The Buffalo News 3,037
87. Lexington Herald-Leader 2,999
88. Wichita Eagle 2,984
89. Daily Press 2,978
90. Kalamazoo Gazette 2,934
91. Press Herald 2,907
92. Florida Times-Union 2,873
94. Naples Daily News 2,842
95. Asbury Park Press 2,837
96. Santa Cruz Sentinel 2,825
97. Contra Costa Times 2,804
98. Spokesman Review 2,739
99. Columbia Daily Tribune 2,704
100. Roanoke Times 2,662
101. Dayton Daily News 2,661
102. The Times of Northwest Indiana 2,632
103. San Jose Mercury News 2,612
104. Tampa Tribune 2,557
105. Reno Gazette-Journal 2,552
106. Daily Herald 2,535
107. Ventura County Star 2,496
108. Kansas City Star 2,478
109. Newsday 2,449
110. St. Louis Beacon 2,431
111. Flint Journal 2,428
112. Marin Independent Journal 2,413
113. Beaumont Enterprise 2,390
114. Press-Register 2,386
115. State Journal-Register 2,355
116. News & Record 2,333
117. Patriot-News 2,320
118. Gotham Gazette 2,313
119. Reading Eagle 2,266
120. The Virginian-Pilot 2,248
121. The Times-Tribune 2,193
122. Star-News 2,191
123. Sun Herald 2,122
124. The Everett Herald 2,079
125. The News-Press 2,006
126. Herald-Tribune 1,995
127. Waco Tribune 1,981
128. Seacoast 1,893
129. Albuquerque Journal 1,867
130. Quad-City Times 1,859
131. Gainesville Sun 1,761
132. Savannah Morning News 1,761
133. Charleston Gazette 1,745
134. Grand Island Independent 1,723
135. The News Journal 1,706
136. Nashua Telegraph 1,701
137. York Daily Record 1,683
138. Trentonian 1,680
139. Arizona Daily Star 1,653
140. Belleville News-Democrat 1,610
141. San Luis Obispo Tribune 1,558
142. The Post-Standard 1,537
143. The Ledger 1,520
144. Anniston Star 1,510
145. The Burlington Free Press 1,508
146. Courier-Post 1,508
147. Lancaster News 1,381
148. Pocono Record 1,362
149. Sioux City Journal 1,351
150. Northwest Florida Daily News 1,342
151. Telegram & Gazette 1,306
152. Herald Journal 1,263
153. Wenatchee World 1,191
154. Journal & Courier 1,183
155. The Vindicator 1,146
156. Greeley Tribune 1,067
157. Patriot Ledger 1,062
158. Arizona Republic 1,061
159. The Press-Democrat 1,046
160. Santa Barbara Independent 1,035
161. The Daily Reflector 1,032
162. The Daytona Post 1,022
163. The Saginaw News 991
164. Kennebec Journal 980
165. Rutland Herald 940
166. Watauga Democrat 923
167. Log Cabin Democrat 838
168. Stamford Times 827
169. Eden Prairie News 793
170. East Oahu Sun 772
171. Star-Banner 761
172. Corvallis Gazette Times 741
173. Ledger-Enquirer 731
174. Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune 719
175. Alton Telegraph 712
176. Northern Virginia Daily 682
177. Morning Sentinel 666
178. Appeal-Democrat 632
179. The Hawk Eye 607
180. Beaver County Times 601
181. Durango Herald 596
182. Helena Independent Record 588
183. Great Falls Tribune 585
184. Merced Sun-Star 571
185. Suburban Life 538
186. Chaska Herald 510
187. Salisbury Post 480
188. Tribune Star 473
189. New York City News Service 411
190. Victoria Advocate 405
191. Star-Gazette 395
192. Broomfield Enterprise 290
193. Hannibal Courier 237
194. Boston NOW 202
195. Downers Grove Reporter 172
196. Glen Ellyn News and Wheaton Leader 161
197. Macon Telegraph 87
45 comments October 21st, 2010
New Tricks: Update Facebook on weekends, Twitter in morning
News organizations have been putting more money — and resources — into their Facebook and Twitter efforts. Engagement, like news, is a 24/7 job, but there are times when newsroom producers and community managers can get some serious bang for their buck.
In a recent blog post, Dan Zarrella published results from an ongoing analysis of Facebook data points. One interesting statistic stood out: Facebook users share anywhere from 20 to 50 percent more stories on weekends than they do during the week:
What does this mean? Your newsroom probably has weekend web producers. You either have a Sunday newspaper, newscast or web content. If your news organization has a Facebook page, post links to your stories on there over the weekend. It’s as simple as that.
Recently found another survey from the folks over at Retrevo. According to their survey of theirs (not sure how many people participated, so don’t ask! 1,000 people across the country took the study, which was conducted in early 2010; thanks to Jennifer over at Retrevo for the quick update), 42 percent of Twitter and Facebook users check or update their pages/feeds first thing in the morning:
First thing. Before turning on the television. Before going to their local news website. There are several things this should tell you:
Tweet early in the morning, and be sure to post a variety of content, including any traffic tips and weather updates. If you get these out the door early enough, there’s a good chance your posts can show up in people’s Facebook News Feeds.
Post reminders for your followers to check your Twitter and Facebook profile for early morning traffic tips and weather, as well as other news and information they need to know.
- Daniel B. Honigman
Do you update your news organization’s Twitter pages and Facebook fan pages on weekends? First thing in the morning? What — and when — do you post? Please leave your thoughts as comments below!
77 comments March 17th, 2010
New Tricks: Responding to readers – we’re here and we’re human
At its essence, social media should be, well, social. Thanks to the progression of the Internet, what people want (even expect) these days is to be able to have a conversation with just about anyone at anytime. Whether we like it or not, this is how a lot of people now communicate. We are in the communications business, so it makes sense that we’d embrace it.
Responding to people encourages good dialogue (and good commenters) and is likely to make people more loyal to our product. I often get notes, through Twitter, Facebook or e-mail, from people who express gratitude that I’m listening and responding to their concerns and comments. People seem to think we’re a giant, uncaring media corporation. They’re pleasantly surprised when they get a real human response.
What you should do:
Respond to your reader comments. You don’t have to respond to every comment, but posting a response or two in a thread of comments, even if to just thank someone, is good practice. Here’s an example from a marketing blog of someone doing just that:
Be sure to represent yourself as the author of the story or blog post, and be sure to not be sensitive or defensive.
For those on Twitter: respond to tweets. When people direct a message at you, either privately or publicly, be sure to give a response of some type. If you ignore them, they’ll be less likely to care what you have to say in the future.
Respond to comments left on your news organization’s Facebook fan page. It’s one thing to have the official response, coming with the official Facebook page’s avatar. It’s a step further to see a familiar columnist’s Facebook page responding to the question, giving some more authority to the answer. Jump in to help.
Respond to e-mails. E-mail is old-school social media, and if you’re a staff member, your e-mail is likely out there for the public to find. If you get a question from a reader, taking a few minutes to respond can go a long ways.
All of this sounds like it could be a major time suck, but a quick response or a short reply will often mean a lot to the reader who reached out to you.
18 comments January 25th, 2010
How to launch a freelance writing career via Twitter (Case Study)
(NOTE: This is a guest post by Victoria Harres Akers)
Andrew Keys, a landscape designer and blogger, didn’t sign-up for Twitter with the intention of launching a writing career. In the spring of 2009 Andrew hesitantly created his @oakleafgreen Twitter account after a bit of coercion from a friend who told him it would be a great place for him to promote his landscape design firm.
So Andrew set out trying to find the value of Twitter for his business. What he found were people in his industry talking shop and learning from each other.
Intuitively, Andrew made smart connections. He followed people in his industry, including editors at gardening magazines. He stayed engaged, nurtured relationships as they developed and subsequently his investment of time resulted in an invitation to contribute to a national gardening magazine.
Three articles later and Andrew has added “freelance writer” to his resume.
I asked Andrew if he could offer some advice to other writers who would like to use Twitter to network and perhaps even pitch a story. He quickly recommended starting with research.
“Months before I created my Twitter account, I found a long list from a reputable blogger in my industry of her favorite Twitterers,” he says. “When I signed up, I went back to that list, followed everyone on it, joined the conversation and made some good connections.”
Even more connections followed from those initial relationships.
When I asked Andrew if there was one thing he’d done that really stands out as having helped him in his Twitter endeavors, he says, “I was real. That, to me is the crux of Twitter at its best.”
“Don’t pigeonhole yourself,” he suggests. “All work and no play makes Andy a dull Twitterer! Keep in mind that Twitter is about being real, and it’s about entertainment…the more well-rounded you are in the discussion you generate, the larger a following you’re likely to gather.”
“In the end, I think that [earnest contribution to discussions] went a lot further in those editors’ minds than if I’d pitched them when we first met,” Andrew says. “And it went a lot further in my mind because I felt I actually came to know them and the rest of my community as people. That’s as valuable as any published article, if not more.”
Here are some final bits of wisdom Andrew shared:
Learn and obey the rules of Twittiquette {basically, be polite}
Post a photo of your actual face as your avatar
Nurture valuable relationships
Contribute intelligently to conversations
Self-promotion has a place on Twitter, but know when to stop
Be yourself and enjoy talking to people
If you’d like to contribute to Old Media, New Tricks, you can reach us through @mediatricks on Twitter.
64 comments December 22nd, 2009
The 3 E’s of Twitter
For you Twitter pros, this will be a bit of a reminder of what you should be doing. Twitter newbies, pay attention.
It’s easy to fall into the trap of posting one link after the next, spewing out an endless stream of information. Information’s great, but there should be a lot more to your tweets.
Without further ado, I bring you this: The Three E’s of Twitter
1. Engage
On Old Media, New Tricks, we talk a lot about how to use Twitter. There are lots of ways to gain more Twitter followers, or ways to build your personal brand through Twitter, or steps on how to livetweet an event, but the easiest way to make your Twitter efforts successful is this: engage.
Simply put, one builds social media credibility — and value — through engagement, and Twitter enables one-to-one, one-to-many or many-to-many discussions.
Smart Twitter use happens through engagement.
2. Educate
As a journalist, your role is to help provide readers with information and insight to help them answer some big questions: Who should I vote for? Which product should I buy? What does this new law mean, and how will it affect my family?
Twitter audiences love this kind of information. They crave it. In fact, they pride themselves on the fact that they know about news before their friends — just because they’re on Twitter.
While you engage on folks on Twitter, be sure to provide relevant information that makes their lives better, and as you build out your audience, take note of which people like which information. Take it upon yourself educate your audience about your beat, your news organization and yourself.
But it’s not just enough to link to the news; convince your readers just why they should pay attention to you. Instead of tweeting “X law goes into effect today: LINK,” tweet “X law goes into effect today, and this is why it matters: LINK”. You’ll find that your links will get more clicks, your tweets will get re-tweeted and your time spent on Twitter will be more useful.
3. Entertain
Engaging and educating are two Twitter essentials, but if you’re not a fun person to follow, people just won’t follow you. Don’t just tweet serious or work-related posts all the time; if you’re at a ballgame, tweet photos from the game. If you’re at a restaurant, post a picture or two of your food.
Have fun with your tweets, so that other people will have fun following you on Twitter.
What other tips — ones that begin with the letter “E” — would you suggest to others? Please add them as comments on this post!
92 comments December 11th, 2009
Use Twitter lists to build your personal news brand
NOTE: I originally posted a version of this on the Personal Branding Blog.
For reporters on the social web, the strength of their personal brand can gain them readers or, more importantly, sources. Twitter lists are just one way you can introduce people to your work and get that one source you need to follow you on Twitter. (Of course, you can always pick up the phone and call them, but that’s besides the point.)
Here are some easy things you can do to brand yourself through your Twitter lists:
Thank every person who lists you. While it may take only a second to add someone to a Twitter list, it also takes a second to notice that you’re on someone else’s list. If someone thinks you — and your content — add enough value to warrant addition to their contacts, thank the person who adds you. If you’re not following the person who added you, give them a follow and then, once they follow you back, DM them a quick thank-you note. That note will get you noticed, and it’s yet another opportunity to talk to people in your network, as well as a new reader and a potential source.
Follow lists compiled by people you’re looking to interview. One way you can get noticed is by following someone else’s list. Many lists have no followers, and if you can distinguish yourself by being the first follower of someone else’s list, not only does it distinguish you, but it gives you and that person something to talk about.In addition, if you follow someone else’s list, it gives you a frame of reference in which you can formulate questions that will garner better responses.
Create lists of people you meet offline. Some folks have thousands upon thousands of Twitter followers, most of whom they’ve never met before. As you meet people at conferences, events and talk to sources, you may want to add them to a list devoted to people you’ve met. An easier way to do this could be to create a new list for each conference and event you attend. This way, your Twitter contacts will be organized for quick recall. (Don’t forget that you can always add people to multiple lists!)
Create lists to show how well-rounded you are. Some folks live, breathe and evangelize social media all day, every day, and quite often, their Twitter streams are filled with all sorts of social media-related blog posts, re-tweets and general observations.While this is great, it will cause their stream to be one-dimensional and, therefore, useless to most people who actually use Twitter. For metro reporters, create list of useful people to follow in your city or town. If you’re a business reporter, create a list of local businesses on Twitter. If you’re a sports reporter, find the local athletes in your town on Twitter, and add them. For restaurant reporters, create a list of local chefs and restaurateurs on Twitter.If you’re looking to connect with your audience on a more personal level, create a separate list about your interests. Create lists around your musical and/or artistic tastes. Show your readers that you’re a well-rounded person, and they’ll be more likely to follow you on Twitter.
Showcase your sources. When a story gets published, create a Twitter list of the sources you used, so that the story does not just end there. Link to the list after the story on the article web page. If you can, print the URL for the Twitter list in the paper. Enable your readers to follow the story after it’s completed.
Showcase your happy clients. For successful freelancers, whether their business grows depends in part on positive word of mouth. If you connect potential leads with your happy customers, you’ll find that there’s a good chance your business will grow.At the end of your projects, don’t just ask for a LinkedIn recommendation. If you do consistent, good work for a local newspaper, add your supervising editor to a Twitter list devoted to your references. Twitter is just another channel through which you can connect your clients with potential customers.
These are just some ways to grow your personal news brand through your Twitter lists. If I left anything out, please feel free to leave your suggestions as comments after this post!
18 comments November 16th, 2009
New Tricks: Use Trendsmap to discover local Twitter trends
I recently found out about a new tool, Trendsmap, that tracks and visually organizes local Twitter trends.
Finally, a service for breaking news reporters to not only find what one’s local digital community is talking about in real time, but who’s talking about it.
For instance, once I moved over to my region, I found conversations about
Fog in the city’s western suburbs
Milton Bradley, a baseball player currently on the Chicago Cubs
I Fight Dragons, a local band
Buzz about the Chicago Tribune‘s look inside Trump Tower’s 92nd floor penthouse
You can even drill down further into more of the city’s trends, like so:
Screenshot of Chicago Twitter trends (via Trendsmap)
Trendsmap is still in development, it seems. For now, the page defaults to a Los Angeles “home” region. (This can easily be worked around.) Also, not every region is included in the trends; only major metropolitan areas.
Regardless, I’ll be keeping an eye on Trendsmap, and reporters should as well. Through the tool, you’ll be able to find sources and build your readership with key influencers who drive the local news conversation.
Here’s a quick demo video from Trendsmap:
– Daniel B. Honigman
15 comments September 25th, 2009
New Tricks: Use FriendFeed to keep up with your digital contacts
As newsrooms become more digital, it becomes more important for reporters, editors and producers to keep up with digital contacts and readers. The thing is, the social Web tends to be a very, well, “What have you done for me lately?” sort of place. In order to stay on top of things, you must monitor and respond to your contacts’:
This can become rather tiresome, especially if one looks at it as work — that’s a different blog post altogether — but it’s something that must be done nonetheless.
Last month, I blogged my thoughts on lifestreaming, and how it is to become the future of the web. I believe a feed-like (as opposed to blog-like) lifestreaming service, FriendFeed, may be the key to streamlining one’s digital activities.
You might not see an immediate benefit to using FriendFeed. In fact, you may think, “This looks just like Twitter. And FriendFeed just got bought by Facebook. Why would I use it?” Here are three reasons why you should use FriendFeed:
1. FriendFeed, when used properly, compiles all digital activity in one place. Forming a deep digital relationship with your contacts and readers take time, but if you read and respond to their blog posts, tweets, Facebook status updates, blog comments, Flickr photo posts and everything else, there’s a good chance your relationship will improve quickly. (Of course, you don’t respond to everything; focus on your influencers.)
FriendFeed compiles everything in an easily navigable stream, and it links directly to their posts. Just click through and respond, either on their FriendFeed page or — better yet — on the page itself.
2. Build your digital street cred. Many digital professionals are on Twitter. They’re not on FriendFeed yet; it still has that “geeky” early-adopter feel. If you’re on FriendFeed, and you use it to keep up with your contacts — not to mention make new ones — it makes you stand out.
3. Your good influencer/blogger contacts are there. There’s a good chance that any blogger worth their salt is on FriendFeed. If your contacts are in the space, you should be there too. Period.
FriendFeed, in my mind, is the new RSS reader. If you use an RSS reader (e.g. Google Reader) to keep up with your contacts, give FriendFeed a try. You can find me on FriendFeed here.
NOTE: I derived this post from one I wrote for the Weber Shandwick “Social Studies” blog.
3 comments August 14th, 2009
New Tricks: Does a re-tweet equal an endorsement?
I was just reading this post by Julie Posetti over at PBS’ Mediashift blog, and this section jumped out at me:
When I raised concerns this week about the practice of tweeters who openly identify as professional journalists re-tweeting without verification, in the context of the indiscriminate dissemination of tweets claiming to emanate from Iran, I found myself engaged in a lively discussion on Twitter. I asserted that when Patrick LaForge, an editor at the New York Times, re-tweeted (without acknowledgement of verification or absence thereof) a list of Iranian tweeters sourced from expert blogger Dave Winer (who had, in turn, passed on the list without verifying its contents) it amounted to an approval of that list, LaForge disagreed. NYU’s Jay Rosen then reminded me not to expect open systems like Twitter to behave in the same manner expected of editorial systems.
But while I agree with Rosen, my concern wasn’t directed at the unmediated Twittersphere. Rather it was directed at the way journalists approach this flood of information.
I learned this lesson firsthand from James Janega, one of my reporters when I was over at Tribune Interactive. Last year, when he was down in New Orleans covering Hurricane Gustav on James quickly defused a rumor that was swirling around about residents without identification not being allowed to evacuate the city. Since Gustav was the first large hurricane to strike New Orleans since Katrina, this had the potential to be an incendiary story.
Except it wasn’t true.
James did what any reporter would do: He picked up the phone. But we found out about the rumor through our social media contacts. (Here’s a great interview with James on JD Lasica’s blog, SocialMedia.biz)
So here’s a quick poll for you: Do you think a re-tweet equals an endorsement? Why? What’s your take?
Would love to post some answers! (Click here to take the survey.)
37 comments June 23rd, 2009
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In a neighborhood populated with first-rate arts venues and organizations, one of the most celebrated institutions of the Dallas Arts District is Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts. In the performing arts alone, BTWHSPVA has produced a staggering number of renowned alums: Norah Jones, Erykah Badu, Roy Hargrove, Edie Brickell and the New Bohemians, Elizabeth Mitchell (Lost), Cedric Neal (Friday Night Lights), and many more. But that’s old news. In just the last few months, BTW Jazz Singers sang with Darius Rucker at the NCAA Men’s Final Four, eight BT W music students performed with The Piano Guys at the Winspear, BTW dancers showcased at the inaugural Dallas DanceFest, two BTW dancers appeared in Bruce Wood Dance Project’s Touch shows, and six alums were appearing on Broadway, four of them in Tony-nominated shows.
And academically? No slouching there, with six students
named Commended Students in the 2015 National Merit
Scholarship Program, and three others named Semi-
Finalists. Not to mention the two BT W students recognized
as U.S. Presidential Scholars in the Arts—that’s two out of
twenty in the whole country. And last year BT W had a record
five students accepted at Juilliard—four of them dancers
(Juilliard only takes twenty-four nationwide.), and the fifth
student was in theater. “Booker T. is about partnerships and
collaborations we have here in the Arts District,” Principal
Dr. Scott Rudes says. “It’s more than just geography and
the institutions—I’ve never seen anything that parallels the
level of enthusiasm and commitment from our Arts District
Dallas Black Dance Theatre and Dallas Theater Center
are among the institutions which have utilized BTW
students in their works, and it’s almost as if BTW is a Next
Generation incubator or farm team for the professionals.
Dr. Rudes crows, “This extension of the classroom that we
have here in the Arts District—I can’t find another place
in the country except maybe New York City that can offer
this kind of an experience for a student…” On the horizon,
BT WHSPVA holds an open house for potential students on
January 8, and auditions follow on January 31 and February
7. “Our theme for this year is Keep Moving Forward,” Dr.
Rudes adds. “We recognize that we stand on the shoulders
of giants that came before us, but we’re really committed to
preparing our students for their artistic journey in the 21st
century.” People get ready. P
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A last minute delay hits Amazing Spider-Man 2 on Xbox One, making the PlayStation 4 the only current generation system to get the game on April 29th.
Titanfall Could Have Been on PlayStation 4 But Sony Wasn't Ready - April 18, 2014
Titanfall could have been on the PlayStation 4 after all and surprisingly, Sony was at fault.
Capcom Spends $78 Million To Enter Current Generation - April 18, 2014
Capcom spends $78 million in an attempt to make themselves more relevant in this current generation. Only time will tell if this strategy will be a wise one.
PlayStation 4 Sales Over 7 Million - April 17, 2014
Sony's dominance over the current generation continues as the company announces the PlayStation 4 has sold over 7 million units!
Final Fantasy XIV PS3/PS4/PC Graphics Comparison - April 17, 2014
IGN has released a video comparing the graphics of the PS3, PS4 and PC versions of Final Fantasy XIV. Which version do you think looks best?
Sony Unveils SHAREfactory for the PlayStation 4 - April 17, 2014
We have the lowdown on SHAREfactory, Sony's upcoming tool that lets you edit your shared video clips!
Titanfall Outsells InFamous but PS4 Reigns Supreme in March 2014 - April 17, 2014
We have the March 2014 NPD numbers! Which game was on top for the month of March? The answer may surprise you.
Why Isn't Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel on PlayStation 4? - April 16, 2014
Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel won't be hitting the PlayStation 4. Gearbox's Randy Pitchford explains why.
PlayStation 4 To Add Twitch Archival - April 16, 2014
Sony outlines some of the improvements coming to the Twitch and Ustream services on the PlayStation 4.
DayZ Could See Release on PlayStation 4 - April 16, 2014
Popular zombie game DayZ may see a release on the PlayStation 4 according to its developer.
The Art of Naughty Dog Celebrates One of Sony's Best - April 16, 2014
The Art of Naughty Dog art book celebrates 30 years of Naughty Dog with a collection of both official Naughty Dog artwork and fan art!
Call of Duty: Ghosts to Receive Snoop Dogg Voice Pack DLC - April 15, 2014
Call of Duty: Ghosts is releasing its first ever multiplayer voice over narration pack featuring the vocal talents of one Mr. Snoop Dogg.
PlayStation 4 Firmware Update 1.7 Preview - April 15, 2014
We've got a full preview of what you can expect in firmware version 1.7 for the PlayStation 4!
What Could Have Been: Volition's Cancelled PS4 Game - April 14, 2014
Volition shares the details of codename "Zeus," a cancelled PlayStation 4 game that sounded downright amazing.
Could Rock Band Be Hitting the PlayStation 4? - April 14, 2014
Could Rock Band make a reappearance on the PlayStation 4? It looks like it could happen!
Warframe Gives Away Free Weapon For a Limited Time - April 14, 2014
Warframe turns one and to celebrate, Digital Extremes is giving all users a free weapon!
The History of Shuhei Yoshida, the Man Behind PlayStation - April 13, 2014
Engadget presents a detailed history of the career of Shuhei Yoshida, the head of the PlayStation group.
Sony Has Signed Over 1,000 Indie Developers for PS4 Development - April 13, 2014
Sony has signed over 1,000 indie developers on the PlayStation 4 and has released a video to celebrate. Congrats Sony!
Top PlayStation Store Sellers on the PlayStation 4 for March 2014 - April 12, 2014
Check out the official list of the top 20 sellers on the PlayStation 4's PlayStation Store for March 2014!
PlayStation Network To Air Original Programming - April 12, 2014
Sony has announced its first bit of original programming: Powers, based on the comic of the same name.
InFamous: Second Son Sells Over One Million Copies - April 11, 2014
InFamous: Second Son has sold over one million copies on the PlayStation 4!
Outlast DLC Coming Next Month - April 10, 2014
The first piece of Outlast DLC, Whistleblower, is hitting the PlayStation 4 next month!
Call of Duty: Ghosts Devastation DLC Dated for PS4 - April 10, 2014
Activision has revealed an official release date for Devastation, the second DLC pack for Call of Duty: Ghosts!
PlayStation Store Update - April 9, 2014
This week's PlayStation Store updates for the week of 4/8 for the United States!
Sony Hints At Upcoming PlayStation 4 Features - April 8, 2014
New features are coming to the PlayStation 4! No, it's not a YouTube app.
Redbox Now Offering PlayStation 4 Games - April 8, 2014
Redbox has begun to offer PlayStation 4 game rentals! Will you be taking the service for a spin?
Doom Beta Coming To PlayStation 4 - April 7, 2014
The Doom beta is coming to the PlayStation 4. Check out what you need to do to enter the beta inside!
Is Driveclub Going the Way of Vaporware? - April 7, 2014
Driveclub is going through a rough patch, but could the game be cancelled for good? All signs point to "Yes."
Sony Unveils Virtual Reality Technology for PS4 At GDC 2014 - March 19, 2014
Sony has officially unveiled its long-rumored virtual reality technology at GDC 2014 for the PlayStation 4. Check out all the details inside!
Arkham Knight Preorder Numbers Higher On PS4, According To Insider - March 11, 2014
Arkham Knight preorder numbers are higher on the PlayStation 4, says insider.
Uncharted 4 Secrets Exist on the Web; Meanwhile, Uncharted Writer Leaves Naughty Dog - March 8, 2014
Uncharted 4 secrets already exist on the Internet, according to a Naughty Dog developer. But is the game going to be worth playing now that one of the main writers left?
The Reason Behind The Watch Dogs Delay - March 7, 2014
Ubisoft discusses the delay behind Watch Dogs, explaining exactly what it meant when it needed to "polish" the game.
Sony's Spring Fever 2014 Brings PS4 Indie Discounts - March 5, 2014
Every year, Sony hosts the Spring Fever sale on the PlayStation Store as a way to highlight March's notable indie releases. This year, the Spring Fever sale has extended itself to include the PlayStation 4 in addition to Sony's other systems.
Killzone Shadow Fall Multiplayer Free For A Week Beginning March 4th - March 4, 2014
Has Titanfall got Sony running scared? The company has just announced that Killzone: Shadow Fall's multiplayer will be free for a week along with some free maps.
Rumor: Virtual Reality PS4 Headset Will Be Revealed At GDC? - February 27, 2014
Rumors state that Sony's new virtual reality technology may finally be ready for an unveiling.
WWE Network App Released On The PlayStation 4 - February 27, 2014
WWE Network has launched on the PlayStation 4! Move over Rock, we've got a new People's Champ here.
PlayStation 4 Sells Over 5 Million Systems Globally - February 20, 2014
Sony has reached its PlayStation 4 sales goal a month ahead of schedule! Are you part of the 5.3 million?
Titanfall For The PlayStation 4 Almost Happened - February 20, 2014
Titanfall on the PlayStation 4 was supposedly in development, thanks to a look at the game's code.
PS4 / Vita Bundle Not In The Works, Says Sony - February 13, 2014
Sony denies all rumors about a PlayStation 4 / Vita bundle.
What Are Some Upcoming PlayStation 4 Games? - February 13, 2014
A list of upcoming PlayStation 4 game from February to May. Lots to look forward to!
Is The PS4 In Trouble? Microsoft To Increase Xbox One Graphical Prowess - February 2, 2014
Microsoft to increase the graphical power of the Xbox One in an attempt to compete with the PS4. Will it be successful?
Gamers Aren't Buying The PlayStation 4 For Its Games... - January 23, 2014
DailyFinance states that most people aren't buying a PS4 for the games. We disagree.
Sony Looking Into Corrupt PS4 Save Files - January 22, 2014
The PlayStation 4 is randomly deleted your save games! What is Sony doing about this issue?
Microsoft On PS4: Specs Not Important, Games Are - January 16, 2014
Microsoft talks about the PS4's specs and states that its the games, not specs, that sell consoles.
PlayStation 4 Outsells Wii U In The United States! - January 13, 2014
The PlayStation 4 outsells the Wii U in the United States! What's next for Sony?
Capcom: "PlayStation 4 Development is 10x More Work" - January 13, 2014
PlayStation 4 games are 10x more work compared to the last generation. Are they 10x better as a result?
PlayStation 4 Sales Exceed 4.2 Million! - January 9, 2014
PlayStation 4 sales exceed 4.2 million! Were you one of those sales?
Skyrim Releasing On The PlayStation 4? - January 9, 2014
Could Skyrim be coming to the PlayStation 4? Possibly!
Sony Unveils PlayStation Now, The PS4's Answer to Backwards Compatibility - January 7, 2014
Sony has revealed its backwards compatibility plans with the PlayStation Now service!
PlayStation 4 Continues To Outsell The Xbox One - January 4, 2014
The PlayStation 4 outsells the Xbox One once again. Read inside to see where and by how much!
PlayStation Is The #1 Tech Search On Google - December 30, 2013
The PlayStation 4 was the most-googled gadget according to search engine Google. Were you part of those searches?
Official PlayStation Blog Gives Out GOTY Awards - December 29, 2013
The PlayStation Blog reveals the top winners for 2014! Where did your favorite games rank?
Sony Promises Many Great Games In 2014 - December 28, 2013
Sony promises some amazing games in 2014! What do you think we will see?
Sony Needs "A Couple Of Months" To Satisfy PS4 Demand - December 28, 2013
Looking for a PlayStation 4? You may have a long wait in front of you.
PlayStation 4 The More Energy Efficient Console - December 19, 2013
A United Kingdom council compares the energy efficiency of both the Xbox One and PS4. Which console is better?
PlayStation 4 Owners Enjoy The System More Than Xbox One Owners - December 19, 2013
GameSpot conducted a survey to determine the most satisfied next generation customer. Did the PlayStation 4 come out ahead?
PlayStation 4 is the top selling console in November 2013! - December 12, 2013
PlayStation 4 is the top selling console in November 2013!
Casting Documents Point To Fallout 4 - December 11, 2013
Fallout is real according to leaked casting documents!
PlayStation 4 Outsells Xbox One On eBay! - December 10, 2013
PS4 outsells the Xbox One on eBay!
PlayStation Network Experiencing PlayStation Plus Issues - December 9, 2013
PlayStation Network is currently experiencing some technical difficulties.
PS4 Gamers Share Over 6 Million Times! - December 9, 2013
PS4 users have used the Share button over 6 million times!
PlayStation Plus Update: Contrast Out, Don't Starve In in January - December 8, 2013
Don't Starve will replace Contrast on PlayStation Plus.
The Top Selling PS4 Game In November Is... - December 6, 2013
The 20 best selling games on the PlayStation 4 for November 2013!
PlayStation 4 Sales Exceed Two Million! - December 5, 2013
PlayStation 4 is well on its way to reaching the three million sold mark.
PlayStation Plus For $29.99 At Multiple Retailers On Black Friday - November 27, 2013
Sony is offer a steep discount on PlayStation Plus just in time for the holidays.
Was The PlayStation 4 Launch Sabotaged? - November 26, 2013
Did someone sabotage the PlayStation 4 launch?
Pre-Black Friday Sale: $49 PS4 Games At Wal-Mart - November 26, 2013
PS4 games on sale at Wal-Mart.
Call of Duty: Ghosts is PS4's Best Selling Title - November 22, 2013
Call of Duty: Ghosts is the PS4's best selling game!
How Much Does Sony Make On Each PS4 Sold? - November 22, 2013
How much profit does Sony make on each PS4?
Sony Sells One Million PlayStation 4 Systems Within 24 Hours Of Launch - November 20, 2013
PlayStation 4 surpasses one million consoles sold!
Sony Responds To Low Review Scores For Killzone and Knack - November 19, 2013
Sony responds to low review scores for its two exclusive games.
Launch Issues Plague The PlayStation 4 - November 16, 2013
PS4 suffers from launch issues, including the PlayStation Network not functioning to video errors.
Amazon Restocks PlayStation 4 For Day After Release Day Delivery! - November 14, 2013
Amazon restocks PS4!
PlayStation 4 May Record and Monitor Everything You Do - November 14, 2013
PS4 may be recording your data!
South Park Features PS4 Vs Xbox One Rivalry - November 14, 2013
South Park presents a humorous look at the PlayStation 4!
PS4 Vs. .50 Cal - November 14, 2013
PS4 Vs. A Bullet.
How Independent Developers Changed Sony And The PS4 - November 14, 2013
Independent developers helped changed and define the PS4.
Street Fighter May Be Coming To The PlayStation 4 - November 13, 2013
Street Fighter may be coming to the PlayStation 4?
Official PlayStation 4 Unboxing Video - November 13, 2013
PS4 unboxing video.
PS4 May Not Be So Hard To Find As Sony Projects Millions Of Consoles Sold - November 13, 2013
Sony wants three million consoles sold by the end of 2013!
Sony Tours The PS4's Music and Video Services - November 13, 2013
Sony tours its video and music services.
Sony Bundles Free PS Plus Membership And PSN Credit With Launch Day PS4s - November 13, 2013
Free goodies with your PS4 purchase!
Sony To Reintegrate Missing Music Support Into PS4 - November 13, 2013
Sony to restore missing music support.
GameStop Plays Host To Special PS4 Trade-In Event On November 10th - November 7, 2013
GameStop special PS4 trade-in event.
Watch a PlayStation 4 Be Deconstructed - November 7, 2013
The PS4 is taken apart!
Spike TV To Host Televised PS4 Launch Event - November 6, 2013
Spike TV and Sony are hosting a launch event.
Sony Unleashes Hype As PS4 Launch Draws Near - November 6, 2013
Five videos showcasing the PS4.
Sony Unveils The Ultimate PS4 FAQ - November 1, 2013
The PS4 FAQ outlines all your PS4 questions and answers.
Buy 2, Get 1 Free PS4 Games at Target When PS4 Launches - October 30, 2013
Target is running an amazing deal on PS4 games!
Celebrate 18 Years Of The PlayStation Brand - October 30, 2013
A video celebrating the PlayStation's life.
GameStop's Black Friday Ad Brings PS4 Goodness - October 29, 2013
GameStop's Black Friday advertisement includes awesome deals for new PS4 owners.
PlayStation 4 Will Require Day 1 Update - October 29, 2013
The PS4 will require a day 1 download to unlock all of its features.
Would You Buy A PS4 for $1,800? - October 18, 2013
An article discussing the PS4 price in Brazil.
Try the PlayStation 4 today! - October 17, 2013
PS4 units available to demo at select stores!
PS4 Games Available On The PS3 - October 17, 2013
PS4 games available on the PS3!
PS4 To Outsell Xbox One This Christmas - October 3, 2013
PS4 to outsell Xbox One.
Amazon Receives More Launch Day PS4 Units - September 25, 2013
Amazon upgrading PS4 preorders to Release Day delivery.
Eat Tacos, Win A PlayStation 4 - September 25, 2013
Taco Bell is giving away free PlayStation 4 systems!
Is GTA V On Track To Be The Best Selling Game Of All Time? - September 21, 2013
Could GTA V be the best selling video game ever?
Sony Looks To Fulfill PlayStation 4 Demand This Year - September 18, 2013
Sony Looks To Fulfill PlayStation 4 Demand By The End Of 2013.
Developer Claims PlayStation 4 is 50% More Powerful Than Xbox One - September 12, 2013
Developer claims PS4 is 50% more powerful than competition.
Sony Japan Conference Announces PS4, Vita News - September 10, 2013
Sony held a press conference in Japan detailing some new PS4 and Vita news.
Is Sony Working On Its Own PS4 Virtual Reality Headset? - September 6, 2013
Could Sony be making a VR Headset For The PS4?
PAX Prime 2013 - August 31, 2013
PS4 at PAX Prime. News about the event.
Dead Rising 3 Not Ever Coming To PlayStation 4 - August 29, 2013
Dead Rising 3 will always remain an Xbox One exclusive.
PlayStation 4 Has Over One Million Preorders - August 23, 2013
PS4 has received over one million preorders!
Sony Announces PS3 to PS4 Game Upgrade Plan - August 22, 2013
PlayStation 3 to PS4 Upgrade Plan.
PS4 Release Date Announced! - August 20, 2013
Official PS4 release date announcement and related information such as price, games, specs and more.
PS4 Launch Lineup Revealed! - August 20, 2013
PS4 launch games lineup revealed!
PS4 Gamescom Event - Release Date Update - August 20, 2013
PS4 Release Date Announcement at Gamescom 2013. Finally PS4 fans across the planet got to know the answer to the ultimate question, when.
Sony To Announce PS4 Release Date - August 17, 2013
On August 20, 2013, Sony will release the Playstation 4 launch date at the Gamescom conference.
PS4/Vita Bundle May Be A Possibility At Retail - August 8, 2013
The PlayStation 4 may be bundled with the Vita to increase sales of the struggling portable.
PS4 Controllers Available At Amazon! - July 29, 2013
PlayStation 4 controllers and camera available at Amazon!
Get Up Close and Personal With The PlayStation 4! - July 26, 2013
Two videos showing the PlayStation 4's external features.
Amazon Restocks The PlayStation 4 - July 25, 2013
PlayStation 4 bundles are available at Amazon!
PlayStation 4 Games May Run As High As $80 - July 17, 2013
PlayStation 4 games may cost $80 from EA in the next console generation.
PlayStation 4 Now Completely Sold Out At Amazon! - July 12, 2013
Amazon is now the second retailer in the US to sell out of the PS4!
PlayStation 4 Sold Out At GameStop - July 7, 2013
GameStop announced today that they are officially stopping all PS4 preorders for the upcoming console due out this winter.
Edge Magazine Claims PS4 Is Next-Gen Winner - July 2, 2013
Demon's Souls 2, Edge declares PS4 the winner, Tretton on the PS4 camera and more!
One Lucky European Fan Will Preview The PlayStation 4 Early! - June 28, 2013
One lucky fan will win a trip to Gamescom to preview the PlayStation 4 up close and personal!
Pre-Order Sales Break Records and Sony Confirms 30 PlayStation 4 Exclusives - June 25, 2013
Amazon, the online retailer states that "Amazon customers were pre-ordering more than 2,500 Xbox One and PlayStation 4 consoles per minute."
The PlayStation 4 May Support The Oculus Rift - June 13, 2013
The Oculus Rift has been heralded as the next generation of 3-D technology, and may hit the PS4 in the future!
Two E3 2013 Videos That Show Off The PS4's Superiority - June 12, 2013
Sony released 2 videos at E3 2013 that we feel really display why the PS4 is the undisputed winner of the next-generation console war.
E3 2013 News Roundup - June 10, 2013
A look at the E3 2013 conference. We'll compile the best PS4 information for you as a one stop shop for all announced games and information.
Microsoft Paying Publishers To Only Show Xbox One Games At E3 2013 - June 8, 2013
Microsoft is looking to undermine Sony at E3 2013 by paying publishers to only display the Xbox One versions of their multiplatform games.
PS4 May Be Cheaper Than The Xbox One - June 4, 2013
PS4 could retail at $349, $50 less than what industry analyst Michael Pachter can expect the Xbox One to retail at.
Sony Officially Showing PS4 At E3 2013 - May 27, 2013
Sony is set to officially unveil the PS4 at E3. Also we have some news about Gran Turismo 6 and the new XBox one.
PlayStation 4 Slogan and E3 Video Revealed! - May 20, 2013
Sony gives us our first look at the PS4! Sony has trademarked the slogan "Greatness Awaits.
Industry Heavyweights Weigh In On The PS4 - May 15, 2013
Industry heavyweights weigh in on the PlayStation 4 along with what could be our first look at Gran Turismo 6!
May 7th, 2013 -- Developers Control The Share Feature, Not Players
Welcome to your weekly dose of PlayStation 4 news from around the Web!
First off we have a new game announcement, hot off the presses! Bethesda has just announced Wolfenstein: The New Order for next generation consoles, expected by the end of 2013. Expect a full PS4 Experts look on this game in the coming days!
In hardware news, we've learned that Sony is giving developers power over the "Share" button, allowing them to enable and disable the feature at will. The reasoning behind this is that developers might not want players to spoil important plot or character information, like a game's final boss. Could Sony be making a mistake allowing developers to disable one of the main features that makes the PS4 stand out? Only time will tell.
On the subject of used games, analyst Michael Pachter has stated that despite Sony allowing developers to block used games, the developers won't go in that direction. Good news for GameStop and your wallet!
You already know the PS4 would be hard to get at launch but now Sony is apparently falling behind schedule on PS4 production, reports Nasdaq, which will lead to a shortage of the system in the US. Best lock in that preorder ASAP when the release date is announced!
That's all for this week! Check back every Tuesday for your look at the hottest gaming news from around the Web, only at PS4 Experts.
April 30th, 2013 -- New Hardware Information, Release Dates, Quantic Dream PS4 Impressions and more!
In an interview with Gamespot, Quantic Dream co-CEO Guillaume de Fondaumiere had plenty of good things to say about the PlayStation 4. As you'll recall, Quantic Dream was a PlayStation 3 exclusive developer last generation, responsible for smash hit Heavy Rain, so they know a thing or two about PlayStation development. Here are the highlights of the interview:
- The PlayStation 4 is like "something that really is more like the PC of next year or two years."
- The Quantic Dream demo shown at the PS4 reveal conference is only the beginning of what the PS4 technology can do.
- Quantic Dream saw a major improvement with the PS4 when running tests comparing both the PS3 and PS4.
While we already know the PS4 was more powerful than its predecessor, Fondaumiere has confirmed that the PS4 is more powerful than any of us believed.
But that's not all that's going on with the PlayStation 4 this week!
We've seen a release date for Watch Dogs, exclusive content for Assassin's Creed IV and development issues with Thief come to the forefont. You can read all the details on each game's page, accessible from our PS4 Games page. While there, also check out what Mark Cerny has to say about the PS4 launch lineup!
Sony has revealed new information about the DualShock 4 controller. Check it out at our Dualshock 4 page!
What will happen with your PS3 trophies when the PS4 arrives? Industry analyst Michael Pachter has a theory you will want to check out on our PS4 Online page.
Want the latest rumors about upcoming PS4 games? Visit our PS4 Game Rumors page for all the latest rumors. We've updated the page with information on the next Tiger Woods game, Final Fantasy XIV, a new game from High Moon Studios and more!
April 26th, 2013 -- Next Xbox Revealed On May 21st
May 21st, 2013 will finally reveal the last major player in the next generation war, as Microsoft is set to reveal the new Xbox to the world on this date at 10:00 AM PST.
What does this mean for PS4 fanatics? Well, it means we may see a large amount of new game releases on the 21st, as rumors state that many companies were holding back on announcing their multiplatform next generation games until all the consoles were revealed. One game that keeps coming up in this regard is Battlefield 4 in addition to a new Call of Duty.
Even though you may not be interested in the next Xbox, it may be a good idea to check out the conference just to see what potential new multiplatform games the PS4 will receive. We'll have all the details of the conference at our sister site at Xbox-Experts as they happen!
April 22nd, 2013 -- Denny Talks PS4 Design
Further speaking with Edge, Sony Worldwide Studios vice president Michael Denny talked about the PlayStation 4 design and why Sony chose to show the DualShock 4 and not the actual PlayStation 4 console:
"I think it's [the PS4 controller] more relevant to what we were just talking about there, that the controller is a very important aspect of the physical design that influences the gameplay. So that's why it's more important for us to talk about the controller at that event because of course we wanted to talk about how we'd improved the DualShock 3..."
Since the February reveal was focused specifically on the gaming aspect of the system, it definitely makes sense for Sony to focus on the controller as that is what we'll be spending our time with. When asked about the look of the PlayStation 4, Denny, who must have a second career as a politician, skated around the issue with ease:
"I'm not sure it's instructive for me to start trying to describe or talk about what I've seen or haven't seen in terms of the actual look of the box. But yeah, you know it's going to be another fantastic design and we can't wait to reveal it."
It's expected that Sony will reveal the look of the console in June at E3 2013.
April 17th, 2013 -- Sony Learns From Past Mistakes
In an interview with Edge, Sony Worldwide Studios vice president Michael Denny had some choice quotes about not only the PlayStation 4's price but how Sony learns from past experiences:
"I guess the firs
PlayStation has many exclusives...
PS has InFamous, Uncharted, Gran Turismo, God of War, Killzone, Little Big Planet, and that's naming a small few. PS has plenty of great exclusives, and now that Bungie is making a new game for PS3 and 4, there very well could be a game like Halo coming soon.
There is one coming
It's called destiney it's by the people who made halo with a lot of those ideas
new idea for controller
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 12/11/2012 - 02:22
Instead of having a bluetooth seperate from the controller. Why not make it where you grab the controller press the ps button and it has its own Bluetooth built in. Just hook up head phones and the controller can act as the sound receiver. Sense its right there. So press ps button hook up head phones and your read to g o. And if you don't want to use Bluetooth just simply remove the year phone and the controller automatically knows you don't want to use it.
May as well
PS4 may as well just use it's in built bluetooth inside the console to send audio. Save the controllers battery power for gameplay, if you add in things like a transmitter in the controller it'll last less time for use, it'll need all the power it can get, especially if Sony adds in some new tech or their own touchscreen inside of the controller. Since PS3 had a bluetooth inside the console it would probably be a similar case with the next playstation, there's no real reason for Sony to change that, not when Sony will think about ways to make the controller more power efficient & adding that into the controller would just eat up more power.
I play both the PS3 and Xbox 360 because I have a PS3 and all of my friends have the 360. I think the PS3 beats the 360 in every aspect but personally I think there is one flaw of the PS3 and it is the controller. The controller itself is too small. I have pretty big hands and I find myself having a hard time holding on to the controller because of the size of the handles or whatever you call them. Maybe make them longer? Then there's the analog sticks. They're too close together and my thumbs sometimes touch each other when I am playing. Also how the analog sticks are rounded and there's not really any gripping on them whatsoever really is a downside of the controller. I don't know maybe it's just me. I personally like the Xbox 360 controller because it just feels right when I hold it. There's gripping on the analog sticks. The placement of the analog sticks are perfect. And my hands don't eat up the "handles" of the controller. All I'm saying is that if the PS4 has a controller that fixes all of these things I would definitely purchase one.
Controller reply
Omg I can't stand when people say this. Yes the controller is too small forthe western world, it was tailored to the Asian hand dimensions, however, Sony sells additional controller styles. They have big, small, remotes, wheels, joystick, they even sell a controller that is the same dimensions as the xbox360 controller with the same layout and everything for ps3. So just go buy a bigger controller, that's all you have to do.
Controller too small reply
Sony sells additional controller types. The style that comes with the ps3 is just the default. They even sell a controller that has the same dimensions and layout as the Xbox 360 for the ps3. So if you like that one then buy it, I seen them at best buy. They sell like 20 controller styles so find one u like and use it. But complaining about the default model is a bit harsh. Considering they sell controllers in all shapes and sizes, u just have to look for them.
u need artifical hands. lol
the ''dumbness'' of next gen games
first of all a price at wich xbox720 nd ps4 are going 4 is ridiculous, i mean 700-1000$ in fact thats madness. Again a game with all those capabilities which these game consoles are going to have is a headway 4 supa ''dumbness'' in ps4 nd even more dumb 4 xbox720. Thats all i got to say 4 now.
Re: the "dumbness" of next gen games
No real information on the prices of the next gen playstation or Xbox has actually been announced yet, but given the price of modern hardware it's highly doubtful they'd anything but lower than $700, more like around Wii U release price or a bit higher. Anywhere from $350 to maybe $500 at max for a premium machine. If these websites actually did their research they'd see modern hardware like the A10 APUs the PS4 dev kits were supposedly based around could be bought for less than $60 by Sony, additional GPUs with plenty of RAM can probably be bought for under $150. The fastest Bluray drives, USB 3 connectors, latest Blutooth tech & even SSD can be had for next to nothing. A console costing $500 would be a beast compared to what we have today. Even the most powerful mobile GPUs are more than 10X the power of a PS3, far more efficient Watt per Flop than Wii U's E6760. IMO the base model of an Xbox 720 & PS4 won't cost more than $400, based on the performance gains required to run modern game engines like Epic's UE4, Square's Luminous, Dice's Frostbite 2, full Cryengine 3 and any other engines in use in next gen game design. Even the actual games themselves shouldn't really cost any more to make, mainly because developers already make their models using higher levels of polygons, textures and effects than current gen machines can deal with. Performance will jump, but prices won't be that high.
360 sucks pure and simple face it fanboys
fanboy ?
fanboy !!!!!! coming from a ps3 fanboy.
come on sony what u waiting
come on sony what u waiting for let us be able to control the games with ever movement we make . the head glove is a good idea or virtually reality .
The Controller is Bad
I would have purchased a PS long ago but their controller is..well bad. Very bad. In fact it is so bad it makes me wonder who likes it once they have tried the x-box 360 controller (not perfect but better). -analog sticks too close together -too smallish -analog sticks are slick -buttons for d-pad area is a bad idea (make a pivot button) Fix that controller and you make it so people that don;t like it (there are tons out there) then buy the stupid thing.. If it isn't fixed then you won't get me to buy it.
You must be very accustomed to the x-box controller and/or with very large hands. I have rather small hands and I can't comfortably reach some of the x-box 360 buttons (especially when really getting into a game and needing to press a lot of buttons in quick succession). The playstation controller fits rather well in my hand and it isn't as heavy in my hand as the 360 controller. What I don't like is the idea of the touchpad on the back.
What an babyish comment... "its really bad"... grow up. it doesn't work for you, so what, becuase you don't like it its bad?? child.
It depends on your hands...
Some people fit the Playstation controllers better, some fit the Xbox's better. It depends on the size and shape. Personally, my hands fit well on both, so I never see the point to the controller arguments.
If they are smart
They better get it 100% right now before they send it out and they better not send out a new slim a year after i think sending out a new memory card type thing a year later would be better cuz we need that back and with the controller good idea putting there blue balls inside cuz it was a dumb move before and just so everyone on here know i am not a fanboy cuz heck i'm using my ps3 right now just for downloading movies and watching blue-ray and i'm not planing on buying the new 4 till i see some games that call out to me or till its a year old so i can have a new dvd player
YLODeath...
My only concern is how long will it take till the ps4 has a hardware failure? That should be the only real question. Lets face it, Some owners that had ylod/rrod consoles didn't return it to the company to get it fix. Here were your options, 1. return it to the company for repairs, 2. repair it yourself, 3. F' it and buy a new console, or 4. use your dead console as a house decoration and don't buy a new one or get it repaired. If you are like me, I did the number 2 for awhile, till it just wasn't worth repairing over and over. So i went out a bought a new console. Hence giving these companies more of my hard earn cash. I could go on and on, but i do believe you get where im getting at. Here is my console history, Bought an xbox 360 on opening day, rrod, Had microsoft repair it, only to break 2 weeks later, F'it bought a new 360. In short 3 rrod console, current 360 still working. So that makes 4 total 360's. Now on to sony, Same problems, 2 ylod console, 3 slims still in working order. For a total of 5 ps3.... I enjoy gaming as you can tell. But yeah? Hoping when i get my 1st ps4 it will be the only one i buy. :)
i got a ps3 on day one was
i got a ps3 on day one was £550 had it for 2 years ylod sony wanted £150 to fix it fk that so i got a xbox 360 then 3 years later got aother ps3 and what do you think happen ylod again i love ps3 but this one broke after 1 year my xbox 360 still working after 5 years i want to buy this ps4 but like everyone i cant afford to keep buying the same over and over again because of ylod or some new thing with the ps4
Microsoft has already stated they expect 30% of sales from XBox owners whose units fail. The Sony units are statistically far more reliable. My 6yr old PS3 is still going strong. :)
I have never had a problem with my PS3.
systems breaking
allot of people are saying their systems keep breaking. well sorry to say it but its all on how you treat your systems. i have a ps2 and a nintendo64 and they both work like they are brand new. so if you game system keeps breaking. try keeping it in better conditions.
Screw PS4 and Xbox 720, I'm
Screw PS4 and Xbox 720, I'm getting an awesome gaming laptop. I'm tired of having to buy a new playstation/Xbox and computer every 2-3 years. Unless they make the PS4 backwards and used game compatible there's NO WAY I will buy it. They suck enough money out of us gamers. Not to mention it is about the crappiest move try can make to make it so used games aren't playable. You can bet for sure that gamers will be up in ARMS about it. GUARANTEED! It's a slap in the face not just to the gamers but the gaming industry itself that makes millions on used games and hardware.
I hope you plan to use Windows 7 on your gaming laptop. Now days you don't have a choice. Windows 8 is suppose to be used on a touch screen units but they want to use the format on everything which in my opinion sucks. There are games that will not be on the PC that will be on the console. By the way, Playstation is not going to take away used games, that market will still be around much to the relief of Game Stop. I wish you the best of luck on your gaming laptop. Just realize that a good one goes for around $1500.00+ and will come with Windows 8 which is obvious that I hate because I repair laptops for a living. Poor laptop just wants to be a laptop and Windows 8 is trying to force it to be something it is not.
The windows 8 sux but i use
The windows 8 sux but i use the finance app that's it
Why do you get a new console every 2-3 years...?
Generations of consoles usually last about 6-8 years... I don't see why you'd be buying "new" systems every 2-3 years... According to the conference, The PS4 (likely through your PSN account or with some sort of connection between the PS3 and PS4, wired or wireless) can detect what games you owned on the PS3, and you can stream them to the PS4. I don't know if this would include DLC content... And I don't think it would work for old PS1 and 2 games, unless you could use a memory card adapter to scan your cards for games...
i have a gaming laptop its awsome... however i buy a new computer every 3 years and i buy a new system every 5 and there cheaper. so in my book... your an idiot.
Yea, so you'll buy a new PC every 2 or 3 years
Publishers already block used games
Publishers already block used games on PC and block the online functions of used games on ps3 & xbox360.
Hopefully the playstation 4 allows us to use ps3 games on it, if not it will ruin everything!!!!
Hope it will play
I hope it plays all of the game from playstation 3-2 and one... So i don't have to get rid of them because I still play them all.
STOP BEING A DOOS
LUISTER HIER JOU DOMKOP. IF YOU HAVE PS3 GAMES, THERES A GOOD CHANCE U HAVE A PS3 CONSOLE SO STOP BEING A FAIRY AND WINING FOR NOTHING. NEW CONSOLE, NEW GAMES!!!
mooi man
Goeie raad daai. Ek hou daar van.
Controller?
I don't want no stinking controller, it's about the experience and button mashing is not a pleasant experience for most. Wi did well with mediocre graphics and mostly kids games, Kinect is a great step forward, Sony needs to step it up.
Stop hating man Dont waste
Stop hating man Dont waste our time reading your crappy opinion. Bye bye
Nvidia Saying PS4 is Low End
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 03/18/2013 - 22:17
They are just pissed off that Sony picked AMD over them...
Think it is halarious how xbox people find PlayStation sites just to talk bad about it. If you hate it why the hell are you even paying attention to it?
Because deep down in their
Because deep down in their hearts they are SONY fans too!!
Oh great Cesars ghost, please check your spelling before you post for all the world to read. Plus one other thing, I have only owned one PS3, my brother is an XBox fan, has owned four, why, because XBox is crap and not reliable.
sony all for the gamers
I got ps3 60 GB when it first came out loved it until stopped playing disc unfortunately modern warfare seemed to me to play better on 360 so I changed consoles. Microsoft as millions of loyal fans but what they are doing with Xbox one I personally will be going back to Sony especially with ps4 been more powerful, seems Sony may have got it right this time actua lly listened to game developers.
Sony is awesome
My people, sons and daughters of sony, this much I vow. The history of these days will be written online. By crushing the armies of microsoft, by seizing the gamers they thought to turn againts us, it is now they who are fighting for their very existence. But if there are those who wish to deny us our $399. price tag, deny us our place in the gaming universe, then, we will unleash such terrible vengeance, that gamers yet unborn, will know nothing but the letters PS. X Box may have their awesome projector, but they cannot beat us overall. Even now they advance in technology, originally failing at E3 to take by force what they did not earn by right, but they could not imagine what awaited them...Playstation smote the invaders from the gaming sky! Though they have their exclusives like Halo and Gears of war, never again will they be compared to Killzone, never again will they be competition, never again will we endure their tyrany. We have struck, without warning, and without mercy, gaming as one hand, one heart, one soul. The PS4 has shattered their dreams and now haunt their nightmares, drenching the gaming world with their broken console, and as our price tag and bundles tear at their sales, as we rise even higher from our already lofty place...they will know, the gaming world belongs, to Sony.
Team:XBOX
XBOX FTW!
So what your saying is
XBOX (Fails To Withstand) the onslaught of Sony
SlimMerc: PS4 RELEASE DATE
November 15th, 2013 THE PS4 WILL LAUNCH!
connecting my ps4 to multiple tvs
Submitted by varig on Tue, 11/04/2014 - 02:31
could I by any chance link up my tvs to view and play games in any room in my house
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» Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare Revealed
Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare Revealed
There are a few given events that will happen every year: taxes, birthdays, holidays, and Call of Duty. For the last few years, Activision has released a new game in the Call of Duty series, all mostly carrying the same theme: a patriotic first-person shooter that takes place in the current setting. Recently, the series has begun a downwards slide into mediocrity, with gamers knowing what to expect from the next game before it's even announced.
A New Setting
The first thing you'll notice about Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare is that it takes place in a futuristic setting. While your typical militaristic weapons are present, futuristic weapons and ideas are now taking center stage: exoskeletons, hover bikes, drones and directed-energy weapons are just a sample of the innovations you'll find in this year's version of the game.
A Familiar Campaign
Despite the game's new focus on the future, the campaign is still rooted in that familiar Call of Duty mindset. In a future where PMCs reign supreme, Jonathon Irons, voiced by actor Kevin Spacey, makes a play at usurping the United States of America. Of course, you're the only soldier that stands between him and his goals.
What would a Call of Duty game be without multiplayer?
Activision has so far revealed that two fan-favorite modes, Domination and Search & Destroy, will be making a return in the new entry. In a series first, players will also be able to play as characters from the main campaign in addition to creating their own character.
Customization options revealed so far include different colored guns and exosuits, in particular a very shiny golden exosuit.
For players who want to play classic multiplayer Call of Duty, playlists will be provided that disable the use of the exosuit.
Activision has recently revealed that Advanced Warfare will feature a four player co-op survival mode, where the objective is to survive against waves of enemies. Unfortunately, nothing more has been revealed other than the existence of the mode:
Next Generation First
Activision is putting all their energy into making Advanced Warfare a stand-out piece on the PlayStation 4. To fully focus on the PS4 version of the game, the last generation versions are being handled by a different development team entirely, leaving Sledgehammer Games free to focus entirely on the current generation.
Console Parity
Activision has revealed that they are aiming for "console parity" with the game between the Xbox One and PS4 versions, meaning they will both run at the same resolution and frames-per-second. What this means for PS4 fans is that the game will not look as good as it could on the PS4 simply because Microsoft is catering to the Xbox One to the detriment of other systems.
Activision has revealed the first details of the Advance Warfare Season Pass: Users who purchase the pass on PS3, and then move to the PS4 version of the game, will be able to upgrade to the PS4 Season Pass for no additional cost!
If you already own a PS4, this news isn't that exciting but it's good to see publishers thinking of ways to transition gamers from the PS3 to the PS4.
In addition, we know that all the content for the season pass will release in 2015 and will be multiplayer focused.
No Share Play
Share Play, the new feature for the PlayStation 4 that allows a friend to take over your game through the PlayStation Network, is not supported by Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare. Activision has explained why:
"Delivering a great gaming experience for fans is our top priority. We're focused on launching Advanced Warfare and ensuring that people have a great time playing it, which our fans seem to be. Share Play is a new feature that was introduced as part of the recent PS4 firmware 2.00 update. Our engineers didn't have access to it before it launched, so we haven't had a chance to evaluate it to see how it will impact the experience across all modes of play. Of course we wouldn't include a feature in our game without having the chance to test it."
Activision released the game on November 4th, 2014 for the PlayStation 4!
Excited? Still don't care about the series? Let us know on Facebook and in the comments!
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Better not suck like Ghosts
Better not suck like Ghosts does, and keep your code unbreakable to discourage cheaters and hackers.
campers are killing call of duty taking all the fun out of it
Hope they take the time to put in theatre mode this time that was the biggest disapointment in ghosts
I hope this cod better than
I hope this cod better than ghost. That had to be the worst cod ever. Mw2 was your last best cod
Brandon man
Nex gen cod? Can't wait...hope its epic
Did M$ Pay off Activison?
I wonder how much M$ are paying Activision to cripple the PS4 version so it runs the same...?
Well if doing this crap ill
Well if doing this crap ill avoid it greedy gits xbox gets maps 1st microsoft that worried ill only play xclusives on it
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Home › Variant And Local Designs › Part 2 O – Z › Two Storey & Tower Pillbox Designs
Rare and unusual designs normally built for a specific location where observation and a clear view of fire was essential and not necessarily possible with a standard design of pillbox.
Bulletproof Double Storey Pillbox, Slaugham, West Sussex. S0008043
TQ 249277
This brick shuttered two level defence can be found facing east at the edge of woodland adjacent to the south end of Furnace Pond, Hampshire Hill, Slaugham. The tall pillbox was built to defend the anti-tank ditch connecting the River Ouse and Arun River. The unusual structure was built on a river bed and its height allowed machine guns to fire on fixed lines over the facing raised river banks. The pillbox has loopholes and purpose shelf supports for the Bren guns tripod.
Bulletproof Tower Pillbox, Mill Lane, Crondall, Hampshire. S0011156.
This pillbox is highly unusual as for some unknown reason it appears to have never been finished. The round tower stands within woodland close to the water works beside the A287 Odiham to Farnham Rd.
The tower is brick shuttered and has a seperate curved and loopholed blastwall that stands the height of the tower, this protects a strange almost full height doorway.
Loopholes formed by seperate casting sections run around the top of the tower, these can be seen from inside the tower along with the corrogated tin ceiling because it seems that a second floor was never constructed?.
Steeton Dump Two Storey Type 24. e11825
A two storey variant of the type 24. Hexagonal design with a stretched rear wall. This acted as the main pillbox with two supporting fire posts to defend the Southern half of the perimeter of ‘Steeton Dump’ – Royal Ordnance Factory number 22.
The two storey design allows an improved field of view over the perimeter fence and specifically to one supporting fire post which is over 300 metres away to the West.
Access is through the rear doorway on the ground floor and there is a transverse anti-ricochet wall across the interior which continues up through the first floor to the underside of the roof.
Behind this is the remains of a steel ladder leading through a hatchway to the first floor, of which only the top two rungs survive. There are no openings on the ground floor other than the entrance.
Each wall of the first floor contains a wide double splayed embrasure, apart from the rear wall which has two, giving a total of seven.
These embrasures are pre-cast in four parts, sill, two jambs and a lintel and the internal splay is wider than the external one.
The brick shuttered bulletproof walls are 23″ thick, the roof is 9″ thick and the first floor is 12″ thick. The bricks used were ‘Phorpres’ bricks in English Garden Wall bond.
Each box has a ‘GPO’ manhole cover outside it, which, along with evidence of cable clips, conduit pipes and wooden internal shelf brackets suggests a telephone system was also used for communication.
The first floor walls are daubed with paint and some modern graffiti, but nothing that appears to be contemporary with WW2.
A separate set of seven pre-cast embrasures lie in long grass at the opposite side of the perimeter to the West, suggesting the intention to create another type 24 pillbox at the opposite side of the factory grounds.
These three structures were grade two listed as a defensive set on 16th December 2009 after an application to English Heritage by Keighley and District Local History Society.
The land around and including these three pillboxes has been given planning permission for over 200 houses but due to economic and technical issues, the work has not commenced (as of January 2013).
Cheswick West Hall, Northumberland Two Storey D Type. e10003
NU 02430 46538
A Northumberland ‘D’ Type built unusually tall to allow fire over the wall in front.
Withyham Double Height Pillbox, East Sussex. e30791
Ngr TQ5086436527
Withyham Double Height Type 22 Pillbox
Picture by Rob Young, November 2013
A double height pillbox has been found and reported by PSG member Rob Young, the defence can be found on GHQ Line East Sussex/Kent at TQ5086436527 at Withyham in East Sussex. The pillbox is un recorded by the Defence of Britain Project and is located on private property between Hartfield and Withyham beside the B2110 Road.
The bullet proof tower type 22 is mounted on a base that is just over four foot tall, the unusual defence is quarter of a mile south of the River Medway and now disused railway line, the pillbox faces 135 degrees south east and looks over open fields and high ground that gradually increases in gradient.
According to the image the rare survivor appears to have been formed using wood shuttering, the rear wall is devoid of loopholes and a ladder is required to access to a full height doorway that starts approx four foot above the ground. Internally it appears to have a standard blastwall, the defence stands approximately 135″ tall and has outer walls that measure approximately 81″wide. The basic stepped loopholes are commonly found in type 22 pillboxes in Sussex and Kent.
Thanks to Rob Young for reporting the find.
RAF Acklington “Double Decker” Pillboxes. S0007190, e11741 and e11743.
The former airfield at Acklington in Northumberland has a few remaining defences, despite the proximity of Open-cast mining and most of the airfield being turned into a prison.
Amongst the remaining pillboxes are three Two Storey type 22’s. They have an external staircase up to an anti aircraft position enclosed by thin concrete walls whit a pole mounting for light machine gun. One of these has lost it’s staircase but is otherwise intact.
Double Height variant Type 24, Horsham. S0002234
A site specific variant, It is built to a larger double height cut into an earth bank. It was built higher to provide a good field of fire over Whites Bridge which it was built to defend. It has 5 sides and just two loops holes, both on the front facing walls. There are high up air vents in the two side walls. The rear wall entrance is protected by an L shaped blast wall. Of note is that part of the rear wall was timber shuttered whereas the remainder of the pillbox is brick shuttered. Inside despite just the two facing loopholes there is still a standard Y shaped blast wall. Thanks to Rob Young for this one too.
A recent re-discovery at Roehampton Vale in London has brought this double decker pillbox to light.
Roehampton Vale Double Decker Variant Pillbox
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Singapore College Students Detail Challenges of Translation Work
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A group of students from the Jurong Junior College (JJC) in Singapore shared how performing language translation work requires intensive education and training.
The four students spent their school holidays in June 2015 studying the art of translation as an A-level course in JJC. Some people may think that translation simply involves determining the equivalent of a certain word or phrase, but it requires more than what meets the eye. Singapore language translation, for example, can be tricky since most people read, hear or even speak Singlish, a colloquial term for Singaporean English.
This has made it difficult for them to translate traditional Singaporean to English and vice versa that we would need professional services for an accurate interpretation.
While the four JJC students chose an uncommon way to spend their vacation, they learned something valuable about translating complex English documents such as insurance terms, financial policies and immigration papers into Chinese.
Other parts of the course syllabus included news articles and literary papers. The subject covers a total of eight genres. The students admitted that the work entails great focus and determination to overcome certain challenges.
One of the students, Tricia Chee, said that time proved to be their biggest obstacle. The group had even argued about the correct translation of just one word for up to 30 minutes. Her schoolmate, Debbie Abby Wong, agreed in saying that good stamina is needed to sift through large amounts of text without feeling tired.
Some of the words that stumped the students included “policy holder” from an insurance document. “Tou bao ren” is the Chinese equivalent of those phrases, something that people rarely use in daily life, Wong said.
Language translation is both a fascinating and demanding type of job. Some people have made a thriving career out of interchanging words and phrases among various languages, with businesses employing this kind of professionals for a wide variety of purposes.
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SNB Nuggets (Hopkins-Pascal, Donaire, Katsidis-Guerrero)
In a perfect world, the fight between Michael Katsidis and Robert Guerrero would headline an HBO Boxing After Dark show, making it free for the network's subscribers. The fight is really that good. Instead, the match is relegated to the undercard of a less-than-stellar pay-per-view featuring Marcos Maidana and the ghost of Erik Morales.
The matchup is perfect. Guerrero, the boxer-puncher, faces the ultimate brawler. Guerrero can look good against this type of opponent. The key questions are whether Guerrero has the mental toughness to survive 12 grueling rounds and whether he has enough power and precision to keep Katsidis at bay.
This is a difficult fight to handicap. If forced, I would pick Katsidis by a close decision in an all-out war. I expect one if not both fighters to hit the deck. This fight could be career-defining for both participants.
Top Rank prevailed in the preliminary legal round against Golden Boy in retaining the services of Nonito Donaire. There are reports that Donaire intends to file a lawsuit against Top Rank for breach of contract, but that lawsuit has yet to materialize.
This feud might materialize into a drawn out legal battle between two super lawyers. Top Rank employs ace lawyer Daniel Petrocelli (he won the wrongful death civil lawsuit against O.J. Simpson) while Golden Boy retains entertainment and boxing legal guru Judd Burstein (he probably is the most succesful, active boxing lawyer in the United States).
Donaire may have legitimate gripes about how he was handled under the Top Rank banner. However, are these grievances worth a prolonged absence in the ring? He is now in his earning prime in boxing. Sitting on the sidelines may not be the best strategy in maximizing income.
As I mentioned in this previous post, this legal battle harms Donaire's momentum in becoming an attraction in boxing. While he was still aligned with Top Rank, Donaire was already scheduled to return in June. As of now, there is no timetable for his next fight.
Donaire is one of the top-five fighters in the sport; he has already attained this lofty stature. But Donaire wants the money and glory associated with big fights. Going against Daniel Petrocelli does not achieve these ends or hasten their eventualities.
I was amused by the fracas in Montreal this week, with Jean Pascal shoving Bernard Hopkins and accusing him of doping. Normally, Hopkins would be the one initiating confrontations and trying to play mind games with his opponents.
A strong piece of advice for Pascal: Bernard Hopkins is not the guy with whom you wage psychological warfare. Hopkins thrives off of slights -- either real or perceived -- as motivational tools. These accusations of drug use on top of the questionable decision from the first fight will ensure that Hopkins has all the motivation he needs to be in supreme condition for Pascal.
Hopkins has seemingly rejuvenated his career so often that perhaps a new word is needed. "Rejuvenated" doesn't even do him justice. Hopkins was left for dead as an elite fighter after his second loss to Jermain Taylor in 2005! Now, at the age of 46, he factors into one of boxing's most anticipated fights of the year. May 21 can't come fast enough.
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October 2011 SNB Rankings Update
October featured a number of boxers in action who appear in the SNB Rankings. All except Omar Narvaez and Bernard Hopkins were victorious. Narvaez was shut out against SNB Elite Fighter Nonito Donaire. He exits the SNB Rankings. Hopkins lost a controversial second-round TKO to Chad Dawson, but the official result might change in December at the next meeting of the California State Athletic Commission.
Winners in October included Donaire, Pongsaklek Wonjongkam, Marco Huck, Hernan Marquez, Roman Gonzalez, Toshiaki Nishioka, Nathan Cleverly, Kell Brook and Mikey Garcia. Of the victors, Huck was the only fighter to move up in the SNB Rankings. Additionally, Nkosinathi Joyi joins the SNB Rankings for the first time.
Elevated: Marco Huck With Steve Cunningham's controversial loss last month to Yoan Pablo Hernandez, Huck, from Germany, is now the top dog at cruiserweight. As a young fighter (23) in 2007, Huck was stopped by Cunningham in the 12th round. Since that defeat, Huck has become the class of the division, winning a title in 2009 and defending it eight times. During his title reign, he has scored excellent wins over Ola Afolabi and Denis Lebedev. In October, he knocked out Rogelio Rossi in the sixth round. He moves up the SNB Rankings, now appearing on the Fighters on the Cusp list.
Elevated: Nkosinathi Joyi Joyi, a strawweight champion from South Africa, has built an impressive resume in his weight class. To win his title, he crushed Raul Marquez, who was a longtime champion at strawweight. As a professional, Joyi has amassed a sterling record of 21-0 with 15 knockouts. He has fought only once this year, a no-contest against Katsunari Takayama in January. He joins the SNB Rankings in the 10 Boxers on the Rise list. However, Joyi's position in the Rankings may be brief because of his recent inactivity.
Demoted: Omar Narvaez Simply losing to Nonito Donaire did not lead to Narvaez's dismissal from the SNB Rankings; Donaire is one of the elite talents in boxing. However, failing to generate, or even attempt, any type of sustained offense against a fighter in a surrounding weight class demonstrated a lack of competitiveness. Narvaez, from Argentina, was outsized by Donaire in the fight, but he was also outclassed. He exits the Fighters on the Cusp list.
Sustained: Bernard Hopkins Despite Hopkins' official loss (for now) to Chad Dawson, SNB will not make any changes to his ranking as an elite fighter. Dawson's victory was the result of a non-boxing foul (whether it was intentional or inadvertent is irrelevant). In addition, there was nothing in the brief exchanges of the fight which demonstrated that Hopkins was no longer a top boxer. He remains on the SNB Elite Fighters list.
Posted by Adam Abramowitz at November 02, 2011
November 2011 SNB Rankings Update
Notes from Alvarez-Cintron, Broner-Rodriguez
SNB Nuggets (Lara, Trout and Wolak)
Evaluating Margarito's Career
Bus Driver Pascal Stuck in a Ditch
Notes from Pacquiao-Marquez III
Pacquiao-Marquez: Four Scenarios
Pacquiao-Marquez: Keys to the Fight
Weekend Notes (Burns, Bute, Kirkland)
Is Khan Ready for the Elites?
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Unsedated colonoscopy: Is it feasible?
Felix W Leung1, Abdulrahman M Aljebreen2
1 The Research and Medical Services, Sepulveda Ambulatory Care Center, VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System; David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, USA
2 King Khalid University Hospital, KSU, Internal Medicine, King Khalid University Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Date of Acceptance 08-Jun-2011
Unsedated colonoscopy has been an evolving subject ever since its initial description four decades ago. Failure in unsedated diagnostic cases due to patient pain led to the introduction of sedation. Extension to screening cases, albeit logical, created a sedation-related barrier to colonoscopy screening. In recent years a water method has been developed to combat the pain during unsedated colonoscopy in the US. In randomized controlled trials the water method decreases pain, increases cecal intubation success, and enhances the proportion of patients who complete unsedated colonoscopy. The salvage cleansing of suboptimal bowel preparation by the water method serendipitously may have increased the detection of adenoma in both unsedated and sedated patients. The state-of-the-art lecture concludes that unsedated colonoscopy is feasible. The hypothesis is that recent advances, such as the development of the water method, may contribute to reviving unsedated colonoscopy as a potentially attractive option for colon cancer screening and deserves to be tested.
Keywords: Adenoma detection, colonoscopy, colorectal cancer screening, sedation risk-free colonoscopy, unsedated colonoscopy, water method
Leung FW, Aljebreen AM. Unsedated colonoscopy: Is it feasible?. Saudi J Gastroenterol 2011;17:289-92
Leung FW, Aljebreen AM. Unsedated colonoscopy: Is it feasible?. Saudi J Gastroenterol [serial online] 2011 [cited 2019 Jul 16];17:289-92. Available from: http://www.saudijgastro.com/text.asp?2011/17/4/289/82588
Colonoscopy was developed as an unsedated procedure about 40 years ago. Failure in a minority of early cases was due to patient anxiety and discomfort. Subsequently, sedation was introduced as a solution. [1],[2] In the US, sedation has become the standard of practice for all colonoscopies, including screening cases. [3] Unsedated colonoscopy carries a negative image, where patients are deprived of medications that ensure relief and amnesia of the discomfort. [4],[5],[6] To counter the stigma, supporters of unsedated colonoscopy proposed alternative descriptions. Sedation-free was used by Takahashi in Japan, [7],[8] Park in Korea, [9] and Fennerty in US; [10] medication-free by Ylinen in Finland, [11] and sedationless by Rφsch in Germany. [12],[13]
The term sedation risk-free (SRF) colonoscopy, a name proposed in a 'think-outside-the-box' editorial, [14] was used to emphasize its advantage in minimizing the burden of colorectal cancer screening. The reviewed data confirm that sedation risk-free colonoscopy continues to be practiced in many parts of the world. [15]
In the primary care literature in the US, sedation has been identified as a barrier to colonoscopy screening of colorectal cancer, [16] wherein, 14% of the patients cited the need for an escort and time-off after sedation as the reasons for non-adherence to the recommended screening. A US study, based on detailed patient diaries, [17] revealed that a median of 39.5 hours are spent for a colonoscopy. After colonoscopy, the median time to return to routine is 15.8 hours, and another 1.8 hours for recovery to normal. In a review of over 20 thousand reports in the Clinical Outcomes Research Initiative Database, sedation-related complications occurred in 1.3%. [18] The most common were respiratory suppression reflected by hypoxia (0.75%), and cardiovascular events such as hypotension and bradycardia (0.49%).
The various options of colonoscopy with or without routine sedation are summarized in a recent review. [19] The options can be divided into scheduled and unscheduled. The only unscheduled option is unsedated when patients present after completing bowel preparation, but without an escort. In the US, 1 - 2% of the patients fall into this category. The implication is that even non-advocates of unsedated colonoscopy have been willing to perform colonoscopy without sedation in about 1 to 2% of their patients. The scheduled options range from deep sedation, conscious sedation, to the unsedated. The advantage of deep sedation to the endoscopist is that productivity can be increased by about two-thirds. However, it is more expensive, and if an anesthesiologist is involved, the fee is more than that of the endoscopist. Conscious sedation can be divided into traditional, minimal sedation, as-needed, and on-demand sedation. Use of as-needed sedation is based on the decision of the colonoscopist. It carries a risk of coercion because endoscopists have been shown to be less accurate than nurses and patients in gauging discomfort during colonoscopy. In the use of as-needed sedation, patients are often told to bear the discomfort in order to complete the visualization process. On-demand sedation is decided by the patients. It is less coercive. The remaining discussion will focus on the scheduled unsedated and on-demand sedation options.
At the Sepulveda Ambulatory Care Center, colonoscopy was routinely performed with conscious sedation prior to 2002. Since 2002, scheduled unsedated colonoscopy has been offered as an option. [20],[21],[22],[23] This began as a performance improvement project, to restore the discontinued sedated colonoscopy service as a result of nursing shortage. [21] The information in the literature was summarized and discussed with the patients in the clinic during a pre-colonoscopy visit, which is standard practice. [22] Without sedation, there is no risk of sedation-related complications, no escort requirement, no need for time spent in recovery, and no activity restrictions after the examination. The endoscopist minimizes the amount of air used and the procedure time to decrease patient discomfort. During the examination, the endoscopist verbally interacts with the patient about abdominal discomfort in order to obtain a head-start on the implementing maneuvers to avert the upcoming discomfort. The patients are asked to choose either the sedated or unsedated option. About one-third of the patients chose the SRF option, [20],[21] and the main reasons include the ability to communicate and the lack of escort requirement. [21]
Overall, the average success rate of cecal intubation with unsedated colonoscopy is about 80%. [15] The major limiting factor is discomfort, in part because air lengthens the colon and exaggerates angulations at all the flexures and redundant segments making it more difficult to perform unsedated colonoscopy. In developing a modern method we combined the maneuvers described in several water-related methods, [24] with turning the air pump off to avoid colon elongation. [25],[26] Residual air was removed by suction to minimize angulations well-illustrated by diagrams provided by Mizukami. [27] We then used water to open the lumen to assist insertion and water exchange to clear the view. Details of the modern water method can be described as follows: [19] When the colonoscope is inserted into the rectum, air is removed by suction to collapse the rectal lumen. The tip of the colonoscope is then pushed up against the slit-like opening or the convergence of folds leading to the lumen proximal to the rectum. The lumen proximal to the rectum opens up with water infusion. Whenever air pockets are encountered, the air is removed by suction. Residual feces suspended in the water in the lumen are removed by suction and water is infused to clear the view. Infused water removed by suction produces turbulence in the vicinity of the tip of the colonoscope to dislodge feces adherent to the adjacent mucosa. The process is repeated followed by insertion of the colonoscope further into the colon. Water exchange may be necessary in the cecum, before the appendix opening can be clearly identified. The appendix opening may appear as 'concentric rings' in a collapsed, but water-filled cecum. Recognition of diverticular openings is important to avoid inappropriate attempts to distend the diverticulum with water.
The uncontrolled, non-randomized, consecutive group experience on cecal intubation in the scheduled unsedated patients [28] was as follows: When the traditional air method was used, the cecal intubation rate was only 76%, with the main limiting factor being patient discomfort. When we switched to the water method, the cecal intubation rate significantly increased to 97%. Willingness to repeat unsedated colonoscopy in the future significantly improved from 69 to 90%. The proportion of patients with significant pain during insertion decreased from 12 to 1.6%. This could be due to the cleansing of the water exchange. The proportion of patients with poor bowel preparation during withdrawal decreased from 12 to 1.6%.
We then performed two proof-of-concept randomized controlled trials (RCTs). [29],[30] One RCT focused on scheduled unsedated colonoscopy. [29] The primary outcomes were discomfort during and after unsedated colonoscopy. Maximum discomfort during colonoscopy was scored as follows: 0 = none, 10 = most severe; verbal scale. Overall discomfort after colonoscopy was scored as follows: 0 = none, 10 = most severe; visual analog scale. The second RCT focused on sedation on demand. [30] The primary outcome was the completion of unsedated examination. Colonoscopy was started without premedication. When the patient reported a pain score of 2, the nurse offered medications to the patient who could either accept or decline. The colonoscopist did not influence the decision. The data of the scheduled unsedated patients [29] showed that the median maximum discomfort score during colonoscopy was significantly lower in the water group (3 vs. 6). The median overall discomfort score after colonoscopy (2 vs. 3) was lower in the water group, and the difference approached significance. The proportion with severe overall discomfort score of ≥ 5 after colonoscopy was significantly lower in the water group (12 vs. 33%). The cecal intubation rate (98 vs. 78%) and willingness to repeat unsedated colonoscopy (93 vs. 78%) were both significantly higher in the water group. The results of the on-demand sedation study [30] showed that combined with the option of sedation on demand, the water method permitted a significantly higher proportion of patients to complete colonoscopy without sedation (78 vs. 54%). The 50 patients examined by the water method collectively spent less time in recovery on-site (162 minutes) and at home (303 hours).
When attention was focused on adenoma detection, a fascinating pattern emerged [Table 1]. The consecutive group data in one study showed a trend toward a higher adenoma detection rate (ADR) in the water-method group. [28]
Table 1: Beneficial effects of the water method on adenoma detection
With a large number of patients whose data were stored in an endoscopic database at the Sacramento VAMC, from 2000 to 2006 (air method) and 2006 to 2009 (water method), a significantly higher ADR in the water group was revealed. [31] When we assessed the pooled data in the two proof-of-concept RCTs, [29],[30] we found a significantly higher diminutive ADR in the proximal colon. [32] A third quasi RCT was recently completed at a third site. Preliminary analysis showed a significantly higher overall ADR, ADR in the proximal colon, and ADR of proximal < 10 mm adenoma, with the water method. [33] These data suggested that the water method had other beneficial effects.
As such, in unsedated patients the water method minimizes discomfort during and after colonoscopy and enhances the willingness to repeat the unsedated option. With on-demand sedation the water method increases the proportion completing unsedated colonoscopy and reduces patient recovery time and the burdens on-site and at home. The higher ADR may translate into fewer adenomas being 'missed' when patients are examined with the water method.
In conclusion, unsedated colonoscopy certainly appears feasible. It may provide profound benefits, especially when it is integrated into the various options to minimize patient burden in screening. The feasibility is enhanced by the water method. [34] The water method may have other benefits such as increasing adenoma detection. A report on colon cancer in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia noted that between 1994 and 2003, age-standardized rates for colorectal cancer in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia almost doubled, [35] as compared to a decline in US. Between 2001 and 2003, while the annual percent change of colorectal cancer incidence in the US showed a decrease in females, the annual percent change in Saudi females showed a rise of 6%. On the other hand, the rising incidence among Saudi males, during the years 1999 to 2003, was significant, with an annual percent change of 20.5%. The projection model suggested that the incidence of colorectal cancer in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia could increase four-fold in both genders by the year 2030. The authors speculated that the progressively increasing exposure to risk factors, lack of nationwide screening programs, along with aging and growing population, probably explained the rising colorectal cancer rates. [35] There is an urgent needs to make the population aware of the possible relation between diet and colorectal cancer. [35] Improved food supply policy and screening for colorectal cancer are important measures. [35] The latter can be considered for implementation with or without [36] sedation in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. We hypothesize that the unsedated colonoscopy combined with the water method may be an attractive option for a newly inaugurated colorectal cancer screening program, and this approach should be prospectively evaluated.
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2 Water-aided colonoscopy: a systematic review
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Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. 2012; 76(3): 657
3 Unsedated Colonoscopy and the Water Method for Minimizing Discomfort in the Unsedated Patients
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ESPL Foundation Receives Two Grant Awards
The Eastern Shore Public Library Foundation recently received two grant awards to support the construction of the new library in Parksley, Virginia. The Eastern Shore Community Foundation has granted $50,000 to the library capital campaign. The United Way of Virginia’s Eastern Shore has committed $2,412 in designated funds and pledges. These funds help bring the library past the half-way point in raising the $5 million needed to renovate the prior Fresh Pride building and build an addition. The conceptual building plans were presented to the Accomack Board of Supervisors at its May 18th meeting and copies are available on the library’s website at www.espl.org. The support received from the Eastern Shore Community Foundation and the United Way demonstrate their commitment to support the learning and literacy needs of the residents of Virginia’s Eastern Shore.
Library Announces $500,000 Grant
The Commonwealth of Virginia will help fund the construction of a new library that supports the Eastern Shore of Virginias literacy and cultural needs. Budget amendments introduced by Delegate Robert S. Bloxom, Jr. and Senator Lynwood W. Lewis, Jr. were approved for the new Virginia budget.
Property for New Library Purchased in Parksley
By Carol Vaughn
A capital project to build a new public library in Accomack County is moving forward after the Eastern Shore Public Library purchased the former Fresh Pride grocery store property in Parksley March 24.
Shore Librarian Miles Barnes Retires After Knowledge for Decades
Miles Barnes
By Melissa Watterson
Cara Burton Hired as New Library Director
Cara Burton
The Board of Trustees of the Eastern Shore Public Library has appointed Cara Jane Burton as the library’s new director. Burton, a native of Nassawadox whose family has deep roots on the Eastern Shore, was educated at the College of William and Mary and at Syracuse University where she received a master’s degree in library and information science. For thirteen years she served as director of the Solvay Public Library in upstate New York. Most recently, she was executive director of the Danville Museum of Fine Arts & History in Danville, Virginia. “Cara Burton has extensive experience in library administration, fund raising, and fostering partnerships,” said Colette Nelson, chair of the Eastern Shore Public Library Board of Trustees. “We are excited by her appointment as director and by the prospect of a new library in Parksley. We feel as if a new era in the library’s history is beginning.” Burton will assume the directorship on January 19, 2016.
Accomack May Issue Debt for Library Legally
Three New Options for Shore Library
Parksley Fresh Pride Building Proposed for Library Site
By Linda Cicoira
Library Debate Rages On
Library Replacement/Renovation Considered by Supervisors Once Again
Accomack Library Plans Back to Committee
Bonds Discussed for Accomack's Long Term Building Projects
Main Branch Anchors Library
By Barbara Coady
The Eastern Shore Public Library is a regional library system providing services for the entire Shore, from the Maryland line to the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. The system includes four libraries, with a main library in Accomac, a branch in Nassawadox, and two affiliate libraries, the Cape Charles Memorial Library and Island Library in Chincoteague. None of these libraries would be able to deliver the services currently provided without the administrative services and financial support of the Main Library.
Update on Library Status in Accomac
John Edmunds recently wrote a letter to the editor of Eastern Shore News regarding the status of the library.
Library Meets Challenge Grant
Laura Lucas reports that the library has raised $75,000 to secure Morgan Foundation funding.
Frances Latimer Tribute in the Accomac Library
Friends will talk about Frances and her latest book, Life for Me Ain't Been No Crystal Stair. Refreshments will be served.
Family Continues Library Tradition July 2012
Pictured are John W. Edmonds IV, Katharine Holland Edmonds, Mrs Franklin Edmonds and Mrs John Edmonds III
“The Eastern Shore Public Library is part of our family heritage,” says John W. Edmonds IV, who continues that tradition today by serving as President of the Eastern Shore Public Library Foundation. “My grandmother believed very strongly that a library was central to the quality of life of a community, and she dedicated herself to making a library a reality for the Eastern Shore.”
And with plans for a new library under way, the Edmonds family again is in a position of leadership. John Edmonds IV is heading up the Foundation, and last year the major gift to the library was made by him, his mother, Mrs. John Edmonds, III, and his aunt, Mrs. Franklin Edmonds.
“I think if my grandmother could see what a modern library does today, she would be very surprised.
Community Meetings Held for Residents’ Input May 2012
Dozens of Eastern Shore of Virginia residents brainstormed at four locations in Accomack and Northampton counties about what they would like to see included in the new Main Library.
The most popular idea was to design the building around an Eastern Shore theme – highlighting the region’s history and culture. Expanding the Eastern Shore Room was also important to participants. Other elements receiving support included an environmentally friendly design, flexible space for meetings, classes and other activities, dedicated space for computer users, a separate area for teens and a café.
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Accomac, VA 23301-0554
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02 Jun California Smokers . . . Gone, But Not Forgotten.
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Gym fights or Smokers in Southern California started its rise in popularity in the 90’s and impacted the growth and development of the sport of Muay Thai throughout the country. Although the martial arts movement in the US emerged after World War II, underground bare-knuckle Prizefights and Smokers have been around for eons in the sport of Boxing. The term “Smokers” referred to the days when clouds of cigar and cigarette smoke filled the area where the fights would took place.
The epi center of the SoCal Smokers was at the Muay Thai Academy in North Hollywood. The Muay Thai Academy or MTA is the oldest and one of the most revered Muay Thai gyms in America. It was known as the training grounds for Thai Champions coming to the US from Thailand. It was also where many US Muay Thai Champions and Coaches got their start. Kru Puk held monthly Smokers for many years setting the standard on how they were run.
Another influential Muay Thai Coach that helped find middle ground with the state regulators was Kru Vut Kamnark. Kru Vut was an instructor, a promoter and a successful businessman. He was instrumental in helping formulate the rules and regulations of Smokers in Southern California that kept the State Athletic Commission at bay for almost 2 decades. To fighters, coaches, gym owners and supporters the fights were known as Smokers. However, having the events advertised as a Kickboxing or Muay Thai “Tournament” was the verbiage used to suffice CSAC.
Considering that Smokers were unregulated, they were run by gym owners who were experienced fighters and or coaches who certainly were not new to the sport. Since the fights were considered beginner level, the atmosphere was laid back when it came to pre-match ups. Consequently, the fights would typically start an hour or two late. Today, when a show starts late, in most instances, the promoter is waiting to fill seats. Back then, the majority of the fights were put together “the evening of.” Smokers were so popular there were fights almost every weekend, sometimes 2 on the same night in the same county.
Sample Flyer
Since Kickboxing and Muay Thai gyms competed against one another, fighters would have to agree whether clinching and knees would be allowed. In October of 2003 Sityodtong Los Angeles, open just one month, threw their first Smoker. When the issue of allowing knees came up, Kru Walter exclaimed, “We are a Muay Thai gym, if you wanna fight here, you’re gonna fight with knees.” Soon after, all Smoker Fights in Southern California included clinching and kneeing.
Despite what state regulators would have you believe, for a combat sport, the Smokers were relatively safe. The bouts were matched up by weight and experience and if the weight spread was too big or if a fighter had more experience, coaches could agree to an exhibition bout. Each fight was 3, 2-minute rounds and fighters wore protective equipment including 14 and 16oz. gloves (depending on their weight), shin pads and headgear. There was no betting, no alcohol was served and many Smokers had a medical professional at ringside.
Where there squabbles and fights in the parking lot? Truthfully, never saw or even heard of such a thing at a Muay Thai Smoker. Some bad judgments and bad decisions, but that’s part of the fight game. Although emotions can run high with an unexpected loss, most would take it in stride. Although, one time a father was so upset that his son lost he jumped into the ring and slapped the referee. The father was quickly subdued, kicked out of the gym and the next bout got started.
It was not out of the norm if the weight and experience matched up and coaches agreed, a 16-year-old could get matched up against an adult. The common thread of Smoker Fights was for a fighter to get work, experience and put in valuable ring time. Quite often a fighter would have 5 or 6 Smoker Fights before competing in their first sanctioned bout. That kind of experience cannot be replicated in the gym, unless fighters are competing against other gyms. Also, that 16-year-old who fought against grown men is now the current WBC Muay Thai Middle Weight Champion, Josh Aragon.
After Smokers became illegal in the state of California the sport took a big hit. Coaches were at a loss on how their fighters could get the necessary experience. It was a bust for everyone not just for coaches, fighters or the gym owners who threw Smoker Fights. The fighter pool got slim and Promoters produced low quality “Smoker Level” fights. As a result , fight fans were subjected to paying $40-$60 to watch “low quality” Smoker Level fights, as compared to $10-$15 donation at a Smoker.
Fast forward 5 years, the CA State Athletic Commission appoints a long awaiting sanctioning body, the International Kickboxing Federation, headed by Steve Fossum. The IKF sanctions all amateur Muay Thai, Kickboxing, Semi Contact Point Kickboxing and “In Gym Training Events.” An “In Gym Training Event” can be best described as a regulated Smoker imposed but the state and set forth by the sanctioning body. Did this mean Gym Fights or Smokers were back? Yes and no. “Regulated” meaning there’s a promoter’s fee, an event fee, insurance fee, licensing fees, medical fees and official fees. Fighters must obtain complete medical exams, there’s an Event Doctor at Ringside ($$$) and an Ambulance with Paramedics on hand at an average cost of $150 per hour. Whew! Long gone are the days when gym owners just printed out flyers, rented chairs, bought snacks for a concession table and had 2 or 3 sets of red and blue corner lace up boxing gloves.
The “In Gym Training Events” admittedly is a work in progress. The “no declared winners” policy doesn’t sit too well with many coaches and fighters. However, what would be the alternative, have no “in gym” fights, travel to another state to get your fighters experience or fight in underground Smokers and risk losing your license making it impossible to fight or corner in the state of California? If the bottom line is that “In Gym Training Events” give fighters the much-needed work and experience, then so be it.
There’s also added benefits to the structured regulations including the event must be held at a legitimate gym. That alone weeds out the rinky-dink, fight club type gatherings. Also, all bouts are pre-matched, so the event doesn’t start an hour or two late. In addition, the professionalism that Steve Fossum and IKF organization bring to the table is welcome change from Smokers going till 12 midnight with just 12 bouts.
On Saturday, June 4, 2016 Warrior Pride Promotions, is hosting its third IKF sanctioned “In Gym Training Event” at Sityodtong Los Angeles’s new location at the Edgewood Shopping Center in Azusa. Fighter Gyms from within LA County, to Chatsworth, Riverside and as far south as Irvine to as far north as Fresno and Sacramento will be attending. There will also be a Charity Raffle benefitting the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Dept. K-9 Unit. The Grand Prize is a weekend trip for two to Las Vegas. Many of the match ups are first timers, come on out and support the fighters and the sport of Muay Thai.
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Feadship Launches World’s First Hybrid Superyacht
(With extra pictures) Feadship has launched the 83.50-metre Savannah, the first superyacht to feature an eco-friendly blend of single diesel engine, three gensets, batteries, propeller, azimuthing thruster and a streamlined hull shape.
The new yacht offers fuel savings of up to thirty per cent. Further innovation comes in the form of a floating superstructure, an underwater lounge, and “open” aft deck areas.
Breathe Concept
Inspired by the 2010 Feadship Future Concept Breathe, Savannah features three modes of propulsion: diesel, diesel-electric and fully electric. Savannah has a dynamic hull shape with a fine entry, one medium-speed Wärtsilä main engine instead of two higher-rev diesel engines, a single central propeller shaft installation on the centreline and three gensets.
Large Azimuthing Stern Thruster
Redundancy is ensured by the large contra-rotating and azimuthing stern thruster aft of the main propeller. The aft ship design allows for a forty per cent larger propeller than normal. Combined with the power supplied by the thruster, the load on the propeller is only half that of a conventional twin screw yacht. This again results in a higher efficiency and fewer vibrations. In addition, the large stern thruster also ensures better manoeuvrability.
Floating Superstructure
The exterior profile created in partnership between CG Design and Feadship’s designers includes a “floating superstructure”. The glass and composite panels appear to float thanks to complex visual trickery involving polished stainless steel strips, aluminium supports and teak. The stainless steel doors form part of the yacht’s continuous line and also appear to be floating as part of an immensely complicated design feature.
Savannah’s aft owner- and main deck areas have been designed as single giant open inside/outside spaces, enclosed by weather tight sliding doors.
The exterior colour scheme is sea foam metallic green. The Savannah is the first superyacht to be entirely metallic painted (including the ceilings and fixed deck furniture) with the exception of the mast domes. Feadship developed a special spray nozzle technique to attain the all-metallic look which had to be achieved in one sweep to avoid any colour discrepancy. The outside staircases are jet black and the steps covered in teak.
Underwater Lounge
One of the structural highlights is an “underwater lounge” at port side where guests can watch the fish outside or swim in the nine-metre pool. The room, which also converts into a cinema, is another first for a superyacht and features especially thick glass due to its position in the hull.
In addition to the owner’s stateroom, there are four large guest suites and one VIP stateroom with a balcony. Savannah can further accommodate 26 crew members. The yacht will be made available on an exclusive basis for occasional chartering.
Beam: 12.50 m
Draught: 3.95 m
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KELLY PRICE IN J’CA: The R&B diva pays tribute to Whitney, recaps her journey at Red Rose for Gregory
MISS MELODY: Price brought her signature mix of powerhouse vocals and testimony to the mainstage.
“I loved her for being honest with me,” Kelly Price said on-stage at Jamaica College last Wednesday night, paying tribute to her late R&B sister and good friend Whitney Houston. “She gave me great personal advice about my career and about life. And in spite of all the things that she went through there will never be another like her.”
Price’s reflection on her close friendship with Houston and the good times that they shared came during an electrifying performance at Red Rose for Gregory, before a packed house – red-and-white-clad couples, music lovers and other patrons basking in the great vibes, on the occasion of Valentine’s Day.
The six-time Grammy-nominated songstress, sporting a black form-fitting number and rocking divalicious curls, promised to take the patrons on a journey reflecting her eventful career – from the late 90s when record execs and other detractors told her she was “too fat, too Black and too loud” to have a successful career to the height of the 2000s when she did her own smash rendition of Shirley Murdock’s “As We Lay.”
For close to an hour, Kelly had her audience transfixed with her stagecraft, empowerment pep talks and commentary on everything from body image to self-worth.
Blessed with lush vocals and a multi-octave range that can raise the roof, Price gave spirited renditions of some of her classic tracks (“It’s My Time”, “You Should’ve Told Me” etc.), snippets of the tracks she penned for P. Diddy, Mase and the Bad Boy family, and “Heartbreak Hotel,” which memorably teamed her with Houston and Faith Evans.
But arguably the biggest hit of Price’s career is the “Friend of Mine” remix featuring Ron Isley and R. Kelly. As expected the audience sang along word for word, and Price (who was ably assisted by her disc jock DJ Jermaine) brought her performance to a triumphant close.
Red Rose for Gregory was co-headlined by Freddie McGregor, who delivered the big hits of his illustrious career and a Dennis Brown tribute to the euphoric delight of his on-their-feet fans. Short Boss (at right) gave a short-and-spicy set earlier in the night, as did Robert Minott and St. Ann-based rising star Kaydeno.
There were no words to describe the pitch-perfect showcase delivered by Pat Edwards, Karen Smith and Gem Myers (who go by Pakage). They brought the house down with pristine three-part harmonies, delving into a suite of disco/Motown jams and classic anthems that whetted appetites for the feast that was to come.
Labels: Concert Review, Freddie McGregor, Kelly Price, Pakage, Red Rose for Gregory, Short Boss, Whitney Houston
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“You’re kidding, right,” 18 year old Becky said incredulously to her best friend Dana “I’m telling you the truth,” Dana said with a giggle, “just take a look at this,” as she shoved the tape into the VCR and hit the play button! Both girls stared at the screen while waiting for the first images to come to appear, which turned out to be part of a bedroom! “See,” Dana whispered, “there’s dad, he’s gettin’ into bed!” They watched a little longer and Becky offered, “He’s just reading a book, Dana, this is soooooo exciting, I don’t think I can stand it!” “Just keep your shirt on,” Dana admonished, “the good part’s coming up pretty soon, now!” Becky was about to come back with a sharp retort, when on the screen, Dana’s mother walked into view, and she was totally naked! “Holy smokes,” Becky said under her breath, “your mom’s got huge boobs!” “Just wait,” Dana said excitedly, “and watch what my dad does!”
The sound wasn’t the greatest, but you could clearly hear Ed Ford say to his wife, “Edie, you still have the best set of tits I’ve ever seen,” as he grabbed a handful of her flesh as she walked past his side of the bed!” As his hands grew more insistent, she offered no resistance when he pulled her down on the bed and kissed her hard on the mouth, while letting his free hand roam over her voluptuous body! Almost immediately she began tugging at his boxer shorts until she had exposed his now very erect penis to her hungry gaze! “God you get me so hot,” she panted as she dropped her head into his lap and took his smooth dick head into her mouth for a nice long suck! By now both girls were breathing a little shallowly as they watched Dana’s mother sucking off her father like a whore in a brothel! “Y-your mother is really hot,” Becky said softly, “she can’t get enough of his pecker!” “That’s nothing,” Dana replied, “she lets him shoot it into her mouth and she swallows it, too!” A few minutes later, just as Dana had predicted, her father let out with a loud moan and seconds later Edie Ford’s mouth was being flooded with cum! As the tape continued to roll, Dana’s parents locked themselves in a long passionate kiss while Ed Ford furiously fingered his wife’s big fat cunt, bringing her to a stunning orgasm which left both Dana and Becky literally panting like dogs as they watched Dana’s mother in the throes of her climax!
“How did you record that,” Becky asked breathlessly, “it was fantastic?” “I just put a piece of black tape over the little red record light and put it on their dresser with it aimed at their bed!” “Weren’t you worried they see it,” asked Becky doubtfully, “you were taking quite a chance?” “Not really,” Dana explained, “I put it there about a month a month ago and just left it there so they’d get used to seeing it, then yesterday after school I went in and turned it on and just hoped for the best and that’s what I got!” “Well,” Becky replied with a little envy in her voice, “at least you found out one thing!” “What’s that,” Dana replied? “That your mother’s a cock hound,” Becky replied, and both girls broke out into gales of laughter! After the two of them had calmed down a bit, Becky said excitedly, “I’ve go an idea, why don’t we use your video cam to record other people in shall we say, compromising situations?” “Like who,” Dana asked? “Well, for starters,” she replied, “how about Mr. Petersen, you know how he wants to get his hands on all of the senior girls, let’s tape him and black mail him!” Dana stared at her friend for a second or two and then replied, “Let’s do it!
The bell ending the last period of the day had just rang out and the twenty four students of Mr. Petersen’s eighth hour advanced math class shuffled out of the room and headed for their lockers and then home! Both Becky and Dana gave each other a nod and stopped in front of Mr. Petersen’s desk while they waited for the room to clear! He looked up from his paperwork and asked, “What can I do for you two girls?!?” Uh, Mr. Petersen,” Becky said sweetly, “both Dana and I are having trouble with those proofs you assigned last night, do you think you could give us a little help with them, we’d really appreciate it?” Becky made sure she bent over just enough to give her teacher a good view of her ample chest through and opening in her partially unbuttoned blouse, and true to from, his eyes were riveted on her boobs and not on her face! “Ahem,” he stammered, “of course I can help you, show me what exactly you’re having trouble with!” Becky slid around behind the desk and opened her book to the page on logarithmic proofs while “accidentally” pressing her chest against his arm! She babbled on for a minute or two, asking the most inane questions while leaning harder and harder against his arm, until she faked losing her balance and falling to the floor and holding her ankle!
She cried out in pain, and while holding her lower leg whimpered, “I-I think it’s broken, can you help me, Mr. Petersen, it really hurts?” “Let me feel it,” he said in a thick voice, “you probably just sprained it,” while feeling her calf and ankle! “Mmmmmmm,” Becky said softly, “it feels so much better when you’re touching it, can you go a little higher, yeah, right there, just below the knee!” As Mr. Petersen massaged Becky’s “sprain”, Dana was busy aiming her video cam through a small hole that was hidden in her back pack, and it was all she could do to keep from breaking out in laughter at the academy award performance Becky was putting on! As the middle aged teacher worked on her leg, Becky leaned back a little and gradually spread her legs wider and wider, until her skirt was hiked up high on her thigh, and her panty clad crotch was plainly visible to his stunned eyes! Becky thought his eyes would pop out of his head, and to make it even tougher on him, she tightened and untightened her cunt muscles several times in rapid succession, which practically gave the old boy a heart attack! “Mr. Petersen,” she then said in her best baby talk, “I think you’re staring at my panties, shame on you!” “Uh, oh no,” he stammered, “I was just, you know, rubbing your leg, does it feel better now,” he asked huskily? “Now, now,” she replied, “you know you were staring, what color am I wearing, white, blue, or pink, you know the answer, tell me now?” “I-I don’t know,” he said as his voice trailed off!!”Mr. Petersen,”she said in a scolding little girl voice, “you know it’s wrong to lie, and you know that I’m wearing while panties with lace trim, don’t you?” “Well, uh, maybe I got a glimpse,” he stumbled, “but it was just and accident, I didn’t mean to peek!” “There you go, telling more fibs,” she teased, “I saw you peeking you naughty boy!” By now sweat had broken out on his face as the little Lolita did her best to drive him up the wall, and if he had stood up, both girls would have seen that he had a very hard erection!
Now it was time, and Becky went straight for the kill! “Mr. Petersen,” she asked shyly, “I-I have another problem I hope you can help me with!” “W-what is it,” he croaked, “I-I’ll do my best to do what I can?” “It’s just this,” she replied innocently while pulling her skirt up around her waist, “when I caught you looking at my pretty panties, I couldn’t help myself, but I got really wet, see, look at how damp my panties are!” You could actually hear the gulping sound in his throat as he now openly gaped at Becky’s bulging panty clad lips! “You are a very bad boy to have gotten me so wet, Mr. Petersen,” she whimpered, “just look at my panties, I think they’re ruined!” “Oh, no,” he stammered, “I-I’m sure that if you just launder them they’ll be all right!” “Do you really think so,” she asked hopefully, “I don’t wanna get in trouble at home with mom?” “Why would she care,” he said thickly, “she’ll just wash them with the rest of the load?” “I can’t take that chance,” Becky fairly whined, “if she sees them she’ll just know I’ve been thinking about penises and stuff, and then she’ll ask daddy to spank my bare bottom!” “Y-your father spanks your bare bottom,” he asked with a very dry mouth? “And it really hurts, too, it makes me cry so hard, I just don’t wanna get spanked, what am I gonna do,” she wailed? She was really making a commotion now and Mr. Petersen was afraid someone would hear them so he shushed Becky down and said, “Don’t worry, I don’t think you’re going to get spanked, just calm down!” “It’s easy for you to say,” she said through her tears, “nobody’s gonna take down your shorts and tan your bare bottom, but I know what I can do,” she said brightly!!” Just glad to see that she was getting control of herself, he asked happily, “Good, and what would that be?” If was a lucky thing Dana was taping everything, because the look that was about to come over Mr. Petersen’s face was absolutely priceless!
Mr. Petersen waited expectantly for her answer, and out of the blue, and much to his horror, Becky grabbed her panties with each thumb and literally jerked them right off her body, leaving her totally naked below the waist! “Y-y-you can’t do that in here,” he blubbered while keeping his eyes glued to Becky’s clean shaven vagina, “w-what if somebody comes in, we could all get in real trouble!” Ignoring his protestation, Becky slowly and calmly shook her head from side to side and replied, “It’s no use, Mr. Petersen, the only thing I can do it take them off and wash them out before I go home, that’s a good idea, don’t you think?” As his breathing was becoming more rapid and shallow, Becky finally set the hook, “Just look at my vagina, Mr. Petersen, it’s all wet and open, and I’ll bet your penis is really hard too, isn’t it?” He was now unable to move his lips, let alone answer her question, so when she reached out and pulled his face towards her drooling cunt, he didn’t offer even the hint of any resistance, he just let her guide his mouth to her open organ and began sucking her intently!
With the tape machine running, Becky offered sweetly, “Oh, Mr. Petersen, you really know how to make a girl feel so feminine, mmmmmmmm, you do that so well, make little Becky’s pussy all better!” In all his years of teaching senior math, he had fantasized about this very moment, and for once, the actual event was even better than the fantasy, and little Becky had a very sweet and innocent pussy that was just begging to be sucked! After taking a few more minutes of his oral servitude, Becky asked shyly, “Mr. Petersen, c-could you please take out your penis so I can see it, I-I’d really appreciate it, pretty please?” He hated the thought of leaving her pussy, but if she wanted to see “Mr. Johnson”, well, that was all right with him! As he unzipped his trousers Dana said to herself, “That’s right, smile for the camera,” as his thick cock popped into view! “Oh, Mr. Petersen,” Becky gushed, “you have such a big one, could you jerk it for me, I just love seeing a man jerk his big pecker for me, could ya, please, in fact, while you do yours. I’ll do mine?”
He sat down on his chair and while staring at the sweetest pussy he had ever tasted, slowly fisted his big cock while the cute little slut wantonly fingered her hot clit! Even though he wasn’t exactly her cup of tea, she was so turned on by his cunt lapping, that orgasm was inevitable, and watching him jerking his big cock just added to her excitement! Their digits were no flying over their respective organs, hers over her little nub of a clit, and his, of course, over his thick seven inch fuck pole! It was like a race destined to end in a dead heat, with both of them crossing the finish line together in a mixture of spurting cum and a wildly contracting pussy! Of course, as soon as his cum hit the floor, the magnitude of what had just transpired over took him and he hurriedly put his dick away and begged her to get up and leave! Becky stuck her panties into her back pack and she and Dana left the room without so much as a good by!
As they walked down the hall, Becky asked evilly, “Did you get it all?” “Ever last frame,” Dana replied with a smirk, “I think we just got ourselves a couple of A’s!
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See the Great Eastern Railway War Memorial
A huge marble war memorial stands in Liverpool Street Station, commemorating those members of the Great Eastern Railway who lost their lives in the First World War.
We are told that the memorial was rebuilt following relocation from the former Booking Hall, hence perhaps its corner position which makes it rather too easily overlooked.
The memorial also incorporates two smaller memorials, one to MP Field Marshall Sir Henry Wilson, who unveiled the memorial, and was then assassinated by two members of the Irish Republican Army on his return home from the ceremony. Another commemorates Captain Fryatt, a Great Eastern Railway marine officer who was executed by the Germans in 1916.
For more, see http://www.networkrail.co.uk/documents/3052_LiverpoolStreetArchitecturalMiniGuide.pdf
Labels: Memorials, Stations
Hels 21 February 2012 at 13:32
Thankfully the transport bosses had the decency to commemorate those members of the Great Eastern Railway who lost their lives in the First World War. These were ordinary young men who were working at their daily job one day, and being shot in a trench a few months later :(
Even worse for their parents, the bodies were probably never brought home for a decent burial and a place to mourn. So here was a place of honour.
I use Liverpool St a lot but have never seen this, so thank you. I'll look out for it. (Haven't seen the Great Easter Memorial either...)
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News > Spokane
Disabled man uses Facebook to summon help during fire
Thu., Jan. 20, 2011
Disabled Bob Chambers, who couldn’t reach the phone when a fire broke out in his home, was saved after asking his online gaming friends on Facebook to call 911. A friend in Indiana was routed to the Spokane County dispatchers, leading to the man’s rescue. (Colin Mulvany)
Sanson fire 911 dispatch call
Smoke from a flaming toaster filled his living room quickly, but Robert “Bob” Chambers couldn’t call for help.
Muscular dystrophy limits his movement, and the 51-year-old Spokane man’s phone was too far out of reach.
So he turned to the chat room in an online computer game he accesses through Facebook.
“Help me,” he recalled typing using a specialized computer mouse and on-screen keyboard. “My house is on fire and I can’t get out.”
Players in Indiana and Texas called authorities, and Spokane firefighters soon carried him to safety.
“I did what I tell everyone not to do, and that’s put your address on the Internet,” Chambers said on Wednesday.
Now, as Spokane fire officials marvel over an unusual case with a happy ending, Chambers’ wife, Patricia “Pat” Ducham, is having second thoughts about a game she once despised.
“I hated this game because he doesn’t pay attention to me or anything else in the house,” Ducham said of Evony, a medieval-themed strategy game. “Now I’ve got to bite my tongue because it saved his life quite possibly.”
Assistant Fire Chief Brian Schaeffer said the blaze, which was contained to the toaster, could have grown more dangerous had crews not been notified when they were.
“It definitely is a bizarre case, but it shows the benefits of technology for sure,” Schaeffer said.
The fire sparked Tuesday morning when Ducham was taking her grandchildren to school.
A pastry left to toast became stuck, and smoke filled the kitchen and adjacent living room, where Chambers was on the couch.
Chambers messaged his friends in the Evony chat room just after 8:35 a.m. Fire crews arrived at the home on East Sanson Avenue at 8:45 a.m., Schaeffer said.
A woman in Indiana had called her local 911 operator, who transferred her to Spokane County dispatchers. Another player in East Texas called 509-911 and spoke with Spokane authorities.
A skeptical 911 employee called Spokane fire dispatchers but wasn’t sure if she should believe the report.
“My caller is actually in Indiana and was playing online and someone posted that he was disabled and his stove was on fire and he couldn’t get out, and that’s all we know,” she said, according to a recording released by the fire department.
Lucky for Chambers, fire crews took the call seriously.
“I could be in the hospital recovering from smoke inhalation right now,” Chambers said. Or worse.
Instead, he’s catching up with friends around the globe in the medieval fantasy world that may have just saved his reality.
“Obviously it was a close call for him,” Schaeffer said. “He fortunately was creative enough to use the tools that he had to ask for help.”
Published: Jan. 20, 2011, midnight
Tags: computer games, Evony, Facebook, fire, fires, house fires, internet, online games, Patricia Ducham, Robert Chambers, Spokane Fire Department
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Damian Lillard dishes on Spalding’s Official NBA Game Ball, life and other stuff (VIDEO)
Posted by Matt Birch | Sep 29, 2017 | The Sports Daily
Blazers guard Damian Lillard has put so much work into becoming the star player he is today. His development stems from the passion he has for the game of basketball, and how much time he’s spent honing his craft.
Lillard was recently given the opportunity to speak about how much he loves Spalding’s Official NBA Basketball, and how he develops a personal connection with the ball to help his game. That’s probably why he makes things look so easy when he’s balling out on the court.
The Blazers guard also added that Spalding’s Official NBA Game Ball gives him the perfect grip, and why it’s helped him take his game to the next level in the “True Takes” video below.
Expect more behind-the-scenes looks to come in Spalding’s “True Takes” digital content series, where fans are given the opportunity to personally connect with some of the NBA’s biggest stars.
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Weekend Links with Jon Marthaler: Home run calls for the new Twins radio guy
By Michael Rand
November 5, 2011 — 9:27am
Each week Jon Marthaler bakes up a delicious batch of links for you. Other times, you can find him here. Jon?
Last Monday, the Proprietor wrote about how good things were over the weekend, sports-wise. Since then, the Wild beat Detroit on the road in overtime and slaughtered Vancouver at home. Gopher men's and women's hoops won (albeit in exhibitions, but those have not always been guaranteed wins for Minnesota.) And Gopher hockey shut out North Dakota last night, 2-0. I don't know what's going on around here lately, but I think I like it. At the very least, let's all enjoy it while it's happening.
A few links for this fine Saturday:
*Local genius and RandBall contributor Stu has made his list of suggested home run calls for new Twins play-by-play guy Cory Provus. Children, and adults of a nervous disposition, may want a responsible person of stout heart with them while they read the list (it's PG-13 for sure), but apart from that I demand that you all go there right now and laugh until tears come to your eyes.
*An interesting note from The Economist: the guys that run McLaren's Formula One team are starting to develop F1 car-style sensors that can be used on athletes in other sports. This might help coaches in other sports help determine fatigue levels for players and therefore make better decisions of when to substitute. Also, it would be fun to put these on football players, and then watch a nose tackle's constitution hit the red line when he tries to return a fumble fifty yards for a touchdown.
*A Wolf Among Wolves says that Anthony Randolph might be good, he might be terrible, but mostly he's just part of a huge group of NBA players with too much talent and not enough something else. (I enjoy links like this because they help allow me to pretend that the NBA is just in an extended preseason, and is not going to waste an entire year for no good reason.)
*And finally: the average MLS game now has more spectators than the average NBA or NHL game. Go ahead and note that the stadiums are different sizes, and any other argument you care to muster; this is still more evidence that the "Will soccer ever catch on in America?" debate is not really a debate, not any more. Anybody who's pretending that it's still up for discussion has long since been left behind by what's actually happening out there. You may go ahead and accuse me of being a "soccer kisser-upper," because I do like soccer an awful lot, but I think it's time we accept that soccer is the fifth major sport in our country.
That'll do it for me. Let's remember: Last year it snowed seven inches on November 13, and the snow didn't leave for the rest of the winter. I don't say this to depress you. I'm trying to tell you that - like this confusingly good run for our local sports teams - let's try to enjoy the good weather while it lasts.
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